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has been a busy month
of training and traveling.
Most part of the month
we stayed in Flagstaff
for altitude training.
As always we enjoyed
being there, training
well and recovering
good! This time we were
very lucky with the
weather. As always we
had a lot of sun, but
this time it was also
nice and warm. More
than one week with over
20 degrees Celsius!!
Some days the temperature
came up to a new record
high for Flagstaff.
It was
also nice to be in a
training camp together
with Susana Feitor,
Ines Henriques and Sabine
Zimmer. We didn't always
train together, but
mostly we trained at
the same place. And
Jorge Miguel, coach
of Susana and Ines,
got to see Flagstaff
from its best side :-)
Ines, Jorge Miguel,
Heiko Schulze and I
also took a short trip
to Mexico for the IAAF
Race walking Challenge
Race in Naucalpan (10.03.).
For me it was a successful
trip. I stuck to Stephan's
plan and followed his
instructions on what
heart rate level to
walk on the first 10-12km
and how to race!! As
"cheap" as
possible.... I was very
happy with the pace
Susana put on for the
group. We started the
first 4 laps at 9.18-9.20.
Just perfect to stay
under the IAAF A-standard
to get points for the
Challenge. I tried to
keep the tempo just
under 9.20 for the next
laps too, but Jane Saville
pushed the pace a little.
I felt good and put
on a little bit more
pressure to walk a little
bit faster. At 14km
I decided to push more
and then I walked alone
in the lead :-) Still
I was very careful,
because I had fresh
in mind how both my
races in Tijuana, Mexico,
in March 2003 and 2004
had ended: SLOW the
last 4km... Therefore
I tried to walk as smart
as possible and at 17km
I felt that my lead
was big enough to win.
From there I tried to
walk as "cheap"
as possible. To win
in 1.32:30 at altitude
in front of a lot of
friends from Mexico
was really nice, I even
had tears in my eyes
walking the last 100m
Back in
Flagstaff I took it
easy for three days
and then I was back
in to normal training.
I could finish the training
camp like we planned,
and we were very happy
with the altitude camp!
Due to
a cancelled flight from
Chicago to Copenhagen,
we had a long travel
back home. We had to
stay overnight in Chicago
and the next day we
flew with Air India
(!) to Frankfurt and
then further to Norway.
The trip took 50 hours..
The last
Sunday of March (24.03.)
we had a local race
in Søfteland.
It was the "Annual
ER-AN Season Opening
Race" both Erik
and I walked 10km. Erik
didn't have a good day
after altitude, but
still he walked 39:23!!
I felt good and just
walked faster and faster.
I walked 42:51 and was
surprised that I could
do it, this short after
altitude and with the
long travel back home.
We had
one week of sunny weather
at home, perfect for
good training!


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Decided to make Ratatouille on the weekend and went shopping for the produce in Canley Heights. Turns out asian stores do not stock zucchini, so that was a fail. On the upside dish turned out fantastic nevertheless and Brooke enjoyed it!
- 4x Lamb Chops (leave fat on if desired, also can use lamb cutlets)
- 2x Cans of Roast tomatoes (can roast your own if you have time)
- 1x Eggplant (cubed in nice chunky sizes)
- 2x Onions (diced, not too finely)
- 4x Cloves of garlic (diced finely, you can use less, I just love garlic)
- 2x Cups of button mushrooms (cut into quarters or however you like them)
- 1x Cup of beef stock
- 1x Teaspoon of Paprika
- 2x Teaspoons of Oregano
- 2x Tablespoons of Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
Combine cracked pepper, salt, paprika and oil to lamb chops and leave it to rest in the fridge whilst preparing the vegetables.
Heat up a heavy base pan, add olive oil and brown lamb either side. Do not cook lamb at this stage, ideally you would want to spend around 1~2 mins either side on high heat, remove lamb, and leave to rest.
Immediately turn out heat and add in onions, garlic, eggplant and cook till nice and coloured. Add in mushrooms, then everything else. Leave to simmer for around 15 minutes or until thickens. Add in salt and pepper to taste.
Once base is complete, add in lamb stir and cover the lamb. Immediately close the lid and turn off the heat and let it sit for around 10 minutes before serving.
Serve with some nice crusty bread or even on its own!
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Servings: Two
Cost: ~$15

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- 15 July (Saturday) : Rs 11.53 crore
- 16 July (Sunday) : Rs 13.07 crore
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4 Potatoes, medium to large size
400g Tin of chopped tomatoes
1 tsp English mustard
1 tsp Tabasco sauce
1 tsp Sweet Spanish paprika
Olive oil for frying
Salt and black pepper
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If you didn't feel like watching a commercial, all you need to know is that it involves an Australian guy in England, and the Australian guy 'wins' the commercial. Now I like this ad, because I find it pretty funny, and because the Australian guy is HOT, but it does perplex me. The English are pretty derisive about Australians. I think they might still consider Australia their penal colony or something. So a commercial in which an Australian guy comes out on top, English society is mocked, and moreover represented by the poshest, longest faced of Brits, confused me. Why would this sell beer in the UK? In Australia, or even in America, it would make sense, but not here.
One night the husband and I were watching tv and this commercial came on, so I put the question to him. He rolled his eyes and replied, "Because we Brits…you know…have a sense of humor about ourselves?"
I didn't know. Well, I sort of did, as this was something I had been told multiple times by the British people in my life. But it's not something I really understood. Americans are extremely serious about being American. The patriotism in my native country is legendary, and we have songs with lyrics like "I'm proud to be an American/ where at least I know I'm free…Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land/ God Bless the USA" which are sung without a single trace of irony. But even when people are feeling very anti-America, they don't tend to make a lot of jokes about it. There are the obvious exceptions, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, but even they make fun of the news and politics more than the idea of being American. And for every one of them there are scores of earnest, table-thumping news anchors.
So the idea that the British are more than willing to laugh at their national identity, to mock themselves for being considered the posh, croquet-playing long-faced sort who live in manor houses, perplexes me. Nobody would dare make a commercial like that in America without there being an uproar. I remember when the Dixie Chicks dared to criticize President Bush, people ran a steamroller over their CDs. Being American is a deadly serious business. Being British is something you can laugh about.
I wonder if this means that the Brits are more confident in their national identity. Let's go with this theory for a second–they have been around for over a thousand years and built the most far flung empire in world history, and then witnessed its collapse and came out on the other side. America, by contrast, is a young country, only some 232 years old, and is still clinging to the neo-imperialist empire we established and looking warily from side to side for rivals.
Really though, I think it's just an example of how earnest Americans can be. Brits may feel things deeply, but on the whole, they don't particularly want to show it. My husband's endearments are peppered with teasing and jokes, and the sweetest things he says are delivered in the most lighthearted manner, as if he is mocking himself for saying them. As an American, I'm not sure how to respond–I know he's not completely kidding, but he's acting as though he is. It is very perplexing, and yet something I admire. I've never really been able to laugh at myself, and it's probably a skill I could use.


