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By the end of the week i'll be having too little of all the veggies in my fridge. Where I can't use any single vegetable to make any dish. So Dal-vegetable combined with some spice is the one dish I make at least once a week. This is one way to finish off all the veggies and go shopping for fresh vegetables.
I usually add split moong dal with veggies, reason being its cooks faster and my toddler can digest well. Once in a while I use Channa dal for this dish. Dal- veggi curry with wheat-flour Chapathi is nutritious and complete satisfying meal.
So here is the recipe.
- Veggies I used are carrot, capsicum/green bell pepper,zucchini, green beans, tomato, onion,peas and potato(All together it was about 2 cups of veggies).
- I used 1 cup of split moong dal with this veggies.
Spices I used
Red chilli powder 1tsp
Corriender powder 1tsp
Turmeric 1/2 tsp
Tamarind 1/2 tsp
Jaggery 1tsp.
* Can add garam masal . I usually add jaggery where ever I use Tamarind it balances the tangyness .
Also need 2 tsp of oil and mustard seed for seasoning.
- Heat oil on medium heat, when hot add mustard seed .
- Once mustard starts to pop add all the veggies. Wash moongdal in water and add this to veggies.
- Add little salt mix well cover and cook untill veggies are half done.
- Now add all the spices mix well add enough water to get medium consistancy.
- Cover and cook for another 10min or untill veggies and dal is cooked .
- Adjust salt per taste.
Now its ready enjoy !


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Amino Acids: The Evidence
The Closest Things to Pharmaceuticals
One Can Find at the Health Food Store
Protein makes up about three quarters of the dry weight of most of the body's cells. Neurotransmitters, hormones, enzymes, the immune system - all are constructed from specialized mixes of protein. Just about everything interesting the body does it does by making specialized proteins.
Amino acids are the building blocks from which the body makes protein. If all essential cofactors are in place and enough metabolic pathways are open for business we can potentially steer a wide range of body processes simply by giving the body more of the amino acids it needs to make the proteins it needs to do the things we want it to do. My favorite work on this subject is The Healing Nutrients Within, by Eric Braverman, M.D.1 Much of this material on amino acids is condensed from his work.
We'll be looking at the mental health applications of:
- Tryptophan - anxiety calmer, sleep promoter
- Tyrosine - metabolism booster, anti-depressant
- dl-Phenylalanine - pain reliever
- Cysteine - detoxifier, protector
- Methionine - anti-depressant
- Glutamine - sugar and alcohol addiction-fighter
Using individual amino acids is the closest "natural" medicine comes to pharmaceutical medicine. Many drugs work by mimicking or interfering with amino acids or the peptides and proteins the body makes from amino acids. And even though amino acids are the building blocks of protein, we buy them in the health food stores and think of them as "natural", most of them are actually made by genetically re-engineering bacteria to pump them out reliably and inexpensively.
For best results it's important to follow all necessary precautions. These are listed throughout this article in this BOLDFACED type.
If you're taking amino acids for a medical purpose it's important to take them on an empty stomach at least twenty minutes before eating a meal. Amino acids compete for transport into the body. Proteins in food break down into amino acids and will block some of your supplemental aminos from working. It's also important to be taking well-designed Basic Nutrients.
If you're already taking medication, have compromised liver or kidney function, need or are already under medical care please see your doctor before attempting use of the amino acids listed here. If you haven't had a physical lately get one, make sure your liver and kidneys are doing fine and talk to the doctor about what you want to do. If you have an undiagnosed medical condition and do a bad job of it with amino acids you can hurt yourself. If you need medical or psychological care please see a qualified professional.
The brain uses l-tryptophan to make serotonin - a relaxed, calming neurotransmitter.2 Serotonin helps us sleep and calms anxiety.3,4 Serotonin helps remodel our brain to better reflect the lessons we learn from life.5
Serotonin's been found helpful in endogneous6 major7 and bipolar depression.8 Lack of enough dietary tryptophan can make us hostile.9 When we're stressed or inflammed serotonin breaks down.10,11,12 This describes many people, particularly as they age. Aging digestive systems can weaken allowing undigested proteins to be absorbed into the blood, triggering chronic inflammation.
l-Tryptophan was banned for a time beginning in 1989 because a contaminated batch caused by a new manufacturing process from a Japanese company killed twenty-seven people. There's nothing wrong with tryptophan itself - it's abundant in many common foods like bananas. Tryptophan is essential to life. Since it's now difficult to get in supplement form, many people take 5-HTP instead when they want to boost their serotonin levels. 5-HTP is an intermediate step in the conversion of tryptophan to serotonin.
Besides getting better sleep and lifting depression, many people boost their serotonin to control their appetites. Carb binging boosts brain serotonin by triggering insulin secretion. Amino acids compete with each other for transport into the brain; insulin clears most aminos from the blood but spares tryptophan. This means that insulin surges can give us serotonin surges, at least in the short run.13,14 Boosting serotonin levels with 5-HTP is a more conscious and healthy way of giving the brain its serotonin payoff than carb binging.15
Typical American meals boost insulin and serotonin levels much more when they're based around carbohydrates than when they're meat-centered. Many Americans give themselves a strong sedative every morning just eating breakfast.16
But the picture isn't a simple one. The same serotonin doses that help some people focus their attention make it harder for others.17 In brains with overactive immune systems (ie: chronic allergic reactions) tryptophan is converted into an anti-serotonin substance - kynurenine, instead. Autistics have high levels of kynurenine.18 Asperger's syndrome (moderate to extreme social incompetence) is thought by some to be a high-functioning form of autism. It's possible that in some shy folks taking too much tryptophan could make them more withdrawn (others will lighten up and become more outgoing.)
Bipolar,19 anorectic20 and schizophrenics can have atypical responses to tryptophan and serotonin.21 MDMA (ecstacy) use significantly changes the way the brain responds to serotonin by releasing prolactin. Prolactin, released at orgasm, is sometimes called the "bonding" neurotransmitter. It also stimulates milk production in nursing mothers. MDMA users show a reduced prolactin response to serotonin.22
But again, these are atypical responses. Most anxious, over-focused, and many depressed people do better when using cool, calming serotonin-generators to loosen up. It helps most of us cope better with stress23 and deepens sleep leaving us more refreshed and alert in the morning.24
l-Tyrosine has a history of use in complementary medicine as an antidepressant25 and metabolism enhancer although attempts by researchers to model these results have been mixed.26,27,28,29 Eric Braverman, M.D., works extensively with amino acids in combination with other nutrients and pharmaceuticals. He reports tyrosine is most appropriate for cases of mild depression, known as dysthymia.30
Tyrosine is a key amino acid necessary for the formation of thyroid hormones as well as neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine. Many people are depressed because their thyroids aren't working hard enough or because of neurotransmitter or HPA axis irregularities. For years I used tyrosine with depressed patients and it seemed to work reasonably well for a number of them. I remember clearly one patient who didn't respond until he stopped drinking numerous cups of coffee every morning.
Large numbers of people are deficient in magnesium and zinc,31,32,33 essential co-factors in the production of the mood-elevating neurotransmitters tyrosine builds.34 Simply supplementing tyrosine without also supplying these critical trace minerals in a bio-available form may not work.35,36,37,38 Since caffeine consumption is so common and since caffeine is said to block tyrosine's mood elevating effects it may be that any beneficial effect of tyrosine would be masked in test groups drawn from the general population.
It may also be the case that tyrosine isn't as good at restoring low levels of mood-elevating neurotransmitters as it is in preventing us from losing our ability to make them in the first place. Because it supplies raw material used to make stress hormones l-tyrosine is used to help people cope with high stress levels. Tyrosine increases stress neurotransmitters,39,40 and builds stamina under stress.41
L-tyrosine metabolizes rapidly. Biopterin, niacin, folic acid, copper and vitamin C are all required in optimal amounts for its utilization. L-tyrosine should not be taken along with MAO inhibitors, one class of drugs commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure and depression. Doing so can produce dangerous elevations of excitatory neurotransmitters and require hospitalization.
dl-Phenylalanine (DLPA) and tyrosine are both metabolic activators and human bodies can change them back and forth into each other. Phenylalanine is found in large amounts in the human brain. There it supplies the raw material for the brain's production of a wide range of neuroactive molecules. Fibroblasts, special cells involved in the growth of new tissue and damage repair, use large amounts of phenylalanine.
