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When I started writing these blogs I didn't know where they would lead, I now seem to have a direction, my earlier blog Thinking this is what freedom feels like explains where I was stuck, I've been writing about thinking over and over again and couldn't work out what was wrong, what was wrong was that I was thinking to much.
For weeks I've been wanting to write about how I overcame my breathing issue but could never find the words. I seem to have found them.
Breathing is a natural act that we all do, you wouldn't be here if you didn't breathe. The issue with breathing especially with troublesome breathers like myself is that we can take control of our breathing, generally in a poor way. We have beliefs that aren't true and disable us from breathing naturally.
Some questions
Where is your diaphragm?
What does your diaphragm do?
Do your ribs assist in your breathing?
Where is the top of your lungs?
Where is the bottom of your lungs?
What is in your chest cavity?
How far in your back are your lungs?
These are important questions for the troublesome breather to understand. We humans can have differing thoughts where our body parts really are. These beliefs have been developed over time by listening to others and just having a good guess. These beliefs will also trip you up and reduce your capacity to perform activities. If is important to know where your body is and this include the lungs, diaphragm and your other internal organs. If you don't know you are just guessing.
What I need you to do now is to answer the questions above honestly, no cheating. If you answer to the best of your ability and it's wrong, that is great as you now have the opportunity to learn. If you doubt my answers, please research and let me know if I'm incorrect.
I'm going to join you in answering the questions above with what I believe is correct, I'm not going to cheat and research the answers.
The diaphragm is attached to the lower ribs and the spine near the lower ribs.
The diaphragm aids breathing by moving up and down, up on the out breathe and down on the in breathe.
The ribs hinge from the facet joints of the vertebra and the cartilage of the sternum. The ribs move up and down, as the diaphragm goes down on the in breathe the ribs hinge upwards increasing the space in the chest cavity, giving more space the lungs to use.
The chest cavity contains the two lungs and heart, the diaphragm seals the bottom of the chest cavity.
Your lungs fill the chest cavity except for the space for your heart. The top of your lungs is just below your collarbone, the bottom near the lower ribs. What I find amazing is that your lungs are behind your spine. Have a look at a cross section on the internet.
How did you manage with your answers, were they the similar to mine, if in doubt please check. The important thing is to know what is true.
Don't do anything about these discoveries, just think and sleep on it. I'll continue on the next blog Simply change the volume in your chest cavity.
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Crenshaw Dazzles, Saints Pound Out 14 Hits, Win 15th Series With 8-1 VictoryST. PAUL, MN July 17, 2015
SIOUX FALLS, SD (July 17, 2015) – The St. Paul Saints entered the night knowing they had already continued their string of not losing a series with wins in the first two of a four game set, but that's not good enough for this season's team. Dustin Crenshaw went 8.0 strong, the Saints pounded out 14 hits and rolled to an 8-1 victory over the Sioux Falls Canaries on Friday night at Sioux Falls Stadium. With the win they have now won 15 of the 16 series they have played, with a split of one series, and improved to 41-12 on the season.
The Saints jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first when Alonzo Harris reached on a pop up that shortstop Vickash Ramjit tried to catch over the shoulder, but it hit his glove and fell to the ground and was ruled an error. He stole second, moved to third on a sacrifice by Willie Argo. Vinny DiFazio's RBI single gave the Saints the lead.
In the bottom of the inning Crenshaw gave up his lone run of the evening. Chris Grayson led off with a double to right, was sacrificed to third and scored on an RBI single by David Bergin to tie the game at one.
Crenshaw was stellar the rest of the way. The biggest trouble he got into came in the seventh when Brian Humphries and RJ Perucki had back-to-back singles to start the inning. Tyler Shover tried to sacrifice them over, but he popped his bunt up to third baseman Ryan Lashley. Lashley then fired to second to try and double up Humphries. The throw was late, but Humphries, noticing no one was covering third, tried to take off for third, but Anthony Phillips tagged him out. Crenshaw went 8.0 innings allowing one run on seven hits while striking out one. He improved to 8-1 and lowered his league leading ERA to 1.81.
The Saints got him the run support he needed in the fifth. Canaries starter Jeremy Strawn walked Vinny DiFazio and Ian Gac with two outs. Angelo Songco then clubbed a three-run homer to right, his eighth of the season, to give the Saints a 4-1 lead. Songco leads the league with 45 RBI.
In the eighth the Saints made it 5-1 when Harris doubled and scored on a Willie Argo RBI single.
The Saints added three insurance runs in the ninth on an RBI groundout by Ryan Lashley, an RBI single from Harris and an error by the first baseman Bergin.
Eight of the nine Saints collected a hit and Mike Kvanicka went 4-5 with a run scored.
The same two teams meet in the finale of the four game series on Saturday evening at 6:05 p.m. The Saints send RHP Robert Coe (4-2, 3.35) against Canaries RHP Tyler Pearson (2-1, 4.45). The game can be heard on Club 1220 KLBB.


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The article below is from todays Guardian, Skeptics always assumed I was anti GCC because I wanted softer regulation, I am against the GCC because they are another Goverment quango not fit for purpose. Made up of people more interested in their own positions rather than performing the job they have been given. Before reading the article read how the GCC was reformed in 2009 to be less democratic and maintain the status quo http://www.chiropracticlive.com/new-reformed-gcc/
Britain's shadow government: unelected, unbalanced and unaccountable
Democracy itself is being undermined by publicly funded agencies crawling with conflicts of interest and devoid of scrutiny
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- Simon Singh could not have done it without the help of the General Chiropractic Council
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- If Simon Singh is not allowed to express his opinions in the UK, chiropractic is finished, in fact it would never have started.
- Will this be payback for the misery Margaret Coats and the General Chiropractic Council caused chiropractors in recent years
- Business as usual; declares General Chiropractic Council chairman Peter Dixon as he rearranges the deckchairs.
- At long last, the damage the General Chiropractic Council and BCA alliance is doing to the profession, is being recognised internationally.
- The associations have come together. First thing they need to say to the General Chiropractic Council; Margaret Coats must go.
- I am not calling Peter Dixon President of the College of Chiropractors a liar, but…….
- GCC is using the ASA to define the chiropractic scope of practice
- It would appear the GCC acted illegally when they instructed private investigators to spy on me.


