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A note about thirst and water balance in your body
Getting the balance right between how much water your body takes in and how much water your body passes out is very important. This is because a large proportion (about 70%) of your body is actually water. Also, water levels in your body help to control the levels of some important salts, particularly sodium and potassium.
Your body normally controls (or regulates) water balance in two main ways:
- By making you feel thirsty and so encouraging you to drink and take more water in.
- Through the action of a hormone called antidiuretic hormone (ADH) which controls the amount of water passed out in your urine.
ADH is also known as vasopressin. It is made in a part of your brain called the hypothalamus. It is then transported to another part of your brain, the pituitary gland, from where it is released into your bloodstream. After its release, ADH has an effect on your kidneys. It causes your kidneys to pass out less water in your urine (your urine becomes more concentrated).
So, if your body is dehydrated (lacking in water), your thirst sensation will be triggered, encouraging you to drink. As well as this, more ADH will be released by your pituitary gland, so reducing the amount of water that is passed out in your urine. However, if you have too much water on board already, your thirst sensation will be switched off, removing your desire to drink and take in more water. At the same time, less ADH will be released by your pituitary gland, so increasing the amount of water that is passed out in your urine (your urine becomes more diluted).
What is diabetes insipidus and what causes it?
Diabetes insipidus is a condition in which your ability to control the balance of water within your body is not working properly. Your kidneys are not able to regulate how much water passes out in your urine as well as normal. This means that you pass large amounts of dilute urine. The medical term for passing large amounts of urine is polyuria.
Because you are passing more urine, and therefore losing more fluid from your body, to try to compensate for this, you become more thirsty and want to drink more. The medical term for this increased thirst and desire to drink more is polydipsia.
If you have diabetes insipidus you can become dehydrated easily. The levels of sodium and potassium salts in your blood can also become imbalanced and too high.
There are two different types of diabetes insipidus (described below):
- Cranial diabetes insipidus.
- Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.
Note: diabetes insipidus should not be confused with the much more common type of diabetes, diabetes mellitus. The two conditions are not related. Diabetes mellitus can also make you feel thirsty and pass lots of urine. It occurs when the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood becomes higher than normal. In diabetes insipidus, there is no problem with the level of glucose in your blood. Separate leaflets, 'Diabetes Type 1' and 'Diabetes Type 2' give further details about diabetes mellitus.
Cranial diabetes insipidus
Cranial diabetes insipidus occurs when your brain produces or releases a reduced amount of ADH. As mentioned above, ADH usually helps your kidneys to concentrate your urine. If less ADH is released, you will pass an increased volume of dilute urine.
Cranial diabetes insipidus can occur if your hypothalamus or pituitary gland is damaged, causing ADH production and release to be reduced. Some of the causes of cranial diabetes insipidus include:
- Head injury.
- Malignant (cancerous) or benign (noncancerous) tumours of your brain or pituitary gland.
- Surgery to your brain around the region of the pituitary gland and hypothalamus.
- Idiopathic diabetes insipidus. In this condition the cells in your hypothalamus become damaged and stop producing ADH. In many cases, the damage is thought to be due to an autoimmune problem. Normally, your body makes antibodies to fight infections – for example, when you catch a cold or have a sore throat. These antibodies help to kill the bacteria, viruses or germs causing the infection. In autoimmune diseases your body makes similar antibodies (autoantibodies) that attack its normal cells. In this case, the cells of your hypothalamus are attacked by autoantibodies.
- Infections including encephalitis and meningitis.
- Some rare inherited conditions.
Cranial diabetes insipidus may just be a problem on its own. However, sometimes it can occur with other problems because the production of other hormones that are released by the pituitary gland is also affected. Cranial diabetes insipidus is sometimes called central diabetes insipidus or neurogenic diabetes insipidus.
If cranial diabetes insipidus is caused by a head injury or surgery to your brain, it may only be a problem for a short period of time, perhaps a few weeks, and then the condition can improve.
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
The term nephrogenic refers to the kidneys. In nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, ADH is still being released by your brain but your kidneys, for some reason, become resistent to the effects of ADH. This means that ADH is not able to work properly to allow your kidneys to concentrate your urine. Again, this means that you will develop polyuria (where you pass large amounts of diluted urine) and polydipsia (where you are excessively thirsty and so drink more).
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is very rare. Causes include the following:
- Some chronic kidney diseases and chronic (persistent) kidney failure.
- If the level of certain drugs that you are taking becomes too high in your body, particularly a drug called lithium.
- Rarely, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus can be passed on through your genes.
How common is diabetes insipidus and who gets it?
Diabetes insipidus is not a very common condition. It affects about 1 in 25,000 people.
Diabetes insipidus can affect people of any age but it is mostly a problem that affects adults.
What are the symptoms of diabetes insipidus?
The main symptoms of diabetes insipidus include:
- Passing large volumes of urine. You may find that you can pass somewhere between 3 and 20 litres of urine per day.
- Passing urine frequently (up to every half an hour) during the day.
- Getting up to pass urine frequently during the night.
- Feeling excessively thirsty, despite the fact that you seem to be drinking lots of fluids.
- Dehydration (a lack of water in your body). This can become a problem if you do not drink enough fluids to compensate for the amount of urine that you are passing. Symptoms of dehydration can include headaches, dry mouth, lips and tongue, dry skin, dizziness or light-headedness, muscle cramps, weakness, confusion and, in severe cases, collapse. (Severe dehydration is a medical emergency and immediate medical attention is needed.)
- Tiredness and reduced concentration. This may be due to lack of sleep because of repeated night-time trips to the toilet.
Poor growth and weight loss may be noticed in babies with diabetes insipidus. They may also appear irritable and difficult to settle. Older children may have problems with bedwetting at night-time and also incontinence of urine during the daytime. They may also have poor growth and a loss of appetite as well as tiredness.
How is diabetes insipidus diagnosed?
Your doctor may suspect diabetes insipidus by your typical symptoms and because of other things – for example, if you have had a recent head injury, surgery to your brain, etc. In order to confirm the diagnosis, various tests are usually suggested. These can include the following.
Blood and urine tests
For example:
- To check the levels of sodium and potassium salts in your blood. These can be high in diabetes insipidus.
- To check the level of glucose in your blood and urine to exclude diabetes mellitus.
A water deprivation test
This is a special test where you must not drink any water or other fluids for a certain period of time (usually around 6-8 hours). The volume of urine that you produce will be measured to see if there is any change in the amount. If your body is working normally, the amount of urine that you produce should reduce if you have not drunk anything for a long time. However, if you have diabetes insipidus, there will be little change in your urine production.
Antidiuretic hormone test
After the period of fluid deprivation, you may then be given a drug that is similar to ADH. If you have cranial diabetes insipidus, once you have been given this drug, the amount of urine that you produce should reduce. The drug is replacing the ADH that you are lacking. If you have nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, you may have no, or only a small, response to the drug.
Other tests
Other tests may sometimes be suggested to look for possible causes of diabetes insipidus. For example, an MRI scan of your brain and pituitary gland.
What is the treatment for diabetes insipidus?
Cranial diabetes insipidus
The underlying cause of cranial diabetes insipidus may need treating first. For example, if you are found to have a tumour affecting your hypothalamus or pituitary gland. Your doctor will be able to advise any treatment that you may need.
Otherwise, the following may be suggested:
- Careful control of the fluids that you drink. In mild cases, cranial diabetes insipidus may be controlled by ensuring that you are drinking enough fluid to quench your thirst and to keep the salt levels in your blood stable. You may not need any other treatment. Regular monitoring of the salt levels in your blood using blood tests will usually be suggested.
- Desmopressin. This is a drug that resembles ADH. It can have the same effect as ADH on your kidneys. Desmopressin is also known as DDAVP®. It is usually given as nasal drops or nasal spray, or it can be taken as tablets by mouth. You usually need to take desmopressin between one and three times a day. The correct dose for you will be decided by your doctor. The aim is that the drug should replace the ADH that your body is lacking and so will help to control the amount of urine that you pass.
Sometimes cranial diabetes insipidus may only last for a short period (perhaps a few weeks) after a head injury or brain surgery and so treatment may only be needed in the short term. However, other causes may mean that you need lifelong treatment for diabetes insipidus.
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
As mentioned above, sometimes nephrogenic diabetes insipidus can be caused as a side-effect of certain drugs such as lithium. If you are taking such a drug and you develop diabetes insipidus, your doctor may recommend that the drug be changed. However, only make changes to your medication on the advice of your doctor.
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is not caused by a lack of ADH and so giving desmopressin will not treat the condition. If you have mild nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, your doctor may suggest that you drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration and they may also suggest some changes to your diet to help reduce the amount of urine that you produce. For example, eating fewer salty and processed foods and fewer foods that contain protein (such as meat, fish and eggs). You may be referred to a dietician for specialist advice about your diet. You should not make changes to your diet without the advice of an expert.
If you have more severe nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, medication may be suggested. For example, a drug called hydrochlorothiazide. This drug can help to reduce the amount of urine that your kidneys produce.
Some other considerations and advice
If you have diabetes insipidus and you develop diarrhoea and/or vomiting, you need to pay particular attention to make sure that you drink plenty of fluids to help prevent dehydration. If you have any vomiting and/or serious diarrhoea, you should see a doctor. You also need to take care in hot weather because you will sweat more and so may become dehydrated more easily.
But it is also important that you don't become overloaded with water. This can happen if you are drinking more fluids than you are passing out in your urine or if you are taking too much desmopressin. Water overload can lead to problems with the levels of salts in your blood, particularly sodium. It can make your sodium levels drop too low. Signs that you may be water overloaded can include headaches, weight gain and dizziness. Low sodium levels can make you feel drowsy and confused and in severe cases can lead to a fit (seizure) and unconsciousness. You should see your doctor if you are concerned about any of these symptoms. To avoid this, never take more desmopressin than you need and, if you are taking desmopressin, follow the advice of your doctor about how much fluid you should drink. Also, your doctor will usually recommend regular blood tests to check on your sodium and other salt levels if you have diabetes insipidus.
It is a good idea to wear a MedicAlert® or equivalent bracelet if you have diabetes insipidus. This is so that healthcare professionals know about your condition, even if you have an accident or are unwell and become unconscious and so are not able to tell them yourself.
Further help and information
The Pituitary Foundation
PO Box 1944, Bristol BS99 2UB
Support and Information Helpline: 0845 450 0375 (Monday-Friday 9.00 am-5.00 pm)
Web: www.pituitary.org.uk
The Pituitary Foundation is a national UK charity which is working to provide information and support to those living with pituitary disorders, including patients, their relatives, friends and carers. They also provide information and advice about diabetes insipidus.
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|One of my prize gym defenders, a
3,000+ Snorlax.
So, I have a confession to make.
I play Pokemon Go.
Yeah, I know. Some of you are sniggering. Whatever. Snigger until your face hurts, but here's the story.
Last year when Niantic introduced Pokemon Go in the beginning of July, The Favorite Son and the Second Beautiful Daughter started to take walks together. My second and third children had generally gotten along well together, but really didn't interact like that very often. In other words, the two of them didn't just go out and take a walk with one another.
The first few times they went out, I simply raised an eyebrow and didn't say anything. Finally, I asked, "Why are you two taking so many walks."
They answered, "Pokemon Go."
The first few times they went out, I simply raised an eyebrow and didn't say anything. Finally, I asked, "Why are you two taking so many walks."
They answered, "Pokemon Go."
Not to miss out on the Pokemon Go bandwagon, I downloaded the free app and started to play, too. My daughter quit after a few weeks, but my son and I played for most of the rest of the summer. Eventually, my son's interest waned, but I discovered the walking component of the game, which is simply walking specific distances to hatch eggs containing Pokemon, fit into my exercise routine. Walking and hiking are a significant part of my lifestyle and Pokemon Go is another encouragement to walk and, I think, walk more than I used to.
Pokemon Go isn't the only reason, but my Health Tracker app tells me that my average daily distance walked is 3.6 miles in the last month and 2.9 miles per day during the last year. Even though I don't believe Pokemon Go is the only reason, my health is great (knock wood), and I feel great.
|John, Jen, and Jen's first Moltres.
John and Jen are a "mixed" Pokemon couple: she's
a member of Team Valor, while he's Instinct.
|The Favorite Son, Master Pokemon Go Trainer,
You'll have to excuse me. As I write, The Favorite Son, who is sitting across the table from me at Tuscan Café, is goading me to join him in a raid battle down the street. The raid boss is an Articuna and he doesn't have one yet.

