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My task for user needs summary was to look at items 10-12. 10.0 Have equivalent security and privacy 10.1 Private listening capability when using audio alternatives to visual information in public places Current: NA Comment: Agree 10.2 Protection of the privacy of their information even if they are not able to do the "expected" things to protect it themselves. Current: NA Comment: Agree 10.3 Security of their information even if they are not able to do the "expected" things to protect it themselves Current: NA Comment: Agree 11.0 Not cause personal risk (e.g. seizure, etc.) 11.1 Products where hazards are obvious and easy to avoid, difficult to trigger. Current: CP 5.5, CP 9.6, CP 10.5 Comment: Seems like a bit of a stretch to apply these but they are likely some of the closest in UAG. 11.2 "Products that do not rely on specific senses or fine movement to avoid injury. Note: Products that don't assume body parts will never stray into openings or that only gentle body movements will occur around the products." Current: NA Comment: Agree 11.3 Use products safely without seeing hazards or warnings. Current:CP 1.3, CP 6.10, CP 7.3, CP 8.1, CP 8.2 Comment: 6.10 seems like a stretch to apply to this item specifically. 11.4 Use products safely without hearing hazard warnings Current:CP 1.3, CP 6.10, CP 7.3, CP 8.1, CP 8.2 Comment: 6.10 seems like a stretch to apply to this item specifically. 11.5 To avoid visual patterns that causes them to have seizures. Current:CP 8.1, CP 8.2 Comment: 3.3 and maybe 3.2? 11.6 To avoid auditory patterns that causes them to have seizures. Current: CP 8.1, CP 8.2 Comment: Not sure UAG really calls this out. 11.7 Products that do not give off electromagnetic radiation that that they are allergic to. Current: NA Comment: agree 11.8 Products that do not give off chemicals that that they are allergic to. Current: NA Comment: Agree 12.0 Be able to efficiently operate product 12.1 Alternate modes of operation that are effective given the time constraints of the task. Current:CP 2.4, CP 4.4, CP 4.5 Comment: Agree 12.2 Cursor movement that is controlled by keyboard to follow data entry or control order. Current: CP 1.1, CP 1.2, CP 1.3, CP 6.1, CP 6.2, CP 6.3, CP 6.4, CP 6.5, CP 6.6, CP 6.7, CP 6.8, CP 7.3, CP 7.4, CP 8.2, CP 9.5, CP 9.6, CP 9.8, CP 9.9, CP 10.1, CP 10.4, CP 10.5 Comment: 1.3, 9.8, 9.9, 10.1, 10.4 and 10.5 probably don't need to be listed here. Might want to add 5.4 12.3 The ability to increase the rate of audio alternatives (unless there are minimal audio alternatives) Current: CP 7.1, CP 7.2, CP 7.3, CP 7.4, CP 8.1, CP 8.2 Comment: 4.9 seems more applicable and possibly 4.5. 12.4 System level accessibility preference settings that apply across applications. Current: CP 7.1, CP 7.2, CP 7.3, CP 7.4 Comment: Agree 12.5 To have applications not override or defeat built-in accessibility features. Current: CP 7.1, CP 7.2, CP 7.3, CP 7.4, CP 8.1, CP 8.2 Comment: Agree 12.6 "Accessibility preference settings preserved unless asked. Note: need to have any applications that want to change accessibility features ask the user first, and return the setting when the application ends" Current: CP 7.1, CP 7.2, CP 7.3, CP 7.4, CP 11.6 Comment: Agree 12.7 Preference settings to change immediately preferably without requiring system reboot. Current: Comment: Not sure UAG mentions this. 12.8 Ability to save and restore individual preference settings. CP 7.1, CP 7.2, CP 7.3, CP 7.4, CP 11.6 Comment: 11.6 is likely most applicable. 12.9 Accessibility functions that can be returned to an initial state individually or together after each user. Comment: CP 7.1, CP 7.2, CP 7.3, CP 7.4, CP 11.4, CP 11.5, CP 11.6 Comment: 11.6 seems like the most applicable. 12.10 Hardcopy documents to be usable with one hand or mouthstick. Current: NA Comment: Agree in the sense of hard copy. 12.11 Structure when navigating long audio material. Current: CP 2.5, CP 2.6, CP 4.5, CP 9.8, CP 9.9, CP 10.4 Comment: Agree although 9.8, 9.9 and 10.4 don't call out audio specifically in UAG.Received on Thursday, 7 June 2007 04:18:20 UTC
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By Diogenes (articles ) | Mar 17, 2010
Why would a homosexual couple want to work with a Catholic adoption agency?
This isn't really about equal access, is it? This is about closing down institutions that present a different point of view.
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Kale Tomato Soup with Chickpeas and Cumin Rice
Jacob Bailey
- 3 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 shallots, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 cups water
- One ounce 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatos
- 1 bunch curly kale, stalks trimmed
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 1/2 ounces canned chickpeas, preferably low sodium
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
Combine the ginger, olive oil, shallots, and zucchini in a pot. Sauté the ingredients together for 5 minutes. Add the water, can of tomatoes, ¾ of the bunch of kale, 1 tomato, can of chickpeas, cumin and chilli powder. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 20 minutes.
Using an immersion blender (or transfering the soup to a blender in batches), mix the soup until fully blended. Mince the final ¼ of the kale and put into the pot with the second tomato. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes and then serve hot.


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According to new reports, it seems like Princess Diana was well aware of her husband's affair with Camilla. Andrew Morton's re-published blockbuster Diana My True Story has revealed the royal's brave story with the tapes he recorded of the Princess as proof.
On the tapes, Diana herself explained that she decided to confront Camilla when she realized her husband was once again cheating on her.
The Princess cornered Charles and Camilla at a birthday party attended by many socialites.
After they had all gone to a private area downstairs along with another man, Diana requested to speak with Camilla alone.
Diana then recalled how she asked Camilla if she wanted to sit down first.
Lady Di admitted she was utterly terrified of her but still pushed through and asked Camilla to share what was going on between her and her husband.
Camilla pretended not to know what Diana was talking about but the royal added: 'I know what is going on between you and Charles and I just want you to know that.'
The Princess recalled Camilla had told her that all the men in the world were in love with her and she also had two beautiful children; what more could she want?
But Diana replied that she wanted her husband and asked the mistress not to treat her like an idiot before someone came and separated the two women.
In the car, on the way back home, Princess Diana also confronted Charles about Camilla and how he had treated her at the party.
What do you think about being able to hear about the famous Princess's life from Lady Di herself through the newly released tapes?


