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A MERGER between two Birmingham trusts will improve healthcare to more than 1.5 million people, a health chief said today.
Clive Wilkinson, chairman of Heart of England Foundation Trust, taking over Good Hope, in Sutton Coldfield, said the move will herald better treatment for more patients and more health service jobs.
He also revealed Good Hope was expected to have a small surplus at the end of this financial year for the first time in at least four years and would take on Heart of England's Foundation status as part of the merger.
Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt yesterday approved the merger between Good Hope and Heart of England, which runs Heartlands and Solihull hospitals, plus Birmingham Chest Clinic.
Mr Wilkinson said: "This move will strengthen both of the trusts and give us the opportunity to improve the quality of care for patients and give job opportunities in medical and administration areas.
"No patients will be forced to travel down from south Staffordshire to Solihull for treatment, but if there is a particular service they want at Solihull, then they will have a choice of opting for that.
"This gives us the chance to make improvements for patients at Good Hope, but there are also a lot of good practices at Good Hope that Heartlands plans to take on board too.
"The size and scope of the business will be a big attraction as well as Heart of England being named as the best trust in the country last year.
"If we keep to that standard, then we will be able to attract the best nurses and doctors."
The merger officially takes place tomorrow when Heart of England Trust becomes one of the biggest of its kind in the country.
It will have nearly 10,000 staff and serve more than 1.5 million people across Solihull, south Staffordshire, as well as north, east and central Birmingham.


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Back from convention
I was at the Libertarian Party of Colorado state convention in Montrose this weekend. About 45 members showed up, more than half, I think, from the western slope. I may have a report later.
Occasional links to, and comments on, ideas that I think will make this a better world, and remarks about things that need fixing, too.

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Camping can be an experience away from the world's demands. You get to enjoy all of nature and leave your worries go. The article below has some great tips that you may use on your next camping trip.
Make sure your sleeping bag is right for the season and climate where you are camping. You are going to roast all night long in the summertime if your sleeping bag designed for sub-zero temperatures. On the other hand, bring a sleeping bag meant for summer camping will make you very cold during your winter camping trip. You might even subject yourself to hypothermia.
Bring a survival kit that you and be sure to always have it on your person at all times.Your survival kit should contain a survival knife, water-purifying tablets, a first-aid kit, a flare gun, and a flare gun. This kit may keep you to stay alive if you are lost or something bad happens and you're stuck outside for a survival situation. Remember to carry it with you and do not leave it in your campsite.
Take a first-aid class, particularly if you are traveling with children. Make sure to do the proper research.
Make sure you know what's covered in your medical insurance is up-to-date. You may need to purchase additional coverage if you will be camping trip. This is more crucial if you go camping in a foreign country. Be sure that you prepare yourself in case there is an injury or illness.
Try to combine a camping experience with a swimming into your schedule in some kind. You might long for a good shower at your home when you are camping.
Emergency kits are one of the most important things to bring on a good thing to have prepared for any camping trip. Take things for specific creatures as well, and take precautions for them.
Try to get your camp is set up by nightfall. If you are traveling in an RV, park it safely. If you are in a tent, you need to find some flat, flat ground. Doing this before night comes around will let you hassle and frustration.
Camping Trip
One of the most enjoyable ways to pass the time is a fun, camping trip. Camping lets you enjoy the beauty of nature and release all of your cares. Use the tips in this article to make your camping trip a fun time that you'll remember for years to come. Being prepared is very important!


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Discussions have taken place about using classic trains on the Borders Railway through Midlothian to bring tourists to the area.
Iconic railway engines would be chartered to carry passengers on the Borders Railway to increase tourism and maximise the advantage of the beautiful setting of the new line under new plans unveiled by First Minister Alex Salmond.
The First Minister confirmed discussions were taking place with charter firms to attract more tourists and railway enthusiasts to the Borders and Midlothian.
Mr Salmond said the initiative would begin as soon as the line opened, with plans already under way to secure a famous steam train for the launch ceremony.
The First Minister said the scenery that lines the 30 mile route would be a major draw for visitors: "There can be few railway journeys anywhere to match the stunning scenery that will line the route.
"As well as a vital commuter route, the reopened line will provide outstanding opportunities for tourism, with passengers expected to flock to see the many fantastic attractions and experiences on offer, not to mention the attraction that the new line will have for railway enthusiasts.
"It's important that we maximise these opportunities, offering passengers every reason to travel on the new line.
Read more on this in the August 29 edition of the Midlothian Advertiser.


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Creating optimistic and healthy relationships in any business is very important. Alert: lasting enterprise relationships just do not occur and develop without the dedicated, constant work. Moreover, establishing good communications firstly of the enterprise between the workers, will present the enterprise with a constructive fame within the business in direction of its rivalries and rivals in the market.
In all relationships, individuals need to know that your good intentions are real. When we get extra critical and engaged on LinkedIn, Fb, Twitter and different social media the place neighborhood gathers and exchanges ideas, we are serving and helping Serving and helping builds trust like nothing else.
Even after this dialogue, some of you may still stay skeptical about building relationships. By no means air complaints about your job, coworkers, or the company throughout private time together with your supervisor. Relationship constructing is a vital talent.
These errors can price your relationships significantly. In every partnership the place this stage of transparency exists, there's a basic understanding that every company is in enterprise to earn a living and that both businesses should be allowed to earn a dwelling.
Lastly, your personality isn't going to fade away. They put a reputation on what we had been already knew was the pattern shift in gross sales and advertising and now it is the norm in business, social media and content material advertising. Networking is the key to constructing profitable relationships, and you've got many options out there to you.


