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If you've made a retail purchase recently, chances are good you used technology developed in Research Triangle Park without even realizing it.
The modern day barcode has its origins in the 1970s research of IBM scientists Joseph Woodland and George Laurer. Their work in IBM's RTP labs was accompanied by the scanning technology to read Universal Product Codes. This technology was so transformative for retail that it found widespread adoption. These days, no one even gives the technology that facilitates their shopping transactions a second thought.
Silicon Valley and Boston always top the lists and rankings of technology and life sciences hubs. Like barcodes, Research Triangle Park often remains a distant thought. But there's a lot happening in North Carolina that the rest of the country doesn't know about. There's more happening here than drug research and new cloud-based software. And it's not just in the Park.
When I first started covering technology and biotechnology in North Carolina, an N.C. State University professor I met during a startup event reminded me that as big an imprint technology and biotechnology have made on North Carolina's economy, agriculture remains the state's biggest business. Tobacco still reigns as the state's top cash crop. North Carolina is also the nation's leading producer of sweet potatoes. Yet these old standby crops are ripe for innovation. Vaccine developer Medicago operates a manufacturing plant in RTP that can manufacture vaccines from tobacco leaves, a process that is faster and less expensive compared to traditional vaccine production methods. Researchers at N.C. State are studying how to use industrial sweet potatoes—full of starch and not the kind that you'd serve at Thanksgiving dinner—as a biofuel feedstock.
North Carolina is the U.S. home to several global agricultural technology companies. Bayer CropScience, BASF Plant Science, and Syngenta all maintain key operations around the Park and across the state. Bayer CropScience has made a concerted effort to expand in this region; the company recently committed to spend nearly $30 million to build a new state-of-the-art greenhouse at its RTP site. This expansion follows construction on bee research centers in RTP as well as another site south of Raleigh.
North Carolina's technology innovation is not limited to the Research Triangle. The North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, once a busy textiles town north of Charlotte, is an example of North Carolina's transition from the old economy to a new one. What was once the birthplace of new towels and bedding is now the site of research on a broad sample of North Carolina crops.
The Research Campus is the realized vision of David Murdock, chairman and CEO of Dole Foods. Dole is a California company but Murdock calls North Carolina home. Murdock, 91, is a firm believer that nutrition holds the key to his own longevity and health. He founded the campus in 2008, aiming to make it a center of food research by emulating the public-private partnership model that made RTP a hub of biotech and tech innovation. The campus currently houses industry operations from Dole and General Mills, as well as labs for university research partners from several North Carolina universities. At some pharma companies, genetic scientists study the human genome to find the causes of diseases and to develop targeted therapies to treat them. At the Research Campus, plant scientists study the blueberry genome to find specific compounds in the berry that have an effect on health and disease.
In Winston-Salem, Anthony Atala directs the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Atala envisions a day when organs can be grown in labs to alleviate the shortage of donor organs. He developed a way to grow tissue in the lab from a patient's own cells. This technology spun out of the Institute as regenerative medicine firm Tengion. The company has since translated the technology from Atala, a urologist, into a way to help bladder cancer patients who have had their bladder removed. If the technology succeeds in clinical trials, these patients would have a better way to urinate. The company is also pursuing a second clinical program to treat patients whose advanced chronic kidney disease requires dialysis or worse, a transplant.
I have covered business, technology, and life sciences in North Carolina for seven years—long enough to see software entrepreneurs grow their startups into mature companies, but still short of the average time needed to take a new drug from discovery through regulatory approval. When I talk to people in different parts of the country, the first thing they ask about North Carolina is basketball. The second is barbeque. Few ask about biotechnology. No one says anything about barcodes. That's too bad. While I'm sure that IBMers are quite proud to have changed the consumer shopping experience, and it's a great North Carolina innovation story, a lot has happened here since the barcode. I look forward to telling Xconomy readers all about it.
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Great kickoff, Frank! This is a great day for Xconomy — we have been looking forward to being in North Carolina since Bob Buderi and Rebecca Zacks drew up the business plan!
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This is an important issue since one of the first things I hear after a bike crash, where the driver was at fault, is this very question.
There are only two mandatory insurance coverages in Florida: property damage (which pays to repair or replace a car or bicycle when the insured driver was at-fault) and PIP/No Fault (which pays the same driver's own medical expenses). The required property damage coverage is $10,000, although higher limits may be purchased. Therefore, if you have a bike worth $10,000 or under you may be fully covered by the at-fault driver's insurance. You could be out of luck, however, for the value of your bike and gear above $10,000, which isn't at all unusual. In that situation, it is possible for the driver to have the means and willingness to pay personally for the loss above the insurance limits. Realistically though, most drivers with low insurance amounts don't have the means or the willingness to pay anything extra. As this is being written I am involved in this very situation of a $15,000 bike loss and a $10,000 PD policy.
The next issue is whether the driver's insurance company attempts to reduce what they must pay due to any alleged comparative fault by the cyclist. Failing to stop at a stop sign or failure to yield the right of way to the vehicle before a crash opens the door to this argument. When those facts legitimately exist (which is not all that often), it allows the insurance company an opening to try and reduce what is owed for the bike by the percentage of fault which can be proven against the bicyclist. So, if the crash is 25% the fault of the cyclist and 75% that of the driver, the bike damage claim value would drop by 25% in this example. This is a practical reason to obey the traffic rules when riding.
Finally, insurance companies in Florida are permitted to reduce what is owed on a bike which is a total loss due to its age and depreciation. This is no different than the replacement of your car when it is totaled in a crash. They don't pay the cost of a new car; they pay its value as a used car at the time of the crash. Fortunately, only a few insurance companies routinely argue and apply this depreciation. State Farm is one of them. However, we have been able, more often than not, to have them simply pay the replacement cost of a new comparable bike despite them having the right to apply depreciation. Regardless, the practical cap is the limit of the property damage insurance carried on the vehicle involved.
Keep in mind your uninsured motorist insurance does not cover property losses, including your bike. While I always recommend never riding without at least $100,000 in UM coverage ($250,000 is my minimum recommendation) it won't help you with replacing your bike. There are many other reasons to have UM, including that It may help you get full value for your injury claim and allow you to use part of the money to replace your bike.
So you see, it is extremely shortsighted to simply rely on the at-fault driver having enough insurance to replace your bike in a crash, particularly an expensive one. I am a proponent of Velosurance which actually provides replacement coverage for it in this situation, less a simple deductible you choose.
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Corrected: Wabasha-Kellogg High School is located in Wabasha, Minn.
Some high school students in the Midwest skipped class to help sandbag buildings in flood-threatened towns along the Mississippi River last week, as rising waters closed some schools and turned others into shelters.
The river, swollen by abundant rainfall and melting snow, was cresting at 4 feet or more above flood stage last week, turning low-lying lands into shallow ponds that forced hundreds in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin to flee and many more to frantically run water pumps.
The Mississippi had crested near towns in southern Minnesota, but was still rising to the south, with peaks expected last weekend and this week. By late last week, the floodwaters had had only a moderate impact on schools in most towns along the river, though forecasts of more rain heightened concerns.
In St. Paul, Minn., district officials said schools were unaffected by the rising waters last week, though some parks and the city's downtown airport were swamped. The Minneapolis schools also were unaffected.
But in cities and towns all along the river, students turned out over the past two weeks to help those in trouble.
Students in Wabasha, Minn., 90 miles southeast of Minneapolis, were a typical example. The week before last, as the river crested there, about 120 of the 450 students from Wabasha- Kellogg High School joined a dozen staff members in taking time off school to fill 11,000 sandbags that were used to shore up a dike protecting houses from the river, Principal Jane Johnson said.
"The students have been just wonderful," she said last week.
Ten teachers who live on the Wisconsin side of the river had to drive 80 miles or more to find a passable crossing, Ms. Johnson added.
District Closed
Last week, to the south in Fountain City, Wis., the one-school, 800-student Cochrane-Fountain City district was closed when the main roads to the school, which serves several towns in the area, were flooded. High school secretary Mary Engler said students were disappointed when the prom, scheduled for April 21, had to be postponed until May 12.
Another 30 miles south, Logan Middle School in La Crosse, Wis., became an American Red Cross shelter, with a gym full of cots awaiting anyone in need, said Jerry Kember, the school district's associate superintendent for instruction. Only a few people used the shelter, but it was being left in place in anticipation of more rain, school officials said.
The 7,700-student La Crosse district includes one school on French Island, in the Mississippi River, and buses there had to be rerouted because a key road was flooded, said Principal Dirk Hunter. Only a few children were absent from the 330-student Summit Elementary School, even though some students whose homes' basements or first floors were flooded were staying with friends, Mr. Hunter said.
An hour's drive south along the river, the Red Cross set up a shelter inside Bluff View Elementary School in Prairie du Chien, Wis. Portions of the town were under water, and some homes were without electricity. But as of late last week, there were no takers for the three dozen cots set up at the school or for the meals being offered there, according to Red Cross volunteer Heather Sonsalla.
In Davenport, Iowa, the schools were open, although some riverfront areas were swamped. Christie Wallace Noring, a spokeswoman for the 16,800- student district, said that high school students—and even a group of 5th graders—last week helped sandbag the historic business district of east Davenport, which lies near the river.
Ross Bergen, the emergency manager for Scott County, which includes Davenport, said none of the area's schools was located in the flood plain. The river wasn't expected to crest in the area until this week, but Mr. Bergen said he did not expect area schools to be affected.
A version of this article appeared in the April 25, 2001 edition of Education Week as Schools in Iowa, Minn., and Wis. Cope With Mississippi Flooding


