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Dundee Direct Access Service
Services we provide
Disabled access
Where to Find Us & Community Hubs
We work from four community locations to make it easier for you to access the service you need in a place that's convenient for you. The days and times listed below are open for self-referral drop-ins. No appointment is necessary.
The places are:
Mondays: Boots Pharmacy, Albert Street, DD4 6PZ (9am-5pm).
Wednesdays: Lochee Community Hub, 118-120 High Street, DD2 3BW (9am-5pm).
Cairn Centre, Rattray Street, DD1 1NA (9am-5pm)
Thursdays: The Signpost Centre, Lothian Crescent, Whitfield, DD4 OHU (9am-7pm)
What we offer
Addaction Dundee is a direct access service providing support to people in Dundee affected by drug or alcohol use. You can come along and speak to a staff member, for yourself or on someone's behalf.
On arrival you will be met by one of our team who will explain the services we offer. We are a recovery focussed service which believes that everyone can find their own recovery journey. We are here to support people and families in Dundee. We work alongside our partner agencies to provide a package of support and choice to fit individual needs. We agree goals with our clients and make individual recovery plans, which are regularly reviewed. We have a strong group of active volunteers supporting our project, who bring a wealth of life experience to the team. We believe that sharing experience and recovery is a very strong force that adds strength to people's recovery journeys.
Most of our work is one-to-one, and people meet the same worker throughout their time with Addaction. By working with you in your local area, we are developing strong links with your local recovery community and identifying opportunities to get involved in activities and groups that will support you in your recovery.
"I am proud of the Dundee Addaction team. Our service in Dundee has been here for over eight years and we have worked hard to develop a high quality service that meets the range of needs of our service users. We are well linked into the growing recovery community in Dundee and are always striving to provide the best service possible."Manager
''Dundee Addaction has helped me to turn my life around. They are a great bunch of workers. Thanks.''Service user


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Hump day and we are halfway to the weekend, folks! If you haven't been by the Cart Sale yet – what the heck are you waiting for? There are deals galore at some of the lowest prices you will find in SL. Everything on the carts is 10L or under. This is a great group of designers and there is something for just about every taste. Come on down and poke around a bit!
If you go looking for the items we are showcasing from AIDORU, be sure to check both of their carts – for this event, they have 2 carts instead of just 1. They are offering all kinds of beautiful items including jewelry for men and women, a really pretty couples ring set, and even shoes for both genders!
Think pink when you visit d.l.s.! Their designs this time around are showcasing gorgeous pink tones from delicate pale shades to vibrant hot pinks. Everything goes with everything else, so you should be able to score some really great designs.
Zibber Designs has an eclectic mix of items on their cart, ranging from short little plaid skirts to lacy babydoll socks and colorful camisks. The fatpacks are very nice as well, with an excellent assortment of colors in each one.
If you are looking for something casual but pretty, B!ASTA has a great assortment of outfits and accessories to choose from. At these low prices, it's an awesome chance to stock up on staple wardrobe pieces.
Dark Water Designs has a fun collection of separates that can be mix 'n matched to create your own personal style, ranging from black and white skulls to pink leopard print. The guys are included too, with an electric blue trench coat and velvet scarf.

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#CapForStrat rallies Avengers, Marvel and the Internet behind man with cancer
And how a man dying of cancer had a wish come true.
Stratford Caldecott was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in October 2011. In early May 2014, he was given about 12 weeks to live.
Stratford's daughter Sophie wrote about her dad's struggle with cancer. She shared that Stratford has been a comic book fan since childhood and that his 60th birthday was superhero themed. And, that he was unfortunately too ill to go see "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" in the theater.
So, Sophie launched a mission: #CapForStrat.
#CapForStrat carried a two-fold goal: One, to get the attention of Marvel in the hopes of getting an advance DVD copy of the movie for Stratford, who is not expected to live until fall when the DVD comes out, and, two, tweet at the Marvel "Avengers" actors and ask them to send messages of support to her dad.
Dad is about to face the biggest challenge of his life. Death is the greatest, most frightening adventure of them all. He is one of the good guys, worthy of superhero status himself. As Agent Coulson would say, it's time to call for back up – let's give him the send off he deserves.
So, she started.
And then this happened.
@becmackinnon Hang Tough Strat! We are pulling for you. pic.twitter.com/1EPCWsWLsH
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) May 14, 2014
Never one to be shown up by the Hulk, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Iron Man (Robert Downey, Jr.) jumped in.
Thor and Iron Man got your back, Strat. #CapForStrat pic.twitter.com/hNp033KOSe
— Robert Downey Jr (@RobertDowneyJr) May 16, 2014
Loki (Tom Hiddleston) got in on the action, of course.
We're all cheering for you, Strat. Sending lots of love. #CapForStrat pic.twitter.com/eX6bpffQ9t
— Tom Hiddleston (@twhiddleston) May 16, 2014
Even Cap (Chris Evans) himself sent a message.
Thanks @MarkRuffalo !!!! pic.twitter.com/zihcHNEofd
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) May 15, 2014
And others from across the Marvel universe: Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), Silver Surfer (Doug Jones), Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders). The list keeps going.
The Internet joined in, too:
These guys were arranged by Twitter user @Crunk_Jews' 10- and 7-year-old sons
We were busy w/ Doom, but @Crunk_Jews called us in We got your back, Strat! #CapForStrat #LEGO #Marvel #FantasticFour pic.twitter.com/H8Qpbgo1bB
— Allen R…feld (@Crunk_Jews) May 20, 2014
And these Air Force fly boys and fly girls stationed in Kabul added a few words of their own.
It may not be @Marvel, but we've got a few Captains in the group here that are rooting for you, too! #CapForStrat pic.twitter.com/n08pYrbhUA
— Matthew T. Fritz (@fritzmt) May 19, 2014
And in 48 hours it had gone so viral that Marvel sent this out.
@Downeyator We're already working with some folks to make it happen. Stay tuned! #CapForStrat
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) May 15, 2014
Stratford will have a screening of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier." And the achievement of getting the Avengers actors to tweet has been fully unlocked. Yet the tweets from superheroes on the big screen to mere mortals all over the world keep coming. Sophie has been printing off the photos for her Dad to share with him the outpouring of love from across the world. And she's since asked for privacy for her family.
So yes, it is a sad story. But it is also a story of the power and goodness of people united with a common mission. Obviously, no Twitter campaign will cure cancer, or keep Stratford from dying. But through #CapForStrat, a dying man's last few days were filled with an outpouring of love from a universe of fans and creators from across the globe.
Yet when all is said and done — despite the international attention, despite the Hulk and Iron Man and Captain America themselves joining in this campaign — Sophie may be the biggest superhero of them all.
Throughout this entire campaign, she has continued to sing the praises of the cancer workers and the medical staff caring for her dad, and tout the importance of early cancer screening, encouraging men to be aware of the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer, and to get tested. And she ultimately wants
#CapForStrat to turn into an awareness mission for prostate cancer.
And, she continues to focus on the goodness of it all, which, as we can can likely imagine, has to be tough as she's preparing to say good-bye to her dad.
If we all take anything away from all of this, let it be that the world can be a good and gentle place, despite what we often hear to the contrary, and that the kindness of strangers is very real. To all those suffering now, please remember that you are not alone.
Thank you, Sophie.
Excelsior, Stratford.