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Facebook Messenger: The Complete Guide for Business
Would you ignore a channel with 1 billion active monthly users? If your brand is not currently using Facebook Messenger, that's exactly what you're doing.
If you think messaging apps are just for personal communications, consider this: Nielsen's Facebook Messaging Survey showed that messaging ranked second out of nine possible modes of communication with business, and that 53 percent of people are more likely to shop with a business they can message directly.
In fact, people exchange 1 billion messages with businesses on Facebook every month.
Bonus: Download a free guide that teaches you how to turn Facebook traffic into sales in four simple steps using Hootsuite.
Why your brand should care about Facebook Messenger
The increasing importance of Facebook Messenger for business becomes even clearer when you look at messaging in the context of overall social network usage trends. The user base of messaging apps has now outgrown that of social networks. According to Business Insider, the top four messaging apps have a combined 500 million more monthly active users than the top four social networks.
The mobile app context is important, too. While analysis from Yahoo's Flurry shows the average mobile app retains just 11 percent of users for 12 months, messaging app retention is 5.6 times better—62 percent after 12 months. The daily use of mobile apps is also 4.7 times higher than that of the average app.
Combine those retention and usage numbers with the fact that Facebook Messenger offers the chance to communicate with customers one-on-one—including personalized information and offers sent automatically through chatbots—and it's clear that your brand should be developing a Facebook Messenger marketing strategy, stat.
How to use Facebook Messenger for business
Now that you know why your brand should be using Facebook Messenger, this Facebook Messenger guide will dive into how to set messaging up for your Facebook Page and some effective ways to incorporate messaging into your Facebook marketing strategy, as well as how Facebook Messenger can simplify your communications with colleagues and customers.
How to set up Facebook Messenger
Before you can begin the fun work of coming up with ways to use Facebook Messenger creatively to build your brand, you need to do the slightly less glamorous work of actually setting up Facebook Messenger to work with your Facebook Page. On that note, if you don't already have a Facebook Page set up for your business (what!?), you'll need to create one before you can use Facebook Messenger for business.
1. Choose your username
If you haven't already done so, you'll need to create a username for your Facebook Page, which will also be your username on Facebook Messenger. Your username starts with an @ symbol and appears immediately below your Page name in the left column of your Facebook Page.
It also appears in the URL for your Facebook Page. Your username must be at least five characters long and can only contain alphanumeric characters and periods. It's a good idea to keep it as consistent as possible with your company name to make it easy for customers to find you.
How to set up your Facebook Messenger username
- Click Create Page @username in the left column of your page
- Enter your preferred username
- Click Create Username
If someone else is already using your preferred username, you'll have to try variations until you find one that's available.
2. Enable messaging for your Page
Once you're ready to commit to answering incoming messages, it's time to turn messaging on for your Page.
How to turn on messaging for your Page
- From your Facebook Page, click Settings
- Click General in the left column
- Scroll to Messages and click Edit
- Check the box next to the words Allow people to contact my Page privately by showing the Message button
- Click Save Changes
3. Set up instant replies and greeting text
Instant replies, not surprisingly, are sent instantly in reply when users send a new message to your Page. You can use these messages, for example, to set expectations about how long it will take for you to reply, or to direct visitors to a page on your website that answers frequently asked questions. You can even personalize the reply with the user's name.
How to turn on instant replies in Messenger
- From your Facebook Page, click Settings
- Click Messaging in the left column
- Under Response Assistant, toggle the bar to Yes for Send Instant Replies to anyone who messages your Page
- Click Change
- Edit the message as appropriate
- Click Save
Greeting text, on the other hand, appears in Facebook Messenger as soon as someone initiates a conversation with your Page, even before they send a message. You can use this text, for example, to highlight the kinds of services you provide through Facebook Messenger and how users can access them.
How to turn on greeting text in Messenger
- From your Facebook Page, click Settings
- Click Messaging in the left column
- Under Response Assistant, toggle the bar to Yes for Show a Messenger Greeting
- Click Change
- Edit the greeting to be an appropriate message for your business
- Click Save
4. Manage your response time
Facebook now displays—right on your page—how quickly you respond to messages, whether that's a few minutes, a few hours, or more than a day. Needless to say, if you want to encourage users to interact with you via Facebook Messenger, a shorter response time is better.
You may even want to aim for the "Very responsive to messages" badge. In order to get it, you need to have an average response rate of 90 percent and an average response time of 15 minutes over the last seven days.
If you regularly respond to messages only during certain hours—for instance, when your business is open—you can set your Page's messaging status to "away" during your off hours. Messages received during those hours won't count towards your response rate.
How to set your messaging status to away
- From your Facebook Page, click Settings
- Click Messaging in the left column
- Under Response Assistant, toggle the bar to Yes for Stay responsive when you can't get to your computer or phone
- Click Change
- Edit the greeting to indicate when the user can expect to hear back from you.
- Click Save
- Under Stay responsive when you can't get to your computer or phone, click Change
- Click Schedule
- Select your timezone, then click Add Time
- Enter the times when your business is closed or you can't respond to messages
- Click Save
Facebook Messenger business tips and strategies
Now that your Facebook Messenger account is ready to go, let's look at some ways to get Messenger working for your business.
1. Use Messenger Codes
Similar to Snapcodes, Messenger Codes allow users to connect with your business by scanning a simple graphic. The Messenger Code for your business is simply the profile picture for your business Page, in its circular version, surrounded by dashes and dots that look a little bit like Morse code.
Scan the code on FB Messenger to chat with the Moovit #bot — directions, line info & more! https://t.co/c0VGl952mi pic.twitter.com/gVq5fnPOCf
— Moovit (@moovit) April 27, 2016
How to find your Messenger Code
- From your Facebook Page, click on the Messages tab
- At the bottom of your inbox, click on the information icon (an "I" in a circle)
From this screen, you can view your Messenger Code and download it as a graphic file so you can include it on your website, share it on other social networks, or add it to your business card or other printed materials.
2. Use Messenger links
Like your Messenger Code, your Messenger link is a tool you can use to help people start a Messenger conversation with your Page. You can use it on your website, in your email signature or social media profiles, or on printed materials where a Messenger Code would take up too much space.
Your Messenger link is m.me/[username]. So, for example, to start a Messenger conversation with the team at Hootsuite, you could use the Hootsuite Messenger link: m.me/hootsuite
3. Use the Send Message button on local awareness ads
Local awareness ads are some of the easiest Facebook ads to create—you can launch them directly from your Facebook Business Page. They allow you to target people within a specific geographic distance from your shop or other offline location. And who better to chat with in real time than someone who is currently within easy walking or driving distance?
Adding the Send Message call-to-action button to a local awareness ad encourages potential local customers to contact you directly to learn more about you, helping you overcome any objections that are stopping them from walking in your front door IRL.
4. Provide customer care
Let's face it: when your customers have a problem with you, they'll probably tell you about it on social media. There are a couple of ways Facebook Messenger can help.
Respond privately to public messages
Sometimes customers will post customer service questions, comments, or concerns directly on your Facebook Page, rather than sending you a private message. But since these posts are visible to the public, they're not a great way to deal with any issues that require personal information, like an order or customer number. Rather than nudging your customer to send you a private message or email with the information you need, you can now reply directly to a public post with a private message so that all your customer needs to do is reply.
The initial post will remain visible on your public Page, but it will show a message saying that you responded privately, so other visitors to your Page will know that you're not ignoring your customer.
Provide customer service directly through Messenger
Of course, Facebook Messenger can also be a dedicated customer service channel for your business. After all, it's easier for customers to find you on Facebook than to search out your customer service email address on your website.
When Rogers Communications, a large Canadian telecom, implemented Facebook Messenger as a customer service channel, they saw a 65 percent decrease in customer complains and a 65 percent increase in customer satisfaction.
If you're going to use Messenger as a customer service channel, it's important you have someone monitoring your messages at all times when your business is open, as customers will expect a fast response—if you visit Rogers' Facebook Page, you'll see they have earned the Very Responsive badge. Those customer satisfaction numbers would look quite different if the company was too slow to reply to customers.
5. Provide services via chatbots
Chatbots may be one of the most exciting ways to use Facebook Messenger, as they allow you to automate everything from customer service to product recommendations to providing custom content.
Dutch airline KLM's use of Facebook Messenger chatbots is among the most ambitious out there. KLM uses Messenger to provide flight updates, send you your boarding pass, and even change your seat preference.
There are now more than 30,000 bots on Facebook Messenger. Check out some of our favorites for inspiration.
5. Sell directly within Messenger
There's also a new program available in the United States only that allows businesses to sell products and services directly in Messenger. It's still in beta, and developers have to apply to access the program, but it's worth checking out to see if your business qualifies.
Tommy Hilfiger started selling directly within Messenger using its TMY.GRL bot as part of New York Fashion Week, giving customers access to new clothing items immediately after runway shows.
You can apply for the program now if your Page is based in the U.S. Other businesses should start thinking about ways to implement this new feature now, so they're ready to go when the program becomes more broadly available.
6. Share your location
This one is not about marketing your brand. Instead, it's an easy way to simplify offline meetings and connections with colleagues or clients. Rather than sending messages back and forth to decide where to meet, and then make sure everyone knows the address, you can send your current location or any other location of your choosing directly through Messenger, so you can be sure everyone arrives at the right place.
How to send a location in Messenger
- Open a conversation
- Tap the three dots icon on the bottom of your screen
- Click Location
- Move the pin to your desired location, or search for the location by name
- Tap Send
7. Collaborate using the Dropbox integration
We'll end with one more way to use Facebook Messenger to simplify interacting with colleagues and clients: you can attach Dropbox files directly to Messenger conversations. This works particularly well for videos and images, as these display directly in the chat, making Facebook Messenger an easy way to collaborate and get feedback on graphical materials. For other files, the people you're chatting with just tap "open" to open the files within the Dropbox app.
How to attach a Dropbox file to a Messenger conversation
- Make sure you have the Dropbox app installed.
- Open a conversation
- Tap the three dots icon on the bottom of your screen
- Choose Dropbox
- Select your file
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Wednesday December 20, 2006
What is it? The Army will accelerate the modular conversion of two active-component Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) to increase the combat capability of our Nation's available armed forces. The modular conversion of these two units ahead of schedule marks another positive milestone in the ongoing transformation of the Army's premier fighting unit: the Brigade Combat Team.
What has the Army done? The 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan., will pass its transition-team mission and resources to the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division and convert to a Heavy Brigade Combat Team starting in April 2007. This conversion occurs 11 months earlier than planned. The Brigade Combat Team will also re-flag in September 2007 to become the 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, which aligns all our Fort Riley unit flags under the 1st Infantry Division's colors.
The 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division - currently a brigade in name only; scheduled to stand up and form at Fort Knox, Ky., in 2008 - will convert to an Infantry Brigade Combat Team starting in April 2007, 17 months earlier than planned. However, because its facilities are not yet ready at Fort Knox, the Brigade Combat Team will form at Fort Hood, Texas. The unit will train and prepare for deployment to combat at Fort Hood, return from combat to Fort Hood, and subsequently re-station to Fort Knox, its home base, in late Fiscal Year 2009.
Why is the Army doing this? The new Brigade Combat Teams support a larger Army initiative to increase the number of combat and combat-support units available to support both current and future combat and homeland-defense missions. When we increase the total number of available active-component BCTs in the Army, units and - more importantly - Soldiers will have a few more months at home than they presently have, known as dwell time. Currently, the ratio is one year deployed time to sometimes less than one year at home station. Today's dwell-time pace cannot be sustained indefinitely by the Active Army. When we increase the number of available BCTs for the ready-force pool it will help to slow or reduce the amount of stress on our current force structure.
Referral Program is Increased to $2K
Effective 13 November 2006 the maximum bonus under the referral program is increased to $2K. The amount will be payable in two lump sums as follows:
- $1K will be paid upon commencement of basic training by the person referred.
- $1K will be paid upon completion of One Station Unit Training (OSUT) or Advanced Individual Training (AIT).
The payment will be $1K for any referral made prior to 13 November 2006.
For more information click here.
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Paul Ottley
Odour regulation expert
Paul is a highly experienced odour expert with 14 years specialist experience, preceded by 4 years experience in environmental regulation (Local Authority and Environment Agency).
He currently heads the Odournet UK consultancy team and is the UK coordinator for International Projects. Paul has extensive experience in odour impact assessment, odour survey design, odour management and control techniques, and odour regulation. He is an experienced expert witness and trainer.
He specialises in wastewater, waste management, composting, renewable energy and anearobic digestion. He has conducted over 250 projects in the UK, Ireland and overseas.


