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Safari Trailer (Fagus)
Safari Trailer (Fagus)
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No safari is complete without this wooden safari trailer by Fagus. The hinged tailgate opens to let rescued animals out and in. A fun addition for your exotic adventures. Jeep and animals sold separately.
As with all Fagus vehicles, this wooden truck is made of beech and joined together with dowels and glue, with no nails or screws.
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Contemporary African Culture
Wiriko. First Spanish magazine specialised in Contemporary African Arts & Culture.
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Publications | Afro Comb: 6.000 years of culture, politics and identity. – October, 2013.
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Radio Africa Magazine. Relevant Spanish cultural container dedicated to Contemporary African Arts & Culture.
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Voces | El Mundo. Voices is a Spanish Foundation with a blog in the Spanish national press El Mundo advocating for Human Development using disruptive culture and critical thought for radical social change.
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Anthropological Survey of India is a premier research institute for anthropological research in bio-cultural studies. It is also recognised as one of the most advanced centres for research and training in anthropology and allied disciplines.
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The long-term goal of this application is to improve our understanding of the mechanisms through which Notch signaling, a major cellular communication pathway, regulates mammalian development and stem cell-based maintenance of adult tissues, and to apply such insights to tissue engineering and disease abatement. Pathway activation occurs when ligand binding to any of the four vertebrate Notch receptors triggers proteolytic release of a signal """"""""unit"""""""" (the Notch intracellular domain;NICD). All 4 NICDs engage in transcription by forming a complex with RBPjk, a DNA-binding protein. Since all NICDs bind to RBPjk with equal affinity, co-expression of Notch paralogs results in redundancy, thereby leading to robustness (insensitivity to loss of one allele). However, several observations suggest that Notch receptors are not always redundant when co-expressed, resulting in developmental syndromes when one copy of a specific mammalian Notch receptor is mutated despite the presence (and in some cases, activation) of other highly conserved Notch paralogs. In addition to this context-specific activity, we identified NICD paralog-specific activities in 3 tissues where Notch paralogs are individually expressed: T-cells, B-cell and endothelial cells. This application will use a multi-pronged approach aimed to determine the mechanistic basis for paralog-specific Notch activities in these tissues. Attaining a better understanding of how context affects Notch signaling output goes beyond the academic interest in the mechanism of Notch signaling, paving the way for novel, receptor- and tissue-specific treatment of developmental syndromes associated with Notch loss, receptor-specific inhibition in cancer, Notch receptor- specific contribution to the stem cell-niche interactions and selective activation of desired paralogs for organ engineering initiatives.
The Notch pathway constitutes a short-range communication channel used to regulate proliferation, stem cells and stem cell niche maintenance, cell fate acquisition, differentiation and cell death. In humans, two structurally similar receptors (Notch1 and 2) seem to work redundantly in many cells, but have unique properties in others. Loss of one Notch1 allele leads to aortic valve defects despite the presence of Notch2, and loss of one Notch2 allele leads to Alagille syndrome despite the presence of Notch1. Clues we obtained from the immune system suggest that part of the answer lies in the composition of the intracellular domain, perhaps permitting association with receptor specific partners. Our proposal aims to understand better how Notch1 and Notch2 work to produce unique cellular outcomes. Finding partners will allow us to target the pathway in a context specific manner. We therefore believe that the proposed research will improve our ability to manipulate Notch signaling where desired as a therapeutic key to populations with rare diseases and in stem cell based therapies.
|Cunningham, Trevor J; Tabacchi, Mary; Eliane, Jean-Pierre et al. (2017) Randomized trial of calcipotriol combined with 5-fluorouracil for skin cancer precursor immunotherapy. J Clin Invest 127:106-116
|Turkoz, Mustafa; Townsend, R Reid; Kopan, Raphael (2016) The Notch Intracellular Domain Has an RBPj-Independent Role during Mouse Hair Follicular Development. J Invest Dermatol 136:1106-1115
|Kopan, Raphael (2016) The Unaimed Arrow Never Misses. Curr Top Dev Biol 116:547-50
|Thomas, Jane J; Abed, Mona; Heuberger, Julian et al. (2016) RNF4-Dependent Oncogene Activation by Protein Stabilization. Cell Rep 16:3388-3400
|Liu, Zhenyi; Brunskill, Eric; Boyle, Scott et al. (2015) Second-generation Notch1 activity-trap mouse line (N1IP::CreHI) provides a more comprehensive map of cells experiencing Notch1 activity. Development 142:1193-202
|Ilagan, Ma Xenia G; Kopan, Raphael (2014) Monitoring Notch activation in cultured mammalian cells: transcriptional reporter assays. Methods Mol Biol 1187:143-54
|Kopan, Raphael; Chen, Shuang; Liu, Zhenyi (2014) Alagille, Notch, and robustness: why duplicating systems does not ensure redundancy. Pediatr Nephrol 29:651-7
|Liu, Zhenyi; Chen, Shuang; Boyle, Scott et al. (2013) The extracellular domain of Notch2 increases its cell-surface abundance and ligand responsiveness during kidney development. Dev Cell 25:585-98
|Satpathy, Ansuman T; Briseño, Carlos G; Lee, Jacob S et al. (2013) Notch2-dependent classical dendritic cells orchestrate intestinal immunity to attaching-and-effacing bacterial pathogens. Nat Immunol 14:937-48
|Liu, Zhiyong; Liu, Zhenyi; Walters, Bradley J et al. (2013) In vivo visualization of Notch1 proteolysis reveals the heterogeneity of Notch1 signaling activity in the mouse cochlea. PLoS One 8:e64903
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Single-game tickets start at just $10 for all Lakeland Magic regular season home games
October 3, 2018 – Single-game tickets for the 2018-19 Lakeland Magic season are on sale now to the general public. The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, tip-off their second season home schedule on Saturday, November 10 at 7:00PM against the Westchester Knicks, NBA G League affiliate of the New York Knicks.
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The Lakeland Magic provide a great family-friendly environment and are introducing popular theme nights for the 2018-19 season, with multiple "theme jersey nights," including Honoring our Hero's Night (Nov. 16); Kid's Takeover Night (Nov. 20); a tribute to the Orlando Magic throwback with Blast from the Past (Nov. 25); Home for the Holiday's (Dec. 11); camouflage Hunt the Herd Night (Jan. 6); Space Jam Night (Jan 23); Oscars Night (Feb 22); and a Lakeland favorite Lakeland Swans Night (Mar. 22). Game entertainment and giveaways will fully embrace the dedicated theme. A full list of theme nights can be found at lakelandmagic.com/themenights.
Last year, the Magic finished with a winning record at home and made it to the playoffs in their inaugural season. Highlights for the Magic's second season at the RP Funding Center include a $14 million dollar renovation which will elevate the overall fan experience. Additional offerings include Group tickets and partial plans for as low as $10 per game and season tickets starting at just $8.63 per game.


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King Tut: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh 2019 – 2021
To mark the centenary of the opening of King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 and the lead up to the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, 150 precious artefacts are currently on a world tour. An extraordinary collection of objects from the Pharaoh's tomb, 60 of which have never been seen outside of Egypt before, will be on show from California to Japan, London to Sydney. During 2019, the exhibition opens in Paris in March before it moves to London opening on 2 November.Read More


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On November 30th, 2017, Balanced Growth Consulting hosted a client appreciation event in recognition of the many individuals and organizations we have had the privilege to work with and know. In attendance were clients, colleagues and friends from American Enterprise Group, Modern Woodmen of America, the American Academy of Pediatrics, SE2, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Association Forum, the Society for Vascular Surgery, AXIS Capital, Options Clearing Corporation, Chase, Bain Consulting, and Balanced Growth.
The event included a reception and dinner followed by the performance of A Christmas Carol at the Goodman Theater in Chicago.
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Halloween at Boom
The spot to find the beautiful and the bizarre club kids and nightlife figures of New York is definitely on top of the Standard. Through the summer months Susanne Bartsch's party On Top is where you will find looks galore. In fall for Halloween, the same crowd gathers amongst the stunning roof top views to party and be seen at the party Boom.
This Halloween in NYC, the queers (unsurprisingly) turned out the most epic of looks. Despite a terror attack in this part of town earlier, the event later that night still held space for people to come together and forget the reality of everyday New York.
The iconic and highly creative individuals that attend are not the only impressive thing about this party. Part of what makes it so unique is the intergenerational aspect of this subculture which provides a space for queers of all ages to enjoy a night of hedonism and fantasy- a place for the freakiest creative expression.
Take a look at some of the inhabitants of this world for this year's Halloween party.