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Honestly it really has been pretty hectic for me and the pressure just keeps increasing without ever going down. Its funny how sometimes people judge you from so many aspects. Expectations are always so high from you to deliver and when you don't people would never ask you why you couldn't or they would not bother to hear your story at all. Instead they would just blame you for it and hold you accountable. I guess that's a fact and being humans, that's how we all think.
Some how lately I've been feeling really demotivated and drained. I don't have that spark in me anymore to do stuff. I mean I still do my stuff with full concentration but its not with full passion.
Today for example, actually not just today, I was told and read certain unpleasant things about me and honestly if I were to say I don't care, I'm lying. Matter of fact is I do care and I do take this kind of things personally because it is totally not what I am. Like I said, people judge you from the outside without bothering to know what's happening on the inside. They say stuff the like and make assumptions. Anyway, its also for my own good perhaps to proof something? I don't know.
Besides, maybe my level of thinking is somehow different and acting like a teenage kid doesn't help in any case. Being through various industry somehow have taught me precious lessons which I'm always appreciative of.


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As a landlord, one of the biggest stressors is collecting rent. Even if it typically gets paid on time, you're still left with a little anxiety at the beginning of each month. The reality is that it's just not efficient to collect rent through the mail or in person. If you want to make the process as safe and painless as possible, you need to consider online rental payments…. [Read More]
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Dental Awareness Program
Elysium Foundation has conducted a dental awareness program on August 2014, in association with the Vasan Dental Care, so as to promote oral health consciousness among the employees.
The Dental Awareness Program is conducted on the premises of the Elysium Technologies Private Limited, Annanagar, Madurai.
The Dental Awareness Program has provided the general awareness about the dental problems, their treatments and prevention measures. Nearly 80 employees have participated in the dental awareness program. Out of this 80, there are about 20 employees identified with Vitamin Deficiency and dental Problems. As a result of the dental awareness program, our employees have understood the importance of the oral care and hygiene.


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Modern Living Room Setup In The Colors Of Gray, Beige Or White
Have chosen the modern furnishing style you may also be grateful for some set-up tips and ideas? Although modern design is not difficult to implement, the imagination and imagination are sometimes lacking in order to create the right colors and color combinations, decorations or furniture compilations. Therefore, we would like to help you with some tips and to this end have also put together some furnishing examples, which show you how to design a modern living room in the classic colors gray, white and beige. Let yourself be inspired by the living room ideas when you set up your living room and quickly and easily create the perfect living room setting where you will feel comfortable with your family and friends.
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Modern living room comfortably furnished in gray, white or beige
A comfortable distribution of the furniture plays an important role in every furnishing style. The sitting area with the living room couch is not only the center of each living room, but should also be reached comfortably and a pleasant entertainment with eye contact and also the view of the TV or on a fireplace. Drumherum can then be distributed over the rest – shelves, sideboards and sideboards, all of which are equipped with stylish decorations for room design to make the space more comfortable. This should not be exaggerated. If you want to create a modern living room, subtle accents with little decoration in the living room are required, which do not look kitschy.
Living room furnishing – Tips on three of the most popular home colors
Recommended and especially popular for modern facilities are the colors gray, beige and white. These are, in fact, neutral shades which, on the one hand, perfectly reflect the modern designs of the furniture and, on the other hand, provide the best basis for colored accents, which, like the decorations, should be rather discreet. Here are some examples of these three main colors for you.
Living room set up in gray
Whether you want to create a large living room or a rather small space, the color gray is undoubtedly one of the most popular and should therefore be considered. What nuance you choose here is pure taste. Several can also be combined with one another. To prevent a monochrome and monotonous device, other colors should also be used. This can be other neutral colors, but also colorful colors, which are used as accents.
For example, create a gray accent wall of wall paint, wallpaper or natural stone, choose a gray sofa or other furniture and give the room the final touch with a carpet as a gray or colored living room accessory. On a gray couch, colored Sofas are wonderful. However, no more than two contrast colors should be selected. Also other living accessories like the curtains or the decorations can be used for peppy hinguckers. Use murals or an accent with a different colored armchair and use furniture for a decorative and useful purpose.
Especially if you are setting up a small living room, it is either a little more economical to deal with the gray color, or choose brighter nuances that make the room look more spacious. White should also not be missing, because the color reflects the light, which makes the room appear bigger. Otherwise you have free choice. But since Gray is to be your main color, it should also predominate. Find the right balance and set up with modern furniture with simple designs.
Living room set up in white
If you like it particularly bright or small living room set up, reaches back to white. There is, of course, the risk that the ambience will end up being sterile. A combination with other colors is therefore absolutely recommended. It is also not necessarily colorful colors, although these furnish the furniture in the living room without question an interesting pepp. If you prefer it simply, you can also use gray nuances and remain faithful to the monochrome look. White pieces of furniture can be so wonderfully highlighted with a gray accent wall. Something more extravagant is again with a colored wall. For a more subtle effect, however, you can use the living accessories and decorations.
If a warm atmosphere is preferred to the cool gray, a very light beige can be selected as an accent, which is not so different from the white. Whether you use this color for the wall design or rather a white living room and complement the furnishings with beige accents, only your decision remains. What is certain, however, is that your space is guaranteed to be very stylish and elegant.
White for living room design is therefore very popular. The light color is suitable for any kind of living room, be it with large window fronts or with less natural light, where tricks have to be used to make the room look larger. The simplicity of the modern furniture design is reinforced by the hue so that minimalist and modern furnishings are easily achieved.
Living room design in beige
The fact that you create a warm atmosphere with Beige is no secret and we have already mentioned that. Thus, the hue can be used not only as an accent for the above-mentioned variants, but also as a main color. Many people do not necessarily dare to adapt to the modern decor, which can lead to an uncomfortable and cold atmosphere. However, this risk does not exist with beige tones. This allows you to create a main beige living room and combine brown tones, but you can also choose more neutral furniture in gray or plain white.
Also in this case, you can choose natural stone if you want to make the living room modern. Whether for the floor or an accent wall does not matter. Beige living accessories, decorations or furniture create a pleasant interplay of modern accents and can be combined with any other colors. This is precisely the advantage of neutral colors – they are compatible with all other colors and can easily be supplemented by new colors and accessories over time, once the old one has passed.
Whether beige accessories and decorations with gray couches, a beige sofa with white curtains and decorations, a gray accent wall with beige furniture or a living room decor in beige with colored accents does not matter. The result will definitely be friendly, stylish and modern at the same time and create the perfect living comfort.
Living room setup – A mix of neutral colors
As you can imagine from all the examples, these three neutral colors are perfectly matched to each other and can therefore be used together for a modern interior and various decor for living rooms. This variant is perfect for those who would like to leave a neutral and relatively colorless set-up when setting up the living room.
However, this does not mean that a fourth color can also be used in this case, which makes the room more lively. It all depends on the effect you want to create. Due to the three basic colors used, however, you have the possibility to make changes at any time, which do not require an extensive renovation and can also be implemented cost-effectively thanks to living accessories and decorations.


