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Except in the cases of exceptionally strong winds.
|Here's a curious case of a floating air plant!
Lack of rain causes them to shrivel and dry on the vine. But all it takes is for a few sprinkles of rain to green them up into a lush display which grows and turns greener by the storm until, waterlogged and heavy a haphazard burst of blustery wind knocks it down into the water of the knee-deep swamp below.
In layman's language we call that …
Too much of a good thing.


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Man Charged After Alleged Coast Indecent Exposure Rampage
Police say officers assaulted
A man remains behind bars this morning, charged over exposing himself around Wyong.
It's alleged the 57-year-old flashed a 19-year-old man at the Railway Station toilets just after 9:00am yesterday.
Police say he then indecently assaulted a woman at a Pacific Highway club, running into nearby bushland.
He later exposed himself and performed an indecent act at a car yard in Tuggerah.
He's briefly fronted a Wyong magistrate yesterday, also accused of assaulting police and malicious damage.
He's set to undergo a mental health assessment in the meantime.

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Loma Linda, California
|City of Loma Linda
A view of Loma Linda University Medical Center, with the city surrounding it
A view of Loma Linda University Medical Center, with the city surrounding it
|Motto: Serving Man
Location in San Bernardino County and the state of California
Location in San Bernardino County and the state of California
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|San Bernardino
|September 29, 1970[1]
|• Type
|• City council[2]
Mayor Rhodes Rigsby
Mayor pro tempore Phill Dupper
Ron Dailey
Ovidiu Popescu
John Lenart
|• Total
|7.517 sq mi (19.470 km2)
|• Land
|7.516 sq mi (19.467 km2)
|• Water
|0.001 sq mi (0.002 km2) 0.01%
|1,165 ft (355 m)
|Population (April 1, 2010)[5]
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|• Estimate (2013)[5]
|• Density
|3,100/sq mi (1,200/km2)
|Time zone
|Pacific (UTC-8)
|• Summer (DST)
|ZIP codes
|92350, 92354, 92357
|Area code
|FIPS code
|GNIS feature IDs
|1660935, 2410857
Loma Linda (Spanish for Beautiful hill[6]) is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States, that was incorporated in 1970.[6] The population was 23,261 at the 2010 census, up from 18,681 at the 2000 census.[7] The central area of the city was originally known as Mound City; its eastern half was originally an unincorporated community known as Bryn Mawr.[6]
Loma Linda is located in the San Bernardino Valley and is part of the Inland Empire. It is bordered on the north by San Bernardino, on the east by Redlands, on the west by Colton, and on the south by Riverside County. A small area of unincorporated territory separates Loma Linda from the city of Moreno Valley to the south.
The remnants of Bryn Mawr were annexed by the City in 2006.
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Water contamination and air pollution
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Ground water near Loma Linda is contaminated by a plume of the chemical perchlorate which was used in the manufacture of solid rocket fuel. Also, this chemical was formerly (decades ago and in very small amounts) prescribed by physicians to control the overactive thyroid glands of certain patients. Attempts to quantify the effects of low-level exposure to perchlorate have met with resistance from environmental (and other) activists. A nearby plant operated by Lockheed Aerospace has been implicated in the improper disposal of the rocket fuel ingredient, which leached into the ground water northeast of Loma Linda. Loma Linda's municipal water supply, nevertheless, has been unaffected by the plume, primarily because Lockheed Martin installed a $19 million treatment plant in 2010 to remove both perchlorate and trichloroethylene from water after pumping it from the aquifer. The San Bernardino Valley has some of the worst breathing-air quality in the United States, because of the prevailing westerly winds that blow large amounts of pollutants from Los Angeles County into this area of San Bernardino County.
The 2010 United States Census[8] reported that Loma Linda had a population of 23,261. The population density was 3,094.3 people per square mile (1,194.7/km²). The racial makeup of Loma Linda was 47.8% White —11,122 persons— (37.0% Non-Hispanic White);[9] 8.7% African American —2,032 persons—; 0.4% Native American —97 persons—; 28.3% Asian —6,589 persons—; 0.7% Pacific Islander —154 persons—; 8.7% from other races —2,022 persons—; and 5.4% from two or more races —1,245 persons—. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5,171 persons (22.2%).
The Census reported that 22,457 people (96.5% of the population) lived in households, 562 (2.4%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 242 (1.0%) were institutionalized.
There were 8,764 households, out of which 2,650 (30.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 3,832 (43.7%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,190 (13.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 461 (5.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 351 (4.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 46 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 2,453 households (28.0%) were made up of individuals and 837 (9.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56. There were 5,483 families (62.6% of all households); the average family size was 3.18.
The population was spread out with 4,859 people (20.9%) under the age of 18, 2,642 people (11.4%) aged 18 to 24, 7,463 people (32.1%) aged 25 to 44, 5,056 people (21.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 3,241 people (13.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.2 years. For every 100 females there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.
There were 9,649 housing units at an average density of 1,283.6 per square mile (495.6/km²), of which 3,432 (39.2%) were owner-occupied, and 5,332 (60.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.9%. 9,496 people (40.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 12,961 people (55.7%) lived in rental housing units.
According to the 2010 United States Census, Loma Linda had a median household income of $58,040, with 14.2% of the population living below the federal poverty line. [9]
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 18,681 people, 7,536 households, and 4,498 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,541.7 people per square mile (981.3/km²). There were 8,084 housing units at an average density of 1,099.9 per square mile (424.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 54.2% White, 7.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 24.4% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 7.5% from other races, and 6.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.3% of the population.
There were 7,536 households out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.1.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $38,204, and the median income for a family was $45,774. Males had a median income of $36,086 versus $35,096 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,189. About 12.9% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over. Whether or not these poverty statistics include unemployed full-time students is not known.
Loma Linda uses the council-manager form of government, and the City Council is composed of Mayor Rhodes Rigsby, Mayor pro tempore Phill Dupper, Ovidiu Popescu, Ron Dailey, and John Lenart.[2]
State and federal representation
In the California State Legislature, Loma Linda is in the 23rd Senate District, represented by Republican Mike Morrell, and in the 40th Assembly District, represented by Republican Marc Steinorth.[10]
In the United States House of Representatives, Loma Linda is in California's 31st congressional district, represented by Democrat Pete Aguilar.[11]
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The city of Loma Linda is part of the Redlands Unified School District, with Bryn Mawr Elementary School being situated within Loma Linda city limits. However, the western edge of the city is served by the Colton Unified School District. Also located in the city are Loma Linda Academy, a K-12 school, and Loma Linda University (LLU), a health sciences higher learning institution, both of which are run by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Notable firsts at Loma Linda University's medical center include first baboon-to-human heart transplant and first split-brain surgery. The hospital was also featured in Venom ER, an Animal Planet program focusing on snakebite treatment at the medical center.[12]
Seventh-day Adventism and longevity
Loma Linda "is home to one of the largest concentrations of Seventh-day Adventists in the world."[13] The Loma Linda University Church of Seventh-day Adventists, on the LLU campus, has one of the largest Adventist congregations in the world.[14][15] Due to the large number of Loma Linda residents who are Seventh-day Adventists, the city was one of the few which had weekend mail delivery service on Sunday instead of Saturday.[16][17] However, this distinction ended on April 23, 2011, when Saturday delivery resumed as part of a Post Office cost-cutting effort.