Phenylalanine enters the brain easily.42 The body can turn it into tyrosine and turn that into the neurotransmitters that wake us up, keep us focused and motivate us - adrenaline, noradrenaline and dopamine.43,44,45) Like tyrosine, people who have high blood pressure should avoid phenylalanine as should people on MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitors. Phenylalanine is an amino acid "pick-me-up," so it's not good for presentations with anxiety. These need to be calmed instead. Children with ADHD have elevated phenylalanine and so may do better with tryptophan instead.46,47,48
Phenylalanine is more versatile than tyrosine. Phenylalanine, in the form DPA, can block pain49,50 and enhances the pain-relieving effect of acupuncture.51 It does this by blocking the enzymes that break down the body's natural self-generated opiates (endorphins and enkephalins.)52,53
Some people get migraines when taking l-phenylalanine.54 About one person in sixty lacks one of the genes necessary to turn phenylalanine into tyrosine. Many of these people are not aware that they carry the gene.55,56,57 Since elevated phenylalanine levels are associated with mental retardation there are concerns both about aspartame, the artificial sweetener that is made up in part of phenylalanine, and phenylalanine supplements.58 That's why some people prefer to take tyrosine instead, sidestepping this potential problem.
Phenylalanine can increase assertiveness.59 Braverman reports that "children with attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity (ADHD) have been found to have elevated levels of plasma phenylalanine. These children respond to l-typtophan therapy, which lowers the phenylalanine level and improves their ability to concentrate."
While neither tyrosine nor phenylalanine are carcinogenic (they don't start cancers), melanomas love them. Watch those moles and birthmarks; any changes means consult a dermatologist. It's best to use both these aminos only when needed, avoiding prolonged supplementation (over 2 months) without professional advice. As with tyrosine, check for high blood pressure before starting l-phenylalanine.
l-Cysteine, NAC & Glutathione
Free radicals are electrically unbalanced little molecular thieves. They steal electrons right out of our body's big, tempting molecules and intiate oxdation. Oxidation spoils the fats in our cell walls like it spoils the surface of a piece of cheese forgotten on the counter overnight. Oxidation is often also a self-sustaining chain reaction - when free radicals pull electrons out of a relatively huge protein or fat molecule the imbalanced molecules that result become new free radicals themselves. These then go searching for their own electrons-to-steal. Biologists call this condition of heightened free radical activity oxidative stress.
Chronic stress increases oxidative stress.60 Oxidative stress has been suggested as an underlying condition contributing to chronic fatigue,61 depression,62 autism,63 schizophrenia,64 cognitive declines such as the vascular dementia65 and Alzheimer's66,67 resulting from cerebral aging.68,69
Anti-oxidants (AOs) keep this from happening, usually by being more electrochemically attractive to the free radicals than our body's tissues are. l-Cysteine is a very powerful antioxidant, more powerful even than Vitamin C. It converts to glutathione in the liver, one of the most powerful antioxidants known. Glutathione and l-cysteine detoxify us, protecting us from an increasingly poisonous world. Many toxins do their work by oxidizing us, so antioxidant sulphur-containing amino acids like l-cysteine or NAC offer a degree of protection. Many people prefer N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) to l-cysteine, but unless you're HIV positive they're functionally the same.
Glutathione is thought to be one of the earliest organic molecules formed. It appears spontaneously when watery models of earth's early seas are jolted with electric sparks; other organic molecules would probably not have survived long in earth's toxic early environment without its protection.
L-Cysteine pulls heavy metals out of our bodies70,71 such as mercury72 and copper. Copper plumbing carries water into many homes. Copper poisoning has been associated with schizophrenia.73 L-cysteine converted into glutathione also disarms organophosphates and chlorinated hydrocarbons.74 Many water systems chlorinate their water to keep bacterial growth down. When chlorine encounters organic matter in water mains and tanks, chlorinated hydrocarbons are formed. These toxic gases are then released into the air in our homes through our showers, dishwashers, lawn sprinklers.75,76 They also attack the fats in our brains.77 Dry cleaning residues in our clothes and closets are famously toxic. L-cysteine can offer a degree of protection against these and other assaults on our health.78,79
Not only does glutathione work with vitamin C as an antioxidant - soaking up free radicals that would otherwise be corroding our cells and tissues - l-cysteine protects us from environmental toxins.
When our body's immune system goes to work, the bacteria and viruses it destroys are oxidized by free radicals. Vitamin C and glutathione soak up these free radicals too before they can oxidize our fats. The brain is a very fatty organ. So is the liver. So when we're fighting off infections it's a good idea to stay saturated in antioxidants like glutathione and its l-cysteine or NAC precursors.
L-cysteine is also a good idea if we have addictive allergic eating habits. Because of certain neuroendocrine payoffs it's easy for the brain to rewire itself to crave whatever our favorite immune-stimulating allergens happen to be. When we indulge these cravings our bodies produce nitric oxide (NO). NO makes our blood vessel walls more permeable, which is why we swell up and get clogged when we have allergic reaction. NO can become peroxynitrate, a biologically essential oxidant that's also the most dangerous free radical in the body.80
The body's own cellular metabolism creates free radicals. We absorb free radicals from air pollution and the smoke in our environment and from rancid fats and oils in our diets. When was the last time your favorite fast food restaurant changed its oils?
Methionine & SAMe
Methionine is an amino acid available over the counter at most health food stores. It's also one of the oldest organic molecules. Bacteria were the first life forms and it appears methionine was central to their success. Methionine donates methyl groups at numerous critical junctures in bacterial metabolism. As one of its other roles methionine triggers the translation of DNA instructions into protein. So it's a good bet methionine is as old as life itself.
Methionine makes SAMe when it donates a methyl group to SAMe's precursor molecule. An abundant literature documents SAMe's utility in depression81,82,83,84 in part because it boosts serotonin levels.85,84 It augments the effects of common antidepressant medications (the SSRIs)87 helping patients achieve desired outcomes with smaller doses. SAMe is itself a methyl donor, and is even more easily available at health food stores. Methionine does much the same job and sometimes it's cheaper.
Humans can't make methionine. Bacteria in our guts donate some but stress damages digestion so even if we're successfully absorbing what the bacteria generate it may not be enough. It's probably even less if we've taken courses of antibiotics and those helpful bacteria aren't there anymore. So it can be a good idea to try methionine if fall's leaving one a little blue or overly aggressive.
Methlyation can be overdone - excessive methylation produces the hallucinogenic symptoms of schizophrenia and psychosis. Adequate pyridoxine (B6), cyanocobalamin (B12) and folic acid are required for methionine and SAMe's metabolism. Since serotonin function is so variable a subset of about 5% of the population may be comprised of vulnerable individuals may experience manic states when taking methionine or SAMe.88
l-Glutamine, Glutamic Acid, GABA
l-Glutamine is the most common amino acid found in the blood. It is 10-15 times more concentrated in brain fluid than in the blood.89 It changes into glutamic acid (GA), an excitatory neurotransmitter, as well as into GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter. These three substances together fuel the brain while turning the volume up (GA) and down (GABA) on brain activity.
Glutamic acid also soaks up excess ammonia and by doing so buffers the citric acid cycle, the energy-generating chemical reaction chain that drives the cells' engines, the mitochondria. Without enough glutamic acid we can get an excess ammonia-driven brain fog. Glutamic acid is plentiful in foods, but it has to be changed into l-glutamine before it can pass through the blood-brain barrier and into the brain itself. l-Glutamine is not plentiful in food.90 Manganese is critical for GA's conversion to the other forms.
GABA is a calming, sedative neurotransmitter available OTC in any health food store. Its role is discussed in more depth here.
L-glutamine has been used for behavioral disorders in children,91 and alcoholism.92,93,94 There have been reports of it being useful in curing sweet tooths. I decided to try it on my own, it worked, and now I've seen it work for hundreds of patients.95 The GA l-glutamine forms after it passes through the brain blood barrier can also be used as brain fuel. As needed and as cofactor supplies allow it becomes GABA, the calming neurotransmitter. Together these appear to shut off cravings for both sugar and alcohol.