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text: 10 Activities for Grandparents and Grandchildren to do Together March 08, 2016 Share: Share via E-mail Enter the E-mail Address that you'd like to send this page to. Enter an E-Mail Address Send Turn the TV off and find something new to do with the grandchildren the next time you're visiting! Stuck for ideas? These 10 Activities for Grandparents and Grandchildren to do Together are sure to help you turn that time together into quality bonding time. (Try some of these other ideas when spending time with the grandkids, too!) 10 Activities for Grandparents and Grandchildren to do Together 1. Picnic Part of the fun is in the preparation, so head to the grocery store and load up on goodies for your picnic lunch. And don't forget, if you have mobility issues, your Hoveround Power Wheelchair or mobility scooter can help you go anywhere you'd like to go! 2. Swimming Swimming is one of the activities that is great for all ages, and provides health benefits, to boot! As long as your doctor approves this activity for you, head to a community pool or beach and play around in the water together. It's low-impact and can even help arthritic joints feel better, so don't be afraid to try! 3. Game day Break out some board games, or have your grandkids find some new games for you on a computer or other electronic device — or even make up your own games! For added fun, purchase tickets for you and your grandkids to experience a professional sporting event together to cheer on your favorite team — or head to a local high school's game day together, because Hoveround makes mobility easier! 4. Chalk it up Little kids especially love drawing on the sidewalk with chalk — so let them! Even if you can't quite maneuver onto the ground with them, you can be in charge of handling the chalk. The point is spending time together, and having your grandchild share his or her creations with you. Bonus tip: Teach your grandkids how to "paint" with chalk by adding a little bit of water, and let the fun begin! 5. Crafts, crafts, crafts Don't think you're crafty? Think again! With kids, crafts don't have to be extravagant or complicated. And you may not even have to have a specific project in mind! Pull out your scraps of fabric, buttons and your sewing machine and create something special; gather pieces of "junk" and let your imaginations take over. Old toilet paper rolls, construction paper, glue, shoeboxes — anything. But if you do find a special project to do together, even better! Pinterest and craft stores can provide inspiration as well. 6. Glam it up For the ladies, doing your nails together is a fantastic way to bond and have fun with your granddaughter of any age! Sit back, relax, and let your granddaughter paint your nails — any color and style of her choosing! If you're even more daring, let your older grandchild color your hair...a color of your choosing, or let him or her put a bold temporary color or streak of color like purple or blue in your hair. Think of the pictures! 7. Cooking Making dinner together is often a lost art that kids really do love (and will certainly appreciate and remember as the years go by). Go grocery shopping together to grab the ingredients for your favorite recipe, talk about why the recipe is your favorite, how the way you cook has changed over the years, and find out what's going on in your grandchild's life. Win-win! 8. Baking Even the littlest of grandkids can get in on this one! Cracking eggs, measuring water and flour, using cookie cutters, holding the mixer and getting hands gooey is more fun that you can even realize for a little one. Baking together not only creates tasty goodies, but loving memories. 9. Gardening Gardening is calming for adults and kids alike. And, for the kids who enjoy getting dirty, much fun. Head to the local garden store to pick out some new flowers to plant outside, new vegetables for your garden, or something you can put into pots (and then personalize with paint for even more projects). 10. Go to the library Help instill a love of reading in your grandkids by taking them to the library. Find your favorite childhood book and read it to them, then scour the library for interesting books in a variety of subjects. Teach your grandchild about all the library has to offer, and show him or her why it's still a fantastic resource and activity despite the plethora of information available online. Hoveround keeps you mobile Having trouble keeping up with everything the grandkids want to do? You don't have to miss out! Call our Hoveround Mobility Specialists today at (800) 542-7236 to find out how you can regain your independence. Related Articles How a Stair Lift Can Help You Remain Aging in Place 7 Heart-Healthy Tips for Seniors Peace of Mind 4 Tips for Caring for the Caregiver


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FLY GUY PRESENTS THE WHITE HOUSE by Tedd Arnold introduces young readers to the home of the President of the United States along with the basic of US government.
Designed for second grade readers, this engaging, informational book takes children on a tour of the White House. As Buzz and his pet fly explore the building and grounds, they learn about the president, presidential family, staff, and the history of the building.
The eclectic mix of typography and illustration types are likely to appeal to young readers. However, they could be distracting for very beginning readers.
Librarians will find this book appropriate for K-3 learners exploring the basics of government and the presidency. The simple story and field trip format will appeal to young readers.
Other books in the popular Fly Guy Presents series include bats, insects, sharks, space, dinosaurs, firefighters, and snakes.
Published by Scholastic on June 28, 2016. ARC courtesy of the publisher.