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Alport Syndrome
The next in our series of syndromes that hearing loss may help identify is Alport Syndrome. The areas that are affected most in Alport are kidney disease, hearing loss, and eye abnormalities. Kidney disease in of itself is linked to hearing loss as described in an earlier post, but those with Alport syndrome have a progressive loss…Read More
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On yesterday's press-conference of the two leaders, Mr. Plevneliev has state that resolution of the current refugee crisis is impossible without first resolving the problems in places, where refugees come from. EU must find a solid plan to solve the problem.
The president of Bulgaria also stated pressure coming from the refugees is EU-wide problem and no country can handle the matter on its own. EU must differentiate between war refugees and economic migrants and must improve security of the external borders.


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A History of Loneliness by John Boyne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a novel that has an unfortunate ring of truth to it. It is profoundly disturbing to read, particularly in the light of the Australian Church's own shameful history. It was, at times, exceedingly uncomfortable to read as a Catholic priest, posing many a question that I have embraced and struggled with over the years.
This novel tells the story of an Irish priest who, for reasons that become clear across the course of the narrative, gets caught up in the revelations of child sexual abuse perpetrated by other members of the Irish clergy, and in particular by one of his seminary classmates. The narrative, which unfolds in time-specific episodes crafted together by the author, covers the story of the protagonist from his childhood to his late 50s, revealing his own family history and personal experiences, together with his confronting of the revelations of crimes committed by other members of the Irish clergy.
During the course of the novel, the protagonist comes to realise that
…I had known everything, right from the start, and never acted on any of it. I had blocked from my mind, time and again, refused to recognize what was staring me in the face. I had said nothing when I should have spoken out, convincing myself that I was a man of higher character. I had been complicit in all their crimes and people had suffered because of me. I had wasted my life. I had wasted every moment of my life. And the final irony was that it had taken a convicted pedophile to show me that in my silence, I was just as guilty as the rest of them. (p 379)
Though the book is hard to read at times, and very challenging for a believer to contemplate, it is a book that I am glad I have read, and a book that I would recommend, unhesitantly, to anyone inside or outside the Church. As the author writes in his 'Acknowledgements':
It's impossible to estimate the number of children who suffered in Ireland at the hands of the Catholic Church, nor is it easy to guess the number of dedicated and honest priests who have seen their lives and vocations tarnished by the actions of their colleagues.
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How to Demolish a House
Demolition sounds like a scary word that should stay with the professionals, but you can do it yourself and save some bucks!
What to do first
First things first, you need to look at the demolition as a project itself. Demoing a space may take as much time as the actual renovation, so getting in a mindset that you're completing a project may help you through the demolition. On that same note, set aside a specific time that will be dedicated to solely demoing. The demolition process can take a lot out of you, so you probably aren't going to want to do anything afterward. Carve out a period of time, whether it be an afternoon or a whole weekend, and devote it to demolition and forget about any other renovation projects you have planned for the time being.
If the area you are demoing is open to other areas, make sure you seal it off. Plaster and drywall have a habit of flying around and getting into places they shouldn't be! The best way to seal off an area that is not getting demoed is with sheet plastic and blue tape. Closing a door just won't cut it!
What's behind the walls?
Perhaps one of the most important things about DIY demolition (or demolition in general) is knowing what's behind the walls before you start swinging. Try to figure out what's behind your wall before you start the demolition process. The last thing you want to do it swing into any electrical wires, pipes, or gas lines. Before doing anything big, use small holes and a flashlight to make sure your wall is clear of anything. And to ward off any unwanted surprises, turn off your electricity just in case you run into any wires you didn't see at first.
If you decide to the demolition by yourself, you need to make sure you have the right tools. A typical demo project will require a sledge, a big crowbar, a pry-bar, and a claw hammer (your claw hammer will get dinged up and may actually break, so make sure that you don't care about it too much!). In addition to having the right tools, hiring a roll-off dumpster may be very beneficial, especially if you are undertaking a large demo project. They are cost-effective and keep you from taking multiple trips to the dump. If you are taking on a smaller demo project, consider hiring a haul-off service, which will come to your house and pick up anything you want to dispose of.
When demoing walls, you'll need to consider which walls are structural or nonstructural. If you can't determine whether or not a wall is a load-bearing, don't do anything to it! Almost all non-bearing walls run parallel to the joists. Stud walls in basements are usually non-bearing. Any trim, kitchens, baths, wallpaper, or drywall is usually safe to tear down.
Finally, you want to make sure that you are in the right attire. Boots and coveralls are a must. Boots give extra protection against any rogue tools or nails that happen to land on the ground, and coveralls go over your clothes, which can be especially handy if you're doing a messy job. If you're working in an old house, or a dusty one, a dust mask or respirator can be extremely helpful. They protect your breathing and can protect against any lead-based paint, asbestos, or other hazardous materials that may be in the dust.
Demo projects that are easy for someone to DIY:
- Drywall
- Kitchens
- Baths
- Wallpaper
- Trim and doors
- Landscaping features
Demo projects to leave to the professionals:
- Roofing
- Natural gas
- Asbestos, lead, and mold
- Anything over one story
- Electrical
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My previous post, Friends of the WHO Code? set out the facts re the Family Larsson Rosenquist Foundation as I understand them, and I have had no contradictions or corrections. (I will report any, of course, in public posts, as I believe strongly that private groups discussing this issue misleads good people, and creates needless confusion and dissension.) To recap … Read More
Friends of the WHO Code?
I sometimes wonder why good sense is called common sense, when it seems to be relatively rare in some places. Take for example some of that minority who insist that no one should, for example, read literature created or published by commercial interests (other than their own, or their friends); attend or speak at conferences organised by any related commercial … Read More
Allergy Inquiry Submission November 2019
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Standing Committee on Health Aged Care and Sport : Inquiry into Allergies and Anaphylaxis submission by Maureen Minchin, Milk Matters Pty Ltd Summary Since 1976 I have lived and worked with allergy, published about it since 1980, and taught health professionals and others about it. I have worked with international bodies such as WHO and UNICEF on … Read More
Human or microbial? deception in marketing
Over the years, many sad stories, but were there happy endings? I often wonder about outcomes long term. One in particular. Were you the midwife who attended both my infant feeding and allergy and IBLCE exam prep workshops with your newborn baby more than 20 years ago? Workshops were held in Armadale around three weeks apart, and in the first … Read More
The visual Milk Hypothesis
