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Robyn has been part of the Atelier since leaving school and excelled though her 3 year apprenticeship with Richard in record time. After just 2 years Robyn proved herself a strong and talented hairdresser and was advanced though her apprenticeship working 6 months ahead of her peers.
Throughout her apprenticeship Robyn has been a key part of Richards backstage team seeing her working all over the country, assisting Richard at photoshoots, trade and fashion shows. Robyn has appeared on stage for Babyliss Pro, The Fellowship for British hairdressing, Salon international and Professional hairdresser live.
By just 18 Robyn has already racked up an enviable backstage experience with several seasons working backstage at London fashion week styling models hair for the runway!
Robyn is truly part of the next generation of superstar hairdressers in the making. With her first photoshoot under her belt Robyn is set to take the industry by storm.


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30 Mermaid Quay, Noosa Waters
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EXPANSIVE WATERFRONT VIEWS & CAREFREE LIVINGWith stunning wide waterfront views captured from all the main living spaces and from the generously sized entertaining deck, this home will take your breath away.
Located on the park end of Mermaid Quay, this single level Paul Clout home resides on arguably the most quiet & peaceful cul-de-sac of Noosa Waters. This blissfully private sanctuary is just a short walk from the Noosaville shopping precinct and to Gympie Terrace.
This light-filled open plan residence offers glass wrapped living spaces, its premier setting is complete with a private two finger jetty, boat lift and a large alfresco area that captures mesmerizing sunsets through the west. Enjoy the convenience of close proximity to the Noosa Water's Lock and ease into an unparalleled lifestyle.
As you enter the home you are greeted by an uncomplicated floor plan that wraps around the sun-drenched courtyard pool.
The generously proportioned kitchen must be seen to be believed. With over 5 metres of stone bench top, fitted with Bosch appliances including a built in oven, steam oven, electric cooktop and ample cupboard space, this kitchen is an entertainer's dream.
The pinnacle of easy living, the open plan dining & lounge area leads to a spacious outdoor covered deck, ideal for entertaining family and friends.
-Spacious single level Paul Clout home
-Light-filled open plan design with expansive decking and double Finger Jetty
-Central sun-drenched courtyard with solar heated pool
-Generously sized bedrooms with additional 4th bedroom/home office
-Low maintenance ecco wood decking
-Convenient walking distance to Noosaville's shops and cafes
-Aluminum framed glass louvres & stylish white plantation shutters throughout
-Modern renovated bathrooms with bamboo bench tops, floor to ceiling tiles
-Large kitchen with over 5m+ stone bench top and Bosch appliances
A triumph of understated luxury, this home has been renovated with no expense spared into a modern and spacious residence. The generously sized master bedroom with en-suite and walk in robe overlooks the courtyard pool and captures views through to the water.
This home focuses on easy care. With minimal upkeep and low-maintenance materials you can relax into a carefree lifestyle.
Streamline surfaces and a simplistic colour palate of taupe and fresh white fuse with expansive windows to create a grand living experience.
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They have been gathering dust in a basement for more than 40 years, but now U.S. photographer Mike Mitchell has decided to auction a group of pictures which capture the moment the Beatles became a worldwide phenomenon.
Mitchell, now in his mid-60s, was given a press pass to the Fab Four's first U.S. concert at the Washington Coliseum in 1964, just two days after their breakthrough television appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
He was back later that year to cover their concert in Baltimore, by which time their fame had grown considerably.
"I heard the music and I had to be there," said Mitchell, surrounded by a selection of the black-and-white images which had a spontaneity that many later photographs lacked.
He is selling the collection through Christie's auctioneers in New York on July 20, and is exhibiting them in London first to raise awareness among potential bidders.
"Things were much different back then," he told Reuters on Friday. "There was no big security presence, the press wasn't corralled and I was free to sort of embrace my own ambition."
Several of the pictures, valued at between around $1,000 to $6,000 each, are taken from unusual vantage points and focus on particular details.
The photograph chosen by Christie's to illustrate the collection shows the four Beatles from behind looking into the bright lights that would follow them wherever they went after the outbreak of "Beatlemania" in 1964.
Another was taken from the side of a table behind which the four musicians sat for a press conference, while others focus solely on Ringo Starr's hands or Paul McCartney's feet on a stage littered with sweets thrown by screaming fans. [via]


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Welcome to the first May challenge for AYLI
This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project usingYour Favourite Die (& why).
You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.
I have many favourite dies but I love this poppy die by Memory Box. It is one of the first Memory Box dies I bought and has been a great investment. This die can be used for anything from birthdays to sympathy cards and everything in between. It always looks so elegant.
I also used Cuttlebug Dots embossing folder, Trimcraft papers, Sue Wilson edge die and the rest from my stash.


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If you love Assassin's Creed then you'll want to wear this awesome officially licensed t-shirt which has a Alexios Destiny motif. Made from 100% cotton premium quality material with professional stitching, this officially licensed merchandise has been inspired by Assassin's Creed.
- Premium Quality
- Motif: Alexios Destiny
- Professionally Stitched
- Sleeve Style: Short
- Clothing Type: T-Shirt
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Gender: Male
- Colour: Black
- Size: Medium
- Official Assassin's Creed Licensed Merchandise
Clothing Specification
- Size: M
- European Size: 50
- Chest Width: 101 cm
- Waist Width: 88 cm
- Hip Width: 100 cm Clothing Dimension
- Size: M
- Body Length: 71.5 cm
- Chest Width: 51 cm
- Waist Width: 47.5 cm
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MILAN (Reuters) - An Italian prosecutor has asked that Mediaset Vice Chairman Pier Silvio Berlusconi, son of the ex-prime minister, be jailed for three years and two months for tax fraud over the TV group's broadcasting rights firm Mediatrade.
Mediatrade has been accused of buying film and television rights at inflated prices to evade 10 million euros ($13.7 million) in taxes in 2004.
Prosecutor Fabio De Pasquale also asked for a three-year and four-month sentence for Mediaset Chairman Fedele Confalonieri. Pier Silvio Berlusconi, eldest son of former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, and Confalonieri have always denied any wrongdoing.
Other hearings, including in June to allow defence lawyers to make their speeches, are due to take place before a judge rules on the prosecutor's requests.
Defence lawyers had no immediate comment, while Mediaset, which is controlled by the Berlusconi family via holding company Fininvest, declined to comment on Thursday.
In March last year, Italy's highest appeals court upheld a ruling clearing Silvio Berlusconi of tax fraud charges in connection with the same case.
Reporting by Manuela D'Alessandro, writing by Danilo Masoni; editing by Mark Heinrich


