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Reading: Zombies and Farming. Not the same book, lol. The Hubster gave me half a library for Christmas so I've been spending my time reading about chicken/bee keeping, intensive farming, cheese making, and zombies. :) I think it's safe to say I'll be set for the zombie apocalypse when it happens.
Anticipating: Going back to work. As much as I love sleeping in until 10:30 every day, I do miss my little monsters. Though I'm sure it'll be an exciting week as my teaching assistant is on vacay for another week and they're always a bit bananas when we come back from a break.
Sewing: Another V1179! What can I say? Knits and three pattern piece dresses for the win! I'm making this one up in a knit snakeskin fabric. Super classy, I know. I kinda rushed through the first one and totally half assed the pleats. Not this time! Check those babies out. I even used pins!
Plotting: More sewing! Maybe even another V1179. I think I've found my first TNT pattern. I also really need to finish my black skirt from last year. It's all cut out and waiting to be sewn, as soon as I rip out some seams first. :sigh: And sew the zipper. But I will finish it this week, pinky swear!
Sweating: One word you guys: TurboFire! This. chick. is. CRAZY! I love it! I'm not going to lie, sometimes I feel like I'm about to die, but I end up feeling amazing at the end. I'm not talking about the alleged "runner's high", which I never seemed to find no matter how many miles I ran. I'm talking about super energy! I've been driving the Hubster crazy. LOL!
This is where I am right now, Bloggy Friends, what are you up to currently?
*This post format was inspired by the "Currently" posts over at Sometimes Sweet. I love Danielle's blog. It's not sewing related, but I love reading about her and her beautiful family. She has such a sunny personality. :)

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Patients can have a dry mouth for many reasons. Some are temporary, perhaps as a result of an illness like a cold and medications you take that can dry up the sinuses and oral cavity. But if dry mouth is chronic, your dentist in Grand Prairie has suggestions that can bring you relief.
This dry mouth condition is known as xerostomia. Basically, the body lacks the ability to produce sufficient saliva for normal oral health.
If dry mouth is chronic, your dentist has suggestions that can bring you relief.
When the mouth is dry, it provides ideal conditions for dental decay and gum disease to develop. Saliva is our own natural mouthwash which aids in keeping bacteria flushed from the mouth. Saliva also serves as one component in breaking down the enzymes that aid in digestion.
If dry mouth is a problem, there are a few options you can try:
- If dry mouth is attributed to medicines taken, a different medication might be prescribed or altering the dosage may help.
- If dry mouth is a result of chemotherapy or surgery; or merely the inability for glands to produce saliva, you can chew sugar free gum or suck on sugar free candy. The chewing and sucking actions may help to promote saliva production.
- Keeping water on hand and sipping it throughout the day and night will keep the mouth moist.
- For cavity protection, brushing a minimum of twice per day with a fluoridated tooth paste along with daily flossing are essential to maintain good dental health.
- Seeing the dentist every six months for cleaning and an exam will aid in reducing plaque build-up as well as monitoring problem areas before they can escalate into major repair.
- Avoid the things known to promote dental decay including sugary snacks and beverages; tobacco use; excessive alcohol or caffeine (alcohol and caffeine are known to promote dehydration).
- When the mouth is extremely dry, the ability to chew and swallow may be impeded. The diet should include moist foods and limit the intake of dry or salty products.
Other dental services in Grand Prairie could include asking Dr. Robert D. Maxey or Dr. Cecil F. George, Jr. to recommend one of the products over the counter that helps promote saliva production. Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol. If lips are also dry, a lip balm can provide relief.
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FestiVol – Excitement is mounting at Interlink as we get to grips with putting on our first ever Outdoor Celebration of Volunteering, FestiVol.
The event will be held in Ynysangharad Park, Pontypridd on Saturday 6 June between 11.00am – 3.00pm and will be a wonderful opportunity for our Member Organisations to showcase their projects and their work to the wide audience expected to pass through Ponty Park on a Summer Saturday! It also gives Members the chance to celebrate their Volunteers by bringing them along to a Family Oriented Fun Day, which will of course be free to all. Our two Marquees will host Interlink's Annual Volunteer Celebration Ceremony, a session with the exceptional 'Singing for the Brain' project run by the Alzheimers' Society, a Fashion Show presented by Rowan Tree Cancer Care, and an Acoustic Music Session coordinated by students from Ysgol y Pant.
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Cwm Taf Rural Development Plan Consultation – The deadline for responses is 31 March 2015
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Inspect a Nursing Home Like a Pro
9 things to consider before choosing a facility
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En español | When you buy a house, you first hire a professional inspector to give it a thorough, top-to-bottom review. But usually you have no such resource when shopping for a nursing home. Here's how to use your multihour visit (yes, give yourself lots of time) like a pro to make sure it is the best facility for your loved one.
1. Check the grounds
Are there nice sitting areas for residents, and are they being used? Are the garbage dumpsters reasonably clean and well concealed? Is road noise troublesome? Do you get a sense of security and safety? Imagine your loved one sitting outside the place: Would he or she be content there?
2. Schmooze with residents
Try to speak with people already living there when they're alone, or socializing with others. Ask about living conditions and interactions with fellow residents and staff. See if they like the food and whether they're engaged rather than warehoused. Find out what a typical day is like. Ask if there are regular events for family members. "Everyone tends to look at how pretty a place is. But pay attention to how well the residents are cared for, and cared about,'' says Charlotte Yeh, M.D., chief medical officer for AARP Services.
3. Talk with family members
See if visitors are willing to talk for a few minutes, and get their unvarnished opinions and observations. Ask about why they chose the facility, if they have any regrets, and also if they have any tips for getting the best care and arrangements. They may also know how accommodating staff is to out-of-the-box requests, such as off-hour visiting, and if there are any quirky regulations.
4. Ask tough questions
Don't be timid. Ask staff about their jobs, how they are managed, if they know residents by name. "You don't want to anger anyone, but you do want to get a real sense of the place and feeling for the culture,'' says Jennie Chin Hansen, former CEO of the American Geriatrics Society and past president of AARP. "How does staff interact with patients, and are they invested in them?"
5. Check turnover
The work is taxing, and the wages can be low, so it's not uncommon for care operators to experience turnover among the frontline staff who interact with residents. Good organizations work to minimize this. "Heavy turnover is an indicator that the culture supporting the care workers isn't strong,'' Hansen says. Ask management and staff members about turnover, as well as residents. Also try to get a sense of the camaraderie of the staff; do they work as a team and appreciate each other?
6. Have a meal
Nursing homes are not restaurants, but the food should still be fresh, appetizing and healthy. The best way to tell is to have a routine lunch or dinner with the residents.
7. Give a smell and sound test
A few times during your visit, pause for a moment and engage your other senses. Are the sounds of the place calm and reassuring (be it music, laughter, conversation or activity), or are they worrisome (silence or patients in distress)? Then do the smell test: Is it clean, fresh, well-ventilated? Or do you smell urine, mustiness or overpowering cleaners?