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Guidance Note for Developing a National Climate Change Learning Strategy
This note provides methodological and organizational guidance to countries interested in taking a strategic approach to climate change learning and skills development. In particular, it lays out the process of developing a National Strategy to Strengthen Human Resources and Skills to Advance Green, Low Emission and Climate Resilient Development - or short "National Climate Change Learning Strategy" - through cross-sectoral and multi-stakeholder collaboration, and with engagement of national education and training institutions. Download the Guidance Note: ENG FRE SPN
Development and Pilot-Testing of the Guidance Note
The Guidance Note has been developed as part of the UN CC:Learn pilot implementation phase (2011-2013), with valuable input from members of the UN CC:Learn Steering Group and discussions at several international and regional meetings/workshops. It builds on the experiences of five national pilot projects to "Strengthen Human Resource Capacities and Skills to Address Climate Change". The five pilot countries are Benin, the Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Malawi, and Uganda.
Target Groups of the Guidance Note
This Guidance Note responds both to the UNFCCC Doha Work Programme which mandates States to prepare a national strategy on Article 6 of the Convention (which deals with climate change education, training and public awareness-raising) and to the request of more than 40 countries which have expressed interest in developing a National Climate Change Learning Strategy.
Potential users include:
- Decision-makers in government interested in understanding the process and benefits of developing a National Climate Change Learning Strategy;
- Technical staff in Ministries or other institutions responsible for organizing the process of developing a National Climate Change Learning Strategy;
- Representatives of education and training institutions and non-governmental organizations involved in the development and implementation of a National Climate Change Learning Strategy;
- Representatives of the private sector (e.g. employers' organizations and trade unions);
- Interested citizens.
How to Use the Guidance Note
The Guidance Note is structured as follows:
- Why Develop a Climate Change Learning Strategy: The first chapter presents a conceptual framework for the development of a National Climate Change Learning Strategy, looks at specific objectives of the Strategy and proposes principles for the Strategy development process. It also provides background information on relevant international initiatives and frameworks.
- Main steps in Developing a Climate Change Learning Strategy: This chapter explains the process of developing a National Climate Change Learning Strategy and provides suggestions for the structure and content of the document.
- Practical Guide: The final part suggests specific activities, as well as logistical and organizational considerations that can facilitate the development of a Climate Change Learning Strategy.
Users are encouraged to consider the suggestions provided in this note, taking into account national needs and circumstances. The Guidance Note focuses on the national scale, but the methodologies proposed can be adapted for regional and local levels also.


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This is a walkthrough of Halo Wars so you can beat it before your friends do. This is the first chapter of Halo Wars for XBOX 360. Check it out, a cheat walkthrough from Mahalo Gaming.
Halo wars is a real-time strategy (RTS) game that takes place in the Halo universe 20 years before the original game took place. Halo Wars is for the Xbox 360.
Throughout Halo Wars are locations with skulls that can grant special abilities once you complete specific tasks. These skulls are hidden on the maps, and once you complete the task for the skull, it will flash on the mini-map. The tasks consist of killing specific amount of certain creatures.