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Review and Swatches : Meaningful Beauty By Cindy Crawford13:50
Ever wonder that why celebs and models get glorious day by day ? Why they don't get affected by time ? Whats their secret to look that young always ? And more importantly, how to age that gracefully ?
Cindy Crawford was my most favorite model in my teens . I was a big admirer of her flawless skin and timeless beauty.
But i never expected that one day i will look older then her and she will remain that gorgeous even after those many years that turned me into a woman from a teen girl. Now i am definitely jealous .
But no more , Cindy shared her big secret as how to stop the signs of aging .
Does it work for me ? I HAVE TAKEN THE FOUR WEEKS CHALLENGE TO REVEAL THE TRUTH .
The Science Behind Meaningful Beauty
Nutrition for Your Skin
Your skin needs to be fed on a daily basis–just as you feed your body. The skin care you choose should help keep it protected from damaging free radicals and harsh environmental factors. Feeding your skin the nutrients it needs plays an important part in helping your skin look healthy and resilient.
Meaningful Beauty can help skin appear radiant and youthful with ingredients designed to moisturize, protect, hydrate and rejuvenate.
What Causes Wrinkles?
Several factors cause wrinkles:
- Free radicals
- Sun damage
- Dryness
- Reduced elasticity
- Gravity
Although we can't fight gravity and the natural aging process, we can choose skin care products that may help to reduce the visible signs of the natural aging process, like the effects of free radicals, environmental damage and dryness.
In fact, in an 8-week consumer study of 132 women:
- 98% saw improvement in the tone and texture of their skin.
- 93% of saw healthier, younger looking skin.
- 93% saw a significantly more even complexion.
- 85% felt a significant reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Using the powerful anti-aging skin care in Meaningful Beauty® can help keep your skin looking younger and more vibrant now and in the future. Dr. Sebagh is famous for his breakthrough efforts to help preserve skin's youthful vibrancy without surgery. By nourishing skin with powerful antioxidants like SOD, Dr. Sebagh has made it his mission to delay the visible signs of aging while helping his clients restore the appearance of youth and radiance to their skin.
Used as directed, Meaningful Beauty® formulas are designed to:
- Help smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Add radiance and brighten your complexion.
- Preserve skin's existing youthful vibrancy.
- Protect skin from environmental aggression and free radical damage.
- You can see the difference in as little as 4 weeks.
Gentle cleansing is the first step to a radiant complexion. It's the most important thing you can do to keep your skin looking and feeling healthy.
Skin Softening Cleanser
This mild, non-irritating face cleanser is designed to provide a healthy clean without stripping skin of natural oils. Its creamy, non-foaming texture sweeps away makeup and impurities, leaving skin clean and glowing, not tight and dry.
- Gentle formula dissolves dirt, excess oil, and impurities.
- Provides a healthy clean designed to avoid stripping skin's natural oils.
- Hydrates and relieves dryness while cleansing and conditioning.
Help protect your skin from harsh environmental factors like pollution and UV rays, which can damage, age, and dull your complexion.
Antioxidant Day Crème SPF 20 UVA/UVB
Give your skin a daily dose of anti-aging ingredients to clarify, brighten and even skin tone. This anti-wrinkle crème combines our breakthrough antioxidant complex with a botanical blend that helps hydrate and revitalize skin. Formulated with SPF 20, it's also designed to shield against UVA/UVB damage.
- Designed to clarify, brighten and even skin tone.
- Helps balance moisture levels of all skin types.
- Cindy's Tip: Always apply sunscreen before you venture outside. UV rays can cause early signs of aging, including sun spots and wrinkles.
Give your skin a daily boost of hydrating protection with two of Dr. Sebagh's newest breakthrough formulas: Crème de Sérum and Lifting Eye Crème–Advanced Formula.
Crème de Sérum
This crème de la crème treatment takes a triple approach to combating the signs of aging with three powerful anti-aging ingredients: superantioxidant melon complex, anti-aging peptides and hyaluronic acid. Combining the power of a serum with the rich, moisturizing effects of a crème, this super-boost is designed to help protect, increase hydration and prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- The most scientifically-advanced treatment in the Meaningful Beauty® line.
- Combines our superantioxidant melon complex, anti-aging peptides and hyaluronic acid.
- Cindy's Tip: To give dry skin an extra boost, follow with Anti-Aging Night Crème.
Lifting Eye Crème–Advanced Formula
Address the telltale signs of aging around your eyes: crow's feet, fine lines, and wrinkles. Enhanced with optical diffusers, our hydrating Lifting Eye Crème–Advanced Formula is designed to reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness while helping tired eyes look tightened, lifted and younger.
- Helps reduce the look of crow's feet and wrinkles.
- Optical diffusers help reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness.
- Designed to give eyes a tightened and lifted look.
Rejuvenate your skin with our antioxidant-rich formulas, which are formulated to help improve firmness, even out skin tone and reveal a brighter, more youthful-looking complexion.
Skin Brightening Décolleté and Neck Treatment SPF 15
This extra silky formula helps to firm, smooth and revitalize the often neglected chest and neck area. This new, advanced formula includes a skin brightening complex designed to diminish the appearance of age spots and SPF 15 to help protect skin against future damage.
- Formulated to help to firm and smooth chest and neck skin.
- Designed to diminish the appearance of age spots.
- Provides SPF 15 full spectrum UVA/UVB protection.
Glowing Serum
Dr. Sebagh calls this his "model secret." Previously available only to his exclusive clientele, this serum is designed to help smooth and condition. Use in the morning before applying moisturizer or anytime for an instant pick-me-up.
- Designed to smooth, protect and revitalize your complexion.
- Formulated with soy protein, marine botanicals and antioxidants.
Younger skin is smooth, firm, plump, and hydrated, so we designed our anti-aging serums to help give you a beautiful, younger-looking complexion.
Wrinkle Smoothing Capsules -
Advanced Formula
Each pearl-like, single-dose capsule features Dr. Sebagh's super-antioxidant SOD, extracted from a rare variety of French melon, plus a concentrated rejuvenating serum designed to help smooth the appearance of facial expression creases - the unwanted frown lines, smile lines and crow's feet around the forehead, mouth and eyes. This peptide-based blend is formulated to help promote the look of plump firmness that skin loses naturally over time. Oil, fragrance and paraben free.
- Targets facial-expression lines
- Designed to visibly smooth, plump and hydrate
- Super-antioxidants benefits
Two surprise products :
Price and Money Back Guarantee
Meaningful Beauty By Cindy Crawford comes with the price tag of $39.95.
Your Kit Includes:
- Crème de Sérum
Also Includes:
- Skin Softening Cleanser
- Antioxidant Day Crème
- Lifting Eye Crème - Advanced Formula
- Brightening Décolleté/Neck Treatment
Bonus Gifts :
- Glowing Serum
- Wrinkle Smoothing Capsules - Advanced Formula
You can place your order at Meaningful Beauty By Cindy Crawford website HERE .
Meaningful Beauty are also offering 60- Day money back guarantee.
For details check HERE.
Why I have taken this challenge ?
I always believe that we cannot stop the aging process naturally… But we can slow the process and can get aged gracefully… And I also believe in getting prepared... prevention is the key for me rather than treating…
As I mentioned earlier that Cindy Crawford was my most favorite model in my teens . But seeing her latest pic showing the comparison between Cindy in her 20s and now Cindy in her 40s truly hit me.
Many of you already know that I am a new mommy . Pregnancy , delivery and post delivery period is the toughest time in a woman's life. As she is going through a lot of emotional and physical trauma. But the biggest challenge for a mom is taking care of herself along with a new born and believe me its an experience of handling the blender without the cap ( yes it is ).
During these restless days and sleepless nights you hardly get the time to take your meals on time so taking care of your skin is just a dream you wont be able to fulfill without some serious dedication.
And after seeing myself in a mirror I get shocked literally. There were no signs of myself. I can only see a tiered middle aged woman { my heart aches with calling myself that :'( but thats true } who was literally looking 10 years older then my real age .After recovering from this shock , I have decided that no matter what I will take care of myself.
To achieve what I was before I have taken many steps and taking this beauty challenge is one of them.
Below is my pic showing the problematic areas of my face so you can take it as a BEFORE pic of trying any kind of beauty products .
In the above pic , you can clearly see some dark circles , blemishes and rough skin .
I will share my experience and pics after four weeks to verify the results . i have started this challenge on 20th Nov , 2012 and will share the results with you after 20th Dec, 2012.
I will share my experience and pics after four weeks to verify the results . i have started this challenge on 20th Nov , 2012 and will share the results with you after 20th Dec, 2012.
Will see you with my updated post :)
You can also check Meaningful Beauty By Cindy Crawford website HERE .
Hope you like my efforts:)
Stay Helathy and Happy
Have you tried Meaningful Beauty By Cindy Crawford ? What's your experience ? Would love to know :)


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Ph D research.
I am currently studying for a Ph D at the University of Canberra. My thesis is based on an analysis of the lifestyle choices which influence the well being of older Australians.
What is different about my research is that it is being carried out by an older person. I also have a team of older friends who support me with advice and encouragement.
My research will take either 3 or 4 years in total, and I have been working on it for about 18 months.
First year.
In the first year of my research I concentrated on the negative image Australia has of its ageing population and the effect of this on us 'oldies'. Part of this 'negativeness' is reflected in the fact that almost all research into ageing is done by younger people. It is in the same situation as research into women's issues was decades ago, with women excluded from it, and research into Aboriginal issues was, and to some extent still is, done with Aboriginals excluded. I am suggesting that this exclusion undermines the accuracy of the research itself and, in particular, the accuracy of the results.
Research into ageing issues should include older people from the start, including with the identification of issues to be researched, the research format, the development of questionnaires, analysis of data and with the resultant report.
I presented papers on this to the Australian Association of Gerontology (NSW division) in Tamworth, Australia in March 2006, at the International Federation on Ageing 8th Global Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark in May 2006, and at the 3rd International Conference on Healthy Ageing and Longevity in Melbourne, Australia in October 2006. A copy of the Power Point presentations for these will be available shortly. I also had an article about my work printed in the December edition of the Victorian Senior (Australia).
One writer has suggested that younger people who do research on ageing know the literature but not the lifestyle. He could have added that the literature they have read was probably also written by younger people.
I also looked at examples of the negative ageing climate and the effect this may have on older people. An example of negative ageing is that birthday cards rarely portray ageing as a desirable thing! Older people report that they feel that the community regards them as 'silly old fools', 'childish', 'feeble', 'losing it', 'old fashioned', 'grumpy', 'live in the past', 'miserly', 'selfish', 'worry too much', 'self-deluding', 'bad drivers', 'had it', 'intolerant' and so on. This hardly helps self esteem.
Second year (current stage).
Currently I am analysing data about older people collected through an annual questionnaire administered by one of the major Australian Universities and a major Government Department. I am looking at people 55 years and older, as 55 is the age at which Australian government employees can choose to retire.
I have subdivided the population into 5 year age groups, 55-59, 60-64 etc with the final subdivision at 90+. In some instances, small sample sizes, such as those relating to older people still in the workforce, mean that I have had to make the oldest cut off year at a younger age. I am also analysing the data on the basis of gender. I hope to present papers on this phase of my work at a special conference on Gender in Ageing in Newcastle, Australia in July 2007, at a conference in Sydney in July 2007, and at the 8th Asia/Oceania Regional Conference of Gerontology and Geriatrics in Beijing in October 2007.


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Create a Raspberry Pi VPN Server using L2TP/IPsec
There's a number of reason why you'd want to create your own VPN server to access your home or work network from anywhere else in the world. Maybe you want to stream Netflix from abroad, or want to get files off your home NAS. In this tutorial, I will guide you through the steps to turn your Raspberry Pi into a VPN server using L2TP/IPsec.