8. Make a safety check
Start with the everyday needs: Are there handrails and nonskid floors? Are the walkways clear of wheelchairs and other equipment that could cause a fall? Then ask questions about disaster planning. What will the nursing home do if a catastrophic natural disaster hits? What is the backup plan if the disaster plan fails? How much food, water and power is available in case of an extended emergency? "These are all things you want to know,'' says David Marcozzi, an emergency physician and former director of the National Healthcare Preparedness Programs.
9. Visit again, during off-hours
A scheduled, guided weekday visit likely will reveal the facility at its best. The real test is whether all your positive observations hold up in the off-hours. See if staffing levels seem adequate and whether the same sense of calm and positivity remains when the staff is no longer on alert.
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Design Methods of Control Systems
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Selected Papers from the IFAC Symposium, Zurich, Switzerland, 4-6 September 1991
Editors: D. Franke F. Kraus
eBook ISBN: 9781483299006
Imprint: Pergamon
Published Date: 30th April 1992
Page Count: 600
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Section headings and selected articles: Plenary Papers. Design and implementation of digital and adaptive controllers, K. J. Astrom. Extreme point results for robust stability of interval plants: beyond first order compensators, B. R. Barmish, H. I. Kang. H∞-optimization, H. Kwakernaak. Linear Control Systems Design. A design method for low complexity control laws, K. D. Minto. The generalized H2 control problem, M. A. Rotea. Control of Discrete-Time Systems. Polyhedral set constrained control for discrete-time systems with unknown additive disturbances, F. Blanchini. Robust Control. A hyperstability / multiobjective optimization approach for active flexible structures, J. Bals. H∞-optimization. Robust control of a flexible wind turbine based on coprime factorizations, P. M. M. Bongers. Adaptive Control. Design of combined variable structure systems and reference equation system algorithms, A. A. Stotsky. Variable Structure Control. Robust Eigenvalve assignment techniques for the sliding mode, C. A. Woodham & A. S. I. Zinober. Nonlinear Control Systems. Nonlinear control system design based on newly developed dynamic programming algorithm, T. Hanaoka. Control of Distributed Parameter Systems. Asymptotically pole location of optimal regulator for time-delay systems, N. Abe. Control of Discrete Event Systems. An effective way to undo a discrete event system of its (dead)lock, R. Smedinga. Hierarchical and Decentralized Control. Decentralized optimal control with extension, A. Iftar. Knowledge-Based and Learning Control. LQG / LTR-Design. Computer Aided Design. Model Matching and Model Reduction. Various Applications. Author Index. Keyword Index.
These Proceedings contain a selection of papers presented at the first IFAC Symposium on Design Methods of Control Systems. The volume contains three plenary papers and 97 technical papers, the latter classified under 15 section headings, as listed in the contents.
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East Central Texas forests
The East Central Texas forests (33) is a small temperate broadleaf and mixed forests ecoregion almost entirely within the state of Texas, United States.[1] The northern forests perimeter is partially within the southeast Oklahoma border.
|East Central Texas forests
East Central Texas forests (33)
|Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests
|52,600 km2 (20,300 sq mi)
|United States
|Conservation status
|Habitat loss
East Central Texas forests are distinguished from the adjacent Texas blackland prairies and Western Gulf coastal grasslands by their greater tree density. On the other hand, they are more open and have a greater concentration of hardwoods than the forests of the Piney Woods.[1] The climate is hot and humid.[2]
Northern Post Oak SavannaEdit
The landscapes of this ecoregion are generally more level and gently rolling compared to the more dissected and irregular topography of much of Southern Post Oak Savanna. It is underlain by mostly Eocene and Paleocene-age formations with some Cretaceous rocks to the north. The deciduous forest or woodland is composed mostly of post oak, blackjack oak, eastern redcedar, and black hickory. Prairie openings contained little bluestem and other grasses and forbs. The land cover currently has more improved pasture and less post oak woods and forest than the Southern Post Oak Savanna. Some coniferous trees occur, especially on the transitional boundary with the Tertiary Uplands ecoregion. Loblolly pine has been planted in several areas. Typical wildlife species include white-tailed deer, eastern wild turkey, northern bobwhite, eastern fox squirrel, and eastern gray squirrel.[3]
Southern Post Oak SavannaEdit
This ecoregion has more woods and forest than the adjacent prairie ecoregions, and consists of mostly hardwoods compared to the pines to the east in the South Central Plains. Historically a post oak savanna, current land cover is a mix of post oak woods, improved pasture, and rangeland, with some invasive mesquite to the south. A thick understory of yaupon and eastern redcedar occurs in some parts. The ecoregion is underlain by Miocene, Oligocene, Eocene, and Paleocene sediments. Sand exposures within these Tertiary deposits have a distinctive sandyland flora, and in a few areas unique bogs occur. The endangered Houston Toad is associated with the deep sandy soils of this ecoregion[3]
San Antonio PrairieEdit
This ecoregion is a narrow, 100-mile long region occurring primarily on the Eocene Cook Mountain Formation. Upland Alfisol prairies were dominated by little bluestem and yellow indiangrass and contained a different mix of grasses and forbs than the dark, clayey, more calcareous soils of the Northern Texas blackland prairies. Since the 1830s, settlement clustered along the Old San Antonio Road (Texas State Highway 21 in the south, Old San Antonio Road in the north) within this narrow belt of prairie land. Currently, land cover is a mosaic of woodland, improved pasture, rangeland, and some cropland.[3]
Northern Prairie OutliersEdit
The small, disjunct areas of this ecoregion have a blend of characteristics from the Texas blackland prairies and the East Central Texas forests. The northern two outliers, north of the Sulphur River, occur on Cretaceous sediments, while south of the river, Paleocene and Eocene formations predominate. A mosaic of forest and prairie occurred historically in this and adjacent regions. Burning was important in maintaining grassy openings, and woody invasions have taken place in the absence of fire. The tallgrass prairies included little bluestem, big bluestem, yellow indiangrass, and tall dropseed. Current land cover is mostly pasture, with some cropland.[3]
Bastrop Lost PinesEdit
This ecoregion is an outlier of relict loblolly pine-post oak upland forest occurring on some dissected hills. It is the westernmost tract of southern pine in the United States. The pines mostly occur on gravelly soils that formed in Pleistocene high gravel, fluvial terrace deposits associated with the ancestral Colorado River, and sandy soils that formed in Eocene sandstones (such as the Weches Formation). The Lost Pines are about 100 miles (160 km) west of the Texas pine belt of the South Central Plains and occur in a drier environment with 36 inches (910 mm) of average annual precipitation. In this area, the deep, acidic, sandy soils and the additional moisture provided by the Colorado River contribute to the occurrence of pines, which are thought to be a relict population predating the last glacial period. The largest population of the Houston Toad occurs in this ecoregion[3]
Floodplains and Low TerracesEdit
This ecoregion contains floodplain and low terrace deposits downstream from the Texas blackland prairies and upstream from the Texas coastal plains. It includes only the wider floodplains of major streams, such as the Sulphur, Trinity, Brazos, and Colorado rivers. In addition, it covers primarily Holocene deposits and not Pleistocene deposits on older, high terraces. The bottomland forests contain water oak, post oak, elms, green ash, pecan, willow oak to the east, and to the west some hackberry and eastern cottonwoods. The northern floodplains tend to have more forested land cover, while in the south the Brazos and Colorado River floodplains are characterized by more cropland and pasture.[3]
The forests are home to a rich wildlife including Virginia opossums (Didelphis virginiana), North American least shrews (Cryptotis parva), North American beavers (Castor canadensis) and many species of butterflies and reptiles. Larger mammals that once lived here, including jaguar (Panthera onca) and Plains bison (Bison bison bison), have now disappeared from the region.[1] Endangered fauna found in this ecoregion include the Houston toad (Bufo houstonensis) and Attwater's prairie chickens (Tympanuchus cupido attwateri).[2]
This environment has been heavily altered by cattle ranching and clearance for farmland with only a quarter of the original habitats remaining, in fragmented patches and not in large blocks. There are no national forests in the region.
