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General information
Risk factors
There is no single cause of osteoporosis but there are many risk factors. These include:
- Older age (>50 years)
- Female gender
- Thin build
- Physical inactivity
- Family history of osteoporosis
- Smoking
- Excessive alcohol or caffeine consumption
- Low dietary calcium intake
- Low levels of vitamin D
- Long-term use of some medications eg: corticosteroids (such as prednisone and cortisone), thyroid medications, epilepsy medications
- Deficiency of oestrogen in women eg: post-menopausal, irregular periods, surgical removal of the ovaries, early menopause (before the age of 40 years)
- Deficiency is testosterone in men due to declining levels of testosterone with ageing
- Treatments for prostate cancer that reduce testosterone levels in men and treatments for breast cancer that reduce oestrogen levels in women
- Some medical conditions eg: endocrine diseases such as Cushing's syndrome and thyrotoxicosis; gastrointestinal diseases such as coeliac disease (gluten intolerance) and Crohn's disease; rheumatoid diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis; and blood disorders such as multiple myeloma.
Signs and symptoms
There are usually no symptoms of osteoporosis until a bone breaks. For this reason it is often referred to as a "silent disease". Fractures of the wrist, hip, spine, pelvis and upper arm are most common in osteoporosis. The fractures can be very painful and can lead to disability and loss of independence.
Over time there may be a gradual loss in height due to weakened and compressed vertebrae in the spine. Spinal fractures or crumbling of affected vertebral bones can lead to a Dowager's Hump or Widow's Hump. This results in an increasingly bent-over posture and may cause back pain.
Treatment for osteoporosis will depend upon the results of bone density scans, age, gender, medical history and the severity of the condition. Treatment most commonly involves lifestyle changes and medications and aims to maximise bone density and reduce the risk of bone fracture.
If possible, regular weight-bearing exercise (eg: walking, tennis, golf) should be maintained as it can help to reduce bone loss and stimulate new bone formation. To be of benefit, doctors recommend at least 30 minutes of exercise at least three times a week. Prior to beginning any new exercise it is important to consult a doctor to ensure that the proposed exercise is safe to undertake.
As the body cannot make its own calcium, a diet high in calcium is necessary and helps to slow the rate of bone loss. Vitamin D is also essential as it promotes absorption of calcium into the bones. Eating a balanced diet that includes calcium and vitamin D-rich foods is important in supplying the bones with the calcium required. Foods high in calcium include dairy products, dark green vegetables, beans, legumes, fish (especially sardines or salmon which are eaten with the bones), soybean products, cereals and nuts. It is recommended that at least 1000mg of calcium is taken in each day. Foods high in vitamin D include sardines, tuna, eggs and liver.
Smokers will be advised to stop smoking. Minimizing alcohol and caffeine intake (eg: tea, coffee, cola drinks) may also be recommended.
Regular but moderate exposure to sunlight helps to produce vitamin D in the body. Note - excess sun exposure poses other health risks.
It is important to take extra care with movement and daily activities in order to minimise the risk of fractures. This can include using mobility aids if unsteady on the feet, removing objects or hazards that can lead to falls (eg: loose floor rugs), installing hand rails in areas such as entrance ways and bathrooms, and using non-slip mats in the bath or shower. Padding to protect vulnerable parts of the body eg: the hips, can also help in the prevention of fractures. Special "hip protectors" have been developed for this purpose (ask about these at GP clinics and pharmacies).
In general, calcium from the diet is preferred to calcium supplements. However, if dietary intake of calcium is insufficient, calcium supplements may be prescribed in order to increase the amount of calcium available in the body. Note - too much calcium, especially in the form of supplements, has been associated with an increased risk of kidney stones and heart disease.
Vitamin D is important for the effective absorption of calcium into the bones. Most people get adequate amounts of vitamin D from sunlight; however, for people who rarely go outside (eg, the frail elderly) or people who stay covered up when outside, vitamin D supplements may be beneficial. Vitamin D supplements are usually given in conjunction with calcium supplements.
These non-hormonal medications can increase bone density by reducing the rate of bone loss. They have been shown to reduce the fracture rate in people with osteoporosis. These medications are usually given in an alternating cycle with calcium supplements. A common side effect of these medications is nausea and indigestion. This can limit their use in some people.
Menopausal hormone therapy (formerly known as hormone replacement therapy or HRT) medications that include oestrogen are sometimes recommended for women with osteoporosis. MHT has been shown to reduce bone loss and may increase bone density. While MHT has obvious benefits in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, research has indicated that there are risks with long-term MHT use including an increased risk of blood clots, endometrial cancer and breast cancer. It is therefore important that the patient and their practitioner discuss the benefits and risks of taking the medication.
Prevention is better than treatment and evidence suggests that maximising bone density in early and middle life helps to reduce the risk of osteoporosis in later life. Steps that can be taken to help prevent osteoporosis include:
- Quit smoking
- Limit alcohol intake
- Eat high calcium-containing foods
- Undertake regular weight bearing exercise
- Maintain a healthy body weight
- Consider MHT for women during menopause
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|1,000-1,300 mg
|14-18 years
|1,300 mg
|19-70 years
|1,000 mg
|70+ years
|1,300 mg
|19-50 years
|1,000 mg
|50-70+ years
|1,300 mg
Further information and support
Phone: (04) 499 4862
E-mail: email@example.com
Website: www.osteoporosis.org.nz
National Health and Medical Research Council, Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, New Zealand Ministry of Health (2017). Nutrient reference values for Australia and New Zealand including recommended dietary intakes (Guidelines). Canberra: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/_files_nhmrc/file/publications/17122_nhmrc_nrv_update-dietary_intakes-web.pdf
Osteoporosis New Zealand (Date unknown). All about osteoporosis (Pamphlet). Wellington: Osteoporosis New Zealand. https://osteoporosis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/OsteoNZ-DL-Brochure-WEB.pdf
Osteoporosis New Zealand (2017). Osteoporosis and fractures (Web Page). Wellington: Osteoporosis New Zealand. http://osteoporosis.org.nz/osteoporosis-fractures/what-is-osteoporosis/ [Accessed: 12/06/17]


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Jazz/Soul Pianist, Vocalist & Composer
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[Waldron] sings in a silken contralto with a whispering vibrato so apt for the sensuous, soulful songs that she composes."
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violent and reprobate hands upon his father or his mother ; such as hath forged the king's money, which is of paper ; and such as hath done any one to death by giving him poison to drink. To these three rendereth he never mercy.
On this day also he bestoweth many gifts, and great plenty of gold and silver and precious stones. And the smallest of the gifts that he bestoweth is worth at the least a balismer
of gold, whilst they are often worth 2 balismes. And
one balisme is worth a thousand golden florins.
And the said emperor is pitiful and very compassionate. He provideth always for himself and for his lieges stores of wheat and of rice and of all manner of corn ; and for this he hath barns and garners uncountable ; and so when there is dearth in the land he openeth his garners, and giveth forth of his wheat and his rice for a half what others are selling it at. And thus he maketh great abundance to arise in the time of greatest dearth.3 Likewise he maketh great alms to the poor for the love of God, and when any one is so infirm of body that he cannot win his bread, or so reduced to poverty that he hath not wherewithal to live, nor hath friends to do him good, then the emperor causeth provision to be made for all his needs.4 And thus Both he throughout all his kingdom, nor doth he oppress any man throughout all his realm by extraordinary and strange exactions. And know ye for sure that he hath such riches from his revenues, and from the produce of his taxes and customs,' that his wealth and power are past telling. And he hath treasuries and great houses all full of gold and silver, and gems, and of other kinds of wealth and precious things, and especially in his chief towns.
Also in all his realm from city to city hath he other houses wherein dwell couriers who are sped both on foot and on
See note to Odoric, p. 115. 2 Wanting in the original.
8 On these magazines for public relief, see Marco Polo, i, 29. h See Jordanus, p. 46, and Marco Polo as above. " Gables de truuaiges et de malestouttes."
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Unique among hotels in Midtown NYC
Manhattan. Home to a city that never slumbers, ages gracefully and is constantly being reborn. To know her is to love her, and the best way to make her true acquaintance is to explore the neighborhoods that call Manhattan home. Beyond the thrilling frenzy of Times Square, nearby lights of Broadway, and sprawling natural beauty of Central Park, there's so much to see, learn and delight in. Art, music, museums, theater, history, architecture, shopping, dining, nightlife: every neighborhood is alive with a distinct energy all its own.
Begin your journey at Kimpton Ink48 Hotel, and experience the city by way of our ever-evolving Hell's Kitchen neighborhood — absorbing Midtown Manhattan alongside the residents and artists who know her best. Strolling distance to many west side theaters and studios like the Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Actors Studio and Alvin Ailey, our Hell's Kitchen stomping grounds are on the "west is best" side of hotels in Manhattan, NY.


