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Volatilization of benzene and eight alkyl-substituted benzene compounds from water
Water Supply Paper 2342
By: R.E. Rathbun and D.Y. Tai
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Predicting the fate of organic compounds in streams and rivers often requires knowledge of the volatilization characteristics of the compounds. The reference-substance concept, involving laboratory-determined ratios of the liquid-film coefficients for volatilization of the organic compounds to the liquid-film coefficient for oxygen absorption, is used to predict liquid-film coefficients for streams and rivers. In the absence of experimental data, two procedures have been used for estimating these liquid-film coefficient ratios. These procedures, based on the molecular-diffusion coefficient and on the molecular weight, have been widely used but never extensively evaluated. Liquid-film coefficients for the volatilization of benzene and eight alkyl-substituted benzene compounds (toluene through n-octylbenzene) from water were measured in a constant-temperature, stirred water bath. Liquid-film coefficients for oxygen absorption were measured simultaneously. A range of water mixing conditions was used with a water temperature of 298.2 K. The ratios of the liquid-film coefficients for volatilization to the liquid-film coefficient for oxygen absorption for all of the organic compounds were independent of mixing conditions in the water. Experimental ratios ranged from 0.606 for benzene to 0.357 for n-octylbenzene. The molecular-diffusion-coefficient procedure accurately predicted the ratios for ethylbenzene through n-pentylbenzene with a power dependence of 0.566 on the molecular-diffusion coefficient, in agreement with published values. Predicted ratios for benzene and toluene were slightly larger than the experimental ratios. These differences were attributed to possible interactions between the molecules of these compounds and the water molecules and to benzene-benzene interactions that form dimers. Because these interactions also are likely to occur in natural waters, it was concluded that the experimental ratios are more correct than the predicted ratios for application purposes in the reference-substance concept. Predicted ratios for n-hexylbenzene, n-heptylbenzene, and n-octylbenzene were larger than the experimental ratios. These differences were attributed to a sorption-desorption process between these compounds and the surfaces of the constant-temperature water bath. Other experimental problems associated with preparing water solutions of these slightly soluble compounds also may have contributed to the differences. Because these processes are not part of the true volatilization process, it was concluded that the predicted ratios for these three compounds are probably more correct than the experimental ratios for application purposes in the reference-substance concept. Any model of the fate of these compounds in streams and rivers would have to include terms accounting for sorption processes, however. The molecular-weight procedure accurately predicted the ratios for ethylbenzene through n-pentylbenzene, but only if the power dependence on the molecular weight was decreased from the commonly used -0.500 to -0.427. Deviations for the low- and high-molecular-weight compounds were similar to those observed for the molecular-diffusion-coefficient procedure.
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Prianka Bassi is an 18-year-old, England-based artist whose doodles are pretty killer.
Here is the drawing she made of Drake towering over the Toronto skyline.
"I started drawing at the age of eight or nine but have been doing pen drawings in detail since I was 16", Bassi told BuzzFeed.
Bassi credits her skill to her art teacher.
"She constantly pushed me to draw bigger things as I was always very confined and drawing small things. I was also thinking of not studying art because I didn't have any support because everyone around me was studying science or law. She was the one who motivated me to continue with art regardless of the Indian stereotypes than only doctors or engineers are respected," she told BuzzFeed.

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China's $3.3 Trillion FX Reserves Could Buy All World's Gold TwiceCommodities / Gold and Silver 2013 Mar 04, 2013 - 02:23 PM GMT
Today's AM fix was USD 1,578.00, EUR 1,214.13 and GBP 1,049.06 per ounce.
Friday's AM fix was USD 1,570.00, EUR 1,203.99 and GBP 1,043.74 per ounce.
Silver is trading at $28.75/oz, €22.11/oz and £19.20/oz. Platinum is trading at $1,584.25/oz, palladium at $719.00/oz and rhodium at $1,200/oz.
Gold fell $4.80 or 0.,31%% on Friday in New York and closed at $1,575.60/oz. Silver surged to a high of $28.77 in early New York trade before it also fell back off, finishing with a gain of 0.28%. Gold was off 0.31% for the week while silver was down 0.66%.
Cross Currency Table – (Bloomberg)
Gold inched higher in all currencies today supported by physical buying in Asia.
Concerns about the global economy and the outlook for riskier assets have led to renewed physical buying interest in Asia, particularly in China. The increasingly popular gold forward contract on the Shanghai Gold Exchange stood at 320 yuan a gram by 0741 GMT according to Reuters, or $1,600/oz. This is a healthy premium of about $23 to spot gold.
Investors are waiting to see the impact of the spending cuts, known as the "sequester", although the $85 billion cuts are a tiny fraction of the U.S. government's total spending of $3.7 trillion and show the U.S. looks incapable of tacking its very precarious financial position.
Hedge funds and money managers increased their net long positions in gold in the week to February 26 from a more than four-year low hit a week earlier. Those lows are very bullish from a contrarian perspective and a gradual increase in speculative longs in the coming weeks seems very likely.
In contrast to a sharp decline in speculative interest in futures and options over the past month, sales of American Eagle gold coins rose sharply in February on the year, and silver coin sales in the form of one ounce Silver Eagles posted their strongest performance for the month since 1986.
Gold in Dollars (01/01/10 to Today) – (Bloomberg)
China's foreign currency reserves have surged more than 700% since 2004 and are now enough to buy every central bank's official gold supply -- twice.
The Bloomberg CHART OF THE DAY shows how China's foreign reserves surpassed the value of all official bullion holdings in January 2004 and rose to $3.3 trillion at the end of 2012.
The price of gold has failed to keep pace with the surge in the value of Chinese and global foreign exchange holdings. Gold has increased just 263% from 2004 through to February 28, with the registered volume little changed, according to data based on International Monetary Fund and World Gold Council figures.
By comparison, China's reserves rose 721% through 2012, while the combined total among Brazil, Russia and India rose about 400% to $1.1 trillion.
Continuing diversification into gold from the huge foreign exchange reserves by the People's Bank of China and other central banks is a primary pillar which will support gold and should contribute to higher prices in the coming years.
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For the last minute Christmas shopper, today's post covers lots of inspiration for various ages for the fashion and trend lovers, to the more groomed gentlemen and of course the tech lovers. Theres something here for all prices ranges and I wanted to make sure all items can be found in stores not just online with online deliveries for Christmas week being quite unpredictable!
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Watch: Thomas Sabo - Weirs & Sons and all Thomas Sabo Stockists here €249 / Scarf: Burberry Brown Thomas, Selfridges & all Burberry Stockists €390 here / Cufflinks: Paul Costelloe €35 includes casing -Dunnes Stores here /
Made to measure suit or shirt from Louis Copeland full detail in store or on their website here / French Connection jumper €80 in store and online here
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Hugo Boss Night ( lowest price found at Debenhams here) also found at all Hugo Boss stockists/ Clinique mens set here €45 / Phillips series 5000 wet & dry razor electric shaver: Boots €219 here/ /Tom Ford Grey Vetiver gift set €80 here /
L'Occitane mens invigorating cedrat collection €69 - available at all L'Occitane stores and online here/ Ermenegildo Zegna aftershave- Brown Thomas, House Of Fraser, Selfridges / Aveda Invati Men's travel set - available at Brown Thomas, Aveda stockists, Aveda online& Look Fantastic here €28 / Clarins mens hydration gift set from all Clarins stockists €64 / L'Oreal Mens expert Barber Club Beard Kit - Boots and most L'Oreal pharmacy stockists €30 / Chanel Bleu from €66 in Boots & Brown Thomas here/
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a beautiful place for kite holidays in the Caribbean. Over the
last fifteen years, Cabarete has
changed from a sleepy fishing village to the Windsurfing
and Kitesurfing capital
of the Caribbean.
