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I have give a lot of credit to Roisin and Gregor who had a brilliant time taking "duckie-photos" throughout the trip. Thanks guys!
Thanks to Brandon Jones in our Everett Olympic Hot Tub Company store for this photo from his recent trip to Scotland. That's his hot tub duck overlooking Stirling Castle near Edinburgh.
Don't leave your duck at home. You'll need 2 ducks-one for the tub and one packed in your suitcase so you don't forget to take it along. Take that duck out for some photos of your travels and send them to us. We'd love to see where you and your duck have been.
RES EST SERVA VOLUPTAS. Pleasure is serious business.
Author: Don Riling
Don Riling is the President of Olympic Hot Tub and has been an active member of the hot tub industry for over 20 years. As the company's owner since 2016, he has continued Olympic's legacy of promoting health & wellness through hot water & sauna therapy.


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Government, business, teacher unions and NGOs collaborate to create an educational Codessa
In what is a collaboration that could turn out to be more important than even the one that rescued the motor vehicle industry two decades ago, South Africa's sometime fractious factions of government, the trade unions and the private sector have come together with an objective of turning our ailing education system around. Inspired by the National Development Plan (NDP) which put education front and centre as a prerequisite for progress, it calls for inter-sectoral cooperation to drastically improve educational outcomes in the country.
All parties agreed that there is much that can and should be done to provide a schooling system that could become the enabler of growth levels that will pull the nation out of its current jobless growth path. In 2012 Government, big business and the teachers unions held a leadership dialogue that has since gathered steam. Their objective – to collaborate within a framework to create an educational revolution in South Africa.
Under a framework of 20 major issues that were identified for at the dialogue for improvement, and six themes that were established for further discussion and action, The Education Collaboration Framework and its funding trust NECT were established. The collaboration model recognises that each role-player needs to take responsibility for its own work, but that by working together in an organised and collaborative manner, the social partners (business, labour and civil society) could assist the department education to achieve a synergistic improvement that would otherwise not be possible.
Under the agreements that have been reached, funds that are raised by business for NECT are matched by government. This enables an unprecedented and powerful force for change in education in South Africa. And the parties have worked hard to turn the talk into practical action. Already the programme is active in some 20% of schools, and although in its early stages, it is showing what can be done when teachers, communities, unions, NGOs and big business get together with a common purpose.
The six themes that have been identified for action are:
· The professionalisation of the teaching service
· A call for courageous and effective leadership
· Improving government capacity to deliver
· Improving resourcing to create conducive and safe learning environments: teachers, books and infrastructure
· Community and parent involvement
· Learner support and wellbeing
As Godwin Khosa, CEO of NECT says "We have established some tough goals – we want to support government to reduce the number of poorly performing schools from 37% to less than 10%, and to increase the percentage of medium performing schools from 43% to 60% within 10 years. We are already active in 8 districts and reach 20% of South Africa's schools. We are concentrating on the districts that need us most now, but in time we will reach throughout the system – only then will we rest"
The progress that NECT and its members have achieved is impressive. In time, as long as it stays its course, big business and government continue with its funding lifeblood, and the unions, teachers and NGOs deliver on their crucial commitments we may look back and give thanks to what may well turn out to be our educational Codessa.
For more information on NECT, visit their website: http://nect.org.za/
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"The Dirty Dozen Plus 2" and "The Clean 15"—When is it crucial to buy organic?
I remember as a kid not being allowed to leave the dinner table if I didn't eat all the vegetables on my plate. At the time, I thought that was definitely abusive behavior on the part of my mom that borderline merited calling child protective services. Now, of course, I know better. Thanks Mom, I know you tortured me with broccoli out of love.
Eating a diet filled with plenty of fruits and vegetables has numerous health benefits. Fruits and veggies are bursting with vitamins and minerals. They also provide antioxidants to fight cancer and inflammation, as well as fiber to help us maintain a healthy gut.
And not only that, but most vegetables and fruits are also low in calories so they pack a nutritious punch without adding to your waistline. Just be careful to eat starchy vegetables such as potatoes in smaller portions, and to choose low glycemic fruits such as berries more often than bananas and other higher glycemic fruits. (Note: High glycemic foods tend to raise blood sugar more and are associated with weight gain.)
Both fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables retain their precious cargo of vitamins and minerals. Avoid canned fruits and vegetables, where the beneficial nutrients have been destroyed and often a lot of salt and sugar has been added.
And most of all, beware of "The Dirty Dozen plus two!"
What's "The Dirty Dozen plus two?" It's a list of fruits and vegetables compiled by the Environmental Working Group (an organization of scientists, researchers and policymakers) using data from the United Sates Department of Agriculture on the amount of pesticide residue found on non-organic fruits and vegetables after they were washed. (That's important because, unfortunately, washing the produce doesn't remove the pesticides like many people think or hope.)
The group put together two lists: one called "The Dirty Dozen" and one "The Clean 15," as a guide for consumers to help them know when they should definitely, without a question buy organic, and when it's ok to buy conventional.
The fruits and veggies on "The Dirty Dozen" roster (when not grown organically), tested positive for at least 47 chemicals! Some tested positive for up to 67! So when you're thinking of indulging in produce from the "not so clean list," you should definitely go organic…unless you'd like to shock your system with a nice little chemical cocktail. Cheers!
In 2012, The Environmental Working Group added two extra foods to "The Dirty Dozen" list, now making it "The Dirty Dozen plus two." The list as of today (July 2015) consists of:
- Apples
- Celery
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Grapes
- Nectarines
- Peaches
- Potatoes
- Snap peas
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Sweet bell peppers
- Hot peppers (plus)
- Kale/collard greens (plus)
Green beans used to be on "The Dirty Dozen list" because they were often contaminated by two highly toxic organophosphates. But those pesticides are now being withdrawn from agriculture, so green beans were removed from the list. Domestically grown leafy greens were added to the list in 2013 because they were found to be contaminated with pesticides that are exceptionally toxic to the nervous system.
