text:
This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission if you make a purchase using some of the links on this page.
Cleaning sucks! I hate it! No really….I'd rather sit naked on hot coals than have to scrub my toilet and do the 2 billion loads of laundry that mount up every week!
I'm not proud of the photos I'm about to post. Frankly, they are damn right shameful!
The thing is though this is my reality. This is what happens to my house when I have 1 single day of crippling depression. The really debilitating kind that hits you from nowhere and means you can't even bring yourself to get out of bed.
These pictures are what happens to my fairly tidy house if I can't do anything at all for 24 hours!
Don't get me wrong my house is never showhome standards of tidy – I do have 3 kids after all!
My point is though that when it gets to this level of dirt and clutter I feel utter despair at how on earth I'm going to even make a dent in it.
I've read books on decluttering and cleaning and tried methods from big names such as FLY lady and KonMari. The problem is none of those methods work for me long term.
I'm still working on finding the long term cleaning habits that work, to be honest, but a couple that have struck a bit of a chord more than most are Unf*ck your habitat and 40 bags in 40 days.
It seems little and often is the key to success for me. Everyone has different triggers though so do what works best for you. I'm just going to share how I cope on my really bad days in the hope it might help even one person that is struggling with mess and doesn't know where to start with cleaning and tidying.
My worst day method
When it's all I can do to get out of bed in the morning I'm needing fast, simple wins that I can celebrate to get me back on track faster below is just my take on how I do that. I celebrate my first win before I even leave my room with the quickest, easiest cleaning win I can get…
Make your bed
Ok so on a bad day (or more accurately the day after my bad day) The first thing I do is get up and make my bed. If you don't have sheets on it right now do your best to get some on it. It doesn't have to be fancy and dressed with cushions and throws etc just get up straighten your pillows and flatten down the duvet.
Then give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done.
The reason I like to start with making the bed is because 1: it's quick and easy so you can celebrate a win first thing in the morning which can set you up for a more positive day all round and 2: If you get nothing else done you can flop into bed at the end of the day and feel comfortable knowing you have accomplished something and then hopefully get a better nights sleep to take on another task and get yourself another win tomorrow. 🙂
Pick a surface, Any surface.
Once my bed is made I'm feeling ready to get myself a winning streak going. My next priority is having space to make food. Now as you can see above my kitchen is small, cluttered and doesn't have anywhere near adequate storage! (If you look carefully you'll notice my cutlery is stored on the dishwasher as there is not a single drawer in my badly designed kitchen!)
Now to tackle the whole kitchen in one go is asking for trouble. Unless I've got an hour or 2 free to get stuck in getting it fully clean and tidy is an unreachable target and remember we are looking for the small wins today.
So what I do is I pick up any obvious rubbish and bin it. this usually gives me enough space to put a dinner plate down and then I can really pick up the pace and get me some space to work!
I don't worry about washing the dishes there and then. I simply stack them ready to be washed later. Dinner plates first, then side plates on top of those and bowls stacked on top of those. By the time I've gathered them and stacked them I have space to stack any trays and pans next to them and the cutlery on top of those. Bam! My kitchen worktop is halfway empty so I can wipe down a surface and make food when needed. Just like that, I'm on a winning streak.
If tackling your worktops feels too daunting right now pick a smaller surface to try and clear instead. Maybe a lamp table or a bedside table. Something small that you can clear off and clean the surface of will be another quick and easy win that can boost you and motivate you to keep up the good work. Throw any obvious rubbish and then try, if you are able, to sort through anything that's left and decide if you want to keep it on display on that surface, move it to a new home or remove it from your home completely via the bin or by donating/selling it.
Once the surface is less cluttered you can wipe it down to remove dust. This can be as simple as using a piece of tissue if you don't have anything else to hand.
If you've done all that in one go give yourself 5 minutes to rest and admire your awesome work! Feel proud of yourself that you have tackled 2 jobs on the housekeeping list andwon!
Resting is important too!
Make no mistake taking a break is vital to success. If you try and keep going and going and going eventually you are going to break. The reason I like Unf*@k your habitat so much is because it is where I discovered the 20:10 method of decluttering and cleaning and I love it to avoid burning out. Basically, you go for it with cleaning or tidying your chosen room or area of a room for 20 minutes and then you rest for 10 minutes. Repeat as required/ desired. The best bit with this method is that if you struggle for whatever reason with doing something for 20 minutes straight you can tweak it to suit your needs and ability. So maybe your pattern will be 15:10 or even 10:10. It might not work for you but I do recommend giving it a try. It helps me with the feeling of being overwhelmed when I have a lot to clean at once. I know I can just turn up my music and get whatever I can done for 20 minutes, then I can reward myself with a well-earned rest. It's actually surprising how fast the time goes and how productive you can be in short bursts!
Aim for Progress, not perfect.
I am extremely fortunate to have the support I do from my husband and family. Yes, they trash the place when I am not around to pick up after them but actually having a day in bed helps me to reset my systems as it were so the next day I am better able to cope with the mess they leave in their wake. It still takes me a few days to get back on top of things though and even now a week on from my when those photos were taken I'm still not fully back on form with the cleaning schedule. My main goal each day is to keep everything I've done so far looking the same. That way if nothing else gets done I still have those few clear spots to look at for motivation.
Don't be disheartened if you can't make massive changes overnight. Progress is perfect enough. No matter how small the step your taking is, be proud that you are taking it and moving forward to better things and if you've made your bed today know that I am proud of you and you are awesome! <3


text:
Then there are the ones who leave us wanting more. Michael Jordan did it twice, in 1993 after three straight championships with the Bulls, and again in 1998, after a second troika of titles (we can just forget that stint with the Wizards, right)? Ted Williams, eye sharper than a razor at age 41, hit a homer in his last at bat. Barry Sanders might have rushed for 25,000 yards by now.
Lance Armstrong is of that second type, and as he cruised to his seventh straight Tour de France title on Sunday, his status as a cyclingand culturalicon was secure before he even hit Paris, since Tour officials invoked a rule freezing the general standings when there's rain on the cobblestones of the Champs-Elys�es. That didn't curb the excitement for the fans, whose eyes and whoops were all for Armstrong on the riders' eight last circuits around the Champs-Elys�es, so fans could see Armstrong one last time. By the time Armstrong crossed the finish line, the sun had turned the day yellow, to match the jersey Armstrong wore like a kid�s favorite pair of pajamas. �He�s a once in a lifetime athlete,� says Jonathan Vaughters, an ex-teammate of Armstrong who now coaches junior riders in the U.S. �I don�t know if I will live to see, or my son will live to see, anyone like him again.�
Some cycling observers wondered if the cancer survivor had enough left for his last Tour, a three-week, 2,232.7-mile trek though the northern and southern tiers of France. Now, we wonder if he could have won 10. Armstrong wore the yellow jersey for 16 (out of 21) stages, more than any of his previous six wins. After trailing fellow American Dave Zabriskie by two seconds through the first three flat stages in early July, Armstrong took the yellow jersey after the fourth stage, a team time trial in which Zabriskie crashed, ending his Tour. Armstrong gave the jersey up for a day, to Germany�s Jen Voight, after the ninth stage, saving his strength for the Alpine climbs. Armstrong came out of the Alps with a lead, but a 12th-stage crash cost him Manuel Beltran, a teammate, or �domestique,� who was slated to protect Armstrong on the Pyrenees climbs.
It didn�t matter. Armstrong pushed his lead from 38 seconds to 2 min., 46 sec. during the brutal Pyrenees ascents. His rivals had a final long-shot chance to catch him, Saturday�s 34.5-mile time trial in Saint-Etieene, the penultimate stage of the Tour. Armstrong won the stage, his first on this year�s Tour. From the podium, tears filled his steel-blue eyeshe knew it was over.
Sunday�s finale was just a coronation. Before the start, he signed autographs in Corbeil-Essonnes. The French, who had loudly suspected Armstrong of doping, now adopt him as their champ. He flashed seven fingersone for each winand sipped champagne while riding with teammates into Paris. The three biggest reasons for Armstrong�s retirement, his son and two daughters, joined their father on the podium. �Vive le Tour!� he shouted, waving.
Armstrong, 33, insisted he was finished, though he�s not quite ready for shuffleboard. �I�m an athlete,� he said after Saturday�s time trial. �I�m not going to sit around and be a fat slob.� But he�ll take his time deciding what�s next. �I don�t know the next time [when] I�ll ride a bike will be,� he said after clinching the title. �I�ve got to refocus my life and try to find a new balance. I need goals, but they won�t be sporting goals. I can�t imagine a life of vacation, but I can imagine one with more vacations. But I still want to try to make a difference in the world.� An interviewer asked what victory tasted like. �A cold beer in about twenty minutes,� Armstrong answered.
After that? Armstrong has hinted at a future in politics. He�s inspired millions of Americans to wear yellow Livestrong bracelets, so he has a base. �Lance showed everybody that willpower matters,� says Giorgio Andretta, a Charlotte, N.C. bicycle importer who traveled to the Champs-Elys�es to catch Armstrong�s last win. And his home state of Texas will elect a governor next year. �Never say never,� Armstrong told TIME about his political ambitions. �I�m a fighter, and I do have certain beliefs. I don�t think I�m truly cut out for it, but if people want it in ten years, who knows?� Ten Tour de Frances, or Senator Armstrong in ten years? If we have to settle for elections, his greatest wins may still be down the road. reported by James Graff/Paris
TIME Archive
TIME Covers the Tour de France