With more than 300 sunfilled days every year and
an average temperature between 25-30°C (80-90°F)
makes this a perfect place for both sports freaks as
for sunloving lazybones.
Except of the beautiful beach, palm trees lines and white sand there are views of the lush tropical mountains all around.
Even if the town is not so big here you can find everything you need in your kite vacation in the Caribbean: banks, ATMs, exchange places, supermarket, souvenir shops, many nice bars and restaurants.
In the evening Cabarete converts to a romantic scenery with hundreds of candle lit tables on the beach and from about 10 p.m. it is party time in Cabarete, which continues until early in the morning. Not in vain Cabarete is called the Party town in the Caribbean.
But the most important thing - do whatever you like here in Cabarete in the Dominican Republic. It doesn't matter if it's Kitesurfing, Surfing, Windsurfing or just enjoying the sun or the beautiful nature on this island !
Cabarete is a world-class vacation destination with a friendly and inviting 'small town charm' that you'll never forget.
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Except of kitesurfing, windsurfing and surfing the number of things and activities to do and see are virtually endless in Cabarete and the surrounding areas. Horseback riding, expeditions
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Investors, do you know your cost basis?
Date: 3/8/11
Author: Amy Feldman
"The default is not necessarily the best option," says Marisa Diaz, vice president of sales at NetWorth Services, developer of NetBasis, a software for calculating these tax-basis scenarios. "There may be a huge difference between the methods. It may even be a gain by one method, and a loss by another method."


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It is a running record of the creative process. (Images are purposely degraded then compressed to help protect intellectual property.)
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What We Tell Each Other
How many people know what wet plate collodion is?
It goes back to photography's chemical/alchemical roots and makes beautiful pictures that have a quality which cannot accurately be depicted in the digital realm. The small individual imperfections of each wet plate image mimic the small imperfections that make each individual person unique. The process of making a wet plate collodion demands a certain kind of intimate attention that translates across the entire session to help create an intimacy with the subject revealed in the final image.
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Writer and illustrator Mark Bardsley has granted us permission to produce a beautiful set of exclusive mugs for the music lover! "Bardsley's musical notes" are a continuing popular series on Instagram (#markbardsley).
Mark's work has been featured on BBC2's Autumn Watch Unsprung program and he has made regular appearances on the Create & Craft channel. As well as being a cartoonist he also writes poetry for children and his recent E book, "Billy won't pass the Parcel", a collection of 40 hilarious illustrated poems, is available from Amazon. Mark is allowing us to produce mugs of musical notes as each new illustration appears so keep watching as he makes his way through the orchestra!
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Invisibility is a term that is easily misunderstood. No, you cannot make a
magical potion that you drink and –poof- you become invisible. Sorry, but this
spell will make you seem Invisible to people. Sometimes its nice if you don't
want attention or if you just want to be left alone.
If you want to be invisible to others, that is People will look right past you
like you aren't there, try this. Close your eyes and imagine a sphere of white
light around you. Then imagine that the light starts to get blurry. It then
takes on the colors and shapes of the environment around you. You fade into the
light, becoming a part of it, until you completely disappear into the camouflage
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The Cultural Association of Scuola dei Difensori Tributari brings together different kind of professionals (mostly lawyers, accountants and accounting experts) from all over Italy. They are all passionate, specialists or postgraduate in tax litigation. The idea of founding this Association was born in 2005 between the participants of the first two editions of the Scuola del Difensore Tributario, a part-time master organized by IPSOA and directed by Prof. Cesare Glendi, who is the inspirer, the Master, as well as the honorary President of the Association.
The Association is a tool which allows the partners to continue their studies on the subject of tax litigation, deepening and refining the defensive techniques learned at school in order to apply them daily in the performance of their profession. All of this is possible thanks to the organization of highly qualified seminars for training, studing and updating held by speakers and focused on topics carefully selected by the members themselves; and also thanks to the constant comparison, the professional collaboration and the sharing of case studies among all the members.
A state has the right to demand the full payment of taxes when it does not establish them in an exorbitant extent; otherwise penalties may be written in the laws, but they do not respond to the common sense of justice, which rightly condemns not the so-called tax offense, but the barbarity of the excessive taxes and penalties.
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Microfinance firm Bandhan Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. may raise an equity round of up to $35 million from International Financial Corporation (IFC), the private investment arm of World Bank. The deal could be the largest equity fundraise by a microfinance institution after the AP ordinance crisis hit the industry. Kolkata-based Bandhan was founded by Chandrasekhar Ghosh in 2001 and is the fourth largest MFI in India.
Bandhan Financial Services is the fastest growing MFIs in India whose base of operations is out of Andhra Pradesh. Other major MFIs include SKS, Spandana Spoorthy, Bhartiya Samruddhi Finance, Share Microfin who are all based out of Andhra and have been impacted by the crackdown by the government. Also, it has till date only raised one round of equity funding when it got $10.7 million (Rs 50 crore) investment from Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
Bandhan Financial Services operates in 18 Indian states focused on the northern and eastern parts of the country, including ones where population density is high and microfinance penetration is low. Bandhan has around 3 million borrowers and a loan portfolio of about $520 million.
The funding will help Bandhan expand its existing operations as well as expand its operations in other states. It will also expand its product portfolio and establish international best practice in its
operations and governance. Current shareholders include SIDBI which has a 10.81% stake and three public charitable trusts, who together hold an about 87% stake.
Bandhan operates through 1,553 branches in urban and rural areas and has 9,094 employees. West Bengal accounted for 70% of Bandhan's total loan outstanding portfolio of Rs 1,983.7 crore as on Sept.30, 2010. Bandhan earned a profit-after-tax (PAT) of Rs 73.9 crore on total
income of Rs 274.1 crore in FY10 as compared to total income of Rs 150.7 crore and a PAT of Rs 26.1 crore in FY09.
The funding environment for MFIs is improving, especially for ones who have not been directly impacted by the AP ordinance. Late last month, Kerala-based Hope Microcredit Finance raised Rs 10 crore from Belgian investment firm Incofin Investment Management. Others like
Bangalore-based Ujjivan Financial Services raised Rs 40 crore through issuance of non-convertible debentures earlier this month.
Most recently, Hyderabad based Bhartiya Samruddhi Finance Ltd raised Rs 100 crore in loan from a a public sector bank.
Indian MFIs have raised more than $450 million across 66 deals from private equity investors between 2006 and 2010, according to VCCEdge. But the AP Ordinance, which besides putting restrictions on activities of MFIs has also sought barring them from raising funds PEs and
capital markets, put a stop to investment activity. Most of the large MFIs are headquartered in Andhra Pradesh.
