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There is a huge market for knock-off bags. Obviously, if you're getting a Gucci for $50, you can safely assume the bag is a fake. But if a cute Prada bag on eBay or the like for example, you may want to do some research before giving $200 (a bargain in terms of Prada merchandise) to an unauthorized seller.
A good guide is as follows. The main trademark of any designer bag is quality. Most designer handbags are handmade one reason why they are more expensive than other handbags. Telltale signs of a fake bag include uneven stitching, puckered seams or low-quality material. The thread from the stitching should be the same colour as the bag.
Authentic Designers have high quality control standards. They provide the best construction and materials for the money their customers spend. Name brands handbags are always made up of soft leather or suede which is heavier. Designer bags are never made from second-rate textile such as plastic or polyester. Also, designer bags are built to last. Authentic Designers would never sell a substandard product. If taken care of, a designer bag can last a lifetime. If the product looks cheap, it probably is.
If using eBay, beware of those sellers that have a large quantity of the same type of product. Fakes are easily mass-produced and are usually shipped from China. To give you a better idea of what to look for when purchasing an authentic bag follow the rules below.
1. Designers are big on the packaging of their handbags. No authentic designer bag would have its handles wrapped in plastic or tissue. The real thing will come with a dust bag and identification card.
2. While many fabricators can duplicate a designer's signature design or stamp, there are ways of telling the bona fide from the fake. For example, Louis Vuitton bags have "Louis Vuitton Paris, Made in polyester satin fabrics manufacturers France" stamped on it. Herms bags say "Herms Paris." Coach's stamp should have raised lettering versus imprinted. The identification numbers embossed onto the inside identification tag of a Coach bag should have the abbreviated "No.," followed by four numbers.
3. You should also scrutinize the smaller details such as zippers and press studs. Fabricators stamp "LV" onto zippers much like a real Louis Vuitton polyester lining fabrics bag but the monograms should be clear and precise. Fakes have smudged monograms and tend to look gaudy. On Juicy Couture bags, look for the "J" heart shape to be all leather, making sure the leather is not shiny. Coach uses YKK zippers for their handbags, so make sure you look for that tiny detail.
4. Another way to differentiate a real handbag from a fake one is by visiting the designers' Web sites or stores to study the details. If the bag doesn't exist on the Web site, odds are the seller is trying pass off a fake bag for a real one. But a few authentic designer websites sell last years stock at discount prices.
5. Will the website give you a Guarantee of Authenticity for their name brand handbags? If not, then it is better not to buy from these websites.
In conclusion if using eBay feels like too much hard work, other Web sites like eLuxury.com (run by the company which owns Dior and Vuitton) and net-a-porter.com (in which Jimmy Choo is affiliated with) are both legitimate dealers of designer bags. You can trust these suppliers to provide you with an authentic handbag.
The price isn't always indicative of the quality, you should be suspicious of anyone offering a name brand handbag for too low a price. If you're unsure, don't buy it keep looking. Once you have built a relationship with an authentic designer handbag website then stick with that one.


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Southeast Missouri University added a former Auburn Tiger to its roster today after Josh Langford announced his decision to transfer. Langford played his freshman season for the Tigers before getting a concussion in his sophomore season. He was a highly sought after recruit his senior year of high school, being recruited by schools like Clemson, Louisville, and West Virginia.
Langford was the number one recruit from Alabama in 2010. He will be eligible to play for Southeast Missouri in Spring of 2014, which will give the 6'7 Forward a chance to practice with the team and prepare for a different style of play than he was used to at Auburn. Langford will have less freedom to shoot and be expected to step up on defense.
Auburn is missing a down-low player of Langford's caliber, but the Tigers are stacked on offense with Frankie Sullivan leading the team. The transfer was a smart move by Langford, seeing as the talent arriving at Auburn has been increasing lately, and he might not have gotten as much playing time. Langford is a good player and had high expectations in the SEC, but, as it goes with injured players, it's hard to come back into an ever changing team that is increasing in recruited talent.
The Tigers have had a poor start to the season, but will not miss Langford. Auburn landed a couple of four star recruits last year and, although the Tigers are young, they are on the right path. Expect Auburn to compete in the SEC within two or three years.
Good luck to Langford at Southeast Missouri; the SEC wishes him the best.

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Four Wheel Campers Inc., Woodland, Calif., a manufacturer of pop-up truck campers, has been purchased by Tom Hanagan, a former executive in the California food manufacturing industry.
"It was a well established manufacturing company," said Hanagan, who purchased the 28-year-old firm in May from founder Benjamin Burnett. "I had been in the food manufacturing business and I wanted to get back into manufacturing. The company makes a good product and there is the phenomenon of Baby Boomer retiring and spending more time outdoors. There also is a strong hunting and fishing market generally."
The company, which employs 25 people, manufactures five models in an all-aluminum pop-up truck camper line in lengths from 6 feet, 6 inches to 8 feet.
"We make long-bed and short-bed models for full-size and long-bed pickups and short-bed models for small and mid-sized trucks," Hanagan said, adding that he doesn't plan to change the company's product lineup for the 2002 model year. "We are going to be sticking with what we are doing," Hanagan said.
Hanagan said the company sells mostly factory direct, but also has a handful of established dealers on the West Coast.


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This Louisville 60 foot aluminum extension ladder has a 250lbs load capacity, rated ANSI Type I. This 3 section ladder features full I-beam construction for a more stable connection and to prevent twisting, round-shaped rungs, double rope and pulley, aluminum cast rail end caps, and swivel safety shoes to be used with the tread down or in spike position. The Louisville AE1660 aluminum extension ladder meets or exceeds the safety standards set by ANSI, CSA, and OSHA.


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Lemon dessert recipes are perfect for year-round gatherings and conversations among family and friends!
Want to inspire your sweet tooth?
Lemon Dessert Recipes
1. This No Fail Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake uses homemade blueberry jam and lemon Jello Instant Pudding to make this incredible dessert! Crystal & Co.
2. These Lemon Meringue Cupcakes from my sweet friend Patty are a must try!! The PKP Way
3. Make these Lemon Brownies with fresh lemon juice and lemon zest for a beautiful treat. The Taylor House
4. This Italian Lemon Pound Cake is the perfect combination of sweet and soft. My Recipe Confessions
5. You won't be able to have just one of these amazing Lemon Curd Cookies! Mad About Kitchen
6. Check out this Lemon 7Up Cake made totally from scratch. So good! My Incredible Recipes
7. This Lemon Cheesecake Mousse is so light and fluffy for an any time summer dessert. Cooking Classy
8. This recipe for Lemon Blossoms is divine and they have glazed topping. Lil' Luna
9. Want pie in a bar? These Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars are perfect! Fresh April Flours
10. This recipe for Lemon Bars is super easy and the lemon flavor is so good too. Oh My Sprinkles!
11. These Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies are incredible and literally melt in your mouth. Small Town Woman
12. Try these Lemon Crinkle Cookies made with fresh lemon juice for your next cookie party! LDS Living
13. If you are crunched on calories then try out these Greek Yogurt Lemon Bars that are lower in calories. Sally's Baking Addiction
14. If you love lava cake this Lemon Lava Cake is you soon to be new favorite! Dixie Crystals
15. Making magic in a dessert is done with a Lemon Magic Cake that is absolutely refreshing. Jo Cooks
16. Fluffy layers and crumb topping make up this Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Cake. Crunchy Creamy Sweet
17. I so remember these Lemon Cooler Cookies from childhood with a powdery outside. Uncommon Designs
18. This Lemon Cake Roll is cake perfectly wrapped in a roll. Yummy! Crazy For Crust
19. These bright and sunny Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are the best for breakfast or a light snack. OMG Chocolate Desserts
20. If you love lemonade you will adore this Lemonade Cake with a delicious cream frosting. Cookies and Cups
21. A wonderful citrus lemon flavor makes up this Lemon Fudge perfect for summer. Through Clouded Glass
22. This Lemon Meringue Pie is such a classic dessert that is both rich and lush. Spend With Pennies
23. Check out this Lemon Loaf that is tangy and drenched in wonderful lemon flavor. Willow Bird Baking
24. Your kiddos will love this take on Lemon Supreme Rice Krispie Treats. Sweet As A Cookie
25. Make these Lemon Cheesecake Cupcakes that work perfectly as small individual treats. The Flying Couponer
26. These Lemon Cream Scones are a delightfully light, bright, and sweet. Food Fanatic
27. These Lemon Oreo Truffles are bound to be a new found obsession. Simply Kierste
28. This Lemon Lush Dessert is light and creamy with pudding. Yum! Cupcake Diaries
29. With layers of cookie crust and lemon cheesecake you will be in heaven with these Lemon Cheesecake Bars. Shugary Sweets
What lemon dessert scream summer for you? Share your ideas!
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App Inventor for Android
This MIT-created platform uses visual blocks to allow students to create apps that can be exported to Android devices. Large library of tutorials that get as advanced as SMS texting and GPS. Requires a Google Account to use.
This free iPad app uses a visual programming language similar to Scratch to help kids learn the basics of programming logic, such as sequencing, loops, variables, functions and conditionals.
Detailed video tutorials for Scratch and App Inventor for Android. Advanced students can check out tutorials on C#.
Scratch 2.0
Created at MIT, Scratch popularized visual blocks as a way of learning programming. But don't let the easy interface and cute graphics fool you--users can make and share anything from simple animations to fully-fledged games.
SNAP!'s visual blocks support higher level computer science concepts like recursion, procedures, and continuations, making it appropriate for even college level intro classes. While it doesn't have the same social functions of Scratch, SNAP! can work with the Nintendo Wiimote and LEGO Mindstorms NXT. Comes with a manual and sample projects and can use much of Scratch's documentation as well.
Game creation software that allows users to make playable apps for iOS, Android, HTML5, Window, and Mac. The game logic is programmed with visual blocks. The official site has forums and a crash course to get you started.
Inspired by Scratch, Tynker has a dashboard to allow teachers to create a more structured way of teaching code with visual blocks. Includes assessment, classroom management, lesson plans, and a built in tutor.


