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Read about the Baskinta village peace project, where fighting stopped as soon as 1% of the population learned the TM technique.
World Peace News
Sunday, November 19, 5:15 pm
An invitation from the TM National Office
Nationwide group meditations with everyone connected online have been so very enjoyable in other countries, that now we are holding our FIRST online nationwide 20 minute group meditation in the United Kingdom.
Let's aim for 5,000 meditating all around the country!
The nationwide group meditation will be linked via the ZOOM video-conferencing system (connection details below), and you can join at your local Transcendental Meditation Centre or from home.
See full details
The supreme challenge of our time is to get enough people to understand that with Super Radiance we already have the most powerful technology to create world peace.
Super Radiance is the astonishing, influence radiated to the rest of society by a group of specially trained meditators known as TM-Sidhas. Repeated research demonstrates the dramatic, positive impact of Super Radiance on open warfare, terrorism, political violence, crime, social disorder and economic activity. Findings from different field research include:
So, you might well think that with such an impressive track record Super Radiance would be a household name.
Open letter to the TM community in Europe to invite cooperation in coherence creation during these challenging times. Please read and take note.
Dear Family, Friends and Neighbors: Transcendental Meditation-Sidhas, Governors and Meditators in Europe,
"People will be practicing Yogic Flying together – "together" underlined. The result will be an atmosphere of all positivity, no negativity, no conflicts, no confusion, not so much sickness, and no failures of intentions or failures of efforts – no. Everywhere will be positivity, peace, and a bliss continuum on the level of integrated national consciousness, which is the level of invincibility." — His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Global Press Conference, 20 Sept. 2006
During this special time of challenges and transformation in Europe, we, the TM-Sidhas of Germany have started to increase our national coherence program again. it would be great to combine and spread these waves of national coherence all over Europe, to truly strengthen Europe as a Union of Coherence, where only positive things can happen.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if every country, every group and even every individual TM-Sidha knew that they are flying together, at the exact time, with all other Yogic Flyers in Europe, creating a huge wave of coherence, harmony and invincibility for all of Europe? Read more ...
Group meditation using the TM-Sidhi programme has been proven to restore peace in conflict zones in as little as 24 hours. Sign our petition to persuade world leaders to support a group of 3,000 TM-Sidhas for the Middle East
President Putin has just launched 26 cruise missiles against rebel groups in Syria threatening to escalate the existing war and spread it across the Middle East. Over 200,000 people have already died in Syria.
Now is the time for you to show our political leaders your support for this new way to restore peace by signing our petition. Help persuade them to open their eyes, try something new and something that works and so end the madness in the Middle East.
100 TM-Sidhas ease tension in Ukraine
Since 25th May, fifty newly trained TM-Sidhas have joined the existing group of fifty to make a total of 100 meditating together.
Two British cabinet ministers already know of the unique potential of specially trained meditators to create peace in war zones. But so far they have failed to act. Can you help persuade them?
Nick Clegg (UK Deputy Prime Minister) and William Hague (UK Foreign Secretary) have been meditating using Transcendental Meditation (TM) for most of their adult lives. They should know about the extensive research into dramatically successful TM- based peace projects. As such, these two senior UK government leaders are in a unique position to play a key role in stopping the war in Syria.
Click here and join our petition
Two UK government leaders have a unique chance to bring peace to Syria through group meditation
Two of the top four members of the UK government are long-term practitioners of Transcendental Meditation (TM). This means that these two UK government leaders must be aware of the fifty research studies that show how the Syrian civil war could be stopped dead in its tracks with the arrival in the region of about 2,000 specially trained meditators.
Join our petition by clicking here
Public support for a meditation based peace initiative will help save tens of thousands of lives and prevent the civil war escalating to a regional conflict. This is a real opportunity for you to make a difference, share the idea with your friends and like this page on facebook... Read full article
1,500 specially trained meditators could stop the Syrian war in 24 hours research shows
90,000 dead and six million refugees, the Syrian conflict seems to get worse and worse. And now the West want to intervene militarily. The big risk is that this is like trying to put a fire out with petrol. So what are we to do? Scientific research shows that there is a tried and tested method of using a 'peacekeeping Super Radiance group', but this solution is being ignored.
OK, so you are thinking, what on earth is a Super Radiance group?
A super radiance group, is the term used for a group of specialist meditators who have been trained to create coherent brainwaves.
Last week 140 of the richest, most powerful and influential people in Europe and North America missed a golden opportunity. The informality of the secretive Bilderberg group provides a perfect forum to discuss far ranging and radical ideas to improve society. So it is also an ideal opportunity to have a constructive debate about fifty research studies that offer real and tangible prospects for world peace.
Perhaps next year's Bilderberg agenda could include the impact the 'Super Radiance' effect has on open warfare, terrorism, crime and economic prosperity. Then the conference would become a cause for celebration not protest. Read more
"Without a global revolution in the sphere of human consciousness nothing will change for the better in the sphere of our being as humans, and the catastrophe toward which the world is headed the ecological, social demographic or general breakdown of civilization will be unavoidable."
Vaclav Havel


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Moroccan Cous Cous
Hello & Happy Tuesday!!
First off, I'd like to say, I'm not a grain person. I don't really crave them or incorporate them as a side dish with my meals, but there is something about couscous that I just instantly fell in love with..
I had explored working with couscous in my first undergraduate cooking class at NYU, and since I was new in the kitchen, it of course seemed a lot more complex at that time.
Fast forward to today, this recipe is still just as amazing as it was the first time I tried it, and even more effortless than I remember.
What I love most about this recipe is of course it's effortlessnes, the fact that its both sweet and savory has great presence, and offers a variety of textures!
If you're looking for a grain dish that's colorful, fruit forward, and doesn't disappoint..
You have to try this recipe for my classic Moroccan Couscous
Why this recipe rocks:
Lots of flavor
Fruit forward
Great for spring and summer
Eat Drink Shrink
Yields 4-6 cups
20 minPrep Time
5 minCook Time
25 minTotal Time
- 2 cups Couscous
- 1/2 cup Dried Apricots (chopped)
- 2-3 tsp Ras el hanout (seasoning)
- 1 cup raw unsalted Cashews
- 2 tsp Orange blossom water
- 1 sprig fresh mint
- 1 sprig fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup radish (sliced)
- 1/2 yellow onion
- Olive oil to apply to cous cous and to cook onion
- Take the prewashed cous cous and lay it on top of a baking sheet. Take olive oil in your hands and break up all the clumps, let it sit for about 5 minutes. Slice radish, apricots, onion and set aside.
- Fill a pot with 2 cups of water, olive oil and sea salt and bring it to a boil. Once boiling add in the cous cous gradually while sitting and place a lid on top partially covering it. Remove from heat and let steam for 5 minutes.
- In a separate pan heat diced onion and olive oil over medium heat and cook until clear and fragrant (5 minutes) add the Ras El Hanout and continue to stir. Once cooked place in a large bowl to combine with the sliced radish and dried apricot. Toast cashews in the oven on 350 for 5-7 minutes.
- Add in the toasted cashews, mint, and cilantro and drizzle in the blossom water. toss to combine while adding more Ras el Hanout as desired.