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Are you as excited about the release of Oz the Great and Powerful movie as we are? Gabriel was inspired to create The Wickedest Wing of the Northwest! This look coincides with Emerald the color of the year. Click on the above picture for steps on how to create this look or shop the look here SHOP LOOK.
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Emerald Green is the trendy hue of the year. You will see this color everywhere from fashion, home decor, cosmetics, and accessories. This bold color suggests gems, money, success, growth, and The Emerald City in "The Wizard of Oz". How will you integrate this lush and vibrant color into your beauty routine? Here's how to create ZuZu Luxe's emerald eyes pictured above, from talented makeup artist Karim Orange:
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Recipe: Larry's Latest Sour Citrus Vinaigrette
The refreshingly bright, citrusy tartness of Larry's Latest Sour Ale adds a great kick to this vinaigrette recipe.
1 small shallot diced
.5 cup olive oil
.25 cups Larry's Latest Sour Ale
2 Tbsp. fresh citrus juice (lemon, orange, lime, etc.)
1 Tbsp. honey
.25 tsp. salt - more...
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Recipe: Spicy Pork Chop with Hopslam Peach Chutney
Hopslam with its six hop varietals, generous malt bill and solid amount of honey adds a punch to this sweet and savory pork chop dish.
Peach Chutney
4 peaches (peeled and chopped)
2 Tbsp. pecans
.5 tsp. red pepper flakes
.25 cups white sugar
2 oz. Hopslam
.25 cups of water
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Video: How to tap a Bell's mini-keg
So, you've located and purchased a Bell's mini-keg. What's the best way to tap and enjoy it? Check out the video below for more.
Other helpful LINKS
Our Beer Finder (please remember to call ahead and that results are based on deliveries)
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Two Hearted + Grapefruit juice makes an easy beer cocktail
Two Hearted grapefruit cocktail
Video of Two Hearted grapefruit cocktail
Looking to make an easy beer cocktail? This one is fruity, refreshing and complements Two Hearted ale very well.
Take 70 percent Two Hearted, add 30 percent fresh squeezed (yes, it...
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It's time to celebrate Kalamazoo beer and breweries! Below is a look at Bell's events hosted at the Eccentric Café and around Kalamazoo for Kalamazoo Beer Week 2018. For more information and for updates, keep an eye here on our website and on our social media.
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6th Annual Bell's Snow Jog...
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Recipe: Oberon Curry & Orange Chicken Salad
This light, sweet chicken salad recipe is great on a salad or sandwich. The mildly fruity and spicy hop characteristics of Oberon add just the right amount of zest to this dish.
5-6 Servings
8 chicken breasts, cooked & diced
1 small red onion, small diced
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Shipping dates by state for Hopslam in 2018, other helpful links
January is here and that means it's Hopslam season! In order to ship this beer as fresh as possible, we will be shipping to different areas (multiple batches) over the next few weeks.
It will be available at the Eccentric Cafe and Bell's General Store on Jan. 3.
Hopslam cans will start shipping...
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Happy holidays from Bell's: Meet our wreath maker
Our gardener, Jenny, has crafted a unique wreath (or two) for the holidays almost every year since 2005.
They are typically revealed around Thanksgiving and some can be found elsewhere in the Eccentric Cafe, even after the holidays are over. (they are that good).
Below is a video looking at the...
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The Alter Egos of Eccentric Day
Every year in early December, we invite folks to the Eccentric Café to "come as they aren't" for Eccentric Day.
Their alter egos are always interesting and a reflection of the creativity and inspiration we love. Here are some of the faces that graced the pub on December 8, 2017 for our 13th annual...
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Bell's Brewery partners with WMU and KVCC to offer a unique opportunity for future brewers
We re proud to partner with Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Western Michigan University's Sustainable Brewing program to announce an incredible opportunity that will help develop and nurture future brewers right here in Michigan.
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Windows 7, Netbooks and Cloud Computing were all hugely popular technologies in 2009. These made for an extremely interesting year of writing and yet already my greedy mind is turning to see what's next on the tech front.
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Technology & Networking in Silicon Valley & the SF Bay Area: Upcoming Meetings, Courses and Conferences
WEDNESDAY April 7, 2010
SCV Microwave Theory and Techniques Chapter, with Antennas and Propagation Chapter
Speaker: Michael Thorburn, Space Systems/Loral
Time: Networking and refreshments at 6:00 PM, Presentation at 6:30 PM
Cost: none
Place: Agilent Technologies, Main Building, Aristotle Room, 5301 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara
RSVP: not required
Web: www.mtt-scv.org
A variety of topics in antenna technology and antenna design methodology will be presented to give the audience an overview of this exciting field.
SATURDAY May 1, 2010
SCV Microwave Theory and Techniques Chapter
Speakers: Prof Ali Niknejad, UC-Berkeley; Dr R Srinavasan, Intel Corp; Dr Rich Ruby, Avago; Prof Gabriel Rebeiz, UC-San Diego; Prof Pham, UC-Davis; Prof Tom Lee, Stanford
Time: Registration 7:30 – 8:00 AM; Presentations 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost: Advance Reg: $60 IEEE members, $70 non-members, $50 Students/Unemployed ($10 more on-site)
Place: Michaels at Shoreline, 2960 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View
RSVP: Register online
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In recent years the area of RF and microwave design has expanded into many new application areas, generated new technologies and adapted many new technologies into itâ??s products.? This short course will give an overview of (more…)
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SCV Communications Chapter
Speakers: Robb Henshaw, Proxim Wireless; Suhas Patil, Cradle Technologies; Basant Khaitan, Videonetics
Time: Food/drink and networking at 6:00 PM; Presentations at 6:30 PM
Cost: Donation for food/drinks
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Three Talks:? A Primer on Wireless Network Architectures and Applications for Video Surveillance; Video Surveillance, Security and Smart Energy Management Systems; and The Role of Video Analytics in Video Servers and Network Edge Products
TUESDAY March 23, 2010
SCV Product Safety Engineering Chapter
Speaker: Mark A. Krauss, CLSO, Principal Consultant, Environmental, Health and Safety Services, LLC
Time: Optional dinner at El Torito at 5:30 PM; Presentation at 7:00 PM
Cost: No cost for presentation
Place: Dinner at El Torito Mexican Restaurant, 2950 Lakeside Drive, Santa Clara; Mtg: Applied Materials, Bowers Café, 3090 Bowers Ave, Santa Clara
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The validation of Semiconductor Fabrication Equipment product safety compliance has historically been mapped against generic National and International electrical standards. With the December 2009 publication of IEC 60204-33 a (more…)
TUESDAY May 11, 2010
SCV Computer Chapter
Speakers: Dr. Rupak Biswas, Division Chief, NASA Advanced Supercomputing
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Place: Microsoft Research, 1288 Pear Ave., Mountain View
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FRIDAY March 26, 2010
SF Industry Applications Chapter
5 Speakers: Benjamin Lanz, IMCORP; Kurt Lindorfer, Paradigm Structural Engineers; M. R. Karim, OSHPD; Robert Schuerger, HP Critical Facilities Services; Stuart Gibbon, Post-Glover
Time: Registration & Continental Breakfast at 8:00 AM, Talks from 8:30 AM â?? 4:40 PM
Cost: $250 — includes lunch, handouts, one book, and raffle entry
Place: Marriott Pleasanton, 11950 Dublin Canyon Rd., Pleasanton
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THURSDAY March 25, 2010
SCV Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology Chapter
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Time: Buffet Lunch at 11:30 AM; Presentation at 12:15 PM
Cost: $15 if reserved by March 23 ($5 for full-time students, unemployed); $20 after & at door; vegetarian available; no cost for presentation only
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The mobile terminal market is characterized by very large volumes, very short product development cycles, decreasing product life times, and very low and rapidly declining product prices.? These market characteristics make adoption of a (more…)
THURSDAY March 25, 2010
SPECTRUM Magazine
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Time: 11:00 AM – Noon
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Place: on the Internet
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Time: Dinner at 6:00 PM; Presentation at 7:00 PM
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WEDNESDAY March 24, 2010
TORONTO SECTION – Computational Intelligence Chapter
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Cost: none
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TUESDAY March 23, 2010
SCV Consumer Electronics Chapter
Speaker: Jeroen Brouwer, Philips
Time: Pizza, Drinks, Networking at 6:30 PM; Presentation at 7:00 PM
Cost: $5 for IEEE Members, $10 for non-members, students free
Place: NVIDIA, Building E, 2800 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara
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A somewhat new branch of Consumer Electronics is about your health.? Jeroen Brouwer from Philips will talk about one aspect of this new market through a discussion about Philipsâ?? DirectLife.? DirectLife helps you measure your (more…)
TUESDAY March 23, 2010
SCV Magnetics Chapter
Speaker: Prof. Claudia Felser, Johannes Gutenberg Universitat, Germany
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Place: Western Digital, 1710 Automation Parkway, San Jose
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Tremendous progress has been made recently in the development of magnetic Heusler compounds specifically designed as materials for spintronic applications.? While problems in the field of spintronics remain, the use of (more…)
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SF Power & Energy Chapter
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|The slight hint of the bright fall colors are just coming in for this early November wedding.
|Lovely floor-length, dark neutral bridesmaids dresses.
|Dashing men in their vests with the flower girl cuties 🙂
|Such a great looking couple!
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By: Mustafa A. Zaman, Principal Consultant and Siegfried Schmitt, Principal Consultant, PAREXEL Consulting
In April 2018, FDA published a guidance document that answers questions about the implementation of ICH Q7 – ''Q7 Good Manufacturing Practice Guidance for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients: Questions & Answers-" – and is a useful addition to the 'toolbox' the FDA use to evaluate Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturers.
The specific guidance was published in the year 2000 and over the years several agencies have published clarifying Q&A documents, including ICH in 2015. This is the first such document from the US FDA. Changes in technology, science and the regulations gave rise to requests for clarification or even interpretation of certain sections in ICH Q7. These are now provided in this Q&A document.
This informative Question and Answer (Q&A) guideline:
- Helps pharmaceutical companies ensure that APIs meet quality and purity characteristics.
- Clarifies some of the ambiguity in certain sections in ICH Q7.
- Topics addressed in the Q&A document include:
- Quality Management;
- Personnel;
- Buildings & Facilities - Containment;
- Process Equipment - Cleaning;
- Documentation & Records;
- Materials Management;
- Production & In-Process Control;
- Storage & Distribution;
- Laboratory Controls, Validation, Change Control
- Rejection and Reuse of Materials.
- The document also elucidates the requirements for:
- Releasing raw materials;
- APIs Manufactured by Cell Culture/Fermentation
- Sampling;
- Acceptance Criteria;
- Product quality review;
- Risk Management (in the context of Quality Risk Management (ICH Q9);
- Evaluation of material suppliers ( i.e. Agents, Brokers, Traders, Distributors, Re-packers, and Re-labelers);
- APIs for Use in Clinical Trials.
PAREXEL is currently supporting clients in developing regulatory strategies as well as pre- and post-market submissions for a variety of small molecule and large molecule products to ensure that the Q7 guidance's are correctly interpreted, so that they can be used as on-site assessment tools in order that their respective APIs meet the required quality and purity characteristics. This includes assessing a manufacturers current manufacturing capabilities, Quality Risk Management Tools and Quality Systems. PAREXEL experts cover all regulations globally.