'what we feed them now matters forever'…… www.infantfeedingmatters.com
Infant Feeding History revised
Chapter 14 of Breastfeeding and Breast Milk: from Biochemistry to Impact. What follows is the Content (but not the lovely formatting) of the entire chapter and references, pp. 219-239, as from my galley proofs of the above-titled book, published by Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart in September 2018. Reproduced here with the consent of the publisher, whose book sets it out … Read More
IBFAN Asia Presentations Reading List
Basic resource: Milk Matters: infant feeding and immune disorder, is also available as two inexpensive e-books, Infant formula and Modern Epidemics (the science and reality of artificial feeding) and Crying Babies and Food in the Early Years.No other book contains what this does. You need access to this. My Milk Hypothesis is available online in shorter forms: An iLactation free online … Read More
Just how much does milk matter? A Medela interview
This 4 minute interview came after doing a talk at a Medela conference. I asked to speak at the conference, and the speaker fee was donated to charity, as Medela makes infant-feeding related goods, and is a commercial entity. However, the talk enabled me to reach a wider audience than those who usually come for local breastfeeding conferences. My message … Read More
Tuteur-Minchin Debate Outline
WHY A TIMELINE? In my opinion, in an era of fake news and online hatred, Amy Tuteur (AT), the so-called Skeptical Obstetrician, and author of Push Back: Guilt in the Age of Natural Parenting, is undermining public health efforts, and I suspect, profiting from doing so. Personally, as a result of her behaviour, I consider her to lack all credibility, … Read More
Tuteur Push Back: Minchin Review
Push Back. Guilt in the Age of Natural Parenting by Amy Tuteur. (HarperCollins NY 2016) INTRODUCTION I find it extraordinary for any medical doctor to have written a book containing such sweeping generalisations, allegations of vile motives by other health professionals, and minimally researched, provably untrue, and defamatory, assertions. Sadly, it is no longer rare for global publishers to print … Read More
About altered fats in some formulas
I wrote to an author of a couple of articles on this topic. My email: Your 2014 Am J Clin Nutr and 2015 JPGN articles are being used to promote infant formulas in Asia and Australia. The marketing message is that your results show that the formulas are now closer than ever to breastmilk, as the outcomes measured are almost … Read More
Evidence streams in infant feeding: ex-debate
Breastfeeding has become the centrepiece of public health programmes, endorsed by the health industry and the infant formula industry and philanthropic groups and national governments alike. How did the world arrive at that global consensus about the importance of breastfeeding? It developed from three related, but independent, streams of evidence. 1. The first stream flows from the results of some … Read More
Tuteur debate: Minchin 3
TUTEUR MINCHIN DEBATE MINCHIN 3: A REPLY TO TUTEUR 2 Thanks to an onlooker, I received a copy of Amy Tuteur MD's latest reply, which I discovered online at 12.30pm today June 21. It is not a reply addressed to me, but to her supporters. It is they who matter. And to them I say that in my opinion, AT has … Read More
Why am I (still) debating Amy Tuteur?
As you wait for my reply to her question, to be posted tonight at midnight, here's an answer to a question I am being asked. Why would anyone persist through so many unilateral changes ot procedure and topic as Amy has tried to create, though so much rudeness and scorn from her? Well may you ask. I certainly didn't intend … Read More
Tuteur/Minchin debate procedure
Debate procedure Maureen Minchin will follow This process has been independently designed after consulting tech experts to maximise accountability, minimise pointless emotive conflict, clearly delineate what is included and what is not, and create an independent record of all contributions. I am satisfied that the time spent on specialist consultation should achieve the end result of a complete archived conversation presenting both … Read More
Tuteur Debate Update: Progress?
An Update: The Skeptical Obstetrician, and her challenge to 'debate'. What has happened so far. March 3, 2019. Dr Amy Tuteur intruded rudely on my Facebook page to challenge me to a debate – as she has challenged other breastfeeding advocates, individuals and groups. (Who sensibly refuse to engage with her.) I agreed to consider making arrangements for a moderated … Read More
what happens in pregnancy pre-disposes to food allergy…
By birth, babies that will be diagnosed as food allergic are already different in immune function. Click on the link to read abstract, and then read my commentary below… https://stm.sciencemag.org/content/8/321/321ra8 "Now, Zhang et al. report that infants who later developed food allergy had altered immunity at birth. Cord blood from these infants had more monocytes compared with CD4+ T cells … Read More
The Bottle, the Breast and the State: Oakley review
The Bottle the Breast and the State. The politics of infant feeding in the United States. By Maureen Rand Oakley. (Lexington Books 2015) I like this book, which should be read by those in mother support, breastfeeding advocacy and feminist academia with the time to do so. I support Oakley's approach, as I welcome any book which urges feminists to work for … Read More
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What 3-4 months means…
There should be no recommendation for change to the age of introduction of other foods to breastfed infants. For formula fed infants, there may be a case for widening the diet from 3-4 months onwards, as total dependence on a single dehydrated industrial powder is inherently risky; moderation and variety are the keys to dietary safety. Infant body stores are … Read More
Just how much does milk matter PDF
Click here to download the PDF of Just How Much Does Milk Matter. THE MILK HYPOTHESIS MAUREEN MINCHIN 2018 AN OVERVIEW OF THE GUTS OF THE INFANT FEEDING PROBLEM AFTER 40 YEARS OF READING AND THINKING AND LIVING AND WORKING WITH FAMILIES DAMAGED BY FORMULAS The PDF will open in a new window.
ELF Feeds: a fairy story analysed: part 1
EARLY LIMITED FORMULA FEEDS: A FAIRY STORY ANALYSED (from Milk Matters, p.113-6) [Another post will comment on this group's newest published research asap.] … a tiny study of just forty mothers336 may have persuaded some (who didn't read it carefully) that infant formula is harmless, even beneficial, because it supports maternal breastfeeding…. The study authors' conclusion: giving early limited formula … Read More
Milk Fats and Fantasies: MFGMs
In some ways formula has come full circle. The 1980s banishing of "animal fats" is now seen by some scientists as a mistake. Companies are likely to reintroduce processed milk fat in formulas where it presently does not exist. Of course bovine and human milk fats are not identical[ii], as calves have different needs from babies. As they have for … Read More
Formula Perfection and Additives: Forever Imperfect
Milk Fats and Fictions Forever Imperfect Formula Protected by the ignorance or silence of health professionals, gullible and trusting parents have always believed infant formula to be perfect, a totally safe replacement for women's milk. Why? Because infant formula has always been marketed as perfect. One company still claims to have "the perfect mix of science and love," dreamed up … Read More
Intolerant Bodies: a history of immune research
Intolerant bodies: a history of auto immunity. Anderson W, Mackay IR. (Johns Hopkins Press 2014) A focussed partial review and commentary.. This readable and illuminating text by an historian and an immunologist outlines the historical process of uncovering the workings of the immune system. Finding this book was for me finding a missing piece of the jigsaw puzzle that is … Read More
Mixed messages mislead mothers: Danone does it.
Some time ago I checked the Amazon page for my book Milk Matters: infant feeding and immune disorder, curious to see what sponsored advertisements might turn up. I was not very surprised to find advertisements for three infant formula companies. A Danone link listed what seemed like 10 positive facts about breastmilk. How factual where the statements made and what … Read More