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Big Blue Yacht Management
Many privately owned yachts are chartered out to individuals or corporations. Income generated by chartering can help to defray operating costs and can be geared to provide an operating profit for the owner.
We can advise you on all aspects of this type of business opportunity such as giving you advice on the best areas of operation, coordinate an effective marketing plan, oversee the design/production/and distribution of promotional literature, organize PR and advertising, and create regular maintenance schedules. Once you have made a decision to offer your yacht for charter, we have the expertise to undertake the responsibility for the efficient running of the yacht. These will include: negotiating terms with established charter brokers and clearing houses, organizing the yacht's diary, selection and recruitment of suitable crew, providing regular statements of accounts and booking status reports, and liaising with yacht's Captain on diary, charter requirements, budgets, etc..
Big Blue Yacht Management will maximize your yacht's income with comprehensive, modern and intelligent marketing plan. We pride ourselves in energetic, diligent, and attentive personalized service to yacht owners and potential charter guests and we provide the key links between the Owners, Captains, and Charterers to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
Our professional team has the first hand knowledge of the finest charter locations throughout Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean. We have access to the best yachts and crews available so we can tailor the ideal charter yacht and itinerary to each and every individual; charter client and we continually strive to create yacht charter vacations above and beyond our clients' expectations and desires. As a result, we generate a high ration of repeat clients who often re-charter the same yacht because it was well suited to them initially.
Our objective is to bring satisfied repeat clients to our yachts.
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Big Blue Yacht Management is able to negotiate competitive rates for yacht insurance through a number of companies and can also arrange for employers and crew liability insurance for the crew.
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Giffords Shooting: Don't Just Do Something — Stand There
So, once again, shots ring out, people are wounded and killed, and like falling dominoes, within hours, the usual events play out in the media and on the Intertubes.
The loony left in the media (i.e., most of them) blames "right-wing" haters, the Tea Party, and particularly Sarah Palin (as though no one else has ever used a cross-hair list in a political campaign). The "right" points out that the left was angry at her for voting against Queen Nancy last week. The Brady bunch can't wait to wallow in the still-warm blood to demand that the citizenry be disarmed. Fans of Jonah Goldberg will point out that the shooter's choice of reading material, including both Mein Kampf and The Communist Manifesto, is in no way incongruent, and, as with Timothy McVeigh, many will declare him a Christian (with an implication that this explains his acts) in the face of not only no evidence, but in the face of counterevidence.
As usual, the event will be used as an excuse for everyone to saddle up their political hobby horses. In the coming days, we can count on renewed demands to do things that either wouldn't have prevented this, or would so restrict our freedom and way of life as to have allowed this particular terrorist to win. The gun grabbers will demand that the guns be grabbed. There will be proposals for armed guards at all political events and for all politicians who ever have the temerity to go out in public. There will be calls for policing the Internet and talk radio to prevent the "hate speech" that allegedly caused it (though only "right-wing" hate speech, of course). We've been through all of this before.
But suppose that, instead of being hit by a bullet, Representative Giffords had been struck by a rock falling from space. It does happen occasionally, after all. And you know what? It happens about as often as an American politician is shot by a crazy person.


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Why You Need A Porch Swing When Selling Your Home
Ron Rea says
Hi Doug,
When selling a home people pay close attention to every detail of their house. Usually the entire house is "STAGED" for maximum appeal. The walls are painted, carpets are cleaned and all clutter is removed to allow the house to appear bigger. With so many "HOUSES" on the market making your "HOME" stand out is critical in selling your "HOME" When people see your Beautiful OAK swing hanging on the porch it says WARMTH and COMFORT! Thank you for taking such care in every swing you make! You make a DIFFERENCE!
Ron Rea
Doug Mrock says
Thank you Ron for your kind words. Sometimes the little added touches make the biggest difference in all things,weather its selling a house or leaving a note in your childs lunch box saying "I love you". Doug
Doug Mrock says
Thank you, I try to help people realize that something as simple as a porch swing can make such a big diffrence.Thank you,Doug
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hey guys,
i work a lot with variants. when done editing an image i often end up with two or three variants. one will be cropped for instagram another for printing and so on.
i add a color tag for these variants and they move to a smart album automatically.
lets say i want to set up another album and want to add one of these variants -it always adds all already created variants in this new album.
why is that so?
the only workaround for me is another smart album and add keywords to a variant.
is there really no way to add just one simple variant of an image to a new album. am i missing something?
appreciate any help. thx.


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The journey towards weight loss so far seems quite straight forward. Get your body fit and prime by getting a good night's sleep, and manage your eating habits – NOT by extreme dieting, but by eating healthy, nutritious food. These steps alone should make a significant difference to your weight, but more importantly, how you feel about yourself and your body.
But there is one lifestyle factor that can put an immediate halt on your progress towards losing that stubborn belly fat…Stress.
Stress and Weight Loss
Bigger bellies can be found on both thin women and overweight women. This drives home the fact that belly fat is not simply a matter of dieting or losing weight. In fact, research reveals that hormones play a significant role when it comes to where we store fat.
For women, the stress hormone cortisol directs fat to be stored in the belly area. Cortisol is the "fight or flight" hormone, often referred to as the stress hormone. It is part of your regular hormonal cycle, but your body releases more of this hormone in times of stress. For the most part, it does what it is supposed to do – direct the various body functions to handle the particular stressful event. Once the situation is resolved, the body then enters its rest state, cortisol levels return to normal, and body functions and other hormones also resume as normal.
The problem occurs when the body is not able to enter its relaxed state and cortisol levels remain elevated. Cortisol itself does not make fat, but it does cause your body to behave – or should I say – "misbehave," by increasing your cravings for high-calorie foods, increasing blood sugar while suppresses insulin, suppressing your immune system, breaking down your muscle tissue instead of fat, and storing visceral fat in your belly. In effect, stress, cortisol, weight gain go hand in hand.
"Why can't I just take a pill to reduce the cortisol in my body?"
While products such as CortiSlim do exist, we advise against this since the long term effects of some of the ingredients in such products are unknown, and can be quite detrimental to your health. Remember the supposedly naturally "ephedra?"
Instead, most comprehensive fitness programs now emphasize stress management as part of their holistic approach, and this is something that we also strongly recommend here at Trim Down Belly Fat.
Unfortunately, we live in highly-stressful times and the thought of trying to reduce stress can be somewhat intimidating, if not, "stressful." The key is to accept that stress is going to be a part of your life, and rather than fight it, instead focus on managing your stress.
Ways to reduce cortisol levels and stress less
1) Get enough sleep. This helps your body become more stress resistant. You've probably experienced it yourself. When you've had a good night's sleep, you are better able to cope and manage life's curveballs thrown at you the next day.
2) Practice stress reduction techniques. Yoga (not power yoga), tai chi, meditation, breathing exercises, anger management therapy, massage, sex/physical affection, listening to calming music, writing in your diary, or other similar techniques. These types of approaches can help your body's physiological response to daily stressors.
3) Go for a walk. A slow walk that makes you feel relaxed, gives you time to take in the scenery, breathe some fresh air, and lower your cortisol at the same time.
4) Get some regular exercise. A word of caution that your primary goal should be to manage stress. So don't do anything that gets you all worked up which only causes your body to stress even further. And don't overdo it. Traditional weight training 2 times a week should be sufficient to help with your muscle building and increase your metabolism.
5) Take vitamin and mineral supplements, especially Vitamin C, which naturally lowers cortisol levels. Better yet, eat more food which contain stress-busting nutrients such as spinach, milk, fruits, beef, nuts and fish.
6) Reduce things in your life that cause you stress. This is not always possible or practical. But take note of what causes your blood to boil, or causes you to act in a heightened state, and consider finding alternatives. As women, we are natural multi-taskers and that in itself is highly stressful. Practice time management techniques to help yourself get organized and complete your to-do list in a less stressful way. Or perhaps, say "no" once in a while
7) Go easy on yourself. No matter what. Sometimes, the biggest cause of stress is our high expectations of ourselves. Remember, this is a journey, not a quick fix. If you fail one day, DON'T STRESS. There is always tomorrow to try again. Be good to yourself.
- http://www.metaboliceffect.com/female-belly-fat/
- http://www.livestrong.com/article/28618-lower-high-cortisol-levels-naturally/
- http://thyroid.about.com/od/loseweightsuccessfully/a/cortisol.htm
- http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/111609p38.shtml


