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HearthCabinet Exhibiting at Arch Digest Design Show 2017
We're pleased to offer our customers & collaborators complimentary tickets to the incredible Architectural Digest Design Show. HearthCabinet™ Ventless Fireplaces will be exhibiting in Booth #140, curated by New York Designer Wesley Moon Inc. Complimentary tickets are limited. We look forward to seeing you there!
To receive complimentary tickets, please go to www.ADDesignShow.com and follow the instructions below. This promo code is valid until March 15th. After March 15th, if you wish to attend, you can purchase a ticket on the website or at the door.
- Go to ADDesignShow.com
- Click "BUY TICKETS NOW" banner on the top of the home page
- Click on the blue box that says "GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS"
- Choose the number of "General Admission Advance Purchase – VALID FRIDAY – SUNDAY" tickets. You may select up to 4 tickets.
- Fill in the form and enter the promo code (HEARTHCABINET) and click "Apply".
- Do not enter credit card information for your complimentary ticket. Use the promo code: HEARTHCABINET
Once you have completed the steps listed above, you will be e-mailed confirmation and a print-at-home badge that must be brought to the show where it will be scanned, and you will be allowed access. Each printed consumer badge allows entrance to the show on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday — March 17th-19th. You have access to the show all three days, plus complimentary admission to DIFFA'S DINING BY DESIGN on Pier 92.
To pre-register for complimentary trade badges, please go to www.ADDesignShow.com. and follow the instructions below. Pre-registered trade badges are only available prior to the show. If you do not pre-register, you can purchase a $40 ticket at the door.
1. Go to ADDesignShow.com
2. Click "ATTEND" from the menu on the top of the home page
3. Click "Design Trade Registration"
4. Fill in the form, then click "Submit".
5. Print out your pass and bring it to the show.
Each printed trade badge allows access to the show all four days, plus complimentary admission to DIFFA'S DINING BY DESIGN on Pier 92.
If you have questions about HearthCabinet™ Ventless Fireplaces or would like to speak with one of our experienced designers about your project, please give us a call at (212) 242-1485 or visit our Contact page. We'd also love to welcome you into our flagship Manhattan showroom in Chelsea, or make an appointment for you to see our ventless fireplaces in Chicago or Short Hills, New Jersey. Call us today!


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Memory foam cushions have actually come to be quite usual nowadays. A memory foam cushion differs from other common foam bed mattress out there and here. Actually, their advancement began with the US area program, among other points. It is due to study done by NASA that went into the growth of the memory foam mattress.
The memory foam was first made by NASA in order to assist astronauts cope up with the high stress that could be caused by extreme G-force that takes place when the space capsule take off for space. It has actually not been used for the space program, the research as well as discoveries that were made on the memory foam was able to help supply advantages on the clinical field instead.
Memory foam is constructed out of polyurethane combines with extra chemicals in order to include in the foam's viscosity level. This will assist boost the foam's thickness. The chemicals made use of on the polyurethane likewise allow it to come to be firmer in cooler temperature levels and become softer when cozy. By doing this, the foam reacts to temperature and permits the foam to mold and mildew itself to the form of the body in an issue of minutes. Memory foam that is much less dense is much more pressure sensitive and also permits the foam to mold and mildew to the form of the body more quickly.
Memory foam cushions were particularly expensive for common usage. But due to the fact that most of its benefits have been seen most especially in the medical area, the said foam has actually ended up being more widely offered in recent times as well as has come to be reasonably less costly to purchase. It has because moved from being made use of as a cushion for bed bound patients in healthcare facilities to foams located in houses for people that require a better level of convenience and support when resting.
A memory foam bed mattress is denser compared to average foam, making it likewise much heavier. Its denser residential or commercial properties likewise make it last longer compared to common foams. In the future, although memory foam cushions may cost more to acquire at first compared to normal foam bed mattress, they are much more resilient and might offer better assistance and other advantages to customers for a longer time period.
One of the primary advantages of memory foam cushions is that it could mold and mildew itself to the shape of an individual that lies on it. This provides much better contours that support the body much better than normal foams. It is a far better mattress to be made use of by people that are extra vulnerable to stay in bed for long durations of time, either by option or with need.
Individuals who are bed bound for long periods of time have actually been discovered to suffer from bed sores and even gangrene. This is due partially to the pressure that happens between the foam and the bony regions of the body when lying down. The stress could create blood to stop moving to a particular area of the body, causing bed sores.
This could be avoided by using a memory foam bed mattress which could assist reduces the stress triggered similarly by molding its shape to the contour of the body.
A memory foam mattress is unlike any other normal foam bed mattress out there. Memory foam that is much less dense is a lot more stress delicate and also enables the foam to mold and mildew to the form of the body extra swiftly.
A memory foam bed mattress is denser compared to regular foam, making it likewise heavier. In the long run, although memory foam cushions could cost more to get originally compared to normal foam cushions, they are much sturdier and could offer much better support and also other advantages to individuals for a longer period of time.

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One of my favorite southern girl expressions is "bless your heart". For those of you not from the South, I'll let you in on a little secret - It has a double meaning. What? Yes, friends. It's not always a term of endearment. Quite the opposite, in fact. If you are ever caught in a story with a "bless your (or her) heart", pray it was because you were bedridden with the flu. You never want to be on the receiving end of a "bless your heart" because you came out of the bathroom with your dress hem tucked up in your underwear.
If you are female, more than likely you have uttered this phrase sincerely and not so sincerely. When my friends over at Leona shared their new line of graphic tees, I had to have one.
Outfit Details: Leona Graphic tee; J Crew Leopard Skirt {similar here and here}; Stella & Dot Necklace {here and here}; Gucci Sunglasses; Kate Spade Handbag {similar here}.
Check out Leona's adorable collection of Southern graphic tee's online and in store now.
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H&M for Brick Lane Bikes: A men's cycling collection using more sustainable materials
H&M's capsule men's collection for Brick Lane Bikes is full of the spirit of modern urban cycling. Designed by H&M and tested by Brick Lane Bikes, each piece has all the technical details needed for better cycling, with the versatile city cyclist style that can be worn all day long. From water repellent rider jackets and articulated blazers to vintage-inspired bike jerseys and caps, the 11-piece collection combines fashion with functionality. Made entirely from more sustainable materials as part of H&M's Conscious work, the collection will be available in around 180 stores and on-line from 7th March, 2013.
"H&M for Brick Lane Bikes brings together the fashion, function and heritage of cycling. Each piece has been designed so it can be worn on or off the bike, inspired by the vibrant colours and specialist knowledge which make Brick Lane Bikes so unique. It's great that they've tested every single piece around the streets of London, so we know the collection really works," says Petter Klusell, designer at H&M.
"This collection captures the energy and excitement of Brick Lane Bikes, along with our respect for the traditions of cycling. I love how the technical details become part of the look of each piece, while the colours bring cycling's heritage to life. I can't wait to see guys wearing these clothes as they ride the streets of the world," says Feya Buchwald, founder of Brick Lane Bikes.
To make the perfect cycling garment, every detail needs to be considered. That's why the rider jacket from the Brick Lane Bikes collection is made from water repellent and breathable material, with ventilation holes under the sleeves and taped seams. It's cut longer at the back, with a back pocket and straps inside the jacket so it can be worn as a backpack.
Layering is key to a cyclist's wardrobe, and the H&M for Brick Lane Bikes collection has all the pieces needed to complete the look. Shirts come quilted for colder days and in plaid checks with reinforced patches on the lower sleeves. The crewneck top has a zip and ventilation holes, as well as sleeves cut for extra mobility, while the rider T-shirt has a functional pocket on the back. For a true vintage cycling look, there are colour stripe Henleys in either cotton or Merino wool, both cut longer at the back.
The collection is completed with rider's trousers similar to a functional chino. Legs are cut for slightly bended knees, a reinforced crotch, and reflective tape seams on the inside leg which are visible when rolled up for extra safety. There's also a pair of rider's shorts for when the weather turns warm and a striped cap. Materials used throughout the collection include organic cotton, recycled polyester and recycled wool, making the collection as sustainable as it is functional, and fashionable.
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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) was established in Sweden in 1947 and is synonymous with affordable as well as up-to-date and high quality fashion. H&M has a wide product range that is divided into a number of different concepts for women, men, teenagers and children. The company's clothing collections are created by its own designers, pattern makers and buyers. H&M has more than 104,000 employees and around 2,800 stores in 48 markets, including franchise markets. For further information visit hm.com.