It takes some people about eight weeks to get this effect; others less time. 2-3,000 mg/day will usually do it. As with all aminos, take them on an empty stomach with no solid food for at least twenty minutes. Some aminos can be mixed with each other, others interfere with each other. It's best to take them one at a time.
It's very important to calendar yourself to stop taking l-glutamine 8 weeks after starting. It's a bad idea to continue taking l-glutamine indefinitely. It's an excitatory neurotransmitter; continued in large doses indefinitely this can cause trouble. L-glutamine is not cancer-causing, but brain tumors that have already formed thrive on l-glutamine.
1. Braverman, Eric. The Healing Nutrients Within. 2003, 1987. North Bergen, N.J.: Basic Health Publications. Much of the material in this section is condensed from this work, and many of the research citations are drawn from it as well. The page numbers listed in the book citations listed below are from the 1987 edition unless otherwise noted.
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15. L-glutamine, used judiciously, can also help.
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The value of household chores for children
Check out the results of any research on effects of household chores upon children.
All of them end up positive—children who start handling chores in their early years invariably grow up to be more responsible, well-adjusted and self-reliant. They also help kids become more empathetic to the needs of others.
In fact, it looks like overindulging our children is no longer about how much stuff we buy for them—it's more to do with them not doing any chores in the house!
7 quick tips to guide your children into household chores
- Start early for maximum positive impact. 2 to 3 years of age is a great time to start
- Keep the tasks simple and present it in a way that your child is able to understand them
- Create a chore schedule, communicate regularly and follow it with mutual agreement
- Encourage and compliment generously for every successful task completion
- Gamify it—create levels of chores and motivate them to achieve a higher level over a period of time. For e.g. starting with wiping the plates to earning the right to handle the dishwasher
- Chores should not just be about one's own things, but more about being a helper for others in the home
- Talk about chores positively—else children will pick up a negative attitude towards them
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Sunday, March 8, 2009
Psychic Moments with Earth
Beaders have prescience about small things: how many beads it will take to fit around a wrist, which color of gold will look best with some particular stone, when to stop planning and start working. I was reminded of this when we were in the office of an important man who invited my Muse and me to see a new gift he'd purchased for his son. It was on the floor, carefully packaged in many layers, behind his desk. Would I come and pick it up so it could be unwrapped and admired? And it was heavy, precious, said the important man.
"Oh, I said, walking around behind the desk toward where the treasure was mummified in bubblewrap and corrugated paper. "It's a dinosaur egg." Much to everyone's surprise, it was. The magical ancient ovoid was still indiscernible in its enraveled state, so there was no way my basic 5 senses had clued me on that. It just seemed that, on the short walk behind the desk, a dinosaur egg revealed itself dancing in mid air...couldn't have been anything else.
So this necklace came together in that way, visionary dancing in air, making itself asymmetrically and without question. The yellow turquoise barrels themselves seem like dinosaur eggs, and the green turquoise square is a corner of earth whose crevices and faults hide marvelous secrets. But my favorite: the vaseline opalized glass octagon that sits in front: light filtering through it with great mystery.
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As most of you know, I am pregnant, and Frank and I (along with Josie and Merlin!) will be welcoming a little baby into our lives in November. For those of you who are already mothers, you will understand this completely, but up until 3 months ago, I didn't have any idea that something like this even existed. The transformation that I have gone through (or the one that has just happened to me; I'm not really sure which!) is one that I never would have imagined could take place in such a short time.
Frank and I were VERY lucky in that we never really had to "try" to get pregnant. Over the past several years, we have had several friends who have had a very hard time getting pregnant, so we definitely didn't take it for granted when it happened for us so quickly. Right away, we felt so blessed and fortunate that we were going to get to be parents to a sweet little boy or girl, and it was what happened next that really caught me by surprise. From the moment that I first saw the two lines on that pregnancy test, I was engulfed by a mixture of emotions that I have never felt before. It was a happiness, wonder, and fear deeper than I ever could have imagined, and I can say that, from that very moment, I was in love. Until that very moment, I don't think I had thought about what it would be like to know that I was going to be somebody's mom. I had always known that I would be a mom SOMEDAY, but that someday always seemed like a distant point in the future.
We have known that I was pregnant since March 24, and I can honestly say that not a day has gone by that I haven't thanked God for this baby and how lucky we are. From that very day, I have felt a love that I have never experienced before, for this teeny tiny boy or girl that I haven't even met yet. Each day, I find myself talking to him or her, or just rubbing my belly, as if to say "I'm thinking about you, little one, and I can't wait to meet you!" I always thought that it was so cliché when people would say that having a child was the best and most amazing thing they had ever done, but now, I am a true believer, even though we haven't even gotten to the best part yet! I have such an immense love for this little baby, and I am constantly amazed at the miracle that is occurring everyday, as he or she grows and develops. I cannot wait for the day when we can finally meet our baby and hold him or her in our arms. The depth of this love has overwhelmed and surprised me, and I just can't wait to finally be THIS somebody's mom.


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This chapter begins by discussing the occurrence of the big bang over fifteen billion years ago in a gigantic explosion and has been expanding ever since. Eckhart explains that the universe is always growing and becoming more complex and differentiated. He goes into how scientists think this drive towards multiplicity may reverse at some point and move back towards unity. The universe will eventually stop expanding and begin to contract again, reversing and going back to the nothingness, the unmanifested, and maybe even begin the whole process again of being born, expanding, and dying. [Read more…]
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A New Earth By Eckhart Tolle Chapter by Chapter Summary Chapter 9: Your Inner Purpose
In chapter nine of a "New Earth" Tolle discusses the idea of discovering your inner purpose. As Tolle points out once we have overcome the problem of survival, the issue of meaning and purpose becomes the most important questions we can ask. [Read more…]
A New Earth By Eckhart Tolle Chapter by Chapter Summary Chapter 8: The Discovery Of Inner Space
Tolle starts Chapter 8 titled "The Discovery Of Inner Space" with an ancient Sufi story. In this story there was a king who was either in a state of extreme happiness or incredible depression. If something good happened to the king he would be overwhelmed with joy. But if even the slightest thing went wrong he would become furiously upset. Eventually even the king become tired of living in this way and looked for an alternative. To overcome his problem he sought out advice from a wiseman and asked him what the secret to his serenity was. [Read more…]


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8 Ways to Motivate Employees
Your employees aren't lazy. Well, maybe sometimes they are (after all, it is summer), but the truth is, you did, in fact, hire skilled and committed workers who will ultimately help grow your company.
In order to sustain that motivated workforce, here are 8 tips to keep employees engaged.
1. Keep the big picture on their minds
Everyone gets bogged down in the day-to-day occasionally; however, one of the most important ways to motivate your employees is to constantly remind them that their day-to-day contributions fuel the overall growth of the company. Start by scheduling monthly town hall meetings to keep your staff up-to-date on company performance and where you're headed. Additionally, schedule weekly rollout meetings in order to prioritize and outline goals on a micro level. The less employees are kept in the dark, the more they will feel part of the company, in turn, motivating them to work towards the bigger objective.
2. Coordinate in-office events
Whether it's a guest speaker series, office happy hours, career training, or even offering a catered lunch on Fridays, in-office events can go a long way in building a sense of community within your company. As an employer, you want the office to feel like a second home. If your employees sense that camaraderie they will carry a greater respect for the workplace throughout their tenure.
3. Challenge them!
This is likely the number one reason employees lose motivation in the workplace. As a business owner, it is your duty to demand the best from your workforce and encourage the group to always work their hardest, even in challenging times. Give employees projects outside of their designated role and comfort zone and allow them the flexibility to learn and grow on the job as they wrestle with those new projects. You'll likely notice a significant productivity boost across every department.
4. Reward hard work
Whether this comes as a monetary bonus, a gift, or a simple thank you, always reward your staff for the hard work that they do.
5. Answer questions
Not all of your workers will have the personality and confidence to ask questions when they are stuck. Take it upon yourself to get to know your staff and encourage an open environment where questions can be asked and addressed. This is one of the easiest ways for employees to learn and feel more comfortable navigating your company's hierarchy. You might even find yourself asking some questions!
6. Participate in a Volunteer day
Giving back feels good and it is also crucial to develop a rapport outside of the office with your employees. Plant a tree, help out a soup kitchen, work at a clothing drive, anything that can help your community will do wonders toward increasing your bond with each other during work hours.