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Minster FM News
North Yorkshire top cop bows-out
Published by the Minster FM News Team at 5:00pm 1st February 2011.
Deputy Chief Constable, Adam Briggs, has requested to retire.
He's going to leave this Sunday (6th February 2011).
Mr Brigg was recently disciplined for misconduct after being investigated over allegations he assisted a relative during force recruitment drive a year ago.
In a statement the Police Authority haven't mentioned if that's linked to today's announcement about his retirement.
Jane Kenyon, Chairman of the Authority, has told Minster FM:
"Adam Briggs has been a fine Police Officer during his 31 years' service. His contribution has been respected and valued by the communities he has served in Cleveland, West and North Yorkshire".
'We wish Adam well in his retirement."
Mr. Briggs joined North Yorkshire Police in June 2007 and over the last three years the Force has enjoyed a significant reduction in crime, people killed and seriously injured on the roads and anti-social behaviour.
DCC Briggs said:
"I am fortunate to have enjoyed a great career with the Police Service and I wish to express my respect to the men and women whom I have so enjoyed serving with.
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The Treasury Department auctioned $23 billion in 10-year notes at a high yield of 2.4 percent on Wednesday. The bid-to-cover ratio, an indicator of demand, was 2.33.
Indirect bidders, which include major central banks, were awarded 60.7 percent, the smallest since December. Direct bidders, which includes domestic money managers, bought 5.1 percent.
The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note cut losses after the sale, last trading at 2.414 percent. The yield had traded at 2.392 percent about 10 minutes before the auction results were released.
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By Jock O'Connell
PORTLAND, Maine -- Jeffrey Garten, dean of the Yale School of Management, recently remarked that defeating terrorism would require "Washington and corporate America to work more closely together than ever before." While such an alliance is bound to emerge, especially now that war against Iraq seems inevitable, corporate America might not be all that eager to share the rhetorical foxhole that the White House has been digging of late.
The uneasiness of business leaders stems from more than their customary anxiety about the unpredictable effects of war or from their concern that an administration preoccupied with foreign affairs might give the domestic economy short shrift. Rather, what may most trouble a corporate America that is more multinational than ever is the threat the administration's unilateral approach to foreign relations poses to the future of global economic integration.
Eighty years ago, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed that the business of America is business. Today, a substantial share of that business involves foreign companies as customers, suppliers, investors and partners in developing, producing and marketing goods and services. The full extent to which the U.S. economy has become enmeshed in the global economy is hard to comprehend because the relevant numbers are so large. For example, the value of U.S. exports of goods and services has reached the $1-trillion mark, roughly 10 times the size of California's current budget.
Consider that the value of these exports pales in comparison with the amount of business U.S. companies do through their subsidiaries abroad. In 1999, the latest year for which numbers are available, these overseas affiliates had revenues of $2.2 trillion. Equally remarkable, the volume of trade among the foreign affiliates totaled $451.9 billion, an amount approximately equal to the combined annual economic output of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
The commercial activity of U.S. affiliates overseas is matched by that of foreign-owned subsidiaries operating within the United States. According to the latest government figures, the gross product of these firms amounted to $522 billion in 2000, or 5.3% of America's gross domestic product.
Even these figures don't fully capture just how internationalized the U.S. economy has become. Progress in transportation and communications technologies has eroded the barrier of distance to the point that global supply chains have emerged. These chains enable the production of virtually any product to be divided into separate tasks for completion wherever the work can be done most efficiently and economically.
In short, the stereotype of global trade as finished goods moving across international borders is obsolete. Today, such trade largely consists of raw materials, parts, components and semi-finished goods moving through global supply chains. The products we eat, wear, drive or otherwise use are likely to have pedigrees as complicated as the ancestral roots of most Americans. The economic dislocations caused by labor strife at Pacific Coast seaports testify to this new reality.
These developments also mean that the U.S. economy has become increasingly vulnerable to disruption at points too numerous to defend. In the wake of Sept. 11, U.S. corporations reviewed their foreign operations as well as their dependence on international transportation systems. Some observers predicted that the companies would retrench to safer ground or at least relocate vital operations to North America.
The opposite has occurred. Most U.S. multinationals have continued to pursue their pre-Sept. 11 business strategies despite the added risks. For example, Boeing plans to shift a greater share of its aircraft design, engineering and production work to countries such as Russia and China. Intel will expand some chip-design and chip-development operations in India. And PeopleSoft will substantially augment its software operations in Malaysia.
U.S. multinational corporations are not courting disaster. They have a keen appreciation of the dangers they face overseas and have accordingly devised methods for managing the risks. But there is mounting concern that President Bush's campaign to oust Iraq's Saddam Hussein could set off a spiral of terrorist attacks and military countermeasures that could seriously affect their businesses.
Beyond this lies the more far-reaching question of whether U.S. economic interests in the age of globalization are served by the administration's harsh brand of unilateralism. True, the president has reached out to other nations in his quest to disarm Iraq. But for the most part, his seemingly instinctive disdain for constructive engagement with other countries on anything but his own terms has become a hallmark of his administration.
Such an approach hardly promotes U.S. commercial interests worldwide through free trade agreements and greater global economic integration. If there is one administration official who may feel conflicted about his boss' generally dismissive attitude toward foreign opinion, it is Robert B. Zoellick, the U.S. trade representative. Zoellick has the unenviable task of negotiating trade agreements with nations in Europe, Latin America and Asia whose relations with the United States have soured since Bush took office. As recent electoral outcomes in Germany and Brazil suggest, running against U.S. policies can be politically rewarding. It's not a stretch to argue that major trade talks may be similarly hurt by the administration's unilateralism.
At home, the administration's take-it-or-leave-it posture toward foreigners regrettably nourishes the xenophobic, isolationist impulse that has long haunted U.S. politics and hamstrung American foreign policy. Yet, what is singularly perverse about the administration's unilateralist rhetoric is that it presents foes of globalization with a strong populist rationale for resisting further entanglements, economic or otherwise, with other nations. The irony is that an ostensibly business-friendly Republican administration may turn out to be a thorn in corporate America's side. >