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Daisy & Holly here with you.
We have been all over the place today.
First we went out for our walk this morning with The Missus who took us around the football field, which is a lot shorter than around The Fields, we reckon we got short changed this morning and all because she wanted to make a card!
Not Fair!
We knew how to get our own way though, we just bullied Old Two Legs into taking us out early for our Rabbit Chasing Run along The Sea Wall!
So there!
We bullied OTL so much that he picked up his camera and forgot to check he had put the battery back after charging it!
So, no pictures of us swimming in the sea, wrestling giant rabbits, fighting off sea monsters and woofing at the big dogs!
Shame really, I'm sure you would have found them interesting!
Back for a quick bite of lunch, we mug some of OTL's lunch then run down stairs to mug TM and wander out into the kitchen to sniff the Doggy Dinner out of the tin. Not very appetising!
Then after lunch we went out to do the deliveries and we were expecting another walk, as normal, but OTL went on a long drive with TM and us. We went all the way to a big town and stopped at a place that had loads of cars for sale. Hey Up! We thought OTL is after another motor!
We were left in the car while those two went poking around all the motors, not even asking our opinion on how comfortable it would be for us puppies!
There are important considerations you know, like where to store the chews, is there a sensible place to hang the lead and most important, where do you put the drinking bowl?
Well we didn't buy a car, which was just as well, 'cos we like the one we are in at the moment.
On the way back we stopped in the Riverside Park and had a run and a jump 'cos we had been good girls sitting in that car for such a long time!
First thing Holly and I did was to rush towards the brambles to see if the rabbits were still around, they weren't!
|Off to see the Rabbits!
This gave OTL a chance to try the old 'Motion Blur' photography and he took a shot of Holly 'On A Mission'!
|On A Mission!
We got back to the grass garden bit and had a super run around until OTL finally caught up with us, he just can't keep up, poor old thing!
|A game on the grass before OTL arrives!
See you tomorrow!
Daisy & Holly.
P.S. Yo Max mate, I bet your vet must charge a fortune, nibbles and treats while having a jab? All we get is 'This won't hurt' but it always does and it makes OTL cry, the bill that is!


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We have a wide range of Club guns for probationary & full members to shoot on club nights.
The cost of Hire of the club guns is £1.00 per gun per night for full members only, Probationers have already paid this in the Joining fee. This helps to keep the club guns in good working order, for everyone's safety.
We have a good selection of small-bore rifles shooting .22 rimfire ammunition which is available to purchase at the Club.
Several different styles of gun are available to shoot, from lever action "Cowboy" style guns to bolt action scoped rifles and semi-automatics.
Regular competitions are available to enter where you can try each of the different styles.
Our .357 and .44 Magnum Pistol calibre rifles are lever action "Cowboy "style manufactured by Marlin and Rossi. We have several guns with Open Sights and one equipped with a Red-dot.
Both .357 & .44 ammunition is available to purchase from the club, or you can shoot your own so long as it conforms to our range limit for velocity and muzzle energy.
Whilst we don't have any club Black-Powder pistols, several members do shoot them and we are affiliated with the Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain.
We also have a dedicated Black-Powder loading area and firing point.
We have a number of pre-charged (PCP) air rifles and pistols which can be used by members and visitors.
Pellets are freely available for all our guns.
Several members shoot long barrel revolvers at the club. These are typically .357 revolvers with 12 inch barrels and a wrist brace to ensure they meet the Home Office minimum requirements.
Probationers/Full members will not be allowed to shoot these unless they have the particular firearm on their Certificate.


