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Science Objects are two hour on-line interactive inquiry-based content modules that help teachers better understand the science content they teach. This Science Object, co-developed between FDA and NSTA, is the last of four Science Objects in the Nutrition SciPack. It demonstrates that variety, balance, and moderation in overall food choices are essential for human health, growth, and energy. The amounts of specific nutrients recommended for healthy people depend on age, gender, heredity, and—for females—pregnancy and lactation. Energy recommendations—measured in calories—are set for age, gender, and physical activity level. Basal metabolic rate and body efficiency also impact energy needs. Food-guidance systems (e.g., MyPyramid) and nutrition information on food labels are founded in science-based evidence for nutrient and energy intake (e.g., Dietary Reference Intakes) and science-based dietary guidelines (e.g., Dietary Guidelines for Americans), and help people apply these recommendations to their daily food and lifestyle decisions. The food choices individuals make affect their nutritional status, and are influenced by personal, hereditary and social factors, as well as by individuals' understanding of biological consequences.
This NSTA Science Object is a great resource for teachers that would like to create a unit on healthy lifestyle, but have no idea where to start. The resource provides teachers with a crash course in healthy living, utilizing various sources and quizzes. Also, information is provided on the different factors that affect an individual's wellbeing (caloric needs, factors influencing food choices, guides on healthy living, etc.). I believe most of the content is for upper elementary (3-5) but can be differentiated for lower elementary (K-2) as well.
A unit on healthy lifestyle choices is something that all teachers should attempt to include within their curriculum, especially at the elementary level. If students can build a strong foundation in healthy living, then there may be more hope for our students to live a life without chronic disease, illness, or pain. As elementary teachers, we have the opportunity to provide this foundation.
A lot of school districts today do not offer students health class anymore. I think teachers should teach at least on unit on making healthy choices a year. Students should be informed about the effects of some of the foods they put in their body. This article gave a lot of helpful information that educators can use to go over some of these topics with their students.
Anisa (Dayton, OH)
The food guidance systems (MyPyramid) are a great way to teach students about the importance of eating healthy. Eating the right food is the key to having a healthy balanced lifestyle. Learning this information early will help students in their adult life. Eating health starts early and some students are not taught how to cook and eat healthy. Some food choices are affected by family cultures and social status. As the student get older they will began to learn how to eat and cook healthy. One thing that is left out of a healthy lifestyle is exercise. Some families are too busy to add exercise to their time schedule.
This was a useful document and lesson for teachers to help students learn to make better decisions about nutrition.
Rachel Hooten (Kilgore, TX)
This science object really influenced the snack choices I made while reviewing! :)
Robin Willig (Rye Brook, NY)
I really enjoy Science Objects. In 1-3 hours, the Nutrition: What Choices Lead to a Healthy Lifestyle? Science Object will help me re-learn, refresh, or learn for the first time some critical science concepts I will have to know to obtain my Science Educator credentials. I appreciate that I can complete them at my own pace, and that, if used as park of a SciPack, I have access to a content expert to go to for help. The NSTA Learning Center Science Objects are very beneficial! Not only will they enrich my teaching, the knowledge will enrich my life.
Naomi Beverly (Marietta, GA)
What choices lead to a healthy lifestyle is always a question that is ask of me. Many individuals knowing the I am a running coach and at one time was a very good runner ask me how I could be so thin. In this reading it really goes in depth about how we can live healthy and that there is more to it than just eating right.
It gives us how much children, 1hr and adults,2hrs. 30mins a week of moderate activity. The toughest thing is the motivation of getting out the door or inside for physical activity. But knowing or at least being aware of the having future problems will hopefully motivate us enough to be a little more active. I like the Old saying of "you are what you eat". People have to understand and see that they are consuming more calories than our body use causing weight gain if not active. We need to not over do our calorie consumption.
Its okay to eat a candy bar and even have a burger and fries every now and then but we need to plan when is the proper time and to eat in moderation.
For guidance to keep at a healthy weight there are a lot of resources we can look into. There are plans that show how many calories we need to be at according to activity level, weight, and age.
I chose this science object because I am about to introduce our new theme in my classroom "Growing and Changing". In this theme I want to discuss with my students how they grow and change and how nutrition affects this. This was a great way to get some ideas about how to present the information. Teaching young students how to eat healthy foods and exercise may seem like a simple task to plan but the science object broke this broad topic down into many different topics that can be presented over the course of an entire theme, which is usually a month in my class. I also like how there are more choices to think about than just what to eat. There were a couple of topics that I would have to think about more carefully in how I would present them to a younger crowd, such as some of the hormone information and the specific way in which scientists can analyze food. I think that these basic concepts can be taught to a Kindergarten aged group but in a more simplified way. However, I do think that older grade level teachers could utilize the entire lot of information in this object. I liked the varying activities as opposed to just reading and I also liked how the quizzes were spaced. Great lesson and very helpful.
Leah Lawrence (Thoreau, NM)
This Sci-Object was a good refresher of knowledge about nutrition that I have picked up over the years. I liked the connection to mypyramid.org This is a good resource for anyone looking for an introduction to leading a healthy lifestyle from a nutrition standpoint.
Christopher (Vanderwagen, NM)
Liked this one...good to use with students...
Katherine Jezidija-Kendall
I really like how this teaches kids the importance of eating healthy.
This science object was helpful to get a better understanding of how to make wiser choices in regard to nutrition and health. It started with basics about nutritional facts and keywords then to resources such as www.choosemyplate.org to help find proper food intake. The lesson also explained other factors that lead to a healthy lifestyle like physical activity, geography, culture, climate, among other things.
The information covered in this lesson could be used in a classroom to help the students learn more about nutrition and health. There is a lot of information but you can take away the main ideas or give the students great resources to start thinking about how to live a healthy life.
I would really like to incorporate more lessons on the benefits of a healthier eating life style and a active life style. I want to make the students aware that this could make a difference in their lives as far as living longer, at lower risk of health problems and reflecting on their families as well as their communities.
A very thorough description of what and how much we should eat. I was a little disappointed with how much the article relied on The Food Pyramid. The Food Pyramid is a very controversial subject. Not only has it been revised due to much lobbying from the meat, dairy, and egg industry, but the USDA has been criticized for placing individuals with direct financial ties to those major industries on the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The article also did not dive into what we should eat in terms of sustainable food systems which in turn lead to a healthier body. I was recommended to go to mypyramid.org where I was given the tip of the week that said, "Irradiated meat is just as healthy, if not healthier than organic meat -- radiation kills bacteria just as effectively as it does people, and saves billions of dollars that would otherwise have to go toward producing cleaner meat and maintaining the health of livestock." Although this quote is not directly from the Science Object, the Science Object referred me to the website and therefore I relate the two. I feel that the Nutrtion SciPack could add another Science Object that could teach how sustainable and organic foods have a positive effect on our environment, society, and bodies as opposed to mass produced foods that degrade our environment and bodies.


