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Not All Bioidentical Pellet Therapies Are Alike
In hormone replacement therapy, it seriously matters which delivery method is used and the dosage administered. To that point, pellet implant therapy is widely accepted as the most effective and safest form of HRT available. The subcutaneous pellet implant is, in fact, one of the oldest and most researched hormone delivery methods in use.1 This approach to HRT most closely simulates the body's own hormone delivery method in that it circulates physiologic amounts of hormone in the bloodstream around-the-clock. And it lasts for months at a time. Pellets can also respond to the body when it needs more hormone, for instance during exercise or stressful situations. Research shows that pills, patches and other common delivery methods simply cannot provide the same desirable steady dose that pellets can.2 Importantly, it's this stable supply of low dose hormones that's required to support homeostasis (internal equilibrium) and good health.
All that being said, many practitioners do not fully understand how to achieve hormonal balance using this method. It is not a one size fits all solution, nor is it a hit and miss proposition. Precision dosing and careful monitoring are imperative to avoiding the side effects or adverse reactions from hormone levels that are too high. Like any medication you take, the dosage determines the outcome. Too much or too little can sometimes result in serious health issues. When you read of patients having problems with pellets, it's generally attributable to physicians who are not correctly dosing them.
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2. After years of personal research and evaluation, our founder, Dr. Gino Tutera developed a uniquely precise bioidentical pellet implant system that includes:
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1Greenblatt R. Indications for hormone pellets in the therapy of endocrine and gynaecological disorders. Am J Obstet-Gynecol 1949; 57:294-301. http://www.ajog.org/article/0002-9378(49)90429-9/abstract
2 Smith RN, Studd JW. Recent advances in hormone replacement therapy. (Review) Brit Jour Hosp Med, 1993, 49(11) 799-808. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8334484
3 Cardozo L, Gibb D, Tuck S, et al. The effects of subcutaneous hormone implants during the climacteric. Maturitas 1984;5:177-184. http://www.htcapractitioner.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Cardozo-84-The-effects-of-subcutaneous-hormone-implants-during-the-climacteric.pdf
4 Schwartz E, Holtorf K. Hormones in wellness and disease prevention: common practices, current state of the evidence, and questions for the future. Prim Care Clin Office Pract 2008; 35 (4): 669–705. http://www.holtorfmed.com/pdf/04-Hormones-in-Wellness.pdf
5 Moskowitz D. A comprehensive review of the safety and efficacy of bioidentical hormones for the management of menopause and related health risks. Altern Med Rev. 2006 Sep;11(3):208-23. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17217322


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February 5, 2017
A lot has gone on since registering for the LA Marathon back in September and publishing the first episode of the Running Cuz It's Hard podcast: work gigs, the holidays, getting sick, getting hurt … basically, life.
But I'm back.
One of the first things I had to do after deciding to run a marathon was to find a training plan and/or a group to train with. Choosing a plan was a lot easier than choosing a group – no one's around to judge how many miles you'll run from week to week, and whether you're actually running them! But a training group is real and they will hold you accountable, and that's a good thing.
In the second episode of Running Cuz It's Hard, I seek coaching advice from a friend (and a local public radio star!) who's an expert marathoner; I face micro-anxieties over failing in front of others and I find my people.
And in case you're wondering what my training plan looks like, here's a link to the 20-week course. I went with this one because it was free and the timeline fit perfectly with how long I had to train before the marathon in March, however, I modified it by increasing the long runs by a mile or two each week so that I can get up to at least 24 miles before the race -- I'm too afraid of running this marathon without knowing what miles 21 – 26 feel like.
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Episode 1 - First Step Fears
November 1, 2016
I signed up for the LA Marathon in March. It'll be my first.
I'm no stranger to running. I very much like the endorphin high after a good jog. But honestly, I run because I can, because I wasn't allowed to when I was a sick kid growing up and mostly, because it's hard.
Over the next six months, I'll attempt running about 600 miles to train for the race.
People say it'll take over your life.
So, I'm documenting it -- the story, the runs, the fears and the fun -- in a podcast I'm calling "Running Cuz it's Hard."
Join me and friends as I navigate training for a marathon.
Erika A. Aguilar
I love making audio, telling stories and running. This is a podcast lets me do all of that! It's the story of my running journey starting with training for my first marathon, the 2017 LA Marathon in Los Angeles.

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igloohome signs new partnership for Malaysian Market
On 1st July 2019, igloohome Pte Ltd (Singapore) and Smart Security Solutions Sdn Bhd* initiated a Master Distributorship agreement for the Malaysian market, covering Peninsula and East Malaysia.
"This partnership introduces the first igloohome-dedicated office for Malaysia and we see a huge potential to grow our brand and reputation as the team brings with them years of experience from distribution businesses. We're confident that they will elevate igloohome not just in Malaysia but boost our regional profile," Anthony Chow, CEO of igloohome, stated of the partnership. igloohome has partnerships across 100 countries, 15 global offices, 7 of which operate as igloohome-dedicated offices, since they were incorporated in 2016.
"We are proud to be associated with a reputable brand that will strengthen Malaysia's foray into the digital world and fill a sizeable gap in Malaysia's smart home and industrial market," said Teoh Cheng Chuan, CEO Smart Security Solutions. "I am confident my team is able to cater to the remarkable versatility of igloohome's products and Malaysia's desire to be at the forefront of global technological trends." Smart locks have been growing in popularity recently and in the region.
igloohome also recently concluded their latest funding round, raising US$15 million, touted to be dedicated to enhancing their newly launched iglooworks segment. igloohome has won a number of design and technological awards from international critics, such as the Wall Street Journal, CES Asia and iF Design Awards.
Their Smart Padlock, in particular, was recently introduced to the market earlier this year and provides a unique solution to industrial needs. Paired with igloohome's proprietary software and algorithm multiple accessing modes, personalised entry profiles, and trackable activity logs.
igloohome's unique ability for property owners to remotely create access profiles does away with conventional physical handovers, driving their company's motto of "A world without Keys". Their aims have garnered global partnerships with AirBnB, and Booking.com accommodation platforms, strengthening the profile of the access solution provider.