subset: commoncrawl


text:
From Magic City Morning Star
Jim Kouri
Republican lawmakers on Tuesday proposed a total revamping of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), accusing the agency of being a political group rather than a nonpartisan government collection agency, according to the House pf Representatives Oversight Committee's latest report titled, "Making Sure Targeting Never Happens: Getting Politics Out of the IRS and Other Solutions."
The Oversight Committee's Republican members, led by Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif.., claim they have overwhelming evidence that President Barack Obama's unprecedented condemnation of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the controversial Citizens United case encouraged IRS's upper-echelon staff members to target conservative groups such as the numerous Tea Party organizations, pro-gun owner groups, and other conservative or libertarian organizations.
The House report also states that too many IRS executives were overwhelmed with kicking off the IRS's role in the Affordable Care Act of 2010, a/k/a ObamaCare, which in essence allowed IRS officials like Lois Lerner, the former director of tax-exempt groups and the central figure in the Tea Party controversy, to have too much autonomy for a political operative in a supposedly non-political position.
Under the President Barack Obama, the IRS has become a partisan "body and full-fledged arm of the administration in power," the Oversight report said.
One of the key changes sought by the Oversight Committee's Republican members report is the elimination of the position of Commissioner of the IRS and the creation of a bipartisan group that could manage the agency that is responsible for handling trillions of taxpayer dollars.
Rep. Darrell Issa's July 29 report states:
Other operational failures within the IRS contributed to the targeting. The IRS trained its agents to identify and elevate applications that could draw media attention, even though media attention has no bearing on a group's qualification for tax-exemption.
As Washington employees evaluated the applications, they evaluated whether the groups' activities were "good" nonprofit activities or merely "emotional" propaganda with "little educational value."The IRS allowed these tax-exempt applications to languish for years without action. Subsequently, as it sought to work through the backlog, the agency requested inappropriate and burdensome information from groups applying for tax-exempt status.
But the committee member jokingly referred to as Issa's arch-rival, Maryland Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings, condemned the new report, and took issue with the proposal to eliminate the IRS commissioner's position.
However, during the Issa-led IRS probe, information obtained by the public-interest group, Judicial Watch, points to Rep. Cummings being one of the Democrats who had complained to Lerner about the non-profit groups that opposed the overall Democratic Party political agenda.
One of the Republican proposals that's sure to anger Obama and his minions is the suggestion that the Affordable Care Act implementation be taken away from the IRS and given to a more nonpartisan group that's free from White House manipulation.
Jim Kouri
Jim Kouri, CPP, is founder and CEO of Kouri Associates, a homeland security, public safety and political consulting firm. He's formerly Fifth Vice-President, now a Board Member of the National Association of Chiefs of Police, an editor for ConservativeBase.com, a columnist for Examiner.com, and a contributor to KGAB radio news, a Fox News affiliate.
He's former chief at a New York City housing project in Washington Heights nicknamed "Crack City" by reporters covering the drug war in the 1980s. In addition, he served as director of public safety at St. Peter's University and director of security for several major organizations. He's also served on the National Drug Task Force and trained police and security officers throughout the country.
In addition, he's a blogger for the Cheyenne, Wyoming Fox News Radio affiliate KGAB (www.kgab.com) and editor of Conservative Base Magazine (www.conservativebase.com). Kouri also serves as political advisor for Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor Michael Moriarty.
He holds a bachelor of science in Criminal Justice from Southwest University and SCI Technical School in New York City and completed training at the NYC Police Academy, FBI Continuing Education Program, and the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) of the American Society for Industrial Security.
Kouri appears regularly as on-air commentator for over 100 TV and radio news and talk shows including Fox News Channel, Oprah, McLaughlin Report, CNN Headline News, MTV, etc.
To subscribe to Kouri's newsletter write to email@example.com and write "Subscription" on the subject line.
© Copyright 2002-2013 by Magic City Morning Star


text:
PinnacleCart Mobile Commerce allows your customers to browse and purchase through a mobile-enhanced version of your online store. Every one of our PinnacleCart templates use responsive design principles and enhanced, mobile user design methodologies. This ensures your visitors get the full experience of your website, whether they are on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices.
While it's true mobile usage can vary depending on industry, demographics, and socioeconomic status, general mobile usage overtook desktop in 2014. Additionally, Google has announced ranking penalties for sites that are not "Mobile Ready". It's no longer an option, it's a requirement if you want to stay competitive.
It's Free! Yes, like our Facebook Storefront and multitude of other features, PinnacleCart Mobile Commerce is free for those who currently partner with us.
It's Easy! Once activated, your mobile store will be created using elements from your current webstore. If you want to make changes that are specific to the mobile store, simply login to your PinnacleCart Control Panel and change away.
It works! While mobile conversion rates still lag behind desktop, they are increasing rapidly and expected to continue their increase in the foreseeable future.


text:
Looking at two of Brazil's biggest blockbusters of the decade, Fernando Meirelles' "City of God" and Hector Babenco's "Carandiru," one might be tempted to stereotype contemporary Brazilian cinema as extremely violent. Both "City of God" and "Carandiru" followed the desperate, dangerous lives of slum dwellers and prisoners and were praised for their truthful and vibrant portrayal of the illnesses of Brazilian society. "Violence is a subject that all Brazilian films have in common," says Geórgia Costa Araújo, who produced 2003's confrontational "Contra Todos" ("Up Against Them All"), "but now we want to explore more themes." Filmmaker Laís Bodanzky ("Bicho de Sete Cabeças") believes that Brazilian cinema is too diverse to be defined by violence, but she points out that "the public chose to see these two films that look at violence in an intimate way."
The social dramas of "City of God" and "Carandiru" aren't the only movies that have struck a chord with Brazilian audiences. Last year 's "Cazuza — O Tempo Não Pára," based on the life of the iconic singer who famously died of AIDS in 1990, was one of the country's most successful films with approximately three million spectators. "For a Brazilian film that is huge," says Costa Araújo, and her production company Coração da Selva (which means "heart of the jungle") is hoping their new musically themed "Antonia," directed by Tata Amaral, will find a similar audience.
Founded in 2003 by Costa Araújo, Amaral, and Roberto Moreira, "Antonia" will be Coração da Selva's second feature after Moreira's "Contra Todos" (which was co-produced by "City of God"'s O2 Filmes). The movie is the story of a group of girls who try to survive as rap artists, struggling with many problems that young women face, from domestic violence to discrimination in a macho profession. None of the cast has acted before; instead, Coração da Selva chose to cast popular Brazilian rappers like Negra Li, Sandra da Sá, Thaide, and Leilah Moreno, who also wrote music for their characters in the film. Another noteworthy characteristic of the film's actors: they're black, which is a rarity in Brazilian cinema, despite the fact that roughly half the country's population is of African descent.
"Our films have a naturalist style, we're not preoccupied with mise-en-scene," Costa Ara´jo told indieWIRE. "We invest our time and money in choosing the actors and training them. Our films look for a natural form, to be very truthful." Currently, "Antonia" is in its first stage of editing and Costa Araújo hopes it will debut by the end of the year. The movie has crossover appeal with its original soundtrack and cast of rap celebrities, and Coração da Selva is already planning a series of concerts to help launch the film. Depending on its commercial success, they are also considering a TV series based on "Antonia." With the relatively low overhead costs and production time involved in TV launches, Coração da Selva is considering the medium as an attractive opportunity for growth.
Another small Brazilian production company, Buriti Filmes, is working on a feature with a strong element of music. Laís Bodanzky and Luiz Bolognesi, the founders of Buriti, are in the early stages of preparing their new film "União Fraterna" (which translates into English as "fraternal unity"). The movie is an original story that takes place during the course of one evening in a São Paulo dance hall for senior citizens.
"It's a subject that interests me a great deal," says Bodanzky. "While I was shooting 'Bicho de Sete Cabeças' I visited these dance halls and fell in love – these people have grey hair but the spirit of a teenager. It was surprising to see this life pulsating so strongly, as if life was just beginning." Bodanzky says the film will incorporate a wide variety of dance hall music, from bolero to rock, samba to tango. "I love making sound participate in the narrative of the film," Bodanzky replied when asked about the intense soundscape used to portray the emotional turbulence of the young protagonist in her previous film, admitting her fascination with sound as a means for advancing the story.
While "Bicho de Sete Cabeças" connected with audiences and critics in Brazil, Bodanzky and Bolognesi are known for more than their work together on feature films. In 1999 the pair produced "Cine Mambembe — O Cinema Descobre o Brasil," a documentary about their grassroots tour around the country with a movie projector, a screen, and a handful of Brazilian films, hosting free outdoor screenings for anyone who was curious to attend them. Today, the project has become Cine Tela Brasil (Bodanzky explains that "Mambembe" is a type of improvisational theater and they decided to change the name once they gained sponsorship in 2004), and now the group is able to hold screenings inside an air-conditioned tent. With obvious pride in her voice, Bodanzky notes that "the team is now really large and very professional" and is able to survive independently of Buriti Filmes.
Each week, the team packs up and moves to a different location, almost always in rural or peripheral areas with no movie theaters, or neighborhoods where people are simply too poor to afford a ticket. The project was born out of a desire to create an alternative, democratic way to stimulate the public's participation with its national cinema, and the results are encouring – not only are screenings packed, but many people in the audience admit they've never been to a movie in their lives. "It's a lot of work, but it's so beautiful, so exciting to see the results. Each screening is seated at almost 100%, almost all the sessions are full. Compare that with 35-40% average seating in malls. We joke that we have the best occupied theater in the country."
[ Michael Gibbons is filing occasional Dispatches from Brazil. He is currently based in São Paulo. ]
Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.


text:
Connect Supporting Recovery provides mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) support services throughout the north island.
We offer a range of mobile, residential, employment, networking and training services throughout Auckland and the Waikato districts.
Want to work for an NGO at the forefront of mental health and addiction services?
Well look no further!


text:
Remote shell.
A Berkeley Unix networking command to execute a given command on a remote host, passing it input and receiving its output. Rsh communicates with a daemon on the remote host. It is sometimes called remsh to avoid confusion with the restricted shell, also called "rsh".
Unix manual page: rsh(1).
(01 Mar 1994)
Réseaux Associés pour la Recherche Européenne, Réseaux IP Européens, RS flip-flop < Prev | Next > RSI, RSL, RSN, RSP
|Bookmark with:
|word visualiser
|Go and visit our forums


