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Then Bud got his old gun out of the loft. This Chinese-built Pioneer rifle is about 32 years old. Purchased while at boarding school, the house-master confiscated it immediately at the breakfast table when it arrived by parcel post, can't think why as he was working in the Combined Cadet Force armoury at the time. So maybe we'll take it along to the Scout shooting session if I get in.
In an unconnected event, I visited the football ground where a memorial to the Pompey Pals has been put up. During those heady days when we thought the First World War would be over by Christmas, lots of groups of friends and colleagues joined up from community centres like the football ground, major factories etc.
That is why the middle bit was torn out of so many communities when the war turned into a terrifying mudbath of doom, where none of the rifles were air-powered and everyone had a nightmare. This memorial will receive a Scout visit shortly, for Remembrance Day.


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(AllHipHop Rumors) Lil Kim is having a petty party, and Remy Ma is allowed to bring the petty punch!
Over the weekend the internet was forced to pick sides in the Remy Ma and Nicki Minaj beef when Remy ethered Nicki with a diss track called "ShEther".
Whether or not you are a Nicki fan or a fan of both female emcees, for most the crown was undisputedly given to Remy. You know Lil Kim was immediately team Remy after hearing the track.
Kim, Remy, and Cardi B had a show together, and Kim revealed that she not only loved Remy, but we may also see a collaboration between them.
"Maybe yall might see something in the future. How bout that. Another "Ladies Night". We may be due for that," said Lil Kim.
No matter what they do, the song certainly won't top the original "Ladies Night" or the video, however, we are definitely here for a collaboration! You know they are both going to be firing shots at Nicki doe!
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Tom Cruise reprises his role as Ethan Hunt, IMF agent (Impossible Mission Force) extraordinaire. After a mission at the Kremlin goes horribly wrong, the President disavows the entire IMF by initiating "Ghost Protocol." Now Hunt and his teammates are on the run from authorities while hunting the terrorist who slipped past them at the Kremlin. The team includes Jane (Paula Patton), new field agent Benji (Simon Pegg), and Brandt (Jeremy Renner), IMF's Chief Analyst with a mysterious past.
I've been a huge Mission: Impossible fan ever since I first saw the television show in syndication years ago. A special blend of elements separates Mission: Impossible from other secret agent fare: plots are complex, requiring attentive viewing (with some impossibly good disguises thrown in), heavy emphasis is placed on team collaboration, thrills derive more from suspense than action, and the gadgets - oh man, the gadgets. Of the four M:I movies, the only one to really get it wrong was M:I-2, as director John Woo tried way too hard to sex things up James Bond style. Ghost Protocol nails all the series' staples, and even though action outweighs suspense this time around, the action sequences are so fantastic that it hardly matters.
Take the scene where Hunt uses suction gloves to climb up the exterior of the world's tallest building in Dubai; Tom Cruise used neither a stunt double nor a green screen. Yes, Cruise was secured via multiple cables (which were digitally removed in post-production), but that's really him climbing around out there 130 floors up, and you can tell. Nearly every sequence delivers that thrill of knowing that the actors trained hard and put themselves on the line. Mission: Impossible isn't the place for stylized, cartoonish action, and the sequences in Ghost Protocol push the bounds of what's possible without turning silly. The gadgets follow the same rule as the action: fantastic but not altogether unbelievable.
15 years after first playing Ethan Hunt, Tom Cruise proves that he's still got it. Say what you will about his personal life (though I think it's all been said at this point), but Tom Cruise continually pushes himself as an entertainer. Ghost Protocol features some incredible stunts, and I admire the physicality Cruise brings to this picture. However, from the first episode of the TV series on, Mission: Impossible has been about the team, and the cast members play off of each other very well. This IMF team has strong charisma, perhaps the best of any since the team that got killed off in the first half hour of the original M:I film. I especially appreciate Simon Pegg's comedy; his expert delivery adds comic relief at just the right times.
Pixar veteran Brad Bird has directed a great action film once before with The Incredibles. Ghost Protocol marks his live-action directorial debut, though I'm guessing it won't be his last venture with flesh-and-blood actors. Bird has a great eye for action and suspense, and I'd love to see more from him. Thanks largely to his direction, this movie had me sweaty-palmed, holding my breath, and opening my mouth in delighted surprise. I would have traded a few of the action-based thrills for a little more suspense (the vault scene in the original M:I comes to mind), but that's more my preference than a flaw. Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol is the best old-fashioned action movie I've seen in a while.
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MPAA: Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense action and violence.
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol is typical PG-13 action fare, meaning there's plenty of action and violence but nothing too graphic. The action scenes are loud and intense, but you won't find any gore. I don't recall much language, and true to Mission: Impossible tradition, there's little-to-no sexuality.


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Director Brian O'Brien has released his short film Hazardous Materials online.
Hazardous Materials is a story about anxiety, loneliness and friendship. Nora has trouble talking to anyone, and is scraping by day to day avoiding contact with people, while Rachel, a well meaning co-worker, wants to bring her out of her shell. When Rachel invites Nora to a house party – how will Nora react?
The film is directed and edited by Brian O'Brien, from a script by Robin Oree. It stars Molly O'Mahoney as Nora and Carla Keeney as Rachel.
Hazardous Materials is produced by Brian O'Brien and Megan Leydon, with cinematography from Fintan Geraghty, music by Derek Dolan. In addition it features Day of The Child, a single from Irish band Le Galaxie. Post-production/colour is by John Talbot and sound design by Paul Rowland.
The film is very much a labour of love, with fundraising a mixture of crowdfunding and paid for out of O'Brien's own pocket. O'Brien has written an excellent blog post detailing the struggle of making Hazardous Materials, which is required reading for any potential filmmakers out there.
Hazardous Materials has enjoyed a very successful festival life, getting an Honourary Mention for Best Short Independent Shorts Awards and a Spotlight Award at the Elevation Indie Film Awards. It has also been part of the Official Selection at Shorts on Tap, Lift Off Global Network, iffy Film Festival, Short and Sweet Film Festival, and Dumbo Film Festival.


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Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells MRes
Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells MRes
Full time: 12 months
The MRes is a research-based course with a taught component. It provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research.
Applications for this course are now closed
If you would still like to be considered for 2020 entry, please fill in our expression of interest form. You will then be placed on a waiting list in case we're able to re-open the course and make further offers.
Alternatively, you can apply for 2021 entry from the 1 October 2020.
Your course during COVID-19
Whilst things will not be the same when you join us in September, this course page is intended to give you insight into what to expect from your course and your learning experience for the duration of your degree.
We have updated all course information where there are specific changes in the first semester.
Most of our student services are now available online. As COVID-19 restrictions lift, we'll be opening up our on-campus facilities as soon as it is safe to do so, so that you can get the best out of your studies.
