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A comprehensive study on digestive trypsin was undertaken in the larval midgut of Pieris brassicae L. Results of enzymatic compartmentalization showed a significantly higher activity of crude trypsin in the anterior larval midgut rather than posterior-midgut. Using Diethylaminoethyl cellulose fast flow column chromatography a purified trypsin was obtained by specific activity of 21 U mg−1 protein, recovery of 22%, purification fold of 28-fold and molecular weight of 25 kDa. This purified enzyme showed the highest activity at pH 8 and the corresponding temperature of 40°C. However, the specific inhibitors used including 4-(2-Aminoethyl) benzenesulfonyl fluroride hydrochloride, N-p-Tosyl-L-lysine methyl ester hydrochloride and Soybean Trypsin Inhibitor significantly lowered the activity of the purified enzyme in vitro. Moreover, the activity of trypsin and likewise the nutritional indices were significantly altered in the larval midgut feeding upon the leaves treated by 1 mM concentration of each inhibitor in comparison with control. Determination of enzymatic characteristics of insect trypsins is crucial in paving the path for controlling pests by potential natural compounds via transgenic plants.
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Promoted as a way to cleanse toxins in the body and expedite weight loss, "detox" or detoxification diets are more popular than ever.
A visit to the local health food store or pharmacy will reveal rows of 'Detox Kits', promising over the counter good health in a box; and Beyoncé made the Master Cleanse regime popular to rapidly drop weight for her movie role in 'Dreamgirls' basically surviving on lemon juice water laced with maple syrup and cayenne pepper.
These self-administered detox kits and extreme regimes are cause for concern, and here's why.
A detox can be a really great cleanse, once the body is rid of excess toxins, the metabolism functions optimally, promoting weight loss and general well-being.
The danger however, lies in unsafe 'detox' programs being undertaken without a proper assessment and guidance, if there are underlying health conditions these can be exacerbated by an extreme 'detox'. If there is a simmering cardiovascular condition or backed up digestion an extreme detox could do more damage than good.
Why Do We Need to Detox?
The body is designed to get rid of toxins continuously on a daily basis, the problem however is in the extreme toxic exposure we are faced with causing a systemic toxic build up. Small amounts of toxins from multiple sources build up to lethal amounts, toxins from pesticides, food additives, chemicals in water, prescription drugs, cosmetics, environmental pollution to name a few!
These stored toxins build up in the body at cellular, contributing to chronic illness including some cancers, disrupting the endocrine system and slowing the metabolism.
Could Toxins be Making you Fat?
Rencently I attended a seminar by a prominent researcher Dr Mark Schauss, an expert on toxic exposure. He regaled the story of a friend and colleague who lived near the World Trade Centre when 911 happened; shortly after she began to gain weight without explanation. She contacted Dr Schauss for help, as a Nutritionist she knew she was on the right track but the weight kept piling on!
Dr Schauss tested her for heavy metal exposure and sure enough she was suffering from systemic toxic burden. Months of therapy followed and she was eventually able to regain her health and normal weight.
Although this may be an extreme example, the fact is many of us are under daily toxic build up, which could be the underlying reason the traditional calorie counting diet will not work, if there is an underlying health condition the body will hold on to the weight.
How Does a Detox Work?
Detoxification is a two-step process, and the process of bio-detoxification takes place primarily in the liver, the key and hardest working organ in the body's defense system.
In Phase One the toxins pass through the liver, which activates the toxics which are then in a more toxic intermediate metabolite phase, circulating around the body preparing to leave. To be removed from the body successfully these toxins need to be converted by specific enzymes into water soluble harmless molecules which can then be easily eliminated.
Think of it as a bunch of unruly kids at a party, which are escorted out the building by bouncers, basically the 'kids' are the toxins and the 'bouncers' are the specific enzymes.
The 'roads' that these toxins take to leave the body are the elimination pathways, primarily digestion, the lungs, the cardiovascular system and the skin. So for a detox to work successfully, this relies on two factors, the first is the correct nutrients to run the sulfation pathways, meaning the 'bouncers' to escort the 'kids' out the building, and enough of those nutrients.
The second key factor is the elimination pathways being open, there need to be no 'road blocks' to prevent the toxins from leaving, if the digestive system is backed up or sluggish circulation the toxins will not be able to leave fast enough and become reabsorbed, resulting in an even more toxic state.
Cleanse or Crisis?
Perhaps you or someone you know has attempted a rapid detox, only to suffer extreme detox systems, headache, nausea, upset stomach, and quickly give up, reaching for the coffee and pain killer? This is a sure sign that the detox was too rapid, these trapped toxins could not leave fast enough and the 'roads' the elimination pathways where not open.
The key in safe detoxification is individual assessment in preparation for a guided, informed detox, truly a health cleanse. I really believe a detox is a great idea, if undertaken safely.
"50 Shades of Detox"
Now I have outlined how a detox works, you may be reading this thinking an extreme detox is not for you. There are many levels of detox, and it could be as simple as drinking more water, cutting back on the sugar and processed foods, getting more exercise; all of these will help your body to eliminate toxins on a daily basis.
However, to get rid of stored toxins causing the real damage, one needs to consider stepping outside of the normal routine and taking on a program which will allow those nasty toxins to get moving on out, and your body to rejuvenate at cellular level.
This is why individual assessment to find your safe detox level is key, and a detox program tailored to your bio individual needs.
Is a Detox right for you?
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Enjoy this unique recipe I created with free range chicken from The Peachstand, anti inflammatory pineapple, ginger and curry spice.
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Fragrant Chicken & Pineapple Broth Bowl
A most unusual dish, with all the joy of the sweet, sour tang of Asian cuisine.
- Prep Time: 10 hours
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 18 hours
- Yield: 12
Homemade Chicken Stock:
- 1 Gallon Filtered water
- 8 Organic Chicken leg quarters/or several Chicken Carcasses
- 2 Yellow Onions
- 4 ribs Celery, rough chopped
- 4 Carrots, peeled, rough chopped
- 1/2 bunch Parsley, tied with string
- 1 head Garlic, halved
- 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
Fragrant Chicken & Pineapple Broth Bowl:
- 1/4 cup Shallots, finely diced
- 1 cup Shitake Mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Lemongrass, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, finely grated
- 3 tablespoons Red Curry Paste (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons Fish Sauce
- 1/4 cup Tamari Soy Sauce
- 1 gallon Chicken Stock
- 2 Cups cooked Chicken
- 2 Cups Pineapple, finely cubed
- 2 Cups Pineapple, rough chopped (for the base)
- 3 stalks Spring Onion, cut finely on the bias
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, rough chopped
- 1/4 cup Basil, chiffonade
Prepare the Stock:
- Preheat the oven to 400F, place the chicken parts on a roasting pan, and roast until golden brown, turning once or twice, approximately 40 minutes.