Smart Security Solutions has successfully obtained SIRIM approval for igloohome products, Smart Mortise Jet, Smart Deadbolt 2S and Smart Padlock certifying the products for general release in accordance with Malaysian Standards. They currently have over 30 distributors nationally to service the retail market. Smart Security Solutions is also carrying the iglooworks line of products dedicated to offering large-scale access solutions for enterprises such as in the telco, logistics and utility sectors.


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On 30 May 2019, We4You organized a second social innovation event in Slovenia to present Social Innovation Academy to interested stakeholders. The event was visited by social innovators, business owners, students, successful non-profit owners, and other stakeholders interested in social innovation.
This time, the event was wrapped into the topic of social innovation funding. The interest has been derived from several interviews that our international team had conducted, the cases we identified and described in details on our website, as well as our upcoming guidebook for impact investors.
Turns out, we made a good decision. Many professionals responded, either interested in the topic themselves, or wanting to share their stories and experience with others. Our own story of how the Academy was initiated and finally funded has complemented their experiences perfectly.
Before we started to talk about financing social innovation, we first explored what social innovation is and also what isn't. We reviewed some of the world's most known examples (e.g. Wikipedia, microcredit) and then explored local stories as well. It was indeed inspiring how social innovators are typically able to find solutions to the problems occurring during the process.
Majority of the social innovation event in Slovenia was devoted to the presentation of our work during the project. Attendants got to know about the partnership, objectives, and goals achieved. Together we explored Social Innovation Academy on-line, what it offers, about learning paths one can take, or how can a visitor test their knowledge. Also, a logbook that helps an aspiring entrepreneur to launch and scale his or her vision was accepted with great interest.
After explaining our next planned steps to grow SOCIA (including guidelines for stakeholder groups), we networked a lot. Maybe one of the biggest victories was that we managed to raise awareness of social innovation in Slovenia. Just recently, one of the attendants of our social innovation event in Slovenia wrote to us that he was really touched by the event and is now actively seeking ways to initiate new activities that could lead to social innovation. Of course, we directed him to use our Academy's platform. 🙂
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Bacon Brussels Sprouts Salad is made in just one-pan and is absolutely binge-worthy! Served warm and made in under 30 minutes, it is the perfect wintertime salad.
Brussels sprouts are tossed with crispy bacon bits for the perfect classic combination. There is something about the way the bacon absorbs into the brussels sprouts that makes them absolutely to-die-for.
Brussels sprouts are also super good for you! They look like tiny little cabbages, but they have a million times more flavor and texture. They are packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals. They also keep you full for little calories.
How To Make Brussels Sprouts?
There are two popular ways that brussels sprouts are made – pan-fried or roasted. Here's how to do both:
Pan-fried Brussels Sprouts
This quick and easy method is done all in one pan and is the way we will cook the brussels sprouts in this recipe. Over medium-heat, you will first cook your bacon bits until they are nice and crispy. Then, you will add in your brussel sprout pieces and saute them until tender. Then, finish them off with salt, pepper and parmesan cheese. Serve immediately!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
If you have a bit more time and like your brussels sprouts with a nice char, opt for baking them in the oven. Toss your brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt and pepper and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle them with parmesan cheese. Heat your oven to 425F and bake your brussels sprouts for 15-18 minutes in the oven. The cheese will form a nice crust on your crispy sprouts! Yum!
Tips for Cooking With Brussels Sprouts
If you haven't cooked with brussels sprouts before, they may look a bit intimidating. Rest assured, they are very easy to work with! Here are my tips and tricks so that they turn out perfectly each time:
Trim Brussels Sprouts Ahead of Time
Your brussels sprouts may come in a bag or on the stalk. Either way, you will want to trim off the stem end. This piece is rough and will not cook very well. Proceed by cutting the brussels sprouts into quarters if they are large and halves if they are small.
Cleaning Brussels Sprouts
After you have trimmed your brussels sprouts, it is time to clean them up. Do this by running them under cool water in a colander. Rinse them well to make sure you rinse out any residual dirt hanging out under the layers. Some of the outer leaves may fall off and that is perfectly normal. You can discard of these or keep them! When you roast them, they will char and crispy up. Some people like the crispy leaves, and others don't. I, for one, adore the heck out of them.
Cheese That Pairing for Brussels Sprouts
Cheese and brussels sprouts go together like peanut butter and jelly. Parmesan cheese is always my personal go-to, but blue cheese or feta adds a great flavor as well.
Serve Brussels Sprouts With
In my opinion, brussels sprouts go great with just about anything. Here are some of my favorite recipes to pair them with:
- Lamb Shoulder Chop Recipe: Juicy, rosemary-infused lamb shoulder is perfectly complemented by cheesy, brussels sprouts.
- Uzbek Plov: Also known as "pilaf", this Uzbeki dish is made with rice, beef and veggies.
- Easy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes: Make yourself a nice steak and some air fryer baked potatoes and bring a classic steakhouse dinner into the comfort of your own home.
- Oven Roasted Potatoes: Perfectly crispy, these potatoes are the perfect sidekick. Made with only three ingredients, you can easily whip them up while pan-frying your brussels sprouts to perfection!
- 1 lb Brussel sprouts shredded or half pieces
- 1/2 lb bacon
- 1 tbsp garlic parsley salt
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- Prepare ingredients for the salad.
- Dice bacon into small pieces. Brown them on a skillet, until they are crispy.
- Add brussel sprouts to the crispy bacon, season with garlic parsley salt.
- Cook everything on medium high for about five minutes. Stir in shredded parmesan cheese and remove from the heat.
- Serve this salad while it's still hot or at least warm.


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Format of FCE Speaking Part Three/ What students need to do in FCE Speaking Three
Students are given a group of (usually between five and eight) colour pictures and are asked to "First talk to each other about…" something for each of them and "Then decide…" which one or two they would choose for some particular purpose. For example, they could be given six pictures of adventure sports and be asked to "First talk to each other about what kinds of people the activities might be most suitable for" and "Then decide which one you would choose for a company team building activity for a group of middle-aged office workers".
