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View Phil & Kayla's Destination wedding photos here!
We enjoyed our week in paradise with Kayla and Phil on their beautiful destination wedding! The weather on their wedding day couldn't have been nicer. The temperatures were in the mid 80's with blue skies. Quite extraordinary for a March 15th wedding, except when you're in Punta Cana Dominican Republic.
Kayla anxiously awaiting her wedding day, hung her wedding dress above the window. Her dress hung elegantly with the window light shining through it. Baby Riley knew something was happening as she squirmed and even gave us a few smiles before she put on her little dress. The girls, Tammy Jo and Amanda looked great in their coral colored dresses. The colors of the bouquets accented the dresses so well. Kayla said her flowers were exactly like the photo she sent the florist. As Kayla stepped into her dress for the first time, it fit like a glove. She looked like a princess.
As Kayla was getting ready for the big day, Phil and the guys were completely relaxed. If Phil was nervous it never showed. Having a couple of sips of El' Presidente (Dominican beer) may have helped. After taking a few shots in the hotel room, not drinks but photos, we proceeded outside for some natural light photos. We found a great location, near the reception area, that was shaded and perfect for some "GQ" photos. Patrick, Phil's best man is a great friend and always there to support him. He would have never missed this special day. Phil looked like James Bond as he posed with his sunglasses. Soon it was time for Phil to meet his bride.
The setting for the ceremony was a beautiful gazebo and hanging from the top was flowing white fabric gathered together to create a dreamy backdrop for the wedding ceremony. The photographers Mary and Jerry working with the hotel staff photographer, covered different angles of the ceremony. The couples began to walk into the courtyard and to the gazebo. Kayla, her father and grandfather came next as Phil caught a glimpse of his bride for the first time. The sun was shining down on Kayla and Phil as they recited their vows and exchanged rings. After the ceremony, hugs were exchanged, and the guests were so happy they made the trip to the Dominican to witness this beautiful wedding.
The Grand staircase inside the resort lobby, resembled the staircase on Titanic. Phil and Kayla were like Leonardo and Kate on the stairs arm and arm. All the guests were strategically posed on the staircase, making sure we could see everyone. By this time the sun had come down in the sky and the lighting was sweet. Kayla and Phil were relaxed, sitting on a bench just watching their wedding party, when we took a few candids of their special moments together. We went back into the Gazebo and took some beautiful images.
The reception location was elegantly set outside with a little bridge going down into a grassy area. There was a small pond on the other side of the garden. We'll get to the pond later. Guests took photos in the grassy area with an accent bamboo as a background. After dinner was served, Dad made a special toast to his Kayla and Phil. It was a touching moment. A special order was made for a couple of Corona's, so Kayla and Phil could toast each other with their cozies.
Kayla and Phil shared their first dance. As any good photographer, Jerry was making sure he had the perfect angle for the first dance photo when he stepped off the dance floor into the pond. Luckily the pond had only a foot of water and the only thing that got wet was Jerry's shoes and pant legs.
Kayla and Phil were grateful for everyone who made the trip to their Punta Cana destination wedding! The Dreams resort location was gorgeous and provided a day that will always be remembered. Peace, joy and happiness to Kayla and Phil. As they say in Punta Cana "Happy Wife, Happy Life- Happy, Happy, Happy!" Mary and Jerry wish you happiness, joy and blessings as you share your life together. Thanks for letting us be a part of your amazing day!


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Sunday 19th July 2015.
Half and Half.
The song I have included will probably not be to everyone's liking. I actually like it, after listening to it several times it grew on me more and more. I do hope you enjoy it, I love to include relevant videos to a post whether it be music or film. Thanks.
Gerry A/C July 2015©

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Bathroom Accessories
Choosing Bathroom Accessories
Bathroom accessories are essential for tying a bathroom together. Our bathroom accessories provide the bathroom with the visually pleasing aspects of the products, but also serve as practical and useful tools. At Modo Bath, we have created a guide to help you in this process and guide you to find the perfect accessories to fit your bathroom.
When trying to find the best accessories for your bathroom, there are a few things to consider.
Make sure you know what you are trying to go for as far as the theme of your bathroom. This doesn't mean you have to stress about choosing something extravagant or over the top. The theme of your bathroom can simply be a certain style or finish. Bathroom accessories come in a variety of shapes, finishes and colors, so we encourage you to look at our collection.
The most important thing is that you choose what you think looks best for your bathroom and what is most practical for you.
Typically we recommend starting with a specific design. From there, it is common to purchase a matching towel bar, toilet paper holder and set of hooks; typically those are the essential items for any bathroom decor. After you choose your essential items, you can start to think about enhancing your bathroom with towel rings, towel stands, shelves, and soap dishes, amongst other bathroom complements.
Think about what bathroom accessories you already have for your bathroom and then think about what you need for your bathroom. You may be missing things that seem small or insignificant, but those are the things that help bring the whole room together. For example, bathroom accessories as simple as a soap dispenser or a toothbrush holder can be the missing piece that you need in order to make your bathroom feel complete.
Choosing the right size of your bathroom accessories isn't something to overlook. You must consider the size of your bathroom as well as the number of people you expect to share that bathroom. A bathroom that multiple people will be sharing might require a larger towel rack or multiple towel racks, bathroom hooks or other bathroom accessories.
When choosing a wall mirror for your vanity, decide if you want that mirror lighted or not lighted and what shape you prefer for the mirror. It is important to note that the length of the mirror should be approximately the same length as the vanity.
The most common finish for bathroom accessories is polished chrome. However, if you are looking for a more trendy style for your bathroom, you may want to consider either matte white and matte black finishes, which are gaining popularity.
Bathroom accessories include grab bars for your shower, bathroom shelves and shower baskets to make your bathroom organized and easily accessible. Grab bars make it easy for people who might need an extra hand standing up in the shower and our shower baskets make for a simpler method of organizing soaps and toiletries.


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A friend John T has sent me the following in response to the whole 'Allah' debate
So where did the name Allah come from? Prior to the rise of Islam and for some time afterwards, Aramaic was widely used among Jews and Christians in the Ancient Near East and many Aramaic words were borrowed into Arabic. The usual term for God in Aramaic was Alâh(â). It is the term that Jesus would have used. It is used as the term for God in the books of Ezra and Daniel, in the Jewish translations of the Bible (the Targums), in the Talmud and in the Aramaic Bible used by many Middle-Eastern Christians today. When Judaism spread across Arabia, it brought many Aramaic names and terms, including Alâh(â). When Christianity followed, the Christians used Aramaic Scripture and liturgy in most of Arabia and Mesopotamia. As a result the Arabic-speaking Jews and Christians introduced many Aramaic words and names into Arabic. In a research paper entitled "Who was 'Allah' before Islam?", I present evidence from pre-Islamic inscriptions and manuscripts to show that Arabic-speaking Jews and Christians were using Allah as the name of God in the centuries prior to the rise of Islam.
(This is being published by William Carey Library in Rethinking our Assumptions About Muslims.
A prepublication version is available.
It should be noted that Muslim scholars do not like to admit that the Arabic of the Qur'an has loanwords, and they suggest that the name Allah is derived from the expression al 'ilah, meaning "the God," with the article of uniqueness. The word 'ilah is related to the Biblical Hebrew words 'eloh and 'elohim, meaning "God," as well as to the Biblical Aramaic words elâh and alâhâ, so regardless of the derivation, the word is related to the Biblical terms for God. The prophet of Islam claimed to preach a continuation of the message of the Jewish prophets and the Messiah Jesus, so it stands to reason that he would use the same names that Arabic-speaking Jews and Christians were using. Evidence for this is found in the Qur'an itself. For example, it cites the claim of Christians that Jesus is Allah. This claim is rejected in the Qur'an, which says, "In blasphemy indeed are those that say that Allah is Christ the son of Mary" (Sura 5:17, Yusuf Ali translation). The very next verse in the Qur'an criticizes Jews and Christians for claiming that they are "sons of Allah" (Sura 5:18). So in addition to other historical evidence for the pre-Islamic use of Allah by Christians, the Qur'an itself reflects a situation in which Christians were already using Allah as the name of God.
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The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) began in 2006 after it was put into effect by congress. Since then, the U.S. solar industry has grown by more than 10,000%! In 2015, a multi-year extension was enacted allowing homeowners and businesses to receive tax rebates on solar energy construction. Under Section 25D, homeowners can receive a 30% tax credit. But here's …Read More »
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On April 27, the world's first dual renewable fueled tractor was unveiled in Blairstown, Iowa My five decades at the Jet Propulsion Lab, where we were challenged daily to do the un-doable, served me well in this endeavor, I wanted to collect solar energy to make hydrogen and fuel a working farm tractor, something that has not been done before.Read More »


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Spicy shrimp with garlic & pepper
- 12 large prawns or shrimps
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 small chillies, minced
- 3 spring onions, in rings
- 250 to 300 ml of oil
- ½ tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 bunch coriander, chopped
Recommended CADAC cooking surface: Skottel or Paella pan
Clean the shrimp. Heat the oil in the Skottel or Paella pan. The oil is hot enough to bake, when a piece of garlic is thrown into the oil and immediately rises up. Fry the shrimp until they have a nice pink colour (+/- 2 minutes on each side). Remove from the oil. Pour away most of the oil, but leave about 2 tablespoons in the pan. If the oil starts to smoke, add the garlic, peppers and onions. Bake for 2 minutes; stir constantly. Add sugar and fish sauce. Put the shrimp back in the pan, mix well and serve immediately with slices of lemon and chopped coriander.