See alsoEdit
- ^ a b c "East Central Texas forests". Terrestrial Ecoregions. World Wildlife Fund. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
- ^ a b World Wildlife Fund, ed. (2001). "East Central Texas forests". WildWorld Ecoregion Profile. National Geographic Society. Archived from the original on 2010-03-08. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
- ^ a b c d e f This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Ecoregions of Texas poster, back" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-02-06.


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Kevadiya:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated to the nation the much-talked about Statue of Unity in honour of country's first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The 182-metre statue of Patel stands on Sadhu island on the Narmada and is said to be twice the height of the Statue of Liberty in the US.Commencing his speech, Prime Minister Modi gave a slogan to the large gathering 'Sardar Patel - Amar Rahe, Amar Rahe'.
"It is in fitness of things that Sardar Patel's birthday today is being celebrated as Ekta Diwas in the country," Mr Modi said.
The statue has been built at a cost of about Rs 2,400 crore. Approximately 70,000 tonnes of cement in addition to 18,500 tonnes of reinforcement steel and 6000 tonnes of structural steel have been used to build the statue - also billed as an architectural wonder.
As part of the effort to make the region around the statue a tourist spot, many projects like Valley of Flowers and Tent City have been developed. The Prime Minister went around and saw the Valley of flowers on Wednesday morning.
''In vintage Sardar Patel style, he went about his work with precision, firmness and administrative efficiency,'' the Prime Minister wrote in an article paying tributes to Sardar Patel.


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Wildwood Park CD Release Concert!
Wildwood Park's CD "A Beauty in Her Day" will be released in concert on October 30 at the GESA Power House Theatre. Produced by Bruce Kaphan, the album features great performances by this band featuring Anna Burgess (violin, voice), Jesse Burgess (guitars, piano) and Aaron Burgess (guitars). It was recorded in part by Michael Simon and Coffee Ring Studios.
The concert will feature performances of all the songs from the album with guest appearances by Bruce Kaphan, Doug Scarborough, and Michael Simon.
Tickets to the concert are available here. You can purchase the album here.
Read the full press release here:
The indie folk-rock band, Wildwood Park, will release its debut CD, "A Beauty in Her Day" at a special event at Walla Walla's Gesa Powerhouse Theatre on October 30th at 7:30. The show will feature San Francisco producer and virtuoso pedal steel guitarist Bruce Kaphan, as well as other special musical guests.
Hailing from Walla Walla, Washington, Wildwood Park showcases the song-craft of brothers and veteran songwriters Aaron and Jesse Burgess and features the vocals and violin of Anna Okada Burgess, Jesse's 19-year-old daughter. Anna, a classically-trained violinist, singer, and Celtic fiddler, released a solo CD ("Spring in Brassica") at age 14, and at 15 she performed in the exclusive National High School Honors Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in New York. Drummer Dov Friedman completes the quartet.
Wildwood Park's sound is autumnal and rich. The songs are sad and hopeful, emotionally mature, featuring delicate melodies reminiscent of John Lennon's lyrical songs. Wildwood Park is clearly influenced by folk rock music from the late 60s and early 70s: from Nick Drake to the Beatles, and Neil Young to Bob Marley. Yet the band's music is fresh and new.
The songs' subject matter ranges from spiritual epiphany, to love lost, to a story of a homeless man's last hours on the cold streets of a sleeping city. Most songs on "A Beauty in Her Day" feature Anna's exquisite and passionate violin work. Her singing is finely textured, intimate, and free of the affectations so often found in singers in the contemporary indie folk-rock scene.
Wildwood Park began working with engineer, producer, and pedal steel guitar virtuoso Bruce Kaphan in 2014. A remarkable multi-instrumentalist, film composer, and seasoned engineer and producer, Mr. Kaphan has greatly contributed to Wildwood Park's CD.
Finally, a delightful and welcome addition to the Wildwood Park's roster of musicians is the appearance of internationally-acclaimed ukulele sensation Jake Shimabukuro, who plays stunningly on "Petals Floating", a song about the drowning of a dear friend in the 2011 Japan Tsunami.
Tickets are $20 and available online at www.phtww.com and at the Powerhouse Theatre on 6th and Rose, Walla Walla, Washington, on Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00.


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Jamaica is rapidly converting to natural gas as the main fuel for power generation but, alas, none of it will be coming from Trinidad and Tobago.
The furthest gas from this country will get up the Caribbean archipelago is when businessmen Roland Fisher of Gas Fin Development and George Naime of BEN LNG begin selling to customers in the Eastern Caribbean, if that does take place.
It is US suppliers that are cornering the Jamaican market, led, in the first instance, by New Fortress Energy, which delivered its first LNG cargo to the Jamaica Public Service Co's (JPSCo) generation plant at Old Harbour on the south coast aboard the Golar Arctic vessel.
"JPSCo is proud to be partnering with New Fortress Energy to lead the introduction of natural gas into Jamaica," says JPSCo's president and chief executive officer, Kelly Tomblin.
She pointed out: "The country has been trying to achieve fuel diversity for a long time and 2016 represents the year that it has really happened."
The next generating plant to be converted to natural gas (from automotive diesel oil, in this case) will be the 120MW Bogue, at Montego Bay, on the north coast.
New Fortress is in the process of finalising the construction of a terminal at Montego Bay, which was on track for mechanical completion in late August.
A new 190MW power plant at Old Harbour Bay at St. Catherine will also be run on natural gas. The necessary infrastructure is now being established.
New Fortress Energy's founder and cochairman, Wes Edens, notes that "the arrival of natural gas is a historic development for energy diversity and stability in Jamaica. Thanks to the visionary leadership of the Jamaica government and JPSCo, this expansion of the energy sector will allow for more reliable and affordable natural gas to support sustainable economic growth and environmental stewardship. We are proud to invest in this goal and excited to help Jamaica get one step closer to becoming a clean energy hub for the Caribbean and Latin America."
The word "hub" should ring alarm bells in Trinidad and Tobago since it was this country, after all, that was slated to be the "energy hub" of the Eastern Caribbean.
Trinidad and Tobago is already a longstanding LNG exporter, including modest amounts to two Caribbean states, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Roland Fisher and George Naime, are both preparing to ship LNG to the region.