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Trip Date: December 26-27, 2014
Distance: ~ 12 miles
Trail(s): Cache Creek Trail, Judge Davis Trail
Where's it at? In Clearlake, CA near Hwy 20
Description is coming soon!
Photos from Backpacking Cache Creek (click to enlarge)
Useful Links about Backpacking Judge Davis and Cache Creek
- YoloHiker.com on Judge Davis Trail
- blm.gov on the Cache Creek Natural Area
- EveryTrail.com on Judge Davis
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Follow the link and contact your Representatives in Congress today!
Washington, D.C. – Since launching its Quality Initiative in February 2012, the American Health Care Association (AHCA) today announced that nationwide, 6,218 member skilled nursing care centers have achieved one or more of the initiative's four goals in its initial year. Among the achievers are 68 skilled nursing centers which accomplished all four goals. Today's announcement comes as part of AHCA's Quality Initiative Recognition Program."Collectively, we've seen great progress when it comes to the Quality Initiative, but today we celebrate the individual center for their tremendous success," said Mark Parkinson, President & CEO of AHCA. "In a short time, these skilled nursing centers have devoted themselves to these goals and exemplified what the Quality Initiative is ultimately about - improving the lives of the individuals we serve."The Quality Initiative Recognition Program recognizes AHCA nursing center members that demonstrate the attainment of one or more of the four AHCA Quality Initiative goals:
Nationwide, AHCA set out to achieve its hospital readmission, staff stability and customer satisfaction goals in three years, while its antipsychotic goal is aimed for the end of 2013. The Quality Initiative Recognition Program honors member skilled nursing centers that have already achieved these goals. In the effort's initial year, 2,728 member centers safely reduced hospital readmissions; 1,370 centers increased staff stability; 825 increased customer satisfaction; and 4,339 safely reduced antipsychotic medications in accordance with the Quality Initiative goals."These centers are leading the charge on our journey to promote better outcomes in long term and post-acute care," said Dr. David Gifford, MD, MPH and Senior Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs at AHCA. "Their achievement in the first 12 months of our initiative is both impressive and demonstrates that our three-year goals are achievable."Determining which member centers qualified for the Recognition Program required AHCA analyzing members' Minimum Data Set (MDS) data on hospital readmissions and antipsychotics. Also, member centers had to submit staff turnover data for 2011 and 2012, as well as a survey reporting customer satisfaction data for 2012 to the Association. The Recognition Program is a tiered approach; as members achieve more goals, they earn higher recognition. In the first year of the Quality Initiative, Tier I (one goal achievers) totaled 3,758 member centers, Tier II equaled 1,944 centers and Tier III amounted to 448 centers. Sixty-eight AHCA member centers attained Tier IV, achieving all four goals of the Quality Initiative. They include:South Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center, Montgomery, Ala.Blythe Nursing Care Center, Blythe, Calif.California Park Rehabilitation Hospital, Chico, Calif.Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center, Pittsburg, Calif.Excell Health Care Center, Oakland, Calif.Fruitvale Health Care Center, Oakland, Calif.Huntington Park Nursing Center, Huntington Park, Calif.Oakland Healthcare and Wellness Center, Oakland, Calif. San Tomas Convalescent Hospital, San Jose, Calif.Alpine Living Center, Thornton, Colo.Clear Creek Care Center, Westminster, Colo.Jewell Care Center of Denver, Denver, Colo.Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, Chester, Conn.Villa Maria Nursing Center, North Miami, Fla.Fairburn Health Care Center, Inc., Fairburn, Ga.Heritage Healthcare of Wilkes, Washington, Ga.Unihealth Post-Acute Care – Savannah, Savannah, Ga.Montebello Healthcare Center, Hamilton, Ill.Prairie Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Washington, Ind.Professional Care Rehabilitation Center, Dale, Ind.Swiss Villa Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Vevay, Ind.Atlantic Nursing & Rehab Center, Atlantic, IowaMedicalodges Goddard, Goddard, Kan.Berea Health Care Center, Berea, Ky.The Terrace Nursing & Rehab Center, Berea, Ky.Williamsburg Health & Rehab Center, Williamsburg, Ky.Bel Air Health and Rehabilitation Center, Bel Air, Md.Elizabeth Seton, Wellesley Farms, Mass.Heritage Hall North, Agawam, Mass.Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Worcester, Mass.Methuen Health & Rehabilitation Center, Methuen, Mass.New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, Inc., New Bedford, Mass.Palm Skilled Nursing Care & Center for Rehab Excellence, Chelmsford, Mass.Wachusett Manor, Gardner, Mass.Christian Park Village, Escanaba, Mich.Crestmont Nursing Care Center, Fenton, Mich.Tendercare Health Center of Cheboygan, Cheboygan, Mich.Tendercare Health Center of Frankenmuth, Frankenmuth, Mich.Papillion Manor, Papillion, Neb.York General Hearthstone, York, Neb.Country Village Center, Genesis Healthcare, Lancaster, N.H.Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Laconia, N.H.Mercerville Center, Mercerville, N.J.Millville Center, Millville, N.J.Phillipsburg Center, Phillipsburg, N.J.Belen Meadows Healthcare & Rehab Center, Belen, N.M.Sagecrest Nursing & Rehab, Las Cruces, N.M.Kings Harbor Multicare Center, Bronx, N.Y.Maple Leaf Health Care, Statesville, N.C.Altercare of Nobles Pond, Inc., Canton, OhioFour Winds Nursing Facility, Jackson, OhioMarquis Care At Piedmont, Portland, Ore.Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carbondale, Pa.Hamilton Arms Center, Lancaster, Pa.Warren Manor, Warren, Pa.Chesterfield Convalescent Center, Cheraw, S.C.Retama Manor Nursing Center/San Antonio West, San Antonio, TexasRoyal Park Care Center, Spokane, Wash.Canterbury Center, Shepherdstown, W.Va.Madison Center, Morgantown, W.Va.Shenandoah Center, Charles Town, W.Va.Sistersville Center, Sistersville, W.Va.Wayne Nursing & Rehab Center, LLC, Wayne, W.Va.Clement Manor Health Care Center, Greenfield, Wis.Grand View Care Center, Blair, Wis.Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center, Port Washington, Wis.Monroe Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, Monroe, Wis.Westward Heights Care Center, Lander, Wyo.All Quality Initiative Recognition Program achievers will be honored at the Association's upcoming Quality Symposium, taking place February 10-12, 2014, in New Orleans, La. AHCA's sister organization, the National Center for Assisted Living will announce its Quality Initiative Recognition Program achievers later this fall.For more information about the AHCA Quality Initiative, please visit qualityinitiative.ahcancal.org. For a complete list of the Recognition Program's four- and three-goal achievers, please visit http://bit.ly/ZVfrqU.
*Editor's Note: This press release was updated on January 17, 2014, to reflect additional AHCA members which were recognized as part of the Quality Initiative Recognition Program, adjusting final totals. The number of members which achieved hospital readmission, staff stability and antipsychotic goals has increased. The number of members in Tiers I, II and III has also increased.
ABOUT AHCA/NCALThe American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) represents more than 13,700 non-profit and proprietary skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, sub-acute centers and homes for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. By delivering solutions for quality care, AHCA/NCAL aims to improve the lives of the millions of frail, elderly and individuals with disabilities who receive long term or post-acute care in our member facilities each day. For more information, please visit www.ahca.org or www.ncal.org.


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Students 'step up' to bright futures
Students from across City of Sunderland College have enjoyed a week-long series of events designed to raise aspirations and profile different opportunities.
'Step up Week' took place within the College's Bede, Usworth and St Peter's Sixth Form Centres, giving hundreds of A-level and vocational students the chance to try something new and think about their own career progression.
Marie Appleton, Aimhigher progression coach at City of Sunderland College, helped to organise the event and said: "Step Up week is an annual event which helps to boost our learner's confidence for what lies ahead, be it their final year at the College, further study at University or employment.
"We try to offer a diverse range of experiences and information to suite all our students, whatever their current subject choice may be. I'm sure they've enjoyed what has been an exciting and fun learning opportunity at City of Sunderland College."
Last year City of Sunderland College celebrated a 99% pass rate for A-level, 3,384 students completed one of its vocational programmes and 883 of its students went on to study at universities around the UK including Oxford and Cambridge.
In support of its educational services, the College places a significant emphasis on the provision of enrichment activity to add to the student experience, leading it to be the North East's number one college for student satisfaction levels*.
Throughout Step Up Week, interactive workshops were delivered by professional chefs, offering up tasty recipes for 'survival cooking' to prepare learners for life at University and living independently.
Each centre also housed information stands and hosted visits from local employers as well as the Army, the NHS, work experience and voluntary organisations to show different job opportunities.
There was even the chance for students to try their hand at being a Radio DJ at local University station, Spark FM!
The week culminated in a vibrant 'Around the World in One Day' multicultural event which was organised by the College's Racial Equality Focus Group.
Learners at the closing ceremony enjoyed various sports, bite-sized language sessions, an international dance and fashion show and world food tasting sessions.
City of Sunderland College offers a large range of enrichment activities covering a variety of sports, volunteering and fundraising opportunities as well as schemes including the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.