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Yes, as anyone whose browsed through our WTF Florida tag knows, Florida has some problems, and Bell and friends decided to get us some help.
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Explainer videos are some short online marketing videos which can be used to explain your company's services or products. Explainer videos are often placed on a landing page, a prominent product page or your website's homepage. Explainer videos have become extremely popular. We cannot debate that online videos are very fantastic assets for your business.
Best YouTube Explainer Videos:
Dollar shave club
Dollar shave club knows their audience pretty well, and this makes it work so well. The video's both language and humor matches their ideal audience perfectly. Dollar shave club is a good example of a well-structured explainer video. They always start with a brief overview of the service. They also introduce the problem. And finally, they also re-iterate the solution that their service offers.
PooPourri and Dollar Shave Club have some styles that are similar. PooPourri is successful for the same reasons just like the Dollar Shave Club is.You will notice that PooPourri's video is largely live action, but again it switches to some animation to show the intricacies of how popoourri works.Poopourri is outrageous and so is their humor too.
Mint is a great example why some businesses are much better of with animation than live action. Mint takes advantage of animation to illustrate how it draws financial information from various parts of the user's life and curates it all into just one setup. This video also uses screenshots of the actual product, and it helps viewers to be familiar with the products design and also the arrangement.
It relies exclusively on fun animation and a rocking soundtrack to be able to explain their digital music service. Spotify does not over complicate, but instead, it relies on a tune and a few lines of text to show that they are all about music. The Spotify design perfectly fits the color scheme.
I hope that this article will be of help to you. You can also learn how to make your explainer videos and let other people view it.It will not cost you a lot to create your video.
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There's a reason Charleston, SC has won more than 40 awards since 2011. Accolades include Friendliest City in the U.S., Top Travel Destination, Top City to Visit, and King Street won top 10 Best Shopping Streets in the U.S.
Charleston was also voted #2 Best Girls Trip, probably due to all the shopping! You can shop high-end brands at The Shops at Belmond Place like Gucci and Louis Vuitton, or shop at some of the coolest vintage shops and unique clothing boutiques.
While staying at 493 King Street, you'll be a short walk from some of the best restaurants in Charleston, including Halls ChopHouse, MacIntosh, Indaco, Stars Restaurant Rooftop & Grill, Basil, and The Ordinary. Check out Charleston Eater before your next meal to get some great ideas of the most popular places to eat during your stay.
If the nightlife is something you're looking for, King Street is the place to be on a Friday or Saturday night. Enjoy sushi at O-Ku, which turns into a dance club after dinner service, or walk on over to The Cocktail Club for a more reserved and relaxed experience. Sports enthusiasts may be interested in visiting Charleston Beerworks or King Street Grill for a major sporting event. Charleston isn't known for having many clubs, but if that's what you're looking for, definitely check out Mynt or Republic.


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Thor 2 sounds electric after we reported that Monster director Patty Jenkins may helm the superhero sequel for Marvel Studios. While it still isn't clear if she's a lock for the job yet, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has some new details which indicate that Chris Hemsworth's title character will be going beyond the realms of Earth and Asgard.
"The sequel will take Thor literally to other worlds," Feige said to Entertainment Weekly. "Thor 2 will primarily be the journey of that character, of he and Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) and how the new dynamic with his father (Odin, played by Anthony Hopkins) is working out." In the first film, we got a chance to see the lands of Asgard, Midgard, and Jotunheim, but in Thor 2 seeing the Norse god travel to other realms will be a great step in the right direction for the franchise.
Those other six worlds include:
- Alfheim: Land of the Light Elves
- Hel: Land of the dead
- Muspelheim: Land of the demons
- Nidavellir: Home of the dwarves
- Svartalfheim: Land of the Dark Elves
- Vanaheim: Land of the Vanir, a "sister race" of the Asgardians.
No official word has broke yet that Portman and Hopkins will reprise their roles, although it seems unlikely they'd pass up the opportunity. There has been no indication on when production may start, but Marvel has locked in a July 26, 2013 release date for the sequel. Will you venture to other planes of existence with the Thunder god?
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mini rhubarb princess cakes/
our house right now is covered with decorations that fall into one of five categories that altogether make up the theme for eggsister's bridal shower next weekend:
-cute objects from the woods
-tea parties
-floral things
-things that are supposed to look like they fall into one of the above categories but because eggboy and i have limited crafting skills they create a category all on their own
we're actually really proud of our work so far though and have our trusty hot glue gun to thank but we still have a lot of decorations to make before the big day. we've been referring to my friend melissa's book, scandinavian gatherings, for inspiration because it has a whole chapter on creating a woodland tea party, complete with teacup terrarium and mushroom felt garland tutorials. so kewt. i've been looking forward to throwing this party since i got the book last year so when eggsister got engaged and i connected the dots that eggsister likes tea and the woods and is scandinavian, i got very (!!!) excited!! since she also loves all things floral, we're going to be making flower crowns. i've been lightly stressed about this because navigating real flowers is even more intimidating than buttercream flowers and i don't know the protocol for ordering them. is it appropriate to just say: i want a lot of different colored flowers, i don't know the difference between a petunia and a daisy? maybe we should simply pipe buttercream flower crowns to our heads? that's got to have some moisturizing benefits…
i can't tell you the other big activity that we have planned because it's a surprise. but i can tell you that it is not a game where you guess the date of the bride and groom's first smooch and it is not the thing where you sit in a circle and watch the bride open presents. it's way more violent than that. i'll tell you next week!
the menu is obviously filled with lots of pretty colored tea cakes and crustless tea sandwiches. i've got petits fours in the making and little sandwich picks with tiny clay mushrooms on the end, and eggboy is making tiered plates out of tree stumps from the yard. since princess cakes are scandinavian and adorable, i thought they would be perfect for this occasion. i love making mini princess cakes (well, since this whole thing they've been referred to as "boobie cakes" in our house.) and i figured that if ikea sells them in freezer section, then i too can make them ahead and keep them in our freezer until sunday. fingers crossed that this works.
our rhubarb patch is currently bursting at the seams so rather than the traditional raspberry jam i've gone with a basic rhubarb jam which adds a nice springy sour note. i also made one batch that subbed the almond flour for hazelnut flour, which was great. ooh i bet pistachio flour would also be great! the fun with princess cakes is endless. honestly how could it not be when there is all of that marzipan?
mini rhubarb princess cakes
makes 20 mini cakes
for the cake:
1 1/4 c (150g) all-purpose flour
3/4 c (84g) almond flour
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 c (113g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 c (145g) sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp almond extract
1/2 c (112g) buttermilk
for the assembly:
1 c (227g) heavy cream
1/2 c (60g) powdered sugar
a pinch of kosher salt
1/4 c (90g) rhubarb jam, store bought or homemade (Recipe below)
13 oz (370g) marzipan
food coloring
Powdered sugar, for dusting
for the cake:
preheat the oven to 350°f. line a quarter sheet pan with parchment and set aside.
combine the flours, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
In a separate large bowl, use an electric or stand mixer to beat the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. add the egg, vanilla, and almond and beat well. add 1/3 of the the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. then add 1/3 of the buttermilk. repeat with another third of each, and then the final third, mixing until just combined.
spread the batter out evenly in the quarter sheet pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. begin checking for doneness at 18 minutes.
let the cake cool fully in the pan (the cake can be made in advance and frozen) and then use a biscuit cutter to cut into 20 2" circles.
for the assembly.
make whipped cream by beating the heavy cream, sugar, and salt to stiff peaks.
spread each cake circle with a layer of jam, and top with a small mound of whipped cream. stick in the freezer while you prep the marzipan.
prep the marzipan by kneading food coloring into the marzipan, dusting your work surface with powdered sugar if it's sticky. knead a majority of it with blue or green, and then color a small ball of it with pink for the roses and leave another small ball uncolored for the petals. roll the marzipan out to 1/8" thick. cut out a large circle, and then press it down around each of cakes, trimming off edges and re-rolling scraps.
make little marzipan roses with pink marzipan by making little flat snakes and rolling them up in a swirl, add little petals, and place on top of the cakes.
serve immediately or refrigerate for up to a day or two until serving. enjoy!
rhubarb jam
2 c (250g) chopped rhubarb
1/2 c (100g) sugar
a pinch of kosher salt
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp rosewater, optional
juice of 1/2 lemon
in a saucepan, combine the rhubarb, sugar, salt, vanilla, and rosewater (if using). cook over medium heat until the mixture gets bubbly and then reduce the mixture over medium heat until thick and sticky, stirring often, about half an hour. stir in lemon juice, let cool and store in the fridge.