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Are you growing?
"How are you growing? If you would only grow like the tree, you would appear to have your feet in the humus of Light and be extending more and more, evidencing more and more, radiating more and more the effulgence of the Unlimited." – Kenneth G. Mills This coming Sunday, January 24, 2021, at 11:00…Read More


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This is a tweaked version of a little article to appear in the next Journey, the HS newsletter I write for the guidance office.
When I was in high school, a regular day would find me dreaming about a future version of myself… a very good looking version.
I wasn't messy or disorganized. I was never late to work and always dressed exactly right. I was never over-stressed or panicked about what the next days and weeks might bring. I was responsible (but care-free), busy (but not overworked), tidy (but not obnoxiously so), and punctual (but flexible).
Basically, I created a dreamy, perfect version of myself and decided that would be my future.
I was comfortable thinking I would "grow" into this person and eventually have all the good habits and character traits I was missing.
Then, I went to college. I got a job. Then, I got another job. Now, I am here.
I am still waiting for the perfect version of myself to appear and introduce all the habits I thought would just grow into my life. Six years later.
What went wrong?
Let me share a little secret the great, big, nasty world has been keeping from me: I will never get "there."
No matter how many people tell me it gets easier and no matter how many times I convince myself this crazy phase of life will pass, it won't. There are some things about who I am that will never change. I can't change my personality or the way I was wired to try a thousand things at one time.
There are other things (like being punctual and responsible) that I can change with a little bit of good, old-fashioned discipline. Apparently, what I should have been thinking about (during my daydreams in Mrs. Tietz's classes) was making habits out of that future picture of myself.
I am setting out to change the habits I form with my everyday decisions. I'll try to stop daydreaming about a future, perfect version of myself and instead try to make habits today worth keeping.


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Hypothyroidism Common After Radiation Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer
by Dr. C.H. Weaver M.D. updated 11/2018
The term head and neck cancer refers to any number of cancers that may occur in the head and/or neck region. These may include cancers of the tongue, mouth, salivary glands, pharynx, larynx, sinus and other sites located in the head and neck area. If the cancer is locally advanced (has spread to nearby tissue or lymph nodes), surgery alone may not be curative. Nonetheless, the patient may elect surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible. Following surgery, the patient may then undergo radiation therapy or combination radiation/chemotherapy treatment in an attempt to destroy remaining cancer cells.
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Radiation treatment is well recognized as a cause of hypothyroidism. The thyroid is a gland located in the neck near the windpipe that produces hormones, including thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), needed for the function of the body's cells. Thyroid hormones help regulate growth and metabolism. Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid is producing abnormally low levels of thyroid hormones and can result in a variety of symptoms.
In general, hypothyroidism slows the body's normal rate of functioning, causing mental and physical sluggishness that can range from mild to life-threatening.
Symptoms of Hypothyroidism
- Fatigue
- Weight gain
- Puffy face
- Cold intolerance
- Joint and muscle pain
- Constipation
- Dry, thinning hair
- Decreased sweating
- Heavy or irregular menstrual periods and impaired fertility
- Depression
- Slowed heart rate
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Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation conducted a trial evaluating the incidence of hypothyroidism in 143 patients treated for head and neck cancer. Approximately one-third of the patients were treated with radiation to the neck area while the other two-thirds received radiation with concurrent chemotherapy. For an average of 4.4 years after treatment, all patients were tested at regular intervals for blood levels of TSH.
Using statistical models, researchers were able to project that 48% of the patients would experience hypothyroidism five years after treatment, with that number jumping to 67% eight years after treatment. The average time to development of hypothyroidism was 1.4 years, but ranged from .3 to 7.2 years. Importantly, there was no difference in risk for developing hypothyroidism between patients treated with radiation alone or those treated with radiation and chemotherapy. The only factor that could predict whether or not an individual would develop hypothyroidism was race: none of the African-American patients developed hypothyroidism.
This study indicates that the incidence of hypothyroidism among head and neck cancer patients treated with radiation is higher than previously reported and that TSH screening should be conducted at regular intervals for extended periods of time after completion of treatment.
More About Hypothyroidism: Diagnosis & Treatment
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FAIRPORT, MICH.—French and U.S. experts are continuing their search for the 17th-century ship Griffin, which they believe sank in northern Lake Michigan in 1679.
Three French underwater archaeologists were planning to dive Monday afternoon at a site near Poverty Island, where expedition leader Steve Libert believes the vessel sank. He discovered a wooden beam jutting from the lake bottom in 2001.
Crews are digging a pit at the base of the beam to see if it's attached to a buried ship. Leaders say they hope to have an answer soon.
The search is stirring excitement in the Upper Peninsula community of Fairport, where about 40 experts and support crew members are encamped by the lake.
Commercial fisherman Larry Barbeau's 46-foot (14-metre) boat is the offshore nerve centre for an expedition seeking the underwater grave of the Griffin, the first ship of European design to traverse the upper Great Lakes. Built on orders of legendary French explorer Rene Robert Cavelier de la Salle, it ventured from Niagara Falls to Lake Michigan's Green Bay but disappeared during its return in 1679.
Divers this weekend opened a pit at the base of a wooden beam that juts nearly 11 feet (3.35 metres) from the lake bottom, believing it could be a section of the vessel, the rest presumably entombed in mud. They picked up the pace Monday with more powerful equipment after a weekend of probing showed that whatever is buried is deeper than sonar readings indicated.
U.S. and French experts insist it's too early to say whether there's a shipwreck — let alone the Griffin. But anticipation is building at the prospect of solving a maritime puzzle that's more than three centuries old.
"After we get done for the day, everybody calls or comes to the house and they're like, 'What did you find? What did you see? Can you tell me anything?' " Barbeau said in a Sunday interview aboard his ship, the Viking, which holds crucial expedition equipment, including "umbilical" cables that supply oxygen to divers. "People are really interested and they're excited to see what it is."
His neighbours aren't the only curious ones. The roughly 40-member expedition team consists of archaeologists, historians, boat pilots, divers, an underwater salvage crew and assorted helpers. When not on the water, they stay in cottages and tents by the lake in the unincorporated village of Fairport, in one of the most remote corners of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
The hands-on excavation work is being handled by a three-man crew from Great Lakes Diving and Salvage, a Michigan company that ordinarily deals with mundane tasks: repairing pumps or scraping zebra mussels off intake pipes.
"We're basically underwater janitors," said Tom Gouin, vice-president of operations. The Griffin, he said, is "like a play job for us. We're loving it."
Archaeologists Rob Reedy of Morehead City, North Carolina, and Misty Jackson of Leslie, Michigan, sit on the Viking and sift through material that was found in the sediment, watching for artifacts, from bronze cannons to axes or knives — "anything man-made" that would help identify a ship, Reedy said. Thus far, the only candidate has been a slab of blackened wood about 15 inches (38 centimetres) long with characteristics suggesting it might have been fashioned by human hands. Its origin remains unknown.