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Education is the process of acquiring skills, beliefs, morals, and values etc. Educational methods include training, discussion, and research. There are two types; formal and informal. Formal education has these stages: Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School and University.
Origin of education
The word "education" originated from a Latin word education which means bringing up or raise up
History of education
It began in prehistory, as adults trained young people in knowledge and skills deemed necessary in their society. This was achieved verbally and through imitation. As beliefs began to spread their knowledge beyond skills that formal education developed.
Formal education
This takes place within school environment with students in the classrooms learning together with a certified teacher.
Types of formal education
i. Preschool
Preschools range from ages three to seven, depending on the country. These are also known as nursery schools and as kindergarten
ii. Primary
This consists of the first five to seven years of formal education. It consists of six to eight years of education from age of five or six, this varies in some countries.
iii. Secondary
This happens during teenage years. It is categorized by evolution from the typically compulsory, complete principal education for minors, to the optional Tertiary institution.
iv. Tertiary
It is the elective educational level that follows the completion of high or secondary school. This is for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Individuals who are through with tertiary institution generally obtain diplomas, certificates or academic degrees.
v. Vocational
This is a form of teaching that focuses on direct and applied training for a precise trade or craft. Vocational education may come in the form of an internship or placement etc.
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Other forms of education
i. Alternative
This was formed as part of a reaction to perceived limitations and failings of traditional education. Extensive range of educational approaches emerged, including self-learning, homeschooling, and unschooling.
ii. Indigenous
This refers to the addition of indigenous knowledge, representations, procedures, and content within formal and non-formal educational systems.
Furthermore, it can enable home-grown communities to reclaim and increase their languages and cultures, and in so doing, advance the educational success of indigenous students.
iii. Informal learning
This usually takes place outside an educational setting. It does not follow a definite core curriculum. It is not planned to be academically conscious, systematic but rather intuitively incidentally.
iv. Self-directed learning
It is also called autodidactic, a contemplative, absorbing process, of learning by yourself. Some autodidacts invest a great time carrying research at resource libraries and educational websites. A person can become an autodidact at any point in their lives. While some may have been well-versed in a conventional manner about a particular field or other unrelated areas. Examples are:
Abraham Lincoln(President of USA),
Michael Faraday (chemist and physicist),
Charles Darwin (naturalist),
Thomas Alva Edison (inventor),
George Bernard Shaw (playwright),
Frank Zappa (composer, recording engineer, film director),
Leonardo da Vinci (engineer, scientist, mathematician).
v. Open education and electronic technology
It is fast growing to become the leading form. For many reasons such as its productivity and outcomes associated with traditional methods.
Due to the popularity of open education, these new kind of academic certificates are becoming more popular and equal to traditional degrees]
Educational theory
Educational psychology
This is how humans learn in educational settings. The terms "educational psychology" and "school psychology" are used interchangeably. Some scholars and theoreticians are likely to be acknowledged as educational psychology. This is concerned with the development of educational accomplishment in the overall population. Even in sub-populations such as talented children and those with disabilities.
Purpose of education
There is no extensive consensus as to what the central aims are or should have been. Some authors pressure its value to the individual, highlighting its potential for positively persuading students' development. It personally encourages autonomy, forming a cultural uniqueness or creating a career or profession. Other authors underscore education's donations to societal purposes, including good citizenship, modeling students into prolific affiliates of society. Thereby, promoting society's broad economic development, and conserving cultural values.
The future of education
Many nations are now drastically shifting the way they educate their residents. The world is shifting at an ever-accelerating rate. Which means that a lot of knowledge turn out to be obsolete and imprecise more quickly. The importance is, therefore, shifting to teaching the skills of learning. In picking up new knowledge quickly and in as agile a way as possible. Schools have even started to move away from the steady subject-focused curricula, introducing instead developments like phenomenon-based learning. Where students study concepts like climate change instead.


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Catch a kid-friendly play at Imagination Stage in Bethesda. Now through August 14, enjoy The Little Mermaid. This fateful re-telling of the Hans Christian Andersen original is a collaboration between Imagination Stage and The Washington Ballet features dance, puppets, music and singing in a highly theatrical and epic style performance. $$. imaginationstage.org
Immerse yourself in the visual arts at the Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE). Browse the exhibitions or participate in the Explore More program, which includes looking activities and art projects for preschool- and elementary-aged children. Free. restonarts.org
Enjoy music, puppetry and storytelling nestled among the trees at Wolf Trap's Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods. This annual summer-long festival brings top-notch children's entertainment to the Vienna performing arts center's gorgeous grounds. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the performance. See the full schedule online. $$. wolftrap.orgwolftrap.org
Rockin' The Suburbs at Strathmore's Backyard Theater for Children in North Bethesda. Get the kids outside into the fresh air, pack a picnic and sit back in the sunshine while they dance, sing, laugh and learn. $$. strathmore.org


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Mon 22nd Oct, 2018
Metto Monday
Luigi's Hot Pizza Bali - Jalan Batu Mejan Br. Canggu, Badung, Bali, Indonesia
Mon 22nd Oct, 2018
05:00 pm - 12:00 am
with PNNY CREW
HAPPY HOUR from 5pm - 7pm.
50K Pizza + 50K Mix Drinks.
5pm - 12am. Canggu Junction.
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To be in with a chance of winning a 'delicious alcoholic hamper' from M&S worth £50 all you have to do is review your experience of Radio Solutions via Trustpilot.
Trustpilot is an independent online reviewing community for businesses helping consumers build trust in the companies they are using.
Simply go to Trust Pilot and comment on our service, it's quick and easy to do. And in return we will put all reviews received by Friday, July 1st into a hat and pick out a winner to receive a £50 M&S hamper!
A selection of delicious treats, including biscuits, shortbread, jams and a bottle of red Bordeaux.
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Children's TherAplay could have been established as a small private clinic, catering only to select families capable of paying the full cost of services (via insurance or out of pocket). Instead, we fundraises more than $500,000 per year to be able to offer a Scholarship Program for families who have maximized their insurance benefits in a given year. Without scholarships, dozens of kiddos would have to go without this innovative and effective therapy tool in their rehabilitation program.
The Children's TherAplay Scholarship Program puts an innovative rehabilitation therapy within reach of children who would not normally have access to cutting-edge treatments. It is difficult to find pediatric therapy for children under the age of 16 at all, let alone a clinic like ours that is able to utilize such an effective tool (the horse) that most clinics aren't able to offer.
"The progress Cole has made is beyond anything we could have imagined. It is heartwarming to know your child is loved by everyone here."
Cole's Family
Each hour of treatment costs Children's TherAplay $216; however, the average health insurance reimbursement is only $89. Contributions like yours help cover that $127 per treatment funding gap so we can continue to provide life-changing therapies for Central Indiana children with special needs.
We need your financial support to continue to offer life-changing therapy to kiddos in Central Indiana. Please make as generous a donation as you can by clicking here.


