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If you've been suffering with pain, then you know first-hand, the toll it can take on your self-esteem, health and fitness, job, family life and relationships. You're probably feeling frustrated because you were once functioning just fine and now you're limited. You want to feel and function better, as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the help we receive when we visit our primary doctor is often minimal and fails to get to the root of the problem.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches the treatment of painful conditions in an entirely different way. TCM recognizes that there are many subtleties to the types of pain we experience and many reasons why our bodies are unable to heal themselves. Masking the symptoms is not enough. The pain will never truly go away until your muscles are healed and the underlying factor impairing the body's natural ability to heal is removed. This type of targeted and supportive care requires a very sophisticated system of diagnosis and specific treatment.
TCM differentiates pain according to where in the body it is located, what type of pain is felt (dull, sharp, shooting, etc), what factors make it better or worse, and according to other imbalances in your body. Through this very specific classification of the painful condition, targeted and supportive care can be prescribed. The result is an individualized treatment plan for each patient that often leads to dramatic and rapid reductions in your pain.
If you're suffering from chronic pain, you most likely have been trying to get better for a while and aren't there yet. You might also be suffering from high stress levels, anxiety and depression, and understandably so. If you're taking pain meds, then you are possibly dealing with the constipation or digestive issues and other effects that come from taking pain medications.
For 15 years, I've been helping people to reduce or get out of pain by doing a combination of:
- Pain reduction treatments and therapies
- Rehab exercises
- Stress management
- Herbal medicine
- Cupping
- Dietary modifications
My approach is to be aggressive with frequent treatments in the beginning in order to effect change and eliminate your pain. Most of my patients see results within a few treatments and depending on the injury, pain is greatly reduced or gone within 5-8 treatments.
Painful conditions that often respond well to TCM/Acupuncture:
- Low back pain
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Sciatica
- Athletic injuries
- Headaches and migraines
- Fibromyalgia
- Knee pain
- Ankle sprains/strains
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This past week I had the great pleasure of starting my own radio show for the first time. It was truly a wonderful experience, and even though I've been on the radio a thousand times, this was certainly a totally different kind of adventure! It's great fun to be able to be on the radio and speak your mind and have total control over which music you play, but it's critical to keep the pace going, and to keep the listeners tuned in to that radio (or as is often the case now, that computer!) It's on WPKN.org, for those of you who would like to track it down. They have it archived on the site now, so it can be listened to at any point. I warn you though...it's three hours!
I got to talk a lot of guitar, and we certainly played a lot of great guitar music, since that is the purpose of the show, as well as covering many topics and telling my wild and crazy stories from the road, the studio and from my life in general; especially my life in music. My sidekick on the show is my longtime friend, Roger D., who has seen me through almost all of it, and who started as my student back in 1976, when I lived in my first apartment in Manhattan. He has since that time, almost never missed any show I've ever played, and he knows every lick in my library!
I noticed that during my show, the feeling of pacing it and keeping it fresh was a similar feel to being onstage with my band, or even solo. It showed me that I had already learned a lot about this kind of thing from being a performer, and that having something like a radio show becomes an extension of this kind of ability to perform, and to keep an audience interested. I guess it's like many "hurdles" one has to overcome if one wants to be rather "public", such as public speaking, singing, or whatever it may be at the time. It's also a wonderful builder of confidence, and I'd recommend it for anybody. I certainly though, DO recommend that you learn a little engineering too if you want to ever do a radio show, because without our intrepid man turning the dials, and flipping the switches for us, we would've been totally lost and frozen in front of those mics!
So maybe one day, you'll give it a whirl, and you'll end up on the radio…it's a blast no matter which side of the microphone you're on!


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Helena Blackman became a household name after her appearance on the BBC programme, How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? The show led to a successful musical theatre career, which has included roles in The Sound of Music, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, My Fair Lady and most recently Thom Southerland's celebrated production of Titanic at the Charing Cross Theatre.
Next month Helena will be performing alongside fellow West End star Amanda Coutts in a special new cabaret show. Featuring songs from musicals, together with pop and diva classics, Musicals and Beyond will be staged at Above the Arts, part of the Arts Theatre in London's West End, on Sunday 6 August 2017 and Sunday 27 August 2017.
Helena took some time off from her preparation for the show to take our Sugar Rush Quiz.
What are you currently working on?
Amanda Coutts and I are doing a two-woman cabaret, called Musicals and Beyond, at Above the Arts, part of Arts Theatre West End, which features an array of songs from pop to rock to musical theatre and Disney!
What is the one thing that has helped you to become successful?
I guess a commitment to fulfilling the needs of the people I work with and wanting to be as truthful and committed in my performance as I can. I don't want to let myself down and am not half-hearted. I'm also a problem solver and if something isn't easily achieved, I will look at different ways. I try not to be too hard on myself and give myself a good talking too and don't get wrapped up in the business and to just revolve myself around it. I also try and focus on myself and my health mentally and physically – good things and positive outcomes come out of me being on top of my game! Lastly, I roll with the punches and except how my 'castability' has evolved and try not to control that.
What is your favourite book?
I'm currently reading Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now. It's on my iphone so I read a little at a time because it's extremely thought-provoking and I don't want to miss a beat, so make sure I'm in a focussed place when I read it. Self-help in my game is so important, and I try and remind myself to stay in the present and not the past or the future.
Another book I loved was Fingersmith by Sarah Waters.
What are you currently watching on TV?
I'm obsessed with TV drama, more than film or theatre. Particularly crime. Standing out for me at present is Broken. Sean Bean is now one of my favourite male actors. This is due to his performance as a pain stricken priest. However, I also love Suits – secretly I want to be a lawyer!
Would you choose the cinema, theatre or a restaurant for a night out?
A restaurant. I love the intimacy and I can be anonymous and it's not such busman's holiday! I switch off more.
What's your favourite sweet?
American Twizzlers!
What did you want to be when you were a child?
A pop singer and an actress…always!
What was the naughtiest thing you did when you were a child?
Wet myself on purpose! I was a pretty good kid.
What is your proudest achievement to date?
Lots of moments! Performing in front of millions of people, getting the job – any job! But mostly what makes me proud is that I still have a positive attitude in regards as to what I do and in life. I don't blame anyone for my mistakes, I don't pay attention to societal pressures and I take responsibility for my actions and my learning. Also, fundamentally, I am independent and reasonably objective and apply that to everything.
What's next?
After Musicals and Beyond, who knows, that's what's exciting – anything can happen! I like to keep my options open and create and immerse myself in new experiences.
To book tickets to see Musicals and Beyond, please call the box office on 0207 836 8463. Or to book online, please visit: www.artstheatrewestend.co.uk.