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Our Church Vision Statement
Located in the heart of Westbourne Park,
St Stephen's is a Church of England parish church
with a diverse Christian community of all ages.
We are followers of Jesus, inspired by the Holy Spirit
and directed by the Word of God.
With our doors wide open, expressing the love of Jesus,
our vision is to be relevant and valued
as a people and a place of prayer, worship and service to the community.
Our Church Values Statement
At the heart of the Christian faith is an invitation from God. We are a church that embraces and extends God's invitation through our values:
Engagement – with God, each other, our community and the world
Accessibility – in our worship, our Bible teaching and our fellowship and, ultimately, to God
Participation – a diverse people with different gifts making a variety of contributions for the benefit of everyone
Relevance – making connections between the Christian faith and contemporary living
Partnerships – humbly valuing others, sharing strengths and lightening the load
Your very lives are a letter that anyone can read just by looking at you.
Christ himself wrote it – not with ink, but with God's living Spirit;
not chiselled into stone, but carved into human lives – and we publish it.
2 Corinthians 3:3


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A consultation has been launched to gauge views on Central Bedfordshire Council's plans to tackle homelessness over the next five years.
Under the Homelessness Act 2002, every five years all local authorities have to undertake a review of homelessness in their area and develop a strategy.
Central Bedfordshire Council has produced its draft strategy and is now asking people to give their views before February 6.
To find out more visit www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/consultations, or obtain copies of the documents by writing to The Partnership and Engagement Team, Central Bedfordshire Council, Social Care, Health and Housing, Houghton Lodge, Houghton Close, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2TG, or email email@example.com.


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1) Local bleeding
2) Swelling and discoloration
Localized swelling and discoloration of the skin (ecchymosis) occurs after a fracture as a result of trauma and bleeding into the tissues.
3) Pain and tenderness
The pain is continuous and increases in severity until the bone fragments are immobilized.
4) Loss of function
After a fracture, the extremity cannot function properly, because normal function of the muscles depends on the integrity of the bones to which they are attached. Pain contributes to the loss of function. In addition, abnormal movement (false motion) may be present.
5) Deformity
Displacement, angulation, or rotation of the fragments in a fracture of the arm or leg causes a deformity (either visible or palpable) that is detectable when the limb is compared with the uninjured extremity. Deformity also results from soft tissue swelling.
6) Shortening
In fractures of long bones, there is actual shortening of the extremity because of the contraction of the muscles that are attached above and below the site of the fracture. The fragments often overlap by as much as 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches).
7) Crepitus
A grating sensation, called crepitus, can be felt caused by the rubbing of the bone fragments against each other.
- History taking
- Physical symptoms
- X-ray shows fracture
- Hemogram
a) Complete Blood Count: Hematocrit may increase or decrease. Increase WBC is a normal response to stress
b) Urine creatinine (Cr) clearance: Muscle trauma increases load of Cr for renal clearance
c) Coagulation profile
- CT scan
Most fractures heal through a combination of intramembranous and endochondral ossification processes. When a bone is fractured, the bone fragments are not merely patched together with scar tissue. Instead, the bone regenerates itself.
Fracture healing occurs in four areas, including
• Bone marrow, where endothelial cells rapidly undergo transformation and become osteoblastic bone-forming cells
• Bone cortex, where new osteons are formed
• Periosteum, where a hard callus/bone is formed through intramembranous ossification peripheral to the fracture, and where a cartilage model is formed through endochondral ossification adjacent to the fracture site
• External soft tissue, where a bridging callus (fibrous tissue) stabilizes the fracture
Buckwalter (2000) summarized the process of fracture healing into six stages stimulated by the release and activation of biologic regulators and signaling molecules
1. Hematoma and inflammation: The body's response is similar to that after injury elsewhere in the body. There is bleeding into the injured tissue and formation of a fracture hematoma. The hematoma is the source of signaling molecules, such as cytokines, transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β), and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), which initiate the fracture healing processes. The fracture fragment ends become devitalized because of the interrupted blood supply. The injured area is invaded by macrophages (large white blood cells), which débride the area. Inflammation, swelling, and pain are present. The inflammatory stage lasts several days and resolves with a decrease in pain and swelling.
2.Angiogenesis and cartilage formation:Under the influence of signaling molecules, cell proliferation and differentiation occur. Blood vessels and cartilage overlie the fracture.
3. Cartilage calcification:Chondrocytes in the cartilage callus form matrix vesicles, which regulate calcification of the cartilage. Enzymes within these matrix vesicles prepare the cartilage for calcium release and deposit.
4. Cartilage removal:The calcified cartilage is invaded by blood vessels and becomes resorbed by chondroblasts and osteoclasts. It is replaced by woven bone similar to that of the growth plate.
5. Bone formation: Minerals continue to be deposited until the bone is firmly reunited. With major adult long bone fractures, ossification takes 3 to 4 months.
6. Remodeling:The final stage of fracture repair consists of remodeling the new bone into its former structural arrangement.Remodeling may take months to years, dependingon the extent of bone modification needed, the function ofthe bone, and the functional stresses on the bone. Cancellousbone heals and remodels more rapidly than does compactcortical bone.
Duration for Bone Healing
The time required for bone healing can be affected by many factors, including the type of fracture and the patient's age, underlying medical conditions, and nutritional status. Bone generally takes 6 to 8 weeks to heal to a significant degree. In general, children's bones heal faster than those of adults.
|Factors Hindering Bone Healing
A wide variety of factors can slow down the healing process. These include


