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Michael Gerson writes in WaPo:
[A] significant minority of parents — often well-educated parents — are opting out of vaccination. Many states (including California) make it relatively easy to refuse vaccination for "philosophic" reasons. This does not, I suspect, mean that people are reading Immanuel Kant or John Stuart Mill; it means they are consuming dodgy sources on the Internet.
Resistance to vaccination on the left often reflects an obsession with purity. Vaccines are placed in the same mental category as genetically modified organisms (GMOs), DDT and gluten. But the problem with organic health care is that the "natural" rate of child mortality is unacceptably high. Organically raised children can get some very nasty diseases.
Opposition to vaccination on the right often reflects an obsession with liberty — in this case, freedom from intrusive state mandates. It has always struck me as odd that a parent would defend his or her children with a gun but leave them vulnerable to a microbe. Some conservatives get especially exercised when vaccination has anything to do with sex — as with the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine — on the questionable theory that teenagers are more likely to fornicate if they have a medical permission slip (or less likely to without it).
Whether hipsters or home-schoolers, parents who don't vaccinate are free riders. Their children benefit from herd immunity without assuming the very small risk of adverse reaction to vaccination. It is a game that works — until too many play it.
Herd immunity requires about 90 percent vaccine coverage. Some children with highly vulnerable immune systems — say, those being treated for leukemia — can't be vaccinated for medical reasons. When the number of non-medical exemptions from vaccination gets large enough, the child with leukemia becomes the most vulnerable to the spread of disease.
The government (in this case, state governments) has the responsibility to keep vaccination rates above 90 percent, which benefits everyone. This requires burdening the freedom of parents in a variety of ways — not putting them in jail if they refuse to vaccinate but instead denying them some public good (such as public education) and subjecting them to stigma (which they generally deserve). As the rate of vaccination goes lower, the level of coercion must increase — making exemptions more difficult and burdensome to secure (as California needs to do).


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So you want to write a children's book?
As a publisher, I subscribe to a lot of book publishing and marketing newsletters. Yesterday, I received the following email from two of those newsletters: Ever wanted to write a children's book? If so, publishing your work as an e-book on Amazon's Kindle platform is a great way…

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Jon found himself in London this week. So what better way to take advantage of his sojourn to the UK capital than by decamping to the Zeitgeist pub in South London for an evening of beer, schnitzel, DFB Pokal and podcasting.
Joining us for the evening was Kyle Barber. Together, the three of us discussed the last weekend's Bundesliga results, look ahead to the weekend's action and there is even time to review the DFB Pokal second round results.
The Bundesliga Show Episode 38: An evening at the Zeitgeist by soundoffootball


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Billy Budd
How are the names of the ships Rights-of-Man and Indomitable symbolically significant to the novel?
How are the names symbolic or what do they symbolize
How are the names symbolic or what do they symbolize
The Rights of Man (also the title of a famous work by Thomas Paine) and the natural and humane world which it represents is contrasted with the unnatural and inflexibly ordered world of the Indomitable. The King's ship, the Indomitable represents strength through force. The Rights of Man represents individual humane rights of free men. The Indomitable "requests" men from the other ship to be drafted into the King's service. The King's ship, as its name suggests, wins out. Billy Bud goes over to the Indomitable.


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Mid Ulster's Recycling heroes have done it again as the district once more achieved the highest household recycling rate of all 11 councils in Northern Ireland.
Official recycling rates just released show Mid Ulster's Household Waste recycling rate stands at 54.3% for the period April 2017 to March 2018, already exceeding the 2020 statutory recycling target ahead of time.
To add to this, the district also had the biggest reduction in waste sent to landfill at 8.1%.
Chair of Mid Ulster District Council's Environment Committee, Councillor Kenneth Reid, applauded the results.
"Mid Ulster has consistently had the highest recycling rate of all 11 councils in Northern Ireland and I have no doubt that this is due to the excellent recycling efforts of the district's recycling heroes who are properly using their recycling bins and centres," he said.
"The remarkable work council recycling staff carry out on the ground with schools, groups and residents directly, has also contributed to this success.
"The fact that this year also saw Mid Ulster experience the biggest reduction in the waste sent to landfill is another phenomenal achievement and demonstrates that we are on track to reduce this figure even further which will greatly benefit our environment.
"The Council's latest Recycling Hero campaign uses a quiz to highlight and raise awareness of recycling correctly and addresses many disposal errors which will allow residents to rectify their own recycling habits in a fun and informative way.
"I would encourage everyone to take the recycling quiz to increase their recycling skills to ensure we maintain this top position in the future. For the online quiz and to tell us your recycling hero stories go to: www.midulstercouncil.org/recyclinghero and remember to use #RecyclingHero."
In May 2017 the Council mounted a campaign against food waste being wrongly placed in black bins, with the introduction of new recycling messaging on its fleet of bin lorries.
New advertising panels on the sides of vehicles are designed to encourage residents to dispose of food waste correctly in the brown bin and not the black, while also illustrating the difference recycling food waste makes to the environment.
Designs on the lorries show how one kitchen caddy full of food waste can generate enough energy to toast eight slices of bread or power a TV for 2.5 hours - conveying the message that food recycling really does make a difference.


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It's been a long time since I've posted on this blog, but I've been busy with new projects, in particular with a Lawn Fawn calendar. I was inspired by a project seen on the Lawn Fawn blog. It's not done yet but here are a few months:
And here are two little cards...
What do you think of it?


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Thursday, January 26, 2012
May I introduce you to some old friends
This is one that I bought 16 years ago when I was 23. I've been too fat for it several times over the years since then but I can just squeeze back into it now and the excitement of that event has led to this blog post. Hey there Red, good to see ya again.
Little Miss Sparkley Pink Paisley Lurex is another old friend from those days. I can just squeeze into this one too but breathing, eating, or drinking would be extra. Oh well. Another few kilos down and I'll celebrate by wearing it out and having a thimble full of champagne while breathing shallowly.
The thing about vintage dresses is that really, they're happiest hanging out together, so when you have one you seem to attract more to join in the partay. The green one below was a gift from a woman who I see when I drop the kids at school every day. I hardly know her, but she shouted across the playground, "I have a dress for you!". I've really enjoyed wearing this, it's so soft and it's a shape I wouldn't normally wear, but it feels exciting and different.
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Wow! They are gorgeous! I never seem to come across ones like that! Must keep looking.ReplyDelete
Can't wait to see you in Red. Maybe we could celebrate with a night out with the menfolk? VxxReplyDelete
Have you read "the secret lives of dresses" by Erin Mckean.? Your post reminds me of this book. I especially like the look of the red dress - fabric in it looks just beautiful .ReplyDelete
These are very lovely. What a wonderful collection.ReplyDelete
I love clothes with history ... how amazing to meet the person who owned your blue dress.ReplyDelete
That last dress is my fave- it is AMAZING.
One day I shall fit into my favourite vintage dresses again.. one day.. but in the meantime I think it would just make me too sad to photograph them all!
Hi there- how gratifying to be able to revisit these dresses and wear them all over again . Most of my old dresses got the heave ho to the recycling bin when ros and took half my wardrobe away. It was a good thing but I did have a wee cry about it later .ReplyDelete
Wow Red is beautiful, they all are actually, but she is just stunning! Great postReplyDelete
This is awesome! I love old nighties myself, and I wear them to sleep until they get shredded. :)ReplyDelete
So beautiful!ReplyDelete
After looking at those beautiful dresses I'm suffering from wardrobe envy... Especially the red dressReplyDelete