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Today's buzzword among security-conscious government computer professionals is ""firewall.'' If your agency has an Internet connection, I hope there's a firewall between your desktop computer and the outside world. If not, some hacker probably acts as your pseudo-network administrator.
A firewall really is nothing more than software or hardware to define and control network access to inside computers from outside computers. It's a one-way gateway (or router) that watches everything going in or out.
We're seeing some world-class firewall products emerge for Microsoft Windows NT from companies such as Raptor Systems Inc.( http://www.raptor.com ) and CheckPoint Software Technologies Ltd. ( http://www.checkpoint.com ).
Raptor was first with NT-based firewall and network security management, including real-time monitoring of suspicious activity and security management of remote sites from a central location.
Raptor's Eagle NT 3.05, due in September, integrates better with the NT operating system, directly querying the NT domain controller for user names and attributes. That will make the firewall more efficient and easier to administer--security managerd no longer will have to re-enter names and attributes.
Eagle NT 3.05 boasts standards-based, interoperable virtual private networking (VPN) support and very high firewall performance on Digital Equipment Corp.'s 64-bit Alpha processors. The VPN packet filtering gives extra security across the public network.
In the past, all protocols could pass through the VPN tunnel, though packets were encrypted. New packet filtering restricts specific applications from passing through the VPN, which means Telnet sessions could be denied and network management information could get through.
EagleRemote NT extends network security to remote sites, with the same security requirements as at headquarters. EagleRemote NT and EagleLAN NT will make it possible to manage even global networks from one central location, dramatically reducing administrative costs. And token-ring and 100-megabit/sec Fast Ethernets are supported, too.
The firewall's Domain Name Service (DNS) proxy protects internal names from the public. For internal requests, DNS resolves internal and external names into their IP addresses. It automatically determines a server's internal names, freeing the user from re-entering the names in Eagle NT.
Eagle supports the Data Encryption Standard and RC2, an RSA Data Security Inc. algorithm licensed for export and for LAN-to-LAN and client-to-LAN connections.
Encrypted clients run Eagle Mobile software for Windows for Workgroups, NT and Windows 95. For authentication, Eagle supports passwords and S/Key, SecurID and CryptoCard Inc.'s CryptoCard tokens. However, authentication is available only for preconfigured protocols.
Eagle NT 3.05 seals off the network by shutting down after sending an alert. There's a Suspicious Activity Monitor and a tool called Vulture to kill intruding processes on the firewall.
CheckPoint Software's FireWall-1 for NT extends a proven package available until now only for Unix platforms. It also has VPN support, user authentication and client authentication. Users have consistently recognized FireWall-1's flexibility, extensibility, high security and performance.
This package has both NT and Windows 95 management interfaces--the administrator can install, configure and manage the firewall either locally via an NT interface or remotely via a Win95 GUI. FireWall-1 for NT is interoperable with FireWall-1 installations on SunSoft Solaris and Hewlett-Packard HP-UX platforms, so the administrator could manage all FireWall-1 installations networkwide from any Win95 or NT desktop.
That eliminates the need for Unix expertise to manage security policy.
If you're serious about increasing your firewall knowledge, the National Computer Security Association is the premier provider of security, reliability and ethics information and services, as well as independent certification for firewalls.
Study NCSA's Web site at http://www.ncsa.com.
It's time to get up to speed on firewalls. Don't wait until your agency network has been attacked. Arm yourself now with as much knowledge as possible, and then keep your fingers tightly crossed.
Charles S. Kelly is a computer systems analyst at the National Science Foundation. You can e-mail him on the Internet at email@example.com. This column expresses his personal views, not the official views of NSF.
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Have a look at http://txconnect.sourceforge.net/ it might make your job a lot easier. On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 1:30 PM, Simon Aquilina <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > Hi, > > I am interested in developing a custom connector for Geronimo so that the > latter can communicate using a protocol different then Http. I had started a > similar project on Tomcat, however I then realised that Tomcat treats all > requests as Http requests internally. > > I therefore decided to focus my energy on Geronimo since this is a real > application server and J2EE certified. > > I thought that first of all I should read the J2EE Connector 1.5 > Specification. Is this the right place to start? Or Geronimo has some other > documentation which I should consider? I have tried the Documentation > section to see what is available but (like in the case of Tomcat) I did not > find much related to connectors. > > Also please do correct me if I say anything stupid. I am not an expert > programmer nor do I know how Geronimo works inside out. However I am willing > to do an effort and learn and am willing to put as much time as needed to > learn things correctly. > > Thanks and Regards, > Simon J. > > ________________________________ > Explore the seven wonders of the world Learn more!
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A lot of people are embarrassed and hide their smile because of the yellow teeth they have, although it's completely normal that we can't all have that stunning white Hollywood smile. In many cases the white smile costs big money and not everyone can afford it, and also some of the products intended to whiten your teeth are filled with chemicals that can be harsh to your teeth.
Every one of us can be dealing with this issue due to various reasons such as smoking, high level of sugar consumption or simply genetics. If you are dealing with the yellow teeth issue no matter the cause of this beauty problem, you can try the natural teeth whitening method that we are about to explain.
The first method is based on coconut oil and it can be done in only 2 minutes.
The coconut oil method includes one more ingredient which is baking soda, so you need:
- 8 tsp baking soda
- 8tsp virgin coconut oil
Mix the two of them and put the mixture on your toothbrush and start brushing.
Baking Soda and Lemon Juice Paste
You mustn't be surprised about the baking soda, knowing the fact that it's mildly abrasive we can easily conclude that we shouldn't use it very often but only once or twice a month. The use od baking soda will help you get rid of the surface stains on your teeth and will provide you a whiter shade.
The lemon juice is a natural bleach, and when you mix it with baking soda you will accomplish to reduce the acidity of the juice.
You need:
- Several teaspoons of baking soda
- Enough lemon juice or water to form a paste
- A toothbrush
You will make a paste from several drops of baking soda and lemon juice to make a paste. Before putting the mixture on your teeth wipe your teeth with a paper towel. Apply the paste with the help of your toothbrush and leave it on your teeth for no more than a minute. Rinse well in order to avoid any damage of the enamel.
Strawberry, Salt and Baking Soda Scrub
Vitamin C is highly present in strawberries and this vitamin can help to break down the plaque that contribute to the yellowish color of your teeth. Another important thing is that contains enzyme called malic acid that removes the stains from the teeth.
The second ingredient is salt which has abrasive property, and the third one is baking soda which you can add optionally, it's just an extra touch that will enhance the effects of the scrub.
You will need:
- 1-3 large strawberries
- A pinch of sea salt
- ½ teaspoon of baking soda (optional)
You should start by mashing the strawberries , and then add a pinch of salt and if you chose to put baking soda the recommended amount is only half a teaspoon of it. Just like in the previous methods you must wipe the extra saliva from your teeth and then apply some of the mixture. If you decide not to put baking soda you can leave the mixture on your teeth for 5 minutes, and if you decide the opposite only 1 minute.
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Deep Inner Peace
Deep Inner Peace
Deep Inner Peace is a frequency enhanced water that works on optimizing the functioning of the vagus nerve and the autonomous nervous system so that it creates a state of inner calm, relaxation and peace in you. Researchers call this state of vagal calm.
The instructions to your body that Deep Inner Peace carries, turn down inappropriately activated fear and defense mechanisms, and by doing so help create feeling of safety, calm and peace.
Instructions in Deep Inner Peace deactivate and clear rarely needed fight and flight responses. Reptilian based immobility and shutdown defense mechanisms, a vagal nerve expression activated when there is a concern for safety and loss, is turned down. Because of past trauma, this ancient, and no longer appropriate to survival, immobility response can cause lifelong disassociation, lack of expression in the voice and face, and emotional shutdown.
The instructions in Deep Inner Peace also reduce over-reactive inaccurate perceptions of threat and danger by the amygdala fear center and other neural centers of the brain.
In addition, they increase production to optimal levels of Acetycholine, Prolactin, Vasopresin and Oxytocin to induce relaxation, calmness and a feeling of peace.
Ingredients: The base of all the elixirs is: purified spring water, organic orange and rosemary essential oils.
The oils help the vibrational frequencies encoded in the water work more effectively. The technology used to make these elixirs creates a stable concentrated energy that transfers instructions to your body.


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HP2P is a social enterprise representing 250+ entrepreneurs committed to cultural preservation, small business and economic development in Central Harlem –NYC's most vibrant food and lifestyle hub north of 110th Street. Formed in September 2009, HP2P's membership is comprised of businesses located within the geographic area of Central Park North to 144th street and Morningside Park to Marcus Garvey Park.
HP2P members enjoy exclusive benefits such as:
is to encourage commerce that successfully sustains small businesses; promotes the community and culture of the Village of Harlem and celebrates the neighborhood's historic CHARM.
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The database of Estonian articles, Index Scriptorium Estoniae (ISE), at http://ise.elnet.ee , contains articles, from:
- Estonian newspapers at 1900-2013,
- Estonian journals, serial publications and anthologies at 1990-2016.
Starting from 1.01.2017 the database is updated selectively.
Database is the result of cooperation between 18 libraries in the ELNET Consortium. Database allowing the full-text to be accessed in free digital archives and Web publications.
One should take into consideration that some Russian-language articles until 2009 were transliterated, after 2009 ones appear in Cyrillic.
The official name of the database is "Eesti artiklite andmebaas Index Scriptorum Estoniae" and its official abbreviation is ISE. The official name in English is "Database of Estonian Articles Index Scriptorum Estoniae".
The database can be used free of charge, in Estonian or English. To provide access to the database over the internet, the official address (ise.elnet.ee) together with the official name or logo should be used.


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The SIVA program is a 3-week conservatory experience for the pre-professional vocal student who has a strong interest in pursing a professional career as a singing actor. Our Young Artists will work audition repertoire and select pieces from the summer show with Broadway performers' and directors, esteemed vocal teachers, conductors, and coaches. Singers will perform in masterclasses and our mainstage production, while fine tuning details of vocal technique, interpretation, and stage movement and presence.
A main stage production will give all students the opportunity to perform in a full scale musical production.
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The Republic of Equatorial Guinea strengthened its tourism sector with the participation of the Minister of Tourism, Tomás Mecheba Fernández Galilea, at the VI World Forum on Tourism Economy (GTEF) in Macao.
The Forum focused on the construction of improved dialogue and collaboration between nations and regions to further develop the tourism industry.
The Forum was attended by more than 130 delegations, including ministers, leaders of internationally renowned corporations, industry experts, and international academics, among others including the Vice President of the National Tourism Administration of China (CNTA), the Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), and the Honorary President of the AWG.
The Minister also attended 2017 World Tourism Day in Doha, Qatar, an event which focused on the potential of sustainable tourism as a development tool of the overall industry.
The Day was attended by the Secretary of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the President of the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), among other ministers of tourism, businesspeople, and academics.
Equatorial Guinea has a robust tourism sector and has hosted international conferences, delegations, and sporting events at its world-class facilities. The expansion of tourism opportunities in Equatorial Guinea will further expand the large sector.
Equatorial Guinea was elected to the Executive Board of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) earlier this year.


