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20 Ideas For Small Living Spaces
You know an amazing small space when you see it. We love them because they force us to edit, organize, and reduce our accumulation of stuff. But most of all we love them because they can be so cool!
Trust us, we do this for a living: a well-done small space can be turned into something beautiful and functional! Here team at BostonHM.com has put together 20 ideas we can help you with.
1. Don't be afraid of drama. Going bold in a small room (a bathroom, for example) gives the eye something else to focus on. Think rich paint colors, or floor to ceiling artwork.
2. Use every nook and cranny. The corner space you see above by the stairs could have been left to the radiator that was its only occupant. But instead, the owner turned it into a mini landing strip, with a floating shelf, large picture, and ottoman.
3. A place for everything and everything in its place. This kitchen set-up kind of blew my mind the first time I saw it. Yes, it's a bit OCD, but it's so functional! This photo is actually a four-punch small space strategy: open shelving, vertical storage, complete organization, and the ability to assess immediately what you don't need or don't have space for.
4. Get off the ground. Every piece of furniture in the photo above has legs that lift it off the ground. This idea works particularly well in small spaces because air (or negative space) provides the visual illusion of spaciousness.
5. Install hooks. Hooks are inexpensive, take up no space, and keep things off tables, counters, and floors. Hang them anywhere.
6. Install wall-mounted shelves above other furniture, and shelves or above doorways. Almost all successful small spaces we've seen have at least one wall-mounted shelf, which frees up floor space and makes use of vertical wall space.
7. Bring in as much natural light as possible. Don't weigh small space windows down with heavy curtains. Let the light in. It does more for brightening and enlarging a space than almost anything else.
8. Use multi-functional furniture. The best way to maximize a small amount of space usually involves making one thing serve two or three purposes. This is not only small design, but it's sustainable design. The more multi-functional a piece is, the less you'll have to buy or bring in to your home. Be smart and simple— a storage bed, a dining table/office desk, a sleeper sofa.
9. If you don't love it or need it, get rid of it.
10. Buy a bed with storage capabilities, either drawers underneath or a one you can jack up or loft.
11. Hang cup hooks of different sizes everywhere. They're inexpensive, don't take up a ton of space, and keep things off the counters and floor.
12. Install vertical storage and built-ins.
13. If a particular spot seems to attract clutter, devise a shelving or other type storage solution to contain it.
14. Buy multi-functional furniture, like an ottoman with storage inside the base.
15. Put anything you don't use daily in a storage container.
16. Use the corners. Don't let the precious space go to waste.
17. Use mirrors or any reflective surfaces to give the illusion of added space.
18. You'd be amazed at how much wasted space lies underneath a staircase. Make the most of it with these pull-out closets.
19. No extra room for an office? No problem. Turn a closet into an office.
20. You can't really hide it away, but you might not know it's there unless you look up!
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4 Ways to Make Your Boston Dorm Room or Small Apartment Happier and Homier
Moving away from home can be one of the most exciting as well as one of the hardest things about college. While there are plenty of new faces and a long list of fun things to do, sometimes you can't help but feel like you are a million miles away from home. However, have no fear! These 4 tips will help make the transition smooth, and transform your dorm into a happier and "homier" place to work, hang out and sleep.
1) Pictures, pictures, and more pictures!
Nothing is worse than staring at a bland and lifeless cinder-block wall in your room, but no fear, there is a simple solution! Print out photos of family, friends, pets, or your favorite place and put them everywhere. Photos will help remind you of home and keep the things you love visible.
2) Make it comfortable.
Your bed is one of the only places at school that is truly your own. I love having a comfortable mattress topper, blankets and lots of pillows to make my space as inviting and as enjoyable as possible. It also helps to have a comfortable place that will transform your dorm into your home.
3) Storage.
It may sound mundane, but clutter never makes for a happy space. Having a place to put your clothes, and all of your things will make it easier to enjoy yourself in the dorm and will help you focus on the things that are important.
4) A few of your favorite things.
Its no secret that your dorm can feel very uninviting, especially when you first move in. Bringing your favorite things from home can help ease your transition to school, and also make your room a happier place.
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How To Create Your Dream Boston Apartment Closet
You've heard about it, and you've seen it on Pinterest. But a dream closet only exists, well, in your dreams, right? Wrong! Creating a beautiful, stylish closet is totally possible—and in five easy steps. Have a look!
1. Get organized. Stock up on stylish space savers like Wall Hooks for storage. Also consider something super functional, like Over-The-Door Shoe Storage to keep shoes in their place and not, you know, in a heap on the floor.
2. Make room. Does your closet fit about half your clothes? Consider a closet supplement that doubles as a style statement.
3. Get clever. Think of ways to make your life easier. Insert daily outfit closet organizers between your hangers to keep your outfits separated out—and to make getting ready a breeze.
4. Store it away. Stash seasonal items in clever storage bins, then swap 'em out as the seasons change.
5. Get gorgeous. Wall decor isn't limited to pictures and posters. Frame and display artsy shopping bags from your favorite stores for a fun display that shows your personality. Also, make your lighting fit in with your room's overall design scheme—it doesn't get more gorgeous than a fancy chandelier!
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4 Tips for a More Organized Boston Dorm Room
Your room should be an oasis – even if it's a small dorm room that you happen to be sharing with two other people. Make the most of your space with these four easy tips to help keep your dorm neat and tidy – so you can spend more time socializing studying, of course.
1. Divide and conquer
Messy desk, no more! Keep your workspace organized (and cute) with a pencil holder, magazine stand and tray.
2. Store smartly
Maximize your (likely minimal) closet space with Hanging Closet Storage, which spins 360 degrees for easy access to sweaters, shoes, scarves and more.
3. Hang in there
This one's for all you night owls: keep books, magazines and headphones close by with a storage solution that you can hang on your bed. You won't even miss your nightstand!
4. Bag it
Make lugging laundry less of a chore! A bag with a handle is perfect for hanging inside your closet door, so dirty clothes stay neatly tucked away (and off the ground!).
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How to Replace a Kitchen Faucet
The toughest part of replacing a kitchen faucet is removing the old one. Unexpected problems always pop up—corroded pipes, difficult-to-reach nuts and poor access to fittings. Otherwise, installing a new kitchen faucet isn't tough at all. Actually, the directions that come with your new faucet are probably all you'll need to do that part of the job. Barring unforeseen problems, you could be washing up under the faucet in an hour or so. In this article walk you through a basic replacement process and tell you how to get through those tough parts.
Disconnect the drain lines and P-traps if they block your access to the faucet and water supply pipes. (Place a bucket or coffee can under the P-trap to dump residual water after you pull it free.)
- Shutoff valves: Before you shop for your new faucet (see "Selecting a Faucet" at the end of this article), take a look under the sink and make sure that there are shutoff valves feeding the faucet. If you don't have shutoff valves, add them. If you have them, confirm that they're in working order by turning on the hot and cold water at the faucet and shutting off the valves. If the faucet still drips, install new ones. Most likely you have 1/2-in. copper supply pipes. If so, add easy-to-install solderless "compression fitting" valves to your shopping list. But if not, buy whichever valve type is compatible with your pipes.
- Supply tubes: Next, measure the existing supply tubes and buy new stainless steel–sleeved supply tubes. They're designed to give rupture-free service for years and can be routed around obstacles without kinking.
- Basin wrench: Also buy a basin wrench. This weird little wrench is made specifically for removing and installing those hard-to-reach fasteners that clamp older faucet assemblies to the sink. (Newer faucets have plastic Wing-Nuts that can usually be loosened and tightened by hand.) A basin wrench's spring-loaded jaws pivot so you can either loosen or tighten nuts in tight spaces.
If you need to remove drain lines to access the faucet, get a pipe wrench or slip-joint pliers. For cutting copper tubes, buy a conventional tubing cutter. But if your copper supply lines are within a few inches of the back of the cabinet, buy a special mini tube cutter. You'll also need a set of open-end wrenches for disconnecting and hooking up the water lines.
Before disconnecting the drain lines, take a Polaroid snapshot or make a sketch of the layout to help you put it all back together.
Plan on replacing your faucet during store hours. Chances are better than 50/50 you'll need at least one more part.
Prop up a scrap of plywood on some 1-qt. paint cans in front of the cabinet. You'll be much more comfortable lying under the sink. Otherwise, the edge of the cabinet would be digging into your back
If you're replacing the kitchen sink along with a new faucet, install the faucet before setting the sink into the countertop.
Follow any manufacturer's preassembly instructions and place the optional flange over the faucet opening. Finger-tighten the flange nuts underneath the sink and check the alignment of the flange, faucet and sink hole from above.
With most faucets, only three of the four holes are covered, so you'll either need to get a blank insert or use the extra hole for a liquid soap or instant hot water dispenser. Plan to do the installation while you're under the sink with everything torn apart.
Selecting a faucet
When you're buying a faucet (as with most other things), you get what you pay for. Faucets that cost less than $100 may be made of chrome-plated plastic arts with seals and valves that wear. They're okay for light-duty use but won't stand up long in a frequently used kitchen sink. Faucets that cost more than $100 generally have solid brass bodies with durable plating and washerless controls that'll give leak-free service for many, many years. Some even come with a lifetime warranty. Quality continues to improve up to about $200. Spend more than $200 and you're mostly paying for style and finish. Stick with brand name projects so replacement parts will be easier to find—in the unlikely event you'll ever need them.
Required Tools for this Project
Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you'll save time and frustration.
- Hammer
- 4-in-1 screwdriver
- Adjustable wrench
- Handsaw
- Pipe wrench
- Slip joint pliers
- Tube cutter
- Wrench set
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Do you manage an apartment building? Select BostonHM as your preferred provider and offer the tenants value-added home set up services such as furniture assembly and TV wall mounting.
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Ikea Furniture Assembly is a big part of what we do – and we do it well. Simply let us know which items you'd like assembled and we'll provide you with a flat price quote. Our assembly quote includes the unpacking and assembly of your furniture plus clearing away and helping to dispose of all packaging to your recyclable bin.
Making IKEA more convenient: This is our aim. We know that not everyone has the time or inclination to assemble the sometimes complicated flat-packs that make up much of IKEA's product line, and that's where our assembly service comes in. From beds and wardrobes to TV cabinets and even whole kitchens – we have the expertise to make your IKEA furniture experience more enjoyable.