text:
Post 269
Posted by azreen | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 22-02-2016
Happy Chap Goh Mei!
There are a lot of things that changed, and there are also things that stayed the same. Like, nowadays, I find myself avidly interacting with Teacher Yvonne, though I never actually took any lessons from her. Ever. Unexpected, I know. I met a lot of people, like this one really great friend and I have a lot of experiences to be thankful for. Being in a really big place, you meet lots of different people, you get really inspired by the great example they set on their way up the ranks, and it's so fulfilling to be able to learn so much from people like that. In the greater scheme of things, each person has different weaknesses, and bad things can still happen regardless of what type of person you are. Life is unpredictable, so there's really no harm appreciating your colleagues. You'll have to find me on my new instagram handle @azre.en because having numbers in my handle wasn't polling well. I haven't changed my handle on Twitter, Line, and Snapchat though, so on those i'm still azreen1234, and if you really want to go the extra mile then look for me with same numbered handle on VSCO. Feel free to hit me up at email@example.com if you like e-mail.
A lot of you know that I don't have facebook, and it's not just because I hate it. There are a lot of people from high school that I don't want to see again because I don't want to be reminded of that difficult time. It really sucked for me. Over a decade later, i'm still that same person with all those insecurities and jealousy and doesn't like to admit that he's wrong. I know that there are things from the past that i'm supposed to let go of, yet I still blame all those experiences for making me this person who always compares himself to people who are better off. You see a lot of photos of me with my sisters on instagram but even after all this time it's still hard for me to talk about my family. I don't know, maybe everything in my life isn't as complicated as I think but somehow I let it define me.
So Hanna had a lot of character development on PLL when she left her prestigious position, instantly got replaced, cried on the shoulder of the most supportive fiancee in the world while trying to come to terms with her ex's newfound relationship with her bestfriend. Meanwhile, I was so in awe of Lucy Hale's gorgeousness as she plays Aria, breaking into Sara Harvey's hotel room and coming clean to Liam about writing chapters of a book she's only supposed to be editing. Then I was so swooning over Lucy's new pics of her makeover by Kristin Ess.
It was so disappointing to see Amanda get sent home on #TheBachelor especially when her family was so much more welcoming to Ben than Joelle's. It turns out, meeting the families isn't for the contestant's benefit. In fact, quite the contrary. They actually had to advertise themselves and be perfect so that Ben will be happy and reciprocate with a rose. I couldn't help but feel like he was making a mistake cause he was crying so much. I mean, sure, Lauren's tour of Portland was a success, as well as the sister interview afterwards. But it doesn't seem fair to me that you have to be totally smiley, normal, blonde, all-around-happy-all-the-time-always in order to get a rose. Amanda was right about deserving to be told earlier on if there were any doubts or uncertainties. What's the point of all those dates if you can't see how you really feel? When the season began, Ben was so open-minded, and now I learn that in the end everyone has a "type" and they won't give that up.
Okay so yesterday, I went to IKEA with my mom. We got a BRIMNES chest of drawers, a KNAPPER mirror, and a PORTIS rack. Now I know why I have the problems I have. If i have more storage space, obviously i'm going to feel comfortable enough about buying stuff to fill it with. Then I end up going back for more storage solutions. And even though I only want one thing, they still make us look at everything before going to the warehouse, so no wonder I end up getting more than I originally planned, which just makes my problem worse. So why didn't I just live in IKEA in the first place cause that's the only way I can truly have everything, and have it looking as perfect as they display it to be. Yeah, so I hate it.
Anyway, later the guy came to fix the garage door to which we don't have a remote. Then I went shopping again 2 hours later, this time with my sister and we got her a bag from Factorie, which looks a lot like a bag from Sportsgirl (so it's a compromise). And then I went out again, like less than an hour later, this time with my mom. And to think, it was just the previous day that I was rummaging through the chemist bargain bin with my older sister (so much cool stuff and so cheap btw).
So this year it'll be 10 years since I was brought on to frozen-wings.net by Pauline. I can't believe it, cause it feels crazy that we stayed in touch after all these years, especially cause I only got a smartphone in 2011 so that really amazed me at how it only suddenly became easy after a long time. Such a shame that time she visited Malaysia but we were unable to meet up.
So yeah, CNY is over, my life is complicated in ways that I didn't know possible, and i'm still bitter about the same things I used to be. Coming up is Jessica's engagement party next month. Another situation where I will inevitably feel unsatisfied with whatever it is I wear to the event. Then, I have to explain again and again to many people that my situation is really unconventional, that I still live with my parents. Struggling with this weird dynamic where I look to my sister as my dad, and i'm unsure where I fit in to all of it.
I can't believe i'm writing all of this. Or all the other things I wrote here all these years. But who cares right? I mean, other than the spam-bots.


text:
Mervi, who ran the course, gave me a lovely thank you present of this beautifully illustrated book the students and staff had published of their sketchbook work (thank you Mervi!):
Sit on the shoulder of a working artist and nosy into the ups and downs of my world. Stow away on my adventures, to learn how my reportage-sketching works; watch how my picture books are created, from your spy-hole inside my studio; sneak a peak into my sketchbooks; join me on my newest exploration into the colourful world of textiles... and be there to help me tear my hair when things aren't going to plan!
Thursday, 24 September 2015
Idea Development in Denver's Botanical Gardens
Mervi, who ran the course, gave me a lovely thank you present of this beautifully illustrated book the students and staff had published of their sketchbook work (thank you Mervi!):
6 comments:
- Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski said...
Thank you much Lynne, our School of Botanical Illustration really appreciated your visit and the workshop. I hope to see you soon again!
- 24 September 2015 at 15:04
- Capt Elaine Magliacane said...
Sounds like fun all around, so when will your Craftsy be available? I'm keen to take it.
- 24 September 2015 at 15:05
- Lynne the Pencil said...
Thanks for having me Mervi - any time!
Capt E - Excellent! My Craftsy class should be ready around the end of Halloween. Just watch this space. I'll be doing a free giveaway, as well as posting links to give you a discount. :-)
- 24 September 2015 at 15:16
- Lewerentz S said...
I love the first picture ! I wish I could paint water and reflection like you. Well done !
- 26 September 2015 at 18:03
This was such a fun class and I had a great time learning from you! After reading your blog for a long time it was so nice to meet you in person. Thank you so much for your time in writing and sharing all you do with illustrating and sketching. It is really inspiring for me as a future children's book illustrator and for just having fun with drawing in general. I look forward to your future classes!
- 13 January 2016 at 04:15
It will always great for me that when someone talking about Botanical Gardens because i lover of nature and however even i had used Natural beauty products and Botanical paintings you sheared are also amazing thanks for sharing this amazing post...!
- 17 November 2016 at 19:29


text:
Case Name: Senju Pharma. Co. Ltd. v. Apotex, Inc., Civ. No. 12-159-SLR, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15791 (D. Del. February 6, 2013) (Robinson, J.)
Drug Product and Patent(s)-in-Suit: Zymaxid® (0.5% solution of gatifloxacin); U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,333,045 ("the '045 patent") and 5,880,283 ("the '283 patent")
Nature of the Case and Issue(s) Presented: Senju filed suit alleging infringement of the '045 and '283 patents. Apotex answered and asserting counterclaims and affirmative defenses including invalidity and unenforceability of the asserted patents. Senju filed a motion seeking partial dismissal of Apotex's counterclaims and affirmative defenses. The issue here concerns whether Apotex adequately pled counterclaims and affirmative defenses concerning invalidity and inequitable conduct.
At issue were Apotex counterclaims II, IV and V and its second and fourth and fifth affirmative defenses. Counterclaims II and IV and the second and fourth affirmative defenses were related to invalidity, while counterclaim V and the fifth affirmative defense were related to inequitable conduct. The court granted partial dismissal of the counterclaims and affirmative defenses, dismissing counterclaims II, IV and V, and the fifth affirmative defense. The court denied Senju's motion to dismiss with respect to the second and fourth affirmative defenses, which were directed towards the invalidity of the patents in suit.
Why Senju Partially Prevailed: The court first considered Apotex's invalidity counterclaims. Senju contested the invalidity counterclaims on the basis that they merely recited legal conclusions without any factual support. Apotex did not dispute this, but argued that its counterclaims were not subject to the heightened pleading standards set forth in the Twombly and Iqbal cases. In support of its argument, Apotex noted that requiring such a high level of detail at the pleading stage would render local patent rules superfluous, and would be in excess of the pleading standard established in Form 18 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The court was not persuaded by Apotex's argument. For one thing, the District of Delaware has yet to adopt any local patent rules. Second, the court noted that although Form 18 remains the standard for pleading patent infringement claims, that fact alone did not provide a sufficient basis for departing from the heightened pleading standards established in Iqbal and Twombly for other causes of action. The court also rejected Apotex's argument that Senju should be on notice of Apotex's invalidity contentions based on correspondence exchanged in relation to the litigation.
Next, the court considered the sufficiency of Apotex's affirmative defenses related to invalidity. Unlike counterclaims, the court determined that affirmative defenses were not subject to the heightened pleading standards dictated by Iqbal and Twombly. Additionally, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 8(a) and 8(c) differ significantly, because unlike counterclaims, affirmative defenses need not be plausible to survive a motion to dismiss. The court determined that although Apotex's affirmative defenses related to invalidity were relatively bare bones in nature, they were sufficient for the purposes of an affirmative defense.
The next issue was whether Apotex's inequitable conduct counterclaim had been properly pled. Apotex alleged that Senju had omitted material prior art. In response, Senju argued that this counterclaim was "self-evidently false" because Senju had submitted nearly identical or substantively identical documents during a reexamination proceeding. The court found that although Senju claimed to have submitted substantively identical documents, it never submitted the actual documents that Apotex claimed it had omitted during prosecution. The court concluded that it would have been wrong for it to dismiss the counterclaim solely on this basis, because there needed to be a determination of whether the omitted documents would establish "but for" materiality. Making such a determination at the pleading stage would have been improper. On that basis, the court disagreed with Senju that Apotex's inequitable conduct counterclaims were "self-evidently false." However, the court next moved on to the issue of whether the counterclaims adequately pled inequitable conduct. Claims of inequitable conduct are subject to the heightened pleading standard for fraud, as set forth in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 9(b), requiring the pleading party to establish the who, what, where, when and how elements of material misrepresentation. The court took particular issue with Apotex's failure to identify a specific "who" in its counterclaim. A broad identification of "Senju, Kyorin, the inventors and/or those acting on their behalf" was too vague, and could potentially implicate all or none of those individuals. The court found that Apotex's inequitable conduct affirmative defense failed as well, because it too was subject to the Rule 9(b) fraud standard.
The articles on our Website include some of the publications and papers authored by our attorneys, both before and after they joined our firm. The content of these articles should not be taken as legal advice.
© Copyright 2019 Robins Kaplan LLP Law Firm All Rights Reserved. Attorney Advertising. Prior Results Do Not Guarantee A Similar Outcome.


text:
Best Tactical WatchesRead
$40.00 - Being Restocked
Booq's Mamba line of laptop sleeves are constructed with 100% natural fiber and lined with soft plush. The Gray Mamba 12 is perfect for protecting your laptop in style anywhere you go. Made to fit the 12" Macbook, the Mamba can also accommodate most 12" laptops.
Sales Tax only charged to California. Visit our Shipping Info page for additional information.


text:
The easiest way to contact us is to send a note to firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you have questions about curriculum or implementation of our
programs, email
If you are with a school, check out our Schools page or email
us at
email@example.com. You can also reach us at 503-557-8100, Monday through Friday,
from 7:30AM to 4PM PST.
If you are with a college bookstore, click here.
If you are a distributor, click here.Mailing address:Singapore Math Inc.19535 SW 129th AvenueTualatin, OR 97062Fax: 503-557-8103


text:
Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 18:00
The new B2013 espresso coffee machines range resumes main BEZZERA's distinctive marks: reliability, robustness, stainless steel AISI 304 body and neat design.
B2013 is produced in 3 versions (1 to 3 groups):- DE electronic dosing,- PM semi-automatic dosing,- AL lever group versions
Optionals: - All versions can be supplied with gas heating,- DE version can be equipped with the practical Auto-Foamer steam wand.MAIN TECHNICAL FEATURES- Thermostatically controlled groups: a 50W electric resistance keeps the group temperature stable, even under heady duty conditions.- Copper boiler: enables the optimum steam and hot water productivity; levels are automatically managed by a control box.- Heat Exchangers: operated with an hydraulic circuit separated from the boiler, coffee is always prepared with fresh water.- Safety: double safety system, guaranteed by the boiler high-temperature cut-off thermostat and the hydraulic overpressure valve.- Robustness: B2013 body is entirely made of stainless steel AISI 304 (14301).- Versatility: the large working area and the special grids allow to use up to 13 cm high cups.- DE and PM version are equipped with built-in volumetric motor pump connected directly to the water main.
DE version:- In DE electronic version, a control box manages the coffee dosing programmed by the user; you may programme 4 different coffee doses for each group.- With the optional Auto-Foamer steam wand, the user is always able to achieve a perfect milk froth at the correct temperature by simply pushing a button.
Cookies are very small text files that are stored on your computer when you visit some websites.
We use cookies to make our website easier for you to use. You can remove any cookies already stored on your computer, but these may prevent you from using parts of our website.