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Green Lasers: The Next Innovation in Chip-Based Beams
On a rainy Saturday morning in January 2007, Henry Yang, chancellor of the University of California, Santa Barbara, took an urgent phone call. He excused himself abruptly from a meeting, grabbed his coat and umbrella, and rushed across the windswept U.C.S.B. campus to the Solid State Lighting and Display Center. The research group there included one of us (Nakamura), who had just received the Millennium Technology Prize for creating the first light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that emit bright blue light. Since that breakthrough over a decade earlier, Nakamura had continued his pioneering research on solid-state (semiconductor) lighting, developing green LEDs and the blue laser diodes that are now at the core of modern Blu-ray disc players.
Check out this article that describes advances being made in the development of green laser diodes -- these are green lasers about the size of a pin head, which will enable our PicoP engine to reduce its physical footprint significantly.
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- lightrader1March 23, 2009 at 6:11 PM
I bought my wife a new I pod, it is fantastic for playing music, but viewing pics and such, it sucks! As far as I am concerned this is good for music only. Now,if you guys can get me a laser projector? I will buy one and consider using the I pod for pics and vids.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the link to that article. Gives us idealists a reality check that there are real obstacles to progress. But also a reminder that if you put enough smart people to work on a problem, it's amazing what they'll come up with. These are indeed exciting times . . .ReplyDelete
KC, frequency doubled green lasers such as those from Corning and OSRAM will be used in PicoP until such a time that diodes (which are much smaller) are readily available.ReplyDelete
Here's another story with more about green laser developments: Osram stresses green light on projector lasers.
I would think that Microvision would have a product that would make this RC Airplane FPV display even better. What a cool concept.ReplyDelete


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The Digestive System | What can go wrong? | Problems | Solutions | Treatments | Free Gut Health Consultation
"All Disease Begins in The Gut." - Hippocrates
It seems like every week new studies and headlines are pointing towards gut health as being the cornerstone for healing conditions or reaching optimum wellness.
From IBS to complex autoimmune conditions improving your gut health can bring benefits to your whole body.
This isn't actually a new idea, over 2000 years ago Hippocrates said 'all disease begins in the gut' and research in more recent times has confirmed he was definitely on to something!
Understanding how your body works is often the first step towards making the changes needed to make sure you inhabit a healthy body that's disease free…
The Mysteries of Your Digestive System
Your digestive system is an amazingly complex mechanism, responsible for absorbing and transporting every nutrient you ingest to ensure your body thrives - it also helps to rid your body of waste and protects you from unwanted gremlins!
Keeping your digestive system healthy and ticking over nicely is therefore essential to your future health and ability to prevent disease.
The Mouth
This is where it all starts…the minute you think about food, the sight and smell sends messages to your brain, prompting the digestive process by triggering salivation, which not only aids swallowing but also contains amylase an enzyme in your saliva that helps to digest the starchy parts of your meal.
The oesophagus (food pipe)
The food you have chewed slides down the oesophagus helped by peristalsis – a wave of muscle contractions – that propel it towards the stomach. A sphincter muscle at the end of the esophagus quickly opens and shuts to let the food into the stomach where it is greeted by a churning pool of digestive juices.
The stomach
Glands in the stomach secrete acid and protein-digesting enzymes, which break down the food as well as helping to kill bacteria.
The cells lining the stomach also produce thick mucus that coats the stomach protecting it from its own acid. Other specialised cells produce a special carrier that helps the body to absorb vitamin B12. The final soupy substance the stomach produces is called 'chyme'.
The duodenum (small intestine)
The chyme is released gradually into the small intestine.
Once the food is recognised, the duodenum releases two hormones called secretin and cholecystokinin (CCK) which send messages to the brain, stomach, pancreas, and gallbladder, to indicate satiety and also to slow down the stomach emptying process and to release digestive juices.
Ducts from the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder, enter the duodenum to deliver juices that neutralize acids coming from the stomach and help digest proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
There are a number of pancreatic enzymes at work these include:
- Trypsinogen – a precursor for the protein-digesting enzyme trypsin
- Chymotrypsinogen – a precursor for the protein-digesting enzyme chymotrypsin
- Lipase – a fat-digesting enzyme
- Pancreatic amylase – a carbohydrate-digesting enzyme
The process of peristalsis mixes the chyme up with digestive juices and pushes it further down the gut.
The Jejunum and Ileum
These last two sections of the small intestine finish the digestive process and also facilitate absorption of the digested nutrients and water.
The small intestine has an extremely large surface area due to the tightly folded layers of tissue, which are covered in finger-like projections called villi. The entire surface is replaced every three to five days.
After the final stages of digestion, the nutrients are released and absorbed into the bloodstream where they are transported directly to the liver.
The liver being the largest organ in the body has a number of metabolic and secretory functions and decides which nutrients should be processed; whether they are stored, eliminated via the stool or sent back into the general circulation.
The large intestine
Following absorption of all the important and beneficial parts of your food, the remaining parts that are indigestible are transported into the large intestine to be prepared for elimination.
The large intestine is composed of the caecum and also the colon, which is divided into the ascending colon, the transverse colon, and the descending colon.
The ascending and transverse colon are responsible for absorbing salts and extra fluid and producing mucus to make sure there is a properly formed stool that is passed easily.
The rectum is the final section of the large intestine where the stool sits waiting to be excreted through the anus.
What can go wrong?
As we've seen the first part of the digestive process starts in the mouth.
Chewing is vital to ensure that food is adequately mixed with saliva and sufficiently broken down.
Eating too quickly means that the stomach receives food before the acid and protein digesting enzymes are ready to do their work.
Partially digested proteins can then make their way through the rest of the digestive tract, which may create absorption problems and inflammatory issues.
Imbalances in stomach acid production can create problems.
The correct balance of stomach acid is central to a healthy digestive system, but in some cases, individuals can produce too much or too little.
Excess stomach acid can irritate the stomach lining causing pain and may even lead to stomach ulcers.
An ulcer is essentially a hole in the lining of the digestive tract, most commonly in the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum.
There are a number of factors that can trigger excess stomach acid production:
- Alcohol
- Smoking
- Coffee
- Red meat
- Aspirin
- Fizzy drinks
- Wheat
- Spicy foods
- Fried foods
- Garlic
- Onions
An H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) infection can also lead to ulcers.
An overgrowth of this particular pathogenic bacterium weakens the protective mucus in the stomach and in some cases increases gastric acid secretion allowing acid to eat through. Research shows that over 90% of duodenal ulcers and 70% of gastric ulcer patients are infected with H. pylori.
Certain medications such as NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) also inhibit mucus secretion inducing gastric damage.
Low stomach acid can be equally problematic.
Insufficient gastric acid prevents food from being fully broken down because the acid is needed to convert pepsinogen to pepsin, an enzyme that initiates the digestion of protein.
This means that some proteins and nutrients are unprepared for absorption. Stomach acid also plays a key role in eliminating bacteria, so low levels can leave you susceptible to digestive infections.
A number of studies have identified that stomach acid secretion declines with age particularly amongst those over 60. Further research has also shown that 40% of postmenopausal women have no basal gastric acid secretions.
Another contributing factor in low stomach acid is vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Zinc, in particular, is a mineral that is necessary for gastric acid production. Chronic stress can also impair the body's ability to produce sufficient gastric acid.
Loss of tone or function in the lower esophageal sphincter may lead to heartburn.
If the sphincter (the ring of muscle that acts as a seal on top of the stomach) doesn't close properly stomach acid can splash into the esophagus causing heartburn. However certain foods such as peppermint and chocolate can also cause the sphincter to relax more than normal.
Delays in the secretion of bile and pancreatic juices can lead to compromised digestion in the small intestine and subsequently problems with the absorption of nutrients.
Often this is due to poor digestion in the stomach which delays food entry into the duodenum. Even with a healthy diet, this could result in nutrient deficiencies.
Food intolerances can also occur as a result of adverse reactions to a food, usually caused by an inability to digest or absorb certain foods. A good example of this is lactose intolerance.
Up to 70% of the world's population cannot produce the enzyme lactase, which aids the digestion of lactose – the sugar found in milk. Undigested lactose sits in the intestine and ferments, causing bloating, abdominal pain, wind and diarrhea.
Foods most often linked to intolerances include dairy products, grains that contain gluten, and poorly absorbed sugars that cause a build-up of gas in the intestines such as FODMAPS (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharide's and polyols).
Some examples of FODMAPS include:
- Garlic
- Leek
- Onions
- Milk
- Beans
- Lentils
- Many fruits
- Chickpeas
- Asparagus
- Artichoke
- Barley
- Rye
- Wheat
A lack of fibre in the diet can affect the ease and frequency of bowel movements.
Fibre is needed to soften and bulk out the stool and helps to trigger the muscular movements that propel waste through the colon.
A diet that is lacking in fruit and vegetables and high in refined and processed foods can result in constipation and in the long term may lead to haemorrhoids (piles).
In addition to this, infrequent bowel movements can mean that waste matter sits in the large intestine; putrefying and fermenting, which can lead to bloating, wind and discomfort.
Waste products destined for elimination can also be re-absorbed into the blood circulation increasing toxins and placing an additional burden on the liver.
People with chronic constipation often complain of fatigue and skin problems.
How do you know if you have a problem?
Many people will experience symptoms of digestive discomfort at some point in their lives and often this passes, but when the symptoms start to dominate your life it can be a sign of poor gut health.
Some common symptoms include:
- Bloating
- Stomach cramps
- Fatigue
- Reactions to foods
- Irregular bowel movements
- Flatulence
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Nausea
Digestive issues can also manifest in skin conditions, autoimmune illnesses and depression.
Over 70% of your immune system is located in your digestive tract so the implications of good gut health can be incredibly beneficial for all-round health and well being.
Be good to your gut
So if good gut health is so important what can you do to support your digestive system?
There are a few important steps to take:
- Chew your food properly - don't hurry your meals, slow down and give your brain time to register that food is arriving in the stomach so that it can stimulate the release of stomach acid.
- Eat a balanced diet to gain a good range of nutrients. Make sure your meals include plenty of fruit and vegetables, whole grains, good quality protein and healthy fats. Try to avoid highly processed sugary foods, alcohol, and caffeine.
- Support your gut flora by encouraging healthy bacteria to flourish. Good bacteria help to keep pathogenic bacteria from proliferating.
- They ferment fibrous foods to special substances known as 'organic acids' that stimulate the growth of the gut lining.
- The gut lining is very delicate and can be easily damaged by poorly digested foods and toxins. A more permeable or 'leaky' gut barrier can allow large protein molecules and toxins to pass into the bloodstream causing systemic inflammation throughout the body. Leaky gut is prevalent in modern society mainly due to stress, poor dietary choices and environmental toxins.
- Counteract oxidative damage by making sure your diet is rich in antioxidants.
- The gut lining is extremely delicate and easily damaged not just by undigested food particles but also by free-radical molecules that are unstable, highly reactive and capable of causing considerable oxidative damage.
- Antioxidants are the first line of defence against free radicals and environmental toxins, so a well-designed antioxidant programme can do wonders for maintaining a healthy gut.
- The optimum antioxidant programme should include co-enzyme Q10, vitamins C,D,E and the B group, a range of carotenoids plus flavonoids and the full range of antioxidant trace metals.
- Topping up on these important antioxidants is made easier if you eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. Plant foods are the best sources of antioxidants, not only can they survive cooking to be absorbed by the body but they also contain compounds which stimulate the production of the body's own antioxidants and detoxifying enzymes plus other compounds that benefit gut health.
Give your gut a break
One of the best ways to repair the gut barrier is to rest the digestive system by fasting.
This allows the body to carry out essential repair work on a cellular level, restoring the lining and reducing permeability.
This break also de-stresses the system and can assist in weight loss, as the body will switch to using your natural energy reserves.
Fasting doesn't necessarily mean starving for days at a time, recent scientific evidence shows that there are many ways of fasting that still provide numerous health and weight loss benefits normally associated with restricting food intake.
Intermittent fasting is one of the more popular fasting methods and is a great way to reap the benefits of much stricter water fasting and work it into your everyday life.
You could follow the popular 5:2 method or do a daily 16-hour fast (mainly when you are asleep!) with an 8-hour eating window.
You might also consider trying the fast mimicking diet – a really effective five-day method that you can follow once a month.
It's about finding what works for you.
Nourish your gut
Good gut flora is integral to good gut health, without a doubt, the two are closely linked – if you have leaky gut chances are you will also have poor gut bacteria.
Why is this important?
The body contains 10 times more bacteria than all the human cells in the entire body roughly 2kg are thriving in your gut!
The bacteria in your gut are essential for assisting with digestion and optimum absorption of nutrients so it is essential to have a well-balanced gut flora.
Removing sugar, processed foods, common allergens such as gluten and dairy as well as adding in fibre rich and nutrient dense vegetables and fermented foods will all contribute to a rich and varied gut flora.
Supplementing with a probiotic (friendly bacteria) will further bolster your efforts and a diet rich in pre-biotic foods such as onions, garlic, and Jerusalem artichokes will ensure your good bacteria have a nutrient source.
Healthy gut, healthy body
Improving gut health is a great starting point for addressing many common health conditions and symptoms and is an integral part of working to improve overall health and well-being.
A functional approach to treatment that considers the body as a whole can support your journey to optimum wellness. Making good nutritional choices, reducing stress and toxins and supporting healthy bacteria to flourish will help to heal the gut barrier and prevent many common digestive issues.
Book a Free Gut Health Consultation Today
Related Gut Health Topics:
- Common Gut Problems
- Is My Gut in Balance?
- Leaky Gut and Grains (and why to avoid them)
- The Gut at the Centre of your Health
- Good Health Starts in the Gut
- New Study Shows a Gluten Free Diet Influences Gut Health
- Fasting For Gut Health
- Antibiotics and Gut Health
- Control IBS With These 7 Foods
- Is IBS making you miserable?
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3 Easy Offers, and Why Marketers Like Them/
1. One Month Free
The "one month free" offer is a popular one for subscription services or anything where there are recurring payments over time. And it can come in a number of different forms, such as 12 months for the price of 11, pay nothing for 30 days, or a 30 day free trial. In any form, the idea is to get someone to sign up for a service without paying right away. With this offer, you are likely to get people to sign up who would not have had they owed money up front. The only risk is that they cancel once there is money owed, but you can protect against that with the contract that they sign.
2. Buy One, Get One Free
You might think that the BOGO deal is equivalent to offering 50% off your prices. But you'd be wrong. Because the one thing that buy one, get one does that half off does not do is set a minimum purchase. Since you have to pay full price for the first item before getting the second item free, you avoid the person who would buy one item for half off, essentially doubling your revenue from that person. But it works because to the consumer, I'm still saving 50%.
3. Free Shipping
Still the king of the special offers, free shipping has time and time again proven to be the most effective deal you can offer. The word "free" is a big part of that psychological draw of a free shipping offer. Shipping costs often make or break a sale. So publicizing the fact that your company offers free shipping can bring in more shoppers than you'd otherwise have. And marketers like it because you can even add the cost of shipping back into the cost of the products you're shipping, and still benefit from a free shipping offer.