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What are you just "Not Available For"?/
Hello everyone. This is just a short FB live re-post about Facing our Fears and saying
"I am NOT AVAILABLE for that fear of ______________, because the reality of my situation is ____(insert how you want to be instead)_______________!".
My biggest fear that I am no longer available for is that …
No matter how hard I try or how authentic I am or how much content I create, I will never succeed.
That is a pretty big fear that has the potential to do a lot of damage to be and my business. So I am deciding to just not have time for that @#$@ and am no longer available to entertain that idea.
Instead, the reality of the situation is, that I am a powerful creator of my own reality. I am attracting people into my life who can benefit from my story, my experience and the method and tools around personal growth that I have developed.
The reality of the situation is that I Am Valuable and I have everything I need inside me in this moment to create a successful and purposeful life.
Anything that you can dream up is already available to you. You are THAT POWERFUL! So don't waste time dreaming up all the ways you can limit yourself, dream about all the ways you can succeed, because sometimes….."ain't nobody got time for fear!"
Love all of you. The links to the video and podcast I mention in the video are below. Enjoy!
I mention Marie Forleo's video and the Angie Lee Show podcast in this video so here are the links for those resources if you want to look them up!
Marie Forleo's Year In Review Video: https://www.marieforleo.com/2016/12/year-in-review/
And the Angie Lee Show podcast is here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/angie-lee-2/hungry-for-more-podcast


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"This post is sponsored by Happy Egg Co, and all opinions are my own."
Do you like happy chickens? I do! And guess what? Happy chickens make Happy Eggs!
I was raised on farm fresh eggs, so I've always been a bit picky about the eggs I buy. I look for eggs that have the intense yellow yolk and great flavor that I was raised on. When farmer's markets are running, I can typically find some local farm eggs to buy. But during the other 9 months of the year, my go-to eggs are Happy Eggs!
Why Happy Eggs?
These eggs are made by happy chickens that can do everything they naturally would. Perch, explore, kick up dust, lay in the sun and flap their wings! They are free-range, meaning that they have the option to hang out in a shelter, or roam around in a field. Each Happy Egg farm has over 8 acres of outdoor space, different than "cage free" farms where there is no guarantee of outdoor access for the birds and permits just 1.5 square feet of space per bird inside a barn, or even other "free range" farms, where the minimum amount of outdoor space is just a 2 square feet requirement per bird, which is much less than Happy Eggs' 21.8 square feet of outdoor space per hen that their farms provide.
Moreover, Happy Egg farms are LOCAL! There are 31 family farms in the Ozarks of Missouri and Arkansas that are producing Happy Eggs with their happy hens. Choosing Happy Egg keeps dollars with our local family-owned farmers, while still providing assurance that you're purchasing quality, fresh eggs raised responsibly.
Where to Buy Happy Eggs
Interested in finding Happy Egg's "Free-est of the Free Range" eggs? Click here to find the store locator. I buy mine at Sprouts!


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BATON ROUGE- Looking for a new exciting way to get in shape? This morning on 2une In, Gabe Miller and Melissa McHugh from UFC Gym Acadian stopped by to talk about their training method that combines mixed martial arts with traditional fitness techniques.
"It's not your traditional type of gym," said Miller. "Everybody creates really good bonds with each other, and it's the atmosphere and the people within it that are so great."
The gym offers a workout unlike any other fitness institute around Baton Rouge.
"We're not a gym where you sign a membership and then don't show up," said Miller. "We have instructors who are there for every class. They know who is in the classes and they motivate you."
Another thing that makes the gym unique is the care that instructors feel for the members. Miller says the staff really cares about the well-being of their students and they want to inspire and motivate members to succeed.
UFC Gym Acadian is located in the Acadian Perkins Plaza Shopping Center, 3731 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge. You can find more about the gym and classes offered here.