text:
Need to know where to buy Peugeot AdBlue near you?
Enter Your Registration to see local AdBlue Refill quotes now!
Need to know where to buy Peugeot AdBlue near you?
Friendly, and very informative
Good communication and servicing. Will use again.
I booked for car in for Air Con regas, and it's working great now. Amazing customer service. Price was very reasonable and fair! Paid what i been quoted online, no mess about!
Great service. Really quick.
Excellent service
Very good service
Fantastic! Their knowledge, customer service and pricing is outstanding. If you want to be looked after and have what actually needs to be done to keep your car happy look no further. Cannot recommend enough!
very efficient - I will use again
Friendly service and good price. They also completed very quickly. Would definitely recommend and be using this garage again.
Fast and affordable service. Excellent
Absoutly amazing service and fix another fault on the car for me free of charge Timing belt and water pump both done for £265 absolute bargin id say compared to £550 from VW Would recommend to anyone who needs repares doing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Camshaft belt and water pump Jobs sorted in 1/2 day no problems to date.
Very good. Fit car in quick.
5* service
Nice service. Done as planned.
Service provided as agreed on time and in expected, good quality. If needed, definitely will be back to this garrage. Thank You.
Collected and returned same day all work completed also informed of another problem to be sorted later. Final price well under the quote.
Great service very quick and professional definitely will use Thai garage again
Fast and reliable. Car picked up and dropped off on time and happy with work carried out
Very friendly, prompt and efficient plus good value!
Really friendly garage, completed the MOT in the hours I needed it.
Was quoted £649.50 for oil cooler change which I couldn't afford
Excellent service, he was very busy but still accommodated my repair and fixed it quickly for me to take my car for MOT. Highly recommended.
perfect customer care, done the extra mile as car was immovable, quickly arranged a recovery truck, and despite the late start managed to do the job and delivered the car after repairs to my door at 8:30pm! would highly recommend for their customer care attitude, repairs were as planned
Would highly recommend, they went out of there way to be helpful and for that l really appreciated. Thank you
Very prompt service. On time and a job well done. Wouldn't hesitate to use again.
assist autos where prompt friendly quick and efficiant excellent job done at a good price.
Excellent service
Fast efficient and friendly. A good price too.


text:
By Jackson Maxwell Photo: Jessica Earnshaw
The much buzzed-about Michigan quartet, Greta Van Fleet, have announced a new EP, titled From the Fires.
The EP—which is set for a November 10 release via Lava/Republic—contains eight tracks, four previously released cuts from the band's second EP—Black Smoke Rising—and four brand new tracks.
The inspiration for From the Fires—according to vocalist Josh Kiszka—came from summer trips into the woods with his family.
"When we were all kids, our extended families and friends spent part of every summer together at a place called Yankee Springs. We were out in the middle of the woods, and every night, we'd sit around a campfire, play music and tell stories," he said in a press release.
"I always loved that, as it reminded me of ancient times when people would gather around the fires with the tribes' elders telling fables of wisdom and courage, passing down human history. That concept is where the cover art and title come from."
For more on Greta Van Fleet, follow along on Facebook.
Greta Van Fleet Announce New EP, 'From the Fires'
Source: Guitar Aficionado


text:
Monthly Archives: September 2011
ข้าวทอดยําแหนม Spicy fried rice balls salad w/cured pork
I am so happy to find a recipe to eat with Chaplu Leaves. That's because I have a plant growing out back. And it is really growing!
I think this is a vine, and it spreads out and grows to whatever area is open. So the other day I was able to cut a couple dozen large leaves to eat. I use them as a wrapper, and put the food inside.
This is such a healthy recipe and rich with nutrients. Here's how I made it.
1 egg
4 cups cooked rice
1 stick Nam ( Thai cured pork)
½ cup ground pork
2 tbsp curry paste
½ cup thin sliced red onion
¼ cup shredded ginger
2 tbsp fish sauce
3 tbsp lime juice
1 cup toasted peanuts
3 cups vegetable oil
chapu leaves
cilantro leaves
lettuce leaves
1. Mix cooked rice with curry paste, egg, then make into mini ball shapes and put in deep until golden brown and crispy.
3. Take out into dish with paper towel to cool.
4. Break up fried rice balls into small chunks and Nam into small pieces.
5. Season with fish sauce and lime juice and add sliced ginger, toasted peanut, red pepper and scallion.
6. Serve with any fresh veggies. I prfer fresh chaplu leaves, cilantro or lettuce.