Since the 2008 update of FCE, the instructions are also written at the top of the page of pictures, although students should still listen carefully, especially to extra the background information. After being given the instructions and picture, students are given three minutes to work on both tasks, or slightly longer if there are three candidates. While they are speaking, the examiner will take no part and will usually even look away from them to let them get on with it together.
The students will be interrupted at exactly the time limit and are usually asked to briefly report back to the examiner on what they decided in the second part of their discussion.
The whole examiner script will be something like:
"Now, I'd like you to talk about something together for about three minutes.
(four minutes for groups of three)
I'd like you to imagine that… Here are some… which…
First, I'd like you to talk to each other about… these… Then decide which (two)… All right?"
If the examiner doesn't give a number, it means the students only need to choose one.
Although the two parts of the task are related, the thing they have to decide and the thing they have to discuss about each item isn't exactly the same so it isn't really possible to do both parts of the task concurrently.
What students need to do to do well in FCE Speaking Part Three
Students will need to:
- Get started on the first part of the discussion task quickly
- Discuss as many of the pictures as they can before moving onto the second part of the task, meaning they have to discuss each picture but only briefly before they move onto the next one
- Leave at least one minute for the second part of the task, even if that means abandoning the first part unfinished
- Work their way towards agreement in the second part of the task
- Briefly report back on what they decided, or the point their discussion was at when they were interrupted
It would also help get a good mark for them to:
- Show a range of strong and weak opinions, including agreement and disagreement
- Show good turn taking skills, e.g. speaking approximately 50% each, interrupting politely and persuading reluctant partners to speak
Note that they don't have to reach agreement, but they do have to show their ability to negotiate and compromise in an attempt to find something that they can both agree on.
Other functional language students will need includes:
- Controlling the conversation, e.g. suggesting things to talk about and moving the conversation on, for example when agreement is quickly reached or if it's obvious no agreement is possible on something
- Speculating, e.g. on what a picture might represent or what something might be suitable for
- Talking around vocabulary they don't know, with expressions like "This picture looks like some kind of picnic"
Comparing and contrasting language might also be useful for moving between items in the first part of the task ("This one, however,…", "In the same way, this one…", etc) and trying to reach agreement in the second part of the task ("But don't you think this one is more suitable?" etc), and as this is really important for the rest of the exam it is well worth at least some specific practice of this point here.
The examiner might also be impressed by students being able to describe pictures, as "The top left picture" and "The one under that", but it's perfectly okay for students to just point at pictures and say "This picture/ activity/ sport/ one/ idea".
There is little point trying to practise suitable vocabulary for this part of the exam, as there is no way of guessing what topics could come up and it is easy for students to work around any unknown words – a skill that is worth some practice.
Classroom practice of FCE Speaking Part Three
The first thing to make sure is that all classroom practice of this part is like the exam, meaning with:
- Written and spoken instructions similar to that of the exam
- Two parts to the task (discussing something about each picture, then deciding something), with the two parts being quite distinct from each other
- The right number of items to discuss
- Usually pairs but sometimes groups of three
- Pictures rather than written lists of things to talk about
- A strict time limit, and always being asked to report back to class on what they have decided (or where their discussion got up to)
Other tasks like balloon debates and pyramid ranking tasks can bring up similar negotiating and giving opinions language to the exam tasks, but the timing and responding to pictures parts of the exam are at least as challenging as the actual negotiating and should be practised as much as possible. If you do decide to do other speaking activities to provide more intensive practice of one aspect of the functional language they need, it is always worth doing a timed version of the same task or an exam task straight before or after in order to practise using that language under more realistic conditions.
Although it's difficult to find suitable pictures, there are also things which you'd want to discuss in class anyway which can be done in an exam format, including what their priorities are (needs analysis), which self-study activities are most suitable for them outside class, and things they should do on the morning of the exam. Students can also discuss the difficulties of a set of FCE Writing Part Two tasks and choose the easiest in the same way. Again, these tasks should be done also under real exam conditions, perhaps before or after more leisurely discussion of the points.
With students who tend to talk too much or too little in this task, more intensive practice includes:
- Students trying to speak more than their partner
- Students trying to make their partner speak more than them
- Getting one student to monitor each group for polite turn taking language and equal speaking time
Other more intensive practice of the language and skills mentioned above includes:
- Somebody monitoring for things other than turn taking such as if they used a range of different kinds of giving opinions and how much silence there was
- The teacher providing prompts for when they should move onto the second part of the task, or even when they should move onto different pictures in the first part of the task, e.g. shouting out or flashing up "Picture 2!" or "Starting deciding!"
- A third student controlling the conversation with useful phrases for the exam like "And how about the second best?"
- Students being asked to start with totally opposite opinions and work their way towards agreement, e.g. Students A and B being told "Choose the two items at the far left"/ "Choose the items on the far right" or "Choose meats"/ "Choose vegetables".
- Students racing through the first part of the exam as quickly as possible while still briefly discussing each picture
- Giving students phrases, key words or just names of functions ("interrupting politely" etc) that they should use during a Speaking Part Three task discussion, perhaps for points
You could also ask quite strong groups to try the task without pointing to bring in more complex language, but for most students this isn't really a priority.
To also give more realistic exam practice, I would do each of those kinds of intensive practice with real exam tasks but without realistic timing, then change groups and get them to do the same task under real exam conditions.
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As Gambia's Groundnut Production Declines, Experts Call for Shift to Alternative Remunerative Crops
Experts in agriculture and economy have stressed the need for The Gambia to explore alternative remunerative or additional cash crops as the production of the traditional export crop – groundnut – continues to steadily decline.
About three decades ago, The Gambia was one of the highest exporters of groundnut in the sub-region. That trend has been declining for the past decade or more.