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One of these is natural and from the Earth, the other is mostly man-made, they both encompass the globe.
Night three of our festival will feature two stories: one about the use of mushrooms in medical uses and their abilities, while the other is a story of how plastics became so popular and revolutionary in the past century.
The Magic Mushroom
Purni Wickramasinghe
Tsk tsk tsk! Not that kinda mushroom! But think about it, what if mushrooms do more than your usual suspects that get you to fly up high? What if they cure cancer? What if they could help with my dad's diabetes or even my mom's high blood pressure?
Where'd all this plastic come from?
Nolan Mitchell
You use it and see it every day, plastic. From grocery bags, to hard hats, to piping, the synthetic materials have shown up in massive uses over the past century. This is a small story about where they came from, how they were discovered, and what is going to happen next.


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Air ducts can get dirty and contaminated over time, that is why it is important for property owners to have the entire air supply system cleaned at least annually or every two years. There are many things that can accumulate in the ductwork of a home. They include; animal fur and dander, dust, pollen, clothing fibers and a wide range of other airborne particles. When air passes through the ducts, it can be contaminated. While the air filters in the system may be able to remove some of the dust, most of the dust will find its way into the room, thereby contaminating indoor air. Duct cleaning is therefore recommended to improve IAQ at home.
Cleaning Air Ducts
When performing duct cleaning, there are numerous challenges the technicians will face. The first is breathing in contaminated air, which may cause allergies and exacerbate respiratory conditions, such as asthma. The second challenge is releasing all the dust into the room, in which case, your home will require thorough cleaning. To prevent these unwanted outcomes, therefore, you should consider hiring an HVAC company that is a member of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association and has a lot of experience in the industry. The ideal HVAC firm should have NATE certified technicians who have also handled similar jobs in the past. This will improve your chances of getting your ducts cleaned successfully.
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The main benefit of cleaning your air ducts is improving indoor air quality. The second benefit is reducing the workload on your air filtration system. This means that your HVAC system will operate much more efficiently and you will require fewer filter replacements. After all, it will take much longer for the filters to get clogged with dust or any other.