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Batman: The Brave and the Bold brings a campier, more humorous look at the Dark Knight's adventures and the upcoming Batman: The Brave and the Bold the Videogame is taking that humor and action to the Nintendo Wii and DS. Why should Bat's fans take notice, why should DC fans take notice? We went to the source to find out as Adam Tierney, WayForward Designer/Director of Batman the Brave and the Bold the Videogame for Wii and Sean Velasco, WayForward Designer/Director of Batman the Brave and the Bold the Videogame for DS chime in on what the adventure is all about.
Why should Batman fans, new to Brave and the Bold, give this new adventure a spin?
Adam Tierney (director of Wii game): If you haven't seen the TV show the game is based on, I'd definitely recommend giving it a look. As a huge fan of all things Batman, I was skeptical at first of this lighter, sillier portrayal of the Dark Knight. He's hardly dark at all! But the writing is so sharp, funny, and the characterizations of each hero are so fresh, you can't help but fall in love with it.
With the game, we essentially wanted to create four playable 'episodes' structured like the TV show. From our first discussion with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the concept was that gamers would essentially 'play the cartoon.' So instead of creating a game like most superhero games, where you have a cutscene, followed by speechless gameplay until the next cutscene, we have constant, running dialogue (over 400 pages of it) of our heroes bantering, bickering and discussing the current mission. The end result is really unlike any other action game on the market.
Sean Velasco (director of DS game): With the DS title, our focus has been on embracing the strengths of the platform. We have amazing renditions of all the characters and environments using WayForward's signature pixel style, and our gameplay is suited to faster pick-up-and-play sessions with emphasis on teaming up and kicking butt.
Will the game retain the same fun, campy humor as the show?
Adam: Absolutely. We worked with the TV show's writers to ensure that the dialogue and humor felt very true to the source material. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment also brought in the cast of the TV show to record for the game, from Diedrich Bader as Batman to Paul Reubens as Bat-Mite.
What games influenced the direction of Batman: The Brave and the Bold?
Adam: The core combat is a blend of old-school brawlers such as Double Dragon, mixed with modern juggler/fighters. We looked at games aimed at younger audiences (like the LEGO series) in regard to risk/reward systems, since the target audience skews a bit younger than most superhero games. We also pulled elements from other Batman games where it made sense, like the gadget inventory system and lunge attacks inspired by Batman: Arkham Asylum.
Sean: Platformers like Mega Man and Metroid inspired some of our core mobility, but Batman: The Brave and the Bold the Videogame is also very combat heavy. I'm pretty proud of the depth we managed to cram into the combat system, which you could say is a bit similar to the next-gen games. I am extremely reverent towards the perfection of the combat in that series!
Why go with a side-scrolling style vs. a more 3D adventure?
Adam: For a couple of reasons – first, and most important we wanted to match the look and feel of the TV show as faithfully as possible. If we recreated the characters in 3D, it wouldn't feel like playable episodes. Our animators used the very same models, and frame-by-frame process, as the animators on the Batman: The Brave and Bold TV show, so the end result looks strikingly similar.
Second, WayForward excels at classic, 2D animation. We put out quite a number of 3D titles as well, but if you look at 2D game development, we're maybe the only developer producing this magnitude of classic frame animation in games. I believe the final animation frame count for the Wii game was around 16,000 frames, each frame illustrated by hand, from pencils to digital inks and colors.
And third, the core combat has its roots in games like Double Dragon and Street Fighter, so 2D art and gameplay matched those sensibilities. The game does feature some very impressive 3D backgrounds and special effects, but the playfield and characters look straight out of the cartoon.
Sean: With the DS, the answer is clear. Awesome pixels games are our specialty, and adding Batman to the mix is too good a formula to pass up.
How different was development from Wii to the DS?
Adam: Both projects were in development at the same time, and share a lot of similarities: episodic structure, some heroes, villains, and locations. However, the Wii game had more of an emphasis on storytelling, and its combat was predominantly brawler-influenced.
Sean: As Adam was saying, we were on two different development tracks. The DS game has more of a focus on platforming and classic game sensibilities. The games came out with some core similarities, but the cool part is that each one is its own unique experience.
How much will motion/stylus controls play into the game?
Adam: Keeping combat as precise and tight as possible is absolutely essential for any good fighting game. At the same time, the game is being developed for the Wii, so to not take advantage of the system's more unique attributes would be a missed opportunity. All core combat occurs on the analog stick and face buttons, and the Wii Remote's IR and motion functions are used for powering up jump-in heroes (shaking) or special aiming.
Sean: Our game focuses on the top screen as the playable portion. The bottom screen is used for selecting gadgets, swapping heroes, and also acts as a heads-up-display.
Which in-game character is the most unique, fun to play? (for you)
Sean: Batman! The Caped Crusader has an awesome array of moves, a huge arsenal of gadgets, and a bunch of great little dialog quips. The other characters are great partners that add a lot of flavor to the game, but I have to go with the tried-and-true.
Adam: I'd have to go with Guy Gardner. When you have a ring that allows you to construct anything in your head, the possibilities are endless. The animators had a lot of fun varying up Guy's attacks visually, so you'll see him construct chairs, baseball bats, anvils, all in the blink of an eye with each button press. His gadgets are also a blast to play with, since they're very IR driven and can be projected anywhere onscreen. Using a giant fist, he can slap enemies around, or pick them up and hurl them at one another.
Are there any surprise characters not mentioned yet we can be spoiled/teased with?
Adam: Definitely. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has been announcing characters over the past few months, and there are plenty left. The 5 playable characters in the Wii game are now known, but we've only revealed some of the jump-in heroes, and only a few of the villains. The number I've heard is over 60 prominent DC Universe characters between both games. As a tease, I could say one of the game's episodes deals with a 100-year-old grudge against Batman.
Sean: Sorry, I can't be monkeying around with any clues at this time!
Are there characters unique to the game not seen in the cartoon?
Adam: In a sense. All of the characters in the game have appeared in the cartoon, but some of them had only minor or non-speaking parts, so for the game we were able to develop a voice and persona for them. Catman was a character that only appeared in a teaser sequence in the show, and we were really able to develop his personality in the game as a hilarious key villain. The thing about the show is that sooner or later, everyone in the mainstream DC Universe gets pulled in. So even characters we had an interest in using that weren't from the show, ended up being written into the show by the time the game went into production.
What's next for Batman, more Brave and Bold adventures on the Wii and DS?
Adam: The game is coming out September 7th!


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While waiting for VMs to provision...
Phil and I spent part of the day provisioning new virtual machines for some applications that we need to deploy which involves running a provisioning script and then opening another terminal and repeatedly trying to ssh into the box until it succeeds.
Eventually we got bored of doing that so we figured out a nice little one liner to use instead:
while :; do ssh 10.0.0.2; done
The ':' is a bash noop and is defined like so:
null command [colon]. This is the shell equivalent of a "NOP" (no op, a do-nothing operation). It may be considered a synonym for the shell builtin true. The ":" command is itself a Bash builtin, and its exit status is true (0).
In this case it helps us to create an infinite loop which exits once an ssh session is established, meaning that the machine has its ssh daemon running and is ready to roll.
Since we're using a puppet client/server setup we also want to run something on the puppet master to make sure that the client's certificate has been signed.
Here we can use the 'watch' command to help us out:
watch "puppet cert list -a | grep new-client-new"
So we'll see an empty screen until the client has sent a certificate request that's been picked up by the puppet master and then we'll see it come up.
As usual if you know any cooler ways to do the same things let me know in the comments!