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Grow Fins
Natural resource economics and weird music
maandag 22 augustus 2016
Secrets of a fiddle
Perhaps the old fiddle can teach the new mandolin a few tricks
No musical instrument evokes a sense of mystery like a fiddle does. (The difference between a fiddle and a violin? A violin is usually in tune.) For a guitar you can go to the nearest instrument shop to buy a Taylor or a Martin. For a bagpipe or a hurdy-gurdy you order one from a maker after shopping around at the
Le Son Continu Festival
. I recently bought a beautiful A-type mandolin from a
maker in Breda, The Netherlands
after trying it out at
. And all those instruments have proper brand labels on them that are protected by international law. You hardly find the kind of counterfeiting you see in the clothing industry.
Don't believe the label
I have no idea, however, where my fiddle comes from, who made it, who played on it, or how old it is. I bought it from a fiddler in the Irish music scene in The Netherlands who had bought it on a flee market - or so he said - but I have no idea where that was or from whom he bought it. There is a small label inside saying "Anno 17 [blank] Carlo Bergonzi fece in Cremona".
Carlo Bergonzi
was a world famous violin maker, famous for being the finest apprentice of the great Stradivarius. He is also famous for the numerous fake labels in violins with his name on them. So I'm not exactly inclined to take the label very seriously. Millions of violins were made in the region now known as Germany and the Czech Republic with such labels, apparently because they were modelled after Bergonzi's design. So I guess my fiddle is one of those.
Wait - that wasn't me
So how old is this fiddle then? I am no expert in this, and I know you should never trust the internet (at least that's what I tell my students), but a little browsing here and there brings me to
a range between 1870 and 1940
. That is a long time. Still, it's an intriguing idea that this fiddle of mine is probably at least 76 years old - older than both my parents. Who played it since? What did they play on it? Surely it was not all high-brow classical music, considering that it is not exactly a high-brow instrument. For folk music it's perfect: it is fairly loud, especially with the steel strings I usually put on it. But recently I changed strings (I am looking for a somewhat warmer tone), and while doing so I noticed the wear marks on the fingerboard under the D string (see picture). Note how they go all the way up to the body of the fiddle. This is where you get when you play third position or higher. I never play third position, especially not on the D string, so I'm sure it wasn't me! All music I play (Irish, Dutch, and French traditional music) is in first position. And I'm so bad at it I can't even play vibrato, let alone higher positions! Playing in the second or third position is more common in gypsy music though, as well as in some east European traditions. So perhaps a gypsy fiddler earned his daily bread with it, or it was a classical violin player after all.
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- Programme Specification QFFF
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- Timetables (2019-20): MSc QFFF Term1 2019-20, MSc QFFF Term 2 2019-20
- Timetables (2018-19) 2018-19 Term 1/ 2018-19 Term 2/MSc Exam Schedule 2019/ Special Topics Summer 2019/Special Topics Abstracts 2019
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Compulsory courses
Unification and QFT are also offered to undergraduates. The material for Unification is kept on Blackboard, the Virtual Learning Environment used for undergraduate courses, and this is not accessible without an Imperial College login.
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- Advanced Quantum Field Theory
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No more than two undergraduate courses can be offered towards the MSc. The material for these courses is usually kept on Blackboard, the Virtual Learning Environment used for undergraduate courses, and this is not accessible without an Imperial College login.
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Students are assessed by examinations and a project dissertation. The examinations are on the compulsory courses and on four optional courses, which may include up to two of the undergraduate options. The written examinations on all the courses are held in May and June. The exams on the compulsory course are held first, usually in the first week of the summer term. The other MSc exams are usually held a few weeks later. Over the summer, students write a dissertation, to be submitted by the third Friday in September. This is often just a review of an area not covered in depth, or perhaps not at all, in the course. In some cases, usually depending on the subject, it may involve some original research. The topics are chosen by the students in consultation with their supervisors and other staff. MSc students are also encouraged to attend the regular weekly seminars at which visiting speakers present recent research results, as well as internal seminars by research students. These are supplemented by an inter-Collegiate programme of seminars on string theory and related subjects.
The QFFF MSc Dissertations from 2018 onwards are now available online. These may give some useful pointers, both in terms of the style and organisation of a dissertations and in terms of topics. On both counts you will see a wide variety of approaches.


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Your silence will not save you
For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch.
The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will give.
You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.
You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate; but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the LORD delights in you, and your land shall be married.
For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your builder marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you. –Isaiah 62:1-5
I was raised in a home where conversations around justice and equality were as common as conversations about how we were doing in school or what was happening in the world that week. That's what happens when your dad, a United Methodist clergyman was active in the underground anti-Marcos movement in the Philippines while in seminary, and believes that the church has always had a prophetic voice to speak for those who could not. Liberation theology was, and still is a well used, but not worn out phrase in our family. How many elementary school-aged children do you know who knew the name Gustavo Gutiérrez?
Having been raised with seven siblings by a single mother, widowed from the war, I'm sure he had his share of feeling and being cast off. Their family was poor, he was the youngest sibling and he spent time living in a United Methodist orphanage because his mother couldn't afford to have one more to feed and clothe. It was the United Methodist Church who reached out to his family.
I can't say I understand what that must have been like. Though I was born overseas in Papua New Guinea, where my parents were serving as missionaries, I was raised here in the United States. I acknowledge the privilege that comes with that. Other than minor financial struggles in elementary and junior high while dad was in school, we had a modest but comfortable life. My sisters and I all finished college and went on to pursue advanced degrees. We have full time employment and roofs over our heads. We are in positions of privilege and favor, some might say.
But we are in the minority. Most in this room probably are. We do not live as the other half lives.
We are not counted in the 900 million people who do not have access to clean water. We have not experienced a drought like those 13 million living in the countries of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia that comprise the Horn of Africa. We are not of the 12.3 million adults and children in forced or bonded labor working in agriculture fields, factories and streets in the United States. We are not told, you are not welcome here, you are not whole, you are not enough, you do not have the same privileges, because you choose to love someone of the same sex. We are not the cast off. We are not the forgotten. We are not the voiceless.
One of the dominant themes of Isaiah's writing is liberation from captivity. Isaiah reminds the forgetful people of God time and time again of God's saving acts in the exodus–a reminder to trust God's promises and that God would act similarly in their present situation. A reminder for us, even today. A reminder that has fueled many liberation movements in our time, from the Puritans to the Civil Rights movement to the current struggle for equality and affirmation of our LGBTQ brothers and sisters. In recalling God's redemption of Israel, we are reminded that God's redemption is for all, equally and without distinction, but most especially for God's preferred: the poor, the oppressed, the vulnerable, the widow, the orphan, the immigrant, those being pushed and waiting in the margins.God desires justice in this world, not only salvation in the next. And we are called to usher in the kingdom of God by attending to these preferred in this life. Liberation promises that those who benefit from injustice will lose power, and so this is where we find ourselves in today's reading of Isaiah: Israel's vindication.
We don't know if this the speaker is a prophet or God, though prophets are oftentimes seen as God's mouthpiece, speaking when everyone else thinks that God is silent. Things are about to change, not because of anything the people can do, but because of what God will do, stemming from God's love for God's people. I cannot imagine the desolation, the isolation and the forgottennes Israel must have experienced for generations, wondering when God would step in and rescue them. But that time is approaching. In this season of epiphany, what a revelation of good news that in the midst of brokennes and war and hunger and strife and violence, our God is near. Our God will not keep silent. Our God will not relent.
This God. Our God of the poor, of the afflicted, the enslaved, the abused, the outcast tells Israel–tells us today, of our chosennes. That not in spite of, but because of the poverty, affliction, enslavement, second-class status in our lives, we are singled out and selected. Called God's own. God's preferred. God's delight.
It is easy to feel removed from the tragedies of our brothers and sisters in this world, isn't it? But we were reminded in December, when we gathered food and health items for the homeless, that we're very close to hunger and poverty here in Nashville. January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Though some of you may have read something about modern day slaves sold into forced labor, those stories will slowly move to the back of your mind as the year continues. But I invite you in this moment, to think about those cast off. Who are they in our midst? Who are the silenced, the marginalized? What do they look like?
Make no mistake that it is by any of our work that they will be saved. It is and always will be God's consistent love. But we are, as God's people and agents of change, called to be prophets in our time. We are called to sing those songs and issue those invitations to wholeness and God's grace. To God's shalom, until they can be redeemed. It is our responsibility. It is our charge to continue raising our voices for those who are not here, who haven't found their place at the table, maybe for those who haven't even been born but will be born into a world not ready to receive them.
Poet and activist, Audre Lorde, wrote:
I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood…
She believed that our silence would not protect us; would not save us. She spent her life calling marginalized people, from the outskirts and closets to come and speak out and share the truth and the racism in feminist thought of her day. Our silence will not save us.
Larry Hollon, General Secretary of United Methodist Communications and chief executive officer of the communications agency of The United Methodist Church, speaks of this silence in the context of the absence of the voice of the mainline church regarding issues of justice and openness and inclusiveness. Clearly, we have abdicated our responsibility to participate in the conversation where it is taking place, he writes in his book, We Must Speak. We have left this conversation to someone else. We have been silent.
Our silence doesn't let us off the hook, either. If we don't speak, the problems that plague our world and our church will not go away, for we are called to be the standard bearers of God's justice and mercy, not those who settle for what's convenient. And when we are working for justice, it will almost always seem inconvenient.
Those who have been cast off will be brought back. They will be given a new name and a new identity. Beloved. God's delight.
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote: Not only will we have to repent for the sins of bad people; but we also will have to repent for the appalling silence of good people. As we go forth as people called and chosen, may we also remember to continue to call others out from the closets and margins and hiding places where they find themselves or where they have been placed, reminding them that God is a God of love who will not keep silent. Who will not rest until all God's people have found a sense of belonging and their hope restored. Amen.