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Hey everyone! Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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6D5N Puncak Bandung Tour Highlight
Our 6D5N Puncak Bandung Tour Package is suitable for those who are eager to explore more about the city of Bandung and its neighboring cities, including Ciwidey and Puncak. In order to save time, we'd strongly recommend that you arrive at and depart from Bandung International Airport rather than at Jakarta International Airport.
The places you'll visit in this tour package is similar to that of 5D4N Bandung tour with an additional trip to Puncak, Bogor, which is located between Bandung and Jakarta.
6D5N Puncak Bandung Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Bandung airport pick up + Bandung city tour
- Pick up from (Bandung) Husein Sastranegara International Airport.
Meet and greet with our representative and proceed with the Bandung city tour.
- Satay Building.
This colonial building will be our first stop of the day. Feel free to take pictures around the building which is also known as the landmark of the city.
- Asian African Conference Building (Museum).
Our next stop is at another historical building which is located right in the heart of Bandung where a historical meeting among many Asian and African leaders was held in April 1955. There is also a hotel just within walking distance to this museum where some of the delegations stayed during the conference.
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
Dinner will be served at a local restaurant.
- Hotel check in.
Day 2: North Bandung Tour
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Civet coffee farm.
Our second day will start by visiting the civet coffee farm at north Bandung. Here we can learn about the whole process of how to produce the famous civet (or 'luwak' in Indonesian) coffee. You will also get a chance to take picture with the cute civet on your shoulder.
- Sari Ater hot spring resort.
As the most famous hot spring resort in Bandung, this is the place where you can relax while soaking in the hot sulfuric water at the temperature of 40 degrees Celsius. If you like, you can also ask for leg and back massage from local masseurs available in the area.
- Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
- Floating Market.
This tourism object is very family friendly as we can find all sorts of entertainment for all ages here. For culinary lovers, this is the perfect place to try almost all kinds of street food available in the city with very affordable price. And for those who love water sports, here you can also try kayaking or canoeing at the local lake. Last but not least, for those who are into shopping, you can also start shopping in this place as you can find batiks, souvenirs, handicrafts, snacks, and many more.
- Shopping at factory outlets.
- Dinner will be served at a nearby restaurant.
Day 3: South Bandung Tour
So basically the itinerary for day 3 is similar to that for 4D3N Bandung Trip Itinerary.
- White Crater
After breakfast we will visit the White Crater (or 'Kawah Putih' in Indonesian) which is located in southern Bandung.
- Strawberry shopping.
Here we can also try local strawberries at the local stalls or at the farm where we can pick fresh strawberries direct from the plant.
- Stop by at the local tea plantation.
The tea plantation in south Bandung is considered much more beautiful than that in north Bandung. This tea plantation is also very popular among the country's top photographer. Tourists of all ages always spare some time to visit this place after they go to the White Crater.
- Lunch will be served at a nearby restaurant.
- Factory outlet shopping.
- Dinner at a nearby restaurant.
- Transfer to the hotel.
Day 4: Puncak Tour
- Full day tour to the Safari Park at Puncak, Bogor.
After breakfast, we go directly to the Safari Park which is located at Puncak, Bogor. On the way, you might want to take a break to buy barbequed corn or just take some pictures at another picturesque Indonesia's largest tea plantation.
Day 5: Bandung City Tour
- Rainbow waterfall.
Our first stop for day 5 is Rainbow waterfall, which is the highest waterfall in Bandung.
- Bamboo Village.
Our next stop is the lovely Bamboo Village which you can reach within 5 minutes from the waterfall. This is the place where you can take more pictures either by the lake or the giant bird nests, or at the flower park within the area.
- Forest-look-alike café.
As the most popular café in Indonesia, this is one of the must-visits place if you come to Bandung.
- Shopping at Paris van Java, Trans Studio, and other factory outlets.
Day 6: Hotel to Bandung airport
- Check out of the hotel.
- Bandung's largest cake shop.
Visit Kartika Sari where you can find many sorts of Bandung's most popular cakes, including traditional ones, layer cakes, brownies, crackers, and many more.
- Transfer to Bandung's airport.
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How To Write A 9th Grade Response To Literature Essay
A literature essay concerns itself with the worth and girth of a literary piece. You need to present its highs and pitfalls and also present emphasis on different aspects; character evolution; sketch of the story, sequential progression; whether the story is one-dimensional or multi-layered.
Readymade knowledge
Now, while writing a 9th grade response to the literary piece, you should come out as well-heeled on the book. You should strain out the effects of segments and how and where those segments indicate at.
- -Firstly, you should conjure interesting snippets to keep readers happy and urged. You should mention the one brilliant part about the book and then dissect it with clinical accuracy. In the same vein, you should pick the one weak point and then strengthen it with value and resonance.
- -Secondly, you should be clearly read about the tone and diction of the book. You should make out whether he book is contradicting or direct; positive or persuasive. This will affect your decision on whether to recommend or refute the book.
- -Thirdly, you should summarize the book and then do the same at leisure. The second summary should be crafted in keeping with the premises the book goes through. You will naturally encounter crossroads where your perception changes dramatically.
- -Fourthly, you should be aware of the relevance of the book in connection wit modern times. A fresh book with ubiquitous feeling is generally a good read. You should be critical of anachronistic books, even if they garnered good reviews during their time.
- -Fifthly, you should make a fair response to the quality and gravity of the book. A book where characters are brought to life; storyline keeps grasping you at the toenails and the movement is just sensational is got to be eulogized.
- -Sixthly, you should give enough attention to the structure of your response as well as the headline you choose. This is your starting gunfire and you cannot make a mess here.
- -Seventhly, your assessment and dissection should be clear and transparent with no prejudice or bias. This will render a rare freshness to your response.
- -You should of course proofread your response essay once or twice. Check if you have missed something special or emphasized a blunt point.
Of course, since you read in the 9th standard, you are expected to make certain mistakes. Don't be troubled if you feel the road going zigzag. Success meets you at the corner.


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You know the Google Game: you key in your first name and the word "needs," hit "search" and amuse yourself with the wacky answers. This week I'm trying a slight variation. Instead of finding out what cyberspace feels I need, I'm looking instead for what I want, and instead of using the venerable Google for help, I've turned to the newer search engine on the block, Bing.
It was very revealing. For Bing says that I need …
1) to calm down. If I were any more calm I'd be asleep.
2) to eat a steak sandwich while doing sit-ups. I'm hungry and need to exercise.
3) to start writing up her PhD. I'm well-educated.
4) needs a haircut on Vimeo okay, the first part is true. But Vimeo? Nah.
5) to see the audience, and they need to see her face and body language. I'm into performance art.
6) to know about your situation prior to scheduling an appointment. I like to be well-informed. And I'm a busy woman.
7) a family who is willing to learn how to care for her needs. Don't we all?
8) warm, purring, furry beasties to snuggle and make her feel better. A bunny!
9) to know how many will become her customers. I'm forward-thinking.
10) a loan so that she can buy the various tools necessary for her work. I'm ambitious, but broke.
11) needs to be known for something other than that ... I have a need for recognition?
12) a band. I'm musical
13) to go back to school or just grow-up! Stupid and/or immature?