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The sizzling follow-up to The Chicago Way opens with a murder in the contemporary Chicago and winds its way back to Mrs. O'Leary's cow and the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Private investigator Michael Kelly is back in another page-turner that revives a tantalizing mystery buried in Chicago's past.
When Kelly is hired by an old girlfriend to tail her abusive husband, he expects trouble of a domestic rather than a historical nature. Life, however, is not so simple. The trail leads Kelly to an old house on Chicago's North Side. Inside it, he finds a body, and perhaps the answer to one of Chicago's most enduring mysteries: who started the Great Chicago Fire and why. The ensuing investigation takes Kelly to places he'd rather not go: specifically, City Hall's fabled fifth floor, where the mayor is feeling the heat. Kelly becomes embroiled in a scam that stretches from current politics back to the night Chicago burned to the ground. Along the way, Kelly finds himself framed for murder, before finally facing a killer bent on rewriting history.
The Fifth Floor is fast-stepping, intricately woven suspense, rich with the lore and atmosphere of a great city. A marvelous successor to Harvey's critically acclaimed debut.
Praise for The Fifth Floor
"In The Fifth Floor, Michael Harvey gives us a tale of murder, bare-knuckle mayoral politics, and historical catastrophe–in short, the perfect Chicago detective story, complete with a loving tour of the city's funkier locales that'll make any displaced Chicagoan long for home."
—Erik Larson, author of The Devil In the White City
"Michael Harvey is a magnificent new voice."
—John Grisham
"Impressive…. A tangled, fascinating tale."
—Chicago Tribune
"A nifty retro-noir series."
—The New York Times Book Review
Michael Harvey has finally done for Chicago what Raymond Chandler did for Los Angeles and Dashiell Hammett for San Francisco. His new mystery, "The Fifth Floor" is dazzlingly good, historically stimulating and a riveting look at the politics emanating from the mayor's office on Chicago City Hall's infamous fifth floor. The prose teases and tantalizes, and the dialogue is
pure gold.
—The Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Another sophisticated caper. . . Harvey brilliantly brings all the threads together and provides a satisfying conclusion."
—The Missourian
"Harvey's superb second thriller . . . Harvey's plot twists in all the right places, and his noir-inspired dialogue crackles without sounding showy. Marlowe and Spade would readily welcome Michael Kelly into their fold."
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"PI Michael Kelly digs into the history of the Great Chicago Fire for his second case in what's shaping up as a strong series. . . . Dry wit, delectable clues and tricky leads hallmark this trenchant tale of the Windy City."
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
THE FIFTH FLOOR is a novel about the worst and the best of the human condition -- power, greed, corruption and hate; loyalty, sacrifice, courage and love. Vivid writing, snappy dialogue and fast-paced drama, along with the mystery and intrigue of Chicago and its legendary fire, make THE FIFTH FLOOR an end-of-summer sizzler.
"First-rate... like Chicago itself, The Fifth Floor is edgy but intoxicating, and Harvey seems ready to join Sara Paretsky at the top of the city's crime-fiction A-list."
—Booklist (Starred Review)


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Archived - Canada's Approach to Economic Growth Gets Noticed at the G7
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May 21, 2016 – Sendai, Japan – Department of Finance Canada
The Government of Canada's ambitious plan to revitalize our economy through smart, necessary investments for long-term economic growth and a strong middle class is gaining recognition among the world's most advanced economies.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau today concluded his meeting with the G7 Finance Ministers in Sendai, Japan, where he shared Canada's plan to create better jobs, promote a cleaner environment and build more liveable communities through investments in people and the economy. Canada's people-centred approach will flourish through cooperation with international partners and lead to stronger global growth, greater equality and shared prosperity.
Canada's economic approach is based on the notion that, when you have an economy that works for the middle class, you have a country that works for everyone. Minister Morneau had the opportunity to meet directly with German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble to discuss mutual priorities, and encouraged all of Canada's G7 partners to do their share to spur inclusive global growth.
Minister Morneau also used the opportunity to promote trade and investment in Canada, highlighting its strong relationship with the Asia-Pacific region, and the opportunities to further build on a two-way trade relationship now worth close to $170 billion per year. Creating new markets for Canadian-made goods, providing more selection to consumers and demonstrating leadership on the international stage will better position Canada for the global economy of tomorrow, and provide more opportunities for Canadian families now and in the future.
"Canada is leading by example with our plan to grow the middle class by making historic investments in infrastructure, and in the long-term drivers of economic growth and innovation. I was proud to share Canada's approach with my G7 counterparts, and I am more confident than ever that the investments contained in Budget 2016 and the longer-term growth strategy we are developing are exactly what Canadian families—and the global economy—need now, and for the future."
- Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance
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- G7 Chair's summary
- Minister Morneau Touts Long-Term Growth for the Middle Class at G7 in Sendai, Japan
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With Arms to Guide His Golden Mount (Te-Naga and Ashi-Naga)
The easiest way to save energy is to saddle someone else with the hard work. Allow me to introduce you to Te-naga (long arms) and Ashi-naga (long legs). Not the most imaginatively named of the Japanese Obakemono (ghosts, monsters and creepy critters of all persuasions), these two are almost certainly the most symbiotic.
Although they were believed to come from separate nations, Te-naga and Ashi-naga were often seen working together, much like the Constructicons, except that they did stuff like fishing instead of consistently failing to crush the Autobots. They did, on occasion, snack on a puny human or two. But what else can you expect from (a) giant(s).
The original creatures were usually portrayed as equals, and that was how I first approached the drawing. As the sketches evolved, so did Te-naga and Ashi-naga's relationship. It is only fitting I suppose, seeing how the hand has often been regarded as a symbol of power. The foot; not so lucky.
David Cronenberg has an interesting outlook on the independence and colonialism of the body parts, which ties in nicely with these two guys.
I don't think that the flesh is necessarily treacherous, evil, bad. It is cantankerous, and it is independent. The idea of independence is the key. It really is like colonialism. The colonies suddenly decide that they can and should exist with their own personality and should detach from the control of the mother country. At first the colony is perceived as being treacherous. It's a betrayal. Ultimately, it can be seen as the separation of a partner that could be very valuable as an equal rather than as something you dominate.


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Let's bring it back to elementary and middle school for a little bit. You know, when we were all supposed to have learned (and grasped) grammar rules. Obviously, that didn't happen for many of us. I may only be 22 but I care about basic grammar rules. I've always had a knack for english, grammar, and spelling. Sure I make my fair share of mistakes but as a college student trying to sell myself to potential employers, I am very careful to take the few extra seconds to be sure that an email, a Facebook post, a tweet, or even a text is grammatically correct.
It reflects poorly on someone who doesn't take those extra seconds or who doesn't care enough to publish or share a product that is accurate. You may be thinking, "who cares?" The answer is, many people care, trust me. Your friends will notice. Your teachers will notice. Your parents will notice.
Using proper grammar in written text is such a small sacrifice to make for huge results. People view you as someone who is articulate, someone who is intelligent, someone who cares about his/her presentations. Someone who cannot put together a sentence properly seems ignorant and careless while the meaning of the sentence can be skewed or even misunderstood.
I'm no expert. I certainly still have learning to do in this area but I care about the way I present my material and I feel that I've gained respect from my parents, friends, and coworkers.
A more detailed article on Yahoo! Voices explains this whole idea here. The author rants a little more than I do here but there are some great points in the article.
Some of the simpler yet more common grammatical errors that bug me the most:
- there, they're, their
- to, too, two
- your, you're
- a while, awhile
- could/would/should have
For more common grammatical errors that make you look silly, check out this fun graphic.