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It will be the final days for the Universe, for better or for curse and riding in the family hearse. Make no conclusions, have no illusions, there'll be no exclusion, just one big explosion, ocean to ocean, as far as the eye can sea. And as for the likes of you and me, the honey bee and the old oak tree and the fly and flea they'll be hiding in the hide of the long deceased economy.
The final year of the world is near and will appear as God completes his first away from home vacation since his inauguration as king of the soon to be reversed universe that the land that grew from a grain of sand will return in one big boom to make room for whom the Lord decides to create to replace in its space.
He'll land on Earth from His berth in the sky where He was birthed to visit every nation except those that caused Him aggravation and messed up His plan for the perfection of Man.
God never envisioned His likeness would be duplicated in prisons, the subject of racial divisions, of Supreme Court decisions upsetting His visions on rights of blacks and whites on race and religions, on pigeons and larks littering waste everyplace in public parks.
But there were troubles brewing ensuing and Man worshipped green as a symbol of wealth and health was the victim gain.
God found it odd an was aroused not by female nudity, the purity offered by love and affection and rewarding security. He again became sold what pleasures the treasures of gold could provide and yearned for days of old and sought their turn and bought it. He decided the time had come to try something new to redo a failing situation.
God realized what creating Man in His image had done to His reputation and wisdom declaring equality for minorities and granting priorities for those who survive
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August 23, 2017
Phyllis Ann Ingram passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at her home in Grandview, Washington.
She was born October 10, 1943 in Dubuque, Iowa to parents Herb and Julia Brandner.
Phyllis grew up with the giant playground of the Columbia River before the Dams in the small Railroad towns of Moonax and Roosevelt, graduating from Bickleton High School as the Valedictorian of the class of 1961.
Phyllis had a great love of the outdoors, the mountains, hunting, fishing and birdwatching, along with her life-long love of horses. I'm sure all that have known her can remember the great past adventures. I'm also sure that everyone will remember her as the kindest goodhearted person they have known.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Allen and Ronny.
She is survived by sons Adam Ingram (Grandview) and Leonard Ingram (Bickleton); and grandchildren James, Amy, Lacy, and Shelby. She will be greatly missed for her love and kindness.
A memorial will be held Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the Lodge Hall in Bickleton. Those wishing to sign Phyllis's online memorial book may do so at http://www.funeralhomesmith.com Smith Funeral Homes in care of arrangements.


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Tracey Tripp, 51, of Burnvale Place, Livingstone, West Lothian, will be tried at Aylesbury Crown Court on December 14.
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Premier Tennis's MD, Jeff Hunter, won the British Nationals Senior Championships Over 45's for the third year running over the weekend. He was also selected for the GB team in the World Championships in Cape Town in March, along with James Auckland who was picked in the over 35's category.
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Grunt.js: Tips & Tricks
I want to share with you intermediate Grunt.js tips and tricks for bending Grunt.js to your will, and give you an idea of how you might use them. If you don't know what Grunt is, or want a tour of the basics check our my earlier post.
DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) can apply to your build tools too. One tool grunt gives us for reducing duplication is templating. When we have strings in our config objects grunt will process them for template commands. Let's take a look at how we can use them to reduce duplication or improve automation.
Simple Repetition
A common source of duplication are paths to files and folders used during the build. If we can factor these out and reduce duplication we also make them easier to change. How can we do that? Templates!
dirs: {
output: 'build'
copy: {
vendor: {
src: 'vendor/**',
dest: '<%= dirs.output %>/assets/'
Templates have access to the config object, so here we've added a
dirs config object with an
output key. We use this value as part of the destination of our copy task (the
<%= %> tags represent a value). When the copy tasks get's the value of
dest the value of
dirs.output will be substituted in and it will get
External Data
Sometimes the data we want to use is already stored somewhere else, for example in a npm module the package.json file will already contain the name of the project and the current version number. Grunt gives us a clever way to use those values instead of duplicating them in our Gruntfile.js:
pkg: grunt.file.readJSON('package.json'),
copy: {
dist: {
src: 'build/<%= pkg.name %>.js',
dest: 'dist/<%= pkg.name %>-<%= pkg.version %>.js'
The cool thing here is the line:
pkg: grunt.file.readJSON('package.json'). We read and parse our package.json and store it as part of our config under the
pkg key. This way we have acccess to that data from within our templates. Then we define a task which looks for a javascript file with the same name as our package under the
build directory and copies it to the
dist directory, naming the result with both the package name and version. Now we don't have to update our Gruntfile when we release a new version, it just gets the version from
Dynamic Data
Maybe our project is an app and doesn't have version numbers, but we want to track the source over time. How about we put today's date in the filename. Once again, templates come to the rescue!
pkg: grunt.file.readJSON('package.json'),
copy: {
dist: {
src: 'build/awesome_code.js',
dest: 'dist/awesome_code-<%= grunt.template.today("yyyy-mm-dd") %>.js'
As you can see templates don't have to used fixed values, they can have any javascript code you want in them! Now when we run
grunt copy:dist our
awesome_code.js file will be copied to the
dist directory with today's data in the filename.
It's all javascript
Templates are great but sometimes we need more complicated repetitive or dynamic behavior. The declarative nature of grunt.js can make it easy to forget that we're writing javascript not json, but there's no reason we can't write some javascript to create more complicated config objects.
CAUTION: I think there are many cool uses for dynamically generating config in your Gruntfile, but like most powerful tools it comes at a cost (often complexity and confusion). Always consider the tradeoffs, does it remove noise, simplify maintenance and make the build easier to understand, or does it add complexity and make the process impossible to follow?
Breaking down the config
Up until now I've done my configuration using the
grunt.initConfig method. This reset's the grunt config to whatever we pass in. This is great, but as I've experimented with more complicated Gruntfiles I find it starts to make it harder to keep things organized. Grunt also has a method
grunt.config which can be used to get and set values in the config object. We can use this to split up our config.
module.exports = function(grunt) {
grunt.config('jshint', {
sources: 'sources/**.js',
tests: 'tests/**.js'
grunt.config('less', {
styles: {
src: 'styles/index.less',
dest: 'build/styles.css'
grunt.registerTask('default', ['jshint', 'less']);
By splitting each task out, we've added a small amount of repetition, but code for a given set of tasks is more localized.
Dynamic Tasks
module.exports = function(grunt) {
var locales = ['en-us', 'fr-fr'];
for(var i = 0; i < locales.length; i++) {
var locale = locales[i];
grunt.config(['requirejs', locale], {
options: {
mainConfigFile: 'require-config.js',
out: locale === 'en-us' ? 'build/main.js' : 'build/main.' + locale + '.js',
i18n: {
locale: locale
This code loops over an array of locales, and adds a require.js tasks to our config for each one. We add some logic to customize the output name based on the locale and pass the locale in as a config option to our task. Now when we run
grunt requirejs it will build multiple files, one for each of our locales.
