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Portland Heating & Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical Company
Serving Customers in Beaverton, Sherwood & Beyond
Having problems with your heating or air conditioning system? Is your plumbing or electrical system not performing at peak capacity? The Roth Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical team can take care of all your needs! We're a full-service HVAC company based in Aurora and serving all of the greater Portland area with history in the community spanning over 40 years. When home and business owners throughout Salem, Albany, Beaverton, and the surrounding region need a repair, a replacement, maintenance, or a new installation, they know exactly who to call.
Our company was founded on principles of excellent customer service and premier-quality workmanship. At Roth Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, we do our part to make our company an enjoyable place to work for our valued employees. This ensures that every staff member on our team has a clear understanding of their roles and handles each service request with the intention of bringing comfort to our customers.
We Speak Your Language!
Your First Choice for Total Comfort
We truly believe that when it comes to choosing the right HVAC, plumbing and electrical technicians for your needs, our people make the difference. Our team refuses to keep customers waiting once they request our services—one call does it all! We are committed to being your first choice for total comfort. Above all else, our dedication to delivering top-of-the-line equipment, highly trained and qualified employees, and outstanding customer care is our highest priority. Rest assured that you're in good hands with us!
Big or small, our team can fix it all! Clogged drains? We'll clean them. Poor air quality? We'll improve it. Backed-up sewers? We'll clear them out. Your happiness and satisfaction mean a lot to us, and we are willing to do everything it takes to ensure that you're comfortable year-round.
Your Satisfaction is Our #1 Priority
We're Available 24/7 For You
We Offer Financing for Your Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical Needs
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We Offer Same Day Service for Your Convenience
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"We have been clients of Roth Heating and Cooling since 1999, and have always been impressed with the level of service and timeliness of answering a need."
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Meet Your Technicians
Austin B. Service Technician
Bob S. Service Technician
Brandan H. Service Technician
Brett A. Service Technician
Brett D. Service Technician
Brian C. Service Technician
Chris A. Journeyman Electrician
Chris F. Commercial Service Technician
Dale J. Commercial Service Technician
Damien C. Residential Installer
Jaden D. Residential Installer
Jared J. Service Technician
Jerry H. Commercial Installer
Jim M. Appliance Repair Technician
Joel J. Service Technician
Josh F. Service Technician
Josh M. Service Technician
Josh S. Service Technician
Josh T. Residential Installer
Justin R. Journeyman Electrician
Ken W. Journeyman Electrician
Kristin L. Service Technician
Matthew L. Journeyman Plumber
Matthew R. Service Technician
Mike G. Residential Installer
Mike H. Residential Installer
Mitch B. Residential Installer
Nick C. Residential Installer
Nick M. Service Technician
Oleg K. Commercial Maintenance
Rick B. Service Technician
Rick H. Service Technician
Ron M. Journeyman Plumber
Ryan K. Journeyman Plumber
Shawn P. Journeyman Plumber
Stan S. Journeyman Plumber
Talesha W. Service Technician
Tim S. Service Technician
Tommy H. Service Technician
Willie M. Residential Installer
Zan A. Journeyman Electrician
Austin B. Service Technician
I began in the HVAC industry because I was looking for a job that would develop into a successful career. I really like the people that I get to meet while working in the HVAC industry. There's always somebody new to help. In my free time, I enjoy any and all warm weather activities. My home is in Keizer where I live with my family.
Bob S. Service Technician
I got into this career because it is honest hard work in a trade that also allows me to provide the best customer service available. My favorite part about this industry is solving problem and helping people with their comfort at home. Outside of work I enjoy fishing, camping, and pretty much anything outdoors or with my wife. I live in Canby with my wife, son, and four stepchildren.
Brandan H. Service Technician
Obtaining new knowledge about a trade seemed interesting, so I joined the HVAC industry. I love that my job is constantly moving. I'm always visiting new job sites, rather than staying in one location. When I'm not working, in the wintertime I enjoy snowmobiling, and in the summertime, you can find me at Lake Billy Chinook. My home is in Beaverton where I live with my daughter and German Shepard.
Brett A. Service Technician
I have family in the industry, and this type of work intrigued me. When I'm working, my favorite part is the customer interaction and the troubleshooting. In my free time, I enjoy family time, camping, fishing, and watching soccer and collegiate football. My home is in Molalla where I live with my wife and two kids.
Brett D. Service Technician
I like the challenge of the job. It's easy for me to work outside my comfort zone, which makes me a better technician and more informative to the customer. In my free time I love to camp, fish, and play sports with my family. My home is in Stayton where I live with my wife, two kids, and our dog.
Brian C. Service Technician
I started a career in this field because I wanted a steady, year-by-year job. What I like most about coming to work every day is the problem solving and the constant customer interaction. I really enjoy photography, fishing, camping, and mountain biking. I have two daughters and my home is in Lake Oswego where I live with my dog.
Chris A. Journeyman Electrician
I joined the industry because I wanted a better future for myself and my family. I have worked as an Electrician for 14 years. My favorite part about working in the industry is helping customers make their lives better. I enjoy spending time with my wife and two daughters at my home in Oregon City. We have an African Grey parrot as out pet.
Chris F. Commercial Service Technician
I wanted to combine improving quality of people's lives with the technical aspect of a skill. The industry I work in is always evolving; there is always going to be something new to learn, and I love that about it. I enjoy camping, fishing, and tinkering. I just recently got into blacksmithing. My home is here in Canby where I live with my wife, our dog, and our 1st child expected in January.
Dale J. Commercial Service Technician
I have always had an interest in electrical systems and also in mechanical systems. I enjoy helping people find a solution to their heating and cooling problems. After 27 years, I am familiar with most systems, but I still enjoy a good challenge.
Damien C. Residential Installer
I got into this industry because I consider myself a hands on person & this trade is exactly that. The thing I enjoy most about this industry is the different tasks I get to face every day, and the new people I get to meet on a day-to-day basis. Outside of work I enjoy golfing, snowboarding, and socializing with my family and friends. I am happily married, and my wife and I are expecting our first child! I am a Canby High Graduate, and still live in the area.
Jaden D. Residential Installer
I got into this industry because i was looking for a trade that i could turn into a career. My favorite part about this job is leaving a customer's house and knowing they are happy and comfortable. On my free time, I enjoy doing anything outdoors, especially motocross.
Jared J. Service Technician
I enjoy this job because it is stable, has great people, and gives me a sense of accomplishment. My favorite thing about this industry is being able to help people with all of their heating & cooling needs and wants. I love solving issues and making my clients happy. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, my 2 beautiful children are my life. I live in Newberg with my family and our pet dog.
Jerry H. Commercial Installer
I chose to join the HVAC industry because I needed to start a new career and this sounded like a great one to try. For 10 years, I have worked in this industry and been with Roth. I enjoy getting to go on a new adventure every day, so that would have to be my favorite part about this career. I live in the area with my wife, kids, and pets. When I'm not at work, I spend my time working rodeos and riding horses.
Jim M. Appliance Repair Technician
I got into this industry because I was looking for a new career with security. My favorite thing about this job is that every service call i get to go on is a little different, and i love meeting the people. On my free time i enjoy watching football, camping, and driving my hot rod. I live in Gresham with my family and our cat, Sugar.
Joel J. Service Technician
I pursued this career because I knew I wanted to do something that involved working with my hands. I love that I get to see the finished product when I'm done. What I enjoy most about the industry is that it is fast paced, and I get to be creative. I enjoy camping, kayaking, and hiking. I live in the Gresham area with my wife and two sons. I also have a dog named Charlie.
Josh F. Service Technician
I got into this industry because I had been interested in getting into a trade and heard that HVAC was an excellent career. My favorite part about the industry is meeting and helping new people, but also working with my hands and learning more about different systems. Outside of work, I enjoy photography, hiking, and re-watching episodes of The Office with my wife. I live in Tigard with my wife, my 2 cats, and our rescue dog.
Josh M. Service Technician
This career sounded very interesting and it seemed like it had lots of opportunities. My favorite part about this industry is helping people. Every day is different with new challenges, which is something I really enjoy. I live in Eagle Creek with my wife, daughter, and pets. When I'm not working I like to spend time with my family, take hikes, and go camping.
Josh S. Service Technician