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I decided to try it anyway. I usually have a protein shake for breakfast because my tummy doesn't tolerate breakfast very well, but I have to eat something, and it to be QUICK AND EASY. As in, takes fewer than five minutes to make. This fit the bill, so I put my trepidation about cottage cheese aside and tried it. AND IT WAS THE BEST PROTEIN SHAKE I'VE EVER HAD.
- 1/2 cup Low fat cottage cheese (I use non-fat, 80 calories, 14g protein)
- 1 Scoop vanilla protein powder (I use Genisoy Natural Unsweetened, 1 tbsp, 37 cal, 8g protein)
- 3-5 Drops butter or almond extract (I use butter extract, a generous splash)
- 1 tbs Vanilla sugar free instant pudding mix OR 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp sugar free instant pudding mix OR 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (I use pudding mix only, 25 calories)
- 3-5 Stevia packets (or sweetener of choice to taste) (I use NuStevia or Splenda, 0 calories)
- 1/2 cup-1cup Water (Alter this according to desired consistency) (I need 1 cup for my Magic Bullet to blend)
- 5-10 Ice Cubes (Depending on how thick you like it, use less for a thinner consistency) (I use about 5-7, because my Magic Bullet isn't great with ice).
- Optional:1/2 tsp xanthan gum (I skipped this)
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One of the most anticipated, yet really unknown devices, factual-wise, is the Samsung Galaxy S5 – for a device that is supposedly being launch this Spring, we have no confirmed facts, only speculations and conceptual designs. While I enjoy a good conceptual design as much as the next guy, I cannot wait until we start seeing some real facts leak out – but until that time comes, let's enjoy many the rumors and concepts that we have seen so far, shared by their designers. The latest design come to us by way of conceptual artist, Ashraf Amer, where he provides us with two renderings made from different materials and specifications that are more like something from a sci-fi device rather than a smartphone.
The artist is treating us to two designs – one concept is a device with a flexible/bendable body that is made from a super flexible metal-polycarbonate combo and is a convex design, while the other device is strictly a super polycarbonate structure and has a concave bend to it. Both designs are extremely thin and there is no mention of a battery size. There are a lot of "super" prefixes flying around, so take this concept as pure rumor – an idea inside the designer's head where anything is possible, and allowed.
Both designs come with a 4K super 560 PPI super flexible QLED 5.25-inch display. It uses an Octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor clocked at 2GHz and is coupled with 5GB of RAM. It is sporting a 16MP main camera with great low-light capabilities and comes with a dual-led flash, a 5MP front facing camera (FFC) for hi-quality video chatting and the occasional selfie shot, which are becoming more and more popular. It also packs video capabilities with a choice of either [email protected] or [email protected]
The concept also has both air and eye gestures, and a biometric (fingerprint) sensor, along with an iris scanner. It also features stereo surround sound speakers on the back of the device, one at the top and one at the bottom locations.
Please let us know on our Google+ Page what you think of Ashraf Amer's design concept for the Samsung Galaxy S5 – do you like it, hate it, and how close to the real Galaxy S5 are his desired specs.
source: concept phones
concept designer: Ashraf Amer


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Michigan Legislators Ponder Changing State Flag
WLNS.com is reporting that Michigan legislators have introduced a bill that would call for a new State Flag. The current design was adopted 105 years ago, featuring the Great Seal of Michigan. If the bill is passed, it calls for a new flag design by 2019. and, lawmakers want to leave the design up to Michigan residents. A proposed time window in the first half of 2018 would allow the public six months to submit design ideas and concepts.


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How can we maintain the conversation about reclaiming and reshaping higher education in the wake of the USS strikes?
This has been a period of extraordinary energy and creativity. So much amazing work has taken place within and across institutions, and been created and shared online. The aim of this meeting is to get together in person, reflect on where we are and make plans for approaching the next academic year with hope, purpose and solidarity.


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Dysphagia, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, Volume 46-6
1st Edition
Information on Dysphagia for Otolaryngolotists in this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics: Emphasizes procedure-oriented evaluation and management; Discusses the importance of this subject in terms of medical and surgical risk; Heightens Otolaryngologists' role in dysphagia patient care; Provides a set of recommendations to standardize the approach to these complicated patients; Describes aspects of dysphagia concisely, with prominent use of Tables and Figures. Among topics presented are: Etiology of Dysphagia; Dysphagia Screening and Assessment Instruments; The Modified Barium Swallow; Functional Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing; Esophageal Disease; Ancillary Testing in the Evaluation of Dysphagia; Malnutrition and Dehydration; Management of Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction; Zenker's Diverticulum; Glottal Insufficiency with Aspiration Risk in Dysphagia; Global Laryngeal Dysfunction; Screening High-risk Groups, Pathway for Intervention, and more. Guest Editor Kenneth Altman of Mount Sinai, whose expertise, clinical work, and teaching is focused on laryngology, leads the group of expert physicians in this issue.
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Elsevier 2013
- Published:
- 25th November 2013
- Imprint:
- Elsevier
- Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780323261166
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780323261173
About the Authors
Kenneth Altman Author
Affiliations and Expertise
Mount Sinai School of Medicine


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The deeper the sorrows, the closer God is
the darker the night, the brighter the stars
Grieve a little. This is not a sin.
But grieve with faith.
Shed tears, but not inconsolably.
Pour out your sorrow before the Lord,
but do not grumble.
- Archimandrite Seraphim Aleksiev,
The Meaning of Suffering and Strife and Reconciliation
|Xanthippe Tsalimi, Endless, 2010
If you aren't unhappy sometimes,
you don't know how to be happy.
-Madeleine L'Engle
I've been thinking a lot about sadness lately.
Not because I'm sad,
but because I've been sad,
without any very good reason to feel depressed.
I'll be alright
-no, I am alright-
but I've always wondered why some people with perfectly blessed and beautiful lives
need medicine to get through the dark times
while others, with so much less
and many reasons to be sad,
seem to get through relatively unscathed.
Maybe this guy is onto something.
If you have an answer, please share with me.
In the meantime,
I will try to count my blessings every day,
and go to sleep at night grateful for all that I've accomplished.
I think that's a pretty good start.


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In 2003, NASA did the unthinkable by not only launching one, but two rovers to explore the planet Mars. The rovers, named Spirit and Opportunity, beat the odds when they both landed successfully on the red planet. The rovers had been built to complete a 90-Martian-day mission to explore the planet's surface. Since that time the rovers have continued to surprise engineers with their longevity. The mission for both had been extended multiple times since landing over seven years ago.
Opportunity and Spirit were designed to drive a distance of just under half a mile as part of their primary mission. As of this month, Opportunity has traveled over 16 miles while Spirit eventually got stuck in the Martian sand forcing NASA to announce on January 26, 2010 that the rover's mission was over, but that it would be used as a stationary research platform. Unfortunately for Spirit, it seems that may have been the beginning of the end. In March 2010, the rover went into hibernation and hasn't communicated with NASA since.
The team at NASA in charge of Spirit had hoped the rover would wake up when it reached peak solar energy production on or around March 10th. At this point, the team is attempting a number of methods in hopes of regaining communications with Spirit. These methods cover the possibility that the rover's receiver has degraded or that its clock has drifted since March of last year. Considering that no response has been received from the rover in over a year many believe it may be time to write the obituary for Spirit, but it's clear that the mission team isn't ready to give up just yet.
In contrast, Opportunity is still mobile and just recently completed stereo imaging at Santa Maria crater. Next stop for Opportunity is the Endeavour crater which is 4 miles away.
Read more at NASA.