Your learning experience
Your teaching will be a mixture of online and in-person on-campus teaching. In semester one, as a result of physical distancing requirements, all lecture materials will be delivered online along with many tutorials, workshops and labs.
Our aim, if Government guidance allows us, is to deliver up to three hours of labs, seminars and tutorial teaching in-person on campus where this is possible and safe to do so. We'll review this regularly and plan to return to full in-person, on-campus teaching in semester two if restrictions allow.
If you're studying for an MRes, MMus or MLitt programme, the number of hours may vary from this. For more information, please contact your supervisor or academic school.
In semester one, we will not be running face-to-face, on-campus examinations. We will instead use different approaches to assessment. These will test and support your learning.
Field trips
We will be running some but not all of our planned field trips. Some of those that do run, will be run virtually. For those that do not run, we will be offering alternative learning activities. These learning activities will give you the opportunity to achieve the same learning.
Work placements
There may be some restrictions on work placement opportunities.
Further information
Our COVID-19 Study page gives more information about your Newcastle University 2020 study experience.
Terms and conditions and student complaints
The University has terms and conditions which create a positive environment for learning and academic achievement.
Given the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the commitments outlined are subject to the guidelines that may be in place at the time.
The course is designed for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines, and for intercalating and fully qualified MBBS or BDS students. It can be taken either as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.
What you'll learn
The taught component of the course includes subject-specific content in the area of stem cells and regenerative medicine. You have the flexibility to develop your own bespoke course by selecting additional, complementary modules. You will also participate in training in general research principles, and other professional and key skills.
The subject-based modules focus on interdisciplinary research that seeks to convert stem cell research and technologies into cost-effective, ethically robust 21st century health solutions that will ameliorate degenerative diseases, the effects of ageing and serious injury. This strand is delivered jointly with Durham University, with project opportunities in both universities.
Your project
Your research project comprises the major element of the course. This project will involve 24 weeks of research in an area of stem cells and regenerative medicine under the supervision of an expert academic researcher in the field.
The course allows you to experience an internationally competitive research area, predominantly in academia but also potentially in industry.
Quality and Ranking
We rank in the top 100 for Medicine and Life Sciences and Medicine - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020.
Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School
Our Medical Sciences Graduate School is dedicated to providing you with information, support and advice throughout your research degree studies. We can help and advise you on a variety of queries relating to your studies, funding or welfare.
Our Research Student Development Programme supports and complements your research whilst developing your professional skills and confidence.
You will make an on-going assessment of your own development and training needs through personal development planning (PDP) in the ePortfolio system. Our organised external events and development programme have been mapped against the Vitae Researcher Development Framework to help you identify how best to meet your training and development needs.
We rank in the top 100 for Medicine and Life Sciences and Medicine - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020
Our MRes coursesOur MRes courses
The Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells MRes is closely linked to a suite of MRes courses that you may also be interested in:
- Ageing and Health MRes
- Animal Behaviour MRes
- Biofabrication and Bioprinting MRes
- Biotechnology and Business Enterprise MRes
- Cancer MRes
- Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease MRes
- Cell Signalling in Health and Disease MRes
- Diabetes MRes
- Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine MRes
- Epidemiology MRes
- Evolution and Human Behaviour MRes
- Immunobiology MRes
- Medical Genetics MRes
- Medical and Molecular Biosciences MRes
- Mitochondrial Biology and Medicine MRes
- Molecular Microbiology MRes
- Healthy Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA) MRes
- Neuromuscular Diseases MRes
- Neuroscience MRes
- Toxicology MRes
- Translational Medicine and Therapeutics MRes
- Transplantation MRes
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You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
Modules for 2020 entry
Compulsory modulesCompulsory modules
Optional modulesOptional modules
You will take 40 credits from the following modules:
- MMB8003 The Biological Study of Behaviour
- MMB8004 Ageing & Health
- MMB8005 Experimental Medicine and Therapeutics
- MMB8006 Drug Discovery and Development
- MMB8007 Cancer Studies
- MMB8008 Cell Cycle Control and Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
- MMB8009 Clinical Epidemiology
- MMB8010 The Biological Basis of Psychiatric Illness and its Treatment
- MMB8011 Biology of Ageing
- MMB8014 Genetics of Common Disease
- MMB8015 Applied Immunobiology of Human Disease
- MMB8016 Molecular Microbiology
- MMB8018 Research Methods in Protein Science
- MMB8019 Sensory Systems
- MMB8020 Scientific Basis of Neurological Disease
- MMB8025 Transplantation Science
- MMB8030 Genetic Medicine
- MMB8031 Developmental Genetics
- MMB8032 Toxicology
- MMB8033 Surgical Anatomy
- MMB8034 Mitochondrial Biology and Medicine
- MMB8035 Diabetes
- MMB8036 Therapy Development for Rare Diseases: the Neuromuscular Paradigm
- MMB8037 Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease
- MMB8038 Bioscience Research Development and Enterprise
- MMB8043 Comparative Cognition: Information Processing in Humans and Other Animals
- MMB8044 Exercise in Health and Disease*
- MMB8045 Advanced Animal Behaviour and Welfare
- MMB8046 Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine*
- CSC8313 Bioinformatics Theory and Practice
- MEC8023 Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
- HSC8057 Global Health
- MEC8051 Biomedical Additive Manufacture and Biofabrication
Some combinations of modules may not be available due to timetabling constraints. In exceptional circumstances the running of some modules may be determined by student demand.
*This module is not available for 2020 entry
Module changes
Course content changes
The information above is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Optional module availability
Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
To find out more please see our terms and conditions.
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Work experience
Work experience placements are a great way to develop relevant skills to excel in your chosen career.
Find out about paid and unpaid work experience options and other ways you can add to your degree.
Fees & Funding
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Full time: £7,800
Full time: £22,800
Find out more about our tuition fees, including how to pay them and available discounts.
EU students starting at Newcastle in 2020 will pay the UK (Home) tuition fee for the full duration of their course.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:
- a life science or related discipline
- or an MBBS/BDS degree
This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study.
Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background.
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You may need an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate. You'll need to get this before you can get your visa or study on this programme. We'll let you know about the ATAS requirement in your offer letter.
Applications for this course are now closed
If you would still like to be considered for 2020 entry, please fill in our expression of interest form. You will then be placed on a waiting list in case we're able to re-open the course and make further offers.
Alternatively, you can apply for 2021 entry from the 1 October 2020.
You are NOT required to submit a research project proposal for MRes programmes in the Faculty of Medical Sciences as part of your online application.
Start dates
The course starts in September.
We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.
If you live outside the UK/EU you must:
- pay a deposit of £1,500
- or submit an official letter of sponsorship
The deposit is payable after you receive an offer to study at Newcastle University. The deposit is non-refundable, but is deducted from your tuition fees when you register.