Fortunately for us, we do have an advantage in that we produce natural gas. Jamaica does not.
This suggests that Trinidad and Tobago should always have a price edge which it would do well to start making the most of before it really does lose any chance of claiming the "hub" title.


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Stunning UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste celebrates birthday in glamorous style
The American superstar stole the show in a revealing red dress as she celebrated her 32nd birthday
STUNNING model and UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste wowed her Instagram followers with a video from her birthday night out.
The American beauty sported a revealing red dress, paired with a glittery masquerade mask.
The six-time Ring Girl of the Year posed effortlessly, before the camera panned out to reveal a huge personalised cake in the background.
Flowers, gifts and petals covered the table behind her.
Celeste, who is one of the most consistent personalities of the UFC, boasts a whopping 3million Instagram followers... and it's clear to see why.
Fellow ring girl Brittney Palmer also uploaded two videos of the birthday night out, with the stunning pair enjoying a dance to party classic 'La Macarena.'
The 32-year-old is widely adored for her exotic beauty, but also for her great relationship with fans.
Aside from being a successful model and TV host, she is a self-proclaimed fitness nerd.
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Celeste made her first million dollars earlier this year as she made her name as the most successful ring girl in history.
After securing her first modelling job when she was just four months old, the University graduate has now worked for some of the world's biggest magazines.
Speaking of how much cash she's made from being the eye-candy for the MMA, said: "There's this misconception that ring girls are talentless, no brains, and I think I've paved the way for girls in my position to see this is a great opportunity.
"I saw an opportunity to be more than a ring girl. I've built it into a business."


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Dynasty (ABC, 1981) was created by the husband and wife team Richard & Esther Shapiro, to challenge the dominance of rival US soap 'Dallas' (CBS, 1978) after it had become America's top rated show in the winter of 1980.
The programmes shared many similarities – oil barons, feuding families, beautiful women, big hair and lavish sets.
From a branding perspective, both used a short, one-word programme title beginning with the letter 'D' whilst also making extensive use of aerial footage and yellow typography throughout their opening titles, closing credits and logo design.
But when it came to signature music, their approach was markedly different.
In commissioning Bill Conti to write the theme for 'Dynasty', it seems likely that the show's producers had anticipated a rousing composition that could match Jerrold Immel's hugely popular 'Dallas' theme, beat-for-beat.
After all, Conti had recently scored the Sylvester Stallone boxing biopic 'Rocky' (United Artists, 1976) – which would later inform many aspects of the orchestral funk so evident in 'Dallas'.
Instead, Conti delivered a piece that was far removed from his work on 'Rocky' and diametrically opposed to 'Dallas'. Bold, brass melodies and disco-inspired bass lines were rejected in favour of a sophisticated French horn motif set against shimmering strings.
Where Immel's theme for 'Dallas' may have relied upon some seriously heavy overtones, Conti's theme for 'Dynasty' was both elegant and remarkably understated.
Both pieces represent outstanding contributions to the genre and are equally deserving of praise.
But while the 'Dallas' theme undoubtedly beats its rival in terms of recognition, popularity and longevity, Bill Conti's composition for 'Dynasty' continues to be a wonderful example of American television theme music at its finest.
As far as I know, the official recording has never been released commercially, but this performance by the Daniel Caine Orchestra remains remarkably faithful to Bill Conti's original work.


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Girls Varsity Golf · Athlete of the Week
The Nichols Insurance Agency Athlete of the Week is Grace Faulkenberg. She was an All-Conference golfer for the second year in a row and finished 4th in Sectionals. Grace is a hard worker and showed great grit and determination to finish out her senior season.


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In an exclusive interview with Scrutiny, he speaks about Geet-2, his upcoming movie and show:
How is your life after Geet Hui Sabse Parayi?
When I was doing Geet, we used to shoot round the clock so I didn't get time for myself. I became a free bird after Geet, slept a lot and enjoyed the food. I got pretty more time for the gym and for my near and dear ones. Now I'm back on my toes with a new show.
What was the reason for you to take up 'Punar Vivaah'?
Like I have done Ramayan and then Geet, both the characters are different. I wanted to take the character that should be as good as or even better than them. I selected 'Punar Vivaah' because it is diverse as a whole, Yash's character is challenging and exciting and also something that I had not done before. I believe there is no point repeating oneself.
Are you open to do another show with Drashti?
Not really. I think the magic of Maan and Geet should remain as it is and not spoil with any different character. I want to concentrate on my new show. But I can just give it a thought if a good script comes my way.
'Geet Hui Sabse Parayi' was getting good ratings and it ended abruptly before time.
I believe that all good things have to come to an end. I don't think the show ended before time. Two year is good enough time span for Geet to finish its story.
Is Geet Hui Sabse Parayi-2 in pipe line?
No, Geet-2 would be over stretching like a chewing gum.
Fans are demanding to cast you opposite Drashti. Don't you think if you come again with Drashti, then your hit jodi will be a type cast?
I am happy because fans still love the onscreen chemistry between Geet and Maan. I want to explore myself as an actor by adorning different characters. Repeating the jodi only brings back the previous character in mind, which is not healthy for the next project. The pairing and character sketch should be fresh.
Drashti and Debina who would it be? Who will be your first choice?
Since I don't know anyone I can't name any.
You have affection for camera, so are you intend to pursue direction or open your own production house later in life?
I want to, but I don't think it's the right time now.
Tell us a bit about your Punjabi movie 'Yaar Mera Rab Warga'?
You need to see my Punjabi film to enjoy it. It's my first movie and my first stint on big screen. The character is very interesting; I am playing an NRI singer. Rest is for you to see. I can't reveal anything much right now, but it's surely something to look forward to.
Any future plan if not acting?
Right from my childhood days I would say standing up in my school that I want to become an actor. I don't know what would I have been if not an actor. So I want to continue acting only in the future.
Any message for GurTi(Gurmeet+Drashti) fans, they are dying to see you back in Geet Hui Sabse Parayi-2?
People who have seen me as Ram in Ramayan have followed me in Geet... They liked and loved Maan Singh Khurana. I would expect my fans to see and keep enjoying my work. I would never ever disappoint my fans and will always try to entertain them with a variety of work.
Geet-2 is not in making. I personally believe that I should work on distinguish variety of characters and explore my horizon as an actor. History cannot repeat itself.
Go on..
I and Debina made history by doing Ramayan. Then Drashti and my onscreen chemistry was adored by the viewers which made Maan and Geet earn so much name and fame. Many people started connecting with our characters in Geet. Fans still feel associated with the show and that's so unique. Now let me see what I do with the next show that I am coming up with. Not many days are left for 'Punar Vivaah' to come on air, I hope audience will like my role and appreciate chemistry with Kratika Sengar. Guys wish me loads of luck and love and do watch it.
-K Himaanshu Shukla..
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Client: ORES
Agency: Hungry Minds
Production: Adventure Films
Director: Momtchil Momtchilov
DOP: Adrien Lengrand
Shooting location: Brussels
ORES is an electricity and natural gas distributor operating in 197 communes in Wallonia. The company works 24/7 in an invisible way in people's homes to provide the energy they need in their everyday life.