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On May 3rd, we joined Kipling for their big brand celebration event in the vibrant city of Antwerp. Our guests were introduced to the history, vision and new collection of the Belgium brand. After visiting the hotspots of Antwerp, they were also treated with a unique collection presentation and big closing party entirely in jungle theme. UPR invited press & influencers to the event.
Photo credits: JADA events
On April 19th, we presented two new Moroccanoil products: Mending Infusion & Perfect Defense at Delight Yoga. Franck Perez gave everyone a hair touch-up after the yoga class. UPR invited press & influencers to the presentation.
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The Cleaning Station
Clean your world – your way
Imagine having a system at your workplace where everything you need to clean – including a range of different types of work surfaces (and to then wash and sanitise your hands) – all secured into one unit. The Cleaning Station is an all-in-one sanitising system – available to buy right here through The Hygiene Company – that allows you to do exactly that.
An all new development in the cleaning supply industry, keep all your cleaning supplies and waste management in one place. Meaning your cleaning staff at your business premises can clean work surfaces with spray and wipe, or through using a pre-moistened towel, which they can then simply throw into the waste receptacle built into the Station. These services are kept in one place with the ultimate level of hygiene maintained through our innovative use of cleaning technology.
* Goods must be returned in original condition and with original packaging.
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Dimensions: 120x40x27cm
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The Cleaning Station is the only dispenser on the market that offers you the flexibility of choosing a centre pull moist towelette or dry towel. The cabinet keeps your wet towels moist and your dry towels out of sight.
Interchangable Nozzles
The Cleaning Station offers unique interchangeable nozzles that allows the user to choose from our line of supplies, or other manufacturer's brands of center pull dry towels or wet towelettes.
Wet Wipes Dispenser
The Cleaning Station fits most dispensers and accommodates a variety of sizes with a long length and wide width. User may choose our brand – free when you buy your Cleaning Station with a case of refills.
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Keep unsightly rubbish out of view with this easily accessible and removable waste basket. Now 25% larger!
Provides an easily accessible location for 4 items of your choice which may include: spray bottles, tissues, gloves and more.
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Using gym wipes to clean expensive equipment for germ protection is important. However, to really protect yourself from getting sick, sanitizing your hands is essential.
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In the news, we are overwhelmed with the facts in regards to the spread of communicable disease. After all, visitors and staff need to be protected from everything they touch.
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What do your customers expect? Fast and efficient service, great food, and a hygienic environment. That's where The Cleaning Station comes in. Using a dry towel with a disinfectant spray, and a hand sanitiser, your wait staff has a time-saving convenience at their fingertips.
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Everyone is looking for a sale, but sometimes they pick up germs instead. Give your consumers the right choice so they can swipe away the bacteria and sanitize hands at the same time.
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FC: Scrapbook Assignment Becky Arthurs Sheridan College
1: As a child I had secure attachment meaning I was a happy baby who was very attached to my caregivers but was okay and behaved if they left as shown in bottom picture. My parents and caregivers were always sensitive with me and taught me how to be sensitive, gentle, easy, and quiet with my own baby brother as shown in the top picture. | Bunny, bunny, bunny Hop, hop, hop Find your favorite toy and pick it up! Play with your new friend. Ill be back soon, so dont you cry, we will play again! | A little song my mom used to sing me whenever she would leave me with the babysitter.
2: This means that I loved my mom! I very rarely cried when she left and was always happy to have her back. | As according to Schneider, Atkinson and Tardiff (2001) my secure attatchement helped develop my great people skills in school.
3: The only time a caregiver was ever neglectful of me was a babysitter who's own child bit me while she was not paying attention, than went on to blame the incident on me.
4: Happy Baby! | I even loved animals
5: As a child I was easy, I was friendly and loved everyone. I was extremely active and loved crafts and playing with my little brother. I was rythmictic and only ever had a problem with school, and that problem was I always wanted to go on the weekends and would get upset when I couldn't! I was always inquisitive of novel objects and was easily distracted by them, or my mom. I reacted very well to change as long as someone explained to me why things were changing, however I struggled with our first big family move, I got very moody and threw a lot of tantrums.I was a high energy person, I was mostly happy though when I became angry, or sad I was very much angry or sad. These are all demensions of temperment, as pioneered by Thomas and Chess (1986)
6: References Kail, R,. Zolner, T., (2005). Social and Emotional Development in Infants and Toddlers, Physical Growth in Preschool Children. In Children a Chronological Approach (pp. 180-234). Toronto: Pearson Canada.
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These Mānuka Honey & Propolis Throat Lozenges provide soothing effective relief from the symtoms of sore throats and irritating coughs. They contain the combined action of the antibacterial properties of active mānuka AAH (Antibacterial, Antioxidant Honey) 650+ plus natural immune supporting propolis.
Propolis is an amazing product and has been used around the wrold for many centuries. Bees make propolis by gathering resin or sap from plants and combining it with enzymes. They use in two ways, firstly to reinforce the hive itself, and secondly to protect the hive from bacterial and viral infection. For this reason propolis is known as 'nature's best defence'. Propolis contains protein, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and flavonoids (which act as antioxidants). It has also been found that propolis harbours both antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, therefore making it perfect for use in medicinal products targeting sore throats and colds such as these lozenges.