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Yes I know, not the healthiest choice for lunch but I thought I'd give the avocado a break today.
Not knocking avocado, it's my absolute favourite food, I eat it almost every day (it's good for your skin you know)! Throw in some chopped cucumber a teeny sprinkle of sea salt, a splash of balsamic vinegar and enjoy! Or occasionally I mash it up and spread it on some sourdough toast with a squeeze of lemon juice (very New York) or even just spoon it straight out of the skin!
So as it's Friday and I'm not feeling too great I'm eating what I fancy which is this horrible mess. A Thick layer of Nutella followed by a knife full of crunchy peanut butter. If you like anything 'Reeces' then this is for you. I know some might say it's ok because oh, you know, the peanut butter has protein.
In other news: We didn't get the snow which was forecast yesterday which leaves mixed feelings, better for anyone having to travel etc. For those including my daughter who was wanting to make a snowman and snow fairies etc. It was a bit of a disappointment.
Hope you've made a healthier lunch choice than me today and aren't snowed in!


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Bounceback Food is a social enterprise that aims to tackle food poverty in Manchester by selling a range of organic pasta, rice and tinned food on a 'one for you, one for society' basis. We match every product sold with a like for like donation to FareShare Greater Manchester who distribute the food amongst their 130 beneficiary organisations (food banks, community food projects etc.). Annually, they help provide 700,000 meals from surplus and donated food. We believe that you should only donate quality in-date food that you'd be willing to eat yourself.
I've been developing the idea during evenings and at weekends since October after successfully pitching the concept to the School for Social Entrepreneurs (http://www.the-sse.org/) and getting on their Start Up programme. Bounceback Food launched in December at Broughton Christmas Market where I was able to sell and therefore donate our first 50 products just in time for Christmas. The support I've received from MMU has been fantastic throughout the start-up process.
In January, Bounceback Food will be trading at Altrincham Market on the 17th , 24th , 25th and 31st from 10am – 5pm in the 19th century covered hall. Altrincham Market features a mix of regional food producers, vintage fashion and furniture retailers, home house & garden stockists and contemporary craft stalls. There's also the recently refurbished Market House building that's now home to 10 independent quality food operators.
Don't worry if you can't make the market! You can also place orders for our range of organic pasta, rice and tinned food online at www.bouncebackfood.co.uk, follow Bounceback Food's story on Twitter @BouncebackFood or find us on Facebook.


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J-325 enjoy a therapeutic massage
Take a close look at the Jacuzzi® J-325 hot tub. Note how this couple's hot tub is cozy and spacious at the same time, with side-by-side seating that includes armrests.Plus, there is enough room to accommodate four adults comfortably – it's actually a two couple spa. Experience an invigorating hydrotherapeutic session in a seat that includes the NEW FX2 Spinner Jets. Hold hands and gaze at each other through a waterfall, or work out the stress of the day with an FX jet foot massage. Like all of our spas and hot tubs, this couple's hot tub is easy to install. Enjoy all the benefits of perfect hydrotherapy massage from the brand that invented an industry over 60 years ago.
Remember to check out our beautiful spa accessories by Jacuzzi Exclusives™ for a cornucopia of "must have" items including spa steps, stools, convenient tables, and luxurious apparel to make a place to entertain guests or simply relax in privacy.


text: We are one of the many law firms in the UAE whom are talented and experienced enough in order to reveal itself as a professional law firm amongst all law firms out there in the UAE. Dr. Jamal Al Najar , as talented lawyer in UAE, have chosen his firm team according to very difficult criteria. There are a lot of lawyers and consultants in UAE, but those who are talented and experienced are so rare.


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Its Friday, Friday, Friday! Here are a couple of my favorites for this week!
Favorite Creative Proposal::
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Favorite Place to One Day Go:: can you say bucket list?? Norway Sky Bridge
Favorite DIY outfit:: shawl turned into skirt? way cute
Favorite Inspiration::
Favorite Business Chic Look:: you can still wear your cute summer dresses and just add a colored blazer on top for that business look!
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New Blog Post
Year 3/4 Strictly Saturday 17th March 2018
Our Year 3/4 Strictly Dancers performed their Tango and Cha-Cha-Cha, on Saturday 17th March, at The Deco Theatre in Northampton. After weeks of practice, the children were excited to take to the stage and wow the judges and the huge audience. The children were fantastic: trying their upmost to perform their very best; watching, clapping and congratulating the other schools; and showing all of our school values throughout the whole day. Well done to all the dancers.
Our adults in the audience commented on the children's fantastic Tango faces and the joy on their faces during the Cha-cha-cha.
Unfortunately Boughton didn't finish in the top three, however we will find out in the next couple of weeks whether we will be invited to dance in the Grand FInal. If we are successful we will be there alongside the Year 5/6 dancers who progressed to the Grand Final earlier in the school year.
Miss Willix and Miss Sadler (along with the rest of Boughton Primary School) are very proud of the hardwork and progress the dancers have made.