So what about "The Clean 15?" If you've got the spare change, I'd say organic is always your best bet. But, if like most people, you're working on a budget, then "The Clean 15" are safe to buy conventional (non-organic). "The Clean 15" includes:
- Asparagus
- Avocados
- Cabbage
- Cantaloupe
- Cauliflower
- Eggplant
- Grapefruit
- Kiwi
- Mangos
- Onions
- Papayas
- Pineapples
- Sweet corn
- Sweet peas – frozen
- Sweet potatoes
A brief explanation on terminology might be in order. Foods are often labeled "Natural." It sounds good. "Natural…" Natural is good, right?
The word "Natural" on a label actually has no nutritional or legal definition—it's just an advertising ploy to trick people into thinking that what they're buying isn't so bad for them after all. And "Natural" most definitely does not mean "Organic." The two words are not interchangeable. If it doesn't say Organic, then it's not.
So for the record, I highly encourage loving and caring parents to continue torturing their children with vegetables on their dinner plates, as long as "The Dirty Dozen" produce is organic. And perhaps we should change the famous saying to: "An organic apple a day, keeps the Doctor away!"
Click here for the pdf version of EWGs dirty dozen and clean 15 list.


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Blue Jackets announce roster moves
Club places Lukas Sedlak on IR, recalls Joonas Korpisalo and Markus Hannikainen, assigns Anton Forsbergby BlueJackets.com Staff @BlueJacketsNHL / BlueJackets.com
COLUMBUS, OHIO - The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed center Lukas Sedlak on Injured Reserve and added left wing Markus Hannikainen to the roster on emergency recall as well as recalled goaltender Joonas Korpisalo from the American Hockey League's Cleveland Monsters, club General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. The Jackets have also assigned goaltender Anton Forsberg to the club's AHL affiliate.
Sedlak, 23, was placed on Injured Reserve retroactive to February 17 and is day-to-day after suffering an oblique strain vs. the Penguins. He has posted six goals and six assists for 12 points with 23 penalty minutes and a +8 plus/minus rating in 55 games with the Blue Jackets this season. He made his NHL debut on October 21 vs. Chicago, picked up his first NHL point (assist) on October 27 at San Jose and notched his first NHL goal on December 9 at Detroit. Last season, he posted 14-4-18 in 54 regular season games with the Monsters before adding 9-7-16 in 17 postseason games to help the club capture the Calder Cup. Columbus' sixth round pick, 158th overall, in the 2011 NHL Draft, he has tallied 28-20-48 with 83 penalty minutes in 159 career AHL games.
Hannikainen, 23, has posted 1-0-1 and two penalty minutes in seven games with the Blue Jackets this season, including notching his first NHL goal on January 21 vs. Carolina. He has also recorded 12-8-20 with 16 penalty minutes in 36 games with Cleveland. The Helsinki, Finland native has registered 1-0-1 with two penalty minutes in 11 career NHL games since making his debut in 2015-16. Originally signed to a two-year, entry level contract with Columbus on April 20, 2015, Hannikainen has also notched 19-21-40 with 36 penalty minutes in 86 career AHL games with the Monsters and tallied 3-7-10 in 16 playoff games to help the club capture the 2016 Calder Cup.
Korpisalo, 22, is 4-1-0 with a 3.26 goals-against average and .902 save percentage in six games with the Blue Jackets this season. He is also 7-6-3 with a 2.69 goals-against average and .907 save percentage with the Monsters. The Pori, Finland native made his NHL debut in 2015-16, going 16-11-4 with a 2.60 goals-against average and .920 save percentage in 31 contests. Selected by Columbus in the third round, 62nd overall, in the 2012 NHL Draft, he has registered a 15-16-5 mark with a 2.57 GAA, .908 SV% and two SO in 37 career AHL games with Lake Erie/Cleveland over the past two seasons. Korpisalo also went 6-2 with a 2.96 GAA and .898 SV% in nine playoff games a year ago to help the Monsters capture the Calder Cup championship.
Forsberg, 24, is 15-12-2 with a 2.18 goals-against average, .929 save percentage and two shutouts in 31 games with the Monsters this season. The Härnösand, Sweden native owns a 61-30-8 record with a 2.17 goals-against average, .924 save percentage and seven shutouts in 106 career AHL games with the Monsters and Springfield Falcons. He led the Monsters to the 2016 AHL Calder Cup after finishing with a 9-0-0 record, 1.34 GAA, .949 SV% and two shutouts in 10 contests. Columbus' seventh round selection, 188th overall, in the 2011 NHL Draft, he has posted a 1-8-0 record with a 4.02 goals-against and .879 save percentage in 10 career NHL games with the Blue Jackets, including stopping 27-of-31 shots in a 5-3 loss at Carolina in his season debut on January 10.
The Blue Jackets return to action on Saturday when they host the New York Islanders at Nationwide Arena. Game time is 5 p.m. ET. Live coverage on FOX Sports Ohio begins with the Blue Jackets Live pre-game show at 4:30 p.m. The game will also be broadcast live on the Eldorado Scioto Downs Blue Jackets Radio Network, 97.1 The Fan FM, and online at BlueJackets.com.


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In the 2013 NFL Draft, we saw more than ever how valuable offensive tackles are to NFL teams, with tackles Eric Fisher and Luke Joeckel being taken with picks No. 1 and 2, respectively, and six tackles being taken overall in the first round. In the age of mobile quarterbacks like Colin Kaepernick and Robert Griffin III, it's essential that these players get as much help as possible from their offensive line as they're trying to stretch out plays. With this information in mind, Texas A&M's Jake Matthews has a chance to be one of the top players in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Matthews was widely considered one of the top tackles in college football last year, teaming with Joeckel to form the top tackle duo in the country, while playing on the right side. He surprised some when he decided to return to Texas A&M for his senior year, as he likely could have been taken in the first couple rounds. However, by returning, he most importantly gives himself a chance to compete for a BCS championship with superstar quarterback Johnny Manziel, and also, he will move to the left tackle position, where he can boost his professional value exponentially. If he can show the same blocking strength at left tackle that he showed in 2012 while playing right tackle, Matthews has a great shot to be the most highly regarded tackle in this year's class.
