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75% of problems on twin shaft mixers, in the past, have been due to shaft seal failure. Ocmix's innovative shaft seals guard against failure with two separate lip seals that form a positive seal against concrete inside the mixer. The grease pump distributes a tiny amount of grease to each of the four seals and bearings in turn through four separate feeds that separately lubricate the bearing and each part of the seal. Total grease consumption is only 100 grams per day, eliminating even the smallest chance of contaminating the concrete. Any stoppage in grease flow or blockage of the distributor creates an alarm signal. The one-piece bearing/seal mount prevents any chance of misalignment while positive separation prevents contamination of the bearing.
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Ocmix's 2-stage high-efficiency gearbox runs cool, assuring you of long life and best reliability; the top-mounted motors with V-belt drives absorb shock loads. Molded safety cover meets OSHA requirements and positively prevents even finger access. Its easy removal, combined with gearbox, splined shaft joint and bearing accessibility mean that if you ever need to replace any parts, you can do it within a one-day shutdown.
To ensure true mounting faces and dimensional accuracy, all mountings for gearboxes and bearings are machined with the whole mixer on the machining center, after fabrication is complete. The mark of a quality product.
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The hydraulically operated discharge door has Open and Closed position switches plus an optional part-open switch. The eccentrically mounted door and rubber seals ensure watertight operation and a long, wear-free life. Dual pressure/position sensing gives a cross-check on full closing while compensating for wear. Both full and reduced width doors are available; the reduced width version reduces the height of the discharge chute in applications where a slightly longer discharge time is acceptable. Door position switches are proximity type and are adjustable, with a precise positioning action.
Note the covers on the liner plate fasteners; these are welded nuts, allowing replacement without need for access from underneath.
Ocmix paddles and liner plates are Italian-made ni-hard cast iron with certified minimum HB600 hardness, guaranteeing the best strength and longest wear. Mixing arms are cast from spheroidal cast iron for toughness with wide, streamlined design to minimize buildup. Their 90º angle optimizes mixing action while minimizing stress of the shafts. The no-collar and one-size-fits-all arm design minimizes spare parts as well as making replacement simpler.
The Ocmix RG mixer shell accommodates more paddles than most others of the same capacity, making it the fastest and most homogeneous mixing in the industry.
Heart of Ocmer's own plants, the optional professionally designed Mixer Feed Unit is quickly erected to complete the no-risk plant. It houses a fully enclosed aggregate hopper with clam gate, cement scale with butterfly valve and water scale with large diameter discharge manifold. Weighed admix containers can be added too. The whole assembly, including upper access platform, stands atop the strong mixer body and is integrated into the mixer's top cover, making erection of the whole plant a simple and speedy procedure. Structure and scale hoppers are of hot galvanized steel; dust shell is painted. Note that air bags are not recommended for dust suppression; an air filter is used since this can handle the large volume of displaced air without any problem.
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Another variation is a combined cement and aggregate bypass, allowing the mixer to be bypassed completely when desired. The cement bypass pipe is shown at left in the picture.
Large opening in cover allows easy access for maintenance and cleaning. Spring counterbalanced on both sides, the hatch is easily opened. It contains two inspection hatches; both inspection and main hatches are gasketted and a safety limit switch is standard. Optionally, a Key Transfer Lock can be fitted as well. This meets CE standards and positively prevents the power disconnect from being closed until the cover is shut and locked.
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by Jordan McKenzie
Seven people lost.
Seven lives cut short.
Seven families broken.
One nation in mourning.
That was the aftermath of January 28th, 1986, when the Space Shuttle Challenger tragically exploded during its launch. The launch itself was watched live by millions, and after the explosion became one of the biggest news stories in American history. Within an hour of the incident, surveys show that nearly all Americans were tuned into news coverage of the event.
I was born one year after the Challenger explosion, so I did not see it live. But as some remember and reflect on the 32nd anniversary of the event today, it's made me mindful of the loss that day. I can only imagine what it would have been like to have seen it live.
We don't like to talk about loss. Grief and death and all the emotions that come with them are uncomfortable, even awkward topics for us. This is especially true in our advanced, technological society where we can move on from something so easily, or find so many other distractions.
But when there is an event like the Challenger explosion or the Oklahoma City bombing or September 11th, it's hard to get away from the harsh realities of life. It's impossible not to talk about these things.
The truth is that our faith as Christians does not shy away from death, loss, or grief. Indeed, our faith invites us, even compels us, to take them more seriously. The foundation of our faith is that the world is broken and imperfect, often subjecting us to heartbreak and pain. Most profoundly, Jesus's death and resurrection take us more deeply into these realities. Jesus's death forces us to grapple with these things. On the cross he somehow takes the weight of our pain and suffering upon himself and shouts, "My god, my god, why have you forsaken me???" Even he is not exempted.
The good news, though, is that our faith teaches us that loss or grief do not have the final word. Jesus does. Jesus somehow overcomes our pain, our loss, our brokenness, our death. They are redeemed and restored by him, as miraculously "all things are worked together for our good."
This is the good news. But we have to hold these realities in tension. We can't have one without the other. There is brokenness, but there is also wholeness; there is suffering, but there is also healing; there is death, but there is also life.
As Christians we should not focus too much on either side of the coin. Rather we should always remember that we live in a broken world, but a world which is also redeemed by God. And that's the good news. All of it.


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"Some people get into this business and they're so afraid to lose anything. They try to protect their position like clinging to a beachhead. These actors end up making really safe choices. I never wanted to go that route. If I go down, I'm going down swinging."
In light of the recent tragedy at the Boston Marathon, I'd like to dedicate this Sunday Snippet to the people of Boston, their families and their loved ones. There is a reason why the people of Boston have a reputation for being utterly resilient and tenacious. They're fighters. And I sincerely hope that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
The quote from Matt above really helps to illustrate the Bostonian mindset. The trouble with taking the safe route is that you are setting yourself up for no better than mediocrity. Greatness requires taking great risks, so you really need to cast aside that fear of failure. Just get out there and do what you do best. Face the biggest dog in the yard and you just may surprise yourself… or you might go down swinging. The key is never to give up. Don't ever give up.