I wanted to work in this business to help people in their times of need. I like the challenge and the reward of the industry. It also presents a great opportunity to constantly learn new things. In my free time, I'm a musician, and enjoy playing basketball and boxing. I'm originally from Portland, but I reside in Salem with my four teenage children.
Josh T. Residential Installer
I was looking for a career to support my family, and something that I would enjoy doing every day. In this industry, I really like that every day is different and that there are always new challenges. My interests outside of work include salmon fishing, kayaking, working on cars, and ranching. I live in Oregon City on a cattle ranch with my girlfriend and our daughter, Everly.
Justin R. Journeyman Electrician
I got into this industry because it's a good paying job that would allow me to provide for my family. My favorite part about this industry is the customer interaction and problem solving that each day brings. I also enjoy that it focuses on mathematics and technology. In my free time I enjoy photography, and I work with local dog rescues. I live in Milwaukee with my wife (who is my high school sweetheart) and our 3 dogs.
Ken W. Journeyman Electrician
I started in this business because I like to work with my hands. Servicing customers and helping them with problems is my favorite part of my job. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, spending time with my family, camping, and boating. My home is in Troutdale, where I live with my wife, son, and pet dog.
Kristin L. Service Technician
I started in this industry because it's the very best fit for me. I look forward to coming to work every day. What I love most about my job is solving problems and learning about new technology. I love to be outside and work with others. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, crocheting, and watching baseball! (My favorite MLB team is the Astros!) My home is in Canby where I live with my three awesome kids and two labradoodles!
Matthew L. Journeyman Plumber
I've always enjoyed working with my hands, solving problems, and working with customers. This industry allows me the opportunity to do all three of those things on a regular basis. The thing I like the most about this industry is the unique and ever changing challenges that it presents. Being able to come up with a solution and apply it with a level of craftsmanship that I can be proud of. When I'm not working, I enjoy reading, learning, spending time with my family, working on house projects, and following the NHL. I just moved to the area from the coast, with my wife and our 3 children.
Matthew R. Service Technician
I got into this industry, because I have always enjoyed working with my hands and wanted to get into a trade. Seeing new stuff every day, really makes this job worth it. In my free time I enjoy fishing, hunting, and woodworking. I live in the Oregon City area with my dog.
Mike G. Residential Installer
I wanted a skill that made myself more valuable to the world, so I joined this industry. The things I like best about this industry are working outside, putting in hard work, and never encountering the same thing twice. I enjoy sports, fishing, and boating in my spare time. I live in the Salem area with my wife, our two kids, our dog, and our cat.
Mike H. Residential Installer
I started in this industry because of its known stability. When coming to work, I look forward to the different jobs I get to do every day. I enjoy riding motorcycles, snowboarding, and working on bikes in my free time. My home is in Corbett where I live with my wife of nine years and our three dogs.
Mitch B. Residential Installer
I got into the HVAC industry to start a career in an ever-growing field. What I like best about this line of work is that there's always so much to learn, and I have a lot of fun while working. In my free time, I love to spend time with my family and do just about anything outdoors. My home is in Keizer, where I live with my wife and our two daughters.
Nick C. Residential Installer
I got started in this career because I was looking for a change. My favorite part of this industry is the consistency in work, as well as, the ability it gives me to provide for my family. When I'm not working, I enjoy playing the a pool league, spending time with my friends & family, going to the river, and teaching/ hanging out with my stepson. I live in Milwaukie with my girlfriend and my stepson.
Nick M. Service Technician
I started a career in this industry because I wanted to get into something new. In this field, I get to be a jack of all trades, and that is what I enjoy most. My home is in Keizer. I enjoy fishing, golfing, and rooting on the Portland Trail Blazers in my free time.
Oleg K. Commercial Maintenance
I became interested in the HVAC field of work from my brother-in-law. Diagnosing issues is the best part of the job. I like the scientific aspect of how HVAC systems run and cooperate together. I enjoy going on hikes and helping others in my free time.
Rick B. Service Technician
My favorite thing to do is fix all sorts of mechanics, so I started in this industry. When I come to work, my favorite thing is the surprise of the job. I like to meet new customers and face new challenges. In my free time, I'm an all-around handyman always fixing something. I've lived in the Salem area for most of my life with 6 kids of my own, while fostering 75 in the past 13 years.
Rick H. Service Technician
I got started in this industry because I wanted to learn a trade with advancement opportunities. I love the industry I work in. The different people I get to meet while on the job are great and I love learning new things every day. In my spare time, I enjoy recording and writing music, fishing, playing disc golf, and hiking. I live in the area with my wife and out family dog, Cooper.
Ron M. Journeyman Plumber
I left the restaurant business to obtain a career in Plumbing so I could actually be a dad and participate in my children's activities. My favorite part of this industry is basically coming and in and saving the day. It makes my day when I am able to relieve the customers stress. On my free time in enjoy fishing, hunting, crabbing, and i play a lot of darts. Those being my hobbies, but you will typically find me at a baseball field of volleyball match. I live in the Gresham area with my wife, 6 kids, and our 2 dogs.
Ryan K. Journeyman Plumber
I got into this trade because I knew it would benefit me no matter where I go in life. My favorite thing about this industry is being able to help people with their plumbing problems, and putting my knowledge and experience to use. When I'm not working, I love watching movies with my family, video games, and anything computer or technology related. I live in Dallas, with my wife and our 3 kids.
Shawn P. Journeyman Plumber
I got into this industry because I enjoy working with my hands and problem-solving. My favorite part of the Plumbing trade is that the main focus is the health and well-being of humanity. In my free time, I am an active sportsman who enjoys being outdoors and assists with wildlife conservation. I do occasionally like going to sporting events, theme parks; such as Disney World and Cabo San Lucas. My family loves the Oregon Coast and going to movie nights. I also enjoy reading non-fiction and self-help books. I grew up in Woodburn, and have resided in Hubbard with my wife for 15 years. We have 3 kids, 3 dogs, and 6 cats.
Stan S. Journeyman Plumber
I started in the Plumbing industry because I enjoy problem solving. When coming to work, my favorite part is getting to help people fix issues they may not have the knowledge or ability to fix themselves. In my spare time, I enjoy woodworking and fishing. My home is in Jefferson where I live with my dog, two cats, and 11 chickens.
Talesha W. Service Technician
I was ready for a career that was interesting and would keep me learning, so I chose the HVAC industry. What I like best about my job is that it is very technical and hands on. Some activities I enjoy in my free time include reading comics, getting outdoors, doing crafts, and being a mom. I live in the area with my daughter, our dog, and our fish.
Tim S. Service Technician
I joined the industry because it gives me a level of freedom and independence. I enjoy working with customers, having the pleasure of talking to very interesting people with great life stories. I have been in the business for 23 years, 22 years with Eastman. In my free time I draw, paint, read, and play PC games. I live in Salem with my wife, 15 year old son, and two cats.
Tommy H. Service Technician
I was looking for a career that offered new day-to-day challenges, so I chose the HVAC industry. I get to meet new and interesting people every day, and that my favorite part of the job. Over the last few years, in my free time, I've been making custom folding knives. It's a lot of fun and super rewarding. I live in the area; my home is in Tualatin, where I live with my son.
Willie M. Residential Installer
I got into this industry because I was always curious how to make equipment operate. My favorite part about the job is seeing how happy customers feel after we complete a job for them. I also really enjoy my co-workers and making sure jobs are done the right way. Outside of work, i love to hunt, fish, hike, ride dirt bikes/ quads, or do pretty much anything outdoors. I live in the area, no kids or pets yet.. But, my girlfriend and I are planning to get a dog soon!
Zan A. Journeyman Electrician
I started as an electrician because I get to overcome challenges and working with my hands. My favorite part about what I do is the service work because it's different every day. I enjoy working to solve other people's electrical needs. I live on a 12 acre farm, so I grow my own fruits and vegetables, and I raise chickens and cows. My home is in Molalla where I live with my wife and our pet German Shepard.
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Children's Mental Health
Project LAUNCH - Strategic Plan
The intent of the State strategic plan is to provide guidance and direction for Project LAUNCH's efforts, policy decisions at both the State-level and local-level related to young child wellness, and connection between systems of early childhood education and physical, emotional, social and mental health services. The information below outlines the process undergone to reach the final document as well as the key components included within the plan.
Strategic Plan, Draft