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An officer who is charged with the care of the sacristy, the church, and their contents. In ancient times many duties of the sacristan were performed by the doorkeepers (ostiarii), later by the mansionarii and the treasurers. The Decretals of Gregory IX (lib. I, tit. xxvi, "De officio sacristæ speak of the sacristan as if he had an honourable office attached to a certain benefice, and say that his duty was to care for the sacred vessels, vestments, lights, etc. Nowadays the sacristan is elected or appointed. The "Cæremoniale episcoporum" prescribed that in cathedral and collegiate churches the sacristan should be a priest, and describes his duties in regard to the sacristy, the Blessed Eucharist, the baptismal font, the holy oils, the sacred relics, the decoration of the church for the different seasons and feasts, the preparation of what is necessary for the various ceremonies, the pregustation in pontifical Mass, the ringing of the church bells,
the preservation of order in the church, and the distribution of
Masses; and finally it suggests that one or two canons be appointed
each year to supervise the work of the sacristan and his assistants.
The under-sacristan (custos) is also mentioned in the Decretals (lib. I, tit. xxvii, "De officio custodis"). He was the assistant of the sacristan, was subject to the archdeacon, and discharged duties very similar to those of the sacristan. Now the office is hardly ever attached to a benefice, but is usually a salaried position. The Council of Trent desired that, according to the old canons, clerics should hold such offices; but in most churches, on account of the difficulty or impossibility of obtaining clerics, laymen perform many of the duties of the sacristan and under-sacristan.
There are altar societies in connection with most parish churches. The duties
of members vary according to circumstances, in some instances including
those which ordinarily fall within the sacristan's province, such as
the vestments and altar vessels, making ready for the priest's
Mass, and so on, but as a general thing they consist of the payment of
yearly dues into a fund for the maintenance and repair of the
accessories used in the ceremonies of the Church and usually also of a certain amount of labor for this purpose. Altar societies differ from tabernacle societies in that their work is for the benefit of the church to which they are attached. (See TABERNACLE SOCIETIES).
The Sodality of St. John Berchmans, known as the Pious Association of Servers of Mass and Sacristans, was founded by Vincent Basile, S.J., missionary Apostolic among the southern Slavs, for lay acolytes, choir boys, sacristans, and all who have any duty to perform in the services of the Church. Its object is to induce all its members to perform their duties piously and in a manner befitting the ceremonies in which they participate, for the glory of God and the edification of the faithful. The rules compiled by Father Basile bind the members to absolute silence in church, devout genuflexion when passing before the Blessed Sacrament, and the clear pronunciation of the words of the liturgical prayers. This same circumspection is expected to characterize their conduct even in the sacristy, and they are required to attend monthly meeting and to receive Holy Communion at least once a month. The director should be either the pastor or a priest appointed by him. Although it is not a confraternity properly so-called, this sodality was approved by Pope Pius IX, 21 Sept., 1865, and indulgences were accorded to its members, subject to the usual conditions.
Written by J.F. Goggin & Blanche M. Kelly. Transcribed by Bobie Jo M. Bilz.
Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume XIII. Published 1912. New York: Robert
Appleton Company. Nihil Obstat, February 1, 1912. Remy Lafort, D.D.,
Censor. Imprimatur. +John Cardinal Farley, Archbishop of New York
Cæremoniale episcoporum, I (Ratisbon, 1902), vi.
Ablution Cup | Altar Cards | Altar Carpets | Altar Cloths | Altar Crucifix | Altar Rail or Communion Rail
Altar Steps | Altare
| Antependium | Bell | Candlesticks | Canopy or Throne
of the Altar | Chalice
Choir Stalls
| Ciborium
| Corporal
| Credence Table
| Epistle
and Gospel Side of the Altar | Finger
Basin |
Water Bucket and Sprinkler | Holy Water Font
| Manuterges
(Lavabo towel) | Olea
Sacra | Ostensorium
- Monstrance | Paschal
Candle | Paten |
Cross | Reliquary
| Sacred Vessels
| Sacristan | Sacristy
Sedilia or Priests'
Bench | Sepulchrum
covered by veil | Water
and Wine Cruets | Vestments


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Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center - Richmond, VA
VA innovators gather at McGuire
Innovation specialists from around the country gathered at the McGuire VA Medical Center in January to share ideas about how to improve quality of life for Veterans. The quarterly meeting brought together over 60 VA innovation specialists from 33 VA Medical Centers to deep dive into skills around human centered design, developing a business model, marketing and how to develop and track innovation through metrics.
Melissa Oliver, an innovation specialist at McGuire, hosted the event, which ran from Jan. 23-25. Featured speakers included Jeff Gallagher, CEO of Virginia Bio, and David Chen, from the University of Virginia's Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Scott Bryant is a National Innovation Specialist at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center in Ohio. His facility has created significant value for both the medical center and the Veteran by using 3D printing to create under-the-counter jar openers for Veterans.
The facility used to purchase the devices for $80 each. 3-D printing reduced the cost to about $2. This project has saved the facility more than $20,000 per year. In addition to saving money, this "print in-house" concept often means the Veteran gets the item they need in a fraction of the time. The Innovators Network focuses on the Veteran experience, so getting them the items they need as quickly as possible is a priority.
Bryant said the VA Innovators Network has helped spur the spread of 3-D printing to VA facilities.
"Innovator Specialists work to teach others about tools available and give employees a clear pathway to spreading ideas across VA," said Bryant.
In the past, VA innovation has resulted in significant medical technology breakthroughs. Among others, VA has been involved in the creation of the artificial pancreas, nicotine patch, first electronic health record, and cardiac pacemaker.
"VA has always been innovative," Bryant said. "We've always been leaders."
In the future, Bryant said he expects to see more projects help Veterans gain needed employment and job skills, as well as a rise in projects dealing with dementia and suicide prevention efforts.
Attendees toured the Richmond VAMC Assistive Technology Design Lab, which features individualized rapid prototyping through electronics and 3D printing. The conference helps VA employees share ideas about how to integrate innovation into the culture of their local medical centers.
Oliver, the Assistive Technology Program Coordinator at McGuire, said the event gave her fresh perspectives and new ideas.
"Human Centered Design training with David Chen always challenges me to look at things differently when facing a problem," Oliver said. "It was great to exchange innovative ideas and share what our VA employees are developing through innovation."


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The expert will work closely with the Financial Market Supervision Authority (FIMSA) and other members of the consultancy team to assess the enabling environment for delivering non-bank and alternative financial services in manat, assess FIMSA's institutional and organizational capacity to regulate and supervise these services, and draw from international best practice to develop a prioritized and sequenced action plan that recommends areas where reforms are needed.
Detailed Tasks: Major responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
- Support the effective implementation of the overall technical assistance (TA) project.
- Undertake an assessment of the current legal and institutional framework for non-bank financial supervision and regulation in Azerbaijan. This review will cover aspects of (i) legal authority to supervise, regulate or take remedial action, etc (current laws and regulations), (ii) consumer and creditor protection, (iii) capital and liquidity regulatory regime, financial disclosure (public and non-public) and corporate governance and transparency; and (iv) human resource and institutional capacity to perform FIMSA-related functions.
- Coordinate, consolidate and rationalize inputs from other team members and develop a realistic and achievable reform action plan. This task will include recommending international and regional good practices for non-bank supervision and regulation, two priority regulatory changes to be implemented, and transitional arrangements for the new or amended laws and regulations;
- Prepare guidance notes, standard operating procedures and process maps where needed and provide hands-on training in their use to the Financial Policy and Methodology Department and in the Non-Bank Financial Supervision Department of FIMSA; and
- Provide advice and training on market regulation matters, including on how to approach supervisee institutions.
- Assessment reports on the enabling environment, and FIMSA's institutional and organizational capacity to effectively undertake its regulatory and supervisory functions;
- A prioritized and sequenced action plan;
- Standard operating procedures, guidelines, and process maps prepared;
- Financial education and literacy programs delivered; and
- Training, workshops, and seminars conducted, and evaluation reports prepared
The expert/team leader will have had experience in international consulting in similar assignments and have accumulated at least 10 years of experience with a focus on non-deposit taking finance.
She or he must have experience in the development of financial sector policies and regulations and on-site and off-site supervision work. Relevant experience in drafting guidelines, standard operating procedures and process maps is preferred.
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Here are your winners for the 2017 PGA TV Awards. Check out Awards Daily main for the film winners.
Drama Series
Stranger Things
Comedy Series
Long-form Series
The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Competition Series
The Voice
Non-Fiction Series
Making a Murderer
Talk Show
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Digital Series
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Children's Program
Sesame Street
Sports Program (Tie)
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
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The one-day conference is 100% Online and 100% FREE for all attendees.
Come as you are! Join us from any computer, anywhere in the world.
Learn from some of the most respected Advocates, Innovators, Experts and Healthcare Change-Makers.
Share what you've learned and find your voice. Everyone's Experience Matters.
Health Care Professionals: We encourage you to register and participate, too. This conference will be tremendously valuable for you to learn more about what matters most to cancer patients and survivors as treatment continues to become more patient-focused. There's no fee for you to attend and it's a perfect opportunity for the entire support team in your office to learn TOGETHER.
For the first time, we will bring together the collective voices of patients, survivors, caregivers, non-profits, healthcare providers, hospital systems and biotech/pharma professionals from across the globe for the largest ever, global virtual cancer conference – hosted on the GRYT digital platform. Together, we will share information, resources, advancements in the quest for cures, and ideas for solving the most pressing problems facing people affected by cancer. By expanding the dialogue to include all those affected, we can create a new paradigm of trust and respect – where everyone's ideas and experiences matter.
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|Las Vegas in 1971
In Diamonds are forever Bond finds himself driving a Mustang along with Tiffany Case in Las Vegas. The car is wanted by the sheriff's department and when the sheriff spots the car in downtown Las Vegas they get pulled over, right in front of the Golden Nugget Casino. Hotel Fremont and the Pioneer Club are visible in the background. Bond is coming in from N Main Street and turns left into Fremont Street, where they get spotted by the Sheriff.
The Fremont as well as the Golden Nugget are still up and running in Vegas, but the Pioneer Club ceased to operate in 1995 and is now a souvenir store. But the vintage Pioneer cowboy sign, called Vegas Vic, still exists on the exterior of the building.
Bond drives off from the Sheriff and a classic American car chase with screaming tires and sirens begins. But, despite a nice location in downtown Vegas, the chase lacks music and is remarkably unexciting. It ends up with Bond just driving around and, as always, a bunch of police cars getting smashed. The highlight of the chase is of course the ending where Bond drives into a dead end and in order to escape has to do a two-wheel stunt through the alley. This could have been a magnificent finale, but it is ruined by one of the biggest bloopers in the Bond history, where the car goes into the alley on two wheels, only to come out on the other two… This was due to the fact that the scene where the Mustang comes out was filmed at a much later date than the entry and with a different crew. Another less conspicuous blooper is the fact that Bond and Tiffany drive by the Golden Nugget Casino from different directions several times during the chase.
|Fremont Street, almost 40 years after Connery
Today this part of Vegas has been transformed to "The Fremont Experience", a pedestrian mall and attraction that occupies the westernmost five blocks of Fremont Street. The attraction is an overhead roof where different light shows take place. The Fremont Experience was finished in 1995 and the section was closed for car traffic for good, so it is no longer possible to drive the same way as Connery.
The Golden Gate sign, with its turning letters, is also visible in the film. The sign is located at the very beginning of Fremont Street, at the intersection of South and North Main Street. This sign along with Vegas Vic are the only two still existing signs that are recognizable in this area and even though Golden Nugget is located in the same place, the exterior has been changed quite a lot since 1971.
"-Relax I've got a friend named Felix who can fix anything.
-Is he married?"
-Bond and Tiffany in the Mustang-
The film itself is another story, but I'll make you no secret that I hold it in much less regard than its illustrious predecessors and successors.