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Reading is the ability to understand text written in sentences or paragraphs. Strong reading skills are essential to being able to learn and find information quickly and easily. Complete this self-assessment to help you understand your reading strengths and areas for improvement.
- Read each statement in Section 1 and place a check mark in the column that best describes how well you can complete that task. Tip: Think about your work and life experiences.
Review your response for each task. If you have checked five or more in the "Somewhat" and/or "No" columns, you may want to consider upgrading your reading skills.
Complete Section 2 to identify your training needs.
Section 1: Self-assessment
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|Read and understand familiar names, words and simple sentences.
|Scan a short document, such as an email, memo or bulletin, and understand its meaning.
|Read and follow directions on a product label (e.g. on a prescription bottle).
|Read a paragraph to find a key piece of information.
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|Read a product warning label and understand how to handle the product safely.
|Read several short documents, such as brochures or newspaper articles, to find new information (e.g. reading about a travel destination before a trip).
|Read and understand formal documents, such as a credit card agreement, employment contract or insurance policy.
|Refer to several resources, such as handbooks and manuals, to use a new piece of equipment (e.g. fax machine, printer, cellular telephone, dishwasher).
|Read a newspaper editorial and understand the issue.
|Refer to a variety of documents to compare information (e.g. product specifications, features and costs of different models of digital cameras).
|Refer to appropriate resources, such as policy or procedural manuals, when dealing with unfamiliar or unusual problems at work.
Section 2: Personal development
Completing this section will help you make informed training decisions.
- Look at the "Yes" column in Section 1 to identify your reading strengths, and record them below.
Look at the "Somewhat" and/or "No" columns in Section 1 to identify the areas that you need to develop or strengthen, and record them below.
Reading strengths
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THE Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cybercime, Senator Abdulfatain Buhari on Wednesday called the attention of the senate to the need for the intervention of the Federal Government in the crisis rocking Ladoke Akintola University of Technology with the intent to support in funding the institution so as to save the future of the students and the institution.
The Senator, representing Oyo North Senatorial districts made the call in a motion titled, "Urgent move by the Federal Government to intervene in Ladoke Akintola University of Technology imbroglio in order to save the future of the innocent youth," which was also co sponsored by 43 other senators urge Federal government to find immediate solution to the problems by injecting funds needed for the school to re-open immediately.
He also urged the Federal Government to set up a committee to look into the case in order to provide permanent, and consider taking over the institution.
Though his prayers were not accepted, the Senate charged the governors of the two owner states to find a lasting solution to the problem, especially on the issue of ownership.
Senator Buhari in his paper expressed displeasure that LAUTECH which hitherto had the reputation of being the best state owned university in the country now had nothing to his credit than the reputation of being the most strike ridden university in the university as the university cannot an academic year without going on strike for more than 10 months or more due to persistent nonpayment of salaries of members of staff.
He noted that the current pitiable situation of LAUTECH has pathetically shown that the continuous joint ownership in the management of the affairs of the university by the present state is difficult and it has become necessary for the Federal government to intervene and review this nature of ownership."
Part of the motion read: "worried by the fact that the university is currently in the middle of a strike which has crippled the activities of the university for more than a year due to the inability of the parent states to provide the sum of N4bn to pay the accumulated salaries and arrears of staff, thereby leaving over 3,000 members of staff of the university wallowing in economic hardship and poverty.
"Saddened that the career of over 34,000 students of the university are currently under jeopardy, turning them into social miscreants and leaving the parents who have labored to give their wards quality education languishing in pains and agony for no fault of theirs."
Majority of the Senators who contributed to the motion described the situation as sympathetic and called for immediate action on the issue to as to save the future of the younger generations and the ones to come.
Senator Barabbas Gemade from Benue North in his contributions said: "This motion is a very sympathetic one, especially when it affects 34,000 young people who are today in jeopardy of an institution that is not working. We must find a way of dealing with this problem so that the issue at stake will be cleared for the children to enjoy their school lives.
"Many states today are in economic situation that did not give them permission to finance their respective universities properly, however, they need to do what they have to do. Oyo and Osun states have not acted properly as far as this important institution is concerned. When the university was established, it was a single state, and when the state was split into two, each wing went and establish another separate state universities, abandoning the one that had to run. They were not wise in taking the decision."
He however, suggested that the two states should be compelled to meet up with their responsibilities on the institution and find a lasting to the imbroglio.
The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, however ruled that the two state governors should find a lasting solution to the crisis rocking the institution, especially on the issue of ownership.


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JCB and Banco Santander Partner to Enable a More Diversified E-commerce Portfolio in Spain
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In June 2019, JCB International Co. Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., and Banco Santander, through its subsidiary Santander España Merchant Services, partnered to support the growth of face-to-face transactions made by JCB cardmembers across Spain. Earlier this year, in March 2020, JCB and Banco Santander pivoted this collaboration to additionally support online exchange between JCB cardmembers and Banco Santander's... more
EBANX and Amazon Announce Partnership in Colombia During the Latin America Summit
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EBANX and Amazon announced a partnership in Colombia this Thursday, September 17, 2020, at the chapter one of the Latin America Summit, EBANX annual event about business in the region. Once the solutions are available, Colombian consumers will be able to pay for purchases within Amazon in their local currency and using local payment methods.
Unified Commerce Pays as Multi-Channel Retailers Sweep Up Home-bound Shoppers
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New data released today by Adyen, the global payments platform of choice for many of the world's leading companies, underscores the importance of omni-channel retail in mitigating sector and wider economic turbulence caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Banking Circle Wins Best E-Commerce Award for Banking Circle Marketplaces at PayTech Awards
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Financial infrastructure provider, Banking Circle, has been named Best E-Commerce Initiative for its Banking Circle Marketplaces solution in the 2020 PayTech Awards. Banking Circle's partnership with Cardstream was also highly commended in the Best PayTech Partnership category.
Office Return Halts Online Shopping, as Post-Rooms Ban Personal Deliveries, finds Openpay
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After a 'stay home' e-commerce boom, a quarter of British consumers (25%) say they are going to online shop less as they return to the office, new research from buy now pay smarter payment solution Openpay has found.
Klarna Launches New Social Shopping App for UK Consumers
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Klarna, the leading global payments and shopping service, today announces the launch of its newly redesigned App, elevating the shopping experience for its millions of users across the UK with a greater range of flexibility, control and personalisation while shopping online.
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LEGO and Barnes & Noble have been pretty quiet about the upcoming Bricktober 2018 promotion for the Harry Potter (5005254) set but I have managed to get bits of details about how to get it. Some people have already managed to find them in stores and purchase them by themselves. They were found at or around the small LEGO section. There's supposedly a promotion that is attached to it but there are no details for that.
I also heard that you could also ask an employee to see if you can put in a order them. The UPC is 673419294300 and it'll only work if the warehouse for your store already has them allocated. I could not order it yet but I was told to check back regularly. The price on it was $7.99 each.