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Art for Alligators Sake
This Saturday, October 5th, while you prowl around the city in search of good times, great art, and other entertainments, consider stopping by 2051 Magazine Street.
The Great American Alligator Museum will be unveiling a brand new set of window displays, as well as offering alligator jerky tastings and other surprise attractions.
Join us as we kick off the campaign to raise the necessary dollars to bring this museum to fruition!


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1 Build revolutionarily
Put your efforts towards creating the stuff that doesn't exist yet. The rest we can just buy, borrow, fork or clone.
2 Don't predict, be reactive
Nobody really knows what's going to happen, so react to whatever comes your way.
3 Compose with microservices
Monolithic has been dead for a while. Keep it that way.
4 Faster is always better
The millisecond is the new second. Especially on mobile.
5 Ride the wave and make it bigger
Useful and cool stuff is released all the time. Use it and contribute to it.
6 New is hard, but that's OK
Some things don't have patterns, references or best practices yet. Don't be afraid to coin them.
7 Easy can be complex
Some things are complex by nature. The challenge is making them look simple. That's even more complex. Nice!
8 Use what works
Ignore religious debates about tools, languages and platforms. They will eat your happiness and confidence.
9 Do full stack UI & UX
API's, CLI's, manual pages and admin screens also need a proper UI and UX.
10 Don't be a stranger
It's 2019: Brazil, India and China are just around the corner. Use I18N.
These are our dogmas. Some of these dogmas contradict each other. Most of these dogmas aren't even ours. Luckily, this is all in line with our dogmas ;)


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Welcome to the Colorado Clivia store
From time to time, our collection of more than 1000 Clivias produces more plants than we can keep. We sell those extra plants in our store. Because only products of the collection are sold, offerings are limited and change often. And because the collection is of the best, only the best is sold.
Colorado Clivia ships year round, except for December, to continental United States addresses. During the winter, "paid for" plants may be held until shipment can occur without freezing. Shipping is free for all orders greater than $30.
Feel free to browse our current offerings and return for new additions. Some of these additions are divisions from our mother plants, while others are plants grown from seed that we have decided to limit the number we keep. So please check back if you do not find what you are looking for in our current offerings.


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Clinical research projects related to antibacterial resistance (AR) focus on a variety of approaches, including evaluating the safety and effectiveness of new antimicrobial therapeutics, and developing novel prevention strategies. In addition, NIAID supports a number of studies on optimizing use of existing drugs. An important goal of this research is to identify treatment regimens that limit the emergence of drug resistance, which is a growing problem in treating infectious diseases.
Select examples of NIAID-supported AR clinical research activities are listed below. These include ongoing and recently supported trials and studies in development. View definitions of study phases and other words related to clinical research.
New Therapeutics
- NIAID studies new ways to treat gonorrhea, including
- Safety and efficacy of an investigational oral antibiotic (Phase II trial). This study has been completed.
- Safety, tolerability, drug absorption and distribution of an oral next generation macrolide (Phase I trial)
- Novel narrow spectrum agent, CRS3123, with activity against intestinal bacterium Clostridium difficile: Safety, drug absorption, distribution, and optimal dosage of drug (Phase I studies)
- Safety, tolerability, drug absorption, and distribution of a new formulation of a drug to treat urinary tract infections (Phase I study)
- Cardiac safety of the experimental TB drug, PA-824, alone or in combination with moxifloxacin (Phase I trial)
- Effect of rifampicin or rifabutin on blood levels and metabolism of the newly approved TB drug Bedaquiline (TMC-207) (Phase I trial)
- Safety and drug metabolism of multiple once a day doses of an investigational TB drug SQ109 (Phase Ib/c trials)
Optimizing Use of Existing Drugs
- Utilization of oral "first-line" antibiotics (such as trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole, clindamycin, and cephalexin) that are no longer under patent to effectively treat skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) caused by community-acquired methicillin-resistant S. aureus (CA-MRSA) in order to preserve "last-line" agents. These trials also evaluated whether certain forms of CA-MRSA can be managed without antibiotics (e.g., through drainage and wound care). (Phase IIb studies)
- Shortened duration of therapy for staphylococcal bloodstream infections, including catheter-related infections, to reduce emergence of resistance (Phase II study)
- Shortened duration of therapy for urinary tract infections in children to reduce emergence of resistance (Phase II study)
- Treatment of acute otitis media in children; strategies include determining the need for antibiotic treatment and shortening duration of therapy to reduce emergence of resistance (Phase II study)
- Optimal utilization of older antibiotics (such as colistin) to limit toxicity and reduce emergence of resistance. Studies are underway to determine proper dosage and evaluate different formulations and combination therapy.
- Safety, drug absorption, distribution, and optimal dosage of extended duration high-dose cefixime for the treatment of reduced susceptibility gonorrhea (Phase I study)
- Treatment of gonorrhea using two antibiotic therapies in combination (i.e., gentamicin/ azithromycin vs. gemifloxacin/azithromycin) (Phase IV study)
- Safety, efficacy, and drug metabolism of four dosages of levofloxacin to establish the optimal dose for treatment of multidrug-resistant TB in combination with standard drugs (Phase II study)
Prevention Strategies
- Nasal decolonization of S. aureus using novel topical agent, XF-73 (Phase I study)
- Nasal decolonization of MRSA using topical antibiotic in neonatal intensive care units (Phase II study)
- Impact of decolonization on hospital acquired infections (HAIs) in the general inpatient population. The Active Bathing to Eliminate Infection (ABATE Infection) Trial will evaluate 1) universal daily chlorhexidine bathing to prevent infections from all pathogens, combined with 2) nasal decolonization with mupirocin for known carriers of MRSA.
Antibacterial Resistance Leadership Group
In 2013, NIAID launched the Antibacterial Resistance Leadership Group (ARLG), a major new clinical effort to address AR and complement other ongoing AR clinical research activities. The ARLG has developed a clinical research agenda identifying the most pressing clinical questions in AR. Studies conducted by the ARLG may include clinical testing of new drugs to treat multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria, evaluating diagnostic devices in clinical settings, evaluating the effectiveness of new antibacterial stewardship programs, and optimizing treatment regimens to reduce the emergence of resistance. The ARLG is drawing on the creativity of the global research community by inviting concept submissions to identify and address AR priorities. Visit the ARLG website for more information.