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What a day! In advance of tomorrow's carol service, some people from church were out on the streets of Dundonald today to give out flyers and literature. Sadly, the weather wasn't the best - in a very short time, we got very wet! Yet there were some encouragements - the tin of sweets was quite popular which helped us get to talk to people, and also we met a few Christian people from other churches who were delighted to see a witness on the Comber Road.
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The new TRP from Passier distinguishes itself from conventional pads by means of the two special recesses that sit over the sensitive rearward part of the trapezius muscle. These oval recesses provide demonstrable pressure relief. Furthermore the pad encourages better activity over the back and relaxation, as well as promoting good muscle development it can also be used as a preventative measure against over-sensitive reactions to the saddle.
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Republican Quail - This book is a compilation of short stories about the author's outdoor adventures. It is written with humor and fondness by Dan Watring for the companions he had and the ones he gained along the way. Republican Quail is a must for any sportsman.
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Section 21 Accelerated Proceedings
Many More Landlords Using Section 21 Accelerated Proceedings This Year.
Since we started in 1999, which incidentally is also the year the accelerated Section 21 procedure was introduced, we have never had so many instructions from landlords and letting agents wishing to proceed to court to obtain possession orders under Section 21.
Last year, there were 34,080 claims issued under the accelerated procedure, which was an all time high since its inception in 1999. I believe 2014 will be even higher.
In quarter one of this year, there were 47,220 claims issued at court for standard procedures with hearing dates and accelerated Section 21s. In quarter two, there were 38,509 claims issued.
The total number of claims issued for all procedures in 2013 was 170,451. This was 20,000 more than in 2012.
This trend of more and more landlords opting to recover possession using the section 21 entitlement, where a hearing date is not required, is because most want and need their property back as quickly as possible. Landlords often need to get their defaulting tenants out ASAP as they too can suffer their own financial difficulties if they do not get a paying tenant in and start to receive income to pay off mortgages and other such property running costs. Most simply don't want to risk the possible complications and delays which can be linked to Section 8, such as tenants filing defences.
The most common defences under section 21 cases are:-
• Deposits not being protected
• Prescribed information not being served correctly
• Incorrect information on the notice
• Section 21 notice served incorrectly
• Tenants requesting a 42 day possession order under mitigating circumstances
Lots of landlords are being forced down this route because tenants are being encouraged by councils to stay in the property and not vacate due to the county's overwhelming shortage of social housing. Councils will only act when there has been an eviction date set, therefore, tenants will not leave the property of their own accord as they would effectively make themselves homeless, forfeiting the chance to be re-housed.
Of course, with tenants experiencing cuts to their Local Housing Allowance (LHA) benefit, many landlords are also keen to re-gain possession so that they can re-let their property at a higher rate to private tenants, because demand is so great, especially in the south of England. This is contributing to the shortage of available housing for LHA tenants.
We have many cases where there are quite significant rent arrears, but landlords are writing it off just to get vacant possession, as they know there is little chance of recovery.
In addition, with a more robust sales market once again, lots of smaller landlords (who perhaps never intended to become landlords in the first place) now want to sell their properties, because the increased value in their asset means they are no longer in negative equity. They want to 'cash in their chips' while they can.
In my opinion, with such an increase in demand, there will be some big changes in the future with regard to section 21's, their time limits and when they can be served… so watch this space.
Precise Treatment Reduces Pain
Detail needs experts. Expert time is worth it when it saves you a costly mistake. Main objective: Get the property back. Best action: Very precise treatment.
Serving a notice is actually the most important part of the possession process.
It isn't complicated but one tiny error can cause dreadful problems.
That's why we say, don't DIY and don't use internet amateurs. It's not worth it.
1. Compliance Errors
If the tenant doesn't leave at Step1, the notice had better be valid. Because then it has to go to court. Any little error can get a case thrown out. And you have to start all over again.
2. Attempting Short-Cuts.
In an effort to be quick, some internet services aimed at landlords are using short-cuts around the process. But if the tenant doesn't leave (50%) these practices can backfire at court and the case thrown out.
3. Trying to Save Pennies.
Internet services have mushroomed and landlords can expect to get what they pay for. To get the process done PROPERLY it takes a certain amount of time for an expert to look over a file and be accurate. Our fees cover that expert time.
Chasing courts for dates, arranging advocates and preparing court papers is time consuming. Especially if you've never done it before.
Some landlord and agents have served notices themselves. They believed they were saving a few pounds but it often ended up costing them more.
If you lose a claim, the court can order you to pay the tenant's defence cost, which can run to hundreds or thousands of pounds.
Our in-house Solicitors are there to get your property back as fast as they can. And we protect landlords and agents from themselves.
As experts, we know that in the rush to get things done, errors can happen. And those errors can can come back later to mess up your case – and the whole process has to start again.
You can speed things up – give us accurate information quickly. Help us to help you.
There are services on the web who will prepare papers BUT they get you to pay the court-fee separately and get you to sign the court papers – so in fact they don't represent you!
If your notice (at Step1) wasn't drafted or served correctly you risk wasting your court fees and losing a whole lot of time because of a small error.
We won't let your case anywhere near a court until we have checked every little detail. To make sure you don't waste time or money, at Step-2 we first only charge part of the fee.
If your notice is fine, then you just pay the balance of the fee and we issue the claim. If there is a problem with your notice or paperwork, we will advise you what to do next.
Courts take the view that possession proceedings can make someone homeless. So they are very careful. If there's any error in the notice, they throw the case out. It's the process. Get it right or lose.
If the notice is invalid, you have to start all over again. The weeks or months you've waited are wasted. If there were rent arrears, there are now more.
If there weren't rent arrears, they might now start. More fees. More lost rent. And still no possession. Tenants can be alerted to making a counter-claim.
We've been doing this since 1999. We know it's all about the detail. Detail needs experts.
If the tenant doesn't leave at Step1, the notice had better be valid. Because then it has to go to court. Any little error can get a case thrown out. And you have to start all over again.
Since 1999 we have acted in over 32,000 Instructions.
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Easy Keto Breakfast Ideas
If you are following the Keto lifestyle, we have over 20 Keto breakfast ideas sure to impress! There are so many yummy options to choose from.
From pancakes and waffles to omelettes and breakfast pizza, there are so many low carb options! Breakfast may soon become your favorite meal of the day with so many yummy recipes to choose from.
These delicious breakfast foods will start the day on the right track. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day so choose wisely!
With just a little meal prep, you can be set for the entire week. From bacon and eggs to pancakes made with coconut flour, there are so many tasty options for weight loss.
The Ketogenic diet is high fat with minimal net carbs. There are so many keto friendly options, keto diets are quickly become a favorite among many.
I love to start the say with bulletproof coffee and sausage patties!
Let's get started with these tasty Keto Breakfast Recipes!
1. Low Carb Biscuits Recipe (Keto Friendly)
Enjoy biscuits even on the Keto diet. These fluffy biscuits are sure to satisfy your craving for bread.
These are great for Keto breakfast fast food to make your favorite breakfast biscuit with sausage patties, eggs, or bacon.
Enjoy a muffin in only 1 minute! These tasty muffins can be either sweet or savory depending on what you add. Yum!
3. How to Bake Hard Boiled Eggs in the Oven
Keto breakfast eggs are a breeze when you know how to boil eggs in the oven. You can quickly and easily have hard boiled eggs from baking them in the oven.