- Place the chicken and all other ingredients in a large stockpot and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Skim the foamy fat off the top off the pot with a ladle.
- Let the stock simmer gently for about 6 to 8 hours.
- Cool, strain and discard the solids.
- This recipe makes extra stock, cool and freeze in freezer safe containers.
Prepare the Soup:
- Place the rough chopped pineapple and about 2 cups chicken broth in the blender and blend on high.
- Strain through a fine sieve and set aside. (if you have a high speed blender no need to strain)
- Place a stockpot over medium heat, add a little coconut oil add the shallots and sauté until lightly browned.
- Add the mushrooms sauté until softened.
- Add chicken, pineapple broth lemongrass, ginger and curry paste, bring to a slow simmer, and cook 10 minutes.
- Add the chicken, and fish sauce and soy sauce to taste.
- Divide into large, deep soup bowls and garnish with lime juice and zest, green onion, cilantro and basil.
The key to this dish is homemade chicken broth, preferably from organic chicken. Don't let the long list of ingredients deter you from making this wonderful dish, the taste is a flavor treat!


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Feng Shui Colors have a marvellous consequence on culture physically, sensitively and showing emotion. Simply by using one of these colors, or by right combine two or more, you can beef up an of the many weather of Feng Shui. Colors in Feng Shui are broken up into the put on ice (Yin) and warm (Yang). The rational trailing this is all existence press and entity is unexcitable of these two halves, and a go together between them creates state. Properly applying the theory down Feng Shui colours is more than than only accumulation a dab present and in attendance in your matrimonial. You condition to quality and set off colours decently to defuse or enhance indisputable weather condition inwardly your locale.
Take for example, your bathroom. The room is as a matter of course a spot of the hall that has a lot of wet splotches. There's the bath, the toilet, the sink, and tons of drains. Water is a method of energy, and in Feng Shui, represents monetary system. Logic dictates therefore, that drains stand for income graceful away from the familial. Of the 5 Feng Shui elements, h2o is the one utmost attentively related to near the color dark. You do not want to add much black-colored items to your bathroom, as that is alike to transfer in more binary compound (and riches) and unsettling the transparent be a foil for before in within. This performance of element-color confederation is how you should probe flag in Feng Shui.
Let's form adjacent at the color blue-black. Blue is untouched of yin energy, and is calming, sedative and is specially important for peak society as it represents love, restorative and increase. The color chromatic generates the emotions of hush and principle in individuals. It is too the color of the sea and the sky, and can be brainchild of as representing journey and discovery too. Each color in Feng Shui has its own meaning. Navy blue-black represents brainpower and intelligence. White represents dignity, certainty and physical phenomenon. Orange represents attention (making it severe for those modern times when you're not markedly resourceful and have need of a half-size philosophy and thinking too). It's likewise emissary of structure.Post ads:
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10 Engagement Gifts Ideas
Help a friend celebrate a huge day in their life with one of these 10 engagement gifts ideas! Popping the question is a big step, and getting a yes is even bigger! Give them a gift that will really come in handy as they prepare for the big day and their life together. Celebrate with one of these ideas:
- Ornament: Especially if the proposal is near the holidays, get your pal a personalized ornament to remember the day and date they got engaged. Look for ones with just the year or that have a spot for a photo.
- Photo Collage: If you have been friends with the couple since they got to know each other, try making a college to commemorate their years of courtship. As they decorate their house together, they will appreciate something that displays their love to hang on the wall.
- Picnic Basket: Order a special personalized picnic basket filled with all the things needed for the couple to have a romantic picnic to celebrate their engagement. Preparing the basket on their behalf leaves them free to just enjoy the meal.
- Couples Massage: Nothing can help these two lovebirds relax more for their ig day then a luxurious massage. Look for a local spa that offers this service.
- Themed Basket/Bucket: Get a trash can and fill it with items for the bathroom, get a hamper and fill it with items for the laundry room, or get a basket and fill it with bed sheets and pillows. Give them a gift that will truly come in handy when they set up home as mister and misses.
- Wedding Planner Book: If money is tight and the couple cannot afford to hire a party planner, give them a book to help them guide their way through the planning of their big day. This book can also be a scrapbook, which will be a wonderful memento after their day is over.
- Wedding Keepsake Box: Give them a keepsake box so they can save mementos from every step in planning the wedding. A silver one or one decorated to their personality would be a lovely gift.
- Engagement Devotional: If the couple is religious, they might be interested in a special devotional dedicated to helping couples make the journey from dating to marriage. Try the "Before You Say I Do" devotional for a couple looking for spiritual enrichment.
- Engraved Photo Frame: A frame that includes their names and the date of the engagement makes the perfect memory! Go to Things Remembered for a beautiful selection.
- A Basket of Candles: Google"basket of candles for bride" and use the poem to create the sweetest most sentimental gift. It is filled with candles that will represent milestones in their life, like their first anniversary, first home together and first baby.
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Washington, D.C. cellist Janel Leppin and guitarist Anthony Pirog charge out of the gate with "Big Sur," the leadoff track on Janel & Anthony's 2012 album, Where Is Home. Like many pieces on this 13-track disc, "Big Sur" begins in floating ambience thanks to the duo's mastery of electronics and looping. However, it soon takes off with Leppin's plucked ostinato line beneath Pirog's jangly, ringing electric 12-string guitar. Leppin's North Indian and Persian classical music background and Pirog's abilities on both the electric sitar and guitar are fully displayed on this powerful track, with a jagged theme, rhythmic drive, and soloing suggesting a 21st century instrumental version of the Byrds' "Eight Miles High" for the post-post-rock generation. Things calm down after this first four and a half minutes, as remarkably textured and finely detailed electronic ambiences set a mood of contemplative spaciousness beneath tunes considerably more relaxed than the opener. Janel & Anthony are wise enough not to devote the remainder of Where Is Home to explorations of inner and outer space for their own sake, though, and like the most engaging ambient-inclined rock- and jazz-based artists, they use loops and electronics as a mood-setting backdrop for their compositions. The chorus of "Leaving the Woods" is announced by an echoed chord strum that centers the listener's attention without weighing down the tune's dreamy float; "Lily in the Garden" comes into sharp focus with an emphatic cello-guitar unison line; and deep layers of counterpoint melody are embellished by crisp, reedy harpsichord tones (Leppin and Pirog play many more instruments that cello and guitar) contrasting the rich strings on "A Viennesian Life."