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Numerous publications close to the White House have reported that Labor Secretary Tom Perez has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Attorney General Eric Holder. That Perez has a documented and repeating history of dishonesty, racialism, and radicalism shows that this administration feels unrestrained by conventional political wisdom. That the White House is dropping his name before an election should demonstrate to every Republican that Obama is fundamentally transforming politics in corrosive ways that the GOP seems ill-equipped to contain.
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The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Arunachal Pradesh has actually issued a Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Employment 2017 notification for 487 blog posts of TGT, PRT, PTI and other posts. Candidates who are looking for Latest Mentor Jobs 2017 those can Download and install SSA Itanagar Openings 2017 Application Form from official web site @ westkameng.nic.in. You can submit the application form via offline mode on or prior to the last date i.e. 31st January 2017 The Walk-in-interview will be hung on 6th, 7th and 8th February 2017. Hopefuls could get the various other information of recruitment listed below in this article such as eligibility Criteria, Vital dates, application process, application charge, selection process, etc.SSA Itanagar Recruitment 2017.
About SSA: The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan was started in the year 2000 by Indian Government. The primary intention of SSA is to offer the education to youngsters of 6 to 14 Years. Inning accordance with the demand of manpower, the division is arranged SSA Arunachal Pradesh Employment 2017. Candidates who are seeking Most recent govt Jobs those could Apply for SSA Itanagar Jobs 2017 on or prior to the last day.
SSA Itanagar Job 2017 Information
Name of Organization: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Itanagar
Name of posts: TGT, PRT, PTI as well as various other
No of posts: 487
Application Setting: Offline
Official Web site: westkameng.nic.in
Post Details
- Upper primary Teacher (TGT)
Pay scale : Rs. 26453/-
Age Limit : 18 to 28
Educational Qualification : Graduation/ BEd with minimum 50% marks
- Primary Teacher (PRT)
Pay scale :Rs. 21175
Age Limit : 18 to 28
Educational Qualification : 12th pass and Graduation/ BEd with minimum 50% marks
- Part Time Instructor (PTI)
Pay scale :Rs. 12809
Age Limit : 18 to 28
- Art Education
Pay scale :Rs. 12809
Age Limit : 18 to 28
Educational Qualification :12th pass with 50% marks and Diploma in Fine Arts/ Performing Art like Dance/ Drama/ Music, Etc
- Health & Physical
Pay scale :Rs. 12809
Age Limit : 18 to 28
Educational Qualification :12th pass with min 50% Marks and Degree in Physical Education
- Work Education
Pay scale :Rs. 12809
Age Limit : 18 to 28
Educational Qualification :12th pass with min 50% marks and Diploma/ ITI certificate in vocational trade
Essential Dates
Application Starting Date: 16th January 2017.
Last date for Submit application: 31st January 2017.
Walk in Interview Dates:.
TGT: Sixth February 2017.
PRT: 7th February 2017.
PTI: 8th February 2017.
SSA Itanagar Recruitment 2017, 487 TGT PRT PTI Educator posts
Aspirants who are seeking Most recent Teaching Jobs those could Apply the SSA Itanagar Employment 2017 Application on or before the last date i.e. 31st January 2017. You can download and install the application from official internet site. Hopefuls should Download Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Itanagar Openings official notice and review it before fill the application form.
Steps to Apply for SSA Itanagar Teacher Recruitment 2017
- Browse through official web site @ www.jobsandcareeralert.com
- Search the application form web link in notice section and also open it.
- Download application in PDF and also take a hard copy.
- Fill up application form with no mistake.
- Send out to examination facility as well as pay cost.
Postal Address
DDSE-cum-DPO Workplace.
Itanagar Arunachal Pradesh.
Click Here To Visit The Official Website : www.jobsandcareeralert.com