text: Leenaun Hill 618m mountain, Maamturks Ireland at MountainViews.ie Guestuser: Login or enrol? Home Main Display Find a Walk Display INTRODUCTION New New Contributions Newsletters Challenge Walks News Tracks, Walks Upload a track Find a Walk SECONDARY OPTIONS: View all tracks secondary method View your tracks secondary method Challenge Challenge Walks Calendar Challenge Walks News Community Rising Summiteers Summiteers Hall of Records Irish Munroists Recent Contributors Contributors Hall of Fame Credits Lists, Completion & Awards Community Constitution Lists & Logs Irish County Highpoints Local 100 Irish Highest 100 Vandeleur-Lynams Arderins Arderin Begs Arderins + Arderin Begs Irish Best rated Irish 900 up Irish Island Munros All Twenty-Four Lists & Personal Log Log Analysis My Contributions & Profile Listing Programs Simple Irish Listings Simple Irish & British Listings More Guidelines Using the Service Comments Photos Statistics Conditions of Use Resources Links Motley Views General Forum Suggestions Forum Bibliography Welcome to MountainViews If you want to use the website often please enrol (quick and free) at top right. Overview Detail Legend Zoom: ?? Overlay features legend For more map options click on any overview map area or any detail map feature. Detail Map Features Showing 15 items: Leenaun Hill 618m, Meall Cheo 578m, Leenaun Hill Far North-West Top 556m, Búcán 550m, Maumturkmore 488m, Taobh Dubh 422m, Tracks: 3307, 54km 2739, 41km 3401, 39km 3730, 31km 929, 14km 1416, 12km 2085, 11km 1099, 10km 2324, 6km Find Suggested WalksOpen walks finder Find hill, mountain, island, coastal feature. Videos Recent Contributions 1 2 3 .. 21 Next page >> Get Notifications Really getting away from it all! Track 4139 peter1 11 hours ago This group of mountains is probably best approached from Dalwhinnie. Parking is available at the petrol station and th... walk, Len: 18.7km, Climb: 926m, Area: Loch Treig to Loch Ericht (Britain) Bei 4 Munros in 2 days, part 1 Track 4132 peter1 11 hours ago I went back to Scotland to climb more Munros after an absence of nearly 15 years. This group of 4 can be done in a da... walk, Len: 11.2km, Climb: 1126m, Area: An Socach, Killilan to Inverness (Brita 4 Munros in 2 days, part 2 Track 4138 peter1 12 hours ago walk, Len: 9.8km, Climb: 480m, Area: Sgurr na Lapaich, Killilan to Inverness (B... Cadamstown to Kinnitty - Slieve Blooms Track 4126 jgfitz 2 days ago We commenced the hike along the way-marked Silver River eco-walk. The well-illustrated information boards along the gorg walk, Len: 13.3km, Climb: 341m, Area: Slieve Bloom (Ireland) The Heights of Malta Track 4137 madfrankie a week ago When you're considering hiking trips abroad, Malta is not likely to be high on anyone's list. It's small and the human f walk, Len: 8.4km, Climb: 40m, Area: Malta, Dingli () Beast of Bencorrbeg tackled from the south. Track 4130 simon3 a week ago As many others have said Bencorrbeg is a serious scrambling challenge. This track was an attempt to reach it from the ... walk, Len: 14.0km, Climb: 669m, Area: Bencorrbeg, Twelve Bens (Ireland) Benco Binn Charrach: NE finger from the Twelve Bens offers a way in. Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: simon3 5 days ago Knockpasheemore (Binn Charrach) is a small summit at the end of a 2km ridge heading NE from the lower scree slopes of Benbaun, and makes a worthwhile climb either in its own right, or as a diversi... Bencorrbeg: Shapely outlier, serious scrambling. Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: simon3 5 days ago Bencorbeg dominates views from the mouth of the Gleninagh Valley. Although only 577m, the full extent of this height is seen when the mountain is viewed from north or east, as the mountain plunges... Inis Leacan: Island south of Roundstone. Island Comment simon3 a week ago Inishlacken is a small island south of Roundstone. Here it is viewed from Inishnee. Wicklow: Glenmalure to Glendalough Track 4136 Onzy a week ago Glenmalure to Glendalough viw Wicklow Way & the Spinc... walk, Len: 11.3km, Climb: 540m, Area: Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland) Oileán an Chlaí: Island in Bertraghboy Bay Island Comment simon3 a week ago Oghly Island is around 250m from the driveable Inishnee island. Benbulbin: donieg on the summit, 2008 Summit Comment donieg 4 days ago Thursday 29.05.2008 a beautifull sunny day I decided to take on the three peaks challenge of Benbulbin followed by Benwiskin and finally Slievemore. I found 'eflanaga' comment of 15.03.06 helpfull... Most Recent Monthly Newsletter. Conditions and Info Use of MountainViews is governed by conditions. General information about the site is here. Opinions in material here are not necessarily endorsed by MountainViews. Hillwalking is a risk sport. Information in comments, walks or shared GPS tracks may not be accurate for example as regards safety or access permission. You are responsible for your safety and your permission to walk see conditions. Credits and list definitions are listed here Credits RSS Feed for Recent Items. Visit our Facebook page. Video display Maamturks Area More detail Place count in area: 26, OSI/LPS Maps: 37, 38, 44, 45 Highest place: Binn idir an dá Log, 702m Maximum height for area: 702 metres, Maximum prominence for area: 644 metres, Places in area Maamturks:Barr Log Riabhach 558mBinn Bhán 488mBinn Bhriocáin 667mBinn Bhriocáin NE Top 603mBinn Chaonaigh 633mBinn idir an dá Log 702mBinn idir an dá Log SE Top 659mBinn Mhairg 612mBinn Mhór 661mBinn Mhór NE Top 640mBinn Mhór siar barr 596mBinn Mhór soir barr 630mBúcán 550mCnoc Lios Uachtair 401mCnoc na hUilleann 607mCnoc na hUilleann North Top 541mCorcóg 609mCruiscín 432mCúlóg 435mKnocknagur 310mLackavrea 396mLeenaun Hill 618mLeenaun Hill Far North-West Top 556mMeall Cheo 578mMullach Glas 622mTaobh Dubh 422m Note: this list of places includes island features such as summits, but not islands as such. Centre on map. Leenaun Hill Mountain An Meall Dubh A name in Irish (Ir. An Meall Dubh [TR*], 'black knoll') Galway County, in Arderin, Vandeleur-Lynam Lists, Siltstone & sandstone Bedrock Height: 618m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 37 Grid Reference: L87432 59343 Place visited by 243 members. Recently by: OisinD, briankelly, johnmctighe, Roswayman, seanmeehan, magnumpig, JeanM, millsd1, livelife2thefull, Geo, sharonburns, Haulie, jamesmforrest, joanfahern, Fergalh I have visited this place: YES (You need to be a logged-in member to change this.) More detail Longitude: -9.69999, Latitude: 53.572067 , Easting: 87432, Northing: 259343 Prominence: 363m, Isolation: 1.5km ITM: 487406 759363, GPS IDs, 6 char: LnnHl, 10 char: Lenaun HilBedrock type: Siltstone & sandstone, (Lough Muck Formation) Walks: see Paddy Dillon, Connemara, 80-85, for a route to the summit from Leenaun village. Sometimes called Bunnaviskaun. Leenaun Hill is the 256th highest place in Ireland. Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/246/ Rate Gallery COMMENTS for Leenaun Hill 1 2 Next page >> Follow this place's comments Picture from group : pic:Colin Murphy Picture: pic:Colin Murphy Stunning Views over Leenaun and Killary Harbour Short Summary created by Onzy, 8 Sep 2014 Given Leenaun's location nestled between the Maamturk, Partry, Ben Gorm, Sheefry, Twelve Ben and Mweelrea ranges, it is no surprise that it's namesake hill boasts great views. On a good day, views in all directions are spectacular.Leenaun Hill is a well climbed hill and easily reached from a number of directions. Perhaps the easiest route for an out and back walk, is from L88170 61411 A, on the R366, where there is a gate and a track. Starting from here means an out and back distance of c.6k and 1.5 hours. There are also a number of potential starting points along the N59. There is room to park one car at L85017 62467 B, and several more at L856 624 C and L870 620 D, where the Western Way leaves the road. Access is also possible from a shared entrance at L87370 61831 E This grid reference in the text is shown as point E on the Detail Map above'>L87370 61831 E E.Various of these entry and exit points can be combined to keep the walk interesting, perhaps also taking in Bucan to the West. A good route is to begin from one of the points on the N59, climb to Bucan, along the ridges to Leenaun Hill, and descending to the R336. Or to minimise the road walk, the descent to L87370 61831 E This grid reference in the text is shown as point E on the Detail Map above'>L87370 61831 E E, close to the Leenaun Hotel is also a good option. Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/246/comment/5006/ Picture from aburden : looking a bit S of E towards leenaun hill Picture: looking a bit S of E towards leenaun hill From the top of The Col of Despondancy by aburden 1 Mar 2011 Up the Col of Despondancy and turned East to follow hags to high point ( cairn ) in distance Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/246/comment/6255/ Your Score: Very useful << >>Average Picture from robhoward : Leenaun Hill looking West Picture: Leenaun Hill looking West robhoward on Leenaun Hill, 2006 by robhoward 19 Jun 2006 A relatively easy walk without too many rocky sections but rewarding views from the 618 metre summit. We started from the Car Park for the Killary Harbour (Grid Ref 856 624 C) and made our way up the river to the Western Way, but a more sensible way would be to access the Western Way from near (870 620 D)! Left the Western Way at 847 619 F and made our way to the ridge via (851 607 G). Followed the ridge down then up to the summit. Excellent views of the Benchoonas, Kylemore Lough and Lough Fee withy Knockbrack in the distance (see photo). Easiest way down was to follow the line of the sheep fence down the ridge then cut across near the deserted village buildings to access the road at (874 618 H) on the west of the river. Taking it easy and with lots of stops it took us about 7 hours to do the 10 kms! Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/246/comment/2409/ Your Score: Very useful << >>Average Picture from colin murphy : Leenaun Hill Picture: Leenaun Hill colin murphy on Leenaun Hill, 2009 by colin murphy 2 Nov 2009 Starting and ending at 615882 I, just a couple of hundred metres along the Maam road out of Leenaun vollage, there is space for a car or two on the left hand side of the road. Walk back down the road about thirty metres where you will see a track which follows a stream from Leenaun Hill. Leave the track at point 610882 J and cross the stream, and follow a fence with takes you all the way to the top, mostly grassy but occasionally quite steep. Spectacular views in all directions. Pic shows approach towards summit taken at about 400m. Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/246/comment/4249/ Your Score: Very useful << >>Average emaxwell on Leenaun Hill, 2006 by emaxwell 5 Jan 2006 3 of us climbed it from a point 1 mile from Leenaun on the road to Maam. We walked the horseshoe and descended down the river into the centre of Leenaun. It took 4 hours with lots of stops for photos. Well worth the climbing effort for the ever changing views. Very slippy descending as my sore elbow can testify. Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/246/comment/2118/ Your Score: Very useful << >>Average Picture from colin murphy colin murphy on Leenaun Hill, 2009 by colin murphy 2 Nov 2009 Leenaun Hill summit cairn Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/246/comment/4250/ Your Score: Very useful << >>Average COMMENTS for Leenaun Hill 1 2 Next page >> (End of comment section for Leenaun Hill.) Some mapping: Open Street Map (Various variations used.) British summit data courtesy: Database of British & Irish Hills (Creative Commons Licence) MountainViews.ie, a Hill-walking Website for the island of Ireland. 11 Million Visitors Per Year. 1300 Contributors.


text:
Getting in daily exercises will always be a part of staying in shape, but some people want to steer clear of boring treadmills and push-ups. Many may even be surprised to hear about some of the odd routines and exercise movements that produce real results, so here are five odd exercise options that really work.
1. Superman
Laying on one's stomach and lifting their arms and legs off the ground doesn't seem like a difficult exercise, but it can mean all the difference between healthy progress and injuries. Lower back injuries are especially prevalent for those that exercise often, and this movement is designed to strengthen the core muscles around the midsection including the lower back. This is a great exercise to perform at the end of your workouts to keep your back limber. Hold the position for 5-10 seconds, relax and then repeat.
2. Rowing
For many, heading into the gym in order to hop onto a rowing machine is going to be a rare occurrence, but few exercises are as effective as this one. Rowing can be done as either muscle-building exercise or as an alternative to the cardio component of a workout. In order to change between strength and cardio, the tension or resistance of the machine can be changed to higher or lower settings. Or, if you prefer the great outdoors, you can always get the same exercise by joining a crew team!
3. Bikram Yoga
In this day and age, yoga can hardly be classified as an odd exercise, but Bikram yoga is one variation that not many health enthusiasts have given a try. Also referred to as hot yoga, this is a series of movements and breathing techniques that is carried out in a training area set at 100 degrees or higher. While it can be a great help for everything from arthritis to diabetes, it can put extra stress on your body. If you aren't sure if you can handle this challenging exercise, you should speak to a family doctor in Winter Haven to see if this workout is right for you.
4. Suspension Training
Suspension training is carried out on suspension straps or ropes that are hung from a stable anchor on the roof or walls. When performing any movements on the straps, the individual will engage thousands of stabilizing muscles in addition to the primary muscle groups that they are working out. The straps can help you access and strengthen normally unused muscles.
5. Trampolines
While you may be used to thinking of a trampoline as a fun backyard entertainment for children, it can actually also help provide you an excellent workout. Trampoline gyms have begun to pop up around the world, and this is partly due to the effective workout that they give. Whether it is running sprints or engaging in a group class, those training on a trampoline will find themselves working muscles up and down their body including hip flexors, their core, and even their shoulders.
By varying your exercise routine, its likely you'll find yourself sticking to your goals for a much longer period of time in order to enjoy a healthier and happier life in the coming years. If you find yourself bored with your normal exercise regimen, try out one of these somewhat odd, but definitely effective exercises.


text:
I came up with this recipe after wondering whether one could make tasty mashed potatoes with out dairy. The obvious fill in was olive oil and using the best infused oils gives you an amazing dish – one that will pleasantly surprise your Thanksgiving guests.
- 2 LB Potatoes (cleaned well, unpeeled, Yukon Gold, Red Bliss or Russet)
- 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 C Lucini Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tsp Kosher Salt (sea salt will also work)
- 1/4 tsp Paprika (sweet, smoked, pimenton or esplette)
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (fresh, ground)
- 1/8 tsp Turmeric (optional)
- 1 tsp Lucini Pinot Grigio White Wine Vinegar
- 2 tsp Lemon Juice (fresh, orange juice is better than bottled lemon)
- 2 TB Lucini Garlic-Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 TB Lucini Basil-Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 TB Chives or Scallions (optional)
Cut your potatoes into even, large chunks (2 inches is optimal) and boil in salted water until they are just cooked through (12-20 minutes). Strain under cool water to stop the cooking process.
Meanwhile, in 1/4 C olive oil, cook the garlic on medium-low heat until it just turns golden (3-6 minutes). Pour this mixture into a bowl. Add the salt, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, lemon juice, vinegar and remaining olive oils. Whisk until well mixed.
Mash your potatoes (if you use a food mill, etc., process the potatoes now) and then add to your serving bowl. Add the olive oil mixture and stir until well distributed. For some color, top with chives or scallions.