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Aspac Developments Recognized as Difference Maker in 25th Anniversary Man in Motion World Tour
After travelling 12,000 kilometres through 600 communities celebrating 7,000 everyday Canadian difference markers from coast to coast, the 25th Anniversary Rick Hansen Relay completed its inspirational nine-month journey in Vancouver. The relay has helped thousands of Canadians to make a meaningful difference in their communities and to bring about positive change.
Aspac Developments was recognized as one of the companies that makes a difference in the Richmond Community. On May 21, Mr. Gary Wong of Aspac Developments Ltd. ran a segment of the memorable relay on behalf of the company. Supported by his family and members of the community, Mr. Wong feels honoured to be part of this incredible journey right in the heart of Richmond.
Aspac is proud to receive this recognition. Aspac will be building the River Green neighbourhood in Richmond over the next 15 years and continue to provide support in various areas of the community.


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Storm water runoff is rain water that runs off rooftops, lawns, driveways and streets in our neighborhoods. As it flows, it picks up dirt, leaves, grass clippings, pesticides and fertilizers, oil and grease, harmful bacteria, toxic chemicals, litter and other contaminants. All of these pollutants are carried by storm water into storm drains and ultimately into our streams and waterways. Remember to keep our storm drains clean and our creeks free from pollution. Please do not place anything in the gutter that will wash down the storm drains.
Clean wetlands and healthy streams are important to Kaysville City. The storm water from parking lots, driveways, and streets flow into storm drains which goes untreated into the streams, wetlands and eventually enters the Great Salt Lake. Pollution entering the storm drains make the waterway unsafe for people and wildlife.
- Clean up spills immediately.
- Do not allow materials to flow into the storm drain.
- Do not wash any spill into the gutter or storm drain.
- Know where storm drains on or near your property are located.
- Think before you dump anything on the ground or in the gutter.
Storm Water Management Plans
A copy of Kaysville City's Storm Water Management Plan is available. We encourage citizens to view the plan and make comments. Comments can sent to:
Kaysville City Public Works Department
23 E Center Street
Kaysville, UT 84037
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
A Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (UPDES) Permit covers construction sites.
These steps provide information regarding the permit process.
- Utah Construction General Permit: Please read construction general permit. Print out and add to SWPPP.
- SWPPP Preconstruction Submittal and Review Checklist (DOC)
- Construction General SWPPP Template (DOC): Print the form and fill it out completely. Each section includes instructions and space for project information.
- Common Plan SWPPP Template: Print the form and fill it out completely. Each section includes instructions and space for project information.
- Notice of Intent: Go to Storm Water Permit Issuance System and create an account or login using username and password to register.
- Site Maps: Maps will be drafted by contractor, developer or engineer. See instructions for site maps in SWPPP template 2.8 map (page 8).
- Completion: After completing steps 1-5, submit documentation to the Kaysville City Operations Center, Attention: Storm Water Department, 721 W Old Mill Lane, Kaysville, Utah 84037.
- Change of NOI General Contractor Document
- Best Management Practices (BMP)
- Storm Water Maintenance Agreement (PDF)
- Storm Water Appendix A (PDF)
- Storm Water MS4 Annual Report (PDF)
- Storm Water Management Program (PDF)
- Storm Water HHW Survey (PDF)
Return completed survey to:
Kaysville City Operations Center
Attention: Storm Water Department
721 W Old Mill Lane
Kaysville, UT 84037
View the Davis County Storm Water Coalition for further information. The Davis County Health Department can be reached at 801-525-5000 or after hours at 801-807-8872.


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This six-part 3ds Max video tutorial will guide you step by step through the process of exporting from 3D Studio Max into the award-winning, science-fiction, first-person shooter, computer game Crysis.
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The holiday season is upon us and thus so is holiday music. I have several upcoming performances of my holiday music, including a premiere of my brand new piece Light in the Darkness, a brand new arrangement of Joy to the World, and my arrangement of What Child Is This. This is my favorite time of the … Continue reading November 24th, 2018
This up-tempo arrangement of Joy to the World, commissioned by Jonathan Bautista and dedicated to Nova Vocal Ensemble, features lively rhythms, playful dialogue between the voices, and a fresh reharmonization of this beloved carol. Most of the melodic, rhythmic, and motivic counterpoint is adapted from another beloved carol, Deck the Halls.
This carol would fit well in any holiday-themed concert, Festival of Lessons and Carols, or sacred Christmas and/or Epiphany service.
We Three Kings is a traditional Christmas Carol telling the story of three Magi who followed a star to Bethlehem, leading them to the infant Jesus. This arrangement, commissioned by Jonathan Bautista and dedicated to Nova Vocal Ensemble, features a modern reharmonization and an original motive (introduced in the tenors' first three notes) that is woven throughout the entire piece. Each choir part is featured throughout the arrangement, with verses being sung by sopranos, altos, and tenors. The original motive is passed between the parts in a contrapuntal texture, making this a good arrangement for any choir looking for fun interplay and hocket-like textures.
This arrangement would fit well in any holiday-themed concert, Festival of Lessons and Carols, or sacred Christmas and/or Epiphany service.Continue reading We Three Kings
"Two Friends" (the first movement of the choral song cycle As Time Stops To Rest) paints a peaceful scene of two friends losing track of time as they sit by the ocean enjoying their time together. The piece opens with serene rolled chords in the piano, which continue throughout almost the entirety of the movement. The constant rolling of the piano creates a sense of ocean waves continuously ebbing and flowing. The opening tenor solo describes the tranquil setting and is then joined by the full choir as "warmth and happiness intermix to form an afternoon shared by two close friends". The movement features lush harmonies and detailed ensemble interplay. The movement concludes with the continued rolled chords in the piano and a final soft low cluster, as if the texture is sinking into the ocean.
As Time Stops To Rest is a three-movement song cycle for SSAATTBB Choir and Piano, with featured soprano and tenor soloists. The cycle is dedicated to the composer's late aunt Susan Jordan. The works sets three poems from a larger set of poetry entitled As Time Stops To Rest, also written by Susan Jordan. The song cycle has an overall arch form of peace followed by tragedy and loss, ultimately giving way to a final sense of peace.
Two Friends may be performed as part of the entire song cycle or as a stand-alone piece.
Also see the second movement Storm's End and the third/final movement Magic.Continue reading Two Friends
The Candlelight Was Burning Low is a quiet and pensive original Christmas carol describing a dark and cold winter before Jesus Christ was born on Christmas morning. The text paints a picture of the world waiting in quiet darkness for light, unaware that it's savior and eternal light is about to be born.
This carol would make a wonderful addition to an Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols or a candlelight prayer service.Continue reading The Candlelight Was Burning Low
What Child Is This? is a traditional English Christmas Carol composed in the 1800s. This arrangement, commissioned by Jonathan Bautista and Nova Vocal Ensemble, fuses the melody and lyrics of "What Child is This" with motives and harmonies found in "Carol of the Bells", a Ukrainian carol. Each voice has a chance to sing the various motives drawn from "Carol of the Bells", making this a fun choral piece that combines two beloved Christmas carols.Continue reading What Child is This
Alleluia is part of the sacred mass tradition and is associated with praise and acclamations. This modern setting of the Alleluia text, commissioned by Choral Arts Initiative for the 2019 PREMIERE|Project Festival, opens with a fanfare-like piano solo. The choir then enters and slowly builds in excitement before reaching a climax. The B section of this piece explores different choral textures, using flowing lines and dynamic swells. After the flowing triplet section, the opening material returns and builds until the final joyous ending.
This bright Alleluia setting would fit well into any sacred service, especially Easter Sunday.Continue reading Alleluia