Janel & Anthony also acquit themselves nicely as an entirely acoustic classical-folk cello-guitar duo on the all-too-brief "Auburn Road," and disturb their reveries with free-form improvising and outright buzzing, clanging, and clattering noise on "Where Will We Go." The latter track references a theme of rootless wandering and displacement running as an undercurrent throughout the CD, reflecting the pair's peripatetic lifestyle as well as the destruction of Wedderburn, a grouping of nine small arts-and-crafts cottages in the woods in Vienna, Virginia, where Leppin grew up and where she first began playing music with Pirog. Wedderburn was torn down to make way for a McMansion subdivision with "Estates" in the name -- a development, so to speak, understandably imparting a longing, wistful quality to Janel & Anthony's music here. However, compelling back-story aside, as the album winds along one begins to wish that the duo might pick up the pace a few notches above a deliberate midtempo arpeggio, particularly after the opening blast of "Big Sur." Mid-album entry "Mustang Song" has a promising title, but despite a nice jammy guitar solo from Pirog, if it's about a horse, the horse is grazing in a pasture; if it's about a car, the car is parked in the garage. A sometimes deeply beautiful album, then, but not a call to action in the face of bulldozers.


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Lately, I had quite a lot of free time.
As you all may know, free time leads to a lot of thoughts and meditations, on the meaning of life, what to eat for breakfast, and for some of us – thoughts about whether we're spending our free time wisely.
When your at school or any other scheduled activity, it's quite clear, you go there, you do your "job" and your satisfied. You did your thing for the day.
But when you have free time, with no schedule, you start wondering.
On the one hand, you really do appreciate some free time to do absolutely nothing. But that quickly gets old, after a day or two you find yourself craving a sense of productivity.
So what do you do?
In my opinion, times of low stress should be used with maximum efficiency.
Yes, get your 1-2 days of total rest.
But then, it's time to hit things hard, it's time to pursue all those things you put off because they would have overloaded your life and stressed the hell out of you.
It could be working on your PR's in your main lifts – if you lift (I strongly advise you give it a try)
It could be working on your long lost project (programming, your novel, finally bringing breakfast in bad to your loved ones, it could be anything).
Write those things down. You're probably familiar with the phrase – If you don't know where you're going, every road will get you there. You need to know where you're going – And that means scheduling not only busy-work but also fun activities. Going on a road-trip, going on that diving course, anything you could think of.
It might sound counterintuitive to schedule your "fun" activities, but it would be worthwhile.
Think about the last time you had "vacation" from your everyday life and did nothing – just stayed at home. If it lasted more than a few days, you're probably felt it was a huge waste of time.
Make that time count! You could do so much with it, create so many memories
and effectively strech time! All it takes is some planning.
So next time you find yourself with a long stretch of free time, prepare in advance – what are you going to do with it? Plan, schedule – not only the "Serious" projects, but also the fun activities you always wanted to do but kept postponing.
And if you really want to make it count, throw in some volunteer work.
Helping others doesn't only perpetuate goodness in the world, but also makes you feel pretty good, so it's definitely worth it!
Good luck, and remember, make time matter!


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CNT-based sensor arrays for local strain measurements in soft pneumatic actuators
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Soft robotics is a recent trend in engineering that seeks to create machines that are soft, compliant, and capable of withstanding damage, wear and high stress. Soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs) are a key element of soft robots, and their elastomeric substrate enables generation of sophisticated motion with simple controls. Although several methods for fabrication, material selection, and structure design have been investigated for the construction of SPAs, limited attention has been paid to the integration of distributed sensors for performing localized measurement. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are molecular-scale tubes of carbon atoms with remarkable mechanical and electronic properties, showing potential application in sensing devices. In this paper, we present the design, fabrication, and testing of a novel type of CNT-based sensor array combined with silver nanowires for measuring localized strain along the bottom layer of a SPA. Simulation and experimentation have been performed in order to analyze the soft actuator deformation during bending. The results demonstrate the promise of the proposed SPA with integrated strain sensing, which lays groundwork for a myriad of applications in grasping, manipulation, and bio-inspired locomotion.
KeywordsSoft robotics Strain sensor array CNT Integrated sensing
1 Introduction
Traditionally, robots are composed of rigid bodies made from stiff materials such as metals and ceramics. These robots are widely applied in industry and can be preprogrammed to execute specific tasks with efficiency, but with constrained adaptability. The soft malleable state of elastomeric materials can enable a robot to readily adapt to different scenarios, facilitating tasks such as grasping (Brown et al. 2010) and improving mobility in unstructured and cluttered environments (McMahan et al. 2006). A soft robot is primarily made of soft and extensible materials such as silicone rubbers (Shepherd et al. 2011), synthetic fibers (Trivedi et al. 2008), or gels (Otake et al. 2002), enabling large deformation and absorption of energy generated from impacts. The highly deformable components allow the system to experience theoretically infinite degrees of freedom. In addition, the compliant structure mitigates the impact of environmental uncertainty and produces complex motion with simple control inputs. In contrast to their rigid counterparts, soft robots can often be fabricated with simple designs and inexpensive and lightweight materials.