And even when you've achieved some success, you still need to take some calculated risks. Clinging to that beachhead means that you will never advance any further. Safe choices don't safeguard you against monumental failure, but the right risks could lead you to even greater accomplishment. In this way, Matt Damon, much like the people of Boston, always play to win, not simply to last.
You will fall. You will get hurt. You will get scratched, battered and bruised, but the most important thing is to get back on your feet and keep fighting.


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Hero Honda net soars on premium bike sales2 min read . Updated: 21 Oct 2009, 10:33 PM IST
Hero Honda net soars on premium bike sales
Hero Honda net soars on premium bike sales
New Delhi: India's largest two-wheeler maker, Hero Honda Motors Ltd, posted a 95% rise in profits in the three months ended 30 September as it benefited from greater economies of scale and lower raw material costs.
This was the second consecutive quarter that the company sold more than a million units.
Net profit in the September quarter rose to Rs597.1 crore from Rs306.3 crore a year earlier. This was better than analyst expectations of Rs539.7 crore in a Mint poll of five experts on 13 October.
A late revival in the monsoon rains in time for the festive season resulted in rural sales holding up, the company said. As much as 40% of the auto maker's motorcycle sales comes from rural customers.
The results were announced after markets closed.
The increase in earnings reflects a surge in automobile sales in India, holding out a possibility of a sustained revival in the economy that had slowed after being gripped by a credit squeeze in September last year.
Significantly, sales of premium bikes have risen 40% this calendar year against an overall of 22% rise in sales, according to Anil Dua, senior vice- president, sales, marketing and customer care.
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Although premium bikes make up for only about 6% of Hero Honda's sales, the increase comes as a shot in the arm for a firm that has so far been known mainly for its dominance in the 100cc segment.
The increase in sales came in spite of a lack of improvement in loans for bikes, Dua said. Currently, 20-22% of bikes are financed, compared with a record 55% in 2006 calendar year, he said. Hero Honda has tied up with cooperative and regional rural banks for financing, Dua said.
Mahantesh Sabarad, an analyst at Centrum Broking Pvt. Ltd, said the numbers don't take into account informal loans that are made to bike buyers across the country.
"For the company this is registered as a cash sale," he said. About half the motorcycles that the company sells are paid for by loans from the so-called unorganized sector, according to Sabarad.
The company's margin widened to a record 18.3% from 13.6% compared with a year ago. Lower administrative and plant expenses contributed 0.5 percentage point to the margins, Ravi Sud, senior vice-president and chief financial officer, said in a phone interview after the earnings announcement.
Sustaining these margins will be a challenge, Sud said, as steel prices were moving upwards.
Hero Honda shares fell 2.86% to Rs1,610.45 in Mumbai trading on Wednesday, having doubled this year. The benchmark Sensex index on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) fell 1.24% to 17,009.17 points. The BSE Auto Index fell 2.36%, having risen 166% this year.


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Atmos Energy helps low-income residents via 'Mission in Motion' bus
On May 11, Atmos Energy joined Discover Goodwill to announce a strategic, mission-minded partnership sparked by Atmos' generously-donated, 19-passenger bus titled "Mission in Motion," which will be dedicated to Discover Goodwill's Low-Income Energy Assistance Program —providing critical heating assistance to low-income households throughout Southern and Western Colorado during the wintertime.
"Our future depends on the economic strength and social well-being of our communities," said Ken Fogle, Atmos Energy Vice President of Operations, Colorado & Kansas Division. "That's why Atmos Energy is excited to partner with Discover Goodwill, today and in the years to come, to assist those in need ... when they need it most."
"Discover Goodwill is so grateful to be the recipient of Atmos Energy's mobile services bus, which will literally go out of its way to serve economically-challenged residents in outlying communities—including Cañon City and 44 other Colorado counties we now are privileged to serve," said Jessica Mayo, Discover Goodwill's Family Services Director. "Although we are entering Colorado's warmest time of year, experience has taught us that the season for assisting people in need never ends."
"Mission in Motion" marks the ninth mobile services bus donation from Atmos Energy to prominent, community-focused agencies since 2012. All buses are retrofitted inside and out, with Wi-Fi accessibility, new tires and professionally-branded wraps.
Bell Tower lines up exhibits, classes
The Bell Tower Cultural Center at 201 E. Second St. in Florence will have an exhibit, "Back Roads of Colorado," including all media, running through June 26. The show is influenced by the vast expanse of the beauty of this wonderful state. The show is judged by Dale Boody of Dale Boody Designs in Cañon City, and cash prizes to the top four artists will be presented during the reception.
Claude Bourbon, a medieval and Spanish Guitar player will play at 7 p.m. June 13. Admission is $8 for members and $10 for non-members.
Other events include an art clinic to "diagnosis and remedy sick paintings," by award-winning local artist Marcao, as well as continuing restorative yoga, ceramics, advanced painting and quilting classes. For more information, visit http://www.florenceartscouncil.com/.
Florence Farmer's Market opens June 7
The Florence Farmer's Market will open for the 11th season June 7 under the cottonwoods in Pioneer Park. "Homegrown and handmade" is the standard that has made this market flourish and prosper.
Opening at 8 a.m. and closing at 1 p.m. the market will offer shoppers seasonal produce, baked goods, food and crafts through September. This market is known for its quaint character, easy access and beautiful location.
Several community groups take part in the market, as well as artisans and musicians whose appearances have become added attractions. A schedule of entertainment and special events will be posted through out the summer.
To be part of a summer market and share garden harvest, kitchen delights, artwork or crafts, call 784-6489.
Florence Farmer's Market also announces Haleigh Leibel as the recipient of the 2018 Florence Farmer's Market Scholarship. Leibel will be pursuing a college degree in the culinary arts. Congratulations to Leibel and all the other Florence High School graduates.
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For the past two weeks I have indeed been living "the sweet life" while traveling around Italy with Danny. From Venice to Sorrento, with Tuscany and Rome in between, we embraced all that this magnificent country had to offer us and did not leave disappointed, or hungry! Now that we are back home, I finally have some time to digest- literally and figuratively- all that we saw, sipped, and savored on our journey.
My grandmother was a voracious traveller and kept impressive notes during her trips, which not only made for cherished keepsakes, but served as a reminder to remember every detail of such special experiences. So, I scribbled down names and notes at the end of every day for the sake of my memory and hers. Over the next few posts I'll translate my notes into a mini travel guide for what we think is worth seeing, skipping, and savoring in Italy should you plan to visit (and you should!). And even if you're not planning your own Italian adventure you can still enjoy the photos and journaling of our scenic and scrumptious journey.