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"Horyu-ji" is Japanese temple, which located in Ikaruga, Nara prefecture.
It is considered to have been built in the first half of 7th century and is one of the oldest wooden architecture in the world. UNESCO designated it as World Heritage. "Horyu-ji" has too much sight-seeing points to introduce any of them. "Gojyu-no-tou" is very beautiful Japanese architecture, which is located center of "Horyu-ji". "Kudara-kannon-zou" is an image of Buddha with archaic smile. These are designated as National treasure. There are a lot of treasures.
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Nara prefecture is located adjacent to Kyoto prefecture. If you plan to go to Kyoto, I recommend you to give consideration to see treasures in "Horyu-ji".
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- Nearly 100% of the headset is made from stainless steel and magnesium
- Magnesium ear cups are both strong and light, while delivering superior high-frequency noise attenuation
- The Dual Aperture Disc microphone provides greater noise cancellation for clearer, more intelligible communications
- Exclusive, user-adjustable mic gain helps balance loud and soft voices in a multi-headset environment
- Front Row Center (FRC), stereo cross-feed technology, and redesigned speakers deliver crisp, rich audio and unparalleled music fidelity
Bluetooth® connectivity Enjoy excellent call clarity, music fidelity, and wireless access to critical audio alerts from aviation apps on mobile devices.
- Award-winning active noise cancellation (ANR) delivers consistent performance over a deep, broad range of low frequency noise
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FlightLink compatible Capture and retrieve incoming and outgoing communications with Lightspeeds free FlightLink recording app for the Apple® iPad® and iPhone® via the supplied patch cable.
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Battery power supply: 3V, two AA batteries
Weight: 14.6 oz. (including ear seals and mic boom)
Panel aircraft 8-40 VDC
Transducer: 40mm moving coil
Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz
Nominal impedance @ 1 kHz:
OFFMono: 200 ohms, ONMono: 280 ohms
OFFStereo: 400 ohms, ONStereo: 560 ohms
Transducer principle: Noise-canceling electret
Frequency response: 200 Hz-6000 Hz
Maximum SPL: 114 dB
Terminating impedance: 2202200 ohms
Operating voltage: 8V-16V DC
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by Mark K 02/19/2017
Seems a little more comfortable than the original Zulu I replaced. Price is a good value compared with the Bose A20, and I dont need the extra features (and bulky, 4-battery case) of the Zulu PFX
by George 03/12/2017
Very nice step up from my very worn Lightspeed 20K headset. Comfortable, sturdy, like the rugged cord.
by Eric D 05/12/2017
Amazing. As perform as Bose A20 but cheaper. Noise cancelling is very efficient. Im now over 30 hours and still on my first battery set.
by Christopher C 06/10/2017
Great headset. Very comfortable and the cables are the best thing to happen to headsets.
by Garry H 08/10/2017
Of all the headsets Ive worn since 1967, the Lightspeed Zulu 3, is without a doubt, the most comfortable of them all. The noise reduction was incredible. Really makes flying more enjoyable. Thank you, Garry Hawkins
by Charlie L 08/11/2017
Excellent headset. It quiets the DeHavland Beaver extremely well and makes each flight enjoyable. The Zulu series are very comfortable.
by Paul J 09/04/2017
Our CAP Squadron ordered three of these to outfit our typical aircrew. Without exception, aircrew members said that the Zulu 3s are great.
by Charlie 01/04/2018
After a month long internal debate and research between the Zulu 3 and A20.... I went for the Zulu 3. The reviews were more than positive and I could not justify the price difference. I ordered the headset at around 1 p.m. and they were on my doorstep by 11 a.m. the very next morning! LOVED that quick shipment!! The set up and bluetooth were extremely easy! I have had the chance to use the headset for about 5 hours on three different flights and I cannot say enough good things about the noise cancelling and quality of communication. I made a couple of test calls from the cockpit and both times the people on the other end commented how clear and noise free the call was! Its the first flight I have ever made and had music playing through the headset....Sounded great! There was almost no delay in the music muting when radio communications came through. Even after a 2 hour flight my head and neck were not sore from the headsets. They felt firmly attached, but without all the clamping force. Extremely happy with the decision and will be purchasing a 2nd set for my wife.
by Das 02/08/2018
The lightspeed Zulu 3 reduces the engine sound considerably which allows you to hear radio communication much more clearly.
by Corey 02/15/2018
Very comfortable with great noise canceling. Really like the new design chord.
by John T 03/07/2018
Comfortable and quiet!
by Derek E 07/15/2018
This headset is great. Ive owned the Bose A20 and after trying on of these it fits just right. Sound is amazing while in a loud aircraft. Have linked this with my phone and foreflight seamlessly. With the seven year Warrenty how could you go wrong.
by Pascal F 08/26/2018
Very comfortable and light. Excellent passive and active noise reduction. The communications are clearer than my previous headset but with the high frequencies somewhat muted. It makes my flights much more enjoyable.
The controls are well engineered and the instruction booklet makes Bluetooth configuration a breeze.
The biggest surprise for me was the outstanding sound quality while listening to music streamed from my cell phone. It easily matches my audiophile headset at home.
As usual excellent service from Aircraft Spruce. The package was received 48 hours after submitting my order.
by James C 10/04/2018
What a beautifully engineered piece, excellent sound and better noise cancellation, with substantial improvements in power cord. I took advantage of the trade in credit as well, swapping a Bose X. Factory support unbelieveable too, I sent my Zulu 1 in after 10 years and they replaced almost every component for a $100 fee. Lightspeed is a great company!
by Mister L 11/18/2018
At work I use an A20 (company provided) and it seems to eat batteries but is a good noise canceling headset. In the military I preferred the David Clark and have always used David Clark for GA.
This is my second Zulu. First was a Zulu-2 and I loved it, but it was stolen from my truck. Replaced with Zulu-3. The Z3 has a bulletproof cord design that is stronger and is aesthetically appealing. Both Zuluâs are very comfortable, great noise cancelling and easy setup for Bluetooth. Also like the battery life and auto-shutoff feature. Zulu-3 is perfect, hands down for General Aviation. I use mine in a Cessna and Beechcraft
by Dave V 12/27/2018
Very well made and worth the investment. The Light speed Zulu performs better than a Bose.
by Jeremy D 02/12/2019
I use these in a Challenger 2 advanced ultralight. Have 5 hours on them now over 4 flights.
Great Passive noise reduction
high quality build
Eliminates most low freq. noise but are not at all effective on some of the higher frequency noise common on high reving rotax engines - this includes mechanical harmonics on full power climb, and electrical whine. In fact this noise almost seems to be accentuated.
by John L 02/27/2019
This Lighspeed headsets work really well in relatively quiet wind-free aircraft. They are terrible in something like a Cub or Ercoupe. The wind blowing past the headset causes the ANR to start a WOW WOW WOW thumping sound that is louder than the outside noise. Do not even think about using one in an open cockpit. They are great in most GA aircraft. Many other ANR headsets suffer from this problem as well, including at least the older Bose. I cannot speak for the A20.
by Joseph B 04/11/2019
Works great in my Citabria!
by Adam T 04/11/2019
My first ANR headset so I cant compare to anything else but in short - WOW. I messed around with the bluetooth playing music and making a phone call before I had a chance to take them up in the plane. Man oh man when I plugged these babies in (C172R) it was nothing short of life changing. Kept double checking that the prop was still spinning!! Very comfortable and from a safety standpoint I feel a lot better with the communications side of things now. Crystal. Clear. What a great product.
by Laura H 04/14/2019
So quiet its almost spooky. Light, comfortable, a premium product.
The Bluetooth paired easily with my cellphone and works just fine.
by Phill 07/18/2019
Definitely 5 stars.
Liked the first set so well I bought a second so the plane has a matched set.
Very clear. Very light and easy to wear. I run them under a Fulmer 354/Jaunt helmet in an open cockpit and have been very pleased with the clarity, fit, and comfort.
by Charles M 07/21/2019
Highly recommended & my second headset purchase within the last 3 months.
by Steven B 08/02/2019
Great headset. Im a CFII so my headsets get a lot of hours and abuse moving from plane to plane. Started with a Zulu 2 several years ago and after a couple of thousand hrs the covering on the cord started splitting. LightSpeed will up grade it to a Z3. Bought this headset (third Z3) for my students to use. Love the upgraded cord. Good battery life on 2 AAs. Highly recommend it.
by Bernie R 10/14/2019
Bought this unit for my wife and an upgrade from an old non ANR headset. She enjoyed how quiet and comfortable it is.
I have had many Lightspeeds over the years, I have a ZULU 1 now and it has performed great. My question is, is there any difference in the noise cancelling of the 3 compared to the 1? See you at S-n-Fun Bob Stebbins
Yes, the noise cancellation capability did improve slightlyu from the Zulu 1 to the Zulu 2. The Zulu 3 has the same noise cancellation capability as the Zulu.2, however the improved ear seals on the Zulu 3 will provide a better fit and seal.
Can the mic boom on the Lightspeed Zulu 3 Headset be changed to the other side?
No, the boom mic cannot be swiveled all the way around. The boom mic will be on the left side of the head.
Do you offer a trade in discount for a old set of Lightspeed headset?
Yes, we do. Please search "Lightspeed Trade" on our website to see the trade in options we have. The first two results pages will show you the current trade in values for your model headset.
Are the seals one size fits all for Zulu 1, 2, & 3 ?
Yes, the ear seals part # 11-08043 will fit all 3 generations of the Lightspeed Zulu 3 headset.
I have two of the Lightspeed 30 3G panel power by LEMO connector headsets in my RV-9A. Can I get two Zulu 3âs with the same panel power setup?
Yes, the part number for the 6pin Lemo version of the Zulu 3 is Part# 11-14870.
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If you are searching for a small-scale festival with a carefully picked line-up of diverse artists, not focusing on any genre, but quality and interesting music, this is the right festival for you.
The 11th edition of the OFF Festival Katowice will take place August 5–7, 2016 at the picturesque Three Ponds Valley. For over a decade, the city of Katowice, the capital of beautiful Silesian Voivodeship, has been the beating heart of the alternative music scene in East and Central Europe and recently Katowice was designated a UNESCO Creative City in the field of music. The OFF Festival is three days of music that will inspire, shock and entertain you, but it's also about experiencing art and education, caring for the environment, and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
The OFF Festival doesn't aspire to be mainstream. They don't showcase artists whose videos have a billion hits on YouTube. The OFF line-up neither favors nor discriminates against any specific genres. What matters is the music and the quality of that music. OFF Festival is a place where budding music lovers get to witness performances by alternative legends, and festival veterans get a chance to catch up on the latest phenomena in music.
The line up includes: Thundercat, Jaga Jazzist, Zomby, Ata Kak, Islam Chipsy, GZA, GusGus, Napalm Death, Machinedrum, Derrick May, The Master Musicians of Jajouka, Yung Lean, and many more.