The soft robotics literature is growing every day. These soft machines could contain single or multiple soft elements, such as bending actuators (Wakimoto et al. 2009), stretchable circuits (Rogers et al. 2010), and deformable sensors (Park et al. 2010). Soft robotic mechanisms can potentially be applied in many different areas, such as manufacturing (Amend et al. 2012), medicine (Cianchetti et al. 2014), assistive technologies (Polygerinos et al. 2015), and bio-inspired robotics (Laschi et al. 2012). However, an existing challenge is the integration of sensing devices in the structure of a soft mechanism, for feedback control of the system. Several control schemes for soft robotic systems have been explored by researchers (Duriez 2013; Marchese et al. 2014; Vikas et al. 2015) however, feedback control of soft robots using compact, integrated sensors is generally limited. A tactile sensor sleeve based on fiber-optic light modulation (Sareh et al. 2014) can be incorporated in the body of a soft manipulator for pressure sensing; however, large instrumentation devices are required for measuring the light intensity variation. Commercially available sensors can be embedded in a soft pneumatic actuator skin (Suh et al. 2014), but their size and shape cannot be customized for various applications. Although previous works have investigated the use of eGaIn-filled microchannels (Park 2013; Bilodeau et al. 2015) on soft actuators for measuring deformation, the type of sensor configuration investigated does not allow gathering of localized data about the deformed structure. In a more recent study (Morrow et al. 2016), multiple soft strain sensors made of eGaIn were integrated along a SPA structure, but this injecting process can be challenging and lead to entrapped air inside the sensing layer. By using sensors built in an integrated circuit (IC) the sensing accuracy can be increased (Ozel et al. 2016), but its rigid parts can compromise the flexibility of the soft-bodied device.
In this paper, we present the design, fabrication, and testing of a novel strain sensor array for measuring the deformation at different locations of a SPA. The actuator is fabricated with a soft lithography process, while the CNT-based sensor array and their AgNWs electrode traces are fabricated through a screen-printing process over a polymeric substrate. The screen-printing process has the advantage of being simple and scalable. The sensor design can be customized, characterized and used for detecting the soft actuator deformation. As a demonstration, a sensor array with three strain gauges was fabricated, and bonded to the bottom layer of a SPA. Different actuation tests were performed in order to analyze the sensor array response. The obtained sensor measurements showed good correlation with the actual SPA deformation.
The remainder of this paper is organized as follows. In Sect. 2, we describe the fabrication processes for both the soft actuator and flexible sensor devices. In Sect. 3, the characterization of the sensor array is presented as long with the finite element analysis of the soft actuation mechanism. Section 4 provides discussion based on the results obtained from this work, and concluding remarks are presented in Sect. 5.
2 Methodology
2.1 Fabrication of the soft actuator
The structure of a soft robot and its soft mechanisms can use several rubber-like materials. Similarly, there are different fabrication processes available for creating compliant robotic components such as soft lithography (Ilievski et al. 2011), 3D-printing (Peele et al. 2015), and photo-patterning (Breger et al. 2015). In particular, we have studied the fabrication of soft bending actuators using a soft lithography process.
2.2 Fabrication of the flexible sensor
An array of CNT-based strain gauges was fabricated using a screen-printing process. A polyimide film (Kapton, DuPont) was used for designing the pattern of the sensor array and circuit traces. In the first mask, we cut three equally spaced rectangles (10 × 2 mm) corresponding to the areas for the distributed sensor array along the device structure. A second mask was created to assist in the application of the trace material, with each sensor connected to two traces on its ends. The material used for the sensor substrate was polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) (Sylgard 184, Dow Corning) with a 10:1 base and agent mix ratio. The substrate (≈2 mm thickness) was fabricated using two heat-resistant borosilicate glass sheets (150 × 150 mm) clamped together and heated over a hot plate for 10 min at 150 °C. A polyester film was adhered to the inner surface of each glass sheet to help in the removal of the PDMS substrate without causing any tear or wrinkles. The size and shape of the spacer material directly affect the substrate uniformity. In this procedure, we have used microscope slides with identical width and length to separate the glass sheets at opposite edges. After fabrication, the substrate was cut in a rectangular shape (120 × 25 mm) and treated with electric discharge to convert it to a less hydrophobic surface (wetting). The substrate and the first mask were attached together to allow the application of the sensor material (Fig. 2a). A single-walled CNT (SWCNT) conductive ink, 1 mg/mL CNTs (VC101, Chasm Technologies), was applied over the polyimide film (Fig. 2b), allowing the deposition of the SWCNTs on the PDMS substrate only through the small cuts. Small variations on ink dispersion can cause deviation in sensing characteristics. A spatula was used to level the CNT paste even with the polyimide film to obtain an ideal dispersion at each sensor location. The substrate was once again heated (60 °C) in order to ensure adhesion between both materials. Once dried, the second mask was attached to the substrate (Fig. 2c). AgNWs in water (AgNwL50H2O, ACS Material), with 50 nm of diameter and 200 µm of length, was applied through the open cuts using a pipette (see Fig. 2d). The traces were dried at 60 °C for 1 h. As shown in Fig. 2e, thin copper wires were attached to the endpoints of each trace by fixing them with a silver paste, 60% Ag (PELCO Colloidal Silver, Ted Pella). A second layer of uncured PDMS was applied to the top face of the sensor array to encapsulate the device (Fig. 2f).
2.3 Strain measurement
3 Results
3.1 Sensor characterization
3.2 Soft actuator simulation
3.3 Actuator-sensor testing
The performance of the integrated soft actuator-sensor was evaluated in experiments. In this procedure, the sensor S 2 was not included since the process of embedding the sensor array substrate with the SPA caused a malfunction of this sensor. A pressure gauge sensor (ASDX Series, Honeywell) was used for detecting the inner pressure of the soft pneumatic actuator during the bending motion. The soft actuator inlet was connected to a 12VDC miniature air compressor (\( P_{max} \) = 28 psi) through a polyurethane tubing. During this test, we measured the resistance change of \( S_{1} \) and \( S_{3} \). When the sensor array was combined with the soft actuator, the minimum and maximum resistance values were changed due to the contribution of residual strain from the soft structure. By measuring \( R_{s1} \) and \( R_{s3} \) with a multimeter during the actuator inflation, we registered the new values as: \( R_{s1,min} \) ≈ 1.3 kΩ and \( R_{s1,max} \) ≈ 2.7 kΩ; \( R_{s3,min} \) ≈ 1.8 kΩ and \( R_{s3,max} \) ≈ 3.6 kΩ. From Eq. (4), we obtained the value for the reference resistors as \( R_{ref,s1} \) ≈ 1.8 kΩ, \( R_{ref,s3} \) ≈ 2.4 kΩ, and a series circuit was built using trim potentiometers.
4 Discussion
4.1 Soft actuator curvature
Many different silicone rubber materials can be used for fabricating soft actuators. An elastomeric material is characterized by its durometer level (Shore Hardness). Low durometer silicones can resist extensive elongations, allowing the soft actuator to generate full bending curvature at low pressure values. By implementing the soft bending actuator and the integrated sensors with the aforementioned materials, the soft bending actuator was able to generate a 90° bending angle with pressure values less than 60 kPa.