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Termites in Central Oregon
Pro Tip
Termites are common in eastern Bend, Redmond, Sisters, and other desert communities. These insects seem to almost disappear in the higher elevation, pine tree dominated areas of Central Oregon such as Sunriver and La Pine.
There are at least two species of termites (and maybe as many as five species) in Central Oregon. There are three subterranean termite species that are endemic to arid desert landscapes that have characteristics similar to some termites we have collected, but they have never been identified from this area. The only identified termite here that causes any pest control problems around residences and buildings is the western subterranean termite. This termite is usually found in association with either earth-to-wood contact or a water damage problem. These termites can be controlled by eliminating the conducive conditions that attracted them, and in some cases, a termite treatment is warranted.
FAQ – Termites in Central Oregon
The only group of termites of any concern for homeowners in the Central Oregon area is the subterranean termite. Current literature doesn't mention any other species as being found in this area, but some of the habits and food preferences (juniper and sagebrush) of termites we have collected suggest that there may be a species other than the western subterranean termite.
The following are some of the most commonly asked questions about our termite species in Central Oregon.
Q: Do we have termites in Central Oregon?
A: We certainly do! I found live them underneath my house that I purchased when we moved to Bend. Termites will be found in the soil of almost every area that has juniper trees on the property. They are common in eastern Bend, Redmond, Madras, Sisters, Prineville and other desert communities. However, termites seem to almost disappear in the higher elevation, pine tree dominated areas of Central Oregon such as Sunriver, Black Butte Ranch, and La Pine. In those areas, the carpenter ants replace the termites as the insect of concern for homeowners.
Q: Why are termites found in some areas, but not in others?
A: There are many environmental reasons for the distribution of termites in Central Oregon such as soil type, soil temperature, amount of moisture in the area, species of natural food sources (not including manmade structures), etc. All of these have an effect on termite distribution. In general, our local termite species seem to prefer the dryer and warmer desert soils associated with the juniper woodlands over the wetter, cooler soils associated with the pine forests.
Q: Do termites serve any valuable purpose in the ecosystem?
A: They certainly do. They play an important role in the food web as a primary decomposer that starts the degradation process of wood so it can be recycled back into the soil for future use by plants and animals. There would probably be a larger problem with forest fires and range firs if wood destroying organisms (termites, carpenter ants, beetles and fungi) didn't exist.
Q: What are the concerns for a homeowner or house buyer about wood destroying organisms?
A: Termites and other wood destroying organisms can do damage to the wood parts of a structure, which if extensive enough, can destroy or compromise the structural integrity of that structure.
Q: Should all structures be checked?
A: It never hurts to have a WDO (wood destroying organism) inspection. Most of the pest management professionals in the area are very capable of doing a thorough inspection for wood destroying organisms. This can protect you from purchasing a property that has a serious structural problem. One caution though: if an inspector says you have a problem and need a costly treatment, get a second opinion.
Q: Does finding evidence of termites near or underneath a structure mean that a termite treatment is needed?
A: Not always. Some pest control companies will always recommend a whole house treatment if termites, or evidence of termites, is found during a structural inspection. Other companies, like Alpine Pest Management, prefer to recommend non-pesticidal remedies such as correcting the conducive conditions that attracted the termites to the area.
Q: What are some of the conducive conditions that you are referring to?
A: The most common condition that we find in Central Oregon is earth-to-wood contact. This occurs in a variety of ways, for example: raised flower beds against the siding of the house; wood scraps left in the crawl space during construction, or a sloping hill that over time has settled against the siding. Another common conducive condition is a water leak from plumbing or leaking roofs. These conditions should be corrected which may then eliminate the need for any termite treatment.
Q: Should a structure be treated if live termites are found?
A: Not necessarily. As I mentioned in the first answer of this Q & A section, I found live termites underneath my house when I did a WDO inspection for my purchase in 1992. They were in some wood scraps left from the construction of the house. I removed the wood scraps, and the evidence of termites underneath my house was gone. My house has a good crawl space with at least a 6" earth-to-wood gap between the soil and any wood supports (piers), and there weren't any moisture problems, so no treatment was done. In 1998, I put a couple of 2x4s in the crawl space near where the termites were found in 1992. It took about 3 months for the termites to locate the wood that I put there and become established. I had given them some food, and they were going to take advantage of it. The scraps were removed, and I would be willing to bet that my house would get a clean WDO report if an inspection was done tomorrow.
Q: So, what's the bottom line?
A: Termites are opportunists—they will take advantage of favorable conditions and food. So, if they are provided with the necessities for survival, they will exploit them. Also, since they are found throughout the Central Oregon region in areas with juniper trees, I wouldn't recommend a treatment for any structure simply because live termites have been found in the area. A structure must have some favorable conditions that encourage termites to it. Correct those conditions, and then they won't be interested. Termites are an important part of our ecosystem, and we certainly don't need unnecessary pesticide applications. Termite treatments should only be used if the favorable conditions can't be corrected or eliminated.
Q: Can you give me an example of a situation that would benefit from a treatment?
A: One example of a structure that would benefit from a treatment would be a house that has slab radiant floor heating. Termites are attracted to the area underneath the slab because of the warmth and higher moisture levels associated with warmer soil. Obviously, in this case, the conducive conditions can't be remedied. Although the termites probably won't do any damage to the structure, they can be a nuisance each year during the swarming season when they emerge through cracks and openings around pipes in the slab.
Another time I would recommend a treatment is when termites have come into a structure because of a water leak or other condition. In this scenario, a preventive treatment may be warranted because there may either be live termites in the structure, or there may be a pheromone trail to the area that might encourage a reinfestation.
Please contact Alpine Pest Management at 541-389-4942 if you have any more questions or a potential termite problem.