"There are two main reasons why the groundnut production has been going down; first is climatic factor because rainfall would not come on time and if does it takes a very short period of time and it cuts off," Dr. Sidat Yaffa, the Dean at the School of Agriculture at the University of The Gambia told The Chronicle. "Before the 1990 The Gambia used to have about five months of rainfall and it used to come heavily – average per year would be 1000 milliliters,"
Today, rain fall has gone down and some parts of the country have an average of 800 milliliters which is not sufficient enough to produce groundnut.
Dr. Yaffa also blamed the former APRC and present governments for failing to provide timely and adequate farming inputs to farmers, saying that the first government – PPP- used to provide seeds, fertilizers and herbicides to farmers about two months before the rainy season started.
"This ensured that immediately the rain started, farmers didn't waste any time and they would just go and apply those agricultural inputs. But hardly do you see those things now."
Dr. Yaffa recalled those moments when mixed-farming centers were established across the country, filled with agricultural assistants, demonstrators and other officials to give 'timely and needed' supports to the farmers.
"Those were some of the factors that led to the increase of groundnut production in the country. So if you want to have a meaningful development in terms of agriculture vis-a-vis groundnut production, those are some the services that need to be revamped."
But in terms diversifying or shifting from groundnut as a cash crop, he suggested the adoption of cotton and sesame, arguing that cotton had its glorious moments for farmers in the Upper River Region and it was exportable to France.
"That [cotton] should be revived in order to give more economic incentives to Gambian farmers. Another crop that could be introduced which could be processed here locally for our consumption mainly is sesame crop."
The Gambia Women Farmers Association (GAWFA) was active in the cultivation of sesame but limited to a few regions in the country.
"It has to be a nation-wide crop in order to diversify the economic opportunities for Gambian farmers," Dr. Yaffa told The Chronicle.
The Gambia is primarily an agricultural country with 80 percent of the population of just over 2 million depending on it for food and cash income. However, it's mainly dependent on rainfall to cultivate major crops like groundnut.
"Because of the change in climate we cannot go that route any more. We have to improvise irrigational agriculture. We should tap into natural resources (fresh river water) in order to revamp the agricultural production in the country," said Dr. Yaffa.
For economist Nyang Njie, the overall agricultural policy needs an overhaul, arguing that what worked three decades ago cannot work today.
"Our major cash crop – groundnut has suffered significant setback in the sense that Gambian groundnut in the 70s was very good because it was used for all the major chocolate factories in the world. But of late our groundnut deteriorated to the point it is either good for oil or animal feeds."
According to Njie, the value for the farmer has significantly gone down considering the total tonnage that they normally produce on a yearly basis.
"So as a country, strategically in terms of policy we need to change and get a new cash crop. The concept should be what we called a high-value which today can be cashew nut," he suggested in an interview with The Chronicle.
The Director of Agriculture Department and the Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Saikou E. Sanyang admitted the low productivity of groundnut in recent times, but blamed the problem on climate change and aflatoxin (a family of toxins produced by certain fungi that are found on agricultural crops such as groundnut).
"Over the years The Gambia has been suffering from low productivity because of erratic rainfall. All other sectors are affected by climate change but the sector that is mainly affected is agriculture," he said.
He told The Chronicle that the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) has been working to find solutions to the problem of aflatoxin.
According to Sanyang, an alternative to groundnut as cash crop is cotton.
"It was doing well in the Upper River Region and it was exported to France. Cotton needs a lot of input especially fertilizer and agro-chemical. If all these are put in place and the market is available, it can do well."


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Oddly enough, whenever I think about eternal life, Animal Collective come to mind.
That might — well, almost certainly will — need some clarification because, as many Christians might be quick to point out, shouldn't Jesus be the first person that comes to mind, or maybe living on some clouds in a golden city or something?
Yes and no. What comes to mind when I think about eternal life is painted by Frederick Buechner's entry on the subject in his book Wishful Thinking, which I studied for a class in college. Buechner takes religious terms and eloquently and poetically explores what they might mean.
On eternal life he writes:
"What does it mean to be 'with God'? It doesn't mean you have to be thinking about being with God, or feeling religious, or sitting in church, or saying your prayers, though it might mean any or all of these. It doesn't even mean you have to believe in God.
To say that a person is 'with it' is slang for saying that whether he's playing an electric guitar or just watching the clouds roll by, he's so caught up in what he's doing and so totally himself while he's doing it that there's none of him left over to be doing anything else with in the back of his head or out of the corner of his eye. It's slang for saying that the temperature where she is is about 40 degrees hotter than the temperature where she is not, and that whatever it is everybody's looking for, she's found it, and that if she were a flag and they ran her up the mast, we'd all have to salute whether we liked it or not. And the chances are we'd like it.
Being 'with it' may not be the same as being with God, but it comes close.
We think of eternal life, if we think of it at all, as what happens when life ends. We would do better to think of it as what happens when life begins. … In other words, to live eternal life in the full and final sense is to be with God as Christ is with him, and with each other as Christ is with us." (Beyond Words 107)
When I wasn't chuckling to myself at everyone trying to dance to Animal Collective's 9/8 time signature-driven "Lion in a Coma" a while back at the 9:30 in Washington, D.C., I was thinking about how engulfed in their music they were. If I remember correctly, they didn't stop playing until the end of an hour-and-a-half show, at which point Avey Tare (David Portner) finally addressed the crowd to say "thanks." Each song seamlessly floated into the next. I've never been to a Grateful Dead show, but I've heard it's similar.
When I think of eternal life, I think of people who are "with it," like Buechner mentioned. And Animal Collective are "with it" all the time.
The material from their newest album, Centipede Hz, isn't as poppy or well liked as the hits off of their 2009 album, Merriweather Post Pavilion, which was evidenced by the fact that the crowd seemed to be view some of the Centipede Hz material as filler between Merriweather classics. And it was tough watching Portner sing a love song about his ex-wife ("The Purple Bottle"), no matter how good it is.
Animal Collective create intricate soundscapes that take themselves and their listeners into an experience that, whether they like it or not, is reminiscent — at the least — of an experiential look at eternal life that starts now.
Brandon Hook is the Online Assistant at Sojourners.