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I came across this expression -- jumping the shark -- while looking for information about a favorite TV actress. http://www.jumptheshark.com/page.htm
Q. What is jumping the shark?
A. It's a moment. A defining moment when you know that your favorite television program has reached its peak. That instant that you know from now on...it's all downhill. Some call it the climax. We call it "Jumping the Shark." From that moment on, the program will simply never be the same.
The term "jump the shark" was coined by my college roommate for 4 years, Sean J. Connolly, in Ann Arbor, Michigan back in 1985. This web site, book, film, and all other material surrounding shark jumping, are hereby dedicated to "the Colonel."
The aforementioned expression refers to the telltale sign of the demise of Happy Days, our favorite example, when Fonzie actually "jumped the shark." The rest is history.
Jumping the shark applies not only to TV, but also music, film, even everyday life. "Did you see her boyfriend? She definitely jumped the shark." You get the idea.


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The Scot who became more Canadian than the Canadians
When John Buchan was appointed Governor General of Canada in 1935, the country was deep in depression, the western provinces…
A bloody waste
The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 was an act of frivolity without parallel in United States history. The destruction…
A certain tragic allure
Towards Mohammed Reza Pahlavi (1919–1980), the last or most recent Shah of Iran, there are two principal attitudes.
A foot in both camps
As a five-year-old in the Arab quarter of Jerusalem in the 1950s, Kai Bird overheard an elderly American heiress offering $1 million to anyone who could solve the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Dangerous liaisons
For the impartial reader, this book is doubly disagreeable.
Tensions that disrupt the world
In 1981, two books on Saudi Arabia were published within days of each other: The House of Saud by David Holden and Richard Johns and The Kingdom by Robert Lacey.
The man for the hour
The Gamble: General Petraeus and the Untold Story of the American Surge in Iraq, 2006-2008, by Thomas E. Ricks
Great expectations dashed
Origins: A Memoir, by Amin Maalouf, translated by Catherine Temerson
Worldly and otherworldly
Stories by John Buchan, selected and introduced by Giles Foden
The great negotiator
Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, the Talleyrand of our age, was for over 20 years the dominant personality…
How the catastrophe happened
Ali A. Allawi has spent much of his life in exile from his native Iraq. Born into a family that…
Geography is destiny
Listing page content here Charles Glass, an American reporter for many years based in Lebanon, in 1987 set off to…
The holy terror himself
Osama: The Making of a Terrorist is not so much another biography of old beardie as a worldly and suave…
Before and after Babel
The origin of language is one of the riddles of mankind. History begins with languages already formed, the intricate relics…
Tom Tiddler's ground
For many people in the West, the Middle East is a source of perplexity and foreboding. Home to morose despotisms,…
Different heavens, same hells
Now in his late eighties, Bernard Lewis is one of the last representatives of a once venerable scholarly type, the…


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I first met California Coastal Commissioner Brian Brennan in the early 1990s, when assigned to write a newspaper article about people who volunteer time to charities. I chose the Surfrider Foundation, since so many locals love beaches. Brennan led the Ventura County Chapter, and I interviewed him at The Chart House Restaurant he managed.
He wore a colorful Hawaiian shirt and could see waves across the Ventura Freeway through the windows. His respect for the ocean was reflected by his commitment to preserving coastal resources for wildlife and future generations of California residents.
I had no inkling that I'd someday cover his 1995 appointment to the Ventura County Planning Commission for AM 1590 KVTA, and 1997 election to the Ventura City Council. Brennan served as mayor between 2003 and 2005, and has remained a vocal advocate for the coastal environment throughout his career in public office.
Brennan's interests led him to seek appointment to the Coastal Commission, founded in the early 1970s after voters approved Proposition 20. The initiative led to the creation of the California Coastal Act, aiming to ensure public access to the coast. It also protects beaches and ports, industrial uses including fisheries, sensitive terrestrial and marine habitat like wetlands, visual resources and agriculture in the coastal zone.
The powerful panel's regulation of coastal development has always been controversial. Brennan tries to strike a balance between protecting the environment and helping businesses succeed. He was passed over by Gov. Gray Davis, but was later selected by Gov. Jerry Brown in April 2011, making him the first commissioner from Ventura County in about two decades.
I recently talked to Brennan about his long history of environmental advocacy, and what it's been like to serve on the commission, where the meetings held in beach towns spanning California's coastline last several days.
Wilson: Tell me about your early activism in San Diego County?
Brennan: There are huge headlands in Solano Beach that were taken over and fenced off. Back then, in the 1970s, tennis condos were a big thing, and they were fenced off for that. … It's crazy because there are sea caves underneath. Now they're shoring it up; it was the wrong place to build it. If you had a Coastal Act in place then, you would have said, "Well that's crazy. Don't build there; build across the street." … And obviously the ones across the street are fine, and the ones on the ocean are really having a tough time. That was really the flash point for me. I didn't realize that the coast could actually be cut off.
What do you recall about the 1969 oil spill, when an offshore oil platform disaster coated beaches in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties with thick crude oil, killing countless critters, and became a catalyst for the creation of Earth Day?
I remember coming up and surfing in Ventura and there was oil in the water. I remember reading about it in the newspaper and went up to Summerland and spent two days on a beach helping to rescue birds. I'll be honest with you, it was futile. Mainly, we were trying to bury them at that point. We tried to save them but, you couldn't even tell what they were. They were just black gobs. It made you think, "Wait a second. We just sent a man to the moon, don't we have better technology?"
Did the oil spill change people's attitudes about industrial development along the coast?
It wasn't the right thing to look at the coast for power plants and things like that. I'd say back at that time, technology wasn't advanced enough and they needed, as they called it, once-through cooling. They needed seawater to help cool power plants. I think in the Coastal Act with utilities, I won't say there was a deal made, but there was an understanding that there are some uses that are coastal dependent … Some of those are now coming up for re-licensing, and there's new technology that doesn't require them to be on the coast.
So the big question now for the Coastal Commission is, would it be appropriate to move those off the coast? One of them is a big six-stack power plant in Redondo Beach. There's one up at Morro Bay. And a lot of these aren't even fired up. They're not even running! A lot of them, they want to hold on to, because they'd maybe like to make desal plants (desalinization facilities to make potable water.) Or they think, "Gosh I don't want to lose the real estate. Think of what I could do?" But the truth of the matter is, a lot of those public utilities are built on public land, and there really is an opportunity for the Coastal Commission to weigh in.
Did working at Chart House restaurants near the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea lead to your involvement with the Surfrider Foundation?
Realizing that I was doing business on the coast, we had a responsibility. I always liked to advocate for water quality, being a surfer and a user of the coast, realizing that you don't want to kill the environment that's helping you. I just made it a point of my business model, not because it was good for business, but because it was good in my mind for the coast to advocate, and try to provide a forum or a place for people to meet, and maybe do fundraisers.
And then Surfrider came along when the bike path fell into the ocean along Surfers Point. The city was asked by the fairgrounds to drop rocks, and the city did, and that was a flashpoint to get the Surfrider Foundation started in Ventura County. … The rocks were going to cause erosion, and that led to more of an activist approach.
Did your involvement with the Surfrider Foundation convince you to run for the Ventura City Council?
I was concerned because the city, at that time, while they cared about it (coastal protection), there wa sn't a big push in that direction. We weren't doing any water testing. (People thought) "Of course, our beaches are clean," because, don't test, don't tell, and you've got nothing to say. I ran on recognizing that the coast was very important.
When we as a city had beaches donated to us (by prominent families long ago), we immediately turned around and gave them to the state because we weren't a "beach town." We were more about getting the oil out of the ground. And I understand that. The oil patch has been a huge part of Ventura and I respect it. People who work in it work hard, and I get that. But as a city, we hadn't really realized that we also had another gem that needed polishing. That's what really got me going. Not because I thought I had all the answers, but because I at least wanted to shine a light on it.
When did it enter your mind that you wanted to be on the Coastal Commission?
Once I got elected, somebody said, "Well, now you can serve on the Coastal Commission." But the first couple of years I was not prepared to be on the Commission. [Ventura County] Supervisor Susan Lacey had appointed me to the County Planning Commission, so I got familiar with land use issues and was only cutting my teeth.
Then I got elected to the City Council, so I wanted to school myself a little more in the process. Then in 2000, I applied for the Coastal Commission, and had an interview with Governor Davis, but I didn't make the cut at that time. I toyed with the idea of going to the Coastal Commission under Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and didn't feel that was an administration I was ready to serve under.
What's the experience been like to serve on the Coastal Commission?
I've been incredibly humbled by some of the people I've served next to and the staff. I would say that the staff of the Coastal Commission have an absolute passion, and it's a labor of love. … The 12 representatives know the Coastal Act, so they're not ready to throw the Coastal Act under the bus. We look at everything a little differently. …. So it's trying to balance and making sure we're getting the best piece.
I've been very pleased with the Commissioners I serve with. Some of the commissions I've been in front of in the past on coastal issues have been very divisive. (Some commissioners) have been placed on it to try and get rid of it, and I'd say right now we work as a team.
What do you see for the future of the Commission and the coast?
First of all, I would start with the coast. I'm gravely concerned with the sea level rise and the lack of really waking up to it. The commission and the staff — every opportunity we get — are talking about sea level rise. … My real worry is that with the sea level rise and so much private property on the coastline, the public space is going to be given up quickly. Public space is going to be gone because we're going to sacrifice it to become wetlands to take the pressure off private space. Owners are going to pound on the policy makers who are going to say "sure."
Take for instance the situation like the managed retreat project at Surfers Point here, which has turned out to be the right thing to do, but took 16 years to get it done. We were so concerned about giving up a small piece of parking lot that the ocean was actually chewing away at anyway, that we ended up having to move back. The city road was traded out to the fairgrounds to give them some space. … I worry that there are going to be more hard kinds of decisions in the next 10 or 15 years, as the water warms up in the ocean and expands.