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What would it be like if 300,000 people partied on the same day?
We may find out March 22, when members of Hadassah celebrate the group's centennial.
Dubbed Home Sweet Hadassah, it's only one of a host of events, both national and local, marking 100 years of one of the largest Jewish groups in the world. And in South Florida, where 37,500 members live from Vero Beach southward.
Hadassah says it's not only the largest women's Zionist organization but the largest Jewish membership organization. Its members do everything from tutoring to supporting food banks to running youth camps to raising millions for medical research.
And they carry considerable clout -- for Israel, for charity, for health issues, for women's rights.
"When you stand up and say, 'I represent 300,000 women,' it's amazing how many doors open," says national president Marcie Natan during a recent visit to South Florida. "No matter where you are, Hadassah is there for you."
It's quite a boast, but at least one observer says it's justified.
"They have been at the forefront of Jewish philanthropy and outreach and raising consciousness of Jewish issues for a century," says Oren Stier, director of Judaic studies at Florida International University. "Hadassah is enormously important and well respected."
For the centennial, Hadassah regions are planning a variety of celebrations. In South Florida, they include a series of Centennial Shabbats at a half-dozen synagogues around Broward County. They'll start at 7:30 p.m. this coming Friday at Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El in Plantation.
Other Shabbats will be at Kol Tikvah in Parkland, Beth Am in Margate, Beth Torah in Tamarac, Bat Yam in Fort Lauderdale and Beth Israel of Century Village in Deerfield Beach.
Also planned is a walkathon in the fall at Matheson Hammock County Park in Miami, relaying a centennial torch from other Hadassah communities.
Nationally, the organization is asking members to hold Home Sweet Hadassah, celebrations in their dwellings. In Broward, they're calling it a "Queen Esther event," celebrating the heroine whose Hebrew name is Hadassah.
The crown jewel of the centennial is the Sarah Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower -- a 19-floor, 500-bed, 1 million-square-foot addition to one of the two hospitals Hadassah supports in Jerusalem. Hadassah has already raised more than a quarter-billion toward the $363 million price tag; its goal is to open the building mortgage free.
The hospital tower will be formally dedicated Oct. 12, during Hadassah's worldwide meeting in Jerusalem.
"Most people get gifts for their birthday; in Hadassah, we give gifts," says Merna Shapiro, president of the organization's Broward Region. "The tower is our gift to Jerusalem for our 100th birthday."
The medical achievements stem directly from concerns of Hadassah's founder, Henrietta Szold. Daughter of a rabbi in Baltimore, Szold visited Palestine in 1909 and saw the illness there.
Back in the U.S., she raised funds to send two nurses there. By 1918, Hadassah, the organization she founded, had sent a medical unit with 45 doctors, nurses and sanitary workers.
The group is proud of its work in women's and health issues, especially genetics and stem cell research. Dr. Benjamin Reubinoff, director of the Hadassah Hospital's Embryonic Stem Cell Research Center, has also worked with the University of Miami.
Hadassah doctors helped isolate the BRCA gene, a marker for breast cancer. They're also working with other organizations on vaccines for skin cancer andCrohn's disease.
Hadassah does social work as well. In the Florida Atlantic Region, from Boca Raton to Vero Beach, volunteers are planning to tutor reading in children in public schools, in a partnership with the county's Jewish Federation. In Broward and Miami-Dade, members hold food drives and visit assisted living facilities during holidays.
Future challenges include getting Hadassah hospitals to raise their own budgets for maintenance and upkeep, rather than lean on the organization. Marcie Natan, the national president, says Hadassah should concentrate on buying equipment and hiring top experts for medical research.
Hadassah members say it's a challenge just to get people to show up -- an ironic byproduct of feminism. Now that women are no longer banned from jobs outside the home, they have other options than Hadassah.
"How do you get interaction when women don't go to meetings?" Natan says. "That human touch is important to feeling part of a group."
For many people, money may be an obstacle to joining. When Hadassah offered a dues discount, it gained 60,000 members last year.
"Women still want to identify with an organization that has been a leader in humanitarian efforts," says Dianne Gottlieb, president of the Greater Miami region.
Finally, the members feel they need to improve the image of Zionism. Some younger Hadassah members prefer to leave out the subtitle of "women's Zionist organization."
"We need to make it a modern, engaging word," Natan says. "There will always be a need for Jews to stand behind the State of Israel."
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Posted by: David Turner14 April 2016
I pretty much uniformly hate most modern technology. IPads, tablets, slabs whatever, you can keep them all as far as I'm concerned, I just can't see the attraction. Although it's beyond the scope of this rant, I also fail to understand why, when you can buy a digital camera that fits in the palm of your hand, people choose to take photos with something not dissimilar in dimensions to the screen at their local cinema.
I'd love to travel back to around the end of January 1966 with a large box of fire crackers
Having said that, if anybody does ever invent a time-machine I will be camping out all night on Oxford Street to buy one.
I think I'd choose a retro-model made to look like the Doctor Who Tardis and have it installed in the corner of our waiting room.
It would be fantastic:
Patient screaming at receptionist, insisting on being seen even though they are an hour late for their appointment? No problem, just pop in the Tardis and dial back 60 minutes and we can start your appointment at its allotted time.
Patient wanting me to examine a skin lesion on her knee, but dressed in tight leather trousers and knee-high lace-up boots that it would take a professional costume team half a day to extract her from? Not an issue - jump in the little blue phone box and we'll send you back to when you were about to get dressed this morning and you can put on loose tracksuit bottoms and slip on shoes.
Patient with a broken hand sustained during drunken brawl? Hop in here and we'll go back to when you'd finished your fourth pint, just before you started the shots challenge. You can say goodnight, get a taxi home and wake up in your own bed rather than a police cell, with all your bones intact.
I imagine A&E departments could make good use of a time travelling device also, especially for some of those more embarrassing problems: that is a very unfortunate accident. Now we could call the surgeons, but alternatively our revolutionary time travel pod could send you back to when you were doing the vacuuming wearing just a bath robe and allow you to reflect if you could have done anything differently.
Personally though I'd love to travel back to around the end of January 1966 with a large box of fire crackers and create one almighty cacophony in the street outside a certain Mr and Mrs Hunt's house just as they are getting in the mood.
Dr David Turner is a GP in west London
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Why don't we just turn back time to when consultants and Matron ran the hospital, doctors were respected and there were no managers in sight. Oh and people had more manners and less 'rights'.
There was no such Halcyon time, it was slave labour then. 80 hour weekends with no sleep.
1:2 rotas often 1:!, 168 hour weeks and so on.
There was more respect, less litigation but also less sleep. I remember becoming a GP and getting 3-4 hours sleep in a weekend of call.
Fix the present if we can. If we cannot, Indian doctors will be there to do it. No Problems.
Hahaha... the cacophony idea seems perfect! Lol.
Wrong ! Jeremy Hunt is not of human woman born.
Anonymous | GP Partner09 Apr 2016 10:10am
There was no such Halcyon time, it was slave labour then. 80 hour weekends with no sleep.
Agree completely - the work was different but I remember days where I never ate when working ion hospital because I never had the time to go to the canteen and I was on for 24 hours a day. Also paid at one third normal rate for overtime. I think the job is harder now but the hours are certainly better and the rewards more appropriate. Don't get dragged back to a rose tinted past - I am glad I did it but I don't think it is feasible these days.
Admiral Sir Nicholas and Lady Hunt


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Laudetur Iesus Christus!
Nunc et in æternum! Amen.
Weekday and Memorials of Saint Clement I, pope and martyr and Blessed Miguel Pro, priest and martyr
Before I start I hope all my readers (the majority of which are American) had a very blessed Thanksgiving yesterday. I hope you spent the day with family and friends thanking the Lord for all the blessings He has given you/us over the past year and always. Don't get me started on the non-necessary stores (grocery stores … which were only open for a bit … at least around me) being open with sales for "pre-Black Friday" deals. Talk about further undermining family life more!
I know I am a bit early about this but it's important: 8 December is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary can sometimes be confused with the Virgin Conception and Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The former is the dogma that the Blessed Virgin Mary was free from the stain of sin (including and especially original sin) from the very moment of her conception. The Virgin Conception and Birth of Our Lord is the dogma that Our Lady did not lose her virginity conceiving, carrying, and giving birth to Our Lord. Being God, sin isn't even a part of the picture so we don't need to worry about that. Unless you are one of those crazy Christological heretics.
The dogma of the Immaculate Conception, while a commonly held belief held by the faithful previously (much like the dogma of the Assumption of Our Lady), was formally declared as a dogma by Pope Pius IX in 1854 in his papal bull Ineffabilis Deus. Pope Pius IX defined the dogma in accord with the conditions of papal infallibility (the belief that when the Pope speaks formally on issues of doctrine and morals, he cannot be wrong) though infallibility would not be officially defined until the First Vatican Council in 1870.
The Immaculate Conception was declared the patroness of the United States in 1847 by Pope Pius IX after the American bishops unanimously voted as such. Therefore it only makes sense that the Solemnity that marks her Immaculate Conception (9 months before her Nativity on 8 September) would be a holy day of obligation for Catholics in the United States.
And yes, this year the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the BVM falls on a Saturday. Yes, that means you have to go to Mass two days in a row. More like you have the privilege of going to Mass two days in a row. We live in a country which allows us to go to Mass when we want without persecution. (I will FIGHT the temptation to say "so far") There are so many other Catholics in the world who are not allowed to go to Mass because their government bans the Faith or cannot assist at Mass because there are not enough priests. When you look at it this way, going to Holy Mass twice really is a privilege (because it is … objectively) that many do not have sadly for one reason or another.
Father Acervo puts it pretty well.
Now beware: you may have someone in your family or in your circle of friends who will complain that they have to go to Mass two days in a row. They may complain about the word "obligation" or about how the Church is all about "rules" [That evil male-dominated, misogynistic, homophobic, archaic Church is so oppressive of my personal spirituality! Ordain womyn or stop dressing like them! … my soul just cried out in pain and agony]. Prepare your answer ahead of time (and feel free to share yours with others in the comments). Might I suggest telling them that disciples don't whine…and then give them the schedule for confessions?
After I read that last part I couldn't help but so the three snap thing and think "Oh snap, Father Acervo is on a roll!"
So yeah, plan on going to Mass two days in a row soon. One day to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title of she who is immaculately conceived (and she is our nation's patroness … Lord knows we need her prayers now) and the other to honor the Lord and prepare for His coming at Christmas (it will be the Second Sunday of Advent).
If you ever begrudge "having" to go to Mass remember that going to Holy Mass is a privilege not a burden or "just another unnecessary rule that the Church created and Our Lord didn't establish (which is a load of malarcky … I have heard that spiel though)." that many in this world are denied or unable to participate in.
So now you can't say you didn't know! Ha! Ha! You and your soul can thank me later! lol
Have a nice day!