4.2 Sensor substrate thickness
The constraint layer of a soft bending actuator, which in this work was considered as the substrate of the sensor array, can directly affect the actuator performance (bending curvature) when its thickness value is changed. A thinner layer will enable the actuator to require less pressure in order to achieve full bending. On the other hand, decreasing the thickness of the substrate brings a challenge to the fabrication of the sensor device since the uncured silicone dispersion creates a nonuniform surface. This causes a drastic variation among the characterizations of each strain gauge in the sensor array. Moreover, it generates difficulty in predicting the gauge factor for each sensor, which removes the possibility of a single circuit design (same \( R_{ref} \)) for all sensors in a voltage divider configuration.
4.3 Sensor array
By integrating multiple strain gauges along the soft actuator structure, the sensor array can provide angular measurement, contact detection or proprioceptive sensing for a soft robotic system. The distributed measurements allow estimation of the actuator deformation and the locations and forces of interactions between the actuator and foreign objects. Since the sensors are fabricated through screen-printing process, customization can be applied according to the soft actuator geometry and strain directions of interest. In addition, the number of strain sensors and their position can be optimally chosen based on the regions which experience large deformations. The sensor array design presents some constraints regarding the number of sensors that can be fabricated in a single substrate. Since the trace width can affect the sensor reading, reducing its dimension to increase the amount of strain gauges can impact the reliability of the sensor measurement. Increasing the thickness of each trace may allow the design of thinner features, but this process was not investigated in this current work. The manual fabrication method applied in this work brings challenges for achieving a uniform substrate thickness and CNT ink dispersion. Automated mass production ultraviolet (UV) curing and screen-printing processes could reduce the uncertainties and issues identified in the investigated method.
5 Conclusions
We investigated the design and fabrication of CNT-based strain sensors that can be embedded in the structure of a soft robotic component. An array of strain gauges can be used as a distributed sensor network along the compliant mechanism. The sensor size and shape can be customized for many different applications. In this work, we tested the CNT-based strain sensor for detecting deformation at different locations at the bottom surface of a SPA. The results provide initial steps in the implementation of a sensor array for monitoring local deformation on a soft robotic mechanism.
There are several directions for extending the presented work. We are working towards new types of soft robotic actuators that can exploit sensing capabilities integrated in their mechanical structure. More investigation needs to be performed in order to achieve better uniformity on the sensor substrate and ink dispersion, which will facilitate the characterization process of multiple embedded sensors. While the present work focused on single-degree-of-freedom strain measurement, future work involves the study of sensor arrays for multi-axis measurements. Furthermore, the integrated strain gauges will be used in feedback control of the SPA to achieve accurate displacement and force control.
This work was supported by Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) under the Science Without Borders program (BEX-13404-13-0) and National Science Foundation (DBI-0939454 and ECCS-1549888).
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Happy Birthday Steven Kellogg- Born October 26, 1941
Picture Books Languish as Parents Push "Big-Kid" Books, was published in the NY Times. This article rippled through the world of children's literature sparking intense emotions. Parents are choosing to introduce chapter books earlier because they feel their child "does not need picture books anymore" or they recommend to their child "you can do better" than a picture book. The letters to the editor following the article cited many upset teachers, grandmothers, and writers that were "sad" and "dismayed".
During an interview conducted by Reading Rockets Steven Kellogg offered his thoughts on the benefits of picture books. I was struck by a quote that Kellogg has often used when talking to librarians, teachers and parents from the coffee table book, All Mirrors Are Magic Mirrors,
"Life moves so swiftly
It's such a blur
that we all need
on occasion
to have the frenzy stilled
so that we may inspect at leisure
the furniture of our world.
The child
not long ago
a resident of stillness.
Most need such opportunities
and the picture book provides them.
Acts of arrest and selection
are acts tending to an understanding and tranquility.
Having stopped the movement,
we discover the form
and pursuing the form,
we find beauty."
Later in the interview he described the picture book as a "bridge" between the adult and child when he said, "Most important of all it is the bonding of the adult and child, where the adult really can establish him or herself as a caring, loving mentor. It deepens and enhances the relationship between the adult and the child and allows them to build on that relationship in lots of areas that they're going to experience together that are not as easy and harmonious and warm and welcoming as the sharing of a story."(Reading Rockets).
Steven Kellogg began sharing stories when he was very young. He would sit with his two younger sisters and they would engage in an activity they called "telling stories on paper". As the big brother he would sit with a stack of paper and tell a story while drawing the illustrations. Paper after paper would be illustrated and then passed to his sisters as the story unfolded. Kellogg's talent for story telling and illustration has led him to publish over 110 books including his Pinkerton Series(based on his dog),The Mysterious Tadpole, and many tall tales.
Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett, and Pecos Bill. Kellogg once said "My principal concern in presenting the tall tales is to infuse them with the zaniness and high-spirited energy that, to me, is the essence of the genre." (HarperCollins). I wanted to provide my children an opportunity to understand the genre. I focused on a few common characteristics of tall tales including humor, exaggeration, larger than life characters and accomplishments, and explanation of how familiar things began. My daughter started to grasp the idea of exaggeration while we read the books. I later remembered that one of my son's favorite shows on Disney is Mater's Tall Tales based on the Cars Movie (Many available on YouTube - El Materdor, Mater the Greater). This provided a great opportunity for us to compare tall tales from Kellogg's books and the short animated skits from Disney. Both the books and the Mater short films proved to be funny and exciting!
Steven Kellogg's favorite award he has received over the years was the Jo Osborne Award for Humor in Children's Literature. He feels, "children, like all of us, need to have a chance to benefit from the ready access to all the positive effects of laughter." (HarperCollins). Kellogg blends humor, illustration, and text together to make picture books that bring joy to the face and happiness to the soul of a reader. As a family this week we read books that made us slow down, observe, enjoy time together, and smile. Picture books are an important part of each day for our family and I am thankful for the bond I have with my children as a result.
And I Love You was released on October 1, 2010. The jacketflap of the book summarizes the book and this post perfectly, "Steven Kellogg's luminous illustrations, a cat and her kitten discover the excitement and intimacy of sharing stories. As the pages turn the landscapes evolve from forests to fields to sweeping ocean vistas, the tender bond that unites the cat and her kitten is deepened and enriched."