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My husband is away and my children are sick.
We have been here before. Exhibit A. Exhibit B. Exhibit C. Exhibit D.
I will stop exhibiting because a) I'm fairly certain you get the point and b) I am just getting more depressed with each added hyperlink.
It's like they have this sixth sense. They don't, unfortunately, see dead people. Because, you guys, I would much rather that my children talked to Bruce Willis' ghost than what they do to me when their daddy goes away.
Fevers. Aches. Chills. Sweats. Phlegm-barfs. I-have-psychological-issues-when-it-comes-to-taking-medication-of-any-kind barfs. (Those might be my favorite!)
To drown my sorrows  and to drown out the whiny-kvetchies, I have enjoyed three pieces of cake, 17 chocolate rugalach, 2.5 doughnuts, 2 bowls of microwave popcorn, frozen yogurt, an entire challah, four slices of eggplant pizza, french fries (I don't even like french fries).
Hi. I'm Ali. I like to eat my FEEEEEEELINGS!
I really, really like to eat my feelings.
But also, because I am a crazy person of late, I also like to EXERCISE my feelings.
This is really new for me, as I have never enjoyed exercising ever.
But now, as I sit here on my ass, NOT watching the US commercials while I watch the Superbowl, I cannot wait to get my body on my elliptical trainer.
(I don't even know who I am anymore either.)
And my husband calls from his Kelowna ski trip all, "Well! At least no one has stomach-flu barfed yet!"
(He is probably getting the US commercials while he watches the Superbowl too. Without the sniffly whining kids climbing all over him sharing their germs and giving him the plague or asking him the differences between half-man/half-goats and half-man/half-horses. And without so many SMASH commercials.)
If I could have hunted him down through the phone right there and then, I would have.
He probably shouldn't be surprised if he comes home and I have a new 85mm fixed lens and a giant anthropologie bill and possibly a new kitchen table and chairs.
(Oh, Pottery Barn. It's like you and your Benchwright collection are calling to me…BUY US! BUY US!)
I mean, he can hardly blame me…right?
Especially because it totally hurts when I swallow now.
I'm probably also going to watch the last four episodes of The Wire without him too.
It's only fair.
Oh, and I might buy the glasses that I didn't choose.
Because Isabella is now complaining that her stomach hurts.Â
(Pray for me.)
(Or for my husband's credit card bill.)
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This is for anyone wanting to become a fully equipped revivalist, with identity and vision, ready to go out and do the work and transform the community that God has called you to.
You will have world changing encounters with God, learn keys to intimacy, develop your character, grow in your gifting and learn how to live an effective and sustainable ministry life. There will be times of teaching, worship, impartation, mentoring and hands on ministry and mission work.
Students will live, eat and grow together in our accommodation in the centre of Blackpool where the need is just outside your door. We believe that being fully immersed into a mission environment sets you up for growth and breakthrough.
Here are some of the topics you will study:
• Identity & Sonship
• Being Led By The Spirit
• Healing the Wounds of the Heart
• Spiritual Gifts & Supernatural Life
• Evangelism & Church Planting
• Healing on the Streets
Ministry with the Poor
• Pioneering Leadership for forerunners
• Lifelong Learning & Leading
• The Ministry of Jesus and The Apostles
• Reading & Redeeming Communities
• Creating Community
• Centrality of The Cross
• Preaching & Teaching
• Intimacy in Worship, Prophecy & Prayer
Over the course of this 12 Week school you will become a part of The Well Church family, you will attend services, be part of groups, minister and aid with outreaches. Being part of an established community that actively loves Jesus and the people around it will give you further opportunities to learn and grow.


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A truly thrilling ride. It's fast. It's reliable. It's light. The patented MicroSkin construction makes this all possible - 70 g less weight, 15% less rolling resistance and improved cut resistance all around. This is the absolute top model from Schwalbe!
Weee how can you resist a truly thrilling ride and lots of !!!!!!
You can also use the Schwalbe Pro One with a normal tube, but its true strengths are experienced only in tubeless form.
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Costco offers a large variety of deli sandwich platters, including ham and cheese, chicken mayo, roast beef and cheese, egg mayo and combination platters. As of 2015, Costco also sells platters of beef and cheese, ham and cheese, turkey and cheese and cheese and tomato sandwich wraps.
Costco's deli sandwich selection is available in store and through Costco's made-to-order catering service.
Costco's catering service includes various platters, such as deli sandwich, sandwich wrap, chicken wing and prawn platters. Order Costco catering platters at least 48 hours in advance. Costco catering prices range from $11 to $40 per platter, depending on the food.


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Low Fat Foods Promote Obesity
Tuesday, April 15th 2003
An article from GP Weekly in Australia.
Foods marketed as "low fat" promote overweight and obesity because the reduced fat content is replaced by high levels of carbohydrates, nutrition experts say. Consumers were being misled by the low fat labelling, perceiving them to be "guilt free" foods that could be eaten in greater quantities without weight gain, they told congress. But new research showed low-fat versions of food such as mayonnaise and potato chips were still relatively high in carbohydrates and low in water content. "A high consumption of manufactured low-fat products may increase the energy density of the diet and promote Weight gain", said Helen La Fontaine, of Physical Activity and Nutrition unit at Deakin University in Melbourne.
The findings might explain the "American paradox", in which rising levels of obesity were occurring at a time when the US population was consuming more low-fat products and reducing the fat content of their diet, she said. "Food claims, food labelling and nutritional signposts (such as the Heart foundations Tick program) may need to be modified to account for these findings, such as only allocating a low-fat claim when the energy density is also low", she said.
Nutritionist Rosemary Stanton agreed with the conclusions, saying there was clear evidence people consumed more of a product if it was labelled as low fat. But it was important to differentiate between natural foods that were already low in fat and processed products that had their fat content reduced and replaced with other high kilojoule components, she said.
A spokeswomen for the Heart foundation said it was reviewing the criteria for its tick program to take into account factors such as energy density.
Written by Michael Woodhead.
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Co-enzyme Q10 is of fundamental importance for cellular energetics
Good nutrition for positive weight control
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Thanks to my beloved husband, this week we could celebrate a special event in a wonderful restaurant. According to Wikipedia, Michelin 1 Star means "A very good restaurant in its category' ("Une très bonne table dans sa catégorie")'. We chose a very cozy restaurant where a sommelier/restaurant owner greets you by the entrance and makes you feel at home.
Needless to say, I have never been to a Michelin restaurant before. I was not sure what to expect and I did not know which dishes we were going to try.
We preferred to have a 'Surprise Menu', which is a 5 Gang Menü chosen by chef. We also had Weinprobe klein that included small portions of 6 different types of wine (German, French and Italian). Let me share some pictures with you, so you can see what to expect when you go to a Michelin 1 Star Restaurant in Germany:
Our amuse-bouche. Pumpkin soup with olive oil and spices. The texture of the soup was very tender with pleasant vegetable aroma.
During the evening we were repeatedly served with some bread, butter and sea salt. The butter in the picture above comes from France and goes well with French baguette and a pinch of salt.
As an appetizer I got quail meat and my husband got beautifully served scallops (Jakobsmuscheln). We were asked about the allergy/food preferences in the begging of our dinner. I expressed my dislike of particular sea food.
St. Leonhards Quelle (still water) was served in nice blue glasses and we could watch the chef preparing the food in the kitchen.
Dim light created a romantic homelike atmosphere. Our table was separated from the others (we booked it in advance). We enjoyed some privacy and were not disturbed by other customers, whom we could hear, but could not see.
As a fish course we had Tranche vom Zander with some Rote Bete, Spitzkohl, Crème de Bresse and Caviar. Zander was super tender with no bones and very light taste.
Iberico Bäckchen with Süßkartoffeln, Kokos and Liebstöckel was our entrée. Once again, the meat was extremely soft and was complimented well with the wine we had.
The highlight of the evening for me was the dish in the picture above. Hirschkalbsrücken with Pumpernickel, Preiselbeeren, Pinienkerne and Sellerie. I have never eaten venison before and the way the meat was cooked was amazing.
After spending more than two hours in the restaurant we were ready for a dessert. The dessert actually included predessert (in the picture above) and the following sweets:
Matcha Tee Kuchen, Zitrusfrüchte, Ivoire Schokolade and Milchreis.
We were quite full and declined a cup of coffee. Dessert was very light and included many different ingredients. It was a perfect ending of a magnificent evening.
Going to restaurants like this one certainly broadens your horizons. We learned some new interesting facts about wine and the local specialties. There are enough Michelin Restaurants in Germany. Give it a try. 🙂