This is great for keto breakfast meal prep for the week when you need to boil lots of eggs.
4.Low Carb and Keto Fluffy Waffles
It's hard to believe these fluffy waffles are keto friendly but they are! The entire family will want to enjoy these tasty waffles.
This hearty breakfast sandwich is loaded with eggs, sausage, avocado and more! The sriracha really adds a kick of flavor that sounds amazing.
Everyone will love this Keto friendly bread loaded with blueberry and lemons. This is the perfect bread for breakfast and could also be a dessert.
Either way, it is sure to be a hit.
7.Sausage Breakfast Casserole (Keto/Low Carb)
If you love Sausage Balls, this breakfast casserole is very similar but without the guilt. Enjoy this sausage and cheese casserole while staying on the keto diet.
Fresh blueberries and strawberries make this muffin recipe amazing! You might want to make a double batch because these keto breakfast muffins wonderful.
Pizza for breakfast? Yes please! This delightful breakfast pizza is loaded with all of your favorite breakfast foods.
10. Cream Cheese Pancakes (Low Carb & Keto)
Fluffy and delicious! These Keto breakfast pancakes satisfy your craving for a short stack of pancakes any day of the week.
11. Cauliflower Breakfast Muffins
Riced cauliflower is loaded with cheese, ham, spanich and more to make hearty muffins. This can easily be adapted to suit your taste.
12. Easy Scrambled Egg Muffins
The perfect breakfast to enjoy on the go. Grab and go with these easy to make and incredibly tasty egg muffins.
They are so simple to make with only a few ingredients.
13. Paleo Gluten Free Low Carb English Muffin Recipe in a Minute
You can make English muffins in just a minute in the microwave. Simple and delicious and the perfect breakfast food!
Only 90 seconds and you can have this amazing Keto friendly french toast for breakfast. This recipe is quick, easy and oh so yummy!
Everyone loves a good danish and this one is loaded with creamy cheese. It's hard to believe this danish is Keto friendly because it sounds amazing.
It's the perfect meal for a Keto breakfast no eggs idea.
16. Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit Casserole
There is so much flavor in this keto breakfast casserole. Every bite is loaded with lots of cheese, keto friendly biscuits, bacon and more!
Everything you need for breakfast is stuffed inside a delicious avocado. Bacon and eggs taste even better baked to perfection inside an avocado!
18. Omelette Waffle
Make omelettes in your waffle iron. Such a fun twist on the traditional omelette and tasty too.
You can add all your favorite toppings.
These little puffs are bite size comfort food. Loaded with sausage and cheese and perfect for breakfast on the go.
20. Low Carb Keto Everything Bagels
If you miss bagels, this is the recipe for you. Top with cream cheese or turn this into a breakfast sandwich with eggs, meat and more!
These are so simple to make.
21. Low Carb Breakfast Burrito
Try these burritos with bacon, avocado and more. You can add or omit to suit your tastes. Yum!
Even the kids will enjoy french toast sticks. Each one is perfect for eating on the go and it's all Keto friendly.
Which Keto breakfast ideas will you try?
Now that you have so many easy Keto recipes, you will have lots of options for breakfast. With over 20 40 new keto meal ideas to try, you are going to love eating Keto.
I can't wait to try the breakfast pizza recipe. I think even my family will love it!
You might also like 5 Tips for Healthy Eating on a Budget. It's helped our family cut costs while still eating healthy!
Everyone is raving about the Keto diet and now you can also enjoy these easy Keto Desserts. Satisfy your sweet tooth without any guilt! You will love these tasty treats.
Need dinner ideas? Find 40 Easy Keto Dinner Ideas here. There is something for everyone!
Give these Keto diet breakfast idea a try!
You might also like this delicious Keto Waffles Recipe for a quick and easy breakfast.
Still trying to understand this Keto diet?
First of all, I know it can seem overwhelming initially. However, once you understand the Keto lifestyle it is very simple.
You can find lots of resources here including a beginner's guide to Keto. I even spotted the Keto Crock Pot Cookbook.
It's a lot to take in but basically the ketogenic diet is a diet high in fat with healthy fats for weight loss. The diet calls for a lot of nut butters, peanut butter and low or no carb snacks called fat bombs.
You will also want to keep things sugar free. Oils like coconut oil, olive oil and mct oil are used.
A lot of recipes call for cheese or cream cheese. Almond flour or pork rinds can be used for a coating or batter that fits into the ketogenic diet.
Once you get used to this diet, many report that it becomes a lifestyle and they really like it. As a result, many people report higher levels of energy and that they just feel better!
Plus, weight loss is fairly easy while also filling full and satisfied. This is a key component as to why it works for so many.
Find over 20 Keto Soup Recipes sure to impress even the pickiest eaters. From chili and beef stew to chicken dumplings and more, there is something for everyone to enjoy while eating Keto.
If you are doing Keto, you will love these tasty Keto Side Dishes. We have tons of recipes for easy keto side dishes that will make the Keto lifestyle simple and delicious.


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Galina Olivera-Celdran, PhD, LCMHCS
Galina Olivera-Celdran, PhD, LCMHCS serves as the Executive Director of Agape Christian Counseling in addition to serving clients as a Therapist.
Galina has provided counseling to individuals, couples and families since 2006. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) in the state of North Carolina. She received her PhD in Counseling and Counseling Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her MA in Christian Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Galina takes an eclectic approach to counseling by utilizing a variety of therapeutic interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), marriage counseling and Christian counseling that have proven to be effective in helping clients with depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, or relationship difficulties. She has completed post-graduate training in the Gottman Method to Couples Therapy, substance abuse counseling, career counseling and trauma counseling.
Galina is certified as a Prepare-Enrich facilitator in pre-marital and marriage counseling. She enjoys helping couples rebuild their relationship after the discovery of an extramarital affair or separation. Galina utilizes her training in EMDR to help those that have experienced traumatic events in their past to gain control over the intrusive thoughts and memories, and find relief from post-traumatic symptoms.
She also offers clinical supervision for provisionally licensed therapists and presents at workshops and seminars on counseling related topics. Galina integrates Biblical principles with sound psychological insights with those clients who desire to incorporate faith and Christian practices into their healing process.
Galina enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, and most of all – spending time with her husband and their two children.
Personal Statement: "I believe that my relationship with you as my client is one of the most important things in helping you. Therefore, I will take time to listen to your story, find out about your goals for coming to counseling and work with you in designing the best ways to achieve them. If you struggle in your marriage, I will assist you in learning tools that can help you reconnect and rekindle your love for each other. If you feel discouraged and lonely, I can guide you in how to build satisfying relationships, experience joy, and discover your life's purpose. If you are held back and crippled by anxiety, I hope to provide a safe place for you to understand the origins of your fears and learn how you can either cope with them or overcome them. I am passionate about helping others navigate through the process of growth and change."
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- Lots and lots of Warhammer 40,000 fluff characters get scenes like this. Most notably, perhaps, Gaunt et al.
- This can actually happen in a way in the actual game, known as Death or Glory. Say you have a Chaos Predator declare Tank Shock on a squad of Veteran Guardsmen. They pass the morale check, then have the guy with the meltagun step in front of the speeding tank, and take a shot at it. If the shot hits, the tank slows to a halt in front of the heroic soldier. If the shot misses, though, what you have is affectionately known as "hamburger with a meltagun".