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Mothers devote so much time and energy to their kids that they often fail to adequately look after another important person – themselves.
Isn't that true? You've surely remembered each and every one of your children's paediatrician appointments, but when was the last time you've done a regular checkup? Can't remember? Many mothers can't either. And while it is praiseworthy to put your children's needs above your own, there is one thing a child needs the most, and that is a healthy mother. So give them that, and be sure to undergo each of these health checkups.
Gynaecological and reproductive health checkup
When was the last time you visited your GP? After the age of 30, you should do that at least once a year. There are several crucial things you should check when you go to your appointment:
● Cervical cancer screening which includes the Papa test and HPV (test for human papillomavirus), which will show if there are some changes in the cells and whether there is a need for further testing.
● Breast cancer screening or a mammogram is something you should start doing after you reach the age of 50, unless your GP tells you otherwise, but you can still have a regular breast exam to detect any lumps or other changes.
Lipid panel
This is a blood test that measures the good cholesterol (HDL) and the bad cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides, as well as any other fat in the blood. It is a test that should be done once a year, or less frequently if you are in good health. However, even if you are feeling well, it is essential to do this check up every once in awhile, because it can be crucial in preventing heart disease and strokes.
Have your vision checked
Your vision can be compromised due to aging or other factors. It is imperative to visit your eye doctor at the first sign of any changes in your vision, since early detection can improve the success of the prescribed treatment. If your eye doctor recommends you to wearglasses or contact lenses, you should start straight away to avoid further degradation of your vision. After a short period of adaptation, you won't even notice that you're wearing them, especially if you've chosen lenses over glasses.
Blood pressure screening
Blood pressure measuring is something that should be done at least once in two years after you turn 18. As a mother, you are exposed to a great deal of stress which can cause your pressure to become high, which is a foundation for a number of other health problems. The ideal result is less than 120/80 mmHg. Sometimes blood pressure screening isn't covered by insurance, but due to the increased awareness of this problem, there are plenty community-organized free screenings.
Dental checkup
Good dental health is imperative for good overall health. After your baby is born, you should visit your dentist twice a year for cleanings and exams, especially because pregnancy can affect your gums and teeth. If you visit your dentist regularly, it is easier to detect early signs of decay and deal with them before they cause more damage.
Conversation about mental health
Mental health is often positioned last on everyone's priority list, but as a mother, you need to be aware that you are facing many stressful situations and that it shouldn't be intimidating to talk to someone about it. The fact that depression is more common in women than men, should be an additional reason to talk to a psychologist.
A healthy mother is the best mother a child can have. So, stop your juggling for a few minutes and consider doing these checkups as soon as possible.
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The prices you pay for our motorcycles include: Fully Comprehensive insurance, breakdown recovery, luggage (as required). Safety approved motorcycle helmets are also available if required, free of charge.
Question: What do I have to pay extra for?
Please ask about any other items you may need regarding your hire, we charge extra for motorcycle clothing (Helmets are FOC), motorcycle Sat Navs and Phone holders.
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Question: What are the rider requirements?
Full licence holders with a full UK licence may hire any of our bikes subject to meeting the minimum age and licence category required and provided you have had a full vehicle licence of sorts for at least two years.
Foreign riders must have held a full motorcycle licence in their own country for at least two years. Although an IDP (International Driving Permit) is not required in all cases, we do ask that you get one arranged as it eliminate many issues surrounding licence entitlement in the event of an accident.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have a Photocard Licence you will also be required to produce a "Check Code". If you still have the old style paper licence you will need photographic ID such as your passport and again we will require a "Check Code". Feel free to ask us on how to obtain the check code.
Question: Can I still hire if I have points or convictions on my licence?
Usually if you have no more than 6 points on your licence then hiring a motorcycle from us is not an issue. Depending on convictions and when the offence was committed then there can be some flexibility (this is however subject to underwriters approval). In all cases, we should be notified of any points and/or convictions upon booking, failure to do so may lead to your hire being cancelled with out refund.
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The £750.00 security deposit is a payment required before hire may commence. How you wish to pay for this is up to you but Debit/Credit card or Cash is preferred. If you wish, you may leave you car as security (with keys and log book). It is purely to safe guard our investment and to cover the cost of the insurance excess (in the event of an insurance claim) or damage caused to the bike whilst in your care, it is however a fully refundable deposit provided the bike is looked after and returned to us in the condition in which you first received it.
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The Adult Choir sings every week at the 10:00 am worship service and at special services such Evensong, Lessons and Carols, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday.
Membership is made up of adult men and women who like to sing and have an interest in music.
Regular attendance at rehearsals and services is expected. Current membership is 20, with an average Sunday attendance of about 15 or 16. Regular rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 and Sunday mornings from 9:00 to 9:45. Extra rehearsals for special programs may be held during the year, usually on a Saturday.
There is a great feeling of fellowship, of caring, and a sense of belonging in the group. Choir members have the best seats and the best view in the house!
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Field Strength Meter for 2 4 Ghz Wireless LAN John Samin The original
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The original diode in the Microwave detector has been hard to find. I have found a supplier for the diodes Purchased here: http://www.xs4all.nl/~barendh/Cateng/Cateng_diode.htm Site Main Page : http://www.xs4all.nl/~barendh/Indexeng.htm
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"Following point contact diode for Ghz usage are originally marked units. Being detectors for frequencies up to 12GHz depending upon type numbers these are also excellent noise sources, because of the extremely high cutoff frequency. Technical details are available on ordering. Stocked: 1N21B 1N21D 1N23ER 1N416B 1N416E from $3.58"
What can you use to test how effective your antennas are for 2.4 Ghz? Which antenna has the best gain or, how do you know that there is any 2.4Ghz RF transmitted? Here are the details on how to build a general purpose 2.4Ghz Radio Frequency Field Strength Meter. This one was built using the microwave rated diode from a MICROTEK solid state microwave leakage detector (purchased from Dick Smith Electronics for around $24) these diodes can be more expensive than that if purchased in single units from electronics suppliers. There may be other suitable diodes available. Electronics stores also sell Schottky Hot Carrier Diodes that will probably also be suitable for this application.
The antenna is a 2 element quad. I've orientated it in the diamond configuration so it should be effective for both horizontal and vertically polarised signals. You could build the antenna in the vertical or horizontal sense if you like. The antenna was constructed on a right angled BNC connector, however I'm sure you could come up with a different sort of plug setup that would still provide good results. Just keep the lead lengths to a minimum to reduce losses. I have used an attachment that allows the BNC connector to be inserted into my Voltmeter. I switch the Voltmeter to Millivolts, point it at the 2.4Ghz RF and read the result. The yellow plastic cylinder is used to keep the antenna separation at 10mm. I cut a channel into the plastic to allow the wire to sit tight, and pushed some liquid nails into the hole to hold it. The bottom of the reflector loop is held to the BNC connector with another dolop of glue.
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The detail of the antenna plugged into my Voltmeter.
Above is the antenna plugged into the Volt meter. It works pretty well, pointing it at the SUN also gets a
reading! Point it at the microwave oven and it will exceed the Millivolt scale! With a little work I'm sure you
could build a radar detector
2.4Ghz RF source. You should use a Wireless LAN card as the source.
I tuned the capacitor with a plasitc screwdriver to get maximum reading from a
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Here is the schematic detail (not to scale), you should make the elements of the anntenna as close to the correct size as possible. This will ensure maximum energy is absorbed at 2.4Ghz. The elements should be spaced around 10mm apart. The antenna will display some gain and uni-directionality, so point the smaller antenna loop (driven element) towards the RF source you wish to measure. I tried connecting the antenna directly to a microamp moving coil meter, however there was very little meter deflection from a Wireless LAN card. The electronic voltmeter is far superior.
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Banner Elk. NC--Come meet sophomore Velazquez from Oranjestad, Aruba as we continue our Up-Close series.
1. What made you decide to come to Lees-McRae?
"The surroundings are amazing and I liked the atmosphere it had."
2. How long have you been playing tennis?
"I started out playing recreationally at the age of 10, but by 12 I had to decide whether I was going to make it a main part of my life and a sport I wanted to excel in. So, I have been playing competitively since the age of 12."
3. What are your personal goals for this season?
"My personal goals for this season are to gradually improve my game to where I reach my peak performance at the end of the semester where it is crucial for our faith this season. I would also like my team and myself to have a winning record."
4. What's your favorite tennis memory here at Lees-McRae so far?
"I would have to say it would be an incident that occurred a couple weeks back, when stakes of pride and bragging rights were on the line. Alek and I beat Coach Goode in a doubles match, which he confidently said he would win."
5. What is your favorite part of playing tennis here at Lees-McRae?
"I would have to say the indoor courts in the winter. Most schools don't have that privilege, especially when there is a snow storm going on outside, it's nice to know you will still be able to play tennis in a nice warm facility."
6. Who has been the most influential person on your athletic career?
"First and foremost, my parents who have given me the opportunity to play a sport I enjoyed from a young age. They were very supportive and encouraging throughout the years. Another person who has had a lot of influence is my brother who got me into playing tennis and has been a tremendous role model for me on and off the court."
7. If you weren't playing tennis, what other sport would you play?
"I have a passion for soccer so I would probably be playing that."
8. What is your favorite thing to do off the court?
"Most definitely scuba diving when I am at home, but here I like to hang out with friends off the court."
9. What is your major and what do you plan to do with
your degree?
"I am a pre-med major. With this degree, I would like to go to medical school and then specialize in either oncology or plastic surgery."
10. What is your favorite band?
"I wouldn't say I have a favorite band, but like artists including Jay-Z, Biggie Smalls, Bob Marley, and Damien Marley."
11. If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be?
"To Belize to dive "The Great Blue Hole." It is considered one of the wonders of the world to scuba divers."
12. What is one word that describes you and why?
"I would have to say poised because I go through life firmly on my two feet and keep my life balanced. I try to keep a confident yet humble attitude as I get older."
Ricardo's Story:
Ricardo Velazquez is a sophomore from Oranjestad, Aruba. Son of Francisco and Matilda Velazquez, Ricardo was born in Holland and moved at the age of 2 to Aruba where he grew up and his family still lives today. Velazquez made the decision to dedicate his athletic career to tennis when he was only 12. Upon making this choice, he practiced hard and soon found himself competing in large, world renowned Junior Tournaments. In fact, it was at one such tournament, The Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida, where Ricardo was recruited to play college tennis. He was approached by the former Lees-McRae Tennis Coach and invited up to Banner Elk for an official visit. Upon arriving, Valzquez said he was immediately impressed with the Athletic atmosphere he found at Lees-McRae. Half the students that attend LMC are members of its many athletic teams and so the school is tailored to student-athletes as well as students who stay involved on campus and in the community. When Ricardo got to Lees-McRae, he was surprised to find that the team had a new coach. Paul Goode had taken over as head coach of the Bobcats, and Velazquez said he had no trouble meshing with Goode and the players. Velazquez says his favorite parts of Lees-McRae are the guys on the team and the snow (something you can't find in Aruba).