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Bonnie Hayes & The Super Bon Bons with Mystery Dance
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pmSweetwater Music Hall
Tickets $32 at the door
Tickets at the Door
This event is all ages
Mystery Dance
...a mysteriously good new quartet, playing a mixture of cathartic rockingly unusual tunes...full-tilt fast & loose rock show.
"...power and grace, lots of positive tension, and joyously loud unpredictability..."
- Bonnie Hayes,
- Tim Eschliman (Etta James, Commander Cody, Rhythmtown-Jive),
- Sean Allen (Carlene Carter, Commander Cody)
- Kevin Hayes (Robert Cray, Bonnie Hayes & the Wild Combo)
doing "songs we wrote and tunes we wished we'd writ".
...originals and hand-curated covers by artists like Rockpile, Nick Lowe, Buddy & Julie Miller, Richard Thompson, John Hiatt, Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams, NRBQ...
Bonnie Hayes
Bonnie Hayes is an American singer/songwriter, recording artist, musician and record producer. Perhaps best known for penning "Have A Heart" and "Love Letter," which restored Bonnie Raitt to superstardom with the multi-platinum, multi-Grammy-winning CD Nick of Time, Hayes' 80's pop-punk record on LA label Slash records yielded the anthemic college radio hit, Shelly's Boyfriend. Manifesto rave-up "Girls Like Me" from the same record ramped up the titles of the cult favorite film "Valley Girl". Famed for her kick-out-the-jams live show with her various bands as a leader, Hayes has also enjoyed success as a sidewoman, touring with megastar Billy Idol for 2 years as keyboardist/backup singer, and Belinda Carlylse on her Heaven tour. An early adopter of digital recording technology and adept arranger, Hayes was a partner in the Tone Palace Studio in San Rafael, CA, where she produced indie records for blues and americana artists such as Tommy Castro and Tracy Blackman. Hayes currently serves as the chair of the songwriting department at the Berklee College of Music, and plays and records in various situations as her schedule permits.
Venue Information:
Sweetwater Music Hall
19 Corte Madera Ave.
Mill Valley, CA, 94941
Sweetwater Music Hall
19 Corte Madera Ave.
Mill Valley, CA, 94941


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MARAEY - Rio de Janeiro. Paradise Lifestyle.
Developer, IDB
We are developing the entire brand and several marketing products for a new masterplan and incredible resorts located in Marica, a town close to Rio de Janeiro. The new city of 8 km long located within the heart of the "Mata Atlantica", will have stunning natural spaces and will contain a new city with more than 8,000 new housing, 6 resorts and new urban equipments.


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Arvo Pärt—Für Alina
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Arvo Pärt, "Für Alina"
Program Notes
In 1976, Arvo Pärt emerged from a seven-year dark night of the soul with this two-minute piece of genius. It is the first of his compositions in a style of music he developed—tintinnabuli, or "little bells." It is a work of deep sorrow. The notes in it yearn for resolutions they rarely find.
O, it is beautiful.
Almost I wrote here something I have hesitated to write so far in this blog—that is: if you listen to nothing else I write about, listen to this.
Tom Service, in The Guardian, wrote an excellent essay about Arvo Pärt. It includes recordings of a wide selection of Pärt's music, including "Für Alina":
Tom Service, "A Guide to Arvo Pärt's Music"
And here is a link to Amazon.com, in case you want to download the piece; pianist Alexei Lubimov performs (from the album Arvo Pärt: Seventy Five Year Celebration Collection):
The photograph, above, is of sunset at Yaki Point in Grand Canyon National Park (Credit: NPS/Michael Quinn; used courtesy of the National Park Service). This is the thirteenth of twenty photos of National Parks that I will feature in this blog to honor the centenary of the National Park Service.


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June 30, 2010
old dogs, new dogs... our pack...
i talked about our "pack" in this old blog post. i miss our old dogs, but mostly just feel so lucky to have had them in our lives. it's all good, and finding the old photos on a roll of film was lovely. one roll started with a photo of cleo and ended with gilly. they never met, but they live on the same roll of 35 mm film. just cool to think about...
June 29, 2010
i can't stop clicking this link.... i think i've had too much coffee and not enough sleep... it makes me giggle...
some pics (from the iphone and the internets...)
pics (top to bottom): smoking baby, my drink of choice, my justin beiber imitation, our back porch, dog painted like a tiger, my goth impression, men.
dog training.... how we went "medieval"...
as i wrote in yesterday's post, dog training (specifically leash training) wasn't going so well. we seemed to be doing things right... but weren't getting great results. so we found a dog trainer to come out and help up.
this is a "prong collar":
this is the thing that had us quitting the 1st trainer back when we took gilly to "puppy classes". we saw the trainer put one of these on a puppy and the poor thing screamed and collapsed to the ground. i actually cried when i saw it happen! it looks like a medieval torture device and no way was i going to put one on gilly!
so we tried every collar & harness available. (see my last dog training post.) we practiced "positive reinforcement" and got gilly as much exercise as possible. things didn't get better. in fact, they started to get worse. enter the prong collar....
everything i've read says that the prong collar should not be used on puppies, nervous or shy dogs, and that to use one required proper fitting and placement. our new dog trainer spent 2 hours with us on sunday, fitting BOTH dogs for prong collars, explaining how they work, etc...
the prongs only pinch the dog on the back of the neck. it's a quick pinch and then it releases. there is no pressure on the front of the neck, so gilly isn't able to choke herself while she drags us around like on the other collars. i tried the collar on my own neck and it doesn't hurt. it's more like a poke. it's supposed to replicate the mother dog "correcting" her pups by grabbing the back of the neck.
our trainer also pointed something out that we'd been missing: griffin needs most of the training. gilly is eager to please and just needs to release her puppy energy (a treadmill is in the works!) we've always just assumed griffin was an old dog who couldn't learn new tricks. after all, when i got him in 2004 he had been rescued and suffer all sort of unknown abuse, starvation etc... before i got him.
our trainer told us to stop seeing griffin as some sad old abused dog. that griffin is a healthy, happy dog who has lived in a good home for over 6 years. he has a few years left in him and he is totally capable of learning to behave.
so what was supposed to be an hour of "gilly training" ended up being close to 2 hours with the focus on griffin. gilly say by quietly (a little angel) watching griffin get "handled". griff bit the trainer more then once and was put in a submissive hold for a few minutes until he calmed down. it was....surreal...
we learned a lot in those 2 hours. it really was the dog trainer teaching us how to handle the dogs, and showing us a completely different way to see things. so now we're training gilly AND griffin! and it feels right.
we're working on getting them to both walk without pulling on the leash, and stopping gilly from jumping up on people. it takes patience and we make mistakes. we have a lot of work ahead of us. but we have 2 amazing dogs that we love so much.
next up: finding a small, folding treadmill. the trainer is going to teach gilly to run on a treadmill!
June 28, 2010
i think i was wrong....
dog training and how the caesar millan was overrated, and how evil "prong collars" were. since this post we've tried every "gentle" dog collar & harness on the market. really.
back clasping harness
sporn mesh harness
front buckle harness
gentle lead head halter
martingale collar
we've worked with 2 different trainers. we've tried using the clicker and treats to get gilly to walk on the leash. nothing works. as soon as we get to the park, she's dragging us around full speed, sometimes choking herself in the process.
she's a smart girl, and a good girl! she's not shy or timid, and loves people & other dogs. it just seems like she gets over-excited and then she 100% tunes us out.
so we're going with a "dog whisperer" type trainer who i trust enough to show us how to use a prong collar. not to punish gilly or hurt her, but to help us teach her how to be safe. i want to be able to take her to a park and know she's not going to damage her throat or jump on some small kid and scratch them up. i want to be able to have friends & family over without her scratching them to shreds.
we're also going to try and teach her how to walk on a treadmill! we walk her every day, and play, go for rides, etc...and she's still full of energy when we go to bed.
caesar millan says: "exercise, discipline and affection—in that order" and that makes so much sense...
and really, it's me that needs trained, not gilly.
June 23, 2010
bloody mary!!!
i am completely obsessed with tomato juice. i used to hate it! then i woke up one day (on vacation in nashville) and thought, "i'd like to try some bloody mary mix on the plane ride home." weird.
i love the spicy stuff. a good bloody mary needs to be ice cold, with some ground pepper, tons of ice, and green olives instead of celery. and only a splash of a top shelf vodka.
a "virgin" bloody mary is my new favorite lunch. i like to call it that instead of saying, "i'm having tomato juice."
the next step is probably clamato... i think i owe someone an apology!
here's my old hit song...
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dog people
we've become one of "those couples" the ones who not only talk about their dogs incessantly, but who bring them to the park, the beach, etc... our car windows are covered in nose marks & slobber. we plan weekends around where and when we can take the dogs for a ride. we go on vacation and end up calling home to check in on the dogs. i find myself at petco more then twice a week. always looking for some new toy or fancy collar. i'm a dog junky!
Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. ~Roger Caras
but look at the pic of griffin above. that is a look of pure joy & excitement. he LOVES going in the car! and gilly, she's all tongue. that's a sign of a tired out dog, which means a quiet night at home. i'm getting more exercise then i have in years thanks to her.
there are night's when we're too tired to pile into the car and go to some park. we go for walks around the barn, trying to catch glimpses of the baby hedgehog or little spotted fawns. until one of the dogs starts barking and the little critters run off.
The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too. ~Samuel Butler, Notebooks
my dogs are not my children, or "children replacements". they are dogs. i never wanted to have kids, so i have no desire to pretend my dog is a child. no, they're just dogs...
A dog is not "almost human" and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such. ~John Holmes
oh, the possibilities....
i love looking at paint samples. i could spend hours going over the different variations of greens, finding the perfect mossy tone i envision for the bedroom, or the pearly pink that i think will look great in the bathroom.
i haven't painted in years. it used to be the first thing i did, when i moved into some new apartment (and there where many in those years between college and marriage...) once i painted my bedroom sky blue with white clouds. actually, rachel & i got the colors mixed up and ended with blue clouds and a white background.
i painted a room at my mom's dark red with a black border. i've tried ever version of pink imaginable, and more then once ended up feeling like i was living in a pepto bismal bottle.
then i met my husband. his house felt like home, and the white walls seemed.... just fine. i've been in that house for 3 years, 9 months and 2 days. and the walls are still white. we've talked about painting the bathroom pink, but it just seems like there's more important things to do first. like home repairs, celebrating anniversaries (our 2 year wedding anniversary is coming up this week),entertaining friends, chasing around dogs, etc...
i think i'll get that bathroom painted sometime before we turn 50. in the meantime i'll keep collecting those little paint color sample cards, thinking of the possibilities...
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youtube favorites...
weird indie movie:
funny gay marriage video:
strange music video:
sad indie rock:
June 8, 2010
iphone pics...
the ugliest purse i've ever seen
griffin at the vet, under the table...
green tea frappaciano (sp?). yum!
gilly and me....
crabby husband at the mall in front of ironically named store...
these are pics that i've been meaning to upload. i don't have time to put captions for them all. some are bad album covers, bad movie posters, bad internet ads. "the killer inside me" looks like a decent movie, and i think courtney love looks great these days. besides those things, everything else on here is BAD... especially the album cover of the unicorn orgy. i think one of the unicorns is vomiting a rainbow! also, i want to adopt a baby giraffe.
June 5, 2010
my latest home movies...
the saddest game of fetch.... (audio from grey gardens):
gilly likes her teeth.... (music by tom waits):
trash humpers..
the latest film by harmony korine:
this looks the like perfect sunday family dinner movie!
here's a music video he directed for bonnie prince billy:
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Release your inner bard at the National Museum of Scotland and the National Museum of Rural Life over the weekend of 26 and 27 January. Join celebrity hosts to celebrate the life and work of our national bard by attempting to beat the world record for a mass recital of Burns. Explore the museum collections to discover more and look out for activities, performances and workshops for all the family taking place around the museum galleries at both sites.
This event is part of Scotland's Winter Festivals.