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In the long list of things athletes have to worry about: muscle damage, ligament damage, technique, soft tissue damage, recovery time, diet, etc … Skincare does tend to highly ranked.
The skin is a rather fragile thing that, if damaged, takes a good amount of time to heal before being used again. This can be a frustrating and tedious process for those of us who don't want to or can afford to take time off from everyday tasks.
In most other areas of sports equipment and care, there have been major advances and technological innovations to make activities easier and better for athletes. However, skincare has not yet been acknowledged as an important part of looking after yourself and improving your performance.
The skin is our shell, our largest organ and a part of us that is very important for our daily existence. If our skin is unwell, it will affect both our physical and mental health; Specially for athletes. As well as the testimonials that are so important and so important to the importance of skincare, we have come up with a list of why it's so important to you because athletes really take care of their skin to help you win:
If your skin is damaged during exercise or training, it will massively interfere with your ability to perform later – possibly up to several weeks.
Torn and damaged skin especially on your hands is painful and will hinder your daily life and training.
While calluses look great when you're exercising in the gym or competing in an obstacle race, they're not attractive at work, in bars or for cuddling children!
Rough hands are uncomfortable and the skin will easily crack, which means that your skin may be torn and torn even when you are not exercising.
Open wounds can be infected by contact with foreign objects such as the scale.
There are other ways to try and prevent your skin from hurting while exercising. However, there is no harm in doubling the precautions to reduce the risk of hand tears. Here are some other options to consider trying out that we've come up to help prevent tears:
Water retention If your skin is not hydrated then it is more likely to crack and break. If there is more moisture in the skin, it will be more flexible, softer and thus reduce the change of damage.
Eat lots of protein. For gymers, we already know the importance of protein for muscle repair, but it's important to remember that protein also repairs your skin and all the other organs in your body. You can reduce the time it takes to cut or tear the skin by making sure you get a high protein intake. This will also reinforce your skin, making it less likely to be broken, to begin with
Wear gloves. If possible, wear gloves that fit your sport. While they can sometimes be uncomfortable and smell, they are a great way to prevent damage to your hands. Although we believe you can get a better grip without gloves, if you're struggling, we recommend using one (or in) a pair of hands!
All of the above applies not only to hand injuries but skin injuries in general to sports. Tearing and damage can occur on any part of the body that comes in contact with the necessary equipment whether it is on your hands, feet, neck or feet. This is why it's so important to take care of every inch of your skin by keeping it hydrated and moisturized with moisturizers.
Use chalk to lift. Similar to wearing gloves, if you use the right amount of chalk, it will reduce friction between hands and bars. However, if you use too much chalk, it will have the opposite effect and create more friction
While in an ideal world, we will all remember to take the proper precautions and use our cream regularly, sometimes life can interfere and make it difficult to maintain a habit. Maintaining skin becomes difficult. So, if your skin is torn or injured, what should you do?
Clean it Make sure you wash your tears with warm water and soap. If the tear is really bad, then you may want to use iodine to help ensure it is cleaned properly
Remove any excess skin. Cut off any excess skin if it looks like it might catch or tear further with a sterile scissors
Tape it up and rub on some salve to moisturize. As with any open cut or wound, the best way to make the wound heal quickly is to keep the wound moist as this will prevent any further damage.
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Just finished reading "Growing up Amish" and felt a lot of anguish in how you led your life to get where you are now. I can identify with your life as my son followed a life finding himself and, now, is enjoying it. As a mother, as was yours, am joyous that he has come to terms living a good life. God bless.
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Plot: When his wife is accosted by a downtown club owner while they are out on the town with neighbors, Bobby (Van Dam) ends up accidentally killing the man. Unfortunately for Bobby, the dead man's brother is Seth (Katz), a notorious criminal, who puts a $100,000 price on Bobby's head. With the help of fellow ex-Navy Seal Big Ronnie (Bautista), Bobby is going to have to fight off every criminal in the city if he hopes to make it through the night alive.
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While scanning through "violent action revenge thrillers" on NetFlix® instant queue, I stumbled across a film I'd never heard of before – Wrong Side of Town. When the brief description said it starred a bunch of wrestlers, I figured I'd give it a shot.
But, should I have been worried I'd never heard of this 2010 film, or would I discover Wrong Side of Town was the right choice for me?
Despite giving WWE star Dave Bautista top billing, the film actually features fellow ex-WWE'er Rob Van Dam in the lead. The same smoked-too-much-pot laid-back attitude he showed in WWE appears in the film, making him seem more like he's about to fall asleep than getting viewers pumped up for an adrenaline rush. With him fighting more to keep himself awake than displaying any real acting prowess, he does nothing to get the viewer interested in his cheap cardboard caricature.
Dave Baustista does pop up in a few random sequences, and seems to be having a good time despite his ridiculous surroundings. Completely outshining fellow wrestler Van Dam in his few brief moments in the sun, he spews out even cheesy dialogue with more flair than Van Dam could ever hope for, leading the viewer to hope Bautista actually gets the lead in the next one of these straight-to-DVD action pics – or maybe even in a theatrical release.
The rest of the cast is a complete joke, from the criminal "mastermind" who isn't very smart in the brains department to the dirty cop on his payroll, to his two meathead henchman, right down to the kindly-and-clueless neighbors.
The plot is pretty standard for this type of by-the-numbers action flick, with a man – who happens to have a background in military special forces (the Navy Seals are the preferred choice) – is hunted by a notorious criminal for something that wasn't his fault, and fights off a multitude of bad guys on his way to the final confrontation. In this case, Van Dam's Bobby accidentally killed bad guy Seth's (really, Seth? what kind of bad guy name is that?) brother when he found the brother trying to rape his wife.
The normal fight sequences ensue, but, thanks to some horrible editing and Van Dam's ridiculously laid-back attitude, even those fight sequences turn out to be ridiculous. Witness Van Dam doing nothing but grunting when being shot at point-blank range in the chest before shrugging off the wound (only to merely grimace when removing the bullet himself in a later patch-up sequence)! Watch as a gang of thugs back up to shoot at Van Dam, again from point-blank range, as he climbs a ladder to a height of, oh, 10 feet or so! Watch as those same thugs, when seeing how awful their shooting is as they keep missing, don't move closer as Van Dam climbs laboriously one more foot up the ladder! Watch, when one of their shots finally hit Van Dam in the leg, and he falls from now a crazy height of around 12 feet, they quickly panic and leave the barely wounded man for dead! Ugh.