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Pins and Needles
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A Chinese medical practice or procedure that treats illness or provides local anesthesia by the insertion of needles at specified sites of the body.
The burning of moxa or other substances on the skin to treat diseases or to produce analgesia.
Acupuncture, or hari (針) as it is known in Japan, is probably more common in the states, even considering Japan's proximity to China.
I first heard about my options concerning acupuncture as I was researching recovery and rehabilitation following wrist surgery. Hari is useful as a way of reducing pain and restoring nerve function, but I don't believe it offers too much in the way of flexibility.
Nevertheless, with a friend of a friend of mine in Kagoshima being a doctor licensed to perform acupuncture (and myself getting a discount of 2,000 yen/session), I decided to experiment with all possible methods to restore my wrist function. If I don't regain 99.9%, I'd rather be dead than living like a freak (not that people with disabilities are, just that I would be).
Step One
Just like with any doctor, go over your symptoms and why you feel acupuncture is necessary. Unlike other forms of rehabilitation, however, acupuncture may or may not be covered by insurance. I think if you can get a doctor to make a statement that acupuncture is essential, this might be the case... but, my doctor doesn't seem to think losing 30% of my range of motion is a big deal. I really should break his wrist.
Step Two
Depending on your pain and desired treatment, lie on your back and prepare to be pricked. The doctor should be using sterilized needles, which he will then use to change the regular flow of energy in your body. Sometimes he will leave the needles in, otherwise a short one-second insertion will do in multiple places. Relax. There should be only the slightest amount of pain, as if the needle is gently touching the peripheral nerve but not irritating or activating it.
Step Three
Wait. Usually the needles are left in for 10, 20, 30 minutes.
Step Four
Again, depending on your treatment, the needles will be removed and suction pumps placed on your back. Using a vaccuum machine, this feels a lot like you're being attacked by a school of leeches, sans pain.
Step Five
Maybe a short massage, and follow-up instructions. Be careful not to go to an onsen for at least two hours following treatment - apparently the blood can rush too quickly to your head and you can faint. At least, that's what I was told. I still went (needed a soak) and felt fine.
Conclusions... western doctors have been unable to determine exactly how acupuncture works, but they won't deny that it definitely does work. As such, I will continue treatment until someone tells me it in fact inhibits recovery. Nothing can hurt the wrist any more than it already has been, anyway.
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Modern expert players use a different Lebensohl treatment when the opponents overcall a Major suit over 1NT. Here we look at this new approach to a familiar situation.Read More
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Is marketing killing experience design?
Many years ago, when I was asked about the future of experience design, I responded in the same way many experience designers did at the time; if we do our job right we will be redundant. Four years ago we assumed that there was such a long way to go to educate our marketing clients about how to think like a user it seemed as if that was all we really did. It took so long to get to the design aspects of our job we forgot how important it was for designers to focus on design.
Now we have scores of people across the marketing spectrum demonstrating their knowledge about customer-centricity, asking for customer journeys and commissioning research like never before, with seemingly every second job title involving the term 'experience'. So we should be happy, right?
Wrong. Or wrongish. It is wonderful that we don't have to spend time preaching to the converted, which used to create an exhausting delay before we would even get the chance to design an excellent experience. But what has also happened is that we now have scores of marketing professionals who confuse an ability to comprehend the customer-centric principles used to 'target' customers with the ability to apply those principles to the design of the products and services that make up a great customer experience.
Other than giving experience designers the room to use their skillsets and own the design, here's a few key tips on how not to allow a marketing mindset to kill great experience design.
1. Customer research to inform a product or service should be designed for or by designers
Without a knowledge of how to design a product or service, research can be ill-construed. Experience designers do not wish to target customers, so research based on demographic information is not particularly useful to us. In addition, even though we are interested in attitudes, we are really interested behaviors; how people use or misuse a product or service so that we can improve their experience. Specifically, we are looking for goals, triggers, needs, pain points and actions and how this changes over time and circumstance.
2. Literal interpretations eliminate creative possibilities
I often see marketing professionals looking at popular services and products and simply recreating them based on the assumption that it is what people want. I also often hear the same individuals saying 'based on the research, our customers are saying they don't want x so we shouldn't give them x.' It all sounds rational on the surface. However, great designers know that customers can only work within their frame of reference and often don't know what they want until they see it. We know how to recognise an underlying need and connect the dots between seemingly disconnected ideas to create a fresh, creative solution to a problem. That's not to say that we shouldn't be meeting existing experience benchmarks, but just staying in step with others is not always enough.
3. Makers have instincts others don't, so let them run your innovation labs with added business insights
Multiple internal innovation labs have popped up all over the corporate sphere, strangely still under the remit of marketing departments. My heart sinks whenever I see that they are run or populated by those who aren't 'makers.' By 'makers' I mean designers and developers who have a background in creating products and services. The reality is that, until you have solved problems by trying, testing, and failing a product design yourself, solutions are likely to suffer from distant rationality – they 'seem' like a good idea but just don't have a creative edge. The haphazard, hands-dirty, creative process is instinctual for makers and academic for marketing professionals, meaning that the creative spark is often beyond the reach of non-makers. Product owners do not a maker make.
4. Design specialists are also capable of thinking holistically
Very often, experience designers will be pigeon-holed into a post-strategy phase of a project, the assumption being that they can't contribute to the 'big ideas' across the channel ecosystem only the micro-interactions later on. This is fundamentally untrue for experience designers. They can do both. In fact, they aren't experience designers if they can't. Experience designers are often better placed to contribute to the 'big idea' phase of a project because they can already imagine the possibilities when ideas are being discussed. Unfortunately the same cannot always be said for generalist marketing professionals, unable to understand how customer-centric principles can eventuate into something uniquely wonderful.
5. Campaigns and gimmicks are not the same as a great end-to-end experience
We are all inclined to want to make something impressive and shiny. And why not! It's fun and gets a brand some attention. But when the purpose of the 'experience' is to market the company and not to provide customers with something genuinely useful, the result is often fleeting and unlikely to create lasting customer satisfaction. Have faith that satisfying end-to-end experiences will provide a far better relationship with your customers in the long run than a fashionable gimmick will.