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Next Skydiving Camp: 14-16th September 2012
For details on previous camps and success skydives in India
Skydiving In India Rates And Dates
The Previous Skydiving fest was at Pondicherry from 29th June-9th July at Pondicherry Airbase.There have been previous skydiving camps in Dhana MP,Baramati Pune,Deesa Gujrat and Pondicherry this year. Skydiving has finally arrived in India.Not many people know that It happens once in every two months,at various locations in India.
Static line skydiving is said to be the oldest method of learning how to skydive. This is similar to the way parachuting for military airborne soldiers. They have to jump 3,000 feet high with a cord hooked on a plane that pulls your parachute open.
How are static line courses done
3)Accelerated Free Fall(Solo with instructors)
The last skydiving variety that beginners could try would be the accelerated free fall. Accelerated free fall is commonly called AFF, with this training discipline, there are two certified instructors that jump off the aircraft with the students. They would accompany the students while in free fall and will hold onto the student's harness. That is why it can also be called Harness Hold Training.
How are AFF courses in skydiving done?
The students have their own parachute with AFF. As part of the AFF training, the students are trained to handle emergency procedures. Since the students will also direct their landing, their training also includes proper landing procedures.
Since instructors would also be free falling side by side with students, they would be able to correct the student's body positions and other problems encountered during the free fall. The students may also radio ground personnel to direct the student to the landing spot, but the student must develop the skills for solo landing.
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Static jump course with one jump 20,000/-
Static jump course with two jump 35,000/-
Static jump course with three jumps 45,000/-
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There are enough irksome and troublesome things in life; aren't things just as bad at the Olympic festival? Aren't you scorched by the fierce heat? Aren't you crushed in the crowd? Isn't it difficult to freshen yourself up? Doesn't the rain soak you to the skin? Aren't you bothered by the noise, the din and other nuisances? But it seems to me that you are well able to bear and indeed gladly endure all this, when you think of the gripping spectacles that you will see. ~Epictetus~ 1st-2nd century, A.D.
Today starts track and field.
Afghanistan women compete. Dressed in head to toe.
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Misconduct follows the story of this somewhat younger and very ambitious lawyer that's trying his best to get ahead in the quickest way possible. He's got it fairly good at the moment with a well put together life with only minor marital problems and decides to throw that away to a degree by being seduced by an ex-girlfriend. This is a key trigger point in the movie as he's given sensitive case documents which line up against a major pharmaceutical company and primarily their executive (played by Anthony Hopkins). This runs parallel to a recent event in the companies testing which caused many deaths and now Ben Cahill (Josh Duhamel) has decided to take on the case based on this information. This is an alright setup though the movie still stumbled during even the initial setup and it continues to throughout it's entirely. Ben is given minor bits of advice from the head of company playing by Al Pacino and from there they go after that company with a lawsuit. The lead character also has a bit of a supporting group that provide assistance though they're never developed and just there to give additional items to move the plot along. There are other things that are in the works during the movie as nothing is as it seems, but it mostly just jumbles this around so it's easy, yet hard to follow how the dots get connected.
It was really just such a mess as the story took some liberties to get from place to place. At the start Ben seemed like a regular individual and then somehow became an intense survivor of sorts which didn't make any sense. The character was also incredibly calm around the violence and threats against his life in regards to the big case. I won't dive into the story much as I don't like spoilers in my reviews, but there are many shifts in characters that don't make any sense. It's also crazy how much the story just jumps around and I also found the cinematography to be a bit nauseous at times with weird angles. Those aspects were quite bad as I usually love dynamic shots, but they just didn't work in this film. I also found Ben's wife (Alice Eve) to be such a stale character with some very stiff acting to match the part and also given a strange twist in the film which was completely out of nowhere considering other events that happen throughout. I felt that mostly all around the acting could have been better, the main character was alright though I just didn't feel it from anyone else in the film.
I get what Misconduct was aiming for in the general narrative and the path it took to get there made little to no sense. It was also a rather long film considering it just meandered along and there were many points were I said aloud, "why?". Also "how did it get to this point, or how and why is this happening". Even towards some of the bigger reveals which was hidden to me only in the fact it made no sense how they developed it just fell flat. I never got any of the motives for the characters and overall the film was just weak. It was also one of the worst films I've watched as the pace felt slow and the action was never thrilling. The story was just filled with either stiff, awkward or weird characters that shifted their abilities for the situation. I received a Blu Ray copy to review so I'll also go over disc features as it features a "The Making of Misconduct" and "Deleted Scenes" though I found that neither were that interesting to watch.
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1. The Nawab of Junagadh - Mahabet Khan Rasul Khan
The Nawab of Junagadh loved his dogs. So much so that he had 800 of them and each with its own room, telephone and a servant. Why? Just. But that's still not the craziest thing Mahabet Khan Rasul Khan did. The Nawab's favorite pet dog was Roshanara who had 'fallen in love' with a golden retriever named Bobby. The Nawab was so happy to learn this that he decided to throw a lavish wedding ceremony for the two dogs. All this while people in his town rotted away in poverty.
The wedding, as expected, was larger than life. He even invited Lord Irwin (the viceroy of India back then) for the event, which was politely declined. The bride was dressed up beautifully with shampoo and perfume. She was even made to wear expensive jewelry and brought in a silver Palki to the Durbar Hall, where the wedding was supposed to happen. The groom wore gold bracelets and a necklace and was received at the railway station by 250 dogs in a brocade, a military band and a guard of honor.
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Mir Usman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad was a rich guy. Actually, a filthy rich guy. Time magazine even featured him on the cover page for one of their issues. But here's how much money he had just lying around - the Nizam used to use the "Jacob Diamond", the fifth largest diamond in the world, worth approximately 100 million pounds, the size of an ostrich egg and weighing around 184.97 carats, as a paper weight!
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4. Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II
Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II was clearly a bit off, with his whims and fancies. How else would you describe this? He ordered his craftsman of Jaipur to make two massive silver vessels just so that he could carry Ganga Jal along on his trip to Britain. 14,000 silver coins were melted to make this gorgeous vessel and it even found a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest silver vessel.
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It wasn't really anything materialistic that stood out with Maharaja Bhupinder, just his love for people, or women rather. The Maharaja of Patiala had 365 wives and 88 children! There were so many women that some of the wives wouldn't even get to see the Maharaja for months at a stretch. In fact, to make sure that his wives don't think he's dead, he used to parade around the palace butt naked. Just because he could.
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The Maharaja of Mysore was known to be a generous man. And being one of the wealthiest men on the planet (35 billion pounds valuations) during that time, it paid to be friends with him, or working for him. Take this, for example. When the Maharaja learnt that he had to do something to shield his servants from the scorching heat, he didn't just build a shelter. No, sir. He just ordered a customized Rolls Royce for them! The car was finally auctioned on August 2011 for 400,000 pounds.
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Production A-13.
Filmed December 15, 1922 to January 9, 1923. See the 'miscellaneous' section below for details.
Released on June 3, 1923. It was the 13th film in the series to be released.
Copyrighted June 6, 1923, by Pathé Exchange, Inc. Registration no. LU19038. Since the copyright was not renewed, this film is now in the public domain.
Silent two-reeler.
Probable opening title: '"Our Gang" Comedies - Hal Roach presents His Rascals in "Back Stage".' The heading may have instead read '"Our Gang" Comedy' or '"Our Gang" Series.'
20 shooting dates went into the making of this film. Shooting began on Dec. 15th, the day after initial shooting had ending for "Giants Vs. Yanks" (no. 12), and continued until Jan. 9th, when the 1923 datebook reads 'finishing.' It should be noted that on Dec. 19th, shooting took place for both "Back Stage" and "Giants Vs. Yanks." No shooting took place on Dec. 24th, Dec. 31st, or Jan. 7th, which were all Sundays, nor on Dec. 25th, which was Christmas, or on Jan. 1st, which was New Year's Day. There was also no shooting done on Dec. 23rd, giving the company a three-day weekend. To compensate for this, they worked on Sun., Dec. 17th. Shooting for "Back Stage" was scheduled to continue on Jan. 10th, but retakes for "The Big Show" (no. 7) were started instead.
A datebook belonging to Lassie Lou Ahern (and presumably compiled by her mother) reveals that the footage of the theater audience, which included extra parts for Lassie Lou and her sister Peggy, was shot on Jan. 6th.
There were 38 copies of this film printed for its initial release.
©Jan. 15, 2005, by Robert Demoss.
2005 updates: 2/21, 2/27, 4/25, 9/6, 12/15.
2006 updates: 1/9, 4/3, 5/16, 6/12, 10/25.
2007 updates: 4/1, 10/17, 10/22, 11/5, 11/16.
2008 updates: 2/26, 3/18, 3/31, 4/26, 4/27, 7/6, 8/19.
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Chateau de Chaumont, Loir-et-Cher visitors guide
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The village of Chaumont-sur-Loire is on the banks of the Loire river about 17 kilometres to the south-west of Blois. The village itself, although pleasant, would perhaps go unnoticed by visitors as they travel through this picturesque part of the Loire Valley, if it was not home to one of the most impressive castles in the region, the Chateau de Chaumont-sur-Loire.
Note: if you are using a GPS to get here be sure to select 'Chaumont-sur-Loire' - there are lots of places called Chaumont in France!
The Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire
Note that the parking for the castle, and the main castle entrance, are several hundred metres from the centre of the village at the top of a long hill, so while it is possible to walk to the castle from Chaumont-sur-Loire village you are likely to prefer to drive, especially on a hot day. The parking is not well signposted, but there is only one road that goes up the hill from the centre of the village so you can't go far wrong!
The castle in Chaumont-sur-Loire stands on a raised hill just behind the village, from where it towers over the houses along the riverside. As with many castles in the Loire Valley, the chateau was built in the 15th-16th centuries on the site of a much older castle.
The original 11th century castle was destroyed by King Louis XI because the owner had been part of a movement against the growing royal power. A few years later he regained the favours of the King and was given permission to rebuild the castle. In the middle of the 16th century the castle belonged to Catherine de Medici from 1550 - 1560 until she 'persuaded' Diane de Poitiers to exchange it for the Chateau de Chenonceau!
Before you reach the main castle entrance you pass a group of oubuildings that are established around a pretty courtyard area and include various gardens and works of art, as well as a small cafe.
The main body of the castle combines two distinctive style: defensive elements in the gothic style, and decorative elements in the renaissance style. It is an imposing building with round towers in each corner, and is entered across a drawbridge between two more towers, each featuring a panel of decorative stonework.
There is a great deal to see and enjoy within Chaumont Castle, with the rooms carefully restored and furnished. First you pass through the historic apartments such as the Chamber of Catherine de Médici and the Chamber of Diane de Poitiers which are furnished in the 16th century style, then through the private apartments such as the dining room and the main salon that are decorated in a more recent style. The grand spiral staircase in the centre of the castle is among the highlights.
One of the most unusual highlights is the floor in the salon, which is a made from a large panel of painted ceramic tiles, and the library with its great tapestry was another of our favourite rooms.Altogether there are about 15 rooms to see, and a small gothic style chapel. Several of the rooms also incorporate contemporary works of art. As well as the principal building you can also see the stables, the original farm and various other buildings.
The gardens of Chaumont-sur-Loire castle are officially listed as a French 'remarkable garden'. Less formal than those found at many of the Loire castles, you can stroll through the wooded parkland as well as seeing the kitchen garden. There is also a garden collection here called the Park du Goualoup where permanent gardens with modern and contemporary designs have been established.
International Garden Festival
Chaumont-sur-Loire castle is also well known for the annual 'Festival International des Jardins de Chaumont-sur-Loire' (International Festival of Gardens), held here from May to early October for each of the last 20 years. Both the castle and the festival gardens are part of the 'Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire', which is now a government owned property.
Each year there is a different theme to the gardens such as water, colour, sensations, capital sins and about 25 different well known gardeners from around the world create their own individual masterpieces here. Certainly not to be missed if you visit during the summer, the festival attracts about 350,000 visitors each year, every year's gardens are different and there is always something new and inspiring to discover.
Visitor information
Entrance is around 11 euros to enter the castle, 12 euros for the Garden Festival, or 16 euros for a combined ticket to enter both attractions. You can explore the castle and grounds at your own speed, or if you prefer guided tours are also available at no extra cost.
To visit both you will need to allow at least two hours - while the castle itself is not particularly large, the garden festival is quite extensive and the historic park and Park de Goualoup are also substantial - and it would be easy for garden enthusiasts to spend most of a day here.
The castle is open every day of the year except for New Years Day and Christmas Day although the restaurants are closed in the winter months.
Other highlights
Before visiting the main highlights we suggest you cross the bridge across the Loire in the village and drive a short distance to the right at the roundabout at the far end of the bridge for one of the best views of the castle and Chaumont-sur-Loire village. During the summer you can take a boat ride along the Loire river in the village in a traditional river sailboat.
Chaumont-sur-Loire is positioned between Blois and Amboise, two of the most interesting destinations in the Loire Valley. Both of these towns also have castles - the Chateau d'Amboise is one of our favourites in the region - as well as impressive historic centres.
See more castles in France. You can find more travel ideas in the Loir-et-Cher guide and the Loire Valley guide.
Map of Chateau de Chaumont and places nearby
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Sightseeing & tourist attractions to visit nearby
- Domaine régional de Chaumont-sur-Loire: remarkable garden
- Fougeres-sur-Bievre Chateau: national monument (12 km)
- Réserve de Beaumarchais: zoo or wildlife park (15 km)
- Parc du château de Beauregard: remarkable garden (16 km)
- Blois: secteur sauvegarde (16 km)
- Roseraie des terrasses de l'évêché: remarkable garden (16 km)
- Amboise: secteur sauvegarde (17 km)
- Parc et jardins du château de Chenonceau: remarkable garden (19 km)
- Aquarium du Val-de-Loire: aquarium (23 km)
- Parc et jardins du château de Valmer: remarkable garden (24 km)
- ZooParc de Beauval: zoo or wildlife park (29 km)
- Jardin du domaine de Sasnières: remarkable garden (32 km)
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My Hannah is at home with her camera~ I miss this girl so much
and I am excited she came home to take care of her momma!
I have been so blessed today by emails, text and phone calls from friends~ many of you. Thank you for praying for me. I believe in the power of prayer. I believe God hears and answers prayer. It means the world to me to know that you are praying for me.
The wait is over and tomorrow morning I will be trusting God as I go into the operating room. I mean after all ~this is where the rubber meets the road. In the midst of uncertainly I am trusting God's will in allowing me to walk through this valley. God never promises that there will never be storms that rage and valleys to walk through but He does promise to never leave us or forsake us. I know this to be true because He has proven himself to me time and time again.
I will be back soon~ thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the well wishes and mostly your prayers. I covet each and every one of them!
Philippians 4:6-
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.