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Cellular Health, a scientific concept introduced by Dr. Matthias Rath, defines the basis of our health. Health is determined by the function of the millions of cells that build, support and renew our body, i.e., at the cellular level, not at the level of its organs.
Although cells can differ in appearance and play various specialized functions in our body, all of them require vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids, and other micronutrients as co-factors of a multitude of metabolic processes taking place in every cell. These micronutrients are needed in small amounts, however their presence in our body's cells is essential for converting food into biological energy, for building cellular structures and supporting all vital functions. Many of these essential nutrients are not produced in our body, such as Vitamin C, the amino acid lysine, as well as plant components such as polyphenols, bioflavonoids and others. In addition, even though our body can produce certain vitamins and amino acids, such as proline, the quantities produced are usually not enough to maintain optimum health. Therefore, it is critical that all these nutrients are provided in sufficient amounts in our diet.

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Improve Gut Microbiome: Optimal Mitochondrial Energy Production – Part 1
By: Michael Lam, MD, MPH; Justin Lam, ABAAHP, FMNM; Carrie Lam, MD
Energy: it's what we need to live. Some of the body's processes, like respiration and digestion, revolve around getting and producing energy for the other processes of life. Every single thing we do, voluntarily or involuntarily, takes energy. If we improve gut microbiome, our energy development increases as well.
Much of the body's energy – over 90 percent – comes from the mitochondria in cells. So it is vital that they are functioning at optimal levels if you want to have an active, healthy day-to-day life.
One way to ensure high functioning mitochondria is to improve gut microbiome health. Another is to address any weakening in the mitochondria directly, and yet another is to address any medical conditions that may be affecting mitochondrial health.
It's very important to support the mitochondria's energy production with diet, lifestyle and special supplementation when needed. Otherwise, the lack of energy will not just affect your activity level; it will affect every single physical and chemical process, from heart function to brain function.
Consider the cardiovascular system at its most basic level. If you have an average heart rate of 72 beats per minute, this adds up to 103,680 beats per day. This much work needs a significant amount of mitochondrial function and energy.
Another example: even though one of the functions of sleep is to conserve energy, many of your bodily processes are still functioning and need energy. Energy conservation only happens during non-REM sleep; the brain wave activity that occurs in REM sleep is actually just as high, or even higher, as brain wave activity during waking hours.
So it goes without saying that energy conservation is not enough to contribute significantly to your body's energy requirements, and mitochondrial energy production has to perform at a high level even if you do get enough rest or sleep.
What Exactly is a Mitochondrion?
The word mitochondrion, which is singular for mitochondria, comes from the Greek words "mitos" – meaning threads – and "chondrion" – meaning granule.
Mitochondria are one type of organelle (specialized structures that have a specific function within cells) found in eukaryotic cells. Eukaryotic cells are cells that have a nucleus, and other cytoplasmic organelles bound by membranes that separate them from the rest of the cellular space. They also have a cytoskeleton.
Prokaryotic cells on the other hand are cells that do not contain a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. They were the only form of life on earth until evolutionary processes brought about eukaryotic cells millions of years later. Bacteria are a type of prokaryote.
What makes mitochondria unique in comparison to other cellular organelles is that they have their own DNA separate from that of the cell itself (which is contained in the nucleus). This is thought to have happened due to the process of endosymbiosis – the evolution of the symbiotic relationship of bacteria living within larger cells. The mitochondrial genome has a striking similarity to bacterial genomes.
Further studies have confirmed this might be the case because the mitochondria and a specific type of bacteria called Rickettsia prowazekii seem to share a similar genetic origin, and both of them are incapable of reproduction outside of eukaryotic cells.
This one reason is why, as we will discuss later, mitochondria within the human cells and microbiota, or gut flora, in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are able to interact and communicate, and why we must improve gut microbiome to support mitochondria.
The GI tract contains 100 trillion microbes and the human body has upwards of 10 times more microbes than cells. The human microbiome, which is the collection of microorganisms, is estimated to have at least 100-fold more genes than the human genome.
There is a lesser accepted theory on the origin of mitochondria which states that they came about by splitting off part of the cell's DNA from the nucleus and developed membranes around this portion. This is called the autogenous hypothesis.
A mitochondrion has two membranes – an inner membrane and an outer membrane that are separated by what is called an intermembrane space. This space has folds, called cristae, which go all the way into the interior part of the mitochondrion, the matrix. The matrix is where the mitochondrion's genetic system is located.
Improve Gut Microbiome and Mitochondrial Function
Mitochondria have many functions, including energy production, maintaining cell cycle and growth, apoptosis (cell death), regulation of cellular metabolism, steroid synthesis, calcium storage and signaling, signaling through reactive oxygen species, and hormonal signaling.
The most important function they perform is the production of metabolic energy in eukaryotic cells. They break down carbohydrates and fatty acids through the process of oxidative phosphorylation in order to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of life. Much of this process takes place in a mitochondrion's inner membrane.
More specifically, the process of cellular respiration is where energy is derived from glucose. ATP is the body's currency for energy. The first step in the process of energy production therefore is changing glucose to pyruvate to produce ATP. With aerobic respiration, which is the type of cellular respiration that occurs in human cells, oxygen is present and the pyruvate then produces more ATP. If there is no oxygen and respiration is anaerobic, no extra ATP is created.
So what happens if the mitochondria are not functioning properly? ATP production is reduced – meaning the energy needed for all of the body's processes is reduced. That can become quite a challenging situation for health and wellness.
This reduction in mitochondrial energy production sometimes results in, or is termed as, mitochondrial disease – a set of different diseases that fall under that umbrella term, including conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Lou Gehrig's disease, autism, muscular dystrophy and chronic fatigue.
In fact, mitochondrial dysfunction, or the subclinical state of mitochondrial weakness, has been associated with many seemingly unrelated conditions such as diabetes, cancer, autoimmune disorders, thyroid problems, extracellular matrix congestion, cognitive issues, liver sluggishness, and adrenal fatigue. The reason is simple. All cellular function requires energy. Poor energy production equals poor energy state, a common denominator in practically all chronic diseases – including those mentioned above.
Here's the question that comes next: if the tissue of the organs affected by a certain condition is given specialized therapy, will that therapy also support the mitochondria within the cells of that tissue?
Or do we need to support the mitochondria throughout the entire system so that tissue responds better to therapy?
The answer is yes to both questions. It seems to be that supporting overall mitochondrial function will have an impact on whatever condition you're dealing with, and by addressing whatever condition you're dealing with, you will also support mitochondrial function.
It can be a little difficult to differentiate between all these different conditions and mitochondrial dysfunction in order to take the right steps. However, there is one thing that you can count on that will have an effect in all cases – the state of the gut's microbiome. If you improve gut microbiome health and function, you will improve all of these issues, including problems on the mitochondrial level.
That is because if the microbiome is not in an optimal state, you're not absorbing the nutrients that you need for mitochondrial ATP production, meaning you don't have the fuel for your tissues to be healthy and strong. Also, there will be an imbalance of gut metabolites and inflammatory substances that negatively impact the mitochondria.
Now let's talk about another important mitochondrial function: steroid synthesis and hormonal signaling. If these are affected, they can trigger a number of conditions, including adrenal fatigue.
Mitochondria and Cortisol Production
The inner membrane of the mitochondrion contains the enzyme cytochrome P450. One subset of this enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of steroid hormones by the adrenal glands, the gonads (male testes and female ovaries) and peripheral tissue.
This subset of cytochrome P450 acts on the hormonal cascade that synthesizes the adrenal hormones – starting with cholesterol that is converted into pregnenolone, which is then converted into DHEA, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and cortisol.
Cortisol is the body's main anti-stress hormone. Along with 50 other types of hormones, it is produced by the adrenal glands, which are two organs found on top of the kidneys that are part of the body's endocrine system.
The adrenals are the last link in the body's hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which is part of the hormonal circuit of the body's global stress-response system – the NeuroEndoMetabolic (NEM) Stress Response.
Cortisol has many important functions, including regulating blood pressure and blood sugar levels, maintaining heart and blood vessel function, suppressing the immune system and neutralizing inflammation – all of which are affected by, and respond to, stress. Although it is natural for the body to handle stress with a series of stress responses, it is not built to do so for severe or prolonged states of stress. If you improve gut microbiome health and function, you will improve coritisol production as well.
Chronic stress can dysregulate the adrenal glands and affect cortisol production, causing Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome (AFS). The usual trajectory of AFS is that in the beginning stages, cortisol output increases and then when the adrenal glands are exhausted at the later stages, cortisol output drops significantly.
Each of the four stages of AFS is marked by a collection of symptoms, though throughout, fatigue is the major theme. Symptoms range from the mild to the severe and can include things like easily gaining weight and difficulty losing it, difficulty falling asleep and difficulty rising in the morning, hypoglycemia, brain fog, food sensitivities, irritable bowel, lowered immunity, low libido, PMS, fertility problems, anxiety, heart palpitations, mild depression and others.
But we're not talking only about mental or emotional stress here. Health problems can cause AFS, and mitochondria that are not functioning properly are one example.
Mitochondrial Disease and Adrenal Fatigue
Cytochrome P450 resides in the inner membrane of the mitochondria. So when there is a problem there, adrenal hormone production is directly affected. Not having enough cortisol, AFS symptoms can develop.
But it's a little more than that…
Symptoms of mitochondrial disease and AFS are similar, but the causal factors of the fatigue in both conditions are different. Dysfunction in ATP production will of course lead to fatigue, as there isn't enough life energy for the body to function optimally.
With AFS, there isn't enough of the hormone that neutralizes stress and the body has to downgrade some of its functions in an effort to conserve energy. That also leads to a lessening of ATP and a state of fatigue.
On a larger scale, the adrenal glands and cortisol are only one part of the NEM stress response. The NEM is composed of six circuits that work together to neutralize stress and the damage it causes the body. They are the neuroaffective, the cardionomic, the hormone, the metabolism, the inflammation and the detoxification responses.
These circuits can also dysregulate if stress is chronic, or if there isn't enough mitochondrial ATP, or if there is a medical condition that is not addressed. Thankfully, if we improve gut microbiome, all of these elements, along with the mitochondria, will function better.
© Copyright 2018 Michael Lam, M.D. All Rights Reserved.
Dr. Lam's Key Question
Why Should You Improve Gut Microbiome Health?
The gut's microbiome has been implicated in almost every physical health condition, as well as a few psychological conditions as well. That is why it is paramount to improve gut microbiome balance if you want to lead a healthy, active and disease free life.