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CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services)
CARS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based out of San Diego, California. Founded in 2003 as a means to provide additional funding to the programs and services of Jewish Family Service, CARS soon began accepting vehicle donations to help other nonprofits raise extra revenue. What began as a company of just a few employees accepting around 3 vehicle donations per day, has grown into a well- respected leader in the car donation industry. Today, we are partnered with over 3,500 nonprofits with the vision of expanding our fundraising efforts so that we can continue to provide additional revenue to these amazing nonprofit organizations. CARS' success to date stems from our dedication to exceptional customer service, our ability to maximize each donation, and the extensive marketing content we create and distribute to our partners to help promote their programs.
CARS "On the Go"
On the Go is a program dedicated to providing transportation solutions to adults 60 years and older in the San Diego community. "On the Go" was created after the lack of easy, accessible, and affordable transportation options for senior citizens was recognized. The program offers independence and mobility by providing rides to fun community excursions, religious and cultural events, personal appointments, and so much more.
Our Philosophy
Our partner's donors have been and will always be the most important key to our organizations success. We treat donors as the most important aspect of our organization, because they are. Your generosity keeps thousands of nonprofits open that make the world a better place. CARS truly appreciates your contribution to the cause you love. Without you, we would not be in business.
CARS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the goal to support any IRS recognized nonprofit through a partnership in the vehicle donation segment of their fundraising. CARS anti-discrimination policy mandates impartiality regardless of the nonprofit's mission.
Why CARS
CARS' core value for both donor and partner solely revolves around gratitude. Always delivering exceptional customer service and lifetime donor engagement remains the top priority in how CARS helps partners run their programs. All donations are considered a "heartfelt" gift that contributes to CARS nonprofit partner's valuable missions. The more impactful relationships that CARS develops with your supporters; the more successful your overall program and funding will be.
CARS also maintains the standard of gratitude for our own employees in every office. CARS not only helps each employee grow their career, but also values each individual on a personal and team level. The comradery and respect between employees aids in the success of the organization as well as the superior service that donors receive when gifting partners vehicles.
The time and care that CARS dedicates to our donors and partners has made our nonprofit an industry leader in the donation world. Your success is our success and we truly appreciate your partnership!
To see how CARS manages it funds, view our 2017 990 Public Discure Form.


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xComb is a program that computes all possible crosslinks based on proteins of interest (Max. 30 proteins) for further interrogation using standard search engine (e.g. Phenyx, Mascot, Sequest, OMSSA, X!Tandem).
xComb is now available as open source software on GitHub for non-profit and academic use: https://github.com/GoodlettLab/xComb
Contact UW CoMotion for inquiries regarding commercial licensing.
xComb is one of the many software programs and tools created at the University of Washington available through our Express Licensing Program. These agreements have standard terms and conditions that allow for rapid licensing by companies, organizations, or individuals.
Email: email@example.com


text: Fuzzy Logic is a technological problem solving approach and works much the same way that humans tackle problems: by considering all available information and making the best possible decision given the input. It is used in a variety of ways from household objects to stock market predictions, from cars to pacemakers or modern cyborgs. Turkish artist Hayal Pozanti has made the merger of technology and humanity the anchor of her practice. In her new show at Rachel Uffner, Pozanti presents a set of sunshade paintings that merge the emotive art of mark making with a subject matter of matching computer parts with emotions, as in for example, "10 Neurochips 8 Chuckles". In Pozanti's work technology and humanity are on equal footing, working side by side in an ideal partnership for the betterment of humanity. What could possibly go wrong? Through October 23.


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Hunting for a Healthcare Partner
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Situation: A Cancer Center Takes a Turn for the Worse
Based in Philadelphia, Pa., the Fox Chase Cancer Center (FCCC) enjoys an excellent reputation for both research and care. FCCC is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only 41 such institutions in the United States recognized as "leaders in the development of more effective approaches to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer."
Thanks greatly to its reputation, the 100-bed FCCC had a 100 percent patient self-referral rate, significant philanthropic support and fiscal year 2007 revenues of approximately $300 million, with more than $75 million coming from government grants and outside philanthropy. However, when the recession hit in 2008, FCCC faced considerable financial challenges. Charitable contributions fell, and the National Cancer Institute warned it might need to reduce its grant funding. The prospect of that loss of support led many key surgeons to leave FCCC, while cash on hand dropped so low the organization defaulted on its credit agreements. Without a waiver of those defaults, FCCC could not obtain going concern audits, which would have hampered its ability to attract the charitable support upon which it depended.
With so uncertain a financial picture, FCCC's creditors demanded a financial and operational restructuring. FTI Consulting was engaged to improve performance in all areas of FCCC's operations.
FTI Consulting's Role: Improving Margins, Exceeding Expectations
Beginning in May 2009 and working alongside FCCC CEO and President Dr. Michael Seiden and his executive team, FTI assessed, designed, and implemented a Management Action Plan and began to execute an operational improvement turnaround. FTI Consulting filled in key management roles, including chief strategic implementation officer (CSIO), to ensure that the improvements were installed according to plan.
Although FCCC's Board expressed a strong desire for the healthcare provider to remain independent, it agreed to have the FTI Consulting CSIO assist with restructuring the organization and help FCCC's Board assess its strategic options for long-term viability — including affiliating with other healthcare organizations.
"The professionals at FTI Consulting brought a fresh perspective, rigor and discipline to improving our operations and financial health. They were focused and professional and brought a wealth of talent in both operational improvement and strategic positioning with key external stakeholders."
Michael Seiden, M.D., PH.D., CEO and President, Fox Chase Cancer Center
In its CSIO role, FTI Consulting improved FCCC's cash position and negotiated with its lenders to give FCCC time to propose a comprehensive solution. FTI Consulting led negotiations with a variety of possible partners, affiliates and acquirers while advising the Board on the potential benefits and risks of proposed strategic alternatives, including remaining independent.
Outcome: Teaming Up with Temple for Joint Success
The engagement surpassed expectations. Initially, FTI Consulting had projected $20 million in EBITDA improvements over 18 months. In fact, FTI Consulting's implementation teams enabled FCCC to achieve $30 million in sustainable EBITDA improvements within just 14 months.
Despite this impressive turnaround, FCCC's creditors still doubted the organization's ability to repay its financial obligations. Ultimately, the Board decided to merge with Temple University Health System (TUHS). FTI Consulting, managing the due diligence process and working with FCCC counsel, finalized the merger and negotiated a settlement with FCCC's creditors. The TUHS merger was completed in mid-2012, with TUHS agreeing to buy FCCC for $83.8 million, invest $30.9 million into expanding the cancer center and pay off $126.5 million of FCCC's long-term debt.
Today, FCCC has a bright future as an integral part of the Temple University Health System. In 2014, U.S. News & World Report ranked FCCC as one of the top 20 hospitals in the country. In January 2015, Philadelphia Business Journal reported that efficiencies resulting from the merger have helped FCCC achieve profitability, with the health provider expected to turn a profit of $5.4 million for the fiscal year. With its financial house in order and the resources of TUHS behind it, FCCC is helping more patients and continuing to advance the boundaries of cancer research to help people live longer, healthier lives.
Key Contacts
Chris George
Senior Managing Director
Lisa O'Connor
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The sound of a 'Oh no' in the space of heart's know
You say it's I, I see the isle, still long on high
I intend to run, you and you on my heel's bow
The longevity of aches cringe my heart to sigh
Then I in tears sneak within hate's laugh
Caught up in tons of thorns with no turn
No soul to gear me out of it's ill laugh
My heart continually wallow in burn
Tis the right of time to feel, yet so gruesome
The very strength in me fizzle out to none
I stoop to walk on the horizon of awesome
My energy but faints, my heart is numb
Gratitude in times found its way to my lips
Unexpected is its satiable endearing aroma
Grateful for the dimensions of love's dips
I pray dearly my soul ceases from dilemma
I will encourage everyone during this thankful season, to remain fighters. We're survivors of many circumstances of life, it will be sad for you to give up when the journey has only just begun. Be grateful for it, and peace will pervade thoughts. I speak Peace to all my readers....Bless.
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German police are hunting for a number of men of 'foreign origin' after a spate of sexual assaults on inanimate objects in Düsseldorf. This follows a number of complaints of sexual assaults against women in Cologne on New Year's Eve.
One man filed a complaint after returning home from work to find two men of 'foreign origin' in his living room. One sexually assaulting his sofa, after making a hole in it with a kitchen knife; the other sexually assaulting his paper shredder.
The homeowner, named only as Herman W, said: "The men didn't seem bothered at all when I walked in on them. They were like animals. I stepped back out of the room and telephoned the police, but by the time I finished the call the men had fled back out the window they'd used to get in. They were of foreign origin and both had incredibly small penises."
Shopkeeper Hans Reinhart, 54, has a similar story. He said: "I get them coming in all the time, with their shifty looks and awkward walks. Just yesterday I confronted one who'd penetrated one of my watermelon's but he pulled out a knife and I was forced to watch him ejaculate. It didn't take long either. This is all Merkel's fault. Apparently these migrant's will be good for the economy. But who's going to pay for my raped food?