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Upholstery Cleaner Ideas
Do you give a second thought to what would be your best upholstery cleaner? A couch is quite something and a place where you unwind. You may not realize it is dirtied and needs some kind of serious grooming. If you observe your couch closely do you see any lingering stains? All you need is spot test to discover any form of discoloration. Majority of people approach the stores or hire professional service providers. The only problem is hiring a pro can quickly become expensive. Instead, buy your own upholstery cleaner to save you tons of cash.
Buying an upholstery cleaner can be a task in itself from a heap of upholstery cleaner models in the market to a great number of features. There are two important issues here. Choosing the right model and adequately cleaning your couch or sofa in the right way.
Tips for choosing upholstery cleaning machines
Clearly, the features determine if the cleaner is the right one for you. First of all, determine what you want. Do you require a more portable handheld model or a full-size canister system? You may want a cleaner that does both steaming of clothes and removing coffee stains from your couch or sofa.
In general buying upholstery cleaner is a personal experience dependent on individual needs. What kind of fabric is your couch made of? Certain fabrics only require vacuum cleaning while another maybe ok with water. A portable cleaner is easy to move from one room to another. Check if the cord can reach where you need it.
Does it have enough decent assortments of accessories to do the job? For example a fabric steaming tool, window cleaning tool, mop head, a flexible extension hose, a bent spray nozzle and brush nozzle. Not all accessories are perfect for your upholstery.
What is the actual steaming time? Some cleaners produce 45 minutes of high-pressure steam. Basically, that is a good thing because it blasts out upholstery stain with ease. Unfortunately, it may ruin some surfaces.
Tricks for Couch cleaning
Sadly, the pesky stain on your upholstery will not disappear without hard work. Choose a hidden spot on the sofa to test the upholstery cleaner products to avert a costly adventure. Where did the staining come from? Was it a pet's urine, grease, coffee, ketchup or wine? The process sounds intimidating but it doesn't have to be so.
First off, vacuum the upholstery before you begin the cleaning process to remove the pet hair, dirt or debris on the couch. Spot clean the tough stain and leave for about 5 minutes using your favorite cleaning product. Use a cloth to remove the solution. The dirt might be trapped in the couch's fibers which is why you need to try a pre-conditioner before you start steam cleaning. Start cleaning the cushions followed by the rest of the couch. Once you are through with the whole furniture leave it to dry. Confirm if all parts of the couch are completely dry before using.
Carpet cleaning can be so easy if you know exactly what to do regarding different situations. Things like the best carpet cleaner for certain stains, how to make a homemade carpet cleaner, how to find the best carpet cleaning agency and the secrets of carpet cleaning need a guide to help the non-professional people who face such problems and want to wash their floors without paying a lot of money. This guide will teach you how to deal with one of the most annoying problems which is fleas. When fleas invade the fibers, it is so hard to get them out just by regular cleaning so let's see how to get rid of them professionally.
1. Getting rid of fleas chemically:
Follow the following steps to wash your carpet out of fleas chemically:
• Use an eco-friendly, pet-safe insecticide as a carpet cleaner. Apply it to a certain area of your floor or a place in a certain room. Wait until it dries out totally then vacuum your carpet. You will have to vacuum daily up to a week or may be two maximum according to the condition of the fibers.
• Don't let your pets or kids in the room or the area you are cleaning especially if they are allergic to insecticides. You may suffer from dramatic consequences if you did that.
• Use salt or borax and apply it all over the floor, especially where your pet loves to sit, under sofas and furniture and near the door. Leave it for up to 48 hours before vacuuming. Also make sure your kids and pets stay out of the area you are cleaning.
2. Using Diatomaceous Earth for carpet cleaning purposes:
Follow the following steps to clean your carpet using Diatomaceous Earth as a carpet cleaner:
• Make sure to use food grade Diatomaceous Earth because there is a type for the swimming pools and it is not suitable as a carpet cleaner.
• The type we use in the swimming pools is toxic while the type for carpet cleaning is safe so if your pet or kid digested it by mistake, nothing bad will happen.
• Spread the diatomaceous earth all over the floor. It will wash it up perfectly as it kills fleas effectively.
• Vacuum all your floors.
• Use it to wash the place of your pet's place too. Usually the pet's place is where fleas come from so killing them there will be elimination to the source of fleas.
• Give your pet a path before letting it sleep at its place again.
3. The regular carpet cleaning method:
Follow the following steps to clean your carpet regularly:
• It is better to use a nozzle instead of just vacuuming the floor.
• The duration of vacuuming differs according to how heavy the infestation is. The heaviest infestation requires up to two weeks of daily vacuuming.
• Vacuum the same places as previous and make sure to reach corners and baseboards.
• Throw the vacuum cleaner bag outside your home and make sure to tie it well.
• Wash your carpet and furniture using a steam cleaner. It will kill any remnants of the fleas within the fibers.
• Make sure to wash your pet's bedding using the best and safest carpet cleaner.
Secret To Renting a Steam Cleaner
Where do you start when it comes to looking for a steam cleaner for the carpet? You can consider renting a carpet shampooer that can use a detergent and hot water to loosen the dirt from your carpet and then remove it. Clearly, heavy foot traffic can really make the carpet dirty. On average, it costs about $51 for a professional to clean a carpet for each room. Whereas renting a carpet shampooer would probably cost you $35 per day including the cleaning solution. Besides, cost issues there are factors to consider before renting a steam cleaner.
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Mattings get stained for numerous reasons from unforeseen accidents to pet odor. Most of the stain removers work well preferably immediately the stain occurs. Still, you may not be able to keep track of all the stains on your matting. Buy a carpet shampoo at a fordable price. For thick mats, you need a shampoo that can perform deep cleaning. Some solutions are versatile, therefore, great for any carpet shampooer. Apart from that, you can look at a solution that can work with almost any carpet whether thick or thin without creating too much odor. Also, choose a shampoo with the pleasant fragrance that freshen your room leaving the floor covering scented.
What no one tells you about carpet shampooer rental?
Most people would require the steam cleaner for just a day. Get your projections right. How long do you think you can take to clean the mat? Determine the number of rooms to clean. You might need the cleaner for a time slightly longer than 24 hours. You can then decide to negotiate for daily rates of multi-day rental.
Your carpet shampooer rental company may recommend a certain cleaning solution for use with the steam cleaner. For instance, they may prefer a strong solution for the carpet and a different kind for the upholstery. The bottom line is this you have to verify whether you are using the correct detergent. Ask the rental company if their carpet shampooer is compatible with alternative brands of detergents.
Before you rent try to find out if the steam cleaner has passed CRI testing procedures. A certified cleaner will receive either a Golden, Silver or Bronze certification. So what's the point? The Carpet and Rug Institute uses the certification to determine the levels of steam cleaner power and efficacy.
Is the machine transportable? Besides, pushing the cleaner around the house as you do the cleaning, you have to load and unload it in your truck when transporting it. Remember: when you fill the steam shampooer with detergent it might become heavier to maneuver.
How long will my matting take to dry? Drying time ranges from just a couple of hours to 10 hours. If a rug has heavy stains chances are that it takes more time to dry up. Most of all, no one should walk on it before it dries. Or else, the mat will get dirty pretty much easier.
4 Mistakes of Carpet Cleaning Services
Carpet cleaning services are among the common businesses that most people think of it when they want to open a good business with good income. As any business, carpet cleaning services need a clear plan and most people already apply the plan well regarding buying the equipment and advertising their business but they still fall in some mistakes that make the business run slowly.
Most carpet cleaning services owners ask about what they have done wrong and here are some of the most common mistakes that most carpet cleaning services owners fall in.
1. Failure to handle the financial situation:
When an owner of the carpet cleaning services business consults a financial expert, the expert asks him/her three questions which are
• Do you track your incomes and losses?
• Are you able to create a budget?
• Do you have an estimated budget?
Unfortunately most of the business owners have no idea about these questions.
The financial experts say the problem mainly is not the money but it is that the owners do not know the definition of the word budget and do not know how to adhere to it.
The perfect solution in this case is that the owner of the business hires a certified public accountant which will take a good care of the whole financial situation of the business including handling the incomes and losses situation to make the business succeed. That is also about make the proper amount of money.
2. Merging personal and business accounts:
One of the most common mistakes that carpet cleaning services owners do is to merge their personal and business accounts together. They think that the business is too small to open a separate account for it and that is the mistake.
You need to follow the following rules in order to maintain the finances of the business separated from your personal finances.
• Don't use the business money for your personal purchases and don't let your wife to use the business money too if she works with you. Keep the business money away from your personal life and live on the profits of the business.
• Follow the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) instructions regarding the separation between your finances and the business money.
3. The taxes:
The taxes system for the small businesses is simpler than for Major Corporation for example. The tax system will estimate the amount of that you should pay then you should deposit it and of course the estimated amount of money is based on your financial situation so don't try to manipulate with the taxes system because at the end, the government will catch you.
Delaying the payment leads to serious consequences which will lead to large fines or even time in jail.
Pay your taxes regularly and don't get in troubles.
4. Invest money back in the business:
Most carpet cleaning services owners deal with the equipment they bought when they started the place and never buy the latest technologies which allow their competitors to have some and may be a lot of their customers. Invest money in the business and buy the latest technologies available; it will pay back soon.
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A stain remover is a great idea to have in your home or office to lift blemishes right off in a couple of minutes. Anyway, water doesn't help at all with spot treatment. Carpet stain can make someone's life miserable indeed. Carpet and sofa mess can happen if you have a chaotic three-year old baby and a dog with the tendency of bringing mud in the house.
Spot treatment will help you pull up stains and get rid of the odor. It seems whatever is to get into your sofa or carpet always does whether it is blood, glue, tea, wax or gum. A spill is an ordinary thing in many homes. You can try to scrub and get nowhere without a proper stain remover. The front door area of the carpet runs the risks of much staining because of high foot traffic. Spot treatment leaves the carpet or sofa smart and stains free.
How to get pet stains out of carpet
Pet owners are familiar with unintended discoloration on the carpets ranging from mud, urine, and dust which happen on a daily basis. Urine is a tough dent to tackle. Before you embark on removing the entire mark perform a spot removal test on a section of the carpet using a stain remover.
Spills may not be an issue in your house if you have the best stain remover. It fades away the marks clean. It is exciting to find a product that really works quickly to remove the tint spot.
Is the urine still wet? Blot it with a clean paper towel. Do this faster before it is absorbed. If you own a Shop-Vac use it to extract the rest of the urine. Mix a cup of warm water with a ¼ spoonful of dishwashing detergent. Desist from using laundry soap or dish soap which may have lanolin or bleaching agent.
Next, for the spot treatment to work pour the stain remover into a spray bottle. Use it to spray the urine directly. Extract the solution with the Shop-Vac tool. Alternatively, let the stain remover set in then use a cotton cloth or paper towel to dry. Rinse the spot with warm water. Repeat the cleaning process until the urine mark fades away. Lastly, rinse the spot using a mixer of two tablespoons of ammonia with a cup of water until the dent gradually disappears.
Carpet stain removal products
Are you clueless when it comes to choosing spot treatment products? You have to make a choice between products that handle odor and stain. Does the product have harmful ingredients that can harm your pet or baby? Check the product label so you don't run the risk of damaging your fabric. Don't dismiss a product because of the price tag. An expensive product doesn't mean it's effective. Instead, focus on reading reviews to discover any flaws and get something that fits your needs. You may have to choose a spot treatment product for removing the variety of stains particularly if you have children.
Upholstery cleaner products and methods are essential things when you are about to wash up your home or your car. Without the proper knowledge of what you are doing, you may damage your upholstery. In order to avoid this, you need to know what to do and how to do it regarding cleaning your car. This guide will tell you the best upholstery cleaner methods to get your vehicle looking and smelling right.
1. Removing the stains:
Follow these steps to remove the stains.
• Try to test the upholstery cleaner product before using it. Use it on a small hidden area before applying it to the vehicle.
• If the furniture of the vehicle is leather, treat it first with leather upholstery cleaner before using the main upholstery cleaner. Apply it for about 30 seconds before rubbing it off.
• Rub the ink stains with the suitable upholstery cleaner which will be alcohol or hairspray. Mix the alcohol with some water not to harm the furniture of the vehicle.
• Greasy and oily stains are removed by water-based upholstery cleaner.
• Coffee stains are removed by diluting them with cold water and then rubbing them with a piece of cotton.
• Vomit is removed by water and soap.
• Blood stains are removed by cold water and a piece of cotton.
2. Clean the fabric upholstery of the vehicle:
Follow these steps:
• Make a homemade solution by mixing water and a natural chemical like vinegar.
• Apply the solution to the fabric and rub it well. Notice that if you used this cleaner to something else instead of fabric, it may not work well.
• The mixture of soap, hot water and borax is one of the best solutions for the fabric upholstery. Brush the fabric with the solution gently in order not to cause any damage to the fabric.
• Of course, this way is better because it is cheaper but if you want to buy professional upholstery cleaner, you probably will get the same results.
3. Steam cleaning:
Steam cleaners can be rented at many stores. These will wash the furniture and carpet deeply. The steam cleaner will run hot water over the area that you are washing. It will suck it back up immediately and this way the steam cleaner will extract the water from the upholstery along with dirt.
4. Use a toothbrush to clean seams:
There are seams on the seat upholstery where dirt and debris can easily accumulate here. It is so hard to lift this dirt with any method like vacuuming or scrubbing it with a piece of cloth so the best solution is the use of a toothbrush to get at these areas by scrubbing the upholstery gently with the solution.
5. The floor mats:
Follow the following steps to get the floor mats properly.
• Remove the floor mats from the car gently in order not to damage any of them.
• Wash them using the solution that you have been using.
• Leave them until they dry out completely.
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My husband and I recently started watching House of Cards. I know, we're very late to the Card game, and I'm aware some characters are gonna get killed, but I'm totally addicted and it's awesome. I feel alive again!
I haven't been this hooked since Breaking Bad, and with that I was watching in real time, waiting each week for my Walter White fix. We did binge on The Wire (also late to that game), but back then I was breastfeeding Elena, and totally distracted and "mom-brained." Also, at the risk of starting a big riot here, I like House of Cards better than The Wire. (What, what!?) But that debate's for another post…
Anyway, I believe this kind of addiction is GOOD FOR YOU if you use responsibly.
We watch one episode a night, after we get the kids to bed and the next day's lunches made, etc. It's not really "binge-watching," since we typically watch only one at a time. It's more like "habit-watching." Or, "CO-HABIT-WATCHING," if you watch together.
Healthy Kids
You'll be motivated to get your kids to bed early! Better for them, better for you. I know, most people don't need extra incentive to get their kids tucked away as soon as possible, but it helps to have a Kevin Spacey cliff hanger hanging over your head. Our kids are now in bed by 8 every night! Predictability is key for children (so I've heard).
Happy Marriage
They say when you're alone with your spouse, you should try to talk about things other than kids, money, and work. Now we've got plenty: Clair's conflicted conscience, the fate of Freddy's BBQ Joint, how much Rob looks like Corey Stoll…
We were thinking of hiring a sitter and going out for dinner this weekend, but we didn't want to miss a night of the show.
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Ok, admittedly we're usually too tired after we watch. Yet the naughty scenes do remind us that we could do that too, one of these days...
Good Birth Control
Let's face it: You will inevitably choose watching more episodes over making more babies.
Both spouses have to be available. Last night Rob said he might want to take a night off and do work! Luckily, I talked him out of it. Nothin' gonna break-a my stride.
This one's for Rob. I probably double the time he would take to watch by himself, thanks to all my questions. It's not my fault. Sometimes my mind wanders -- usually when old men are talking -- and then I'm not sure what I missed. (I think this also happened in 10th grade American History class, which is why I now have so many questions about the Legislative Branch.)
There's always the chance that your four-year-old will wake up and emerge right in the middle of someone getting shot or fucked. I'm not ready for that explanation. At least not in the middle of a juicy episode!
What about y'all? Are you Pro-Co-Habit-Watching?
You can vote here!