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But everyone in this family cracks me up. So oh well.
("That dolphin eating those crabs! Oh nooo!" Clark says in a very gruff voice.)
Ha! You do have a funny little fella'.
Is it really 8 degrees. Ouch!! We complain down here if it falls into the 30's or 40's. As in we become convinced that we will freeze to death.
P.S. Thanks so much for your comment. Sharing your story made me feel a lot better about my situation. In my heart I trust that everything will work into God's plan in God's time, but in my head the uncertainty can be very unnerving. It's so good to hear about positive, real life outcomes. :)ReplyDelete
Clark is very very funny. Laughing definitely helps get through the cold and unshowered times. :)ReplyDelete
I don't know where you live exactly, but I'm in Ohio and it's been the same temperature here.. brrr! Yesterday coming home from school though, my little buddies and I spotted a plump mama robin sitting in a tree. It gave me a little bit of hope that spring is on it's way.. well, eventually.
Oh, and I remember those many days in a row of not showering.. not that I have much more time to myself now, but once they get a little older and start keeping each other entertained more, it does get a wee bit easier! :)
i love that he called the frogs crabs.


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Thank you for your interest in Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School, "Home of the Jayhawks!"
If you would like to schedule a tour of the school please call 801-393-6051 ext. 224 or ext.225 and or email us at or . We offer tours of our school in both English and Spanish. Our preference is to give tours before lunch, but we are happy to work around your schedule. Tours generally last approximately 40 minutes and you are encouraged to bring your child with you.
Students in grades 1st - 8th are invited to "shadow"a student for a day. This will allow them to experience a day in the life of a Saint Joseph student. Shadow days must be scheduled at least 48 hours ahead of time, to allow us the opportunity to match the prospective student with an existing student of their age, gender and some common interests.


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May 8 2013
Interview with Karen Hudes, Former Senior Counsel to the World Bank—now turned whistle-blower! During the interview Karen indicated that the world is rapidly changing, with western power structures breaking down, economic & political influence gravitating to BRICs nations, all amid a pending currency transition which will highly favor precious metals.
The Board of Governors of the World Bank, consisting of 188 member countries, ended the Gentlemen's Agreement for the US to appoint the President of the World Bank in April 2010. Karen Hudes warned US Congress and the US Treasury Department in 2007 that this would happen if the US President of the World Bank continued to break the rules: Details
Karen Hudes,who earned her J.D. at Yale, and an M.Phil. in economics at the University of Amsterdam, has been removed from her position as Senior Counsel for the World Bank because of her efforts to expose corruption and reaffirm the rule of law in the form of appropriate standards of accounting,
website: http://kahudes.net/
Psychopathy in Politics and Finance


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Brace yourselves for a time warp this weekend: Metro will be open an extra hour, but it might not seem that way.
On Sunday at 2 a.m., clocks will be turned back to 1 a.m. when Daylight Saving Time ends.
Metro will then stay open until 3 a.m. -- which will feel like 4 a.m. to us. Got that? Good.
That's not the only thing happening on Metro this weekend. Track work will affect Blue and Orange Line riders.
Two stations -- Rosslyn and Arlington Cemetery -- will be closed.
On the Orange Line, buses will replace trains between Foggy Bottom and Court House. Orange Line trains will operate in two segments: between Vienna and Court House, and between Foggy Bottom and New Carrollton,
On the Blue Line, buses will replace trains between Foggy Bottom and the Pentagon.
Blue Line trains will operate in two segments: between Franconia-Springfield and Mount Vernon Square, and between Foggy Bottom and Largo Town Center.
Free shuttle buses will run throughout the weekend; see stops and schedules


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I've always been a fan of Endura and having been kindly provided with some kit for our weekend photoshoot in the highlands, I thought I'd do a review. I like their products because quite simply, they work. They're not flashy, just well designed with an understated look and quality that does what good cycling gear should – keep your body working when everything might be conspiring against it. Their kit usually seems fits my tall frame too, which has always been an additional bonus.
To give some background, Endura are Scottish based company (just round the corner from us in Livingston) and still making products in the UK. They also make a custom range where you can provide them with a design to give your club or team a fresh look on the road or trails within around 8 weeks – club committee decisions aside… So, on to the review.
FS260-Pro Bibshorts
Not much to say about these other than they fitted well with good padding around the bum and a decent hight in the body. Rather than a single moulded area of padding, it's split into segments, which conforms neatly to your butt. The Lycra fabric is actually quite thin, so I'd probably only use them on a hot day in summer or under other cycling shorts or baggies during the rest of the year.
Singletrack short
I believe that Endura started out by making the first loose fitting shorts for mountain biking and I suspect this is what keeps them making such quality baggy shorts. I wouldn't wear baggies on the road, but on a longer cross-ride with a mix of trail and road, a bit of extra protection is useful – along with pockets. Detail wise, the waist adjusters are simple, holding everything in place and the magnetic pocket fasteners are functional simplicity with no Velcro or zips causing an obstruction on the move. The Velcro adjusters along the bottom hem also cinch down well for a more streamlined fit with no bunching mid-thigh. In short, I like them.
Roubaix Jacket
I suspect someone had Rapha in sight during the design of this jacket and I just love it. It could also be my new favourite piece of kit. The fit is good and trim, with plenty of length in the arms and back. I'm not sure what the material is, but it's warm to the touch and has a soft feel next to the skin and although thin, keeps the wind-chill off pretty good. The collar length also feels right with the off centre zip adding to comfort around the neck – and the soft-touch fabric handles stubble growth well, resulting in no piling. The other nice touch is a small zip pocket by the rear pockets for keys or change. It's lightweight nature also means it packs down well for fitting into a jersey pocket when it gets warm.
Cuttle Glasses
I'd heard some doubts expressed about Endura getting involved in making apparel that wasn't specifically clothing, but if these glasses are anything to go by, I don't see it being a problem. Key points are that they stay in place due to a good amount of rubber on the legs and the fit is such that the top part of the frame sits out of your line of sight. The lens quality appears tough with a finish that looks like it will stand up well to scratches, although only time will tell.
Singletrack II Gloves
Not totally convinced about these. They fit well and have good padding and grip which works good in the dry and wet on the road. However, when covered in mud, they're a bit slimy and grip is reduced, although the finger grips are still ok for brakes and gear changes. The elastic cuff is also cut a bit high on the wrist for my taste and has no option for adjustment. The elasticated cuff also has an annoying inside seam that began rubbing uncomfortably after all day use, although for a few hours of riding it wouldn't be a problem. They look well made though, so should last longer than just a few months when used regularly for mountain biking.
Coolmax Socks
I liked these a lot. I've always worn wool socks for running and cycling and am a huge fan of Smartwool for comfort and durability (especially in the wet), but would happily swap them for these. I'm not sure how they'd stand up to abuse running in the hills, but they're light and warm for use on the bike – which is what they're designed for I guess. One thing I've noticed was a bit of piling in the heel, but that's more due to my Spuik off-road shoes that have a rough fabric in the heel counter. Using another pair with my road shoes didn't have the same outcome.
So all in all, I'm still impressed with Endura and I'd recommend checking out the Roubaix jacket for summer riding – or at least what passes for summer riding here in the UK at the moment.
If you'd followed our tweets over the weekend you'd be forgiven for being confused by the posts and pictures, but that happens when two people are posting separate ventures to the same account.
Plans for the weekend were mixed with Steven heading north on a cycling camping trip and me assisting a short film documentary about Shand by Bristol photographer / film director Jim Johnston and his assistant for the weekend Dan Norrish.
The photographic team headed to the highlands on Friday in search of dramatic locations and weather. We had a rough plan for where to go having poured over maps of our favourite locations the previous day after filming Steven in the workshop.
First stop was the Trossachs with some footage taken from the back of Jim's van over Dukes pass with me following on a Stooshie, which was not dangerous in the slightest. No sir. Next up was some time spent messing about on single-track in Achray Forest then over to the Breadalbane mountains for an evening shot on the bealach to Glen Lyon. It was snowing when we got there, but like much of the weather in Scotland, it didn't take long to change to an evening with stunning skies. It was still bloody cold though and meant wrapping up warm between takes.
Next day started with a return to the freezing bealach for sunrise, then after some singletrack along the riverbanks of Killin, we headed to Victoria Bridge and the Black Mount. The shots round here mostly consisted of the final scenes for the film, but we also managed some interesting shots in the woods and even bagged some unplanned footage of unusually curious red deer that had come off the hill to see what was going on.
All in all, the weekend was darn good fun. I got to put a Stooshie through its paces (and test some kit kindly provided by Endura) and Jim and Dan got a break from their usual photographic shoots by taking pictures of bikes in stunning surroundings. I can't wait to see the results.