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The letter is H and the categories are:
Games - Pointy Things - and Colour
So here I am, playing "Hide and Seek" (as one does!), and pointing, with my hand, to the pointy handle of my brush, which is just protruding from beneath my new hot pink blouse. Good enough?
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Zaher Architects
We have been creating award winning residential homes in Byron Bay for over 10 years. Our local knowledge and connected relationships with council, consultants, and builders alike ensures a smooth process of approval and construction. We are proud to work with some of the finest builders and trades the area has to offer, guaranteeing premium client outcomes.
A registered architect and member of the Australian Institute of Architects, Sam has worked on numerous public, urban and residential projects, including the award-winning Olympic Village in Homebush Bay and the Walsh Bay Precinct, Sydney.
Graduating from UTS Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (Hons), Sam has 20 years of experience in the architectural industry. In 2004 Sam and his family have relocated to the North Coast of New South Wales and established his own architecture practice in the inspiring hinterland of Byron Bay.
Emily Thompson is a qualified Interior Designer and enthusiastic allrounder who's been working in a variety of Design, Property Development, Construction and Real Estate industries for over 17 years in Australia, NZ and London. Prior to living in Byron Bay Emily spent time as an 'Estimator' for domestic construction, where she was responsible for presenting design concepts, budgets and obtaining multiple quotes from the industry trades and suppliers – being a stickler for detail, she enjoyed the challenge of meeting sales and budgeting targets.
Being self-motivated and a strong communicator, she prides herself on the ability to genuinely "listen to the client" and then start developing themes and concepts that dovetail with the client's expectations whilst ensuring that the "Zaher Architects Brand" encompasses the visions and uniqueness that Sam is known for. All the while incorporating a variety of styles and options that match the client's personality.
Emily's down to earth, approachable, confident and friendly style provides her with the ability to solve design issues in a methodical and practical way whilst explaining the functionality and design themes that allow the building blocks to deliver the end product.
Extensive travel has allowed Emily to admire various exotic design styles from around the world with combinations of rich vibrant colors, often blended with natural stones and materials offset through various shapes of fixtures and furnishings; More often than not this produces a unique outcome matching the concept which runs parallel with the Zaher Architectural Brand.
Living in various parts of Melbourne and coming from a property development /construction family she achieved her "designer's dream" at the age of 22: She was able to purchase, design and construct a funky warehouse apartment in Fitzroy before she sold it 10 years later and moved to Byron Bay. A further five years on, given that Emily loves Australian beaches, there came a new challenge: To buy a block of land, design and build, a stylish Spanish Villa for herself. Which she has recently completed near the beach in Suffolk Park / Byron Bay. Emily is a pescetarian, spends her leisure time cooking, walking, surfing, in personal training classes, and as often as possible camping in the natural areas surrounding Byron Bay Shire.
Emily is excited and extremely grateful to be a contributor to the high-end Architectural and Interior Design studio with Sam Zaher – who she looks up to as an inspirational mentor.


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Are you going to buy another motorcycle while in KC?
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Have you seen the Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen? Only 200 of them brought into the country , Super cool...I have one here in KC can arrange delivery to the K. Donnell's Motorcycles is just about 5 miles East of the Stadium, Wood love to make it happen.Thanks Piano Man
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Sands Designs' KH9 Ducati 1299 Panigale, a piece of Italian high-tech
engineering infused with the most radical artistic DNA the modern American art
scene can provide.
Ronald Sands says: "The dude we built
this bike for is a drag racer and he loves speed. MotoGP, Drag
Racing...Whatever. He's into it. The bike actually matches a scheme we put
together for him for his Top Fuel Funny Car. We were originally inspired by a
Jeff Koons BMW art car. We took some of that design and simplified the colors
playing with a satin gloss pattern and brushed satin metal finish. It's really a
pretty simple build. The Panigale is such a great bike from the factory we
really just put the pretty up on it. Chris Wood from Airtrix did the paint,
polished gas tank, billet parts, carbon levers, polished triple clamps, custom
striped and lettered stock rear wheel and SuperLegerra exhaust."
Engine: K&N Air Filter
Brakes: Brembo M50 Monobloc
Exhaust: Ducati 1199 Superleggera stock Akrapovic Titanium Muffler
Wheels: Factory Front, Hand Lettered "Ride Fast Take Chances" by Tom (The
Undertaker) Clark. Rear Factory
Tires: Pirelli Super Carsas
Suspension: Ohlins
Swingarm: Factory
Custom/One Off Accessories: Polished and Painted Gas Tank, TWM Billet Gas Cap,
Ducati Mirro Block Offs, Competition Werkes Fender Eliminator, Full Siz Carbon
Fiber (Sprocket Cover, Swingarm Guard, Chain Guard, Rear Brake Line Guard, Shock
Guard, Rear Exhaust Heat Shield, Countershaft Sprocket Cover, Brake and Clutch
Reservoir Mounts, Rear Fender Trim, Engine Bulkhead Covers), CRG Carbon Levers,
Bonamici Adjustable Rearsets
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Cranberry-Orange Cream Pie
Here's an easy dessert that can be chilling while making other meal preparations. The hint of orange adds a tasty touch.—Marjorie Carey, Alamosa, Colorado
Total TimePrep: 30 min. + chilling
Makes8 servings
- Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
- 1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- Additional whipped cream
- Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5-7 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
- In a small saucepan, bring cranberry sauce and brown sugar to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Transfer to a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes or until partially set.
- In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream and pecans into gelatin mixture. Spread into pie crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Garnish with additional whipped cream.