Since a popular practice of Seventh-day Adventists is vegetarianism, most restaurants in Loma Linda feature a vegetarian menu in addition to regular menu items.[citation needed] The Loma Linda Baker's Drive-Thru was the first in that fast-food chain to feature the "Loma Linda Kitchen" vegetarian menu.[16] The chain has since dropped the Loma Linda name for the menu and expanded its vegetarian choices.[18]
Adventists in Loma Linda have one of the highest rates of longevity in the world; researcher Dan Buettner has labeled Loma Linda as USA's only Blue Zone, an area where the longevity is appreciably higher than the national average and one of the four places in the world to have a substantial proportion of humans live past 100 years. Buettner's book, "The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest," published by National Geographic attributes longevity and good health to adherence to precepts of the Adventist faith. The city has strict controls on the sale of alcohol, has a ban on smoking, and its largest supermarket doesn't sell meat.[19] [13][20]
Notable people
- Matthew Modine – film actor born in Loma Linda[citation needed]
- Ellsworth Wareham - centenarian former surgeon and WWII veteran.[21]
Sister cities
Loma Linda is currently twinned with Manipal, India and Libertador San Martin, Argentina as its sister cities.[22]
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- ^ a b "Boards & Commissions:City Council". Loma Linda, California: City of Loma Linda, California. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
- ^ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Loma Linda". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
- ^ a b "Loma Linda (city) QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
- ^ a b c "About Us". Loma Linda, California: The City of Loma Linda, California. Retrieved January 29, 2010.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Loma Linda city". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^ a b "Loma Linda (city) QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau". census.gov.
- ^ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- ^ "California's 31st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
- ^ Santschi, Darrell (October 27, 2009). "Loma Linda University Medical Center celebrates 100 years". The Press-Enterprise (Riverside, California). Retrieved January 29, 2010.
- ^ a b Emily Esfahani Smith (February 4, 2013). "The Lovely Hill: Where People Live Longer and Happier". The Atlantic.
- ^ http://llu.edu/religious/univchurch.html
- ^ "Welcome to Westwind Online". wallawalla.edu.
- ^ a b Perkes, Courtney (December 6, 1997). "In Loma Linda, a Seventh Day Adventist culture prevails". The Press-Enterprise (Riverside, California). Retrieved January 29, 2010.
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- ^ Medina, Jennifer (2011-12-11). "Fast-Food Outlet Stirs Concerns in a Mecca of Healthy Living". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "Longevity, The Secrets of Long Life - National Geographic Magazine". nationalgeographic.com.
- ^ Carstensen, Melinda (2014-12-16). "100-year-old surgeon, WWII vet who retired at age 95 shares secrets to longevity". Fox News. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "Sister Cities". The City of Loma Linda, California. lomalinda-ca.gov. Retrieved July 29, 2013.
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In my current nomadic phase, as in my previously still life, Ace — my "Big Ass Dog" — draws a variety of responses from humans. There are those who experience love at first sight, those who cross to the other side of the street to avoid him, and, most of all, those who want to solve the ongoing mystery … What Kind of Dog is That?
It's a question we answered years ago, and have been answering daily since.
Putting the curiosity factor aside, Ace provokes some pretty visceral reactions — my past two motel stops being a good example of that.
At the Motel 6 in Biloxi, the staff couldn't get enough of him. Everytime we passed through the office, Ace stood and put his front paws on the counter, got petted and praised and generally adored. They bestowed him with a nickname, the notorious B.A.D. (for Big Ass Dog) and begged us to come back and visit again.
At a Motel 6 on the outskirts of New Orleans — from which we departed yesterday — the staff, while friendly and accepting, didn't want him anywhere near them.
"That things a horse," a desk clerk said, asking me to hang around while she called a fellow employee to come see him. "She's a real dog lover," she said.
When that employee came around the corner, she shrieked and then ran behind the counter. As it turned out, she was afraid of dogs, and we'd been roped into a practical joke.
Sometimes I wonder what Ace makes of it all — if he wonders why some humans have an irrepressible desire to meet and pet him while others can't get away fast enough? He can sense, I think, which are which. Rarely will he approach a human who isn't urging him to, unless that human has, say, an open bag of Fritos. Those he bonds with, meanwhile, will get leaned on and, likely, have their foot sat on, as if to say, "I like you. Stay a while."
Ace seems to be getting used to motel rooms. He stayed at the Motel 6 while I went to St. Bernard Parish for interviews, then took advantage of time without dog to stop for something other than fast food — a Chinese buffet around the corner from the motel. I'd avoided it the first day because its name was R P Buffet, and I thought maybe an "I" between the "R" and "P" had fallen out during a hurricane, and who wants to eat at the RIP Buffet?
It had a dazzling array of food, though, and I loaded my plate repeatedly before leaving with my fortune cookie. I decided Ace, being room-bound, deserved both the cookie and the fortune.
As it turned out, it was a fitting one.
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In the video below of a wild brawl that broke out in front of Bar None in the East Village on St. Patrick's Day in Manhattan, the videographer starts to speculate about how many views it might rack up on YouTube. At the 5.30 mark he remarks: "I'm pretty sure, I'm pretty sure it's one million views. At least a hundred thousand. I'll be happy with 30 [thousand]." It currently has 240 views.
At the tail end of the video, the man recording even steps out from behind the camera to jubilantly gloat about his surefire path to one million views on YouTube. "I want to be in my own one million views," he explains. Wrapping his arm around a friend, he tells him, "on the count of three, one million views!" The victorious chant is interrupted by someone who objected to being videotaped in the brawl.
As Vibe reported on Monday, sites like World Star Hip Hop have built successful businesses largely on sharing videos like the ones above. World Star is so popular, Vibe wrote, "that 'documentarians' with cell phone cameras sometimes name-drop the site while recording brawls." You need not look farther back than last night on YouTube to see an example of such a name-drop. In this video of a very rough street fight on 149th and 3rd Avenue in the Bronx, the man behind the camera lets it be known the video is going up online. At the 1.35 mark he tells someone, "World Star, Facebook, all that."
- Rats on the Train™
- Impromptu Dance Party Breaks Out In Subway Station (Video)
- Subway Fight Erupts After Passenger Objects To Spaghetti Eating (Video)
- Naked Man Masturbates On Subway (Video)
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Big Booty Photos » Tia Gets What She Wants
Tia Gets What She Wants
Featuring: Tia Sweets and Jarrod Steed
Date: November 30th, 2017
Photos: 50
"If I want it, I make sure I get it," Tia Sweets said when we asked whether she's dominant or passive when she fucks. We think that's a perfect, honest way of answering that question. Take one look at Tia and you'll see she can have any man she wants when she struts into a room. Cafe con leche skin, a fit-n-tight bod and cute, plump little ass that's being split just right by her red panties. Tia looks so good, our boy Jarrod Steed can't help but try a taste of her sweet caramel ass. Jarrod makes a beeline for Tia's 'donk as soon as he sees her. He's basically a booty- and pussy-seeking missile. This scene is also featured on the DVD Worship Dat Ass. "I like a man that goes for what he wants, too," Tia said. "I like roughnecks most of the time.


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National Teen Anglers
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HOWARD COUNTY, Ind. – Today marks one year since Howard County Sheriff's Deputy Carl Koontz was killed in the line of duty.
He was shot in the early morning hours of March 20, 2016 while trying to serve arrest and search warrants at the home of suspect Evan Dorsey. Dorsey shot also shot Sergeant Jordan Buckley before he killed himself.
Koontz left behind his wife Kassie and their young son Noah who was just 8-months-old when his father was killed.
Koontz worked as a school resource officer for Northwestern School Corporation in Kokomo, and today students and staff at Northwestern Elementary School will wear t-shirts sold in Koontz's honor.
There will also be a memorial service at the school tonight at 7:30.