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Prepare your new home for spring and summer
Mon, 19 Mar 2012 by Polycorp
You're probably ready to hang up your boots and winter coat for the season and bring out your golf clubs, fishing poles and bicycles. Your wait is almost over as spring and summer draw near. As you anxiously anticipate the warmer seasons there are some changes that need to be made to your home. Polycorp, the Halifax new home builder suggests these tips for you to effectively get your home ready for the spring and summer months.
Over these past few months your home has definitely gone through some wear and tear from the frigid temperatures, rain and snow. Clean out your gutters and replace any missing or broken shingles on your roof. Inspect the caulking around your windows and doors and replace that if necessary as well. Open up your windows to check for any damage to weather stripping that has taken place. Now's a good time to check the exterior dryer vent and clean the filter on your HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) system.
Just as much as the exterior of your home needs attention, so does the interior. Pack up any items that you won't need during the summer months and store them appropriately. Clean and repair or replace any broken door and window screens to fully enjoy the spring and summer breezes at your Ravenscraig home, by the Halifax new home builder, Polycorp. Clean your interior windows and ceiling fans. In the summer, use the ceiling fan in the counterclockwise direction. While standing directly under the ceiling fan you should feel a cool breeze. The airflow produced creates a wind-chill effect, making you "feel" cooler. (In the winter, reverse the motor and operate the ceiling fan at low speed in the clockwise direction. This produces a gentle updraft, which forces warm air near the ceiling down into the occupied space).
Tidy up your guest rooms to prepare for summer visitors. Changing your linens, curtains and adding artwork can give a room a welcoming feeling for any visitors to enjoy.
Examine your propane tank to make sure it's full and ready to go. Look to see that you have all the right grilling essentials needed for your first barbecue of the season. There's nothing worse than being all set to do something and not having what you need to do it!
Hopefully with these tips from the reputable Halifax new home builder your home will be set for you and your family to enjoy the spring and summer months.


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Originally edited this in color (see here http://bit.ly/1HuS6Sm…) but was really curious as to how it looked monochrome. Turns out Gehry took PretTY fine, either way!:)
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President Lee Myung-bak said that in order to give new life and fresh climate to the depressed public offices, he nominated Kwon do-youp, the former VM, as minister for MLTM, Bahk Jaewan, a former labor minister, as minister of Strategy and Finance, Suh Kyu-yong, a former VM of Agriculture and Forestry, as Minister of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Yoo Young-sook, a vice president and senior researcher of Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) as minister of Environment, and Lee Chae-pil, current VM, Ministry of Employment and Labor (MEL), as minister of MEL, effective as of May 6, as recommended by the Prime Minister.
The former VM Kwon Do-youp, MLTM-nominee, is an expert official on housing affairs who took the head-post of Housing Division and acted as Director General for Housing Affairs in Ministry of Construction and Transport (MCT), has been recommended minister-nominee for MLTM in succession to Chung Jong-Hwan, the incumbent minister for MLTM, on expectations of his pivotal role-play in settlement of housing problems.
Cheong Wa Dae said that Mr. Kwon, MLTM-nominee, is expected to best complete large scale national projects in future as scheduled including Four Rivers Development Project the government is focusing on as he has shown both professionalism and driving force in handling land and housing affairs, and that he is judged the right man to upgrade housing environments through stable supplies of houses and to find new solutions to the various housing problems particularly for low-income people.
Mr. Kwon, MLTM-nominee, was born in 1953 aged 57 at Euisung, Gyeongbuk Province. He went to Kyunggi High School and majored in Civil Engineering in Seoul National University (SNU), and in civil service at Graduate School of Public Administration, SNU, and he had further studied Public Administration at Graduate School of Syracuse University, USA. Thereafter he went into public service, passing the 21st Higher Civil Service Examination.
He started civil service, assuming an officer post in deliberation of New Town Development in the Ministry of Construction (MC), and held several key posts including Land Policy Div. Director General (DG), Housing Div. DG and Public Relation Division DG and assistant VM in MCT. And he finally made the first VM in MLTM. Starting his civil service in construction sector, he is deemed to have acquired deep experiences with transport as president of Korea Expressway Corp., state-run, before he was appointed the first VM of MLTM.
As majored in civil engineering and public administration, he is highly praised as a leader of consilience versed in engineering and civil service. Following the earlier merger of other ministries with MLTM, he has done his excellent job as the first VM, so he is deemed as the right man to smoothly address the various pending issues including Four River Development Project, real estates and the move of civil service offices.
Kwon Do-youp, MLTM-nominee, is expected to display his best ability in sorting out MLTM's most pressing problems of house shortage and of jumping house rental deposit on the strength of his diverse experiences of 30 years since 1979 in the fields of construction and transport with the previous MC and MCT in which he has assumed several key posts responsible for land, construction, housing and city development.
Mr. Kwon, MLTM-nominee, is also reputed faithful to the principle and reasonable in conducting business. In particular, he is gentle, and he usually tries hard to make best communication with his staff members, attentively listening to their recommendation. His MLTM-nomination is well received by them as he enjoys their high esteem and confidence because he emphasizes integrity of a civil servant as the cardinal virtue, personally putting it into practice.
Meantime Mr. Kwon, the nominee, is to go through a parliamentary hearing to confirm the minister appointment for MLTM as scheduled during this May.


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(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Thunder Bay Police officers responded to a North Cumberland Street address regarding a report of a male on the ground possibly beaten with a bat, shortly after 11 pm. Wednesday, March 20.
Police arrived on scene and located 2 male victims. The one victim became unresponsive and later pronounced deceased. The second victim was transported to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center with undisclosed injuries.
A 22 year old Thunder Bay man was arrested a short distance from the scene, has been arrested for:
- Second degree murder
- Aggravated assault
- Breach of recognizance
- Breach of probation
The accused is scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning. TRCCTB.COM has been told the accuseds first name is Nathaniel. He was already out on bail and on probation for previous charges.
The name of the victim is being held pending the notification of next of kin.
The scene is being held and the investigation continues.
No other details available at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident please call the Thunder Bay Police Service at 684-1200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.
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VALLETTA: Film Grain Foundation, the private foundation behind the Valletta Film Festival, is launching the Valletta Film Lab, a training and development platform open to filmmakers from Malta and small nations around Europe. The platform is open to feature films and documentaries as well.
The lab is open to young directors/writers and producers who are at advanced stages of writing their first and second feature film or are currently developing their first or second long documentary.
The documentary workshops will be held annually in March, whereas the fiction workshops will be held in November. This year the documentary workshop will take place from 18 to 23 March 2019, while the feature film workshop will be held from 11 to 17 November 2019.
Directors/writers residing in several countries including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, Slovakia and Slovenia, can apply.
Four projects from Malta together with another five from other small nations around Europe were selected for the first documentary lab that will be led by Boris Mitić, Jacques Deschamps and Lutz Gregor.
Film Grain Foundation's co-founder Slavko Vukanovic told Times of Malta that 10 local companies and individuals active in film production are committed to participate in the development workshops that the Lab will be organising. He also said that one of the aims of the lab is to ensure that by 2021 a minimum of 18 feature films from Malta will have received support from the lab and reached advanced development or preproduction stage.
Applications for the Fiction Workshop of the Valletta Film Lab will open in April 2019.
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We're a hawk on the issues.
Fact-Checkers: Trump Is A Liar, U.S. Doesn't Have Highest Tax Rate In The World
Donald Trump was caught in another lie. Earlier in the week, he claimed that the United States had the highest tax rate in the world, claiming that it was as high as 90 percent in some circumstances.
Naturally, the media jumped on the opportunity, demonstrating that the U.S. had average tax rates when compared to the rest of the western world.
Occupy Democrats reports:
The fantasyland of Trump and his apparently mindless supporters aside, in reality this statement couldn't be further from the truth no matter how you measure it. A list compiled by the international tax advising firm KPMG found that the United States' top income tax rate – 39.6% – ranks 33rd out of 112 countries surveyed. A different analysis ranked the U.S. 38th out of 155 countries. As for the bottom income tax level, the United States' minimum of 10% ranked 42nd out of 152 countries surveyed by Ernst & Young, an international accounting firm.
Despite these middle of the pack rankings – and the fact that after deductions the average American pays an effective tax rate of only 9.5% – one could argue that such measures are inadequate because of some nations' emphasis on corporate or payroll taxes rather than income taxes. No cigar for The Donald here either, though. In fact, the United States ranks even lower internationally on analyses that measure the overall tax burden. For example, in the measurement of tax revenue as a percentage of GDP – widely considered an effective measure by tax experts – the United States' rate of 25% ranks it 27th out of 30 advanced economies studied by the OECD. In a World Bank ranking of taxation as a percentage of GDP, the U.S. ranked a far-from-the-highest 103rd out of 115 countries studied. Finally, when ranking by the measure of tax revenue per capita, the U.S. figure of $13,482 ranks us 16th out of 29 countries surveyed by the OECD.
Any way you slice it, America's tax rates are far from the highest in the world, and in fact often rank among the lowest. To Republicans like Trump, however, who inhabit an alternate reality based on what they believe should be true rather than what is demonstrably true, these facts don't stop him from claiming the exact opposite. Such blatant lying is a tactic that tends to go over well with the circus-going Republican base for whom idiocy and ignorance have become something like virtues in the battle against "political correctness," which is usually longhand for "facts." I for one would like to inhabit a democracy where repeatedly making such demonstrably backwards claims would discredit a candidate; in the Republican dream world, however, rhetoric has been completely divorced from reality and Trump remains as strong as ever as a presidential contender.
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Mobile/Manufactured Home
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2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Laundry/Utility Shed with Washer & Dryer. Large Florida Room makes for Great Entertaining or Enjoying the Beautiful Florida Weather. Beautiful Wood Floors, Tile, Vinyl Flooring. This Home has a very Open Feeling. Master Bedroom has Large Walk-in Closet. Master Bath has Vanity, Shower/Tub, and Linen Closet. Ceiling Fans throughout. Newer A/C 2018. Pets Allowed. NO HOA, only lot rent of $674 monthly that includes mowing, trash, basic cable, many activities and amenities. Horizon Village is an active community in a great location. Great Price! Motivated Seller Ready to Go!
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I love servers
Historical Rant
I imagine you have never met a guy like me. I am 57 years old and I grew up as a hippie artist in San Diego. I got involved with computers in the early 1980s in Los Angeles because I wanted to do computer aided design using 3-D mechanical design software. Well, I got side tracked into server administration and database administration and I love it. I found that my brain actually relaxes when I am working on servers and solving problems. I am an IT manager's dream and a family's worst nightmare. I treat servers and their data like children, they are never an after thought they are my priority. I do not write very well or speak very well to some folks.
Sarcastic Rant
I long for the day when we can read each other minds so I will not have to struggle with my inapt language skills to communicate. Wait, if folks read my mind will I be thinking like a fool to some folks? Oh well at least I will not be wearing out my 6 fingers typing on a keyboard.