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"As a professional babyproofer, my goal is to use my training and expertise to make your home the safest possible place for your child."
Welcome to Safe Nest Babyproofing! I founded Safe Nest after experiencing for myself the frustrations of trying to babyproof my own home. Like all new parents, I wanted to provide the safest possible home environment for my baby, but the big box chain stores all sold the same poorly designed products.
After taking multiple trips back and forth to the major retailers and spending hours installing these products just to see my inquisitive daughter quickly defeat them, I thought there had to be better options. I took it upon myself to research and test out an array of babyproofing products to keep my daughter safe. Through trial and error, I figured out what is the best of the best in babyproofing and even designed my own stairway gate mounting system.
Three years and one more kid later, I realized I could put my babyproofing experience to good use by helping other parents protect their own kids. I am a member of the International Association For Child Safety and have more than 50 hours of hands-on training with Rick Leviton, president of Precious Baby Protectors with more than 19 years' experience. I am also a Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and can offer onsite installation or inspection of your car seats.
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Prior to founding Safe Nest Babyproofing, I worked in sales for over 10 years and received a B.S. from the University of Maryland. I spend most of my free time playing with my kids and doing projects in my own house.
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What we Believe
Mission Statement: To strengthen the vibrant youth culture of Southern Oregon by providing children and their families with theatre education, performance experiences and opportunities for artistic self-expression.
What we Do
Ashland Children's Theater offers fun-filled theatre classes for ages 4-17, providing children a theatrical home filled with heart by creating a safe and creative place where they can express themselves, make friends, and acquire theatre skills.
Who we are
Kate Sullivan (ACT Co-Director) has spent over half her life in the theatre as an actor and producer. She holds a B.A. in Drama and Theatre from the University of Hawaii, where she trained in both Western and Eastern Acting styles. While in Hawaii, she performed and toured with several theatres including Honolulu Theatre for Youth. In addition she taught Creative Drama at H.T.Y.'s summer program for young actors and worked with "Getting Dramatic", a drama education program that set up residencies in various Hawaii public schools. Trained in gymnastics, Kate has taught the sport and worked with young children for over thirty years. She has been acting in the Rogue Valley for the past twenty-four years and has played numerous roles, most recently with Oregon Stage Works in shows including The Elephant Man, The Crucible and Trip to Bountiful. She currently performs with On the Fly Improv.
Eve Smyth (ACT Co-Director) has been acting and performing improvisation for 20 years. After graduating with a degree in theater from San Francisco State University, Eve performed and toured with her own theater company throughout the Northwest. In San Francisco, Eve taught and performed with BATS Improv where she was also the Director of their Young Audiences program, facilitating improvisation workshops and performances in schools throughout the Bay Area. As an emerging playwright, Eve has written several scripts for Ashland Children's Theater including "The Snow White Project" and "A Key to Her Heart" as well as directed a variety of special projects. In addition to her work at Ashland Children's Theatre, Eve teaches at Willow Wind, directs at The Sisikiyou School, and is a member of the comedy improv troupe: The Hamazons.