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Summer can be a tough time for knitting--in most of the US, it just feels too hot and humid to have a lap full of wool. And yet, if you're not a busy knitting bee during the summer, you won't have any warm wooly knits for the fall! Quite a conundrum.
If you need some help getting motivated for summer knitting, check out these awesome KALs going on during the summer months--maybe some support, friendly competition and a chance for PRIZES will get your needles moving!
The Knit Girllls Stash Dash
If you watch the Knit Girllls videocast (or listen to the Knitmore Girls' podcast) you're surely familiar with Stash Dash. Join in this fun race to use up your stash and/or finish WIPs! Keep track of meters knit (yes, meters), and aim for one of the finish lines: 3K, 5K, 7k, 10k or 15K. The fun begins May 27 and runs through August 21. Double dipping (ie, submitting the same projects for other KALs) encouraged!
Down Cellar Studio's Splash Pad Party KAL
BostonJen is well known for her Pigskin Party Knit-along, so you know her new summer-themed KAL, the Splash Pad Party KAL, is sure to be fantastic. This one focuses on smaller summer-sized projects, 50-200g. Earn prize entries by finishing projects, and bonus entries for using sponsor products. This KAL runs June 1 - July 31.
Actually Knitting's PAL KAL
Michelle's Podcast-along Knit-along is all about supporting her fellow podcasters! It runs June 15 - September 15 and you have a chance to win prizes when you submit finished projects using podcasters' patterns or yarn! She's got bunches of sponsors (including yours truly!) offering some great prizes and coupons for the KAL, and, yes, double dipping is encouraged!
Untangling Knots and Lladybird Outfit-along
If you knit and sew, you'll love this one! Knit an awesome top and sew an adorable skirt for one amazing outfit--the Outfit-along! This one runs June 1 - July 31, and while there are official knitting and sewing patterns for this -along (the top is Andi Satterlund's Zinone, which I want immediately), you're encouraged to make the outfit YOU want.
(Also, check out this blog post Andi wrote recently about planning a sweater you'll love, which is probably relevant to your interests.)
PicnicKnits Summer Shawl-along
Corrina Ferguson has a great KAL for all the shawl lovers out there--a shawl knit-along kicking off June 1! And best of all, you can get some of her amazing shawl patterns 55% off for the event! She has so many shawl designs to choose from, and they run the gamut from basic garter with lace trim to complex all-over lace, so everyone can find something that fits with his/her skillset. Find them here.
Suburban Stitcher's Around Your Neck KAL
Scarves, shawls, cowls--anything that goes around your neck has a home in this KAL, run by Dianne of the Suburban Stitcher podcast. Plus, WIPs count and double-dipping is a-ok. Runs June 1 - August 31. Find all the details here.
MediaPeruana Designs Summer in the City KAL
And of course, we have the Charm City Knits Summer in the City KAL, kicking off May 27 and running through Labor Day weekend! To participate, knit any (or, hey, all!) of the patterns from Charm City Knits and post your FO(s) in this thread by Monday, September 5 at midnight EST. Everyone who finishes at least 1 project during the KAL will receive a brand new (top secret) MediaPeruana Designs pattern, and be entered to win the grand prize, a Charm City Knits prize pack!
Know of any other KALs happening this summer? Share in the comments!
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text: Hey family! Merry Christmas Eve and Happy Holidays. It has been awhile since the last post and all for good reason. Revealed8 is going under construction and will be completely be revised by the new year. I'm looking forward to sharing this new journey with you and hope you will continue to go on the ride with me. Let's make 2017 the year we step up the stairs to our dreams, goals, and most importantly, the purpose God has put in each and one of us. Don't settle for anything less. Be Blessed! Be Revealed!