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In a past blog, the four cornerstones of a business were discussed: build the dream; build the team; build the processes; build the profit
Today's blog focuses on "Building the Team." To use Major League Baseball terms, a team can be built through free agency and/or through the farm system. A healthy company does both. By using free agency, you bring fresh ideas into the company. By promoting through the farm system, you create an excitement within the company, and your retention of employees is improved.
With free agency, it is relatively easy to spot talent. In the early 1970s, my father wanted to expand. He needed to add a salesman. He asked several customers about his competition and, specifically, who was his toughest individual competitor. All of those surveyed listed the same person at the top of the list. Once Dad had identified the free agent he wanted, he recruited him to Evans Glass Co.
Of course, I am an example of Dad's farm system. And, Evans Glass Co. continues to use both methods—we used free agency to acquire a bookkeeper, while our current production manager was an installer, and our operation manager started as a receptionist.
Both methods offer benefits and pitfalls. Free agency's benefits include:
- When a need has been identified it can be filled immediately with an experienced person.
- It can strengthen a company while simultaneously weakening a competitor.
- It saves time by eliminating the need to train.
Free agency's pitfalls are:
- It is more expensive than using the farm system.
- There a risk that the free agent will not fit the culture of the company.
- A message may be sent to current employees that there is not an opportunity for them to advance within the company.
- It is easy to fall into "The Good Ole Boy Network" syndrome.
The farm system offers benefits as well:
- The person already has blended into the company culture and earned respect of his/her peers.
- The person has "insider" knowledge of the company and its markets to produce immediate results.
- It is less expensive than free agency.
- It creates a feeling that there is a future with the company.
The farm system's pitfalls are:
- It takes longer to develop talent and knowledge.
- It is harder to recognize potential.
- It takes patience.
Be careful about too many free agents. The farm system should always be a company's first choice. Don't overlook people just because they haven't done the job before. See people as they can be, not as they are. All good leaders see people in this way.
The author is president, Evans Glass Co., and immediate past chairman of the board for the National Glass Association. Write him at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The opinions expressed here are those of the individual author and do not necessarily reflect those of the National Glass Association, Glass Magazine editors, or other glassblog contributors.


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Youth and Family Services
Our Mission
Southborough Youth and Family Services is a department of the Town of Southborough and a human service resource for the community. The department provides support to the youth, families, and individuals of Southborough and develops programming to foster a caring community.
Staff Contacts
|Sarah Cassell
|Director, LMHC
|(508) 481-5676 ext. 1
|Meaghan Eiland
|Assistant Director, LMHC
|(508) 481-5676 ext. 2
|Shannon Kinayman
|Program Coordinator
|(508) 481-5676 ext. 3


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Hardbody is a London-based club night focussed on left-of-centre and off-kilter, experimental electronics.
Launched back in April 2016 with a special back-to-back session between Moscoman and fellow Disco Halal producer Mehmet Aslan at Canavan's Pool Hall in Peckham, Hardbody has since showcased a wealth of talent including Yugoslavian rising talent Vladimir Ivkovic, Cosmo Vitelli, Dreems, Gatto Fritto, Andrew from Huntleys + Palmers, Les Yeux Orange, Capablanca, Antepop, Sacha Mambo and Elena Colombi.
Ahead of Hardbody's first birthday at The Waiting Room with Black Merlin and Gatto Fritto on 14th April, Inverted Audio reached out to Christopher Tarbet to record a mix for our Into The Woods podcast series. His mix features music from Jonny Nash, Black Merlin, Colin Stetson, Shackleton, Tapan, Palmbomen II, Richard H Kirk, Pye Corner Audio and many more.
"Woozy, weird, new-age, stoned-age, an electronic soundscape for late nights, early mornings and altered states. An opportunistic mix of less dance floor focussed music, old and new, some beatless and drone-driven - taking the series as a literal brief, to accompany a journey into the woods - a soundtrack to a trip down different paths, pastures and planes. Good music for dog walking."


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No Bake Energy Balls with Essential Oils
by Emily Bowles
The following recipe is a quick, easy, and delicious way to incorporate essential oils in your cooking. There are much debate and misinformation regarding the safety of the ingestion of essential oils. The consensus is that ingesting essential oils is safe, under the right conditions. It is recommended that you seek the counsel of a medical practitioner or trained aromatherapist before attempting to dose orally with oils. The quality of the oil (therapeutic grade preferably) must be taken into account, as well as the manufacturer, and the oil's chemical constituents. An essential oil like lemon may be harsher on the throat and stomach than lavender, for example.
Another factor to consider is the condition in which you are treating and the severity of symptoms. If your condition requires heavy dosing, the oral route may be the best method for treatment. Ingesting essential oils can be rewarding when they are used properly. It is always important to dilute essential oils when consuming them. Keeping in mind that oil and water aren't soluble, in order to dilute essential oils it is best to use something like honey. This recipe includes honey, so you can be assured that the oils are well blended for safety.
When it comes to choosing an essential oil for these energy balls, you can be creative. Consider what flavors would pair well together. Some suggestions are three drops tangerine, two drops grapefruit, four drops basil and one drop lemon, four drops lavender and one drop lemon, four drops cinnamon, two drops nutmeg, two drops clove, or four drops peppermint oil. Two tablespoons of cocoa powder are optional to use in this recipe. Chocolate can make an appetizing pairing with tangerine or peppermint. Enjoy the experimentation!
No Bake Energy Balls
1 Cup Raw Oats
½ Cup Peanut Butter
½ Cup Ground Flax Seed
½ Cup Chocolate Chips
½ Cup Honey Infused with Essential Oil
1 Tablespoon Hemp Seeds
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
Directions: Start with ½ cup honey and measure your essential oils into that. Blend well. Then combine oats, peanut butter, flax seed, chocolate chips, honey infused with essential oils, hemp seeds, and vanilla in a bowl. Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for thirty minutes. Remove and roll dough out into balls about one inch in diameter.
Emily Bowles is a Yoga Alliance certified Hatha yoga instructor—currently living and teaching in Northern California. She is a Reiki level II practitioner and essential oil wellness advocate, engaged in daily healing and self-liberation. She is about to release her first children's book, and currently studying pre-med sciences to become a naturopathic physician. Emily maintains a personal piyo, core power, and yin yoga practice, believing that all things are possible—yoga being the dance, the lifestyle, and the vehicle that bridges us closer together, to our higher selves, and to home. She wants to remind you that you must never give up. Your dreams are alive within, waiting on you to manifest the courage and make them real. Her website link: Queenbeeapiary.com ॐ