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WA govt reviews domestic violence laws
Cyber-stalking should be included in the legal definition of domestic violence, according to a report to be considered by the West Australian government.
The Law Reform Commission tabled the report, containing 73 recommendations, in state parliament on Wednesday.
Attorney-General Michael Mischin said the report was expected to lead to significant changes to the way domestic violence laws were implemented and enforced.
Key recommendations include separating family and domestic violence orders from the existing Restraining Orders Act, treating it as a criminal offence under the Criminal Code and creating clearer definitions of what constitutes domestic violence.
The commission also suggests a specific review of current criminal laws in relation to cyber-stalking and other forms of abusive or threatening behaviour via electronic means, noting that this kind of harassment was increasing.
"It is important to continue to discourage any perception that criminal acts conducted in a family or domestic environment are in some way less serious than those in other contexts," the report read.
"Indeed ... domestic and family violence should often be treated as an aggravating, not an ameliorating, factor."
The commission said the recommended reforms could not eliminate the blight of restraining orders proving ineffective "to the point of homicide".
But they had been devised with more modest goals in mind, including enhancing the protection of victims, reducing family and domestic violence by increasing perpetrator accountability, and providing fair, just and timely legal responses.
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When it comes to knives there are only two types of people - knife fanatics and everyone else. As much as I like my knives, I probably still fall into the "everyone else" category. If you are a knife fanatic, then everything I am about to say will most likely upset or offend you, but please hear me out.
I've reviewed quite a lot of different makes and models of knives on my blog over the last few years and my posts about knives continue to attract a lot of my overall web traffic (I mentioned the fanatics right?). However, my use and demands of a knife or cutting tool in general have changed significantly over that time too, to point where I am now taking a more careful look at weight vs functionality, something I was never too concerned with (read as 'willing to compromise') when it came to my trusty blade.
I'm not going to provide a detailed review of each and every knife that I mention in this post, I've done that with several of them already and many of the others have been reviewed extensively elsewhere (and better than I ever could - check out nutnfancy on YouTube). Instead, I want to give you some background on the knives I've used and how I arrived at the point I am currently at.
A Little Background
When I began backpacking gear was much heavier. My pack, my tent, my sleeping bag, everything was heavier than it is now. The technologies and materials that enable much the ultralight gear that we all now have and lust after were not around. I didn't obsess about shaving ounces off of my gear like I do now. Back then I used to carry a sheath knife as my primary cutting tool. It was a medium sized no-name brand knife that I probably picked up at an army surplus store somewhere. It did the job, wasn't light weight, but it was what I had and was always with me.
About the same time as I started getting more into backpacking, the first Rambo movie was released. Do you remember that? Suddenly knives got a lot bigger and the survivalist mentality started to seep into the outdoor community. Everyone thought that they needed a huge knife to survive in the woods despite having never been in a situation where they had done much more than open a packet of food or cut rope with their knife. My handy sheath knife was now much more than a piece of gear, it was a tool, a weapon, it was my life line.
That was a very long time ago, but I mention it because it is a mentality that has stuck with me for a very long time and has been extremely hard to shake off. For so many years I've favored full tang knives and survival knives over smaller or folding knives simply because I've been concerned that in a life or death situation I may need a knife that can penetrate a car door or be used to pry apart thick wooden beams and still like a tomato without squashing it. But guess what? I've never been in a situation where I have needed to do that in over thirty years!
That quite recent realization has forced me to take another look at what I really need a knife or cutting tool to do for me while I'm out on the trail. So for the last few months I've kept careful track of when and what I used my knife to do while backpacking. The results were quite surprising, to me at least.
I discovered that my most frequent use of a knife, while backpacking at least, was to cut/slice open a packet of something. That could be a packet of freeze dried food, some small packets of food ingredients, or other sealed packs generally food related. Quite the manly task eh? My next most common use of a knife was to cut cord. Spectra cord, paracord, Triptease, or Dacron line. After those two top activities the rest of my cutting needs included things like sharpening my pencil, digging out splinters or just plain whittling for fun. Not a whole lot of heavy duty tasks.
That blew my mind. No slicing through carcasses, making spears, or splitting limb sized logs - just very small, precise cutting tasks. So why was I so fixated with large, robust, bomb-proof knives? Who knows. The data just didn't support my need to carry around such a huge blade.
There will probably come a time where I genuinely do need a substantial, strong knife to perform some gnarly task that a smaller knife can't do, but will it be a life or death situation? I hope not. I may be going out on a limb, but I've come to the conclusion (supported by a little bit of data) that I can carry a much smaller knife when backpacking and still be perfectly safe and prepared.
So How Much Knife is Enough?
I decided to take a closer look at the knives that I use on a regular basis (I own quite a few more than these) in order to determine what best suited my newly discovered cutting requirements. I put together two simple lists to help with my pseudo research. First I weighed my knives, then I compared their functions and blade lengths. Here's what I came up with.
Comparison sorted by overall weight:
Comparison sorted by primary blade length:
As you would expect, the fixed blade, full-tang knives easily topped the list for weight and the small folding knives had the smallest blades. I wanted to find the best trade-off between weight and blade/functions.
I decided to stop carrying my fixed blade knives for the time being. They're heavy and definitely overkill for the tasks I typically have to perform on the trail. That left me with the folding knives and two multi-tools. I should mention that my current every day carry (EDC) knife is a Benchmade Mini-Griptillian, but it's not listed because I tend not to take it with me when I go hiking.
Of the folding knives that I have carried backpacking, the Spyderco Delica 4 is by far my favorite. Superb quality, reliability, and edge retention. I've carried a Delica as my EDC for the past 14 years without a problem. But even as good as my folding knives are, I like having the additional functions that come with my multi-tools - specifically the scissors and pliers.
The super small and lightweight Victorinox (Swiss Army) Classic has a great quality main blade albeit tiny. It's also the only folding knife that I have that comes with a neat little pair of scissors, ideal for my primary task of opening up packets! I know other backpackers, such as Philip Werner (Sectionhiker), that carry the Victorinox Classic as their primary blade/tool, but I'm still not quite at the point where I can go that small with my primary knife. I do like to carry one on my car keys though :-)
Once I had made the decision that I wanted a blade plus other tools like pliers and scissors it narrowed the field down to just two. My Leatherman Juice S2 and my smaller Gerber Clutch. As I said the Victorinox Classic has a great little pair of scissors, but it's just too small IMHO.
The Gerber Clutch is a nice smaller sized multi-tool, I was given this one as a present, but it's not particularly high quality - an issue I have with a lot of Gerber knives in general. The Clutch also does not have a pair of scissors. The Leatherman Juice S2 on the other hand is exceptionally well made. It has a decent size primary blade at 2.6 inches made from reasonably good quality steel. It has a full size pair of pliers with wire cutters and because I have the S2 model, it comes has a really good pair of scissors with a cutting length of 1.25 inches!
The Juice S2 is definitely not the lightest option that I could carry, but based on the jobs that I need a knife to perform on a regular basis it's the most perfectly suited to the task, at least based on the knives that I own. Who knows what other knives I might buy in the future, it's a dirty habit.
So I've settled on the Juice S2 as my go to knife/cutting tool for the foreseeable future. Is it truly an ultralight option, nope! But it is a significant move in the right direction for me and about as far as I'm willing to go at this point. If my needs of a knife continue to stay simple I may adjust further. I have my eye on the smaller Leatherman Squirt PS4 as a potential successor to the Juice and my REI dividend check just arrived - but we'll see! What type of knife or multi-tool do you carry with you as your primary backpacking knife?
About Brian
Brian is a Charlotte based backpacker, gear junkie, runner, and CrossFit(er). Originally from Southampton, England, Brian has lived in the US for over 20 years, finally settling in North Carolina. He spends as much time backpacking as his busy work schedule and family life will allow.


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Conversation over heard yesterday in a coffee shop on Main Street, U.S.A.:
"Have you seen what's happening in France? That's scary man!"
"France? You mean with the Arabs? The revolution is spreading out and Obama seems to be pissed at this Kadhafi dude. He is evil, man! Even worse than Saddam! I have read that these guys have set some kind of new world record beating Iraq."
"No, that's the French, man!"
"No kidding. Well, at least it means that they finally got rid of their communist regime?"
"All I know is that my travel agent told me that I should avoid going to France this summer. They are in the middle of a French fries revolution or something."
"I will never understand these guys. They always whine about something and everything has to do with food."
"Ahahahah! Next thing you know someone will start a Belgian waffle revolution"
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Friends, I'm going to start not with politics, but with beauty, because that's how God began the world: with sheer wondrous beauty, and it surrounds us still. This world is real, present, miraculous, still unfolding. Don't forget this in the midst of our human messes.
But there's another kind of beauty: the beauty of truth. I want to speak truth about Monday night's debate. (Even if you didn't watch it, no matter. This is still about all of us.) Who won that night? That debate was the most unsettling peculiar even ugly presidential debate in the history of our country. The lamentable human condition was in full display on that stage, just as it has throughout this election season. But listen, the Scriptures are littered with this same condition! I recognize it, because I've got it too, and maybe you? Maybe all of us?
Remember the mother? The mother of two fishermen, James and John, who was ready to do anything for her sons! Anything! Even fall to her knees and plead for their promotion. Not just any promotion. A heavenly promotion! Kudos to her for her extraordinary faith, in believing what others did not yet---that Jesus was just who he said he was, and he WOULD reign over ALL! But I cringe at the rest because I understand it too. "When you come into your kingdom, please let my sons sit at your right and your left, in places of honor? Of course. She wants her sons to be great! (Don't we all?)
Remember, too, the day that twelve men walked a dusty road, arguing? They were famous. They could touch a broken leg and heal it, they could pray over an afflicted woman and stop her hemorrhage. They could restore a little boy's hand, burnt in a fire, back to wholeness. They could even touch a dead body and lift it to life, on occasion. Big stuff. Crowds followed them. They were wildly popular. People hushed when they spoke, cheered when they healed.
They kept a record, each one of them, secretly: how many healings, how many exorcisms, how many hands shaken and babies kissed and cripples running races. But they couldn't keep it quiet.
"So, how many you got there, John, buddy? I've had three raisings from the dead. Not to brag or anything, but that's pretty great, I'd say. "
"Really? I took a poll in that last city and I'm definitely on top. They wanted to make me mayor!"
"Mayor! That's nothing!" scoffed Andrew. "The Zealots want to make me president! I cured a whole colony of lepers!"
And so it went.
In their bickering and bragging, they even forgot about Israel, which was why they got into this campaign in the first place. They were all looking for a Messiah who would set Rome on fire, who would rout their political and religious oppressors and restore Israel to power and supremacy again. "Make Israel Great Again!" That was what they signed on for.
But, full of miraculous healings, pride and applause, even that heady slogan was lost. Ultimately, it came down to them. To each one of them vying against the other.
Aspiring to "Greatness" does that.
When such words and debates fail, there are other tactics. When Jesus healed and fed a whole mountainside of people out of one tiny lunch basket, someone had an idea. He got up and whispered to another, who grabbed another into their circle and soon a whole mob of them knew what to do. They would capture Jesus and make him a business offer he couldn't refuse---he would be their king!! But they had a plan B too. If he refused, they would FORCE him to be their king! THEY would be the king-makers! They'd make this miracle-man feed them; they'd make him overthrow their enemies. Yes! Israel would be great again!
They were wrong about everything each of those days. Jesus didn't come to do any of that. The power Jesus granted was the power to forgive, the power to humble the proud, the power to be as pure-hearted and dependent upon God as a child. The little girl or boy he pulled into their midst made that clear. "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Jesus didn't end there. He clarified what aspect of that child we need to emulate: " . . . whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
And later, "Whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant."
But people didn't want to hear that. Nor do we want to hear that now. We want our leaders to be "Strong Men," "Mighty Women," with strength and power in their fists and voices.
I tell you, I don't care about living in a country that's "great," particularly when it's been downgraded to mean Clinton's "values" and Trump's economic prowess rather than the moral or ethical good. Nor do I want a president who crows about his or her own greatness and accomplishments. A "great" president of the "greatest country on earth" is less likely to seek God for wisdom, to listen to the people who elected him or her, to listen to the sage counsel of others.
But I'm not giving up hope. I pray that whoever is elected, under the incalculable weight of responsibility, will change and become like that little child----lowly and utterly dependent upon God.
And I pray for us that we too would change and become like little children who are known not by our aspirations to "greatness" but by our servant-hearted goodness, no matter who's in power.
If we can do that, then we all win. And maybe our nation could again be called "America, the Beautiful and Good."
Friends, who do you think won?
And---what did I miss in this?