And that doesn't even cover the ridiculously bad editing jobs that abound throughout the film. Want some examples? Van Dam is in the backseat, the neighbor's wife in the front seat…she turns to look at him while he bounces around alone in the back seat, oblivious…then in the next sequence, Van Dam is in the passenger seat and the neighbor's wife is in the back seat with Van Dam's wife. Or, how about when the thugs are looking for their SUV, they drive away without even stopping to take a look at the only parked car with it's lights on…but moments later, the SUV has it's lights off, only to turn them on as they drive away? Again, ugh.
Already having cheated viewers out of a leading Bautista role and replacing him with Van Dam, the movie continues to disappoint, bringing in top-billed co-star Ja Rule for only one sequence. Maybe he realized how bad the movie was turning out, but couldn't completely get out of his contract, so had them write him off early – and maybe Bautista did the same, leaving Van Dam holding the bag for this one.
No wonder Wrong Side of Town went straight to DVD. A ridiculously laid-back Rob Van Dam leads a cast of nobodys to nowhere in this ridiculously awful by-the-numbers action flick. The only saving grace of the film is the few sequences with Bautista, who easily out-acts everyone else in the movie, even while delivering some truly bad dialogue.
If you have NetFlix® (because there's no way you'd want to pay to see this), you may want to watch Wrong Side of Town just to see giant Bautista handle a too-small-for-him machine gun, or to laugh at the hopelessly pathetic storyline, or just to watch wrestlers act (fellow ex-wrestler Viscera – going by his ridiculous actual name Nelson Frazier Jr. – also pops up) but trust me, it's not worth it. While the movie has quite a few unintentional laughs, watching Van Dam earnestly but laboriously trudge his way through his first leading role (and probably his only chance to be a movie star) ruins any hopes the film was meant to be a joke…and that's just sad.


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To understand how the human body works, it's vital to understand the individual components that work together to sustain life. That's what scientists in the Institute's Structural Biology Program seek to do by revealing the molecular architecture of life's most basic building blocks, notably the vast array of proteins that carry out virtually every biological function.
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Memorial Day Sunburn Can Lead to Skin Cancer
Are You Planning to Get a Sunburn This Memorial Day Weekend?
Have you in the past? Have your children, friends, or spouse?
Memorial Day Weekend is the 'gateway to sunny fun' for us all! I always think about having friends over for a BBQ, going for a hike, going to the beach, or an activity that involves hours and hours in the sun. Are your plans similar?
Don't let your skin fry! That sunburn will seal a disastrous fate for your skin. The statistics and facts on sunburns and cancer are horrible. Even one bad sunburn in childhood doubles your risk of developing melanoma down the road. Melanoma, in particular can kill in the most tragic way. Having 5 or more sunburns between the ages of 15 and 20 increases your risk of melanoma by 80%, and other skin cancers by 68%.
Though we love the sun and being out in it for Memorial Day, we need to be ready in the smartest way. Here is a list of must-haves for hours in the sun:
- Sun protective clothing. I trust Coolibar the most; their fiber technology is the best on the market
- Shade that moves with you. Try a proper sun hat (not visor or ball cap – sorry!)
- A convenient sun umbrella if you are "not a hat person"
- Mineral sunscreen to cover unprotected skin
To know your UV risk, sun up to sun down (mornings and later afternoons are still risky), click here for supplies with my dermatological stamp of approval. I'm a skin cancer specialist in California and I've watched these products continually work for my patients. I know what you can trust for your skin. Please don't let Memorial Day Weekend start a summer of sun burning. To help keep you safe, I'm offering something special!
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Bathrooms are amazing but they get filthy fast. Ours can go from tidy to trashed in about three seconds flat. They even get dirty when my kids go in to brush their teeth!
So let's talk about tidying the bathrooms up fast – and let's keep it to 15 minutes, max.
Clean the Toilet
Let's start with the toilet because that's got to get cleaned. Squirt in some cleaner, brush it around and let it sit. We'll flush it when we're done.
Next, grab some cleaning wipes and wipe down that porcelain throne. It doesn't have to sparkle, but let's at least take the pee stains off of it.
Or better yet, give this job (and some gloves) to the kids. That way, we can move on to the vanity and sink.
De-Grossify the Counter and Sink
Yeah, I'm not sure that "de-grossify" is really a word, but it's the best verb for the job.
So let's make things less gross already. Clear the clutter from the vanity and wipe it down. I find it's easier with a damp microfiber cloth first.
Then, once all of the globs of toothpaste are gone, I'll wipe everything off with a cleaning wipe. That way I'm not burning through cleaning wipes to get off the hard, large pieces of toothpaste.
There's really no surprise on my face to see how fast my kids use a tube of toothpaste. It really was all over the counter.
Check the Floor
Next, let's check the floor. Odds are there are towels (in all states of dampness) strewn about. Probably some dirty, abandoned clothing, too. Let's throw those into the closest laundry hamper.
Once the floor is visible again, let's see what else needs addressing on the floor.
- Toys can be collected and returned to the playroom.
- Dishes can be stacked and put in the kitchen sink.
- Art supplies can be rinsed off and returned to the office.
- Toothbrushes can be rinsed off and put back in their holder.
Time to Tidy the Tub
Now, if the bathroom was super messy, the tub may be "tidied" by simply pulling the shower curtain closed.
But if you've got the time, let's tidy it up. Make sure all of the soap, bottles, and whatever else isn't empty beyond using again. Throw away what needs to be tossed.
Pick up any tub toys and put them in their storage bin.
Turn on the shower and rinse everything down. Then, grab a microfiber mop and use that to wipe it all down. Yes, I mop the tub.
Then I'll rinse the mop and get the floor. Easy peasy.
When it comes down it, tidying the bathroom is possible in only 15 minutes. And then it's not so gross.
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Indulge in a culinary adventure on your European river cruise with unmatched views on the Seine, Saône, and Rhône Rivers. Enjoy special excursions and activities to highlight great regional cuisine and wine. Cruise through Burgundy and Provence to sample food and wine in Lyon and Viviers. Enjoy a pastry demonstration; a chocolate, cheese, and wine tasting; and a food-and-wine pairing dinner hosted by your Master of Wine on board. Embark in Paris and cruise to Vernon choose between two exciting guided visits—the chateau of la Roche Guyon, or visit Bizy Castle— "Normandy's Versailles." Sail to Caudebec for an excursion to historic Normandy. Visit the heroic WWII landing beaches of Normandy with American sites and monuments; or visit British, or Canadian memorials, or spend a day in the countryside for a "taste of Normandy." Cruise to Rouen, site of Joan of Arc's martyrdom, and see the sights, including Notre-Dame Cathedral. In Conflans, visit Auvers-sur-Oise, the final home of Vincent Van Gogh, or the Bonapartes' Château de Malmaison. Your cruise continues once again in Paris with guided sightseeing in the heart of Paris— Île Saint-Louis and Notre-Dame Cathedral—or a city tour to see sites such as the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and the Champs-Élysées. In Dijon, see Van der Weyden's "The Last Judgement," gracing Beaune's Hotel-Dieu Charity Hospital.Sail on the Rhône River through the Burgundy region to Mâcon with a cheese tasting on board, followed by a day of sightseeing in lovely Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France. Enjoy guided sightseeing and a culinary walk through Lyon, take a guided walk of Tournon, with its Roman ruins and fascinating 16th-century castle, and Viviers for a guided walk through this charming village, and then to Avignon. Cruise to Arles for sightseeing and a painting workshop a la Van Gogh whose work was inspired here. Your French river cruise concludes in Port-Saint-Louis.