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President Obama spoke recently at the University of Miami about energy policy. The president laid bare a quintessential truth in the Republican party - it is a party rooting for bad news. The news of skyrocketing gas prices are real, as is the real pinch in the pockets of Americans at the pump. The prices even threaten to weaken a re-emerging American economy. Of course, an economic slowdown is also among the GOP's dream scenarios in 2012.
Be that as it may, there are two parts of pain at the pump - or the household economic effects of high energy prices in general. The first is the unit price of fuel. The second is the source and efficiency of use of that fuel. If, for example, gas prices double but so does the fuel efficiency of the vehicle you are driving, you spend no more money per month filling up your gas tank. If, for another example, more of our energy was produced using renewable sources and more cars were electric or hybrid, total price of consumption would also remain flat or decrease despite rising unit prices.
So when we ask what public policies ought to be undertaken to reduce the cost of energy for an American family, it is exactly the wrong thing to do to focus on the unit price of fossil fuel rather than the consumption, efficiency and diversity of the source of energy that we use. Wrong, even more, in light of the fact that the American government can do very little to control the price of a barrel of oil. Turmoil in the middle east, greed of OPEC nations, and skyrocketing demand in developing countries like China - all factors outside the control of American public policy - are responsible for the global rise in the price of fossil fuels. Indeed, as President Obama pointed out in his speech in Miami, domestic oil production is at its highest point in eight years, and through his leadership, our net imports of oil has dropped to 45% of American gasoline use in 2011, from 60% in 2004. We are at our highest point in total energy production as a percentage of demand met from domestic sources - at 81% - since 1992.
Still, gas prices keep rising. If it were a domestic supply issue, our dramatic drop in net imports would dramatically reduce the unit price of gasoline. But that's not the case, is it? So in order to reduce the cost of energy for our household and our industry, we have to talk about the other side of this puzzle - the side that American public policy can influence. Energy source and fuel efficiency.
Let's address the last part first. What has each party done about fuel efficiency? When for six years, George W. Bush and Dick Cheney, the oil men from Texas, were in charge of the White House with their party controlling all of Congress, they did nothing about fuel efficiency. It wasn't till the Democrats took back Congress in 2007 that George Bush was forced to sign an increase in fuel efficiency standards. Democrats raised fuel efficiency standards to 35 MPG by 2020.
Then, President Obama took office in January of 2009. Just last year, he announced an unprecedented agreement with the auto industry - bypassing the do-nothing Republican obstructionists in Congress - to raise fuel efficiency much more rapidly, reaching 55 miles to the gallon by 2025. And this time, for the first time in history, fuel efficiency standards for commercial trucks were part of the deal. This deal, fully implemented, will save the average American family $8200 a year in gas.
But we can't talk about fuel efficiency without addressing two major policies of the Obama administration opposed by Republicans vehemently. The first is the auto rescue. In the midst of fierce Republican protest and calls from the Republican presumptive nominee for President Mitt Romney to let Detroit go bankrupt, the president stood tall because he wasn't willing to dismantle an entire American industry, more than a million American jobs, and the backbone of American manufacturing. What the president did know, however, is that if the American auto industry was going to re-emerge as a global force, it was going to have to produce vehicles that were leaner on gas, tougher on quality, and serve the needs of an emerging market for more fuel-efficient vehicles. They were going to have to go from the Hummer to the Volt (and yes, Mr. Gingrich, you can put a gun rack in the Volt).
The result? The president and his team provided the industry with the loans they needed conditioned upon the fact that they transform themselves from the industry of the past to the manufacturer of the future. They did, and GM today is once again the world's largest car manufacturer, our vehicle exports are growing and American industry is once again taking the lead on cleaner, more fuel efficient cars - giving Americans searching for efficient vehicles a much broader choice. As a result, at least some of the pain of the unit fuel price is soothed by the need to fill up less often.
There is another key component to fuel efficiency policy when it comes to transportation: mass transit. Fuel demand is cumulative, and effective mass transit systems are among the most effective in reducing that demand. Total fuel efficiency of a population can rise very rapidly with the right kind of public transit. But if there is one part of the president's agenda that has garnered more right wing obstruction than his auto-rescue, it is mass transit. They have fought the president and the democrats tooth and nail against light rail, high speed rail and other mass transit efforts. As a matter of fact, they have used their political power to cut funding for mass transit. The president secured significant funding for mass transit and high speed rail in the 2009 stimulus bill, but the Republicans - now in power in the House - say no more.
In addition to the clean energy investment in the stimulus bill, The administration has approved enough renewable energy development on public lands to power 1.2 million homes upon completion. President Obama has pursued and provided tax credits for renewable energy production, and wants to make it permanent. Not only has the president provided a much needed hand up for the renewable energy of the future, his policies are paying off, as you can see on the renewable energy generation graph on the right. Smart investments right now will also help drive down the cost of production of clean energy in the near future. For example, see how the cost of a typical electric vehicle battery is projected to drop over the next decade and a half, partly due to the investments made in the much-maligned stimulus that kept our economy from plunging into the second Great Depression.
Standing in President Obama's way? A Republican House and Senate Republicans whose only energy "plan" is to further subsidize the oil industry that already gets $4 billion in taxpayer subsidies every year, despite exploding profits. The GOP is not ready to take out a single dollar of taxpayer giveaway to their oil buddies - not to invest in our energy future, and not even to reduce the deficit they so ardently want you to believe they care about. Instead, the Republicans would kill off the investment in smart, renewable, clean energy - in order to protect the oil and gas subsidies.
So while Newt Gingrich might have a fantasy about $2 gas (I wonder if his Tiffany's half-million-dollar credit line comes in handy for these delusions of grandeur), it's time to seriously think just who - and what party - is for making energy more costly to American families, consumers and businesses. President Obama has focused on solutions that would diversify our sources of energy, make our energy use more efficient, and actually moves us away from the dependence on foreign oil (not just talking about it - he actually reduced net imports). The Republican party, on the other hand, has focused on defending the energy status quo, peddling the interests of big oil, and pointing fingers. They have not just defended taxpayer giveaway to oil and gas, they are actively trying to end investment in clean energy.
So who wants you to remain dependent solely on oil and gas and thus vulnerable to geopolitical events half way across the world? Who wants you to stay at the mercy of a middle eastern oil cartel and suffer every time events there cause a problem with the supply chain? Who wants you to be vulnerable to rising demands in China, India, Brazil and other developing economies? Who wants you to remain dependent on these sources and these sources only specifically so that you will feel the pain every time the unit price of gasoline rises rather than attempting to make it less relevant to your life and your budget? The GOP. Every piece of available evidence points to a sole conclusion: the Republican policies are at the root of this pain.
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Next month's LIVE on the Plaza falls on Friday the 13th! Our guest artist duo is a pair of extremely talented artists that are close to my heart. I remember the first time I met both Tanner Frady and Ashley.
He was a super skinny, quiet kid with braces and stenciled art pieces on plywood. He visited the OG Tree & Leaf store and asked if he could hang some artwork. We started riding bikes and eventually Tanner started hanging out while I was painting graffiti. Tanner is 5 years younger than me, but his work ethic is equally as mature. Tanner got a job at the Tree & Leaf shop, and it wasn't long after when Tanner started painting graffiti of his own, and with a few pointers here and there, he's become a really talented painter. Tanner is constantly exploring different mediums and has developed a style of his own with hand painted characters, text, graffiti, photography, and screenprinting.
Kaleb Nimz and I were doing graffiti demonstrations at the Metro libraries across town for kids and I got an email from Ashley Smith asking if she could attend. She was a local tattoo artist at No Regrets and had always been interested in aerosol. Somehow the conversation shifted and we were invited to paint outside the tattoo shop during a LIVE on the Plaza. Ashley gave me a complimentary tattoo in exchange for painting the inside of the shop and after a while, I was regularly getting tattooed by her and getting pointers when I decided to turn the machine on myself.
Ashley, Tanner, and myself have become great friends over the last five years. Now, cool enough, they are a couple. I'll be honest and say that when they first started dating, I was nervous. I didn't want to be caught between friends if things went south, but now I eat my own cautiousness. Their friendship has only encouraged them both in their artwork and work ethic. Together they are constantly working, critiquing, and producing amazing artwork. Together they are a powerhouse of talent that is doing big things for our city and local culture. I am very proud of my friends, and I am extremely happy to host them together with this upcoming show. As we've been doing lately, I got to interview them about their lives and upcoming show. If you haven't met either artist before, hopefully this will give you a sneak peek into the lives and art of these really amazing people...
A: WE are watching Oxford [dog] hump a blanket...
Perfect. The interview just began with that sentence!
A: He says he's thinking of you..
THAT'S OFF RECORD! But for real, tell me a little about yourselves, where you grew up and what you're currently doing.
A: Grew up in Enid, America. Knew I wanted to get out of there as soon as I could but didn't want to move too far from my fam. All my friends were moving to the Edmond/OKC area to go to school so I jumped on that bandwagon. I was going to school because I thought it was what my parents wanted me to do AND I kind of wanted too as well, but I didn't know why. I went to UCO for graphic design. I had always been artistic (got it from my mom) but wanted to be able to have a career doing art. After wasting TOO MUCH time and MONEY on college, I dropped out after I realized what I really wanted to do, TATTOO. Yadda...yadda...yadda...I now am a co-owner at No Regrets Tattoo OKC and do freelance art full-time. I love being my own boss and couldn't go back to not.
T: I grew up in "The Hometown of Garth Brooks". Yeeeehaw!!! Currently, I work one day a week in the print shop at Tree & Leaf clothing, and on and off as a contractor at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Other than that, I consider myself to be a full time Artist. Ashley and I always have 10 projects at once each it seems. I enjoy whatever medium I can get hands on. But for the most part aerosol (fancy for spray paint) is my medium of choice. I learned the ways of Graffiti from the best around (you!) and have turned it into my own thing. Other than that, maps, maps, maps... and my most recent interests, hand lettering wood signs and wood cutouts with goofy characters.
What would you say influenced you to start doing art? What influences do you have now that you're professional artists?
A: Ever since I got my first tattoo, that culture that went with it has influenced me in my art. Classic tattoo designs, hotrods, rockabilly, greasers, sign painting, pinstriping...etc. I have been tattooing for about 5 years now, but just am now getting into hand painting signs and pinstriping. Everything goes together hand-in-hand and helps to improve my skills in each area. I feel like until I was comfortable doing tattoos at a certain level, then I felt comfortable hand painting signs, letters, woodcuts...then when I got to a certain level of comfort with that, I was able to feel comfortable starting to do striping. When I go back, though, everything I have tried and done improves my tattooing.
What would you say influenced you to start doing art? What influences do you have now that you're professional artists?
A: Ever since I got my first tattoo, that culture that went with it has influenced me in my art. Classic tattoo designs, hotrods, rockabilly, greasers, sign painting, pinstriping...etc. I have been tattooing for about 5 years now, but just am now getting into hand painting signs and pinstriping. Everything goes together hand-in-hand and helps to improve my skills in each area. I feel like until I was comfortable doing tattoos at a certain level, then I felt comfortable hand painting signs, letters, woodcuts...then when I got to a certain level of comfort with that, I was able to feel comfortable starting to do striping. When I go back, though, everything I have tried and done improves my tattooing.
T: Cartoons! I remember re-drawing some of my favorite cartoons when I was in pre-school. I have always drawn but the urge to show my stuff to people pushed me. I can't consider the subject matter of most of my stuff "serious" but I can consider the process and the visual effect as serious. The urge to keep producing stuff influences me now. I want to produce as much art as I possibly can. It never gets old. With graffiti and art alike, it is awesome to see peoples' reactions to the bright colors. It is that "How do you do that" kind of experience. Getting to work every day next to Ashley is also a constant influence. We are both doing different things, but we are both staying busy.
Tanner, would you say cartoons are still an influence? What are your favorites and why?
T: Yes, a strong influence. Nowadays it is the classic cartoons and advertisements. There is something about the characteristics of old cartoons that are more animated and comical. The way they move and talk. The idea that every bit of them was drawn by hand is another aspect that I really enjoy. They just don't make 'em like they used to. Lately, I've been on a Felix the Cat and Popeye kind of kick. I just got Baby Herman from Who Framed Roger Rabbit tattooed on me, so that is another current influence.
Ashley, you create art outside of tattooing and traditional painting. Tell us a little bit about Hook, Line, & Sinker and how that idea came about.
A: That is another aspect that I have currently started tying into with my painting. It started with a fishing trip over 3 years ago and going to the Bass Pro shop to get some supplies. I hadn't been really fishing (and enjoyed it) since I was a kid, so I took it in with a grain of salt. When I was checking out the isles and ISLES of lures, spinners and spoons I had no idea the extent of it. I just thought it was worms or rubber fish that people used. As I looked at all the product I realized that most of them were bright colors and even GLITTERY! I'm such a girl...sometimes. I immediately bought one that caught my eye and thought this would make a good "good luck" charm for when I go fishing. I made a few and showed them to a few friends who bought them from me and after doing a few shows with them, I realized people really liked the concept. I took them to be sold at DNA and currently still sell with them. My love of knives has also merged over into my jewelry and painting. Pocket knives go along side with fishing, camping and the outdoors so I have just recently added knives to my jewelry making weather it be on a necklace or keychain.
What do you guys have planned for your show at Tree & Leaf? Can we expect any particular theme or idea throughout the art or print?
A: I'd say all of the above...traditional tattoo designs, hand painted and pinstriped pieces and sign painting influences.
T: All of the above as well. Cartoon character cutouts and hand lettering. Our print is going to be themed Friday the 13th since that is when the show falls on. It will be a mix of traditional tattoo and cartoon based ideas.
Along with ALLLLLL the stuff you're producing, painting, tatooing, and doing, you have a studio space. What's new with Brass Bell Studios and who are some of the upcoming artists? How do you find the artists, and when do can people visit the space to see art?
A: Well we do shows EVERY first Sunday of each month. Some of a few of our upcoming shows include Ember Lively, Taylor Gross, Tony Thunder, Promise Edmonds, Hector Lopez, Trayson Connor, Tessa Raven... We are pretty booked through the year and usually the artists come to us. We have at least one group show every Jan, which is BBS's anniversary month. As for gallery hours, we really don't have any. If we aren't at work, then we are here producing art. People are more then welcome to swing through when we are here or make an appt to come by. Randomly we might book a band or off-night show so the Brass Bell Facebook page is the best way to keep up with what is going on here.
Both of you just had an amazing experience to work with artist Wayne White on his Halo Amok installation at the Oklahoma Museum of Modern art. What was it like working next to Wayne, and what did you walk away with after working with him?
A: I loved working with an artists that I admired and it was even better because I feel like I really KNOW about this artist bc of Tanner. It was also great to work with someone you look up to and admire and them not be a dickhead or disappoint you. One of the best things I took from that experience was how to really use power tools and that museum art can totally be made out of cardboard. Cardboard: nothing special by itself but museum art when in the right hands of the right team.
T: It was an honor to have that experience working with him on the installation. I actually stopped going to school for the last two weeks of class so I could be a part of it. He is one of the nicest, funniest guys I have every met. He took a daily nap under the work table after lunch, taped his charcoal to the end of a stick, and was rarely seen without his cowboy hat. It is amazing what we produced with the simple materials we were given. He had a vision and we were all the worker bees. Not only did we get to work with Wayne, but an awesome team of people. A lot of what we were doing was new to me. I was constantly asking myself how this was going to work and if we were going to finish on time. It seemed impossible at the time. But the experience we had, mixed with the visitors' experience when they see it makes it totally worth it.
Any last thoughts you'd like to leave us with?
A: Oxford had a great time! Can't wait for the show! I plan on selling EVERYTHING!!! Wheeling and dealing!
Thanks guys!
Ashley and Tanner have a ton coming up. Here's the deets on how you can keep up with their day-to-day and upcoming events.
Ashley Smith - FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - TWITTER
Tanner Frady - FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - TWITTER
Upcoming Events:
- - Tree & Leaf Poster Print Release Show, September 13th in Plaza District 7-11pm
- - Live graffiti demonstration at the Oklahoma State Fair Sept 15th from 12-6pm
- - Tanner Frady and Jake Beeson art show on December 13th at DNA Galleries.
- - Deluxe Indie Craft Show December 1st
- - TEEFxVKNGxHOLEYKIDS February @ Henry's Coffeeshop in Downtown Lawrence, KS. Last Friday of the month during the art walk.