text:
Welcome to The Tree of Oil
"We can't believe that is going to be already one year of being open, The Tree of Oil Thanks everyone for your support and great taste.
Products Offered:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil →
Fused and Infused Olive Oils →
Balsamic Vinegars →
Gourmet Products →
Infused Seal Salts →
And More… →
Our Blog
Cinnamon-Pear Balsamic Roasted Sweet Potatoes
INGREDIENTS: 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and each cut lengthwise into 8 wedges 1/3 cup Cinnamon-Pear Balsamic 2 tablespoons All Natural Organic Butter Olive Oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt 1 tablespoon dry oregano. PREPARATION: Heat oven to 400F. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of a half sheet jelly-roll pan. Thoroughly shake or …Read More
Traditional Portuguese Vinha D'Alhos AKA "Portuguese Carnitas"
You've probably heard of Mexican style carnitas, but have you heard of the flavor explosion that is Portuguese Carnitas (aka Vinha D'Alhos)? One of the most obvious deviations from the process of making traditional carnitas, is that the preparation for Vinha D'Alhos calls for the cubed pork shoulder to take a dip for no less than four days in a …Read More
Olive Oils, your ally in the search for happiness
Are you happy? Depending on where you live, what are your chances of being happy? Now it's possible to find out, thanks to the World Happiness Report published by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network. The study analyzed multiple factors that directly indicate a society's level of happiness, such as real GDP per capita and freedom from corruption. Another key factor …Read More
Cherry, Almond, & Lemon Agrumato Olive Oil Biscotti
3 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup Lemon Agrumato Olive Oil 3 large eggs, beaten 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup blanched slivered almonds 1 cup dried cherries 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl whisk together the …Read More


text:
By popular request, today's post is a bit of an odd one for this blog…
It's a recipe.
Not being your average domestic goddess, there are unlikely to be many more but since I was asked to post this, here it is.
It's my method of producing that vital essential to domestic life – the flapjack.
Being on a gluten-free diet, I'm not a massive baker, but I can make this in my sleep and it goes down a storm at home, school, work etc. I have even had requests for it as a gift, so it must be reasonably edible.
So, if it's as rainy where you are as it is here, why not banish the blues with a trayfull of yumminess?
(I realise it is not the healthiest of snacks, but most nutritionists recommend the 80/20 rule for optimum health and happiness. I could cheerfully devote my entire 20% window of calorific freedom to flapjacks. And quite often do.)
BTW Goes very well with a cup of tea and a sit down.
The Official Make Peace with Housework Flapjack Recipe
Add the following to a large pan:
One pack butter (250g)
400g sugar
4tbsp golden syrup
(I find it best not to look too closely at how much good/bad stuff goes into this…)
Warm these ingredients gently until the sugar is dissolved.
• Preheat your oven to 175 degrees
• Line a large shallow baking tray with greaseproof paper
Going back to your gorgeously gooey syrupy mixture….
• Add 2 or 3 handfuls of cornflakes and mix.
• Mix in oats gradually until there's no runny stuff left.
• Spoon the mixture into the tray and flatten with a spoon.
• Transfer tray to oven then scrape and lick gooey pan/spoons.
Bake in an oven for 15-20 mins.
(Mine's a fan oven but still sometimes needs 20 minutes. Check after 15 and see what you think.)
Allow to cool slightly before cutting. (If you can wait…)
Eat and enjoy!
Good luck – let me know how they turn out.
facebook • twitter • pinterest • instagram


text:
Update on life...
It's been awhile since I've posted, or really done much of anything book-related. I've been trying to get back to basics, but I need your help, folks.
I need prayer warriors. If you're not the prayerful type, that's okay. Just send a well-wishing or two into the universe. Whatever works. I'll take it all.
My family is dealing with illness, and while we're not exactly advertising it for the masses, I trust you all can say a prayer each day without bombarding us all with messages, right? Awesome.
We are very thankful this Thanksgiving week for the time we've had together and the reminder that our lives are fragile. As a member of my family battles significant illness, and as I prepare to say goodbye to the little girl with whom I did Run or Dye last year, I know how little time we have on this earth.
And we also realize that cancer sucks. It does. Sarah is a bright little girl, a light in the world, and she doesn't deserve what she's gone through for five years. My family member is the rock, the person whom you can call on for anything at any time and they're there. If I'm sick, they're there at my office a half hour later with an entire pharmacy to battle a cold. If I need a steady hand, someone to help with my girls, or just a ride somewhere, they're there.
Now I want to be there. I want to show the same love and generosity that has been shown to all of us. I want to know that everything will be okay when things just seem like they aren't.
Thanksgiving week is tough. My grandfather passed away shortly before the holiday a number of years back. A family I love dearly lost their father two years ago. And now this. We'll be mourning Sarah and celebrating her life very soon. My family will be dealing with appointments and questions and answers and a million more questions starting next week.
I'm thankful, though, because the reminders of how precious our lives are, and how we can lose someone in an instant, makes me incredibly grateful for the people I love most.
Thank you to everyone for being a reader, a fan, and a friend. Thank you for loving my characters almost as much as I do. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes during this difficult time. Thank you for your patience as I navigate life while trying to be an author. Have a happy (thankful) Thanksgiving, and may God bless you all.
Leave a Reply.


text:
Here are some pictures of the beautiful home in the country where I've been painting for several weeks.
And, that's me painting the kitchen cabinets.
Actually, I was sealing them today. Two coats of sealer.
In this house, I have painted special finishes on the cabinets in 5 bathrooms, den, large laundry, kitchen and pantry.
A whole lot of hard work!! But, I love working with these guys.
They wanted everything to look old.
Here is the mantel over the stove (to be). The cabinets in this kitchen are staggered and this area is taller than the other cabinets.
My dream kitchen!
Here, I'm standing in the garage entry or I guess it might be a mudroom.
The opening on the right is the dining room and on the left is the kitchen.
The next one is the huge front door on the right and the great room on the left.
Just before the stairs, a guest bedroom on the left and office on the right.
I think this house is probably around 6,000 sq. ft.
Mario is installing subway tile in the pantry and in the kitchen.
This is the white granite and I'm amazed that my flash keeps picking up all of the "way deep" undertones. This granite is actually mostly white with a very light gray here and there and a very light brown here and there.
Actually, the subway tiles are the color of the granite and that's why it is absolutely beautiful together.
I'll be sharing more pictures of this WONDERFUL country home.
I feel privileged to get to work here.
The native bird sounds are everywhere in the tall oak trees.
And, there are deer grazing as I'm driving into the neighborhood.
Does that sound dreamy, or what!


text: A coworker sent me a link to this today. He assumed I had something to do with it since it's a discussion of a picture of, well, me! (Well, of my car really but I'm hidden in there.) What a trip. What can you say when you own a Tesla Roadster? : pics


text:
Code Enforcement Division
NEW LOCATION: Public Safety Building
830 SE Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994
Voice: (772) 220-3932 or (772) 600-1254
Times change and so do the attitudes and lifestyles of the community. It is a known fact that the more citizens a society serves, the greater the need for codes and procedures to address the everyday problems of a community building and growing. Often we recognize the need for such codes only after we have reached a critical stage and it is too late. There was not much urgency about building codes until the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. Then the need for more stringent code was apparent.
The Stuart City Commission has recognized the necessity for stricter codes regarding health, safety and welfare and adopted a code enforcement policy through the City Code of Ordinances, Zoning Ordinances and State Laws which provide for Code Enforcement. Recognizing that voluntary compliance is an important aspect, the City has also provided enforcement through the Code Enforcement Magistrate for cases of non-compliance. Florida Statute Chapter 162 is the statute that empowers local governments to establish code enforcement programs at local levels.
Many times a citizen is not aware that certain actions do not meet the building codes and zoning ordinances. However, when advised most citizens will take the necessary actions to correct violations and bring their property into compliance. The Code Enforcement Division will try to resolve all complaints fairly before referral to the Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearing.
For additional information or questions, contact the Code Enforcement Division at: (772) 600-1254.


text:
Like Japanese animated films and TV shows, the music of Star Trek is a key to its success. Even the short tune that Mr. Stewart plays on the flute in the Katan and later when he meets the piano/weather girl episodes is quite a masterpiece in itself. I love playing it from memory on my clarinet and flute.
One of the best episodes I have seen is definitely the episode when Sisco (Mr. Brooks) gets trapped in some sort of anomaly and Jake (Mr. Lofton) must live his life dealing with his fathers disappearance. Like some good Abarenbo Shogun (a Japanese show) episodes, it brought tears to my eyes.
Star Trek and later Deep Space 9, and even more recently Voyager, but especially Deep Space 9 I have a large debt to. Deep Space 9 helped me both as the only show (and ST:TNG too) I watched while away in college. It was an escape from classes. A chance to relax and see physics in action, besides just in the laboratories. A chance to put to use my knowledge of literature, and deal with real issues hidden in a great series like racism, politics, war, love, hate, anger, religion, and all sorts of stuff. Also helps pass all those grueling Engineering Physics tests by giving me answers and by letting me relax.
The "Bald people are people too" message is cool too, but I am not bald.
A chance for a role model in Jake Sisco (Cirroc Lofton) who like me had trouble deciding what to do with his life. He chooses to start out in Literature and imagination. In my favorite episode he also does physics. This contrasts with me who started out in physics and will probably one day end up writing novels (in Japanese?).
Also I am very grateful to the character of Cpt. Janeway for loving Quantum Mechanics and not being afraid to show it. COME OUT OF THE CLOSET, ALL YOU Q.M. LOVERS. And to the actor who plays Neelix for finally getting a chance to use all the techno babble and liking it. Actually that babble is often REAL PHYSICS TERMS! Not made up. There are anyons, neutrinos, Z particles, and theoretical tachyons (well maybe), and they are useful. Z particles are very very interesting! (They can be looked at as part photon, part something else well..., oh well I won't explain it any further)
I have noticed that a few years ago everyone said how bad Deep Space 9 was and how great Voyager was. At the time, I would say I liked Deep Space 9 better. But now I hold them about equally in my esteem.
Suddenly this year (1997) I return to America, and everyone loves Deep Space 9 and hates Voyager. What happened while I was in Japan. Back in 1996 (and before that) I used to be the only one watching Deep Space 9, while Voyager drew crowds. Now I am alone when I watch Voyager and in a crowd when I watch Deep Space 9. This is a mystery to me!
Two 1997 episodes deserve special citation. There was a Voyager episode which brought out the power of thought in a telepathic society. Keeping a hold on ones thoughts is just as important in our society which contains but few people who have learned to use thier telepathic abilities, as in a fully telepathic society.
The other episode was one where Dr. Bashir gets to party with other genetically engineered people. I wish I had a bunch of people who thought like me to party with. But everyone is usually too slow or on another wavelength, or they are just close minded, its always one of the three. That show also brought out how it is impossible to predict every outcome because in real life there are many unknown variables.
Last Updated: July 20,1999.