I want to point out that for many cases this is overkill and there may be better ways to solve the problem, so don't go crazy, but it can be a very powerful tool to reduce repetition.
Any large project will want to minify their javascript files for production, but minified javascript is painful for development and debugging. One way to handle these differences between development and production is to define multiple tasks, one set configured for production, one for development. It works, but it's easy to end up with lots of duplication in your tasks. Continuing the theme of DRY, let's look at another option for handling development/production differences.
Option Flags
Grunt parses options from the command line and gives us a way to access them. We can use this to modify our configuration based on the options used when we run grunt. Let's take a look at how we can use this to adapt to development and production.
module.exports = function(grunt) {
grunt.config('env', grunt.option('env') || process.env.GRUNT_ENV || 'development');
grunt.config('compress', grunt.config('env') === 'production');
grunt.config('less', {
styles: {
src: 'styles/index.less',
dest: 'build/styles.css',
options: {
compress: grunt.config('compress')
grunt.config('uglify', {
sources: {
src: 'scripts/index.js',
dest: 'build/index.min.js'
var defaultTasks = ['less'];
if(grunt.config('compress')) defaultTasks.push('uglify');
grunt.registerTask('default', defaultTasks);
First we determine the environment we're building for, we first check for an
--env option supplied by the user using the
grunt.option command (allowing the user to run
grunt --env=production when they want to build for production). If no such option is supplied we check for the environment variable
GRUNT_ENV handy if you say have a bug that only shows up in production so we want to work only in production for a while. Finally we default to the value development.
We then derive a setting
compress that tells us if we want to do minification and other compression tasks. In our case we want to compress only in the
production env… but you could use more complicated logic if needed.
In the case of less (our css pre-processor) we can set the compress option directly from the config value we created earlier. This way less will generate minimal css files only when the environment is set to production.
The last thing we do is dynamically setup our default task. It always runs the
less:* tasks, but we add
uglify to the list of default tasks if we are using compression.
Templating Files
I want to quickly point out a very cool feature of grunt-contrib-copy that I find comes in handy. When building a javascript app it's pretty common to want to make some small tweaks to your
index.html file during the build. There are quite a few heavyweight grunt plugins or tools with lots of cool features, but sometimes you don't need all that. The
grunt-contrib-copy tasks gives you the ability to add a hook to modify the contents of a file however you see fit before it's written back to disk.
module.exports = function(grunt) {
grunt.config('options.api', grunt.option('api-server') || 'http://localhost:3000/');
grunt.config('copy.index', {
src: 'index.html.ejs',
dest: 'index.html',
options: {
process: function(content, path) {
return grunt.template.process(content);
Combine that with an
index.html.ejs file looking something like:
<!doctype html>
<title>My Cool Project</title>
window.config = <%= JSON.stringify({
api: options.api
}) %>;
<script src="app.js"></script>
The key is the process option that the copy task takes, we give it a function that takes the content and path of the file. Whatever our function returns will be written to the destination in place of the original content. We combine that with grunt's utility function for processing templates, and get an easy way to template our
index.html with access to our project config. Now when you run
grunt copy:index it will process the content for templates using the same templates grunt supports for config values. In this example we combine that with JSON.stringify to safely serialize a config object that we put right into our built
Hopefully this gives you some ideas on to help when you have a complex build task to automate. Keep an eye out for an article on writing custom tasks in grunt.


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By Claire West
The Government has launched a consultation into the design and functions of a Social Investment Wholesale Bank. The consultation was announced in the Chancellor's 2009 budget and will last 12 weeks.
If positive this consultation could result in a new breed of financial institution — a bank with the primary purpose of investing in society, the environment and the economy. This unique bank would be a world first as it would invest against a triple bottom line of economic growth, social cohesion and sustainable development.
Originally it was proposed that a Social Investment Wholesale Bank could be funded predominantly by unclaimed assets lying in dormant bank accounts. The Government is looking forward to seeing the banks make progress on releasing these resources for reinvestment over the coming months. However, today's consultation is not about identifying the financial resources but more about how the bank would work.
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Angela Smith, Minister for the Third Sector, Cabinet Office:
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"The launch of this consultation is an exciting step on the road towards a Social Investment Wholesale Bank. I look forward to hearing evidence and views on how this bank would work with and for our third sector to ensure that charities, voluntary groups, social enterprises, co-operatives and mutuals grow stronger and are in a better financial position to lead the way in building Britain's future."
Stephen Timms, Financial Secretary to the Treasury:
"A strong and growing third sector needs a resilient and sustainable source of finance. Earlier this year, we announced a £42.5m economic action plan to support the third sector through the downturn. But we also understand the importance of investing in the long-term future of the sector.
"This consultation represents an important opportunity to explore the concept of a Social Investment Wholesale Bank, and the role it could play in developing and adding value to the social investment market in a sustainable way. Such an institution could help deliver the Government's commitment to supporting fair markets and to building the financial sustainability in the third sector that will allow it to grow and thrive."


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To use their service:
For iwrelay, go to iTunes store and download their app (type iwrelay in search box) and follow from there. For iZ, call 866.323.2231 (866.32FACE1).


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Meals are delivered on weekdays; which days depends on the region in which you live. Meals are not delivered on weekends. Meals are delivered by 8:00 pm, and can be left on your doorstep as the food is packaged with ice and insulation to maintain a safe temperature. The ingredients needed for the meal come accompanied by a step-by-step recipe with pictures and nutrition information.
How Much Does It Cost?
The price per serving for each meal plan are as follows: $10.49 for vegetarian, $11.99 for omnivore, $11.99 for vegan, $13.49 for carnivore, $13.49 for gluten-free, and $14.99 for paleo. Keep in mind that there is a two-person plan with three meals, and a four-person plan with two meals, so the total cost will vary accordingly. There's also an additional $9.00 shipping and handling fee.
A friend gave me a coupon that allowed my first order to be totally free (I just paid shipping and handling). This was a great deal, so if you're thinking of giving it a try, be sure to put it out to your social network that you're looking for one of these valuable coupons.
How Did It Go?
Green Chef is not my first meal kit rodeo (well, I've tried one other service so far). Compared to the other company, the packaging for Green Chef seemed much more compact and streamlined. Much of the packaging is recyclable, but some requires an effort that is not practical for most people (for example, the jute insulation requires a trip to a "municipal composting facility").
Everything was packaged very neatly and the food was fresh. The ingredients for each recipe are color-coded with sticker labels that match the recipe card. I stored all ingredients in the bottom drawer of my fridge, so when it came time to cook, my four-year-old had a ball pulling out all the items that matched the color of the recipe card. I loved this, as the more he is involved in the making of the meal, the better he eats it.