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Boiler relocation project near completion
By: Thabi Madiba 25th January 2019 Boiler maintenance and installations provider Boiler and Industrial Plant hopes to complete the boiler relocation project it has been working on for manufacturer United National Breweries (UNB), commonly known as Ijuba breweries, by the end of this month. The project, valued at R2-million,... →
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Company completes boiler modernisation project
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Increased drive towards using natural gas
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Order for 97 MW steam generation system received
22nd June 2018 Thermal power generation systems manufacturer Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) has received an order to provide a steam turbine power generation system for a pulp and paper mill in Sumatra, Indonesia. With an output of 97 MW, the system will be used as an in-house power source, while steam... →
NCPC-SA reduces small-enterprise energy consumption by 50%
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Skills development and in-house training crucial for boiler industry
By: Jessica Oosthuizen 22nd June 2018 Stainless steel fabricator and welding services firm Hlakani Engineering strongly advocates the importance of skills development and in-house training, says director Gerhard Holtshauzen, as this significantly improves boiler making and other skills. "We provide people with a chance to become a... →
The Combustion Group
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Boiler retubing completed for major tyre manufacturer
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Natural gas boilers coming to the fore
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Natural gas boilers offer hidden benefits
By: Robyn Wilkinson 26th January 2018 The benefits of natural gas as fuel for boilers in industrial processes are too often overlooked by companies who continue to favour traditional coal-fired boilers, which they erroneously believe to be a more cost-effective option, says oil, gas boiler and burner specialist Combustion Technology... →
Boiler supplier secures largest order in 30 years
26th January 2018 Boiler supplier Dryden Combustion has experienced significant growth since it was acquired by energy solutions provider Energy Partners at the end of 2016, with the successful synergy between the companies enabling Dryden to secure the largest single order in its 30-year history last year. →
Increase in demand to create opportunities
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Computational fluid dynamic simulation benefits industry
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CE marking awarded to local boiler company
By: Nica Schreuder 9th June 2017 Having received the European Conformity (CE) quality marking approval to manufacture a steam generator for leading oils partner IOI Loders Croklaan's processing plant, in Ghana, in January, boiler and environmental solutions company John Thompson aims to complete the manufacturing of the steam... →
Company introduces new cost effective technology in line with 2020 target
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Conglomerate helps company reduce power generation costs
9th June 2017 US-based multinational conglomerate corporation General Electric (GE) have announced an agreement with the world's largest aluminium rolling company Hindalco Industries to upgrade generation equipment at its Renusagar Captive Power Plant in Uttar Pradesh, India. GE will modernise two steam... →
Company wins $157m boiler contract
9th June 2017 India-based energy and environmental engineering solutions company Thermax has won export contracts from an undisclosed leading African conglomerate to supply four utility boilers, eight heat recovery steam generators and two flue gas steam generators for its upcoming refinery and petrochemicals... →
Burner management systems market anticipates 5.5% growth by 2024
27th January 2017 The global market for burner management systems (BMS) is projected to be worth $7.39-billion by 2024, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% in that period, explains market research service provider Transparency Market Research (TMR). →
Boilers market will grow significantly by 2026
27th January 2017 The global industrial boilers market is projected to grow to $17.77-billion by 2026, says market research company Markets & Markets. →
Acquisition boosts prospects for top steam and boiler suppliers
27th January 2017 Two reputable and successful South African companies operating in the local industrial and commercial steam power market have joined forces to work together growing their businesses to better serve the market's needs. Cape Town-based Energy Partners – Steam & Combustion, a member of the listed... →
Zambian boiler project leads way to promising 2017
By: Victor Moolman 27th January 2017 Boiler supplier and specialist installer Steam Generation has been contracted to supply, install and commission a Cochran Coalmaster 8 000 kg/hour steam boiler, on Lake Kariba, in Zambia, for the Aller Aqua Zambia project, which will be one of the largest fish farms in Africa. →
Camden power station to receive last of 164 burners
By: Victor Moolman 27th January 2017 Engineering company Hlakani Engineering will deliver the last of the 164 custom made burners to State-owned power utility Eskom's Camden power station, in Mpumalanga, in the second half of this year. →
Thermoprocessing projects to ensure combustion efficiency
By: Sebastian Whyle 3rd June 2016 Electrical, instrumentation and control engineering and installation project management provider Proconics is involved in thermoprocessing equipment projects that will result in safer, more efficient burner management for the local combustion energy industry. →
Two 330 MW boilers to aid power production in Pakistan
3rd June 2016 Electrical engineering service provider and boiler manufacturer GE Steam Powered Systems president Andreas Lusch announced the company's deal with construction and engineering company China Machinery Engineering Corp (CMEC) to supply two 330 MW boilers Pakistan power producer Engro Powergen Thar... →
New power generation system commissioned in Beppu, Japan
3rd June 2016 Distributed waste heat to power generation service provider ElectraTherm sales and marketing director Kazunori Ueda, in mid-April, announced the commissioning of the Power+ Generator 4400 in Beppu, Japan. →
Emphasis on environment and workplace safety
By: Sebastian Whyle 3rd June 2016 As the combustion equipment industry becomes more aware of the effects it has on the environment and workers, greater emphasis is being placed on the efficiency and safety of boilers and burners in industrial applications. →
Monitoring system to provide real-time calculations
3rd June 2016 Boiler and combustion equipment provider Nationwide Boiler president Larry Day, announced the release earlier this year of its latest product to market: the DataStak. →
Biofuels tested for boiler efficiency
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Carbon injection systems to reduce emissions
3rd June 2016 Environmental and emissions compliance service and technology provider ADA-ES (ADA) chief product officer Sharon Sjostrom, announced early last month that two companies have selected ADA's Activated Carbon Injection (ACI) systems to reduce mercury emissions from their coal-fired boilers. →
Company receives award for reduction systems on boilers
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Pushed beyond his limits. . .
Scotsman Alexander Fraser has lost too much in his fight for freedom from the English. So when his younger brother is taken hostage by the cruel Earl of Warfield, Alex retaliates by kidnapping the earl's delicate daughter . . . only to find she's nothing he expected.
Taken for ransom. . .
Catherine Worth, daughter of Warfield, knows her value. She's worth nothing to her father except as, now tarnished, property to be traded through marriage to a titled ally. He won't trade a valuable prisoner for her return. Her life is in the hands of her cold and ruthless captor as he realizes that there will be no trade. What she doesn't count on is falling in love with a man like none she's ever known.
Neither expected passion. Neither expected the choices they'd face. Alex must someday give her up . . . or forfeit his brother's life.
This book was nice but also rather foreseeable. I know, many of those books are foreseeable and that's exactly why we read them but I felt as if something unique was missing. Oh, the hero and the heroine deal well with each other and their problems are tough and very real but somehow it couldn't hold my attention. Maybe, if I read it again another time, I might be more captivated but somehow I doubt that. Oh, the story is fine and the characters are nice but... Of course, not everything was foreseeable but it was lacking some kind of spark and something that makes it different.
I liked it well enough but I'm not sure that I will ever read it again.