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Monthly Archives: January 2014
Upvotes, Downvotes, and Initial Conditions: An Analysis of Reddit's Curation Mechanisms
Written on January 29, 2014 at 6:53 pm, by NULab Administrator
Greg Stoddard, Harvard & Northwestern Center for Complex Network Research 1 – 2pm, Tuesday, February 4 In recent years, the social news site Reddit.com has grown exponentially in popularity as more and more people use it to find good content from around the web. According to Alexa estimates, Reddit is the 84th most popular website and receives Continue Reading »
Our Marathon at the Watertown Public Library
Written on January 24, 2014 at 8:15 pm, by NULab Administrator
Our Marathon: The Boston Bombing Digital Archive will be at the Watertown Free Public Library onSaturday, January 25th from 1-4pm. Our Marathon is a crowd-sourced digital archive of stories, photos, video, and social media related to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings and its aftermath. This event is an opportunity for members of the Watertown community Continue Reading »
Tracing the Flow of Policy Ideas in Legislature
Written on January 24, 2014 at 8:12 pm, by NULab Administrator
In the US Congress, only a very small proportion of bills become law. The surviving bills may serve as vehicles for policy ideas originating in other bills, but there is currently no reliable way to learn when this occurs. Using the legislative history of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) as our test Continue Reading »
Boston Maps Project
Written on January 24, 2014 at 7:14 pm, by NULab Administrator
This semester, Northeastern University's history department is branching out into new territory: we're beginning a large-scale digital project that is being implemented across several classes in the department. The goal of the project is to investigate urban and social change in the city of Boston using historical maps. We're very excited to be partnering with Continue Reading »
Studying Transatlantic Reception and Readership: The Women Writers Project
Written on January 24, 2014 at 7:02 pm, by NULab Administrator
Julia Flanders (Professor of the Practice, English; Director, Digital Scholarship Group, College of Social Sciences and Humanities and University Libraries) will present this talk as part of the Humanities Center and CSSH Dean's Office's "Faculty Works-in-Progress" series, Monday, January 27, 12:00-1:00 pm, 310R Renaissance Park.
Humanities Stepping Into the Digital Age
Written on January 15, 2014 at 3:48 pm, by NULab Administrator
When Web Reviews Aren't What They Seem
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Mango SaladPosted: February 24, 2014 Filed under: Culinary | Tags: cooking, fish sauce, food, mango, recipe, salad, sour Leave a comment
This menu is perfect for my mango craving,… well, I feel like I didn't get to eat enough mango when I was visiting Indonesia last time. Also perfect for summer since I am so ready to say goodbye to this winter. Enjoy!
1. Prepare: 1 big mango ( I prefer the half ripe as it's firm enough for crunchiness yet not too sour) thinly sliced, yields about 2C. 6-8 cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/4C roasted peanut, chopped. 2tbs dried shrimp, rinsed. 1/4 tsp shrimp paste. juice from 1/2 lime. 2tbs fish sauce. 1/4C cane sugar, melted with 2tbs water added. 1 clove of garlic. some sliced thai chilles.
2. Using a mortar and pestle, ground/ bash garlic, dried shrimp, shrimp paste, and then half of the roasted peanuts at the last. Add Lime juice, fish sauce and melted cane sugar. This will be the dressing.
3. On the small bowl, mix the mango, tomatoes, and chillies, then put the dressing and mix well.
4. Add the remaining roasted peanut and cilantro for garnish, serve, bon appétit.
Sauted Fish Fillet & Celery in Oriental StylePosted: July 15, 2013 Filed under: Culinary | Tags: celery, cooking, fish fillet, fish sauce, food, recipe, sauted, shiitake mushroom Leave a comment
When visited China for the first time about 9 years ago I had this menu and I always remember how delicious it was, specially because I had it after a long work day and meeting. I was hungry, tired, and it had fish (I like fish), what a perfect dinner. Now I try to recreate the taste in my kitchen, I think it is close but something is still missing, probably I am not as hungry or tired as it was 🙂
1. Prepare 1C sliced celery, 1/2 C shiitake mushroom ( preferably the fresh ones ), 2 cloves of garlic-chopped, 1C fish fillet (I use sole fish, snapper or cod fillet will do). For the sauce, mix 1.5 tbsp rice cooking wine, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 dash white pepper. Marinate the fish fillet in the mixture of 1tsp ginger juice, 1tbsp rice cooking wine, 1 tbsp all purpose flour, and 1 tbsp tapioca for 10 minutes.
2. Quick fry the fish fillet in 1 tbsp oil until golden brown, set aside.
3. Add 1 tbsp oil to the pan, add chopped garlic then celery and mushroom, saute for +/- 3 minutes. Pour the sauce mixture then add the fillet. Stir until well combined and the liquid reduced.
4. Add the mixture of 1/3C water + 1tsp tapioca on the last, this is to get the shine coating look, stir well, serve.
5. Bon appétit.


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Dallas Youth Property Damage and Vandalism Attorneys
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If you or your child has been accused of damaging another person's property or committing an act of vandalism, it is critical to contact a skilled juvenile property damage defense attorney about your legal options. Our highly experienced team of Dallas youth property damage and vandalism attorneys can help you determine your next step. Contact the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter at (214) 845-7007 today.
Property Damage and Vandalism
If a youth knowingly and/or maliciously damages another person's property, it is known as vandalism, which can be either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the extent of the damage done and that offender's history of criminal behavior. Some common examples of property damage and vandalism include:
- Arson (fire-setting)
- Burglary and theft
- Breaking windows
- Slashing tires
- Breaking and entering
- Destruction of property
- Graffiti
Unless the accused youth has an aggressive and qualified defense attorney by his or her side, the penalties for vandalism and property damage are likely to be very harsh.
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St. Jude Church is a welcoming and supportive faith community consisting of approximately 1800 families. Favorite annual parish events include the Easter Egg Hunt and the collaborative Summer Picnic.
At present there are over 540 children enrolled in the Faith Formation program, which owes its success to many dedicated parents who volunteer as catechists and administrative help. All are invited to be part of this growing faith community!


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I remember when a website included one of my photos below in a humorous article about the disadvantages of wearing long flared sleeves. The author used my photo as an example of how not to pose when wearing sleeves like these. She said, don't bend your arms like how I did, else risk looking like a bat. Lol. But here I am, showcasing the same pose (see 2nd photo below).
Don't worry, I didn't take offense. (It was a really funny and relatable article.) Deliberately including said photo isn't some sort of protest. I just can't help but bend my arms this way because I like how flared sleeves look when they open up like this. Don't they just look so dramatic and oriental? They make me want to dance and flail my arms like a flower child on a meadow… or maybe flap my wings like a true bat.


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On Monday, Elle released the cover stars of its annual Women in Hollywood issue. For 2017, Jennifer Lawrence, Margot Robbie, Laura Dern, Tessa Thompson, Jessica Chastain, Cicely Tyson, Riley Keough and Kathleen Kennedy earned strong individual covers, but spoke in unison on themes about emboldening fellow women in the industry, expanding the scope of female characters on TV and in film and taking action to move the needle in their own careers.
Jessica Chastain on her production company, Freckle Films:
"For me, it's for finding and creating opportunities for women and minority groups that might not have an outlet, whether it be as a writer or an actor or a director. It's important to me to create these stepping stones."
ELLE's November issue will be on newsstands October 17, and you can expect scans right away.


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Flowers are always nice, but plants have to earn their keep in the garden even when they are out of flower. Although it is always good to have plenty of calming green leaves in the garden, lots of plants are valuable for their foliage color, and an always-popular color is purple to red. The Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry is a great plant to bring strong and vibrant deep red foliage into your garden with a low-maintenance, tough and trouble-free plant. A plant that is the perfect size for any garden too, growing to no more than 3 feet in height and 3 to 4 feet wide. Once established, the Crimson Pygmy Barberry is drought-resistant and thrives in almost any kind of soil.
Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is native to Japan and China. It was introduced into America in 1875 at the Arnold Arboretum in Boston, and quickly became a popular garden shrub. There are a number of forms with colored foliage, like the Dwarf Golden Japanese Barberry, with beautiful golden-yellow leaves. The first purple-leaf forms were produced in France at the beginning of the 20th century, and the Crimson Pygmy form was developed in 1942, by the Van Eyck Nursery, in the famous plant-growing area of Boskoop, Holland. Since then this plant has been carefully produced from stem pieces, not from seed, to preserve its exact dwarf properties and rich foliage color. Avoid cheaper seedling plants that will be much too large and will also have inferior leaf color.
Growing Crimson Pygmy Barberry Bushes
You can plant the Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry in groups of one, two, three, five or more plants, to make an attractive mass of color among your other shrubs. It can become an important part of your foundation planting around the house, giving color and interest without being too tall and blocking windows. You can use it in a similar way among shrubs and flowers in your garden beds, or plant it among boulders and gravel where its bright color will look great against the grey or sandy colors of stone. It also makes a terrific low barrier planting, or as an edging along a driveway, or to define a large bed. If you have beds where you regularly plant annual flowers, use one or more Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry as permanent center-piece plants in the beds. You will have a great color for the flowers to contrast with and you will reduce the number of annuals you need to buy, saving yourself lots of money in the long run.
Size and Appearance
The Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry is a deciduous shrub growing just 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, with a dense, twiggy structure right to the ground. Each stem is covered with masses of small, rounded leaves, in a deep, rich shade of purple-red. The leaves are in clusters along the stem, not spaced individually, which makes for a denser look, even on a small plant. At the base of each leaf cluster is a sharp spine, so be a little careful handling this plant and don't put it where you are constantly brushing past it.
In spring there may be hanging clusters of yellow flowers, which are attractive, and in fall you may see some clusters of edible red berries, but this variety of barberry does not produce many berries, so it is also not likely to escape into the surrounding area and become a problem to your local ecosystem. In fall the leaves become attractive shades of scarlet and orange before falling. The twiggy structure of the plant, and its ridged bark, also makes it attractive in a quiet way during the winter months.
Planting Location
You can plant the Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry in a sunny location, or in partial shade. In deeper shade the foliage will not be as strongly colored, although the plant will still grow well. It is hardy to minus 30 degrees and it will grow in any kind of soil, from sandy soils to heavy clay, although it does not do so well in wet soils. Established plants are drought resistant and there are no significant pests or diseases, so this is a great low-maintenance plant if you want an attractive garden but don't have time to do a lot of chores in it. You don't even need to clip this plant, as it will naturally grow densely, but it can be clipped in any season to form a hedge, or if you want to keep it shaped into a neater ball.
Adding Crimson Pygmy Barberry Bushes to Your Property
The spiny nature of the Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry might make it sound unattractive, but actually it is useful, as the spines make this plant deer proof. You can also plant a screen of these shrubs as a great way to prevent other animals, like cats, from entering your property. Additionally, it makes intruders less likely to try to enter your house if there are spiny bushes below the windows.
However you decide to use this versatile plant in your garden, you will always enjoy seeing its bright leaves, and love how it brings color so easily to your garden all through the season. This is such a useful plant that no garden should be without it as the backbone of the planting of your beds. Because it is so useful, the demand is always high, so order now to avoid disappointment and bring cheerful color to your garden all season long.