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Spending $115.3 billion in 2017, Chinese Tourism Hits New High
by Caixin
Posted On: March 6, 2018
91% of Chinese Would Buy More if Overseas Merchants Supported Mobile Payments
by Jing Travel
Posted On: March 6, 2018
WeChat Pay, Ubiquitous in China, Comes to Harrods
by Jing Daily
Posted On: February 27, 2018
Liu Wen "Lunar New Year" Incident Yet Another Warning for Foreign Brands
by Jing Travel
Posted On: February 22, 2018
'Wired' co-founder on China's future and his unique connection to Asia
by Tech In Asia
Posted On: November 3, 2017
Asia has more billionaires than the U.S.
by China News Service
Posted On: October 27, 2017
High expectations of Chinese tourists unmet during visit to U.S
by Temple University
Posted On: October 18, 2017
WeChat's World
by The Economist
Posted On: October 17, 2017
Los Angeles hotel chain to accept Chinese mobile payment options to serve tourism boom
by LA Times
Posted On: October 6, 2017
Alipay pushes into US retails
by Business Insiders
Posted On: September 15, 2017
5 Surprising Facts About the Luxury Shopping Habits of Chinese Millennials
by Jing Daily
Posted On: September 11, 2017
China's Private Wealth Machine
by Bain & Company
Posted On: September 7, 2017
Apple now accepts WeChat Pay
by Technode
Posted On: August 30, 2017
Luxury Brands Embrace WeChat Commerce for Qixi Festival
by L2
Posted On: August 29, 2017
More Chinese Airlines to Fly International Routes
by CaiXin Global
Posted On: August 29, 2017
Alibaba and Marriott target Chinese outbound travellers with joint venture
by Tnooz
Posted On: August 7, 2017
As Chinese tourists continue to splurge, China May services trade deficit widens to $18.3 billion
by REUTERS
Posted On: August 2, 2017
China's Store of the Future Has No Checkout, No Cash and No Staff
by SoF
Posted On: August 1, 2017
What Chinese Tourists Really Want: Free Wi-fi, Chinese Breakfasts and kettles
by South China Morning Post
Posted On: July 19, 2017
56% of China's Affluent Plan to Visit US in Next Two Years
by YouGov
Posted On: July 18, 2017
For Chinese Traveling Abroad, Spending Shifts From Shopping to Sightseeing
by CaiXin
Posted On: July 14, 2017
WeChat vs. Alipay: The Mobile Payment Battle Goes Global
by L2 Inc
Posted On: July 6, 2017
China's private wealth surges to $24.2 trillion
by South China Morning Post
Posted On: July 5, 2017
Dior, Prada and Gucci Most Sought After Labels With Chinese Millennial Travelers
by i2i Group
Posted On: June 21, 2017
Alibaba target revenues growth of over 45% in FY2018
by China Internet Watch
Posted On: June 16, 2017
Key takeaways from 2017 China Hotel Marketing Conference
by China Travel News
Posted On: June 14, 2017
Why Are Chinese Tourists So Eager to Visit Trump's America?
by Council on Foreign Relations
Posted On: June 10, 2017
Over 70% Chinese netizens read news on mobile devices
by China Daily
Posted On: May 30, 2017
China's Ill, and Wealthy, Look Abroad for Medical Treatment
by NY Times
Posted On: May 30, 2017
Chinese Millennials—Already Big Homeowners—Use Apps to Snap Up Overseas Property
by Wall Street Journal
Posted On: May 9, 2017
Chinese tourists looking for the authentic USA
by China Daily
Posted On: May 8, 2017
China to Lead Business Travel Growth 2017-2027
by https://skift.com/2017/04/27/emerging-markets-will-drive-business-travel-growth-over-next-decade/
Posted On: April 28, 2017
5 Charts Showing How Chinese Travelers Have Boosted Asia-Pacific Tourism
by Skift
Posted On: April 28, 2017
Why Targeting Chinese Independent Travelers Is Difficult for Tourism Businesses
by Jing Daily
Posted On: April 20, 2017
Chinese Travelers Set a New Record for Global Tourism Spending in 2016
by Skift
Posted On: April 19, 2017
Chanel Dominates Chinese Overseas Shopping App RED
by Daily Thursday
Posted On: April 13, 2017
Tourists from just one nation say politics makes them want to visit US more since Trump took office: China
by South China Morning Post
Posted On: April 7, 2017
Chinese outbound tourists spent 100b yuan on Spring Festival holiday
by China Daily
Posted On: April 5, 2017
More US cities aim to make Chinese travelers feel at home
by AP News
Posted On: March 31, 2017
Chinese official calls for easing of internet censorship
by The Guardian
Posted On: March 6, 2017
What Sells for China's Affluent Males, a.k.a. Bling Kings
by Inbound
Posted On: February 22, 2017
Chinese outbound tourists spent 100b yuan on Spring Festival holiday
by China Daily
Posted On: February 21, 2017
How China Uses Tourism as a Foreign Policy Tool in Asia
by Jing Daily
Posted On: February 21, 2017
China tourism revenue up 16 percent over Lunar New Year
by LIFE
Posted On: February 6, 2017
Bombastic Rhetoric Won't Crimp Travel Between China and U.S.
by Skift
Posted On: January 26, 2017
Houston rolls out red carpet for Asian tourists
by New China
Posted On: January 25, 2017
Chinese, Spending Freely, Become Ever-Larger Tourism Force in New York
by The New York Times
Posted On: January 25, 2017
Female Tourists Dominate China's Outbound Tourism
by Inbound
Posted On: January 25, 2017
As Smog Hits China, Chinese Tourists Seek Fresh Air On Pollution Free Holidays
by Forbes
Posted On: January 7, 2017
David Becker on Chinese outbound travel trends
by CCTV
Posted On: December 26, 2016
Chinese travelers changing int'l tourism market
by China.org.cn
Posted On: December 5, 2016
The US-China Tourism Year is over. Did it make a difference?
by Asia Times
Posted On: December 1, 2016
Making Room Beyond Hotels
by China Daily
Posted On: November 30, 2016
China's Ctrip expands global reach with US$1.74bn Skyscanner takeover
by South China Morning News
Posted On: November 24, 2016
After shopping sprees abroad, it's time to really enjoy
by China Daily
Posted On: November 23, 2016
China contributes 13% of global tourism revenue
by CCTV
Posted On: November 23, 2016
For The First Time, Chinese Outbound Trips Cross 100 Million Mark In Nine Months
by Forbes
Posted On: November 21, 2016
Overseas destinations increasingly cater to Chinese tourists
by Chinagate.com
Posted On: November 15, 2016
There's a major unfilled niche in China's outbound tourism boom
by South China Morning Post
Posted On: November 14, 2016
China has become the world's largest outbound tourism consumer for four consecutive years
by Top-News.com
Posted On: November 13, 2016
China's role in international aviation – and tourism – in 2025. The CAPA-ACTE Global Summit
by Center For Aviation
Posted On: November 12, 2016
Red-Hot Market
by Hotel Business
Posted On: November 7, 2016
China's middle class to rise to more than third of population by 2030, research firm says
by South China Morning Post
Posted On: November 2, 2016
Chinese Travel Will Reach Record Highs in 2016 Despite a Slower Economy
by Skift
Posted On: November 2, 2016
China tourism industry research report 2016-2019
by Travel Daily News - Asia
Posted On: October 26, 2016
China outbound tourism consumption exceeds USD100 billion
by cottm
Posted On: October 25, 2016
China's Hunt For Hotels Goes Beyond Luxury Travel
by Forbes
Posted On: October 25, 2016
4 Trends Defining the Industry of Chinese Outbound Tourism & Shopping
by LuxurySociety.com
Posted On: October 15, 2016
What country is sending the most tourists to Louisiana?
by The Advertiser
Posted On: October 10, 2016
589 million Chinese tourists will spend $72 billion in just seven days celebrating "Golden Week"
by qz.com
Posted On: October 3, 2016
Washington courting Chinese tourists
by China Daily USA
Posted On: September 29, 2016
Over 600 million Chinese tourists will travel abroad in the next five years, according to data from China National Tourism Administration (CNTA).
by cottm
Posted On: September 29, 2016
American companies cash in on growing number of visitors from China
by CCTV America
Posted On: September 28, 2016
The changing nature of Chinese outbound tourism
by Routes Online
Posted On: September 27, 2016
Las Vegas-Beijing nonstop flights receive official OK
by Las Vegas - Review Journal
Posted On: September 12, 2016
Chinese tourists spend US$74M in US every day
by China.Org.CN
Posted On: September 12, 2016
How to Attract China's Connected Traveling Shoppers Before, During, and After Their Trips
by The Top Tier
Posted On: September 11, 2016
UnionPay Cards Support China's Outbound Tourism
by PR Newswire
Posted On: September 8, 2016
Top 2016 locations for Chinese millennial travellers
by Hospitality Net
Posted On: September 8, 2016
China registers world's highest growth in outbound travel
by Travelbiznews.com
Posted On: September 1, 2016
Rising From the East: Airports Far and Wide Woo Chinese Passengers
by Apex
Posted On: August 25, 2016
How Will Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (ADR) Evolve in a Consolidated Market?
by The Motley Fool
Posted On: August 25, 2016
A record number of tourists visited the District last year
by The Washington Post
Posted On: August 24, 2016
China's outbound tourism spending tops $226b, half on shopping
by CRI English
Posted On: August 18, 2016
Chinese Tourists: Profit From the New Globe-Trotters
by Investment U
Posted On: August 18, 2016
Chinese tourists just can't get enough of cruises
by CNN Money
Posted On: August 16, 2016
There's no excuse for language barriers among Chinese tourists
by Global Times
Posted On: August 14, 2016
Only one country spends more on traveling the world than the U.S.
by Market Watch
Posted On: August 11, 2016
Chinese outbound tourism growth good news for EMEA destinations
by Travel Daily Me
Posted On: August 10, 2016
Attract China launches new website to serve Chinese independent travelers
by ehotelier
Posted On: August 8, 2016