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BlackBerry has now laid to rest what is possibly one of their longest legal battles. Back in 2008, Mformation sued at the time RIM, for violation of remote device management patents held by Mformation Technologies on BlackBerry smartphones asking for $8 for each of the accounted 18.4M BlackBerry smartphones sold for a grand total of $147.2M.
Initially, Mformation won. That was overturned and BlackBerry appealed and then they won and as we noted back in August of 2012, Mformation decided once again to appeal the verdict holding it over for many years. That all came to a close on Friday though as Judge Edward M. Chen's ruling found that "substantial evidence" did not support a judgment of infringement. Speaking on the matter in an email to the Financial Post, A spokeswoman for BlackBerry noted.
[Friday's] verdict follows a series of successful litigation victories, underscoring BlackBerry's continued effort to fight against meritless claims. We look forward to a time when technology companies will no longer be forced to spend huge amounts of time and money defending frivolous patent cases such as these, and instead invest their resources to drive innovation.
That's a lot of years to be arguing in court so it's nice to see it finally laid to rest and with BlackBerry coming out on top. That's $147.2M saved that can be better spent elsewhere.


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There's More to the Story – AP Stories and Family History
Biff Barnes
Many biographers, stuck for a more clever title, have simply called their books The Life and Times of [their subject here]. It's not terribly creative, but it does convey an important idea for every biographer or family historian to remember: every life comes with a historical context.
A person's life story is shaped by the time and place in which he or she lived. What social, cultural, technological and political forces might have had an impact upon the subject of your research? For family historians exploring those larger forces can seem like a huge endeavor tacked onto canvasing family and vital records to gather the essential facts about a family member.
That task just got a lot easier. The Associated Press and Ancestry.com have announced a partnership that will make more than one million stories from the AP newswire available in a searchable database.
AP, founded in 1846 by five New York City newspapers got together to fund a pony express route through Alabama in order to bring news of the Mexican War north more quickly than the U.S. Post Office could deliver it has often been called the "Marine Corps of journalism"—always first in and last out. It is a not-for-profit cooperative, owned by 1,500 U.S. newspapers, which are both its customers and its members.
The material made available by the partners and searchable by name, date and subject includes:
Associated Press, Subject Card Index to AP Stories, 1937–1985
This collection includes index cards that were used to catalog AP stories by subject from 1937–1985.
Associated Press, Stories and Newsfeatures, 1937-1985
This collection includes AP news stories (1937-85), which were selected by news librarians for microfilming to create an internal news archive of over 700 reels.
About Associated Press, The AP World, 1943-2001
Intended for both AP staff and member newspapers, the magazine has documented the work of AP journalists, described technological innovations in news transmission from the Speed Graphic camera to High Definition video and spotlighted coverage of major stories, such as World War II, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War and the Moon Landing. The magazine has also featured bureau profiles and company news, including governance and operational changes, staff achievements and historical pieces.
Associated Press, Service Bulletin, 1904-1927
The Service Bulletin was published from September 1904 through July 1927 with the purpose of communicating the "General Orders" of AP's General Manager. The Service Bulletin offers a wealth of information about AP's organization, staffing and operation in the early 20th century.
The collection will provide researchers with what American Heritage Magazine used to call an eyewitness to history. Quinton Atkinson, Director of Content Acquisition for Ancestry.com said "It represents a fantastic set of material for our family historians who are researching the news of an era, and gives incredible historical context for the world their ancestors lived in."
Family history writing will only grow richer and more interesting as family historians have the opportunity to incorporate its rich content into their stories of ancestors' lives.


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2 Ingredient Baking // Pumpkin BrowniesNovember 17, 2015
Hello folks! Another unique type of post today, I'm sharing my experience using a recipe from Cookies and Cups (here's the link to her post) for a 2 ingredient pumpkin brownie! Yum, yum and hopefully these will fly at the bake sale! (Need some bake sale tips? Be on the lookout for a bake sale tip post here!).
So you'll want to start off your baking venture by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. This will ensure your brownies are ready to be popped in the oven as soon as you're done mixing the batter together. Next, you'll just want to combine your two ingredients. Once everything is thoroughly mixed together, pour your brownie batter into your pan and put it into your preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until they are set. Be sure to ask a parent for help whenever you are using an oven. Let them cool and then cut them to serve.
You'll have to try the recipe out yourself and see just how yummy they are! These flew off the table at the bake sale! Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out my previous post for more info about the giveaway!


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Published Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 | 7:51 a.m.
Updated Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 | 8:28 a.m.
Pedestrian killed
A 74-year-old woman was struck by a car and killed Thursday morning near the Las Vegas Strip.
The accident occurred about 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Flamingo Road and Koval Lane. Police said a Ford Explorer was traveling east in the center lane, and entered the intersection on a green light.
The woman, who was from Las Vegas, was walking from the north side of the street to the south side in a marked crosswalk on Koval Lane. Although witnesses told police the driver tried to slow down when he saw her, the vehicle struck the woman. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle was 27-year-old Paul Davis of Las Vegas.
The name of the deceased will be released by the Clark County Coroner's Office pending notification of her family.