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We are currently searching for coaching candidates in the following sports below for the 2020 Bay State Summer Games. Interested candidates can fill out an application below and contact Alanis Tirabassi with any questions at firstname.lastname@example.com
The Bay State Summer Games High School Showcases consist of eight different sports. For the Showcases, the state of Massachusetts is divided into six regions. The regions are Metro, Northeast, Southeast, Central, Coastal, and West. In each region tryouts are held for each of the eight sports. Selected participants in these regions then compete in an all-star type tournament against each other.
The eight High School Showcase sports are:
*Boys & Girls Divisions
The Summer Games are annually held during July, with the High School Showcases taking place during the middle of July. Most tryouts for Showcase teams begin after June 1st. After tryouts have been completed practice time is allowed for each team.
Benefits of Coaching:
The opportunity to coach in the Bay State Games provides coaches with many benefits that will contribute to the success of their coaching careers. The following are just a few of the many benefits of coaching in the Bay State Games:
Coaching Responsibilities:
Tentative Summer Game Dates for 2020:
Baseball: July 6-10, Boston College High School, Boston
Girls Basketball: July 17-19, Emmanuel College, Boston
Field Hockey: July 10-12, Veterans Field Complex, Waltham
Ice Hockey: July 9-12, New England Sports Center, Marlboro
Boys Lacrosse: July 7-9, Veterans Field Complex, Waltham
Soccer: July 9-12, Veterans Field Complex, Waltham
Softball: July 7-8, Danehy Park, Cambridge
Volleyball: July 11-12, UMass Boston, Boston
Coaches Associated with Bay State Games:
Tom Thibodeau Head Coach NBA
Vinny Del Negro Head Coach NBA
Josh Hexter Head Coach Elon College Women's Lacrosse / Former Assistant Coach Duke University
Ed Cooley Head Coach Providence College Basketball
Bill Guerin Player Development Coach NHL Pittsburg Penguins
Bill Herrion Head Basketball Coach University of New Hampshire
Pat Skerry Head Basketball Coach Towson University
The Bay State Games actively promotes the Games to high schools, colleges, past participants, and sport specific locations. However, past experience has shown that coaches who actively promote their team often see improved tryout attendance and team performance. We encourage you to help promote your team and tryouts. If you would like promotional materials, or if you have any promotion suggestions, please contact the Bay State Games office.
All coaching positions with the Bay State Games are volunteer positions. The Bay State Games utilizes 1,500 volunteers each year that help produce Massachusetts' largest amateur athletic competition. All support staff of the Bay State Games such as coaches, officials, timekeepers, and medical staff are all volunteers. Each year we work with our corporate partners in order to supply our volunteers with some mementos to remember their experience with the Bay State Games. All volunteers will receive a Bay State Games T-Shirt and athlete gift, in addition to other items provided by corporate partners. The strong tradition of volunteerism in the Bay State Games has helped to shape the organization over the past decades. Without the support of volunteers, the Bay State Games would not be able to provide programs for Massachusetts amateur athletes each and every year.