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Right now I'm working on a logo design for a client-thanks Katlin! However it doesn't matter the project, the best (and worse) part is picking the font. There are just so many choices! Inevitably you think you have found the 'perfect' one and then you scroll through and find that the fi ligature is atrocious (or some tosh like that). However the bit about the logo design (especially if it's a type based logo) is you really have to look at the letter relationships closely. Does the tail on the R have too much personality, curling too little or not enough? Do the bowls and counters distract from the word? Is the weight of the fonts equal (if combining more than one)? Are they too heavy to properly portray this company? Yes, too many thoughts to put into words at present, but it's never as easy as 'slapping on some words'.
Sweet Sixteen [Daily Prompt]
When you were 16, what did you think your life would look like? Does it look like that? Is that a good thing?
I was patiently waiting to turn sixteen. That was really the most important milestone birthday for me. Forget 21 when you can drink legally (didn't even have a shot on that birthday), like-wise 18 when you can get tattoos or smoke (ditto on the 21, didn't do either). No, for me 16 was when I could finally drive and since I was on the older side of the bell curve of ages for my friends it was important. With that to look forward to I didn't think too much about what my future would look like.
As a sophomore (once I actually was sixteen) I was drawn to the more creative extra-curriculars, no basketball practice for this girl. Instead I was swept up into the fine arts and called them home. Although I have always been thoroughly routed in the present (when I daydream it tends to be more fanciful things, not about the future), I think my sophomore year was the year I envisioned myself being a writer. Not totally surprising since that was the year I had composition. All I could really hope for my future was to continue to be creative and do that with my friends by my side.
Fast forward to today:I am in a creative field where I get to create new things everyday, and although we are hundreds of miles apart my gal pals are still there. So although I'm not a writer I couldn't be happier in my field. Perhaps the only reason I didn't envision myself as a designer was because I didn't even know my field existed. We often can't imagine the best things for ourselves, it can only be found/realized though time and experience.
Teacher's Pet
Tell us about a teacher who had a real impact on your life, either for the better or the worse. How is your life different today because of him or her?
I can honestly say I wouldn't be where I am today if it hadn't been for my art teacher Mrs. Schloerke. Going into my sophomore year of high school I had no clue what a graphic designer was, thanks to her guidance I was able to explore that avenue of art. I knew I wanted a creative field as a career path, but I wasn't quite savvy enough to be any kind of 'official' artist. My drawings, although good for me, would never pay the bills.
My teacher started talking to me about graphic design. That year I went and job shadowed at a local design firm and fell in love. The following year I took our graphic design class and yearbook. Senior year I contracted a graphic design 2 class and was editor of the yearbook. I graduated and was accepted into the design school at the local university. After a brief panic attack during freshmen year I was accepted into the graphic design program. The rest, as they say is history.
Ever since she mentioned the existence of the job everything just fell into place. If she hadn't have told me about it, I have no idea what I'd be doing today. Maybe following in her steps and teaching. That was an avenue I considered for many years. Luckily, since I'm terrible at spelling and should not be around the youths of America with it, she lead me here instead.
Art from the Archives: k+n ligature
I've been scanning through some of my old…what to call them…projects I suppose. Except these were things I did on my own time and done relatively quickly (in that I didn't spend days perfecting the details.
Here is one such project. In school we did an official project where we had to create an ampersand using two different fonts that looked like it could belong in either font. (As well as making a type specimen poster and other items.) I really enjoyed the project because you had to find away to work within the rules of the font all the while breaking them to create something new.
In that same vein every now and then I experiment with that type of project. Here is a result of one day's exploration. A ligature for when a k and a n are right by each other. I really wanted it to be exclusive to when the k is silent, so i guess that would make it more of it's own letter. Like the che (ch) in Spanish, which i believe has been made obsolete and taken out of the alphabet, choosing instead to just us a c and an h. Anyway, this one only uses one font family, instead combining the rules of a k and n.
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I guess that mantra leads to calmness and therefore a happy being. That mantra says it all. That mantra is so hard.
Or at least for me it is.
You know, even though I'm quite the creative girl I really do love having a plan. Creating a roadmap and sticking to it. Writing a list in pretty typo. Following through my clever steps one after another. Doing that tick gives me a kick, y'a know what I'm saying? 😉
All in all, I really like having a plan. Yes, as pathetic as it may be, it comforts me. I like feeling safe – does that make me weak? Does it make me un-fun? I truly don't know. Does it make me unhappy? In the long run, paired with my natural stubbornness and ambition, it sure does.
Up to this point of my life I had it all figured out. Yes, all in rough sketches, but I had that. But from december on there is a total blank. New land. Exciting! So why the heck am I most of the time only afraid?
I have absolutely zero clue on what I'm gonna do for a living, where I'm gonna live and where the road will lead me. Man, I think what I'm most afraid of is if I can be sure that there even IS a road?!
My already prolonged internship will be over in december and my study-plans didn't work out (yay waiting list!). My apartment-deal will probably be over and I simply don't know what I'm gonna do with my life for the rest of my life (I know that sounds oh-so-dramatic, but I'm being honest here!)
I'm really trying to trust though. To trust that there is a path laid out for me, that opportunities will present themselves and that I won't be too stupid to realise and take them. I'm trying to be less afraid that I'll mess things up. I really fight to be fearless and just live by the breath. I want to live for the sake of living. I want to be able to earn enough to have a life where I can spend time with my people and not have to worry about the rent and food not being paid. I want a job where I don't just do my duty but thrive. I want my work to be challenging and I want it to mean something.
But most of all I just wanna stop worrying so much and live right now. I want to trust the timing of my life. I want to appreciate what I have and who I know right now. I don't wanna let it all pass me by while being anxious about the future.
I have to trust that I am getting there. Not the "Wow, she really achieved something"-there, but that state of mind. I wanna stop defining myself by counting my failures against my scores. I want to just be. And I am! I think I am.
Btw, my anxiety/heartrace-attacks have completely stopped. I work fewer hours now and my work environment changed a bit – I actually like being at work and am happy there. I am completely different at work than I was a couple of months ago.
I started working out in a fitness-studio for real (couldn't afford the yoga cuz of the fewer hours aka money) and am now training 3-4 times a week. I love realising how my strength and endurance is improving. I love the way it makes my head feel. I like feeling connected to my body, not only imprisoned by my own mind.
So here's to living. Here's to finding where you need to be is exactly where you are. Here's to trusting that you'll never get lost. Here's to giving yourself the benefit of the doubt. Here's to trusting the timing of your life!


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Freedom House's Freedom of the Press project seeks proposals from scholars, researchers, and think tanks based in any country for an examination of Arabic-language media.
Freedom House's Nations in Transit project seeks proposals for analytical briefs.
On November 11, 2014, Biram Dab Abeid, a prominent Mauritanian anti-slavery activist, was beaten and arrested for his participation in an anti-slavery protest and remains imprisoned today. Freedom House spoke with Biram in 2013 about his work - read the interview here.
Since 2004, Hong Kong has declined 9 points on Freedom House's Freedom of the Press infographic. An infographic looks at press freedom over the past decade in Hong Kong.
Freedom House honored Maina Kiai with the Freedom Award and Rep. Frank Wolf with the Leadership Award at its Annual Awards Dinner on October 1. Former political prisoner Mikhail Khodorkovsky gave the night's keynote address.
On May 12, 1997 Michel Thierry Antangana was arrested by Cameroon officials on the grounds of "organized crime" and spent the next 17 years in captivity.