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There is always work to be done, and with that, daily tasks. Pick one of the daily tasks below, and complete it however you wish.
SWEEPING (human form only): "You need hands," remarks a voice, two eyes from the shadows, and your Stygian is immediately in a human-like form. They are given a broom and asked to sweep up all debris on the forest floor, anything from leaves to branches to well, just about anything really. ((Feel free to get creative with things your Stygian may find on the forest floor))
OFFERING (all forms okay): In the middle of the forest clearing is buried what looks like a solid wooden staff, with a black gemstone in the center of it. It looks a little different to each Stygian who perceive it, as if it calls to them differently. Your Stygian is asked to give it an "offering", anything your Stygian owns, perhaps a trinket from their own kingdom. What will they give it this time?
DAYDREAMS (all forms okay):: Daydreams of all shapes and sizes swarm the forest floor. Your Stygian is tasked in gathering them and clearing them out of the busier forest floor. Don't want anyone tripping over them! You may use any Daydream that exists as your art subject (though it is encouraged to draw ones your Stygian owns!)
PATROL (all forms okay): Unusual shapes surround the border of the forest. They call them "lost souls", and they float as glowing, yellow orbs. They aggressively swarm and attack any Stygian that nears it, so it is up to your Stygian and perhaps some use of shadow-weaving to keep the lost souls at bay.
RENOVATION: Your Stygian is asked to help build rooms inside the trees for others visitors, like small treehouses. What will the decorate the room with?
{ CLAIM YOUR REWARD } https://stygians.thesporkedken.com/tracker/claim Don't forget to add your prizes!
Your deviation MUST have the TITLE of the quest on it (or google document/stash etc): (Ie: CHAOS-001)
x1 Chaos Medallion (+ no additional bonuses)
x3 Skill Points for at least 250 word base OR sketch + colour
+1 skill point for lines or painted
+1 for background
+1 for every 100 words written (for comic/craft/animation scoring, see general quest rules here
2 shadow tokens (+ no additional bonuses). You can only claim 2 shadow tokens ONCE PER QUEST.


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KIDZ BOP 15, Let It Rock!
Who doesn't love censored lyrics (like "stuck his middle finger" becoming "raised his hand and waved") and little kids dancing to adult songs with adult clothing?!
I can't wait for more:
1. So What
2. Let It Rock
3. When I Grow Up
4. American Boy
5. Forever
6. Hot N Cold
7. Disturbia
8. Burnin Up
9. I'm Yours
10. One Step At A Time
11. 7 Things
12. Better In Time
13. What About Now
14. Love Story
15. Crush
16. Gotta Be Somebody
17. Take A Bow
18. Tell Me Something I Don't Know
3 Responses to "KIDZ BOP 15, Let It Rock!"
Waiting for the KB version of If You Seek Amy.
[…] Annoying Kidz Bop Videos." Pretty spot on, not going to lie. The #5 song? Let It Rock. Hey! That song was covered on Orangenial! Now if Sergio could further expand on the franchise, that'd be […]


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Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CUETGE15B, 'Handle physical elements during bump in_bump out'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Handle physical elements during bump in_bump out' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare physical elements for transportation
1.1. Assemble/dismantle physical elements in the correct order in accordance with instructions to ensure ease of packing, loading, unloading and installation
1.2. Pack physical elements safely using appropriate techniques and materials to avoid damage during transportation
1.3. Correctly identify, prepare and pack any tools required for bump in/bump out
2. Load/unload physical elements
2.1. Load/unload physical elements in the required order taking care to avoid damage
2.2. Use safe manual handling techniques throughout the loading/unloading process to avoid injury or damage
2.3. Install or position physical elements in appropriate work or storage area in accordance with directions
2.4. Identify any hazardous items and load these in a manner which minimises health and safety risk
2.5. Inspect load prior to transportation to ensure that all items are loaded appropriately, and make adjustments as required
2.6. Clear and clean work areas in accordance with organisational procedures
3. Check condition of physical elements
3.1. Check the condition of physical elements to ensure that no damage has occurred during bump-in/bump-out
3.2. Identify any repairs required and report to the appropriate personnel for action, using correct documentation as required


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"Working with David Singer in a workshop has helped me to deal with my anxiety in a way I never thought possible. I have learned to maintain a positive attitude and live life to the fullest with my family. "
Rebecca S. – Morganville, NJ
Workshops for Stress and Anger Management
David A. Singer, M.Ed., founder and director of Stress Management Services of New Jersey, has a unique and highly personalized way of reaching groups and individuals in their plight to live fuller, more productive, and stress-free lives in and out of the work place.
David fulfills his promise to reach the participants' need to effectively take better and more positive control of their day-to-day interactions by following several very simple and basic yet quite profound techniques and strategies.
These proven techniques and approaches include:
- Taking on sensitive and complex challenges with a calm and focused attitude
- Deep breathing techniques, combined with David's unique and proven self-regulation practice accomplished in a few short moments daily
- Effective listening and communicating during your interactions with others.
- Keeping blood pressure down which is a major contributor to anger and negativity – at work and at home.
- How to ongoing practice brief, but very effective, relaxation 'moments' throughout your day which re-invigorate and energize needed productivity and self-control.
- How to hold YOURSELF accountable without 'beating yourself up' and minimizing conflicts in all human interactions.
"Stress" is the leading contributor to an ongoing lack of clarity in our lives, and when not addressed correctly and consistently, our awake time and sleep cycles are negatively impacted. We feel hopeless and helpless, and of course tend to resort to unhealthy means of relief.
Our methods, when used regularly, reverse these destructive cycles and the participant gradually regains control of her / his life.
"Excellent workshop. Very informative, relaxing and fun! My staff was happy to attend this training. "
Debbie Forte
VP of Marketing/HR Associate
YMCA of Western Monmouth County
Costs and Additional Workshop Features
Stress Management Workshop Outline Download
Stress Management Seminar Training Outline (Adobe Acrobat Reader Required) The outlined seminar sample in this download is approximately 1 1/2 hours, and can be structured with greater and lesser emphasis by the presenter. An abbreviated 90 minute version of this seminar is also available.
Contact us for personalized costs for your specific workshop.