Additionally, a moment of silence in his memory was held at 11 a.m. and a balloon release is scheduled at Albright Cemetery tonight at 5:45 p.m. You can watch a live stream of the balloon release in the player above.
State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) honored Koontz Monday on the floor of the Indiana House of Representatives.
"Deputy Koontz's death rocked the entire community and hit close to home for many of us who have friends and family in law enforcement," VanNatter said. "He is a true Hoosier hero and his exemplary leadership and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Honoring him and his family served as a great reminder of this and we continue to keep them in our prayers."
Karickhoff and VanNatter authored House Concurrent Resolution 49, which was passed unanimously, to honor Koontz.
"Kokomo lost one of its brave sons on March 20, 2016, when Deputy Carl Koontz was shot and killed in the line of duty," Karickhoff said. "Carl was a kind and compassionate man who had a heart for young people. I continue to offer my deepest condolences to his friends and family."
Sheriff Steve Rogers said the year has been rough, but it has brought the Howard County Sheriff's Office closer together.
"We're always gonna miss Carl. His family's always going to miss him, but we do not want him to be forgotten," Rogers said.
Rogers added the events surrounding the death of Koontz are still being investigated by the Indiana State Police.


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Rabat Private Day Trip | €279
Rabat is the kingdom capital and headquarters of the government. It is a beautiful city with an important archeological heritage originating from the 8th century BC. Chellah is a romantic solitary cemetery where Merenide sultans rest and the sculpted minaret of Hassan Tower are incursion in history which ends at the façade of the Royal Palace.
Tour of Rabat
Visit the Hassan Tour, Bab er-Rouah
Round-trip hotel transportation included
Meals and drinks
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
Optional activity costs
- Available: Every day
- Pick up time : 09h00 Local time From your hotel
- Returns to original departure point at approximately 04:30pm
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[COOL_CAPS semi parka hat - EMIT POISE Transparent eye glasses - unbranded top - DIY vintage denim skirt - JUNE+JULIA Ellery heels - Doc Rings rings]
Goodness!! I'm finally posting again! Bwahh.. What a relieve. :p
So lately I'm at the most productive stage (or time) of my life, ever. Although I'm so glad and thankful for every smallest opportunity in my life recently, I must admit I couldn't juggle it all well. Esp for this blog. :( Then it got me really thinking that I should start on focusing to one project (goal) instead, coz I've been living as literally 'jack of all trades' for half of my life. I sort of envy other girls (bloggers) who already knew their passion at a very young age. But then again, I'd just keep remembering that God has His own plan for me. :)
Movin on to my outfit's story. I bought this reaally cool cap hat from COOL_CAPS on Brightspot Market. I really love how it adds a unique girly look on my outfit. It's a pretty boyish item, but when I put it on my head, it altered into a cute parka-look cap-hat. I think they ship both nation-wide and world-wide. You know, in case that you guys need a unique-chic cap hat :) They also can be pretty a cool gift for your boyfriend too!
I wore the cap hat that day with my DIY vintage skirt and my new platform pairs from June+Julia. I have the skirt since high school and just saw it again after my mom told me to recycle my closet and to donate my old clothes. I sew the skirt to be tighter to my hips and make it into a high-waist skirt (it's actually a low waist skirt, which was pretty much a trend back then in my high school years). I kept all the detail as originally as its made on the skirt. As another 'add-ons' to this retro look, I wore my transparent xtra-large eye-glasses, which I think, somehow made me looks like I was wearing a goggle. ;p
So what do you guys think of hat for summer? :D
And I'm so blessed to have you guys who always been a great support and spirit to this blog. With that I'm happy to share that I got featured on DressCode Magazine (Indonesia) as Blogger of the Month (July edition) and on Lyst blog as one of the Featured Bloggers of the Week. I really thank God for everything this blog has ever achieved. :)
Until next post, toodles-doodles!!


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A 'Quick' drink inspiration!
There is such an amazing renaissance going on in the gin world, it is quite extraordinary. When I was young, it was a Gordon's and tonic, and that was it! Over time, the spirit seemed to dwindle in the face of more trendy offerings… now it is the 'in' thing and go into most pubs and there's a selection of 10 and sometimes 20 gins to choose from. There are gin producers popping up all over the place, and while I am not suggesting we all need to start guzzling G&Ts, I think it's a very positive development and is creating local jobs and generally promoting a 'local' product which has to be a good thing.
I featured Tarquin's Cornish gin a while ago and have recently spotted a new gin on the block that is made in Exeter – given its bright orange bottle, it's hard not to spot! Called Quick Gin, the producers use a wide range of botanicals (the herbs and spices used to give each gin its distinct flavour) – juniper berries, coriander seeds, orange peel, angelica root, cassia bark, orris root powder, lemon peel, liquorice root powder, nutmeg and cinnamon. They then infuse orange and a hint of almond to round off the gin. Hence the orange bottle!
Looking at Quick's website, I see that they have all sorts of fun cocktail suggestions including one for Autumn, designed to enliven these long Autumn nights… well, it's a good excuse, anyway!
Quick Gin's Autumn Cocktail:
- 25ml Quick Gin
- 25ml Pimms
- 25ml rhubarb syrup
- 50ml apple juice
- 25ml sugar syrup
- 12.5ml lemon juice
- Pinch of cinnamon
Add all of the ingredients to a shaker, add ice and shake. Strain over ice and garnish with an apple and orange twist.
For those of you that don't drink alcohol or, like me, often look for non-alcoholic options, I also spotted this on a recent trip to Jersey to visit my sister Kate. Called Seedlip Spice 94, it is a non-alcoholic spirit, it's made like a gin with botanicals, but is definitely not a gin. The predominant flavour is clove rather than juniper, and, most importantly, it has no alcohol! Perfect if you're a designated driver or you're just not drinking at the moment. Seedlip contains allspice, grapefruit, lemon peel, cardamom, American oak and cascarilla bark. Together, they make a fresh, warming drink that is full of flavour but is alcohol free.


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Series: Forbidden Hearts #3
Published by Avon on March 27th 2018
Pages: 384
Buy on Amazon
Heiress Evangeline Chandler knows how to keep a secret . . . like her life-long crush on the tattooed hottie who just happens to be her big brother's friend. She's a Chandler, after all, and Chandlers don't hook up with the help. Then again, they also don't disobey their fathers and quit their respectable jobs, so good-girl rules may no longer apply.
Gabriel Hunter hides the pain of his past behind a smile, but he can't hide his sudden attraction to his friend's sheltered little sister. Eve is far too sweet to accept anything less than forever and there's no chance of a future between the son of a housekeeper and the town's resident princess.
When a wedding party forces Eve and Gabe into tight quarters, keeping their hands off each other will be as hard as keeping their clothes on. The need that draws them together is stronger than the forces that should shove them apart . . . but their sparks may not survive the explosion when long-buried secrets are finally unearthed.
For a man nearly a dozen years older than Evangeline Chandler, she's the epitome of the forbidden fruit. The rich heiress shouldn't fraternise with the housekeeper's son, after all. Still, Eve had barely registered on Gabe Hunter's radar when she was younger and their few meetings since then when the families feuded meant that he'd got even fewer glimpse of the Baby Chandler, until she burst back into his life suddenly. But because this is Alisha Rai—one of the reining queens of angst and emotions—'Hurts to Love You' is far from the Princess Bride, and instead, a meandering journey of hurt after hurt that every pairing needs to go through before getting their HEA.