text:
6, 845 Likes 130 Dislikes
Live a healthy lifestyle! This is everything I eat in one day!
● MY INSTAGRAM - https://goo.gl/jmK8if
● SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX COSTA - https://goo.gl/RQdFEH
● Snapchat - xmadeinbrazil
● Twitter - https://goo.gl/ML7aaw
● Facebook - http://goo.gl/BYNdnw
Topic of discussion: What is your favorite meal of the day?
Here are some healthy and easy meal ideas if you're trying to stay lean! I've been eating light lately and there is nothing better. Some of the recipes in this video are also vegan, and super healthy if you're trying to lose weight. Not only that, but I made sure to show you easy meals so you won't have a hard time making any of these easy healthy and lean meals!
Here is what I eat in a day or what I ate today:
Protein Bar from FitJoy: https://www.fitjoynutrition.com/products
4 Strawberries
1 Banana
1 Tblsp of Oatmeal
Frozen berries
Whey Protein
Hollywood Bowl Salad at Sweet Greens
1 Filet of Tilapia
1 Baked potato
Green beans
Jasmine Rice
Check out my other videos:
5 Wardrobe Essentials Every Guy Should Own: https://goo.gl/I2lz8C
How to Get Straight Hair: https://goo.gl/3IBiIB
How to Dress Well for Work: https://goo.gl/Zrwrhs
Dear 2015: https://goo.gl/uA1q5V
On my channel you will find videos about health, fitness, fashion, men's fashion, favorites, lifestyle, and of course, my personal life. This includes my friends, family, and work, so please be mindful and keep a positive vibe in the comment section. Don't forget to subscribe and make sure to hit that like button if you enjoyed the video!


text:
Photo: Courtesy of U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism
This week in our forums, members are discussing their honeymoon plans.
"I'm torn between Fiji and Austrailia. We are really big into scuba diving so the great barrier reef is a plus," says SPL.
PAuLMA offered a few tips for those planning a trip to France: "We just spent 10 days in Paris and it was perfection. We learned their metro system and saved a ton. Trust me, though we knew enough, you can get by just fine without knowing French."
"FH and I are planning to go to New Zealand," says MikaylaK. "It might not be what one thinks of a beach destination, but the stunning scenery has its appeal."
Where are you planning to go on your honeymoon? Click here to continue the discussion in our forums or view all forum categories here.
Haven't picked your honeymoon spot yet? Click here to view our travel guides for popular honeymoon destinations.


text:
New Year ~ New You Cookbook Bundle Giveaway! (1 Winner – 3 Delicious Healthy Cookbooks) Ends 2/14 @timeincbooks @SMGurusNetwork
This post contains affiliate links.
Welcome to the New Year ~ New You Cookbook Bundle Giveaway! (1 Winner – 3 Delicious Healthy Cookbooks) !
1 winner
This giveaway is part of our Valentine's Day Gift Guide – Stop by to see all the giveaways and great products.
This contest is hosted by the Social Media Gurus Network!
Host that put together this giveaway is Deliciously Savvy
My co-hosts for this giveaway are Michigan Saving and More , Heartbeats ~ Soul Stains, and Tales From A Southern Mom
Below is a list of all the bloggers involved in the gift guide giveaways.
A Rain Of Thought, Bargnhtress, Centsable Steals, Deliciously Savvy, Easter Babe's Theory, Heartbeats ~ Soul Stains, Here We GO Again Ready, Java John Z's, Living Simply, Michigan Saving and More, Missy's Views and Savings Clues, Tales From A Southern Mom, Views and More, Welcome To My Kitchen


text:
Invitation to contribute to consultation on assessment centre standards
All ABP members and practitioners are invited to participate in a study designed to understand the experiences of people of assessment centres - as a candidate or an assessor.
Shaping Risk Culture in Financial Institutions
In this article Sarah Tennyson provides a preview of her session on Tuesday 10th December and shares how organisations can shape a culture of holistic risk management.
How happiness at work impacts the bottom line
In anticipation of her session on Tuesday 19th November for the London Local Event, Jessica Pryce-Jones shares key research findings on the impact of happiness at work on the bottom line.
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012


text: HydroponicsNutrients & AdditivesPlant MagicPlant Magic - Evolution 500ml Plant Magic - Evolution 500ml 0 Reviews | Add your review PRODUCT CODE: 36706 SHORT DESCRIPTION Plant Magic - Evolution is a prominent growth accelerator leaf spray rich of natural hormones, sugars, vitamins, amino acids, humic and fulvic acids. €10,90 In stock Order now and pay with credit card or paypal. The goods will be given to the courier tomorrow Quantity: Add to cart Free shippingfor orders higher than 150 € Add to Wishlist Description Specifications Reviews Related Topics Spray leaf, growth accelerator Plant Magic's Evolution is a prominent growth accelerator leaf spray. Evolution is rich in bio-stimulants, natural plant hormones, sugars, vitamins, amino acids, humic and fulvic acids. Bio-stimulants and natural plant hormones improve photosynthesis and plant growth. Sugars provide energy to fuel the thrust of growth while vitamins and amino acids ensures plants have all the extra nutrients needed to ensure a thriving growth not only at the top of the plant but also in the radical structure. Cultivation soil: Earth. Coconut and Hydro How to use: Foliar Shake well before use Use ONLY once a week Spraying at low levels of light or when the lights are off Spraying from top to bottom Use throughout the vegetative phase until day 14 of the flowering cycle Others formats: Plant Magic - Evolution 125ml - € 5,50 Manufacturer Plant Magic Soil Hydroponics Coco Growth Overall opinion Product quality Easy to use Expected results Add your review Feeding Schedule


text:
Arctium minus
|Arctium minus
|Flower heads (capitula)
|Scientific classification
A. minus
|Binomial name
|Arctium minus
Arctium minus, commonly known as lesser burdock,[2] little burdock, louse-bur, common burdock,[3] button-bur, cuckoo-button,[3] or wild rhubarb,[4] is a biennial plant. This plant is native to Europe,[5] but has become introduced elsewhere such as Australia, North and South America, and other places.[6][7][8][9]
Characteristics: It can grow up to 1.5 meters (1 to 5 feet) tall and form multiple branches. It is large and bushy. Flowers are prickly and pink to lavender in color. Flower heads are about 2 cm (0.79 in) wide. The plant flowers from July through October. The flowers resemble and can be easily mistaken for thistles, but burdock can be distinguished by its extremely large (up to 50 cm) leaves and its hooked bracts. Leaves are long and ovate. Lower leaves are heart-shaped and have very wavy margins. Leaves are dark green above and woolly below. It grows an extremely deep taproot, up to 30 cm (12 in) into the ground.[10][11]
Lesser Burdock produces purple flowers in its second year of growth, from July to October. Outer bracts end in hooks that are like Velcro. After the flower head dries, the hooked bracts will attach to humans and animals in order to transport the entire seedhead.[12]
- ^ The Plant List Arctium minus (Hill) Bernh.
- ^ "BSBI List 2007". Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-01-25. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
- ^ a b "Arctium minus". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ USDA PLANTS information
- ^ Altervista Flora Italiana, Lappola bardana minore Arctium minus (Hill) Bernh. includes photos plus European distribution map
- ^ Flora of North America, Vol. 19, 20 and 21 Page 170 Common or lesser burdock, petite bardane, cibourroche, chou bourache, bourrier, Arctium minus (Hill) Bernhardi, Syst. Verz. 154. 1800.
- ^ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
- ^ Marticorena, C. & M. Quezada. 1985. Catálogo de la Flora Vascular de Chile. Gayana, Botánica 42: 1–157
- ^ Atlas of Living Australia
- ^ John W. Thieret, William A. Niering, and Nancy C. Olmstead. National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers, Eastern Region, Revised edition. Chanticleer Press, Inc, 2001. ISBN 0-375-40232-2
- ^ Richard H. Uva, Joseph C. Neal, and Joseph M. Ditomaso. Weeds of the Northeast. Cornell University Press, 1997. ISBN 0-8014-8334-4
- ^ Rose, Francis (1981). The Wild Flower Key. Frederick Warne & Co. pp. 386–387. ISBN 0-7232-2419-6.
External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Arctium minus.
|This Cynareae article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.


text:
|Papuan Frogmouth
Following our visit to Shiptons Flat (see next post) we moved on to Cooktown, where we spent 3 days at the home of our good friends Kath Shurcliff and David Houghton. We were most impressed with the building skills that Dave employed to erect their wonderfully tropical abode.
|Kath & Dave in Cooktown
We visited several spots around Cooktown including the Botanic Gardens (which adjoins their property) and the lookout where Captain Cook surveyed the reef after The Endeavour ran aground offshore.
|Endeavour River fromm Lookout Hill
We checked out Finch Bay, the Endeavour River National Park, the old railway track to the cemetery, Keatings Lagoon, Walker Bay and Quarantine Bay with its granite beach.
|Quarantine Bay
We found some more White-streaked Honeyeaters in the national park, just a few kilometres from town.
|Keatings Lagoon
At Keatings Lagoon we saw another Little Kingfisher.
|Little Kingfisher
And a pair of Green Pygmy-Goose.
|Green Pygmy-Goose
Large-billed Gerygone also showed here.
|Large-billed Gerygone
A nice Tropical Scrubwren was seen along the road to Walker Bay (again, thanks to Kath & Dave for site information). This bird looked decidedly more marked and colourful than the scrubwrens seen at Shiptons Flat - an area that marks both the northern and southern extremes of the range of quite a few bird species.
Helmeted Friarbird and Yellow-spotted Honeyeater were common about Kath and Dave's home. We were bothered by unseasonally wet weather but it was a pleasure to again visit this delightful town, our visit marking the half-way point for our trip both in terms of distance and time..
A Papuan Frogmouth
was found at the entrance to the Botanic Gardens.
|Helmeted Friarbird
|Yellow-spotted Honeyeater
|Papuan Frogmouth