I ordered the omnivore plan for two people, which was plenty of food for our young son to have some too. We got deliveries for three weeks, so we experienced nine meals (due to the cancellation policy, one more than planned – more on that later). The Omnivore plan was just how I like to eat: one seafood, one meat, and one vegetarian meal. It was a great variety. Some stand outs for me were the tuna poke bowl and the sage chicken and risotto. My husband especially liked the pasta and meatballs and the currie veggie flatbread.
When it came time to cook, I found it to be very handy to have all the ingredients in one place. The instructions were very easy to follow, but some of the recipes had many things going on at once. This of course is necessary to create some of these more elaborate recipes, and my difficulty with multitasking is probably exacerbated by managing a baby and a preschooler while cooking. There was minimal washing and chopping of vegetables involved. Compared to the other service, it seemed that more of the ingredients came fully prepped in just-right proportions.
All of the meals were quite delicious. Green Chef provides the sauces ready-made, and I found some recipes to include so many flavors that it got a bit muddled along the way. This can be controlled, however, having a lighter hand with some of the pre-made sauces.
Interestingly, early on the recipe cards did not include portions of ingredients, but that changed! I appreciated the addition of ingredient measurements, as it adds value to the customer.
Is it Healthy?
Short answer: yes. The meals that I chose did a good job following the Healthy Plate model. I appreciated that all the recipes, whether meat based or not, included a wide variety of vegetables and whole grains.
One things to be conscious of, however, is the portion size of the meals. For example, the entire serving of the tuna poke bowl contains 810 calories. You will want to be mindful while eating and use your hunger and fullness cues to determine how much you eat. Extras make a delicious lunch for the next day.
And of course, one of Green Chef's major selling points is that it is organic. Should you choose organic? Read Part 1 and Part 2 of my series answering that question to find out.
What I Liked
- It was so convenient to open one box and have all needed ingredients for a meal at my fingertips.
- I loved that there was not a lot of measuring involved because most ingredients were pre-portioned.
- Having a recipe to follow and stickered ingredients got my son interested in cooking with me.
- I loved that it inspired me to try new techniques (eg. I learned how to make risotto!).
- The meals were well balanced and generous in the veggie department.
- The meals were delicious!
What I Didn't Like
- Some of the recipes involved a lot of moving parts happening at the same time.
- Not all of the packaging is easily recyclable.
- Like other services, it's not cheap. For $11.99 you could certainly eat out (but likely not get a meal of this quality).
- The cancellation process was not a simple click or two. In order to cancel, you must do so seven days prior to the delivery date, and after much searching on the website, I was emailed a link to do so.
Have you tried Green Chef? What did you think?


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Step 1Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2Combine the fruit, butter and lemon zest in a saucepan. In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup of the sugar and the cornstarch and stir well. Add the cornstarch mixture to the fruit mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
Step 3Pour the fruit mixture into a 9x7-inch baking dish and let it stand while making the topping.
Step 4Sift the flour, the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar, baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl. Add the milk, shortening, vanilla and egg. Beat at medium speed for 2 or 3 minutes. Spoon the batter over the fruit mixture.
Step 5Bake the cobber until it's golden brown and the edges are bubbly, 45 to 50 minutes.


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Shares of The Colgate-Palmolive Company Rise on Strong Organic Growth
Consumer staples giant Colgate-Palmolive reported results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 this morning and shares are up slightly as of 11 a.m.
Global sales stayed flat year-over-year at $4.3 billion. Unit volume increased by 5% and wholesale prices grew 1.5%, but these growth drivers were matched by a negative 6.5% currency conversion effect. Excluding currency fluctuations, chiefly in remeasuring the value of Venezuelan assets, adjusted earnings grew 3% to $0.68 per share.
Both the top and bottom lines were in line with analyst estimates.
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Colgate's revenue topped expectations and sales rose in North America, Europe, and in the South Pacific-Asia region. Yet sales in Latin America -- which comprises the biggest component of total revenue at 27% of sales -- fell 5%. Latin America was stung by foreign currency fluctuations. Africa/Eurasia sales edged down slightly.
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Investors liked what they heard from Colgate this quarter. In Friday morning's market action, Colgate shares rose 0.2% to buck a broad market decline.
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Since 1965, The Goldie Company has helped hospitals, universities, colleges, churches, cultural, environmental, social service and other community organizations raise funds for thousands of undertakings — from major construction projects for large institutions to renovations for beloved, small-town buildings and annual funding campaigns for social programming.
To this day, The Goldie Company's success continues to reflect the principles on which the founder, Gordon L. Goldie, built his impeccable reputation.
Gordon L. Goldie
Before finding his true calling, Montreal born Gordon L. Goldie moved with his family to Toronto when he was two years old. Immediately after graduating high school, he joined the Toronto Star as a copy boy. Several years later, he teamed up with his brother, Doug, and a colleague of Doug's to buy the Geraldton Times-Star, where Gordon spent five years as both reporter and editor.
After selling his share of the business, he returned to Toronto where he met George Brakeley Jr., who first introduced Gordon to fundraising. He worked with Brakeley for more than 10 years before striking out on his own to launch Gordon L. Goldie Company Ltd.
In a 1980 Toronto Star interview, Gordon said that a fundraiser "requires a certain amount of presence, which takes time to acquire." Acquire he did. Over the years, he led some of the biggest fundraising campaigns of his day — at first mainly with clients in the Toronto area, then, as the company expanded, throughout Canada.
Gordon's method differed from the customary practice of directly approaching corporations or individuals for campaign donations. Instead, Gordon pioneered the idea of undertaking a feasibility study, or planning study, in advance of a campaign and then recruiting well-connected senior executives to make calls on their industry peers to ask for contributions. This approach was radical for its time, but it met with great success and it is now the accepted standard in capital campaign fundraising practice.
By the early 1990s, Gordon decided the moment had come to take a little time for himself and his family. He retired to Kelowna, British Columbia and sold the company to two of his senior consultants, David Chambers and Thomas Roe.
In 1996 George Stanois joined the firm as managing director and partner and assumed sole ownership in 2005.
George Stanois
Like Gordon, George Stanois had other career plans in mind before he entered the world of fundraising. A graduate of the University of Toronto, George was interested in urban planning, in part for the opportunities it appeared to offer to travel and meet people. He also wanted to leave his mark on the world. However, a position with a fundraising company changed all that, and he knew immediately that he had found his niche.
Years later, George has indeed travelled far and wide and left his mark on the world, helping individuals and organizations across Canada, throughout the United States and beyond to reach their fundraising goals and achieve great things. In particular, George credits Kevin Allen of Community Counselling Service for mentoring him during his early years in the profession, calling Kevin a "fantastic fundraiser." In 1990 George demonstrated his commitment to the fundraising profession by becoming one of a handful of Canadians at the time to earn the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation.