One last thing! When I think of Italy, eating, and enjoyment I often think of the first section of the book Eat, Pray, Love and so thought I'd leave you with this clip from the movie. While not every meal blew us away, so so many of them did feel like this scene, with a happy, lively aria playing in the background as we indulged without guilt. Allora, andiamo! So, let's go!


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Every project has something special about it. It is always great getting to know the homeowners, and when you remodel their kitchen or bathroom you REALLY get to know them! These homeowners were game for not only remodeling two of their bathrooms but also their kitchen! We sort of feel like we should invite them to our Thanksgiving dinner after spending such time in their home.
Another interesting feature of this project is the fact the architect who designed and built this house was actually the Dean of Architecture while I was a student at The University of Texas here in Austin. I even took a class of his back in the day! This project almost felt like a final exam in some ways. At the end of the day though it was the current, precious homeowners that I was most interested in pleasing.
Each of the rooms we remodeled allowed for no changing of perimeter walls. We were land-locked. Our goal to "create more space" was confined to the walls given. We achieved the larger feel by use of lighter toned materials, consistent use of materials, and use of the thickness of the stairwell wall.
The master bathroom took on a sort of art gallery feel when we installed a gorgeous water jet cut tile art feature on the main shower wall. The guest bathroom was built with an unexpected angle on the back wall. This being the case I "went with it." The niches and bench followed after this given wall angle creating a unique installation of materials. Since we were required to keep the original, solid, mud-set granite pavers in this guest bathroom we had to use a complimentary shower floor material that you just have to see to appreciate. This guest bathroom combines high gloss cabinetry finish with stone, wood tile, and a variation of concrete-looking tile.
Getting to know the clients also revealed their love of trees. This is only fitting as the home is nestled into a beautiful setting of trees. For this reason I designed a custom paint detail in the kitchen to subtly tie into their collection of tree art. If you look carefully at the custom art feature in the kitchen you may also find two birds flittering through the trees for a touch of whimsy.
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Everyday there comes a time when we look around the office and ask: "What's for lunch?".
Since we moved office to Shoreditch, London area, we have had the pleasure of being in a part of London where great lunches are abundant and lip smackingly amazing.
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Rihanna graces the cover of the April issue of ELLE UK. She unapologetically states she intends to keep Chris Brown in her life. While skimming through Twitter I came across several comments such as:
- "Guess being a role model to other girls/women isn't important to her. Live your life, including the results of bad decisions. Less being a role model to other girls/women isn't important to her. Live your life."
- "She ought to be embarrassed of herself."
I am not ashamed to say I am a HUGE Rihanna fan. I am also not ashamed to say I am far from disappointed or judgmental of her choice to continue her relationship with Brown. I do believe it is time to forgive Brown.
First let me say in no way am I condoning abuse (physical or emotional). I've witnessed many occurrences, and to an extent I do believe once a beater always a beater. However, I also believe every saint has a past and every sinner has a future. Yes I am aware of the statistics. I am aware that every nine seconds a woman is assaulted or beaten. I am aware that domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women. But who are we to judge Rihanna for her decisions?
Lets paint a vivid picture. At the time the incident transpired between Brown and Fenty, Brown was 19-years-old. I don't know about you, but at 19-years-old I surely made A LOT of mistakes. Just imagine the worst thing you've done in your teens and you are now subjected to scrutiny for it, not just for one year, but four. For the last four years he has been ridiculed, outcasted and shunned. The Bible discusses the act of forgiving is —if not—the single most important thing.
Although forgiveness is easier said than done, it is imperative that we (as well as Brown) begin to practice forgiveness. When you acknowledge your unacceptable behavior many of us begin to bear a grudge against the person in the mirror. Have it ever occurred that many of Brown's outbursts is perhaps his way of bearing his own guilt and/or regret. How can we expect him to grow up and take responsibility when society continues to shun him for his errors? People do not grow in isolation. We can only grow with human social development. By not forgiving Brown we are disobeying God's commandments.
For those who may not be spiritual or religious simply ask yourself wouldn't you want to be forgiving? So now you are thinking should we forgive all assailants? Yes! Because you cannot truly move forward with your life until you have truly forgiven those who trespassed against you. I am not saying every relationship should be rekindled. I am saying forgiveness is a main component in healing.
I do agree he has a temperament that should be addressed with therapy and anger management. However, I do believe it is time to forgive Brown and address his issues with love and not hate.
In addition, I must address the role model issue. I do understand once you become a celebrity you sign on the invisible line that states like it or not you are now a role model. Nonetheless, it is imperative that we help our children discern right from wrong. Because it works for Rihanna, does not mean that is what you should do. Each individual's life is different and we must tailor our decisions based on our understanding and experience. Parents, teachers, mentors, advisors must teach our children it is okay to have a favorite celeb but it is not okay to make decisions based off their actions.


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On Aug. 18, a Delta College student was making her way toward campus when she was violently attacked by two female suspects on Precissi Lane.
The suspects punched, kicked and dragged the victim while attempting to steal her backpack and cell phone as released to the public by Delta College Police through TipSoft.
"Both were arrested and booked for attempted robbery, conspiracy to commit felony robbery and battery likely to cause great bodily harm" said Officer Jim Bock of Delta College Police.
With crimes such as this attack, the Campus Police remain in a constant state of readiness to protect students and citizens who utilize this institution year-round.
Campus police use a variety of ways for students, faculty and civilians to remain safe while at Delta.
From patrolling the streets within and around campus to hitting the quad with uniformed officers, the campus police ensure safety needs are met.
In an effort to keep those who work and attend Delta safe, campus police acquired a text message based notification system called TipSoft.
When a crime occurs or if an alert needs to be sent out to the masses, campus police can utilize TipSoft to get word out in a
moments notice.
Students can sign up for TipSoft alerts by visiting the Delta College website and scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking on "Emergency Info."
Along with TipSoft, Community Service Officer Susan McAnelly, who serves as the Crime Prevention Officer for the department, has blanketed campus walls, doors and halls with red and white stickers listing the top 10 ways to remain safe on campus in bold print.