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July Game-a-Thon Event Schedule
Game-a-thon: Saturday, July 14, 2018
We're meeting at Proctors in the Hearst Education Center (a.k.a. the basement area).
The primary entrance to this space is a staircase next to Proctors Box Office.
For more information, including full event descriptions, click here for the July Game-a-thon page.
Note that the Bolt Action D-Day event is Pre-registration only; all spots will be filled by game day. If you are interested in participating, please read the full event description and contact the GameMaster.
Morning Session ( 11am - 4pm )
- Bolt Action "2nd Annual D-Day in July" (Nate Whitchurch) [register]
- 1830 "A Level Playing Field" (David Bibicoff) [register]
- Evolution: Cimate (Rob Rodger) [register]
- Various "The Fun Sized Gaming Session" (Troy Ferris) [register]
- Napoleonic Wars (Eric Alexopoulos) [register]
- Pugmire "The Dogs of Pugmire" (karen seiz) [register]
- D&D 5E Adventurers League "DDEX-06 Mayhem in the Earthspur Mine" (James Rilley) [register]
Evening Session ( 5pm - 10pm+ )
- Habet, Hoc, Habet --28mm Roman Games (Peter Huston) [register]
- Savage Worlds "Saga of the Goblin Horde: Fighting Fire With Ice" (Devin Fortman) [register]
Pathfinder Events
Follow this link to the local Pathfinder's Lodge to see the event schedule and descriptions and sign up to play.
This month, PFS will be starting our first game at 11 AM instead of 12 noon. We will be offering 8-99B The Solstice Scar, the follow up to 8-99A The Solstice Scar, which we ran at Council of Five Nations last year. The scenario will be retired in August so this is one of the last chances to play it.