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If you've been following the blog, you know we love Haven holidays. They are ideal for the little one. We stayed in Devon Cliffs recently and on our way home, stopped off at Pecorama. Pecorama is a train and garden themed tourist attraction near Beer in Devon. They have an inside bit with loads of model railways and an outside bit with beautiful gardens and the Beer Heights Light Railway. They also have an outdoor playground and an indoor soft play. Ideal if the weather isn't mega.
And the weather wasn't mega on our last day. We started off doing the indoor model railway exhibition. I can't say I am the biggest train enthusiast but B loved this. There were so many exhibitions with moving parts and trains whizzing here and there. Lots of fun for little ones. They had a few games as well that cost 20p or so (I cant remember exactly) and you got to drive the trains around. That was fun!
Once we'd been around the exhibition, we wandered out into the gardens and found the outside play area. It was done really nicely with two areas, one including a large wooden pirate ship. For lunch, we had paninis afrom the café onsite and popped to the soft play.
After lunch, we enjoyed the highlight of the day – a ride on the Beer Heights Light Railway. All the trains have names and we went on Linda.
I'd say entry was reasonable for what you got, especially given the indoor aspect if it's raining. We went with the bargain ticket which allows access to the gardens, model railway bit and play areas. Most importantly it gives you one ride on the railway. For a couple of quid more you can get the premium ticket that gives you two rides round! To note, we were not sponsored to write this post at all. We visited because we were in the area and wanted to pop in 🙂


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Halloween is Fast Approaching
It's time to start thinking about spooky Halloween treats!
These rich black chocolate cakes are stuffed with Amarena cherries and topped with a magnificent cream cheese buttercream. Don't let their gory looks fool you, they taste amazing! When topped with homemade sugar glass shards and edible blood, they are sure to impress both kids and adults!
These Halloween cupcakes will WOW all of your party guests.
The cupcake is a rich, moist dark chocolate cake. If that isn't fantastic enough, there is a whole Amarena cherry hiding inside. Then I added about a half of a teaspoon of the cherry juice into the well created by the cherry to give the whole cupcake a decadent Black Forest flavor.
Cutting out the center is super easy. Just like with my St. Paddy's Cupcakes (shown below), I use a small paring knife at 45 degrees to carve out a small cone shape. It's much easier than it sounds. Once you get this technique down, you can fill any cupcake with anything – like a pro. No need to overthink it, just make a little hole.
Like the St. Paddy's Cupcakes, the frosting on these is a rich, cream cheese buttercream. It isn't overly sweet. Decorating them with spattered blood may just be the best part about making these cupcakes – it is fun! Maybe it's my inappropriate sense of humor talking; but, I legitimately feel like everyone should love eating bleeding cupcakes with bloody shards of glass coming out of the top on Halloween. Am I right?
Making the Glass Shards
Sugar glass is made with a straightforward technique that sounds intimidating at first. All it involves is heating sugar and water in a pan – it couldn't be simpler. Making sure the candy glass comes out perfectly does require a candy thermometer. That tool is your secret weapon for creating sugar glass. Buying a candy thermometer is a small price to pay to amaze your friends with these fantastic creations. You can usually pick one up for less than ten bucks.
Once the sugar gets to 275℉, pour it on a cookie sheet prepared with nonstick spray, or onto a nonstick mat. I use a Silpat silicone mat to do this. Nothing sticks to these mats. Once you have poured your sugar, use a heat-resistant silicone spatula to spread it into a thin sheet quickly. The mat makes it easy to spread the hot sugar nice and evenly.
Let the sugar cool and then crack it into shards. I like to dip the shards in the edible blood and the stab them – lovingly, of course – into the blood-spattered cupcakes.
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I hope that you will enjoy serving and eating these Halloween cupcakes as much as we did.
Creepy Bleeding Halloween Cupcakes
Black Chocolate Cupcakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ⅔ cup butter
- 2 cups water
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Butter Cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 stick unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Sugar Glass
- ⅔ cup sugar superfine, if possible
- 1 ½ cups water
Food Grade Blood
- 1 tbsp Lyle's golden syrup or light corn syrup
- 6 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp red gel food dye frosting coloring, use more if needed.
- 1 tsp water use a little water to thin if needed.
Extras and Special Equipment
- 1 jar Amarena cherries or cherry pie filling
- Candy Thermometer
- Silpat Mat
- Preheat oven to 350℉
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add water and butter to a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
- Add hot liquid to the dry ingredients and mix.
- Add beaten eggs and vanilla.
- Portion out into lined cupcake pans. Should make approximately 18 cupcakes.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Until wooden stick comes out clean.
- Set aside and cool before frosting.
Cream Cheese Butter Cream
- Beat together cream cheese and butter until slightly fluffy.
- Add sugar, 1 cup at a time. Incorporate slowly at first.
- Add cream and vanilla, beat on high until fluffy.
- Refrigerate for about and hour before using.
- Place in a piping bag and pipe frosting onto cupcakes.
Sugar Glass
- Add sugar and water to a sauce pan.
- Using a candy thermometer, bring to boil and then to 275℉
- Stir occasionally and watch very closely. Sugar termprature will rise very quickly once it gets over 200℉
- When the sugar is heated, quickly pour out onto a non stick surface and the spread with a non-stick, heat-resistant spatula.
- Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Add more red gel to get a darker color.
- Thin with water if needed.
- Spatter all over the cupcakes.


text: Electrophysiology (EP) Foothills Hospital hosts one of Colorado's most sophisticated EP labs for diagnosing and treating heartbeat irregularities. Equipped with an all-digital biplane cardiac imaging system and a three-dimensional cardiac mapping system, our lab is staffed by experienced electrophysiologists, Dr. Sameer Oza and Dr. Sam Aznaurov, nurses and technicians who work together performs all studies and procedures. Through a combined surgical and catheter-based procedure, we are continually adding innovative, minimally invasive treatment options for our patients, including those with longstanding, persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib). Diagnostic Studies These examinations help our EP physicians diagnose heartbeat irregularities like arrhythmia and AFib. EP Treatment Catheter ablation Catheter ablation is a procedure used to selectively destroy heart tissue that is causing a heart rhythm problem. A thin tube called a catheter is inserted into a vein, typically in the groin or neck, and then threaded through the vein and into the heart. Radiofrequency ablations use electricity to destroy the tissue, while cryoablation procedures freeze the tissue. Implantation of devices like pacemakers and defibrillators A pacemaker uses electrical pulses to help control abnormal heart rhythms. An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) will deliver an electric shock to restore a normal heartbeat if your heart is beating chaotically or too fast. Many ICDs also act as a pacemaker and can record rhythms for monitoring by your doctor. NEW! Boulder County's only provider implanting the world's smallest pacemaker At one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker—the size of a large vitamin capsule—the Micra® Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) provides patients with the most advanced pacing technology available. While traditional pacemakers are implanted through an incision near the collar bone, this tiny device is introduced in a minimally invasive procedure through the femoral artery near the groin. Generally suitable for patients over age 50, this device offers certain advantages over traditional pacemakers including fewer complications or infections and less scarring. Learn more here. To schedule a consultation, call 303-442-2395. You can also fill out the form below or email firstname.lastname@example.com to schedule a consultation with Sameer Oza, MD, or Sam Aznaurov, MD. First Name Last Name Address City State Select Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana International Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington, DC West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming ZipCode Primary Phone Secondary Phone Preferred Time to Call Preferred Time to Call? Morning Afternoon Evening Email Address Date Of Birth Reason for Consultation: Send Message