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From the author of In Farleigh Field...
In turn-of-the-century New York City, Irish immigrant Molly Murphy is contemplating giving up PI work for something a little less complicated, less exciting. Molly has had quite enough excitement recently, thank you very much. Especially from the handsome but deceptive NYPD captain Daniel Sullivan, whom she'd like to avoid completely. But when Daniel is accused of accepting bribes and lands himself in the Tombs, the notorious city jail, he begs Molly to help prove he was framed, and after everything they've been through, she cannot turn him down.
As she finds herself drawn further and further into the case, she begins to fear that Daniel's trouble is related to one of his investigations-catching the Eastside Ripper, a serial killer who is targeting prostitutes.
Oh Danny Boy marks Edgar Award finalist Rhys Bowen's triumphant fifth installment in her New York Times bestselling Molly Murphy mystery series.
"If you are one of the few on the planet yet to discover Molly Murphy, created by Rhys Bowen, now is the time to take the plunge. Molly is sassy, saucy, brave and smart." —The Huffington Post
"Entertaining…Molly Murphy is endearing, and her quick wit and sharp mind make her a protagonist to root for…Well written and fast paced, with a twist that will leave readers truly surprised. This novel is not to be missed." —RT Book Reviews (4 stars) on The Edge of Dreams
"Once again Rhys Bowen proves why she's one of the great mystery writers working today...Atmospheric, tightly plotted, heart pounding, this is Bowen at her best." —Louise Penny on City of Darkness and Light


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Brandt Iden, R-Oshtemo, represents the 61st Michigan House District, which encompasses the city of Portage as well as Oshtemo, Prairie Ronde, Schoolcraft and Texas townships. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission.
By State Rep. Brandt Iden
Open and transparent government makes for better government.
That is the goal and celebration of Sunshine Week, which annually focuses on the First Amendment and open government across the nation.
My hope is that Michigan can celebrate with a little more conviction, thanks to the incredible bipartisan transparency package approved by the House a strong margin on March 16, during this year's Sunshine Week. The legislation will make the executive branch, which includes the governor and lieutenant governor, subject to the Freedom of Information Act. It also creates the Legislative Open Record Act (LORA), which applies provisions of FOIA to the Legislature.
I was a proud sponsor of this legislation, and I introduced one of the bills (4154), to provide a process for appealing excessive fees and information request denials.
In addition to this legislation, I have also sponsored House Bill 4301, which addresses government transparency. The salaries of every House employee -- including myself -- have been available for public review on the House's website. My bill would expand this salary disclosure requirement to the entire executive branch of Michigan's government. This information would be available on the Department of Technology, Management and Budget's website.
Government transparency is crucially important to me. People in the communities I represent made it clear that they want a more accountable state government, subject to the same transparency laws that apply to local governments and school boards. I am a strong supporter of making elected officials answerable to the people they serve, and these bills accomplish that goal.
The fact is, Michigan is behind the times in transparency and open access is needed now. When you come to the realization that 48 other states require this type of disclosure for the governor and legislators with no apparent problems, you realize it's time for Michigan to open the windows and let the light shine in.
There are so many reasons for us to improve government transparency. Public accountability and improved transparency should be part of our promise to residents, in whatever we do. This week was a positive step forward to a better government.


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- Meeting abstract
- Open Access
Acute appendicitis in the geriatric patient
© La Mura et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2009
- Published: 1 April 2009
- Appendicitis
- Acute Appendicitis
- Geriatric Patient
- Pelvic Abscess
- Post Operatory Morbidity
Acute appendicitis in geriatric patients represents the 7–12% of all acute abdomen cases. Elderly patients with appendicitis more frequently show generalized outwearing pain, with abdominal wall rigidity and distension and appearance of abdominal mass. The difference in the clinical presentation between the young and the aged patient may be due to the elderly person's delay in addressing himself to the doctor, and not to differences in the pathologic process itself. The aim of this trial is to underline, through an analysis of the patients who underwent surgery for suspected acute appendicitis at the Division of General and Emergency Surgery of the University of Perugia, Hospital S. Maria in Terni, the clinical aspects of this pathology in the geriatric patient, in order to stress out the useful elements that may lead us to a early diagnosis and a reduced post operatory mortality.
Materials and methods
In our Division we treated surgically 16 over 75-year-old patients for acute appendicitis in the period of time between September 2006 and September 2008. An accurate anamnesis could be evaluated only in a few cases as most of the patients presented severe mental failure. The most frequent symptom was a continuous pain with no typical localization: right iliac region, 36%, all over the abdomen, 55% and less frequently in the lumbar region, 9%. The objective examination did not often allow the demonstration of pain in a specific region and the Blumberg sign was rarely positive. Only 21% of the patients showed a body temperature superior to 37 5°C. Because of the poor clinical indications, we often needed the approach of instrumental exams. [Abdomen US (100%), Plain abdominal films (85%) and CT (15%)]. The surgical intervention consisted in a median laparotomy in 46% of the cases.
The classical symptoms of acute appendicitis in the elderly patient is less typical and with no characteristic objective and laboratory findings. This can cause a delay in diagnosis and a higher complication rate compared to the young patient (Appendicular abscess 8%, Pelvic abscess 3%, Diffuse peritonitis 4%).
Acute appendicitis in the geriatric patient is often poorly diagnosed at its onset. This leads to a late surgical resolution of the acute process and to a post operatory morbidity and mortality increase in patients who are often clinically compromised. These patients need hospital admission and a well-timed surgical evaluation with the employment of more instrumental examinations than in the younger patients.
Authors' Affiliations
This article is published under license to BioMed Central Ltd.


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Skyler's Place is a locally owned private Company that aims to be the most recognized name when it comes to 'FUNKY Fusion Cuisine & Family Dining'. Skyler's Place has a Menu offering that contains 'FUNky Fusion Food' from around the globe that is differentiated & superior to competitors. Customers can taste the quality & freshness of the product in every bite. Skyler's rate high importance to the Ambience, that's why at Skyler's Place, food is not a product; the experience of dining is a service, an art by itself. This is accomplished through an extensive training program for educated & experienced employees. Skyler's Place covers choices of variety from casual Italian, Mexican, Indian, Japanese & Chinese FUNKY Fusion signatures dishes with moderately priced Menu, and as well as specially made menus for health conscious guests, Family Meals, Kids Corners & Appetizers.
Skyler's Place vision is to provide the customer with the finest FUNKY Fusion signatures meals & dining experience. The blend of carefully chosen ingredients promises to seduce and appeal to all people's senses.
- Exclusive license to use the Skylers Restaurant trademarks and trade dress in the franchised territory
- Exclusive license to the use of the Skylers Restaurant marketing and operational systems
- Assistance in the location selection
- Construction specifications
- Assistance in the construction of the franchised unit
- Supply of equipment and furniture for the franchise unit (if required & depending on locations)
- Assistance in the pre-operational stage
- Training to the franchisee's staff
- Preparation of the marketing campaign to launch the franchised unit in its territory
- Permanent support & assistance
- Permanent marketing assistance and support
- Operations and Management Manuals
- Assistance in the products supply
- 21 - 30 days at headquarters
- 3 - 7 days on-site
- Printed materials
- Marketing strategies
Pricing and promo schemes
- Individual Unit Franchise Fee – AED 90,000
- Area Development Franchise Fee – TBD
- Ongoing Royalty – 5%
- Advertising Fee – 1%
- Marketing Fund – 1%


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Your rights
You have the right to confidentiality under the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA), the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA), the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (HSCA) as well as the common law duty of confidence. The Equality Act 2010 may also apply in some circumstances.
You have the right to know what information we hold about you, what we use it for and if the information is to be shared, who it will be shared with.
You have the right to:
- apply for access;
- obtain a copy of your record in a permanent form; and
- have the information provided to you in a way you can understand and explained where necessary, such as when abbreviations are used.
Where you agree, the access right may be met by enabling you to view your record, without obtaining a copy.
Under normal circumstances we will not transfer your information outside of the European Economic Area, however there may be occasions where you require this information to be sent. In these instances, we will ask for and record your consent to do so and will take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of the information that is sent.
How do we keep your records confidential and secure?
Everyone working in the NHS has a legal and professional duty to ensure that all your information is safely and securely protected and kept confidential. All organisations providing care for the NHS or on its behalf must follow the same strict policies and controls as managed by the Department of Health's Information Governance Framework.
The sharing of your information is strictly controlled. We will not pass on information about you to third parties without your permission unless there are exceptional circumstances, for example, where we are required to by law.
In all cases, where personal information is shared, either with or without your consent, a record will be kept. We also adhere to the revised Caldicott Principles to make sure information is accessed and held securely and appropriately.
Our secure networks, internal and external IT safeguards, use of the national NHS smartcard system and audits all ensure we protect your right to privacy and confidentiality. We only keep your records as long as we need to and are required to by law / national codes (for example, the NHS Records Management Code of Practice) after which they are securely destroyed.