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Disabling Without Un-installing
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|William Bryant
|01/16/2004 06:11 am
|I use a product called "Replay Radio" to record radio programs through the week onto my hard drive. When I have Download Express on my computer, It will pop up as though it`s suppose to download something when Replay Radio comes on. This prevents Replay Radio from recording the program because it can`t load up the radio tuner. The only way I know to get around this is to uninstall Download Express every time I finish using it. I need to know if there is a way to turn Download Express off and on instead of having to uninstall and reinstall every weekend. Thank you for such a good software program.
|01/16/2004 10:22 am
|Dear William Bryant,
Thank you for writing us.
Please go to the Download Express Options dialog, Integration page.
Please check the box Monitor clicks with Ctrl+Alt keys only, then click OK button.
Download Express will not monitor your usual links, but you will still be able to send a link to Download Express using a click with the depressed Ctrl+Alt keys.
Best regards,
Alexander Bednyakov
MP Staff


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Watch This Orphan Black Flashback And Look Ahead To The Final Season
Want a look back on the Clone Conspiracy AND a tease of what's to come in the final instalment of Orphan Black? You're in luck: two just-released Season 5 trailers offer up both.
In the first minute-long clip we go back to the beginning of it all: Beth heading towards the train, Sarah witnessing her death and ultimately taking her identity—and all the heavy baggage that comes with it. And in case you forgot how ruthless Rachel is, this trailer is a great reminder. "Clones are farmed and monitored lab animals," she declares. Ah, classic Rachel. Check out the video for 60 seconds of touching sisterly memories and another 30-second sneak peek at what Neolution has in store for the Clone Club.
Feeling totally caught up (because you've spent the last month or two binge re-watching the first four seasons? Skip right to the 30-second clip for the straight goods on what to expect from Orphan Black's final season, featuring Mrs. S and Kira getting kidnapped, Alison also getting kidnapped, and Cosima getting an orientation tour of what looks like a creepy Neo summer camp (a place Delphine calls "the heart of Neolution").
On the upside, things seem to be going really great for Rachel. Wait, no.


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The Charter for Sustainable Cleaning
These logos refer to The Charter for Sustainable Cleaning. The Charter is a voluntary industry initiative encouraging manufacturers and consumers to adopt more sustainable cleaning practices. The Charter Symbols featured on packs indicate companies' compliance to this voluntary AISE program.
A more sustainable cleaning and maintenance industry
As an industry, we have a responsibility both to the planet and to the people who use our products. Not only to ensure that environmental impacts have been reduced throughout the manufacturing process, but also to help all of us to limit our own impacts. Our latest research shows us that consumers across Europe are concerned about sustainability when buying and using cleaning products.
In 2005, the Detergents and Maintenance Products industry started a Europe-wide scheme, "The Charter for Sustainable Cleaning", to promote sustainability among companies making detergents and other household and professional cleaning products.
Charter logos and their meanings
When you see this logo on a product, it means that this product was made by a Charter member – a company that has voluntarily committed to continuously improve its behaviour in sustainability and is independently verified. You can learn more about the detailed Charter criteria and our members here .
When you see this logo on a product, it tells you that the product was made by a Charter member and goes above and beyond legislative requirements, in line with industry's best practice. These products meet high sustainability standards for helping protect environmental safety, promoting efficient use of resources eg through the promotion of concentrated formats. They comply to ambitious criteria set voluntarily by the cleaning industry association . Easy-to-understand consumer information on how to use products in a more sustainable way is an additional commitment these products have to comply to.
Where will I see it?
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U.S. Late Payment Rate on Credit Cards is at the Lowest Level in Seven Years
Americans are doing a better job of making timely credit card payments, even as many lenders increasingly extend credit to more people with less-than-stellar credit. The rate of U.S. credit card payments at least 90 days overdue fell to 1.16 percent in the April-June quarter–the lowest level in at least seven years, credit reporting agency TransUnion said. The second-quarter credit card delinquency rate is down from 1.27 percent in the same period last year and 1.37 percent in the first three months of this year. Story by Alex Veiga for the Associated Press.
American Express and Discover Rated Top Credit Cards
Two major credit card issuers targeting different clientele—upscale American Express and mainstream Discover–tied for top honors again in this year's J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey. The ranking demonstrates there's more than one path to keeping customers happy. American Express and Discover both provide great personal service when customers call in and they also make it easy for people to manage their accounts online, as well as by using mobile apps. Story by Patricia Sabatini for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
Banks, Retailers Speed Up Drive to Add Chips to Credit, Debit Cards
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Report: Global Pricing Study 2014 | Simon-Kucher & Partners
72 Percent of All New Products Flop
More than ever, price pressure and price wars are placing the world economy under immense strain. Companies are less and less able to achieve the prices they need. Only one-third of planned price increases actually get enforced in the market. This is the lowest implementation rate ever for price increases. Two years ago, companies achieved on average about half of their price increases. These are the results of the Global Pricing Study 2014 conducted for the third time by the global strategy consultancy Simon-Kucher & Partners in collaboration with the independent Professional Pricing Society (PPS).
By far the best and often the only way to overcome price pressure is through new products, as 77 percent of the approximately 1,600 responding managers confirm. Still, almost three-fourths of all new products miss their profit targets.
"This is alarming news for companies," comments Dr. Georg Tacke, Simon-Kucher's CEO, "but nothing that can't be solved. Price pressure, price wars and competition shouldn't hold them back from achieving the prices they want. It's definitely feasible."
The study confirms this. Of the study respondents, one group rose above the others. This group, the "Best", meet their price targets for new products and continue to do so in the long term because they factor pricing and marketing into the innovation process from the very beginning. The "Rest" should follow suit if they want to be competitive in the future.
About the Global Pricing Study 2014:
Approximately 1,600 participants, of which 39 percent are C-levels, from companies of all industries and over 40 countries across Europe, the Americas and Asia, took part in May/June 2014 in an online study conducted by Simon-Kucher & Partners. The study takes place every two years in collaboration with the independent Professional Pricing Society (PPS).
Study Authors:
Dr. Georg Tacke is the CEO of Simon-Kucher & Partners.
David Vidal is a Partner and Jan Haemer is a Director at Simon-Kucher.
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I awoke this morning with a familiar feeling in the pit of my stomach. I noticed it as the beginnings of wondering and doubt that come to me from time to time. Wondering and doubt about Healing Reign and what God is doing with it, what He wants me to do with it, what "exactly" is going to happen with it, can I possibly handle this task that He has laid out before me, will I do it right, will He be pleased, will I fail, why did He choose me, do I even want this responsibility, etc. etc. etc. Wondering and doubt that come from who? Not God, that's for sure. The enemy? Absolutely!!! And when the wondering and doubt come, right after it comes what for me? Discouragement…that is if something doesn't take the discouragement out of my mind. I thank God for putting that something in my mind this morning and I am extremely thankful that I recognized that something as being from Him. This is what God reminded me of…something that I haven't thought about in a really long time!!
Years and years ago…when I was probably 7 years old, my mom's two brothers, Junior and Clyde, both teenagers at the time, had ridden their bicycles almost 20 miles, all the way from White Horse Road area in Greenville, SC to Apalache in the Greer area for a visit. I remember that they spent the weekend with us. While they were there, my Uncle Junior and I were going to ride our bikes down to a close-by service station to pick up something for Mom. It was probably a little less than a mile away. Not a big deal, right? The road even, as I recall, was asphalt. The only thing was; the service station was at the bottom of a steep hill. At the bottom of that steep hill was Highway 29, and even back in the 60's, it was quite busy. We started down the steep hill on our way to the service station, and I pedaled at first; my bike began to go faster and faster. I stopped pedaling. My bike was flying, and all of a sudden fear consumed me and there was this overwhelming panic inside of me. I felt that I was going too fast and that I was in danger. I wanted to slow down, I tried to slow down, but for some reason my brakes didn't work. I put my bare feet down on the asphalt to stop my bike, but I was going too fast…the road burned my feet. Anxiety had completely taken over me. I began to cry out to my Uncle Junior who had been right beside me, just seconds before, but all of a sudden had sped up and was in front of me. "Junior!!" I called out, "Junior!!" He didn't answer. "Junior!!" It was as if he didn't hear me! He was pedaling faster and faster. He was leaving me! Why would he leave me?? I'm in trouble!! Highway 29 was in my mind and soon there it was in my sight. What am I going to do, how am I going to fix this?? I'm going to be killed!! My 7 year old mind was racing trying to find a quick solution to my major problem, I could feel the heat on my face from the terror that had taken control! "Junior!! Help me!! I can't stop!! Junior!!!!" He's gone on down the hill! He can't hear me!! I could see Junior almost to the bottom of the hill. He's going to turn toward the service station and then I won't be able to see him. "Junior!! Help me," I cried out again. And suddenly, Junior, at the very bottom of the hill, jumped from his bike, and as his bike was flung through the air and tumbled to the ground from the sling that he gave it, he turned and right-on-time, he grabbed my bike by the handle bars and stopped my bike "and" me from going out in front of an 18-wheeler that passed by just at that very moment. Our eyes met! Mine were filled with tears! "Why did you leave me, I cried. I couldn't stop. My brakes gave out and you left me! I didn't know what to do! I called you and you didn't hear me!" He looked into my fearful, tear-filled eyes and said to me, "I didn't leave you, I was right here. I knew you were in trouble, I heard you cry out, and I went ahead of you so I could help you."And then, I knew that God was speaking to me, telling me, "I will never leave you. I am right here. I know when you are in trouble and when you are afraid. I hear your cries and I hear you when you call to me. I have already been where I have called you to go. I went ahead so I can help you. Trust Me. I will show you what to do. I have prepared the way for you and will be there for you right-on-time when you need me."
Maybe you, too, are discouraged, maybe you know what I am talking about when I talk about that feeling in the pit of my stomach. I want you to know that God loves you. He is right there waiting for you to call out to Him. He knows when you are in trouble, He hears your cries. He will help you.
Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV) The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."