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My post on drafting contracts to be understood mentions the importance of typography (the layout and appearance of printed material) for clear communication. In a recent post, lawyer Sam Glover reinforces the point with five typography tips for lawyers. But it's Sam's sixth tip, a non-typographical one, that I'm most interested in.
"Learn styles – Manual formatting is clumsy, requires more effort, and yields inconsistent results. Learn to use styles, so that all your headings are formatted consistently, and so that you can change them all, if necessary, by changing only the style definition."
Lawyers spend a great deal of time editing and tweaking documents. And styling has a huge impact on how quickly a document's layout can be updated. So, if you're a lawyer, you owe it to yourself and your clients to invest some time in understanding how to use styles.
Fine, but where do I start?
As well as the Microsoft tutorial mentioned in Sam's post, I highly recommend Shauna Kelly's MS Word tutorials. (Anyone who's been hit with Word numbering mishaps will be particularly interested in Shauna's excellent outline numbering tutorial.)


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For making the mobile banking still efficient and easy, ICICI Bank has launched Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on two of its customer facing mobile banking applications – Pockets and iMobile. The UPI enables bank account holders to send and receive money using a virtual payment address (VPA) without entering additional bank account details.
The UPI is available on iMobile, the bank's mobile banking application for its own customers and on Pockets, its digital bank for peer-to-peer and e-commerce payments by users including non-ICICI Bank customers. It is the simplest mode of making payments that aims to provide users with the convenience of completing transactions in lesser steps than earlier, thereby reducing the transaction time. Anyone, including non-ICICI Bank customers can access UPI by creating their VPA on Pockets.
"The UPI is a path-breaking concept which will enable convenient person-to-person and merchant payments using mobile phones. I believe that it will revolutionise the landscape of electronic payments in India and go a long way in reducing the usage of cash in the economy. It is the first time in the world that a project of such a scale is being introduced to customers", says Chanda Kochhar, MD & CEO, ICICI Bank. "We've already received encouraging responses from users including non-ICICI Bank customers on creating their VPA using Pockets", adds she.
ICICI Bank is the most comprehensive player in the Indian mobile banking industry. It was the first bank to launch a mobile banking application in India, iMobile in 2008. The application today offers over 165 services, the most in the Indian mobile banking industry. It includes an array of industry first features including the recently launched 'iMobile SmartKeys' – Asia's first payment service using a smartphone keyboard, advance tax for individuals, Positive Pay for cheque protection, rail-ticket booking from within the app on IRCTC as well purchase of mutual funds, travel and motor insurance.


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I'm sure by now you're pretty familiar with the saying, "Train like you fight." For police, military, preppers, and soon to be first responders, in some areas that is going to include the use of plates in the near future. Your movement with plates changes based upon where they sit, what carrier you are using, and what you have either attached or over them. Your activity can either hindered by just the weight addition or due to the lack of mobility. Regardless of your challenges, if you're not training with them, you're just cheating your body. When it comes time to do your deed, you will be ill-equipped due only to your own failures in training. That being said, whenever possible, I train in plates. This was the main reason I was so excited to find the Warrior Trail Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert (ESAPI) Training Plates ($65 – $170).
Our issued plates in the military are made of a ceramic material and can be fractured, broken, or shattered. I remember after my IED incident, they required my plates to be sent back and X-rayed. Thankfully they just issued me a new set so I didn't have to accompany them to the rear. The cost of these plates is high as you would expect for something that saves your life under direct incoming fire. The problem with that is simple. You want to save them for when you need them, not just bounce them off the concrete for fun. So how do you train like you fight, but not risk breaking your plates? You head over to Warrior Trail and grab a set of ESAPI Training Plates that not only save your bank account, but also your kit.
Warrior Trail has engineered their ESAPI Training Plates to replicate the size, shape, weight, and rigidity of real ballistic ESAPI plates. The small ESAPI Training Plates are light blue, the medium are white, and the large plates are grey. Each plate has a whole drilled through the center of mass to clearly mark the plates for "Training Use Only." The colors are infused throughout the product allowing sizes to be visually sorted for ease of cleaning, storage, and accountability.
Plan and train for the worst, but hope for the best. I have had a set of the Warrior Trail ESAPI Training Plates in my workout kit for a few years now and they have yet to give me any issues. They hold their shape (and weight thankfully!) and fit just like my issued plates. This allows me to keep a sanitized set of kit in my weight room. So when the mood hits, I can toss them on and go. On top of that, keeping a sanitized set allows me to run in public without scaring the tar out of the neighbors. To date I've gotten soaked in them, gotten cold in them, and got them more than covered in sweat with zero issues. So if you want to train like you fight, head over to Warrior Trail and get yourself some!