Nonetheless, I was oddly charmed by Eve—the rich girl whose personality and struggles spoke the most to me. Then I thought she was one of the bravest characters I'd ever come across, from her moonlighting as a driver, to her her crazy infatuation with Gabe that made me laugh a little because it felt exactly like the innocuous things girls simply did to be close to their crushes. I loved how she tested every boundaries, courageously put herself out there in spite of Gabe's harsh quickness in shutting down the potential between them. Rai's nuanced writing won Eve over for me and as the title suggested, it did hurt, or at least I did, for Eve, mostly, as she went through rejection after rejection. Pain became the keyword in this book somehow, because Gabe was too caught up in his self-recrimination about his parentage and his age-issues, while Eve seemed to be the only one to fight for him when it really mattered.
Rai's 'Forbidden Hearts' series is steeped deep in family drama and this installment isn't too different. But I found it easier to get into and the whole read a more engrossing experience than the previous books, maybe because Eve/Gabe appeared initially unencumbered with the deep entanglement of family that the previous pairings seemed to be mired in from the very start. My rating of the book however, is mostly for Eve—the encapsulation of the strong heroine—and less for Gabe who seemed seemed cowardly in contrast when all he did was mostly run.
This doesn't change the fact that 'Hurts to Love You' gave a good emotional workout…few books simply do those hard emotional punches that well and Rai aptly closes the series with mended but scarred hearts. The ending is as always, bittersweet, but perhaps that's where it finds the most purchase.


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President Barack Obama played tourist Saturday afternoon in what looked a lot like a retail campaign stop at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Obama, who officially launched his 2012 re-election campaign, visited the site to highlight the bipartisan budget deal he attained Friday night that kept national parks and monuments from closing in a government shutdown.
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Advocating Wellbeing, Awareness, Reflection and Education for Parents and Carers of young people with a range of physical health conditions.
Advocating Wellbeing, Awareness, Reflection and Education for Parents and Carers of young people with a range of physical health conditions.
The AWARE Programme, when delivered at Future Steps Consultancy, is part of our Social Enterprise and is free of charge. Managing Director, Julie Davis, wants to ensure that Future Steps is able to provide a service for the whole family and it is through her vision that the AWARE Programme for parents and carers came to be.
The 7 week programme was developed to support parents and carers, as Managing Director, Julie, recognised the very significant strain that families can experience when a child is struggling with difficulties such as Autism, SPD and others.
The AWARE Programme is focused on the improvement of wellbeing and self care, whilst also providing a safe and confidential place for parents and carers to meet others experiencing similar challenges. The programme will also include masterclasses, delivered by a specialist occupational therapist, highlighting helpful interventions and strategies to assist with managing some challenging behaviours a child may have.
Improve parental/carer personal wellbeing and reduce distress by increasing self and interpersonal awareness.
Provide confidential and safe place to allow time for reflection and education about the difficulties faced by their child/children and how to most effectively manage them.
Reduce parental/carer sense of isolation and potential stigma associated with difficulties experienced by their child/children.
Delivery of a parent/carer programme, consisting of 7 x 2 hour weekly course
Introduce parents and carers to the theory and practise of Mindfulness, encouraging here and now practise to improve wellbeing and self-care
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Delivery of weekly Masterclass by OT specialist providing education and effective 'how to' interventions to assist in management of difficult behaviours
Provide opportunity and support for parents/carers to share their frustrations and successes with other like-minded peers.
Evaluation of course effectiveness via pre and post course self-report questionnaires focusing on mental health and wellbeing
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Departments/ProgramsRabb School of Continuing Studies, Division of Graduate Professional Studies
DegreesQuinnipiac University, M.S.
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ProfileBrian Salerno, MS is the Director of Online Learning and Instructional Design and the Program Chair of the M.S. in Instructional Design & Technology Program at Brandeis University, Division of Graduate Professional Studies. He is currently responsible for managing the online learning infrastructure and instructional design team within the Rabb School at Brandeis, and has significant background in instructional design, academic technology, faculty development, and leadership of cross-functional teams.
Brian has over fifteen of experience designing, developing, assessing, and teaching online courses and programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Brian's academic focus is primarily in the fields of instructional design, communications, technology, and interactive media. Prior to joining the faculty of Brandeis GPS, Brian taught and developed online and on-campus courses at Quinnipiac University, University of New Haven, and Manchester Community College in Connecticut, and at Mount Washington College in New Hampshire. In addition to his teaching positions, Brian formerly held the positions of Director of Online Programming & Instructional Design at Mount Washington College (formerly Hesser College), Director of eLearning at University of New Haven, and an Assistant Director, College of Professional Studies and Instructional Designer for QU Online at Quinnipiac University.
In addition to his work in higher education, he previously served as the owner and lead member of his own consulting firm focused on web development, interactive content design, social media, elearning development, and digital communications for a diverse clientele.
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|Principles of Online Instructional Design
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Bryant Legacy 915S Furnace
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The Bryant Legacy 915S is a single-stage gas furnace with an efficiency rating of up to 95% AFUE. The 915S is Hybrid Heat capable when combined with a compatible heat pump, and select sizes of the unit are Energy Star qualified. An aluminized steel primary heat exchanger and fin-and-tube stainless steel secondary heat exchanger provide optimal efficiency, and a Perfect Light igniter is pilot-free for reliable performance. QuietTech technology and an insulated cabinet help reduce operating noise levels, and a convenient filter cabinet makes filter changes easier. The 915S has a galvanized steel cabinet with a baked-on polyurethane finish.
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Welcome to the First Church of the Open Bible May grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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We know that you will find all you need in Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Redeemer, who shed His precious blood to save us from our sins. He rose again for our justification and is coming back.
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Your dream car would also be your highest responsibility; owning a great car can be a long lasting joy if it has excellent performance, good looks as well as price tag. For this case, servicing and running costs should not be overlooked, especially for the functioning and safety features of the car. The tyres of a car would can represent a vital element for the performance and security of a vehicle, and it's also one of the most challenging features to keep. Purchasing new tyres is becoming a difficult duty since some car owners can be unaware about what they require as well as how much they must pay for. Key in:
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The price sheet list all of the stores and the prices for everything that is for sale.
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What sort of things did you allow students to buy? How much did you make them cost?
Again, I've got the entire price sheet for everything for sale and prices, but it's at school. So I'll try to send you the file in August. Here is what I remember.
Eeylops Owl Emporium- they can buy an owl to name and put them in the Owlery. 7 galleons.
Honeydukes- Bertie Botts was the most popular 10 galleons for 5 random beans.
Madam Malkins Robes for All Occasions- sold wearables they could make like Harry Potter glasses, Luna's spectacles, house ties, house badges. (All paper with some decorating or assembly required.
Flourish and Blotts- sold quill making kits, chocolate frog box kits, bertie bott bean box kits, pencils, erasers, all the extra stuff i printed but didn't use...
There was Gringotts which was a folder where I kept track of their "vaults" when they made purchases or won the house cup.
There was no Olivanders because they are muggles and can't do magic.
That's all I can remember off the top of my head. Like I said, Honeydukes was the most popular. I have a ton of files for Gringotts. Each student got a key (a piece of paper with an old key printed on it) at the beginning of the year after sorting. The vaults all belonged to previous Harry Potter characters so depending on which vault you inherited there were things left inside the vault. For example, if you got Snape's vault, there was a potion inside. If you got Malfoy's there was 10 galleons....and so on. The students loved this! It gave everyone something to start with. Each student had their own page in the Gringotts folder which listed them vault number and a spreadsheet where we could add and subtract galleons as needed. We only used Galleons to keep things simple. Also the folder allowed me to keep track of the money without the students having to keep track of anything like coins.