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Chichen Itza: Stepping Into Ancient Maya/
Growing up, it felt as if the Mayan Ruins and the likes of Chichen Itza are too otherworldly - things you'll only see on National Geographic or locations Mel Gibson would choose to film a $30 million blockbuster. Gladly on our honeymoon in Cancun, we made sure to include Chichen Itza in our itinerary. I mean, who wouldn't want to get up close and personal with a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New7Wonders of the World, right?
We booked our tour package called Chichen Clasico via Cancun Adventure online. The package included a visit to Chichen Itza, Valladolid, and Ik Kil Cenote. We were picked up from the hotel around 7 in the morning. Although the drive was long and exhausting, it was convenient that we were picked up and dropped off right at our hotel lobby. But yesss, it was totally worth the long drive having to see such marvelous locations!
Our first stop was Valladolid, a small colonial Mexican town where its famous Catedral de San Gervasio is located by the square plaza. We stopped here for a good half hour for pictures and to take in the 16th century old feel of the town. Valladolid reminded me strongly of Vigan, Philippines - narrow streets, cobblestone roads, and smiling, friendly locals.
Lunch buffet
Included in our tour package was a lunch buffet, too. The restaurant was massive and had a very traditional and local feel to it. Food was not particularly exceptional, but good enough to get us going for the remaining hours on the road. We had a Mexican buffet with different dishes to choose from. Drinks were not included in the package. Next to the restaurant was also a souvenir shop for gifts and goodies.
Chichen Itza
We arrived at Chichen Itza around 1 in the afternoon. The sun was scorching hot and we had to follow a small queue while our coach lead, who is also our tour guide, gave us our tickets to enter the premises.
Our tour guide joined us for an hour explaining the history and culture of the ancient Mayan ruins. It was fascinating to learn how the Mayans sophisticatedly built El Castillo, Chichen Itza's step-pyramid and towering icon, in relation to seasons and our 365-day calendar. Yep, we learned a bit of genius stuff here!
Apart from the pyramid, there were various structures nearby worth seeing such as the Great Ball Court, different columns, temples, and platforms. We highly recommend joining your tour guide to further appreciate the small beginnings and great history behind Chichen Itza.
Ik Kil Cenote
Just 10 minutes away from Chichen Itza is Ik Kil Cenote (cenote meaning 'sinkhole'). When we arrived, we parked at a regular parking lot of a regular resort. And I say this because I expected we would be walking through the jungle to get to the cenote! Okay, okay, so we didn't. The place was packed and we made the mistake of not bringing swimsuits! Dumbest decision ever. But the sinkhole itself was divine, massive, and just awe-inspiring.
There are many other sinkholes in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico, and they result in the collapse of a cave that then exposes the groundwater below. History shows that these were also used for human sacrifices and some believed it is the entrance to the otherworld. Cool, innit?
Our top tips and suggestions
The drive is long so it's best to bring a book with you or an iPad full of Netflix.
Bring food and water to stay hydrated on the road. There are stops for toilet breaks, don't worry.
Pack sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, and a hat. It can be very hot during the summer.
Bring cash. There are stops for souvenirs and gift shops. And if you forget that sunscreen, they will sell you some on the coach.
And yes you would really, really want to swim at Ik Kil Cenote, so don't assume you wouldn't! Pack extra clothes and a towel. There's a large and decent shower area at the resort.
Bring your camera (with a waterproof container) and make sure you tag us when you post your pictures!


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Rowan Williams, 104th Archbishop of Canterbury and Master of Magdalene College, University of Cambridge, will present the Annual Orthodoxy in America Lecture and be awarded an honorary doctorate of humane letters, honoris causa, on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, 6:30 p.m., University Church, Rose Hill Campus, Fordham University. To register, please visit http://www.alumni.fordham.edu/calendar/detail.aspx?ID=3791.
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Lets Roller Disco
I went to take this photo last month and decided I fancied a dance at the time. I was rollerblading around Motorheadz and well this random impromptu bit of footage came about. I put it in my mishaps bin of videos (yes I do have one of those, with lots in) and it was my […]Read More