"Be aware, be alert," said McAnelly.
There are special blue lighted phones located throughout campus.
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Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes: MyForeverMe's Progress
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That's it! I'm changing my name to Sean Parker.
I recently wrote about a new web start up one of my colleagues has recently launched called 'MyForeverMe', which allows you to time-delay and schedule Facebook, Twitter statuses and emails. Despite my reservations about the service, from what I understand, it's getting quite a few page hits on a daily basis.
Whilst I'm not really privy to these visitor statistics, page views are obviously a good thing and it's only a matter of time and patience before the site grows bit by bit until a decent returning user base is established. But what has amazed me even more is from my original blog post, I've inadvertently caused a change to the site; MyForeverMe are now offering FREE Facebook and Twitter updates.
Right now this change is only temporary, but it's a great way to get people to sign up and use the service as intended. Don't get me wrong the question of how to monetise the site still remains up in the air if this change is extended, but in my mind that is an issue that can be addressed with a far more creative and perhaps unique approach (I have my own ideas here, but I'm keeping these firmly to myself – sorry guys!).
With free updates, I believe MyForeverMe has far more potential, especially if the site can establish itself as thee application for scheduled updates.
I have to admit, between my last post and this one, I've been playing around to see if I can create a simple way to replicate a method of posting Twitter updates at scheduled times without using the MyForeverMe website.
Now (without sounding too big headed), I'm a technical person but I don't write a lot of code; certainly not in a language that allows me to create web applications to the high standard of a MyForeverMe, but I can write a decent enough script when the occasion calls for it. My chosen language of late has been Microsoft PowerShell so I did a quick search on the web and within 5 minutes had found a function to post Twitter updates.
Using a scheduling function I'd previously written, I was able to combine the two and create my very own script based MyForeverMe Twitter updater within a very short space of time – 20 minutes to be exact.
Now, I'll freely admit that this solution isn't nicely packaged into an easy to use website or something that your average user is going to be able to replicate or achieve without investing far more time than I did, but it does highlight just how easy the MyForeverMe service is to copy and replicate, which is why the site needs to sign up users quickly and carve itself out as a niche product that others cannot necessarily replicate.
Having said all of that, building a service (especially a new service based on a new idea, like MyForeverMe), takes time and fine tuning it to meet the expectations of all existing users, whilst simultaneously attracting new ones as quickly as possible no easy feat.
…but at this time, I'm already searching the web for information on how to legally change my name to Sean Parker and shortly I'll be launching my own, new Web Service Consulting Firm. Proposals on an email to the usual address in the meantime and cheques in the post please.
As I wrote in my last post, its far easier to criticises and nit pick at ideas than to actually have the idea and execute it yourself; I'd like to point out again that I would really like to see MyForeverMe succeed in the future as I really do believe that it has huge potential and looks wickedly awesome.


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Mooninite Shuts Down Boston
Parts of Boston, including highways, the Charles River and other waterways, were shut down today by what appears to be an elaborate hoax. As many as ten suspicious packages were planted in the metropolitan area. Some were reported to contain loose wires, while another was said to hold what looked like an explosive without the explosives and at least one package contained what appeared to be a Lite Brite emblazoned with an image of Mooninite.
"Aqua Teen Hunger Force has shut down a city," Fox News anchor Shepard
Smith told viewers, referring to the popular Adult Swim cartoon.
UPDATE: This wasn't even a hoax - it was guerilla marketing for Adult Swim, and similar Lite Brite ads have been in place in 9 other cities for weeks. Boston freaked out and over reacted. Now they're pressing charges against the artists and are threatening to sue Ted Turner. Yeah, lotsa luck with that. [CNN]


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With the many ups and downs that life serves us, nobody can claim that they are always on top. If they do, run and run very fast in the opposite direction away from them. We live in an era where success is glorified while failure is talked of in hushed tones. Society places a higher premium on excellence, recognising those that rise to the occasion with fame, respect and higher standards to live by. It is from this pressure of always being the best that turns many to depressive states because, at the back of their minds, they feel like they have to live up to society's expectations 24/7. As part of the global movement, Fuckup Nights in Nairobi celebrates professional failure by drawing these shadow stories out in the open and allowing others to learn from them.
They forget that "there is great power in being at peace with being wrong. It sets you free. When you stop worrying about making a mistake, you find creativity, perception and confidence that gives you access to a state of flow and peak performance. Mistakes are merely new information." ~ Steve Burns.
The storytellers of Fuckup Nights were all co-founders of their own ventures, with stories ranging from failures of business partnerships and the financial and legal consequences of falling out with your business partners. The rawest and emotional moments gave us a glimpse into the mental toll that entrepreneurship can take on you. Often made to seem glamorous from the outside, the journey of starting your own venture is both amazing and gruesome.
Some of the notable takeaways from that session included;
~When entering into partnerships, always capture the details in writing. For instance, in partnerships, what role does each partner play and what happens if they don't meet their commitments.
~It's okay to be vulnerable. Don't build your walls too high. At the end of the day, we all need a support system of friends, family or colleagues that will be there for us when the going gets tough.
~Burnout is real, and it can happen to anyone. And if you don't listen to the warning signs and you break your body or mind, it's not easy to mend. If you feel like you might be at risk, don't rely on your own judgment – ask the ones closest to you what they think your mental and physical health might be telling you.
~Choose carefully who you lie in bed with. Trust should not be generously dished out.
~It's okay not to have figured yourself out in your 20s, or your 30s. Or… you get the gist. Nobody is posting their failures on social media, but everyone fails in their life. Stick to your lane and do you.
~Values are important. You have to stand for something or else you'll fall for everything.
~Strive to be the early bird. There just might be freebies when you keep time.
If you missed out, the next Fuckup Night is on December 5th. If you happen to mess up before then, you can trust that you'll find this growing community of individuals that recognises failure as stepping stones to greater things. They will share their failures and appreciating the screwups you've committed on your way to success.


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Madagascar Fauna and Flora Group, a Non Governmental Organization working to conserve Madagascar's unique biodiversity is organizing a Conservation Research Workshop this week in Saint Louis, MO. More than 40 researchers from Universities and zoos from all over the world are expected to attend. Representatives from the Madagascar National Park and the Betampona Natural Reserve are flying in Saint Louis today especially for this event.