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The Dance
The Dance to me shows the struggle and beauty between male and female energies. The balance is struck in a beautiful display of ballet dancers basked in light, male and female forms in harmony, yet weakness, struggle, love and anger are the result of the union. Beauty can be complex. I use only natural oil paint and 100% pure cotton canvas. The original painting is 18x24 framed canvas, ready to hang. More pictures are available upon request.
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Heber Food Service Establishments and Manufactures. Please read more about our upcoming FOG Work Meeting here.
What is F.O.G.?
FOG stands for FATS, OILS and GREASEIt is the number one cause of sewer system blockages in Heber City. FOG sticks to the walls of your plumbing and the sewer system and can build up over time. Eventually, it can block your plumbing or the sewer system.
Anyone engaging in business in Heber City, including the sale or offering of any goods merchandise, or performing any service for monetary exchange or valuable consideration must be licensed.
Heber City Corporation requires all businesses within city limits to be licensed.
State licensed contractors only need to be licensed in the City where they have an office - this includes home-based offices. Insurance Companies, nonprofit organizations, and state-owned businesses are exempt from paying fees, but are required to hold a license. Insurance Companies who offer annuities are not exempt.
Complete the online application and instructions or obtain an application at the Heber City Offices in the Planning Department. The address is 75 North Main Street. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.
For more information Contact the Business Licensing Office at 435-657-7899.
This information is required of all new applicants.If conducting business under an assumed name Doing Business As (DBA), register the business name with the Utah Department of Commerce.


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The next 2 photos are a set. Probably only those that live in Vancouver know that these belong together. The colosseum-like building that takes up one city block in downtown is the beautiful Vancouver Central Library. Just outside the library you will find this light installation by Vancouver artist, Ron Terada.
I am using this free artwork project to connect with people from around the world, share my photography and hopefully brighten someone's day by bringing something online to life, to someone's hands, eyes and home.
If you would like to have an original print of this photo (4″x 6″) sent to you or a friend by mail for free leave a comment below telling me which country you live in. One commenter will be selected to receive this print by post. Yayyy, FREE ART!


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Heres a quick little video I made explaining some of the advantages of buying 90% U.S. coins as your primary Silver investment. These "Values" are for Common date U.S. Silver coins unaffectionately referred to as "Junk" Silver coins, these are purchased primarily for their silver content, although the history of these coins can be quite interesting. the best part of buying these "Junk" coins is you can invest as little as $2.10 to get your silver collection started!!!
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Gold Fingers - How to Recover Gold from Electronic Scrap
In this video tutorial i'm showing how to recover gold from electronic circuit board scrap. Specifically the gold plating that is found on the board connector edge - A.K.A the "fingers". This video is a complementary to the complete written tutorial on Gold-N-Scrap website (direct link below) The process applies to other kinds of gold plated itmes, given the substrate is unreactive (such as PCB, ceramic, glass etc'...). This process is less suitable for metallic items that are gold plated such as gold plated pins and gold filled items, though it will work with much effort and large consumption of acid. Post a comment and let us know how much gold do you think this recovery process yielded.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
American Eagles and Junk Silver!
Really nice barber quarter at $3.64! Love picking up junk silver...especially the older stuff.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Should I Invest In Gold or Silver Bullion - Truth Behind Investing In Bullion
10 Reason Why You Should Invest in Silver & Gold 1oz Coins: Agent Bullion
I've just began Investing in Silver Bullion and purchased 3 one ounce Silver coins 2x Britannia & 1 Philharmonic from this website based in the UK. I had to do a video review about their Great service. My coins took 2 day to arrive they nicely packaged and come with certificates. I am very happy with my purchase from thegoldbullion.co.uk and will be a life time customer,
I've just began Investing in Silver Bullion and purchased 3 one ounce Silver coins 2x Britannia & 1 Philharmonic from this website based in the UK. I had to do a video review about their Great service. My coins took 2 day to arrive they nicely packaged and come with certificates. I am very happy with my purchase from thegoldbullion.co.uk and will be a life time customer,
Monday, February 16, 2015
Investing In Gold Bullion - What You Need To Know About Investing In Gold Bullion
Do you want to learn about investing in gold bullion? Watch this short video to learn about Mike's webinar where he shows you how to invest in gold bullion the right way.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Silver Bullion Bars: Investing Explained
Silver Bullion Bars: Investing Explained StaightSilver.com has over 30 years experience in assisting to Investing In Silver Bullion Bars online.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Silver NOW - My top five reasons for buying physical silver now.
Here is why you should buy physical silver in 1 oz coins now. As both a safeguard, and and investment but also to screw with the bankers! And I do hate banksters.
Millions of Canadian Silver Maple Leaf coins and American Silver Eagles are bought as investments each year. The Silver Maple Leaf is legal tender at $5 per ounce and there are many other silver coins with higher legal tender values, including $20 Canadian silver coins. Silver is legal tender in Utah, and can be used to pay all debts. Silver coins are readily recognisable and sell for their bullion value easily.
Monday, February 9, 2015
HOW THEY ARE MADE ➜ U.S. Silver Eagle Coins ➤ #1 Best Silver Investment
Check out the U.S. Mint working around the clock to try and quell the public's insatiable demand for Silver Eagle Coins. This footage was edited together thanks to the U.S. Mint and CoinMags footage while the supply chart was provided by SRSRoccoReport.com At 3:20 in you get an even wider look at American Gold & Silver Eagle Coin sales since the 1986 inception of the U.S. Mint Bullion program. Note how in silver eagle coin demand (blue bars), there are basically 3 stages of buying demand the U.S. Mint has received from the investing public. As silver eagle coins are the #1 choice of physical silver bullion buyers the world over, I believe it worthwhile to examine the various stages of silver eagle coin demand to date. First there is the inception of the coin program which surely excited coin collectors in the mid-1980s. Only then came the dot-com bubble of the middle and late 1990s, taking away most investor's attentions. Then around 1999, there were the Y2K (year 2000) fear phenomenons which swept many doomsdayers into a frenzy. Couple concerned people's Y2K Mad Max narratives and the growing ability of the internet to spread not only messages of concern, but also to communicate fundamental investment knowledge (e.g. Ted Butler's work) about silver and gold investing. Remember too that in the year 2000, the U.S. dollar was strong, we had gas prices at like $1 a gallon. That was the approximate bottom point for bullion values. Then the 9/11 tragedy happened, we doubled down on wars, we got hammered with a barrage of fear cards from terrorists in caves plotting to decimate our cities. The easy credit and lending of the housing bubble kicked in, people felt wealthy, credit was easy and cheap for most middle class americans which rapidly appreciating on paper home values. The final level of silver eagle coin demand sprang up thanks to the 2008 global financial crisis. At the time many, many losing investors (losing approximately 43% of their wealth) began to see the financial system's instabilities while investigating the fundamental factors of our entire financial system. I am talking about how it works, how "the sausage is made", what the system relies upon to function fluidly, where the biggest risks are, etc. I believe many of these investors who were spurred to buy bullion during the financial crisis of 2008 and 2009, they for the most part understand the fundamental factors for why they bought physical silver (and gold for that matter). Most if asked would say the system has not structurally of fundamentally changed, it has indeed worsened. Many would also say (including myself) that there are more reasons now than ever to be stacking silver and gold bullion while reducing your portfolio's paper and counterparty risks. Today it only takes one large daisy-chain of derivatives gone bad to potentially expose the now larger than 2008 insolvent commercial banks who actively use accounting scams to cover their insolvency. We could see a global crisis in the confidence of the world's bond markets. There is the potential of a G20 round-robin of global fiat currency devaluations for we do now have unsustainable debts and entitlement programs in the west which will have to be addressed at some point. Eventually all the financial and monetary systems must be fundamentally fixed, band-aid central bank solutions, price and media propaganda, they won't solve the issues long term. In the coming atonement, silver and gold bullion are what many in the public are choosing to hold (my dear reader, you can include me on the list).
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Friday, February 6, 2015
Buying Precious Metals
In this video, Richard Maybury explains the do's and don'ts of buying gold, silver, and platinum including where to buy, exactly what to buy, how much to buy, and more.
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Three Straight World Championships For Lee
It is looking good on the Malaysian side at the Copenhagen World Championships as 31 years old number one Lee Chong Wei managed to enter the final rounds of the world championships for the third time straight. Women's top seed, Li Xuerui from China also managed to advance into the title match against Spain's Carolina Marin.
Lee has already been the runner – up twice at the Worlds and has now moved in touching distance of the title after ousting the young Viktor Axelsen from Denmark in an amazing set of 21-9, 21-7. Nothing more needs to be said about the experienced Malaysian, who despite his age showed finesse and dexterity in the match against Axelsen. He demonstrated a class with a blend of sublime overheads and flawless defense that secured him 12 of the 13 points in the first game and Axelsen's weak spot was exposed. Lee is also a two time Olympic singles silver medalist and after his win over the 14th seed he is set for a match between the winner of the Chen Long, Chinese 2nd and Tommy Sugiarto, 5th seed from Indonesia.
"I want to give my country something on Merdeka Day (Malaysia's Independence day from the British rule – 1957). The whole country will be watching me and there are great hopes, responsibilities and pressure on my shoulders. The games have gotten better, I hope I can keep up my form and give my country a big present," Lee told reporters.
"Lee has put up a good fight, he has shown what he is capable of doing and is not to be taken lightly, however the stress he is under is great. He needs to concentrate on his practice now and get a lot of rest. We are hoping something astounding from this man," officials told newspapers.