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Every day contains a certain number of productive hours. There is always more to do in a day than there is time.
Every productive hour offers me a choice: "spend time making Erfworld" or "spend time doing something that isn't making Erfworld." Those are the only two categories that matter. We have gas in our tanks, roofs over our heads, and food in the greasy brown bags next to our keyboards because of per-update pledges. But lots of crucial things fall into the second category, especially lately.
Writing this news post is Category 2. It isn't writing Erfworld. But from some bits of feedback we're hearing, I think I need to. So here's the important stuff:
1. In late October, something very bad happened to a member of my immediate family. What has unfolded since then is the most emotionally destructive crisis we've ever gone through. This situation is ongoing, it's deteriorating, it is made all the more painful for happening around the holidays, and it's tearing my family apart. I didn't want to have to say even this much about it. You should be aware that when something like this happens to a member of Team Erfworld who isn't me (as it did in the past to Xin), I probably won't say a word.
2. Lillian and Xin continue to be brilliant. No part in the skips is on them. This is all me, and they're being booping patient with it, considering that it affects them financially too.
3. Despite point 1, I am spending more actual time creating updates than ever. Like, ever. Linda and I have been tracking my dedicated writing hours on a daily/weekly basis for years now. The third week in November was an all-time record, and last week shattered that record by four hours. I'm also spending more time lately working with Xin and Lillian on the art. I've thrown a lot of important category 2 stuff under the bus to free up those hours in the midst of the family crisis. Site things are suffering, business things are suffering, deadlines are being missed, and I owe a lot of people an email (shout out to John Murphy in particular). But these extra hours are not helping us from the standpoint of productivity, because of point 4.
4. Erfworld has become a lot harder to write and draw than before. Updates are forever. Our first draft is our final draft (barring occasional Retconjuration). There's a quality mark to hit, and I won't put up a page and collect pledge money for an update that falls short of the mark. We're frequently revising a page all day on the update day, and I don't know if it's "post" or "punt" until the final hour. I don't see this as perfectionism, so much as integrity. Financial pressure shouldn't make us post a weak update. We've set some high standards, and your pledges were made on the expectation that we won't half-ass it.
So what "standards" am I talking about? I could write a book. :P But I'll pick one recent example and break it all the way down.
Some vague, minor spoilers below.
We have a protagonist. You can be sure he's the protagonist because his name is an anagram of the word "protagonist." Throughout Book 3 and what has become Book 4, we've had Parson in a weak, disempowered position. This is breaking one of those cardinal rules of good storytelling. Other characters' choices have been driving the plot for a long time. Characters like Lilith and Bunny and Jack and Wanda and Ansom and Marie and Janis and Maggie have carried the "protagonist ball" as the person we root for, the one whose personal values and choices overcome the obstacles and move the plot forward. They've each had a chance to shine, and that's great. We've also had a lot of screen time for a varied group to carry the "antagonist ball," some of whom (Tondelayo, Caesar, Isaac, Bonnie, Benjamin, Albert, Tramennis) get way more than a "villain's share" of the reader's heart and sympathy.
Parson has been on the sidelines so much that the reader can forget who he is, what he's about. Late in Book 4, it's understandable if you've been thinking of him as kind of an ineffectual derp-wad. That's not great for the enjoyment of the story, but it'll be okay, because I know what Parson is thinking and that it'll come across in time.
As I was thinking about Roger's arc, with his (and Jojo's, and Vanna's) ploy to trick Parson into casting the GTFO scroll, I was suddenly realizing that the time to communicate some of that stuff is right-the-hell now, or everyone is really going to think Parson is a moron. The plot outline did not originally call for the text that became page 285. Without it, though, I knew the story would suffer. If the next time we rejoin the Transylvito arc, we see Parson standing in the portal room ready to hurr-de-durr his way into Roger's trap, then it tips the scales over into "I can't even root for this idiot anymore. Rob has really lost control of his story." It would be a disservice to the character, the story, and the ultimate bosses: the readers.
So I squeeze in page 285. And to write it, I had to touch on a lot of stuff I didn't originally intend to talk about at this point in the book: the Signamancy of the cereal boxes in Book 1, Parson's current opinion on Fate, how Parson questioned the bracer's lies and the falling beam after Spacerock, what Parson's actual gambit was when he told Benjamin "ask it," and why the fact that it worked just confirms the bracer is unreliable. I didn't invent these as "idiot ball excuses" for the update. I knew Parson had thought and done these things in the past, but they hadn't been told yet. Parson's a genius (whether he likes to think of himself as one or not), but the readers needed a reminder at this point in the story, or the story stops being enjoyable. When Parson presents some strong, smart, convincing reasons to disbelieve the bracer but to walk into the trap anyway, then that potentially major problem is avoided.
But that's not all there is writing the update. To stand on its own, a page or a text needs to be a complete arc. We can't end a comic in the middle of a conversation. A text has to do everything a short story does (conflict, complications, resolution), plus fit into the story arc, the book, and ultimately the series. It has to advance pieces of the plot, segue to the next piece of the story, tease future problems, and be consistent with all canon.
So. I start 285. I outline a page I didn't intend to write. I consider the characters in the room: Parson, Caesar, Roger, Benjamin, Maggie, the Makaleka, potentially even...others. I live in each one's head for a while. I remember what they can do. If I run into something that one of them could and would do, it might blow away the whole idea. Eventually, I get to Roger's Foolamancy and the little stinger at the end of the update. Now I can see that the whole update lays out Parson's high degree of awareness that the bracer may not be reliable. We feel it's a conscious and smart decision to go ahead with the crazy scheme anyway, instead of derpitude. Then Roger subverts that feeling by Fooling the reader. Parson doesn't seem dumb, because the reader also bit on the Fate-makes-the-bracer-lie misdirect. And now the reader feels smarter, because they have information Parson does not. Both the protagonist and the antagonist get a boost from this scene. I worked it out at the time I wrote the text, even though I already knew Parson's thinking going in.
But hold on. To write even one sentence about something like Parson's view of the falling beam, I need to revisit and reread (with note-checking and note-taking) the end of Book 2, and make sure I understand what I wrote, so I can riff on it (or at least avoid contradicting it). What does the reader know about this detail, I have to ask? When would Parson have had the time to digest these events? How did it play out? Notes, notes, outlines, dialog snippet, more notes. If I don't do this stuff, then I'm not respecting my own canon. Sharp-eyed readers will call me out on it. I'll call me out on it, the next time I reread Book 2.
Anyway, those are the standards I mean.
And I am not saying we won't post until it's perfect. Not at all. We had planned an illustration for page 285, where there was a new look at the Stupid Meal from Book 1, with new "facts" on it, which the reader would know were a little squirrely. We got this far, and ditched it for the sake of an on-time update:
even putting it on a bookshelf required a canonical decision about whether or not the box depopped with the rest of the trash
It was important. It would have added a lot. Probably 5 hours of my time was spent on a 3D approach. It started with looking for an existing 3D model to buy on Turbosquid etc., then modeling a Stupid Meal myself in Maya, before just abandoning that tack and going with a perspective tilt in a 2D graphics program. The model I set out to create could have been used for future Stupid Meals in future updates (which is not to confirm it's canon that Parson still receives Stupid Meals), or even in the unit collection system when we finally deploy that (it's coming). But when we were out of time to post the update, the question was "does this update hit the target without that illustration?" and the answer was "yes, it's still pretty damn good." We posted.
That's how it goes. It's tough. I often can't write a single line of dialog without stopping to consider, for example, how one character would address another. That can be five minutes of querying the archives for the last time they spoke, or (in extreme cases like Jed's Hawaiian or Jojo's Carny lingo) an hour or two of tangential bouncing through Google, Onelook, Visual Thesaurus, Wikipedia, etc. trying to find a term or word that's as natural for the character's mouth as the reader's ear (and which doesn't accidentally mean something horrible that I didn't intend).
And there are usually details with the art that are just as fiddly, that require lots of extra time, roughing, reference hunting, and revisions. How long do we spend on a Stupid Meal before it's too stupid? I have to make calls like that a lot more than you might think.
Bottom line here is that there's no slack in the process. On this side of the screen, nobody is doing anything less than the best they can. I'm back to working every waking hour unless the family stuff is happening, and I also have health issues that can steal up to two hours of my time each day. I'm not stuck. I'm not lost. I'm not bored. I'm not depressed. I'm not slacking. My attention is not being consumed by anything that isn't Erfworld or my family.
Creating this story is just a whole lot harder than you might imagine. Especially under the circumstances.
Yep, it's a bummer when we don't update. Yep, it's a lot of money to give up. Nobody feels worse about it than we do, and nobody on the team feels worse about it than me. Lashing out in comments won't help there be fewer skips. Also, derailing Reactions with discussion about skips is a One Rule violation. We haven't banned anybody, but I reserve that right. Saying "Rob needs a manager" or saying that I need to take my job more seriously is missing the mark by a whole lot, and I hope this post will help explain why.
Erfworld's fans are loving, generous, and more supportive on an ongoing basis than literally any other readers in webcomics. When the Worst Thanksgiving happened, I remembered to be thankful for all of you. (It's a daily habit, so it was easy.)
That said, announcing every skip is still not going to happen. This is not coming from a lack of respect for the readers. I respect the hell out of you guys. Not posting a subpar update just to take your pledge money is how you know that. My writing news posts 20 times a year to say we're skipping will not say "I care about your feelings" any better than just giving this story everything I've got. But it would take up a substantial amount of my Category 2 time, and leave us with a front page full of repetitive bad news instead of comics and community things.
Seriously, I care a lot about your feelings. It's why I had to add page 285 in my one (pretty typical) example. The only value Erfworld has is in the heads and hearts of the people who enjoy it. But remember I also then posted 285 without the Stupid Meal, because I care about making the on-time update too. That's the balance. That's our challenge.
I really hope this post was worth spending more than half my productive time today, and not getting to the bank to do an important business thing, and missing my old barber who only cuts hair on Wednesday ("old barber" is also an interesting anagram). After thinking it over, I'm going to leave the comments open. Please remember the One Rule. Sock puppets will have their strings cut.
I'm so sorry to hear about the family troubles. Thank you for making this wonderful thing we all enjoy so much. I for one don't mind skips, announced or unannounced. I've been a fan of OotS forever, and still happily love it, so any comic that updates more often than OotS feels like a real bonus! I hope you'll keep doing what you feel is best and not worry too much about the complainers.
I am so sorry you are suffering through a hard time with your family. I hope for the best outcome possible for you and yours.
These peaks behind the curtain are fascinating! The hard work and dedication are incredible, and educational for those of us who are not in creative fields. To many people do not understand how hard it is to be good at creative endeavors and how important it is to have professionals making art to have great art. Thank you for your dedication and for letting us see just what it takes.
I don't mind the skips, but there is something to be said for going to a once-a-week format. Donors can adjust their pledges appropriately, and you wouldn't have to feel... is it like you're inadequate or something? I have a hard time reading emotions from text. If that is it, though, you shouldn't feel that way. Quality remains high, even if the story can get a bit convoluted. I like convoluted personally, I should say.
Alternately, you could have someone whip up a widget that posts a 'no update today' post (saying just that) if there is not an update post by some pre-determined time. I realize that's not exactly different than the status quo for most, but the clarification for the casual reader may well be worth it. Someone familiar with whatever this page is coded in could probably do so in like an hour.
Rob Balder, I'm surprised you're not a "bald-orber" by now! (I saw that before I saw the anagram I imagine you were thinking of.)
I'm going to share some thoughts about unannounced skip days not because I think the team—or any fellow readers—should necessarily consider them, but simply because I find it interesting to share one's experience. I'm sure that the way I think about this says more about me than about anyone else.
Personally, I actually find that skip days being unannounced make it a lot easier for me to avoid refreshing constantly throughout the day. When I load the page on some day, if there's no update there, it's easy to say "oh, maybe today's a skip day", and then I don't worry about it. I might check again later, but I might not—I certainly don't leave the tab open hitting refresh every hour, which I've done in the past—especially as midnight appraoches. Sometimes I would refresh every 15 minutes in the last couple hours of the day. Frankly, I have better things to do with my time than refresh the Erfworld homepage.
I like to imagine that unannounced skips performs a similar function to the Erfworld team: not having to answer to themselves the question of "when will this update post", not having to ask every 15 minutes after 10PM "is this good enough yet?", because if it's not going to post today, or it's not good enough yet, that's okay too. Of course, I'm sure the team is still asking themselves those questions—and I still check Efrworld on the release days—but now it's okay if the answer is "no". It still hurts the team, but they're not failing to hold up their commitment to us readers. Personally, I've always found that making failure an acceptable, if undesirable, outcome is much more motivating. I think this is one of the many signs that both the team as a whole and Rob in particular have been making great improvements in management, to the benefit of us all.
As a final note, I really like when Rob writes about his process; it's a fascinating topic to me.
Keep up all the awesome work, and I hope all of the Category 2 stuff finds a gentle solution!
Please take care of yourself and your family, and take as much time as you need. Erfworld is the most elaborate webcomic that I know.
Man I cant believe there are people in here STILL posting about wanting a notice on skips. (First post even!!!) You are all acting like 4 year olds! He's stated over and over he works up to the deadline. I know that you want your comic and all, so I'll tell you what the rule is. The comic updates Wednesday and Saturday Morning at 12:00 am. If its not there- its a skip day. Congratulations you're been notified. You only had to check the website once. Honestly Baldur should simply do this. Make the announcement that this is the posting time. No one complains if its early.
Personally, I've been enjoying the story even with the slower pace of updates. Thanks for the peak behind the curtain as well, and good luck with the personal issues.
Keep up the great work, Rob!
Just an idea... I've been a reader since you first popped up on gitp. So, I've been here from day 1.
But, I think you may be a little tunnel-visioned when it comes to posting about a skip. You could even make it a simple little pictograph reminiscent of something Charlie might have regarding status that sat on the main page above the posts.
Simple logic for display... If day is a post day, check if there was an update for today, if no update, present status of Good, At Risk, Bad. Pictogram for whatever would be appropriate instead of actual text.
This would eliminate the history being filled with skip notices and still give everyone the warm fuzzy that you're safe, sound, and dealing with stuff that leaves the update in jeopardy.
I think everyone who has read Erfworld this far and keeps reading it loves your work Rob. High quality is worth the wait.
Also glad to hear your thoughts on the characters, especially Parson and the Stupid Meals. I want more Parson doing protagonist stuff, and maybe less Marie spoiling it :P
Thank you Rob. Updates like this are important , as it lets people know how difficult things are when they can't otherwise know.
And Erfworld is my favorite peace of literature. I want to see it succeed. And I do hope you are not only trying to find better ways to keep Erfworld running, but you are trying to find ways to help it grow. The art team is great. It is easy to tell how they can take all the ideas you have and expand it in a way that brings erfworld to life. They are a great extension of your creative process. And if you need a bit of higher pledges in order to help find someone who is also a great extension of your creative process to be part of a writing team, most of us would be glad to contribute.
I follow you and a dozen other comics in a big blob of RSS, so I wouldn't even notice if you skipped for two weeks. I do, on the other hand, definitely appreciate the attention to detail and storytelling you trade for it.
I admit I thought it was odd that Roger's Foolamancy was presented as a revelation. I thought it was pretty obvious from 283 that it was his plan. Him not knowing the true answer was a neat insight, through, as was the detail of CharlesComm's orders for Parson.
I am not one to post regularly (or at all), but never miss an update.
The fact that you felt the need to write this post instead of taking care of family business or working on what you love is just sad. Following reading it, i did the only thing i could to help and doubled my pledge...
Family stuff is a fact of life, we all have them to one degree or another. They tend to occupy our minds a lot more than we usually care to admit. Continuing to write and work at the pace and intensity you do is honorable, but I'd wish you gave your family all you can give. The comic and us will be here waiting when you are ready.
Hang in there and chose what is best for you, we all do.
I don't have the seemingly photographic memory that many in Erfdom seem to possess. It amazes me the references others come up with. I, on the other hand, won't be able to tell you which book, won't remember the name of the characters involved, but I will remember how the story made me feel. A particular example that stands out is the prequel story with the eagle and the naval battle. That fight where the eagle saves the day had me on the edge of my seat, I felt exhilarated when it happened... afterwards I couldn't help but be amazed how this little webcomic had such a profound effect on me, something that multi-million dollar movies and shows, professionally written books and other media had failed to stir in me for who knows how long. That requires skill, craft, passion.
This doesn't address your post directly, but I felt that positive feedback is needed at times like this. I will admit to feeling disappointment when the update fails to appear, but this is sort of like the sadness one feels when someone dies: I'm the one feeling sad and it's because I will never see or speak to that person again, not because their suffering has stopped or their potential is cut. My sadness (or disappointment) is, at its root, an intensely selfish act.
Consider me in the silent majority that needed to speak up.
As an avid reader ever since the days on the OOTS page, i appreciate the complexity and depth of your world. Your integrity as a writer is important and i appreciate it every day. I am terribly sorry that things are going so poorly in your personal life. At least from this reader, you have my full support. Keep it booping coming. We love it. (But also please take care of yourself)
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I don't know what is wrong, but I wish you the best. Nobody should have to wrestle with such issues, and nobody is expected to keep doing a great job at the same time. You're pulling off both, so again, you deserve wishes for the best.
I'm glad we figured out Old Barber, because I'm that bad with anagrams that I had to look through the comments.
Programmer in me says an automatic banner denoting skips that could be flicked on with a moment of Category 2 would be the way to go, just to admit that it's bugged me in the past to not be sure if I'm just here early. But I'm known to be blind to problems beyond mechanics, and you making a great webcomic is a testament to your good decision trees, so...
Hey there! I've never posted anything on here- I just quietly consume and support- but on this one I wanted to make sure and say that you're fine with me, and I deeply appreciate your commitment to quality. I was an original Tool, and when the commitment went from monthly to per update, I didn't like the change- I never support anything on a per-update basis, because you never know how much you'll be paying or what you'll be paying for.
I have never regretted making the transition with you guys- I am very happy with where my money is going. So thank you for your commitment to quality, and thank you for the work you put into this comic. This is my favorite comic, and the love, thought, and support that go into it are what make it so good.
I think the stupid boxes would only depop if they actually are trash but if they are meant to be read then yes, they should end up on the bookshelves as part of start of turn cleanup.
Okay, at least once Parson doesn't get a Stupid Meal - and that in Book One.
Well, boop. Having participated in one of those off-topic skip conversations, I now feel like a tool, despite (and perhaps a bit because of) not being a Tool. That reader dissatisfaction with the handling of the skips weighed on you enough to prompt this update - which feels a bit like behind-the-scenes toolbox content anyway - it is long past time I did something about that.
I hereby promote myself to Tool!
(Whoa! Holy crap, the comic got bigger! This is nice!)
By the way, some have suggested making Erfworld keyword searchable. But it already is! The wiki has text transcripts, and these are Google-searchable. For example:
(It's not ideal, but I find it helpful, anyway.)
Now as eager as I am for you to start charging me, make sure you give your family the attention it needs. You and yours will be in my prayers. Merry Christmas.
(And happy birthday to Parson!)
Enjoy the comic, and I hope that everything is improving with your family, Rob. I totally get that this comic is a ton of work. That's not the issue here though for most people, I think?
This isn't such a big deal, but I still don't see why it is time consuming to put up some standard message (Maybe even a memefied erfworld image?), once you guys decide that there won't be a comic today. And then just remove it from the news feed when the next comic goes up? It makes for a easier website visiting experience, does not affect the news feed the way that you are worried about, and keeps me from taking out my phone a little bit after midnight, and being slightly confused for a few seconds if the backer story/toolbox post/news post is the most recent comic.
I just don't see what you lose in terms of anything other than 30 seconds from posting that today is a skip?
Again, this is such a minor thing though, and I don't see why people are so worked up over it. =P
I haven't been reading the strip comments a lot lately due to lack of time, so I haven't noticed that people were hassling you about this, but I can definitely see that it had an impact.
You let us know that skip days were going to happen in normal scenarios, and clearly you're in an abnormal situation at this time. While I so miss the updates being regular, I'm here for the story, and I'd rather the story be better than timely. Obviously both is your goal, but we often find that we have to focus on things other than work sometimes in order to continue the work. Self care is important, but in a business like this, you're not just some cog in the machine who can take some time off and have then engine keep running. This puts you at odds with yourself, and that's also not healthy.
Erfworld is the only comic that I read the day it comes out. I get my notifications from FB, so when FB lets me know that an update has happened, I immediately go to it and read it. I say this to commend you for keeping my attention, when the other comics in my feed get read when I have the time. No other comic has forced a girlfriend to wait to go out for dinner while I read the update.
I'm voicing my support in not announcing skip days. If my FB feed popped up with a notice that I had an update from Erf, I'd be excited, then deflated because it was a skip day. I'd rather my Erf notifications be positive. If I don't get one for a while, I can always come to the site and make sure I didn't miss anything. Or if I realize I haven't seen anything from you, I think "must have been a skip day" and move on with my life.
You're doing right by you, and you're doing right by us in not letting the quality of Erfworld deteriorate.
I hope you have the best holiday season that you can.
Rob, dude, I'm 95% sure that you won't read this but in the off chance that you do: your fans love you. Take solace in that fact.
But you also have a business to run. Yes, there are some canon freaks out there that will watch everything you do like a hawk and scrutinize everything you do. My opinion: those guys are a**hats. Ignore them. Don't go all George RR Martin on us and let your plot complexity cripple you to 50 words per day. Just tell your story. And where necessary, simplify.