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I'm curious to know - how do you celebrate Christmas on the other side of the world? Do you unwrap your Christmas Gifts together and talk about your gifts as a family?
How about getting The Wrapped Christmas Gift for your grandchildren this festive season? We create handmade fabric wall charts in our home. Here, we enhance the family value of coming together, respecting and honouring one another. We want to bond with our grandchildren and never replace the bonding of grandparents-grandchildren with media.
While your grandchildren help in the kitchen (or if you need the kids to give you some space to cook dinner!), you can have them play with the MASFE Vegetable and Fruit Wall Charts. They contain felt made vegetables and fruits. Your grandchildren can use the chart to learn the name of the fruits and vegetables and even discover new things like which fruits and vegetables can be eaten raw! In the box, there are more tips on how to use the Wall Charts to interact with your little ones according to their level.
You can purchase the charts here, we deliver worldwide and it is already wrap and ready to give as a gift!
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Have you ever thought of improving your diet to prevent cancer?
I know I have and here's why..
Back in 2005 I was a freshman in highschool at Franklin Learning Center in Philadelphia.
After school I went to the YMCA to workout and play basketball..
Usually my mom picked me up in the evening once she got off but not this day.. my dad showed up..
It was strange and I was immediately worried..
My dad didn't seem bothered though, so I thought everything was fine.. He said to me "your mother isn't feeling well, that's why I'm here."
"not feeling well" I thought to myself, did she have the flu I asked?
He said no but that she was at home and I'd soon be able to speak with her..
The rest of the car ride was quiet and gloomy for some odd reason, it was during the days when the sun would go down around 5pm and the air was mildly dry..
Besides, I was exhausted from playing basketball and running around all day.
Only thing on my mind was my mom though.. what was going on, I wondered.
When I got home my mom seemed fine.. she hugged me and seemed pretty normal..
It felt like a boulder was lifted from my chest..
I asked her what was going on and that's when things took a dive..
She asked me what I'd do if she died..
I was speechless..
I felt how most teenagers would at the thought of losing a parent..
DEVASTATED to say the least..
You see, my mother and I have a really cool relationship.
She's always been very supportive and understanding..
I could ask her for anything and she'd go out her way to help..
One time she bought me a pair of really expensive Air Jordan's..
She probably had to work double overtime to be able to afford them..
It didn't matter to her, she would always make sure her kids were happy and well taken care of.
But anyway..
I stood there in complete silence for a while until I heard her say..
"Tell me what you're thinking"
I said,
"Mom, I love you and the thought of losing you is terrifying, now please tell me what's going on"
She went on to tell me how she went to the doctor and they found a lump..
she was diagnosed with breast cancer..
Still a kid at the time (14 years old) I didn't really know much about cancer and what she was going through.
For the next year or so I'd watch my mother fight for her life.
She attended a couple different treatment facilities during her battle..
The first cancer center she went to wasn't that good..
The results were up and down.
Some days she'd be energetic and fine then some days I could barely speak with her she was so tired..
I must admit, she was strong throughout the treatments but I could tell she was hurting..
Then, after a while with no results.. something happened.
She was admitted into one of the bigger cancer treatment centers..
I had mixed emotions..
I was happy because the doctors there would be better able to help her..
BUT, did it mean her cancer was getting worse?
I didn't know, and I think that's what made things more arduous..
Eventually, the chemotherapy and radiation treatments started to work..
She eventually beat the cancer!!
The day she came home was the happiest I'd been in a long time..
Going through this experience made me very cautious of my nutrition and diet..
I'm a born athlete but after this experience I started paying a heck of a lot more attention to my nutrition and diet..
"If you don't take care of your body.. where will you live?"


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Morleys Electro-Optical circuitry ensures noise free, dependable operation. The Morley sound is a very traditional wah, meaning that it does exactly what it says on the tin!
- Vintage Wah with modern features
- Equipped with our custom HQ2 inductor
- Wah level control
- Electro-Optical Circuitry
- True-Tone bypass buffer circuit ensures pure tone and maintains signal in bypass and Wah modes
- Cold-rolled steel housing LED indication
- Works with Bass and Keys too!
- Current Draw 6mA
- Dimensions 9.13" L x 5.88" W x 2.75" H


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The Five Ten Karver Women's Flat Sole Shoe is built for bumps. And logs. And jumps. Designed for flat pedal mountain biking, the Karver offers unprecedented freedom from clips-the mid-height ankle has moderate padding for comfort and control, and supportive action leather uppers protect your feet while you're flying down single track. Stealth S1 outsoles are the stickiest interface between pedals and feet available.
All Terrain Cycles are now offering a Home Delivery service.
Our Cytech qualified mechanics will first make sure that your bike is fully checked and ready to ride.
Then we will deliver it completely assembled direct to your home or place of work where we will set up your bike for your personal needs and answer any questions you may have. All for just £50.00.
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Anger Grows at US Jail Population
The jail population in the United States is expected to reach 2 million on Tuesday, prompting a wave of protests across America.
An explosion in inmate numbers in recent years means that although the US makes up 5% of the total global population, it now accounts for 25% of the world's prisoners.
About 1.3 million of the current jail population have been imprisoned for non-violent crimes, usually drug offences.
"We just want people to be aware of the huge numbers of people who are being locked up and the contrast between the US and other western industrialised democracies.


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PHARE activities of the T.M.C. Asser Instituut
Between July and December 1996 an Asser research team (Ms July Murphy O'Connor, Mr Roel van de Ven and Mr Fred Kellermann) worked on a PHARE research project regarding "Institutional Issues of Membership of the Czech Republic in the European Union". It was the first research project the Institute conducted in the field of European enlargement and its successful completion was a basis for many more projects in this field. It was implemented in close cooperation with Professor Sacha Prechal of Tilburg University.
The Final Report was finalised on 23 December and then sent to the government of the Czech Republic, where it was discussed in two sessions at the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It focussed on the decision-making procedures of the EU, the means and methods used by other Member States to internally coordinate their EU policies and a country-by-country analysis of two of the latest EU member states (Finland and Austria).
The report contained a set of recommendations to the Czech government with respect to possible internal changes in coordination and decision-making procedures concerning Czech EU policy. Furthermore, the report stressed certain institutional problems which might arise in the Czech Republic during the so-called "pre-accession phase". The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs approved the Final Report in January of that year.
1995 was a very important and fascinating year.
Important because of the policy plan, developed during the last months of 1994 and the first months of 1995, was implemented after approval by the Governing Board and the Academic Council.
Fascinating because of the interesting and stimulating academic and organisational projects set in motion as a consequence of this strategic reorientation and process of change.
The Institute fundamentally changed its subsidy policy; as from 1995 it has to be reimbursed by third parties for certain services rendered (e.g., the organisation of large international conferences, academic meetings and/or publication of books, journals and conference readers) and a more active policy has been adopted with respect to contract research and consultancy. At least three substantive (international) projects were undertaken by the Institute on the basis of the unique collections of documentary sources.
1995 was also the start of the annual report being published in the English language.
The book: "The molding of International Law: 10 Dutch proponents", is a compilation of a series of earlier published leaflets focussing on a number of renowned and influencial scholars of Dutch origin.