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Keep laundry lint filters and hoses clean - they are a common source of fires.
Never leave candles unattended or within reach of pets or small children. (Battery operated candles are recommended)
Space heaters need space - keep space heaters at least 3' feet from anything that can burn.
Never leave cooking unattended. If a pot catches fire, cover it with a lid to smother the flames and turn off the burner. Never put water or flour on a grease fire.
Check electrical cords for cracking. Don't overload electrical outlets or run extension cords under rugs or carpet.
Don't use gas-fueled appliances or an open stove to heat your house. They are a fire hazard and also a source of deadly carbon monoxide.
Install at least one carbon monoxide detector on every level of your home, especially outside sleeping areas. There are several types of detectors, including battery-operated and plug-in models. Install the carbon monoxide detector according to the manufacturer's instructions.
For additional information from The National Fire Prevention
Association (NFPA) click here: https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education
Escape Plan
Draw a floor plan of your home showing all possible exits from each room. Plan a main escape route and an alternate escape route from each room, especially bedrooms. When fire strikes, a planned step-by-step escape route can reduce panic and confusion.
Arrange an outside meeting place and a safe location to call 9-1-1. The best place to meet is in front of your home, where firefighters will arrive.
Conduct a fire drill at least once every six months. The best place to start your fire drill is from a bedroom. Sound the alarm and get everyone in the home to participate. In a real fire, you must be prepared to move quickly and carefully without confusion. Don't rush through the drill. Make sure everyone knows exactly what to do. After the drill, discuss what took place and how to improve performance.
For additional information from The National Fire Prevention
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The news of the day may be that the boss of Foxconn confirmed the Apple television set, but also yet another leak in the iPad Mini case. The device is now supposed to launch in October and get a price somewhere between $200 and $250, according to a fresh report.
Previous reports said that an iPad with a 7.85 inch display is in the works and it will launch in Q3 or Q4 this year. Now Apple watcher iMore is backing up the rumors and the site has a good track of reporting accurate info on unlaunched Apple products before. Now they say that the new slate will look just like the current 9.7 inch iPad, but only smaller. It will also support a pretty unbelievable resolution of 2,048 x 1,536 pixels, that's exactly the one of the Retina Display on the iPad 3.
If the report from iMore is real, the new tablet will finally be a decent response to that menacing Amazon Kindle Fire, that sold so many units that it even scared Google into making a cheap Nexus tablet. However, as I've said before, I really don't see Apple selling "a product for the masses", like the new iPad would be at this price tag.


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Join me in beautiful Castle Rock, Colorado on June 1-2, 2018 for a two-day art workshop.
Our studio is light-filled and surrounded by wooded property that lends itself to exploring, creating and relaxing.
You will have opportunities during the workshop to also make your way through some of our wooded paths and find a spot to create.
It is our heart's desire that your time on our land and studio brings you rest and dreaming.
When you arrive on Friday morning you will be welcomed with mimosas and a light snack as we find our places and meet each other.
All main supplies will be provided for this workshop.
Each day there will also be time spent in the beautiful land surrounding the studio including our lunchtime in the garden.
At the end of day one, we hope you will join us for dinner at one of Jeanne's favorite local restaurants (this is not included) or explore the sweet town and find the perfect place to relax after a full day of creating.
Abstract + Urban Landscapes with Jeanne Oliver
Join me in my studio for a two-day workshop all about capturing the landscapes around you through abstract art.
Through sketching, collage, paint and vintage ephemera you will learn step by step techniques to break down a landscape and how to bring it to life in new ways.
We will step outside the doors of my studio to capture the gorgeous views and also learn how to capture urban landscapes in our town that will include barns, a grainery, railroad tracks and old bridges.
Come and create in our beautiful studio where all supplies will be provided. you will enjoy a creative experience that promises to capture your attention through art, learning, beauty, nature and gorgeous food. our hope is that you leave inspired and renewed.
What is included:
-Two-day art instruction with Jeanne Oliver
-Welcome mimosas and a light snack
-Welcome gifts
-Beautiful lunches each day
-Coffee, tea, beverages and wine
-Afternoon desserts
-A light-filled studio
-Quiet places to hike, explore and create
-Closing cocktails and appetizers
*lodging is not provided but suggestions are available upon request
While you are in the area we will make sure to point you in the right direction to all of our favorite restaurants, hiking spots, and antique stores.
Our town has been ranked one of the best towns in America and we have to agree. I suggest you stay a few extra days to enjoy the beauty of Colorado!
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Money and Credit
The Attorney General's Office provides the following guidance related to money and credit:
Debt Adjusters Adjusters are businesses that offer to settle, negotiate, compromise, or otherwise act on a debtor's behalf to adjust or lower the terms and payments of outstanding debts. These companies typically charge a fee for their services. Some of these services may be helpful, but many are not.
Debt Collectors: If you are behind on your credit card payments, your home mortgage, a personal loan or other debt, you may be contacted by the creditor or a debt collection agency acting on the creditor's behalf. There are laws to ensure fair debt collection practices.
Foreclosures: As more homeowners are facing foreclosure and other mortgage troubles, an increasing number of scams have emerged trying to take advantage of homeowners' concern over losing their homes. Vermont has several laws and suggestions to help homeowners.
Personal Loans: Vermont has several laws to ensure fair loan practices, including a cap on interest rates, and lender licensing requirements. Loans that are: (i) Small-Dollar (i.e., $250-$5,000); (ii) High-Interest (i.e., above 30%); and (iii) Short-Term (i.e., for 2-4 weeks), are generally illegal in Vermont (separate rules apply to bank loans and credit cards).
Unwanted Phone Calls: Vermont provides guidance on how to handle telemarketing calls and other types of harassing or unwanted phone calls. Many consumers lose money to scams that are initiated via phone calls.
Credit Cards: Disputing a transaction, correcting billing errors, avoiding fraud and identity theft, etc.
Sweepstakes and Bogus Checks: Be wary of checks in the mail purporting to pay you for "winnings," "prizes," or something you didn't expect — especially if you are asked to send money in return to "claim your prize or cash."