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Ford Modular and Coyote engines are known for their high RPM range and love of boost, so if you want to take advantage of these attributes a good set of pistons are a must. Diamond Pistons' Mod2K piston is a purpose-built slug that can take a 2,000 horsepower beating and beg for more.
Racers and engine builders have found so many ways to extract mind-boggling amounts of horsepower out of modern Ford engines via power-adders — these leaps in performance have required aftermarket parts suppliers to improve piston offerings, and Diamond Piston has answered the bell with the Mod2K. This piston is a shelf-stock part that works with Gen 1-3 Coyote engines, DOHC 4.6-liter Modular engines, and with Trick Flow 2V Race series heads.
Evan Perkins from Diamond Pistons dished on some of the advantages the Mod2k pistons provide to those who are in search of enormous power from their Ford-based boosted engine.
"First and foremost, the Mod2k pistons are designed for engines producing up to 2,000 horsepower. The next major benefit is that they are a shelf-stock part; that means if a builder needs one, or a set, quickly, they are not waiting on customs pistons to be designed and machined. We have worked with top teams to identify what features they need in a high-horsepower Modular piston and have built the Mod2k to perform reliably at that level."
Diamond Pistons wanted to be sure that those who seek horsepower via the Mod2k piston could receive it quickly. These pistons are readily available off the shelf with no lead time, something you just don't get with a custom piston. That means the Mod2k piston can be found in the most popular compression ratios and bore sizes.
Making boost these days isn't hard, so Diamond Pistons had to be sure the Mod2k piston was ready for whatever users could dream up. That extra effort shows in how great these pistons are for power-adder applications.
"Building a boost-ready piston such as the MOD2K is an exercise in strength. The MOD2K combines all of our real-world knowledge building pistons for turbocharged, supercharged, and nitrous applications and packages them together. Features such as extremely thick ring lands, 2618 aluminum alloy, and fully strutted forgings are paired with Total Seal AP piston rings, and .250-inch wall thickness Trend Performance H-13 pins. It's not just a strong piston, but an incredibly strong system of components," Perkins explains.
Make sure you check out the Diamond Pistons website to learn more about the Mod2k line of pistons.


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Slim fit EVERTEX 150 GR. football shirt specially designed for Neath Cricket Club.
Strategic mesh inserts on upper torso and sides for maximum ventilation and comfort.
Rib neck for better fit and neck support.
Embroidered Badge & Initials included
Designed for Neath Cricket Club
EVERTEX is a comfortable and tear-resistant fabric, thanks to the interlock construction which guarantees strength and versatility of use. It is ideal for technical sportswear.


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10 incredible ancient cave paintings
Lascaux Cave
The paintings in Lascaux Cave in Southwest France are not the oldest examples of art in the world, but they are considered among the most stunning. The pictures, painted approximately 17,000 years ago, depict large animals, such as bulls and horses, which thrived in this part of Europe during the Paleolithic era. The images were discovered in 1940 by a group of teenagers, and the cave was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979.
Unfortunately, Lascaux is now closed to the public because the paintings began fading and mold was discovered in the cave. Curious travelers will have to settle for a replica of the largest halls called "Lascaux II," which is located about 200 meters away from the real cavern. There is currently a major effort underway to protect the original paintings from further fading.


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from a freind:
Singing in the trees off the northwest corner of the Sylvan Water. The song was DEE-dee-dee DEE-dee-dee DEE-dee-dee, repeated persistently in a high pitch. That is roughly the pattern of a common yellowthroat, but not exactly (a CYT goes DEE-dee-dee Dee-dee-dee DEE), and the sound wasn't the same. Any other ideas?
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The content that you add to your website is crucial and if written well it can really assist you in generating traffic to your website. Here we take a look at some key insights into how to create better, engaging content to drive extra visitors.
Include main topic and related themes
When creating content your aim is that people will read that content, find it useful, informative or prompt a response. It is not only important to create content around a theme that is topical, tuning into key search terms in that subject, but also paying attention to related themes and search terms. By including keywords that are related to the main topic of your content, this could benefit you in terms of ranking. When typing into Google, you will see related searches at the bottom of the results page. This is a simple way of gaining an insight into some other popular searches that link to your topic, which may be worth including.
Are you sharing at the optimum time?
Content is important the whole year around, but there are key times within the year where certain search terms are of more relevance. It is useful to have some insights into what these searches are so that you can tune into these areas at relevant times, with the intention of increasing hits on your website. This easy to use tool from Google is useful if you are looking at planning your keywords. You can also gain some insights into Google trends here.
Who are your competitors?
Checking out your content competitors can really assist you in gaining content ideas and can also help you to identify areas and topics where there are content gaps that you could then fill with your own content. Searching for key search phrases can be a good starting point.
Are you producing quality content?
Writing content for the sake of it is a waste of time. No one will read it, it is of no value and will not bring any visitors to your website. When writing content for your website you should always ensure that it serves a purpose, providing information, ideas, top tips or advice that visitors will appreciate and take the time to read, rather than scroll through. Keeping it concise, to the point and keyword optimised is the key. You can check how relevant your content is by entering the search terms and seeing if you appear in Google a couple of weeks after publishing to ensure that you are on track. This will give you insights into how valuable each article is, and may give you some ideas on how to improve upon the content if you need to.
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When you have created some content, don't just publish it on your website. Share it on your social media platforms. Having something of interest to talk about on your social media is the way to go.