- Fantastic on-field strength, extremely physical and even engaged two pass rushers at once vs. Alabama
- Great arm extension and quick fighting hands
- Consistently handles his man and rarely gets beat
- Never backs down against rushers
- Great at kicking defenders out of the play
- Does a lot of drop-step pass blocking and should be well prepared to make the transition to left tackle this year and in the NFL
- Appeared to possess an equal amount of blocking strength and quickness while playing left tackle in this year's spring game
- Always finds another defender to block if he loses first man on pass plays
- Has started since his freshman year
- Comes from a great football pedigree; father, Bruce, is an 19-year NFL veteran and Hall of Famer, brothers Kevin and Mike have both been Texas A&M centers, and cousins Clay and Casey are NFL linebackers
- Also serves as Texas A&M's long snapper
- A beneficiary of Manziel's mobility; does a great job of protecting Manziel, but his mistakes are masked by Manziel's ability to avoid pass rushers
- Lacks much second-level blocking experience; when asked to do so vs. Alabama, he did not square up and didn't make solid contact
- Little experience out of a three-point stance
- Can be slow off the ball at times
- Seems flustered on rare occasion that he gets beat by pass rushers
- Fails to play to the whistle on some run plays
- Slightly on the shorter end for NFL tackles
2013 Outlook
Matthews will have one of the toughest jobs in college football, taking over for Joeckel to protect the blind side of Manziel. Matthews' transition to the left side will be closely monitored, and he will be going up against some of the best pass rushers in the country on a weekly basis while playing in the SEC. Manziel's success is largely predicated on how well his tackles can protect him, so Matthews has a huge role in Texas A&M's BCS chances this year.
2014 Draft Projection: First Round
Film Watched: vs. LSU (2012), vs. Alabama (2012), vs. Florida (2012), vs. Missouri (2012) and Texas A&M Spring Game (2013)
Patrick Karraker is an NFL Draft scout for RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @PatrickKarraker, "Like" him on Facebook, or add him to your network on Google+.


text: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) developed by Francine Shapiro to change neural memories from negative events, PTSD and other types of trauma. It uses alternating bilateral visual, tactile or auditory stimulation such as watching a light move back and forth. This is done while holding a distressing image or memory in mind. It activates a memory chain related to the event. This softens, or deactivates, the triggering aspects of a memory to create a sense of resolution and safety.


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Battlefield V PS4 Game
Battlefield V PS4 Game
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Battlefield V goes back to its roots in a never-before-seen portrayal of World War 2. Take on all-out multiplayer across the world or witness human drama set against global combat in single player War Stories.
Release date: 20 November 2018.
- Suitable for the PS4.
This game is PS4 Pro Enhanced.
- This game is classified as certificate 16. It contains content unsuitable for persons under 16 years old. It is illegal to supply it to anyone under that age. DO NOT attempt to purchase the item if you are under 16.
World War 2 as You've Never Seen It Before – Take the fight to unexpected but crucial moments of the war, as Battlefield goes back to where it all began.
64-Player Multiplayer in the Chaos of All-Out War – Lead your Company to victory in all-out multiplayer with new experiences like the massive Grand Operations mode. Take on classic modes like Conquest or squad up with friends in the cooperative Combined Arms.
Play Untold War Stories – Witness human drama set against global combat in the single player War Stories. Ski down Norwegian mountains as you battle for control of nuclear weapon supply lines, join the frontline with the French colonial troops, or go behind enemy lines in North Africa with a band of misfits sent to create mayhem.
- Pre-Order Battlefield V to Get Special Bonuses – Get early access to the Battlefield V Open Beta, Special Assignments, and a Special Soldier Set that can be chosen from eight available Sets in Battlefield V.
- For ages 16 years and over.


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If living a healthier lifestyle is one of your personal resolutions this year, you don't have to worry about spending a lot of money to invest in your health. Maintaining a nutrition plan with healthy recipes, designing your own wellness routine and making healthy habits a higher priority can pay big dividends in the long run.
Click through to find out ways to improve your health — for free.
Breathe Deeper
Oxygen is good for the body and mind, and breathing deeply can help lower stress. If you're having a hard time feeling relaxed or grounded, breathe deeply from your abdomen to oxygenate the body and slow your heart rate. Regular practice can support a healthy immune system and make it easier to wind down.
Reduce Screen Time
Whether you're glued to your smartphone screen or are constantly on the computer, all that screen time could be hazardous to your health. Eye strain, headaches and poor sleep quality are some side effects of excessive screen time. Simply cutting back and changing your habits — by taking a walk or being more active without your smartphone in hand — can do wonders for your health and well-being.
Take a Power Nap
Squeezing in a 20- or 30-minute nap in the middle of the day could help you feel more alert and focused for the rest of the day — without interfering with your regular nighttime sleep schedule. If you're lucky, you can even nap at work if they let you. Napping is like a mini-vacation and can leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, according to the National Sleep Foundation.
Use a Meditation App to Clear Your Head
If workday stressors or a hectic schedule always leave you feeling anxious and frazzled, give yourself the gift of a timeout with a quick meditation session. For some famous and successful people, it's the first thing they do every morning. You might already have heard health news about the benefits of meditation, such as lowering blood pressure and reducing stress. Try apps such as Calm to clear your head before your workday begins, or use them in the middle of a stressful day for that much-needed mental break.
Take a Free Yoga Class
You don't have to practice yoga regularly to enjoy the benefits of deep breathing and stretching. Yoga can help improve your strength and awareness, giving your body a chance to heal itself naturally. If you can't squeeze yoga classes into your budget, look locally for free sessions offered at area yoga studios, with meetup groups or at community centers in your neighborhood.
Start a Morning Ritual
Get up 15 minutes earlier than usual to start a morning ritual that helps you feel more grounded and energized. This could be a quick meditation session, a mini-workout, a stretching routine or even reading positive quotes. Doing this consistently can help you get a head start on your day and clear your head.