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13-17 November is World Antibiotic Awareness Week. The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that antibiotic resistance is: "one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today". Antibiotics are used to prevent and treat bacterial infections, but if over-used they can cause bacteria to change and become resistant. This makes infections more difficult to treat, and results in longer hospital stays, higher medical costs and increased mortality (World Health Organization, 2017).
Antibiotics are still commonly used in dentistry, Cope et al (2014) estimate that 8-10% of antibiotics used in primary care are prescribed by dentists in some parts of the world. Their effectiveness has been explored by several Cochrane Oral Health reviews over the years, looking at some of the scenarios where they might be prescribed. Today we have a look back over the evidence… Continue reading


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A significant amount of cross pollination goes on at the new Perry Hall community garden, and it's not limited to the plants.
Gardeners sharing tips are part of the growth process at the plot tucked behind the Rosedale Federal Savings & Loan Association building at 9616 Belair Road, at the intersection with Baker Lane.
One of the gardeners, Anne Hanson, said she could use the help.
"I have zero gardening experience. I have a black thumb," she said with a laugh.
But with the aid of some guidance from fellow growers, she's cultivating a patch of tomatoes and basil, which will go into sauces and pesto. A fan of spicy food, she's also trying her hand growing habanero and purira peppers.
She said she's now been bitten by the gardening bug.
"I would do it again next year. It took a lot of prep work this time because it's a new garden. There was a lot of picking out rocks and tilling. I didn't know how much sheer physical work was involved," Hanson said. "I think next year I might get a tiller."
For both newbie and hardcore growers, word has gotten out that land is available to cultivate in Perry Hall.
Most of the 21 plots, each 10 feet by 10 feet, have been claimed since the garden was laid out in April, according to Mark Patro, a Perry Hall activist and blogger, who has been instrumental in launching the garden. He said he might be able to accommodate a latecomer or two. He wants to see them all taken — it keeps the weeding down.
For Patro, the community garden is a project that will pay off more and more as years go by.
"It will take a couple years to get the soil in optimum condition," he said.
However, he has high hopes for the tomatoes, zucchini and peppers growing in his plot, which he treated with copious organic compost.
The seeds of the community garden were planted about a year ago when Patro used his blog to stir up interest in a community garden in the area. That resulted in a meeting last fall attended by about eight people. At a follow-up meeting in March, 20 soil searchers turned out, he said.
The question of where to put a garden was solved by Rosedale Federal, which had unused land on its tract where both its main and a branch office are located.
Nancy Alperstein, vice president and marketing director for Rosedale Federal, said the firm's CEO, Tom Wintz, wanted to see a community use on the property. Meanwhile, on a trip to California, Alperstein chanced to see the Santa Monica Civic Garden, an urban oasis filled with avid local gardeners.
She brought the idea of putting a community garden next to the bank back to Wintz, who agreed.
"We wanted to provide a venue where people could come together," Alperstein said.
Then Alperstein raised the issue with County Councilman David Marks, who had already been in touch with Patro on the subject of starting up a community garden. It was a green destiny.
"All the stars were aligned," Alperstein said.
"It was perfect timing. It was win-win for everyone involved," Marks said. "My job as a councilman is helping things happen, and often that is without government money."
In fact, no county money supports the garden. It has friends though, including the bank, which provides water for irrigation and a meeting room, and Chapel Hills Farm and Nursery, which donated mulch.
Patro said plans are to keep the garden self-regulating. The fee to claim a plot for the season is $10. A list of rules were drawn up — no illegal plants, no chemical fertilizers, no pesticides, no wasting water.
The soil was tested for lead content at the University of Delaware and the level was found to be the normal result of precipitation, Patro said.
One gardener, Nicole Beus, can be found at her plot about three times a week. She has a home garden, too, and even teaches others how to garden.
The soil at her plot is rife with tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, green and red peppers, lettuce, peas, and beans.
Isn't that a lot on 100 square feet?
"Symbiotic vegetables can be close together," she said. "Cucumbers and squash help the tomatoes. It works out."
For her, as with other tillers of the community earth, it's about more than just the vegetables.
"It's great when someone else is also there. It's people at all different levels. There are first-time gardeners and others who have been gardening for 20 years," Beus said.
Alperstein, who can see the entire garden from her office window in the bank, said it's rewarding to see that the garden is as much about people as tomatoes and beans.
"We wanted to provide this venue where people can come together," she said. "I see moms come with their children. It's an opportunity for quality family time."
Patro said he's been fascinated with growing things since about age 10. He's already looking forward to making his own salsa this summer from his tomato harvest.
As Patro puts it, "there's no substitute for homegrown tomatoes."


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IEEE Nanotechnology Summer School on "Nanoelectronic technologies and devices – From basic principle to highly reliable applications" in Toulouse, France.
Congrats on the successful event on the 2017 IEEE Summer School on Nanoelectronics that took place at Laboratoire d'Analyse et d'Architecture des Systems (LAAS-CNRS), Toulouse, France on July 10-14 and organized by IRT Saint Exupery and Laplace Laboratory to promote interdisciplinary understanding of Space, Aeronautical, Defence, Nuclear, Transport, Automotive and Telecommunication Systems based on disruptive Nanotechnologies. Industrial, commercial, and government endeavors are focused on developing and pulling off high performance and low consumption systems based on nanoscale products operating under harsh environment and on disruptive GaN (gallium nitride) & DSM (deep sub-micron) technologies.
IRT offered the opportunity of a series of annual event and this Summer School in Toulouse area, supported by IEEE Nanotechnology Council, is specially designed for Ph.D. students, Post-Docs and young engineers in electronic equipment design and manufacturing, academics, military, defense and industry personnel. Seventeen top-level professors, experts, academics and scientists from the Belgium, Serbia, Singapore, Switzerland, USA, and France, offered 4 days' lectures to about 30 multinational graduate students and postdocs participating in the summer school.
A glimpse at the event:
(counterclockwise): The Summer School was chaired by Dr Alain Bensoussan, IEEE Senior Member, IRT Saint Exupery, Toulouse and Dr Kremena Makasheva, IEEE Member, LAPLACE – University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France. Dr Marise Bafleur, LAAS-CNRS, Toulouse, France.
(right to left): Dr. Kremena Makasheva (Laplace Laboratory), Ariel Sirat (Director IRT Saint Exupery), Prof. Gilbert Casamata (President IRT Saint Exupery), Prof. James E. Morris (Portland State University), Dr. A. Bensoussan (IRT Saint Exupery).
A group of 2 Summer Schools met at Cité de l'Espace tour.
Thanks to the organizers Dr. Kremena Makasheva and Dr. Alain Bensoussan for the wonderful event.
For more details: http://www.irt-saintexupery.com/ieee-summer-school/


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- Stock has formed head and shoulder formation in daily chart, this indicates further price rise can be seen if stock made a bullish breakout.
- Recently stock showed sudden increase in volume this will favor bulls, on upper side stock will find trend line resistance around 551, further price rise can be seen once stock closes and holds above 551.
- Chart also indicates that stock also holding 100 DMA support, as long as holds above 100 DMA further price rise can be seen as shown in technical chart no3.