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Al Jazeera follows the health heroes fighting leprosy in India
MUMBAI: Al Jazeera English follows the work of health heroes fighting against the most neglected disease across India in the documentary Ancient Enemy, part of the groundbreaking eight-part series 'Lifelines, The Quest for Global Health'.
Leprosy is the world's oldest recorded disease and still persists despite being officially 'eliminated' in 2005. The stigma remains a major obstacle to early diagnosis and treatment of this curable disease.
The series will go after people diagnosed and meet those who untreated and now live with the disease forever. From health workers and counsellors, to surgeons and shoe makers; from people who live in leprosy colonies to those who demand more from the Indian government – there is still work being done to support people with leprosy in the poorest regions of India.
The episode follows health hero, Rajni Kant Singh, state coordinator for a leading NGO, as he forges dramatic breakthroughs while tackling the conditions that afflict poor people. "Since Leprosy was declared 'eliminated' in India in 2005 it has slipped off the agenda and resources have dried up. Yet the disease persists in India, with some 130 000 new cases a year. These patients need help with diagnosis, treatment and often social and psychological support too", said Singh.
"Whether through low tech ingenuity, community commitment or the best that modern medical science can offer, these are stories of people, passion and persistence in the triumph of humanity over unbearable suffering. Al Jazeera English believes in keeping people at the core of everything we do. We challenge and empower by telling stories without prejudice, in the most authentic way possible as we believe everyone has a story worth hearing", says Al Jazeera English award winning Director Brian Tilley.
The episode showcases the work of inspiring people on the frontline of public health and hearing their stories of the dramatic breakthroughs against the disease and its conditions that keep millions of people in poverty.
Tune into Al Jazeera on Dish TV 618 and Tata Sky Channel 533 to catch the premiere of Ancient Enemy on Friday, May 23, 05 30 PM IST


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How to paint bathroom cabinets must be the most important thing that you have to notice when you are about furnishing a vanity or cabinet itself. In designing your cabinet, you surely need to paint it to beautify its appearance; to make it attractive.
Painting the bathroom cabinet
If you would like to know how to paint bathroom cabinets, you should read this passage. Here are steps to paint the bathroom vanity or cabinet alone by your self.
- Masking and clearing cabinets. When you want to paint the cabinet, it is necessary to clear it first; remove all the objects of the cabinet including the drawer and the fixtures such as hinges, pulls, and knobs to avoid it getting painted. Do not forget to apply masking or the painter tape to the countertops, too. It is needed to make do such a labeling to the drawers so that you will know the place where the drawer belongs.
- Cleaning, filing, and sanding. Old cabinets tend to have many fingerprints, built-up grease, dust, and muck which are difficult to clean. Therefore, you need to use the TSP, kind of a white powder and mix it with the warm water to remove the grease. Inspect the damaged parts of the cabinet and repair it by using the putty and putty knife. Wait it dries and sand it smooth with the sandpaper.
- Paint the first coat. Paint the drawer and the door front with primer using the brush or roller. You might also use the sprayer if you would like to. If you are going to use the brush, make sure you paint the drawer or the door with smooth, long and motions to make the brushstrokes invisible. The sprayer might be the best painting tool option.
- Paint the second coat. Before you start painting the second coat, you must wait for the first painting dried. If the first painting has been dried, you just need to paint it for the second time. Paint to all surfaces and allow them to dry.
Things to consider
Instead of searching the info about how to paint bathroom cabinets, you need to pay attention to several things, too which will be explained below as well.
- The paint type. There are many types of paint. Distemper, gloss, satin or silk, dead flat oil, and eggshell are the most well-known type of paint. Each type is aimed at the different object of a cabinet. Distemper, for example, is used to plaster the upper part of the surface. This paint type is made from animal and natural resins which could give an aged effect of your kitchen furniture. The gloss is usually used on woodwork, etc. Think of choosing the one which you think it is best for you.
- Paint color. You must know that the paint is available in many extensive choices of color. It is up to you to select the color of the paint you want to apply. It is suggested to avoid choosing the white color because when your cabinet gets dirty, it will seem clear.
- Size. Would you like to buy the smaller or significant size of the bathroom bag? Well, it is up to you. However, if you always have such a long trip, it is better to have a larger bag. On the other hand, you do not need to buy the big one since you will not bring a whole lot of stuff.
- Brand. There must have been many popular brands of the paint. Dulux might be one of the paint brands which you could take as the reference because this brand offers such a qualified paint in any color.
Finally, in the end, if you want to know how to paint bathroom cabinets, you need to talk to the experts like the designer or painter to ask for detailed advice.
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I've had a lot of phones over the years. Since 2005 they're all been 'smart'
A year later, I decided I had to upgrade. I had the fabled Sprint SERO plan, which meant 500 minutes, unlimited nights and weekends starting at 7pm, unlimited text and data all for $30 bucks. That's a better plan than the $70 iPhone plan on AT+T. Obviously, I'm not stupid enough to pay an extra $40 a month just to have an iPhone. That works out to an extra $960 for each 2 year contract in extra money just to have an iPhone. No thanks!
So, despite not wanting to switch to T-Mobile, I got a job at a company that required I carry a company phone (on T-Mobile). I didn't want to give up my Sprint plan (as it's a now unavailable plan, and if you cancel it, you'll never get it back), so I gave the phone to my wife, and had her cancel her plan. I then took the G1 as my phone. (better than carrying 2 phones!)
- A little more RAM – Sure it's enough now, but what about month 20 of your 24 month contract….
- increased the ROM to at least 1GB. Luckily Verizon gives you a 16MB microSD card, but as apps can only be installed to the ROM (without rooting) it's a limitation.
But aren't I missing something?
- It was such an effort to prepare Android 2.0 that Google had to build and test for one device. Trying to simultaneously release Android 2.0 for all devices would have been impossible and/or taken months.
- Android 2.0 has only been optimized for the newer OMAP cpus.
- Google wanted to have an impressive launch with the Droid, and didn't want to have any attention go toward any other Android device.
The biggest change in Android 2.0 is of course the free turn by turn navigation. It's almost as good as a Garmin Nüvi, but is included for free. It also has great voice recognition, so you can speak "navigate to Provo Public Library" and it will work. There are also nice improvements in the browser and the Gmail app, but in reality, I'd have to say the killer deal with the Droid is not Android 2.0, but the amazing hardware.
So, if you're a gadget lover, Google user, Apple worshipper, or a Verizon user, you should definitely look into getting this phone.