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Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa is committed to making the world a greener place. Our friendly staff work together to promote a socially responsible environment to our guests. To show our commitment, we are involved in various programs, practices and activities here at the resort. Read below to learn all about what we do to promote the protection of our Earth.
As the founders of the Tulum Foundation, Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa promotes education, culture and conservation. Through programs such as scholarships for employee's children and supporting the preservation of the endangered sea turtle, Dreams Tulum makes a positive impact in its community.
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa has achieved significant and measurable sustainability milestones and has received the Rainforest Alliance Certified™ mark. The requirements for certification are aligned with the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria. This certification assures the commitment of Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa to reduce the impact of its activities on the planet and local communities.
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa has played a big role in sustainability by implementing a smart water program and by getting involved in the local community.
They developed a comprehensive program for the extraction, use, treatment and discharge of water at the resort. This has helped to provide the best quality water for guests and employees.
Dreams Tulum employees supports its neighboring communities by making monetary donations, by making structural improvements to a local school in need and by providing scholarships to 80 students at the nearby universities. Along with this, they created the Tulum Foundation, which provides full university scholarships to youth from low-income families.
The Certificate of Environmental Quality in Tourism, otherwise known as "Calidad Ambiental Turistica", was given to Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa by PROFEPA environmental organization. This certification denotes that Dreams Tulum has shown a significant reduction in waste, emissions, energy consumption, combustion and water use through sustainable practices, according to a careful audit by PROFEPA. Dreams Tulum is one of two resorts in the Mexican Caribbean to achieve this highly coveted certification.
Recognized for its best practices in the development of tourism projects involving environmental programs, eco-practices and self-sustainability.
Recognized for the implementation of an environmental management system.
The TripAdvisor GreenLeaders program awards eco-friendly hotels that are committed to green practices.
This interactive guided tour is meant to educate guests about the unique classifications of palms located throughout the property and surrounding area.
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Provides guests with access to quality, sustainable art, jewelry and fashion created by community artists.
We have adopted a parcel of land in the surrounding community that will be used specifically for the Plant a Tree Project. Guests are welcome to participate and will receive updates on the program as well as their tree.


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July Predictions
Todd Haynes "Carol"
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu "The Revenant"
David O. Russell "Joy"
Steven Spielberg "Bridge of Spies"
Quentin Tarantino "The Hateful Eight"
Other Contenders - Tom Hooper "The Danish Girl", Ron Howard "In the Heart of the Sea", George Miller "Mad Max: Fury Road", Ridley Scott "The Martian", David Gordon Green "Our Brand is Crisis", Danny Boyle "Steve Jobs", Sarah Gavron "Suffragette", Scott Cooper "Black Mass", Cary Fukunaga "Beasts of No Nation", Thomas McCarthy "Spotlight", Robert Zemeckis "The Walk", Stephen Frears "The Program", John Crowley "Brooklyn", Denis Villenueve "Sicario", Angelina Jolie "By the Sea", Pete Docter and Ronaldo Del Carmen "Inside Out", Judd Apatow "Trainwreck", Paul Feig "Spy", Alfonso Gomez-Rejon "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl", Bill Pohland "Love & Mercy", Rick Famuyima "Dope", Alex Garland "Ex Machina", Michael Grandage "Genius", Jodie Foster "Money Monster", Paul Weitz "Grandma", J.J. Abrams "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens", Peter Sohn "The Good Dinosaur", Oliver Stone "Snowden", Marc Abraham "I Saw the Light", Courtney Hunt "The Whole Truth", James Vanderbilt "Truth", Paolo Sorrentino "Youth", Sean Penn "The Last Face", Justin Kurzel "Macbeth"
Commentary - It is funny how some races can change dramatically, yet some say the same. My top five has not changed since my early predictions, and unless something either dive bombs or rises meterorically at the fall festivals trio (Venice, Telluride, and Toronto), I don't see this lineup changing very soon. Todd Haynes is the only known entity at this point, and after years of quality work, Carol might be the first film that earns him a directing nomination. The other four are based on recent work, and their total careers. Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu just won for Birdman, and the initial footage of The Revenant looks strong. David O. Russell now has three nominations in a row, and with that kind of streak, the Academy might finally give him the win, if Joy continues his streak of great films. Steven Spielberg is always a threat, and Bridge of Spies looks right up his alley. Finally, Tarantino would have been nominated for Django had Weinstein not bungled the initial release. It caught up in a lot of categories, but it probably needed more time for that tough director race. Either way, the Academy voters, after years of ignoring him (post Pulp Fiction), seem to finally being the insanity of Tarantino's brilliance, and The Hateful Eight looks like another hit. So that's it right? Of course not. Ridley Scott has The Martian, Tom Hooper has The Danish Girl, Ron Howard - In the Heart of the Sea, Danny Boyle - Steve Jobs, Steven Frears - The Program, Oliver Stone - Snowden, and Robert Zemeckis - The Walk. All previous nominees or winners, and all respected directors with great track records. Then there are those looking for their first nomination, something that always seems to occur. Thomas McCarthy has a great cast and a timely subject in Spotlight. David Gorden Green, the same, with Our Brand is Crisis. Cary Fukunaga could benefit from Netflix's crazy campaigns, John Crowley has a Sundance hit, Alfonso Gomez-Rejon a feel good hit, and Judd Apatow/Paul Feig, yet more successful blockbuster comedies. Then there is Scott Cooper, Sarah Gavron, Denis Villenuece, Angelina Jolie (on the directors side), Alex Garland, Justin Kurzel, Bill Pohland, Michael Grandage, Jodie Foster (another directing first potential), and Marc Abraham. Then there are big guys like the Pixar folks, J.J. Abrams bringing Star Wars to life once again, and of course the great George Miller, who not only deserves a nod for Fury Road, but for a stellar Hollywood career, and for taking an old concept and finally getting it just right. If there is justice in this world, he will not be forgotten come January.