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Is Icee Fun Machine a scam or a great buy?
Icee Fun Machine is fun, easy and fast. You can create frozen treats that everyone will love in less than three minutes. Every order comes with a Icee Fun Machine, an Icee float maker, a tube and bottle of flavoured water enhancer to make your drinks with the most flavourful possible. Forget about having to purchase snacks that are full of refined sugars and ingredients you have never heard of. Instead you can create drinks that will change the colour of your tongue along with the freshest smooth ice cream possible. Perfect for all year round frozen treats and three different ice cream flavours you will love everything this machine can do for you.
Icee Fun Machine lets you create frozen treats the entire family will enjoy. Have you ever wanted a slush but could not make it to the store? Not a problem. There is an ice and salt compartment Icee Fun Machine keeps your treats cold and smooth. All you have to do is pour in the liquid you want to use and it will come out as a colourful icy drink that will leave your tongue blue. You can also make the freshest smooth ice cream you have ever ate. With three different ice cream flavours of chocolate, strawberry and vanilla bean there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The cost of Icee Fun Machine is $19.95 plus $9.95 shipping, for a total price of $29.90.
This price was obtained from the As Seen on TV commercial page which was taken offline due to Icee Fun Machine being discontinued. Icee Fun Machine may still be found for sale on Amazon or Ebay.
This price was obtained from the As Seen on TV commercial page which was taken offline due to Icee Fun Machine being discontinued. Icee Fun Machine may still be found for sale on Amazon or Ebay.
The Icee Fun Machine is a device that you can use to crank out great-tasting icy treats in just three minutes. After mixing ice and salt together in the inner drum, and pouring juice or punch of your choice into the top, all you need to do is turn the handle. As you watch and turn, delicious flavored ice will slide out of the machine to be enjoyed.
You can use fruit juice or punch in your Icee Fun Machine to make slushies that taste amazing, like those youd buy in a store.
Instead of just adding juice or punch, add milk to the machine too, in order to come up with delicious ice cream. You can even add chocolate milk to make a chocolate treat.
For an extra-special snack, combine a slushie and ice cream to make a mouth-watering float.
Since you control what goes into your Icee Fun Machine, you can create healthy ice cream, slushies, or floats if you want to. Just pour sugar-free juice or punch into the machine instead of the standard variety, and / or use skim milk. You wont be forced to eat any of the unhealthy ingredients present in store-bought ice cream or treats from an ice-cream parlor.
Sometimes ice cream purchased at a store has been sitting around for awhile, but when you make treats with your Icee Fun Machine, youll know theyre completely fresh.
The Icee Fun Machine isnt much larger than a blender, so it wont take up a great deal of space on your table or counter. It also wont take up a lot of storage space.
Its sometimes hard to track down good ice cream treats in the winter, but if you have an Icee Fun Machine, you can just pull it out at any time. Following that, you can use it to make the same treats you enjoy during the warmer months.
Along with your machine, youll also get the Icee Float Maker, a large mug in which you can make your own float by adding ingredients and shaking it.
Each Icee Fun Machine also comes with two water enhancers that add cherry flavoring to ordinary water, and have zero calories.
Kids and adults alike will enjoy the tasty treats that come out of the Icee Fun Machine. Adults with special dietary needs will especially enjoy having control over their own ingredients.
The plastic handle you must use to churn ice and flavoring out of your machine is not difficult to turn.
Its much cheaper to make icy treats at home with your own ingredients instead of buying them at a restaurant, parlor, or store. Therefore, by investing in an Icee Fun Machine, youll save a great deal of money over time.
While people of any age can enjoy the treats that come out of this machine, it is recommended that kids under six years of age dont operate one themselves.
Do not buy Icee Fun Machine online before searching Amazon.
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The date and time for this one is a change from our usual time/day because it is so close to the Burn.
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The Nomad Playhouse is a Quonset hut-shaped building next to Lucky's Market near the corner of Broadway and Quince. The Common House is attached to the Playhouse. Please walk around the east side of the Playhouse building, and up the stairs on the right to the Common House entrance.
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Archived Policies - Surgery
Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urinary Incontinence
Effective Date:08-15-2003
End Date:11-30-2007
Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS) is considered medically necessary in patients with urge incontinence, urgency-frequency, and non-obstructive urinary retention (not related to a neurological condition) that has not responded to more conservative treatments.Other applications of SNS is considered experimental, investigational and unproven, including, but not limited to, treatment of stress incontinence or urge incontinence due to a neurologic condition (e.g., detrusor hyperreflexia, multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord injury) or other types of chronic voiding dysfunction.
Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS), or sacral nerve neuromodulation, is defined as the implantation of a permanent device that modulates the neural pathways controlling bladder function. This treatment is one of several alternative modalities for patients with urinary urge incontinence, significant symptoms of urgency-frequency, or nonobstructive urinary retention that have failed behavioral and/or pharmacologic therapies. Urge incontinence is defined as leakage of urine when there is a strong urge to void. Urgency-frequency is an uncontrollable urge to urinate, resulting in very frequent, small volumes. Urinary retention is the inability to completely empty the bladder of urine.
The SNS device consists of an implantable pulse generator that delivers controlled electrical impulses. This pulse generator is attached to wire leads that connect to the sacral nerves, most commonly the S3 nerve root.
Two external components help control the electrical stimulation:
Prior to implantation of the permanent device, patients undergo a peripheral nerve stimulation test to estimate potential response to SNS. This procedure is done under local anesthesia using a test needle to identify the appropriate sacral nerve(s). Once identified, a temporary wire lead is inserted through the test needle and left in place for several days. This lead is connected to an external stimulator, which is carried by the patient in their pocket or belt. Patients then keep track of voiding symptoms while the temporary device is functioning. The results of this test phase are used to determine whether patients are appropriate candidates for the permanent device.
The permanent device is implanted under general anesthesia. An incision is made over the lower back and the electrical leads are placed in contact with the sacral nerve root(s). The wire leads are extended through a second incision underneath the skin across the flank to the lower abdomen. Finally, a third incision is made in the lower abdomen where the pulse generator is inserted and connected to the wire leads. Following implantation, the physician programs the pulse generator to the optimal settings for that patient. The patient can switch the pulse generator on and off by placing the control magnet over the area of the pulse generator for 1-2 seconds.
In 1997, the Medtronic Interstim Sacral Nerve Stimulation system received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) marketing approval for the indication of urinary urge incontinence in patients who failed or could not tolerate more conservative treatments. In 1999, the device received FDA approval for the additional indications of urgency-frequency, and urinary retention in patients without mechanical obstruction.
This policy is based in part on TEC Assessments from 1998 and 2000, which focused on urge incontinence and urinary urgency/frequency, respectively.
1998 TEC Assessment: Urge Incontinence
A multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial, conducted as part of the FDA approval process, concluded that SNS reduced urge incontinence. This well-designed trial, using standardized clinical and functional status outcome measurements, enrolled patients with severe urge incontinence that had failed extensive prior treatments. The magnitude of effect was fairly large, probably at least as great as with surgical procedures, and larger than expected from a placebo effect or from conservative measures such as behavioral therapy or drugs. However, due to the protocol that selects patients who are likely to benefit based on the peripheral nerve evaluation test, this magnitude of effect is overestimated relative to the total pool of patients with refractory urge incontinence. On the other hand, this screening step avoids an invasive procedure and implantation of the SNS device in patients who are less likely to benefit, thus reducing morbidity and unnecessary treatment.
The therapy evaluation test, in which the device is turned off and patients thus serve as their own controls, provided further evidence that the effect on incontinence is due to electrical stimulation, and demonstrated that the effect of SNS is reversible. The cohort analysis of the clinical trial provides some evidence that the effect of SNS is maintained for up to 2 years.
There was a high rate of adverse events reported in this clinical trial. Most of the adverse events were minor and reversible. However, approximately one third of patients required surgical revision for pain at the operative sites or migration of the leads. It is not known to what extent these adverse events and the need for surgical revisions may improve as more experience with the device accumulates.
There were inadequate data on other indications for SNS, including treatment of urge incontinence due to neurologic conditions, stress incontinence, or other chronic voiding dysfunctions.
2000 TEC Assessment: Urinary Urgency/Frequency
The data consisted of one published randomized controlled trial, a long-term single-arm cohort study, and additional data submitted to the FDA as part of the approval process. Compared to a control group, patients with implants reported significant improvements in quality of life as evaluated by the SF-36 health survey.
Urinary Retention: In the randomized clinical study cited above patients with urinary retention reported significant improvements in terms of volume catheterized per catheterization, a decrease in the number of catheterizations per day, and increased total voided volume per day. Patients with implants also reported improved quality of life.
Each benefit plan, summary plan description or contract defines which services are covered, which services are excluded, and which services are subject to dollar caps or other limitations, conditions or exclusions. Members and their providers have the responsibility for consulting the member's benefit plan, summary plan description or contract to determine if there are any exclusions or other benefit limitations applicable to this service or supply. If there is a discrepancy between a Medical Policy and a member's benefit plan, summary plan description or contract, the benefit plan, summary plan description or contract will govern.
Medicare Coverage:
Medicare does not have a national position on this service. It is subject to local carrier discretion. Please refer to the local carrier for more information.
The information contained in this section is for informational purposes only. HCSC makes no representation as to the accuracy of this information. It is not to be used for claims adjudication for HCSC plans.
BCBSA TEC Assessment Program, Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urinary Incontinence, Volume 13, No.18, October 1998, pages 1-28
BCBSA TEC Assessment Program, Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urinary Urge/Frequency Disorders, Volume 15, No. 7, August 2000, pages 1-18.
Policy History:
Archived Document(s):
|Effective Date:
|End Date:
|Sacral Nerve Neuromodulation/Stimulation
|Sacral Nerve Neuromodulation/Stimulation
|Sacral Nerve Neuromodulation/Stimulation
|Sacral Nerve Neuromodulation/Stimulation
|Sacral Nerve Neuromodulation/Stimulation for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
|Sacral Nerve Neuromodulation/Stimulation for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
|Sacral Nerve Neuromodulation/Stimulation for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
|Sacral Nerve Neuromodulation/Stimulation for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
|Sacral Nerve Neuromodulation/Stimulation for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
|Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urinary Incontinence