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Whew, I am happy for Thursday evening. Because it means my week is calming down. I mean tomorrow, all I have to do is shop Kate Spade Friends & Family, and make a 3-tier Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle birthday cake! Easy, right?! (I am laughing here…go ahead and laugh with me. I've been on a comedy roll ALL week. My poor husband, he's a saint!)
What I wore today:
- Dress: Kate Spade Wynne
- Petticoat: Kate Spade
- Shoes: Jimmy Choo, strassed in Jonquil
And that's all I have. I've been baking up a storm all week, but have failed to snap any photos before delivering said baked goods. It's just been a strange week for me….I think my arthritis wants to flare, and I'm fighting it big time. It's inevitable though, it will get me eventually.
But I'll smack it right back with a pretty dress and a cupcake!
Until next time,
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So pretty!! I wish the weather here was good enough to wear pretty dresses like this all the time! 😀 oh thank you for telling me the name of those shoes! Charm 😃 I will definitely be on the hunt for them now xx
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Masque Creme Biofixine
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Original and innovative, Masque Crème Biofixine is a two-in-one product offering a cream and mask treatment. This tightening anti- wrinkle treatment with immediate effects smooths and regenerates the skin and protects it from cutaneous aging
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It Must Have Been Moonglow: Reflections on the First Years of Widowhood
In December 1998, after fifty-six years of marriage, Phyllis Greene went from being part of the lifelong unit of PhyllisandBob to being just plain Phyllis. As a way of coping with her feelings, she began keeping a journal. She realized her own reflections could speak to the thousands of women like her, each one with very different yet in some ways very similar day-to-day experiences. It Must Have Been Moonglow chronicles the emotional roller-coaster of her experience in a collection of brief essays—like diary entries—that capture the sadness, the humor, and the triumphs all widows encounter. She writes with wit and insight about negotiating the logistics of an evening out with a group of single older women, none of whom drive very well; about handling the check when going to dinner with a couple; about grocery shopping for one; and about the miracle of friendships on the Internet and the blessings of family.
With a new final section featuring readers' letters describing their own experiences of widowhood, It Must Have Been Moonglow is an intimate, candid, and engaging book—not about grief but about inspiration and strength.
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Phyllis Greene is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Wellesley College. She has had a lifelong involvement in her community, having served as chairman of the board of trustees of Franklin University as well as chairman of the Columbus Metropolitan Airport and Aviation Commission. She is the mother of Bob Greene, the syndicated columnist and author; D. G. Fulford, author and journalist; and Tim Greene, a real estate executive. She lives in Columbus, Ohio.
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Chapter 1
Just Another Widow
This afternoon, Mt. Carmel Hospice called for my six-month "checkup." How am I doing? they wanted to know. "Well," I said. "I am doing well." Am I telling the truth, I wondered; what is "well"? What sorrowing widow can ever really do well, I think. What standard does hospice use? With all their experience, they must have some definition of good and bad, well and unwell, heartsick and heartbroken. Of one thing I am sure: What is well one day is sick at heart the next, what is laughter one hour may be tears the next. In an effort to chart my own road to acceptance (I think it is there, somewhere ahead), I began to keep a journal on December 31, three weeks after my husband's death. Now as I look back, I wonder if I have walked a mile or one hundred, if I am out in front or lagging way behind, is there a "norm," and might it help me, and others who may read this, to share my journey as I go? I would welcome the company.
Circles on the Third Floor
I avoided widowhood for fifty-six years. Bob and I tried really hard to make it longer than that, and he could have given up or given out any of the last ten, but he didn't. When he finally couldn't walk, or even move by himself; when I had to feed him and clean him; when he half-dreamed his own funeral and the "plaque" they would read, and the "people from Cleveland" who would come; when we could assure him that all the circles on the third floor were clean (although we have no third floor), then he and I and our internist knew it was finally time. The death certificate says the causes were cardiac arrest, arteriosclerotic heart disease, diabetes mellitus Type I. What it was was that everything just deteriorated, ravaged by diabetes and age and the fact that his father, too, had died at eighty-three. So, in December 1998, I joined that unhappy band of women that has been growing like a geriatric sorority, and I became just another widow.
Looking back, all the way back to my teen years, I find so many different Phyllises as the years passed. I can see her, and almost feel her, but it is hard to get the true picture of what she was like as she moved forward (she hopes forward) through the physical changes and the cultural changes and the scientific and medical changes, through the feminist movement and the political upheavals. The one constant: for the last fifty-six years she has been Bob's wife.
All marriages have moments of great joy and great pain, the relationship changes over every decade, every day, and who I am now, who any of us are at the end of a marriage compared to who we were at the beginning is hard, even impossible, to get a handle on. I was a war bride, and while my husband was overseas I worked at a good and stimulating job as a fashion advertising copywriter for a department store. It was all new for me. I think there was a career, out in that exciting world, that we now call PR or media relations or marketing. But in 1945 I wanted none of that. I wanted a home in the suburbs and I wanted a baby. And then another and then another. We fit the statistical pattern perfectly: the house, the mortgage, the backyard barbecue, and my Major home from the war. A normal life, a conventional storybook, until suddenly it's time to write the last chapter.
What we always said to one another, especially as we came down the final stretch, was that we had had a helluva ride. This memory of our life that we ran over and over in our minds and conversations in the last year or two was the nourishment that gave us the strength to accept that it couldn't go on forever.
His Tan Poplin Suit and Red Stripe Tie
It is Paul Harvey who says "And now for the rest of the story," which is a good lead for breaking news. My story, actually, has no "rest," it just goes on and on. The rest of the story will evolve day by day, as long as I live.
I go through the necessary motions. I laugh some. I do shed some tears. I am learning to accept that this is the way it is, that there is almost nothing I can do except keep the faith, and walk through the storm with my head held high, and whistle while I work, and speak only soft answers to turn away wrath-and check my Bartlett's Book of Quotations for more clichés. For every widow there is a timetable, and "recovery" comes to each one on a different schedule and in a different way.
Just as recovering alcoholics are never free from the desire for a drink, so, too, am I, a recovering griever, never free of my desire for the life I had before. There just aren't any twelve steps that help. Nevertheless, with determination and reliance on the love and goodwill of friends and family, there are tolerable days and a window still on life's joys.
It seems incredible that months have passed and it is the bad memories of the last year of my marriage that are still so much clearer in my mind than the good memories of those many years that came before.
When I can reclaim those years, when the children were young and we lived in our lovely, traditional home, where we ate breakfast in a sunny breakfast room and ate dinner together every night, when Bob came home from work each evening to find his family awaiting his arrival, then I will know I am at least moving down that recovery road.
There is one picture in my mind of Bob that I return to over and over again. We are going out to dinner; his mother is here visiting us. We have driven to the top of the little hill and out of the driveway. Bob notices that he has forgotten to turn the pool sweep off, and so he goes down to turn the switch. As he comes back up the hill, in his tan poplin suit and his repp stripe tie and his blue button-down shirt, tan and healthy, with his great smile, I know that once and forever God is in his heaven and all is right with the world, my never-changing mantra.
When I say "Bob," and that is the picture that flashes into my mind and heart, then, perhaps, I can say that I am recovered.
Dear Diary
For me, the written word is the quintessential medium. From grocery lists to condolence messages to letters to friends or to the children at camp or for birthdays, it's the most effective way to express myself. Over the years, each time that Bob got sick, I would write a few words in the evening to remind me of how the day had gone. Each time he was in the hospital, I would come home and write. What was for me a tension release became, also, my medical log. By the time I had a computer, I had actual files of illnesses and operations, even one called Hive History, reporting when and how that chronic itch kept recurring. Bob got sick-really sick-the day after Labor Day, went to the hospital for tests and came home a bedridden, kidney-failing, medically complex, probably incurable, accepting good sport of a man. He died on December 12 after three horrible months that left us all heartbroken and devastated.
In the days after Bob's death, I gave no thought to writing anything other than thank-you notes for condolences. I was so busy, greeting visitors and talking to lawyers, talking to accountants, talking to the VA, being sure that we had someone to shovel snow. The mundane things were taking a lot of time.
As much as I enjoy writing, I would never have kept a daily journal after Bob died if I hadn't received my granddaughter Maggie's beautiful Christmas gift, a hardbacked journal, spiral-wire bound so that the lined pages lie flat for writing. On the cover there is the title One Day at a Time and a drawing of a lovely-looking older woman, in a big black hat, kneeling in her garden, tenderly holding a small plant in her hand, a not-so-subtle suggestion that she is probably a widow. The hat is the giveaway, that and the unmistakable sad expression. I got the message: Plant your small thoughts and they might help you heal and grow.
At first I thought it was a unique experience for me to find solace in writing my nightly entries. Once the tips-for-healing began arriving in the hospice mailings, it dawned on me that these journal jottings might be a comfort for others. Most of the published books I found about widowhood did not really speak to me; there were not many from a purely personal perspective. Thus, this book is just the journal, magnified. It is helping me even as I hope it helps those who might read it. We tackle our sorrow alone, but if we open ourselves with sympathy and empathy, it is a much less lonely road.
What started as a very private project began to take shape in my mind as something I could share, something for many of us, paddling away in the same small, sad boat.
Merchandise on State Street
Not that long ago, we, a couple, did what the funeral industry calls "preplanning." It required a weird combination of realism and common sense with a kind of denial that what we were doing was ever really going to be of any use. Die? Us? Of course we would-someday, someday-just not in our foreseeable future.
In November and December 1997 there was a promotion to plan and prepay your funeral, advertised by the Schoedinger Funeral organization, which has, for the last hundred years, buried almost everyone we know. If it didn't seem exactly a lark to go ahead and make these arrangements, it was not a depressing thing to do. In fact, everyone seemed to be doing it, saying at dinner get-togethers that they had been downtown to the State Street chapel to talk to Dave or Jay, the Schoedingers currently in charge. I had served on boards and committees with both of them, and Bob was a good friend and fellow Rotarian of the retired senior Schoedinger, John.
The rationale for doing this was to save our children some onerous decision making when they would be grieving. So down to State Street we went, and we filled out all the forms and even chose the "merchandise" (merchandise!): the casket, the urn, the cremation box. As we wandered around the second floor of the chapel, we thought it best not even to think of the implications, but just to get it done. And we did.
We chose a cemetery plot, too, and ordered headstones. And then it was all put in a file for what we hoped would be a long, long time. One year later, I pulled out the file for Bob, and his plan became operational.
We had assumed, I think, that there was a tax, as well as an emotional, advantage to all of this. There was, of course, neither. When it came time to list funeral expenses to be paid by the estate, we couldn't include the prepayment because it would have to be offset by the asset of owning the plan! If the prepayment was supposed to be a hedge against inflation, that didn't work for Bob, although it may for me. It came to be something that just was. Like the death itself.
I go to the cemetery now and am not sure I like the plot we chose, one of many that have belonged to my family for years. I know I do not like the headstone that bears both of our names. Somehow that macabre fact escaped me in the planning, but we have one grave, therefore one stone. At least my death date hasn't the inscription "19-," because 2001 is already here and, all things being equal, to have inscribed the wrong century for my death would have been bad planning indeed.
Table of Contents
|Just Another Widow
|Circles on the Third Floor
|His Tan Poplin Suit and Repp Stripe Tie
|Dear Diary
|Merchandise on State Street
|Is God in His Holy Temple?
|Like Mother Like Daughter
|On-the-Job Training
|Time and Change
|Safe at Home
|A Trust/B Trust/No Trust
|Watch Out for Booby Traps
|Don't Dizzy Me Around
|A Date That Will Live ...
|Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty
|Sleep (and) Disorder
|Killing Time, or Using It
|Doing Well = Doing Good
|The Tao and the Dow
|With a Little Help from My Friends
|To Market, to Market
|Traveling Solo
|Carmen Ohio
|More Leaves Off the Tree
|All in the Same Boat
|For a Sprained Ankle, a Frozen Package of Peas
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text: EIA EIA is an abbreviation of "Environmental Impact Assessment". EIA is a report on how a project may affect the surrounding environment. According to the Environmental Protection Act, certain types of land based projects may not be initiated or changed without prior approval by Naalakkersuisut. Why is there a need for an EIA? Naalakkersuisut (the Greenland Government) requires this necessary information in order to evaluate the probable consequences a facility/project may have on the environment, and determine if the consequences on the environment are acceptable, compared to the advantages of constructing the facility in question. This applies to construction as well as expansion, or any alterations of a facility. The report shall furthermore provide recommendations of the measures the project owner will need to implement in order to counteract any negative consequences on the environment. The building owner compiles the VVM report It is the project owner that compiles the EIA report. Prior to compiling the EIA report, the project owner shall draw up a plan for the environmental conditions in need of research, referred to as Terms of Reference. The proposed plan requires the approval by the Ministry of Independence, Nature, Environment and Agriculture before work on compiling the EIA report commences. The project owner is responsible for implementing the necessary research and procuring the information required when compiling the VVM report. Public hearings and citizen involvement If the Minister of Environment and Nature determines that a public hearing may bring forth new information, the project owner will be requested to submit a rough draft of the Terms of Reference for a public hearing which is required to last for a period of six weeks. The Minister may also request that a public meeting or other forms of citizen participation take place during the compilation of the EIA report. Following the public disclosure of the EIA report, the public is granted a period of eight weeks to comment or respond to the report. When the hearing is over the project owner will implement any changes the Minister of Environment and Nature deem necessary. If, following a hearing, the changes of the existing EIA report are of a significant nature, the Minister of Environment and Nature is entitled to request a new public hearing. Legislation Regulation pertaining to EIA reporting is found in: The Greenland Governments statutory regulation no. five of the 27. March 2013 concerning certain facilities effects on the environment and the regulation of fees for environmental supervision, and including addendums to this regulation. Chapter eight of the Inatsisartut (Greenland parliament) Act no. nine of 22. November 2011 concerning Protection of the Environment. The obligation to submit an EIA report The types of land based facilities that are always required to submit an EIA report are listed in the statutory regulation annex I. Annex I refers to the international obligations Greenland adheres to as a result of acceding to the ESPOO treaty. Annex II list the types of land based facilities where Naalakkersuisut in each individual case can decide whether or not an EIA report is required.