7. Create a great work-life balance
Encourage employees to spend time outside of the office as well. Adopt new HR practices such as half day summer Fridays and generous paid time off. If you give your employees a chance to recharge, they will come back stronger than ever.
8. Put yourself in their shoes
What motivates you? It could be the thrill of closing a deal, building something new, learning a new skill, making money, getting a pat on the back form a superior or someone you respect. Alternative, what unmotivates you? Taking the time to learn about your staff and what unique catalysts motivate and demotivate them will help you to have a better understanding of how to get the most out of them as well as how to have better relationships with them.
You're a smart business owner and you know what it takes to succeed. Be creative and be yourself and your employees will follow suit.
And, if all else fails, there's always Coffee!
Please feel free to leave comments below or share strategies that have helped you to motivate your employees.


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We are fully committed to freedom of conscience, belief and expression, but are concerned that many recent cases involving claims of 'conscientious objection' involve individuals refusing for religious reasons to do their jobs fully, where it is a legitimate requirement of the job concerned that they must do so, or behaving in a way that is disruptive for public health and safety. On such occasions, the limits on freedom of conscience are legitimate balancing of the rights of some individuals against the harms caused to others.
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We are fully committed to freedom of conscience, belief and expression and a society where human rights are valued and where there is equality before the law.
Conscientious objection is not a new concept and, for example, humanists and religious people alike have exercised their right to refuse to go to war at times of conscription. Historically, conscientious objectors have suffered some sort of penalty for making a refusal on matters of conscience.
Today, increasing numbers of claims are being taken through the judicial system in an attempt to establish a right to a degree of religious exceptionalism which risks prejudicing the rights of other people. Although those asking for accommodation of their beliefs may use the term 'conscientious objection', there are only three instances in English law where there is a clear legal right to object on grounds of conscience, namely regarding abortion, technological procedures to achieve conception and pregnancy e.g. IVF treatment, and military service in times of conscription.
Elsewhere it is preferable to refer to claims for 'religious' or 'moral exemption'. This is certainly more accurate when describing a refusal by an individual to provide a service or to undertake a duty on grounds that it goes against their personal beliefs, for example when a religious pharmacist refuses to dispense emergency contraception, when a civil registrar refuses to conduct civil partnership ceremonies, when an employee breaks the dress code or health and safety rules by wearing or displaying religious symbols at work, or when an employee proselytises or prays ostentatiously in the workplace.
None of these is a simple issue and we believe that a fair balance must be struck between the manifestation or expression of belief and the rights of others where there is a conflict.
What we're doing
We work to expose claims of alleged religious discrimination that are in fact the proper restrictions on religious behaviour that is unlawful or unjustifiably infringes the rights of others whether in employment, service provision or elsewhere. For example, we spoke out against the cases at the European Court of Human Rights of Lilian Ladele, the Islington registrar who refused to conduct civil partnership ceremonies; Gary McFarlane, the Relate counsellor who refused to counsel same-sex couples; and Shirley Chaplin, the NHS nurse who refused to wear a cross on a pin instead of a chain, as was required for health and safety reasons.
We work to oppose any attempts to establish wider exemptions for religious people from the Equality Act 2010 to 'accommodate' currently unlawful behaviour on alleged grounds of conscience. For instance, in 2010 and 2012 there were proposals around pharmacists and conscientious objection; and in 2015 a 'Freedom of Conscience' Bill was proposed in Northern Ireland, intending to allow religious views to trump the rights of others.
In 2011 the Humanist Philosophers Group, which we convened, published Right to Object? Conscientious Objection and Religious Conviction, featuring perspectives on a range of contemporary issues related to conscientious objection.
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You can support Humanists UK by becoming a member. That helps in itself, and you can help even more by supporting our campaigns in the ways suggested above. But campaigns also cost money – quite a lot of money – and we also need financial support. You can make a donation to Humanists UK.


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So you've tossed your plastic bags to the side for a reusable cloth bag and you're on your way to the farmers market to buy some sustainable goods but you're a bit thirsty. You grab a bottled water on your way to the market without a second thought. On your path to a sustainable life you might consider trading in that plastic bottle for a more environmentally friendly version.
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As the year begins, people are dying to know what the new trends in 2013 will be. Surprisingly enough, one of the most popular trends in food is sustainability. What the best products are. How to eat local. How to minimize your carbon footprint through being more careful with your consumption habits. This year it seems that sustainable food is very on trend with consumers looking to be more knowledgeable about their pu… read more »
As the new year begins many people set out to make good on their resolutions. And it is quite common to have a friend or colleague that vows to change some aspect of their diet. From the Atkins low carb diet to weight watchers milkshakes people add and subtract new fads from their diets faster than you can blink. Better yet, though: this is a great time to remember to reincorporate the 3 R's into our new year. Recycl… read more »
Like other years, as 2012 comes to a close many people take the time to reflect on the year's events and start thinking about things that they will resolve to improve for the next year. If we consider 2012, the ocean has changed much as a result of human impact, from rising sea and acidity levels, to shifts in marine life cycles and storm patterns. As the new year approaches let's take the opportunity to make r… read more »
There are increasingly more alternative ways to celebrate the holidays that have a minimal impact on the environment.
For years the debate has been real versus fake tree. Obviously real trees aren't environmentally friendly. With 50 million fir/pine trees purchased each year, 30 million of which will head to a landfill after the holidays, the impact is evident. Plastic trees pose another environmental is… read more »
After the devastation that has happened across the eastern seaboard affecting states from North Carolina to Rhode Island, Hurricane Sandy has impacted more than just the physical landscape of the Eastern United States. The hurricane affected eighteen states, devastating many cities and leaving millions without electricity. In the aftermath people are taking notice and speaking out about the changing weathe… read more »
It doesn't seem so long ago that in school I was taught that trees provide oxygen, a necessity for humans to live. As such we were educated about the importance of recycling paper and conserving to do our part in saving the trees. Now there is a new frontier in preserving a resource that generates oxygen. Plankton. Yes, plankton.
Plankton are any organisms living in the oceans, seas, or bodies of fresh water tha… read more »
Summer has ended and Autumn is in full swing but perhaps your thoughts still linger to that pristine sandy beach where you spent your holidays. Beaches are a great natural resource that many people use daily. From a leisurely stroll on the sand to surfing or sunbathing, many people enjoy the benefits of the shores across the world that connect us to the oceans. However, often people do not take into account their impa… read more »
While perusing the Internet today I came across an interesting read somewhat related to a previous blog post I'd written about doing simple things to minimize your impact on the ocean and its inhabitants.
Typically we are much too engaged in our day to day lives with our careers, families, friends and everything else to be bothered to figure out how to stay engaged in saving the ocean right? Wrong.
With the wor… read more »
While a small number of people around the world have been using them for decades, reusable bags have been emerging as the "ecologically friendly" and "hip" alternative to plastic or paper bags, with good reason. Though not all reusable bags are made of environmentally friendly, biodegradable, sustainable materials, they certainly provide an alternative to the thousands of plastic b… read more »


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Are you trying to locate a long lost relative?
Have you looked up an online telephone directory of a town where your family once lived, to find out who might have the same surname?
There are, quite rightly, many privacy issues relating to contact
with strangers. I find that the best way to initiate contact is to send
a postcard (not in an envelope).
My postcards usually
include my email address and post office box, plus the name of a person
who may be a common ancestor. I find it is best just to have two or three brief
sentences in simple handwriting.
I like to have a cheerful but otherwise neutral picture on
the postcard, such as a cute animal, beautiful flowers, pretty scenery or a colourful
or humorous bird. It might then show that I am friendly!
So far, I have had a 100% success rate with the above technique.
You may be searching for the genetic history of your family and want to know of the experiences of others who share your genes.
Perhaps your parents or grandparents had siblings who were sent to orphanages and you want to know if you have cousins somewhere out there.
Maybe your family was separated by war, or you are the child of a fleeting wartime relationship.
Here are some more links you may find useful:
Barnardos Australia - tracing service
Red Cross - tracing service
Genetic Genealogy
International telephone and address listings
Good luck with your own searches!