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With all the new iOS updates there are many features added to your iPhone. Some features are obvious and everyone knows about them. However, apart from those features there are many other useful features added which are not known by many. This article will share the top 10 iOS 8 features which you are not aware of. iOS new version, iOS 8 added a lot of new features which if known will help you out in many situations/tasks.
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7. Grayscale for User Interface : This iOS 8 feature if activated will convert your iPhone user interface to shades of gray. To activate Grayscale go to Settings, select General and then Accessibility. Under Accessibility Toggle the Grayscale feature to On.
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9. Change position of Sharing icons : While sharing a link in Safari a list of Share icons and options appear. Now in iOS new version,iOS 8 you can rearrange those Share icons and other options according to your use by long tap on the icon or option and moving and dropping it wherever you may like.
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To activate Hey Siri go to Settings, select General and then Siri. Under Siri Toggle Allow Hey Siri to On.
One more boost was given to power of what Siri could do. With iOS 8, Siri can recognize songs. For this you just need to ask "Which song is playing".
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These findings are contained in a new research report, Pensions and Retirement Security 2013: A Roadmap for Policy Makers, issued February 26, 2013 by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) at the organization's fourth annual retirement policy conference in Washington, D.C.
Read coverage of the study in The Washington Post here
"Despite stabilization of the financial markets, declining unemployment, and increased consumer confidence, Americans are deeply worried about retirement," said Diane Oakley, NIRS executive director and report co-author. "Perhaps the high level of anxiety can be tied to Americans' sentiment about the risks embedded in today's crumbling retirement infrastructure - one where fewer Americans have a reliable monthly pension check in exchange for a system where Americans are investing on their own in a volatile stock market," she said.
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Master of Real Estate Development | Admissions, Costs & Financial Aid
We are still accepting applications for the Fall 2019 semester.
The Master of Real Estate Development Program is currently accepting applications. Application deadline for priority consideration for the upcoming fall semester is January 1, although we will accept applications after this date.
Admission Requirements
Students applying to the program must meet University of Arizona Graduate College admissions standards.
- Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited United States college or university, or equivalent in a non-US institution of higher learning. The undergraduate degree can be in any field of study. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the last 90 graded quarter credit hours or last 60 graded semester credit hours is required.
- Applicants who do not meet the required 3.0 GPA can apply as Graduate Non-Degree Seeking. After completion of 12 consecutive semester units of 500 level courses, and a 3.0 GPA or higher, applicants can apply as graduate degree seeking using their graduate GPA.
- Those applicants who possess a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or a closely related professional field may apply for advanced standing.
- International students must demonstrate English language proficiency and submit scores from the TOEFL exam.
Application Requirements
Prospective students are required to submit application materials directly to the University of Arizona Graduate College. Please pay careful attention to the procedures described in the online application portal. You can access the online application system as many times as necessary to prepare your application up until the time you formally submit your materials. Applications will not be reviewed until all materials have been received.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required to apply.
All applicants must upload the following documents using PDF format:
Personal Statement indicating:
- Why you selected this program
- Your academic and professional background
- Your specific areas of interest in real estate development
- Your future goals and objectives
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Letters of Recommendation: You will be asked to provide the names and contact information (email address) of three persons who are in a position to provide a recommendation that addresses your potential for success in a graduate program. A combination of academic and professional recommendations is preferred. As soon as you have entered this information, an automatic email message will be sent to your recommender, explaining what is required and giving him/her instructions on how to log in on our website. On the recommendations site they will be asked to complete a form, and will also be able to upload a letter or type in some text, if they wish to do so.
Transcripts: One complete set of official college transcripts for all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework (diplomas, titulos), showing a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If these original documents are not in English, an official English translation must also be included. Submit these documents directly from the issuing institution to the Graduate College Online Application system. An official document must be submitted before formal admission to the Graduate College will be granted.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) results: The GRE is not required for admission to the program.
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Financial Guarantee: Applicants must submit a Financial Guarantee form certifying they have sufficient U.S. funds for their first year of education. If family members are to accompany the student, additional funds are required. If the student receives a fellowship or an assistantship, the amount of the award will constitute part of the financial guarantee.
Proof of English Language Proficiency: TOEFL scores are required of applicants who speak English as a second language unless they have completed at least two academic years of full-time study or have received a Bachelor's or higher degree at a postsecondary academic institution in which English is the spoken tongue and medium of instruction. TOEFL results are valid for two years only. Only scores of 573 or 233 CBT or 79 iBT or greater are acceptable. The Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) at The University of Arizona offers full-time English-language training for students who have not attained an acceptable score on their TOEFL.
Most students enter the program in the Fall semester, although we accept applications throughout the year and can admit students for the Spring semester.
Domestic Applicants (US Citizen, Permanent Resident of the US at time of application, or hold Refugee, Asylee, or Jay Treaty status):
- The application deadline for priority consideration for domestic applicants is January 1 but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after this date.
- Applicants who apply by the January 1 deadline are given priority consideration both for admission and financial aid
- The application deadline for Spring semester admission is October 1.
International Applicants (all those who do not meet conditions of Domestic Applicant):
- The application deadline for international students is September 1.
Cost to Attend
The cost to attend the program varies depending on whether the student is an in-state, out-of-state, or foreign student, and the number of credits carried each semester. To determine the cost of attending the program, visit the Bursar's Office to view the tuition calculator. There is a required college program fee of $4450 per semester.
Those individuals seeking a certificate will be paying a per credit price and should contact the department for further information.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to qualified students based on the program, merit and financial need. Many of our students receive some form of financial aid excluding loans.
- Graduate Tuition Scholarships are available for eligible first-year students.
- The University of Arizona and the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture have an array of scholarships available to qualified students. Awards are based on need, merit, program, class year, and/or other specifications. Students can apply for additional scholarships through Scholarship Universe. Admitted students will be notified of the opportunity to apply through Scholarship Universe.
- Applicants are eligible to apply for federal financial aid through Free Application Federal Student Aid(FAFSA). Please visit the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid for more information.
Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Arizona and the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of discrimination. In support of this commitment, the university prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, based on a protected classification, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. We are dedicated to inclusive excellence; the recognition and acceptance of the talents, worldviews, perceptions, cultures, and skills that diverse communities bring to the educational enterprise that can be harnessed to prepare students for leading, living, and working in a diverse world. Please refer to the Office of Diversity & Inclusion for more information and resources.
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Performance guarantees are widely used in the commercial solar industry, yet they are frequently misunderstood. Their purpose, however, is no mystery. To finance and construct a large-scale solar project, there has to be a risk-mitigating mechanism in place to reassure investors, which include large banks and institutional investors. A PV performance guarantee contract is the tool used to give the at-risk owner confidence that the system and investment will perform as expected.
The starting point of the agreement is determining the appropriate contract terms and conditions. There are many competing ideas about what constitutes a good PV performance guarantee, and the debate is often heated. A complex team is required to deliver a large-scale solar project (see sidebar, below). Each involved party— owner, developer, contractor, sponsor and financier—has a distinct point of view. Creating a successful PV performance guarantee is both a multidisciplinary exercise and a balancing act. It requires both a technical and holistic understanding of the factors that affect PV system performance and reliability. It requires financial vision. It requires complex contracts. Given thoughtful and thorough understanding on the part of all stakeholders, a PV performance guarantee can help make a good project happen and keep it operating properly for the life of the system.
Protagonists in the PV Performance Guarantee Debate
The following parties are typically involved in the deployment of large-scale solar projects using PV performance guarantee contracts.