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Welcoming and comfortable!
A welcoming and comfortable suite designed with the business guest in mind. Equipped with a luxurious King size bed and en suite exclusive lounge. The bathroom is equipped with a jet spa bathtub and a separate shower. The suite comes with a private boardroom with a fire place and a private patio overlooking the serene lake. Guest amenities include Air-Conditioning & Fireplace, 2 Flat Screen TVs, WiFi, Laptop Safe, Fridge, Microwave, Hairdryer, Iron & Ironing Board, Tea/Coffee Station and Exclusive Bath Products, Slippers and Bathrobe.
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- Jet Spa Bathtub & Separate Shower
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- WiFi
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- Iron & Ironing Board
- Tea/Coffee Station
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Domestic aid in Finland
By donating to the domestic appeal, you are supporting the development of our friend visitor activities, first aid group activities and Youth Emergency Shelters in Finland.
Information and support to promote health
Healthpoints provide free advice on how to take care of your own and your loved ones' health. You can talk about weight management, an illness or personal grief confidentially with health care professionals. If required, the customer is referred to their own health centre or doctor. Your donation will enable us to continue the Healthpoint operations and to expand across Finland.
Everyday heroes
The red vests are often closer than many of us even notice. During holiday celebrations, concerts and sport events, the Finnish Red Cross volunteers on-call ensure that help is near in the event of an accident or sudden illness.


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Healthy Ageing
Healthy ageing has been defined as the process of optimising opportunities for physical, social and mental health to enable older people to take an active part in society without discrimination and to enjoy an independent and good quality of life [1]. At a biological level, ageing is associated with the gradual accumulation of a wide variety of cellular damage [2, 3], which leads to a decrease in physiological reserves and a general decline in the capacity of the individual.
Aquamin is a marine derived multi-mineral complex which has been demonstrated to possess unique immunomodulatory activity as well as providing an excellent source of essential minerals for nutrition of the aged. These features are central to Aquamin receiving the coveted Nutraingredients: Healthy Ageing Ingredient of the Year award.
Ageing Population Statistics
OsteoporosisA more practical definition of osteoporosis is based on bone mineral density (BMD). Comparison of the BMD with the average BMD of a person of the same gender at age 30 years is used for diagnostics, and the results expressed in standard deviation units, the so-called 'T-score'. If the T-score is equal to or less than -2.5, osteoporosis maybe diagnosed [4]. The lifetime risk for a wrist, hip or vertebral fracture has been estimated to be in the order of 30% to 40% in developed countries which is similar to that for coronary heart disease. Osteoporosis is not only a major cause of fractures, it also ranks high among diseases that cause people to become bedridden with serious complications. These complications may be life threatening in elderly people [5]. Risk factors for Osteoporosis include previous fracture, family history of fracture, slender habitus, early menopause, treatment with drugs known to affect bone (glucocorticoids) and diseases known to affect bone (rheumatoid arthritis).
It is now possible to determine an individual's risk of osteoporosis and fracture accurately, and to monitor their response to treatment by bone densitome- try. The prediction algorithm FRAXTM allows estimation of 10-year risk and treatment guidance can be based on this. Many cases of osteoporosis are preventable, and treatment is effective in reducing the number of further fractures in patients with established osteoporosis.
Patients at the highest risk for fracture benefit from many licensed treatments. Drugs either inhibit bone resorption or stimulate bone formation. Most drugs approved for use in osteoporosis inhibit bone resorption (e.g. hormone replacement therapy (HRT), bisphosphonates) and usually result in an increase in bone mineral density and a reduction in fracture risk. Osteoporosis can be prevented in people who have osteoporosis but not yet a fracture (primary prevention) and people who have already had a fracture (secondary prevention). These treatments are usually given for secondary prevention and treatment according to the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence guidance. Primary prevention of osteoporosis can be achieved by careful attention to exercise and nutrition [4].
Health Concerns Related to AgeingMovement, sensory function, cognitive function, immune system and skin function are the principal health concerns associated with healthy ageing in the absence of other co-morbidity factors [1]. Muscle mass tends to decline with increasing age, and this can be associated with a decline in physical movement [5]. Ageing is also associated with significant changes in bones and joints. Bone density decreases with age, particularly among postmenopausal women, leading to Osteoporosis. This can progress to a point where the risk of fracture is significantly increased, which has serious implications for disability, reduced quality of life and mortality. Hip fractures are a particularly devastating type of osteoporotic fracture, and as a result of population ageing they will become more common, reaching an estimated annual global incidence of 4.5 million in 2050.
The median age-standardized rates of fractures related to osteoporosis vary geographically, with the highest observed in North America and Europe, followed by Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, Latin America and Africa [6]. Cartilage undergoes significant changes with age, when it erodes and fluid around the joint decreases, the joint becomes more rigid and fragile leading to symptoms of osteoarthritis in many cases [7]. These and other age-related declines ultimately impact on broader musculoskeletal function and movement. This is reflected in a decrease in the time someone takes to walk a specified distance. Movement has been demonstrated to be one of the most powerful predictors of future outcomes in older age [8].
The variation from person to person in the decline in cognitive functions with age is influenced by many factors, including socioeconomic status, lifestyle, the presence of chronic disease and the use of medication. There is also some evidence that normal age-related cognitive decline can be reduced (by up to one third) by physical activity [9]. An age-related increase in serum levels of inflammatory cytokines has been linked to a broad range of outcomes, including frailty, atherosclerosis and sarcopenia. Research in mice has indicated that the effective clearance of senescent cells by a healthy immune system may delay many disorders related to ageing [10].
The relationship between a nutrient-poor energy dense diet (e.g. The Western diet pattern), sedentary lifestyle and increased chronic disease risk, has been well established [11]. This dietary pattern is characterized by high caloric density, a high intake of meat (especially red and processed meats) and accompanying saturated fat, an unfavourable n-6:n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) ratio, a high intake of refined carbohydrates, and a low intake of fruits, vegetables, fiber and phytonutrients. This is a common dietary pattern in the United States and many other so-called ''Western'' nations. However, it is also a dietary pattern that modernising societies are adopting. This diet typically lacks sufficient dietary fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and the antioxidant vitamins A (as carotenoids), C and E. This kind of dietary pattern not only leads to nutritional deficiencies but also promotes a cluster of metabolic problems including obesity, reduced insulin sensitivity, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia, as well as systematic inflammation, all risk factors for the most common age associated diseases that include cardiovascular diseases, particular cancers, type 2 diabetes, among others. [11,12]
Recommendations for Healthy Ageing
Aquamin and Healthy AgeingThe role of Aquamin in healthy ageing is grounded in excellent science demonstrating real effects for the ageing. Biological changes associated with ageing are neither linear nor consistent, and they are only loosely associated with age in years [2]. Many of the mechanisms of ageing are random but are strongly influenced by the environment and behaviors of the individual. Aquamin assists an ageing population to achieve two key enablers for healthy ageing;
- essential mineral nutrition
- enhancement of movement/physical activity by reducing symptoms associated with diseases which have an inflammatory component.
The role of Aquamin in enhancing movement/physical activity leading to a more active lifestyle for an ageing population has been studied in the context of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis sufferers. Marigot in conjunction with the University of Ulster undertook a large-scale investigation into mineral supplementation and bone health in post-menopausal women [17]. 300 participants in this trial were evaluated over the course of 24 months for changes in bone density and bone turn-over markers. Treatment groups included a placebo group, a group that was treated with Aquamin only and a group that was treated with Aquamin in combination with a shortchain prebiotic (fructo oligo-saccharide, scFOS). In summary, a reduction in bone mineral density losses over the course of 24 months was reported in women with osteopenia at the outset of the trial who consumed Aquamin in combination with scFOS. Furthermore, a reduction in bone turnover markers was reported in both those women consuming Aquamin only and in those consuming Aquamin plus scFOS. All of these findings are indicative of a favourable bone health profile in the population most at risk of osteoporosis and resulting complications.
Aquamin consumption before and during exercise can offset calcium metabolism disruption associated with exercise in post-menopausal women [18]. Using dampening of serum PTH increases associated with exercise (which will in turn result in bone turnover) as a proxy for calcium absorption, it was demonstrated that Aquamin consumption before and during exercise can reduce exercise-associated calcium metabolic disruption.
Investigators at the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland have demonstrated the ability of Aquamin to improve osteoblast (bone cell) mineralisation both in the absence and in the presence of vitamin D. Using an in vitro osteoblast cell culture technique, those cells cultured in the presence of Aquamin demonstrated a three-fold increase in mineralisation compared to those that were cultured without [23]. Using the same model, it has been demonstrated that addition of vitamin D to the culture medium increased both ALP levels and mineralisation over that observed with Aquamin alone, and vitamin D alone [24]. This work highlights the important relationship between Aquamin and vitamin D, and reinforces the recommendation that Aquamin is consumed along with a diet that is replete in vitamin D. Further support for the role of Aquamin in improving bone growth and osteogenesis was published by the RCSI group in 2015 [25].
Initial anecdotal reports of the anti-inflammatory effects of Aquamin were conclusively corroborated in two double-blind, placebo controlled pilot trials in human patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis performed at the Minnesota Applied Research Centre. In the first of these trials [26], 70 subjects with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis were randomly assigned to one of four 12-week treatment groups. These were 1) glucosamine sulphate (GS), 2) glucosamine sulphate plus Aquamin (G + A), 3) Aquamin (A), 4) placebo (PBO). Patients were assessed using the WOMAC pain score method, and the 6-minute walk test. Patients that consumed Aquamin for the duration of the trial reported less pain in all WOMAC categories, whereas those who consumed glucosamine reported improvement in some symptoms – but not in stiffness. Overall, Aquamin out-performed glucosamine sulphate. Furthermore, 6-minute walk test scores for those patients consuming Aquamin were significantly improved (7%, 101 feet) by the end of the trial, whereas those patients consuming glucosamine sulphate were only able to walk 56 feet further by the end of the trial.
A series of in vitro studies have shed more light on how Aquamin exerts its anti-inflammatory effects in common and debilitating conditions such as osteoarthritis. Production of key pro-inflammatory cytokines including TNF- α and IL-1α are inhibited in the presence of Aquamin and an inflammatory stimulus (LPS) [28]. Importantly, the upstream mediator of inflammation, NFαB is also inhibited by Aquamin in a dose-dependent manner, as is the downstream inflammatory mediator most commonly targeted by NSAIDS, COX-2 [29].