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I just watched Sisters and binged again on Girls and I am reminded that while Tina, Amy and Lena are hilarious, talented, trailblazers, Greta Lee is my role model. As Hae Won and Soojin, she nails it, and no, they do not play into America's favorite dismissed stereotype, "Asian-submissive", nor are they shallow one-joke ponies. As a Korean-American comedian and actress, it is frustratingly difficult to find a young Asian actress to look up to, especially in comedy. Show biz is hard, and it is even harder when you watch the shows/movies you love and can't find anyone who looks like you. Greta is not only a beacon of light from my gorgeous Asian eyes (which makeup artists remind me are "...small"), but more objectively, from my human person eyes. As human people, we should bow down to her bossdom in these areas:
She plays the "crazy man".
Amanda in 4000 Miles, Homeless Heidi in High Maintenance, Soojin on Girls. In the very *high-brow* comedic duality of straight man/crazy man, she plays crazy which is not a role often played by women, let alone Asian women. Crazy man roles are usually reserved for nerdy white dudes, bearded white dudes, that white dude you met in improv class, or white gals, or black dudes...or black gals...literally everyone else. As Heidi, her nuances drive the scene forward, she has the punch lines, and is therefore the memorable character.
Hair game on fleek with so many colors and styles and feelings, and normcore fashion (the good kind) is her bitch. And I rarely say "bitch". Follow her.
Her "crazy man" roles aren't defined by her Asian-ness
Soojin in Girls is not crazy because she is Asian, she is crazy because she is blindly privileged, self-righteous, imperfect, and complex. This is what makes a character relatable and interesting to watch. Unlike Lilly (Hana Mae Lee) in Pitch Perfect**, who is written to be so shy and passive that she PHYSICALLY CAN'T speak above a whisper. As a modern Asian woman, this stereotype is straight up painful and tiring to watch.
**If I put a piece of paper over Lilly's face (left) and trace over the lines, she will literally look like an anime character. Great job hair and makeup department!!!!! There's no reason to make Hana Mae Lee look like this unless you SO BADLY want her to look like an Asian cartoon.
She plays a "genuine idiot".
Some may argue that in Sisters, where Greta Lee plays a nail salon technician, was an example of a stereotypical Asian caricature, but it's not like she was an accessory to Amy Poehler's punch lines. She doesn't shamefully not understand English and then keep to herself. She has a hilarious back and forth with Amy Poehler, where they each try to say each other's names (Hae Won and Maura) in their respectful accents. After that back and forth is over, you're left wondering who is being more genuinely idiotic. For me, whoever is more of the asshole in an honest way by the end of the scene makes that character more memorable and lovable. (think: Leslie in Parks and Rec, Dwight in The Office, Marnie in Girls)
She knows wtf is up with fashion.
She calls the future of fashion "ugly-sexy" which personally I'm very pumped about. What a relief.
She knows KOREAN. (as seen on instagram)
This is a sensitive topic to us kids of immigrants. Not speaking your mother language is a point of shame, especially when you're older and trying to look cool in front of your friends… and casting directors named "Susan". Maybe more importantly, when you can't speak to your Grandma because your broken Korean or Chinese or Bengali sounds to them like gibberish from a broken vacuum cleaner. Not having lost your mother-tongue, to first generation parents is impressive, and to second generation kids, awe inspiring.
Greta may have surpassed some of Hollywood's racism, but I know she is still affected by whitewashing, as are all POC in the industry. My fave example is The Martian. As some of you know, the character of Mindy Park, who was written as an Asian American character (and a very Korean gal name) was played by a white Canadian actress. People defended this by saying Park could be a white person's last name. Just for funzies, I google imaged "Mindy Park" and found this:
Half images of Korean women, and the other half images of Mackenzie Davis as Mindy Park who I guess is now redefining my heritage. Then, I texted my Korean friend Mindy Park, "are you Korean?" and she said "yes". Anyway, maybe this is creepy, but I imagined Greta Lee playing this role in The Martian, a super-smart NASA engineer, and how it would have been so much better and more interesting to watch with accurate casting and Greta's sharp wit.
This aside is less about me being creepy and more about my uncontrollable anger over whitewashing in Hollywood. The Martian is yet another example of the hurdles that are presented to Asians. What should we do? Write a Facebook rant about it? Check. Already did. Did I, like clockwork, get get pushback from white male friends about it? Sure did! What now? Keep going, keep working, even in the face of this racism at the highest level. Great!
Seeing other Asian actresses, a la Greta Lee, share her talents so positively and successfully in Hollywood, reminds me that this can happen. You can make your passion your career and be successful. It's comforting to know that there is someone out there who shares a similar, though obviously not exact, experience of being a second generation Korean-American pursuing that passion. Like, Your mom wears visors? MY MOM WEARS VISORS.
Ultimately, I want to see more Asian American actors/writers/directors in Hollywood not only as an effort for equal opportunity and to tell the Asian story (def check out this interview with Constance Wu), but also to encourage Asian kids to pursue the arts. I can tell you right now that a primary reason I didn't get into acting-comedy-performing-in-NYC-bar-basements sooner, is because I didn't see us on TV in a way I liked, and, as they say: "What's out of sight, is out of mind" (Kelly Clarkson "Since U Been Gone"; 2004)**. Sadly, without any other options, I joined Teach For America. Just kidding! TFA is great! Relax! But is it? I don't remember.
So in a completely celebratory NOT CREEPY way, thank you Greta Lee for being the amazingly talented, funny, and trailblazing human you are.
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When asked about how to transfer ePub to Kobo, or how to upload ePub onto Kobo, the most common resolution those Q&A sites and forums given is copying ePub files to Kobo, right?
But in my opinion I think the answer may be too simple to resolve problems for Kobo users. And this is also what I want to share in today's article. I will tell you the easiest way to transfer ePub to Kobo. And what you need to do is just to make sure where your downloaded epub file come from.
Support eReaders: KOBO MINI, KOBO ORIGINAL / KOBO WI FI, KOBO TOUCH, KOBO TOUCH 2.0, KOBO GLO, KOBO AURA HD, KOBO AURA, KOBO AURA H2O, KOBO GLO HD
Note: Following methods also works for PDF files.
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|Case 1: Transfer Kobo ePub Books to Kobo with Kobo Desktop Reading App.
|Case 2: Transfer Kobo ePub Books Between two Kobo eReaders
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|Case 3: Copy DRM Free ePub Books to Kobo with USB.
|Case 4: Transfer ePub Books from Adobe Digital Editions
|Case 5: Transfer ePub Books from Other eReader.
Case 1: Transfer Kobo ePub Books to Kobo with Kobo Desktop Reading App
If you have purchased a book from Kobo store, the book will be automatically synced to your Kobo eReader via wifi. All you need to do is signing in to your Kobo eReader with the same Kobo account.
If your eReader can't connect to wifi right now or you have lots of books and it's too slow to sync via wifi, you can connect eReader to your computer and transfer books via Kobo Desktop Reading App - Kobo for PC/Mac App.
Step1: Connect Kobo to Your Computer via USB
When connect Kobo to computer, Kobo eReader will ask if you want to connect to your computer to manage files. After select "Connect", Kobo device will appear "Connected and charged", and Windows can detect the new connected device.
Step 2: Open Kobo Desktop Reading App on Your Computer
After opening your Kobo for PC or Mac reading app, you will find navigation bar "EREADER" is available, then click "LIBRARY", all your existing books will show up, including books currently on your eReader or computer.
Step 3: Adding Books to Your Kobo eReader
Click the cover of books which you want to transfer, then hit "ADD TO EREADER".
The selected books will be transferred to your Kobo eReader soon. When all the books are transferred, eject your Kobo. Click "Library" in your Kobo eReader "Home"page. You will find books you have just added.
Case 2: Transfer Kobo ePub Books Between two Kobo eReaders
Infact, you can't transfer Kobo ePub Books to another Kobo eReader directly, since the book is Kepub file and protected by DRM. Fortunately, there is a useful tool Kindle Transfer, which can help you make it. With Kindle Transfer, you can transfer ePub books between two Kobo eReaders. You can also use this tool to transfer books from Kobo to Computer or computer to Kobo eReader.
It is easy to use, just connect the two eReader to your computer with USB cable, select eBooks which you want to transfer, and choose target Kobo device, then click "Transfer" button; Within a few seconds, books will be transferred to another eReader. You can also use this tool to transfer books from your computer to Kobo eReader.