The challenge was to blend an actor with the kitchen wall and make him almost invisible. The production designer created an abstract painting and recreated part of it on the actor's costume, face and hair.
The commercial was aired on RTBF and screened in cinemas.
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On October 6, 2017, the Ford Motor Company Fund opened the Ford Resource and Engagement Center (FREC) on Detroit's Eastside. Located at Fisher Magnet Upper Academy and managed by the Detroit Public Schools Foundation, the FREC's programs and partnerships has offered a wide range of support services, cultural activities, and essential resources to astounding results! One year later, the Detroit Public Schools Foundation reflects on Twelve Months of Impact
Essential Resources To date, the FREC has served over 12,000 families, distributed over 150,000 pounds of food, and delivered more than $1.6 million in tax refunds. We also built our online community with over 10,000 unique visitors to freccity.org, and more than 3,000 followers across social media.
Support Services With the help of at least 18 nonprofit community groups, vetted by the community through a comprehensive pitch process, services offered at the FREC include FREE legal assistance, job training and workforce development, STEAM programs providing the science, technology, engineering, arts and math curriculum necessary for young people seeking high-demand jobs in the future, and workshops supporting business startups.
Cultural Activities We believe in having fun, enjoying amazing experiences, and fueling creativity – all while delivering the services and resources that our community needs. Over the past year, the FREC has hosted several FREC City Saturday community events, honored local neighborhood heroes, hosted family fun holiday events, hosted Men of Courage Pop Up Forums offering free haircuts from the Men of Courage Barbershop, and served as host to Big Sean's inaugural D.O.N. Weekend signature Block Party.
These are just a few of many community activities offered at the FREC. It has been an amazing year, and we look forward to many more to come!
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As your personal bridesmaid, I vow to be at your side from the planning stages, to the day of your wedding. Let me take the anxiety and stress away from your maid of honour and bridesmaids so that they can enjoy themselves. The role of a bridesmaid requires specific skills and you shouldn't expect that of your wedding party. Anything from dress fittings to assisting you in the bathroom. I will be there giving you the support to allow you and your bridesmaids to enjoy the whole day.
Weddings these days have become more complex and stressful. I will assist and guide you to make great decisions, help with your budget with unbiased decision making and set reasonable expectations. This comes naturally to me as I've had the experience of being in the wedding industry for 8 years. I've worked with wedding venues, bridal shops, photographers, florists and wedding coordinators. Let me assist you so that they can do the jobs that you've hired them to do.
My clients tell me that I am trustworthy, reliable and kind and that my exceptional problem solving and organizational skills reduced their stress. I am willing to travel to destination weddings as well as in the surrounding areas of Ottawa. My energy and positive attitude will boost your confidence ensuring that you and your bridal party can enjoy every second of your day.


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Rev. Jim's Sermon for September 26, 2010
"Who Ya Gonna Listen To?"
Rev. Jim Merritt
Trinity MCC
September 26, 2010
Luke 16: 19 – 31
Psalm: Although it is my intention to preach on the Gospel text this morning. I just have to take a minute to discuss Psalm 91 with you. It is one of my favorites, and a favorite of many all over the world. I know it best in a newish hymn that I learned in the Catholic Church. That hymn says, "You who dwell in the shadow of our God, who abide in God's goodness for life. Say to the Lord, My Refuge, My rock in whom I trust. And God will raise you up on Eagles' wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to rise like the sun, and hold you in the palm of God's hand." And I don't know about you this morning, but I'm THANKFUL for a God who bears me on the breath of dawn. I'm THANKFUL for a God who raises me up on eagles' wings even when I feel like I can't get up. And I'm thankful for a God who holds me in the palm of God's hand no matter what comes my way. What a mighty God we serve. Our God is the alpha, the omega, the beginning and then end, and my sisters and brothers when it seems like nothing is going our way, when the world is out to give us a hard time and when it feels like it's time to lie down and give up, This God says to us get up and WALK in the name of Jesus because I am walking beside you and if I have to I will carry you in the palm of my hand! Can I get a witness this morning? Can I hear and AMEN. Do you believe in this God, our God, THE God who will never, ever, let us down or forsake us?
God we thank you this morning. We come to lift you up, to give you honor and glory and praise. Open our ears to your words this morning and make the words of my mouth and the meditations of all of our hearts pleasing to you O God. AMEN.
Thanks be to God, today's Gospel reason is not nearly as difficult to interpret as the one we had last week. I appreciate your comments about how much you enjoyed my struggle with it. It was quite an adventure.
This Gospel, overall, is about a great reversal. A man who was incredibly rich asks to be brought under the mercy of a very poor man that the rich man once cast away. How do we know; because the Bible tells us so? It tells us right up front that the man was wearing purple clothes and fine linens. Secular history tells us that only the VERY rich or even royalty could afford to wear purple and that fine linens were out of the question for all but the wealthiest people. This man was more than just some measure of wealthy. He was SUPER wealthy.
We learn that he used to see Lazarus begging around the city gate, and that he didn't just ignore Lazarus, but he also pushed him away. He told his servants to get rid of Lazarus, to keep Lazarus away from him. He didn't want to see Lazarus, he didn't want to hear Lazarus and I'm sure he didn't want to smell Lazarus either.
So now we see this role reversal. Lazarus is in Paradise and the wealthy arrogant man is being tormented. And can you believe it, this rich man is still completely full of himself; an arrogant jerk who thought somehow he and his family were worthy of special treatment. Can you explain to me why he deserved a sip of water any more than any other person in the same tormented situation? Can you explain to me why his family deserved an intervention from heaven and the grave more than any other family? The only answer to those questions is that the man had allowed his wealth to spoil his life, to rob him of his religion and to make him one of the most self-righteous, arrogant, self-centered people who had ever walked on the planet. This is NOT a good thing.
Now let's be clear. The man is not punished because he is wealthy. His is punished or tormented because he abused what he had been given. Rather than bless the poor, he oppressed them. Rather than sending a little food down to the hungry, he contributed to their ongoing hunger. Rather than sharing a kind word with the needy, he scoffed at them, looked down his nose at them and continued to function as a powerful contributor to a system that would keep them down, push them down further and thereby cost them their very lives. It is not wealth that gets the man into trouble with a capital T; it is his misuse of money by contributing to the oppression of others.
We know about reversals, don't we?" We've seen those who misuse their power at the expense of others lose their power. We've seen those who commit acts of spiritual violence fall from their powerful positions and experience rejection like many of us did. We've seen sadness turned to joy. We've seen the sick healed. We've seen dim glazed eyes come to life with the spark of the Spirit of God who can turn our lives around, raise our spirits up and bring us back from death to glorious life in the kin-dom of God.