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Robins Implicated in West Nile Virus Spread
Since its discovery in the US in 1999, it's been assumed that crows are a major vector in the spread of the virus across the country. However, a DNA analysis of blood taken from mosquitoes in Connecticut found that only one percent of the mosquitoes had fed on crows. Forty percent, however, had fed on robins.
More studies will be done, of course, as it's hard for even scientists to believe the beloved songbird could be a major carrier of West Nile.


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Figs always appeared to me as very mysterious fruits, fragile, rare and expensive. Being in a scholar mood today, I did some research on the matter. Turns out legend has it Buddha achieved enlightenment under a large and old sacred fig tree. More than 2600 years later I can only face facts: there is an obvious "fig wisdom pattern" here, and Jamie Oliver was very enlightened to add olive oil to his fig cake recipe : fortune (and taste) does favor the bold ! Continue reading "Figs and olive oil cake – Jamie Oliver's recipe"
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Stale is not dead : long live stale bread ! Pain perdu and other tricks
Are you a good citizen? Do you donate old clothes ? Do you buy second hand and like vintage ? This post is for you !
If you believe in a sustainable way of life same goes for your leftovers. Take bread for instance. We all like it best when it's fresh. Still, don't get rid of yesterday's baguette just yet : there are so many ways to give stale bread a second youth. All it takes is a little anticipation and half a shelf in your kitchen cupboards.
Here are a few suggestions … Continue reading "Stale is not dead : long live stale bread ! Pain perdu and other tricks"
Meet my friend Charlotte : Strawberry Charlotte
In the animal realm, Cuckoos suffer from a dreadful reputation : they're known to take over others' nests and find them comfortable enough to settle there. In a nutshell they take credit for others' work. I am a bit of Cuckoo here as I'm posting my mum's work. Nonetheless, I did play a major part in this Charlotte's coming to life : I did say I would love to eat one 🙂 Continue reading "Meet my friend Charlotte : Strawberry Charlotte"
Cherry on the cake : clafoutis
Today I got the proof we did settle very well in the big apple. We're back home for two weeks, a little break from NYC hustle and bustle. My jaw dropped when we bought bread in the best bakery in town : I figured the cashier was mistaken and did not charge for the whole of what we were purchasing. Well no, she was right. By NYC standards a real bargain : we got 2 baguettes and a sliced bread for barely more of the price of 1 baguette back in the big apple.
Life is sweet back home, and cherry on the cake we get to enjoy mum's baking. All credits go to her for this dessert. Continue reading "Cherry on the cake : clafoutis"
Quick and yummy : melon salad
Who says fast food has to be a burger and greasy fries ? To all the impatient of the world, it took me more time to write this post than to fix this salad. Continue reading "Quick and yummy : melon salad"
Jetlag antidote : fruit soufflé
The world is a village ! This week we've had friends coming from Paris and Manilla visiting us. Not that I am disregarding the Parisian traveler, but the Manilla part was the most impressive : it takes 48 hours, and a 12 hour jet lag to come to New York. I felt my welcome dinner better be worth their while. And, as technically speaking, it was breakfast time in Manilla, I went for a very sweet recipe. Here it is, and don't wait for a friend coming from the other side of the world to embark on a soufflé journey ! Continue reading "Jetlag antidote : fruit soufflé"
London made its mark : Sticky toffee pudding
One of the upsides of getting visits from Europe, on top of the friendly company, is the culinary treasures brought to you. Smuggled in to be accurate. And for a French girl, still trying to figure out her food sourcing, it's a big deal. Continue reading "London made its mark : Sticky toffee pudding"
A neighborly dessert : Rice pudding and apple rhubarb compote
Do you have friendly neighbors ? The proof of the pudding is in the eating… For this dessert I had to go knock on my neighbor's door as I was one egg short. This little egg hunt turned out to be a success and so the weekend started, on a sweet note, feeling blessed to have moved in such a friendly place ! Continue reading "A neighborly dessert : Rice pudding and apple rhubarb compote"
Salt cod puree aka brandade de morue
In France, if you call a woman "morue*" you're calling her names ! This is puzzling since the most delicious dish is made out of "morue". (* morue = salt cod)
Idiomes have their own misterious ways. Thankfully the ways to a delicious brandade are much more straightforward. It's a simple and substancial dish which always makes me daydream about Portugal (a nation of salt cod suppliers if any ), and of sturdy sailors as I'm assuming they ate loads of brandade. Continue reading "Salt cod puree aka brandade de morue"
Chili squids and creamy polenta
As a stay at home mum, meals take another meaning: energy is focused on getting the little one the best food for his age and quite often I end up finishing leftovers. We are still in the early weaning stage, as a result, I've been eating loads of purees lately.
Funny enough, my hubby is not too fond of getting baby leftovers for dinner. Fair enough ! Let's treat ourselves with a proper grown up meal : squids, garlic, chili = strong flavours and chewy / crispy textures. Adults only ! Continue reading "Chili squids and creamy polenta"


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Good Morning, Fellow Human Beings
December 21, 2012 has passed now, and all the stories about doomsday are over.
The Time for Maximum Change
Our inner powers that will help us are waiting to be awakened. We should rediscover our inner voices and intuitions. We should notice and take care of the warnings from our subconscious, our feelings, and our visions.
The Resurrection of The Consciousness
An inspiring interview with Turkish astrologer Elif Hece about our world's future and astrology.
The Great Awakening: Before and After 2012
We live in an era where nothing will be as it was before. We are heading toward a period when we will question all of our values, assumptions, relationships, and systems, and new ones will replace the old ones.
2012: The End or The Change?
The basic instinct that stimulated the earliest wise men to direct their attention towards the sky was based upon that familiar question: Where are we? What is this place? How does this huge system work?
Mayan Prophecies
The Mayans could be described as shamans who specialized in science and astrology and lived on the Yucatan Peninsula in Central America.
The 2012 Venus Ingress
The Venus ingress is without doubt one of the most important celestial events of 2012.
The Uranus–Pluto Square and Our Near Future
The square aspect of Uranus and Pluto will be effective until well into 2018. These two planets will be in exact square positions on these dates: June 24, 2012; September 19, 2012; May 21, 2013; November 1, 2013; April 21, 2014; December 15, 2014; and March 17, 2015.
New-Age Labor
Here is the second part of our interview started in the 5th issue of The Wise: Farewell to the Dark Ages.
The Dawn of the Aquarian Age
December 21, 2012 indicates the start of a new era for humanity according to the Mayans. Some religions refer to this era as "the Golden Age." Yes, this era will be the "Age of Enlightenment." This new era could in fact be the impending "Age of Aquarius." So, what is the Age of Aquarius, and when will it begin?
The Breaking Point in History and "The Erroneous Civilization"
Now we are approaching to a new breaking point that would shake the entire world once again...
Entering 2012: Farewell to the Dark Ages
We are finally in the famous and eagerly anticipated 2012. So, what will we experience in the coming days? Here's a conversation between the writers at The Wise.