George has nurtured The Goldie Company into one of Canada's leading consulting firms working exclusively with nonprofits. Today, The Goldie Company has offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto and is a founding member of Skystone International, an alliance of like-minded fundraising consultancies with offices across Canada and the U.S. The Goldie Company, under George's outgoing and dynamic management style, has distinguished itself from other consulting firms in the sector for its "people first" approach. But George and his team would be the first to tell you that they draw their inspiration from the people with whom they work, the clients and the volunteers in nonprofit organizations large and small, near and far.


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any luck for the EC Star Clothing "Nuns With Guns" Hoodie?
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Classic China with Yangtze Cruise and Chengdu
14 Nights Small Group Tour from £5,039 per Person Including Flights
- Included:
- Flights & taxes
- Accommodation
- Transfers
- Checked baggage
- ATOL protection
- In resort assistance & 24 hour contact centre
Stopping by Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an and Chengdu, this fabulous 16-night tour give you the chance to explore some of China's most vibrant and exciting cities. Starting in Beijing and ending in Shanghai, our personal highlight is the amazing Yangtze River cruise, which sails to the jaw-dropping Three Gorges and through the picturesque Xiling Gorge.
There's ample opportunity to discover how the locals live during this trip. Tuck into a delightful homemade lunch with a local family, watch people practising calligraphy in the streets of Chengdu, and have a go at creating your own delicious Sichuan dinner.
Visiting the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is an unforgettable moment on this tour too, as well as exploring the Terracotta Warriors, Shanghai's Bund, and the Great Wall of China (TT).
- Explore Beijing's Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City
- Walk along the Great Wall
- Enjoy lunch with a local family
- Visit the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
- Take a T'ai Chi class or cycle along Xi'an's City Wall
- Wander along Shanghai's Bund
- Embark on an incredible Yangtze River cruise
- Journey on a high-speed bullet train to Chengdu
- Discover the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- Learn to cook traditional Sichuan style dishes
Day 1
Once you've arrived in Beijing, you will be transferred to your hotel ready for welcome drinks and appetisers with your Travel Director and fellow travellers.
Overnight: Novotel Peace
Day 2
Your first visit to the city involves exploring one of the world's most expansive public areas – Tiananmen Square. There's lots of great attractions to see here, including the National Museum of China, the Great Monument to the People's Heroes and the mausoleum of Mao Zedong.
You'll then continue through the south gate to the spectacular Forbidden City, an area adorned with palaces, pavilions and lush gardens. It once served as the imperial palace for emperors for more than 500 years, making it a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
After lunch, you will journey to the Temple of Heaven, which the Qing and Ming dynasties journey to for their annual ceremonies of prayer to heaven. End an exciting day with a delectable Peking duck dinner.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 3
Beijing – Great Wall
Today you will have the chance to see one of the world's most iconic attractions – the Great Wall. After you've taken in the views, you'll walk the Sacred Way and visit the remnants of the Ming Tombs. These tombs were once the luxurious burial chambers of 13 of the Ming Dynasty's emperors, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 4
The morning is free for you to relax, before hopping on a rickshaw for a unique tour of the city's ancient alleyways of the Hutong residences. Next up is a delicious Chinese lunch with a local family, before heading to a quaint tea house for a cup of tea and to learn about their tea making ritual.
The afternoon will be spent spoiling yourself with a tranquil foot massage at the Foot Reflexology Centre.
Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 5
In the morning you will fly to Xi'an, starting your exploration of the city with a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, known as one of the most extraordinary landmarks in the city.
Overnight: Wyndham Grand Xi'an South
Breakfast included.
Day 6
Venture on this tour during term time, and you'll have the opportunity to visit the children and teachers at a local primary school. The pupils love practicing their English, and may teach you a few Chinese words, too.
Next, you will journey to the outstanding Terracotta Warriors – incredible statues that depict the armies of Qin Shi Huang. Lunch consists of a delicious bowl of Chinese noodles, setting you up for your visit to a Jade factory.
Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 7
Xi'an – Shanghai
You have a choice of activities this morning – including a T'ai Chi Class, or a cycle tour around a part of Xi'an's ancient City Wall. Once you've worked up an appetite, we're certain you'll enjoy your demonstration in the art of making dumplings – and you'll even get to taste some yourself. Did you know that there are 21 different kinds of dumplings?
Later on you'll board a flight to Shanghai and visit the city's incredible Jinmao Tower, offering amazing views as the 11th tallest building in Asia.
Overnight: Hyatt on the Bund
Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 8
Start your morning with a walk along Shanghai's famous 'Bund' – a waterfront adorned with both charming colonial buildings and impressive modern sky-scrapers. You'll then move on to Old Shanghai, well known for its amazing, lively markets and cute winding streets.
There'll be a bit of free time for lunch and shopping in the Old Town, before a quick visit to a silk museum. In the evening, you'll be treated to a special performance by the Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe.
Breakfast included.
Day 9
Your last day in Shanghai is free for you to explore as you wish. Treat yourself to a bit of last-minute shopping, or enjoy an optional excursion to Zhujiajiao – an ancient water town that was founded more than 1,700 years ago. Once a bustling market town, it's now adorned with historical buildings, including spice stores, rice ships and a Qing Dynasty post office. You'll then head back to Shanghai in the evening for a farewell dinner.
Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 10
Shanghai – Yichang – Yangtze River Cruise
In the morning you will transfer to the airport for a short flight to Yichang. Once there, you'll enjoy dinner in a local restaurant before heading to the port and boarding your Yangtze River cruise.
Overnight: Victoria Selina (cruise ship)
Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 11
Yangtze River Cruise
Your morning will begin with a relaxed cruise to the world's largest hydroelectric project – the Three Gorges Dam. You'll have the chance to disembark the ship for a tour around the dam, which is designed to not only generate power to fuel China's economy, but also to control flooding on the Yangtze.
Once back on the ship, you'll get to see this awesome example of modern engineering up close as you pass through its five-level double lock system. Sailing through Xiling Gorge – the longest and deepest of the Three Gorges – you'll be met with impressive views of unspoilt shores.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 12
Yangtze River Cruise
After tucking into a hearty breakfast, you'll board a sampan (a small boat) and sail along a tributary of the Yangtze River – the Shenny Stream. Soon you'll board the ship again for a delightful lunch, with your cruise taking you along the most admired part of the Yangtze River – the 120km, otherwise known as the Three Gorges.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 13
Yangtze River Cruise
Your morning will start with a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, a rugged 200 metre cliff home to a wooden temple right at the top. Stretch your legs and climb up to this wonderful temple via the red pavilion leaning against the cliff and serving as a pathway. After exploring the temple, you'll hop on the ship again to enjoy some astonishing scenery, ending with a tranquil night docked at Chongqing.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 14
Chongqing – Chengdu
After breakfast, you will say goodbye to your ship in Chongqing, and board the high-speed bullet train to Chengdu – well known for being the hometown of the giant panda and for enjoying a slow lifestyle.