My friends, I am so happy to share with you that last Sunday we received more than $35,000 in pledged toward our budget. Today I want to share with you that we have set a goal of $50,000 in annual pledged by then end of these 4 weeks of stewardship emphasis. If I'm forecasting our budget correctly, I believe $50,000 will be about ½ of our 2011 budget. Don't let that worry you. We can do it and we will do it, because this God of the great reversal wills for it to be so. I remember when I was a very small boy attending the Eastside Baptist Church in Auburndale, Florida. My parents sang in the choir so my brother and I would always sit with our grandparents. Every Sunday during the offertory prayer, "Papa" would slip a nickel into the palm of both of our hands, and with great excitement, we would throw those nickels up onto the wooden part of the offering plate so we could hear the sound they made. You know I never tried to keep the nickel. It felt so good to me, even as a child, to know that I was part of that church, that we were doing the right thing, that I was following God's command to give.
I know that a nickel seems like a lot for some of us. I also know that some of us can give that many many times over again. And today, because I'm called to, and because I believe in the spiritual practice of giving and I know how good it makes me feel, I have two requests for all of us.
This is not a legal contract. I'm not going to send you a bill. As a matter of fact, I am not going to look at these cards at all. Our Treasurer will let me know our total each week and what our giving is each week and I promise to keep you informed all along the way.
My sisters and brothers, who are you going to listen to? Will you listen to a world that says over and over again, "Get everything you can for YOU. Look out for number one! Let everyone fend for themselves." Or will you listen to the word of God and use everything God has given you for the benefit of all God's creation? Who are you going to listen to?
God bless you. AMEN.


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It is very clear that daily fantasy sports juggernaut DraftKings has shifted quite a bit of focus to prepare for the possibility of sports betting expanding beyond the borders of Nevada in the near future. DraftKings has hired a "Head of Sportsbook" and is looking at expansion to a sportsbook as a tremendous source of new revenue for a company struggling to turn a profit.
"We're pretty excited about it," DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said recently to CNNMoney. "It's a huge market that has the opportunity to create lots of new players, lots of new revenue and really open up things in a way that they never have been before in the United States."
Robins was referring to the case currently pending before the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the constitutionality of a 1992 federal law called the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act that prohibits many sports wagers outside of Nevada and which has surveyors of the sports betting landscape constantly checking for when the highest court will be releasing new decisions, hoping that it will be sooner rather than later. Many are quite excited by the potential of a decision being released on April 2, which happens to be the same day that the NCAA Men's Basketball championship game will occur.
A new report written by Chris Grove and published by research firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming indicates that DraftKings seems to be doing more than simply building out a "Sportsbook" division with key hires internally. In fact, DraftKings appears to be taking very proactive measures to put itself in a strong position to leverage its user base and technology should the aforesaid federal law be changed or removed altogether.
"Rumor has it that the daily fantasy sports leader is aggressively shopping for sports betting partnerships in the New Jersey market, positioning itself as a one-stop solution for land-based operators looking for a way to offer sports betting in the casino and online," states the report. "Of course, the question of what technology DraftKings would bring to the table is an open one – it has no sports betting tech that we're aware of – and leads to another rumor that's been floating around as of late: that the company is close to a deal with a major B2B provider to provide DraftKings with an in-house sports betting platform (whether that's indefinitely or until DraftKings develops something of its own is another unknown)."
Such a strategy makes perfect sense. Many jurisdictions currently discussing legislation to legalize sports betting should the federal law change are considering only allowing current in-state operators to provide sports wagering options. Further, some states do not yet feel comfortable with allowing online wagering, requiring bettors to travel to land-based casinos to make bets. By setting up partnerships now, DraftKings may be in a position to make money even in those states that would otherwise make it difficult for the online operator to directly participate in the action.
A request for comment was sent to DraftKings, but no response has been offered by the time of first publication.
Update: DraftKings has since provided the following statement: "DraftKings, with the world's most popular daily fantasy sports platform and nearly 10 million sports-mad customers, is perfectly positioned to succeed in a legal sports betting market. In preparation for the possibility of sports wagering in New Jersey, DraftKings has naturally had discussions with potential land-based casino partners, as required under the state's online gaming regulations. We do not have any announcements at this time, and our focus continues to be on creating great sports entertainment experiences for the millions of customers who currently use DraftKings."
Darren Heitner is the Founder of South Florida-based HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C. and is the author of How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know (Second Edition).


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Date: 1678
"Then it came burning hot into my mind, whatever he said, and however he flattered, when he got me home to his House, he would sell me for a Slave."
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— Bunyan, John (bap. 1628, d. 1688)
Date: First performed February 17, 1720.
"My vital Flame / There, like a Taper on the holy Altar, / Shall waste away; till Heav'n relenting hear / Incessant Pray'rs for thee and for my self, / And wing my Soul to meet with thine in Bliss."
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When penny pinching gets extreme
Saving money is a great idea, especially at this end of the year when there's so long to wait between paydays. However, there's a fine line between sensible money-saving, and crazy penny pinching, and there are plenty of people who have overstepped that line - dramatically.
We have tracked down 15 bizarre habits of extreme cheapskates.
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1. One reddit thread asked people to share tales of cheapskates they know. The stories included the tale of the couple who eat out once a week at a restaurant that offers baskets of free bread rolls to have with dinner. They take enough rolls home with them each time to freeze and have for lunch every day.
2. Another user doesn't just take tiny toiletries when he stays in a hotel - but all the toilet roll too.
3. One user said his parents were in the airline industry, so spent a lot of time in hotels. He wrote: "My "goodie bags" at every party were whatever free stuff they'd nicked from the hotel they stayed at over the past year. Because 8-year-olds love shower caps, shampoo and mini soap."
4. One wrote that his father keeps refilling soap dispensers with water until there's no soap left in them at all.
5. Another said his wife's aunt will rinse out cereal packets and use them as sandwich bags.
6. One said her office had a celebratory day where staff got free pizza. One of her colleagues had the day off - but came in anyway for the food.
7. One admitted to walking into hotels and taking apples from the complimentary basket for guests on the front desk.
8. Another admitted to visiting friends when it was cold and he didn't want to put the heating on.
9. In the US the TV series, Extreme Cheapskates, highlighted some incredible penny pinching, including the man who goes through cinema bins for empty popcorn and drinks containers, so he can take them inside for a refill.
10. Another takes her family scavenging for roadkill to cook up for dinner.
11. One couple shares everything - including a toothbrush and razor. When they die they even plan to share a coffin.
12. And another man visits the butcher and asks for the off-cuts - returning home with heads and bones to transform into dinner.
13. On Dr Phil a few years ago, they ran a segment on a man who wanted to be known as the 'world's cheapest man'. Perhaps his oddest tip was when he goes out, if he sees people have left food on their plate and haven't asked for a doggy bag, he asks if he can have their leftovers.
14. He also visits the bins behind the crematorium, to pick up discarded flowers for his wife.
15. He admitted he takes grapes off the stems and discards the stem before he goes through the till, so he's not charged for the waste.
But what do you think? Would you try any of these methods, and do you have any extreme penny pinching habits? Let us know in the comments.
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Philippians 1:21 (NLT)
For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.