Owner: The owner, or purchaser, is the party who eventually runs, operates and derives revenue from the project. Because revenue is used to service debt, pay investors and so on, the clearest definition of owner is the person or people who coordinate and run the project from start to finish.
Developer: The developer, who may also be an investor, helps make the project happen by coordinating commercial and construction contracts. The key distinction between the owner and the developer is the latter's direct tie to project design and construction.
Contractor: The engineering, procurement and construction contractor designs and constructs the project and is the main holder of project risk with respect to the performance guarantee. In most cases, the EPC contractor is the guarantor in contract language.
Sponsor: The sponsor is either the developer or the EPC contractor. The sponsor's role is to negotiate and enforce the performance guarantee.
Financier: The financier provides most of the money for the project and the framework for the PV performance guarantee contract. Typically, the financier builds the language of the guarantee to help ensure a cash flow throughout the project life cycle. This role can loosely be defined as the project debt and equity provider.
In our current positions, working in project development and construction, we represent two of the protagonists in the PV performance guarantee debate: the project developer and the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor. We attempt to represent other points of view in this article as well. Together we provide some background and context for understanding this complex topic. We define essential concepts and consider their practical implementation. We describe the current market expectations of the main parties at the negotiating table and examine the obvious tension between the investors' wishes and the EPC contractor's abilities in some detail. While we provide some concrete examples of what might be considered best practices for PV performance guarantees, our intent is not to define a one-size-fits-all solution—which would not be realistic—but rather to elevate the general level of discussion and understanding across the industry.


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Acid-alkaline diet, acid-base disorder, acid-base hypothesis, acid-forming, acid waste, alkali therapy, alkaline, alkaline diet, alkaline water, anion gap, anion gap acidosis, anions, basic, diet, hydrogen, pH balance, pH level, pH range.
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: Metabolic acidosis.
The pH diet is based on the idea that a person should consume foods that are slightly alkaline, because the body's normal pH is slightly alkaline. Advocates claim that consuming a diet high in acidic foods, such as animal protein, sugar, caffeine, and processed foods, may disrupt the pH of the bloodstream, and increase a person's likelihood of developing chronic or degenerative diseases.
Salads, fresh vegetables, healthy nuts and oils are recommended while fatty meats, cheeses, sweets, chocolates, alcohol and tobacco are not recommended. Foods that are acidic include sugar, caffeine, wheat, saturated fats, processed foods, carbonated beverages, peanuts, pasta and white rice.
The normal pH range of the bloodstream is between 7.36 and 7.44. However, the food ratio for the diet is roughly 75 - 70% alkaline foods and 20 - 25% acidic foods.
Advocates believe that the pH level of the body's internal fluids affects every living cell in the body. They believe that, as a result, over-acidification of the body from over consumption of certain foods may lead to chronic disease, such as cancer, heart disease, obesity, weight problems, allergies, fatigue and premature aging as well as problems with the nervous system, cardiovascular system and muscles. Other physical problems that are thought to result from over acidity include lack of energy, conjunctivitis, sensitive gums, agitation, dental caries, diarrhea, colitis, dry skin, itches, red and irritated skin, leg cramps, osteoporosis, rheumatism, arthritis, sciatica, and tendonitis.
According to pH diet theory, when an alkaline environment is maintained in the body, metabolic, enzymatic, immunologic, and repair mechanisms function at their best. The acid forming metabolic of stress and inflammation and of high fat and high protein foods can be adequately and effectively neutralized only when sufficient mineral-buffering reserves are present, which can be found in a diet that is predominantly alkaline-forming.
The pH diet is used by athletes in the hopes of improving recovery time after competitions.
Theory / Evidence
pH is the measure of the activity and potency of hydrogen ions in a substance. The scale used to measure pH is broken down into two categories: acid and alkaline (basic). pH is the symbol for the logarithm of the reciprocal of the hydrogen ion concentration. A solution with a pH of 7.0 is neutral, over 7.0 is alkaline, and under 7.0 is acidic.
The pH diet or alkaline diet focuses on maintaining an alkaline environment in the body. In a normal state, the human body is slightly alkaline in all areas with the exception of the digestive tract and the urinary tract. When the body is fighting an illness or under stress, the body usually takes on more acidic properties.
Body balance, in terms of acid-alkaline state, is a pH of 7.450 for blood in the arteries, and 7.350 for blood in the veins. Acid-alkaline equivalence is a pH of 7.000. Thus, a healthy body means a pH that is slightly alkaline. This means there are more buffering mineral receptors for electrons than acid-forming electron donors.
Proponents of the pH diet have noted that in some extreme cases, the build up of acidic elements is so great that it may destroy neighboring healthy cells. It is believed that healthy cells must maintain a slightly alkaline pH level. Some cells change their makeup in order to survive in an acidic environment; however, if these cells are successful at surviving in the immediate future, they may become cancerous in the long term. Some individuals believe that cancer cells are acidic while healthy cells are alkaline. Therefore, if the cancerous tumors are completely removed by surgery, the chances that a new tumor will reappear in the same area increase if a person continues to eat an acidic diet.
One purported way to test the body's pH is to use pH strips and test the urine. This will allow for the monitoring of pH changes. The ideal pH of this diet is around 7.4 or 7.5.
Although there has been extensive laboratory research investigating cellular changes in response to pH changes, there have been no available clinical trials to determine if the pH diet or alkaline diet is effective in treating any health related conditions. People that have tried the diet claim that it works but the true effects of the diet are still under investigation.
Several human trials have investigated the relationship between alkaline diets, protein and bone disorders, however, none of the trials have drawn any definitive conclusions. For instance, one cohort study investigated the basic effects (derived from magnesium, potassium, fruit, vegetables) and acid effects (protein) on bone mineral density in an elderly population. Magnesium, potassium, fruit, vegetable, and protein intakes were significantly associated with bone mineral density at baseline and among men, with less bone loss over four years. But, the role of protein appears to be complex and the authors did not reach any definitive conclusions regarding acid-alkaline diets.
In another study using elderly women, bone mineral density was not significantly associated with the ratio of animal to vegetable protein intake. Women with a high ratio had a higher rate of bone loss at the femoral neck than did those with a low ratio (p=0.02) and a greater risk of hip fracture (relative risk = 3.7, p=0.04). These associations were unaffected by adjustment for age, weight, estrogen use, tobacco use, exercise, total calcium intake, and total protein intake. This suggests that an increase in vegetable protein intake and a decrease in animal protein intake may decrease bone loss and the risk of hip fracture. Conformation is necessary by other prospective studies and randomized trials.
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In general, people who follow the pH diet consume 75-80% alkaline foods and 20-25% acidic foods. Many of the foods eaten in this diet are raw fruits and vegetables, because they are generally alkaline in the body. Further, these foods hold many vitamins and minerals, as well as phytochemicals.
Individuals who choose to follow the pH diet are generally recommended to consume eight ounces of water every two hours.
Acidic foods do not have to be totally avoided during the pH diet. However, their consumption needs to be moderated to about 20% of daily food intake. These acidic foods include dairy, white flour, poultry, beef, coffee and eggs. Anything high in proteins may create an acidic state in the body.
The general idea behind the pH diet is to eat 75-80% alkaline foods and 20-25% acidic foods. The majority of the diet consists of raw fruits and vegetables because they are alkaline in nature. Also emphasized is the consumption of large amounts of water in an attempt to keep the body hydrated.