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These are Rich and chocolate, cake-like cookies with a creamy filling. They will make your taste buds spin with delitement. This recipe's ingredients and taste/look is very similar to the ones you buy in stores. It might as well be the ones sold in stores. The recipe I display creates 24 chocolate angels. Now start baking!
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Step 1: Preparation/Ingredients
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup oil
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
8 tablespoons cocoa
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco preferred)
1/3 cup evaporated milk
2 cups powdered sugar
Step 2: Baking-Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350�2.Sift flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa together into a large bowl.
3.Add remaining ingredients; mix together.
4.Drop chocolate batter by teaspoons about 3-inches apart on cookie sheet.
5.Bake for 5 minutes.
6.Remove to a cooling rack.
7.Beat filling ingredients together until creamy.
8.Put the white filling between two cooled chocolate cookies like a sandwich, then wrap in plastic wrap.
(Note:You do not have to do the last step, only if you want it on the go)
Step 3: Time to Feast on 24 Little Chocolaty Miracles
Now, you have finished and lets see if you hard work pays off...You take a bite and.....Incredible!!! (well atleast what I think of them). I hope you like them. ENJOY!!! (Note: In the picture they look a tad bit messy but, I made it like that I'ma make another batch and make it nice like the ones you buy in stores;Also, you can put any color filling you want).
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Hey, this is a great instructable and is very informative. Just one thing is missing... pictures! It really helps a lot when trying to follow directions so you should consider taking some photographs. Once you do that and leave me a message when you have so that we can publish your work. Thanks! Thanks for the cool instructable and we hope to publish this soon!
Something is not right with this recipe. I just tried to make it and they were flat. I followed the directions....isn't 1 cup of oil entirely too much???
what exactly are the filling ingredients?
Woopie Pies are good, and almost the same as these, but these Oreo Cakesters have some differences. One difference is these aren't pies. =p
In New England, these are called (wait for it, drum roll, please...!) whoopie pies!