Thank you Steven Kellogg for writing me back and sharing your encouraging thoughts. I was lost for words the day I received the response in the mail. I hope you have a wonderful birthday!
1. Steven Kellogg's Website
2. Reading Rockets Video - Make sure you check out the last 2 clips in interview - He reads 2 books, Clorinda and Jack and the Beanstalk.
3. Steven Kellogg Speaks at 2009 National Book Festival - YouTube from Library of Congress (If you do not have time to watch all 25 minutes of the video go 15:00 minutes into the clip to watch Kellogg illustrate and tell the story of The Island of the Skog - Awesome!)
4. Tall Tales Webpage - American Folklore
5. Steven Kellogg Books - Reading Rainbow Episodes - How Much is a Million?, The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash, Paul Bunyan, Best Friends (Something new for the Reading Rainbow episodes from WPTV. You must become a member of their group to view - Click Here to Join)
6. Steven Kellogg Text Interview - Washington Post 2006, HarperCollins


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The New York Bar Association's Lawyer Referral and Information Service has been linking up attorneys to aggrieved clients for the last 35 years. The carefully screened clients, with the new online technology, will help the attorneys serve their clients better and even, help in the growth of the lawyer's practice. One of the attorneys is Jeremy Goldstein.
Jeremy Goldstein is a partner at Jeremy L. Goldstein & Associates LLC, a wholesome law firm dedicated to advising compensation committees, management teams and corporations in executive compensation issues, CEOs, particularly on matters of corporate transformation events and sensitive matters. He has a J.D from New York University School of LAW, and an M.S from the University of Chicago. Also, he attained a B.A. cum laude and with distinction in all subjects from Cornell University. Mr. Goldstein has also been actively involved in among the largest corporate transactions in the past ten years.
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Jeremy Goldstein is the chairman of the Mergers & Acquisition Subcommittee of the Executive Compensation Committee of the American Bar Association Business Section. Goldstein is an accomplished author and speaker on executive compensation issues and corporate governance. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Fountain House, a charity dedicated to women and men with mental illness.
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The full trailer for Strictly Come Dancing series 10 and the show's premiere date have been released.
Judges Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli are shown flashing their best dance moves with new panellist - ballet star Darcey Bussell - in the promo clip.
After the dance-off to David Bowie's classic 'Let's Dance', it is revealed that the BBC entertainment series will kick off its latest run on Saturday, September 15.
The show is expected to resume its ratings battle with The X Factor across the autumn after securing higher audiences on various weekends last year.
Children's TV icon Johnny Ball, cricket legend Michael Vaughan, Fern Britton, Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh, Jerry Hall and Westlife's Nicky Byrne are among the rumoured celebrities taking part this year.
A behind-the-scenes video from the judges' trailer shoot was released earlier today.
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Four years... that's how long it's been since I was last here. I don't think I fully realized it until I walked through the front door. Funny isn't it, how places stay the same in your mind, and in reality, nothing ever stops changing?
I'm anxious, to see how this trip goes, I want it to be such an awesome experience, because who knows the next time I get to be back here? But if I learned one thing in this life, it's that the best moments are never planned, and your favorite memories are the unexpected little things.
Everything is beautiful: the babies, the tias, the mountains, my group - I love it all. There will always be a little piece of my heart that belongs here.
Today we went grocery shopping (always interesting) and went walking to the bread store. Ecuadorian bread is the best! Tomorrow is our first full day with the babies!!
Once we get our schedule going I'm sure I'll have some great stories for all of you!
Much love from South America!


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Upper Marlboro theme park scares up Halloween fun
October 22, 2017 by Lisa
Currently underway at Six Flags America in Upper Marlboro are Halloween thrills and chills, with the intent to scare and amuse visitors.
The park has unleashed its Fun Fest with 15 live shows, haunted attractions, and heart-pounding thrills that are best seen in the dark.
There is also a Thrills by Day part of Fun Fest, which is oriented more towards families, and has a festival harvest feel. Offered are family shows, including 'Monster Stomp', a trick-or-treat trail, and a dance party. Monsters put on a rock concert in the 'Creature Feature' show.
On Saturdays and Sundays between 5:00 and 6:00 pm there are also Halloween costume contests for children. Denise Stokes, spokeswoman of Thrills by Day, said that these activities enable children and their families to enjoy all the Halloween aspects of the park in a less frightful atmosphere.
While the daytime activities open at noon, the nighttime activities begin at 6:00 pm with haunted houses and mazes and all rides being open. All the monsters and ghouls are unleashed to create a more true-to-life Halloween environment.
Fright Fest is open on weekends until October 29, and there will be a special opening next Friday, October 27.
Print companies can be used to print flyers and other materials by parks such as these to make the community aware of any special events and happenings in the community.


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|Into The Abyss – An Interview with HYPOCRISYs Peter Tägtgren
|Skriven av Kristian Kotilainen
|Skapad 2013-04-17 12:20
It was a nice spring evening when I turned up to K17 in Friedrichshain, Berlin to check out HYPOCRISY. I got there early to catch up with workaholic and HYPOCRISY frontman Peter Tägtgren for a little pre-gig chat in the tour bus.
Apart from the tragic incident when bass player Slawomir "Mortifer" Archangielskij from the support band HATE – passed away in his sleep just two days prior to this interview, everything is going forward for HYPOCRISY.
You're currently on the road in support of your new album "End Of Disclosure" – which is your 12th studio album. How has the tour been so far?
Have you been informed of what happened with Mortifer?
"End Of Disclosure" has been out for almost three weeks now and I've seen several good reviews – it's also doing well on the charts. How have the fans responded to the album?
Where in the world would you say you have the biggest support?
Do you feel that this is your strongest album so far or would you like to take it even further in the future?
"End Of Disclosure" still has that typical HYPOCRISY sound but what would you say is the biggest change on the album?
You know what you're gonna get and you know you're gonna like it – in the MOTÖRHEAD kind of good way?
Which of the HYPOCRISY albums is your favourite?
And which one are you least proud of?
HYPOCRISY have been going for over 20 years now – how do you keep the passion burning within the band?
What other bands do you get inspired by? What was the last album you heard that made you go "Wow"? Because there is a lot of bad metal music these days...