Advocates of the diet recommend soaking mildly acidic foods, such as whole grains and legumes, before cooking them. Chewing the complex carbohydrates, such as grains, vegetables, and legumes, mixes them with saliva, which is a very alkaline fluid. This begins the digestive process. Drinking while eating is thought to stop the digestive process from beginning in the mouth, because saliva does not come into as much contact with the foods.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Lil' Red and Wolf
This was an awesome semester. One of my favorite classes, taught by Alice Carter created this new project where we had to create two paintings of forests based on Little Red Riding Hood. One is suppose to be a happy kind of scene, while the other is when the story gets darker. There was so much I learned from this project and I had a great time painting as well. Strangely, I enjoyed painting the dark forest more than the happy one...
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From Edie Energy , Published 24 April 2014
Almost all Member States of the European Union (EU) are not only showing low ambition in achieving energy savings targets they are also failing to demonstrate how targets will be reached, a new study claims.
The study carried out by the Coalition for Energy Savings analysed Member States' plans for achieving 1.5% annual end-use energy savings - set under the 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive.
According to the study, twelve plans, including the UK, Finland, Germany, Sweden and all central and eastern EU countries except Croatia and Latvia, are either incomplete or of low quality.
Issues highlighted by the analysis include the incorrect calculation of the target, ineligibility of measures, and inclusions of energy savings that would have happened anyway.
The Coalition for Energy Savings Secretary General Stefan Scheuer said: "EU leaders rightly stressed the need to moderate energy demand as the first step to reduce the bloc's energy dependency, which is exactly what the Energy Efficiency Directive should deliver.
"Yet most governments' implementation plans, in particular those from central and eastern countries, are not ambitious and do not convince us that the minimum energy savings will be reached. It is time for Member States to walk the talk and ensure compliance to EU legislation," added Scheuer.
Only three plans, from Croatia, Denmark and Ireland, out of the 27 analysed, provide a credible and meaningful case for how savings targets will be achieved.
It also claims that almost all countries use the maximum exemptions to lower the 1.5% annual end-use energy savings, which means that the average target in the EU is actually only 0.8%.
This lack of ambition, according to the study, puts the EU at risk of missing its 20% energy savings target for 2020.
Analysing the UK's energy efficiency plan, the study labelled it assessable but "not fully coherent and/or several measures and claimed savings questionable".
Commenting on the analysis, Association for the Conservation of Energy's director Andrew Warren said: "The UK is now being challenged regularly by the European Commission for its continuing failure to implement energy efficiency directives which it has agreed.
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A game between Anderlecht and Arsenal always provides us with a zesty treat towards the latter stages of the game as proved in the tie in Belgium, which saw Arsenal pinch a win with two goals in the last minute.
But Anderlecht's comeback in the return leg was absolutely criminal from the view of the Gunners who led by three goals with half an hour remaining.
A bright start foreshadowed a positive game for the home side, who were in good form off the back of a clinical 3-0 victory against Burnley in the Premier League at the weekend.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain monotonously exploited the visitors from the very start on the right hand side, although his deliveries were all surprisingly poor.
Arsenal's pressure eventually paid off when Danny Welbeck was clumsily clipped on the ankles in the area, only for reliable penalty taker Mikel Arteta to convert from the spot.
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The Gunners extended their lead just four minutes later. Alexis Sanchez's free kick rebounded back out to the Chilean. He unleashed a beastly first time volley which rocketed into the bottom corner; too hot for Silvio Proto to handle.
With the away side showing no signs of a goal, Arsenal capitalised on this and carried their persistent attacking style into the second half which saw them score a third of the evening when Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain drove forward with his lightning pace to angle the ball directly into the bottom corner.
Sealed up
The game looked to be sealed up with approximately half an hour on the clock with Galatasaray also losing to Dortmund in Germany which meant that Arsenal would be progressing to the final 16 round of the tournament.
But Anthony Vanden Borre squeezed the ball in from close range almost immediately after the home side looked to have wrapped things, which certainly gave the visitors renewed hope.
The comeback
And an entertaining ending it was to be when Vanden Borre sealed his brace for the evening with a penalty after Aleksandar Mitrovic drew a foul in the area from Nacho Monreal, who dragged him to the ground in a rugby tackle fashion.
The Belgian side began to mount tons of pressure and their luck seemed to have reached the end of the line when Frank Acheampong clipped the top of the bar with a fierce strike.
"They worked so hard and we had to be patient but we got what we deserved in the end"
However, cast your mind back to a fortnight ago when Arsenal broke the hearts of Anderlecht. Well, it was time to get revenge on the Gunners when a delicious delivery was perfectly headed home into the bottom corner by Aleksandar Mitrovic to rescue a more than vital point for the visitors.
"I cannot express my delight for the players tonight. They worked so hard and we had to be patient but we got what we deserved in the end" said Anderlecht boss, Besnik Hasi.


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In August love, romance and beauty are all around at the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Magical white sparkles against the deep blue of the sea, generous sun over golden beaches, fresh breezy air and stunning starry nights – this was the perfect setting of the romantic rooftop wedding of the young couple Kristina & Tsvetelin.
To celebrate the beauty of the scenery, the couple chose a blue-and-white wedding theme. The event planners decorated the tables and the entire wedding venue space with white flowers and delicate blue ribbons. The blue dresses of the bridesmaids and the elegant dark blue suits of the groom and his men contrasted beautifully the pure-white satin wedding dress of the bride. Even the wedding cake was in blue and white!
The wedding ceremony was held at a local church, following the Bulgarian wedding traditions, and was truly emotional and touching. Later the happy couple and their families joined the rest of the guests at the wedding reception venue at the Orchidea Boutique Spa Hotel which offers stunning views from its large rooftop terrace – a perfect place for a cheerful wedding party.
All memorable moments of Kris and Tsetsi's wedding day were caught by the camera of the wedding photographer Velina Krasteva. And the next day, after all the excitement has passed, the happily married couple had the time for a special photo session on the beach.


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Revised RFN Recommended Listening List
To everyone getting this: If you haven't listened to these, I demand you download them and do so. Most of the NF's core concepts are contained in here, and also included are some shortcasts for entertainment value. If you have a monotonous job where you can use a .mp3 player and headphones, these make for fantastic listening. Mr. Covington often speaks of spaced repetition. I doubt he will complain if you take the initiative and do it yourself. The end of the year all music podcasts are especially good for expanding your musical knowledge into the wide universe of the White Man's music.
-Marcus in Idaho
A Short Introduction To The Northwest Front
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This is a short audio introduction to the NF meant to be sent out to people who contact us as part of their introductory packet. Essentially a brief intro to the NF along with content from HAC speaks to Conservatives and Why I Say Nigger.
A Short 5 Minute Intro to the Northwest Front
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The FAQ Episode
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This special two hour Radio Free Northwest is a FAQ broadcast, wherein Mr. Covington answers a number of standard questions that come up all the time such as does the NF advocate violence? Does the NF preach "hate"? What about small White enclaves instead of a whole new country? Why can't we take back all of America? Are today's White youth really completely useless? and many others...
Why Racism is Right
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A no-brainer for anyone racially conscious, but never hurts to reinforce our ideals. Can also be used to help convert muggles that have conflicting feelings about their own racism.
Conservatives And The Northwest Front
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HAC on what makes us different from Conservatives
Why I Say "Nigger"
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HAC on his use of forbidden language.
The Northwest Front and Class
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A shortcast by HAC on the subject of class divisions within the White Nationalist movement.
Grow Stronger!
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HAC speaks frankly and to the point, to the existing racially conscious community, on the subject of White Character.
Shortstopping And "Standing And Fighting"
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Another shortcast from HAC on people who won't migrate and people who won't migrate all the way.
The Propaganda of the Deed
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HAC on throwing your life away, and why it's a bad idea.