The goals of this meeting are to discuss, evaluate and prioritize the research program of Madagascar Fauna and Flora Group in Madagascar. Additionally, MFG hopes to foster collaborative and multidisciplinary research programs for the conservation of Madagascar's unique Biodiversity.


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Sirao Flower Farm
We have heard of the huge and beautiful flower garden in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Everyone dreams of visiting that place but what if there's also a breathtaking and Instagram-worthy view in Cebu, Philippines?
I just saw this fuzzy flower farm in an Instagram post and I was surprised when I learned that there's an existing beautiful garden in the town. Excitedly, I contacted my cousins right away and asked where to find this place and how could I get there. But because of the busy schedule of my cousins, I wasn't able to see it the soonest that I wanted. Good thing, our friends from Manila came over and planned for a day tour in the city. And because this farm was listed as one of the top tourist spots in Cebu, it was decided as our second stop – Sirao Flower Farm.
Celosia is the name of this fuzzy, multicolored flowers. This field of yellow, pink, orange, and fiery red flowers is located in Sirao, a mountain barangay of Cebu City. So if you're going to look at the map, it could be known as "Sirao Flower Farm" or "Celosia Flower Farm". In the Year 2000, according to my source, Celosia was labeled by the Sinulog Foundation, Inc. as the "Official Flower of the Sinulog Celebrations" due to its colors (red, orange, yellow) which are prominent in the cape of the image of Señor Santo Niño de Cebu. (Sinulog – Santo Nino Festival is an annual cultural and religious festival held on the third Sunday of January. Read more.)
The entire place was so photogenic and it looks amazing as if you're not in the Philippines – with all the beautiful, colorful flowers around! For me, the vibrancy and its ambiance completely speak out "Freedom of Life".
√ The celosia was formally declared the Official Sinulog Flower on October 21, 2011, by the Cebu City Hilly Land Management Board.
√ When it was announced, the Official Sinulog Flower was called the "Halad sa Sto. Niño Flower".
√ Barangay Sirao is the home to a number of Celosia flower farms.
√ The celosia can last up to two weeks after cutting.
√ In some parts of the world, the celosia is used for medicinal purposes, often used as a treatment for mouth sores.
Find your peace, hope, and inner joy as you explore this exemplary place.
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Wanna know about bonsai?
Well in simple words Bonsai is an art. This is the art of planting a tree in a pot or in a container. Though it is a Japanese art and cultural phenomenon, it has its roots in China.
It is grown for decoration purpose as these trees are not cultivated and grown to produce food or any kind of medicine. Growing Bonsai are not only used to show the hard-work and discipline of the grower but they are also created to give the viewer an opportunity to contemplate and think.
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Here are some things you should know before going to plant a Bonsai:
- Bonsai originated in China: Contrary to popular belief, this art emerged from China and gradually shifted to Japan. Currently, it is Japan which has made this art of growing trees or potted plants a global phenomenon.
- Growing a Bonsai is not About Gardening Only: Traditionally, this art is not seen as a demonstration of your gardening skills but rather as an indication of your stamina, patience and ability to focus and concentrate. Growing a Bonsai tree, therefore, is more of a self-help type of effort to discipline your mind and character. Traditional Chinese and Japanese culture views growing a bonsai tree as an experiment to test one's limits of patience and acceptance.
- Grow them from Seed: It is always great to grow the tree from a seed instead of buying one from the market or getting one from the forest. Growing from the seed could be challenging and time-consuming but it is considered as the most rewarding experience of growing a Bonsai Tree. You need to make sure you choose the seeds carefully and obtain them directly from the Bonsai tree itself instead of buying it from the market.
- Bonsai Trees require caring and time: If you want to cultivate, make sure you give proper time to it. The pruning and wiring of the tree require time and care. If you are someone who wants quick results, growing a Bonsai tree may not be for you.
- You need to buy equipment: Bonsai tree care requires some equipment to purchase and make use of. To effectively do the wiring and pruning, you will require buying relevant equipment. Make sure you have them handy and available with you so that you can start the care right from the start.
- Re-potting of the tree: It is extremely important that you continue to re-pot your tree as it grows in size and vigor. As the tree grows, make sure you report them at frequent intervals. Changing the pot is extremely important for the overall growth of the tree and if you ignore the same, you may not be able to grow a healthy bonsai tree in the minimum time required.
- You can also buy them instead of growing them on your own: If you decide to buy the tree instead of growing it, make sure you buy it from specialist nurseries. Since their care requires time, therefore, you must invest time in finding specialist Bonsai nurseries to buy the one which suits your budget and personal preferences. Make sure you do your research before deciding which quality you want to buy.
- Choose the style carefully: Growing a Bonsai tree is the great source of inspiration if you can also carve out a style of the tree. Carefully deciding on the style matters a lot and you need to be clear on this before planting and growing your tree. Probably one of the most important criteria to decide on the style of the tree is to check whether the roots are fixed in soil or in the rocks.
Above are simple facts you should know before deciding to grow because if you learn more about them, you will be better able to grow and cultivate them.
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Sky have always been the market leader within the UK satellite industry, innovating, moving forward with new products, new channels and features. Clients who watch Sky TV in Spain will be used to the easy functionality of Sky HD systems which give you crystal clear HD pictures on Sky's excellent platform. Sky will no doubt in the future develop other systems to enhance your televisual experience. In the meantime this is still the best product that is produced to view the 'pay' sky channels. If you wish to discuss combining Sky HD with a 'Freesat' IPTV system please contact us so we can discuss your requirements and help you choose the best system that fits your own viewing habits.
NB: Before ordering Sky HD please be aware that as from 11 February 2014 there is NO live BBC/ITV/CH 4 and their associated channels available on this system or any satellite platform on the Costa del Sol. If you have Sky HD and wanted to watch Sky's 'On Demand' service you would need a VPN router and a good internet connection.
HDTV (High Definition TV) from Sky is here. Discover the vibrant colour and incredible depth, resonant sound and four times more detail of Sky HD. Feel everything with Sky HD, the ultimate way to watch your favourite programmes on the Costa del Sol. So how does it work?