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CKD Basics
Chronic Kidney Disease(CKD) refers to the chronic renal damage or the severe decline of GFR in more than 3 months.In early stage,the patients may not feel the obvious uncomfortable,which is the reason why many patients are diagnosed with renal failure when they are feel not well.
The renal damage or the renal dysfunction is mainly characterized by 2 conditions.One is the abnormal blood,urine or the imageological examination.The other is the reducing GFR that is less than 60ml/(min•1.73m2) for more three months.
The Stage of CKD
According to the GFR,CKD can be divided into 5 stages.
GFR ml/min/1.73m2
slight renal damage with the normal
or increased GFR
renal damage with the slight
decreased GFR
moderate decline of
severe reduced GFR
PS.GFR means the the glomerular filtration rate that is a index of renal function.
Some routine tests are common to patients,like Blood Test,Creatinine,etc.Besides,our hospital provides other special tests for patients:
--Lymphocyte Subsets
--Urine Protein Electrophoresis
--Autoantibody Tests
--Toxins in Blood Serum
--Kidney Damage Tests
--Emergency Tests
--Diagnosis of Hematuria Position
--Lab Tests for Complement
The mainly cause of CKD are high blood pressure and diabetes.There are other reasons also may lead to or worsen the damage to kidneys,such as infection,poor external environment and overwork,etc.The different disease condition depends on the different patients'habitus.If you want to know more about your disease condition,you can contact live doctor.
Prognosis of CKD is various,due to the chronicity and complexity of thus disease.Besides,some severe complications may worsen the disease,such as high blood pressure,CVD,and so on.It is necessary to take the timely and effective treatments to control the disease condition and relieve ethe symptoms as far as possible.Besides the drug therapy,die therapy are also important to patients.
CKD Basics | CKD Symptoms | CKD Diet | CKD Treatment | CKD Healthy Living
Chronic Nephritis Basics
Chronic nephritis is a progressive kidney disorder in which kidneys become inflamed. It can be idiopathic or secondary to other conditions. However, the most common cause of chronic nephritis is autoimmune disorder.
Streptococcus bacteria infection is a common of nephritis, especially in children. Once the bacteria affect your body, it will lead to an immune reaction which damage the blood filters in kidneys.
Systemic disorder also can involve kidneys like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), purpura, vasculitis etc. In addition, if you use anti-inflammation medications like pain killer, aspirin etc, it may also impair kidney tissues and cells.
The prognosis of chronic nephritis varies from individual to individual as it is affected by many factors. Factors which may affect the prognosis include:
Pathological types
1. The pathological types including membranous proliferative nephritis, FSGS, mesangial proliferative nephritis, mesangial proliferative nephritis. The prognosis of mesangial proliferative nephritis is generally better than other pathlogical types. 2. The more number of fibrous crescents, sclerosed glomeruli, interstinal fibrosis and renal tubular atrophy, the prognosis is worse. 3. Patients with serious renal vascular diseases have a bad prognosis.
The complications affect a lot in deciding the prognosis of chronic nephritis. If the patients have heave protein in urine and uncontrolled high blood pressure, they are prone to having a worse prognosis.
Treatment plays the most part in affecting the prognosis of chronic nephritis. If the immune dysfunction can be corrected, the renal function will stop declining. If the renal function can be improved, the patients will be able to return to a normal life. Immunotherapy and Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy are recommended and effective treatments for chronic nephritis. These two treatments can treat chronic nephritis from its underlying causes.
To avoid developing chronic nephritis, the best preventive measure is to control the triggering factors. If you have the following conditions, you are more likely to develop nephritis.
1.Since nephritis can be caused by other diseases such as lupus, purpura, hepatitis etc, aggressive control of the primary diseases can prevent them from affecting kidneys.
2.You should use medicines and drugs in a rational way. Avoid abuse of drugs completely.
3.Streptococcus bacteria infection is one of the most causes of nephritis. Once you have this problem, you should seek for an effective treatment as early as possible.
Chronic Nephritis Basics | Chronic Nephritis Symptoms | Chronic Nephritis Diet
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Diabetic Nephropathy
Diabetic Nephropathy,caused by diabetes,is one of the most common and harmful complications of diabetes.It has become the second cause of ESRD.In addition,the complex metabolic disorders makes the treatments on DN be more difficult than other renal disease.
What is DN?
DN is mainly caused by the long-term diabetes more than 10-15 years,that will lead to the damage on glomerulus.What's worse,it may bring about ESRD after 5-20 years.
What causes DN?
The causes and pathogenesis are not clear at present.Recent years' research shows that DN is mainly caused by 3 factors:high sugar,high blood pressure and the certain genetic factor.
--high sugar may causes the damage on the whole body blood capillary by changing the renal hemodynamics or the disorganize the metabolism.
--high blood pressure
High blood pressure may bring some severe complications that can not be controlled effectively,which makes the prognosis for patients with DN be worse.
--genetic factor
The morbidity in male is higher than female.In the same environment,some family are easy to suffer from the DN,etc.
The microalbumin is the sign of DN.Besides,the patients diagnosed with diabetes with the damaged kidneys or the high sugar may also be easy to suffer from the DN.
Owing to the chronicity of DN,when urine protein appears,the course of history is often more than 10 years.Thus the majority of prognosis is not well.According to the study, in 6 years,about 25% patients'condition worsen into renal failure stage;while 50% and 75% patients suffer from ESRD in 10 years and 15 years separately.The average time is ten years from the appearance of proteinuria to patients died of uremia,that is ESRD.
But as the experts say,if take the proper treatment,patients can live longer than excepting.What's more,the healthy diet and the optimistic mindset also play an important role in controlling the disease and prolonging the life-pan of patients.
Diabetic Nephropathy Basics | Diabetic Nephropathy Symptoms | Diabetic Nephropathy Diet
Diabetic Nephropathy Treatment | Diabetic Nephropathy Healthy Living
Hypertensive Nephropathy
HN(Hypertensive Nephropathy) is a secondary disease that caused by high blood pressure.
What is HN?
HN is a kind of benign or malignant arteriolar nephrosclerosis caused by primary hypertension,accompanying with hypertensive kidney disease accordingly.The disease often appears in the age of 40-60 years or older,with the high blood pressure history being 5-10 years or more.What's more,the morbidity in male is higher than in female.
Why high blood pressure causes HN?
Kidneys can be used to filtrate the toxin and prevent the leakage of protein,hemocyte. Firstly,the high blood pressure will increase the blood pressure in blood vesselm,causing the leakage of protein.The leakage of protein will damage the renal filtration system and lead to the vicious circle.
Secondary,the long-term high blood pressure causes the decline of renal blood flow,which leads to renal hypoxia-ischemia and damages the kidneys.
Thirdly,high blood pressure makes the adherence on vascular wall be easier than before,making the kidneys are infected easily.
Besides,the hyperfiltration and hypertransfusion of kidneys increase the burden and damage the kidneys.
The long-term damage on kidneys will be difficult to reverse and the compensatory renal increase will appears.What's worse,renal failure may occurs in advance.
According to the causes,history,clinical manifestation and the laboratory tests of patients,make a definite diagnosis of HN.
Generally speaking,the prognosis of hypertensive nephropathy(HN) is not well.The long-term and severe high blood pressure causes the spasm and sclerosis of renal arterioles,accelerating the Glomerular capillary sclerosis and the damage on nephron.The deterioration of renal function is more obvious.What's worse,the high blood pressure will lead to serious complications,which may increase the death rate of HN.
Hypertensive Nephropathy Basics | Hypertensive Nephropathy Symptoms | Hypertensive Nephropathy Diet | Hypertensive Nephropathy Treatment | Hypertensive Nephropathy Healthy Living
IgA Nephropathy
IgA nephropathy is a kind of primary glomerular diseases caused by the autoimmune defects.
What's IgA nephropathy?
IgA nephropathy,called Berger's disease,is characterized by the deposition of immunoglobulin in GMA (glomerular mesangial area).
What causes IgA nephropathy?
IgA nephropathy is mainly caused by autoimmune disorders which means the IgA immune globulin goes wrong.The diseased IgA immune globulin will combine with autoantibody to form immune complex that may deposited in the GMA.In addition that the GMA has some affinity with these immune complex.The deposition of immune complex will secrete inflammatory factors,as the disease worsen,the damage is related to kidneys.What's worse,the damaged kidneys may result in renal failure.
It is necessary to take the renal biopsy to diagnose the pathology.There must be immunofluorescence or immunohistochemical results to support this conclusion. auxiliary examination
1.Immunologic test
About 50% patients have high level of serum IgA.37-75% patients era diagnosed with the specific CIC(circulating immune complex) that contains IgA.
The examination of proteinuria is important to judge the disease condition and estimate the prognosis.The mild disease focal mesangial proliferation is the main symptoms when proteinuria< 1g/24h.Diffuse mesangial proliferation with crescent or glomerular sclerosis occurs in moderate or severe proteinuria.
3.Renal function
When serum creatinine is higher than 1.5mg/dl(132.6umol/L),the disease is progressing.Patients condition is worsen into stage 3 or worse with the GFR<20ml/min.
That RBC in urine has various shapes show that the disease roots in glomerular.
There are several factors that influences the prognosis of IgA.
1.Gerontal patient and the patients with older age will influence the prognosis and may cause the bad prognosis.
2.Patients who are with continuous hematuresis and proteinuria will have the poor prognosis.
3.Renal failure has appeared in patients,which signifies the poor prognosis.
4.High blood pressure will increase the risk of complications and worsen the disease.
IgA Nephropathy Basics | IgA Nephropathy Symptoms | IgA Nephropathy Diet | IgA Nephropathy Treatment | IgA Nephropathy Healthy Living
Kidney Cyst Basics
Kidney Cyst refers to the various cystic mass that appears in both kidneys,sometimes just in one.
What is Kidney Cyst?
Kidney Cyst is the name for the cystic mass that are various and do not communicate with outside.In addition, they will become bigger and bigger with the time going on.What's worse,these cysts may rupture in body,which will cause the damage on kidneys.Finally,as the patients condition develop,kidney disease may deteriorate into ESRD.
Moreover,common Kidneys Cyst can be divided into APKD(adult polycystic kidney),Simple renal cyst and ACKD(acquired cystic kidney disease ).
What causes Kidney Cyst?
There is no specific reason to explain the Kidney Cyst.But experts have discovered that it may be relative to the following factors:
1.Congenital dysplasia:For Cystic nephritis,it may cause many diseases,such as medullary sponge kidney,dysplastic polycystic kidney,and so on.
2.Various infections:The infection may makes the abnormal changes in body,which will provide a good condition to cysts and increase the damage on kidneys.3.Toxin:It is one of the most important reasons that cause the gene mutation and congenital dysplasia,etc.
There is no symptoms in early stage.It often be examined in the medical ultrasound or Competed tomography that can check out the cysts in kidneys.
With the disease process,the damage on kidney is worse and worse,the renal function is reduced badly.Then the serious complications may occur and it may also cause the pain of waist and abdomen,high blood pressure and proteinuria,etc.
Prognosis is various according to the different patients.With the severe complications or the dialysis,the prognosis are bad than other patients:on the other hand,if the patients is just diagnosed with Kidneys Cysts or the renal cant support.So the treatments on Kidney Cysts are kay to patients.
Kidney Cyst Basics | Kidney Cyst Symptoms | Kidney Cyst Diet | Kidney Cyst Treatment | Kidney Cyst Healthy Living
Kidney Failure Basics
Kidney failure,called renal failure,refers to a pathological state that is caused by various chronic kidney disease.The renal function will be reduced even failure.
The classification of renal failure
Renal failure usually include 2 types:acute renal failure and chronic renal failure.The former progresses quickly that is often caused by the short supply of the blood flow to kidneys,such as scratch and burn.Furthermore,the damaged renal function or the toxin may also cause the acute renal failure.On the other hand,with the time and disease development,the long-term lesions may lead to the decline of renal function gradually,and cause renal failure.
Kidneys are vital organs of the body.Generally speaking,there are 3 factors that cause renal failure.
Some patients with high blood pressure or diabetes is easier to suffer from chronic kidney failure because of the long-term intake of nephrotoxic drugs.
Traumatic shock
Such as burn,excessive sweating and shock may cause the acute renal failure.Besides,heart attack will damage the kidneys also,and so on.
--Some disease may induce renal failure
Some complications,like high blood pressure or high blood sugar,may increase the renal burden and worsen the renal disease into renal failure.
For kidney failure,some routine diagnostic methods should be taken to check the renal disease,such as blood routine examination,routine urianlysis,kidney function test,and so on.
There are several factors that influence the prognosis of renal failure.
1.Primary renal disease is closely related to the prognosis.
Various infections are one of the commonest influencing factors,such as respiratory and urinary tract infection.
2.The use of nephrotoxic drugs may also affect the prognosis of patients.
3.High blood pressure will increase the risk of serious complications that influence the prognosis of renal failure.