HAC speaks about the events in Charleston, and why you DO NOT DO THESE KIND OF THINGS. Includes poetry by the Old Man.
Contra Mundum
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Who are the authors of the liberal-left agenda, and what is their purpose?
American Immigration For White Nationalists
HAC talks to White Nationalists outside of the US about the difficulty of immigration.
White Character
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HAC's canned answer on goat dancers, space madness, and GUBU. Basically the bad parts of White Character.
The Revolution Starts Now
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The Old Man's Speech from A Distant Thunder.
Let's Talk a Little Treason
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HAC reads one of his "famous" short articles.
Dreaming the Iron Dream
Mr. Covington reads one of his most well known articles, Dreaming The Iron Dream.
HAC Reads Freedom's Sons Prologue
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HAC reads the Prologue to Freedom's Sons, demonstrating his talent as a voice actor, and makes us all wish he would personally make the Northwest Quintet into audiobooks.
2013: http://northwestfront.org/2014/01/radio-free-northwest-december-31st-2013/
2012: http://northwestfront.org/2012/12/radio-free-northwest-december-27th-2012/
2011: http://northwestfront.org/2011/12/radio-free-northwest-december-29th-2011/
2010: http://northwestfront.org/2010/12/radio-free-northwest-december-30th-2010/
2014: http://www.northwestfront.net/rfn/rfn122514.mp3
2013: http://www.northwestfront.net/rfn/rfn123113.mp3
2012: http://www.northwestfront.net/rfn/rfn122712.mp3
2011: http://www.northwestfront.net/rfn/rfn122911.mp3
2010: http://www.northwestfront.net/rfn/rfn123010.mp3


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Tip 1 - The team
Building a team which will handle all aspects of the project, including brainstorming, campaign structure, perks, project updates and more.
The main advantages when having a strong team are – more people with great motivation as well as more social circles which will help distribute the idea. With that said, one man shows have succeeded in the past, and can ofcourse succeed in the future.
Tip 2 - The Goal
The amount you are raising should be reasonable and based on industry standards.
If you think that you are raising money in order to get a 5 digit salary you are wrong. The purpose of raising the money should be in order to funds things that you are not able to do by yourself.
If the amount you are raising will seem fishy or not reasonable - not only will your project fail, but your credibility will be damaged.
Sometimes, breaking one big project into mini projects and raising smaller amounts of money each time, would be a better way to approach the crowd. This way, the project will seem achievable and people will me more optimistic as to the ability to raise the amount.
For example – if you are producing a movie, you can start by raising money for shooting it, and then have an additional project for marketing the movie nationally.
Don't forget to raise an amount which includes the perks that you are planning to hand out, including shipping costs.
Tip 3 - Who are your audience
Your project is probably more relevant to some people than others.
Tip 4 - planning the campaign
The campaign isn't done when it goes live, on the contrary, your journey only begins ones it is. Therefore, it's highly important to plan all your marketing efforts prior to its live date. The project can be updated as frequently as you can update it. Furthermore, you can always add additional perks while it is running.
Tip 5 - There is no second "first impression"
- The campaigns "widget" is your projects` front door. The information displayed will include your projects name, short summary, picture and more. This should be highly appealing as it will determine if people choose to see your project or not.
- The project name is very important. It should describe the essence of your project, be concise and catchy.
- The description of your project should go in to detail, be interesting and convincing.
- The projects` picture is what people will initially see, for good and for bad. Use an interesting picture, something you think will catch peoples` eye.
Tip 6 - The trailer
- Who you are – show yourselves, so people can see real people behind the project
- The story behind the project
- What will the crowd get when investing in you?
- Explain about the platform – remember the people will see the movie on Youtube, Facebook etc. and not necessarily in the mimoona platform.


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The Struts Brought Magic to The Pageant Last Week
Late November, I spoke with Luke Spiller of the The Struts about his upcoming show at The Pageant on Dec. 7. At that point, neither one of us knew how big the show was going to be. Long lines of people stretched down Delmar waiting to enter the concert venue. Surrounding restaurants were full of people grabbing a pre-show bite to eat. Later announced, this was a sold-out show.
The event was brought on by 105.7 The Point as a series of holiday concerts called "Ho Ho Shows." The lineup included Highly Suspect (who had just been nominated for two Grammys earlier in the night), The Struts and Greek Fire—a St. Louis-based band started by members of Story of the Year. All three of the bands had great energy, light shows and sound, but The Struts were definitely the stand out.
The energy didn't stop from the time The Struts took the stage to the time they exited—Spiller working the crowd the whole time. "Hello, St. Louis!" he shouted in his British accent, demanding a louder roar from the crowd before the band kicked off the night. Immediately the crowd was hands up, clapping along above their heads.
Spiller hardly stayed in one spot for more than a couple seconds, gesticulating with his hands and donning a full on sequin shirt and pant. A friend later told me that a KSHE DJ referred to him as Dr. Frank-N-Furter from Rocky Horror Picture Show—and hit the nail on the head. Spiller is often compared to the likes of Freddy Mercury or Keith Richards (both complete compliments), but he still keeps it fresh. He draws on the theatrics of their performances but gives it a little more.
The band pulled out their hit single, "Could Have Been Me," second in the set. It surprised me to see they weren't saving it for the end. The crowd certainly knew how to sing along to this one. Spiller asked "Do you want to play with me?" He was very playful with the audience and spent a good bit of stage time taunting them with questions. The band often took instrumental breaks with drummer Gethin Davies tapping on the rim or the high hat, keeping suspense.
"Do you want to kiss this?" Spiller asked, turning around to reference his sequin-smothered behind, before getting into "Kiss This." Guitarist Adam Slack worked the crowd just as well, taking a hard rights on stage, standing on the monitor in front of him and nearly stepping on photographer's hands in the photo pit.
Spiller let out a bloodcurdling scream that somehow landed on pitch before letting the audience know, "it's good to be back in St. Louis." The last time The Struts came through they headlined The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill, nearly a month prior.
Spiller exited the stage while his band kept up momentum. He came back wearing a cape—typical of Spiller's costume choice—and inviting different sections of the room to a cheer-off—"you over there at the bar!" and "let me hear this side now!" The whole band froze in place as Spiller continued to call to the audience, owning the entire stage, ending the session in a dramatic pose. Then he let St. Louis know, "you will be releasing our debut album next year in March, cheers!" The crowd went wild.
Before starting "Put Your Money On Me," Spiller directed the audience to shout "Oh yeah" between lines—"I bet your body's so sweet … Oh yeah!" Slack soloed on the far right side of the stage. Spiller stood center and worked the cape like a gothic butterfly. "Would St. Louis like to meet the rest of The Struts?" he asked, while the volume of the room crescendoed. He introduced Elliott, Davies then Slack. My favorite part of the show—"and now to my L-L-L-L-L right" as he introduced Slack. Spiller knows how to entertain.
Spiller often would rhyme as he talked to the crowd saying things like "Are you having a good time? Are you feeling fine?" He has that spectacular star quality that a frontman needs to create such a beautifully performed show. Another thing to note about their performance is the live harmonies. They sounded great and really filled out the songs.
To end the show, Slack and Elliott faced the drum while Davies went into a loud solo, Spiller in a jumping jack stance. Like a mad magician, Spiller extended an arm back and forth between Davies and the crowd. The crowd screamed as Spiller reached out toward them, fingers waving. Davies brought back the beat each time Spiller returned with his magic fingers. This little dramatic skit proved that The Struts' stagecraft can hang with the big names who they are so often compared to. One thing is for certain—The Struts definitely know how to go out with a bang.
All photos taken by Cara Wegener.