Most of your songs have an alien theme to them. When I read the lyrics to "End Of Disclosure" – it seems to be more about war?
Do you keep yourself updated about what goes on in the world?
Can you still see yourself on stage in 20 years or do you think that you will be more settled down, working more in the studio with other bands? Are we gonna see a "40 Years Of Chaos And Confusion" documentary?
Your other band PAIN is quite different from HYPOCRISY – is that how you get your experimental side out?
It seems like you share the priorities 50/50 basically?
Any other projects going on at the moment?
Is there something in particular that you would like to do?
Is being on the road something that you love or is it a necessary evil?
Do you have any good stories from the road that you'd like to share with us?
Have you cut down on the rock 'n' roll lifestyle a bit these days or do you still party a lot?
Sweden and Scandinavia in general have a very successful metal scene. Why do you think that is?
How do you feel about WATAIN and SHINING, which in my opinion is two of the best extreme metal bands Sweden has these days?
You live on the country side where you also have your Abyss Studio. Have you ever been tempted to move to a bigger city or maybe even a bigger country where you could take your producing even further?
Is there any band that you would die to be working with or have you done it all?
But haven't you recorded RAMMSTEIN before? I know they've been at your place?
(During our interview he receives a text message from RAMMSTEIN's Till Lindemann. Apparently they are having some kind of gig/party for fans the same evening and Tägtgren is invited).
Is there any band you regret working with or that didn't turn out that well?
HYPOCRISY is also on Spotify. I've read a lot about artists refusing to be part of it basically because they say the payment is not good enough. What is your opinion about that?
How much do you actually get?
There's also ways to get donations for your music and do everything yourself as an artist, especially in the punk scene. You're basically doing everything yourself but are still backed up by a big label...
Is there a need for record labels any more?
It seems like you can get quite a good quality when it comes to DIY recordings – but I guess if you wanna go on a big tour and make expensive videos you need the backing of a big label?
But it feels like the labels are going down...
...whilst DIY is going up which I see as a positive thing. I'm not a musician but it seems like a good way to get better paid for your work without some other wanker getting the bigger part of your cut?
What are you looking forward to right now?
What can we expect from tonight's gig?
And finally – any last words?


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Barcelona: Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta will be out of action for one month after picking up a thigh injury in the 2-2 Champions League draw with AC Milan.
The club said the Spain international tore a muscle in his left thigh as he dribbled past defender Ignazio Abate in the 38th minute at the Camp Nou stadium.
Iniesta pulled up after the run and leant against the advertising boarding behind the goal line before signaling to the bench he could not play on. He was replaced by Cesc Fabregas.
Barcelona expect Iniesta to be out four weeks, leaving the club without two of its best playmakers with Chile forward Alexis Sanchez also out to injury.
"Andres is a player who has played such a high level for many years now, but sometimes these things happen," coach Pep Guardiola said at the Camp Nou. "He`ll recover."
Barcelona surrendered Alexandre Pato`s opener after just 24 seconds before going ahead through Pedro Rodriguez and David Villa, but Thiago Silva headed home the equalizer deep into injury-time for the pair to open Group H with one point each.
The Spanish champions are already missing defender Gerard Pique to injury.
"We try to stay on top of injuries like every seasons but sometimes this happens," Guardiola said. "That`s a common muscle injury."
Cesc Fabregas replaced Iniesta and alongside Thiago Alcantara will be expected to step in to fill in for the injured player, who has endured such leg injuries in past seasons.
Captain Carles Puyol featured for the first time since May after recovering from knee surgery, although even the centerback`s return as a second-half substitute did not stabilize the Catalans struggling defense.
Guardiola began with midfielders Sergio Busquets and Javier Mascherano in the center of his backline and Pato exposed the pair`s defensive frailties with most of his touches.
Guardiola said fullback Eric Abidal also struggled with muscle cramping late on as Thiago powered home the equalizer three minutes into injury time. It was Barcelona`s latest collapse, coming three days after surrendering a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw with Real Sociedad.
"Puyol`s return is great news, he played well considering it`s never easy after so long out to find your rhythm," Guardiola said. "We can admit that defensively we were not adequate. But, I insist that we played a match that was more than acceptable."
Abidal is recovering from liver tumor surgery, while Barcelona did not reinforce its defense in the summer transfer window despite Puyol making only a few appearances after hurting his knee in January.


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The Kris Lees trained Guard Of Honour is the major market mover in the Group 3 $150,000 Canonbury Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday.
Ladbrokes.com.au opened Guard Of Honour at $13 when the final field was released on Wednesday and the Northern Meteor colt has been well supported as he firmed into $8 on Friday afternoon.
The Peter and Paul Snowden trained first starter Defcon remains the short priced favourite for the Canonbury Stakes at $2 and looks the one to beat following his impressive win in a recent 900m Rosehill barrier trial on January 19.
But debutant Guard Of Honour, a $300,000 Magic Millions yearling, also has been impressive at the trials with a four lengths win in an 845m Wyong trial on January 12.
Lees regards Guard Of Honour as the best of his two year old crop but is hesitant to rate him against all comers until he sees him perform on race day.
"He has been the most impressive of the (two-year-old) horses I've sent out so far in trials," Lees told AAP.
"He's a very nice horse. It's whether it's all come a bit quick and as with all two-year-olds, I'm always a bit guarded until I see them race day."
And Lees is certain to come away from Saturday's race with a definite idea of his place in the pecking order fo Sydney two year olds as he regards the Canonbury Stakes as a fairly good barometer.
"We'll certainly know where we're at because it's a hot field," Lees said.
Sam Clipperton takes the ride on Guard Of Honour and the colt will jump from barrier six.
Star Of Monsoon from the Gerald Ryan stable is another youngster who heads to the races for the first time on the back a Rosehill barrier trial win and is on the second line of betting for the Canonbury Stakes at $3.90.
The hype on Defcon has been that great that the Choisir colt is currently on the second line of betting at $7 for the Group 1 $1.5m Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on February 27 and a win in the Canonbury Stakes will most likely see him take over favouritism from Victorian colt Extreme Choice who heads the market order at $6.
Canonbury Stakes market order at Ladbrokes.com.au: $2 Defcon, $3.90 Star Of Monsoon, $5.50 Tessera, $8 Mount Panorama, Guard Of Honour, $17 Pewter, $71 Kings Of Leon, $81 Jexerlent.