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I've decided to have lunch at the ADK Cafe in Keene today.
Brooke is away at an all-day meeting. Silas is at school. I could make myself a sandwich with the cold cuts in the fridge, but it's cold enough already.
Maybe, if it's not too crowded, I can stay there a while and get some writing done. No telephone ringing. At least, not one that I'd have to feel the need to answer.


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Person to person loans
If you have ever borrowed or lent money to a friend, you will have an idea of what person to person lending is. It is an idea that ordinary people who have extra money they want to invest, can do so by giving loans to other people just as a bank would.
What separates peer to peer loans from the traditional way of lending to a friend is that in this case the lender and borrower are strangers to one another, it is also done for profit; the lender expects to earn interest on their investment whereas you wouldn't charge your friend interest on a loan.
How they work
Borrower accounts
As a borrower you sign up with a peer-to-peer company (a middleman who bring lenders and borrowers together), in the UK Zopa is the biggest having lent over £940 million since 2005, others include; RateSetter and LendingWorks.
After signing up for an account the application process is similar to bank loans; you provide your details and a credit check will be carried out. If you meet all requirements and are considered credit worthy, you get a quote based on your credit score; the better your credit score the less interest you're likely to pay.
If you're happy with the quote, you accept and money will be pooled from several lenders and deposited into your bank account. In most cases repayments will be taken directly from your current account, you can also manage your account online.
Lender accounts
In order to lend, you needs to sign up a lender account which will be connected to your current account. A lender doesn't need to have a lot of money to get started, On Zopa for example, you can start with as little as £10.
Once you've got the money into the account, you can decide the level of risk you want to lend at; the lending website will score each loan applicant, they will also explain the risk levels to you.
If you decide to lend only to those with high credit scores, it is less risky but you will earn less interest, on the other hand, if you lend to low credit score applicants you stand to earn more interest but there's also more risk of bad debt. Most person to person lending websites require you to investment for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years, longer investment periods yield more interest.
Lending to small Businesses
Apart from lending to other people, you can lend also to small businesses across the UK. It is similar to lending individuals except that you can review the business before deciding whether or not to invest; the business owners will present themselves outlining what they do, why they need the money and how they'll be able to pay it back. The lending website carries out the necessary checks such as the legitimacy of the business.
Funding Circle is the most established in this category having lent over £700million and with a £60 million investment from the UK Government. Their loans work on an auction basis whereby investors can out bid one another for the most attractive investments; the more investors a business attracts the less interest they pay.
As a lender you can spread your investment over many businesses to minimise risk, you may also sell your share in a loan if you need to get out an investment. Statistically, investors in Funding Circle get far higher returns than compared to keeping money in a savings account, as you can see in these charts.
Are they Safe?
Peer-to-peer lending websites are now regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority; they must follow consumer protection rules as laid out by the FCA. This however doesn't make them full proof; like any investment outside of government guaranteed savings accounts, there's a chance something could go wrong and cost you your investment.
The lending websites provide a lot of tips on how to minimise the risk of losing your money, it's advisable to read through before making an investment.
Charity lending:
Peer-to-peer lending also has a charitable aspect to it; you can lend money to entrepreneurs in developing countries, they use the money to start or expand a business and once the business starts to make money they repay the loan.
One of the pioneers in this category is Kiva, where entrepreneurs from around the world create profiles, tell their stories and outline what they plan to do with the money, you then choose whom to help. After the loan has been issued, as well as making repayments, the entrepreneur will regularly update you on the progress of their business.
Kiva is a charity and you will not earn any interest on the loans you make, however, the partners they work with do charge interest and other fees.
Why they're a good idea
Cheaper loans
For the borrower, peer to peer loans can be cheaper than bank loans; this is because the people who lend set their own interest rates, if there is enough competition some lenders will lower their interest rate.
Online account management
Both lender and borrower can manage their accounts online, some lending websites will even allow early repayments without imposing an early settlement fee.
Social good that makes money
Traditionally, only financial institutions have been able to loan money and charge an interest. With peer to peer loans, an ordinary person can play that role and not only help out small businesses, but also make themselves some money in the process; the interest rate you earn is normally higher than what you get on money in a savings account.
Not available to people with bad credit
Applicants who have bad credit are unlikely to get approved as lending websites have so far opted to minimise the risk to their lenders, this may change in the future as confidence grows in these new platforms.
You can experience bad debt just like the banks
As you would be lending your money to other people, you are exposed to defaults or troubled repayments just as a bank would be exposed to those risks. The lending website would have procedures in place to try and protect you from bad debt, however, it is still possible to lose your money.