Sky HD brings you the best Sky entertainment in stunning HD. Enjoy colour so rich you can feel its intensity and a picture so sharp you can see every face in the crowd. You will be wowed by the difference. All the functionality you love about Sky+ is inside your Sky HD box - pause and rewind live TV, record whole series at the touch of a button and record two programmes at the same time. With remote record, you can even use your mobile phone to set up recordings. Programmes can be recorded in standard definition as well as high definition.
Designed to look good in any living space, the Sky HD box is sleek and understated, with subtle control panels and a black and silver finish to match most TV's. Feel the excitement of top live sports events on a variety of HD channels. Enjoy live Barclays Premier League football and the Guinness Premiership rugby, the latest Formula 1 racing, live 20/20 cricket, horse racing, golf and tennis, all with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. And there's more to come, so watch this space…
Sky now have over 60 HD channels on offer and are adding channels all the time. To make the most of the HD and 3D channels available it is advisable to subscribe to the full Sky channel package, as the more channels you subscribe to the more HD channels you will receive. You don't have to take out a HD package at all and you can still use the Sky Plus HD box as a personal video recorder, so that you can make use of the larger hard drives that the HD boxes have to offer. If you wanted, you can just use the Sky HD box as a HD box and not use the recordable facility. The box would need to be set on single feed mode to be able to do this with only one cable input from the dish.
NB: Sky will charge £5 per month for the HD package if you subscribe to a '6 mix pack' or £10 per month for the full subscription package.
Recording Sky digital TV HD is the perfect solution for watching your favourite Sky programmes at your leisure. You can also record up to two programmes at the same time as well as watching another channel.
You can now pause live Sky digital TV HD when is suits you. If you need to leave your favourite show for any reason then there is no need to worry, by pressing pause you can pause live Sky TV so you don't miss any part of your programme.
Rewind live Sky digital TV HD so you can watch those awe-inspiring moments again at the control of your fingertips. If you're the type who loses track when watching films, then rewind Sky digital TV HD is the perfect solution for you.
Series linking your favourite Sky digital TV HD series is a great way to ensure you never miss an episode again. It's as simple as pressing the green button and all your selected series will be recorded to watch at your convenience.
Sky Multiroom lets you watch the Sky TV you love in different rooms around your home at the same time, giving you the freedom to choose what you watch and where you watch it. With the kids enjoying a film in the living room and Dad watching the game in the bedroom, you can sit back and enjoy your favourite soap without interruptions. What could be better than Sky TV in another room? Sky TV in another room in stunning high definition.
This clever little box is HD ready so add the HD Pack for a choice of up to 66 HD channels depending on your Sky TV subscription and remember – one HD Pack covers your whole home, so you can watch HD TV on all of your HD ready Sky boxes when you add Sky Multiroom.
Sky 3D is here. Using the latest technology to create an incredible 3D experience, Sky 3D will bring some of the best sports, movies and entertainment in amazing 3D, right to the heart of your living room.
The best news is, for our Sky World HD customers with a 3D TV, incredible 3D programming is available to you at no extra cost.
The Sky HD satellite receiver is 3D ready, you only need to ensure your TV is 3D ready and you have your 3D glasses too! If you would like further information on Sky Plus 3D, please contact us and we will gladly inform you how you watch Sky HD in 3D in the comfort of your own home.
Sky plus is now available on the Costa del Sol and the whole of Spain. Sky plus eliminates the video recorder by use of a hard disc inside the Sky plus Digibox. It allows you to record one channel while watching a different channel simultaneously, meaning you will not have to flip channels trying to catch a little of each program. With Sky plus you can sit back and watch one program while recording another to watch afterwards. You can also ´pause´ a program when the phone rings or rewind a program on live TV.
The equipment needed is a 1.3m dish, Sky Plus digibox, twin or quad LNB and a sky card. You can even bring your Sky Plus box over with you and just leave the rest to us.
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In an attempt to expand its cloud computing services and user base, International Business Machines (IBM) has announced that the company will be opening a new data center in North Carolina, USA, which will be focused solely on expanding cloud computing services to organisations.
According to the New York based IT giant, the new data center will consist of 100,000 sq feet of pure computing power in IBM's facility at Research Triangle Park campus.
Expressing his satisfaction on the new initiative, Pat Kerin, a general manager with IBM North Africa mentioned "Data centers have always been a critical part of IBM's global technology services and they will be even more important as the processes, infrastructure, and systems that define business today become increasingly connected and intelligent".
Many analysts believe that the data center solutions offered by IBM extend a host of benefits to companies looking at streamlining their operations and save costs.
They also allow organisations to work towards better energy efficiency and allow them to scale up whenever they experience a need in a relatively short period of time.
IBM incidentally has been actively pushing its cloud computing initiatives and just last week it announced that it was testing cloud computing solutions for the United States Air Force.
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More cloud computing infrastructure being set up by another blue-chip company. Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Apple have already set up millions of square feet of data centre facilities worldwide and all this is pointing towards a massive paradigm shift to come soon.
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Kiki Byrne
Fashion designer whose Kings Road boutique was a magnet for trendy young women in the Sixties
A rival of Mary Quant and a member of the Chelsea set, the designer Kiki Byrne was a leading influence in the new wave of fashion that swept across Britain in the 1960s. Her refreshing designs chimed with the spirit of the time, appealing to young women keen to develop a look of their own instead of conforming to the styles favoured by their mothers and aunts.
With her simple, chic, black dresses and stylish plain suits, Byrne's Kings Road boutique attracted clientele including the actress Susannah York, Grace Coddington — now creative director of American Vogue, and Christine Keeler. Byrne also worked with Tony Armstrong-Jones (the Earl of Snowdon) to create a ski-wear collection that appeared in the pages of Vogue in 1958.


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The medicine that you were prescribed as a painkiller might temporarily relieve your pain—but then it might kill you.
Sadly, this is how opioid addiction begins for many people. Opioids, which are chemically-synthesized substances that produce morphine-like effects to relieve medical pain, are highly addictive—and oftentimes overprescribed. Many people do not realize that they are at risk or have an opioid addiction until it is too late.
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, today nearly 21 million of Americans are living with substance abuse disorder, and 75 percent of these Americans are employed. Workers with substance abuse disorders miss nearly 50 percent more work days than their peers, and healthcare costs for employees who misuse or abuse prescription drugs are three times higher than that for an average employee.