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- Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.
- Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
- Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
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- Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment.
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- Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.
- Attend in-service training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
- Collect specimens from patients using standard medical procedures.
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It was an amazing Indian summer kind of a day, unusual in itself, so we arrived in great form to find an equally amazing array of sporting activities to try out. For free. Everything is amazing when it's free, isn't it? Anyway, these are the sports that were on offer: archery, trampolining, boccia, old school games, buntus, olympic handball and others!
It was such a lovely day that some of the activities were held outside. Due to WiiBoy's interest in Taekwondo we headed off to try the Martial Arts first. The idea of punching 9 shades of you-know-what out of some punching pads proved too tempting to miss, I just had to go-a-punching....with all my might! And I threw in some kicks too! It was such fun that I had to continue on and try the swing kicks also. All my dancing days came in handy today, although I can no longer do kicks as high as I used to! Thankfully I have no photos of my martial Arts attempts. Unfortunately an official photographer came along, and when he was finished photographing the Community Guard in action, he couldn't resist taking shots of the Mad kickin' Mama!!
You'd think I'd be done then, wouldn't you? But oh no.... no stopping Jazzy when she's on a roll....
We headed off to try trampolining next, WiiBoy's other interest. He loved it and was actually quite good at it...
He even moved too quickly to be caught on camera!
Now, I know this trampolining is really just for kids and indeed, the place was full of them. And adults too, the 'responsible guardians' standing around watching.
I tried to desist and to just be the 'responsible adult', really.... I did. But, once again the temptation proved too much. I just had to get my almost-but-not-quite pentagenarian ass up on that trampoline....
I must admit, I am very grateful that the official photographer wasn't around for my exhibition.
WiiBoy thoroughly enjoyed it, the art of Trampolining NOT my exhibition, and as there are regular classes available we are going to sign him up for this term.
They do adult classes too and although I'm tempted, I think I'll stick to my more sedate, mama-like exercise activities that I enjoy. Like Curves Gym and my weekly Urban Funk dance class where us funky red-hot mamas strut our stuff!! I SO enjoy those classes! And for as long as I can shake this pentagenarian (almost....not quite!) booty I will continue to do just that!
So, thanks Irish Sports Council and our local Council for such a fun day and for proving that sport/fun is indeed for all.
I see our local council has a Social Inclusion Week coming up in October. There are lots of events planned. It should be a lot of fun.
I also see that there's a youth flashmob planned too.
I'd come along to watch but clearly I can't be trusted to stay on the sidelines. I'd have this overwhelming compunction to join in....
Wait a minute...YOUTH flash mob?
Why restricted to youth?
I know a group of funky red-hot mamas who could see your youth flash mob and raise you a glide or a body-roll or ten.
Just sayin', like.