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Why I Wish More People Would Have Large Families
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(No pain intended for couples struggling with infertility or miscarriages, of course)
I often struggle with what to say about the social perception that having lots of kids means there total chaos reigns inside my house. I know that I used to believe that birth control was justified because "I wasn't a mother who could handle lots of kids". It turns out, that God's grace is a mysterious thing.
One recent Saturday, I woke up to discover that Maria was finally old enough to be entrusted with the task to flip our brunch pancakes for the first time ever. She's my baker, so this was a big deal. So I got out my camera.
Once I starting taking pictures, I realized "Wow, there are four young kids in this small kitchen but life is still pretty peaceful." This is typical and yet it is still surprising to me. In this shot are Maria's 5, Tess is 2, Alex (talking about Cub Scout jokes with my husband) is 8. Happily crawling around the kitchen floor is Baby Abigail age 1. Not picture is my 10 year old who was still peacefully sleeping upstairs.
Being the Mother or Father of a larger than average family is not an impossibly hard job. More people, I think, could do the)is far better than I do but fail to give themselves (and the graces of marriage) enough credit. Praise God for the Catholic Church who gently encourages us to be open to life and gives us the grace and wisdom to follow God's lead in family life.
St. Teresa of Avila, pray for us!


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The capital of Spain, situated in the centre of the peninsula and right in the middle of the Castillian plain, about six hundred fifty meters above sea level, has more than three million inhabitants. This cosmopolitan town is a business hub; headquarters for the Public Administration, Government, Spanish Parliament and the Spanish Royal Family resides here. Madrid is also a very important hub in the banking and industrial branches and it's also characterized by an amazing cultural and artistic tradition and a vigorous nightlife. If you are looking for an ultimate holiday experience, booking cheap Madrid flights are a great choice, but we also have superb deals on flights to Barcelona on offer as well as cheap flights to Rome.
The vast metropolis of Madrid can trace its origins to the times of Arab Emir Mohamed I (852-886). He was responsible for building a fortress on the left bank of the Manzanares river. Later it became the subject of a conflict between the Christians and Arabs until Alonso VI conquered it in the eleventh century. At the end of the seventeenth century, a retaining wall was constructed for the defence of the new outlying districts, tracing the streets of Segovia, Toledo and Valencia. The famous main streets of the city, the Paseo del Prado and Paseo las Acacias, were built during the eighteenth century, under the reign of Carlos III. Madrid is a city that's full of culture and by booking cheap Madrid flights from Ireland, you can indulge in the amazing museums and architecture. Local guide, Scoop Madrid, lets you find all of the latest events and articles in English. If you can't get enough of experiences like this, we can also suggest our cheap flights to Paris or great deals on Vienna flights, where other fantastic museums await discovery.
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While every workplace is bound by U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards when it comes to work environment safety, employees in certain high-risk industries are especially aware of their presence.
For those who work in these risky industries—such as construction—it's clear that there is a lot more to staying safe on the job than OSHA safety standards. The quality and frequency of training that each worker receives, the skills required and possessed by each individual on a jobsite, quality of sleep that each worker receives, individual health—there are infinite factors that contribute to a safe (or otherwise) workplace.
So Your Workplace Meets OSHA Requirements...So What?
Whether you work in a quiet library or a hectic construction site, your employer is held to certain OSHA standards to keep you safe. The question, however, is what does your employer do beyond the standards to keep you and your coworkers safe on the job?
A good example is the airline industry. Each air carrier is held to strict federal regulations (OSHA actually only recently extended protection to flight crew members, but it remains limited in scope), but beyond that, each carrier must have operating procedures that meet or exceed federal standards—and crew members must follow the stricter of two duplicate regulations. For instance, federal regulations prohibit a crew member from working a flight within eight hours of consuming alcohol, but many carriers require 10 or 12 hours.
Many safety professionals insist that more is needed to protect workers in every field. OSHA standards are notoriously outdated and incomplete in many industries—and even OSHA agrees that their standards are not enough to guarantee workplace safety. Improvements in reporting and inspections could help, but in the end, OSHA safety regulations should be thought of as bare minimums for workplaces to remain legal, not guarantees that they are completely safe.
OSHA officials have said that they will encourage and assist employers to improve safety standards and programs at each individual workplace.
Have You Been Injured on an OSHA-Compliant Site? You Still Have Rights!
Just because your workplace meets every workplace safety requirement does not mean that your injury makes you ineligible for workers' compensation benefits.
Have You Been Injured At Work?
If you've been injured on the job you need to speak with an experienced workers' compensation lawyer as soon as possible. Contact us online or call our Augusta office directly at 706.863.6600 to schedule your free consultation.
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Kids get hurt when the adults can't stop playing with their double-edged swords/
This in-fighting has no end in sight.
While we all agree that our kids are not being treated equally, that our systems do not value us all equally, we labor and argue over exactly how and when and what to change, continuing along each day in the same systems we talk about changing, perpetuating them by our presence.
Along the way, we get distracted. We form opinions and positions. Sides and factions develop. Suddenly, we find ourselves in a little mini-struggle that most people don't know much about. We in education are debating about the everyday lives and futures of American kids and families, and the in-fighting is costing us time and energy and money that we can't afford to waste on each other.
For instance, some say that charter schools undermine our public education system. Randi Weingarten, head of our nation's teachers union, actually said recently that school choice is a "polite cousin" to segregation.
Others of us contend that our public school system has already been undermined by its own failure to adapt, and that we need new and different kinds of public schools. And we remind folks that school choice really just means a belief that parents should be allowed to choose what's best for their kids.
Things have gotten so twisted up that some folks oppose charter schools for literally the same reasons people open them. It's weird. It would be funny, actually, except that it's no laughing matter.
We only first started trying to force schools to integrate in 1954. That's only 63 years ago. Think of the change in demands on the system between now and 1950. We've needed to find ways to change with it, but we've tended to be inflexible, rigid, afraid. Those with privilege have clung to it, resulting in a mostly white teaching force, achievement and opportunity gaps along racial lines, and generations of kids who have grown up in schools that treat them unfairly.
I see charters offering that opportunity to innovate, to consider alternatives, to serve long-neglected students (and when I say charters, I only mean public charters. For-profit charters are corporate nonsense). If we limit our schools only to operating within the same framework they always have, how can we expect them to produce different results?
We can't.
Some decry charter schools as an attempt to privatize our public education system. I suppose that's got a twisted legitimacy to it, in its way. People are basically asking, why should Bill Gates have so much influence over things?
Well, he shouldn't — none of us should, unless it happens organically as opposed to financially.
But they're missing the point: this isn't Bill Gates' influence. It's the influence of many, many advocates and parents and students concentrated and magnified through Gates' extraordinary wealth and power.
And here's the extra-twisted-up part: limiting public charter schools actually does more to privatize our system of education as a whole, because you're working to limit school choice only to those parents who can afford to exercise it. You're setting up a profitable private school sector to thrive unchecked, and to entice a larger percentage of students than it would if there were more free public school options available.
If you want to keep as many kids in public education as possible, then you have to expand the options. Too many parents are already choosing out for us to pretend this isn't the case.
Speaking of choosing out, we find another double-sided coin in the debate over standardized tests known as the "opt-out movement."
Some parents say standardized tests put too great a burden on students. Others say the tests are inherently biased, written and administered in such ways that favor white students and perpetuate gaps.
They might have a point. The creator of the standardized tests himself said, "These tests are too cruel and should be abandoned."
And on the one hand, yes! We grade and evaluate students from the very beginning as if they are products, conditioning them to judge and compare themselves to each other. We consider whether or not kids have hit our invented benchmarks at the "appropriate" times. We subject kids to hours of monotonous testing that is for the edification of adults, not the kids themselves.
Yet without those tests, we would never have had the evidence we now have of the opportunity and achievement gaps. And how do we measure progress without them? How will we know if those gaps are closing if we do away with the tests? How will we be able to prove (to skeptical white folks, mainly) what most low-income families and families of color already know from experience?
There's no single solution. Charters, Montessori, home school, traditional public school, outdoor education, project-based learning, whatever. Families need freedom. They need high-quality, free options for their children's education.
In the end, all the arguments about education are two sides of the same coin. So, maybe it's something to do with the coin, you know?