Perhaps most harrowing of all, the number of individuals who fatally overdose on opioids each year has overtaken motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of unintentional death among adults in the United States.
How do opioids and trucking relate? Sitting behind the wheel of a vehicle for hours on end day after day, year after year can lead to poor circulation, arthritis, back pain and joint disease. It is not uncommon for doctors to prescribe or over-prescribe opioids in order to combat the pain. However, these types of prescriptions are not synonymous with chronic pain. You may be prescribed a potentially addictive painkiller for procedures such as standard dental work.
Truckers using opioids is of particular concern. If they are using opioids on the job, then this does not just affect the driver, but everyone on the roads. Side effects of opioid use that can affect driving include drowsiness, slowed reaction time, reduced coordination and blurred vision – all effects that can majorly hamper a driver's ability to maneuver a vehicle safely and effectively.
On Nov. 13, 2017, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance announced that it would begin testing truck drivers and other "safety-sensitive" transportation employees for four prescription opioids, including hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone. This is in addition to the substances on the existing DOT drug-testing panel. All employers regulated by the DOT are now required to begin testing for all of these substances as of Jan. 1, 2018.
While this is a positive step forward, there are still other steps employers should take in order to protect themselves and their employees from opioid abuse.
Enacting a strong company drug policy is a critical first step in reinforcing a lack of tolerance for opioid abuse in the workplace. As noted before, with 75 percent of illegal drug users in the U.S. being employed, you cannot afford to sweep the issue of opioid usage under the rug. A drug policy demonstrates a vested interest in employee safety and a healthy work environment.
Include opioids on your non-DOT drug test program. Although the DOT's addition of four prescription opioids to its drug-testing panel is a positive change forward, it is not a bad idea to include them on your company testing program as well—especially for opioids that are not included on the DOT's testing panel.
For truck drivers, it is especially important for safety managers to stay abreast of their employees' health, especially post-surgery or injury. Make sure that your employees are keeping you in the loop regarding what they are doing for pain management, including any painkillers that they may be taking. Of course, you will want to be mindful of HIPPA and personal privacy laws. This extra knowledge can be the difference between a fleet full of safe drivers versus a fleet with even just one driver that is taking or addicted to painkillers. Educate your drivers and workers so they understand what questions to ask their doctors when pain management is required, and inform physicians of their job responsibilities.
In many cases, prescription pain medication is only needed for one or a few days. After that, most pain can be managed with over the counter medications that will not affect safe work or driver performance. Consult your doctor. In all states, driving under the influence of prescription pain medication is illegal. When driving or working while taking pain medications, individuals do not always comprehend the safety errors and misjudgments they are committing that may put themselves and others in jeopardy.
Train your supervisors to spot the first signs of drug misuse via reasonable suspicion testing. Conduct a drug and/or alcohol test when you have reason to believe that an employee is misusing opioids or another prohibited substance. It is a best practice to have at least two properly trained and qualified supervisors witness the conduct on each shift where drivers are supervised. In addition to improving personal safety, having at least two properly trained and qualified supervisors provides several advantages, including helping to prevent accusations of harassment and providing justification that the test is more valid due to multiple individuals documenting and witnessing the suspicion.
Educate your workers to ensure proper disposal of leftover painkillers so that they do not take them if they don't need them or allow them to fall into the wrong hands. You can request a Stericycle pill return envelope from http://safety.nsc.org/stop-everyday-killers-supplies.
Above all else, it is crucial to recognize the impact of prescription drugs on the bottom line. A fleet devoid of drivers addicted to painkillers is a safer fleet. You will minimize claims and litigations fees from collisions and accidents, along with worker's compensation and healthcare costs for employees. Your employees will miss less work, leading to an increase in driver productivity and efficiency. Above all else, you will be making major strides forward in improving your company's safety culture, leading to a more profitable bottom line and happier, safer employees.
The opioid crisis is affecting everyone's safety. Help your drivers recognize the unsafe driving performance in other drivers that are under the influence so they can "steer clear" to avoid a crash.
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MADISON — The state board that oversees for-profit colleges says hundreds of students who enrolled at four Wisconsin schools can get some of their loans forgiven.
The U.S. Justice Department in November reached a $95.5 million settlement with Education Management Corporation, a Pittsburgh firm that runs for-profit schools, to resolve allegations of deceptive recruiting.
The Wisconsin Education Approval Board announced Monday that 933 adult students who enrolled at four EDMC institutions — the Art Institute of Wisconsin and online programs through Argosy University, South University and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh — will have more than $916,500 in loans from the institutions forgiven under the settlement.
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Example Question #1 : Displacement
A car drives miles east and miles north. What is the total displacement of the car?
The car has covered a total distance of miles, however, displacement and distance are not the same thing. Distance is simply the measure of how far the car have moved, regardless of direction. Displacement is a vector quantity, and takes direction into account. Displacement measures the total distance only between the car's starting point and ending point.
To solve this question, it is best to draw a sketch. The resulting sketch will be a right triangle with the hypotenuse equal to the displacement. The Pythagorean Theorem can be used to solve the problem.
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A car travels due east for two hours and covers 144km. What is the car's average velocity in meters per second?
This question requires us to convert between units, then solve for the velocity.
First, convert kilometers to meters. There are 1000m in 1km.
Then, convert hours to seconds. There are 60min in 1hr, and 60sec in 1min. In other words, there are 3600s in 1hr.
Now that you have both the distance in meters and the time in seconds, you can find the velocity. Velocity is equal to the distance divided by the time.
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Gretchen's easy going manner and hands-on approach to selling real estate takes the stress out of a real estate transaction, and her quick wit and sense of play and adventure put the fun in.
Coupled with a true desire to make all aspects of your real estate needs feel seamless, Gretchen puts you in control of the process – keen attention to detail, direct and easy communication, patience, a strong work ethic and a tireless pursuit for the answers are qualities that you will so [...]
Gretchen's easy going manner and hands-on approach to selling real estate takes the stress out of a real estate transaction, and her quick wit and sense of play and adventure put the fun in.
Coupled with a true desire to make all aspects of your real estate needs feel seamless, Gretchen puts you in control of the process – keen attention to detail, direct and easy communication, patience, a strong work ethic and a tireless pursuit for the answers are qualities that you will so appreciate during your working together to attain your real estate objectives.