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Sparano + Mooney Architecture and our team of Los Angeles architects and designers have established a fantastic working relationship with The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, and we were delighted when the institution approached us to provide architectural services and interior remodeling for their latest exhibition of cutting-edge contemporary art, titled Adrián Villar Rojas: The Theater of Disappearance. We have also collaborated with MOCA on acclaimed shows by Matthew Barney and of works from the 1990s at the museum, and were more than happy to partner on this occasion to bring Villar Rojas' eclectic and boundary-defying art to The Geffen's savvy audience.
For this show, Sparano + Mooney Architecture worked with Villar Rojas' proposed layout for the exhibit, made modifications in order for it to comply with current codes, such as building and fire, and also collaborated with structural engineers to ensure columnar components of the space held up.
Adrián Villar Rojas (b.1980) is a South American artist whose work embodies the abstract, abject and ephemeral. His object-based "environments" and gallery-specific interventions exist in a liminal space void of typical past/present/future dichotomies. Food waste, raw meat, concrete, geological formations and flora and fauna are juxtaposed in his work, and the viewer is asked to contemplate at what stage a "work of art" is created. Is it when the items are conceived? Installed? When they are revealed to the first visitors? Or when they break down, morph and decay? These so-called "post-human" artworks – some of which are inert sculptures, some organic totems and manufactured fossils, some inorganic relics – certainly defy canonical, art historical categorization. And, perhaps that is Villar Rojas' motive: to treat the exhibition space as an evolving realm that promotes decomposition and obsolescence of these alien art forms, and to comment critically on the commercial nature of the institutional art world. Though the work may be at times obscure, there is nevertheless a romanticized notion to his approach. Villar Rojas creates art that is at once otherworldly and visceral and in doing so, we are confronted with contemplating uncomfortable truths about our own material existence in time and space.
Installation view of "Adrián Villar Rojas: The Theater of Disappearance", The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. Photo courtesy Sparano + Mooney Architecture.
Villar Rojas' approach to curating his work is unique, but is strikingly similar to how we approach our own work as contemporary architects and designers. Villar Rojas produces art that is uncompromisingly site-specific; he often spends a great deal of time in the spaces he will exhibit his work in order to understand the limits and potential of these architectural interiors, and to garner as much understanding of the social, cultural, geographical, and institutional contexts as possible. In this way, Villar Rojas is able to consider the "poetics of space" and how a venue's structural setting deeply affects a visitor's perception of his work. At Sparano + Mooney Architecture, we explore hyper-specific cultural cues culled from each project's client, program and/or site. This research is used to provide the architectural order and transcend convention. We too seek to construct a more meaningful relationship between modern architecture and the experience of its inhabitants. Therefore, the underlying organization of our work is a deliberate choice to position people at dynamic centers of architecture and to let space and form unfold around a continuous path of travel. Though our fields are quite different, we feel an affinity to the approach used by Villar Rojas and are pleased to have been a part of this exhibition at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. We look forward to the next opportunity to collaborate with this awesome Los Angeles museum and cultural institution!
Site-specific conceptual constructs by Sparano + Mooney Architecture.
Adrián Villar Rojas: The Theater of Disappearance is on view at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA from October 22, 2017 – May 13, 2018.


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What Ingredients Are in Viagra?
Viagra is a common medication used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). This medication works by enlarging blood vessels in the penis during sexual arousal. This enlargement in blood vessels allows the inflow of blood needed for an erection, according to Drugs.com. As with all medications that you may be taking, you should be aware of their ingredients and possible side effects.
Sildenafil is the active ingredient in Viagra. Sildenafil causes a release of nitrous oxide (NO), which is a chemical that causes the blood vessels in the penis to enlarge during sexual stimulation, according to Viagra.com. Sildenafil is considered effective in treating ED. Viagra.com reports that in eight well-designed studies, Viagra improved erection in comparison to those taking a sugar-pill. The common side effects of sildenafil include abnormal vision, acid indigestion, diarrhea, flushing, headache, nasal congestion and urinary tract infection, according to Drugs.com. If you are experiencing any of the side effects or are not noticing any improvement in your erection, you should alert your doctor.
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients, or excipients, are added to drugs to help with ease of use and to support the effectiveness of the active ingredient. Inactive ingredients do not have any direct effect on symptoms. The inactive ingredients in Viagra are microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, lactose, and triacetin. If you have allergies to any of these inactive ingredients, you should alert your doctor before taking Viagra.
Coloring Ingredients
Drugs.com lists the coloring ingredient as FD & C Blue #2 aluminum lake. According to the Food and Drug Administration, food coloring additives are safe when used correctly. Therefore, you should not be concerned about this inactive ingredient in Viagra.
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The Church of Mary Magdalene on the Mt of Olives
This is a Samaritan priest. They are a small, ancient community on Mt Gerizim.
At Jacob's well
At the Garden of Gethsemane
Here we are at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem waiting for some Armenian priests that are having their morning service (with bells and incense) in the grotto. It was a great spot for some Contemplative Prayer, so Father Chuck took the opportunity.


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"Equal Means Equal" Director: "This Isn't a Movie, It's a Movement"
Aug 30, 2016
Filmmaker Kamala Lopez stopped by AOL's New York City headquarters on Tuesday to discusses "Equal Means Equal," a film that dives deep into women's rights and gives a powerful look into the way women are treated in the United States today.
The documentary, which features UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri, actress Patricia Arquette, activist Gloria Steinem, and more, explores some of the most prevalent issues American women face today. Director Lopez illuminates how "outdated and discriminatory attitudes inform and influence seemingly disparate issues, ranging from workplace harassment to domestic violence, rape and sexual assault to the foster care system, and the healthcare conglomerate to the judicial system."
Watch the full BUILD Series interview in the video player above as Lopez talks about the film from AOL's New York City headquarters.
NEXT: Women's Equality Day Introduces Documentary "Equal Means Equal" »
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What is CRL?
CRL is a Native American owned business specializing in
improving the health and life status of Native Americans
through education, motivation, training, coaching and
technical assistance services.
Why should I exercise?
Getting at least 30 minutes of moderate activity most
days of the week can help you live healthier, add years
to your life (and life to your years). It will also
strengthen your body and mind, prevent and manage
disease and help you to look and feel your best.
(For more details see: benefits of exercise).
How much should I exercise?
Almost everybody can benefit from getting at least 30 minutes of exercise working hard enough to break a sweat most days of the week.
If you have a chronic disease or other health conditions you should check with your doctor to see if it is o.k. for you to exercise and to see if there are any limits to what you can do.
Children should be more active than adults and, if you want to lose weight and/or reduce your need for some medications you will need to exercise longer and/or at higher intensities and change your eating habits.
For more details check out the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Physical Activity Guidelines.
What exercise should I do?
You should combine cardio exercises (aerobics, running, brisk walking, bicycling, etc.) and strength (lifting weights, resistance tubes or bands, body weight, etc.) exercises and work at a level that feels challenging but not painful. Be sure to include stretching to improve flexibility and range of movement.
Doing activities you enjoy will increase your success and quality of life! Play games, join sports leagues, hike, take long walks with people you like spending time with, participate in different exercise classes etc. If you don't enjoy your exercise program it will be harder to develop the habit of getting exercise most days and our goal is to have physical activity to become a habit of your lifestyle.
What do I wear? What gear to I need?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move and shoes that are comfortable yet provide support. Other than that all you need is the motivation to get moving. Nothing fancy or expensive is required. Use your imagination and get moving you'll be glad you did!
What else should I know?
Be safe, use good posture, don't hold your breath, enjoy yourself and get moving! You'll look and feel better and have fewer trips to the clinic. You can enjoy good health and be fit – but only YOU can do it!