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Santa gets a special delivery of children's Christmas wishes at Norwich party
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Heart warming letters from blind and partially sighted children in Norfolk were given to Santa when he made a guest appearance at a very special Christmas party in Norwich.
More than 30 children with sight problems gathered to meet Father Christmas at the Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind's annual children's party together with their siblings, families or carers.
Santa left his sleigh at home to arrive at the NNAB's Magpie Road headquarters in a shiny red truck driven by former East Coast Truckers chairman and convoy director Rob Billman, and Santa's elves were an escort of nine powerful Harley Davidson bikes ridden by members of the Eaton Hogs Bikers' Club.
The NNAB's YoungEyes coordinator Dorothy Bowen said: "It was inspiring to see the children's faces light up when Santa arrived and the way they handed him their letters. Let's just hope he'll be able to fulfil their wishes on Christmas Day.
"The number of families that attended was the largest we've ever had and they came from all over the county. To bring all the mums and dads together and to see them chatting about their common concerns was overwhelming."
The party tea was provided by Norwich insurance company Smith and Pinching.
Special guests at the party included the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham James, the Lord Mayor of Norwich, Ralph Gayton, the Sheriff of Norwich John Jennings and deputy lieutenant of Norfolk, Paddy Seligman, all of whom joined in the fun and games.
The NNAB helps more than 100 visually impaired Norfolk children throughout the year, running clubs and events for the youngsters and allowing their families and carers to share their experiences and challenges.
It also works closely with the county council's sensory support teams and has a specially kitted-out Rainbow Room equipped with a Sensory Voyager that offers visual stimulation to children with limited sight.
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Leo Matiz
Born in Aracataca (Colombia), 1917.
Leo Matiz lived in Mexico from 1939 until the early 1950s. He collaborated with a variety of artists, including Manuel Álvarez Bravo and Gabriel Figueroa on Mexican film projects and David Alfaro Siqueiros on the mural "Cuauhtemoc against the Myth".
Through his insightful and familiar closeness to Frida Kahlo, he created photographs that show her daily life -in her "Blue House"- as well as those photographic portraits that offer an important documentary contribution to the understanding of her painted self-portraits.
The Museum of Modern Art's collection in New York acquired six photographs of Leo Matiz.
The gaze from within, penetrating through her own flayed body, is complemented by a dignified and grand photographic gaze from without, and makes her radiant in her vulnerability and severity.
Throughout his career, Matiz photographed many people of global significance, including María Félix, Luis Buñuel, Marc Chagall, Louis Armstrong, Álvaro Mutis, Pablo Neruda, Walt Disney, Enrique Santos Montejo "Calibán" y Lucho Bermúdez.
He photographed not only artists but also rural Mexicans in the 1940s, who sought out their livelihoods under the harshest conditions. Through his photographs, Leo Matiz endowed marginalized indigenous populations with dignity and strength, and showed them in their despairing union with their land. These photographs summon a power, fed from the force of lived experience, that would later be seen in its full desperate hopelessness in Luis Buñuel's film "Los Olvidados". A matter-of-fact, unsentimental view of existence is shared by Buñuel's friends, his cameraman Gabriel Figueroa and Leo Matiz.
Leo Matiz died in Bogota', on October 24th in 1998. His images and artistic legacy are conserved and promoted by the Foundation Leo Matiz as an intense and suggestive breviary of the 20th century, which Matiz was able to communicate with beauty and expressive force.
2012 PENTAGRAMA . FREIJO GALLERY. Madrid, Spain.
2016 Frida Kahlo. Fotografias de Leo Matiz en la Casa Azul. La Térmica, Málaga. Spain. (Curators: Angustias Freijo y Mario Martín)
FRIDA KAHLO. FOTOGRAFÍAS DE LEO MATIZ EN LA CASA AZUL. Sala de las Francesas, Valladolid. Spain.
FRIDA KAHLO. FOTOGRAFÍAS DE LEO MATIZ EN LA CASA AZUL. Instituto de México, Madrid, Spain.