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Sunday, July 31, 2005
IT Market Compensation Study
In particular, if your technology experience touches on the following areas then IT recruiters want to talk with you:
- project manager
- web applications programmer
- security analyst
- database administrator
- network engineer
Specifically, the skills that IT organizations report having the greatest difficulty recruiting are the following:
- PeopleSoft
- Microsoft.Net
- Java
- Oracle
- Visual C#.Net
- XML and XML Web Services
The survey reveals that while Web applications programmers are in demand, the specific technologies that professionals with Web-based skills should consider developing include Microsoft.Net, Visual C#.Net and XML.
The place to start: XML. If you have a working knowledge of HTML, you can add XML to your resume with a little self-paced training. Simply access W3Schools' XML Tutorial and begin your free training today. W3Schools also provides free tutorials on Microsoft.Net and ASP.Net.To learn more about the 2005 IT Market Compensation Study access a press release from Gartner.
Sunday, July 24, 2005
IT Skills & Certification
So what are these in-demand skills? Tech skills were evaluated based on pay growth for individuals with and without certification. The non-certified skill areas that exhibited the most pay growth in the first six months of 2005 were as follows:
- operating systems (8.2%)
- networking/internetworking (5.1%)
- database (4.3%)
- applications development (2.1%)
In particular, four of the top five hottest non-certified skills (25% or more pay growth) in the past twelve months were Microsoft-related:
- SQL Server
- Websphere
- Active Server Pages
- Microsoft .NET
- SQL Windows
For those tech workers with certification the areas that have seen the most growth were as follows:
- Web (3.8%)
- applications development/programming languages (2.3%)
- database (0.7%)
According to the author, companies are searching for "workers with solution-specific experience within a particular industry" to develop "new products and services that will ensure their competitiveness against challengers of all sizes and geographies." He concludes by stating that "most employers favor both experience and credentialing in a job candidate whenever possible."
Web designers and developers should consider obtaining CIW Associate certification, the first in a series of Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) certification paths available from Prosoft. For a complete list of 86 certifications used in this analysis, along with links to certification Websites, access Web Apprentices' Training Center.A summary of this research is available at Information Week. For a more detailed findings access a Foote Partners Press Release.
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Boston Market -- July
Listed below in descending order are a few of the most in-demand Web Developer skills.
- Skill -- number of listings (percent increase from February)
- MS Access -- 217 (36%)
- JavaScript -- 93 (58%)
- Photoshop -- 80 (40%)
- Dreamweaver -- 28 (33%)
Sunday, July 03, 2005
Best Places to Work
Small (20-100 Employees):
Adheris Inc.
ADS Financial Services Solutions
ath Power Consulting
The Castle Group Inc.
ChoiceStream Inc.
DSCI Corp.
Eliassen Group Inc.
Epsilon Associates Inc.
Imceda Software Inc.
Insight Performance Improvement Inc.
Kforce Professional Staffing
Mazu Networks Inc.
Pyxis Mobile Inc.
Richards Barry Joyce & Partners
SHIFT Communications LLC
Stacy's Pita Chip Co.
Text 100 Public Relations
Thrive Networks Inc.
Travel Collaborative
Midsize (101-500 Employees):
athenahealth Inc.
BBN Technologies
Boston Communications Group Inc.
Commonwealth Financial Network
Deploy Solutions Inc.
Excel Switching Corp.
Gentle Giant Moving Co. Inc.
MC Communications LLC
Nixon Peabody LLP
Nutter, McClennen and Fish LLP
Seaport Companies
Shawmut Design and Construction
SolidWorks Corp.
Suffolk Construction Company Inc.
TechTarget Inc.
VERC Enterprises
Vitale Caturano & Co.
Wolf & Company PC
Wolf Greenfield & Sacks PC
Large (Over 500 Employees):
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Bingham McCutchen LLP
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Comcast Corp.
Deloitte & Touche USA LLP
Digitas LLC
Genzyme Corp.
Grand Circle Corp.
Hallmark Health System
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
International Data Group
Kronos Inc.
Lifeline Systems Inc.
New England Baptist Hospital
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Progress Software Corp.
Roche Bros. Supermarkets Inc.
Shields Health Care
Simmons College
Winchester Hospital


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Resolved to be a 'gun criminal'
This is the time of year for making resolutions–promises to oneself that the new year will be characterized by a new start in the effort toward self-improvement. Maybe it's
weight loss or more exercise, quitting smoking,or maybe it's simply being kinder to those around us. The vast majority of us have a fairly wide range of options on aspects of our lives that leave room for improvement.


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Krier, A. and Huang, X. L. and Hammiche, A. (2001) Liquid phase epitaxial growth and morphology of InSb quantum dots. . Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 34 (6). pp. 874-878. ISSN 0022-3727Full text not available from this repository.
In this paper we report on the morphology of InSb quantum dots (QDs) grown by liquid phase epitaxy on InAs and GaAs substrates. Small and large QDs are observed on both these two substrates, the resulting structures being generally similar to those produced by MBE and MOVPE. The density of the small QDs is approximately 10(10) cm(-2), with dimensions of 5-15 nm in height and 0.1-0.3 aspect ratio. The density, size and shape of the small QDs were found to change with growth temperature, supercooling and melt-substrate contact time. The large QDs appear to be at a much lower density, being approximately 2 x 10(7) and 1 x 10(9) cm(-2) for growth on GaAs and InAs substrates, respectively. Furthermore, it was found that the difference in QD diameters becomes smaller as the lattice mismatch decreases.
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Think you've seen the original Ghost Busters movie?
Yes, it's a remix, but a darn good one.
A young couple buying a house gets a bit of a surprise...
Here's a comedian who's funny without using profanity, the always superbly absurd, Steven Wright:
Brilliant! Marty and Doc Brown are using the Delorean to travel through time, and the McFly kid really uses his head this time!
Wow, Google has some impressive capabilities, just be careful how you use them:
OK, the Harry Potter bit made me LOL. Imagine what the future will be like, then reduce it down to the lowest common denominator, and you'll probably end up with something much more realistic, like this:
I don't remember seeing this episode, but it looks pretty funny!
Ahhh... gotta love the power of millions of jokers with Adobe Premiere or Sony Vegas, a fistful of show DVDs and way too much time on their hands.
Ever wonder what happens in the locker room after the best team in the league loses to the worst, in those "inspirational" movies?
I'm glad those Brits are on track with this fascinating series of edumacational videos.
Funny and senseless. I like it.
Yeah, I laughed....
The Theme Song guy is at it again.
Today's PUNishing WTF video from Kip Adotta
Truly one of the greatest musical geniuses of the last 50 years!
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by Mary Ackerman, MIC, BASS (Cllg); CARE Counselling Hong Kong, PACT Level II practitioner
Website: carecounsellinghk.com
Philippe and Grace, who have been married for twelve years, are clients in my clinical practice in Hong Kong. He is French Swiss and works in finance, and she is Korean American and works as an auctioneer. They have three daughters. They sought therapy after Grace found out that Philippe had been paying for prostitutes on his overseas travel. He admitted to fathering a child in the Philippines.
When I asked why they had come to therapy, both said, "To save our marriage."
As I worked with them, I found it helpful to observe the influence of the three domains of PACT: attachment theory, arousal regulation, and neuroscience. An overwhelming sense of anger and fear ran through each session, and these domains helped me understand this challenging couple so I could develop an effective treatment approach.
First, their attachment styles were key. Philippe is a wave. He causes disturbance in the marriage because he wants to connect, yet fears connecting. Grace is also a wave. As such, she has not been able to provide any sense of steadiness or security in the relationship. Despite parenting three children, neither partner feels the two of them really belong together. Each is preoccupied with fear, anger, and ambivalence about being close.
Next were their arousal regulation styles. As waves, both Philippe and Grace carry with them fears about being abandoned by a partner. Each travels a lot and finds the separation disruptive to their connection with each other and with their children. In addition, each feels discomfort when alone. Philippe soothes himself by seeing prostitutes and having a second family overseas. Grace tends to look toward food and alcohol for comfort, especially when Philippe is out of town.
With respect to neuroscience, both Philippe and Grace have primitives that are permanently in a state of readiness for danger, quick to jump at the slightest sign of threat. This leads to very frequent and heated arguments. Philippe's ambassadors tend to come online before Grace's do. Even so, he finds it nearly impossible to assuage Grace's fears because she withdraws and does not respond to his overtures.
In sum, these partners are mired in a place where they do not serve as each other's go-to people, where thirds are allowed to take precedence, and where they lack rituals to reengage after being apart. It takes time for them to come back together again, and they are often unable to reconnect before one or both are overseas for yet another trip. The result? No resolution, no learning to reconnect.
Although working with these clients could be a long process, especially given their travel demands, I believe they are sincere in wanting to save their marriage. I decided to focus my initial strategy on PACT's tenth guiding principle, as defined in Wired for Love: partners can minimize each other's stress and optimize each other's health. As waves, Philippe and Grace will benefit from learning to regulate each other's arousal and lower their threat levels. Within this overall goal, I began by introducing several simple yet oh-so-effective interventions. I suggested experimenting with launching and landing rituals to help them reconnect after their travels. I also suggested they text and Skype regularly during their travels so they can stay connected. These and other related strategies quickly helped Philippe and Grace begin to build a secure base.
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Bing Crosby - White Christmas..
I had to use my brand new Maja Design Vintage Frost Basics papers cos' they are just amazing..
The image is coloured with Distress Inks and reinkers and the shade around it is made with those too..
I really love the effect of Frantage on a coloured base and I just had to use the Liquid Applique again..
It looks like real snow..
The two tags on the left are made with a Magnolia Doohickey die called Tilda Tag..
There's some Vintage Seam Binding on them and I've used Chunky White Frantage on one and Shabby White Frantage on the other..
I just love all these gorgeous WOC and Kort & Godt flowers.. They are simply fantastic..
And the heart doily is so sweet, isn't it?
Love them both!!
And there's some Frantage on the papers and some Gesso and Crackle Paint too..
I really hope you enjoyed and I'd love to hear what you think of it..