Join a Running Group
Whether you're a beginning runner or you're training for a marathon, keep up with your fitness goals without hurting your budget. You can find running meetup groups that run courses around your neighborhood, or look to a church or community organization for a free running group to keep yourself accountable and on track.
Stretch 10 to 15 Minutes a Day
Being more flexible can ward off a host of health problems as you get older and can even improve your overall well-being on a day-to-day basis. If you can't attend a yoga or stretching class, make daily stretching a habit. Performing a series of simple stretches that target your hamstrings, hip flexors, back and calf muscles can help you stay limber and healthy.
Join a Fitness Meetup Group
If you need some inspiration to get your healthy lifestyle in order or just want to work out with people you know, don't pay a premium for a personal trainer or gym membership for the benefits. You can join a fitness meetup group to connect with fitness-minded friends and participate in free activities with the group. It also can help you keep healthcare costs down by staying fit, which is a nice bonus.
Go for a Walk After Dinner
Walking after eating a meal can help digestion and improve your mood. If you're eating food that's high in carbohydrates, walking right after the meal can help increase blood circulation, which in turn regulates blood sugar levels.
Attend a Health Fair
Pick up some new recipes, healthy lifestyle tips and even healthy snacks — for free — at a local health fair. Search online using sites such as Eventbrite to find out if there are any vegan, vegetarian or fitness fairs happening in your area for some ideas and inspiration to live healthier. You can find out more about local vendors that serve healthy food or meet fitness instructors and other experts for advice.
Hit the Hiking Trail
Find a hiking trail in your area for a challenging workout. You might have to pay for parking, but otherwise, it's a free workout. Just fill a backpack and put on some hiking boots to add a cardio workout to your fitness routine over a weekend or in the middle of the day.
Get Free Samples of Healthy Food
From protein bars to healthier cookies, you can pick up free samples of healthy foods and snacks at local health-food stores or the farmers market. This is a great way to try new flavors and explore options for your healthy menu — and without spending a pretty penny. You also can reach out to health-food companies to request coupons or free samples by mail.
Visit a National Park on Free Dates
Several state and national parks waive the entrance fee on certain days of the year. Those are perfect times to visit national monuments, explore canyons or head out on a trekking adventure around the seashore. Just pack a picnic and healthy snacks for a fun adventure outdoors.
Join a Meditation Group
Search for meditation centers in your area to see if they offer a free intro class or other free classes throughout the week. This can be a great way to learn meditation skills and connect with like-minded people. You also can check listings on Meetup for free meditation meetup groups.
Get Some Sunshine
Get your vitamin D fix with a moderate amount of sun exposure to stay healthy and happy. Several scientific studies point to the health and wellness benefits of UV exposure, including supporting a healthy immune system and reversing the effects of seasonal affective disorder.
Break Your Soda Habit
If you want to prevent weight gain, protect your teeth from cavities and save money in the long run, consider ditching your soda habit. Drinking soda regularly poses several health risks, including diabetes, because of the drink's high sugar content. You also are paying a premium just to keep that unhealthy habit, so switching to tap water can help.
Take a Free Fitness Class
Find new gyms in your area where you can take a free intro class or test out a class for free. Many gyms offer complimentary classes to friends of members or open the gym free of charge for your first session.
Stick to a Sleep Schedule
If you want to improve your chances of staying healthy through old age, maintain a regular sleep schedule. Experts suggest that keeping a sleep schedule supports a healthy daily rhythm so that you'll fall into a natural cycle of feeling sleepier closer to bedtime and being more alert when it's time to wake up. Consistency is the key to helping your body perform at its best.
Take a Steam Bath
You don't have to pay resort fees or health-club membership fees to enjoy the benefits of a steam bath. A steam bath can help remove toxins, loosen stiff joints and improve the quality of your skin. Create a sauna-like experience in your bathroom by shutting off any circulation fans and placing towels around doors and windows to trap the heat.
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Dr. Paul Yonga
Infectious Disease and HIV Physician at Fountain Health Care Hospital
When Dr. Paul Yonga was in Standard Two, his uncle was completing his cardiology program and seemed to be living a life of adventure that a young Dr. Yonga could only dream about. The first time he had been to an airport was in seeing his Uncle off, and the excitement of receiving postcards from far away places and visiting him when he was posted to Nairobi Hospital cemented a desire to pursue a medical profession.
His experience in infectious diseases as an epidemiologist has certainly sobered him. He studies HIV co-infections and comorbidities, or diseases that often appear in people who are HIV+. "People used to die of AIDS but thankfully we are not seeing that as much. We are now seeing people ageing with HIV," he explains, "and ending up on additional drugs as well as the ARVs." The result of this is a whole host of comorbidities that doctors now need to be aware of.
One of the diseases that Dr. Yonga's work highlights is anal cancer. His primary concern is that doctors are simply not aware of how high the propensity is for HIV patients to contract anal cancer is. It is one of the most painful and devastating of the cancers, where early detection makes all the difference.
In recent years there has been an increase in testing for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) as it has a strong relation to cancer of the cervix, but there is no routine screening for anal cancer. In fact, Dr. Yonga is the only researcher in East and Central Africa focusing on it.
The importance of mentoring and ensuring that young doctors are trained in his field, therefore, goes without saying. The screening process for anal cancer is tedious and the learning curve is quite long. Dr. Yonga's own training occurred in Belgium, the Netherlands and Canada. The lack of equipment and screening in Kenya means that the only way to double check the results of the screenings would be for the patient to travel abroad. This is, of course, often too expensive for most patients. For doctors like Dr. Yonga, it means having to travel to keep up with his practical skills.
Needless to say, the whole process of screening in Kenya is currently not sustainable, and most doctors are not even aware that their HIV positive patients should be screened for anal cancer. The lack of screening has led to too late discoveries. Dr. Yonga's long term goal is to get a video colposcope (a machine that helps examine the lower genital tract) for the region, which will enable the screening process to become much more attainable. Dr. Yonga has turned his frustration to fuel, "I am working on this very aggressively," he explains, "I even have sleepless nights."