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We often get the opportunity to tell our guests' stories to educate others. We believe that our guests are the experts on their own experiences and, therefore, are the best teachers about homelessness. It's a gift to witness the ways our guests are able to teach others. Our Main Frame Coordinator, Ahren, recently witness this is a powerful way.
During the March and April Main Frame class sessions we were lucky enough to have some honors students from Georgia State University working with our job readiness students. Many of these students came from fairly privileged backgrounds and were learning about homelessness and poverty in an up close and personal way for the very first time. Encountering homelessness, poverty, and addiction in such an intimate way is a powerful experience that can make a lasting change in how we view and interact with the larger world.
One of the GSU students, "Lisa", wrote me an email about how her experience in the Main Frame impacted her. She said that when she feels discouraged by the challenges in her own life, she thinks about the folks at the OAC and is reminded of how fortunate she is to have all that she does. She has even gone beyond this important recognition to reach out to friends and educate them on issues of homelessness in the Atlanta area.
This kind of encounter, the kind that compels action and advocacy, is exactly what we hope for when we bring people into the OAC. Lisa and her classmates' recognition of the importance of not only serving and caring, but of educating people on the issues our guests are facing on a daily basis brings me hope for the future.
If you are interested in learning from our guests, there are many ways to get involved at the OAC. Visit our Get Involved page or email our Program Director, Chattrelle Gillyard, at [email protected] for more information.


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SBCA Announces the Addition of Lori Kalani to the 2007 Board of Directors
Washington, D.C., July 3, 2007 -- The Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA) is pleased to announce the addition of Lori Kalani, Corporate Counsel for Echostar, to its 2007 Board of Directors.
Ms. Kalani, who brings a wealth of legal and regulatory affairs knowledge to the Board of Directors, will fill the board position previously held by EchoStar's recently retired General Counsel and Executive Vice President David Moskowitz. "The SBCA is truly vital to the industry's continued growth and I am excited to be a part of it," said Kalani. "I have always been a big supporter of the organization and I hope to help it continue to move forward."
According to the SBCA Chairman of the Board, Mary Davidson, Kalani has been very active in the organization over the past several years. "We are thrilled to have Lori serve on the SBCA Board of Directors," said Davidson. "She was very instrumental in helping the SBCA reorganize several years ago and has shown tremendous support for our mission."
Ms. Kalani will begin her term on the Board of Directors effective immediately.
The Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association is the national trade organization representing all segments of the satellite industry. It is committed to expanding the utilization of satellite technology for the broadcast delivery of video, audio, data, music, voice, interactive, and broadband services. Additional information can be found at www.sbca.com.