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Last week saw the return of London Fashion Weekend to the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea. Hot on the heels of London Fashion Week, the exclusive event was a four day spectacle, allowing us mere mortals access to the world of fashion.
Thanks to the growing influence of the Internet and social media, the industry has opened itself up to allow the public the opportunity to have an authentic fashion-insider experience. Ticket-holders can attend catwalk shows, talks from fashion experts as well as shop from designer collections. There were over 150 brands selling items at insider prices. There was also the opportunity to experience beauty treatments from both Maybelline and Toni & Guy.
Tickets were available in Bronze (£20), Silver (£40), Gold (£60), Luxe (£130) and Luxe Premium (£145), each offering different experiences. We bought Silver tickets which allowed us front row access to a Designer Catwalk show. Each day a different designer gave an exclusive preview of their SS16 collection. When we visited on Saturday, Temperley London featured.
The clothes were beautiful, all bohemian and feminine with heavy embroidery. Some of the models wore handmade sandals and wide-brimmed Panama hats which gave a Havana feel to the collection.
My favourite looks were a Black and Ivory Lettie Tuva waistcoat and trousers and a £10,000 showstopper, a long mirror ball ruffle dress.
The gorgeous George Lamb presented the show, we met him afterwards and he was utterly charming. After the catwalk event we went to a talk with model and presenter, Daisy Lowe.
The Talks on offer during the four day event were fantastic. Charlotte Dellal, the designer behind Charlotte Olympia, spoke about her brand. Fashion designer and stylist William Baker spoke about music and fashion. Sunday's talk was by respected photographer, Rankin, famed for snapping everyone from the Queen to Kate Moss.
We listened to Daisy discussing growing up in the modelling industry. She gave a frank and honest insight into the campaigns she has featured in and the prominent photographers she has worked with. It was a great talk and she was really lovely when we met her afterwards. During her talk she hinted that she has some exciting projects in the pipeline. When we spoke I asked her if she would consider launching her own range of vintage clothing like her mum, Pearl Lowe. Although she didn't confirm or deny she looked quite coy so keep an eye out…
The event ran from 25th – 28th February but it is due to return to the Saatchi Gallery again in September 2016. You can sign up at www.londonfashionweekend.co.uk/newsletter to be notified of when tickets go on sale.
If you do attend in September, make sure that you take the opportunity to dress up in your most stylish attire, most of the visitors at the event looked like they had just stepped off the catwalk!
In the meantime, here's a glimpse of what to expect...


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- My pet hates the cone collar, how will this product work better?
- My cat has a medical condition that requires extended use of the traditional E-collar. Is Neck's Best Thing product safe for her?
- Is the traditional E-collar safe and practical for a crated dog?
- My dog is frustrated by the traditional E-collar because he walks into things, and can't properly get to his food and water. What can I do?
- My cat recently had surgery on her ears, and even with the traditional E-collar, she can get her paws up to her ears to scratch them, what can I do?
- My small breed dog was fitted for a traditional E-collar, and now he is "top-heavy" tripping over himself when trying to jump to my bed to sleep. What can I do?
- What steps you should take, when your dog gets old? How can a Hagar Medical Brace help in extending the active lifestyle of your dog?
- How do I adjust the Hagar Medical Brace to the size and shape of my pet's neck?
- Can I wash the Dog cone alternative - Neck's Best Thing brace?
My pet hates the cone collar, how will this product work better?
Neck's Best Thing collar is made of soft foam that is specially designed to provide the required strength. It is padded and ventilated through the air holes for comfort. Unlike other E collars, it is extremely easy to apply around your pet's neck. Since there is no impact to the peripheral vision, your pet will be have much more normal behavior. Based on the exact shape and contour of your pet, you can always trim the foam - the custom fit makes your pet's recovery quicker and stress free for you.
This recovery collar does not hinder the pet's ability to maneuver around the house. So, no more bumping into the furniture or causing accidental damage. Check our videos or ask your vet about it.
My cat has a medical condition that requires extended use of the traditional E-collar. Is Neck's Best Thing product safe for her?
If a cat is using a traditional E-collar after surgery, or for a skin condition that is being medically treated for a short period of time, the traditional E-collar might be your vet's selection. However, should there be a reason that the cat is experiencing a medical condition that requires the use of a restraining device, like an E-collar. In such cases, one should also look at other alternatives or ask their vet. An alternative product like Neck's Best Thing or Hagar medical collar would be better suited to this situation. A cat, unlike most dogs, is more independent and more stealth-like in movement. Aside from the fact that the traditional E-collar would be obtrusive to the cat's day to day activities, and not to their liking, it could also be dangerous. Cats like small places, they like to explore, and they like to go over and under things such as furniture – traditional E-collars can severely limit the lifestyle. The solution for a quick recovery, is sometime nothing but giving back the cat, its normal lifestyle. With an E-collar alternative like ours, the cat is not visually limited and restricted as much in movement; therefore the cat is less likely to hurt herself further, trying to carry out her daily living routine – eat better and enable for a quicker recovery.
Is the traditional E-collar safe and practical for a crated dog?
Let's assume that the crate is proportional to the size of the dog, with enough room for the dog to stand, turn around, and comfortably lay down. That said, what if the dog is to be crated for any length of time, for example an 8 hour work day, and left alone? The traditional E-collar hinders the dog's ability to comfortably stand or turn around, leaving the dog only one choice but to lay down and wait that entire 8 hour time period. A more streamlined, alternate hagar collar would be recommended in this situation, allowing better movement for the dog while crated, and left unattended. Even if the traditional E-collar is properly fitted, left to his own devices for an extended period of time, the dog may become destructive of the device. This could involve either hurting themselves trying to remove it – or actually managing to remove the device and further complicating their medical condition that required the collar in the first place.
My dog is frustrated by the traditional E-collar because he walks into things, and can't properly get to his food and water. What can I do?
The traditional E-collar limits peripheral vision in the dog due to its cone-like shape. This devise also restricts some of the dog's normal activities, such as the ability to bend his neck and reach his food and water bowls, again, due to its cone-like shape. Without taking out walls and doors, or adjusting the height of the food and water bowls, this can be, and is frustrating to the dog. A good solution here is to consider other E-collar alternatives. Neck's Best Thing or the traditional Hagar Collar sheet does not limit the peripheral vision of the dog. This line of sight is vital to the dog's equilibrium, and daily normal function – especially in very active dogs. Using this alternative device would also enable the dog better extension to his food and water, therefore, lessening the trauma and the behavioral impact of wearing the more traditional E-collar / Cone collar / Elizabethan Collar.
My cat recently had surgery on her ears, and even with the traditional E-collar, she can get her paws up to her ears to scratch them, what can I do?
There is an alternative device, Neck's Best Thing® or the classic Hagar Medical collar, designed to elongate the cat or dog's neck making it nearly impossible for the paws to reach the ears. Ears can be tricky though, and one should not leave their pet unattended with any type of restraining devise, until it is obvious and clear that the animal cannot reach their ears with their paws. The ear is a very sensitive area for the cat and the dog, as they are easily annoyed by any type of itch or substance that might be there. The traditional E-collar can be bulky and cumbersome, even if fitted properly, sometimes making it easy to removed, as the cat will desperately want to attend to her ears. It may help to crate or kennel your cat with Neck's Best Thing®, the best alternative to an E-collar. This will make the movement of paw to the ear more restraining, while she is adjusting to this alternative neck device.
My small breed dog was fitted for a traditional E-collar, and now he is "top-heavy" tripping over himself when trying to jump to my bed to sleep. What can I do?
Small breed dogs are bred in such a manner as to have equal footing on all four legs, to carry such a small torso. When the added weight of the traditional E-collar is added to the neck, a natural stance for the dog, becomes very un-natural. If this "tipping" seems to become more of a hindrance than a help, our products – Neck's Best Thing® or the classic Hagar Medical collar are a much better alternative. They are lightweight and easier for the small breed dog to maneuver in, due to the equal balanced patented design. Did you know the same light-weight product is used for birds also? We would suggest this particular device because it is easy to slip on your dog, and does not obstruct their peripheral vision, as the cone shaped E-collar, which can also create a problem with the dog's equilibrium. Of equal concern, is to limit the dog's activities while using any devise of this nature, as it is there for a reason, and jumping up and down from furniture could create undo strain on a healing injury.
What steps you should take, when your dog gets old? How can a Hagar Medical Brace help in extending the active lifestyle of your dog?
Most pet owners are not prepared regarding the complexities of an aging dog nor do they even know when their dog becomes a "senior". Understanding when your dog is a "senior" is the first step to providing a healthier lifestyle for your pet.
As a dog becomes a "senior", several changes may occur including changes in weight (gain or loss), dental problems, arthritic joints and heart troubles, to name a few. It is often a good idea to increase frequency in veterinarian check-ups to avoid preventative disorders. Also, asking your veterinarian what kinds of diet changes need to occur is a good idea. Often older dogs will need additional supplements to avoid aging health issues such as arthritic joints.
The Hagar Medical Brace can be customized with numerous alterations and adjustments and is made of soft, light foam material to ensure maximized comfort. The Hagar Medical Brace can also be used for a variety of things included use as a splint. If your dog obtains a sprain muscle, the Hagar Medical Brace can be cut to splint and immobilize the joint and leg until it heals. This can extend the active lifestyle of your pet and promote healing to the injury without further complications. Since the Hagar Medical Brace is breathable and can be the right custom fit for your dog, there is also less of a chance for pressure ulcers and skin tears that can occur with other kinds of splints and bandages. In addition, many senior pets often need preventative surgeries and Hagar Medical Brace can keep them from licking the wound and help it heal faster. Protecting the health of your senior dog can often be very difficult, but with help of the Hagar Medical Brace it might make it easier to extend a active, happy life for your loving pet.
Having a happy pet especially as they age is very important. As a pet owner, keeping your older pet's needs in mind are especially essential to extending their life with quality. We all want to keep our pets healthy and happy, enabling them to live with dignity, quality and ease. Taking care of our pet to the best of our ability as they age, is important to our aging process as well. People with pets seem to live longer and happier lives.
Use a Hagar Medical Brace to help with those times when your pet just needs a helping hand. When those occasions arise, a Hagar Medical Brace can help in easing your mind. As a pet owner you know your pet is comfortable and well cared for. How much do you value your peace of mind? With a Hagar Medical Brace you don't have to worry about a thing. Just enjoy the good life between you and your pet.
How do I adjust the Hagar Medical Brace to the size and shape of my pet's neck?
- Measure the circumference of the neck and add 1 inch (extra).
- Measure from the top of the neck to the shoulder and add 1 inch (extra)
- Place the Hagar Medical Brace on a flat surface (table, floor, etc)
- Mark on your measurements on the Hagar Collar (if you want, try doing this first on a sheet of paper or a cardboard)
- Cut with a pair of scissors along the marking (yes, Hagar Medical Brace's patented design retains its sturdiness while making it easy for a pet owner or a veterinarian to cut). You can also use the guides along the perforated edges.
- You now have a custom sized neck brace / Elizabethan collar for your pet
- Place the custom sized brace around the neck (fabric side is the outside and foam size goes inside).
- Fasten the neck brace (best alternative to Elizabethan collar) using the Velcro strip provide in the product package.
Can I wash the Dog cone alternative - Neck's Best Thing brace?
The Dog cone alternative easily washes with soap and water or mild disinfectant. It can be submersed in water. Strong disinfectants or bleach should not be applied on the backing material, but soap or mild disinfectants may be used. After the dog cone alternative is washed, allow it to dry 30 minutes prior to reuse. It can be washed in a washing machine. Remove the hook and loop tape and place in a laundry bag. Close the bag and insert into the washer by itself or with other items. After it is washed allow it to air dry.