Through his networking and social media, he has encountered more young doctors interested in the field and in getting information out to the public. The sharing of knowledge and the continual support he receives from his colleagues both in Kenya and abroad, has Dr. Yonga excited about the future of screening for anal cancer.
Follow Dr. Yonga on Facebook (Paul O Yonga), Twitter (@pauloyonga), Instagram (PaulOYonga), and LinkedIn (Paul O Yonga)


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Travel Beds: Size Matters/
There are a million options out there for Travel Cribs (AKA baby cots, pack n plays, etc). I am not even about to go into comparing them ALL to each other, but I wanted to share this option since so many of my parent-friends are struggling with their tall toddlers and where they sleep on trips!
Normally, we call ahead to hotels and request a packnplay or baby cot. Inside the USA it was always the standard size. However, on our last trip to Europe we noticed these beds were considerably longer! Every single Airbnb we stayed in had a LONG baby cot and Charletta (2 years old at the time) would sleep through the night with no issue. She even had ROOM to move around and lay on her stomach.
Now that we have two kids, we aren't always able to secure TWO baby beds, so we started the hunt for our own Extended length packnplay!
SO, here is my honest comparison of a "Standard Size" and an "Extended Size"
Standard Size:
Almost ALL travel beds sold in the USA are 40L X 28.5W inches -- they typically weigh somewhere between 18-30 pounds. (Our particular bed weighs 18.5lbs) Different beds come with different options such as bassinet attachments, changing table attachments, co-sleeper attachments, etc. I am only talking about the STANDARD, NO FRILLS bed, so that means just the bed. Like the pad, the frame, the carrying case ONLY.
We used a standard pack n play for close to 2 years with our daughter. She started resisting it around 19 months and by that point was almost completely refusing sleep in it. Why? Because she was too dang tall. Most of these standard size beds are only for children 35 inches or smaller, which is more like 33 inches when you consider the dimensions are to the OUTSIDE of the crib frame.
Cost for our basic pack-n-play: $50 NEW on Amazon Prime (HERE) or we bought one second hand for $20
Extended Size:
It took an embarrassing amount of time scouring the internet and reaching out to AirBnB owners to find out where I could buy a longer packnplay and what the brands were. I eventually found a couple brands, but we're a no-frills kind of baby bed user, so we went with the most basic. We seriously could not be happier.
HERE is the BabyDan Travel Cot we decided to go with. This bed measures 47.3L X 23W inches and weighs 17.5lbs. It's slightly thinner, but the extra SEVEN inches of length is a total game changer with toddlers (or giant infants like our son). BONUS, if you are a Dock-A-Tot user, THIS BED IS PERFECT FOR THE GRAND!!! (If you aren't -- YOU SHOULD BE. Use that link to get 10% off and code: EXIT10 for another $10 off)
We bought our BabyDan off AmazonUK for about $100 after we paid for shipping. Amazon Prime doesn't work from Amazon UK. HERE is the link to the BabyDan on the US site and HERE is the link to the BabyDan on the UK site.
You will need to find what works for your family, so shop around. This Travel Bed has been SO great to us and we will be using for a long time!
Scroll down to see how Charletta has gotten taller and needs more space. 3 photos of her in her DockATot Grand in a travel bed. First two are in a standard size and the last is in the extended. She has considerably more room and is able to stretch out and sleep whichever way she wants. I will say that we are using the DockATot less with her since she is transitioning to a normal size bed (please stop growing up), so when we travel, she typically does not have her DockATot anymore. However, we still travel with an extended Travel Cot AND a DockATot Grand for Latham and will for a long time.
PS: Another way we've had more successful sleep on trips is Essential Oils. I know, I know, but they work and there is no denying it. We typically use an oil blend called Sleepyize on the road because it's only one bottle (less to carry) and it's formulated for use on children.
At home we use a combination for Charletta of Lavender + Cedarwood in the diffuser. For Latham we use an oil called Gentle Baby and we rub it on one foot and down his spine. For ourselves we diffuse Lavender OR Cedarwood mixed with a blend called Release. I highly recommend using oils for sleep. Most babies and kids are sensitive to scents and having a familiar smelling environment while traveling has helped us tremendously on the sleep front. You can check out more about Essential Oils HERE.


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6-light candelabra-style table lamp in clear crystal
Candelabra table lamp in clear crystal with 6 candlesticks and numerous diamond-facetted crystal drops - Masiero - Table lamps
This table lamp in clear crystal and polished stainless steel is in the form of a candlabra. It consists of 6 metal candlesticks, each placed at the centre of a discreetly fluted clear-crystal bobeche. The very plain stand is in polished stainless steel. This is fixed to a round base which is heavy and stable. Each candlestick is supported on a scrolled arm in twisted transparent crystal. The central part is made up of several stacked elements which add to the fine balance of this standard lamp. There are numerous oval diamond-facetted drops hung from the various elements of the luminaire. Note how the drops are attached by means of clear crystal rings. The many crystals strung like necklaces add an extra decorative effect.
Dimensions: diameter 50cm, height 65cm
Light source: six 15W to 60W (each) standard SES bulbs, preferably halogen
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MIB Alginate for Half Torso Casting Kit
This is the replacement Mix-In-The-Bag Alginate for the Half Torso Casting Kit.
It contains 0.75 pounds of BodyGel (880) Alginate, sufficient for a single half torso mold.
Alginates, LiquiStones and Plaster Bandages are offered as replacements for those that come with our LifeCasting Kits.
Available in sizes for:
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- 1 quart buckets (Child Hand Casting Kit)
- 4 quart buckets (Adult Hand Casting Kit)
- 8 quart buckets (Extra Large Hand Casting Project)
- Face Kit
- Head Kit
- Half Torso Kit
- Full Torso Kit
- Foot Kit
Mix-In-the-Bag is the simplest and cleanest way to mix alginate. When you're done, just toss out the messy bag- no cleaning of bowls, mixers, etc.