4.Heart failure that is caused by some reasons.
On the whole,there are many factors that affect the prognosis of renal failure,so it is important to pay attention to patients' daily life.
If you have other question about your disease,talk to live doctor and you can the free and professional guidance.
Kidney Failure Basics | Kidney Failure Symptoms | Kidney Failure Diet | Kidney Failure Treatment | Kidney Failure Healthy Living
Lupus Nephritis Basics
Lupus Nephritis,a secondary renal disease,is caused by SLE(Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) that is a type of autoimmune disease.
What's LN?
Just as its name implies,LN means that the SLE has already damaged the patients'kidneys gradually.The patients'kidneys is damaged worse and worse with the disease process.Finally,LN may deteriorated into ESRF.
What cause LN?
In fact,there is no certain conclusion about the causes of LN and SLE.According to recent researches,experts think that the main reason of LN,called Lupus Nephritis,is the deposition of immune complex on glomerulus capillary epithelial cells.Besides,heredity,habitus and the environment effect and worsen the disease process to some degree.
As the disease goes on,the lesions will damage the glomerulus and affect multisystem and multiple organs in body.The damaged barrier function can not work normally and effectively and it lead to renal damage is worse and worse.Thus the renal function causes lesion and be damaged badly.What's worse,part or complete function loss of kidneys,even ESRF.
Diagnosis of LN mainly depends on the definite diagnosis of SLE.In addition,there are 2 points that need attention.
1.In some cases,renal biopsy are necessary to make the definite diagnosis.
2.Glomerular disease is the significant symbol of SLE.
In addition to the above 2 points,according to detailed patients' cases,laboratory examination and pathological examination can also make right diagnosis.
Due to the chronicity of LN,we can't make sure how long the patients can live certainly.
In generally,if you are diagnosed with LN,the survival rate of 5-10 years is 75%-85%.Moreover,with the disease process,leakage of massive proteinuria and hypertension may occur,which indicates that the disease is worsen.What's worse,some complications,like high blood pressure and high blood sugar,may increase the risk of exacerbation.about 20% patients with LN may evolve into uremia in 10 years,which is the main result of death.
Actually,different patients have different disease condition that lead to the various results of prognosis.An early and effectively treatment can make great difference to the life expectancy of LN patients.If you have problems about your disease,you can contact online doctor to get professional guidance freely.
Lupus Nephritis Basics | Lupus Nephritis Symptoms | Lupus Nephritis Diet | Lupus Nephritis Treatment | Lupus Nephritis Healthy Living
Nephrotic Syndrome Basics
NS(nephrotic syndrome),caused by various disease etiologies,is a group of clinical syndrome.is mainly showed as the increased permeability of glomerular basement membrane and the reduced GFR.
What's NS?
NS is not an independent disease but a group of glomerular disease.The typical symptoms mainly include massive proteinuria,hypoproteinemia,HLP(hyperlipidaemia) and highly edema.
What causes NS?
The causes of NS usually are divided into 3 types:primary,secondary and congenital.Rare patients are born with congenital NS and about 90% of patients are primary NS that belongs to primary glomerular disease.Secondary NS are mainly caused by other diseases,such as SLE,henoch-schonlein purpura nephritis,DN(Diabetic Nephropathy),etc.Besides,some inflammatory response and immunoreaction both may lead to NS.
diagnostic criteria
1.urine protein is greater than 3.5g/.
2.plasma albumin is less than 30g/L
(Note:the first and the third are necessary to diagnose the disease.)
Three aspects of diagnose:
1.Make a definite diagnose of NS
2.Identify the cause of disease:Exclude secondary and genetic causes firstly,then identify the primary NS.It's better to take renal biopsy to make the pathological diagnosis
3.Diagnose the complications
The prognosis od NS are various,which mainly depends on the following factors:
1.pathological pattern
In general,The prognoses of Minimal Change Disease and mild mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis are better.There is a tendency to spontaneous remission in some patients with Minimal Change Disease,so the alleviation rate is higher but it is easier to be relapsing.There are a higher remission rate in early stage.Although it is can not be relieved in later stage,the disease process is slow and the occurrence of Renal Failure is rather later.In addition,the level of proteinuria and the reaction of treatment effect the prognosis badly.
2.Clinical factors
Massive proteinuria,high blood pressure and high fat may also worsen the glomerular sclerosis,which may influence prognosis.
3.Severe complications
Some patients with recurrent infections and thromboembolism may have a less-than-ideal prognosis.
Nephrotic Syndrome Basics | Nephrotic Syndrome Symptoms | Nephrotic Syndrome Diet | Nephrotic Syndrome Treatment | Nephrotic Syndrome Healthy Living
PKD,called polycystic kidney disease,is a kind of hereditary disease caused by autosomal defect.
What is PKD?
PKD refers to many various cysts in renal parenchyma of both kidneys.Then the various cysts will be larger with the time going on and constrict the kidneys.What's worse,the bigger cysts will rupture and damage the kidneys,effecting the renal function.PKD has 2 types:ARPKD(Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease) and ADPKD(Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease).
What causes the polycystic kidney disease(PKD)?
The exact etiology of PKD is unclear. Although the symptoms appear in adulthood,the cysts often occur in foetal period.According to many studies,the abnormal cellular growth and changes as well as the intercellular substance that are caused by genetic defects are one of the most important causes of PKD.What's worse,as the time and disease progress,PKD will worsen into ESRF,which is the fourth reason.
The diagnostic criteria of PKD can be divided into the main diagnostic evidence and auxiliary diagnostic evidence.
main diagnostic evidence
--numerous and unequal sized liquid cysts
--specific family history of ADPKD
--gene linkage analysis are positive
auxiliary diagnostic evidence
--polycystic liver
--renal insufficiency
--cysts on spleen or pancreas
--abnormal heart valve
--intracranial aneurysm
--ventral hernia
Some routine inspections,like CT,serum creatinine,urine routines,etc,play an very important role in diagnosed with PKD.
Owing to the heredity of PKD,there are no exact treatments to cure or stop the disease.So it is important to prevent the complications from appearing and stop the disease progressing.To controlling the high blood pressure,prevent the infections,and take a healthy diet are significant to delay the disease condition.
If you are diagnosed with PKD or you have other questions about your disease,you can contact with live doctor to get the professional guidance freely.
PKD Basics | PKD Symptoms | PKD Diet | PKD Treatment | PKD Healthy Living
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) refers to a disorder in which scar tissue develops on the kidneys' filters called glomeruli. Untreated, the disease usually leads to Kidney Failure where the only treatment options are dialysis or a kidney transplant.
Glomerulosclerosis is not caused by a single disease. It has several different causes. This scarring may occur due to an infection, or drug toxicity, or a disease that affects the entire body, such as Diabetes, HIV infection, sickle cell disease or lupus. At times, there may be a genetic component in some patients.
A kidney biopsy can be down to make an accurate diagnosis of glomerulosclerosis. In a biopsy, the doctor will remove a very small amount of renal tissue. The tissue is examined for signs of scarring.
Diagnosing FSGS may require multiple biopsies, as the scarring does not occur throughout the kidney. The doctor have to look at samples from several different parts of the kidney until an affected area is found.
Other tests that may be ordered include GFR, kidney ultrasound, and genetic testing.
Untreated, most patients with FSGS will finally enter into complete kidney failure and require dialysis or a transplant to survive. Even with treatment, many patients will still eventually require dialysis (in around 2-20 years).
Kidney transplant in FSGS
In about 20-50% cases, the disease may return in the transplanted kidney. Risks that may include the recurrence of the disease may include:
- Age (< 15 years old);
- If the disease took less than 3 years from the diagnosis of the disease to reach kidney failure;
- Caucasian race;
- Loss of a previous transplant due to return of FSGS.
The recurrence of the disease in transplanted kidney occurs very soon after the operation. It can return within hours to days. Most cases will be within the first year after transplantation.
More than 50% of people with recurrence of the disease will lost their kidney within 5 years. Of all the patients with this disorder who get a transplant, around 15% will lose the kidney due to recurrent FSGS.
FSGS Basics | FSGS Symptoms | FSGS Diet | FSGS Treatment | FSGS Healthy Living
Membranous Nephropathy
Membranous Nephropathy (MN) refers to a disorder that damages the kidneys' filters called glomeruli due to immune complex deposits within the kidney. It is one of the most common causes of Nephrotic Syndrome in adults. Over time, this can result in kidney failure as well.
The disease affects patients of all ages but it is more frequently diagnosed in middle age (40-50 years old). Although it is more common among Caucasians, the disease occurs in all races.
A kidney biopsy is done to make a diagnosis of Membranous Nephropathy and to distinguish it from other disorders that may also lead to protein (and blood) losses in the urine.
Blood tests can be done to look for evidence of infections and autoimmune disorders that may be related with this kidney disease. Other screening tests like a chest x-ray and mammogram (in women) may be suggested by the doctor.
About 40% of patients diagnosed with this disease experience a spontaneous remission within 5 years, even without treatment. On average, 20 years after diagnosis, 1/3 of patients will be in complete remission, and 1/3 will have developed into end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and need dialysis or a kidney transplant. Those individuals that initially present over 1g/day of protein in urine for more than 6 months tend to do worse. Their kidney function usually decreases regardless of treatment.
Kidney transplant in Membranous Nephropathy
There is a 10-30% chance that the disease will recur in the transplanted kidney. In general, the recurrence will occur in the first two years after transplant.
At present, there are no specific treatments for recurrence MN in the transplant. Up to 50% of patients with recurrence of the disease will lose their kidney. About 10-15% of all patients with the disease will eventually lose the kidney.
Membranous Nephropathy Basics | Membranous Nephropathy Symptoms | Membranous Nephropathy Diet | Membranous Nephropathy Treatment | Membranous Nephropathy Healthy Living
Purpura Nephritis
Purpura Nephritis,called Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis,is caused by HSP (Henoch-Schonlein Purpura) with necrotizing vasculitis as the main pathological changes of systemic diseases
What's Purpura Nephritis?
Purpura Nephritis refers to the damage on kidneys that is caused by HSP that belongings to systemic diseases with necrotizing vasculitis as the main pathological changes.Except some symptoms like skin purpura, stomachache or hemafecia,hematuria and proteinuria may occur.Whats' worse,the lesions may damaged the renal function badly.The damage on kidneys usually appears within days to weeks after skin purpura.
What causes the Purpura Nephritis?
The reasons of Purpura Nephritis care some allergic reaction cause by infections of germ,virus or parasite.Besides,some foods and drugs may cause the allergy,which is also likely to produce Purpura Nephritis.
Some patients with Purpura Nephritis are usually diagnosed with URI(upper respiratory infection) before.
Drugs like antibiotics,sulfonamides and captopril,may cause allergy,leading to Purpura Nephritis.
Sea foods are usually to effect the disease,like shrimp and crab diver.
Pollens of plant,ova,oil paint and so on.
The diagnosis of Purpura Nephritis must meet the the following three conditions:
(1)There are some symptoms of skin purpura.
(2)Some clinical symptoms of damaged kidneys,like proteinuria,high blood pressure and hematuria,etc.
(3)Pathologic change tested by renal biopsy shows the deposition of IgA on mesangial area and mesangial proliferation.
The prognoses of Purpura Nephritis are very different owing to the level of disease condition.Patients with simple hematuria have a good prognosis.However,when various level proteinuria or NS and the progressive deterioration of renal function occur,the prognose are bad.
Purpura Nephritis Basics | Purpura Nephritis Symptoms | Purpura Nephritis Diet | Purpura Nephritis Treatment | Purpura Nephritis Healthy Living
ESRD refers to the stage 5 of CKD.In this stage,the GFR< 15ml/(min.1.73m2),the renal function is damaged so badly that it have already can not work regularly and effectively.
In early stage,the ESRD has no obvious discomfort.While as the renal function reduces continuously,toxin,metabolite and waste accumulate ib body,which will cause the various complications.
--renal function tests
Some treatment options,including BUN,Creatinine,urine protein and so on,are taken to diagnose the renal function.
--Urine Routine Test
It is used to detect the protein and red blood cell in urine. Detection of proteinuria can remind patients of the specific disease condition.
--Renal function test
If the inflammation appears,the renal tubules function will decrease,the leakage of sodium and potassium will increase,thus metabolic acidosis may also occurs.
--Urine culture check
It refers to check the cultured normal urine that can be tested if there is bacteria accurately.
--routine urianlysis
It is the common test for patients with CKD,which can test the protein or erythrocyte in urine.
For ESRD patients,timely and effective diagnosis and treatments play an important role in prognosis of ESRD.
Moreover,a healthy diet also can do more to control the disease condition.
Besides,some severer complications may aggravate the disease condition even cause patients death. Such as high blood pressure,CVD(Cardiovascular Disease) and so on.
ESRD Basics | ESRD Symptoms | ESRD Diet | ESRD Treatment | ESRD Healthy Living