- In older fluff, an Eldar warhost covered the escape of an Imperial contingent containing civilians from a horde of Tyranids. The Imperials managed to get away, but the Eldar were all killed.
- In BattleTech when the Clans invaded, on the planet of Twycross, a single mechwarrior defended a huge chasm from the entire army of invaders. Of course, it helped that the entire canyon was rigged with explosives so that when his mech was destroyed, the whole thing collapsed and buried everybody.
- To an extent, this is what the "defender" tactical role in the fourth edition of Dungeons & Dragons is all about. Classes that fit this niche (such as the fighter, paladin, or swordmage) are designed to be good at keeping the enemy's attention focused on themselves so that their companions can do their own stuff reasonably unmolested.
- In fact, he utility power that the paladin's Champion of Order paragon path grants at 12th level is literally named "None Shall Pass". It powers up the character's divine challenge class ability for one encounter so that it affects two targets each time it is used, rather than just one as normal.
- The setting of The Dark Eye actually has a patron saint of this trope: Saint Thalionmel, the Lioness of Neetha. A priestess of the goddess of valor, she defended a bridge against an invading army that had so far smashed straight through any attempt to even slow them down. When she was finally overwhelmed, a sudden flash flood (believed to be a divine miracle) swept away the bridge, the invading army and her remains.
- Pathfinder opens each chapter of its books with a two-page illustration and a short passage explaining the story there, so in Ultimate Equipment, when the image is an Angel in golden armour, halo blazing with light, flaming sword in hand and demons throwing themselves against him, you know the passage has to be suitably dramatic."They came upon him in a slavering horde, ten times a hundred, yet the bridge was wide enough for only one at a time. Sword ablaze, burning crown set above his brow like a beacon in the darkness, Aram the Golden-Heart struck them down, one by one. Claws rang against his armor, yet could not scratch it. Acid blood stained his blade, but could not etch it. His was the voice of truth, and all souls who heard rejoiced in it, even as the demons quailed. For three days he fought. When at last he fell, it was as a light departingyet he did not fade entirely. The sword and mail lie still within the lake of fire, untouchable, a brightness that may not be shaded. We still sing his song, that the damned may remember."
- The Pathfinder 2nd edition playtest adventure, Doomsday Dawn, features a chapter called "The Heroes of Undarin," where the player characters have an opportunity to play this role. While it is possible for the heroes to survive the adventure, they are expected to die holding off wave after wave of demons and undead. However, their sacrifice gives the adventure series' main heroes the time needed to find the MacGuffin needed for final victory.
- The Halting the Tide scenario in Warhammer's Storm of Chaos campaign represented an Imperial force trying to delay Archaon's horde as long as possible (as measured by how much damage the doomed defenders inflict to the oncoming horde). A fairly common strategy was to feed Archaon sacrificial units so he risked cutting himself down to half health on his Evil Weapon.
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Amsterdam wears many faces being a small, historically rich, port city. This famous place is home to yearly attractions, celebrations, and unique cultures throughout all seasons. It all depends on which one suits your taste the best!
For those who enjoy a bit more time in the sun, then Spring or Summer months are the best choice for you. Summer brings an influx of people as well as exciting parties and festivals along with them.
To help you navigate your way around Amsterdam and get the most out of your time, Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket had crafted the answer to all your nightlife and touristic needs for a set price of €10 or €20 for exclusive and unlimited access to Amsterdam's nightlife.
The summer months in Amsterdam see more people, parties, festivals, beautiful weather, scenery, and an energetic atmosphere. With this new rush of life, Amsterdam becomes the perfect adult playground for the party kids at heart.
With so much to do and see, Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket is here to help guide you through one of the craziest summers of your life. Whether it be with a group of friends, a loved one, or just yourself, there is more than enough for everyone to benefit from.
Navigate Amsterdam with your nightlife ticket and dive into the nightlife districts. With just a single ticket you will receive unlimited and free access to over 20 clubs and bars, welcome shots, and drinks, as well as other nightlife extras.
A great place to begin is in Leidseplein (square), Amsterdam's most popular district for nightlife attractions. This cozy little center offers a wide variety of the most well-known clubs and bars like Melkweg, the Sugarfactory, and Chicago Social– to name just a few.
Your Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket cuts the entrance fee for all clubs affiliated with the ticket. Party until your heart's delight and try several places in just one night without the weight on your wallet.
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When planning your week or weekend, there is plenty more to choose from. Benefit from experiences like free entrance and cocktails at the Holland Casino, 2 for 1 cocktails all night at the Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam, or even a few games of Lazertag or glow in the dark bowling at Powerzone.
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Did you know that all of the pocket parks in Beeler Park neighborhood are completed? What's a pocket park? They're 1-3 acre parks that serve as an extension of your yard and a ready change of scenery. There are a total of 8 pocket parks in Beeler Park, all with a little something different to offer. Whether it be relaxing under a pergola watching the sunset or staying cool in the meandering stream, the pocket parks in Beeler Park Neighborhood are like hidden gems for you to explore.
Beeler Park & Plaza is located at Beeler Street & 58th Avenue. The park and plaza includes a stream-like waterway, community tables and event space. Quickly becoming one a neighborhood favorite.
After playing in the stream stroll down Beeler Street Parkway, along the meandering "country road" landscape and link to Cottonwood Clearing Park and Front Range Park, where you'll encounter groves of fruit trees, wildflowers meadows and open lawns.
Cottonwood Clearing Park is located at 59th Place and Beeler Street located at the center of the neighborhood. This space offers both active and passive areas including and old fashion water pump and pergola.
At the north end of Beeler Street you arrive at Front Range Park. The best place to watch the sunset is from this relaxing vantage point, with sweeping views of Longs Peak and the Rocky Mountain Arsenal and Wildlife Refuge.
Looking for a fun area for kids? Head over to Rolling Bluff Park which offers adventures for kids of all ages, encouraging exercise and athletic challenges. This park includes fun hills for riding bikes, scooter or anything with wheels over. Plus there's a playground.
Other parks in the neighborhood include Lifted Meadow Park, Pea Pod Park and 59th Street Parkway. Although, no matter where you wander there is a new adventure waiting for you in Beeler Park Neighborhood.


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The Heart of Training Expository Preachers for Gospel Ministry (David Jackman)
We recently had a conversation with David Jackman of Proclamation Trust and the Cornhill Training Course on expository preaching, gospel ministry, Scripture's authorial intent, and preaching the genres of the Bible (watch the full interview).
The video and transcript below share a highlight from the interview about the "heart" of training pastors for expository ministry.
Todd Kelly of Leadership Resources: What is at the heart of training preachers for gospel ministry?
David Jackman: The content of the preaching must always be the Word of God. It seems that good preaching always begins with good listening. At the heart of training a preacher is the ability to listen with our eyes as we are reading with the Scriptures. We read the text with our physical eyes, but we listen with our spiritual ears. We need to be helped and trained towards how rightly to handle God's word of truth, so that we can be workmen who don't need to be ashamed and so that we can understand, so far as God enables us, the meaning of His Word, and then be able to pass it on to others.