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So i have finally done it. i've updated my website and it has been epic. If you are new to my work then please hang around for a couple of minutes and watch one or two films. If you like what you see and you have a project in mind then I would love to hear from you.
I'm really busy at the moment and am looking forward to showcasing my work at the Quirky Weddings Fair on the 15th September at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast from 12pm - 5pm. Pop down and see me for a chat. I will be offering a special wedding fair discount as well on the day. Not to be missed. Hopefully see you there. V


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O2 'Goslings' by Si & Ad
The next film of O2's relaunch campaign has just been released and shows a man being followed around by a gaggle of goslings. The little birds represent O2's extensive network coverage and accompany our man wherever he goes, be it on the tube or the middle of nowhere.
'Goslings' is the 4th commercial in a campaign created by VCCP and directed by Academy's Si & Ad. The films were lit by Alex Barber, edited by Joe Guest at Final Cut and post production was handled by Finish.


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OTTAWA – A parliamentary sitting that began with a Conservative scandal is coming to a close with the NDP in the ethical hot seat.
However rocky the Harper government's road has been, however spare its list of accomplishments since last fall's throne speech kicked off a new parliamentary session, the shift in the ethics spotlight has the Tories smiling as MPs depart the capital for a 12-week summer break.
"Since the throne speech, it's been a very positive one for the Conservative government, for the Conservative caucus," government House leader Peter Van Loan said Thursday.
"We're all, I think, leaving here in a very, very good mood as we've accomplished a lot, but I think we've been feeling that we have some momentum and our fortunes are good."
Van Loan cited the February budget — which put the government on track to eliminate the deficit this year, in time for the fall 2015 election — as "the cornerstone of our agenda." He contrasted the government's prudent economic management with what he described as NDP and Liberal "expensive tax, spend and borrow schemes that would hinder or reverse Canada's economic growth."
And he couldn't resist skewering the NDP one more time over its allegedly improper use of parliamentary resources to mail almost 2 million postage-free partisan missives and to staff satellite party offices.
The board of internal economy, which controls the parliamentary purse strings, recently found the NDP improperly spent $1.17 million on mailings that were found to be partisan in nature — a violation of Commons rules.
The official Opposition has been "reckless" with taxpayer dollars, Van Loan said. "Canadians understand the risk to taxpayers that the NDP represents."
Over the past couple of months, the Conservatives — aided and abetted by the Liberals — have been hammering New Democrats over the mailings and satellite offices. The Tories went so far as to force NDP Leader Tom Mulcair to face a two-hour grilling on the matter before a Commons committee.
They've delighted in turning the tables on Mulcair, who was widely praised for his relentless, prosecutorial grilling of Prime Minister Stephen Harper last fall over the Senate expenses scandal and who likes to portray his party as an ethically pure alternative to "Conservative corruption and Liberal corruption."
"On a certain level, you have to take it as a compliment," Mulcair said after this week's final NDP caucus meeting before the break.
" Whenever anyone stands up to Stephen Harper, they get attacked, whether you're (former nuclear safety watchdog) Linda Keen, (former parliamentary budget officer) Kevin Page, (chief electoral officer) Marc Mayrand. The list is long.
"We even saw him attack the chief justice of the Supreme Court and, for good measure, (former auditor general) Sheila Fraser. So, for the NDP to be attacked by the Conservatives … is par for the course."
New Democrats insist they're the victims of a partisan witch hunt orchestrated by Conservatives and supported by the Liberals on the board of internal economy. The NDP intends to challenge the board's findings in court.
But the Conservatives aren't done with the NDP's supposed transgressions. The board wants the money paid back and has yet to rule on the satellite office issue, which could increase the amount owed by New Democrat MPs by some $3 million.
A final decision on the satellite offices is not expected until after the Commons returns on Sept. 15, ensuring partisan wrangling over NDP alleged misdeeds will continue in the fall.
The Conservatives have enjoyed more good news on the ethical front since the new year. The RCMP dropped its investigation into Harper's former chief of staff, Nigel Wright, for his role in bailing out Mike Duffy in the Senate expenses scandal.
And the commissioner of elections concluded there was no evidence of a conspiracy to use misleading robocalls to suppress non-Tory votes in the 2011 election — other than in Guelph, Ont., where a single junior Conservative campaign staffer has been charged.
But there's been plenty of trouble for the ruling party on other fronts — most of it self-inflicted.
The temporary foreign worker program has turned into a fiasco, with Canadian workers complaining they've lost their jobs to cheap foreign labour.
A long-awaited overhaul of election laws triggered a tidal wave of criticism from electoral experts at home and abroad, who feared it would disenfranchise tens of thousands of voters, create a campaign spending loophole designed to most benefit the Tories and muzzle the independent chief election watch dog.
Instead of seeking consensus, as is usually done for any change in the rules governing elections, the government doubled down, accusing its critics — in particular Mayrand and Fraser, who co-chairs an Elections Canada advisory board — of bias.
Only after weeks of raging controversy did the government back down and amend or drop the most contentious provisions of the bill.
The government also picked an unprecedented fight with Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin after the Supreme Court stymied or struck down some of the Tories' most cherished initiatives — Senate reform, several tough-on-crime measures and even Harper's appointment of Marc Nadon to the top court's bench.
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau this week characterized the fights with Mayrand and McLachlin as symptomatic of a government that is at war against the very institutions designed to protect Canada's democracy.
But by and large, Trudeau has been content to let Mulcair lead the parliamentary charge against the government in the Commons while he travels the country. And he's personally remained largely above the fray as the Conservatives have targeted the NDP's alleged ethical transgressions.
As they break for the summer, the Tories are taking credit for knocking New Democrats off their sanctimonious high horse, while the NDP claps itself on the back for forcing the government to back down on the elections bill and retool the rules for temporary foreign workers.
Trudeau makes no similar claim. But his party continues to lead in opinion polls.