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Cedar Semolina #2 907g
Semolina is the roughly milled endosperm of durum wheat and is most commonly used in pasta and pastry dishes. Semolina is low in fat and high in protein! A 1/4 cup of semolina has 0 grams of fat and 5 grams of protein.
One of our favourite ways to use coarse semolina #2 is in a traditional breakfast pudding dish called Ma'Mounia. It is the Syrian version of rice pudding. It's smooth, velvety and absolutely delicious!
Try Cedar Semolina #2 in the recipe below for semolina pudding topped with pistachios and cinnamon!


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Controllers and/or keyboards at the ready, it's time to have some pixellated video game fun! Bring the cubic world or Minecraft into your home with this character poster! With all the varying forms and colours of the square creatures and critters, this landscape poster will be sure to give even the biggest fan their Minecraft fix! Official merchandise.
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Laguna Beach has lately become quite popular after "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County". Indeed, this beautiful coastal town symbolizes the real beauty of California. If you are planning for a Laguna Beach Vacation, you should know that it is known for its stunning views, an artistic and affluent community, and last but not the least, wonderful folks. It is no surprise that Laguna Beach attracts millions of visitors every summer.
You can enjoy plenty of sunshine almost every day in a year and indulge in various outdoor activities such as beach lounging, snorkeling, and hiking. So going for a Laguna Beach Vacation is great fun.
Shopping in Newport Beach can be great fun
Do you want to get away from sand and surfing as you already have had enough of that? Drive up to eight miles to reach Newport Beach where Fashion Island is indeed a paradise for the shoppers. Indulge in some great shopping expeditions to shop for Jonathan Adler, Juicy Couture and Kate Spade. Some of the shops in the shopping center are famous franchises like Neiman Marcus, Lululemon Athletica and Anthropologie. There are innumerable places to bite such as The Cheesecake Factory, R+D Kitchen and Great Maple. Other good options include Lemonade and Native Foods Café.
Enjoy your breakfast in Las Brisas
Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet at Las Brisas for six days a week (Monday to Saturday). The buffet includes delicious omelets, a pastry bar, fresh fruits and many other delicious items. You can enjoy the pristine coastline of the Laguna Beach while having your breakfast. You can also enjoy dinner and lunch on every weekday. You can also enjoy a Sunday brunch in case you are there on that day.
Treasure Island Park
The park is situated in Montage Laguna Beach. The park is located near the coastline and is the perfect place for a picnic or for walking. In case you have an adventurous streak in you, go to Diver's Cove or Shaw's Cove. Renting snorkeling gear from a local shop is easy. You can explore the beauty of a marine life from beneath the water.
Do some hiking activities in Moro Canyon
Crystal Cove State Park is full of interesting activities. Don't miss hiking at the Moro Canyon Trail with various signs of identification in the midst of fauna and flora so that learning is fine when you are hiking. If you are a beginner, it is an excellent trail for you. Cover a distance of 3.1 miles to reach the beach where you can have a relaxing time after completing your hike. However, if you are in for a challenge, you can try out the Moro Ridge trail and the No Dogs trail.


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Classic Blowpipe - Blackwood
This is our classic Blackwood blowpipe. It has a large internal bore to help with air flow. This blowpipe is are made of African Blackwood and come with an imitation projecting mount. As well, it comes with the mouthpiece as pictured. You can choose the length of the mouthpiece for this item to ensure it fits you correctly. The blowpipes come pre-hemped, with a rubber blowpipe valve ready to play. These blowpipes will fit most any set of pipes.
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Br. Francis Blouin Global Scholars Program Welcomes New Class
2015 Sep 10Walsh University welcomed the following 20 students into the 2015 class of the Brother Francis Blouin Global Scholars program. The Blouin Scholars Program provides students with a unique opportunity to become part of a community of students and faculty dedicated to using scholarship and service to address major global issues.