I sometimes talk about getting it right and getting it across. The preacher's task is to understand it, get right what God is saying in a particular section of Scripture, and then get it across to the contemporary congregation.
I think it's good listening, digestion of that word into our own lives so it works in our hearts, and then preaching from the heart to the hearts of the people.


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The Halloran Centre at the Orpheum has announced a new theatre series as part of the On Stage at the Halloran Centre programming.
This inaugural series features three shows that will run December 2017 through March 2018.
- TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE starring Jamie Farr – December 2 – 3, 2017
Television icon and star of M*A*S*H Jamie Farr brings this funny and touching stage adaptation of Mitch Albom's bestselling book to life. Tuesdays is the true story of Mitch, whose chance reunion with former college professor Morrie leads to a weekly master class in the meaning of life.
- Alan Safier as George Burns in SAY GOODNIGHT GRACIE – February 17 – 18, 2018
Spend a hilarious, heart-warming evening in the uplifting company of George Burns, the world's favorite and funniest centenarian. Burns, who spanned over 90 years of American entertainment history, is now alive and kicking – and singing and dancing – in a stunning solo performance for Safier. Say Goodnight Gracie brings to life Burns's fascinating story.
- DISENCHANTED! The Hilarious Hit Musical – March 16 – 17, 2018
Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs 'em?! Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that's anything but Grimm. Forget the princesses you think you know – the original storybook heroines have come back to life to set the record straight. These royal renegades tossed off their tiaras to bring their hilariously subversive, not-for-the-kiddies musical to you – and what you thought about princesses will never be the same.


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Hand carved of oak in Holland in the 1920's, this cabinet has many uses including end table or nightstand.
The top has been revarnished for durability, the base has its original finish, waxed and buffed so that all that is needed to maintain its luster is an occasional wipe with a soft dry cloth.
A drawer has hand cut dovetail joints on this antique Dutch furniture. There are minor losses on the feet, see photos.
Size is 24" wide, 17 1/2" wide and 36" tall.
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Category Archives: Television
Gore on SNL: Laugh or Cry?
Perhaps Both. Al Gore gives a speech on last night's SNL, as though he'd become president in 2000. It would be funnier, if it weren't also more than a little sad. Video and transcript below the fold.
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More Great GOP Moments in Black History
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Law of the Playground
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The Freying of America
Several years ago, I was a regular Oprah viewer. I had my VCR (that should tell you how long ago) set to record her show every afternoon, and I'd watch it while having dinner after work. When I read elsewhere … Continue reading
Chris Matthews, Media Bully
"We have the media now." ~ Ann Coulter Well, they do. And that's the problem. I use this analogy probably more often than I should, but that's because it's one that resonates with many people. Remember the schoolyard bully? Every … Continue reading
Bully for Bullies
I've written about this before, but yesterdayI experienced a moment of cultural schizophrenia so funny that I couldn't pass up making note of it here. It started this morning when I scanned my newsfeeds and came across this CNN piece … Continue reading
Mean is What We Want
Peacebang has posted an interesting observation about blogger Perez Hilton having "jumped the shark." I understand where she's coming from, but I think she's a little off base. A week or so ago, he posted a photo of a fat … Continue reading
Noah's Arc Sinking?
I got one comment about Noah's Arc — the Logo network's show about the lives of a group of black gay male friends — being in danger of cancellation. I haven't found any concrete information about that, but it wouldn't … Continue reading
Boondocks Brilliance
There is brilliance, and then there is brilliance. And there there is — in a category unto itself — The Boondocks. If you did not see last night's episode on the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, find someone who has it … Continue reading
Calling on Oprah
It's been a while since I watched her show — there was a time when I taped it every afternoon to watch when I got home from work — but I've always been a fan of Oprah's. And, as far … Continue reading
Queer Irony for Straight Weddings
Maybe I'm taking things way too seriously. Maybe I'm still seething over the news in the previous post. But last night even something like Bravo's Queer Eye, is causing my blood pressure to rise and not in a good way. … Continue reading
DemsTV Appearance Up
My third appearance on DemsTV is up on their website, and I think the video podcast will be up on iTunes soon, if it's not already. I'm on with Matt Stoller of BOPNews, and Garance Franke-Ruta of American Prospect. For … Continue reading
Doing DemsTV
Taping another installment of DemsTV tonight. So, expect a quiet evening.
God Warrior
I don't even know what to say about this, staring the woman pictured above, so I'll just present it. It's from FOX's show, Trading Spouses, which is somehow still on the air while Arrested Development got cancelled. And there's already … Continue reading


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Twitterati were not pleased following Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik's claims that his wife Sania Mirza was eve-teased by Bangladesh player Sabbir Rahman.
On Saturday, Bangladeshi media had reported that the Indian tennis star was molested by the 26-year-old cricketer as Shoaib Malik had written an official complaint to the Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) chairman.
Reports that Sania Mirza was subjected to eve-teasing by Sabbir Rahman 4 years ago when Shoaib Malik had come to Bangladesh along with his wife to play in a tournament. The incident led to Malik writing an official complaint to the chairman of Cricket Committee of Dhaka #Cricket
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) September 1, 2018
Sabbir, who was left out of his country's Asia Cup squad, has a forgettable history of controversial events.
Last year, he was accused of assaulting a fan during a domestic cricket match in Bangladesh. As a result, he was handed a six-month ban from domestic cricket and now faces another lengthy suspension from international cricket.
Oh..!!! Did they take any action against that man?
— Syeda Amarah Zahid (@AmarahZahid) September 1, 2018


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mlrMBO (1.1.4)
Bayesian Optimization and Model-Based Optimization of Expensive Black-Box Functions.
Flexible and comprehensive R toolbox for model-based optimization ('MBO'), also known as Bayesian optimization. It implements the Efficient Global Optimization Algorithm and is designed for both single- and multi- objective optimization with mixed continuous, categorical and conditional parameters. The machine learning toolbox 'mlr' provide dozens of regression learners to model the performance of the target algorithm with respect to the parameter settings. It provides many different infill criteria to guide the search process. Additional features include multi-point batch proposal, parallel execution as well as visualization and sophisticated logging mechanisms, which is especially useful for teaching and understanding of algorithm behavior. 'mlrMBO' is implemented in a modular fashion, such that single components can be easily replaced or adapted by the user for specific use cases.
Jakob Richter
Author(s): Bernd Bischl [aut] (<https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6002-6980>), Jakob Richter [aut, cre] (<https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4481-5554>), Jakob Bossek [aut] (<https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4121-4668>), Daniel Horn [aut], Michel Lang [aut] (<https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9754-0393>), Janek Thomas [aut] (<https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4511-6245>)
License: BSD_2_clause + file LICENSE
Uses: backports, BBmisc, checkmate, data.table, lhs, mlr, parallelMap, ParamHelpers, smoof, akima, earth, ggplot2, kernlab, kknn, party, randomForest, rgenoud, rpart, mco, nnet, testthat, GGally, DiceKriging, DiceOptim, emoa, gridExtra, knitr, rmarkdown, covr, cmaesr
Reverse depends: tramnet, tuneRanger
Reverse suggests: ChemoSpec2D, mlr, mosmafs
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Celebrate National Nurses Week
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The week of May 6-12 is recognized as National Nurses Week, a time to honor the nursing profession and acknowledge the vital part registered nurses play in meeting the health care needs of patients.