Once there, you'll wander through People's Park (otherwise known as Renmin Park) and enjoy some fantastic people watching. From locals practicing calligraphy on the pavement and others napping in a tea house, to friends playing mah-jong and people enjoying a neck massage, this is a great way to see how the people of Chengdu live. There's also fabulous gardens, a sparkling lake and local tea houses to explore.
Overnight: Crowne Plaza
Breakfast included.
Day 15
Today is a special day. In the morning you'll join a local specialist for a visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. This non-profit research and breeding facility for giant pandas and other rare animals was created in 1987, and with a population of less than 2000, the work they do is incredible.
After lunch you'll journey to the city centre to stroll along the Wide and Narrow Alleys - two charming pedestrian streets home to 45 beautiful courtyards. These streets were once Chengu's cultural areas dating back from the Qing Dynasty, but now they're filled with brilliant restaurants, tea houses and little shops selling locally-made handicrafts.
The vibrant Jinli Old Street is your next stop, keeping its old town charm with ancient architecture and old-worldly shops selling Shu Embroidery, calligraphy and paintings of celebrities.
Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 16
Get your morning to a tasty start with a trip to the Museum of Sichuan Cuisine, to learn about the traditional Sichuan cooking style. Crush chillies into a powder using a Qing Dynasty pestle and mortar, discover ancient books dating back to more than 3,000 years, and have a look at antique kitchenware as you explore the museum.
You'll then venture to Restaurant Alley to witness the dining experiences of the past, before visiting the Kitchen God to leave an offering, and try cooking a few delicious dishes yourself with a chef. Tuck into your flavourful creations for lunch, and then head back to the hotel for a relaxed afternoon.
Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 17
Departure day
Transfer to Chengdu Airport for your onward flight.
Breakfast included.
- 16 nights of hotel accommodation
- Yangtze River Cruise
- 16 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 7 dinners
- All transport shown
- Activities: city tours of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai, see locals practising T'ai Chi, Shanghai Acrobat show, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Sacred Way, Terracotta Warriors, Jinmao Tower, Great Wall, visit a local family home, foot massage at Foot Reflexology Centre, cooking class in Chengdu, dumpling demonstration.
The weather information shown below refers to the first stop on the tour, call us and speak to one of our travel experts for the most up-to-date forecasts and weather details for your tour.
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Prices correct as at 6pm on 21 Aug 2019. Please call for final price. Prices are per person based on 2 adults sharing a room. Other durations available - call for quote. Sunday departures . Different hotels of a similar standard may be used on certain departures. Supplements may apply on dates within certain dates during peak travel periods. TT
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This has to be one of the coolest holiday traditions I know about. My in-laws (ex) host a huge neighborhood caroling party on the 23rd of December each year. It started out as an actual house-to-house caroling party but quickly evolved to a party at their home with a hundred folks gathered around the two beautiful Steinway concert grand pianos in the music room. (She's a classically trained pianist and has played at Carnegie Hall, twice!)
All of the neighbors come and bring a dish, many of them have become almost as much of a tradition as the party itself. The college kids always make it home from school in time for this party... everyone arrives early and stays late. Certain songs are sung each year and people wrangle for the best parts. The Twelve Days of Christmas parts are handed out and some of the youngest kids have a chance to perform, too. Many of the neighbors are also talented musicians and singers; many are involved in local theater and very respected church choirs. In other words... the music is good. Now, I am sure you are wondering how I am involved and why I still get to go even though it is the ex-in-laws... well, I bring all of the fresh cut greenery from the farm and help do all of the decorations. And I'm fun :)
This is a party for all generations and a wonderful tradition you should start in your own neighborhood.
Like I said, everyone pitches in and the host provides the beverages and a couple of the most requested dishes. Amy's Egg-Nog is also one of the highlights... in both high-test (spiked with bourbon) and regular versions. Sam's famous Erma Bombeck Dip has been a Christmas tradition as long as I can remember. But it doesn't last long!
Since the house is already decorated for the holidays, decorating is easy. Vases of fresh greenery, Poinsettias, and candles (where the kids cannot knock them over) are all you need. Snip the ends of greenery and keep it outside in buckets of water until party day. Put your arrangements together the morning of the party and they should stay fresh through the holidays.
Print copies of your favorite Christmas carols and staple them together so guests can have the words in front of them. If you are not lucky enough to have a concert pianist in your group, call the local college music department or a nearby church... and if you don't have a piano, get someone who can bring a keyboard. If all else fails, there are plenty of sing-along CD's or Karaoke tracks available. Have a well-rounded mix of carols to sing... include classics like Oh Holy Night to popular hits like Santa Baby and Rocking Around the Christmas Tree. One of the highlights of this party is when the men sing "Walking 'Round in Women's Underwear" to the tune of Walking in a Winter Wonderland. It is hysterical to see bankers and lawyers and even cops singing that one.
Here's to the holidays... create some memories with those you love. And your neighbors, too!
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I was in San Francisco a couple of weeks ago for a book signing event ( more on the next week!) which was being held at the beautiful Gump's store near Union Square. These are some of the photos I took. Above is one of the many spectacular table displays on the second floor where the China and crystal are kept. I thought it was very festive for a Fall dinner or Thanksgiving.
Furniture is also on display in these wonderful vignettes. I love the color combination here with the burnt orange walls and dark grey silk on the Bergere chair and ottoman. The Moroccan tables definitely are on my wish list.
I love the large Foo dogs in this picture arranged with the sofa and live edged coffee table.
I think this "room" was my favorite with the black lacquered display etagere with the blue interior. I like the idea of two matching chairs with different fabrics. And the area rug, luscious silk!
Isn't this an amazing display of over scaled lanterns? If you are in San Francisco at all during the Holiday Season, do stop in at Gumps. The assortment of Christmas ornaments is to die for, and there is bound to be more than just one thing you won't be able to live without!
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The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury on March 16 released an advance notice of proposed rulemaking announcing the intention to propose amendments to regulations regarding certain preventive health services under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in relation to contraception coverage by religious affiliates.
The notice said the agencies intend to propose alternative ways to fulfill the requirements of section 2713 of the Public Health Service Act and companion provisions under ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code when health coverage is sponsored or arranged by a religious organization that objects to coverage of contraceptive services for religious reasons and is not exempt under the final regulations published February 15, 2012.
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Mesothelioma Verdicts
If the parties in a mesothelioma lawsuit cannot reach a settlement, the case goes to a jury verdict. If the jury rules in the plaintiff's favor, he or she may receive a substantial verdict.
Resorting to a Verdict: Worth the Risk?