Paul's faith is fearless. Paul's life was so completely surrendered that he was fully trusting God for everything! Life, death, it was all the same to Paul! No matter what happened to him, he knew he was in the hands of God. He was protected and he was safe for eternity. But isn't Paul just another one of those people we read about in the Bible? Someone whose life we can admire from afar? God would never expect us to have such faith, would He?
Oh, how easy it is to make excuses… "No one has struggled like I have… No one had the childhood I had… No one understands what I am going through… No one knows the horrific things I have done… God doesn't care about me… Obviously I'm not going to have this fearless faith."
Well let's dig a little deeper into the life of Paul as we learn in the Bible: Paul was a religious terrorist. Paul killed Christians. And it was Paul who kept watch over the jackets of those men who stoned Stephen to death. But our Savior had another plan for Paul. Jesus spoke into Paul's life one day as Paul was in pursuit of more Christians to kill. One encounter with Jesus, and Paul's life was forever changed, because NO ONE is beyond the saving grace of our Lord! Paul became a bold and fearless witness for Christ and he was never afraid to tell anyone about his past. And it was because of Paul's new life in Christ that he was thrown into prison… And yes, Paul wrote these beautiful words from a prison cell, "For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better." Paul, in a prison cell, was living his life for Christ!
God restored Paul's life and God will restore yours! Let us come humbly before our Savior, and let us tell him that we are exhausted and sorry for all the excuses we hide behind. Let us pray that God will help us to live the lives he created us to live. And may we become more and more bold and fearless in our faith until we can say, "For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better." All glory to God!
Dear Heavenly Father, we need you. We know we were created to be in a relationship with you, but we have allowed our past and all our excuses to hold us back, we are sorry. Thank you for teaching us that no one is beyond the reach of your saving grace. With your help alone, we look to you! Please come into our lives and restore us we pray. In Jesus' Name, amen.
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On this first day of 2019, I challenge you to ditch the diets for the sake of weight loss (you all know what I mean- it's the weight loss to look good for summer kind of weight loss), ditch the extreme and unsustainable goals, but instead dig deep and really reflect on you! What do you want? What drives you? What makes you feel good? The key factor here is YOU! Only you can answer this question.
Do we all have some form of an Eating Disorder?
I typically stay away from these types of topics on blog posts. Ok, I lied. I stay away from these topics period because, to some, it may be offensive, and I never like to offend anyone. But I'm writing this today because it's important that we start the conversation; that we become aware. This topic that I'm referring to is Eating Disorders.
Going against the norm- I'm not your typical Dietitian
First, let me start off by saying, this is downright scary! Using my voice, putting it out there for all to read is incredibly scary, especially when expressing myself in words on paper don't come all that easily to me. The other thing that's scary is expectations. Most people, in my experience, expect some sort of diet advice and usually it has to do with weight or the latest thing they heard from an article/post/headline. If you can't tell, from the title of this blog post, there's a twist…I'm not your typical Dietitian.


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Mary Sanchez
Focus on men to change the sexist culture in the Missouri legislature
Gentlemen of Jefferson City, please refrain from veering off track.
There is one sure way to end the sexist, slovenly behavior of some male politicians toward female college interns and other women working in, or elected to, our state capital. Demand that men behave properly. Focus there.
The idea of a dress code for interns was floated Tuesday, then nixed as backlash built. Let's hope the legislators grasp the gaffe and aren't just running for cover from a bad idea after two Missouri politicians have resigned over allegations of inappropriate relationships with college interns.
The proposal was a centuries-old patriarchal paradigm: Shift the guilt so that the woman is chastised and monitored, lest she lead the innocent man astray. As if the sight of a knee uncovered unleashes a torrent of hormones that men simply cannot control.
The errant male politicians need to change. Not the women who have been forced to deal with the juvenile antics of some representatives, senators and lobbyists.
And yet the idea to focus on the women's behavior, via their dress, was among the fastest replies to sprout. It's backward thinking. Worse, it comes from people who make laws for the rest of us. As much as I'm a stickler for appropriate business dress for both men and women, this misses the point.
Men should have been offended too. The idea assumed that they are weak, unable to control themselves at the sight of an attractive woman. It implied that men will be men. And it's up to the women to be on guard.
The onus is on the elected officials to behave with respect for themselves, the intern, the political office that they hold. College interns are there to learn about good government, not to prop up some middle-aged man's faltering ego.
The suggestions that Rep. Kevin Engler circulated in a draft proposal were thoughtfully crafted with the intention of cultivating a more respectful environment. Many, like GPA requirements and a neutral ombudsman, would give the program more structure.
The intern scandal has also reignited talk of long-needed ethics reforms on allowable gifts from lobbyists, a positive development. Booze paid for by lobbyists and after-hours carousing lay a fertile ground for the antics.
Still, the most effective means to curb sexism in Jefferson City will likely occur informally. Sexual harassment at the capital will cease to be a problem when men hold other men accountable.
To reach Mary Sanchez, call 816-234-4752 or send email to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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2. Reduce Blood Pressure: Angiotensin II is a protein that helps our blood vessels contract thereby increasing the blood pressure. Allicin in garlic blocks the activity of angiotensin II and helps in reducing blood pressure. The polysulphides present in garlic are converted into a gas called hydrogen sulphide by the red blood cells. Hydrogen sulphide dilates our blood vessels and helps control blood pressure.
3. Protect your Heart: Garlic protects our heart against cardiovascular problems like heart attacks and atherosclerosis. This cardio-protective property can be attributed to various factors. With age, the arteries tend to lose their ability to stretch. Garlic may help reduce this and may also protect the heart from the damaging effects of free oxygen radicals. The sulphur-containing compounds of garlic also prevent our blood vessels from becoming blocked and slow the development of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). The anti-clotting properties of ajoene help prevent clots from forming inside the blood vessels.
4. Allergies: Garlic is known to have anti-inflammatory property. It can help the body fight against allergies. The anti-arthritic property of garlic is due to diallyl sulphide and thiacremonone. Garlic has been show to improve allergic airway inflammation (allergic rhinitis). Raw garlic juice may be used to immediately stop the itching due to rashes and bug bites.
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To the Editor:
The tendency to assign blame when mistakes occur is inimical to an environment in which we hope learning and improvement will take place. But there is some need to hold people accountable for egregious errors. Where's the balance?
Here's an example. Several years ago a patient woke up from orthopedic surgery at my former hospital and asked her surgeon, "Why is the bandage on my left ankle instead of my right ankle?" It was at that moment that her doctor realized he had operated on the wrong leg. He immediately reported the error to the proper people in the hospital. A thorough apology was also offered to the patient.
We realized that there were systemic problems in our preoperative procedures that went beyond this case. Our clinical leaders spent several weeks strengthening our care delivery system to minimize the chance of a similar error in the future.
Upon hearing of this case, one of our trustees asked me what I, as chief executive of the hospital, intended to do to punish the doctor. I replied: "Nothing. He already feels terrible about this mistake. Further punishment does not act as a deterrent in these kind of inadvertent errors." A senior physician added that if we want to establish an environment that promotes disclosure of errors and near misses, the fastest way to drive reporting underground is to punish someone who has made a mistake.