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Day 1 Paris (Embarkation): Onboard welcome receptionDay 2 Vernon–Les Andelys:Choice of excursions to la Roche Guyon or Bizy Castle; choice of guided walk, or guided hike in Les Andelys; crêpes tasting on boardDay 3 Caudebec: Choice of excursion along the "Normandy Abbeys Route", or walk in the natureDay 4 Caudebec:Choice of full day excursions to Normandy landing beaches, or "A Taste of Normandy" excursionDay 5 Rouen:Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit the cathedralDay 6 Conflans:Choice of excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise, or excursion to Napoleon and Josephine's Château de MalmaisonDay 7 Paris:Choice of guided sightseeing or "Heart of Paris" walking tour to see Paris' historic sightsDay 8 Paris (Disembarkation)–Dijon–Beaune–St. Jean de Losne (Embarkation):High-speed train from Paris to Dijon; motor coach transfer to Beaune, visit the Hôtel-Dieu; onboard welcome receptionDay 9 Mâcon:Leisurely cruising; onboard cheese tasting and wine tastingDay 10 Lyon:Guided sightseeing; picture stop on Fourvière Hill; onboard pastry demonstrationDay 11 Lyon:Culinary tourDay 12 Tournon–Viviers:Guided walk in Tournon; onboard chocolate and wine tasting; guided walk in Viviers with tasting of local products, visit the Old Town and the cathedralDay 13 Avignon: Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the Popes; onboard food & wine pairing dinnerDay 14 Arles:Choice of guided sightseeing in Arles, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshopDay 15 Port St. Louis (Disembarkation):Your cruise ends this morning
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You've always forged your own path...with your own distinct perspective of looking at the world. Avalon Waterways presents a river cruise experience with your unique style in mind—offering expansive views and wider perspectives. That's why we've designed a cruise experience that's just a bit different.
Here are just some of the features and amenities you'll experience on board our Avalon ships. See the Ship Amenities Section below for more information about the amenities in our fleet's unique ships.
Avalon has designed included activities with a choice of experiences. We invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way. There are 3 types of included shore excursion on every Europe cruise:
(B) = Breakfast (L) = Lunch (D) = Dinner
Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
Flights into Paris must arrive by 2:30 pm.
Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
Your day is free to explore the world's most romantic city before starting your cruise on the Seine. Get acquainted with the City of Lights today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and café au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape.
Monet's Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du Jour
Start the day with a Morning Stretch with your Avalon Adventure Host.
This afternoon, enjoy cruising to the picturesque town of Les Andelys.
Serenity on the Seine's Most Beautiful Riverbends
Churches, Cherry Orchards, and White Cliffs of Normandy
This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur.
Later enjoy live entertainment on board.
Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions
Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France
Enjoy onboard entertainment before setting sail this evening.
Walk in the Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV
Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion tour of the Palace of Versailles—home to a succession of French kings.
Cafés, Cathedrals, & Canvases—The City of Lights Truly Shines
Stroll through Paris on your own, or linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank.
Take a High-Speed Train from Paris to Dijon, to drive on to Beaune.
This afternoon, travel to St. Jean de Losne to board your Suite Ship®.
Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saône
Enjoy leisurely cruising en route to Mâcon along the majestic Saône River. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar, or to the Castle of Cormatin.
Enjoy live entertainment while sailing for Trévoux this evening.
Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of France
Sail for lovely Lyon this morning for French fare.
Spend free time biking through Lyon's town squares, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet.
Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner.
French Food and Wine—La Vie En Rose in Lyon
The rest of your day is free to explore, relax, or shop in France's third largest city. Take a bike from the ship and explore local produce markets and parks, or take a leisurely tour of the city's more than 100 murals.
Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards
Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch.
World History in a Charming French Country Village
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence
Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône wine region, or a cooking class.
Explore Avignon on your own for the city's art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet.
Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment.
Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights
Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to the Carrières de Lumières (Cathedral of Images) to immerse yourself in a truly unique experience of art, sound, and light in the old quarries of Val d'Enfer.
Take advantage of any free time with a stop in Le Café Van Gogh for a glass of wine to relax and watch the world go by.
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am.
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Arachnophobia is an extreme fear from spiders. Many people are fear these bugs. The question is, are they really dangerous? Some species are dangerously, definitely. There are many legends about them. Some stories have been deliberately hit our minds because of watching movies like Eight Legged Freaks and Arachnophobia etc.
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Digital Transformation for the Midstream Oil & Gas Industry
By Kurt King
U.S. oil and gas production growth from shale development since 2005 has fundamentally changed global energy markets, reversing historical import and export flows, adding new basins and introducing a host of new service providers and competitors. The rapid production growth has resulted in infrastructure constraints to move oil and gas to downstream markets and export locations. This growth creates great opportunities for midstream companies equipped to respond to the market's demands.
While the midstream industry has invested heavily in pipe, compressors, pumps, trucks, rail cars and tanks, it has underinvested in the processes, technology and personnel supporting the assets. The resulting impact from the underinvestment include:
- High G&A support costs that scale linearly with volume growth vs. providing efficiencies;
- Silos of data with no easy insight for responsive decision-making; and
- Low employee morale and high turnover due to being overworked with no improvements in sight
The tools exist to overcome these challenges, but to be successful, companies must set aspirational goals and build a culture of continuous improvement that includes not only their employees but their service providers, customers and field operations. Midstream leaders of today and tomorrow drive value and innovation by investing in:
Collaboration - Shared production forecasts and operational status by E&P operators improve gathering and processing performance by midstream operators and oilfield service companies.
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WiFi: I have been doing some music uploading at McD's and sometime the WiFi is pretty fast and other times it run slow. Yesterday in couple hours I uploaded about 600 MB of music. Today in the same time I uploaded about a 150 MB, with the first 100 going up in less than 15 minutes and then the last 50 was well over an hour, go figure. I give up on it for today. I am guessing that I have about 2 gig left to upload so maybe I'll do that at the end of my bandwidth cyle.
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As Town Council implements community priorities, it's important for the Town to keep residents updated. At its Dec. 5 meeting, Town Council took initial steps to allow accessory dwelling units for some Castle Rock residents.