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Our Team
Nahida Sunil Brand Custodian
Nahida did her graduation in English Literature from SIET Women's College, Chennai and her Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication from University of Madras, Chennai.
She began her career as a Trainee Copywriter in Marcon Advertising in 1986. Learnt a great deal about copy writing and met her future art-director husband there. Shifted to Market Consultants & Agencies Ltd. (MC&A). Honed her skills for a couple of years before moving on to Adwit (India) Pvt Ltd.
Did a fascinating piece of Direct Marketing for an Art Director friend and sent it across to Ogilvy One Worldwide. The Art Director didn't get the job. But she did. Worked at Ogilvy for several years as Creative Consultant. Handled some of the most respected brands there: Titan, DHL, Western Union Money Transfer, ANZ Grindlays, Windsor Manor, etc.
Currently she is Brand Custodian at Jumde Art Copy. Has also embarked into a new exciting business: personalized gifting under the brand name Nahida's. Has written a novella, over a hundred poems and is currently working on a collection of short stories.
Sunil Jumde Creative Director (Art)
A visual dreamer and innovative designer, Sunil has over three decades of advertising experience. Following a five year Fine Arts Course in Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur – an affiliate of JJ School of Arts, Mumbai – Sunil was campus recruited by RK Swamy. The journey from RK Swamy, then one of the leading advertising agencies in India to JWT, considered the 'University of Advertising,' was a truly remarkable one.
During his seven and a half year stint at JWT, Sunil worked on brands like Wipro, Sun Microsystems, Kingfisher Beer, McDowells, Red Lable, 3 Roses, Kiwi Shoe Polish and more, picking on the way an award for an innovative press advertisement.
When he is not creating magic with colours, typography and designs or dreaming up out-of-the-box concepts, he loves to potter around in his garden.
Shiva Subramanian Director - Operations
A Post Graduate in Business Administration, Shiva has notched up an impressive 32 years of versatile experience in some of Bangalore's most prestigious advertising agencies from JWT and Ogilvy to RK Swamy BBDO and MAA Bozell.
An in-depth understanding of the advertising industry combined with his excellent rapport with Media Buying Houses, PR Consultants, Event Managers, Photographers, Printers and Production Companies ensures that clients not just have easy access to the entire spectrum of advertising and production services but get the best value from these resources.
At Jumde Art Copy, Shiva interacts with clients, co-ordinates deliverables and liaisons with service producers to ensure that clients get the best solution possible.
Ruman Design - Head
A commerce graduate, Ruman discovered a flair for design at Jumde Art Copy – where she landed her first job as Proof-reader. Today, she heads the design team at Jumde Art Copy and works closely with the Creative Director (Art) to bring great designs to life. An ability to grasp things quickly, a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to her work makes Ruman a great person to work with. When she is not having fun designing, Ruman loves to listen to music, watch movies and party. Thanks to the Library at Jumde Art Copy, Ruman has recently discovered another passion: reading.


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Other People's Houses by Abbi Waxman tells the story of secrets in suburbia. Frances Bloom is a stay at home mom who is in charge of the neighbourhood school carpool. One day, she accidentally walks in on her neighbour, Anne Porter, in an extremely compromising situation. It turns out, Anne has been having an affair with a younger man. When this secret comes to light, it is the catalyst for a number of other neighbourhood secrets to be revealed.
Abbi Waxman is a great writer. She is witty and thoughtful. The nuances and descriptions of suburban life in this book are all too relatable.
"People did weird shit, usually for boring reasons...."
Other People's Houses, Abbi Waxman
If you aren't bothered by "other people's" (see what I did there 😉) high drama, you may really like this book. Parts of it are funny, parts of serious, and it really teaches us not to judge others from the snippets we see out our front door.
What kept me from fully enjoying this book is that the overall storyline actually bummed me out. Maybe it's just me, because this is the fourth book I've read this summer that had infidelity in it, but I definitely needed to cleanse my reading palate with something entirely fun and uplifting afterwards. This book was truly one of those books that was just not for me, at least not for me right now.
Disclaimer - I received a complementary copy of Other People's Houses from Penguin Random House Canada for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.


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Shetland (season 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) series for downloading in 480p 720p 1080p HD for mobile and PC, full episodes.
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Miniseria dramatic police court in which a detective returns to his hometown after several years of ausencia.Las Shetland Islands are the hometown of Detective Jimmy Perez (Douglas Henshall, 'The Kidnap Diaries', 'The Silence'), but she left behind to begin his career as a researcher. Now, years later, he has returned home ready to defend their compatriots and neighbors of any evil that threatens the peaceful life of the islands. So when a young archaeologist found some human bones that show violent dead and a woman is shot dead, Jimmy and his team decide to find those responsible in any way possible. Thus it is caught between two important families marked by hatred, jealousy and betrayal, and whose confrontation divided the peaceful inhabitants of Shetland.
In the two-part mini-series of the British broadcaster BBC is about the widowed investigator Jimmy Perez, who after a long time in his home, one of the 16 inhabited Shetland Islands off the coast of Scotland, returns. A team of archaeologists has met with excavations on the island on the remains of a human body. First, it is unclear whether or not the Fund to bone bygone days to the remains of a man in recent memory. Suddenly a murder on the small island happens. The elderly lady Mima (Sandra Voer) was on their own ground by her grandson, the policeman Sandy Wilson (Steven Robertson), found shot dead. Detective Perez, who for a long time worked on the Scottish mainland, takes on the case. During his investigation, he is thrust into a long-lasting feud between two warring families, which is marked by betrayal and intrigue. Whether the dispute between the clans could be reason for the murder of the woman?