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Outline all of the potential practical, intellectual, and emotional responses when users interact with a specific healthcare product, service, or experience. Think about it from the point of view of patients, providers, and caregivers—how are you framing the messages you send? What are the implications of delayed wait time in the ED and how does this affect the perception of quality and care?
Expectation mapping involves an intricate look at the interactions of patients, providers, and caregivers, and the impact of every touchpoint on the perception of quality and service. These maps help to anticipate pain points and recognize the nuance of designing for seamless experiences between users and organizations.
Healthcare interactions are complex. Taking the time to walk through experiences in a detailed manner before engaging the user is a valuable exercise. What do patients expect during their first visit with a referred physician? How do they want to be treated? What may frustrate or confuse them in the process?
We recommend conducting the appropriate user research prior to engaging in this exercise. Be cognizant of your organization's policies and procedures when conducting research.
- Identify which users may engage in the healthcare product, service, or experience you are exploring. Review primary, secondary, and tertiary users, focusing on one group for this exercise.
- Determine the key qualities, characteristics, and contexts that are important to consider during this interaction between the user and organization.
- Create low-level personas—fictitious personalities reflective of a user group. Next, select a persona to "bring to life." List out who they are and what they care about. Think about how you would describe a close friend or family member—their values, beliefs, motivations, and personality. Give them a name, a face, and a story.
- From the organization's perspective, brainstorm a detailed step-by-step, chronological list of interactions with the product, service, or experience of exploration. Identify and list out the intention or purpose of each step.
- Think about your persona—where they are physically, emotionally, and intellectually before, during, and after their interaction with your product, service, and experience—and what they expect along the way. Healthcare relationships and experiences are complex. The effects can manifest in a multitude of ways for patients, providers, and caregivers.
- Incorporate the vantage point of your user, walking through each step-by-step touchpoint. Think critically about the organization's intention and how your persona interprets and reacts. Are there any disconnects or is it a seamless experience? Use these insights to focus and prioritize within your topic of exploration.


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Oh Hey, it's FRIYAY! Raise your hands if you love fitness fashion. YES! Me too. Well, you're in the right place because on the First Friday of every month this year Photographer Jesse DeYoung and I are gonna showcase some of our latest and greatest #FitFash Finds. Enjoy!
This entire outfit is from Fabletics. I love the fun pattern and foil print on these leggings. They're a little thick so they are functional, warm and festive for winter months. The cropped sweater is warm and cozy, has 3/4 sleeves and a snap-button detail down one side. The visor, we found online... sorry baes, not sure what brand it is but they became very trendy last summer so I'm sure they are easy to find online. We wanted to reintroduce this mega-visor with a winter look. Oh, and the shoes are Bear Claw - really I'm wearing them because I have two broken toes and my feet won't fit into anything else, but they're cute and cozy too.
We shot this series on my roof in Los Feliz just after the rain. Normally we try to avoid the cable dishes when we shoot up here, but for this look we decided to work with them. I think it gives a sort of space-age-star-wars-interstellar-kinda-feel. What do you think?


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For months I've been looking for an excuse to do a lesson on Nate Wood. Medium-term fans of the channel will remember Nate was my interview guest last fall - another drummer who atomized me in a "shed" by appearing to think and play in four dimensions and making me feel repetitive and dynamically limited by comparison. But it was difficult to find a subject on which to base a Nate lesson - do I cover a demanding Tigran Hamasyan tune like Serpentine? Or do I break down his solo from Kneebody's Trite, which requires probably six months of training in cross-handed break-beat hi hat technique out-of-the-gate. The problem with Nate's playing is the "difficulty level" is so high, and it's so whimsical. There aren't really any "licks" to latch onto.
But I found something - Nate's penchant for expanding the barline on odd meters, and Ben Wendel's tune Backbou from his excellent record Frame seemed like the perfect canvas upon which to demonstrate.
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Make sure you enter your best email address on the next page because that's where I'll send the download links. In exchange for your email address, I want to send you 3 of the most popular lessons from the archive, that I have it on good authority will make you better!
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Dawn M. Pinnisi and Jeffrey W. Varcadipane secured $120,000 from uninsured Defendants on behalf of client who suffered a fractured wrist when she tripped and fell in Brooklyn, New York outside a residential rental building. Defendants failed to answer the personal injury lawsuit and a default judgment was entered against Defendants. Faced with potential claims under New York Debtor and Creditor Law for fraudulent conveyances of assets, the Defendants surrendered $120,000 to compensate Plaintiff for her injuries.
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FIAT was the first to bring the voice command technology to India, in the Punto and the Linea. Just recently, Ford brought in the Sync feature, which pretty much does the same thing. We compare how easy it is to use both.
While Ford got all the attention and the affection for the rather neat voice assistant feature called Sync, it was actually FIAT which introduced such a feature in the sub-Rs 10 lakh price bracket in India. Both the cars from the Italian company's stables - the Punto hatchback and the Linea sedan, have had certain versions fitted with the Blue & Me Feature.
The basis for both FIAT's solution as well as Ford's setup is the same. The power is derived from an Intel Atom processor, and runs on the Windows Embedded Automotive Platform 7. Simply put, there is a little computer in there, which does all the work. But, this is really where the similarities end.
The interface: While Ford's Sync has a proper display and a customized skin over it, FIAT's setup is much more restrained and conventional. There is the multi-function display in the instrument console, which apart from things like time, outside temperature, next service due etc., also displays information pulled from the phone, once the device is synced. While this leaves it with not too much space for a lot of info to show up, this does mean that it is more in the "line of sight" of the driver.
This is the multi-function display that also works for Blue & Me. The operator name being shown here is first shown after the phone connects with Blue & Me, as soon as it is within range.
Message Reader does not work with the iPhone. Neither did it work with the message read-out feature in Ford Sync. Works well with Android phones, though.
Pairing with the phone is a simple task. For the one-time pairing setup, you will see a code on the multi-function display. Punch in that code on the phone, and you are good to go.
The main key for Blue & Me is the one with the Windows logo on it. Press this, and you can then proceed with the voice commands the rest of the way.
The steering controls are well laid out, and during driving, they do not get in the way at all. The only niggle is that they feel a tad stiff, in comparison to the controls in a lot of other cars. However, this could be an isolated incident.
Controls: There are a bunch of controls on the steering wheel. In the driver's seat, the left side has four controls - the primary one being the activation key, which seems to be universal with all Windows in-car solutions. There is the volume mute key, as well as the and - options, that work with the music system as well. On the right side of the steering wheel, is the single button for making a call, the navigation arrow keys and the source key for the entertainment system which also doubles up as the select key for Blue & Me.
The Good and the Bad: Like all things, every voice based assistant has its positives and negatives. You would have seen the detailed video of how the system works. For starters, we were impressed by how well Blue & Me responds to a call to activate, and how efficiently it performs when the preset voice commands are used.. The ease with which it understands our accents was impressive, at least up till this point. For voice dialing a contact, there is the expected issue with Blue & Me understanding some names, and not understanding some others. While there is the SMS readout feature, it refuses to read out SMSes from the iPhone, just like the Ford Sync.
While the Blue & Me feature is a neat add-on to have in the car, we would suggest using it as an additional convenience feature for using your phone in the car. While we would never recommend using it while driving, we would also not suggest that you bother with any voice based assistant when on the move, because you might end up having a to-and-fro regarding the contact you wish to call, and the name the system is able to understand.
At the moment, Blue & Me has been kept very simple and easy to set up and use. You can get down to using it immediately, without any hassle. However, we believe the future iterations need a proper screen setup for configuring and using Blue & Me. This is where Ford Sync has the advantage at the moment. FIAT, globally, also has the emergency assistance feature, but that is not being offered in India yet. The fact that Ford has now done so, we could see FIAT also adding this feature to the check-list in the next update.
You can read about our experience with the Ford Sync, and the videos here.