Mesothelioma trials can result in a favorable verdict for the plaintiff. Mesothelioma law firms work strictly on contingency because they are confident they'll be successful in securing a settlement or a favorable verdict. However, because of the many variables of a trial, seeking a verdict can still be very risky.
Reasons to Avoid a Trial Verdict
Trials Are Unpredictable
No one knows for sure what a judge or jury will decide in a mesothelioma trial. Settling reduces the risks of a losing jury verdict and ensures compensation.
They Take Longer
It can take years before a mesothelioma verdict is reached. Many trials can last several years and can last even longer if there's an appeal.
Verdicts Are Public Record
This means that every hearing and document filed with the court is available to the public. Settlements protect the privacy of all parties.
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The judicial process has been highlighted in movies and on TV for as long as movies and TV have been around. These Hollywood productions can overdramatize the intensity of courtroom procedure. In reality, most mesothelioma cases don't receive a verdict because they are settled out of court.
In situations where a successful negotiation isn't possible, mesothelioma patients are dependent on a successful jury verdict to receive an award. It is important to remember, however, that attorneys will still try to mediate a settlement during the trial. It isn't too late to settle until a verdict is reached.
Presenting and Examining the Facts
Before a verdict is reached, both parties present evidence and cross-examine witnesses to bolster their respective arguments. A mesothelioma victim may testify as a witness if they are medically able, but this opens them up to cross-examination by the defendant.
After closing statements are made, the judge gives instruction to the jury to rule on certain issues of the case and may point out certain facts and rules of law. The jury then deliberates until a verdict is reached.
Jury Verdicts
If the jury votes in favor of the plaintiff, the jury sets the amount of compensatory and punitive damages. The award amount varies given the compensatory claims of the plaintiff and the level of negligence of the defendant.
If the jury votes in favor of the defendant, the defendant is not required to pay any damages to the plaintiff. But the plaintiff doesn't have to pay any legal fees if they lose their case. This is because mesothelioma cases are taken on a contingency basis. That is, clients only pay the attorney fees if they settle their case or the verdict is decided in their favor.
Compensatory VS. Punitive Damages
When the jury arrives at a verdict for the plaintiff they set the amount to be paid by the defendant, which may be the total of compensatory and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are awarded to cover any mesothelioma-related costs incurred by the plaintiff. In contrast, punitive damages are awarded as a punishment to the defendant.
The purpose of punitive damages is to discourage the defendant and other companies from engaging in similar behavior. The amount of punitive damages awarded by the jury depends on how much the jury believes the defendant was responsible for any of the plaintiff's asbestos exposure.
Choosing a Good Law Firm
The importance of choosing a good law firm cannot be overstated. Additionally, because mesothelioma attorneys work on contingency, there is no reason not to seek the best law firm possible. The ins and outs of mesothelioma lawsuits are intricate and a veteran lawyer is able to get the full compensation you deserve. This includes whether to settle or to actually seek out a jury verdict.
Seeking a settlement is generally safer than attempting to get a favorable verdict. The reason mesothelioma settlements are so prominent is due to the overwhelming evidence against asbestos companies that can be found. In some cases where the plaintiff's asbestos exposure history is staggering, or when an offered settlement is not satisfactory, seeking a verdict may be the best option.
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The United States government paid $400 million in cash - in small unmarked euros and Swiss francs and other currencies packed on pallets and delivered in unmarked cargo planes - in return for the release of hostages in Iran in January.
Wooden pallets stacked with euros, Swiss francs and other currencies were flown into Iran on an unmarked cargo plane, according to these officials. The U.S. procured the money from the central banks of the Netherlands and Switzerland, they said.
The money represented the first installment of a $1.7 billion settlement the Obama administration reached with Iran to resolve a decades-old dispute over a failed arms deal signed just before the 1979 fall of Iran's last monarch, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
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Today Disney Interactive Studios released some new details on its upcoming sequel to Spectrobes, the company's first original franchise. The prior game was a bit of a success on the DS, shipping a million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling third-party DS game of 2007, the highest honor a non-Nintendo developed game can hope to achieve.
The second game's official title is Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals. It continues the story of Rallen and Jeena (who is a playable character this time), two youthfuljourneymenon their excavation of fossils that then become monsters that won't fit in your pockets. The titular portals and what exists beyond them is a mystery that those two adventurous youngsters aim to solve.
The game will add new maps, battle features, and a new three-dimensional view. But the most significant detail is whether the game has a sufficient amount of new Spectrobes, the monsters that are nothing like Pokemon. Though new creatures are promised, Disney and Jupiter Corp., the Kyoto-based dev of the game and its predecessor, are vague on the actual number.
Perhaps most interesting is how this game takes advantage of the DS's Wi-Fi capabilities. Using Disney's DGamer tech, which circumvents Nintendo and their 16-digit friend codes with security of its own, the second Spectrobes will allow for online matches between players. It will also provide its own community, avatars, and the like that will be connected between all future Disney DS games that incorporate DGamer (the first being the Prince Caspian tie-in for May).
As odd as it seemed for Disney to actually make something new and not featuring any of their thousands of characters, it is great to see that it is working out for them so far. Let's cross our fingers that it keeps going with Spectrobes' planned release in fall of this year. Until then,hereare the first screens.
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SO I kept getting busy and not being able to get my journal done, but I'm doing it now while the baby is asleep in my arms....
It's already day 3, and I figured I'd do a weigh in.... 178.2
Day 1: On day 1 we took a spur of the moment road trip so I didn't really do any of my goals. I woke up at 7:30 fed my girls but I didn't eat until I finished pumping (breastmilk), did dishes and a load of laundry. It was 9:45 when I made myself a cup of oatmeal. Lunch was on the road at around 12:30 fastfood at McDonalds. I had a Crispy BLT Sandwich, fries and tea. On the road I snacked on pork rinds and water. When we got to our destination it was already 5:30! We went to a mexican restaraunt and I had fajita tacos, rice and beans. Then we went to HEB and this is where I got some walking done! We were there for probably 2 hours! I was dead tired! We drove home and I fell asleep on the road and when we got home I went to bed!
Walking Log: HEB for about 2 hours!
Day 2: Day 2 was pretty good I was a little late on breakfast. You can see my vlog HERE & HERE. I had breakfast at 9:30, I just had cereal. I made hotdogs for lunch. I had two of them with half a slice of cheese and some relish with whole wheat bread and some steamed broccoli with lemon and salt n pepper. I had a chicken salad and water around 3 as a snack. Dinner was late cus I was still shopping. I had a cheese burger from jack in the box with curly fries and drank water. So I did good on not having coke.