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On May 31, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had issued a letter mandating the distributors to place one channel at only one location within a single genre. TRAI had warned action against Multi System Operators (MSOs) for placing a channel at more than one LCN under multiple genres simultaneously.
Ashish Bagga, President, News Broadcasters Association (NBA), stated in a press statement that in a major victory for the News Broadcasters Association (NBA), the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a mandate against Multi System Operators (MSOs) regarding usage of multiple LCNs. This mandate was released within two weeks after representations made by NBA.
On May 15, NBA had filed a complaint with TRAI against alleged unethical distribution practices adopted by a new entrant in the English news genre Republic TV, to boost its Rating Points (TVTs). NBA had also appealed to BARC not to release data for the English general news category for Week 19, 2017 as the rating was corrupted due to unfair distribution tactics.
Consequently, major English news Channels who are also members of the NBA had opted out of the measuring system to protect themselves from being measured in a non-level playing field and had clarified that they would return only after the unethical practices had been stopped.
"After a series of discussions and complaints to BARC and TRAI, the English news broadcasters have resumed their Watermark last Friday, May 26 midnight subjecting themselves to ongoing measurements as they were sufficiently satisfied that due to TRAI's intervention the malpractices were discontinued. This was confirmed by most MSOs," said the statement.
Bagga stated that the NBA's stance today stands vindicated. "Not only had TRAI released this important mandate, it had also aggressively followed up with MSOs about putting a stop to malpractices. The NBA is grateful to the TRAI for taking swift measures to stop malpractices. TRAI in its recent mandate to the MSOs, also emphasised on ensuring that all channels falling in a particular genre appear in its (MSO's) network's electronic programming guide (EPG) under that genre, to make services more consumer friendly."
The statement from NBA said, "As a result of TRAI's mandate and action, the rating and coverage (reach) of Republic TV have gone down by over 50 per cent after the malpractice was discontinued. This drop in rating brings Republic TV closer to realistic levels of weekly reach of general English news channels which is an average of 0.6 to 0.8 million."
"This would not have been possible without the timely intervention of TRAI on NBA's complaints," said Bagga.


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Kamalanagar, December 11, 2017: The Winter Session of CADC was held and concluded today with one sitting. The session may be considered the last session of the 9th CADC given the General Election to 10th CADC due in 3 to 4 months' time.
The sitting discussed one starred question put by Dg. H. Amaresh Chakma of the MNF party and 6 unstarred questions, of which one was put Dg. Laxmi Bikash Chakma of the BJP and the rest by Dg. H. Amaresh Chakma.
Dg. Amit Kumar Chakma, CEM placed the Report of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India on the accounts of CADC for the years 2009 to 2014-2015.
In addition to the list of business for the day, all MDCs were allowed 5 minutes each to address the House. It was an emotional moment for all the members with pin drop silence engulfing the House.
The Session was special in the rare circumstances it was held without the Executive Committee formed. While the CEM was appointed and sworn to his office on 9th November, the 7 Executive Members are still to be inducted. Immediately assuming office, the CEM submitted recommendation to the Governor for induction of the Executive Members, approval of which is being still awaited.
The session was concluded with Maitree Bhabana administered by Dg. Amar Smriti Chakma, MDC followed by photo session.


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Heavens Kitchen
For those of you who are already missing the monthly Friday get togethers over a curry 'good news.' The Curry Night is starting again and will still be on The second Friday of every month but will now be at Gateway Church (formerly Alder Road Baptist Church). They have a larger kitchen which is up to commercial standard and larger facilities to cope with the increased numbers. The start time is 7pm. Gateway car park is situated at the rear of the church in Boyd Road. The Church is located on Alder Road, Parkstone, Poole BH12 4AA near the parade of shops and close to the traffic light junction with Herbert Avenue.
Heaven's Kitchen takes place on the second Friday evening of every month. It starts about 7.30pm in the church hall at the rear of Claremont Christian Church in Claremont Avenue, Charminster, Bournemouth, BH9 3HD off Castle Lane near the Broadway Pub. It consists of eating curry provided by Dave, Carol and others and socialising with those who come. Some even bring their musical instruments and have a bit of a jam in the church. The curry is free but donations are gladly received to help with the costs. All are welcome and a prompt arrival is recommended to avoid the potential disappointment of the curry running out!
There is always one who is never full up
Some even do their studying whilst partaking of refreshments.
Always someone prepared to pose for a mug shot.
Carol hard at work in the kitchen.
Early birds arriving for curry April 2011
A few of us from the curry night were hardy enough to go to the 'Hoggin the Bridge' 2011 charity ride


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Le Ble d'Or 金色三麥
It's OK ☆☆☆
Taipei restaurant / brewery offering: German Sausage / German Beer / Roasted Meat / Platters / Pizza / Seafood / Salad
Address & Phone:
Q Square
4F., No. 1, Sec.1, Chengde Rd., Datong Dist. Taipei City 103
台北市承德路一段一號4樓 (京站時尚廣場)
(02) 7737-0909
Last Reviewed: 6 April 2012
A Bavarian German restaurant with an alluring castle theme. It's more of a Taiwanese interpretation of German food, but there are still some good German dishes here and other Western Taiwanese fusion dishes. Excellent German beer, good sausage, and fried platters are the main highlights of this brewery slash restaurant.
I tried all the beers, Sausage (2-4 people), Pork with Mango Sauce and Rice, Vegetarian Pizza, Brownie with ice cream, and Mozzarella Sticks. The Honey Lager was one of the best sweet beers I've ever had and was my favorite of all the samplers, but that is because I'm not really a beer drinker and like the least hoppiest beers. Whether you are a beer enthusiast or not, you'll love this beer that actually has honey highlights in the taste and isn't the least bit bitter. The Sausage was good. It consisted of two different variations, one typical German sausage and one with a smoked flavor, all cut into small pieces and served with sauerkraut and honey mustard dipping sauce. Local Taiwanese pork sausage is pretty bland and too fatty. It's so nice to have even pretty good German sausage again; it's been a while.