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Sixteenth Day of Lent/
Luke 11:33-36
Did you know that there are approximately 2000 different species of fireflies around the world? These luminescent winged beetles produce a light from within that emanates from their lower abdomen. This phenomenon is called bioluminescence, a term I recently discussed with my grade eight students during our Light and Optics science unit. Students tend to be fascinated by living organisms that emit their own light—everything from fireflies to jellyfish to plankton. I must admit that I am also intrigued, remembering those rare moments that fireflies were spotted around the campfire during childhood camping trips. "Fireflies!" we'd shout and everyone would frantically turn, desperately trying to catch a glimpse.
In reflecting on Jesus' words in Luke 11:33-36 and the "light within," I began to wonder, 'What if we were bioluminescent? What if our bodies really were "full of light"? (v.34b). I'm reminded of a refrain that is sung during chapel services at my school.
"Christ before us, Christ behind us, Christ under our feet."*
I believe that when Christ is behind us, before us, and around us He is also within us, and when Christ is within us, we can do no other than shine His light outward.
In all of the living organisms previously mentioned, bioluminescence has purpose whether it's for camouflage, attraction, defense, warning, communication, or illumination. Light has purpose.
"No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it
will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand,
so that those who come in may see the light" (v.33).
As the traditional gospel song says, "Don't hide it under a bushel, No! I'm gonna let it shine!". What if we live knowing that the light within us has purpose? What if it was a goal, not only for our own lives, but also for our churches that "those who come in may see the light"? When people enter our churches and our lives through relationship do they see the light or are they clouded in darkness? Jesus said, "See to it that the light within you is not darkness." Perhaps this can mean make sure your inner light has purpose. I can't say what this looks like for each one of you, but I have to wonder if it's about following in Jesus' way of love and compassion.
"This little light of mine. I'm gonna let it shine."
*"Prayer for Peace" lyrics by David Haas
Sherisse Spenst
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New Summerfest entrance, plaza and music education grant unveiled
Summerfest has announced 167 headliners for 2018. Here are some of the highlights by genre. Wotchit/ Lou Saldivar
Over the 50 years that Summerfest has been running, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said one thing has remained a constant: the Big Gig and its grounds are for the masses, not the classes.
The newly constructed North Entry Gate and Community Plaza on the Summerfest grounds only add to that idea, he said Thursday at the ribbon cutting for the developments.
"This special place along America's freshwater coast was a place to be utilized by all our residents, all of our citizens," Barrett said. "Unlike a lot of other Midwestern cities where you see massive commercial investments along a lakefront, it's different here. This is a space that's for the public."
The American Family Insurance-sponsored project has been under construction since last fall and includes a host of renovations to the northern entrance including new digital displays, lighting and a public address system, a new box office, first aid station and more capacity with additional turnstile lines.
The new plaza includes a public space along Lake Michigan that will be available year-round, permanent bike parking, interactive musical sculptures and more seating areas.
"This incredible facility, which is really now a icon nationally," Barrett said, "is going to be a place people from this community and others around, can really come and benefit."
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RELATED: 15 ways to get into Summerfest 2018 cheaper — or for free
Jack Salzwedel, chairman and CEO of American Family Insurance, also announced its partnership with Summerfest will include the Let the Music Play program, which will award grants to music education programs at nonprofit organizations and Milwaukee Public Schools.
The first grants will be awarded for the next year, with applications being accepted in the fall, Salzwedel said.
"We have a great excitement about the program and the scholarships that will come because of this," Salzwedel said. "It's going to help kids' dreams of making music, and as someone who loves music myself, I can't think of a better investment than the kids of Milwaukee."
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We believe that the influence of a family is always greater than the influence of the church.
With that in mind, we have created an intentional strategy of connecting our small group leaders to partner with parents. We use the term "partner" for a reason -- because parents and the church need each other. FUSE and WiRED needs to team up with parents because ultimately, they're the biggest influence on a students spirituality. Parents need to team up with FUSE and WiRED because their kids need to see faith in Jesus and missional living modeled from a whole community of believers. We need each other!
We do this by requiring our small group leaders at FUSE and WiRED to introduce themselves and make themselves available for conversation. We also have a system in place for communicating with parents without voiding the trust of students. Parents- if you have not been introduced to your students small group leader, please email Louie below!
We have also set out to provide you with resources to best support your son or daughter in their relationship with Christ. You can check out these resources on the pages to the left.
Louie DeGeorge // Student Ministries Director Teays Valley
Mary Anne Self // Middle School Ministries Director Teays Valley
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Netflix delivers hits to your door
I'm a movie freak.
Left to my own devices, I watch movies. That's what I do. Especially during the summer. I don't watch baseball. I don't like the sun. I don't go out on the weekends to check out "the scene."
I'm a lump. Gimme a remote control and some lower lumbar support and I'm set. Netflix was made for people like me.
You've probably heard about Netflix. It's a company based on the Internet ( www.netflix.com). You go to their site, sign up, give a credit card number and - for $22 bucks a month - you can rent as many DVDs as your heart desires, providing you don't have more than three out at any given time.
There are other options where you can pay a little more to get more rentals out at a time, but I'm not Daddy Warbucks.
The California company launched in 1999 and has shipping centers all over the country. It employs 900 people and ships about 3 million DVDs a week to its roughly 2 million subscribers.
You can return the rentals at anytime. There are no late fees. I repeat, there are no late fees.
They send you the movies in this futuristic-looking red and white envelope. It's like the promise of the Internet has finally arrived. You send 'em back in the same package. You don't have to buy a stamp. Just drop the DVDs in a box and be done with them.
The selection is top notch. I recently watched "The Cooler." It's a great little drama starring William H. Macy as a guy with really bad luck. He's so hapless he works in an old-school Vegas casino where his bad vibes cause gamblers to lose. The movie's solid and proves that every ten years or so, Alec Baldwin can act.
After that I watched "21 Grams." Another great movie, but man, was it depressing. Take a dash of "In the Bedroom" gloom, mix in a helping of "Mystic River" misery, sprinkle in some child abuse, and you've got "21 Grams," starring (who else?) Sean Penn.
But once you get into Netflix, you realize it goes beyond entertainment. It gives you a glimpse into your psyche, which, for some people, can be a little unnerving.
Netflix has this simple feature that allows you to rate the movies you've rented. Then it uses your data to generate recommendations.
This is where Netflix gets a little personal. Think about every movie you've rented during the last two years. First of all, you can't do it, unless you're a person that keeps a diary of things like that. And if you keep such a list, I'm not sure what to say to you.
But for the rest of us - what do you think your movie rental list would look like?
Looking at that list, what does it say about you as a person?
Last week I logged onto Netflix to check out the latest new releases. The first page that appeared on my screen announced "Recommendations For You: Here are some movies we think you'll like, based on your ratings."
I'm thinking, cool. I mean, look at those lesser-known borderline art films I threw out a few grafs ago. I'm "Mr. Cool Independent Movie Viewer," right? Netflix probably thinks I have a goatee, read Mother Jones and drive a Honda hybrid.
Not exactly.
Based on my recommendations, Netflix recommended "Friends," seasons four and six. Why I'm not worthy for the other eight seasons is beyond me.
Then below Matthew Perry's shining mug, Netflix told me I'd probably like "Cheaper by the Dozen" and "Mona Lisa Smile."
I'm no marketing expert, but Netflix apparently thinks I'm a 20-year-old girl. What gives?
My manhood thoroughly bruised - I mean, a Julia Roberts movie, come on! - I clicked on a few easy-to-navigate hyperlinks and arrived at the customer service section. I requested that Netflix send me my entire rental history, which goes back to January 2002.
I felt that reading my rental history would help me get through the identity crisis Netflix had just launched me into.
Bad idea. There are well over 100 movies on the list. Netflix tells me when I rented them.
I've never been to therapy. But boy did Netflix give me a glimpse into my mind.
Reading the list I couldn't help but wonder, what in the wide world of sports was happening in my life in August 2002?
That's when I rented the following DVDs over the course of about six weeks: "Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait," a cheapo, public access quality documentary on the early 70s shocker; "Hollywood Raw! Wild on the Streets/Celebrities Caught on Camera," a precursor to the E! channel's "Celebrities Uncensored; "Evil Dead 2," starring Bruce Campbell; "General Idi Amin Dada," a 30-year-old documentary on Uganda's infamous nut job, and to top off what had to be a very dark time in my life - "Monsters Inc.," the Pixar animated smash starring the lovable John Goodman.
The list is full of little nuggets like that. In November 2002 I had a great double feature: "Dawn of the Dead" backed up by "Seems Like Old Times," a Neil Simon comedy starring Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn.
What does that say about me? "Dawn of the Dead" is a straight-up horror film. "Seems Like Old Times" is bad, even by Chevy Chase's incredibly low standards. Why did I feel the need to punish myself?
November 2003 found me with "Jackass," a "movie" made from the infamous MTV show. I followed it with "The Grey Zone," a somber film about a Nazi death camp.
Earlier this year I must have been feeling intellectual. I rented "Seabiscuit" and "Anything Else," a Woody Allen movie. I mean, watching a Woody Allen film adds points to your IQ, even though his movies stink, right?
I followed those highbrow picks up with "Freddy vs Jason."
My movie rental list is not the image I want to project.
I wanted to see more combinations like I had going in April, when I rented "Lost in Translation," the much-hyped little independent flick from Sophia Coppola starring Bill Murray; "Shattered Glass," a movie about disgraced journalist Stephen Glass from "The New Republic;" and "Wonderland," a gritty little drama starring Val Kilmer.
Judging from that list, I should be barking orders at the live-in help: "Get me my fine German-engineered sports car, my good man. I have to get the latest 'Atlantic Monthly' before tonight's fund raiser."
Now, that's an image! If only I could convince my pal Netflix.
Unfortunately, I followed up those films with "The Rundown," starring The Rock and one of the "American Pie" kids.
I wish Netflix had a button to click for counseling.


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A group of Chicago-area builders, developers, architects, designers and brokers put their collective heads together to concoct this list of residential real estate trends for the year ahead. Trends include mindfulness, smaller spaces, minimalist design and catering to both millennials and baby boomers.
- A group of Chicago-area professionals in residential real estate went trend-spotting for 2016.
- They identified eight key areas of amenities for buyers and renters.
- Predictions include a focus on wellness, less expensive master baths, and upscale secondary spaces.


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Seed Yoga + Wellness
Copywriting + photography + Web design + Digital Marketing
A relaxed and innovative yoga studio in leafy Laburnum Village, Blackburn.
Seed Yoga is a membership-based yoga studio in Blackburn that opened in March 2017. The studio distinguishes itself from other yoga studios in the area by its smaller class sizes and its nurturing environment.
The business had already developed a logo and branding, but required professional photographs of the new studio, as well as a new website and branded email template. These items had to be delivered in a two-month timeframe in time for the launch of the new business.
- Produce a suite of professional photographs of the new studio
- Develop an image-rich, minimalistic and calm website to match the new branding
- Encourage visitors to sign-up to classes or become members
- Develop an event section that advertises upcoming yoga workshops
- Integrate website with TULA - a yoga studio timetable and booking system
- Email marketing database and email template development
We kicked off the project working jointly on keyword research and content development and photography of the studio. Once the website content was ready, we built a Squarespace website that complemented the existing branding. The website features full-width images, a simple content structure and a carefully planned customer journey that works hard to encourage visitors to become a member.
A simple events database was created and the website was integrated with TULA, allowing users to view the studio's timetable and make bookings through the website. Before going live the website was linked to Seed's various social media accounts and their Instagram feed was embedded into the homepage.
As a final step, we set Seed Yoga + Wellness up with a MailChimp database, linked this up to newsletter sign-up forms on the website and build a branded email template for future marketing campaigns.
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The Truth about Goats
David Cameron has pledged to utilize the full strength of Britain's armed forces in tackling terrorism, immigration and badgers. However a spokeswoman for the Prime Minister was hesitant on his commitment to securing northern borders, specifically those surrounding the 'frozen tundra of Caledonia' or the 'Dead Zone', as it is referred to by the Tories at election time.
At a recent NATO conference, Mr. Cameron's spokeswoman made it clear that he valued homeland security above all else, '…but not if you included Glasgow'. With polls pointing towards a nationalist victory in the Scottish Independence referendum, Conservatives have responded with the same levels of apathy normally associated with a Michael Bublé concert.
The Tory spokeswoman defended their position: 'The only way we can defend the UK against the tide of filth and short-legged omnivores is to dismantle the UK. No jihadist or badger can invade our natural borders, if we have no borders. Britain is much safer in smaller indistinguishable fragments. If we lop off Scotland we'll hopefully look like the Netherlands on any maps – thus fooling potential invaders'.
Those who are pro-Union have been critical of the Government's lukewarm defence of the UK; as one Scottish 'No-voter' said: 'If you want to control the spread of rabies, bovine tuberculosis and Scottish nationalism you have to take the threat of Alex Salmond seriously'. Mr. Cameron responded with a three-pronged strategy for national security – 1) The indiscriminate bombing of the Middle East 2) Mice-traps for Badgers and 3) Attaching Scotland to Norway and seeing in anyone notices
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Category Archives: starting seeds
Feeding them Fodder, Slipping them Sprouts
I have been feeding our chickens sprouted grains now for a few weeks. They are definitely a hit, but it's not quite what I was expecting. I bought two 50# bags of grain: one barley, one oats. The barley sprouts … Continue reading
How To Plant Bean Seeds
Yes, watering makes all the difference. Last year I planted bean seeds without bother to water them (It's going to rain tomorrow or the next day anyways…). But it doesn't. Or not enough. By watering the seeds at planting, and … Continue reading
The Olla Plan 2013
I have decided to focus my ongoing olla experiment on tomatoes this year. The past two years I grew 4 tomato plants per olla. The tomatoes grew, I did not get split skins from over/under-watering, but the plants sometimes seemed … Continue reading
Starting Seeds Like a Pro
OK, ok. Enough of this make-do seed starting nonsense. Rearranging my tiny house to make use of the south-facing windows, too little light, inconsistent heat. And trying to start seeds in cold frames was hit-and-miss (hit 2011, miss 2012). The … Continue reading