Walking Log: Today I walked and walked as I shopped all over. Walked around walmart about three times and then walked around HEB as I shopped for about 2 hours, lol
Day 3: I had planned going out today, but the baby is sick so I'll be staying home, so it should be a good day. I had breakfast at 8:30! I made myself two eggs overeasy and a slice of whole wheat bread with butter and orange juice to drink. Snack was at 10:30 and I had a fruit salad (fresh strawberries, banana and oranges). Lunch was For dinner we actually went out to eat because hubby did not defrost the ground beef like I asked him to, lol. We went down the street to subway and I had an oven roasted sub on Italian herb and cheese loaf with light ranch dressing and had tea to drink. That tea was soooo good! When we came home, hubby opened up a twix bar and I had like two bites of that!
Walking Log: I went walking around HEB for about 10 minutes and I also watered the grass outside and did 20 squats and 20 leg lifts on each leg!
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"Juanma Barranquero" <address@hidden> writes: > On 5/5/07, David Kastrup <address@hidden> wrote: > >> No, he forbids changes that would give Windows an advantage beneath >> Emacs over GNU/Linux or other free systems. >> >> "I would not be using Windows if it were not for Emacs" is no outcome >> he is interested in. I can follow him on that. > > He didn't want a patch to make Emacs act as a COM server. It's hard > to think that many people would say "I would not be using Windows if > it were not for Emacs being a COM server". "I would not be using Windows if it wasn't the only platform where I could seamlessly integrate Emacs into my desktop" is quite likely. After all, that's the whole point of making it a COM server. So instead of making it a Windows-only application server, I find it legitimate to demand a solution that won't work Windows-only and might very well _block_ a clean implementation of, say, CORBA because of Windows-only design decisions. >> I also find it disconcerting if programmers enjoying the benefits >> of free software don't bother helping anybody else reaping the >> benefits of benefitting from their adaptations. It always has been >> one goal of free software to be available to as many people as >> possible, and the "I cater for myself, let everybody else cater for >> themselves" stance is not particularly helpful when 90% of >> potential users are actually using non-free systems. > > Sorry, you lost me here. I don't see how this applies to the > discussion. Could you please elaborate? If 90% of Emacs functionality worked only on Windows, it would be pretty useless for promoting free software. -- David Kastrup, Kriemhildstr. 15, 44793 Bochum
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Google has now integrated the Google+ social network into its popular Gmail services. Users of these two interfaces will be able to contact each other via email, without having needed to exchange email addresses. This new feature becomes apparent when you begin to type in the "To" field of a new email. Gmail's autocomplete function suggests contacts names that match the letters you are typing into the "To" field and your Google+ connections will appear below your Gmail contacts.
Google has ensured that controls are in place that will protect your privacy when it comes to using this new feature. Users can specify who can send emails to them by choosing from various options. Users can choose from allowing anyone on Google+ to email them, whether they are in their circles or not, to opting out of the feature completely and continuing with Gmail as it is. Users can also decide whether they want to allow their circles or extended circles to email them.Google also wants to make it clear that a user's email address is not visible to a Google+ connection until emails have been exchanged between both users.
This new feature also breaks the Gmail inbox down into subcategories or tabbed sections. When you choose to set up this feature so that your circles can email you, all emails received from your Google+ circles will appear in the "Primary" category of your inbox. Your "Primary" category of your inbox also receives all of your standard emails and all fax to email messages. Other Google+ emails, from users who are not in your circles, will be filtered under the "Social" tab. Users whose emails appear under the social tab will only be able to start a conversation with you once you have responded to them or added them to your Google+ circles.
There is no doubt that the feature provides practicality to Gmail and Google+ users who are trying to reach each other when they are not in possession of a user's email address. Google will be integrating this feature over the next couple of days to anyone who has a Gmail and Google+ account. Users will be alerted when the feature has become available to them.
The fact that Gmail is a free email service, why not have free faxes sent to your Gmail email account as well? This will provide you with a totally free online environment between your free fax to email service and your free email account.


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Vista launches qulu, the new VMS that has to be seen to be believed!
Enter a new era of power, performance and freedom with Vista's new Video Management Software (VMS), qulu. Designed to offer the most efficient performance on the market today, this revolutionary software allows users to interact with video like never before.
Initially previewed at IFSEC, the software received great acclaim, with a number of visitors declaring it to be the best new solution of the show. Vista would strongly recommend viewing the demonstration video via their dedicated Vimeo channel (www.vimeo.com/vistacctv/qulu) to understand the power and simplicity of the software. qulu can also be downloaded as a free 30 day trial, allowing users to explore and discover how simple and quick to install it is, as well as how it can revolutionise the way live and recorded video can be interrogated.
"The feedback we've had from qulu has been phenomenal," comments Zoe Yates, Vista Product Manager. "IFSEC was a great first test and it passed with flying colours. Since then, we've done countless demonstrations, held special event days and seen a huge number of hits on the demo video. It's almost impossible to explain what makes qulu different from any other VMS on the market as it's all centred around the user experience. You really do have to see it to believe it!"
Key features and benefits include:
One off payment for recording licences
No base licences, hidden fees or recurring annual costs; just buy one licence for every camera required.
Supports 3rd party cameras, including fisheyes
Not limited by cameras that only work with a given software.
Support for Windows, Linux and Apple Mac operating systems
Unlike the majority of other VMS systems, qulu allows you to use the operating system you're most comfortable with.
Interrogate live and recorded video
Select multiple regions of interest and view all scenes simultaneously.
Quick, simple search function
Search intelligently by highlighting an area on screen – qulu will display any motion events in that area.
Small, easily downloadable software packages
qulu will be up and running before most other VMS packages have even downloaded. Ideal for areas of limited internet access as often found when on-site.
Reduce hardware costs
Exceptional performance comfortably supports twice as many cameras as other VMS.
Visit www.vimeo.com/vistacctv/qulu now to view the demonstration video or download your free 30 day trial. To find out more, visit www.vista-cctv.com/product/qulu.
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Exhibition: For the Love of IU: History, Sustainability & Design Pop-Up
In celebration of Indiana University's Bicentennial, Fashion Design students in the School of Art, Architecture + Design researched, designed, and created sustainable Hoosier-themed spirit wear inspired by cream and crimson fashion and historic IU-themed apparel from the Sage Collection and the IU Libraries University Archives. This interaction between campus history, special collections, and contemporary resale clothing served as a catalyst for these re-fashioned sustainable designs. This exhibit, For the Love of IU, juxtaposes inspirational artifacts from campus collections with each student's unique perspective of what it means to be a Hoosier.
- Start
- Monday February 11, 2019 12:00 PM
- End
- Monday February 11, 2019 05:00 PM
- Location
- Kirkwood Hall Gallery, Room 112
- Contact
- The Sage Collection
- Website
- https://soaad.indiana.edu/creative-activity/sage-collection/exhibitions-events.html
- Contact Email
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- Free and open to the public.
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- School of Art, Architecture + Design, The Sage Collection, Indiana University Library Archives