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A consultation on a proposed five-year social care research and development strategy for Wales has opened today – and the authors would like your views about it.
The national strategy sets out a vision in which Wales is "internationally renowned for its excellent social care research that supports the people of Wales by informing and improving social care policy and practice".
It looks at five main areas:
The strategy also makes recommendations for 16 areas of action to help build and improve social care research and development in Wales.
The strategy was developed by a new partnership between Social Care Wales, the Wales School for Social Care Research, and Health and Care Research Wales with input from citizens and our partners.
Gerry Evans, Social Care Wales's Director of Regulation and Intelligence, said: "We believe the time is right for Wales to have a national co-ordinated approach to building social care research and development. There are already many strengths to build upon, including the quality of social care research in Wales and the strength of the social care improvement agenda.
"Excellent social care research can support practitioners with providing high quality, sustainable social care. And we want to work with the public, people who use care and support, and their carers to develop a better understanding of what research needs to be carried out and how it can have a positive impact where it matters."
You have until 21 August 2017 to have your say and you can respond to the consultation here: Social Care Research and Development Strategy for Wales 2017-22


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If ever a surveillance operation were destined to uncover a secret, it was the MI5 telephone tap on Japan's cultural attaché in the months before the attack on Pearl Harbour.
What the eavesdroppers surprisingly discovered was his deep, and ultimately doomed, love for the one of the great society beauties of wartime London.
Security Service files released today at the National Archives record the flirtatious exchanges between Kaoru Matusomoto, 38, and the debutante Lady Patricia French, who was about to celebrate her 21st birthday.
Lady Patricia was a volunteer ambulance driver in the Blitz and granddaughter of the first Earl of Ypres, better known as Sir John French, commander of the British Army in France at the start of the First World War.
She was also the Elizabeth Hurley of her day, whose good looks graced the pages of society magazines.
Mr Matusomoto took her to the theatre – to see The Mikado – and she invited him to the family home in Hampton Court.
MI5 had good reason to keep a watch on Mr Matusomoto. He was a professor of English history who had studied at New College, Oxford, for three years in the 1930s before going on to Heidelberg where he became fluent in German and apparently nurtured Nazi sympathies.
Returning to London in 1940, when many people expected that Japan would soon enter the war on the enemy side, he began looking up his old university friends.
Among them was the future Labour Cabinet minister Richard Crossman, who was working for the secret propaganda warfare executive. He was seen by MI5 and severely reprimanded. Another Labour figure, Douglas Jay, was entertained in Covent Garden and persuaded to bring a mutual friend HLA (Herbert) Hart, the philosopher who served in MI5.
Mr Jay and Mr Hart thought they could trick Mr Matusomoto into sending back false information about Britain's naval capabilities. But after the lunch Mr Hart said: "His ability and perceptiveness are astonishing and at times, I found, even embarrassing."
Mr Matusomoto was interned after Pearl Harbour in 1941 and six months later Lady Patricia married a British businessman. She is now 87 and living in a Buckinghamshire nursing home.
"I think he was very fond of me," she said last night. "But he realised that his position meant it could never be anything more than friendship.
"It was a platonic relationship although he was quite upset when he found out I was getting married.
"He was a charming man in his own way, very sociable and friendly. He was very pro-British and very sad and surprised when the war with Japan started.
"I still have the dress uniform he wore at Court occasions. He turned up at my aunt's house a week after war was declared and asked if he could leave it there. She gave him fairly short shrift."
Mr Matusomoto visited Lady Patricia after the war and her son, Gerald Kingsbury, met him in Tokyo when he went there on business.
He said: "His family made a huge amount of money in Manchuria before the war but they were fairly impoverished by the time we met."