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Spring 2016 Contributors
Ana-Christina Acosta Gaspar de Alba
Ana-Christina Acosta Gaspar de Alba is a 3rd year MFA in fiction at Virginia Tech. A dual citizen of Mexico and the US, she strives to write in the space where stories and languages intersect. She fondly remembers a time before a wall threatened to mar that space, and hopes "Lotería" serves as a reminder that there is beauty and kindness on both sides of the border.
Stuart Moulthrop
Stuart Moulthrop is the author of Victory Garden (1991) and several other works of digital ficiton and poetry, including "Reagan Library" (1998) and "SC4NDA1 in New Media" (2011). He teaches at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and with Dene Grigar is the author of Traversals: The Use of Preservation for Electronic Literature.
Matt Hall
Matt Hall was born in Memphis but considers New Jersey home. He is an MFA in Creative Writing candidate at Virginia Tech. His greatest fear is that he will be abducted by aliens.
Mariana Sierra
Mariana Sierra is from Puerto Rico. She will complete her MFA in Creative Writing at Virgina Tech in the spring of 2017. She's married to a pretty cool gringo named Matt and their lives pretty much revolve around the world's cutest sato (español for Puerto Rican mutt), Evie.


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2 »Do you think this to be just? You say: I am in the right before God.
3 »If you ask: What advantage do I have? How am I better off than if I had sinned?
4 »I will answer you and your friends with you.
5 Look at the heavens, observe the clouds and see. They are higher than you.
6 »If you have sinned, what do you accomplish against him? If your transgressions are multiplied, what do you do to him?
7 »If you are righteous, what do you give to him? What does he receive from your hand?
8 »Your wickedness affects others like you, and your righteousness, other human beings.
9 »Because of the multitude of oppressions people cry out. They call for help because of the arm of the mighty.
10 »However no one says: Where is God my Maker, who gives strength in the night?
11 »Who teaches us more than the animals of the earth, and makes us wiser than the birds of the air?
12 »They cry out, but he does not answer, because of the pride of evildoers.
13 »Surely God does not hear an empty cry, nor does the Almighty regard it.
14 »How much less when you say that you do not see him, that the case is before him, and you are waiting for him!
15 »Because his anger does not punish, and he does not greatly heed transgression,
16 »Job opens his mouth in empty talk. He multiplies words without knowledge.«