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Note: Kindle Transfer can also transfer Kindle books to Kobo , or between Kindle to computer, as it's name suggested.
Case 3: Copy DRM Free ePub Books to Kobo with USB Directly
If you have downloaded some DRM free ebooks from the internet, such as torrent site or free ebook giveaway website, the easiest way to transfer them to your Kobo is copy them with USB.
Step 1: Connect Kobo eReader to computer using USB. Tap "Connect" in your Kobo device.
Step2: Open "Computer" in your desktop. Double-click "KOBOeReader". Then it will show the contents of your eReader.
Step3: Open another folder which saves your ePub books or PDF files. Then just drag books which you want to transfer to your Kobo eReader contents folder.
Note: For you own Kobo books, the folder is hidden on your computer as default, you need to change the folder option to make the hidden files and folders visible.
Kobo Books' Location:
For Windows: C:\Users\(user name)\AppData\Local\Kobo\Kobo Desktop Edition\kepub
For Mac: .../Library/Application Support/Kobo/Kobo Desktop Edition/kepub
For acsm files, you have to open them with ADE to convert acsm to ePub first, then transfer them to your Kobo via USB. (Kobo must be authorized with the same Adobe account).
Case 4: Transfer ePub Books from Adobe Digital Editions
If your ePub books are purchased from Google Play books, Kobo and Sony website, or other online ebook stores, and even Barnes & Noble, you can use Adobe Digital Editions to add ePub books to Kobo, especially for Adobe DRM protected books.
1Adding ePub Books to Kobo From Adobe Digital Editions
Step1: Install Adobe Digital Editions, and then authorize with the same Adobe ID (the same email address as your kobo account).
Step2:Connect Kobo eReader to your computer. ADE will detect your device automatically.
Step3: You can click "File"-->"Add to Library" at the upper left corner to add books you want to transfer. Or just drag your EPUB books to the main interface of ADE.
Note: If you find an ebook with .acsm extension, it is protected by Adobe DRM, so you need to convert acsm to epub at first.
Step4: Select your epub files and drag them to the Kobo eReader bookshelf (listed on the left side under Bookshelves).
2Adding DRM protected ePub books to Kobo
DRM protection limits you to use the same Adobe ID within your accounts. So if you think it a little annoying, you can search the Internet and find a good tool that can help you remove Adobe DRM.
You can use Calibre DRM Removal plugin, if you are an professional computer user. Or some other easy-to-use tools with better user-friendly interface.
Of course there are many softwares. Here I recommend All DRM Removal to strip the DRM from ePub books.
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Just try the free version of All DRM Removal and run it on your computer, drag ePub books to the tool's main interface. Then click the "Remove DRM" button to get your DRM free epub files, and then copy them to your kobo ereader from ADE, or with USB cable.
With All DRM Removal you can transfer DRM protected ePub books to Kobo. It's the easiest way and the best way because you don't have to check whether your ePub books are DRM free or DRM protected. There is no need for you to check which DRM your books are protected by.
It supports Adobe DRM removal, Nook drm removal, and even Kindle drm removal. It helps you transfer epub to Kobo, and even transfer ePub to Nexus 7/ Android tablet/ Nook/ iPad/ iPhone, etc.
Case 5: Transfer ePub Books from Other eReader.
Transfer Nook ePub books to Kobo eReader.
If you want to upload Nook eBooks (EPUB or PDF) to Kobo eReader, you need to remove Nook own DRM protections at first, then add the DRM free books to Kobo. You can use All DRM Removal to remove nook DRM as I suggest before.
Read the detail guide: How to Read Nook Books on Kobo
Transfer Sony ePub books to Kobo eReader.
According to Kobo's declaration, in March 2014 all the US and Canada Sony eReader users will have the authority to transfer most of their purchased Sony eBooks to Kobo library, and in May, they will be able to directly buy eBooks from Kobo store via Sony PRS eReader devices, but PRS-900/950 are not included.
Read the detail guide: How to Transfer Sony eBooks to Kobo
Transfer Kindle books to Kobo eReader.
Kindle Books are not ePub format and also protected by Kindle DRM, so you can't transfer them to Kobo normally. But there is a way to do it.
Read the detail guide: How to Read Kindle Books on Kobo
If you have feedback or suggestions on issues to include, please feel free to write them in the comments.
Ada Wang works for Epubor and writes articles for a collection of blogs such as ebookconverter.blogspot.com.


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Summer signings have already played a key part in Newcastle's season.
Below is my take on who's made the biggest impact.
1. Florian Lejeune
While he may not have featured much yet, he's already brought a certain calmness to the defence. Like he showed in pre-season and the minutes he played against Spurs, he is brilliant at long balls from the back (key for beating high-pressing teams like Liverpool) and isn't shaky when he's got control of the ball. When he's fully fit, he's going to bring a pleasant headache due to the good form of Lascelles and Clark.
2. Christian Atsu
Regardless of whether he can be classed as a "new" signing, Atsu has improved ten-fold to last season. Last season his final ball was a bit hit and miss, but recently it looks to have improved a lot more. He showed this on the first game of the season against Spurs when he burned down the left side and was our best player by a mile.
3. Mikel Merino
Last, but certainly not least, is the golden boy Mikel Merino. The Spaniard arrived from Borussia Dortmund on loan with an obligation to buy for £6 million (providing he plays 20 matches). Merino certainly hit the ground running. He made a good impact against Spurs, had a great game against West Ham and put in a good performance against Swansea. He's already got himself into the heart's of Newcastle fans alike and he can only improve him.
Honorable mention
Here I decided to put Joselu in. Despite having a bad game against Stoke he's a player that was bought to fit the system, not a round peg shoved into a square hole. He never stops running which is why he fits better than Gayle and plays off everyone else, despite his iffy finishing.
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Dr Cheever is a Member of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (FHCRC), a Professor of Medicine and Director of the NCI-funded Cancer Immunotherapy Trials Network (CITN). Dr. Cheever, amongst other, predicts that within the next 10 years immunotherapy will provide the backbone for the majority of cancer therapy. The Fred Hutchinson/University of Washington Cancer Consortium is poised to continue to lead the way. The development of cancer immunotherapy is both exciting and challenging. The development and testing of new immunotherapies to treat the common cancers is a pressing national and global need. Our team at FHCRC and UW is increasingly expert and accomplished in evaluating and developing the promise of new cancer immunotherapies beginning with preclinical work, early stage clinical trials and pivotal trials. The efforts of the group are contributing substantially to hasten the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry's development of cancer immunotherapy agents, drugs and therapy regimens. There's enormous potential here.
His own research expertise is in cancer immune therapy and cancer vaccine development. From 1987 to 1997 he served a Professor of Medicine UW and Member FHCRC with a major focus on developing the principles of T cell therapy, cancer antigen discovery and development of cancer vaccines, especially for breast cancer. In 1994, he co-founded a biotech company, Corixa Corporation, in order to develop cancer vaccines as therapeutic products. He served as Vice President of Clinical Research and Medical Affairs from 1997 to 2005. In this capacity, he gained extensive experience with: design and initiation of cancer vaccine trials; cancer antigen discovery and cancer vaccine development in collaboration with major pharmaceutical corporations as well as FDA related product approval issues.
Dr Cheever is currently the Principal Investigator for the NCI-funded Cancer Immunotherapy Trials Network (CITN). The CITN has established a productive network of leading investigators from 29 foremost cancer centers and universities in North America to implement, design and conduct novel biologically dictated early phase trials using agents and combinations to demonstrate proof-of-concept essential to proceed to Phase III pivotal trials, and provide high quality immunogenicity and biomarker data that elucidates mechanisms of response. The CITN provides an organized effort to conduct early phase trials with a focus on trials likely to achieve the optimal/quickest route to (1) Proof of Concept, (2) Demonstration of patient benefit and (3) Regulatory approval.