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|Name of Organization
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|No. of Posts
|Name of Posts
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|Job Category
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|Application Mode
|Online Process
|Last Date to apply
|Official Website
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· MP Central Teacher Eligibility Test passed.
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- Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved category as per organization norms .
Application Fee:
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- For All Other Candidates (ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD): Nil
Mode of payment:
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|Pay Scale for cantonment board jobs
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|Assistant Master
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|Rs. 15500/- per month
|Pump Attendant
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Being on the southeast corner of the harbour the anchorage offers good protection from all southerly and easterly winds. Being part of the Lower Harbour it will rarely be subject to any big seaway from other quadrants but in developed conditions, from the west round to northwest it will become uncomfortable and a choice of more suitable locations within a short distance will be available in the harbour. Safe access is assured in all reasonable conditions by Cork Harbour, one of the most easily approached, well-marked and safest natural harbours in the world.
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Minimum depth3 metres (9.84 feet).
Last modifiedMay 4th 2018
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Position and approaches
Haven position51° 50.755' N, 008° 12.575' W
This is the position of the head of Aghada pier. The area around the pier is shallow and vessels carrying any draft will need to stand well out.
What is the initial fix?
The following Cork Harbour initial will set up a final approach:
51° 46.580' N, 008° 15.460' WThis waypoint is a mile out from the entrance and near the Outflow Marker Fl(Y) 20s. It is set on the alignment of 354° (T) of the Dogsnose leading lights that are situated on the east side of Cork Harbour entrance. This waypoint sets up an east channel approach but a vessel may alter course to and enter via the west channel.
What are the key points of the approach?
Offshore details are available in southeastern Ireland's Coastal Overview for Rosslare Harbour to Cork Harbour . Details for vessels approaching from the southwest are available in southwestern Ireland's Coastal Overview for Cork Harbour to Mizen Head . The run-up to the East Channel is best described in the East Ferry Marina entry with Aghada is about two miles from the Westgate terminal.
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Click the 'Next' and 'Previous' buttons to progress through neighbouring havens in a coastal 'clockwise' or 'anti-clockwise' sequence. Below are the ten nearest havens to Aghada for your convenience.
Ten nearest havens by straight line charted distance and bearing:
- East Ferry Marina - 0.8 miles N
- Northeast of Great Island - 1.3 miles N
- Cuskinny - 1.3 miles WNW
- White Bay - 1.8 miles SSW
- Spike Island - 1.9 miles W
- Cobh - 2 miles W
- Crosshaven - 2.6 miles SW
- Cork Harbour Marina - 2.8 miles W
- Glenbrook - 2.9 miles W
- Drake's Pool - 3.2 miles WSW
These havens are ordered by straight line charted distance and bearing, and can be reordered by compass direction or coastal sequence:
- East Ferry Marina - 0.8 miles N
- Northeast of Great Island - 1.3 miles N
- Cuskinny - 1.3 miles WNW
- White Bay - 1.8 miles SSW
- Spike Island - 1.9 miles W
- Cobh - 2 miles W
- Crosshaven - 2.6 miles SW
- Cork Harbour Marina - 2.8 miles W
- Glenbrook - 2.9 miles W
- Drake's Pool - 3.2 miles WSW
How to get in?
Aghada is a small town situated to the southeast corner of Cork Harbour. It has a pier that dries to its head and is most noted for its natural gas power station situated a mile westward.
Use the East Ferry Marina entry for the run-up to the East Channel. Aghada is about two miles from the Westgate terminal.
Once abreast of the A2 Starboard Hand Marker prepare to berth. Vessels carrying any draft should prepare to stand out about a third of a mile from the pier.
A2 Starboard Buoy – Fl(2)G.10s position: 51° 50.950'N 008° 12.695'W
The best anchoring position for deeper draft vessels is adjacent to the starboard side of the East Channel. 2.4 to 3.5 metres will be found in the area about 200 metres west from the marker with excellent mud holding.
Progressing east from the East Channel sees the inner bay area stepping up quickly. The best water for moderate draft vessels will be found between the A2 Starboard Hand Mark and the head of the pier. Depths varying between 1.4 to 1.2 metres can be obtained here. Outside of this the eastern section of the Lower Harbour tends to be very shallow at low water.
Land at an old concrete and stone pier that extends northward from the shore. The pier is about 110 metres long and 3.5 metres wide with a single streetlight located near the northern end. A wooden superstructure extends a further 14 metres from its north most point with a set of metal steps on the outer end. On the eastern side of the pier a 20 metre pontoon runs along the inner side of the pier with a set of stone steps leading down to it. It has 0.2 metres at LWS but at half tide it is possible to find more than two metres alongside. There is also a slipway at the foot of the pier.
Why visit here?Aghada's name is derived from the Irish Áth Fhada that means "long ford".
The lower town's distinctive pier dates back to the years following the great famine. The famine brought about many infrastructure works that provided employment and income to relieve the suffering. The impetus for Aghada's pier construction however was after the famine had passed, and came from Queen Victoria's post famine visit to Queenstown - Cobh's former name. Hence it was completed well after the famine had ended in 1849. The pier was constructed to support a Cork Harbour steamboat service that commenced operation in the 1850s. The Greenboats, as they were known, carried passengers between Aghada, Queenstown, Passage West and Cork and also goods from Cloyne, Ballycotton and beyond. At the height of this remarkable service Lower Aghada was a hub for East Cork and the steamboat service operated until the 1930s when road transport improvements rendered it obsolete.
Aghada's most prominent place in history comes from the latter end of this period when it hosted an American First World War seaplane base. At the time Ireland had four American air bases, Aghada, Whiddy Island, Wexford and Lough Foyle. The forces also operated a kite balloon detachment at Berehaven, that were mostly flown aboard the US battleship division based in Bantry Bay.
The American seaplane bases were only fully established in September 1918 and all operated under British military command. The role of the American aircrews was to perform anti-submarine patrols using, what is most likely to have been, Curtiss H-16s. These seaplanes had been introduced in 1917 and were armed with six machine-guns plus a bomb payload of 920 lbs (416 kg). Very little remains of the Lower Aghada seaplane base today except for the extensive slip area that is now home to Aghada's combined sailing and tennis club. Two very overgrown gate piers can be seen nearby with the distinct inscriptions 'US Navy' on one and 'Airbase' on the other. The Royal Munster Fusiliers (Reserves) were also garrisoned in Aghada during this period. William Cosgrove, a World War I recipient of the Victoria Cross, is buried in Upper Aghada's Presbyterian cemetery.
Today Aghada is a small fishing town and most famous for its highly conspicuous power station. Built in the early 1980s it can produce up to 1 Gigawat by burning natural gas and diesel, which makes it the third largest power station in the Republic of Ireland. From a sailing perspective Aghada is a popular landing area for shopping essentials, pubs and particularly its excellent restaurants.
What facilities are available?The slipway at Aghada, situated at the foot of the pier, is the only usable public slip on the eastern side of Cork Harbour. Likewise, amongst all the berths available in Cork Harbour, the garage adjacent to the pier is the only place to obtain Petrol within the harbour area without having to carry fuel in vehicles on the public roads. Hence it is the best location for those who need to top up with petrol for an outboard motor. The village has basic shopping, and a good pub with a particularly good restaurant, which makes it a popular anchoring location for local leisure craft. The village is situated on the R630 road approximately 9.6 KM from the town of Midleton and 3.2 km from the village of Whitegate.
Any security concerns?Never an issue known to have occurred to a vessel anchored off Aghada.
With thanks to:Eddie English, Yachtmaster Instructor/Examiner Dinghy & Powerboat Trainer at sailcork.com. Photographs with thanks to photomad, John M, Dermot Sheehan, reocities.com and Chris Murray.
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