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Caesars confirmed over the weekend that state investigators had raised red flags over a branding deal with Gansevoort Hotel Group, a New York boutique hotel company. Caesars severed the agreement after Massachusetts regulators flagged it as a problem.
State investigators raised issues with one of the principals of Gansevoort, Arik Kislin, who was alleged in a 2012 New York Post article to have ties to Russian mobsters.
"During this investigation, investigators have consulted with various law enforcement entities, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, regarding Arik Kislin and the information detailed within this investigative report," state investigators wrote. "In response to our request for information, we received information from the FBI that Arik Kislin is in fact known to them and has been linked to various members of Eurasian Organized Crime."


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Larry remembers the Vietnam War and wonders why we haven't learned any lessons.
Larry explains why he's not such a big fan of the smartphone.
Larry wonders why so many migrants are dying trying to make it to Europe.
Larry wonders why President Obama doing a deal with Iran on thier nuclear programme and lifting sanctions?
Larry questions why most disaster relief aid doesn't make it to the people who really need it.
Larry explains the rise of the SNP, the failure of the Labour Party, and the resulting win of the Conservatives.
Larry wonders why the US is still using capital punishment.
Larry tells us about the new canal, to be built in Nicaragua by Chinese investors.
Larry on whistle-blowers, from Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden to the forgotten Gary Webb.
Larry wonders why governments are more concerned with oil exploration than signs of global warming.


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On July 19th 2017, Christine's and her family's life was forever changed again. At age 38, she was diagnosed with Grade IV Glioblastoma Multiform (GBM) brain cancer; a very aggressive form of this disease. This is a similar case as Senator McCain tumor, except the location of the tumor spreads between both halves of the brain (aka butterfly), which makes this a worst-case scenario and is not currently curable.
Christine, whose spunk and energy makes all those around her happy, and who has spent her entire life focused on the care and well-being of her family, including her two children, Kaya (15) and Tyler (12), is now focused on fighting for her own life.
Christine underwent surgery on 8/17/17 at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. The surgery went well, however this painful journey is unfortunately just beginning.
Depending on genetic testing on the tumor, we will be looking into post-surgery treatments such as:
– Chemo
– Radiation
– Immunotherapy
– Emerging treatments being tested in clinical trials
Initial testing suggests that the tumor is based on a BRAF mutation, which is melanoma based. It should be sensitive to T-cell immunotherapy and possible other therapies. However, these treatments are in the developmental stage with limited availability. The expense for these treatments, travel and care of her children will be high. Every single contribution will help us fight this aggressive and terrible disease.
The word "again" was used purposefully in the first sentence. In 1992, Christine's brother Kenny died of a similar brain tumor at the age of 16. In 1978, Christine's father, David, died of lung cancer at the age of 36 (months before Christine was born). Christine, her mother, Dorothy, and her brother, Erik, cannot see this happen again.
We need your help to give Christine and her family a chance of hope, to live well and long enough to see a cure.
On behalf of our sister, daughter, mother, partner, sister-in-law and network of friends, thank you immensely for your assistance in Christine's care.
Your kindness means more than we will ever be able to express.,
-Erik, Dorothy, Kaya, Tyler, Ralph and Kati


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You gotta keep your cool in the summer by shading your head from the sun's harsh rays. You might as well do it with style by wearing a summer apple cap.
Summer caps are usually made from linen, which is light weight and breathes easily. Some of these apple caps are even vented. While generally considered a man hat, some women can really rock an apple cap design in summer.


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Whoops – I promise this blog won't be all about food! However, this uncomplicated recipe from our brunch last weekend is a great option for Mother's Day lunch this Sunday. These little turkey burgers were delicious with the aubergine and just some simple crusty bread. We even had left-overs (which I love, love, love…). All the cooking was super easy and quick – when friends are around I prefer hanging out, to cooking for hours, so these recipes worked out perfectly.
The creamy sumac sauce served with these burgers is fantastically sharp and will go well with most non-red meats and also with grilled vegetables and fritters. You can make it in advance, or double the quantity, and keep it refrigerated. After a day the flavours will mellow so you may want to reinvigorate it by adding extra sumac and lemon juice. The burgers are very portable. You can have them as a snack from the fridge and they are also ideal for taking over to friends or in a lunchbox for work.
Serves 4-6, makes about 16-18 small burgers.
500g minced turkey
1 large courgette, coarsely grated (about 200g in total)
40g spring onions, thinly sliced
1 medium free-range egg
2 tbsp chopped mint
2 tbsp chopped coriander
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
½ tsp coarse ground black pepper
½ tsp cayenne
about 100ml of sunflower oil for searing
100g soured cream
150g Greek yoghurt
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1½ tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp sumac
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
First, make the soured cream sauce by placing all the ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well and set aside or chill until needed.
Preheat the oven to 220ºC/200ºC Fan/Gas Mark 7. In a large bowl mix together all the ingredients for the meatballs, bar the sunflower oil. Once evenly mixed, shape into burgers, about 45g each, making about 18.
Pour enough sunflower oil into a large frying pan so you get a thin layer at the bottom, about 2mm thick. Heat up well and sear the meatballs in batches on medium heat from all sides. Cook them for about 4 minutes, adding oil as needed, until golden brown.
Carefully transfer the seared meatballs into an oven tray lined with greaseproof paper and place in the oven 5-7 minutes, or until just cooked through. Serve warm or at room temperature, with the sauce on the side.
Super easy and delicious – enjoy!
Leave a comment below if you would like to see more recipes, I love cooking and I'm always trying out new stuff. Thanks for reading and have a great week!