The CITN strategy is to develop highly informative trials not otherwise possible, by combining (1) the best peer-reviewed concepts, with submissions open to everyone in the field, (2) optimal trial design by multidisciplinary Concept Working Groups overseen by the CITN Executive and Steering Committees; and (3) priority agents not generally available. The agents designated for the initial focus of CITN trials were prioritized in the NCI-sponsored workshops (in fact, the formation of the CITN largely evolved from the findings of these workshops [2-4]). Categories of interest (with agents in parentheses) include dendritic cell activators (anti-CD40), dendritic cell growth factors (Flt3-L), T-cell stimulators (anti-CD137, anti-GITR, anti-OX40, LIGHT), T-cell growth factors (IL-15, IL-7), vaccine adjuvants (IL-12, CpG, MPL, Poly ICLC, Resiquimod), T-cell attracting chemokines (CCL21), inhibitors of T-cell checkpoint blockade (anti-PD1, anti-PD-L1, anti–B7-H4, anti-LAG3), and inhibitors of immune- and cancer-cell–induced immune-suppression (anti-TGFß, anti-IL10, IDO inhibitors).
Toward the goal of having many priority immunotherapy agents with proven biologic function broadly available for cancer therapy, the CITN strategy focuses on (1) collaborative trials likely to achieve the optimal or quickest route to (a) proof of concept, (b) demonstrating patient benefit, and (c) regulatory approval; and (2) agents and formulations likely to achieve broad availability through commercialization. With this strategy, the CITN has been able to gain access to the top-ranked priority agents heretofore not available to the broad community—which is a major first and essential step.
CITN References
1. Cheever MA. Twelve immunotherapy drugs that could cure cancers. Immunol Rev. 2008;222:357-368.
2. Cheever MA, Creekmore SP. Immunotherapy Agent Workshop, July 12, 2007.
http://citninfo.org/research/rationale.html#workshop_1. Accessed April 4, 2012
3. Cheever MA, Allison, JP, Ferris, AS, Finn OJ, Hastings, BM, Hecht, TT, Mellman I, Prindiville SA, Steinman, Viner JL, Weiner LM, Matrisian LM. The prioritization of cancer antigens: A National Cancer Institute pilot project for the acceleration of translational research. Clin Cancer Res. 2009;15(17):5323-5337.
4. Cheever MA, Matrisian LM. Report of the Immune Response Modifier Pathway Prioritization Working Group (IRMP WG), November 2009.
http://deainfo.nci.nih.gov/advisory/ctac/workgroup/_IRM%20Prioritization%20Working%20Group%20FINAL%20REPORT.pdf. Accessed April 4, 2012
5. CITN website: www.CITNinfo.org
Dr. Mac Cheever, Director of the Cancer Immunotherapy Trials Network, says his team is testing what he believes will become the dominant form of cancer therapy.


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"Meet the Locals" is a series featuring our local business owners, their ventures, and the places they call home.
Mary-Ann Mastreani, owner of Hastings Yoga, moved to the Rivertowns ten years ago from Manhattan. She was looking for a "quaint village," somewhere her family could still only have one car, walk to the train station, and where there were enough local restaurants for a night out. Her home search included looking along the waterfront communities on both the east and west sides of Westchester County. Ultimately, Mary-Ann connected with the feel of the Rivertowns, which she describes as, "the place that people want to move to when they move out of the city."
Mary-Ann enjoys easy access to not only Manhattan, but also the beautiful areas north, such as Bear Mountain. Additionally, living in Dobbs Ferry and owning a local business in Hastings-on-Hudson, the neighboring village to the south, enables Mary-Ann the privilege of walking or biking to work, taking advantage of the Old Croton Aqueduct trail and experiencing the Hudson River.
She also values the community for her two children. "For my kids I love it, because of the community for them and how they feel they not only like have a lot of space… but they feel like a citizen of the city as well, because we can get in there so often." She describes her children as being sporty and involved in many Dobbs Ferry sports such as, lacrosse, soccer and baseball. She also indicates that they are musically inclined and participate in music through the school system as well as being involved in Westchester's All County Chorus. Mary-Ann gushes about the wide array of programs and activities to choose from for her kids, all here locally in the community, anything from a theater camp to cooking classes.
Owning a yoga studio is about personal connection and lifestyle for Mary-Ann. A self proclaimed "people person," one of the aspects she enjoys about being a local business owner is, "I get to meet so many people by doing this, by having a business." Not only does Mary-Ann love meeting people through her business, but she also grateful for the community of friends that she has made since living in the area.
Mary-Ann recognizes that when it comes to choosing a Yoga studio, "one of the important things is that you resonate with a teacher in a space…The connection to a teacher or the studio is so important…" She expressed the difficulty in advertising the qualities of a good teacher and has found word of mouth has been the most effective way of spreading the message about her business. She describes the studio as a refuge and a support for people in the community. "Students that come to us tend to really like the space, they like the teachers, they like the warmth. They feel very welcome there."
Hastings Yoga offers a variety of classes for students of all skill levels such as: Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Restorative and Meditation. You will also find prenatal classes and yoga for kids and teens. Periodically the studio hosts special classes and workshops like the "Spring Cleanse & Mini Day Retreat" or "Reiki & Restorative Yoga Workshop." Mary-Ann appreciates that the teachers at her studio each have unique expertise, which provides tremendous value to the overall Hastings Yoga experience.
Having only taken over the studio a little over a year ago, Mary-Ann is clearly proud of how well the studio is doing since coming under her ownership and is excited to be at the helm of a growing community business.
Hastings Yoga is located at 45 Main St, Hastings-On-Hudson, New York.
By: Jennifer Collins
William Raveis Legends Realty Group


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I received this mail from a reader sometime last week and i have been contemplating whether to post it up or not. I have finally decided to do so because i realize you out there might be able to give this lady the answers or solutions she might or might not be seeking depending on where her mind is right now.
From Isabella, Akwa-Ibom Nigeria
I have been dating my boyfriend for about 7 months now. We have a very good relationship going on, I mean the Sex is great and all that. However the problem is, he doesn't like to give head. I on the other hand am very generous in passing the favor, not because i am a cheap slut who likes to go down on guys, but because i Love him. I have never really liked giving oral stimulation until i fell completely in love with my boyfriend. There is no time we have sex that i don't use my tongue on him. I think because i love him i just generally love to do it.
So please, is this a situation of my boyfriend not loving me enough to return the favor and give me head? I have done everything known to woman on earth.I keep my V neatly waxed and smooth, i know i don't smell bad cause i have very good hygiene routines.. so what is the problem?Everytime i talk to him about it, it generally ends up in a fight. I have been tempted to let another guy go down on me since my boyfriend wouldn't. But i don't want to cheat on him. Please help me
Please Post comments below if you think they would help Isabella.


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Services & Departments
Bylaws and Bylaw Enforcement
The Municipality is in the process of making its bylaws available electronically.We have hundereds of bylaws and will post those on our website which are asked for the most by the public. If there is is bylaw that you would like to see posted please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com Older bylaws will be added as time and funds permit. Paper copies of all bylaws are available at the Municipal office.
Bylaw Enforcement
The Bylaw Enforcement Department is responsible for the enforcement of bylaws passed by Council for the Municipality of Hastings Highlands. Typical issues that are dealt with include,
- Accumulation of debris on private property
- Illegal dumping
- Mandatory recycling
- Animal control
- Noise
- Zoning Bylaw violations (e.g. illegal placement of trailers on vacant lands)
Bylaw complaints must be registered in writing. Complaints sent on the Municipal bylaw complaint form will be accepted by email. (see below at bottom of page for the form). Complaints will be accepted only if the following information is provided:
- Complainant name, address and telephone number.
- Complaint location (address).
- Satisfactory explanation of the complaint and details that would assist with an investigation.
- Summary of when and where the problem/infraction is occuring.
To file a noise complaint during regular business hours call the Bylaw Department at 613 338-2811 ext 235 to leave a message for Dawn Bowers, the Bylaw Officer. She is in the office on M/W/F.
Please call the Planning Clerk, Cathy Bujas at ext 222 if it is urgent and the Bylaw Officer is not in the office.
Dawn Bowers - Bylaw Enforcement Officer
Phone: (613) 338-2811 Ext. 235
Phone: After hours please call: 1-877-338- 2818 to leave her a message
Email: email@example.com
For after-hours noise complaints, please contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
Wild Animals
To report a nuisance bear around your property, contact the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Bear Wise hotline at 1-866-514-BEAR(2327), TTY 705-945-7641. In an immediate emergency call 9-1-1.
Our primary goals and objectives are to provide services which focus on public safety and a balanced quality of life in our community.