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Virginia's new attorney general has named three people to give his office a review, with an eye on reforms and cost savings.
Attorney General Mark R. Herring says the panel will review functions of his office to ensure that tax dollars are being spent efficiently and that the office is operated in the same manner as a modern, major law firm.
The panel will be led by Bill Leighty, whose lengthy resume in public service includes the post of chief of staff to two governors, Mark R. Warner and Timothy M. Kaine. He's also former director of the Virginia Retirement System.
The other two review panel members are W. Taylor Reveley III, president of the College of William and Mary, and Katherine Busser, a top executive at Capital One.
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Mind Blowing Macro Insect Photography by Thomas Shahan
Thomas Shahan is one of the most popular macro insect photographers on Flickr. His 250+ gallery has garnered hundreds of thousands of views and he has brought a level of detail and beauty to these insects that is truly astounding. Hailing from Oklahoma, USA, Thomas uses photography as a tool to raise awareness and educate others about arthropods, which he is so deeply passionate about.
Many wonder how Thomas is able to achieve such clarity and detail in his shots. Often it is a ton of patience and trial and error. If he has a still subject, he will also use a technique known as 'focus stacking' which allows him to combine several captures (focused on different parts of the insect) into one image so every detail is sharp and crisp (e.g., the eyes, mouth and antennae). For a great summary of Thomas's photography, there's a fantastic video interview at the bottom of this post that really delves into his process and thoughts behind his work.
As for equipment, Thomas uses a Pentax K200D with either a vintage 28mm or 50mm prime reversed to the end of extension tubes. If he happens upon a highly cooperative subject, he may use his macro bellows for some really high magnification shots.
For those interested, Thomas will be co-instructing a macrophtography workshop with Alex Wild and John Abbott at the Archbold Biological Station in Lake Placid, Florida – August 23-26, 2012. For more information here: www.bugshot.net
Be sure to check out his entire Flickr stream for more incredible macro photography. All hail the arthropod!
Full post: Mind Blowing Macro Insect Photography by Thomas Shahan


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- Gosh, Extreme art eyeliner, no. 05
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- L'oreal Lash Architect, Midnight Black
I used the Hema eyeshadowbase, because with the matte eyeshadow I want a matte base. I used some random greens from the 88 palette, on my eyelids, and a darker one in the crease.
To give some extra colour I used a very light limegreen on the inner corner of my eye.
I used the light extreme art eyeliner (no. 05) above my eyelashes, which gives a great contrast. I also made a little wing with it, to keep the contrast with the darker colours.
Below the eye I used the other eyeliner (no. 12), so it gave a nice contrast with the other eyeliner. I extended the line to the other wing, so I got a two-coloured wing.
After applying some mascara, this is the look I got:
Most of you will know by now that green is one of my favourite colours. What is yours? And do you think this is to much for a daily look? I know some people don't like bright or really dark colours for a daily look, but I think it can be really nice.


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"The only thing a person can ever really do is keep moving forward. Take that big leap forward without hesitation, without once looking back. Simply forget the past and forge toward the future." – Alyson Noel
It was a day that I will never forget. I had been preparing for a week, having cleared my drawer of all of my clothes and determining what toiletries I would need to pack into my bag. The time had come; it was time for me leave my small childhood home and start my long journey as a college student.


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I'm a full-stack web software engineer/developer with more than 14 years experience. I love pushing the limits of myself and my code, all while learning along the way, looking for elegant solutions to unique challenges. In addition to normal hourly development and consulting, I offer ongoing maintenance packages for various front- and back-end platforms. I consult for and develop custom warehouse systems for enterprise- and SMB-class ecommerce operations.
These days I stay busy with WordPress, Craft CMS/Craft Commerce, Laravel, SlimPHP, and more on the back end, and I'm tinkering with Vue.JS and React on the front end. Due to its huge market share, WordPress-related development and maintenance occupy a good bit of my time. When I'm not writing custom plugins and extensions for projects, I thrive on extending popular plugins like WooCommerce, bbPress, Gravity Forms, Advanced Custom Fields, and much more. I also handle legacy support for various Content Management Systems(CMS) and e-commerce platforms.
Making things most efficient and standardized are goals I have for every project, large or small. I experiment constantly with my DevOps build processes. I typically use Webpack, Gulp, or Node.js, as well as code linters and formatters to ensure strict adherence to recent standards and best practices.
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text: Bar Refaeli, the most famous top model from Israel, turns 30 and announces the marriage with this official boyfriend, the entrepreneur his compatriot, Adi Ezra. The couple, together since 2014, will marry soon. Bar herself gave the news: the former Di Caprio's girlfriend explained that the marriage proposal came from his Adi during a Caribbean vacation.


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Win passes to the Cineplex Premiere Event Screening of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION!
A Canadian Exclusive! You could win two t-shirts and a double pass to the Cineplex Premiere Event Screening of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION then stay to see a streaming Q&A with Tom Cruise & Christopher McQuarrie!
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With the IMF disbanded, and Ethan (Tom Cruise) out in the cold, the team now faces off against a network of highly skilled special agents, the Syndicate. These highly trained operatives are hellbent on creating a new world order through an escalating series of terrorist attacks. Ethan gathers his team and joins forces with disavowed British agent Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), who may or may not be a member of this rogue nation, as the group faces their most impossible mission yet.
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Am I a Candidate for Balloon Sinuplasty?
• Nasal and throat congestion
• Facial pressure and pain, as well as headaches
• Bad breath and aching teeth
• Coughing and congestion throughout the night
• Amplified asthma symptoms and dizziness
• Runny nose
• Weakened sense of smell in extreme casesIf you suffer from any combination of the above symptoms, you could be a candidate for the Balloon Sinuplasty™ procedure. Patients are able to return to their normal activities in as little as two days after the procedure, as this is a minimally-invasive, outpatient treatment for chronic sinusitis.
If you are still unsure of whether or not you are a candidate for the Balloon Sinuplasty™ procedure, take the Sinus Quiz on our website. While this quiz cannot provide a definitive diagnosis of your symptoms, it can contribute to your doctor's full diagnosis.
It is very important for you to discuss all of your possible treatment options with your ear, nose and throat doctor; he or she will be able to diagnose you and determine the best solution moving forward. For more information on chronic sinusitis and the Balloon Sinuplasty™ procedure, contact us to schedule a consultation.


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On April 1st, a rally was held outside of State Rep. Holly Raschein's office to protest fracking in Florida and to support HB451 and SB442, a statewide ban on fracking. The rally brought together organizations such as UKAN, Women's March Florida Keys Chapter, Urban Paradise Guild, Middle Keys Action Network and Food and Water Watch.
In a phone interview following the rally, Raschein, who chairs the Natural Resources and Public Lands Committee in the Florida House of Representatives, expressed her personal opposition to fracking, but acknowledged arguments that have been made regarding private property rights.
Raschein said House leadership is wary of any bill that may conflict with property rights, and would prefer legislation that is backed by some sort of peer-reviewed research study on those rights. Passing a bill that does not account for property rights may open the door to potential lawsuits. Committee hearings are scheduled to begin in October. Raschein expects another bill regarding fracking.
Thus, we must stay vigilant to keep the pressure on the fracking ban during the October legislative session!!
In the meantime, there is another FRACKING related bill up for vote, SB1238, which, as of 4/14/17, was still to be debated in the Senate Rules Committee before it goes to the full Senate for a vote. Here are just a few reasons to be opposed to this terrible bill:
- It would let Florida electric companies take hundreds of millions of dollars per year from residential ratepayers and use them to finance out-of-state natural-gas exploration projects (fracking). You, the ratepayer, would bear 100 percent of the risk of these ventures., regardless of the drilling outcome.
- The wildcat fracking projects would be paid for with ratepayers' dollars as investments and utility companies would claim a return on your investment. If the utility company simply purchased natural gas on the open market, the utility could recover the cost of the fuel from ratepayers but could not earn an additional "windfall."
- No other state that regulates investor-owned utilities has allowed electric companies to charge ratepayers for natural gas drilling and exploration projects.
If you don't have time to read the link – the bottom line is "call your senator" :
and say this:
Senate Bill 1238 is bad for Florida consumers. Florida electric companies should not be allowed to use ratepayer dollars to invest in risky natural gas reserve development in other states. If this is such a great investment, let the shareholders bear the financial risk. Thank you for listening to your constituents and supporting Florida consumers!