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What Are the Different Types of Fine Art Jewelry?
Fine art jewelry can be divided into three categories: jewelry that is formed from metal, jewelry that is strung on a wire or thread and a third, less common, category of jewelry made from fiber. Examples of metal formed jewelry include rings, bracelets, choker necklaces, pendants and brooches that might have been formed by casting, heating or bending the metal. Fine art jewelry that is strung on wire or thread can be constructed from a variety of materials, including gemstones, glass, fused glass or common stone. Almost any type of jewelry can be made by stringing, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings. The designer is limited only by his or her imagination.
The maker of metal art jewelry can use either precious metals, such as gold and silver, or a common metal, such as copper. Jewelry designers who work in metal are often familiar with a variety of techniques, which include cutting, bending, assembling metal and casting. Metal can be heated, joined and hammered to create texture. The designer can add enamel or set gems or other materials into the jewelry piece. He or she might also use thick, flexible wire to form different shapes and types of jewelry.
Many contemporary jewelry designers create pieces by stringing together elements such as beads and pendants. Beads usually are thought of as being small and round, but beads can come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some beads are very large.
Beads can be made from many types of materials, including glass, bone, crystal, pearl and acrylic. Among the other materials out of which beads might be made are wood, shells, clay, fiber and paper. After the designer chooses the beads for stringing, he or she must create a pattern that is pleasing. Beads are strung together by using a needle and thread or wire.
The making of beadwork jewelry, or "beading," is a popular hobby. Many magazines about beading are available, and bead enthusiasts can also visit bead shows or go online to purchase various types of beads from around the world. Many of these enthusiasts like to sell their handmade jewelry, so it is possible to find custom jewelry at prices that are more reasonable than those found at expensive boutiques and major art festivals.
Fiber jewelry is a more esoteric category of fine art jewelry. The flexibility of fiber materials, such as yarn, hemp, felt and silk, make it suitable for some custom jewelry designers. Fiber can be woven or twisted into necklaces and bracelets. Artists often combine fiber jewelry with other materials such as shells or beads.
Designers who make handmade fine art accessories typically focus on the aesthetic elements that are important to all works of art, including line, shape, color, value and texture. Fine art jewelry is prized by many collectors for its artistic quality and one-of-kind appeal. Like other fashion accessories, contemporary fine art jewelry can be an expression of savvy and taste in fashion.
Discussion Comments
@clintflint - There is definitely more handcrafted jewelry out there these days that isn't so expensive. Some of it even has diamonds and gold, without using the purest or most expensive kinds available.
In fact, I'd rather buy from individual craftspeople who are making these designs than from a jewelry store. They are the ones who tend to inflate prices because of particular metals or jewels.
@croydon - On the one hand, I agree about museums. But on the other hand, it actually really annoys me that handmade art jewelry is always so expensive. It usually isn't because of the artistry involved, but because the piece is made out of precious metals. But what I like about them is that they are beautiful and that kind of art and creativity could still be captured with materials that aren't so rare and expensive.
I don't mind paying artists for their work, but I don't care if a ring is gold or brass, as long as it's beautiful. I'd rather have the brass ring, in fact, because I'd be able to afford a car if I don't buy the gold one!
When I was in Europe a couple of years ago I basically went on a fine art jewelry binge, in the only way that I could afford, which was through museums.
There are some fantastic, decadent examples out there, particularly in old cities like Prague and London.
They have some modern designer jewelry as well, but my favorites were the old fashioned designs, like Art Nouveau jewelry. Some of it was so beautiful I just couldn't stand it. I'm glad that they keep it in museums now, so everyone can share in the beauty.


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The Dante death mask plays a key role in Dan Brown's Inferno novel.
This precious object is preserved in the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, most specifically in a small andito (hallway) on the first floor, between the Apartments of Eleanor and the Halls of Priors.
In the past, this relief was considered to be the actual Dante death mask, carved directly from the face of the lifeless Dante Alighieri.
Recent studies, though, consider it more likely that this relief is the cast of a lost sepulchral effigy of Dante.
Of course, this theory does not deprive the mask of its value and its suggestive power: that is why the mask is still preserved in the most important palace in Florence.
Dante Alighieri, the Florentine poet and father of the Italian language, died in exile in Ravenna (near Bologna) in 1321.
According to tradition, the effigy from which the mask was sculpted was preserved in the tomb of Dante in Ravenna.
The mask kept in Palazzo Vecchio was probably carved in 1483 by Pietro and Tullio Lombardo.
In the middle of sixteenth century, the mask was donated to sculptor Giambologna, who then gave it to his scholar Pietro Tacca.
Dante's death mask became a model of study for young artists.
Around 1830 the mask belonged to sculptor Lorenzo Bartolini, who donated it to English painter and Dante scholar Seymour Kirkup, also famous for having contributed to the discovery of the portrait of Dante attributed to Giotto in the chapel of the Bargello Palace.
This is why the Dante death mask is also known as Maschera Kirkup (Kirkup Mask).
Kirkup's widow gave the mask to literary critic Alessandro D'Ancona, who was at that time a senator of the Kingdom of Italy.
Senator D'Ancona gave the Dante death mask to the Palazzo Vecchio in 1911.
Before his exile, Dante held several political positions in Florence, including the role of Prior from June 15 to August 15, 1300.
His death mask is now stored in the Palazzo Vecchio to honor both his political contribution to the city of Florence and his essential role in the development of Italian literature, culture, and civilization.
If you are interested in reading a good, easy to understand rendition of The Divine Comedy which includes several drawings selected from Botticelli's series of illustrations, we recommend the Mandelbaum edition.


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Baumraum is a company in Germany that designs and builds some of the most amazing treehouses we've ever seen. Most of their projects are in Germany, but they've also completed treehouses in Austria, Hungary, Italy, Brazil and the United States. This would rank fairly high on our list of "Most Fun Jobs Ever," maybe this is what architects do when they refuse to grow up?
Modern Treehouses by Baumraum
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The Board of Northern Tasmania Development Corporation (NTDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new board members following the resignation of Adam Mostogl from the role of Director of Entrepreneurism and Innovation. The two successful candidates are:
Karina Damberges, Director – Small Business
Karina has significant experience business development roles throughout Australia in a range of business from small, family-owned businesses through to large multinational organisations. Karina's current roles include the General Manager of the Van Diemen Project and Director/cofounder of three regional based businesses in the craft distilling industry.
Karina has a strong focus on growing and building businesses through innovation, collaboration and investment. She believes that regional economic development is not just the responsibility of government and requires active engagement across the local business eco-system and community to achieve common goals.
Adam Poulton, Director – Digital Transformation
Adam is a Businessperson and Entrepreneur with a particular interest in digital futures and how communities can benefit from disruptive technologies. He is an experienced board director who has served with numerous industry and local government organisations, such as Bitcoin Association of Australia, Blockchain, The Future Group and TasICT.
Most recently, Adam has been instrumental in the promotion of bitcoin and its benefits to the broader Australian population, including advocacy to the Federal Government and its agencies in getting bitcoin treated in a fair and equitable manner throughout the relevant regulatory framework.
NTDC is excited by the prospect of working with both Karina and Adam to utilise their extensive commercial acumen and industry experience to shape the economic and regional development of northern Tasmania.
Furthermore, the NTDC board acknowledges the contribution Adam Mostogl has made to the organisation in the role of Director – Digital Transformation. Adam's business, Illuminate Education & Consulting, is growing from strength to strength and now requires him to spend a substantial amount of time interstate. He departs with our thanks and best wishes.