Bylaws and Bylaw Enforcement Documents
- 2019-002 Second Units Bylaw2019-02-21
- Parking Bylaw2019-02-06
- Cooling Centre Policy2018-08-15
- Bylaw Enforcement Office-Formal Complaint Report Form (word)2018-07-16
- By-Law Enforcement Office-Formal Complaint Report Form (pdf)2018-07-16
- Clean Municipality Bylaw 2018-0742018-06-26
- Clear Bag Waste Disposal Policy2018-05-16
- Flying Lantern Ban2017-05-15
- Antenna Siting Protocol Bylaw 2017-022 (pdf)2017-02-24
- Private Road Bylaw2016-12-05
- Bylaw 2016-057 Line Fences Bylaw2016-10-05
- Entrance Permit Bylaw and Application 2016-052 (pdf)2016-09-20
- Application for Sign Permit (word doc)2016-07-22
- SIGN BYLAW 2016 - 060 (pdf)2016-07-22
- Accessory Buildings LSR, WR and LSRI zoning & 'Tiny Houses'2016-05-24
- Procurement Policy Bylaw 2016-0242016-04-20
- ATV/Off Road Vehicles (pdf)2015-06-17
- 2010 - 12 Zoning By-Law Amendment (pdf)2015-03-25
- 2012 - 45 Zoning By-Law Amendment (pdf)2015-03-25
- Zoning By-law 2004-35 (pdf)2011-05-17
- 2010-006 Noise by-law (pdf)2010-04-09
- Dog Bylaw (pdf)2009-07-07
- Kennel By-law (pdf)2008-07-30
- Business Licensing Bylaw 10-2002 (pdf)2006-07-27


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By: Hawk Ripjaw (Three Beers) –
Clashing with Titans can take a lot out of a demigod. After doing so in 2010's aptly named Clash of the Titans, Perseus (Sam Worthington) has retired to live as a simple fisherman, raising his son alone after the mysterious disappearance of Gemma Arterton at the hands of the screenwriters. He also kind of hates his father Zeus (Liam Neeson), who nevertheless comes to Perseus seeking his help: in this day and age, no one prays to the gods anymore, which weakens them. If they die, the ancient god Kronos, Zeus' own father, will be released from hell to shoot fire and punch mountains and do whatever it is that angry lava titans do.
Meanwhile, Hades (Ralph Fiennes, most recently seen as Voldemort but now with hair and a nose), who also happens to be the son of Kronos, has struck a deal with daddy to imprison Zeus, siphoning his power to release Kronos from his prison so he can enact his…wrath upon the world. Joining him is Zeus' other son, Ares (Edgar Ramirez), who hates his father for favoring Perseus. Perseus needs to save his father, but to do so must enlist the help of another demigod, Agenor (Toby Kebbell), son of Poseidon and a major jackass. What with all of this you might be inclined to believe that Wrath of the Titans has a lot of familial drama. Realistically, the film doesn't take long to get all of that out of the way so it can get down to blowing some shit up and doing the film's title justice.
This picture came up under the Google search "action". Alcohol was involved.
A Toast
All things aside, there is absolutely no getting around the fact that Wrath of the Titans looks fantastic. The film is a technical marvel, from well-rendered and detailed demons and some very robust-looking explosions. The middle of the film showcases a massive labyrinth leading to Tartarus filled with shifting walls and rotating doors. The whole thing just looks really, really cool. The movie's main monster, the massive lava god (at least in this case) Kronos featured on the poster, is one of the most impressive CG creations I can remember ever seeing on the big screen.
That brings me to the second reason for the toast. The last half hour of this film is insane. The arrival of Kronos heralds a parade of mayhem: gods tear through an entire army, Perseus and Ares throw each other through walls and pillars in their own fight (in a weird, almost guiltily awesome WWE: Greece sort of way), and Kronos himself makes an entire mountain explode with one sweep of his hand. The action in most of the movie is quite good, particularly the bits with Ares—whenever he appears, you know it's going to go down, and hard. There is nary a dull moment to be had in Wrath.
Also, Liam Neeson.
Beer Two
The shift in directors initially scared me. The first film was under the fairly talented hand of Louis Leterrier, most famous for the Transporter films, which themselves are little more than Audi-sponsored demo reels of Jason Statham kicking people. Nevertheless, they were fun, as was Clash, in that special sort of shitty that you try to hide the fact you're smiling at it. This time around, we've got Jonathan Liebesman, who directed the Battle: Los Angeles, which was that special sort of shitty fun that isn't fun and just plain shitty. This was mainly for a horrible shaky-camera effect that would have made Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Parkinson's), um…green with envy (god, I am terrible).
Wrath isn't as bad as all that, but there are still a few poorly-shot scenes that are very difficult to figure out what is going on, particularly the Cyclops battle in a forest and a very-quickly cut fight with a minotaur in a labyrinth. Liebesman tries to have some fun with his action sequences, getting creative with quick zoom-in and shaking, but it translates poorly to the 3D, which is kind of sad because when the 3D works, there are some neat novelty "jump out" shots.
Beer Three
Wrath is a touch misguided. It tries to do a lot in its under-two-hours running time, and comes up a bit short as a result. It explores some interesting things, such as how the labyrinth leading to Tartarus plays tricks on the mind, but that idea lasts literally ten seconds before getting abandoned. There's also the occasional slavish devotion to certain mythological tropes. Indeed, the appearance of a minotaur seems to be requisite for any movie featuring gods and sandals in movies these days. There's also family feuding, a mad scientist who created magical tools for the god, and a quest for the world's most powerful weapon. And a war. This is a busy movie—almost too busy. The comic relief is good, but also occasionally a bit misplaced, lessening the excitement of a couple of the action scenes. It wasn't as huge a deal as a certain other film series, but it was there.
Hint: it rhymes with "Pantsformers"
Wrath of the Titans features many improvements over the original: a better story, better direction and better action for starters, and while the missed opportunity of not making the film's tagline Titans Will Wrath is tragic, this movie isn't afraid to have some fun (even with the lack of something as corny as Clash's "Release the Kraken" line, the movie still sneaks in a couple of good bits). What Wrath boils down to is a silly mythological action flick with plenty of thrills and some outstanding special effects. If what you see in the trailer seems like something you could have some stupid, alcohol-fueled fun with, you won't be disappointed. Otherwise, you can just go watch The King's Speech with a glass of cheap wine.
"I would prefer the literature version."
Bonus Drinking Game
Take a Drink: every time you wonder how someone from ancient Greece got an Australian accent.
Take a Drink: when you feel like an ass for being prejudiced against Australian actors.
Take a Drink: for every time something from classic mythology is butchered.
Do a Shot: for every wrestling move you can name during the Perseus/Ares fight.


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One section of the trail I mentally nicknamed Chickadee Woods for all the birds of that name we could hear and see around us, and further on there was a flock of American robins high in the bare trees. Though we usually think of robins as birds that go south for the winter, they will sometimes stay, often in large flocks, if food is available and snow cover not too heavy.
|Dead tree stripped of most of its bark
This dead tree caught my eye, as it had lost its branches and most of its bark (above). When looking at the bare wood of the trunk, trails of insect larvae were visible (below).
|Closeup of same tree with signs of insect activity
A cut section of fallen wood also captured our attention, as it was decorated with delicate layers of a pale fungus (below).
|Log with fungi
|Closer view - fungi look like oyster shells
|Closer view
|And even closer - how pretty and delicate
I don't know much about fungi. These appear to be a type of bracket, or shelf, fungus, a description which refers to the growth pattern but doesn't by itself closely identify the species. Judging by the shape and the concentric half-rings of varying color, these look as if they might have some relation to the so-called Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor). Perhaps someone more knowledgeable than I am will weigh in with an opinion.
By now, of course, they are covered by the 4.5 inches of fluffy snow we received yesterday -- the first substantial snowfall of the season here in the Northfield area. Below are a couple of photos of improbably tall caps of snow adhering to purple coneflower seedheads in our front flowerbed this morning.


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Adult Ministries
Our Adult Ministries are geared towards individuals post-high school. It doesn't matter if you are male, female, single, dating, engaged, or married, we have a place of connection for you. Adult Ministries will give you the opportunity to connect with others, take the next step in your relationship with God and serve our church, community, and world. Browse through the different ministries below, if you have any questions or can't find what you are looking for, contact the office.