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First Conference of the Global Labour History Network, Delhi 3-4 March 2017
The First Conference of GLHN-Global Labour History Network in Delhi, India, 3-4 March 2017 (after the Founding Meeting in 2015 in Barcelona) brought together approximately 25 participants from 14 countries* in Europe, America, Asia and Africa. The conference was hosted by AILH-Association of Indian Labour Historians and took place in the premises of the VV Giri National Labour Institute in NOIDA, a development area outside of the capital city of Delhi. The presentations consisted of a number of case studies of the situation of labour history research per country. Among the non-Europeans: Marcello Badaro Mattos of the Universidade Federal Fluminense (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), Prabhu Mohapatra of the Association of Indian Labour Historians (Delhi, India), Jun Kinoshita of the Ohara Institute for Social Research (Tokyo, Japan), Longhau Cui of the East China Normal University (Shanghai, China), Babacar Fall of the Cheikh Anta Diop University (Dakar, Senegal), Bryan Palmer of the Canadian Committee of Labour History (Canada) and Leon Fink of the University of Illinois (Chicago, USA). The second day of the conference a number of international labour history research activities and networks were presented including Matthias van Rossum on IISH-International Institute of Social History, Andreas Eckert on re:work-IGK Work and Human Life Cycle in Global History, Susan Zimmerman on ITH-International Conference on Labour and Social History and Raquel Varela on IASSC-International Association for the Study of Strikes and Social Conflicts. This session also included a presentation of IALHI and the Social History Portal by Donald Weber of Amsab-ISH. The latter was also appointed webmaster of the GLHN's website (http://glhnet.org), temporarily hosted by Amsab-ISH. There are plans of launching a GLHN Newsletter, a Global Labour History Blog and more so. The second GLHN Conference is planned for 2020 in Saint-Louis, Senegal.
*Countries represented: India, Canada, Portugal, Senegal, Japan, Brazil, The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Hungary, Austria, China, Sweden and the US. Apologized: Argentina and Australia.
Praktische info
The First GLHN Conference was hosted by V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA Delhi, India with the support of IISH-International Institute of Social History, Amsterdam, The Netherlands and re:work - Work and Human Life Cycle in Global History of Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany.


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Indian Student Alliance (ISA)
Welcome to the Indian Student Alliance [ISA] at the University of Iowa. We would like to welcome all members and newcomers on behalf of the Indian community at Iowa. As one of the largest organizations on campus, we represent over 850 students, faculty, staff, and community members.
ISA is not strictly for South Asians, we welcome all with a shared interest in Indian culture. We pride ourselves on our adherence to the principle of unity in diversity. As one of the most dynamic and prominent student organizations on campus, there is no better way to get involved than joining ISA. ISA hosts a series of cultural, educational, social, and charitable events designed to promote communal unity. Whether you would like to be involved in coordinating performances, organizing service activities, or simply attending events, we strongly appreciate and encourage your participation.
Please take the opportunity to navigate through our website to learn more about our members and the functions of our organization. Do not hesitate to contact us with any inquiries, concerns, or suggestions you may have.


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Autodesk University: Find Your Place in the Future of Making Things
If you work in the fields of product design or electrical engineering, you know the speed at which today's industries are evolving. Advances in processing power, storage efficiency, and networking speed are changing what's possible for the devices we build. The materials, machines, and processes we use to design are undergoing transformation on a routine basis. And entire new industry sectors, like the Internet of Things, are springing up and establishing themselves within the span of a few years. Nothing stays the same for long.
That makes it an exhilarating time to be a part of these fields, but also a challenging one. Every few years, you need to acquire new skills, new approaches, and new ways of thinking to stay competitive, from new methods to create and test designs to new tactics to collaborate with teams to entirely new uses for the products you make.
Autodesk University (AU) is your partner in adapting to these changes. It's the place to network with other professionals who are facing the same challenges you face and to learn from the experts who are leading the way.
Learning for a World of Change
Join engineering and design professionals of all stripes at AU Las Vegas, November 14-16, for three days of exploration and learning. You'll be alongside thousands of other professionals that come together to share knowledge and perspectives on the transformations taking place and how best to survive and thrive during this dynamic time. And you'll get to learn the latest developments with new technologies like intelligent automation, and new product industries, like the IoT.
AU isn't just a place to gain knowledge and insight, but also to share it—not only with peers, but also with the Autodesk development teams. Have input on the features Autodesk products need next, or how a feature could be improved? Attending AU is a great way to make your voice heard.
- Expand your skills with 600+ classes—At the heart of AU are the more than 600 learning sessions taught by experts and thought leaders from the fields of engineering, design, manufacturing, architecture, construction, and media & entertainment. The sessions dive into a range of topics, from software tools you use every day to new and innovative workflows that could help you save time and money. You'll find groundbreaking case studies and examinations of important industry trends. Class formats are diverse, ranging from instructional demos and hands-on labs to industry talks, panels, and roundtables. Each format has its appeal, depending on what and how you like to learn. And classes are offered for beginners and advanced users alike.
- Gain insight from keynotes and other presentations—AU is the place to hear from Autodesk executives and the people behind Autodesk software. You'll get insight into the future direction for Autodesk products and the trends they think will make a difference. Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost will open the conference with a keynote about automation and the future of work, while product and technology keynotes will fill you in on important trends and what lies ahead for the Autodesk products you use day to day. And don't miss the Theater where you can catch short, dynamic presentations by thought leaders on topics such as cloud computing, generative design, and mixed reality.
- Explore the Exhibit Hall—In addition to classroom learning at AU, you'll find hundreds of booths, galleries, and interactive displays in the Exhibit Hall that give you a chance to get up close and personal with the technologies shaping how we work and live.
- Connect with Autodesk—AU is a great way to connect with peers and colleagues, but it's also a good way to connect directly with Autodesk developers, product managers, and leaders—the people who make the tools you use. Through keynotes, user research sessions, and the Answer Bar, you can learn what they have planned for Autodesk products, give your input and feedback, and get questions answered 1-on-1.
- Learn online anytime—After the conference wraps up, a significant portion of the sessions become available to watch for free online anytime. Download the class materials, review anything you missed, check out sessions you couldn't attend, and recommend them to colleagues who couldn't make it to AU Las Vegas. At AU online, class is always in session.
The diverse fields of engineering are undergoing a period of significant change. AU is the place to gain understanding about where you are today and where you want to be tomorrow. And it's a chance to do so with 10,000 people just like you.