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The Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources hosts the Washington State Geologic Information Portal where you can access interactive earth science mapping, data, and related information. [right, the prototype site for geothermal data]
More types of geologic information will be added to the information portal in the future, so please visit regularly to see what's new. You may also subscribe to our mailing list to receive announcements of new additions to the portal, as well as notification of our publications releases.Using the interactive maps, you can create, save, and print custom maps, find out more information about map features, and download map data for use in a geographic information system (GIS). In addition to a variety of geoscience layers that can be turned on and off, each interactive map has many base layers to choose from, so you can customize your map in any number of ways. Please note that because of the volume of data available through these interactive maps, data loading and identification operations may not be instantaneous.
The site use ArcGIS Server v9.3.1 with a flex application. State Geologist Dave Norman reports they will be moving to v10 sometime next year which will likely give them more speed and a few more tools. He says the software has finally reached a stage where it is useful and fast enough for someone to consider using an interactive geology site.
The Geology mapping theme is the most advanced of the group but the others are adding data and functions continually.


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Wednesday boys basketball roundup: Rangeview needed 2OT for win
Truth was, it didn't look good for Rangeview. The Raiders had multiple chances to put away visiting Chaparral on Wednesday night, including at the end of regulation and the first overtime.
And in the opening seconds of the second OT, the Raiders' superlative Jeremiah Paige fouled out.
However, Tyrei Randall, the seventh Raider to enter the game, would have none of it. The 6-foot-3 sophomore scored seven of his team's 10 points in the second OT to lift the Raiders to an 88-85 decision of the Wolverines in a wild Sweet 16 matchup that came with all kinds of athleticism, skill and entertainment in a packed gymnasium.


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Fitness for The Busy Woman
There are so many things that demand our attention, work and school deadlines, family, friends, church and community events….with all that we have to do, it can be hard to find the time to get in some exercise. However, it's important to be intentional about adding physical activity into our weekly regimen. Better sleep, less stress, stronger heart and lungs, achieving and maintaining a healthy weight…. ALL of these are benefits of exercise!
So, you may be thinking the benefits of exercise are great and all, but that still doesn't solve my problem of not having enough time. Our response to that is -- get it in where you can fit it in.
Adults are recommended to get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (like brisk walking) OR 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity (like jogging or Zumba) every week PLUS muscle strength training activities (focusing on all major muscle groups) at least two days each week. Relax... all of this doesn't have to be done at once. You can spread it throughout the week in 15-30 minutes increments, depending on the activity. The most important thing is to MOVE MORE.
All those hours binge watching Scandal and Dear White People can be put to good use. This non-active time is a great opportunity to do some strength training and core work. Try these circuit exercises during your next streaming binge.
Brisk walking is a great moderate-intensity aerobic activity. You can get your heart rate up and increase your lung capacity without breaking into a hard sweat and subsequently ruining your hair! We encourage you to walk at least 30 minutes each day. Remember, you don't have to do 30 minutes all at once. Try walking for 15 minutes during your lunch break and 15 minutes after dinner, whatever you choose to do is fine, just get movin!!
The goal is to gradually increase your physical fitness over time. Perfection is not required for progress!


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- Vitamins and enzymes
- Nitrilosides , vitamin B17, Laetrile, kernels) ( Boleh dapatkan produk ini dari kami )
- Diet ( lihat makanan yg mangandungi B17 )
- Multiple vitamin - 1 twice daily
- Vitamin C - 1 gram twice daily, increasing to at least 6 gms daily while taking high doses of laetrile
- Vitamin E 400 units - 1 twice daily
- Univase Forte (formerly Megazyme Forte) (a combination of trypsin, chymotrypsin, bromalin and zinc) - 2 three times daily
- Pangamic acid (B15) 100mg - 1 three times daily
- Emulsified vitamin A providing 125,000iu daily. (The equivalent of A&E emulsified drops would be about 8 drops with 15,000 iu vitamin A per drop)
- Binzel stresses the need for zinc, to be able to absorb the vitamin B17 - take separately if not in enzyme supplement. (A therapeutic dose is 15 - 50mg daily)
- intravenous Laetrile is given three times weekly for three weeks with at least one day between injections. Dosage: 1st dose 1 vial (3gms); 2nd and 3rd dose 2 vials (6gms); 4th- 9th dose 3 vials( 9gms).
- The oral dosage is given in a dosage of 1gm daily (two 500mg tablets) on the days on which the patients do not receive the I.V. Laetrile. (adding the intravenous and oral doses together they total 79gms over 19 days i.e. average just over 4gms per day) ( boleh dapatkan dari Kami 012 9642466 / 013 5335190)
Salad dressings: use vegetable oil and no refined sugar - use molasses or honey.
Use sea salt in moderation, iodised is fine. Use herbs and spices.
Eat as wide a range of vegetables as possible. Aim for 60% vegetables and 40% fruit. Also wide variety of fruit - except for citrus fruits, eat the seeds of the fruit - apple seeds, grape seeds, apricot kernels, peach kernels, etc. have a high nitriloside content. Get protein from vegetables so that you use less pancreatic enzymes for digestion.
Butter in small amounts - no margarine. Nuts high in protein. (Not roasted peanuts because of an acid formed in roasting) Dried fruit provide protein. Beans when eaten for protein can be cooked. What can be eaten raw should be. No milk other than what used on cereal and in cooking. No caffeine. Herb teas OK.