We pre-measure the alginate and/or LiquiStone for you and tell you how much water to add for a perfect mix. Easy Peasy.
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Sunday, 29 October 2017
Wicket the Ewok & Pumpkins
Also made a nice big batch of pumpkin soup, now simmering away on the stove - smells delicious!
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Saturday, 28 October 2017
Princess Leia
A new Hobbycraft opened in the neighbouring town this morning - we decided to go and have a look. It was chaotic, the queue at the checkout snaked around the shop. Did pick up a few things I needed...gold yarn, bag of feathers, two fillable lightbulbs, a ruler, sparkly felt...OK, the only thing I actually needed was the ruler!
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Thursday, 26 October 2017
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Snow Day...
Watercolour on paper & going into my Etsy shop.
Back to paid work...
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Sunday, 22 October 2017
Painted in watercolour on paper.
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Sunday, 15 October 2017
Work Very Hard You Will...
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Ellie & Isaac
Next up...a bear. Dream commission!
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Sunday, 8 October 2017
A Day Out At The Country Show...
As well as the above there were many demonstrations of old country crafts, food stalls, plus hawks and gun dogs. A good time had by all!
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Sunday, 1 October 2017
Mr. Tumnus...and some other stuff!
We also went to Thread, the sewing & fabric show held at The Maltings in Farnham. We nearly didn't make it - we went just after lunch and could not find a single parking space in the whole of Farnham. Tried again a couple of hours later and managed to squeeze in and spend an hour at the show. For some reason it was only on for one day this year, and a Saturday, so no wonder it was busy. Got my fix of fabric though, and came home with a few bits and pieces. Now to find the time to do something with them...
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I feel SO YOUNG today! After taking my son to band camp this morning, I headed to the gas station at HyVee. I had a "gas buster" coupon that expired today so, if I was going to use it, I had to fill up today. (HyVee gives gas coupons when you buy certain items. Apparently, I bought some fresh peaches last week which generated a 20 cents a gallon coupon.) The tank was almost empty, so the timing was good. Today was the first time in several months that it took less than $40 to fill my tank! I paid $3.38 a gallon! Wow!
Then, I went to Target to buy a baby gift and various sundries. I saw a bottle of margaritas on sale (the mix with the tequila already in it.) It sounded good, so I bought it. At the checkout, the clerk asked for my ID! It's been about 30 years since I've been carded! Apparently, Target has a policy now that they have to see the driver's license of anyone buying alcohol. I prefer to think it was my youthful appearance that prompted the request for my ID.
So, I have a spring in my step and a youthful glow, at least for the next few hours until the arthritic knee kicks in.
Our middle son, Joe, moved back home last week. He is likely to be our boarder for the next several months. I think we have most of his stuff hidden away for now. I cleared out a closet that had some of David's stuff in it and we will take it to Chicago with us when we visit next week. I was able to move some of Joe's stuff into that room since we sold the bunk beds and the closet had room. For some reason, our boys seem to think they can just integrate their kitchen stuff in with mine. I told Joe "I don't need two George Foreman grills, two microwaves, two sets of silverware in the kitchen!" After he had cluttered the already cluttered cupboards with his stuff, Dennis and I grabbed a box and put his stuff in the basement. At least, Joe didn't have any foodstuffs. When Dave moved back in a few years ago, I ended up with extra chili powder, hot sauce, A-1, salad dressings, all kinds of seasonings and spices. (Dave fancied himself a gourmet cook at the time.) I still have extra spices and condiments packed in the cupboard from David.
It will be nice to have Joe here, though. He will housesit while we're gone to Chicago. The cats like having him here because they get more attention now.
Another classmate has joined Xanga. Jerry Coryell now joins us along with Dan Jacquot, Cheryl, Janice, Bill and Linda. They don't have much on their sites yet, but I am encouraging everyone to put a little bit in their profile section and maybe blog a line or two once or twice a week. Those of you who haven't tried it yet, consider setting up your own blog. It's free and it's easy to do. It may take a little time to set it up at first, but then it hardly takes any time at all after that. It's just like writing an email.
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Greeks fear that if their country is forced out of the euro zone, and much of the speculation is that it will be, then they will face soaring prices with the return to a drachma which must fall sharply.business Updated: May 20, 2012 21:26 IST
Greeks fear that if their country is forced out of the euro zone, and much of the speculation is that it will be, then they will face soaring prices with the return to a drachma which must fall sharply.
Greece goes into a second election in six weeks on June 17, with the vote shaping up as a straight choice — accept the tough conditions of an EU-IMF debt bailout and stay in the euro bloc, or refuse them and face the consequences.
Inconclusive May 6 polls saw a majority vote against the bitter medicine of spending cuts and tax hikes but if the choice is narrowed down, analysts believe the country will opt to stay in and hope some terms can be softened.
If they find themselves ejected, everyone agrees there could be chaos as a new drachma would almost certainly lose at least half its value in days, likely bringing the banks down and the country to its knees.
Once a taboo subject, the idea Athens could quit the bloc has gained ground slowly as the crisis has rumbled on from a first insufficient bailout of €110 billion in 2010, to the contagion problems which sank Ireland and Portugal in 2011 and then the latest €240 billion rescue agreed late last year.
Germany in particular takes a hard line, insisting Greece stick to the terms of the debt rescue although as the focus has changed recently to the need for growth rather than more austerity in Europe, others have stressed the desire to keep Athens on board.
"Most analysts think that Greece is going to leave the euro zone and have to devalue so as to get its economy going again, cut the external deficit, and that that will not be too serious for the bloc," said Patrick Artus of Natixis investment bank.
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FizzBuzz in CSSPosted on in Web
Filed under: just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
Discussions on Slack turned to interview questions yesterday afternoon. After many sensible suggestions, the ideas headed in a more lighthearted/sarcastic direction.