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This blog is written by a not so old but somewhat disabled former hospital executive that is bored out of his head and needs something to keep himself occupied. He also needs an activity that he can do everyday and that will help keep his mental cognizance intact. A blog seems to be the ticket.
The author lives near Knoxville, Tennessee and was educated in business and finance at the University of Tennessee and the University of South Carolina. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association. For over ten years, he wrote and taught continuing professional education courses for the American Society of Certified Public Accountants.
He is a bad musician, a person who is deeply fascinated by the American Civil War, someone who appreciates film noir, a man who knows good wine and great whiskey, and someone who likes to cook and eat phenomenal food. He also loves to watch sports, especially college and pro football. He loves to listen to good music and is a fan of new and old artists alike.
He is a husband and a father and believes in God. He hopes those that find their way to this blog find something of interest in what will likely become a blog of very diverse content.
Have fun and don't take things too seriously. The author learned a long time ago to not take himself too seriously as such thinking only gets in the way of achieving nirvana.
As for the battle with melanoma, the below post just about says it all:


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nutty life choco-berry cashewsicles/
By Erin Olejnik
it's summertime in New England, which means it's time for flip flops, sandy beaches, and frozen treats. there's no need to wait longingly for the chimes of an ice cream truck, though, because nutty life cashew milk can be frozen into the perfect dairy free snack! satisfy your sweet tooth with our yummy, fruit-packed, vegan cashewsicle recipe.
- nutty life nuts over chocolate cashew milk
- organic strawberries, preferably from a local farm (we recommend Clark Farm in Carlisle MA)
- popsicle molds OR you can use an ice cube tray for mini treats :)
- cut the strawberries into small chunks – about the size of your pinkie nail (see above).
- shake up a bottle of nutty life "nuts over chocolate" cashew milk and pour into the popsicle molds, leaving about an inch of room at the top.
- place the strawberry chunks into the molds. customize how fruity you want your cashewsicles to be!
- gently mix the strawberries and milk using the popsicle stick. you want the berries to be evenly distributed in the mold.
- put a popsicle stick in the center of each mold. place the molds on a level surface in your freezer and let freeze for at least 4 hours.
- when you're ready to eat, run a cashewsicle under warm water to make it easier to slide out of the mold.
we want to see your delicious cashewsicles! tag #nutty4nuttylife on your post, and be sure to follow our blog for more delicious dairy free recipes! :)


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Kudos: Excellence in Innovation, Research, and Entrepreneurship
Honors go to Jamie Coughlin, Sue Mehrer, and Daryl Press.
Honors go to Jamie Coughlin, Sue Mehrer, and Daryl Press.
Dickey Center hosts 25 innovators from 20 nations for business and entrepreneurship institute.
Angela Orzell, Tuck '19, is developing an app for that, called Nudg.
The disciplines will share a $155 million facility proposed to be built on the west end.
The College partners with the State Department to support Mandela Washington Fellows.
Pulsesurvey.com co-founder Terren Klein '17 calls the fresh capital a "game changer."
Each term, the public competition for entrepreneurs offers cash prizes and technical assistance.
"Fail fast, fail cheap, create, and work," says honorary degree recipient Frank Venegas.
Creative collaboration transcends the bricks and mortar of the Arts and Innovation District.
On a recent evening, the DEN Innovation Center is full of people: students, faculty, alumni and community members, many with new ideas and high hopes.


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protein wrote:TheTopBloke wrote:Rejected by 6. (to clarify, 1 was a withdraw without my consent, how nice)
Wait listed by 1.
Offered AAMPLE by 1.
Just withdrew from 3.
1 more left, but I've already got better opportunities.
Fuck law school. They're all for-profit whores that have no genuine interest in producing quality practitioners.
thanks for making me giggle at 6 AM
You're welcome. Glad I could be of service. I wish I could tell you more about my app, you'd really bust your gut, but I just can't.