Accessory dwelling units by definition are second small dwellings on the same grounds as a single-family home. This could include an apartment over the garage or in the basement, a tiny house in the backyard, or a mother-in-law dwelling. It's important to note, because of homeowner association rules, physical limitations or other restrictions, an accessory dwelling unit may not be allowed in certain neighborhoods or locations.
While Council asked staff to conduct additional research, Councilmembers approved the ordinance (6-0) on first reading to update Town Code allowing accessory dwelling units in some neighborhoods. However, two amendments to the ordinance were discussed.
Council asked staff to research possible regulations for increasing the maximum square footage of an accessory dwelling unit. Additionally, staff was asked to explore options for a possible time limit on the owner occupancy requirement. The amended ordinance will be presented for a second reading at a future Town Council meeting.
If approved, the ordinance would amend Town Code to allow for accessory dwelling units as a use-by-right in residential areas. That means homeowners would be permitted to use accessory dwelling units as long as they abide by zoning regulations. However, some limitations would apply.
· Only one accessory dwelling unit would be allowed per single-family home property.
· The owner must occupy either the single-family home or the accessory dwelling unit. Both properties should not be used as rentals at the same time.
· No separate water or sewer taps will be allowed and the billing will be to the primary dwelling account holder.
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· The accessory dwelling unit should be similar in character, architectural design, style and appearance as the existing dwelling.
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One of my best parts about my trip to Boston last year was the food tour I went on in the city's Little Italy neighborhood (also known as the North End). If I had to choose my favorite stop on the tour it would probably be Maria's Pastry Shop, a traditional Italian-style bakery. In addition to smelling incredible, I loved learning all about this local institution and also the tips I received such as never buy a cannoli that's already been filled, it's not going to be fresh.
On our last day in Boston while doing some souvenir shopping, I saw The North End Italian Cookbook. Since I was not about to cart a 300-page hardback book home with me in my carryon luggage, I took note of it and asked for it for Christmas. It's a beautiful cookbook that's written by a North End native, Marguerite Dimino Buonopane, who also worked as a restaurant chef-owner for many years. In addition to featuring a vast array of recipes (everything from antipasto to sauces and gravies to pizza, calzone, and polenta to pastries, cookies, and desserts) it also has lovely historic photographs of scenes from the North End (the book is in its 6th edition).
I knew that the first recipe I wanted to try out would be from the sweets chapter, I just wasn't sure what exactly. Some recipes are definitely more involved than others, so that's how I settled on the chocolate walnut biscotti recipe. While it does feature a number of steps, the recipe itself is pretty straightforward and basic.
While my final product was definitely not as "elegant" as what you would find on the shelves at an Italian bakery (it was more rough around the edges, literally and figuratively), it still tasted pretty good but then when does chocolate never not taste delicious? I can see the art of making biscotti as something you need to perfect over time, but for my first ever attempt, I was pretty pleased with the final results.
Chocolate Walnut Biscotti
recipe courtesy of The North End Italian Cookbook by Marguerite Dimino Buonopane
2 cups unbleached flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder (the recipe says Hershey's preferred, I ended up using two different cocoa flavors that I had on hand)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon orange extract (I used orange juice instead)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Confectioner's sugar
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
-Butter and flour a large baking sheet.
-In a small bowl, using a wire whisk, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
-In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, orange extract, and vanilla.
-Stir flour mixture into bowl with egg mixture to form a stiff dough.
-Remove dough from bowl and, using a floured board, gently knead walnuts and chocolate chips into the dough. If dough is too soft to handle, add more flour.
-Cut dough into 3 parts. Place all 3 pieces onto the baking sheet.
-With floured hands, form 3 long log shapes, slightly flattening each one. (By keeping the shapes long, cookies will cook well inside and will cut easily).
-Sprinkle tops with a generous amount of confectioners' sugar.
-Bake for 25-30 minutes on middle rack of oven. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
-Remove to a cutting board and cut the loaves diagonally int0 1/2-inch slices while still warm. You will need a long, small, serrated knife. Work quickly or the cookies will break.
-Return cookies, cut-side down, to the ungreased baking sheet and bake in the oven until crisp, about 10 minutes.
-Remove from oven and cool biscotti completely. Store in an airtight container. Cookies will stay fresh at least 2 weeks; they also freeze well.


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At The Motley Fool, we poke plenty of fun at Wall Street analysts and their endless cycle of upgrades, downgrades, and "initiating coverage at neutral." So you might think we'd be the last people to give virtual ink to such "news." And we would be -- if that were all we were doing.
But in "This Just In," we don't simply tell you what the analysts said. We'll also show you whether they know what they're talking about. To help, we've enlisted Motley Fool CAPS, our tool for rating stocks and analysts alike. With CAPS, we'll be tracking the long-term performance of Wall Street's best and brightest -- and its worst and sorriest, too.
And speaking of the best ...
Like the teens experiencing their first high-school crush, there's nothing so cute as bankers in love. Early this morning, recurring CAPS outperformer Calyon Securities upgraded its feelings for fellow financier Capital One
While Calyon didn't explain the reason for its upgrade (can love really be reduced to words?), I'll go way out on a limb here. I'll say it probably had a little something to do with the fact that Capital One bit the subprime bullet yesterday, shut down its GreenPoint Mortgage unit, and sent 1,900 employees packing in the process. Citing "reductions in demand and pricing in the secondary mortgage markets," Capital One decided it could no longer fill its wallet adequately from originating and immediately selling the mortgages out of this wholesale shop. Putting a period on GreenPoint will cost Capital One $2.15 per share after tax this year and will reduce guidance to about $5 per share. But on the plus side, it will (a) prevent further losses should the secondary mortgage markets deteriorate further, and (b) remove a healthy dose of worry that analysts had been carrying over how big such further losses might be.
Which just goes to prove the not-yet-old adage: A dead bird in the hand smells a whole lot better than two rotting behind a bush.
Great minds think alike?
I hesitate to compare myself to Calyon, which on several occasions in the past has claimed for itself the title of absolute best financial analyst on Motley Fool CAPS. But I must say -- I've been eyeing Capital One for a while myself. The stock's been on a tumble all through this mortgage mess, but back when it was all credit cards, all the time, Capital One was quite a hero of a stock.
Then again, popularity and competence don't always go hand-in-hand, right? You certainly shouldn't run out and buy a stock on my say-so alone, or even the say-so of both Calyon and myself. Not without checking our records, at least. Mine's right here, but what about Calyon's? Well, that's precisely what we're going to look at today -- how good of a stock picker is Calyon?