Having sold real estate in both California and Massachusetts, Gretchen took time to raise two sons. Realizing that she couldn't do both well, real estate had to take a breather. During her tenure "at home," Gretchen focused her time, energy and talents renovating three older homes, volunteering for civic and school organizations, and taking her self-imposed role of "enrichment" officer for her family to heart.
After years of living away from MA, Gretchen had every intention to move back to the New England area. Following a prolonged search for the perfect town and the perfect house, it became obvious that Asheville, and not New England, was where Gretchen's heart really belonged.
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This time of year is one of my favorite. The fall brings cooler weather, the changing color of the leaves, dark nail polish becomes popular and the pumpkin spice pedicure is back! This popular seasonal pedicure is a tradition at Zazen for the past 5 years! You soak you feet in a warm bath of pumpkin spice soak. We then file your nails, trim your cuticles and buff your heels. A pumpkin honey salt scrub exfoliates your legs and feet. Followed with a relaxing massage with pumpkin spice butter cream and polish of your choose.
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If you usually use beef broth to make your soups and cooking, you need to also see the beef broth nutrition facts because it not only supports the taste of your cooking, but also supports with nutrition. There are some beneficial nutrients that the beef broth has, such as low calories and high sodium.
A cup of beef broth contains 17 calories. When compared to the cream of onion soup, it is a great solution for you who are maintaining healthy body weight. It is because a cup of cream of onion soup has approx 186 calories. The beef broth calories are mostly from protein. This beef is rich in dietary protein, but beef broth is low in protein. A cup of beef broth contains only 3g protein.
You need to also note that beef broth has few essential nutrients. It contains niacin and potassium. A cup of beef broth contains 130mg potassium and 2mg niacin. Unfortunately, beef broth is high in sodium. This is a big problem for those who have high blood pressure or hypertension and heart disease. Thus, if you have these health problems, you better look for the solution of low sodium beef broth nutrition.
We have 3 types of beef broth here and let's discuss the nutrition facts of each type. The first type is swanson beef broth. Per serving, a cup of 240g beef broth, it contains 15 calories, 800mg sodium, 1g carbohydrates, 1g sugars and 2g protein. Sodium takes 33{3c23e2fbf4e2cadbef517e4ba19d1fe7405b738de707bdb2dba0ebeca58eba46} daily value.
The second type, great value beef broth, per a cup 240g serving size contains 10 calories, 820mg sodium, 60mg potassium, 1g carbohydrates, and 1g protein. It contains higher sodium, 34{3c23e2fbf4e2cadbef517e4ba19d1fe7405b738de707bdb2dba0ebeca58eba46} daily value and is not good news for those with hypertension and heart disease. However, it has no saturated fat, cholesterol and sugar. The other good news is that it is high in potassium.
The last type, swanson low sodium beef broth per a cup 397g serving contains 15 calories, 400mg sodium, 1g carbohydrates and 2g protein. It is a good option to take because it has lower sodium. 50{3c23e2fbf4e2cadbef517e4ba19d1fe7405b738de707bdb2dba0ebeca58eba46} of the sodium that is in ordinary swanson and great value beef broth. It has no sugar, saturated fat and cholesterol.
In addition to knowing either manufactured or homemade beef broth nutrition facts, you need to also see its benefits. There are actually enormous health benefits of beef broth. It is also versatile and used to complete many kinds of cooking.
The first health benefit of beef broth is in relation to its content. It is rich in minerals, such as phosphorus, riboflavin, selenium, silicon, potassium, niacin, iron, vitamin B12, etc. It also provides some compounds, such as glucosamine, gelatin, and chondroitin. The good news is that it is low in fat.
Beef broth can save you from osteoporosis due to its high content of calcium. It also eases arthritis symptoms because it contains gelatin, sulfates and glucosamine. Because it is rich in minerals, beef broth can heal digestive tract. The last, leaky gut syndrome can be saved by taking beef broth to complete the diet.
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With a combination of old-school beats that bounce with a soulful strut and lyrical prowess that paints vivid pictures of D.C.'s disillusioned youth, it is no surprise that Diamond District has emerged as one of the frontrunners for best new hip-hop group. Rolling Stone magazine, along with a host of other publications and media outlets, have recognized them for their buzzworthy-ness.
The pulse of this three-man operation is producer/rapper Oddisee, who has been making a name for himself by producing for artists such as Freeway, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Little Brother, De La Soul, and Nikki Jean. He steps to the forefront with his newest magnum opus, the sprawling Odd Seasons, which consists of 4 seperate EPs that highlight summer, spring, fall, and winter with a total of 31 tracks! Some of them are full-fledged songs, while some are perfect little nuggets of sonic ideology that you wish had been fleshed out a bit more (smart move on his part….your mind gets crammed with lots of great ideas, but not bogged down by a bunch of words).
The tracks that stand out to me the most are those that feature the British M.C. Tranqill. "The Supplier" offers ample opportunity for one's head to bob. Tranqill spits such an easy flow, laced with that unmistakable U.K. accent, but it compliments the "Cooley High" vibe quite well. "Ci'iy Life" and "It's Over" offer up some pastoral melancholy that has Tranqill reminding me of a long-lost British member of The Pharcyde. Most British M.C.'s are rapping on top of hyper-electro beats that have them skidding and scrambling to keep up, but the mix of London accent with D.C. hip-hop/soul strut is such an awesome combination that I wouldn't be surprised if we heard more of this type of collaborative effort. It's a fresh sound with an ear to the future of hip-hop that still maintains it's roots in the traditional dopeness of an effortlessly poetic and thoughtful urban flow.
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Other highlights include "That Day," which features D.C.'s favorite free-spirited soul fairie Musinah, "Birds and Bees" and "Black Broadway" which reconnects Oddisee with the Diamond District crew (reppin' HARD for D.C.!!!), and "I'm From P.G." which has Oddisee doing his rap thing solo with pin-sharp observations that sum up the experience of the young black independent-thinking male living in the DMV.
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This project bursts at the seams with excellence! All the elements that make hip-hop enjoyable are present in abundance. There is a very clear vision that steers this collection of songs to an elevated level of artistry. I will proclaim loudly and proudly that D.C. and the entire DMV area is being represented to the fullest by this young man and his wide-reaching talent.