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Clipless Pedal Systems: Why And How
Next to a new pair of wheels, adding clipless pedals and shoes to your road bike, mountain bike, or hybrid is the biggest upgrade you can make. Why, you may ask, are they such a big deal?
1. Better control
Since you'll be mechanically connected to your bike, clipless pedals help you keep a consistent center of gravity and reach to the pedals and handlebars when riding, similar to how you're held in place by your seatbelt when driving. This will make it easier to control the bike, and thus safer to ride.
"But I can't get out of the pedals!", I hear you say. If you have some time to practice with them, however, and an attentive bike geek like Ben, Adam, Danielle, or anyone else working here with you, you'll find whatever system you get into extremely easy to use.
2. More Efficiency
When clipped in, you can pull up as well as push down. Instead of using only 50% of your pedalstroke, you'll be able to put power into 100% of it. Don't be surprised if you can double your riding speed without doubling the effort. Also, clipless pedals and shoes are lighter and stiffer than flat pedals and casual shoes. Finally, since your reach from the seat to the pedals is always the same when you're in clipless pedals, we can find the most efficient, ergonomically correct position for you with our GURU DFU fitting bicycle and F.I.S.T.-certified fitters.
3. More comfort
Sneakers are great footwear for walking, running, and playing sports on your feet. But they're not much fun for cycling. Sneaker soles are soft for support and control when you're off the bicycle, but a stiff-soled cycling shoe spreads out stress across your foot much more comfortably when riding a bike. Regular customers of ours who had trouble riding for more than a half hour have reported almost immediately being able to ride for over an hour without a break, and with far fresher feeling feet at the end of their ride, when they upgraded to clipless pedals and shoes.
Styles of Clipless Pedals & Shoes
There are two basic styles of clipless pedals and shoes: road and mountain. If you're not sure what you need, just ask yourself: do I expect to get off my bike regularly and walk during my rides?
If you do, especially if you're going to ride on unpaved trails, you need mountain biking pedals and shoes. The cleats are smaller and very dirt and mud-resistant, and the shoes come with treads that leave the cleats recessed, making it easier to dismount and walk around for any reason. Be aware: these shoes, despite their relatively walking-friendly designs, aren't going to be comfortable on long walks - they're treaded, but they still come with vinyl and/or carbon fiber soles for maximum pedaling efficiency.
If you don't, you're going to want road pedals and shoes. The cleats are larger, spreading out pressure across your metatarsal bones more comfortably than mountain cleats will, and the soles are virtually treadless, reducing shoe weight. These shoes are not made for walking, but that's just what they'll do, at least for short distances - between your front door and the road, for example, or when stopping by your favorite local bike shop. Don't plan to walk much further than that, though, and if you need to walk in them, avoid dirt and mud if at all possible, or take them off if you have to walk through dirt and mud (and watch your step!). The cleats could get contaminated, and you could find yourself unable to use your pedals if the cleats are dirty.
Below are a few examples of road and mountain pedals you'll find at our shop.
Road Pedals
Shimano SPD-SL
Shimano's road pedal design wasn't revolutionary when it came out in 2003. What set it apart was its execution. The SPD-SL system immediately earned rave reviews from riders for its lighter weight, greater comfort, and increased durability over the otherwise very similar Delta pedals and cleats from Look. Since then, Shimano's continued to develop their materials and designs, increasing the pedals' surface area, adding carbon fiber and titanium to their pedal bodies and mechanisms, and thus improving their products every time a newer, better way of doing things has become available. Road cyclists and triathletes of all levels have loved the SPD-SLs, and will continue to love them for years to come.
Speedplay (Top to Bottom): Light Action, Zero, X Series
An American original since 1989, Speedplay works great for road riders and triathletes, especially those who need a pedal that provides a lot of angular float. The two-sided pedal, one of the lightest designs possible, combined with the relatively large cleat, also makes for a very easy entry - no looking down or kicking the pedal over to the "right" side up. For beginning riders, the Light Action pedals, true to their name, take a minimum of pressure to engage and disengage, while the Zero series allows for adjustable float from 0 degrees to 15 degrees, and the X series provides a moderate spring strength that many riders find very comfortable. For ease of use, Speedplay is arguably the best road pedal system.
Mavic Zxellium
Mavic is a relative newcomer to the clipless pedal world, but not to cycling - their wheels and other parts have been on bikes for over 125 years. With the Zxellium pedal, Mavic offers features both familiar and unique. Like all the other pedals in this feature, the Zxellium features angular float; unlike all of them, you can adjust your Q-factor (pedaling stance width) and angular float with no additional tools or parts. This makes the Zxellium a highly comfortable, efficient, and desirable pedal system.
Mountain Pedals
Shimano SPD
You've seen these before; the Shimano SPD pedal is the most common mountain bike pedal on the market. It's easy to use, sheds mud and dirt very easily, and has adjustable tension for novice riders and the more experienced folks out there. Two-sided entry makes for an easy in, easy out experience - no kicking the pedal into position, just position the toe end of the cleat in the pedal and push down on the heel end. It also comes in the Click'r variety, which includes a mechanism-free pedal surface for those who still want to ride casually in ordinary shoes from time to time.
Crank Brothers Egg Beaters
Crank Brothers are relative newcomers to the cycling industry, but their pedals have taken mountain bikers by storm. Dedicated riders love the four-sided entry the Egg Beaters offer riders looking for quick engagement with their pedals. Also, the simplicity of their design reduces pedal weight, which can save you a lot of energy if you're out on the bike for a while. Their one disadvantage is a lack of adjustable tension, but for experienced mountain bikers, the benefits of light weight and its easy-to-find mechanism outweigh this single drawback. The Candy pedals feature a larger pedal body for increased comfort while maintaining the mud clearance of their lighter cousins.
Look QUARTZ
Look was the first company to make clipless pedals for consumers, so it stands to reason they'd make one of the best designs out there. With a lightweight pedal body, easy entry and exit, and an excellent mud-shedding design, the Quartz pedal is another popular option for riders looking to go long distances through sometimes messy conditions.
So what's best for me?
There are a lot of great systems out there, including some we didn't mention here. Ultimately, whatever clipless pedals you use, you'll find that any of them will improve your riding experience, making you and your bike lighter, safer, more comfortable, and faster than ever before. If you're not sure what the best system would be for yourself, stop by the shop and ask us for help. We'll be happy to set you up.
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Raptor Handling Workshop
Saturday, September 22, 2018
10:00 AM - 4:00 PMSold Out
Have you ever wondered what it felt like to be nose-to-beak with a Peregrine Falcon? Or to solve a puzzle with a savvy crow? Spend a day at our Raptor Facility with our Trainers learning all about caring for raptors. We will cover basic avian care and give you the opportunity to train our star birds: a truly exhilarating experience! Come prepared to get dirty and be amazed! Please bring a bag lunch. Beverages provided by the Center.
If this program is full, there is an additional Raptor Handling Workshop on September 15.
Members: $140 | Non-Members $165
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I have been away for so long from my blog. I have been very busy thinking and planning and moving and decorating. So for an update on our new place. Jack has built a wall to make the large living room/kitchen into a kitchen and bedroom. The wall also has a beautiful french door which he built from scratch. In the living room he has built the shelving unit/entertainment center. It's not completely finished because he still has to put the crown molding up and the bottom cabinet that the TV sits on. I also have to paint the entire unit. He has also built up the closet and of course that's not completely finished either. But things are getting done which makes me feel better. As for the rest of the place, its still a mess full of boxes and extra furniture that we don't have the right place for. Right now we do not have an "office" because we have decided that the lovely secretary he built for the last apartment is too big. We are thinking of doing a few things. #1. Cut the thing down and make it a smaller secretary. Which will entail taking the top shelves off and just leaving the desk part with the door and the bottom drawers. This may look a little awkward, I'm not sure. #2. Taking one of the older pieces that my mother has offered me. Which would be a real antique secretary, but the issue with that would be that we wouldn't have any filing cabinets. #3. Jack could build a new one. This would not be the best because it would be a waste of money and time, he has so much else to do! haha. I love my boyfriend.
I would post photos, but the place is such a disaster.


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Last night, I went to a small Human Rights Watch event (check them out if you are looking to help out a good cause – they are truly working to make the world a better place). Here's a saddening statistic that someone mentioned: Apparently there are 12 documented cases of children serving life prison sentences without the possibility of parole outside the United States. Inside the US, there are over 2,000 such cases.
Sad statistic
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Johanna Friedl-Naderer serves as the Senior Vice President, Head of Europe & Canada. In this role she is also a member of the Global Commercial Leadership team, based in Cambridge, MA, USA.
Johanna joined Biogen in 2001, from Takeda Pharmaceuticals. During her time at Biogen, she has held various roles including Sales Manager, Country Manager Austria and Managing Director for Central Europe. In 2010, Johanna was appointed Regional Vice President, where she was responsible for different regions in Europe. In 2009, Johanna won the Company's Leadership Award. She was also one of the first graduates of Biogen's prestigious MAXA management development program.