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« Government assumes a lot when targeting persons overseas for surveillance | The Immigration Reform Circus »
June 22, 2013
Can President Obama turn public opinion on ObamaCare?
The Obama White House was supposed to spend the summer of 2013 preparing the nation for the arrival of The Affordable Health Care Act. Instead, they are spending most of their time on other stuff: 1) The scandals, from the IRS to Prism to the NSA to the reporters. Don't blame this White House if they are all walking around repeating the expression that "when it rains it pours". It's really pouring right now! 2) ObamaCare is going through its own little storm: The "exchanges" are behind schedule. Young people may not get on board. Small businesses are not hiring because of the uncertainties. The "law" continues to be unpopular. My guess is that the unpopularity of the law may be somewhat a reflection of how disorganized and behind schedule everything is. How would you rate a company that promised you something by October and is way behind schedule? Would you recommend their...(Read Full Post)


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Miss d'Auvernge was appointed Chairperson of the Electoral commission on June 12, 2012.
During her short stint, she represented the department on numerous occasions at various seminars, conferences and election observation missions, particularly in Central and Latin America.
Her tenure brought about some organizational changes in the department, particularly in the Administrative Section. Her long term vision for the department was far reaching and she ...Continue Reading →


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Well dudes, dudettes and duderinos - here we are! ONE YEAR!!!
It was this weekend in 2014 where we had our big Grand Opening blow out featuring bands, artists and more comics than you can shine a bat-signal on! Well, this year we're hitting the ground hard! MORE DETAILS to be forthcoming but here's what's in store for you - our valued and loyal customers:
Meet Joe Caramagna - Eisner & Harvey-nominated comic book writer and letterer of Marvel's AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN: WEB WARRIORS, AVENGERS ASSEMBLE, AVENGERS VS, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY ROCKET RACCOON and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY! He currently lives in NJ with his wife and three kids!
Meet Isaac Goodhart - a lifelong comic fan, graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York in 2010. In 2014, he was one of the winners for Top Cow's annual talent hunt. He is currently drawing POSTAL for Top Cow comics!
Brian Smith is a former Marvel Comics and DC Comics Editor, his credits include Ultimate Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, Batgirl, Deathstroke, and dozens of other titles. Smith is the co-creator and writer behind the New York Times best selling Graphic Novel The Stuff of Legend, and the writer/artist of The Intrepid EscapeGoat. His writing credits include Finding Nemo: Losing Dory from BOOM! Studios, Voltron Force from VIZ, TMNT New Animated Adventures from IDW, and SpongeBob Comics from Bongo.
Smith is also the illustrator of The Adventures of Daniel Boom AKA LOUDBOY! Series of graphic novels. His illustration clients include Time Out New York Magazine, Nickelodeon, MAD Kids Magazine, Harper Collins, Grosset & Dunlap, and American Greetings.
A graduate of the famous Kubert School, Fernando Ruiz has worked in comics and commercial illustration for over twenty years. Much of his work has appeared in the various publications of Archie Comics. He has been the regular penciller on Archie, Archie & Friends, Archie's Weird Mysteries, and the Eisner-nominated magazine series Life With Archie. He has also drawn other Archie characters such as Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Betty & Veronica, and Jughead. His work has also appeared in comics published by Dark Horse Comics and Image Comics. In addition to his comic book work, Fernando has worked for a number of corporate clients such as Simon & Schuster, Ogilvy Commonhealth Worldwide, and JCPR drawing storyboards, toy designs, white board illustrations, and many other projects. In 2012, he published the first issue of his independent comic anthology, EPICS. In 2013, he illustrated the children's book, RABBIDS: Laugh Your Rabbids Off! Most recently, he has illustrated the popular, best-selling crossover Archie Vs Predator!
In 1995, Fernando returned to the Kubert School as an instructor. He has been teaching there regularly for twenty years. He is a regular guest at many comic book conventions every year.
Signings will take place from 1pm-5pm.
One of our favorite things about the past year is how great everyone in the community has been to us so to say "Thank You", we're going to hold a special RAFFLE! Being summer and baseball season, we're offering packs of baseball cards that will be used to raffle off some amazing prizes right here in the store! That's it! Buy a pack of baseball cards and you can win some great comics, toys, figures and more! We're giving something away EVERY HOUR STARTING AT 11AM!!!
UPDATE (7/14/15): JUST ADDED!!! When you think things couldn't get any better, we've added a musical act to our Grand Opening Celebrations! Local Montclair garage rock band Tula Ver will be here! Performance starts at 7pm and they are sure to bring the house down! You can check out their Facebook page or their Soundcloud page here!
UPDATE (7/17/15): FINAL UPDATE!!! East Side Mags is happy to announce that we will also be having a SALE!!! 20% everything in the store (does not include new comics, wall books, artwork, pull boxes or anything already on hold). That's it! Save on great stuff like hard covers, toys, trades, back issues, comic sets, t-shirts, novelty items and MORE!
We're so excited to celebrate this massive milestone with Montclair and the rest of the surrounding community! We can't wait to see you all here!


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The Devon Valley Hotel's signature restaurant, 'Flavours', offers one of the most exquisite settings of restaurants in Stellenbosch and has been the preferred destination for memorable Winelands celebrations over many decades. The restaurant is ideal for any special occasion: from a romantic dinner for two in a quiet corner to a family and friends gathering to celebrate together.
Guests and visitors can expect Authentic, Contemporary Cape Cuisine in a most picturesque Stellenbosch restaurant setting where the focus is on bold flavours, celebrating classic dishes with creative flair and fresh clean tastes. It is best described as a concept of food which is essentially simple, yet where flavour always comes first. The menu changes monthly to accommodate the freshest seasonal produce.
In addition to the flavour combinations, the extensive and award-winning winelist aims to compliment the theme to excite and please the most discerning of palates. Flavours is about a feast of fine food and bold, delicious wines, best enjoyed in great company!


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Maysa's 2008 Shanachie Records release, Metamorphosis, is a 12 song tour de force of Maysa originals! As one of the most unique soul/jazz vocalists of the past fifteen years, she has been the featured lead vocalist of the groove/dance ensemble Incognito and Stevie Wonder's Wonderlove. Special guest artists, Najee and Nick Colionne along with hit making producers Rex Rideout (Ledisi, Will Downing, Angie Stone), Ronnie Garrett (Toni Braxton, Aaliyah, Patti LaBelle) and Chris 'Big Dog' Davis (Kim Waters, Phil Perry, George Clinton), combine to make Maysa's vision a reality. Highlights include the Brazilian-tinge 'Simpatico, Maysa's provocative 'I Need A Man' and 'Walk Away'.
1. Simpatico
2. My Destiny
3. Never Really Ever
4. Let's Figure It Out (A Song For Bluey)
5. I Need A Man Maysa
6. Higher Love
7. Take Me Away
8. Happy Feelings
9. Love So True
10. Walk Away
11. Grateful
12. A Conversation With The Universe
Maysa's Website
Get Maysa - Metamorphosis At Amazon


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SpiceWorx helps companies considering to invest in the Philippines or looking for business partner in the Philippines through research, consultation and advisory. Read the success story of one of our clients, a large Japanese education service company who found a reliable BPO partner in the Philippines.
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Seminar on Japan's leading 3DCG software Shade 7 in Manila, Philippines sponsored by AOTS and implemented by KELPHIL, INC.
SpiceWorx designed and conducted survey on motivational climate on a mid sized software development service company. SpiceWorx also analyzed the result and formulated recommendations.
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One of the US government's initiatives relating to helping the American people is the Affordable Care Act. Given how healthcare remains one of the most challenging expenses faced by its citizens, in 2014 the Affordable Care Act was once again updated to allow states to give Medicaid coverage to individuals below the age of 65 earning up to 133 percent of the poverty level recognized by the federal government.
This update extends the reach of Medicaid-sponsored healthcare subsidies. An affordable care act enrollment allows for marginalized individuals to participate in the country's robust healthcare system without having to worry about gargantuan expenses.
The Importance of Eligibility-Checking
If you are a health professional working closely with Medicaid programs, it's crucial that you accomplish a reliable background check to determine whether your walk-in patients are eligible for the Affordable Care Act. Moreover, you need to be proficient in terms of the workings of the system.
For instance, you must know and be vigilant of the reset period that governs Medicaid benefits. This happens at the beginning of the year and changes coverage stipulations from the specifics of a patient's benefit plans to these benefits' responsible payor. Failure to take these annual updates into consideration could result in difficulty, or worst, impossibility, to reimburse your rendered services.
Helpful Resources
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website has all the crucial information you might need in determining patient eligibility. The main purpose of this resource is to provide healthcare stakeholders with essential data to efficiently conduct their administrative functions, from deciding which services may be given to which patients, to executing Medicare claims in the most efficient way possible.
Healthcare professionals must consistently stay updated with the government's Medicare and Medicaid programs, including their most recent updates. This will prove beneficial at the end when you finally submit reimbursement claims for your rendered services.


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Client: GB Building Solutions,
Duration: 4 Weeks,
U-value target: 0.11 W/m2K
Air tightness target: 5 ach
Cost: £41 m2
Installation area: 1700m2
Location: Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Existing build-up specifications
- Tiles
- Battens
- Breather membrane
- 250mm rafters
- 100mm ventilated air gap
- 150mm rigid insulation board
- 60mm insulated plasterboard
- Skim and finish
Proposed build-up specifications
- Tiles
- Battens
- Breather membrane
- 250mm rafters
- no air gap (Icynene is breatheable)
- 250mm Icynene H2Foam Lite between rafters on sloping ceilings
- 350mm Icynene H2Foam Lite between and over rafters in ceiling and eves
- 70mm insulated plasterboard on sloping ceilings
- Skim and finish
Guaranteeing a continuous insulation layer and air barrier between the insulated concrete form work walls and warm deck roof presented a significant challenge to the main contractor. Trying to achieve a u value of 0.11 W/m2K and a target of 5 ach would be a costly and time consuming process using ridged insulation boards and air tightness membranes.
Using Icynene H2Foam Lite spray foam insulation has guaranteed achieving air tightness and a full, unbroken layer of insulation in this section of the building.
On a project of 1700m2 London Insulation were able to install over 100m2 of Icynene H2Foam Lite spray foam insulation on average a day. This has significantly sped up this part of the build process resulting in GB Building solutions being able to reduce there preliminary costs for the project. Adopting this new method of working will give GB Building Solutions a competitive advantage when tendering for future projects.