The trustee replied: "Well, maybe. But in my field, we would certainly punish anyone who violated rules or procedures in this manner, even if by accident."
His field? Investment banking. I laughed, thinking of how rarely people in that field seem to get punished when they break the rules.
People in the medical field are well intentioned and feel great distress when they harm patients. Let's reserve punishment for clear cases of negligence. Other errors should be used to reinforce a learning environment in which we are hard on the problems rather than hard on the people.
Newton, Mass., Oct. 14, 2013
The writer is the former chief executive of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the author of "Goal Play! Leadership Lessons From the Soccer Field."
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In the remains of a marriage, kids flown out and everything´s falling, needs repair and my rooms are stuffed with discarded art that no one ever asked for and left over building material, mould and trash, I start to recycle.
The purposes, the plans, the dreams that never became, will get a new chance in a new shape.
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Fresno is in the middle of the desert. The summers are hot. The average temperature in September is 93 degrees.
On this September day, I had scheduled a meeting with one of my Fresno Boys and Men of Color (BMOC) youth leaders to prepare him to facilitate an upcoming meeting. I usually give him a ride to the office, but on this day, he took the local bus.
When he arrived, it was clear that he had been affected by the heat. He was sweating. Beads of perspiration rolled down his forehead. He looked and sounded exhausted as he started to tell me about his bus ride to the office, which was a little more than two miles from the community college campus.
Where he waited for the bus, there was neither a bus shelter nor nearby natural shade. The bus was late, so he was at the mercy of the heat and sunlight for a long time.
He doesn't take the bus often, but knows others who rely on the bus and ride it regularly. He saw the connection between his experience and theirs: This is what regular riders experience day in and day out. He decided he wanted to do something about it.
Igniting the Fire for Change
That's how the bus campaign began — and it is a prime example of how most campaigns at the Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) are launched: with a fire for change that is ignited by a young person's personal experience.
It only makes sense. Contrary to conventional wisdom, youth are tuned into what's going on around them and they care deeply about what's happening in their communities. They have access to spaces within their communities that adults may not have, and navigate the world differently than adults. Because they have unique experiences and understandings of how the world works, they are less entrenched and can bring new ideas to the table. When adults are willing to listen, youth stories and actions can capture hearts and minds in ways that adult stories cannot.
This conviction — that youth can make invaluable contributions to social justice efforts — is at the heart of YLI's youth-led advocacy approach. Our job as adult allies is to provide the tools for young people to think critically about and propose solutions to the issues within their communities — and then to work with them to advocate for policy change.
YLI's program work thus begins with helping our young people to develop critical consciousness by offering them frameworks to think about and articulate their experiences, and safe space to discuss their ideas and opinions. In the process, they begin to connect their personal experiences with larger social justice issues, and identify the issues in their communities they most care about. They also build trusting relationships with peers and adult allies, and confidence in their own voices.
Building a Campaign
Since that first day, this young person and his BMOC brothers have been driving the campaign, with the goal of increasing frequency of service where there is high ridership during peak hours. Their first step was to gather more information about the issue. They took the bus from south Fresno to north Fresno and started conversations with riders.
They found that their brother's instinct was on point: Stops lacked basic amenities, like a shelter, a bench or a garbage can. Buses didn't run on time and rides were long — it took nearly an hour for one group to travel from north Fresno to south Fresno. It was also clear that the bus issue disproportionately affected low-income communities and people of color, and that these were the voices that needed to be elevated and to be heard by transit authorities and the city of Fresno. These are the people who are using the bus to get to work, to school and to move about the city.
Digging deeper, they discovered that Fresno Area Express (FAX) was in the process of developing a plan to make improvements to public transportation in the city. FAX had already held seven workshops in diverse Fresno communities to collect community input. BMOC youth decided to attend the final workshop to learn more about the process. From the data shared, it was clear that transit authorities had not been speaking to people who ride the buses — of the 87 individuals who had attended the previous workshops, the overwhelming majority had been white, with an average income of over $100,000 a year.
They decided to conduct a survey to collect their own data on community public transportation needs. Two key issues that emerged were bus frequency at high-volume bus routes and the lack of Wi-Fi. They found that some buses, full of passengers, would simply skip stops. Long bus rides to and from school or work are missed opportunities to get work done, and young people often need to reach out to family to let them know where they are.
Based on this research, our BMOC and Womxn Empowered youth leaders are advocating for Wi-Fi access and higher frequency, reducing the proposed 30-minute interval to 15 minutes where there is high ridership during peak hours. They have met with FAX representatives and elected officials to present their research findings, share their personal stories and offer recommendations for improving the plan. City Council is scheduled to vote to adopt the plan this spring.
Invaluable Contributions
Throughout, the role of adult allies — of YLI staff and our partners, Fresno Barrios Unidos, Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries, Womxn Empowered and Fresno Building Healthy Communities — has been to position our young people and provide them with the right tools to succeed. This includes:
- Listening to youth concerns and encouraging them to do something about it. This may seem like a small and obvious step, but it simply cannot be overstated. Many well-meaning organizations squash opportunities for youth leadership development right from the get-go — and miss invaluable insights from young people, who know better than anyone else the issues that most impact them — by dictating what issues youth should work on. The sense that adults are truly listening — that youth opinions and ideas matter — is the essential first step in developing critical-minded, empowered young people.
- Providing a social justice lens. Young people are very aware of the world they live in and the issues that affect them. Adult allies can support them to understand their experiences within the larger context of social inequities. Youth-led action research is an incredible way to help young people formulate and answer their own questions about the social injustices they experience.
- Giving youth the resources and tools they need to implement actions. Young people are often idea-rich, but resource-poor. They rely on adults for transportation, for spaces to meet and for an array of other tools to implement their ideas. Positive forms of guidance point young people in the right direction by sharing effective models and strategies, giving them space to create their own solutions.
- Connecting youth with decision-makers. One of the key values young people bring to social justice movements are their voices. Their stories can be deeply compelling, and putting them in front of decision-makers is a powerful strategy for making change. Getting a foot in the door can be a challenge for young people, however, as many adults underestimate their value. Adults can help connect young people to elected officials and community leaders to ensure their voices are heard.
Authentic youth-adult partnerships mean recognizing and valuing the role that each party plays. Where adults bring resources, life experience and networks, young people contribute their compelling stories, fresh perspectives and innovative solutions. We provide them with the space to meet; they come up with the bright ideas for change. We provide them with the tools; they conduct the research and build the campaigns. We connect them to the elected officials; they present their findings and tell their stories. We take them to City Hall; they win policies on behalf of our entire community.
The result? So much more than the practical ins and outs of implementing a campaign for both parties: We learn that the voices of young people are integral to social justice movements, and that, together, we have the power to make a real change on behalf of our communities.
Sher Moua is the program manager for Fresno Boys and Men of Color, which is a community of young leaders who heal, advocate and serve to make a healthy home for all. Fresno BMOC is the youth leadership component of Fresno Building Healthy Communities and is coordinated by Youth Leadership Institute. Moua has a B.A. in anthropology from UC Berkeley and an M.A. in education from Long Beach State.


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