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Star wars bathroom decor, 30 photo and 2 video
To make the interior of the bathroom, which will resemble Star Wars, you can resort to this style of space, a high-tech.
A large variety of interior styles often introduces some instability and even stress in the definition and design of the interior of their homes. And it's not as bad as it is a good choice – it's quite nice. It remains only to properly distribute the personal preferences and desires, as well as the right to evaluate their potential. And only then proceed to new creations. In this article we will talk about the high-tech style, which is used in the bathroom.
With the right observance of several rules, you can make the bathroom high-tech style, which is very functional and comfortable.
4 Tips to create a space style – Star wars bathroom decor
1.Oformlenie bathroom in black and white. This technique will allow from the first moment to understand a man who went into the bathroom, which is a room, located in front of him. In addition, selection and all other elements of the bathroom greatly simplified, it will be enough just to comply with monochrome colors.
2.Otkrytye functional elements. This method will simplify the work as soon as possible to start decorating the bathroom. water and heating pipes can take place in a prominent position. If their views are not very will correspond to the idea, then we can shut them down chrome duct, which will repeat all of their curves.
3.With the help of open shelving can not bother the selection of necessary furniture. Shelves for bathroom made of frosted or colored glass and mounted on a metal holder, will link the different parts of the room and will be fully match the style hi-tech.
4.Bolshoe number of mirrors in the bathroom will allow to observe the style and proportions. Take a section of the wall mirror or mirrored ceiling, it can also be done mirrored closet doors. Believe me, it will be a win-win solution.
Design bathrooms in the style of Star Wars
Hi-Tech is the interior style, which today is very popular. When using it, the room interior resembles a wonderful room of the future, or a spaceship.
When finishing facilities in this style mostly used bright colors of paints. The most popular shades are light gray, camel, white and beige. The walls of the Thiele Hi-tech does not decorated. But here are valid from metal ornaments or some abstract image.
If the bathroom has a window, then it is recommended to cover
either vertical or horizontal blinds. If you do not like the blinds, then you can use a discreet plain draped curtains.
By the choice of furniture also should be treated properly. This style is recommended to use glass shelves with metal frame and glass sink with built-in table with metal legs.
All the furniture and present sanoborudovanie should be self-colored and light colors are best. All must be in soft colors and a certain thing should stand out bright and eye-catching color. For example, among the snow-white furniture and sanitary ware flaunts red shell-shell.
Lighting in the bathroom high-tech style to be the most classic, so it is recommended to place a large number of fixtures in a metal frame.
Also, planning for lighting can be installed spotlights a variety of sizes and configurations. Soffits can be placed over the bath, sink, mirror and so on. D.
Finished in the bathroom in the high-tech plain carpets will contribute with a long nap on the floor, which can be placed near a bath tub and toilet, and you can spread out a mat in the middle of the room.
How to create your own interior space?
Today we will talk with you about the repair of the bathroom in style hi-tech with their own hands. Literally within a couple of paragraphs, you are completely sure that this is a very graceful and elegant style. It is not necessary that the style of the bathroom was very colorful and saturated, sometimes for its design quite similar tones, strict lines, metal, glass and mirror elements.
Thus, the initial step is the development and design of the interior rooms where special attention should be paid to the classic cold and austere tones, finishing materials, as well as harmony and a combination of man-made elements. The most common repair bathrooms in high-tech style
applied metal, plastic, mirror elements, glass and various concrete structures. But this situation many people may seem fantastic, alien and very cold, which is why it is recommended to slightly dilute the brickwork or natural stone, which can easily create a remarkable alliances with all sorts of durable materials.
And all this, of course, is perfectly understandable, but how is it to decorate the walls in the bathroom, so you can get the perfect picture for full compliance with the style of hi-tech and light perception? How to combine fragments of surfaces, and that use the bathroom during the repair? To get answers to these questions, we recommend that you seek the assistance of an experienced, because one is not so significant detail is able to fulfill all of your style.
Bathroom in high-tech style (Star wars bathroom decor) – it's not just the strict parameters and cold, but also the perfect combination of elements of decoration. As well as their intercourse together. If you do not try to pursue these objectives, then you under any pretext not to turn reproduce in the bathroom of the style that you have conceived. If you follow all the specific rules, then you certainly will succeed.
Features Space style – Star wars bathroom decor
Hi-tech is very comfortable feel in the design of the bathroom, because it simply can not do without the functionality, but at the same time, this style allows you to express the unity of aesthetics and design, light and space. It allows a larger space can be used by existing forms of proportional items and restrained decor, and its colors are best suited for bathrooms.
Compliance with industrial and technical motives brings freshness and originality of the bathroom. Bathroom high-tech style, you can tell just by promoting pure aesthetics of the material, and the use of the highest technology. It should be noted that this style is closely intertwined with the Art Nouveau style and minimalist style in the design of bathrooms.
The room and bathroom furniture must necessarily conform to certain laws of symmetry and minimalism, have clean shapes and lines and right angles. For the walls is ideal for outdoor laying. Tiles should be extremely monotonous, in some cases, you can use the two-tone ceramic tiles. The main colors used are metallic. Silver, black, gray and white. Complementary colors are: red, blue, green and yellow. Modern interiors bathrooms hi-tech style, as a rule, are not built on a combination of pattern and color, and on a combination of light and space.
In the style of a lot of attention is paid to the high-tech world. As the lighting used directional lights. As these LED lighting sources protrude largely. In addition to the main light in the bathroom also apply additional lamps, mounted in furniture and mirror above.
Shaping Design a small bathroom can be a good save space, if you install than the traditional recumbent bath, and its version in the form of a cylinder or barrel. Ideal fit in one of the corners of such a bath to leave a lot of space for other necessities, such as a wash basin, cupboards and so on. D. For the storage of various details, such as toothpaste, toothbrush, soap and other supplies better not to use lockers, and rack modules with closed and open sections.


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BBC Review
Seventh album from the Norwegian songstress; 'This one will have you pining for the...
Kathryn Shackleton 2002
At First Light is the second-best-selling jazz album of all time in Silje Nergaard's native Norway. With this (her seventh CD), she's already made it big in the rest of Northern Europe, and in the proud words of the Norwegian Embassy - now she wants to conquer Britain.
Silje's voice is as childlike as Lisa Ekdahl's, and as if that wasn't enough she has a baby on backing vocals! Her songwriting, though, is mature. She can write an expansive melody that's well structured but isn't straitjacketed by chorus and verse.
"Be Still My Heart" comes from the Sting school of navel-gazing, with its falling cadences, rich bass, and Till Bronner's haunting, Chris Botti-esque trumpet. This, and the quietly beautiful "There's Always a First Time", both start with simple melody and instrumentation and grow in complexity. Silje's polished-silver vocals mix with sax and strings to form a precious but strong amalgam, while Magnus Lindgren's sax solo unravels the melody and plays with the loose ends.
Although Silje writes her music at a distance from lyricist Mike McGurk, the produce of their relationship sounds organic as if words and music developed together. In fact, Silje sees the nature of Scandinavian jazz in the need to try to let the melody breathe and it's this sense of space that her voice demands if it's to be at its most individual and expressive.
Only two of the twelve tracks on At First Light threaten to invade Silje's personal space and expose the limitations of a Bo Peep voice. In "Now and Then" the claustrophobic instrumentation leaves few openings for her voice to shine through, while the funky "Keep On Backing Losers" tends to overwhelm her with its heavy rhythm.
When given freedom, though, Silje can do justice to a whole range of material. A touch of Stevie Wonder filters through in her light vibrato and in her voice's natural abandonment, particularly on Stevie Wonder's own "Blame It On the Sun". In contrast, her quick-gliding vocals join Tord Gustavsen's bluesy piano in"There's Trouble Brewing", a powerful and swinginguptempo waltz.
Silje's favourite song on At First Light, "Japanese Blue", is airy and free-flowing, with the unsettling sound of a trumpet masquerading as a shakuhachi. No such instrumental illusions are used in the last track, "Lullaby to Erle", though. Recorded in Siljes house, it's folky and fairytale, reminiscent of Hushabye Mountain, and it's whispered right in your ear. Backed by Baby Erle on chimes and gurgles, and by Nils Einar Vijor on acoustic guitar, Silje's voice is all nostalgia and bliss. This one will have you pining for the fjords!