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It's a $450 billion industry, contributing billions of hours to the US economy each year. What is it? It's the unpaid healthcare market. Yet because it's unpaid, it's one of the most unfocused.
It takes a lot of time, effort, and financial obligations to take care of the people we love the most. Family caregivers are at the core. To provide a level of care and comfort our loved ones need, caregivers continue to sacrifice a great deal from both their personal and professional lives. Careers aren't the only thing impacted; it hurts our relationships, our finances, our health, even our spiritual needs are often left unattended in the interest of providing the ultimate in care. Over time, it often becomes a core part of the caregiver's identity.
But what happens when caregiving ends?
When a caregiver's life has been consumed by the needs of another, a lot of turmoil can occur following the death of the care recipient. How do you refocus on your own life when your life hasn't been your own for so long?
It can feel a little selfish at first. Instead of putting your energy outward and onto someone else's needs, you have the time to devote to yourself. Where do you begin? How do you handle the grief and the emotions surrounding coming back to terms with yourself?
Find Your Rituals
We all have rituals, or actions, unique to our behavior and the way we choose to live. They are yours and yours alone. As a caregiver, your rituals often blend with the daily activities required for caregiving. Maybe you had breakfast precisely at 8 am. Maybe you listened to a favorite song or musical group. Maybe you read a favorite author out loud. Lean into these rituals – with a twist. How can you claim them as your own? Instead of making breakfast at home, can you meet old friends at a coffee shop instead? Can you take a book to your local park and read outside, breathing in the fresh air? You'll find peace in familiar moves. Embrace these new rituals as you turn them into something you enjoy – for you.
Give Yourself Time For Sadness
Grief takes a lot out of us, and it rarely works on a schedule. We can't set aside a time for feeling sad, then walk away when the time is over. It's a unique journey for each of us. It brings a wide range of emotions, some of which can be unexpected or confusing. Don't judge. Feel it. Be honest with yourself and explore why you feel as you do. Yet don't let it overwhelm you. Walk away from it and give yourself time away. If it gets too deep, pop in a funny movie. Or call a friend to head out for a walk. Lean in and accept your feelings, with the understanding that you can lean back out when the time is right.
Reach Out To Others
Your new life should be about establishing new interests and re-establishing social connections that have disappeared. If you have a friend you haven't seen in awhile, call her up and invite her for lunch. Begin laying the foundations for bringing back joy into your life. But don't forget you are in a new place. If you didn't enjoy book club before, don't jump back into it now because it's there. Look for something new to fill your time. A class at your local rec center can introduce you to new activities and a new group of friends.
Pay Attention To The New You
Daily physical activity is a proven stress reliever, positive emotion booster, and it improves your overall outlook on life. Get up, have your coffee, and walk for a half hour. That investment in yourself can help put you back on the right track. From there, attend to all of your other physical needs. Buy new sheets to help you sleep better at night. Get your hair cut. Join a workout class. Practice daily meditation. Whatever you've wanted to explore in the past, give yourself permission to do it now.
Also, realize that nothing replaces the advice of a licensed therapist. Each person's grief is unique, and sometimes the process can be overwhelming. Seeking help from a licensed therapist can be an incredible gift to your recovery process. It's not a sign of weakness. It's a time to gain expert insight and coping techniques to gain knowledge of what you need most during this difficult time. It's a way to find your best path towards healing.


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Recognized for Changing Lives
Judge Peggy Hora (Ret.) is acknowledged as a leader in the Criminal Justice System. She is a recipient of the Bernard S. Jefferson Judicial Education Award from the California Judges' Association and winner of the Rose Bird Award from California Women Lawyers. She was honored as Woman of the Year by the California legislature.
Judge Hora (Ret.) Honors and Awards
2017 The International Society for Therapeutic Jurisprudence (ISTJ) established the Peggy Hora/Michael Jones judicial award, honoring Judge Hora and Judge Jones for their outstanding work for Therapeutic Jurisprudence.
2017 V. Robert Payant Award for Teaching Excellence given by the National Judicial College during the annual conference of the National Association of State Judicial Educators (NASJE).
2009 Chosen as a Thinker in Residence for therapeutic jurisprudence and restorative justice in Adelaide, South Australia. Judge Hora spent three months developing recommendations for the government.
2009 Rose Bird Award, outstanding woman jurist, California Women Lawyers
2008 Inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame, Alameda County
2005 Judicial Leadership and Service Award, Alameda County Probation Department
2004 Recipient of the Bernard S. Jefferson Judicial Education Award from the California Judges' Association
2001 National Association of Drug Court Professionals, Outstanding Leadership Award
1999 Woman of the Year, State of California Legislature
1996 Distinguished Alumni, Community College League of California
1994 Outstanding Alumna Awards, Political Science Department, California State University, Hayward
1994 Community Service Award, Delta Kappa Gamma, Alpha Omega Chapter
1990 Associated Students of Chabot College endowment of the Judge Peggy Hora Scholarship
1989 Alumnus of the Year, California State University, Hayward
1988 Woman Helping Women Award, Soroptimist International of San Leandro
1986 The World Who's Who of Women
1986 Outstanding Bay Area Business Woman, American Business Women's Association
1985 Who's Who in California
1985 Woman of Achievement, Emeryville Business & Professional Women's Club
1984 Recipient, Reed L. Buffington, Outstanding Alumnus Award, Chabot College
1984 Woman of the Year, San Leandro Business & Professional Women's Club
1982 Legal Services National Client's Council, Valuable Service Award
1981 Outstanding Young Woman of America
1978 Woman Helping Women Award, Soroptimist International of San Leandro
1975 Finalist, Danforth Fellowship national competition
Upper row – Left to Right: Judge Peggy Hora (Ret.) and Judge Brenda Harbin-Forte; Judge Peggy Hora (Ret.) and Judge Delbert Gee; Law Librarian Cosette Sun and Judge Peggy Hora (Ret.);
Lower row – Left to Right: Judge Alice Lytle (Ret.) and Judge Peggy Hora (Ret.); Judge Peggy Hora (Ret.) and Paul Hora, her son.


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Please join myself and Elder Brother when we take to the stage at the wonderful Some Velvet Morning on Nov 30th. I will be playing a bunch of new songs and have a couple of very special friends strumming their guitars along with me as I attempt to assemble a band of some sort. It will be a lovely night full of new discoveries. Cannot wait to hear Elder Brother.
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Echelon 'the wind is your friend' Kit
Echelon 'the wind is your friend' Kit
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About This Kit
The Echelon kit is inspired by the wind, the invisible yet ever present element that a cyclist pays particular attention to. Sometimes an ally that can quickly turn your nemesis. For the strong rider 'The wind is your friend'
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Silicone grippers to knicks and jersey hem
Full length zip
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