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Thursday, September 24, 2009
1984 by George Orwell
Sorry for the super-long excerpt, this was just one of the two passages that really jumped out at me and I wanted to include it in toto. The other passage was O'Brien's description of how the Party truly converts its dissenters before executing them: "The command of the old depotisms was 'Thou shalt not.' The command of the totalitarians was 'Thou shalt.' Our command is 'Thou art.' Powerful stuff.
I picked up 1984 after hearing from a friend that 1984 is the book that people most often lie about having read. I thought that was a great reason to pick it up and finally read it since I'd never been assigned to in high school or college. I'm glad I did, although it took me a little while to realize it.
We've all heard/read/seen this story a thousand times: World war. Dystopian future. Totalitarian government. Death of the individual. Etc. Throughout the novel I kept finding myself getting bored with the narrative because of how formulaic it all was. It took me a while to remember that 1984 is really the basis of most of those dystopian books/novels we've read, so I should probably cut it a little slack. That said, as a plot-driven piece 1984 isn't that mind-blowing. There's the occasional plot twist and the ending is darker than I expected when I picked it up. But for the most part it's exactly what you think it will be. A grim description of what could have been or what might yet be.
However, as a philosophical/political treatise 1984 has a lot of interesting things to say and discusses a lot of intriguing ideas. The 20-25 pages dedicated to The Book of the Brotherhood was certainly my favorite section of the novel. I could read an entire book just about doublethink. Doublethink is the conscious and unconscious acceptance of two contradictory ideas and the reconciliation of that contradiction. 'Torture is wrong.' This statement applies concerning the enemy torturing our troops. 'Torture is just.' This statement applies concerning our troops torturing our enemies. Both are right. There is no contradiction. But it gets even more intense because the idea of doublethink itself is doublethink. To acknowledge doublespeak is to acknowledge the need to reconcile a contradiction that doesn't exist. These are the philosophical tools needed to rule the world with an iron fist.
I also really enjoyed reading about Winston's work at the Ministry of Truth. Winston spends his days reviewing old newspaper and magazine articles and 'correcting' any inconsistencies between the past and more recent speeches by Big Brother, Oceania's shadowy figurehead and leader of the Party. Essentially, Winston changes the past to suit the reality that the Party to purport. What I found so interesting about this is how feasible it all sounded. Even today, in the information age, every article of information about our past is located in a finite number of places. If you could alter those articles, the truth of past events would exist only in the memories of those who experienced/heard about them. And if everything and everyone disagrees with your memory of an event, who's to say what really happened? Winston, of course, fights this notion and believes that as long as someone holds onto a memory, then reality cannot be altered. This concept led to another of my favorite lines in the novel, "Sanity is not statistical."
There are about 2 dozen more things I'd like to talk about concerning 1984's concepts of perception, interpretation, individuality, loyalty, and order but its 1:15 AM and I'm crashing.
Orwell, as in Animal Farm, criticizes totalitarian ideals throughout. Presenting a world in which the government rules all and extrapolating that concept to its logical extreme. 1984 is a great read full of important lessons that are still applicable 60 years after its publication. If you've never read this, or haven't since high school, I definitely recommend you pick it up and read it over the weekend. It'll make you analyze your preconceptions of love, hate, individuality, and power.
Highlights: Doublethink, newspeak, the Ministry of Truth
Lowlights: The ending, while inevitable, seemed kind of meaningless
PS - I'd argue that Oceania's (and I suppose Eurasia and Eastasia) government resembles more an extremely Liberal totalitarianism than an extremely Conservative one. Leave any thoughts in the comments section.
5 comments:
- Amanda said...
I would agree with your low light. I read this both in high school and again for a book club last year, and both times I felt the ending with room 101 was very anticlimactic. Actually, other than Animal Farm, every Orwell book I've ever read has felt very anticlimactic at the end (the first thing that comes to mind is Keep the Aspidistra Flying). It makes me wonder, from a writer's point of view, if Orwell had trouble with endings...
- September 24, 2009 at 8:30:00 PM EDT
- Trademark Kitchen and Bath said...
Surprised no one liked the ending. It was one of my favorite parts. Stuck with me.
- September 25, 2009 at 12:39:00 AM EDT
- Jim said...
I didn't dislike the ending, really. It just struck me as a little... Hopeless?
I like the idea that everyone has something that will break them, and that the Party has gotten so good at what they do that they always know what it is.
I thought the last sentence was very powerful. My point was just that you'd think a book written in criticism of totalitarianism would offer some ray of hope that it can be overcome by human will or love or what have you.
- September 25, 2009 at 2:56:00 AM EDT
- Amanda said...
Actually, the hopelessness seemed valid to me. Why would you have hope in a book that's trying to warn people not to let society get to this place? The old dystopias all ended that way - government will always win, and there's nothing the people can do. It was depressing, but effective.
- September 25, 2009 at 7:44:00 AM EDT
- Trademark Kitchen and Bath said...
I agree with Amanda. I thought the ending was the natural extension of the world the populace had allowed.
This is Brent, by the way.
- September 25, 2009 at 11:25:00 AM EDT


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Inked. Day 13 | Godin, Linchpin, Tribes, V is for Vulnerable
I'm not sure how I encountered Seth Godin. I think it was something to do with his book, Tribes. I do know Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?arrived in March 2010, and I spent the next two months digesting his brilliant guidance. Godin, "writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything."
In 2010 I was telecommuting from home, working as an independent contractor with Spiritual Directors International, and a freelancing editor, retreat leader, speaker, and spiritual guide, offering spiritual direction in person and via telephone. I also assisted with our family lodge business. Godins's book affirmed everything I believed about art, collaboration, connection, and gift in business, and he provided a framework that resonated profoundly with me.
A year later, I was single, with a pile of debt from my divorce, and financially needed to open myself to a new expression of work in the world. Within a month I faced deliberate discernment with five choices: continue what I was doing, accept a position at a local church, or as a communication specialist for a K-12 school district, or manage our family lodge business, or move to Bellevue, Washington to work in the home office of Spiritual Directors International. What choices! Of all the insights in Linchpin, one phrase in particular guided me, and is still sticky. I promised myself I would not do this.
"If you need to conceal your true nature to get in the door, understand that you'll probably have to conceal your true nature just to keep that job" (79).
Godin inspires and guides me daily with a short, pithy email from his blog that lands in my inbox. It's one of the few subscriptions that I read daily. His brilliance shows up through his perspective and insight that consistently invites a choice, or pokes new awareness not only in business, but all of life. He reminds, "amplify little thoughts" (148), and … "Most of all, art involves labor. Not the labor of lifting a brush or typing a sentence, but the emotional labor of doing something difficult, taking a risk, and extending yourself" (86). "Linchpins don't need authority. It's not part of the deal. Authority only matters in the factory, not in your world. … Real change happens when someone who cares steps up and takes what feels like a risk. People follow because they want to, not because you can order them to" (201). His book, V is for Vulnerable: Life Outside the Comfort Zone stands up, propped open on a shelf in my office at the school district. It reminds me about authenticity, and that 2011 promise to myself.
Next on my list, and already in my book stack, is The Icarus Deception, in which Godin, "argues that we've been brainwashed by industrial propaganda, and pushes us to stand out, not to fit in."
Check out Seth Godin's books, blog, free downloads, and perspective. I'm curious, what is evoked in you? Whatcha gonna do with your ducks?