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Bride-to-be Anna Paquin, currently in front of the cameras for the maritally-minded movie The Romantics, had the opportunity before filming a scene to take in the beauty of a venue which has echoed with wedding vows many times– The Old Field Vineyards, which will share screen time with Paquin, Katie Holmes, Josh Duhamel, Elijah Wood and Adam Brody when the movie hits theaters in 2010.
Established in 1974, this family-run and operated site in Southold, New York not only welcomes wine lovers for tastings and historical tours, but also pairs who wish to pledge their love at the only Long Island area vineyard with its own private beach. Cast in the role of the "I do" destination in the upcoming romantic dramedy, the timesreview.com reports that the members of the big screen bridal party will carry all-green bouquets when they start their walk down the aisle on grounds that will be adorned with an archway purchased from Cutchogue's Down Home Store for the cinematic ceremony.
Costars Anna Paquin and Katie Holmes between takes at the vineyard:
Photos courtesy Picapp


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Different seasons call for different tastes! Here's a creative salad using produce found in winter.
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Show off your immigrant pride with this "Born Of An Immigrant" protest design! Immigrants are what make America great, so stand up for human rights, equal rights, and opportunity with this activist, protest, immigrant, and social justice design!
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When I read about the concept a while ago it confused the hell out of me, but once I tried it out myself I thought the results looked amazing!
The polish contains magnetic particles and the lid incorporates a magnet with a unique design. As soon as you apply the second coat of polish you immediately hover the magnet over the wet nail and it draws out the design.
Well for Christmas one of my lovely brothers bought me a tub of the Violet with a straight line design (see picture below) and I'm really glad he did as it's my new favourite way of doing my nails. It took me a little while to get the hang of it - more than once I managed to smudge the polish by getting the magnet a little too close - but once you perfect the process the outcome looks awesome!
|Magnetic Nail - Violet (np329)
If you haven't tried this yet I'd definitely recommend getting a tub! Each tub is £4.99 which I don't think is bad at all for a good quality nail polish, especially for what it creates! I'm addicted for sure, and plan to pick up a few more tubs to start mixing and matching designs!
|Some more designs and colours from the range
Speaking of magnetic, I heard this song a couple of months ago and haven't stopped listening to it since!
Happy Friday! Hope you all have lovely things planned for the weekend!


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Workers walk out Thursday, but to resume production today
The breakthrough came after seven hours of talks by union and management negotiators. Earlier, more than 1,000 workers shut down plants in Dublin, Waterford, Kilkenny and Dundalk, a border town to the north where Guinness plans to shut a packaging plant later this month. The strikers are demanding that the Dundalk plant remain open, saving 150 jobs.
As part of the late-night deal, Guinness executives agreed to reconsider when to close the plant, but insisted it still needed to be shut eventually. They warned that if strike action were resumed, the strikers' own jobs might be in danger.
Guinness runs breweries in more than 50 countries, and sells some 20 variants of its stout in 150 countries - but its business at home is still estimated to be worth $16 million per day to the company. The strike was not expected to affect supplies or sales outside Ireland in the short run, but much of the Guinness sold in the United States is brewed at its Dublin brewery.
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text: This variety of tangerine matures the earliest at Deer Creek Heights Ranch, usually by the first week in November. The fruit is very large, often over 3" in diameter, and flat shaped when compared to other tangerines. Its thin skin is easy to peel and has a very bright red/orange color. Its juicy bright orange flesh has an excellent flavor, even when compared to later varieties. It is a cross between a Bower hybrid and a Temple tangor and grows on upright trees whose branches bend outward when the fruit is ready to pick.


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To me, an easy first step to consuming healthier products is to change up what you drink. I think it's a no-brainer that pop is not a good choice. I believe that diet drinks are a bad choice too. True, you may be consuming fewer calories, but the sugar alternatives in there can be harmful too. We avoid anything that has sucralose or aspartame.
Do you know that one can of coke contains about 10 tsp of sugar?? I found this great website that shows how much sugar is in certain drinks and other snacks by stacking sugar cubes. It's quite alarming actually. To check it out, click here.
So, what if you are a person who is addicted to your Coca-Cola, or need your iced tea to get through the day? How do you ditch that habit? Try cutting out one can a day to start. When you start to feel okay with that, cut back another one. You can also do this with coffee. Yes, I know what you are thinking- "sure, I'll cut back on sweets, I'll put the chip bag away, but NO WAY is she touching my coffee. That's going too far!" Even though I am not a coffee drinker, I don't think you should be forced to give up your morning coffee if you really don't want to. However, if you find yourself drinking multiple cups a day, it may be time to cut back.
So, what can you drink??? Well, of course, first and foremost, get that water into you. It's good for you. But you already knew that, right?
But what if you are bored with the same old water? Why not spruce it up a bit? Add some lemons to it, or cucumbers. I thought cucumbers sitting in water was really weird, until I tried it. So refreshing! Just put the cucumbers in, let it sit in the fridge for a few hours for the flavours to infuse, and drink!
Want some juice? Put that store-bought juice away. Juice your own! My favorite combination is carrot-apple-celery juice. The combinations are endless.
Prefer a hot drink? Herbal teas are a great option. There are so many different kinds now, a loose-leaf tea store can be a girl's best friend!
Just by making this little change, I can guarantee you will feel the change. I always feel better if I've drank enough water throughout the day. Some people are concerned about making constant trips to the bathroom. While this is partially true, often as your body gets used to you consuming more water, it will learn to adjust, and you will find yourself running for the bathroom less often.
Just want to end with saying that another wonderful beverage of choice is smoothies, but we will talk more about that tomorrow!


text: Serious question - do routers go totally unresponsive if not connected? I have a WRT54GS which I flashed successfully with DD-WRT. All was fine and it worked but when I disconnected it for a while and tried to get back in, it was as if it was dead! No response to ping or anything. Power cycle a couple of times and it's fine again and has been connected to a PC via wifi for over 24 hours. But if I disconnect and leave it for a while it again fails to respond. Could this be a bad flash in some way? How do I reflash with DD-WRT? Do I just go to the GUI and upgrade firmware and use the same bin file I used when I initially tftp'd the flash? This is a V5.1 BTW and I flashed a V6 and that is absolutely fine although that one never sits disconnected as I have a broadband router connected to it.


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