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Diabetes is a chronic disease, that requires lots of care with regards to lifestyle modulations. Diabetes is preventable, & it is manageable too. There are lots of researches being done to prove that it is reversible. These changes are achieved mostly by dietary regulation and exercise.
Diabetes is a disease that could lead to several complications, if not kept under control. These complications too could be prevented by dietary regulations. There are several healthy dietary options available for diabetics. You don't need to rely on salads or boiled vegetables alone. Cooking practices count too in preventing diabetes.
Foods For Diabetes Prevention
Beans have more to boast about than being high in fiber (plant compounds that help you feel full, steady blood sugar, and even lower cholesterol; a half cup of black beans delivers more than 7 grams). They're a not-too-shabby source of calcium, a mineral that research shows can help burn body fat. In ½ cup of white beans, you'll get almost 100 mg of calcium—about 10% of your daily intake. Beans also make an excellent protein source; unlike other proteins Americans commonly eat (such as red meat), beans are low in saturated fat—the kind that gunks up arteries and can lead to heart disease.
Whole Grains
Whole grains are rich in complex carbohydrates, fibers, and several vitamins and minerals depending on the type. Whole grains provide the required amount of calories needed to carry out the daily activities. The complex carbohydrates in them ensures a slow release of sugar into the blood, thus helping to manage the blood glucose levels. You could start off the day with whole grains too. Opt for whole grain bread or chappathi. Avoid refined flours.
Fruits and Vegetables
All fruits are not banned for diabetes prevention. In fact fruits are the best sweeteners and best desserts for those with a sweet tooth. They bring with them loads of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. They are the excellent snack too. Vegetables are low in calories besides their healthy nutrient content. They are packed with fibers. Salads with fruits and vegetables is a meal by itself.
Just 1 ounce of these healthy nuts (about 14 halves) delivers almost 2 g of fiber plus 2.6 g of ALA, the omega-3 precursor. But you get about 185 calories in that same ounce, so count out a proper portion if you're watching your weight.
Fibers are important not only for digestion but for diabetes prevention too. Fiber gives you a feeling of fullness that would last for a long time. They are low in calories. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains are loaded with fibers. Green leafy vegetables are loaded with calories and are excellent source of several minerals. Salads are the tastiest sources of fiber.
Nuts and Oils
Fat is a necessary ingredient for the absorption and functioning of several vitamins and for the adequate functioning of several enzymes. Go for healthy sources of fat like olive oil. Nuts too contain healthy fat. Avoid saturated and trans fats. Nuts are packed with several minerals. A handful of unsalted and not roasted nut is an excellent snack.
Dairy, Fish and Meat
Avoid red meat. eat fish rich in omega 3 fatty acids like salmon, mackerel, sardines etc. Omega 3 fatty acids are good for your heart too. Fish could be safely consumed for three times a week. Low fat dairy can be safely consumed but exercise portion control. Skimmed milk is always better than full fat milk.
Fresh fruit
Fruits are rich in fiber and antioxidants, and are a nutrient-dense choice for satisfying sweet cravings. Eating three servings of fresh fruit each day is associated with an 18 percent decrease in risk of diabetes. For those who are already diabetic, I recommend sticking to low sugar fruits like berries, kiwi, oranges, and melon to minimize glycemic effects.
Cooking Practices
Cooking practices speak a lot in a diabetes prevention diet. There is no point in eating a salad loaded with a fatty dressing or a salmon deep fried. Baking, grilling, steaming and boiling are healthy cooking practices. Conserve the water you use for boiling. Avoid frying and deep frying.
Using a non stick cookware will reduce the amount of oil you use for cooking. Use light seasonings. Eating fruits and vegetables in raw form is always healthy. Use fruits instead of sweeteners. Include a wide variety of ingredients in your cooking. Eat a well balanced and healthy meal to keep yourself safe from diabetes.


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The family is also deeply committed to other social enterprises across Canada that improve and enhance lives and build a stronger, more cohesive sense of community.
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Radio advertising used to offer a good return on a lawyer's investment: the demographics were usually somewhat available, allowing for targeted marketing; the radio was widely listened to, making for a broad base of prospective clients; and the cost—at least compared to television commercials—was reasonable. Now, however, is the age of the Internet, and suddenly there is a whole new host of ways for lawyers to advertise: search engine optimization (SEO), legal directories, social networking sites, and YouTube, just to name a few. So the question is: is radio advertising still worth it? Here's an analysis to help you decide if advertising on the radio is right for your firm.
What methods are your clients using?
If your clients are primarily white collar professionals, then chances are, they surf the web far more often than they listen to the radio, and advertising there would be throwing your money away. On the other hand, if your client demographic is blue collar, such as construction workers, then it's a fair bet that the radio can still be an effective tool. Even so, most Americans now spend at least an hour or two online each week, making it a safe choice for law firms whose clients are split across demographics.
Can you afford quality air time?
Although the cost of radio advertising has dropped, it's still more expensive than most forms of online advertising, and if you want key demographics during a daily commute (which is prime radio time), then you're looking at some serious money. If you can't afford to buy that time—and buy it for at least a month, and preferably three in order for your advertisement to have a real impact—and you're relegated to the wastelands of radio, then you'd be better off investing your time in an online legal directory or paying a search engine optimization company to boost your website's search engine rankings.
Is doing both radio and online advertising a possibility?
Absolutely. While effective online marketing can take some time, it can also be done very inexpensively, so if your firm has an associate or marketing personnel willing to invest the time, managing to both use radio advertising and online advertising is a fine idea. Remember, however, that radio ads will only be effective if you can reach your demographic—if not, there's no point. Online marketing, however, is an emerging trend unlikely to die any time soon, barring a major catastrophe.
Almost all law firms and solo practitioners will be better off forgoing radio advertisements in favor of online outreach. Radio has been in decline for years now, what with the advent of the iPod and online streaming audio, and numbers are falling off almost across the board. There are, however, exceptions, and if your firm falls into one, then be sure to choose your time slot carefully, and to run your advertisement long enough for it to have an appreciable impact on its listeners.


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Here you'll get an overview of your round trip in Portugal. Start out in Lisbon and move 45 minutes north to Ericeira, where the surf camp is located. After your week here, you're in for an 8 day treat as you will head out on a group road trip with other backpackers! Finish your trip in Lisbon and go home, or decide if you want to travel more on your own!
We've secured your first nights of accommodation when you arrive in Lisbon. You'll stay at Selina Hostel in the center of the city, and what better place to kick off your Portugal adventure!
Note that the city is all about walking or taking the tram. This of course gives you some great excercise (who doesn't need that?) and obviously some spectacular sights, once you reach the top of the hills. Lisbon is very beautiful and boasts an impressive food scene as well.
Included is one week of full blown awesomeness in a surf camp where only good vibes is allowed. Embrace the authentic surfing lifestyle and join likeminded travellers when you arrive at the surf camp in Ericeira. Included is of course surf lessons, accommodation, breakfast and rental of surf gear. Break down the waves of the Atlantic Ocean as you spend most of your days accompanied by your surf board. In the evening you can either choose to chill in the surf camp or explore the nightlife by the town's beach promenade, where you'll find plenty of bars and the legendary Ourico nightclub.
End your journey with an 8 day roundtrip from Lisbon to Sagres in the South of Portugal. Along with likeminded backpackers, you'll get an unique chance to experience the local culture at a slow pace. Check out the street art of Lisbon, go stand up paddling on the beautiful Mira River and hike the Fisherman's Trail in Vila do Bispo. Exploit the opportunity and make new friends from all over the world while enjoying some of the coolest scenes in Portugal in the best way possible.
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Flights, 3 nights in Lisbon, 1 week surf camp, 8 day round trip
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