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Injury to your musculoskeletal system is sometimes a very complex occurrence that requires remedy that is carried out professionally. This explains why a special branch in medicine is available to handle these kinds of situations. Most of the time such conditions are experienced because of illnesses or injury that can be during a certain activity like running or dancing.
Skiers, athletes, dancers and such kinds of sports persons will often encounter injury due to the nature of the games they participate in. However such injuries are not only limited to sports people but can also be experienced by non sporting people as a result of injury sustained from accidents or disease. In whatever the case, medical attention must be sought to help address the condition
Optim orthopedics provide such services to deal with conditions related to musculoskeletal trauma that may be the result of an accident, injuries that result from sporting activities that is common among sports people, congenital disorders, degenerative illnesses like arthritis among others. The orthopedics will carry out surgical and non surgical procedures to try and remedy such conditions.
Sometimes the process my involve carrying out an implantation in which case foreign material is affixed to the injured or damaged tissue or bone in order to help restore the strength and function of the affected body part. Such implantations are common with the knees or hip and will involve invasive surgical procedures.
If you are actively involved in sports you may at one time have injured yourself to the extent that you were out of action for a number of weeks. One of the most serious injuries that any athlete can experience is the tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) that is the result of some kind of trauma to the knee area. In fact such injury has for a time now been known to keep an athlete out of action for the rest of their lives. This just explains how serious this injury can be to your career and health as well. However newer methods have been devised within the orthopedics field to surgically treat and remedy such injury and ensure that you can actively return to competitive activities.
How orthopedics are treating ACL injuries
Basically the process is an invasive type of surgery that is able to reconstruct the torn ligaments and ensure that your injured knee regains its stability as fast as possible. The reconstruction process performed by specialized surgeons involves the moving of adjacent ligaments to the torn one so that these ligaments relive the strain on the torn ligament and ensure that it is able to quickly heal.
This kind of treatment has seen most athletes and particularly soccer players return to active competition after a serious knee injury. The nature of this injury draws much attention because the knee joint is the most used are the body during any sporting or non sporting activity. As such healing of a torn ligament has not been effectively accomplished until such surgical procedures began to be used.


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Friday, June 22, 2007
Oxbow - The Narcotic Story
Oxbow is a really cool band that has been making great records for well over a decade. Their sound is often similar to bands like The Jesus Lizard, but it has a certain atmospheric quality to it that really makes them quite unique. This band does not fuck around. Past album titles include Fuckfest, The Balls In The Great Meat Grinder, and King Of The Jews. Lets not forget singer Eugene Robinson, the gigantic muscular black frontman who enjoys taking off all of his clothes on stage, grabbing his crotch, and picking fights with the crowd. Rock music should be dangerous and confrontational, and that is exactly what Oxbow is.
This DVD is nothing short of amazing. Do yourself a favor and buy it immediatley.
- Steve
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thanks heaps for this one, always wanted to try these guys. they seem to have a lot of material, can you recommend any specific titles to check out?
- Tuesday, June 26, 2007 7:39:00 PM
- ongakubaka said...
well, early Oxbow is REALLY raw and agressive, so if you're looking for something along those lines i'd suggest Fuckfest and King of The Jews.
I'm more partial to newer Oxbow myself, its just more developed and the songwriting is a lot better. As far as their newer material goes, i'd suggest An Evil Heat
- Wednesday, June 27, 2007 12:11:00 PM
Great you posted this! Thanks for the milllionth time, you guys rock.
And talking about getting naked on stage, grabbing your dick and fighting the audience; do you have anything by GG Allin? If you do, it would be great if you could post it.
Thanks again.
José From Chile
- Friday, February 13, 2009 12:15:00 PM
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If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.
There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below
The surgery is aware that there is currently a national shortage in travel vaccinations. If you are travelling in the near future, please complete the form and we will advise whether we are able to provide the vaccination.
It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible - at least 6 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.
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Year: 1964
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Stars: Tippi Hedren, Sean Connery, Diane Baker
It seems I don't have too many movies fresh enough in my mind to choose to review today, but I did recently watch a film starring Sean Connery from 1964. What's that, I reviewed Goldfinger last week? But no, I managed purely by chance to settle on Marnie, Hitchcock's thriller from the same year with the same leading man, to watch on Friday. Based on the book of the same name by Winston Graham, the film details the troubles of the titular young woman (Hedren). Marnie is compensating for an apparently troubled childhood by lying her way into jobs and sneaking her way out of them with pockets full of cash from the safe. This routine is abruptly halted by new boss Mark Rutland (Connery), who recognises her from her last job but pushes to hire her so that he can catch her in the act. Rutland has fallen in love with Marnie and quickly marries her despite her abject fear of being touched by a man (as well as of storms and the colour red). He promises to help her overcome her stealing problem, a task in which he is hindered by her total inability to tell the truth in addition to the scheming of Lil (Baker), his first wife's sister who for some reason lives in the family home and is unsurprisingly madly in love with Mark. He then agrees to pay back all of the former employers from whom she has stolen, including the aforementioned most recent manager who confronts Marnie having been invited to a party by Lil to cause trouble. I won't spoil the ending, as it certainly took me by surprise, but it is both intelligent and intense, and is undeniably the crucial scene of the film.
Marnie is a good watch, perhaps middle-of-the-road by Hitchcock standards but that's no little praise. Tippi Hedren produces a commendable performance off the back of The Birds a year earlier, really coming into her own in the denouement, although perhaps she ended up a little typecast as a Hitchcock heroine as she has few noteworthy credits to her name in the fifty years since. Connery, in the midst of his turn as 007, at least plays his character of "man who gets what he wants" believably; I'm not sure how much that's a compliment on his acting and how much it's a criticism on his character. It's definitely the ending that saves the movie from the mediocrity that I felt it was in danger of drifting into and places it far above the likes of Family Plot in my Hitchcock standings.
I haven't read the book, and so again I can't attest to its faithfulness, but it seems to fit perfectly as an Alfred Hitchcock thriller. If you're a Hitchcock fan you'll certainly enjoy Marnie, and even if you've never seen one of his films this is a good one to see what he's all about without jumping straight to the blockbusters with a Rear Window or a Psycho. I personally feel he can be very hit-and-miss, but Marnie is definitely a hit as far as I'm concerned.
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The world might not have Chris Brown's music to kick around anymore. Brown says his next album, X, will probably be his last, so "don't worry mainstream America." The singer called the waaambulance on Twitter earlier today by musing that, while "being famous is amazing when it's for ur music and talent," he's "tired of being famous for a mistake [he] made when [he] was 18," saying he's "cool & over it!"
While Brown's probably just fishing among his more than 12 million Twitter followers for sympathy—something he's kind of getting via his @ replies—if he's not kidding, the singer leaving music could be a blow for the industry, considering he's sold millions and millions of records. Then again, Brown does have two movies coming out (2013's Battle Of The Year: The Dream Team and 2014's Phenom), so he could just be prepping for his inevitable transition to becoming just an actor, one who's famous for a mistake he made when he was 18.


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The fifth and last section of Aaron Copland's ballet, Rodeo, is written as either Hoedown or Hoe-Down. Details on the piece are at Wikipedia.
Other well known Copland compositions are Appalachian Spring and Billy the Kid. This version of Fanfare for the Common Man is performed by The New Frankfurt Philharmonic and Emerson, Lake and Palmer. ELP recorded the piece in the 1970s. It appears that this clip is far more recent.
The house, where Copland lived for the last 30 years of his life, is in Cortlandt Manor, N.Y, which is about an hour from New York City.