Implement FizzBuzz in CSS
Immediately after hitting send, a sudden urge to complete the task came over me. The rules are as follows:
"Write a program that prints the numbers from 1 to 100. But for multiples of three print "Fizz" instead of the number and for the multiples of five print "Buzz". For numbers which are multiples of both three and five print "FizzBuzz"
<ol> seemed like the obvious choice to output numbers. Then it was a case of writing Fizz in
li:nth-child(3n):before {
content: 'Fizz';
Buzz in
li:nth-child(5n):after {
content: 'Buzz';
And hiding the numbers for those items:
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Lipid from yeast fermentation: Effects of cultural conditions on lipid production and its characteristics of rhodotorula glutinis
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To produce lipids from microbial origins, Rhodotorula glutinis (syn. Rhodotorula gracilis) NRRL Y-1091 was cultured in batch and continuous systems under nitrogen- and carbon-limited conditions. The lipid production patterns are shown to be different from each other depending on growing conditions. In continuous cultures under nitrogen-limited conditions, the maximum lipid accumulation was observed at the lowest dilution rate examined, giving the efficiency of substrate conversion of 16.4 g lipid per 100 g glucose consumed. As the dilution rate increased, cell biomass, lipid content, lipid productivity and lipid yield decreased. In carbon-limited continuous cultures, cell biomass decreased with increasing dilution rate, but lipid content remained almost constant. Neutral lipid portions in nitrogen-limited cultured yeast cells decreased as the dilution rate increased, and glyco- and phospholipid portions showed the reverse trend. Major components in the neutral lipid portions in yeast cells are triglyceride, free fatty acid, steryl ester and sterol. Phosphatidylserine was the predominant phospholipid in yeast cells. The dilution rate also affected the fatty acid composition of all lipid portions; polyunsaturated fatty acids increased and saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids decreased with increasing dilution rates. The degrees of unsaturation of each lipid class and total lipids were also increased by increasing the dilution rate.
KeywordsNeutral Lipid Lipid Class Dilution Rate Lipid Production Steryl Ester
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March 21, 2016: The calendar says "Spring!" but our weather will take a few days to catch up. After a day in the 60's on Tuesday, we'll drop to the 40's with possibly some snow in the air by Thursday!
If you've heard rumors of a major storm dropping 6″ or more on Rockford during the middle of the week, you can rest a little easier. While there's a slight chance that may still happen, it is looking a lot more likely that we'll see a lot of rain, some thunderstorms, and a little snow sneaking in by Thursday.
Here's a map showing the model runs from Monday morning. While there is still some wiggle room in how the low may track (as all four models listed have a slightly different take on the storm), the average path among them keeps the heavy snow to the north, with mostly rain showers over us. Even if the storm takes the southern-most storm track, we'd still see mostly rain, with only a few inches of snow.
Regardless of how the storm performs Wednesday into early Thursday, by Thursday afternoon we should see light snow take over as the atmosphere cools off as the low pressure leaves and brings in much colder air. We'd likely see accumulations stay under 1″ during the tail end of the storm, especially with air temperatures staying above freezing.
With all this in mind, the National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Watches highlighting where the heavy snow should fall, while keeping the "wiggle room" in the models in mind. As you can see, the watches are well to our north, so we should be in the clear.
On a side note- thunderstorms are possible within the rain showers Wednesday, a few could be on the strong side with strong wind gusts and small hail. We'll provide updates on the likelihood of those as we get closer to Wednesday, but be ready in case of strong storms Wednesday evening.
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TV/Radio:Chief Creative Officer, Patrick ScissonsCreative Director, James AnsleyArt Director, Yusong ZhangWriter, James AnsleyProducer, Sam BensonPresident & CEO/Account Director, Stephanie NerlichAccount Director, Jennifer KinrysPlanner, Malcolm McleanProduction Company: NexusRetouching: Time-Based ArtsSound Design: Fonic / Audio House for Radio: The Eggplant CollectiveOOH:Chief Creative Officer, Patrick ScissonsCreative Director, James AnsleyArt Director, Yusong ZhangWriter, James AnsleyProducer, Sam BensonPresident & CEO/Account Director, Stephanie NerlichAccount Director, Jennifer KinrysPlanner, Malcolm McleanPhotographer: Shanghoon
Section I — BASIC INFORMATION
Section II — SITUATION ANALYSIS
a) Overall Assessment
"You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give."
--Winston Churchill
The Salvation Army is the largest non-governmental provider of social services in Canada. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, providing shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives due to addiction.
The Canadian public has the option to donate to over 80,000 charities in North America. This has led to increasing competition for share of mind and share of wallet. Category studies showed that 50% of Canadian charities are seeing increased demand and having a harder time fulfilling their missions.
To complicate matters, "both the amount donated to charities by taxfilers and the number of people reporting charitable donations fell from 2011 to 2012. Donations reported by taxfilers declined 1.9% to $8.3 billion in 2012, while the number of people reporting charitable donations on their 2012 income tax return decreased by 1.4% to 5.6 million." (Source; Statscan.gc.ca)
These figures are concerning since The Salvation Army relies on public donations to fulfill its mission, and the Christmas period is particularly important.
Adding to the problem, The Salvation Army has high awareness with the public, but low relevancy (Salvation Army research).
b) Resulting Business Objectives
The goals were clear, we had to.
- Drive more donations than Christmas 2012.
- Create relevancy; help Canadians see past the perception of an old persons charity by generating greater interest in the social organization itself. One way we'd measure success would be to see an Increase in web traffic.
c) Annual Media Budget
$2 - $3 million
d) Geographic Area
National CANADA
Section III — STRATEGIC THINKING
a) Analysis and Insight
We dove in to gain a deeper understanding of Canadians attitudes to social giving. We reviewed The Salvation Army's own research and interviewed countless stakeholders, from internal Soldiers and Captains to aid workers across the Army's hundreds of outposts.
The facts were clear, despite the clichéd perceptions that The Salvation Army was an old staid charity - those in need were growing in great numbers, getting younger and much more racially diverse than even initial hypotheses suggested.