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After one or more teeth are lost, a prosthetic tooth or teeth can be suspended between two crowns that cover natural teeth at either end of the gap. This is called "crown and bridge" treatment. If only one natural tooth is available to support the bridge, a cantilevered bridge might be possible. Not only does a crown and bridge prosthesis restore the smile, it prevents teeth from drifting out of position, helps maintain facial shape, and restores the ability to chew and speak normally. If you have been wearing a partial removable denture, you might want to upgrade to a fixed bridge to improve your eating function and smile confidence.
Although crown and bridge treatment has been the most popular type of treatment for filling gaps for many years, dental implant treatment is now gaining in popularity. A crown or multiunit bridge fixed on an implant does not require the crowning of adjacent healthy teeth. The implant stimulates bone growth, eliminating the jawbone resorption that occurs after tooth roots are lost. An implant-retained crown or multiunit bridge is a more durable treatment with longer-lasting results. And the stable bite and appearance are optimal. Implant treatment instead of traditional crown and bridge treatment has been demonstrated to be highly cost effective, too.
Dr. Michael Kratz of Edina Dental Care is an expert in guiding patients in their decision making. You will stay in control of your treatment decisions, as Dr. Kratz informs you about the advantages and disadvantages of your treatment options. As in the case of dental crowns, there are multiple types of materials that can be used in the creation of your custom prosthesis. If you decide to have crown and bridge treatment, Dr. Kratz will assess all aspects of your oral health to recommend the best bridge option for you.
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Sunday, October 5, 2008
Jwari -Nachani Che Thalipeeth - JFI Whole Grains
In North Karnataka, however, the thalipeeths are also made with Jowar (Sorghum) flour. Jowar is extremely nutritious and yet very light to digest. Thalipeeth is an easier way to incorporate Jowar in your diet as compared to making rotis (bhakris) which require some practice. Jwari cha thalipeeth is a childhood favorite and was always a great item to be packed for a picnic or long journey. Paired with a some pickles and dahi (yogurt), or even just some homemade tup (ghee), this humble dish has the power to satisfy any hungry soul. The recipe can be accessorized as per your likings and it makes a delicious breakfast, quick lunch or a light dinner. It is one of our preferred lunch items to carry to work. This time I also added a little nachani (finger millet) flour and the result was even more nutritious and flavorful.
This recipe is going to Suganya of Tasty Palettes, who is hosting JFI : Whole Grains. I had been planning to write this post for a long time and send it on time, but as usual work piled up and deadlines had to be met. I am thankful to Suganya for letting me send in a late entry. So before I get caught in any other deadline, lets get straight to the recipe.
Ingredients : (serves 2-3)
2 cups Jwari cha peeth (flour)
4 tbsp Nachani che peeth (finger millet flour)
1/2 an onion chopped finely (can be adjusted as per liking)
2 tsp Red chilli powder (adjust to your liking)
salt to taste
water to knead
Oil to cook
Method :
Mix the jowar flour and nachani flour together in a bowl. Usually I make only jowar thalipeeth and this is the first time I added nachani (Finger millet) to it. Hence there is no fixed ratio for this. You can change the ratio as per your liking or even completely skip the Nachani.
Next, add the chopped onions to the mixture and then add the salt and red chilli powder. You can even add a little chopped cilantro for additional flavor and color. Knead the mixture into a pliable dough using water. Divide the dough into four equal portions. The size of the thalipeeth can be modified. So this much dough might yield more thalipeeths if smaller in size.
Now on a tawa/pan (griddle), take about a tablespoon of oil. Take a portion of the dough, smooth it into a round ball and then start pressing the dough on the tawa with your fingers to make a medium thin roti. Once done, punch in 5 holes into the thalipeeth with you finger, like so....
Now drizzle just a little more oil on top of the thalipeeth and make sure it is spread all over. Cover the tawa with a plate and cook. Check after 3-4 minutes to see if done. Once done on one side, flip and let it cook for a few more minutes. Make sure that it is cooked thoroughly otherwise it will end up tasting raw. When it is cooked on both sides, serve with a dollop of fresh homemade tup (ghee) or some dahi (yogurt) and loncha (pickles) like I did here and enjoy!
27 comments:
- Manasi said...
I love all kinds of thalipeeth! Loved this version! I hv something in my drafts too... dunno when i will post it!
- October 5, 2008 at 5:58 PM
- Vani said...
Looks delicious, Tee! I love thalipeeth.
- October 5, 2008 at 6:23 PM
- Priyanka said...
Thalipeeths are an all-time fav. My mom just sent me some nachni cha pith this month. Will try out this version of the thalipeeth soon
- October 6, 2008 at 8:12 AM
- Shreya said...
hi, this is totally new to me, looks delicious.
- October 6, 2008 at 10:12 AM
- Bhawana said...
hey this looks great :). never had anything like this b4.
- October 6, 2008 at 11:44 AM
- Richa said...
slurrrp...thalipeeth looks too tempting, tee! tuzhi nachni che peeth ghalnyachi idea avadli :)
- October 7, 2008 at 8:17 AM
- Emm said...
hey there :) coming to bhaatukli after eons and wow! there's so much to relish here!
lurve your thalipeeth... love the pic with the dollop of dahi :)
i usually make dhiradi using the very same ingredients (minus the nachni) and the batter is of dosa-like thin consistency. we call these dhiradi 'kayloli' (i think that's a karwari kokani word).
Will try out this thalipeeth soon...
- October 7, 2008 at 9:27 AM
- Sheetal Kiran said...
I wish could have Thalipeeths every day! I love the sound of nachni cha pith ... sounds so healthy! Your fabulously delicious photos are making me drool all over my keys, Tee :D
- October 7, 2008 at 1:12 PM
- Jyoti said...
Wow... I came across your blog today while randomly browsing and I am so glad that I did. You have posted some amazingly nostalgic recipes on this blog.Reminded me of my aai's food. Thanks! I will keep checking your blog for more fun marathi recipes.
- October 14, 2008 at 3:09 PM
- Sukanya Ramkumar said...
This sound as a healthy recipe. Looks so good. YUM!
- October 17, 2008 at 8:55 PM
- rathis said...
Thanks for the delicious posting. Interesting recipe.
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- October 18, 2008 at 5:08 AM
- Sia said...
belated diwali wishes to u dear Tee. hope u r doing gr8.
- October 30, 2008 at 3:14 AM
- Manasi said...
Hey Tee, I always cart Thalipeeth-peeth from India Trips, this will help whenever I run out. Thanks for putting up the recipe, also been a silent reader for long so decided to delurk. I have an award for you on my blog. Check it out...
- November 11, 2008 at 8:29 AM
- Adhi Potoba said...
I have only made thalipeeth from the readymade R.P.Vaidya peeth. This is a great recipe and healthy, too.
- November 17, 2008 at 1:45 PM
- Sharmi said...
After long time in your blog. missed so many recipes. delicious looking thalipeeth.
- November 27, 2008 at 9:58 AM
- zobars said...
Happy new year to you and your family. Missing your posts.
- December 31, 2008 at 6:09 PM
- CHAITRA said...
Thalipeeth looks great and delicious!!drop in sometime!!
- June 24, 2009 at 3:07 AM
- Anupama said...
Hi There!
Came to Bhaatukli after a long time and it was so comforting to see all that Maharashtrian food .Lovely simply lovely. Keep posting more such recipes.
- July 6, 2009 at 3:01 PM
- sangeeta said...
hopped to this place from khaugiri..after commenting on her thalipeeth...found another healthy n yummy thalipeeth.
liked your chilly thecha too...will keep coming back for sure.
- July 20, 2009 at 11:07 PM
- sangeeta said...
hey and i liked the name of your blog very much..
- July 20, 2009 at 11:08 PM
- Chitra said...
Nice to c ur blog..first time here..This dish is very new to me..Looks yummy !!
- October 6, 2009 at 3:08 AM
- Bijoy said...
Dear Sir/Madam
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- October 27, 2009 at 9:10 PM
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- December 5, 2009 at 12:28 AM
- workhard said...
Looks yummy.. i have never had a thalipeeth.. would love to try it out.......
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- December 20, 2009 at 8:05 AM
- ARUNA said...
This looks delicious!!!!
- February 28, 2010 at 8:30 AM
- R said...
first time here, thalipeeth is our family favorite! will try this variation instead of traditional bhajani next time. http://recipegrabbag.blogspot.com/
- March 16, 2010 at 10:08 AM
- sanjana reddy said...
Its delicious and healthy too. Try some different South Indian Recipes
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14 x 19 in - 35 x 49 cm Watercolor Dedham Hall is an art and painting course venue in England on the boarder of Essex and Suffolk. John Yardley runs two courses there a year.
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- One of the draw-backs that this taxfunded "demand driven" transport, is that one person does not ride alone in a car – they are coordinated with other travellers. Alfas main task is to plan all the bookings for a given day/time period, so the vehicles can pick up the travellers in the correct order and do it efficiently, to save taxmoney.
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