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| Vegan + Paleo Friendly + Soy Free + Gum Free + Gluten Free |
I never thought I would be saying this but I made a healthy version of one of my favorite childhood foods and it's these VEGAN PIZZA BAGELS! Yessss! I love creating healthy versions of foods we all love and when I realized I had pizza dough mix, vegan mozzarella, and a mini donut pan in my kitchen… a lightbulb went off.
My house growing up was never the house to come to if you were looking for pizza bagels. My parents never bought foods like that (which explains how far my interest in healthy eating goes back to). However, when I would go to friends houses I would eat pizza bagels like it was my job. Bagel bites and kraft/velveeta mac and cheese were the foods I would eat most when I wasn't with my parents. Haha, so rebellious yet so innocent!
So when I'm in my kitchen I always get my creative juices flowing to think about things that I love or once loved to eat, and I figure out a way to make them healthy (if they aren't already). That's one of my favorite parts about cooking, you can truly make anything possible. If you want healthy pizza bagels, you can make them happen.
The most important ingredient in this recipe is the dough. This dough has changed my life. For someone who doesn't eat dairy and also doesn't regularly eat gluten, pizza is the one food that I actually miss. Most other foods I don't even desire anymore but pizza, I will always love. Finding this Simple Mills Pizza Dough is better than getting money from the tooth-fairy. It's a boxed mix that's made with clean, minimal ingredients. It's super easy to make with only three ingredients to add; water, ACV, and oil (I used EVOO). And lastly, its fun to make and its DELICIOUS.
I am a true believer in brand loyalty and Simple Mills is one of those brands that I am happily loyal too. I absolutely love all of their products, they have super clean ingredients, they are delicious, and they aren't very pricey. Simple Mills is changing the game when it comes making foods we love healthy, and I am grateful for companies like them.
Do yourself a favor and get some of this pizza dough. I made the bagel shapes because I had a mini donut pan aka the shape of mini bagels, but if you don't have the pan just make mini baby pizzas and lay them out on a baking sheet. The rest of the instructions are on the pizza dough box.
Rao's Homemade Sauce (marinara or tomato basil)
Happy Cooking!
|Prep Time
|5 minutes
|Cook Time
|15-20 minutes
- 1 box simple mills pizza dough
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp water
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 block myokos vegan mozzarella
- Preheat oven to 350*.
- Follow instructions on simple mills box for pizza dough. I used half the dough and therefore half the measurements for the other ingredients.
- **I made these into mini bagel shapes with a mini donut pan, but if you do not have the pan you can just form mini sized flat pizzas and lay them out on a baking sheet like cookies, and follow the same instructions on the box.
- While dough is baking for the first 5 minutes, grate myokos mozzarella or thinly slice.
- After dough bakes for 5 minutes, take it out and add toppings.
- Bake pizzas for another 10-15 minutes.
- Once pizzas look slightly browned and the cheese is melty, switch oven to broil and broil for about 3-4 minutes. Keep an eye on them to make sure they don't burn.
- Store in fridge!
- If you are using a mini donut pan, press the dough into each donut space and make sure it is firmly packed, about 2/3 of the way filled.
- Bake in oven for 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and carefully flip over entire baking tray onto your counter to release all of the mini bagels without breaking them.
- Lay each bagel facing up on a baking sheet and follow the instructions on the simple mills box. (Add toppings and bake again for 10-15 mins).
- Once they are cooked and cheese is melty, broil for 3-4 minutes. Keep an eye on them so they don't burn.


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Plan #4004
The Holly (4004)Concord at Brushy Creek - Classic
This greenbelt lot offers a versatile one-story with multiple flex spaces suited for living, dining, working or entertainment. The open-concept living areas will bring everyone together. A bay window and his & hers walk-in closets highlight the master.
Estimated Completion for this home:
Now Available
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Roswell grad Majandra Delfino and Bent's David Walton welcomed their first child Thursday, People reports.
Majandra Delfino and David Walton expecting first child
Daughter Cecilia Delphine Walton weighed in at 9 pounds, 3 ounces. "We're in love with her and are having a lot of fun with our new family member," Walton, 33, and Delfino, 31, told the magazine. The couple wed in March 2011.
After three seasons on Roswell, Delfino most recently starred on ABC Family's State of Georgia. Before the short-lived romantic comedy Bent, Walton guest-starred on Happy Endings last year.


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Mr. Black spoke last week at the University of Texas 9th Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Practice seminar in Galveston. His presentation with co-panelist Tagnia Clark of The Maida Law Firm in Beaumont, Texas was "Client Tips for Chapter 13 Success." The seminar was at the beautiful Moody Gardens Hotel and Conference Center.
Mr. Black has spoken at several CLE events and he has authored publications, such as the article that was prepared for the Galveston event, and most notably his book, "Get Out Of Debt With A Texas Bankruptcy - Important Secrets to Know Before You Hire An Attorney Or Sign Papers," available on this website.


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Rebecca and Lorenzo's Wedding
Wedding in Villa del Grumello
Rebecca and Lorenzo celebrated their wedding in a romantic church in the countryside of Lake Como. After the religious ceremony all the guests were invited in Villa Del Grumello.
Villa del Grumello is embedded into one of the most picturesque landscapes in the world.
The wedding started with a rich Italian cocktail followed by a candle light dinner reception in the dining rooms of the Villa.
The bride and groom cutted the delicious Italian wedding cake under the century old tree, and the party started.
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Schizophrenia Home > Seroquel XR Side Effects
Although most people do not experience any problems while taking Seroquel XR, side effects may still occur. Common side effects of Seroquel XR can include drowsiness, a dry mouth, or dizziness. In most cases, the side effects of the drug are minor and easily treated. However, you should contact your healthcare provider right away if you develop more serious Seroquel XR side effects, such as seizures, suicidal thoughts, or signs of an allergic reaction.
An Introduction to Seroquel XR Side EffectsAs with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Seroquel XR® (quetiapine XR). However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. When side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Seroquel XR. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Seroquel XR side effects with you.)
Common Seroquel XR Side EffectsSeroquel XR has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials. In these studies, the side effects that occur in a group of people taking the drug are documented and then compared to the side effects that occur in another group of people not taking the medicine. As a result, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
In these studies, the most common Seroquel XR side effects included:
- Drowsiness -- in up to 52 percent of people
- Dry mouth -- up to 40 percent (see Seroquel XR and Dry Mouth)
- Fatigue -- up to 14 percent
- Dizziness -- up to 13 percent
- Increased appetite -- up to 12 percent
- Constipation -- up to 11 percent
- Weight gain -- up to 10 percent (see Seroquel XR and Weight Gain).
Other common side effects, occurring in 5 to 9 percent of people, included:


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It's tax time!
We thought we'd remind you about the deductions you can claim by performing repairs and maintenance on your investment property.
What are repairs and maintenance?
According to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) repairs are any work that is carried out to remedy a defect. For example:
- Replacing a window that is broken in a storm
- Repairing a fence that has fallen down
Maintenance is work that is done to prevent deterioration. For example:
- Maintaining air-conditioning units
- Painting a property
You can claim a deduction for the costs you pay to repair and maintain your investment property in the year that the work is carried out.
You can't claim repairs and maintenance that are not directly related to wear, tear or other damage that occurred due to the renting out of the property. These fall under the 'capital expenses' label and can be claimed as a capital works deduction at a rate of about 2.5% per year.
With anything to do with tax, there are caveats. In the case of repairs and maintenance, you can't claim any deductions for work performed on your property prior to it being rented out – even if you're carrying out the repairs to make the property suitable for renting. This is because at the pre-rented-out stage, the property is not an income-producing asset.