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P3C Handling Data
We've just started our Handling Data block in Maths and have been learning about bar graphs this week. On Wednesday, we collected data from the class about our Favourite Foods. Then we created a tally chart and talked about how … Continue reading
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Terrific Tally Marks
Today P3a started their new maths topic on Data Handling. We learned to use and read tally-marks. Fishing game (tally marks)
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Smashing Symmetry
Today we rounded off our Symmetry topic with a Symmetry Hunt! Have a look at the clip and game we used in class too. Symmetry clip Symmetry game
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P3C Maths Symmetry
In class, we've been learning about symmetry and we went outside to try creating our own symmetry pictures!
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When I first got my Falcon Continental Cooker with its induction hob, I fell in love with it. Hitherto, I had been a Falcon gas man. Not any more. Induction was quicker. It was more efficient. It responded to the smallest adjustment of its control knobs. It was easier to keep clean. It was the acme of modern kitchen technology. And it looked so butch and handsome. I wrote a hymn of praise about in the Guardian Word of Mouth blog.
Shortly afterwards, such are the workings of hubris, it suffered a technical fault. It proved exceedingly tiresome to fix. I was forced to write to Falcon that the dividing line between love and hatred was a small one. The technical fault was corrected and the love affair has continued unabated. It is a fabulous machine, and there is a tile of belly pork gently roasting away in one of its ovens as I write this.
However, my experience with other induction cookers has not been so happy. It has nothing to do with the induction process itself. It's all to do with the controls. My Falcon has knobs, which are easy, indeed foolproof to deal with. A good many induction hobs do not have knobs. People who clearly have never done a hand's turn in a kitchen, and who have, therefore, designed them with touch controls hidden in the glass top have designed them. This looks pretty, but as anyone who has tried to use them finds out pretty rapidly, has severe operational defects. E.g., i) if you have the slightest taint of grease on the finger you are using to turn them up or down, they won't work; ii) if any grease get onto the glass over the controls, they won't work (and please show the cooker that doesn't get showered in grease while cooking); iii) similar problems arise if the controls panel gets sloshed with water; iv) the glass covering them can get very hot, making the turning up and down of the hobs an exercise in pain management; v) and in the even of any of the above happening, they start blinking incomprehensible symbols at you.
So if you get an induction hob, look for one with knobs, not touch controls.
Note 1: I have NOT been paid any money or given any inducement by Falcon to write this.
Note 2. The Aga Rangemaster Group make Aga, Falcon, Heartland, Le Cornue, Mercury, Rangemaster, Rayburn, Redfyre and Stanley cookers. They also own Divertimenti shops, Fired Earth, Grange, Leisure sinks, Marvels cooling appliances.


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RPS (Laboratory Radiochemicals) 2 day course in MacclesfieldCommencing 01/04/2020Now 12 places remaining
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The Radioactive Substances Act 1993 (RSA93) was repealed on 6th April 2010 to allow radioactive substance regulation to be brought in to the Environmental Permitting regime. This second phase of the Environmental Permitting Programme (EPP2) is a 'Better Regulation' initiative designed to reduce costs for operators and the regulator by cutting unnecessary red tape, while continuing to protect the environment and human health.
The programme creates a common system of risk-based environmental permitting and compliance for an extended range of regimes. These include:
The changes are only made in England and Wales. On 1 September 2018, the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (EA(S)R) came into force for radioactive substances activities in Scotland.
Much of what was contained in the RSA93 appears in Schedule 23 of the EPR2016. There is no substantial change in the Government's regulatory policy for radioactive substances or in the Environment Agency's regulatory practice. The conditions and limitations attached to licences issued under RSA93 remain largely unchanged, as do many of the Exemptions.
Existing Registrations and Authorisations automatically became 'environmental permits'.
Notable changes introduced by the EPR for radioactive substance users are:-
There are new application forms and a range of EA guidance to explain how the new regime works (in preparation - expected by end April). Also, the EA have changed the way they charge for applications and for annual subsistence.
There is no longer a requirement to post that licence on the premises, and users are encouraged not to do so for security reasons.
The full text of the Regs is available at:
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016
Guidance (Defra and EA) is found at:
Guidance on the scope of and exemptions
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Saturday, March 14, 2015
Rainy Saturday
It's the perfect day for doing some spring cleaning in the kitchen. For me today, this means clearing the counters off and thoroughly washing the countertops and wiping everything down. Then the fun of arranging them - will they go back in the spots that they've been in or will we put them somewhere else? I like to try new things, so I think we'll be changing it up in the kitchen!
Rachel is making bread for communion tomorrow, and I am repotting my Mother Fern. Tim and Kyle are off buying some tools that time will need for his job.
I'm going to be putting an apron on as soon as I am done with this post. I'll turn on my bluetooth speaker and play some good music while we get busy in the kitchen.
Later we are going to see Cinderella.
What are you up to today?
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I am getting a slow start to my day...and I am really happy about that! I'm afraid I am going jeans shopping this afternoon, although there are about a thousand things I'd rather do. Then I'll slowly cook the corned beef for tomorrow's Irish dinner when I get back home.ReplyDelete
Let us know how you like Cinderella! The girls and I want to go if we can work around Kati's work and class schedule...
It sounds like my favorite kind of day!ReplyDelete
Rain here today as well Deanna and I hope it washes the ugly black snow away. I did the usual Saturday laundry and baked 2 types of Irish soda bread for our St. Patrick's day pot blessing after church tomorrow.ReplyDelete
Our granddaughter is going to see Cinderella today for her eleventh birthday and I told her I am familiar with the actress as she is in Downton Abbey. Not sure if this meant much but she does know I watch DA. Hope you enjoy the show, I've seen the dress up close in photos - gorgeous!
Let us know how many Downton Abbey characters you saw! The silver pitcher looks so beautiful with the fern.ReplyDelete
What a productive Saturday! We went to see McFarland - thought it to be a really good, inspiring movie. I'd recommend it.ReplyDelete
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Partly inspired by Jean Cocteau's surrealist film of the same name (1928), this picture explores levels of reality. The two worlds are reflections seen in a plane of water by the characters; male and female aspects of one being. Does she beckon him up or he seek to drag her down?
Perhaps only the kingfisher, in its plunge, can pass between the worlds.
Just as was Cocteau's film, it is likewise a treatment of 'Orpheus in the underworld' from Greek myth. That is to say, a visualisation of Orpheus approaching the barrier between our 'real' world and that 'beyond'. In Ovid, that land is Hades, the land of the dead. In Cocteau it is 'beyond the mirror', where surreality holds sway. In this painting the barrier separates the co-existent duality of opposites, ying and yang, animus and anima, here manifest in the duality of the sexes: male this side, female the other. The figures therefore represent opposite versions of the same being and one side of the divide is no more 'real' than the other.
It is a twist on the notion of staring at your reflection in the water and reaching out a hand towards it…as your hand and that of the reflection's come together, the water is disturbed and the reflection disperses…..in this case however, the point of touch will be with a real (meta)physical presence: both are real but virtual to each other…can the barrier be crossed? That is the essence of the picture. The kingfisher does cross, effortlessly, but this could be a form of magic or the stuff of dreams, as in the Cocteau film.
The architecture is based on an abandoned monastery in Galicia, Spain; one of the most unsettling places I have ever been.