The Pork with Mango Sauce and Rice was good. The slightly spicy mango sauce is what makes this dish pleasing. If it would've been served with chicken instead of pork, it would've been completely exquisite since chicken can be more tender and flavorful. One of the last things you should order at a German restaurant is a pizza, and this holds true at Le Blé d'Or. The vegetarian pizza, although having a good amount of cheese, was completely bland, having no sauce or herbs, just bread, cheese, and some toppings. Go to an Italian and/or pizza restaurant if you want decent pizza. The Mozzarella sticks were quality but weren't served with an dipping sauce, which was retarded. You have to have marinara sauce with mozzarella sticks! The Brownie and ice cream came with chocolate and caramel drizzled sauce and was very satisfying.
Vegetarian options: Vegetarian Pizza and Salad.
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At all locations:
English & Chinese menu
Credit cards accepted
The Le Blé d'Or 金色三麥 location I visited:
In Q Square
4F., No. 1, Sec.1, Chengde Rd., Datong Dist. Taipei City 103
台北市承德路一段一號4樓 (京站時尚廣場)
Phone: (02) 7737 0909
Hours: Sun-Thur: 12pm-Midnight
Fri & Sat: 12pm-1am
Le Blé d'Or also has two locations in Taichung and one location in Kaohsiung. Click on link for details:
Le Blé d'Or 金色三麥 locations in Taiwan
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Public sculptures are usually awarded as a result of a competition. Sculptors win some, and usually lose more. However, the models created for these competitions are revealing. I always try to bring in a very human perspective, rather than the obvious.
An example is the maquette for a Terry Fox sculpture for a municipality which Terry ran through on his Marathon of Hope. I portrayed Terry supporting a young cancer victim . . . illustrating the purpose of his run, not just the run. The work chosen illustrated the run (yet again – there are at least eight statues across Canada of him running).
Similarly, another municipality was restoring its waterfront, and wanted a sculpture illustrating "The Return". Instead of a very human image, they chose an abstract of three large raindrops. Conclusion: you can never tell what motivates a jury.


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Price Returns for Canadiens
Carey Price will make his first start of 2016-17 with the Montreal Canadiens when they play the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday, head coach Michel Therrien announced.
Price, 29, missed the first three games of the season with the flu and reportedly lost between seven and eight pounds with the illness. Price has not started a game with the Canadiens since Nov. 25 when he suffered an MCL sprain that caused him to miss the remainder of 2015-16 season. At the time of his injury, Price had a record of 10-2-0 with a 2.06 goals against average and a .934 save percentage. The Canadiens had started the season by winning nine straight games but ended with a 38-38-6 record and missed the playoffs.
Price was the starting goaltender for Team Canada at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey and helped his country to the title before suffering the flu before the start of the 2016-17 season.
Al Montoya has been between the pipes for the Canadiens in Price's absence this season and has posted a 2-0-1 record with a 1.30 goals against average and a .962 save percentage.
Bruins' Bergeron to Make Debut
The Boston Bruins will welcome Patrice Bergeron back to the lineup when the team hosts the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, Bruins head coach Claude Julien announced.
Bergeron's return is a major addition for the Bruins — a team that has scored 11 goals in the season's first three games and posted a 2-1-0 record. After a 6-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets to open the season, the Bruins lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 in a game where the team felt the impact of being without Bergeron. The Bruins bounced back with a 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday.
The team has been lead by forwards Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak who have paced the Bruins in scoring with seven and six points, respectively. Marchand scored five of those points in the team's season opener.
Bergeron, 31, has spent his entire 12-year career with the Bruins and has been a franchise player for the club since he the Bruins picked him 45th overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. In 2016-17, Bergeron skated in 80 regular season games and registered 32 goals and 36 assists. Bergeron's previous career-high for goals was 31 back in 2005-06.
Bergeron helped Team Canada to the World Cup title this offseason.
Blues' Schwartz Set to Return Against Oilers
Jaden Schwartz will make his season debut against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, the team announced.
Schwartz, 24, is returning from an elbow injury he suffered at a practice on Sept. 29. The injury was expected to keep him out of the lineup for at least four weeks, but on Wednesday head coach Ken Hitchcock said Schwartz was getting close to close to making an early return.
The Blues won three straight games to open the season, but 2-1 to the Vancouver Canucks in overtime on Tuesday. The team is currently in first place in the Central Division with seven points.
The team has been lead by forwards Paul Statsny, Vladimir Tarasenko and Alexander Steen who are the team's top three scorers through four games. Statsny and Tarasenko are tied for the team lead with six points and Tarasenko leads the Blues with four goals. Steen has a goal and four assists on the season.
Schwartz will add to the team's offensive productivity as they look to carry on the success they have had to start 2016-17. Schwartz registered 22 points in 33 regular season games in 2015-16 and missed 49 games with a fractured ankle.
Schwartz averaged nearly 78 games played and 27 goals in each of the previous two seasons.
Letang Out Against Sharks
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without defenseman Kris Letang when they face the San Jose Sharks in a rematch of the 2016 Stanley Cup Final on Thursday.
Letang is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, according to Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan. Letang was injured after a hit by the Montreal Canadians' Brendan Gallagher during a game between the clubs on Tuesday.
Letang, 29, has skated in four games this season and has averaged 26:09 in ice time. He has scored two assists and is a minus-two. Both of his points have been scored on the power play — a unit that benefits greatly from his speed leaving the Penguins' defensive zone.
The Penguins are also without Sidney Crosby who is recovering from a concussion. Forward Conor Sheary is day-to-day and will not play on Thursday. Sheary, 24, has tallied a goal and two assists in four games.
Odds and Ends
— The Coyotes will start start goaltender Louis Domingue against the Canadiens, the team announced on Thursday. Mike Smith will return to Arizona to undergo a consultation with team doctors for what is currently being called a lower-body injury.
Tippett's Take: pic.twitter.com/NFmdmVBXki
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) October 20, 2016


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I, like many folks, love podcasts. The first podcast I ever got into was Radiolab and it remains one of my favorites. Their most recent episode, "Dispatch 1: Numbers" related to our current situation: the COVID-19 Pandemic.