Nurses are a universal symbol — and rightfully so — of compassion and competent care. They are often the first, most direct point of health care for patients. For the past 12 years, the public has ranked nursing as the top profession for honesty and ethics in an annual Gallup survey. As the healthcare system in our country continues to change, nurses will be more crucial than ever. Increasingly, nurses with advanced degrees, such as nurse practitioners, are playing key roles in primary care services and managing chronic illnesses. Our nurses are leading efforts to deliver more efficient and cost-effective care as members of collaborative health care teams. They are helping to increase access to care and improve outcomes by focusing on primary care, prevention, wellness, chronic disease management and care coordination.
There are nearly three million nurses in the United States, making nursing the nation's largest health care profession. Western Connecticut Health Network — which now includes Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Western Connecticut Home Care, and numerous medical practices — employs more than 1,400 outstanding nurses. We greatly appreciate their professionalism, skills, compassion and dedication to our patients.
This week especially, we acknowledge the vast contributions of our Network's nurses — and nurses across the nation. We thank them for their part in improving health care and ultimately, the health of the nation.
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It's a family affair here at Polyvinyl and we like to keep it that way. We are delighted to welcome Phantastic Ferniture to our label of love! #PhanFern is the lighthearted project of Julia Jacklin, Elizabeth Hughes, and Ryan K Brennan – a group of Sydney friends that wanted to break the shackles of their solo work to experience a second, giddy adolescence.
"I'd gone straight into folk music," says Jacklin, "so every experience I'd had on stage was playing sad music with a guitar in my hand. I thought, I would love to know what it's like to make people feel good and dance."
And dance you shall.
United by fern puns and a love of leisurewear, the band met up whenever schedules would allow, writing songs and playing smatterings of dates to an increasingly devoted audience. Eventually it was decreed that this was no side project and an LP was deserved.
Get ready to shake your groove thing in public places – watch the official music video for "Fuckin 'n' Rollin," taken from Phantastic Ferniture's self-titled debut album, out July 27.


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First startup in 35 years of my rebuilt Lambretta Series 2 LI125 from 1961. Total nut & bolt restoration was required.
Engine was rebuilt as a Richard Taylor GT186 running through a modified airbox and BGM filter system, and BGM v2 Clubman exhaust. Full DC conversion, mid weight flywheel, BGM Adjustable Dampers with a BGM LED rear light and small capacitor in place of a battery for now.
First Run around the local streets while running in.
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text: Home > Medical > Cancer > Real-life story Updated 06 April 2017 'Cancer is sneaky' Cancer is a subversive disease that sneaks through your body and spreads propaganda to anyone who'll listen. I know – my own cells were subverted. Cancer survivor Paddy Hartdegen shares his story. 2 Paddy Hartdegen ~ Photo supplied Cancer is a life-changing disease and I should know as I have been through four of them so far and, while I'm now in remission, the experiences I've had provide me with first-hand knowledge of the realities of this disease.Let me assure you that there are other life-changing diseases and conditions out there that may be worse than cancer but the problem is cancer's sneaky.Heart attacks are the heavyweight fighters. They punch you in the midriff and leave you crumpled on the floor. Strokes are almost as insidious as cancer, because they are ninja fighters, who stalk you in the alleys of your arteries and smash you with a blow, to your head or the neck that you couldn't see. Like ninjas, strokes drop you instantly. But cancers, cancers are cold-war espionage killers who stalk about, subverting all the peaceful and decent cells you've had living with you all your life. They speak with a beautiful brogue, subtle, enchanting and endearing, making promises of "a better place for all" while using propaganda to convince those healthy cells that "now is the time" just as Barack Obama did in his election year. "Now is the time" is cancer's rallying cry and to those healthy, innocent cells who'll believe the propaganda, the cry goes out. One by one they join the underground to fight, as true activists, to change their world. And yours.Of course, you, as the host at this subversive party, have absolutely no idea what those propaganda-mongrels are doing. You don't know they're subverting all the healthy, loyal little critters who've stood by you so long. You feel fine, you look fine, you're still randy and witty and working. Why worry? Men are slovenlyPeople, doctors mainly, warn that you should have regular check-ups and for the most part, women are pretty good about this. They privately check their breasts for lumps, they go for their mammograms and bone density tests (post 40-ish) and they're obedient. They try to live a healthy life. They even walk or run because they're told to.Men, on the other hand, are slovenly.The only part of his body a man ever checks are his testes. They check these several times a day because they're there or because they are "itchy", "uncomfortable" or "need adjusting". Men check testes anywhere – in supermarkets, with hands in pockets; on the couch watching rugby; at the braai, with a beer in one hand and a crotch in the other. But checking any other part of the body is, at best, unlikely. Skin's easy enough: if you notice a growth get it cut out. Two minutes and it's back to golf. Inside is where the real problems are: the stomach, colon, lungs, or all those other organs that keep us alive? They need to be checked professionally because you can't whip out a portable MRI and say "Let's see how my liver's doing today. . ." or use a pocket-sized X-Ray machine while saying to yourself: "Wow, heavy night last night, wonder if my kidneys held up. . .?" And the prostate's the worst of all. I defy any man to finger-check his own prostate. I defy anyone to do so. The only time men check the prostate is under general anaesthetic or while bellowing like a buffalo corralled in a doctor's room.Cancer, the subversive disease, sneaks through your body, spreading propaganda to anyone who'll listen. I know – my own cells were subverted. Sore throatMy first cancer started as a little node at the very back of my mouth. I'd been suffering from a sore throat for a while and eventually, because it persisted, went to my ENT (ear, nose and throat) specialist who told me that I had rhinitis, an allergy or something, and needed tests. I had the allergy tests but there was nothing there. Still my sore throat persisted so I resorted to self-medication and I started sucking dissolvable Disprin tablets – which taste wonderfully lemony and pleasant, by the way. Relief, at last, and naturally, I went on sucking them and enjoying the symptomatic relief for a month or two. Then, I felt this little growth in my mouth, disc-shaped and in the same place I held the tablets when I sucked them. Instead of going to the doc, I resolved not to suck any more Disprin but that didn't help. The little ring-worm shaped node was there, rough, irritating and annoying. Get rid of it, I thought. There's the trick: get it out because if you leave a growth of any kind it may become the subversives' headquarters, where new recruits hang out. The tiny growth was biopsied and confirmed: a squamous cell carcinoma of the soft palate. Simply put: skin-cancer at the back of my mouth, on a piece of tissue that allows you to talk with your mouth full and swallow as you do. Doctors, investigations, advice and bundles of cancer horror stories later, my mates were convinced I was dying. I didn't think so. I investigated my cancer – after all it was mine – gave up smoking and, with the help of a marvellous head and neck cancer surgeon, Chris Joseph, booked into Medi-Clinic to change my life. It took just three hours to remove my soft palate – even though I'd kept it safe for 40 years – so thanks, subversives. Palate removedThe nub of the matter was I had cancer, had been operated on and, while speaking was to be a trial for me (and still is), I was alive and well in hospital. Round one to the good guys – down with subversives. For my hospital