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It's the most important anti-ageing product you can ever wear and protects your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays, so you need to be wearing it.
Sunscreens are an absolute skincare essential all year round, but especially in summer. By safeguarding your skin against damaging UV rays, your complexion will stay healthier, more plumped up and radiant for longer and will also help to prevent premature ageing and hyper-pigmentation.
Please note that when you use products based on benzoyl peroxide to protect your skin extra. BP will destroy the natural skin protection causing sun burns and hyperpigmentation scars which could take years to disappear.
But for those with especially oily or combination skin, applying a sun cream alongside your regular moisturizer can cause your skin to become more oily and breakout. And breakouts can seriously affect your self-confidence and leave anyone feeling a little down. A strong(er) microbiome could prevent a lot.
As every persons skin is different you need to try different sunscreens to find one that suits your skin. And please don't forget that a fake tan doesn't give you any natural protection! You still need a sunscreen to protect against sun burn.
Underneath some tips to find the best product for your skin.
1. MINERAL BASED For those with sensitive skin, chemical-based sunscreens can cause breakouts and irritation, so using a mineral one could help to reduce the chances of your skin become aggravated.
2. NON-COMEDOGENIC Those of us with a blemished and acne-prone skin may struggle to find a product that doesn't cause spots or blemishes. Search for the text: non-comedogenic on the packaging so the sunscreen won't clog your pores.
3. FACE MISTS As it's invisible, it feels weightless and mists over the skin completely dry. This makes it ideal for those who like to wear a little makeup in the day, but want to make sure their skin remains protected, as it can be used both under and over cosmetics.
4. OIL BASED A lot of people with acne skin would find products with oil can cause more problems. It might clog pores which you absolutely don't want.
5. MIX YOUR SUNSCREEN Mix equal parts of your favorite SPF50 into your favorite moisturizer or foundation for a Broad Spectrum boost! It's something you need to try to find the correct protection and prevent sun damage.
Remember, the best way to protect your skin is avoid UVA and UVB rays. Always apply sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Make sure it's good quality and don't forget to reapply!
And always enjoy the sun and people around you.
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Domain Athletic Centre, 18 January
The Australian trial for the 2008 IAAF World Cross Country Championships were held at Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra.
The opening leg of the 2008 IAAF World Athletics Tour was the Melbourne Track Classic, held on 21 February at Olympic Park, Melbourne.
The Balmoral Burn is a 420m race up the steep hill of Awaba Street, Mosman.
The 2008 Australian All School Championships were combined with the Pacific School Games in Canberra.
15km road race, Melbourne, 30 November
Olympic Park, 11 December
Australian distance runners in training at Falls Creek, December 2008
Miscellaneous photos from 2008.


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Hanna Hats Light Grey Skipper Cap $54.95
Light Grey Skipper Cap is made by Hanna Hats of County Donegal, Ireland. This cap has a herringbone pattern of light grey and white. The Skipper Cap style came about in the 1960's as a staple of mariners, fisherman and those who wished to be both. The tweed wool and classic design will protect you from the elements in style.
Made from 100% wool in the soft and muted shades of the rich Irish landscape, each Hanna Hat is a unique piece of headwear which will become a treasured possession for life. The renowned quality and handsome styling of each Hanna Hat is rooted in a family tradition of tailoring which stretches back three generations.
Come to the store to see our large collection!


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Let's be honest: Beyoncé is pretty much the unofficial ambassador of Houston. And though she wasn't spotted at any of the World Series games, we knew the proud Texan had to be excited that the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Well, Mrs. Knowles-Carter just demonstrated her pride while grabbing dinner in New Orleans with sister Solange and husband Jay Z on Wednesday night. In some candid photos posted on Twitter by a Beyoncé fan site, Beyoncé Legion, the Lemonade artist was spotted in a Houston Astros jersey, cool round shades, and oversized hoops.
Beyoncé, JAY-Z & Solange at a restaurant in NOLA tonight. pic.twitter.com/uc7tLAdzV3
— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@Bey_Legion) November 9, 2017
Destructed denim and white booties completed her look, as she posed with Dooky Chase restaurant's founder Leah Chase and another restaurant employee. Both Jay Z and Solange were surprisingly pared-down in black and white ensembles.
Beyoncé & JAY-Z at Dooky Chase's restaurant in NOLA. pic.twitter.com/696mW3k1MV
— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@Bey_Legion) November 9, 2017
The restaurant is a New Orleans go-to, with presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush dining there. Chase was also the inspiration for Princess Tiana in Disney's Princess and the Frog, so she's a veritable icon!
We'll definitely be stopping by the Orleans Avenue hotspot next time we're in town. And we're hoping Beyoncé is working on an Astros-themed Instagram photoshoot as we speak.


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NATICK – When drivers pull into a highway rest stop, they probably expect to see the household names – McDonald's or Taco Bell, Burger King or D'Angelo. But at the Natick and Westborough rest stops along the Massachusetts Turnpike, there's one restaurant that's not like the others.
Cheesy Street Grill, an independent, specialty grilled cheese spot and former food truck, opened at the two stops in mid-June.
In Natick, Cheesy Street has counter space between a McDonald's and a combination Papa Gino's and D'Angelo. In Westborough, it occupies kiosk space.
The venture is an atypical move for a small entrepreneur – to go from the crowded start-up food truck space to sharing roadside customers with international behemoths. And owner Lisa Dowd said it wasn't easy.
"It was a lengthy process," said Dowd.
In order to get the space, she and her partner badgered the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the entity that owns the rest stop land. The lobbying led, eventually, to a contact at McDonald's that handles rest stop leasing. The Cheesy Street camp negotiated a sublet deal with the McDonald's next to it, and opened on June 15.
Dowd was drawn to the idea because the Boston corridor of the Mass. Pike is busy and the foot traffic at a busy rest stop is heavy and constant.
"We thought it would be a home run," she said. So far, she said, it has been.
The shop offers a sandwich stuffed with goat cheese, fig and caramelized onions, another with mozzarella, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and pesto. Six different grilled cheeses range from $4.50 to $8.50 each. The business also offers homemade mac 'n cheese and salads.
Cheesy Street Grill launched as a Connecticut-based food truck in 2014. After several decades of work in the corporate world, Dowd said she was hungry for an independent venture. She partnered up with Cameron Canzellarini, who now handles the books while Dowd runs the kitchen.
"We decided, hey, let's go with a food truck. And who does not like grilled cheese? From the very young to the mature folks, we thought it would be a winner," she said.
When it came time to expand, Dowd said she was inspired by the many trips to and from Boston to see her son, a student there.
"I realized the Mass. Pike did not have anything like this" she said.
She hopes to one day expand to a stand-alone bar and grille format, and also roll out a name brand line of products.
For now, she's at the panini press, firing out specialty grilled cheese to customers that may have otherwise gone for a Big Mac.
Bill Shaner can be reached 58-626-3957 or at firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @Bill_Shaner.


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More Selection in Bulk Foods
Bulk foods are very much in demand at Martindale's. Come visit our bulk department. Find bulk nuts, bulk seeds, bulk dried fruit, grains, and granola, bulk beans, and more!
Meet Mike who keeps our bulk foods full and appetizing. Mike is your man if you'd like to special order anything or have out-of-the-ordinary questions that need answers about bulk foods.
Bulk foods are good for the environment because they are pure, natural, and use far less packaging. Just grab a bag and start shoveling a little bit or a lot. It's entirely up to you. Some options are only available in prepacked tubs.
We offer more selection than ever before of rice, seeds, nuts, granola, dried fruits, and specialty culinary ingredients whether organic or not.
Look for these great finds in bulk including:
look for varieties such as raw almonds; organic pasteurized almonds; raw, organic Sicilian almonds from Italy; dry roasted organic tamari almonds; sprouted unsalted almonds, dry roasted salted or unsalted almonds
look for varieties such as dry roasted unsalted or salted; whole raw cashews; dry roasted curry cashews; sea salt & onion cashews; organic whole cashews
More Nuts and Seeds
Also find hazelnuts, coconut chips, brazil nuts, pecans, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, black chia seeds, sesame seeds, trail mixes, and flax seeds. Look for options in raw, sprouted, organic, salted, and unsalted varieties.
Dried Fruit:
raisins, goji berries, apricots, sweetened cranberries, prunes, tart cherries, black mission figs, turkish figs, ginger slices, black flame or Thompson raisins. Love those organic raisins! Find currants, mulberries, apple rings, and banana chips.
classic, cranberry cashew pecan, french vanilla almond
quinoa and red quinoa, popcorn, wheat bran, oats, extra thick rolled oats, steel cut oats, quick oats, oat bran, basmati brown and white rice, long and short grain brown rice, muesli. All of our bulk rice selections are organic and non-gmo!
Beans and Legumes:
lentils (brown, red), green split peas, mung beans, dark red kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas and black eyed peas
plain sundrops, nutritional yeast, chunks of energy (spirulina, cha cha chia, date flax turmeric), dark chocolate covered almonds, raisins or coconut, cacao nibs, and plenty more.
Get roasted cashew butter and organic dry roasted Valencia peanut butter.
Shop bulk foods to save money and avoid waste. Buy organic when you can, but enjoy unprocessed natural foods in bulk, always.