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This directory is for AN Archive visitors, where you can read about those who have traveled the AN path before you -- to know you are not alone, to see that others have been through it before, and to benefit from their experience. Underlined names are linked to the patient's story, as an additional resource.
Radiosurgery patients (GK, FSR, Cybernife, and others)
Feel free to contact anyone listed here if their AN experience is relevant to you. Countries currently represented: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Great Britain, Italy, Israel, Japan, South Africa, USA. We know that finding out about your AN treatment options is a struggle - we want to help!
If you are a newly diagnosed patient looking for an on-line support group rather than individual stories, we recommend the AN patient mailing list: http://www.anworld.com/mailinglist/
Note: All e-mail addresses are in brackets; to protect from "web harvesters", the @ sign in the addresses is replaced by " AT "; sometimes, the "." dot is replaced by " DOT". Please change it back before sending mail!
Wait-and-watchers: an exercise in patience
Radiosurgery Patients: taking the alternate route
GK | Single-session | Cyberknife | FSR | Fractionated GK | Radiosurgery followed by surgery
Gamma Knife patients
Single-session (not Gamma Knife)
Cyberknife patients
John Baransy - Cyberknife
9/03, Dr. Chang at Stanford, Palo Alto, CA.
Tony Boxer - FSR with CyberKnife 7/00, Dr. Steven Chang at Stanford
Mark McLaren -
Cyberknife (11/01), Dr. Steven Chang
at Stanford, Palo Alto, CA..
Deb Vellines
Cyberknife (8/05), Dr. Adler
Story has good description of Cyberknife treatment. Diagnosis: 5/03 at age 64, 1.1 x 1.7 cm AN on left side. Symptoms: profound loss of hearing in the left ear, vertigo attacks. Results: fatigue right after treatment. Comments: I will update at 6 months and one year. Lives in: Chicago, Illinois.
Diagnosed: 4/00 at age 53, 2.7x1.8x1.8 cm AN, mostly extra-canicular, pushing on the brain stem. Symptoms: Hearing loss and fullness in my right ear, balance problems, tinnitus, can't hear in noisy environments, difficulty understanding some people, mostly women and men with soft voices. Result (at 5 months): Slightly improved hearing (very subjective assessment). Much improved balance (almost back to pre-AN symptom state); tinnitus back to pre-FSR level. Contact: <tboxer AT pacbell.net>. Comments: I'm a computer consultant and an optimist.
Diagnosis: 2 cm right ear AN in 4/01 at age 44. Symptoms: Moderate high range hearing loss over 10 year period before diagnosis. Result (at 6 mo): Treatment had no significant issues and no interruption of daily lifestyle. Only after effect to date was a 2-3 hour bout of vertigo six weeks after treatment. 6 month check up showed that AN had darkened indicating necrosis and had shrunk approximately 12% in volume. Result (at 1 year): The AN is slightly smaller compared to the 6 month status. As Dr. Chang expected, it went from darkened to white on the MRI and he felt 99% sure that it was dead. Balance and facial function continue unaffected at 100% functionality. Hearing test essentially unchanged from pre-treatment levels, but speech recognition in the treated ear increased to 100% from a pre treatment level of 92%. The micro hairs on the nerve showed an improvement which indicates that it tolerated the radiation very well. Comment: I would be happy to share my experience with anyone. Contact: <Calpedaler AT mindspring.com>.
Diagnosed: 2/03 at age 62, a 12 x 7 x 4 mm acoustic neuroma on the right side. Symptoms: 2 days of severe vertigo about a month apart with other days of light-headedness and feeling a lack of balance. Tinnitus. Result: In February of 2006 I had my 6-month post radiation MRI. It showed the tumor to be 1 mm smaller and very slight darkening in the center. I have had some hearing loss 6 months after treatment, but am hopeful it will improve. Comment: I have prayers and Bible verses that are helping me deal with this diagnosis. They can be found in A Time to Heal with my hope that they help others on their AN journey. Contact: <dahvellines AT ameritech.net>.
John Baransy - Cyberknife
9/03, Dr. Chang at Stanford, Palo Alto, CA.
Tony Boxer - FSR with CyberKnife 7/00, Dr. Steven Chang at Stanford
Mark McLaren -
Cyberknife (11/01), Dr. Steven Chang
at Stanford, Palo Alto, CA..
Deb Vellines Cyberknife (8/05), Dr. Adler
FSR patients
Fractionated Gamma Knife
Patients who had both radiosurgery and surgery
Surgical patients
Surgery patients USA | Surgery Patietents World-Wide
Surgical patients in the USA
Surgical patients around the world
The Acoustic Neuroma Archive does not guarantee the accuracy of the information contained herein; all facts included must be confirmed by contacting the patients. Any use of this directory except as intended is prohibited.©


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1 Corinthians 15:10 (The Message) 10-11 But because God was so gracious, so very generous, here I am. And I'm not about to let his grace go to waste.
I hate wasting things, especially time and money! I will use cologne to the last drop even if I'm not enamored with the scent. Nothing is free in life and money does not come to me easily. So I'm still using my lawnmower even though it's not cutting well. So I'll wax my car one more time to help make the color last a bit longer. When someone gives me a gift, I try to take good care of it even if it means putting it away in the closet because it's not really my thing. "Don't be wasteful," droned my parents as I grew up. That phrase has seriously landed on my memory glands.
I also think of that phrase we use as we shake our heads in pity, "Such a waste!" It is used for people who had so much potential and ability only to let it remain undeveloped. It is also used for someone who got injured somehow and a promising career cut short. "Man, such a waste!" I love the way Eugene Peterson translates Paul familiar words, "But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect." Eugene's version shows us how amazingly generous and gracious God was to Paul and Paul's life-response was, "I'm not about to let God's grace go to waste."
I've been thinking about the challenging question, "How do you waste God's grace?" Are you wasting God's grace? I think about a famous guy named Bob Dylan. That guy had a surprising conversion and made three awesome inspiring albums that spoke of his love for "God's Grace." I particularly liked "Slow Train Comin" and it is still a classic. We were all surprised when Dylan stopped following Christ. For whatever reason, he decided to leave it all behind. Not just thinking about his talent and influence, but also his future when I say, "Such a waste."
When Paul spoke these powerful words about not wasting God's grace, he first reminds the Corinthian believers of his past, where he had come from. In the verse just before he reminds them of how he was so blinded by hate that he tried to destroy Christianity singlehandedly. Not many of us have the words, "violent, murder, hatred…" etched in blood on our resume. Paul did. Now, because of the terrible things that he'd done years earlier, Paul would conclude, like you and I, that he was not even worthy to be part of the group that could say, "I saw Jesus after his resurrection!" Paul says, "C'mon now, me an apostle? It does not make any sense!"
Paul, of all people, was the most surprised by how much grace God poured down all over him. In fact he goes further to say something to the effect that he's the last one in the world who deserved grace. He's blown away by it all. Scandalous! But then he says those well loved words, "But by the Grace of God, I am what I am." Pretty awesome. Grace made all the difference in him and allowed him to be what and who he was back then and that Grace just kept him moving powerfully forward in strength and joy. For that reason Paul became an example of a life that did not waste the grace of God. He lived every moment in thanks, joy, and usefulness for the love of God. Nothing wasted.
Grace is not free. It cost God a son. It's scandalous. And the scandalous grace of God can make all the difference in your life and mine. It is the most undeserved and costly gift we'll ever receive. Grace changes everything. Can you say that today? Because of God's scandalous grace you are not just heading to the gym to prolong your existence. You are not just making money to spend it on…you. You are using your life for a higher purpose. You are living joyfully knowing who you are and moving forward under the grace-giving hand of God.
Keep doing that and you won't waste the precious gift of grace that came your way at just the right time.