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Gifford's Donations for Our Community
Our company is committed to giving back to our community, but with so many deserving organizations, we have had to limit the scope of our donations. Annually we get together to nominate a "blanket cause" on which to focus our donations of time, product, and money. Again in 2019, that "blanket" covers US Veterans – those who give so much for our freedoms and way of life. If you are involved in an event or service that helps or honors these real-life heroes, fill out and submit the form below. Please note that the receiving organization must be a non-profit.
Due to the number of requests we receive, we require all requests be made by completing this form in full. Failure to complete the form will cancel the request. Upon receipt of your request, you will be sent a confirmation email. Because the committee meets only once per month, it may take up to 6 weeks before a decision is made on your request. You will be contacted with the decision and at that time, work out any arrangements, as needed.


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Did Travis Allen oppose driver licenses for undocumented immigrants?
Republican gubernatorial candidates John Cox and Travis Allen are competing for the conservative vote in California's June primary.
As part of that competition, they're trying to prove who has the toughest credentials on immigration. Or, in the case of a recent TV attack ad by the Cox campaign, disprove their opponents' record on the issue.
Last week, we rated Mostly True Cox's claim from the same ad that Allen, an Orange County assemblyman, donated to three of California's top Democrats. We noted the donations took place when Allen was running his financial business full-time and before he ran for office.
In this fact-check, we'll examine the ad's separate allegation that "on the floor vote, Allen refused to join Republicans opposing driver licenses for illegal aliens."
The ad was paid for by John Cox for Governor 2018.
Did Allen, who has positioned himself as a staunch opponent of benefits for undocumented Californians, really miss this key vote?
Background on Republican rivals
Recent polls show increasing support for Cox, a wealthy San Diego businessman, who President Trump endorsed earlier this month. A survey released May 23 by the Public Policy Institute of California shows Gavin Newsom, the state's lieutenant governor, leading Cox, 25 percent to 19 percent.
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was third, at 15 percent, followed by Allen with 11 percent, State Treasurer John Chiang at 9 percent and former state schools chief Delaine Eastin with 6 percent.
The top two candidates in the June 5 primary, regardless of party affiliation, will move on to the November runoff.
Missed vote?
The claim in the Cox ad refers to votes on AB 60, which the California Legislature approved and Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown signed in 2013. Advocates for the law successfully argued it will make California's roads safer by ensuring that many of the unauthorized immigrants who already drive have been properly trained and tested.
Critics argue AB 60 condones law-breaking, and some claim the licenses could be used to commit fraud and that it could increase security risks.
As of April 2018, the state had issued more than one million licenses under the law, which requires the new cards to display the words "Federal Limits Apply" in the top right corner. The license is for driving privileges only and not for federal use, such as boarding a plane. Nor does it allow undocumented Californians to vote, despite inflammatory claims to the contrary.
Legislative records show Allen and other Assembly Republicans voted against the measure during a floor vote on May 29, 2013.
But that wasn't Allen's final chance to weigh in on the bill.
During a final concurrence vote on September 12, 2013, records show no vote was recorded for Allen. The lawmaker was present at the Capitol that day, and voted on bills before and after the final decision on AB 60, according to records kept by the Assembly Journal. Allen's vote would not have made the difference, as the bill passed 55 to 21.
Asked about this, Allen's campaign spokeswoman pointed to the lawmaker's May vote. She said he "missed" the final vote but did not elaborate on why he missed it.
Our ruling
John Cox's campaign for governor claimed in a recent TV ad that Travis Allen "on the floor vote … refused to join Republicans opposing driver licenses for illegal aliens."
Legislative records show Allen voted against a bill that allowed undocumented Californians to apply for a state drivers license during a floor vote in the state Assembly in May 2013. They also show he missed a final vote against the same measure in September 2013, even though he was present at the Capitol that day.
There's some truth to Cox's claim. But it leaves out the key context about Allen's earlier opposition, a detail that's too important to omit.
We rate the claim Half True.
HALF TRUE – The statement is partially accurate but leaves out important details or takes things out of context.


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The protein encoded by B3GALTL is a beta-1,3-glucosyltransferase that transfers glucose to O-linked fucosylglycans on thrombospondin type-1 repeats (TSRs) of several proteins. Additionally we are shipping B3GALTL Antibodies (28) and B3GALTL Proteins (7) and many more products for this protein.
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Studies indicate that Peters Plus syndrome is caused by mutations in beta 3-glucosyltransferase (B3GALTL).
POFUT2 and B3GLCT mediate a noncanonical endoplasmic reticulum quality-control mechanism that recognizes folded thrombospondin type 1 repeats and stabilizes them by glycosylation.
Mutations in the coding region of B3GALTL were identified in nine patients; six had a documented phenotype of classic Peters plus syndrome (PPS) and the remaining three had a clinical diagnosis of PPS with incomplete clinical documentation.
a novel c.597-2 A>G splicing mutation within the B3GALTL gene in typical Peters-plus syndrome
A novel homozygous c.597-2A>G mutation was identified in both patients with Peters plus syndrome harbouring a novel splice site mutation in the B3GALTL gene
Vertebral defects in a patient with Peters plus syndrome and mutations in B3GALTL.
The present report confirms the wide clinical spectrum of Peters plus syndrome, underlines the major clinical criteria of the syndrome and the major implication of B3GALTL gene in this condition.
Novel B3GALTL mutation in Peters-plus Syndrome
B3GTL is transcribed in a wide range of tissues and has conserved domains and motifs
We report here the molecular cloning and characterization of a novel beta1,3-glucosyltransferase (beta3Glc-T) that synthesizes a Glcbeta1,3Fucalpha- structure on the TSR domain.
Biallelic truncating mutations in the beta 1,3-galactosyltransferase-like gene (B3GALTL) in all 20 tested patients, showed that Peters Plus is a monogenic, primarily single-mutation syndrome.
Peters Plus syndrome is a new congenital disorder of glycosylation and involves defective Omicron-glycosylation of thrombospondin type 1 repeats.(
two new mutant alleles, c.459 + 1G > A and c.230insT, were identified and predicted to result in truncated protein products; data confirm an important role for B3GALTL in causing typical Peters Plus syndrome
The protein encoded by this gene is a beta-1,3-glucosyltransferase that transfers glucose to O-linked fucosylglycans on thrombospondin type-1 repeats (TSRs) of several proteins. The encoded protein is a type II membrane protein. Defects in this gene are a cause of Peters-plus syndrome (PPS).
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Sept 3rd, 2012 – American Man Attacked For Dating A Nigerian Woman
An American man has been attacked in Georgia for dating a Nigerian woman. naijagists.com
Miss Olufisayo Bakare is a Nigeria-born Georgian woman. She said her 23-yr old boyfriend, Andrew Quade was brutally beaten while the couple were walking along Ellis Square by a group of 3 black men few days ago.
Before the attack, the men hit the couple with all sorts of racially abusive comments.
Andrew Quade was brutally beaten and left for the dead – Fisayo
"I just hope justice prevails at the end of the day. This should not happen in this day and age. I know we're in the South, but it is time for a change," she said.
According to the local police, a confirmation hasn't been made to ascertain the motive behind the attack.
"Some of the family members are saying it was a hate crime," the police representative said. "But police have not determined that. The investigation is still ongoing." (dailytimes)
This brutal attack happened in Georgia.


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Friday, June 2, 2017
Donut you know...
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Now I'm extremely hungry!!! So sweet, this plus coffee, I'm set!ReplyDelete
PINK donuts are the BEST!!! This is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
Love those pink donuts!ReplyDelete
This card is gorgeous & sooo sweet!ReplyDelete
Yum yum awesome donuts and layout. Sentiment is perfect and fun.ReplyDelete
Looks good to eat, and so fun!ReplyDelete
That is adorable, Amy! Totally want to eat your donuts!!ReplyDelete
Love this fun card Amy!ReplyDelete
Hey Amy! Really Cute Card! HELP....need to order and want to know....Are the underneath side of the ink cubes hollow....so one can put there finger inside the bottom to grip them better??? Please answer asap!!!!! I want to order !!!!ReplyDeleteReplies
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Beth Ann! Can you email me? I can't respond to your questions, you're set up as a no-reply commenter. My email is listed on the right hand side bar (under my profile pic). Thank you!!!Delete
Hey Beth Ann, the cubes do have a space on the underside :)Delete
Thanks Amy.....just wanted to be sure I could handle them properly before ordering the cubes....that should help me when handling!!!Delete
Awesome Beth Ann, hope you're having a great weekend!Delete
OH AmyReplyDelete
that sprinkle is so cuutee
can you tell me please how did you made it..is it sticker?
cuteee card I love donut in any taste hehe
Cute, cute cards.ReplyDelete
Such a sweet pastel design!ReplyDelete