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Employee Benefits
Jump to: Medical | Vision | Dental | Disability | Wellness Program | Legal Notices
Tax Documents
Current and former employees can find necessary forms online.
Current Open Enrollment Guide for Active Employees – 2019
- 2019 Open Enrollment Newsletter for Active Employees
- 2019 Benefits Enrollment Guide – (January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019)
Previous Open Enrollment Guide for Active Employees – 2018
- 2018 Benefits Enrollment Guide – (January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2017)
Annual Medical Costs
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan Breakdowns
Medical and Prescription Plans
CareFirst BlueChoice HMO Open Access
With CareFirst BlueChoice HMO Open Access, you can select your doctor from a regional network of physicians, specialists and hospitals located throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. CareFirst aims to keep you healthy by emphasizing prevention, early detection and early treatment.
- BlueChoice HMO Open Access – Your Health Benefits
- BlueChoice HMO Coverage Booklet
- CareFirst HMO – Away from Home Care Information
- CareFirst HCPSS Web Site
Open Access Aetna Select HMO
There's no requirement to select a PCP, or obtain referrals for specialty care. The network of medical providers and facilities is nationwide, offering a full range of primary care doctors and specialists. When you visit a network provider, you will pay a flat copay for your care. Network providers will handle all of the claims paperwork for you. In order to receive benefits from this plan, you must see network providers.
- Open Access Aetna Select HMO – Coverage Booklet
Aetna Open Choice PPO
You can receive care within the network and pay less for your care. Or, you can choose to receive care outside the network and still receive benefits, but at a higher cost. There are no referral requirements.
Aetna's nationwide Open Choice PPO network includes 934,260 health care providers; 159,100 of whom are Primary Care Providers (PCPs). This makes it easy to find a network doctor or a hospital, whether you are at home, work or traveling.
- Aetna Open Choice PPO Coverage Booklet
Prescriptions – Express Scripts Pharmacy
Included in employee benefits packages, express scripts handles services related to prescriptions. They are supported by a national network of over 50,000 pharmacies and a 24-hour, 365-day-a-year Patient Care Contact Center. Home delivery is available for employee medications from express.
- Express Scripts Overview
- Express Scripts – 2017 National Preferred Formulary Drug List/National Drug List Exclusions
- Drug Quantity Management
- Pharmacy Web Site
Navia Benefit Solutions (formerly Flex Plan Services, Inc.)
- Group ID: HWC
- 2018 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Overview
- Important Submission Dates for health and dependent care claims:
- December 31, 2018 – Last day to incur Dependent Care claims for the 2018 FSA plan
- March 15, 2019 – Last day to incur health care claims for the 2018 FSA plan
- April 30, 2019 – Last day to submit claims against your 2018 FSA plan.
- Important Submission Dates for health and dependent care claims:
- 2017 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Overview
- Navia Estimation Worksheet
- Navia Mobile App
- Navia Benefits Solutions
Vision Service Plan (VSP)
- Vision Service Plan Overview
- VSP Benefits Web Site – view your vision benefit information, register as a member.
- 1-800-877-7195 – Member Benefit Services.
Dental Plans
Delta Dental PPO
The Delta Dental PPO has a national network of dentists with no need to select a primary dentist. With this plan each enrolled family member receives up to $2,000 for PPO and Premier providers in paid benefits per calendar year. When you use a provider within the PPO network, you receive the highest level of coverage with the least amount of out-of-pocket expenses.
You may choose to use dentists outside of the network, but your costs may be higher.
CIGNA Dental Care HMO
This plan provides low out-of-pocket costs and no claim forms. You can get up to two free dental cleanings a year, and two more at a minimal co-pay. You'll also receive a Patient Charge Schedule, which lists all of the dental procedures covered by your plan, and any out-of-pocket costs you may run into. CIGNA has a National Network of DHMO providers.
You will need to select a primary care dentist (PCD). If no PCD is selected one will be chosen for you. You are responsible for staying in the network.
- Cigna Dental Plan Overview
- Cigna Dental Plan – Patient Charge Schedule
- Cigna Dental Plan – Finding a Network Dentist
- Cigna Dental Plan – Frequently Asked Questions
- Provider Directory
The Hartford
HCPSS changed insurance carriers to The Hartford for plan year 2018 for the following Voluntary benefits:
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Critical Illness – choose amounts of $5,000, $15,000, $30,000 or $50,000
- Accident Insurance
- Limitations and Exclusions
During this coming enrollment period, you have the opportunity to elect valuable, affordable insurance for yourself, your spouse and your dependent children – plus, your acceptance is guaranteed.
These educational materials and videos helps explain the benefits and features of your 2018 insurance options.
For more information on your benefit options visit MyTomorrow® – an interactive educational tool designed to help you make smart, affordable benefit choices. Visit thehartford.com/benefits/hcpss.
HCPSS Benefits Support Center (BSC) representatives are available to help with online enrollment and questions: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Phone: (443) 589-1940, Toll Free: (855) 245-9479.
Well-Being Program
Legal Notices
Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act
The Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) of 1998 requires group health plans to make certain benefits available to participants who have undergone a mastectomy. In particular, a plan must offer mastectomy patients benefits for:
- All stages of reconstruction of the breast on which the mastectomy was performed
- Surgery and reconstruction of the other breast to produce a symmetrical appearance
- Prostheses
- Treatment of physical complications of the mastectomy, including lymphedema
Our plans comply with these requirements. Benefits for these items generally are comparable to those provided under our plans for similar types of medical services and supplies. Of course, the extent to which any of the items is appropriate following mastectomy is a matter to be determined by the patient and her physician.
Our plans neither impose penalties (for example, reducing or limiting reimbursements) nor do they provide incentives to induce attending providers to provide care inconsistent with these requirements. For more information about WHCRA coverage, contact your health plan administrator.
Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act
The Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act (NMHPA) of 1996 is a federal law that addresses the length of time a mother and newborn child are covered for a hospital stay in connection with childbirth. In general, benefits for a hospital stay in connection with childbirth cannot restrict benefits:
- to less than 48 hours for a normal vaginal delivery
- to less than 96 hours following a delivery by cesarean section
The 48 and 96 hour period starts at the time of delivery. It is important to note that coverage subject to NMHPA guidelines is the mother's coverage. Newborns must be added to the Employee's health plan within 30 days of the date of birth.


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Q: What does "preorder" mean?
A: Preorder doesn't means that the product has not arrived in the country. However, you can purchase the product before it arrives to ensure you get it quickly or as fresh as possible.
Q: Where are the roast dates listed online?
A: All of the roast dates are listed at the bottom of the individual product web page. The roast dates are listed before the coffee arrives in the country and is available for purchase.
Q: Why are the roast dates printed strangely on my coffee?
A: The Roast dates in Europe are printed differently then in the United States. Roast dates in Europe are printed day/month/year. Whereas, in the US they are printed month/day/year.
Q: When will my coffee arrive?
A: We mail out all coffee the day it arrives in the country. We use USPS Priority Mail. Typically, our coffees will arrive to you within a matter of two to three business days.