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When I say that, as can be seen from the recent worldwide economic collapse, protectionism doesn't serve us well.
I believe that sharing is much more sustaining within the artistic community than protectionism.
That's why none of my photos have copyright stamps embedded in them and I share my ideas freely.
No I don't believe that anyone should go out and make an exact replica of my work and then claim it as their own. But if they change any element what so ever and by doing so make it their own….. bless them. Should they give me credit for the idea…. maybe ……..but I'm not all worried about it.
I just received yet another letter in which someone shares with me their great idea for a felting project but asks me to "keep it a secret" because they don't want others to steal their idea.
Usually these letters include some form of request for my help in sharing techniques or advice for bringing said project to fruition.
What hubris!
I always answer the technical questions – usually in a post – because if someone is asking there's probably someone else out there who wants to know too.
But felters let us all please realize
There is nothing new under the sun.
Whenever this happens I am always reminded of the quilter whose course on tessellation I attended years ago. The course began with a long stern lecture about the evils of stealing intellectual property. I even had to sign a waiver promising not to use her patterns for other than personal use and to give her credit for the design if I were to enter said quilt in any competitions.
Then she passed out the choices of patterns…….all direct rip offs of the works of Escher.
I rest my case.
I'm off my soapbox.
Feel free to get on yours!


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Resilient economy makes Houston top 'buy' market for apartment investors
Houston has been highlighted as a top 'buy' market for apartment investors as a resurgent energy sector ushers in higher rents and lower vacancies, a new report showed.
Ten-X Commercial, which operates an online platform for commercial real estate transactions, identified Raleigh-Durham, N.C., Salt Lake City, Fort Worth and Charlotte, N.C. as other top markets where investors should consider buying multifamily assets.
RELATED: Chicago investor gains Houston apartment property in portfolio deal
Resilient local economies underpin strong demand for apartments in all of the top 'buy' markets, Ten-X said in its latest U.S. Apartment Market Outlook.
Miami was named a top 'sell' market, with a cooling economy and a heavy construction pipeline cited as factors. San Jose, Calif., New York City, San Francisco and Oakland were identified as other markets where rising vacancies and flattening rents are a concern.
RELATED: Pricey San Francisco apartments can exceed annual pay of Houston renters
Overall, new apartment deliveries have outpaced demand in the U.S., the report stated. Vacancies have climbed 40 basis point in the past year, and are projected to rise another 110 basis point by 2021.
"Completions have outstripped absorption for six straight quarters, while absorption has slipped to its lowest level in more than five years," Ten-X chief economist Peter Muoio said in the report.
RELATED: Houston Apartment Association Honors Award winners
"While today's sub-5 percent vacancy rate is relatively low from a historical perspective, vacancies have climbed to their highest level since 2012 amid this new supply," he said.
Ten-X Commercial is headquartered in Irvine and Silicon Valley, Calif. The data is derived from more than $20 billion worth of transactions handled by Ten-X.


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Coca-Cola? In North Korea? The fizzy drink trickles in [Video]
The shaky video pans around a Pyongyang pizzeria, outfitted with red tablecloths, glasses of red wine, and a red soda can with that iconic white stripe.
Could it be? Coca-Cola in North Korea?
Though the YouTube video above from North Korea's capital was first shared last year by Western travelers, it inspired a recent flurry of interest as it picked up more viewers, curious how a quintessentially American product had turned up in the isolated nation. The U.S. places restrictions on trade with North Korea.
Coca-Cola announced during the summer that it would return to Myanmar as U.S. sanctions were eased, leaving only two countries on the globe where it does not do business: Cuba and North Korea. The company said it hadn't taken North Korea off that list, telling the Telegraph that any products sold there were from "unauthorized third parties" who imported them from elsewhere.
"No representative of The Coca-Cola Company has been in discussions or explored opening up business in North Korea," a company spokesman told the British paper.
Defectors from North Korea told the Agence France-Presse news agency that the drink has nonetheless been available in the country for at least a decade. "You can buy Coke at every private market in large cities whenever you're ready to pay up, although it is highly expensive, compared to other countries," Lee Suk-Yong, who left for South Korea six years ago, told AFP.
The fizzy drink is just one of the foreign imports that have apparently trickled into North Korea, a reclusive country that outside analysts often struggle to understand.More outside information is seeping into the country through foreign movies, television and radio than ever before, a study commissioned by the State Department found this year. Nearly half of North Korean defectors surveyed said they had watched a foreign DVD -- an illegal and punishable act.
At the same time, new leader Kim Jong Un has sent North Korea watchers buzzing with gestures to Western culture, including a flashy concert during which entertainers dressed as Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh capered to the sounds of the Frank Sinatra classic "My Way." Disney, much like Coca-Cola, said it hadn't authorized the use of its characters during the summer concert.
But trying to read the tea leaves -- or Coke cans -- in North Korea is notoriously difficult, with past predictions that the country is on the verge of opening up to the outside world proving incorrect. Mickey Mouse and Coca-Cola aren't necessarily harbingers of the country embracing reform, Georgetown University professor Victor D. Cha warned in a recent piece for Foreign Policy Magazine, recalling similar predictions in 1994 when the leader's father, Kim Jong Il, succeeded grandfather Kim Il Sung.
"But apparently, believers in the irresistibility of Disney Dior, and Coke have short memories and tall hopes of a China-type economic modernization coming to North Korea," Cha wrote.
Rebekah Brooks appears in court on phone-hacking charges
Ebola outbreak coming to an end in Uganda, continues in Congo
After shootings, South Africa warns mines to do more for workers
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When the Beatles landed in the U.S. for the first time, on February 7, 1964, American teens went wild. The editors of LIFE Magazine, taking notice of the phenomenon, quickly assigned photographers to cover the band's first American tour and television appearances.
A week into the tour, Bob Gomel was dispatched to photograph the "Fab Four" in Miami Beach, where they were scheduled to perform for a second night on The Ed Sullivan Show at the Deauville Hotel. But when the time came to photograph the band, the hotel was swarming with so many fans that a shoot would have been nearly impossible.
The shoot was moved to the private residence of Paul Pollak, a hotel owner, and his wife Jerri Pollak, a former big band recording artist. Away from the spotlight and overwhelming hoards of fans, Gomel was able to capture candid moments of the young lads relaxing and goofing around in the family pool and on the beach.
In the book Memories of John Lennon, edited by Yoko Ono, Gomel recalls the shoot:
After changing into matching bathing suits, four pale, skinny guys entered the pool. I asked them to just have fun. Ringo started a splash fight. John did a few cannonballs off the diving board. That captured moment became my favorite photograph. It hangs in my gallery today.
The Pollaks' daughter Linda, who was 15 years old at the time, later wrote about what it was like to witness four of the most famous musicians in the world splashing around in her parents' pool. "The photographers asked my three brothers and me to get into the pool first, so they could focus," she wrote in the Chicago Tribune in 1989. "Then the Beatles tiptoed in to take our positions ... They started splashing and goofing around, except John. He got out of the pool and sat in the back with his wife, Cynthia, just watching. Even then he wasn't much for publicity."
The photos, which never made it to the pages of LIFE -- the editors instead ran a different swimming pool photo by LIFE staffer John Loengard -- capture the youthful exuberance of four young men as their careers were taking off and Beatlemania was taking hold. Long before the rifts that would lead to their breakup in 1970 and before fame took its toll, Gomel documented the rare moments of playful bliss of a band soaring rapidly to the top.
See more photos by Bob Gomel at the Monroe Gallery.
Liz Ronk, who edited this gallery, is the Photo Editor for LIFE.com. Follow her on Twitter @lizabethronk.


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It's easy to fail at something, but it takes more effort to get back up. And as a kid, experiencing failures hit hard and sometimes leave scars. It feels humiliating and may cause people to stop what they like to do. But if you're around the right kind of people and environment, making a mistake can help you grow rather than tear you down.
At Choe's HapKiDo, students experience hands on that staying persistent contributes to the success of reaching goals. Whether it's to attempt a kick over and over or to improve in other areas, they learn to brush off mistakes and to carry on. And the more mistakes they make, and the more they struggle with a certain kick, they can improve because guidance is always available. And within each belt accomplished, students increase in self-esteem and confidence and build their experience of reaching new levels through good practice and hard work.
In a way, failure gives people hope because it is known for a fact that we aren't born perfect; it is in our nature to make mistakes so to become……………………………………………………………AWESOME.
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