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The highly anticipated International poker stadiums poker Tour (ISPT) that was slated to take place in the months of August and October has been postponed until 2013. The news was communicated by Groupe Bernard Tapie, the organizers of the event.
The organizers had hoped to attract as many entrants to the tournament that was to feature €600 buy in. The tournament was to be played through an online satellite before trimming the number of participants to just 30,000 players. Many pundits were intrigued by the new concept suggested by ISPT, and it was highly anticipated on how the tournament will turn out, but the inability of online poker rooms, proved to be the major obstacle in finding the threshold number of players. The organizers are still determined to hold the tournament and are now expected to be held on May 31st 2013. The prize money for the tournament still remains as €20 million, and the organizers want the tournament to be remembered as one that broke all the records.


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The new Peckham bar: Funkidory
The newly opened Funkidory is the latest bar to pop up in Peckham. The cosy, independent cocktail bar run by two local residents sits on the same same stretch of Rye Lane as the popular Banh Banh Vietnamese restaurant, 2 girls cafe, the newly opened One and All cafe and Batch bar.
This new Peckham bar is an intimate space featuring a comfy lounge area, a handful of tables and a small bar serving up some innovative cocktails like Kool Herc; appleton special, wary rums, supermalt, plantain, coconut cream, spices (£7.50). Or you can choose a local tipple; like Peckham Pils beer from Brick Brewery, sparkly sake by Kanpai, sparkly Mead by Gosnells or pick Little Bird Gin - a gin distilled in Peckham.
Funkidory bar promises to serve up 'stereophonic funk producing' disco inducin' vibes' - worth popping in for. This Peckham cocktail den is open Tues - Sunday, open until midnight on Fri/Saturday. You can contact the bar directly for private events or cocktail classes!
Opening times: Tues-Thurs 5pm-11pm, Fri 4pm-12am, Sat 2pm-12am, Sun 2pm-10pm
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Flex spending is a great way to help save some money on all healthcare costs, including orthodontics. The New York Times recently covered the tax benefits of FSA's in a recent post, which is linked below.
I believe in the lifetime benefits of competent, compassionate orthodontic treatment and promise each patient that I will provide them with the type of orthodontic care that I would provide my own family. I value your trust and appreciate the opportunity to be your orthodontist!


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Kent Sport lead physiotherapist Vicky Annis regularly assists British athletes at national and international events. She spent last weekend with England Netball at the U19s camp as they prepared for an international event against Wales U21s. The match was dominated by England and an impressive execution of the training they had completed the following day.
A few days later, Vicky was then on a plane to Abu Dhabi to support the British triathlon team for the first world triathlon series event on the 2017 calendar. Returning to racing after a block of winter training does bring some nerves too and the athletes were certainly itching to race. The majority of the bike and run course were on the F1 racing circuit with dead turns, descending around sharp corners and a back straight with a potential head wind or tail wind. Jodie Stimpson returned to the podium in a close sprint finish with Andrea Hewitt and Tom Bishop also got second place in the men's race which is such an impressive result and shows the strength and depth that British Triathlon are creating.
The Kent Sport Physiotherapy Clinic also delivered an injury prevention talk to the Kent County Girls Programme. The standard of girl's cricket in Kent has really excelled and the girls were extremely motivated to take on board the information. In sport, injuries will happen and it is more about developing skills to minimise risks.
Kent Sport physiotherapist Tom Kenmir has been working with the men's rugby first team this season. They are having a great season and still in with a chance of winning their league. Each week, Tom has been working with the team 6pm to 8pm which has enabled the team to have consistency with their treatment and follow ups. Some weeks they also see Kent Sport massage therapist Katie Warwick for additional treatment.
Visit the Kent Sport Physiotherapy Clinic webpage for more information. To keep up-to-date with the latest news and special offers, like us on Facebook.


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Da Lat, known as the Sapa of the Central Highlands, has been a popular getaway since the early 20th century. This lively town in the mountainous highlands of Vietnam provides ideal weather, delicious food and beautiful scenery and last but not least, the best coffee that this country has to offer!
On this Onetrip city tour, you'll get to experience exactly why visitors and locals alike keep falling in love with Da Lat. Hop on the back of your personal guide's motorbike and take a ride through the slopey surroundings, stopping at various points to learn more about Vietnamese history, culture, and food. At the end of the day, you will not only leave with beautiful memories, but also a new friend!
You can opt for either the morning tour which begins at 7:30 AM and ends right before lunch, or the afternoon tour that begins after lunch and ends in the evening at 5:00 PM. Whichever option you choose, your personal Onetrip student guide will pick you up at your accommodation and take you on a fun journey through the city. The back of a motorbike - this is how Vietnamese do it - is the perfect way to squeeze through lively alleyways and really enjoy the cool, fresh air up in this mountain town. Your guide has planned the perfect spots for you to really understand the essence of Da Lat, but is always able to be customizable this itinerary to your taste!
To start the trip, we drive all the way up to Robin Hill where you will be able to see the rest of Da Lat from a high vantage point, surrounded by tall pine trees, while our guides let you in on a little bit of history about the city. Make sure to snap a few photos as from here, Da Lat looks like a city made of colorful Lego blocks. It's a wonderful way to start our tour, and will get you excited to explore the little nooks and crannies of the city.
The history lessons don't end there. The next stop is Bao Dai King Palace that played a large role during the Nguyen Dynasty. While being a popular and at times a crowded attraction, we believe this place still is a must-visit. The flower garden is also a great place to stroll through.
Next up is a drive to Da Lat Railway Station, also known as the Crémaillère Railway Station, built during French colonial times. Since the Vietnam War, this train station has been mostly abandoned, however since the 90s a small track to a village nearby opened and a few trains run daily, mainly for tourist purposes. As you walk around and explore the artsy building structures, your guide will explain the history behind the station and what purpose it served back in time.
Ending our tour is a drive up another hill to Van Hanh Monastery. Up here, a 24-meter high Buddha statue, the biggest of its kind in Da Lat, looks over the city and blesses its residents. You'll be ending your tour the same way you started - looking at the city you just explored but from a completely different angle. Take a moment to relax, enjoy the cool breeze and then we will slowly make our way down and drop you off at your accommodation.
This is a donation-based tour that benefits the students directly. Guests will directly pay for all expenses during the tour. However…
For the safety of our students, a non-refundable verification charge of USD1 will be required for each booking. All net proceeds from this charge will go towards training activities that prepare our students to be tour-ready.
For those choosing the motorbike option, we recommend a minimum donation of USD5 to be given directly to the students at the end of the tour to cover motorbike expenses. It's not an obligation, but we'd hate to see any students incurring out-of-pocket expenses to provide you this awesome experience.
If there is anything you wish to see that is not covered above, please notify your student guide (preferably in advance) and they will try to arrange your own custom itinerary.


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Recipe courtesy of Kylee Wierks of Kylee's Kitchen
Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
Yield: Makes about 8, 1-cup servings
- 1 pound chicken
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound macaroni pasta, uncooked
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 cup milk
- 4 ounces Challenge cream cheese
- Green onions and blue cheese for garnish, if desired
- Add chicken, chicken broth, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, and salt to slow cooker. Stir until combined and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours. (Could be more or less time depending on your slow cooker. My chicken was done right at 2 hours)
- Remove cooked chicken from slow cooker, shred, and return to slow cooker.
- Add pasta, cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, milk, and cream cheese to slow cooker.
- Mix and cook on high for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until pasta is cooked
- Garnish with blue cheese crumbles and green onions if desired and serve