I was listening to this episode while I went for my run this morning (minding social distancing etiquette along the way) and thought this episode would make for a great lesson on exponential growth, rates, and communicating mathematically. So without further ado, I present to you a lesson based on that episode in an online format to fit with our current situation. I imagine this lesson could be used with preservice teachers, college algebra students, or high school students. (note: there are a couple of curse words in the episode)
The Lesson
First, have students write about the mathematical language they've read or heard about in relation to COVID-19. They may note things like exponential growth, transmission rates, etc.
Have students listen to the Radiolab episode, "Dispatch 1: Numbers". You will have them pause it at various times as instructed below for activities. Use as many or as few of the activities below depending on your goals for the lesson.
Pause the episode at 6 minutes 52 seconds.
Draw a diagram that would show different ways for three friends to interact from the CDC's recommended safe distance of 6 feet. What about if there were 4 friends? 5 friends? Is there some pattern to some number (n) of friends might communicate at a safe distance?
Pause the episode at 9 minutes 40 seconds.
Model the two choices given by his dad. Discuss which option you should choose and why. Be sure to justify your response mathematically.
Pause the episode at 17 minutes 30 seconds.
Create a novel way to explain exponential growth such as that we are seeing with the COVID-19 cases (doubling daily). Imagine you are a policymaker trying to convince folks to take this pandemic seriously. Communicate your findings in any way you choose (videos, infographics, stories, etc.) to help people understand the severity of this pandemic.
Find another such exponential occurrence that you can model to help folks understand the key aspects of exponential growth. Be sure to communicate your findings in an accessible way and justify all of your models mathematically.
Pause the episode at 29 minutes 25 seconds.
Imagine you were championing for a cause of your choice. It might be for another public health issue or for something that might bring more happiness. Discuss your cause and why you chose it. Determine what statistics you would print in the times and why. Discuss how you believe folks determined the statistics you decided upon. For example, how did folks come up with such an estimate for how many jars of peanut butter are sold daily (which is 246,575 per day as per the podcast at 27:03)? Finally, make a product of your choice to bring awareness to the issue. This could be a video, an infographic or a sample front page article for the New York Times.
What do you hope might happen after the first 100 days of this pandemic? In other words, what are your hopes for the world after this is over?
I'd love to hear other ideas for lessons based on this episode or others. Feel free to add them in the comments. I hope you all stay safe and healthy.


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A couple of weeks ago, whilst returning home from an unexpectedly successful meeting in London, something happened that scared the shit out of me.
However, before I relate this particular tale, I need to go back 24 hours prior to that because what I am about to tell you is important in relation to the story that will unfold. You see the previous day I had been haunted by a Crow. And I say haunted advisably because as those who follow my ramblings on twitter will know (well, I had to tell someone!) this bloody thing seemed to be everywhere I went. Not only did it keep staring at me through the window, but it was even sitting on my car when I went out to run an errand!
Now being pursued by a bird which, if you believe in such things, is supposedly a foreteller of doom or even death does not do much good for the nerves. However, I somehow managed to survive the day intact (as did everyone I know I think) and even more amazingly, the night.
So, delighted to be still in this mortal realm and with a meeting to get to, I headed off to London and another encounter with the Underground which, for a variety of reasons, I despise.
OK, with the scene now set I can jump forward to my journey homeward.
There I am, heading for Euston and escape from the big city with the euphoria of what I had just been told still fresh in my mind when I glanced across the carriage and saw something that made me freeze in my tracks.
Sitting there, dressed head to foot in his traditional clothing was an Asian chap. Not an altogether unusual sight in London I'm sure you will agree but what made him stand out was the fact that he was rocking backwards and forward in his seat, eyes closed and twirling some beads between his fingers.
Having served in the Military for as long as I did and having seen at first hand the evidence of what human beings are capable of, to say I became somewhat worried is an understatement. More so because of my recent encounter with the aforementioned Crow.
Thankfully, I was getting off at the next stop and the second the doors opened I was out of there. A glance back revealing him still rocking backwards and forwards with his eyes clamped firmly shut.
Now I'm sure he had his reasons for doing what he was doing and it was obviously totally innocent but even as the train vanished into the tunnel, I actually began to become annoyed. Not just at myself for being more concerned about getting off the train than about actually saying or doing anything, but at the offending individual.
After all, if he wasn't in London at the time of the 7/7 bombings he would certainly have heard about them and would, like every other traveller on the tube, be wary of anything suspicious. So why did he feel that he had the right to act in what to me at least, was a suspicious if not actually frightening manner? The answer of course, is that it almost certainly didn't even occur to him and that, to me, is the definition of selfishness.
Indeed, trains and selfishness seem to go hand in hand these days. Quite when it became acceptable for males to remain seating whilst elderly, middle aged, pregnant or even disabled women are forced to stand is beyond me but it really is the height of bad manners. And why do increasing numbers of people seem to feel obliged to wear rucksacks on packed trains? Do they not realise what a bloody pain they are? Of course they do, because they are exactly the kind of people who moan about people wearing rucksacks on trains!
But most selfish of all are those people who talk on mobile phones. I very, very rarely have conversations on phones in public because to me, they are private and I don't want anyone knowing my business almost as much as I doubt they want to hear it. So quite why others why people feel the need to regale the world with the most inane conversation escapes me. I don't need to know you are on the train home, I don't give a toss what you are having for dinner and I certainly don't care that such and such is screwing such and such.
To make matters worse, I'm sure that these ignorant gits think that when they are talking on mobiles, no one else can hear them. I once listened to a young woman talking loudly to her bank in the seat opposite to me and by the time she had finished, I had written down her account number, sort code, name, date of birth and home address. When I handed them to her and told her that she really needed to be a bit more discreet, she looked at me like I was some kind of sex fiend.
The sad thing is, selfishness is merely a reflection of what this once great nation has become. It is bereft of both good manners, courtesy, politeness and most importantly of all, shame. And whilst it is easy to blame Lady Thatcher and the 'me, me, me' policies of the 1980's or even the quest for sexual equality (a just battle fought appallingly) the truth is that it's because too many people do not understand the notion that respect is only given if it is earned.