text:
Ear Center: Our Services
Our Goal | Ears | Nose | Throat | Airway Disorders | Audiometric Testing
Otology & Neurotology
The sub-specialties of Otology-Neurotology (Ear Surgery) and Pediatric Otolaryngology (Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat)
Otology-Neurotology are the specialized fields of medicine that are dedicated to the diagnosis and medical/surgical treatment of disorders of the ears and hearing in children and adults.
Otologic surgeons perform surgery of the ear including:
- ear tubes (myringotomies and transtympanic tubes)
- middle ear reconstructive surgery (tympanoplasty, ossiculoplasty, stapedectomy, Kraus K-Helix Prostheses)
- excision of middle ear tumors
- cholesteatoma surgery
- chronic middle ear and mastoid surgery
- facial nerve surgery
- balance procedures
- procedures to deliver medications to the inner ear (intratympanic dexamethasone, gentamicin, etc)
- cochlear implant surgery (Cochlear Americas and Advanced Bionics CI's)
- implantable hearing device surgery (BAHA, Ponto, Maxum devices)
- temporal bone trauma surgery
Pediatric otolaryngology is the sub-specialty within Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery that treats conditions and diseases of the Ears, Nose, and Throat in children under 18 years of age.
Our Goal
Our goal is to provide you and your family with the best otologic care, pediatric ear/nose/throat care, and service possible. It is our philosophy to do our very best to accurately diagnose you or your child's condition and to give you an honest, straightforward opinion concerning your or your child's condition.
We believe that each patient deserves:
- an explanation of their condition in understandable terms
- to have a thorough understanding of their situation
- to understand their options and alternatives
- to develop a comprehensive treatment plan
- to have an opportunity to have all of their questions answered.
Simply stated, each patient should understand:
- what is wrong
- what can be done about it
- what should be done about it
- when it should be done
- what to expect
- what are the alternatives?
We will:
- listen to your history
- exam you thoroughly
- answer your questions
- explain indicated diagnostic tests
- interpret the results of those tests for you - in understandable terms
- carefully explain treatment options and recommendations to you.
Our team, consisting of a highly qualified surgeon and audiologists, is dedicated to comprehensive hearing restoration through medicine, surgery, digital hearing aids, and cutting edge hearing implant technologies.
If you have questions or problems…
If you have questions or problems during any phase of your evaluation and treatment, please bring them to our attention. Our goal is to understand your concerns, and hopefully, find solutions for your ear, hearing, or pediatric ENT problems.
Our Services: an outline of what we treat
We treat children and adults with medical & surgical conditions involving:
- Ear infections and diseases
- Hearing loss (all ages) with the goals of hearing preservation and restoration
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders
- Facial nerve disorders, including facial paralysis (Bell's palsy, Herpes Zoster (shingles), etc.)
- Facial nerve tumors
- Reconstructive middle ear procedures (tympanoplasty, ossiculoplasty, etc., Kraus K-Helix Prostheses)
- Acoustic neuroma evaluations
- Cochlear implantation for severe and profound deafness
- Implantable hearing devices (BAHA & Ponto osseointegrated device, cochlear implants, and the MAXUM hearing implant)
- Stapedectomy, tympanoplasty, ossiculoplasty, and mastoidectomy (including ear drum repairs)
- Cholesteatoma and other ear tumor surgery
- Intratympanic medication treatment for sudden hearing loss and Meniere's disease
- Comprehensive medical and surgical treatment of Meniere's disease
- Plastic reconstructive surgery of the external ear and ear canal (partial and total reconstructions)
- Correction of prominent ears (otoplasty)
- Medical and surgical treatment of ear trauma
- Plastic surgery repair of the external ear and ear canal
- Trauma procedures after tympanic membrane/middle ear trauma
- Control of pediatric nose bleeding (epistaxis)
- Nasal foreign body removal
- Treatment of chronic rhinitis and other pediatric nasal conditions
- Nasal fractures in children
- Disorders of smell & taste
- Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Airway Disorders
- Treatment of airway problems and obstructive sleep apnea in children
- Snoring
- Sleep apnea
- Tonsillectomies & adenoidectomies
- GE reflux
Audiometric Testing (Hearing testing)
- Comprehensive audiometric testing
- Tympanometry
- Acoustic reflex & decay testing
- Distortion product otoacoustic emission testing & spontaneous emission testing
- Electronystagmography (including ice water caloric testing)
- Auditory brainstem response testing (ABR)
- Auditory Steady State Response testing (ASSR)
- Cochlear implant mapping (Advanced Bionics and Cochlear Americas devices)
- Implantable hearing device testing and programming (BAHA & Ponto fitting and adjustments)
- Envoy Esteem™ Totally Implantable Hearing Implant programming.
- Hearing aid evaluations, fitting, and programming (Phonak, Widex, & Oticon brands)
- Hearing aid evaluations & consultations
- Hearing aid molds & repairs
- Digital hearing aid programming
- FM hearing systems
- Assistive listening devices
- Custom ear plugs for swimming, noise control, etc.
- Hearing aid lab on-site for some repairs
- Factory repair service
- Hearing implants
- BAHA & Ponto osseointegrated device support and programming
- Cochlear implants (Cochlear Americas & Advanced Bionics devices)
Last revised September 18, 2014


text:
Breakfast Club
Time Out says
Wallow in an ersatz homage to an 1980s youth at this mini-chain of all-day diners dedicated to the most important meal of the day.
There are few more affable temples to nostalgia than this cluttered café, its brick walls covered with '80s memorabilia – from record sleeves of celebrated movie soundtracks (Back To The Future, St Elmo's Fire) to a T-shirt bearing the surnames of the original Breakfast Club actors. It's one of seven now in London, and there's another in Brighton, too.
Breakfasts take centre stage: from a full English and a US variation featuring maple syrup pancakes, to a Latin American breakfast burrito. But there are also jacket potatoes with toppings less ordinary (goat's cheese, guacamole, grilled chicken), chunky sandwiches (such as the amusingly titled 'When Haloumi Met Salad') and freshly made smoothies galore.
33 D'Arblay Street
|Tube: Oxford Circus or Tottenham Court Road tube
|Set dinner £15 3 courses.
|Opening hours:
|Meals served 8am-9pm Mon-Wed; 8am-10pm Thur-Fri; 9am-10pm Sat; 9am-7pm Sun
|Do you own this business?
Users say (19)
Average User Rating
2.9 / 5
Rating Breakdown
- 5 star:2
- 4 star:6
- 3 star:1
- 2 star:6
- 1 star:3
My friend and I went here last night for a thanksgiving 3 course meal. The starter was a pumpkin bisque served with corn bread. Turkey or mac and cheese for main. Then lastly pumpkin pie with ice cream for dessert. We both really enjoyed it and had a great time. The staff are really upbeat and friendly. I've also been there for brunch before and have not been disappointed with the food or service.
We waited one hour outside in the queue, thinking that it could be worth it, but unfortunatley we regretted it. I expected to have more choice, but most of the things were salty and I wanted something with chocolate, for example. I had the only sweet thing which was the pankakes, very nice but too big, I couldn't finish mine, and expensive as well... The local was not particular as I pictured it, and it was very busy. We had to share a small table with other two people, and the noise didn't even let us having a chat. Not really my ideal breakfast, but the pankakes very amazing, and also the service was good and fast. My favourite thing was the smoothie.
The food was nice enough, but expensive. You are packed in tight and we waited (outside in the cold) for over an hour to get in. I've always been reluctant to go here as I don't want to queue that long for anything, but after finally giving in to the idea, I would say its definitely not worth the queue.
The service was shocking - really slow with very rude snobby waitresses. Our food was basically cold when it arrived and the 'haloumi' burger had the tiniest strip of cheese ever. The best thing about the place are the milkshakes and the fridge door to the bar downstairs. However, def not worth the hype, long wait to be seated or money.
It just goes to show that a long queue outside somewhere can fool the tourists into thinking it's worth queuing for. Breakfast Club is overrated and not that great - there are many greater, cheaper breakfast options nearby - like my favourite for affordable breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner is Grillshack on Beak Street, Soho
Hearty full English breakfast. Not bowled over by the decor and I've had superior breakfasts, but if you're hungover or just hungry it will hit the spot!
Charming and unpretentious, the BYOB policy gives TBC a feel of having a drink and a meal in a friend's flat. We were able to book a large table for 9 people on a Thursday evening without any issue. It took a little time to get served and get food, but as we had our own alcohol the time passed quickly, and the food was delicious once it arrived. Would definitely recommend for a pleasant catch-up with friends in Soho.
One of my favourite places to eat! The design inside is quirky and fun. But the best part is... bring your own booze!
This place is dirty and unhygienic. Period. Case in point: I went to use the one-person bathroom downstairs, and the chef came out before I went in. After using the toilet, I realised the bathroom had NO soap in it. There was not even a drop of soap left in the dispenser... it seemed like it had never been filled. I can't imagine where the chef found his soap, but I couldn't find any. Sure, many customers like this place and the food is good, but I value a bit of cleanliness and hand-washing at my restaurants. I will not be going back.
Went there on a recommendation as we were in the area. Managed to grab the last table, people arriving a few minutes later were turned away. Menu was varied, portions were epic, everything tasted great, service was quick and polite. They'd pitched the level of 'quirky' just about right. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Food is always cold! And really boring after such a lovely looking menu! So disappointing when you have your hopes up and ready to devour what should be a delicious brunch. Have tried and tired again, no going to stop!
Cool n yummyyyy...
Snap up exclusive discounts in London
Time Out's handpicked deals — hurry, they won't be around for long...


text:
When Should You Change a Strategy?
By Dr. Burt Smith July 31st, 2008
When it stops working.
Not when YOU get tired of it, not when you think the market wants something new, not when some expert tells you it's time for a change, and not just because you've had it a long time.
You change a campaign or strategy when the results you sought stop appearing on a regular basis.
You change it when it stops working. Period.
Susan Starr Kremeier said -
This is a good lesson in life and in marketing.
I love your website!
August 2, 2008 @ 10:15 pm


text:
Leta is a Rapture-born young girl, who was turned in to a Little Sister. She was used by Dr. Yi Suchong as a test subject for the bonding of Big Daddies and Little Sisters.
Burial at Sea - Episode 2Edit
- Main article: Burial at Sea - Episode 2
Elizabeth finds Leta and another Little Sister, Masha Lutz, at Dr. Suchong's Free Clinic in Artemis Suites next to a dying Bouncer type Big Daddy. Both of the girls are terrified of the metal monster but Elizabeth needs to get the Big Daddy to move to get past it and the only way to do so is to heal it with ADAM. After the girls begin to feel sorry for the creature, Leta drains some ADAM from Masha and gives it to the Big Daddy so it recovers and Elizabeth can move on.
The pair along their Big Daddy walks through the clinic to find Dr. Suchong and tell him about what they just did, only to irritate him. Leta happened to be the Little Sister that provoked Suchong to hit her, causing the Big Daddy to kill him in a fit of rage.
Behind the ScenesEdit
- Both Masha and Leta's eyes do not glow yellow, despite the fact that they have been implanted with Sea Slugs and are shown to produce ADAM.
- Leta, along with Masha can be heard pestering Suchong in his final audio diary in BioShock.
- The imprinting scene in Burial at Sea - Episode 2, with Leta, Masha and the Bouncer, was made into a real-life collectible statue.


text:
Talent Agency
Carpet colors and designs can be customized for your event and venue, and additional themed characters are available upon request. We even offer an exclusive "Angel" package, featuring two stunning violinists who are connected to the living carpet in matching gowns. It is a beautiful display, designed and presented exclusively by LoganMania!
Character and theme choices include Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Lady Gaga, Masquerade, Cirque, Cher, Mardi Gras, Carmen Miranda, and more!
These pieces are perfect for gala events, grand openings, themed events, weddings, trade show entrances, and virtually any special event.
Make sure your guests' first encounter and impression at your event is a memorable one by adding an elegant and creative twist to your entrance with our stunning character carpets! In addition to providing a unique and engaging greeting, some of our characters are also talented vocalists, thus enhancing the entertainment value for your event! Each of our lovely ladies are accessorized and fully styled to match our stunning carpets, which are available in red and black!
7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd
Suite 255 Orlando, FL 32819