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Tyra Tingleff
"My interest in working with art comes from unnoticed disturbances where one's "silence" is another's "noise", and how these oppositional ways of perception can merge into a temporary understanding of something unsaid."
Could you tell us a bit about yourself and your background? Where did you study?
I grew up in a small town called Hønefoss outside Oslo in Norway. When I was 19 I moved to Copenhagen. I received my BA in Fine Art in Bergen, Norway in 2008 and did an exchange at the Royal Academy in Copenhagen where I studied under professor Tumi Magnusson. I then moved to Berlin where I lived & worked until 2011. At this time, I was accepted into Royal College of Art in London and received my MA in Painting in 2013. After this, I moved back to Berlin but have travelled quite a bit for shows that I have been included in. Most recently, I returned back to London where I have been living and working for almost a year now. My life is quite nomadic…
Your work is a pool of movement and expression that one could swim in, could you tell us a bit about your paintings and what influences you have?
For me, painting becomes a test of our own objectivity. It challenges what we regard and describe as "real" and shows it is a fundamentally uncertain thing. I don´t want my paintings to represent one thing too clearly, so I blur things to make everything equally important and equally unimportant. I blur things to make all the parts fit. My interest in working with art comes from unnoticed disturbances where one´s "silence" is another´s "noise", and how these oppositional ways of perception can merge into a temporary understanding of something unsaid. Which for me is a force within art. How to direct focus by cancelling the meaning of something else? A clear interest for me comes from these spots, where things meet and in the meeting point equalise each other.
You currently have a solo show at The Sunday Painter titled "will always be the opposite". Could you tell us a bit about the show and the meaning behind the title?
I found this title during painting in the studio. I think that abstract painters can sometimes have a vison in their mind about what they believe the outcome of the painting will be, but almost in every instance the actual outcome of the painting ends up being something they did not imagine or expect, it's a usually surprise and the `opposite´ of their expectations. But hopefully it´s a title that can accompany many things in life..
How do you go about naming your work?
I am always writing down short phrases or sentences from books, personal notes of what I see in daily life, or have heard or said in conversations with people. The sentences that I pick for titles are the ones that I believe gives a strong guidance to the work. I think literature and poetry can be a powerful tool to be used together with painting but, I enjoy to mix a slight dark humour into the titles to relax the viewer from the seriousness of abstract painting. To be an abstract painter today has such a heavy theoretical history and these titles embody the personal battle I have with the traditional meaning art history has forced into abstract painting. They essentially bring a human everyday link while looking at my painting.
Tell us a bit about how you spend your day / studio routine? What is your studio like?
My main base studio for the past 10 years has been located in Berlin in Uferhallen, which is around 70 sq. meters, but the past 1/2 year I have been located in a beautiful studio in the Old Biscuit Factory which is around 100 sq. meters. I specifically chose the Biscuit Factory studio in order to make large panoramic & portrait format works for the Sunday Painter space and their Frieze Art Fair solo presentation. I am working a lot with the architecture this time, so the scale of the canvases needed a lot of space.. I usually wake up around 7-8am to do my administration work at home so that I am not bothered by this in the studio space. I enter the studio around 12pm, have a coffee or tea, make phone calls and mentally prepare for painting. I contemplate the moves I made the day prior on the paintings, and what moves I would like to do that present day.
An hour or two later my studio manager comes in to start working with me. I chose to work with a studio manager recently so I could efficiently create the high amount of work that was needed for these 2 upcoming shows & fair. My studio manager & I have developed an efficient painting routine, where we start by either gathering supplies or mix oil / airbrush colours that will be used during the day and then spend the rest of the day carrying out painting and critiquing the work as it develops. My studio is split into 2 zones, one zone of the studio is where I choose & mix all the colours and where I sometimes paint smaller paintings on the wall. The other zone is mainly where I paint on the big canvas on self-made tables or on the walls. This zone is also used as a viewing space to properly look at the work. I usually paint approximately 8 hrs a day, but obviously, my life and studio routine change when the exhibition tide comes and goes.
What artwork have you seen recently that has resonated with you?
I was recently in Basel, where I saw the Bruce Nauman retrospective called `The Disappearing Act´ at Schaulager. It was so touching to see most of his life´s work in one place. I believe he embodied everything emotional possible that one can achieve through their art. I also think the title of the show was brilliant for his retrospective.
Apart from your solo show at The Sunday Painter, Is there anything new and exciting in the pipeline you would like to tell us about?
I am very excited to have the opportunity of a solo presentation with my gallery The Sunday Painter at Frieze Art Fair at the beginning of May in New York, and then a very nice group exhibition at Kunstner Forbundet in Oslo the end of the same month.
Tingleff's show at The Sunday Painter will be on till 12th May.
All images courtesy of the artist and The Sunday Painter
Publish date: 30/5/18


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There's no denying how much I, along with the rest of the world, love a light and bright room. In fact, the majority of my designs have me pulling out my tried and true white paint colours. But, truth be told, I've been bitten by the black bug as well. I'm absolutely in love with a bit of black injected into any space – whether it be a black window frame, painted trim and doors, or even a ceiling or feature wall. It feels so crisp, clean and modern! Black paint can be tricky to pick though – it can read too blue, too green or too grey. Sometimes those variations are nice, but I thought I would narrow down some of my favourites and compile a list of the best black paint colours that you can literally use in ANY room!
But before I show you my choices, I thought I'd remind you of a few things:
- always test out your paint before deciding. Black is going to make a huge statement, which is great, but it can look drastically different in certain lights. So no matter which "best black paint colours" are recommended by me or any other blog/designer, make sure you do a sample first.
- think about the finish. Typically on a wall you'll want satin or eggshell. I prefer a more matte or soft look for my walls instead of something that looks glossy. But when it comes to doors or trim, you will want to go with a semi-gloss unless the matte look is a really deliberate choice
- don't just think walls! Black paint is a great exterior option, perfect for doors or trim, on your kitchen or bathroom cabinets, a whole ceiling paint job or even for revamping tired old furniture. So many applications!
So these are my favourites from Benjamin Moore! Each one is a little bit different and can work well in a variety of ways. Let's talk about why they rock and have a look at them in action, shall we?!
no.1 Soot // You'll see this one being recommended a lot online and it's because it is a perfect grey black. Think of it as a warm charcoal as opposed to straight black. This one will not feel too cold and yet still creates that dramatic effect.
no.2 Wrought Iron // You may see this one categorized as a dark grey too. It really is a muted version of black and really not harsh whatsoever. I see this one being used a lot for doors and cabinets but it looks great on the walls too. Again, this one is on the warmer side.
no.3 Nightfall // The last on my list that is more of a blackened grey. The inspiration for this one was the night sky, the perfect back drop for the stars. I mean, that just sounds too lovely to pass up. This one looks great with warmer wood.
no.4 French Beret // Now for some of the more cooler options. This first one definitely pulls more of the blue grey tones and is really dark without actually going black. It's beautiful!
no.5 Raccoon Fur // I used this in our nursery and in a guest bedroom design I did awhile ago. It also has a blue tint without going full blown navy. I absolutely love it!
no.6 Witching Hour // It's almost Halloween, so how perfect is this one?! Again, it will pull a bit more blue but looks fantastic next to white trim or doors…or another white wall. Love that high contrast.
no.7 Onyx // Another popular choice with decorators. It is the perfect soft black…almost right in the middle of the spectrum of blacks. But also, really dark! So go with this one if you want the drama but still crave a bit of softness. Looks beautiful on doors!
no.8 Black Beauty // This one is very black but warm and cozy since it has a more brown base. I would definitely use this option if I have some pretty good natural sunlight coming in. I think it compliments wood trim very well (heritage home anyone?!)
no.9 Black Satin // To cap things off, this one is by far the most dramatic choice. It is elegant and very chic!
What are your thoughts about my list of best black paint colours?! Are you bold enough to go black?!
Want to see Raccoon Fur in action in my home? Check out Jack's Nursery!
I also used Soot in my powder room!
Looking for other paint suggestions?! Here are my top white paints to use and some great green shades!
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Thanks for your interest in singing at our 15th Annual Lessons and Carols & Midnight Mass! Please fill out the information below to help in the planning and organization of this year's Mass. If you have any questions, please use the "Get Involved" page to contact Jon McLear. Thanks!
This year's rehearsal times are below. You must attend at least five rehearsals (including the final rehearsal on Dec 23) to sing with us this year.
Sunday, November 25 @7:00pm
Thursday, November 29 @8:00pm
Sunday, December 2 @7:00pm
Thursday, December 6 @8:00pm
Sunday, December 9 @7:00pm
Thursday, December 13 @8:00pm
Sunday, December 16 @7:00pm
Thursday, December 20 @8:00pm
Sunday, December 23 @7:00pm
If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to sign up to sing in the 2017 Christmas Choir! Here's the sign-up form.
Audio Help Files and music packet. You'll need to enter a password. The password is the current year (four digits).