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Pretty darn good. While the banker has temporarily relinquished the top slot among Wall Street's Best among the firms we track, it still boasts a sterling CAPS rating of 91.79, a 52% accuracy record, and the rank of CAPS All-Star. Reviewing the firm's record, we find it's done well by recommending:
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Williams Companies
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Now, you may be wondering why I italicized the word "temporarily" above. The reason -- Calyon has had a run of bad luck recently, with seven of its 10 most recent picks lagging the market. For example:
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Like Ben Graham famously said, in the short run, the stock market is a popularity contest; in the long run, it's a weighing machine. Calyon seems to be suffering from the ill effects of recommending that people buy disfavored stocks -- however, the company's long-term record of outperformance suggests that if given enough time, these last three picks, too, shall turn from red to green, and Calyon once again will attain "Wall Street's Best" status.
And what suggests otherwise?
You see, Calyon has a history of liking Capital One -- a history that has not worked out so well, as the subprime-mortgage crisis gathered steam. In fact, Calyon's earlier "add" rating, which on CAPS we interpret as equivalent to an "outperform," has already cost Calyon 22 points of underperforming the S&P over the past 10 months.
If the converse of the old saw holds truer than the saw itself -- if, in other words, "past underperformance is some kind of guarantee of future failure" -- then Calyon's increased confidence in Capital One should be taken as a contrarian indicator, and you should sell when Calyon says to buy. Personally, though, I'm sufficiently impressed with Calyon's overall record, and with Capital One's reasonable valuation (a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 14, with profits expected to grow at 11%-plus over the next five years), to forgive Calyon its temporary underperformance. I cast my vote in favor of banker love and agree with Calyon's endorsement of Capital One.
Two opinions not enough for you? You need more information before deciding whether Capital One is a buy? Not a problem. Click here to see what the current CAPS score leader on the stock has to say about it. Just don't be surprised when you find the best predictor of Capital One's performance is not a professional analyst at all, but an ordinary individual investor like you and me.
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2015 witnessed the signing of the Paris Agreement on climate change where 194 countries agreed on targets to limit global warming. All eyes remain on progress in environmental sustainability and whether political leaders can meet their pledges.
80 percent of the young people surveyed by One Young World in 2016 said they wanted greater government legislation to restrict the use of fossil fuels, but only 30 percent believe clean energy is affordable and accessible. The biggest challenges, it seems, are yet to come.
Delegates and Counsellors addressed the obstacles to meeting these goals to tackle climate change and the best practices around the world in the energy industry which can overcome the barriers to providing affordable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
A Battery Led Green-Revolution
Before introducing Marek Kubik of the United Kingdom, Iron Maiden singer and creative entrepreneur, Bruce Dickinson, outlined the progress made in providing clean, reliable and affordable energy, in an energetic keynote speech.
"Finally we are getting to the point of removing fossil-fuelled cars from our roads", said the rock star. "In years ahead you won't even be able to give oil away."
But he compared the issue with renewable energy to that of a child's toy: that 'batteries are not included'. "We can oversupply grids with power, the only problem is the storage in the interim" - we can produce clean energy but are incapable of storing it."
Kubik, Market Director of AES Energy Storage, explained why he holds faith in an energy storage revolution to solve this issue. Technological advancements in energy storage such as lithium ion batteries, he said, can overcome the "critical piece which is holding back the clean energy revolution".
"Renewable energy generation is often variable", Kubik explained, but "the ability to store energy anywhere on the grid fundamentally changes the way the system operates."
The obstacle is that markets and rules are too often "designed around conventional technologies or solutions" which are limiting innovation in the sector.
Young People Are The Environment's Best Hope
The delegates speakers later addressed the ability of young people to overcome such obstacles and decide the future of our environment by innovating energy storage and consumption.
Tere Gonzalez, founder of Liter of Light's Mexico chapter, emphasized that sustainable energy solutions are "not always titanic pieces of infrastructure." Liter of Light repurposes plastic bottles, which would otherwise become garbage, to create affordable lamps, "significantly improving a family's life and creating a positive impact in the environment by reducing the use of fossil fuels."
Karan Jerath of the United States, who has patented a novel subsea wellhead capping device for oil spills, said "If we energize today's youth, the potential for research and development will rise at an exponential rate and we will open up the industry to new solutions."
Chad's David Naibei, who is raising awareness of climate change with young people, echoed this sentiment. "I strongly believe", stated Naibei, "that our hopes of a positive future, one where we are part of the clean energy revolution, rests with the education of our young people...Environmental education is the most powerful weapon to save our planet."
Kenyan delegate Chebet Lesan works in one of the world's busiest cities, Nairobi. In her home country, cooking "accounts for over a third of energy requirements in an average household and is contributing to adverse climate change, disease, and death." As the founder of BrightGreen Renewable Energy, she is providing eco-friendly cooking fuels to low-income families and creating smokeless briquettes to significantly decrease smoke pollution. According to Lesan, "the poor take-up of modern energy technologies has been attributed to poverty and ignorance."
The Counsellors and delegates also strongly urged the audience to take up the challenges of the environment without delay. "The support of clean energy alternatives is not a choice - it's a debt we contracted with the planet long ago", said Eduardo Sanchez of Cuba. "Let's use the tools of today to build the cities of tomorrow, so that tomorrow can come."


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How to Choose the Best Pest Control Company
Pests are known to be very destructive. These organisms come in various sizes. There are some of them that are very small including the termites. There are also some that are as big as the rodents and sparrows. Some of these pests are associated with financial repercussions. Some, like the bedbugs are a nuisance. It is your responsibility to get rid of these organisms when they invade your property. There are quite a number of ways of going about that. There is the option of taking care of the pests on your own. There are so many advantages associated with doing so. For instance, you will save a lot of money in doing so. This is possible since you will not pay for any services.
The other way is where you seek the help of the pest control companies. There are several benefits associated with this move. This is why most people, nowadays, prefer doing so. Below are a few benefits associated with hiring a pest control company. One of these advantages is about the high quality services provided. This is so because the workers are highly trained. They also have the right equipment to provide these services. The other advantage is that they use fewer chemicals. Another advantage associated with hiring pest control service providers is that in addition to terminating the pests, they also provide advice to their clients. There are many more advantages associated with hiring a pest control company. One thing that you should note is that these advantages are not obvious. This implies that you need to put some effort to enjoy them. In other words, you need to carefully choose a pest control company.
It can be quite challenging to choose the right pest control company. Hence the reason for considering the following tips. Licensure is among the very first things that you need to consider. Licensure is very important. All legitimate businesses are licensed. Another thing about the licensure is that it is an indication that the pest control company has met all the requirements needed for the provision of the pest control services. Insurance is the other factor. Insurance helps in the protection of both parties in case there is an accident.
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GOAL Digital Academy and the Tomorrow Center are two of Ohio's leading community schools. The Tomorrow Center serves students with severe emotional disabilities in grades 3-12, so student behavior can be unpredictable. GOAL Digital Academy provides distance learning for grades K-12, meaning students are rarely on campus but equipment and critical records still must be secured. While each school has unique challenges, both need situational awareness to enhance safety and security.
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