This perception of an old persons charity had developed due to changes in the marketplace; Newer and more current charities that had been popping up with causes that may appear more catered towards current trends.
Our research revealed the most important thing that Canadians required when deciding to donate to a charity was a demonstration of tangible results.
And while Canadians need to see their donations affect change (a tangible result), our brand icon (the kettle or most often " the red bucket") had become a barrier as Canadians were beginning to see donations to The Salvation Army as "a drop in the bucket".
We knew this barrier would have to be addressed if we were going to increase donations.
And it was hearing more about actual cases and listening to real experiences that revealed another defining insight: that those in the most need hold their largest hopes for small immediate things (a bed to sleep in, food to eat), not the big things (a lottery win) that the public might expect.
b) Communication Strategy
Together this led us to a rallying cry for the campaign that could be summed up simply with the following quote.
"That is the paradox of the epidemic: that in order to create one contagious movement, you often have to create many small movements first."
- Malcolm Gladwell
Given a huge portion of the donations received by The Salvation Army is via the kettle collection mechanism, we had to demonstrate how effective a drop in the bucket could be.
Section IV — KEY EXECUTIONAL ELEMENTS
a) Media Used
OOH – TSA's
b) Creative Discussion
We needed to show what most Canadians take for granted, and highlight how the smallest of donations (a coin in a kettle) could have an immediate impact resulting in a "tipping point".
In television to demonstrate the transforming power that a donation to a kettle has, we created three simple animated spots where a single dollar drastically changes someone's circumstances for the better ---literally lifting them up.
In radio, our approach allowed the listener to experience the thoughts of a homeless person imagining their life was essentially the same but with one small wish fulfilled, a small change from change.
In OOH, we demonstrated that the more money placed in kettles, the more one can make change in this critical issue.
c) Media Discussion
As The Salvation Army is a charity with needs across the country we had to reach the most number of Canadians possible. Television, radio and OOH allowed for the greatest reach without sacrificing the ability to tell the stories of those in need.
Television was delivered through a national media buy through our partners at Mediacom while radio and OOH offered opportunities for the local SA chapters to get involved.
Section V — BUSINESS RESULTS
a) Sales/Share Results
The impact of our "TIPPING POINT" campaign was significant.
On our goal to increase donations we grew donation revenue through the period by 5%, against a reported negative charitable contributions universe. (Source Statistics Canada) Off a large base – this is significant with over $185 million raised and a record breaking Christmas season with more than $21 million raised in 6 weeks.
The Canadian charity landscape continues to struggle. The top 5 charity brands in Canada include The Canadian Red Cross, World Vision Canada, Canadian Cancer Society, The Salvation Army and The Heart & Stroke Foundation. Combined these organization raise nearly $1.2 billion dollars annually. Yet according to audited financial statements this group's combined revenue was down (5.35% or a net reduction of $67.8 million dollars) with only The Salvation Army showing growth.
"We are truly thankful for the support we receive from our partners, donors and volunteers says Captain Les Marshall, PR & Development Secretary for The Salvation Army. "This year despite unprecedented weather that wreaked havoc across the nation Canadians rose to the occasion giving generously at kettles from coast to coast."
On our goal of increasing relevancy and driving web traffic we were also successful.
Web traffic increased +18% vya measured by both sessions and unique users and page views were up an astonishing 21%.
Additionally, The creative work garnered media attention and industry acknowledgement, winning awards at The Crystals, The One Show, Applied Arts, Art Directors Club, and was nominated for a yellow pencil at the coveted D&AD.
b) Consumption/ Usage Results
c) Other Pertinent Results
d) Return on Investment
Section VI — CAUSE & EFFECT BETWEEN ADVERTISING AND RESULTS
a) General Discussion
As a national charitable organization The Salvation Army relies on the generosity of Canadians to fulfill its mission. Our campaign provided a tipping point to deliver on even more needs than in prior years.
b) Excluding Other Factors
Spending Levels:
The budget for the campaign was flat vya, in fact media spending had been flat for 4 years running. Results were not driven by an increase in spending.
Distribution Changes:
In 2012 there were 2635 kettles collecting donations across the country – In 2013, 13 new kettles were added or .4% increase in points of distribution. In the prior year the average kettle raised just over $7500, this year the average kettle delivered over $8000.
Unusual Promotional Activity:
Other Potential Causes:
Since many of the kettles are located outdoors on street corners and most of the country experienced record low temperatures in December of this year, we had anticipated a decline in kettles visits. Though our results are incredibly strong – had mother nature been on our side, maybe they could have been even stronger.
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Off Frame AKA Revolution Until Victory is a meditation on the Palestinian people's struggle to produce an image and self-representation on their own terms in the 1960s and 1970s, with the establishment of the Palestine Film Unit as part of the PLO. Unearthing films stored in archives across the world after an unprecedented research and access, the film begins with popular representations of modern Palestine and traces the works of militant filmmakers in reclaiming image and narrative through revolutionary and militant cinema. In resurrecting a forgotten memory of struggle, Off Frame reanimates what is within the frame, but also weaves a critical reflection by looking for what is outside it, or what is off frame. Q&A with producer to follow.
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I'm new here and have a question about Alligator Lizards. My friend is currently breeding these guys for the first time. I will be incubating them for them as he doesn't have an incubator.
How should I incubate these guys?
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- Is vermiculite acceptable for incubating the eggs?
My friend lives an hour away, so if he can't get the eggs to me right away, could he put the eggs in a deli cup with moist eco earth to keep them humid? It would only be a day or two until they were to get into the incubator.
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Everything you do for Leopard Geckos will work for allies but I'd go lower on the temp if you can - say 78-80. Even at that temp expect allie eggs to hatch much faster than leopard geckos - likely under 50 days. Allie eggs are much more sensitive to desiccation. Let that vermiculite dry out and you only have one day to catch the problem - if that. The young also desiccate easily. They will need a hide that's humid but not soggy. They will also need very small crickets and lots of them. Mail order through Fluker Farms might be the best way to go - 500 at a time.
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