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This is bigger than big! It's larger than large! Drop some confetti. Toot some horns. It was five years ago the Welch Library blog was created.
Feel free to send along a bottle of sparkling bubbly if you'd like. Did five years fly by JUST LIKE THAT? Apparently so, my friends. As the saying goes, it seems like only yesterday. In honor of our 5th anniversary, in the weeks to come, we'll feature a few articles from the "way back time machine." Keep in mind, five years ago we were just getting our feet wet.
First up, on May 26th 2010, our Associate Director for Clinical Informationist Services Director Blair Anton had some informative thoughts about Informationists, and their full-range of duties.
And while we've got your "undivided attention," (is that a buzzing smart phone I hear in the background?) take a second to explore our BRAND NEW Social Media Team and Calendar.
The purpose is to give everyone an idea of who we are, and what we're up to on a daily basis. Our podcasts, blog posts, Facebook posts, Twitter posts, Tip of the Day, Monthly Newsletter, Information Tables and Latest News will be on a schedule for all to see. And as it says, feel free to contact any of our Communications Team if you have a suggestion, or an idea that you think patrons of the Library or the Hopkins community at-large would appreciate.
So while we're looking back at where we've been, we're also moving forward in a way that places a bit more emphasis on organization and structure. This Communications business is no flash-in-the-pan, and if we can house it all under one great big tent --- that's a win/win for everybody.
The Welch Library Communications Team


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I have recently been looking around on something about the Russians, since my last post was about the US. On Pioneer, I found a document listing so called "secret wars" that Russia has been fighting in areas around them without the people's knowledge or even with their acceptance. These wars include the takeover of eastern Ukraine and Crimea and the war in Syria, among others. The fact that they can keep this secret for this long and the fact that they can keep the operations going without full approval by the people and without intervention from other countries show the power that Russia has, especially if its acting behind the scenes.
Photo by The U.S. Army
Russian Secret Wars by Jean-Jules is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.


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Welcome to the Galleries!
Whether you're planning a visit, wanting to reminisce, or just curious about what goes on here at the Appalachian Catholic Worker, these pages are for you! In the following galleries, you'll find shl'oads of pictures from every aspect of life here on the farm. Take a look around! And, feel free to send in some of your own to add to the collections! Email them to firstname.lastname@example.com (.gif & .jpg preferred; please no .bmp).


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Judah Kelly is now the $3.00 favourite to win The Voice. Over 34% of total money wagered so far is backing the Queenslander.
His coach Delta Goodrem is the $2.60 favourite to have the winning contestant.
Ahead of the live finals on The Voice, online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au is reporting strong support for Judah Kelly who moves from $4.00 into $3.00.
The Queenslander has attracted over 34% of the total money wagered on the 12 finalists.
His coach Delta Goodrem is the $2.60 favourite ahead of Seal ($2.70) to be the winning team and is also the best backed by punters.
"Judah is clearly the one punters want ahead of the live shows and with this kind of support, he looks to be on the road to becoming The Voice winner for 2017," said sportsbet.com.au's Will Byrne.
Market courtesy of sportsbet.com.au
The Voice Winner
$3.00 Judah Kelly
$4.50 Lucy Sugerman
$5.00 Hoseah Partsch
$5.50 Rennie Adams
$7.00 Bojesse Pigram
$17 Claire Howell
$21 Berni Harrison
$21 Fasika Ayallew
$26 Sarah Stone
$26 Robin Johnson
$34 Spencer Jones
$34 Tim Conlan
Winning Team
$2.60 Team Delta
$2.70 Team Seal
$4.25 Team George
$6.00 Team Kelly


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last monday night, i was lucky enough to be invited to a special "family and friends" screening of the new mamma mia movie.
meryl streep was not there.
christine baranski was. "this was the best time i've ever had making a movie," she said. "i'm proud to be able to say, as all of you can, that i've now had the mamma mia experience."
fellow wisconsinite bradley whitford was there (he and baranski are working together in boeing, boeing.) director phyllida lloyd, producer judy cramer, and writer catherine johnson were all there.
more importantly, mike cannon was there.
and anthony cefala. and pearce bunting, and glynn turner, and kristin harris, and denise reynolds, and lori haley fox, and andy parkhurst, and michael grayman, and sophia thomas, and tim booth, and tim ewing, and anne tolpegin, and laura ware, and lisa mandell, and robert mcqueen, and martha banta, and amy jacobs, and devin keudell, and...sweety. and lots of other dear, old friends i know because of mamma mia.
there were hundreds of other people too, filling up two gigantic theaters. current and former mamma mia cast members, creative types, producers, directors, musicians, theater staff.
it was sort of like my first AA meeting, in the basement of de paul hospital in milwaukee, wisconsin. i looked around the room and thought, "i don't know all of you, but i know we all have that thing in common." it was at the same time delightful and completely frightening.
sort of like the movie itself.
now, by frightening, i don't mean bad. just overwhelming. seeing on screen, the scenes and lines and choreography you know so well, is just a little bizarre at times.
personally, i thought meryl streep made a lovely donna (just not as lovely as lauren mufson) julie walters a terrific rosie, and amanda seyfried a great sophie.
reviews seem to be either love it or hate it (if you're a.o. scott from the new york times, love it and hate it) just like the reviews for the stage show: if you're in bakersfield, you're "a giddy good time" and you've got "a rich baritone that fills the hall." if you're in portland, you're "a stunning bore" with "a nasal tenor that inspires no confidence." (note to grumpy MM reviewers: nobody cares how witty you can be. the houses were full every night with people singing and dancing in the aisles. i doubt you get that for your little book on how you got started in musical theater.)
the crowd on monday was raucous, loud, and had a great time. but these were folks who had (and have) a great time doing the show every night, many of whom realize -- there's something very special about the mamma mia experience.
(in rehearsal: the original company of mamma mia tour 2, january '02.)
Friday, July 18, 2008
i just had a mamma mia stroke
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I will have the world know that I have spoken too early and too hard about MAMA MIA!-The Movie!(HERE'S WHAT I MEAN) I'm buying my ticket as soon as I can to go see this film. I mean it is hot in Milwaukee, and I hear they have air conditioning in the movie theaters, now. Besides, I'm all caught up on my Barry's Emmy viewing, so it's time to switch gears over at Arstsy Schmartsy.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 13, 2008 at 11:25 PM
this is one of the few plays i've actually seen, which ended up being great... it's funny to think of ol' Pierce taking a stab at singing though, yeeeshReplyDelete
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Canary Commons. Pre-Construction in Toronto
- Project Name: Canary Commons
- Builders: Dundee Kilmer Developments Limited
- Project Status: Pre-Construction
- Approx Occupancy Date: 2020
- Address: Canary District Community | Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada,
- City: Toronto
- Main Intersection: Front St E & Cherry St
- Property Type: High Rise
- Building Size: 12 stories
- Number Of Units: 430
- Location: Canary District Community | Front Street East, Toronto, ON
- Price: Complete Registration to Reveal Pricing
Canary Commons is a new condo and townhouse development by Dundee Kilmer Developments Limited currently in preconstruction at Front Street East, Toronto. The development is scheduled for completion in 2020. Canary Commons has a total of 430 units.
High quality solid core entry door with contemporary lever handle, deadbolt and security viewer Lofty 9-foot high smooth-finished flat ceilings in principal rooms as per builder's plan Contemporary style doors with designer series hardware and flat profile casings Contemporary style 4-inch, paint finish baseboards with matching door trim High quality plank laminate flooring in entries, kitchens, principle living areas and bedrooms as per builder's sample Closets or walk-in closets with stylish doors with designer series hardware as per builder's plan Front-loading stacked washer and dryer White decorative series switches and receptacles Capped ceiling outlet in dining room Year-round comfort and improved indoor air quality with insuite controlled air-conditioning and heating Recovery ventilation system They say life is what you make it. For those who want it all, there's Canary Commons. This leading-edge condominium design features two prominent towers with 389 suites, including 43 spacious townhomes, with views of the park, lake and city. Welcome to Canary District.


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I recently got these Gunlocke office chairs at an auction for $5. I couldn't believe they went for so cheap! Fast forward a few months and I finally got around to redoing them.
Even thought the vinyl fabric was in pretty good shape I couldn't leave them in that ugly color......
forgive the blurry photo.......but here is the chair reupholstered in a grey herringbone fabric.
This picture is a little better. I cleaned up the wood and spent the better part of last Saturday tearing off the old fabric and putting on the new. We are going to use these chairs in our flip for staging and then our younger daughter is getting them. That is if I can let them go!