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Karate's Big Break? Welcome to Tokyo 2020
Everybody is aware of the existence of martial arts, but in many cases, that's the extent of it; general awareness that martial arts are a thing with no knowledge beyond the highly inaccurate stereotypes derived from the Karate Kid movies (thanks a lot, Ralph Macchio). Yes, there is the UFC and MMA, but each sport in its own, non-aggregated form is forced to live out a very underground existence, especially in the United States. There are several layers to this as not everybody that practices martial arts views them as a sport. Whether for sport, self-defense, art, or personal growth, martial arts are utilized in different ways by different people. This means that even as far as the martial arts world goes, the sport division is but a percentage of the whole. Sport karate in the eyes of the public is, once again, dumbed down to the level of assuming you will see a kid use a crane position (which isn't even karate) to switch and kick another kid in the face. (I'm sorry but in reality, you'd get punched in the face before you could even get your foot off the ground).
I have done karate for just about my entire life. I've never known a life apart from it. I started competing at a young age, and the older I got the more serious I became, eventually competing in countless national tournaments and even getting the chance to take part in a few international competitions as a part of Team USA. After these tournaments, it was always the same story. I would return home, not to specific questions pertaining to whatever tournament I had just competed in, but to a barrage of stupid, misguided questions like "Did you kill/knock anybody out?" "Can you kill me with one finger?" "Is this what karate looks like?" followed by random hand waving and Bruce Lee noises, and "Do you ever put on a ninja costume and run around town doing karate?" Yes…I've actually gotten that last question before. When I show people videos of my fights, they're almost disappointed because A) they have no idea what is going on, and B) it is in no way reminiscent of the ridiculous stereotypes they've built up in their minds as a result of the media. It's basically like a European watching American football for the first time, if said European's only exposure to football had been The Longest Yard. This problem could be fixed with some exposure, as ignorance is the root cause. As of right now, karate exists only within the world of esoteric fringe sports, but the day that that changes could be fast approaching.
The Olympics are known for highlighting sports for a few weeks every few years that we may not watch otherwise, bringing people together under the shared anticipation of watching our country beat other countries in said sports. There are sports that gain more attention during the Olympics than others, but the prestige of an Olympic team helps exposure nonetheless. There are martial arts currently in the Olympics such as Judo and Tae Kwon Do. Although they may not be in the "Olympic Spotlight" so to say, I'm sure the inclusion has helped their sports. One martial art that has not had a chance to experience the benefit of this phenomenon is karate…until now. After years of fighting for a spot in the games, karate has finally been granted a place in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. This has already begun to help the sport, as the Olympics have both a direct and indirect effect on exposure.
Let's start with direct. I think this is fairly self-explanatory. Direct exposure is the result of people actually watching the sport either on TV or in person during the games. People like to know what exactly it is that they are watching, so they will look up the rules and bam; more people now understand how karate works. God knows I knew nothing about handball up until a few months ago, but I can now hold up a conversation after watching a bit of it, case in point.
The indirect effects take place before the games, and have already begun. Every parent that puts their kid in sports would love to see their kid rise through the ranks and become as successful as possible. In the sporting world, there is no greater honor than being named to an Olympic team. When parents are looking for what activities and sports to start their kids in and they discover that karate is an Olympic sport, I would think that would be added incentive to give it a try. There is just something about the allure of the Olympics that will draw people to certain sports. So just the fact that karate is now an Olympic sport raises awareness and exposure in and of itself. People will gravitate towards it for the Olympic effect, and others will come because of the increasing popularity.
On a personal level, I'm excited about the recent inclusion for the athletes. So many friends that I've made here and abroad through karate are some of the most dedicated and talented athletes that I've ever met. Although they are superstars within the karate world, there is little exposure outside of it. Now that the sport is a part of the Olympics, these athletes will finally have the chance to make it to the stage that they truly deserve, reaching audiences beyond just that of the karate world itself. I'm excited to see what the next few years leading up to the games hold in terms of overall enrollment and increase in competition. I think the world of karate is about to change for the better and if all goes well, I'll see you in Tokyo in four years.


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Water damage can cause incredible damage to your home or business, but if your home has carpeting, the difficulties faced with proper water restoration may increase almost exponentially. Water has the nasty habit of getting pretty much everywhere, and that not only includes in your carpet, but also the padding and flooring beneath. Failure to properly treat any element may result in long term problems and far more severe damage.
In most cases, it is probably easier and more cost effective to simply throw out and replace water damaged carpeting, simply because the clean up process is so involved. If you do choose to try and salvage your carpet, the good news is that it is possible, provided the carpet has been soaked for less than 48 hours, and that the water in question is not sewage based. The trick is to get started as soon as possible.
Firstly, the water will need to be removed from the carpet. This is usually done through the use of a wet dry vacuum unit or pump, depending on the depth and severity of the spill. Most of the water will be able to be removed through this process, and doing so will make the carpet much lighter and easier to lift. Yes, I said lift.
The carpet will have to be taken up at the tacks and taken to an outside location where it can be spread out and left to dry. A patio or driveway is ideal for this purpose. Make sure the carpet is allowed to dry flat or it may not reinstall properly later on. High velocity fans and blowers can be placed around the carpet to speed the drying process along. It may take the better part of a couple of days for the carpet to dry completely. Discard and replace any water damaged carpet padding. It cannot be repaired or restored. An alternative is to place the carpet back down attached to the tack-strips once the pad has been removed. With air movement and dehumidification the carpet will dry very quickly as will the sub floor beneath the carpet.
Once the carpet is dried out completely (and the operative word is "completely"), it will need to be professionally cleaned, disinfected, and sanitized. When that process is completed, repeat it. It is of utmost importance that the carpet is completely dried out and thoroughly cleaned.
While the carpet is being tended to, the flooring should be similarly treated. Flooring will retain a significant amount of water, and the entire flooring surface should be totally dried out and professionally cleaned before the carpet is laid back down. Laying carpet on a wet or even a damp surface will only cause more problems, most notably the growth of mold. If the sub floor is made of wood, usually plywood, it will need to be dried out completely. If the affected sub floor is on the second floor you can usually dry the sub floor from both above (under the carpet pad that was just removed) and below (through the ceiling by injecting hot dry air or simply by dropping the ceiling) to speed up the drying process.
Mold grows anywhere there is sufficient moisture to support it. Mold damaged carpet is usually unsalvageable, and any mold in your home can be difficult to remove and dangerous to your health.
In most cases of water damage, particularly as it applies to your carpeting, you should call in professional help. Your local IICRC certified water restoration professional is available 24/7, with a staff of trained technicians, the latest in water damage tools and procedures, and offers a full range of water restoration services, including carpet drying and cleaning. They offer same day service in most cases, and can have a technician out to your property to assess the problem and begin the clean up process.


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