stay, my ever-thoughtful colleagues from Crown Publications made me a stack of printed cards to help me get along. They had printed messages on them so my non-speaking life would be made a little easier. Messages – not of hope, inspiration or the promise of ever-lasting life – but practical messages."Sister, you're looking gorgeous today. . . wanna fool around. . .?" or "Give me more drugs. . . I need more drugs" or ". . .this chicken soup's fishy. . .where was the chef last night. . .?" ". . .Bring me a double scotch and soda. . . it's a desert in here." "Anyone want to help me change my pyjamas. . .?" Messages with meaning – all written by women who have a practical approach to life. I was only in hospital for a couple of days – and while there, discovered the true cause of my agonisingly sore throat: Both my tonsils were so infected, inflamed and diseased that Dr Joseph whipped them out too (and biopsied them just in case). No palate, no tonsils – sorted. Out of hospital, I discovered the real annoyance of not having a palate or trying to talk without one. You talk in code – and it's a code that takes months to learn or understand. Speech problemsOne Sunday soon after I'd been released I was sitting on my patio with a dear friend Kim, trying to explain that the loss of my palate was "debilitating". Now, trying saying that word with half-a-baby-potato in your mouth and you'll know what I mean. It comes out something like "bebidibading" 'cause the d's, b's and t's don't fit. It's a code that's completely unintelligible. For some reason, which I simply can't account for, I squeezed my nostrils and pronounced that word perfectly. Fingers, clamping the airway shut, gave me a perfect "debilitating". My elocution teacher would have been proud.In due course, Kim left, but by then I'd managed to have a reasonable conversation with him, blocking my nose as I needed to. Now I was determined to find a way to block my nose discreetly. I also discovered, with great joy let me add, that I could rinse my mouth after cleaning my teeth. If I blocked my nose, I created pressure so I could squirt water in a stream right over the neighbour's wall. I tried it just for fun, much to the annoyance of the neighbour's cat. I'm surprised it didn't punch my lights out. Anyway, the next day I was planning lunch with another good friend of mine, Jan at a restaurant in Halfway House and before heading off, popped into a nearby chemist to look around. I needed a nose-blocker. "What a win," I thought spotting a set of earplugs used by swimmers. "Perfect. If I just stick these up my nose, nobody'll know a thing. " I bought them. I met Jan and lunch seemed to be going quite well. "Wow," he said, "Pad, you're speaking beautifully. Is the palate growing back?" "It is ab imbrovement bisn't it," I answered taking a sip of beer. "I bust bell you how I biscovered bhis," I said sounding horrifically blocked as though I had earplugs stuffed up my nose. I did. Maybe this isn't going so well, I thought. Speaking in codeSpeaking got more and more tricky but, worse, the heat inside my nose was melting the wax, making it dribble. At least it felt like it was dribbling. I could feel the earplugs starting to move and any minute now, they'd either glide right out or make me sneeze, blasting them into the middle of Jan's duck. I ran for the toilet where, with a lot of pushing and snuffling I set the melting, earplugs free. "Not your best idea, Pad," I said to myself blowing my face."I'm back to speaking in code," I said to Jan at the table and told him of the failed nose-plugs. The more I spoke, the more he laughed. And the more he laughed the more I thought I was just stupid. "There must be a better way," I thought, driving back and I found one a day or two later with equally hilarious consequences.Read Paddy Hartdegen's blog "Anecdotes from a Cancer Survivor" Paddy Hartdegen Read Health24's Comments Policy Comment on this story 2 comments Comments have been closed for this article. Logout Comment 0 characters remaining Share on Facebook Loading comments... Ask the Expert Cancer expert CANSA's purpose is to lead the fight against cancer in South Africa. Its mission is to be the preferred non-profit organisation that enables research, educates the public and provides support to all people affected by cancer. Questions are answered by CANSA's Head of Health Professor Michael Herbst. For more information, visit cansa.org.za. 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The Roaches is a classic venue that has never failed to be wet every time SUMC go! That didn't stop us from making the most of the day though. Saturday morning began with teaching our newer members the dos and don'ts of gear placement and anchor building. Following that, the send train up the classic squeeze, Sifta's Quid Inside Route (S 3a), was a great struggle for everyone involved.
Saturday night had games of Touch the Cup and Mafia to keep us entertained while we tried to ignore the forecast for the next day.
The crags were covered in cloud on Sunday morning, but we were greeted by a familiar face when Spooner showed up to his first meet as an official SUMC Old! Bouldering and some easy routes were on the cards for most people, however we stayed well away from 3 Pocket Slab! The minibus had better ideas however and decided to go for the tea room as soon as young Sud stepped out the bus to claim a late Touch the Cup victory.
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Varsity – Sadly, Portsmouth Uni have had to pull out of Varsity for financial reasons. As a club we aren't able to cover the cost of a competition at an external venue by ourselves so have unfortunately had to cancel the event.
AGM – When the next committee is decided! Make sure you're there to run and to vote! Details here: https://su-mc.org/events/sumc-agm/
Find out about the positions up for grabs here: https://www.su-mc.org/blog/2018-agm-positions/
Playzone – Come and mess around in a kids' play park! More fun than it sounds! https://su-mc.org/events/playzone-18/
Dinner Meet – The official handover of the committee, not one to be missed! https://su-mc.org/events/dinner-meet-snowdonia/Share on Twitter Share on Facebook


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Despite reminders, PWD has not fixed roads: traffic police
Potholes along the 300 meter southbound stretch just after the Andheri flyover on the Western Express Highway have been inconveniencing motorists ever since the rains set in this year, with traffic backlog extending to several kilometres.mumbai Updated: Aug 02, 2013 08:43 IST
Potholes along the 300meter southbound stretch just after the Andheri flyover on the Western Express Highway have been inconveniencing motorists ever since the rains set in this year, with traffic backlog extending to several kilometres.
However, despite repeated reminders to the Public Works Department (PWD) by the traffic police, commuter grievances only seem to get worse by the day.
An official from the Vakola traffic outpost said they had been writing to the authorities concerned since June to repair the stretch at Vile Parle, however, no work has been done. At least eight to 10 reminders have been sent to the PWD about the same, he said.
"Ambawadi in Vile Parle on the Traffic officials claim that they have send 8 to 10 reminders to the PWD to repair a 300m stretch after the Andheri flyover
They have offered to close the road at night to ensure that the PWD can finish its work
PWD officials said rain was damaging the roads, and the repairs would be done by Friday.
WEH, the area with the elevated road diversion, has at least 20 potholes. Hanuman Road nearby has at least 15 huge craters.
During this monsoon, travel time has increased by an hour due to bad condition of the roads," said PP Temkar, senior inspector, Vakola traffic police.
Traffic officials from the Vakola traffic outpost complained that no repair work was done despite reminders to the PWD.
While the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is responsible for the maintenance of arterial roads in the city, the Public Works Department (PWD) maintains highways while the Maharashtra State Road Development Authority (MSRDC) looks after most of the flyovers in the city.
"We have even offered to close the stretch at night when there is minimal traffic so that they can finish work, but the PWD has not been forthcoming," said Temkar.
PT Bachav, junior PWD engineer who has been allocated the job to fill the potholes on the stretch, said the rain was hampering their work.
"We are trying our best to fix the potholes on the stretch, but the road keeps getting ruptured time and again. It will be fixed on Friday."