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Here's a great little linky party where you can share your ideas for using Post-Its in the classroom!
You'll also be entered in a contest to win a Post-It Prize Package!! There are several ways to enter.
Here's one of my favorite ways to use Post-Its in math:
For graphing ~ bar graphs, line plots, box-and-whisker plots ~ have students place their Post-It notes on the graph itself! Draw the basic bones of the graph on the board, chart paper, or display on ActivBoard, then have students add their data. They will be able to see the graph take shape and have a better understanding of what all those bars and stuff mean!
Alright, head on over to Create, Teach, Share to join up in her linky party! Here are the rules...
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The 17th of May is Norway Day!
Norway's National day celebrates the signing of the constitution in 1814 and the celebrations are huge. Not to be outshone by other country's national days, Norway's features parades, marching bands, traditional costumes, ice cream and a general sense of raucous celebration.
In many families it is traditional to enjoy a 17th of May breakfast with friends and neighbours of freshly baked bread, scrambled eggs, smoked salmon and lots of champagne!
With a hearty breakfast under their belts, Norwegians are ready to party. The largest parades, usually led by children, can have tens of thousands of spectators, with people cheering, waving flags and clapping along to the marching band's beat. Norwegians dress in their bunad, traditional costumes whose colours and styles indicate ancestry lines and family histories. In Oslo, the Royal Family make an appearance and are greeted by the adoring crowd, while all the buildings are decorated with the Norwegian flag.
Ice cream and hotdogs are on the menu, sold in street carts (most shops are closed) beside the parades and every town centre is packed all day, as games and speeches are carried out.
When you visit, look out for the colourful uniforms of the russ, the children that are soon to graduate from their 13 years of schooling. The colour they wear depends on the graduate's line of study: Red for the students going into general tertiary education, blue for those going into business, white for medical and social studies, black for engineering and green for agricultural fields.
The russ have parades devoted just to their achievements, with buses and vans blasting modern and traditional music. The air is thick with a heady mixture of exhaustion from too much celebrating and the jubilation on having made it through. Each student will have a russekort, a mock business card made up for the occasion that includes their personal information and usually a joke or two - ask for one to have a little bit of a laugh. The personal information is often a joke in itself and students will exchange and collect the russkorts as momentos.
The 17th of May celebrates the signing of the Constitution of Independence in 1814 - however, Norway was still under Swedish rule and so celebrating the day was seen as an act of rebellion against Sweden. In fact, in 1829 protesters gathered in Oslo to denounce the ban on celebrations that the Swedes had introduced. These protesters clashed with authorities and the event was significant in Norway's battle for independence. Henrik Wergeland played a key role in the resistance over the next few years and helped to transform the 17th of May from a fierce clash against the authorities to a celebration for the children of Norway.
In 1860, the 17th of May became established as a children's parade, with the first parade in Oslo in 1870 (boys only, girls were allowed to join in 1899).
During the Second World War under German occupation the day was not celebrated and in recent years has not been without controversy - it was not until 2007 that the Sámi Flag of the indigenous people of Norway was permitted to be flown.


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Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Impacting Commercial Aviation
Written by Kirsten Koepsel, a lawyer and engineer whose work has focused on aviation cybersecurity, Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Impacting Commercial Aviation addresses the big question facing aircraft manufacturers today: keep the work in house or outsource it? The ongoing battle between cost cutting and supply-chain control is ever more visible as aircraft OEMs have full order books and tight delivery schedules. Since the 1980s, commercial aviation, like many other industries, looked for ways of more economically sourcing parts and services. The new partnerships between OEMs and suppliers at multiple levels, did make the industry nimbler and more flexible. Yet, it also introduced a higher level of instability, risks and vulnerabilities to the aviation ecosystem.


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Come watch us this September
Sunday September 10th- Come join the Essex Base Ball Club as they return back to action Sunday September 10th against the Thames Base Ball Club of New London, CT. Two games will be played beginning at 1pm at Endicott Park in Danvers , MA . The teams will turn back the clocks and show fans how base ball (two words back then) was played for fun and amusement in 1861. Admission is free so bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the action. For more info on the game contact Brian Sheehy at 978-790-5707, email email@example.com or check us out on the web at http://www.essexbaseball.org .
Saturday September 16th- Essex vs. the Cornish Game Hens @ the Lawrence , MA Sons of Italy . Times and details are still being worked out- contact us for more details.
Sunday September 17th- Cornea Warren Field in Waltham , MA 1pm. Watch as the Essex Base Ball Club and Lynn Live Oaks square off in NEVBBL action. Two games will be played
Saturday September 23rd and Sunday September 24th – Essex National Heritage's Trails and Sails Weekend
Come join the Essex Base Ball Club and the Lynn Live Oaks as they participate in the fifth annual Essex National Heritage Trails and Sails Weekend September 23rd and 24th at Endicott Park in Danvers, MA. Come watch two days of vintage 1860's style baseball. On Saturday, September 24th at 1pm, the Lynn Live Oaks take on the Bristol Blues. Then, on Sunday September 24th, the Essex Base Ball Club takes on the Waterbury Connors at 12pm. Both days' games will be double headers, so bring a chair and blanket and get ready to cheer on the home teams. Players will be available before, during, and after the games to answer questions and teach people about 1860's baseball. On Saturday at 11am come learn some baseball history as Brian "Cappy" Sheehy gives a lecture on baseball as it was played in the 19th century. Admission is free, and donations are welcome. For more information or directions please contact Brian Sheehy, at 978-790-5707, email email@example.com or check us out on the web at http://www.essexbaseball.org.
Saturday September 30th- Tournament- Details TBD
Sunday October 8th- Civil War Event at Endicott Park in Danvers , MA . Members of vintage base ball clubs from throughout New England will join together for a day of 1861 baseball action. There will also be a Civil War encampment. More details to come.


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She came back.
I met her at the bus station last night, she made good time after the flight, getting to the bus and getting a good seat.
We headed home, she was presented with fresh flowers from multiple sources and a dining room decorated for her (now past) birthday. I'd have had candles lit but I was the one picking her up, so no burning candles while nobody is home!
We made out multiple times, including outside the bus. In the car. Outside the car. Inside the house. In the kitchen, the dining room, the bedroom. A bit of a bite, as I had made chili that evening (it is, of course, better today) and some light fare. By the time we turned around it was already getting later so we headed into the bedroom for some naked time under the sheets and some episodes of The Americans. But the episodes wouldn't play, so we tried Netflix. And that wouldn't play, so I decided it was time to fuck.
And fuck we did. She hardly protested, but she did feign incredulity at my efforts, to which I said, while sliding in and out of her, "You know, it's far easier to control a dog when you have them on a leash." She reached over, while I was still fucking her, grabbed the collar and the leash. Then put the collar on. And I fucked her harder. And she smiled. And I fucked her. And she reached the clip up from the leash. And I fucked her harder. And she smiled, and I fucked her and she clipped the leash on. And then, she pulled down on the leash, pulling me down to the bed and I stopped fucking her, my cock now dislodged from her beautiful pussy.
We lay there, smiling at each other, giggling a little at these antics. She pulled my hair. Squeezed a nipple. I winced. I squirmed. We laughed. We smiled. She talked about how she was very horny the other night while away from me. And the night before her trip back. And how she couldn't really get away with getting away with some discreet diddling as she was sharing space with someone else. I'm not sure why she didn't take an opportunity while on the beach, but I'm okay with her not doing so, because she came home horny. And that's good.
And I rubbed her mons, she moaned. She lay back on the bed and pushed my body around, lining me up for our favorite sex position – the one in which I lay perpendicular to her and fuck while she lays back, touches her pussy while I fuck her and she has a big beautiful orgasm.
And that's just about what happened. I whispered to her about how I missed the opportunity to be her servant at the beach. That in a perfect world I would be naked and next to her on the beach, serving her. About how other women would come up and ask her about me and she'd loan me out to them. And it was very CFNM-ish a story telling. And she quickly came under her own hand, pulling me deep into her as she did. And then she pulled my leash, pulling me up away from that position and to her side, dislodging my cock from her pussy in the process and I smiled as my hard cock pressed against her flesh. And I held her and we fell asleep together.
And so she's back. And she's already using me for her pleasure. And I'm very happy she is.


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Body Temperature Trailer (2011)
Takaomi Ogata's Body Temperature is a weird surreal drama about a young man who falls in love with a life-size sex doll. Rintaro (Chavetaro Ishizaki) is a lonely guy who lives with a sex doll named Ibuki (played, at times, by Rin Sakuragi). As far as Rintaro is concerned, his relationship is completely normal. He eats with the doll, goes on dates, and enjoys numerous "intimate" moments with her. Once Ritaro decides to "cheat" with a real woman, his latex fantasy life begins to unravel.
Takaomi Ogata is a young filmmaker that likes to tackle abhorrent subject matter. His first film Endless Blue explored the subject of self-mutilation in young Japanese women. Body Temperature is a film about sex and relationships —perverted sex and dysfunctional relationships. On the surface, Body Temperature bears all the signs of a pink film. The running time is short, the plot is sex-centric, and the budget is obviously small. The presence of porn star Rin Sakuragi furthers the impression that coitus might burst out any moment. However, Body Temperature is a subtle film that walks a thin line between outrageousness and earnestness. The core relationship is inherently absurd yet the film takes the man's love for the doll seriously. There are comical moments but they are subtle. The film's commitment to its characters and the story make the creepy moments —there are a whole lot of creepy moments— that much powerful.
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No better way to say I miss you than with unique and special gift of sending a hug.
This miss you hugs teddy bear in a can is the prefect way to let loved ones know how much they are missed.
Truly a teddy gram that will show them just how much they are missed when they are far way.