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If you've tried raku firing, oxidation, and reduction firing techniques, then you might want to have a go at the lesser-known type of firing called Obvara. Its similarity with raku firing is that you take it out of the kiln when it's hot, but the difference is that the pot gets dunked into a special Obvara mixture and then into water. The result is that the pot comes out with wonderful patterns that can look almost like animal prints or wood at times. This beautiful folk art has seen something of a revival in recent times.
Where did it originate?
Obvara, which is said to be pronounced ab-vara (and is sometimes known as 'Baltic raku') originated in Eastern Europe (mainly Belarus, Estonia, and Latvia) in around the 12th century. Master potter Daniil Pavelchuk who works in Minsk has described how recently 'Obvara ceramics comes back to us from ancient times, bringing into our homes the ancient secrets of health and longevity'. The technique is known as 'hardened ceramics' or 'blackened pots' in Latvia, 'sourdough pottery' or 'yeast pottery' in Lithuania and 'scalded ceramics' in Russia.
Janice Chassier who has looked closely into the subject has written about how the technique originally 'may have resulted by accident when a hot pot fell into a bucket of fermented kitchen scraps'.
Obvara is not purely decorative either; it's said to have spiritual connotations where potters and locals from the villages would believe that the Obvara pattern of eyes that occurred 'protected the food their pots held from evil spirits'. Obvara pots also absorb moisture very well, so they are known to be great for cooking in.
How do you do it?
Obvara is actually fairly easy to develop on your own and a really exciting technique to try out on your work. The ingredients are very easy to get hold of and are probably already in your kitchen cupboards. You'll need flour, sugar, yeast, and warm water.
As Obvara works in the same way as raku, you must use clay (with grog) that can handle the heat as it's fired at a very high temperature. The pot is then put into a bisque firing and heated to around 1650 F, then taken out still while burning hot, as raku. The difference is that the pot is then placed in the Obvara mixture before being dunked in water. The water instantly cools the pot.
The excitement is seeing what the pot looks like once it's cooled, as the effects can be quite magical and different every time. Some of them can look like they've been dug up hundreds of years ago. In the same way as terra sigillata or raku firing, you don't need to glaze it after the first firing process. It's also smokeless firing which is a huge plus point. The trickiest part of this process is the fact that you have to remove the pot from the kiln with a pair of tongs before transferring it to the yeast mixture and then into the water, you have to be really careful to ensure not to drop the piece.
Danill Pavelchuck is known to seal his Obvara clay pieces with beeswax to make them less porous. Some potters have also been reported to add a little milk to their Obvara mixture.
Can you use it with any other techniques?
Ceramicist Marcia Selsor has discovered that using the ancient technique of terra sigillata on the pot before putting it through an Obvara firing can produce some really interesting crackle effects on the surface. In fact, if the surface is textured in any way, even with the traditional horsehair decoration, it can have some really exciting results.


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The Eagle in the Sand
Book Review
Simon Scarrow, The Eagle in the Sand (Headline 2006)
This is the seventh book written by Simon Scarrow in the Eagles series. The other books are Under the Eagle, The Eagle's Conquest, When the Eagle Hunts, The Eagle and the Wolves, The Eagle's Prey and The Eagle's Prophecy. Each book details a campaign of Rome in the first century as she seeks to conquer and bring to heel, much of the known world at that time. The two main characters are Macro, a veteran legionnaire and Cato, an aristocrat who was exiled to become a legionaire. The various campaigns were in Europe and Britain. The Eagle in the Sand was the first one set outside Europe in Judaea, in the present day Middle East.
The author, Simon Scarrow is a lecturer at the City College in Norwich. In his free time, he used to organize Roman History programs for students in taking them to the ruins and museums. It was his extensive knowledge of the Roman army life and of the various campaigns that makes reading his novels so interesting.
The Roman army was the most disciplined and well trained fighting force of that era making Rome the sole superpower. The infantry or legionaries were the backbone of the army. With their heavy body armour and the strategic teamwork in forming a modified phalanx with their shields and gladius (short sword), it was a formidable killing machine. Scarrow researched his various novels well; making the campaigns seems like CNN reports. His writing is similar to Conn Iggulden's Emperor series which narrated the life of Julius Caesar; The Gates of Rome, The Death of Kings and The God of War.
In this novel, Macro and Cato, both centurions now, were sent to Judaea to spy out whether the governor of Syria was planning a military coup. How they became unwilling agents of Rome's secret service was told in the previous novels. In Judaea they became involved in the great revolt of the Jewish people in AD 66. With a small contingent of soldiers, they were able to defeat the revolt of the peasants and their ally, the Parthians, who also had design on this part of the world.
Scarrow did not give too much details of Roman army life in this novel but instead spend more time describing the land of Judaea and Nabataea especially its capital Petra. Petra is in modern day Jordan. This is still an interesting read but the story telling is often distracted by information about the Jewish people. Somehow it lacks the continuity of the other novels. This series is comparable to the Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell (Napoleonic wars in Spain, Portugal and France).
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Janesville in Rock County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Burr Robbins Circus
Erected 2000 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 454.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society marker series.
Location. 42° 40.088′ N, 89° 0.751′ W. Marker is in Janesville, Wisconsin, in Rock County. Marker can be reached from Beloit Avenue north of Delavan Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Black Hawk War / Black Hawk's Grove (approx. one mile away); Abraham Lincoln (approx. 1.1 miles away); First Congregational Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); First State Fair (approx. 1.1 miles away); Janesville Tank Company (approx. 1.1 miles away); James E. Croft (approx. 1.9 miles away); La Prairie Grange Hall (approx. 4.1 miles away); Route of Abraham Lincoln (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Janesville.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. This is a list of Wisconsin circus markers.
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2017. This page originally submitted on September 25, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,508 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on October 26, 2017, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.


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The Student Body and Friends of Portola are sponsoring a Scary Movie Contest!
To participate in the contest, you must fill out the form and submit your registration by October 16, 2018. All contest rules must be followed or you will be disqualified. Submissions will be judged by character art specialist, Matt Winston, of The Stan Winston School for Character Arts.
- The movie must be SCARY.
The movie can be a comedy, romance, or drama… but must have scary undertones
- The movie must be 3 minutes in length.
Any film over 3 minutes, 30 seconds will be disqualified.
- The movie must be able to be shown on a computer and submitted in the form of a DVD, CD or USB.
- The movie can be made by an individual or a group of students.
All participants must fill out a permission form
Date of Film Submission: Tuesday, October 16th (to the main office)
Date of Movie Screening: Tuesday, October 23rd at 6:00pm
Tickets for friends and family will be available on day of event.
Click Here to download the Registration Form


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Green Valley softball coach Lauren Taylor predicted that Friday's Sunrise Region championship would come down to the first team to make a big mistake.
She was right.
The Gators scored two runs on a pair of critical Silverado miscues in the fifth inning, and hung on for a 7-5 victory over the Skyhawks in the title game.
The victory lifted Green Valley (23-9) into next week's Division I state tournament, which will begin Thursday at UNLV.
Silverado (12-8) will meet Palo Verde (26-7) at 10 a.m. today at Bishop Gorman, with the winner also advancing.
The Gators had blown all of an early 5-0 lead Friday when they came to bat in the bottom of the fifth inning.
With a runner on first and the score tied at 5, Green Valley's Fenixx Henderson bounced a single over first base. The Skyhawks committed two errors on the play, allowing both Gators to score.
The 7-5 lead held the rest of the way.
"You never know when errors are going to happen," Taylor said. "But you've got to make them pay when they make mistakes."
Green Valley took control early, grabbing a 5-0 lead on a three-run homer by Henderson in the first inning and two more runs in the second.
But Silverado battled back with two runs in the third, and tied it in the fifth on Brandi Splinter's two-run homer.
"In my mind, there was never a point where we weren't going to settle down and start hitting again," said Taylor, whose squad is 4-0 against Silverado this season.
Chelsea Perez walked to lead off Green Valley's half of the fifth inning, setting up the decisive play which came with one out.
"I think we picked up right where we left off on Wednesday," said Taylor, whose team rolled to a 10-3 victory over the Skyhawks in the winners' bracket final. "We knew Silverado had some bats, but we think we're just as strong or stronger."
Henderson, who went 2-for-3 with three RBIs, also tossed all seven innings to earn the victory. Teammates Cori Sutton and Megan Barrera each had two hits.
Ari Monturio went 2-for-4 with three RBIs to lead Silverado.
Though Taylor's team will go into the state tourney having won 10 of its last 12 games, Taylor warned that the momentum means little.


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SYB Summer Run 2018
Ready, set, SWEAT! We're giving you a cray-cray workout featuring short running bursts, mixed with abs, booty and upper body strength training. Expect to run 3-6 miles, sweat like a pig, feel some sore muscles the next day and most importantly meet some amazing people that will keep you coming back!
Unlike other run clubs, we don't leave anyone behind or separate into groups. Our style is to run short distances stopping periodically to do calisthenics and intense HIIT exercises - so we stay as a PACK! The faster you run the more workouts you get in.
Expect to crush the Fire 500 every class:
- 300 Sit Ups
- 100 Push Ups
- 100 Squats
Meeting places:
- Monday 7pm we meet at Pier 63 (22nd and West Side Highway)
- Wednesdays 7pm we meet at Lululemon Lincoln Center (Central Park South)
- Fridays 6:45am we meet at Pier 63 (22nd and West Side Highway)