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What If Your Cat Charged You For Cuddle Sessions? ROFL!!!Julie Hunt
Cell phone bills can be ridiculous. All those extra fees–what do they even mean? What if our cats were like our cell phone carriers? It would go something like this! Warning: you may snort from out of control laughter! I know I did.
Veteran Attempts To Make A Downpayment On His Boarded Dogs, Then Tears Up When He Realizes Someone Else Has Covered The Bill: Click "Next" below!
Julie Hunt Julie resides in Northern New Jersey with her two kids, two dogs, cat and partner. She has two published books which make excellent trivets if you aren't a fan of poetry. She tolerates people but LOVES animals. If she isn't blogging, she's most likely cuddling with her pups, Paisley and Skyler.


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Aubergine and Coriander Pate with Crispy Pitta Bread
A tasty vegetarian starter.
Serves: 2 | Preparation & Cooking Time: 1hr 30 mins
- 4 large aubergines
- 4 tablespoons thick natural yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus some to brush Pitta bread
- 1 small garlic clove, crushed
- Bunch of coriander, washed and chopped, (save a sprig to decorate)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Salt
- Lime juice and lime wedges for serving
- Pitta bread
Preparation method
- Pre-heat the oven to 200⁰c fan, 210⁰c conventional, gas 6. Place the aubergines on a baking tray and cook until the skins have begun to blacken and peel off.
- Put the blackened aubergines into a plastic bag and seal. When cool, peel the blackened skin off and put the aubergine flesh into a sieve or colander so that excess moisture can drain off, for about half an hour.
- Place the flesh into a bowl or food processor and mash or blend briefly so that there is still some texture to the aubergine.
- Mix in the yogurt, oil, garlic and coriander. Season the pâté with pepper, salt and the lime juice.
- For the crispy pitta: heat the oven to 170°C fan oven, 180°C conventional oven, Gas 5. Split the pitta bread horizontally, cut in half and brush each cut side with olive oil.
- Place on to a baking tray and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Allow to cool.
- Place the pâté into a serving dish surround with the crispy pitta bread; decorate with the coriander sprig and lime wedges. Scoop the pâté up with the crispy pitta bread.


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A pet dog has been killed by running vehicle in Thailand where she was waiting for her owners to find her out. The three-year-old dog is believed to have fallen from the car of her owner on the highway that connects Bangkok and Cambodia.
For almost a year, she used to come back to the spot where she had fallen off. The locals were quite fond of her as she was a very polite dog and they also started feeding her. But none could move her from the spot as she firmly believed that her owner will come to take her home.
She was called Loung by the locals who stayed at the Ban Nong Khon village in Chanthaburi along the Sukhumvit road where she fell off. She became almost a celebrity due to her unflinching faith in her owner. People also tried to take her home and provide shelter but she refused to move from the spot.
But unfortunately, after waiting for a year, she has been killed by a vehicle which was running on the highway.
This dog's story went viral on Facebook and a Thai TV channel has also posted a video footage of this pooch. She used to wait patiently staring at the cars that went by.
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White Hutch Makeover/
Oh hey, guys! Remember me?! Yeah...it's been awhile, I know. When it comes to blogging, I've been Summer breakin' it with the best of them. However, I haven't totally slid into Summer break mode. It's been heating up in the studio, literally and figuratively. Yes, 90º and no A/C makes for long, hot days. Things are heating up in other ways as well, but more to come on that later!
Today, I want to share with you a project I just finished for myself, a dining hutch. It had been sitting in my inventory for quite some time, not really knowing what I wanted to do with it. And then it hit me, this piece would be perfect in our home! We are currently working on decorating the front room of the lake house. When we opted against building built-in shelving along one wall, I knew this hutch would be a pretty and cost effective alternative.
Here is how the hutch looked originally.
It really was in great shape, however the wood finish looked a bit dated. And let's be honest, this was going to be the focal point of the room, so it really needed to exude my passion for blue and white decor and set the tone for the rest of the room. So, when it came to choosing paint colors, blue and white it was!
Here is how the piece turned out.
For the exterior of the hutch, I went with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White. I've been finding myself reaching for this color a lot lately. It's fresh and versatile, and for a large piece like this, takes away some of the bulkiness feel.
It took three coats of paint before I achieved the even shade I wanted. I lightly sanded between each coat to minimize some of the brush strokes and to keep the trim detailing crisp looking.
The trickiest part by far was the detailing in front of the glass. There are two options when painting small trim like this - disassemble everything to paint and then reassemble, or leave everything in tact. I chose the latter of the two. I slid pieces of paper between the glass and the wood detailing to protect the glass from the paint. It's not perfect, but was much easier than trying to tape the entire thing.
Although I tried to be neat when painting the trim (and really thought I was), it still took a decent amount of scraping with a razor blade, applying goo-gone, and using a half bottle of Windex before the glass was smudge free and shiny.
And now that it is clean, you can really see the details of the glass like the beveled shape.
Once I was finished painting the exterior, I sealed it with a coat of Annie Sloan clear wax.
I kept all the original hardware, but just updated it to an Oil Rubbed Bronze finish. The dark finish really adds contrast against the white backdrop and helps to tie in the blue interior.
Since this hutch is going in a more formal room, I wanted the piece to have a sophisticated feel. I thought painting the interior a deep blue would help create that mood.
I went with Coastal Blue by General Finishes Milk Paint. It's a rich navy shade that is clean and classic looking. I then sealed the entire interior with General Finishes top coat in Satin. This will prevent scratching during my endless routine of rearranging the shelving decor.
This piece was definitely a time consuming project, but the most challenging part was figuring out how to transport the piece to our house. It took not one, not two, not even three...but FOUR attempts before we found a method to safely and successfully move this piece.
Pure agony I tell you! For someone like me who has zero patience when it comes to making home improvements and decorating, my patience were tested to the max. But, here we are, two months later, proudly beaming over my new hutch (and not to mention my truck driving skills).
Linking to:
Sunday: Finding Silver Pennies | The Interior Frugalista
Monday: Between Naps on the Porch | Making it in the Mountains | Coastal Charm
Tuesday: Cedar Hill Farmhouse | A Stroll Thru Life | Knick of Time | Pocketful of Posies
Wednesday: Savvy Southern Style | The Turquoise Home | Common Ground
Thursday: Imparting Grace | The Curator's Collection
Friday: The Painted Drawer | French Country Cottage | Patina Paradise
Saturday: LifeOnLakeshoreDrive | Remodelaholic


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We are delighted to announce that Professor Jennifer Van Eyk has today joined the Atturos Advisory Board. Jennifer is currently Director of the Advanced Clinical Biosystems Institute in the Department of Biomedical Sciences in Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre, Los Angeles, California. Her research lab there focusses on the development of clinically robust circulating biomarkers and their measurement by targeted MS-based quantitative measurements. The group are currently investigating the molecular basis behind a variety of cardiovascular disorders, with active projects ranging from basic discovery research to clinical analytical evaluations.
Jennifer has been involved in a number of startups, licensing of IP to large diagnostic companies and currently is establishing a contract mass spectrometry laboratory and a synergistic CAP/CLIA speciality laboratory. Her's considerable mass spectrometry-based expertise to deciphering the role protein expression patterns and modifications play in disease progression will be invaluable to the development of the OCProDx test.