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Bacterial Cystitis in Ferrets
Bacteria invade and colonize in the urinary bladder and/or the upper portion of the urethra when the local defense system, which helps protect against infection, is impaired. Symptoms related to this type of bacterial infection include inflammation of the affected tissue and urinary difficulties.
Ferrets of all ages can be affected, but vulnerability increases as the animal gets older. In such cases, stone formation, prostate disease, and tumors are frequently seen. Additionally, females are more susceptible to bacterial infections of the lower urinary tract than males.
Symptoms and Types
Some ferrets with bacterial infections of the lower urinary tract may not show any signs, but many more do. A few of the more common signs include:
- Hair loss (alopecia)
- Difficulty urinating
- Blood in urine (hematuria)
- Cloudy or smelly urine
- Frequent urination, but only in small amounts
- Urinary incontinence, especially during confinement or at places that are not customary (i.e., locations he has not peed before)
- Urination when bladder is touched (occasional)
In addition to various types of bacteria, certain conditions that cause urine stagnation or incomplete emptying of the bladder may lead to lower urinary tract infections.
You will need to give a thorough history of your ferret's health, including the onset and nature of the symptoms, to your veterinarian. He or she will then perform a complete physical examination as well a biochemistry profile, urinalysis, and complete blood count (CBC). Although the results of the CBC and biochemistry profile are often normal, urinalysis findings will provide valuable information for initial diagnosis.
For instance, pus, blood, or proteins are often seen in the urine. The urine sample, which is taken from the bladder with a syringe, is then cultured to grow the causative bacteria (allowing for sensitivity testing). Once the bacteria is identified, your veterinarian will recommend suitable antibiotics for treatment.
X-rays and ultrasonography of the lower urinary tract may also reveal the presence of stone or other abnormal lesion.


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Please / Thanks: Mac OS X 10.6.7; Firefox 6.0.2; connected via Verizon Mobile Broadband USB - in the past couple of weeks, when browsing on-line, there has been repeated (increasingly) times when I'll click on a bookmark or something in a site and after about 2-3 seconds, the maddening little colored pinwheel will show up and sit there doing its go-round business .... sometimes after up to a minute or two it will decide to go ahead with the function; many times it seems to just be stuck, so I force-shutdown and start all over. Downloaded and ran ClamXav to see if there were any buggers involved in this, but only came up with one "Trojan" file; also did the MacBook disk utility verify permissions (having read in some forum that this might help), but hasn't made any difference. Any illumination about what's going on and how to get back to the regular, quick action-response? Thanks.
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I have this habit of using only $300.00 on food and drink per month. Which means that, I'd only spend $10.00 per day. If I have any extra for that month, I'll keep that money for my savings.
This year, today, I took out the usual $300.00 for the month of January 2014, and I looked at my ATM Transaction Receipt.
Then a wish came to me, that if I could, I would want $596.98 turn to $596,980.00!
Is this possible?
"Know that nothing is impossible with Me!" - G.
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A change of diet to unmask cancer vulnerabilities and reduce cancer risk.
Many recent studies showed that calorie restrictions reduce the incidence of cancer, whereas high-calorie diets cause obesity and diabetes, both of which increase the risk of developing cancers. However, tumour biology still hides complex mechanisms, as revealed by researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), University of Texas Southwestern and the Ancona University. In an opensource study published in CellRead more


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Texas Pete Spirits of Summer announced for Winston-Salem
*Editor's note: The author of this article wanted to clarify that there will not be distilleries, but rather spirits that will be added to the mix.
Winston-Salem is taking its two most popular festivals and combining them to be one larger event called the Texas Pete Spirits of Summer. The new festival will bridge the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership's Salute NC Wine Celebration and the Texas Pete Culinary Arts Festival.
There will still be wine. There will still be beer.But organizers will be adding local spirits to the mix.What Texas Pete's festival had, that Salute wine festival didn't, was a huge musical presence. If anything, the music would've been the one thing that most folks said was missing from Salute.
Festival-goers can now expect to have their palates broadened as the culinary aspect will be even bigger, something DWSP President Jason Thiel is excited about.
"We wanted to make some changes and ramp up the culinary aspect of it. It's time to really show off our local restaurants and chefs and give them an opportunity to shine."
Here's how it will work: you'll pay for admission, receive a wristband and from there you can visit the participants' tents, sample and buy where applicable (since we can't buy spirits at festivals). This event, which will take place once again on Fourth Street, will now prominently feature restaurants and provide samples of their cuisine as well as sell plates of food.
"It works just like sampling wine at Salute," Thiel said. "They'll provide a sample of their cuisine. If you like it, you can buy a plate."
The chef demonstrations that were featured at the popular NC Food & Wine University tent will still take place, with some modifications.
Talks started taking place late last year and Thiel said he was ready when Texas Pete showed interest.
"We've had 12 years with the Salute brand, but every event needs to evolve. We think we can take the synergy of the two festivals to show the best of what our city and the state wineries have to offer."
Texas Pete Spirits of Summer will take place on June 2, along Fourth Street in downtown Winston-Salem. More information will be released soon at www.dwsp.org.


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"If you are a United States citizen and an existing member of one of CBP's Trusted Traveler programs, such as Global Entry, SENTRI or NEXUS or one of the more frequent flyers with Delta and American you more than likely received one of those communications," the blog continued. "This might be a good time to search your inbox to find it."
The agency said participation would not be limited to passengers who were initially emailed.
"If you didn't get the initial communication or accidentally tossed it, there is still a way to participate in TSA Pre✓™," the blog said. "If you are a United States citizen and are currently a member of CBP's eligible Trusted Traveler programs (Global Entry, SENTRI, NEXUS), you are automatically qualified to participate in the TSA Pre✓™ pilot as long as you are flying on a participating airline at a participating airport."
-The post was corrected from an earlier version that included a separate TSA program Oct. 20 at 9:24 a.m.


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Foods That Act As an Expectorant
Deep, consistent coughs that are tied to respiratory infections are often triggered by mucus that's trapped in your lungs. The mucus is usually quite thick and difficult to dislodge simply by coughing. An expectorant can help thin and loosen the phlegm. Though there are many over-the-counter expectorants available in drugstores, some foods can work as well.
If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately.
Onions contain irritating compounds that can really trigger productive coughs. There are several different ways that you can ingest onions as an expectorant while you're ill. You could thinly slice an onion and boil it in water or chicken broth to make a clear soup to sip several times a day. The book "1,801 Home Remedies" also suggests making an onion cough syrup. Heat 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of honey until the mixture is just warm, then stir in about 2 teaspoons of grated onion and drink the syrup.
Horseradish's signature burn clears the mucus from your lungs and can be effective in treating other cold symptoms such as a stuffy nose. Grated fresh horseradish is the best for clogged lungs if you can find it, but jarred horseradish will also work in a pinch. You can smear horseradish on crackers and eat it as often as desired to clear up your cough. "Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs" recommends that those who don't have an appetite make a homemade syrup 2. To do this, add 1 ounce of horseradish and 1/2 ounce of bruised mustard seeds to 1 pint of boiling water. Steep the herbs for four hours, strain the mixture and take 3 tablespoons three times daily.
Ginger is a pungent herb that loosens mucus, but won't burn going down if you have a sore throat. Crystallized ginger is a pleasant treat to snack on if you have a deep cough. Ginger tea is also an effective expectorant that "1,801 Home Remedies" suggests to those with respiratory infections. Peel and slice fresh ginger root and add it to 8 ounces of boiling water. Simmer the tea for five to 10 minutes, strain the beverage and sip it. Because ginger is relatively mild, you can sip as much of the tea as you desire throughout the day.
- "1,801 Home Remedies;" Editors of Reader's Digest; 2004
- "Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs;" Claire Kowalchik and William H. Hylton; 1998
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Beautiful (Old?) WIndow
I usually find more visual interest in old things. It's no secret that I {heart} decay. To be truthful, I don't know how old these windows are. I was drawn in by the lines and the colors, and since I was in downtown Grapevine, I just assumed they were as old as the area claims […]More


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What can you do to avoid sunburn when you go to the beach in Ecuador?
Apparently, Ecuador beaches have among the highest UV indexes in the world. According to the Hyperion Report from the Ecuadorean Civilian Space Agency, Ecuador, Peru and Colombia receive the highest UV radiation on the planet. The report says the UV index in Guayaquil is over 14, and in Quito it is over 24. To put this in perspective, the World Health Organization (WHO) state the maximum tolerable level of UV radiation is 11 which is considered "extreme". In other words, you should avoid being exposed to UV levels of 11 or above, as much as possible.
What's all the fuss about? There are three types of UV radiation UVA (accelerates aging, wrinkling and loss of skin elasticity), UVB (increases risk of skin cancer) and UVC (not a problem). Supposedly, with UV levels above 11 you can sunburn in 15 minutes. Yikes! But who wants to stay indoors like a sissy? What can you do, and what do you need to know?
With UV levels above 11 at most Ecuador beaches, for sure, you need sun protection if you don't want to get sunburn in Ecuador.
Being 1/4 Greek, I have olive skin and tan easily. As a kid, I spent all summer in the Mediterranean sun, never using sun protection after the first few days, and I never got sunburn. Yet in the Ecuadorean sun, after months of living here and lots of time on the beach, I can still get sunburn in a couple of hours, if I forget to use sun protection. Even on cloudy days, UV protection is advised!
With the ozone layer getting thinner around the world, UV protection is more important than ever. Luckily there are more sun protection options nowadays, from hats and special sun protective clothing (rash guards or water shirts) to portable canopies, to sun screens with sun protection factor (SPF) 50 or 100+.
SPF 100+? Yes really! I remember factor 30 being off the charts! SPF 100 goes on thick enough, it certainly feels like it should cut UV exposure. But does it really? The answer is yes! It is not just marketing hype, there really is a difference in the sun protection offered with higher-rated sun screens.
Here's the science: SPF 15 means it reduces UV by 92%. Or put another way it takes 15 times longer for the wearer to get sunburn. Likewise, wearing SPF 100 gives you 99% protection and 100 times longer in the sun, before you get burned – so long as it stays on that is. But if you're in and out of the water, it doesn't. That's why sun protective clothing, is a good option. Sun protective clothing is usually in the SPF 20-30 range, doesn't come off, and looks cool! But it doesn't cover your face, of course! So really, you need both.
Anyway, getting sunburn is fast way to ruin your Ecuador beach vacation. So whether you prefer hats, clothing, creams or canopies, get the best UV protection you can, and use it throughout the trip. If you live here year round, don't get complacent, you still need sun protection. Tener cuidado!
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