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The Petey Greene Program has been active in Rhode Island since the spring of 2016. We recruit, train and coordinate undergraduate and graduate student volunteers, primarily from Brown University, to serve as academic tutors and teaching assistants (TAs) at the Adult Correctional Institutions in Cranston, RI, the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls, RI, and the Massachusetts Treatment Center in Bridgewater, MA. Our tutors and TAs serve incarcerated students across academic levels - high school equivalency (formerly GED), English as a second language (ESL), as well as college courses. This page is intended for potential volunteers who are interested in learning more about the Rhode Island program and, if appropriate, applying to participate in them.
Our volunteers serve as academic tutors, working one-on-one or in small groups with incarcerated students in correctional facilities in order to support their academic achievement. We primarily support students enrolled in high school equivalency (formerly known as the GED) programs.
In addition, some of our volunteer opportunities are for teaching assistants (TAs) who support incarcerated college level classes. For these classes, we recruit graduate students as volunteer TAs. Our TAs are matched with specific instructors in a facility and support the professor both inside and outside of the classroom.
TA responsibilities may include:
- Leading discussions
- Creating study guides
- Holding one-on-one conferences
- Summarizing classes
- Leading study halls sessions
- Conducting research for the class
In a variation of this model we coordinate graduate and undergraduate volunteers to work as in-class tutors or within study halls, answering questions and meeting individually with incarcerated college students.
Volunteer commitment
The volunteer opportunity is a weekly commitment, with tutoring sessions typically lasting 3-5 hours including transportation time. Consistency is crucial for our students' academic success and is something that sets us apart from other volunteering programs. Typically, our tutoring calendar follows the academic calendar. Volunteers are required to tutor weekly throughout the academic semester, with the exception of academic breaks and exam periods.
All volunteers are required to complete a 5 hour training run by Petey Greene program staff. The new volunteer must also complete the necessary facility clearance paperwork and attend a facility orientation. We will also host events and follow-up trainings that we will ask you to attend.
Rhode Island offers a plethora of volunteer opportunities at various educational levels. Our volunteer tutors work with students taking high school equivalency (formerly GED), adult basic education, English as a second language (ESL), college entrance exam or college classes. Our TAs support the Community College of Rhode Island, which allows students to obtain an accredited associate's degree while incarcerated. TAs also support College Unbound, offering three semesters of credit bearing courses inside the ACI with the opportunity to continue their pursuit of a bachelor's degree upon returning home.
Tutoring and training schedules coming soon!
Volunteers travel via university personal car, carpool, or bus depending on what is available. Upon acceptance, consult with email@example.com about which option is best for you. All personal transportation expenses going to or from a tutoring session are reimbursable.
Thank you for your interest in tutoring with the Petey Greene Program. Our application consists of an online form which is at the bottom of this page. We will then select applicants for an in-person interview, before making our final decision.
Because of the sensitive nature of the work we do, we want to be sure we provide all of our applicants in advance as much information as possible, so that they can make an informed decision to participate. Please read through the following items below before applying:
- The process of becoming a tutor is selective. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for education and a commitment to social justice, who will be able to deal with the challenges of working within a correctional facility, and who will be able to develop their skills and adapt to unexpected circumstances throughout their time with us.
- All tutoring is done on a volunteer basis and no tutors are paid by the Petey Greene Program for their work. If you are looking for a community service opportunity for student aid, the Petey Greene program welcomes your application.
- All tutors will be required to pass a background check to enter the correctional facilities to tutor students. The Petey Greene Program does not control the background verification process and cannot guarantee that you'll be approved, or how quickly you'll be approved (clearance time ranges from 1 to 3 months).
- The Petey Greene Program expects that you will honor your commitment to tutoring and attend a tutoring session once a week through the academic semester, excluding exam periods and academic breaks. Attendance will be taken. If you feel that your schedule might prevent you from honoring your commitment, you may want to consider applying at another time.
- We will reimburse transportation to and from the correctional facilities by car.
The Petey Greene Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, status as a U.S. veteran or criminal record.


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COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY - Postdoctoral Position in Human Transplantation Immunology
- Employer
- Columbia University Medical Center
- Location
- New York City, New York (US)
- Salary
- Commensurate with experience
- Posted
- October 11 2018
- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Immunology, Health Sciences, Translational Research
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- Academia
- Job Type
- Postdoc, Postdoc Fellowship
Postdoctoral Position at Columbia University Medical Center
Immune Mechanisms of Human Heart Transplant Rejection
A post-doctoral position is open in Dr. Emmanuel Zorn's laboratory within the Columbia Center for Translational Immunology at Columbia University Medical Center (http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/ccti/) to study mechanisms of cardiac allograft rejection. The research will particularly focus on the role of B cells in the local intragraft immune response and their interaction with neighboring T cells and macrophages. This project will be conducted in collaboration with members of the New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center Cardiac Transplant Program. Studies will use a range of complementary methods including primary human cell culture, B cell cloning, protein/peptide assays, repertoire diversity analysis using next generation sequencing, single-cell based molecular biology techniques as well as functional cell-based assays.
The candidate should have a recent PhD in or Immunology with a proven track record of productivity (first authorship in peer-reviewed journal in English is expected). Knowledge of molecular biology and bioinformatics are highly desirable. The successful candidate will also demonstrate creativity, strong work ethics, motivation, excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to handle multiple projects as well as to work in a collaborative, yet competitive environment.
Columbia University Medical Center is located in uptown Manhattan and provides a world-class scientific environment for biomedical training. The CCTI is a multidisciplinary research center affiliated with many departments and other centers within Columbia University Medical Center. The CCTI was established to promote horizontal translation of applied immunology between different disciplines and to advance immunology from the bench to the clinic.
Applicants should send a full CV, a cover letter highlighting research interests and goals, and the name and contact information of 3 references to Dr. Emmanuel Zorn: firstname.lastname@example.com


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July 04 2019
Congrats to Xiaoqian (Summer) Su for publishing her first paper! This paper reports on the use of ultrasound to remotely implant PLGA drug delivery vehicles into arterial tissue.
May 13 2019
Congrats to Dr Reju George Thomas and Dr Umesh Jonnalagadda for publishing a review in Langmuir discussing solid cavitation agents as an emerging technology!
Sept. 9 2018
Congrats to Summer for successfully defending her proposal in her qualification exam!
August 24 2018
Paired with experts in modelling and simulation (Dr Willem van Muers) and the Dean of ANU's Medical School (Prof Russell Gruen), we are looking to use self-assessment and experience-based learning to improve our ability to teach the cardiovascular system for biomedical engineers.
February 21 2018
We now have an accepted PhD proposal within the Interdisciplinary Graduate School. This is a premier fully funded program for stellar aspiring PhD candidates. Our proposal is Project 112, "Developing Ultrasound Responsive Co-polymers for Noninvasive Treatment of Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Varicose Veins." If you are interested in our project, then please apply here. See links for details about the PhD Programme and Scholarship.
October 13 2017
Kwan Research Group in collaboration with A*STAR's Institute of Chemical & Engineering Sciences and Assoc. Atsushi Goto's lab at NTU's Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry was awarded an Industrial Alignment Pre-positioning Grant in Specialty Chemicals to develop novel dual responsive switch-based polymers.
August 01 2017
Kwan Research Group was awarded a NMRC Young Investigator Research Grant to develop bioresorbable drug eluting ultrasound-responsive particles for the treatment of atherosclerosis.


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Elgin Gallery opened in 2012 and moved to number 7 South Street in 2014. The gallery is run by Andrew Henderson, a qualified archival framer, who first started in the art and framing trade in 1985.
'I wanted to create a place where people can feel relaxed and have time to really appreciate the skills of the artists. Whether they have come in to browse or to have something framed, they will be welcome to chat and be given impartial advice on any aspect of buying or framing a picture'
'The thing I am most excited about is having the opportunity to build a range of prints from the talented artists that we have working here in the North of Scotland. This is good for the artists, a chance for the gallery to be able to offer pictures that won't be available anywhere else, and of course great for our customers who will be able to choose from original paintings and a range of quality prints that we will build and expand'.
From original to print
About our framing...
These days there is much emphasis placed on 'archival' materials when it comes to mounting and framing a picture, but simply put, archival mounting and framing means using materials that will not react with and damage the artwork, and which will protect it as much as possible from the damage the UV rays in daylight can cause. It also means that it is possible to 'unframe' a picture later without damaging it in any way.
Whenever possible, I will mount and frame items in this way as it does not necessarily add to the cost; nowadays most of our materials, such as mount-board (mat board), are neutral pH and acid and lignin free to protect the artwork. If on paper, I also 'hinge' the artwork (attach it only to the top of the mount) wherever possible to allow the material to move with the changes in temperature and therefore stay flat and to allow for possible removal from the frame at a later date.
To give an example: from the front a typical job would consist of the 2mm picture glass, the mount (or mat as it's called in the US), usually bevel-cut, and sometimes used double to give a narrow band of contrasting colour around the picture, or even using double-thickness board to add real depth. Onto the neutral pH back of the mount, the artwork would be hung by a hinge of archival tape and protected by a further barrier sheet before the backing board and the final sealing of the back of the frame with acid-free tape.
Bespoke framing
Reframing - repair or replacement
Exhibition and sale of original paintings
Print publishing
Digital Photo restoration