And they don't understand it simply because they were never taught it. Which to me is one of the great failings of both our schools and parents across this increasingly desolate country of ours.


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Sew your own dungarees for a casual everyday look that's bang on trend. The Mila dungarees are slim fitting on the hips and legs, with stylish side button openings and essential pockets on the front bib and booty. Make them in a woven fabric with a touch of stretch for comfort and fit.
Cute, practical and great for all seasons, wear your Mila dungarees with a t-shirt, button-down shirt or roll neck sweater.Skill Level : Confident Beginner
Sizes : 2 to 16
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Associated Students survey asks students about education goals
December 9, 2018
The Associated Student Government conducted a survey for San Diego Mesa College students to take online concerning the school and students' progress toward their educational goals. A total of 112 students participated in the survey answering questions that helped the Associated Students discover more about what needs to be improved on the campus.
Questions involved topics like campus safety, deciding what classes to take, educational plans, and improvements students want to see in the library. AS posted the survey on Survey Monkey, a software that offers free customizable surveys and programs involving data analysis, sample choices, and data presentation tools.
Timothy Ackerson, 21, psychology major and AS senator, was in charge of creating the survey and gathering information. "What I'm really happy about is that people feel safe on campus, so that's a plus," Ackerson said. "You wouldn't really think that students would want the school to provide laptops and tablets but they do, and the library is working on that so that's good. The results can be surprising."
The Associated Students came to a conclusion that the biggest takeaway from the data was finding out what the students had to say about the campus and what the school could do to improve students' learning experiences.
Jenny Nguyen, 23, computer science major and AS senate representative, supported the idea of the survey and voted to hold more in the future. "I think this is something we should do more often," Nguyen said. "We should know what the real issues are that students deal with." Ackerson then responded, "I definitely agree and I'd be more than happy to do the survey again next semester."
Funds of about $130 were used to conduct the survey and the college provided iPads for students to use in order to contribute their answers. AS discussed the outcome of the survey on Dec. 3 during their meeting in I4-409 A/B.


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LILLY is a pendant lamp.
LILLY is a unique handmade ceiling lamp. It is made from a thin oka wood, which is cut into thin strips, than each stripe is sanded and braided in to the creative new solution design.
The unique design of the lamp in the shape of a flower and its braiding make it a play of light, creating a dimension between light and space.
The elegant Si-LIGHT LILLY lamp will delight those who wish to bring a cozy and warm feeling to their space. The lampshade not only perfectly fits into the home interior but also in public interior.
The LILLY collection consists from the large pendant lamp and the medium pendant lamp. All lamps providing diffused lighting.
Lamps are designed and handmade exclusively by Si-LIGHT
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MySQL Community Server 5.0.x before 5.0.51, Enterprise Server 5.0.x before 5.0.52, Server 5.1.x before 5.1.23, and Server 6.0.x before 6.0.4, when a table relies on symlinks created through explicit DATA DIRECTORY and INDEX DIRECTORY options, allows remote authenticated users to overwrite system table information and gain privileges via a RENAME TABLE statement that changes the symlink to point to an existing file.
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The National Health Mission was launched by the government of India in 2013 subsuming the National Rural Health Mission and National Urban Health Mission. It was further extended in March 2018, to continue until March 2020.
NHM Recruitment 2019
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Last Date 16 March
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Pay Scale: Rs. 15,000/-
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- Log on to NHM careers page at the official website www.nhm.assam.gov.in
- Eligible candidates are advised to open the online application form.
- Fill your academic qualification, skill, experience, and other related information as per the instructions
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- Complete the NHM Jobs Application Form with the essential data.
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Christmas Revels II: Four Regency Novellas By: Hannah Meredith, Anna D. Allen, Kate Parker and Louisa Cornell
These four writers have very different styles but the one thing they agree on is strong characters.
Hannah Meredith's A Christmas Equation is a second chance at love story set during a house party. A mistake turns into renewed friendship and rekindled love if they can just overcome the mistakes of the past! I love the fact that Ben is a red headed giant with the unheroic love of mathematics and hunting setters. I have a thing for red heads!
Anna D. Allen shows us older characters experiencing first love in The Vicar's Christmas. When Mr. Henry Ogden proves a wiley vicar can be heroic under the right circumstances and even strong women need someone who is willing to stand beside them. This was a lovely story of brains over brawn! A perfect match!
In Crimson Snow Kate Parker unravels several mysteries including the truth about the Earl of Beckinham. A murder, conspiracy and a new chance for a happy ever after. Strong, resourceful Jane Merrywether has been at the mercy of a tyrant for years when he dies a horrible death she becomes a suspect. Her quick thinking and John Rexford's protection keeps her from being labeled a murder.
Ebenezer Miserington just wants a peaceful Christmas in Louisa Cornell's A Perfectly Unregimented Christmas. With four wild urchins, a family secret and the fiesty and beautiful Mrs Winters peace is the last thing he'll find. But Lord Pennyworth soon learns that often what we need is just the opposite of what we think we want. This funny and heartwrenching story will have you laughing and crying and fill you with the joy of Christmas!
Christmas Revels II
Christmas Revels II: Four Regency Novellas By: Hannah Meredith, Anna D. Allen, Kate Parker and Louisa Cornell


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Step by step guide on How To Mask In Photoshop
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How to mask in photoshop In this photoshop tutorial for beginners. If you are planning to create some fantastic typography or any custom layout for your business, then you have landed at the right place. Today we are going on a journey where we will learn how to clipping mask in photoshop and make those beautiful custom layouts that you always wondered about.
Before going into the real action, we would do some warm-up by knowing about Photoshop masking service. Most of us still don't have a clear idea of image masking. In short, clipping masks cut a specific shape from an image and paste it on another. So in this editorial, I will try to tell you what is clipping a mask in photoshop and do some Photoshop masking service tutorials as well.
What Is A Clipping Mask In Photoshop
It might be a million-dollar question when you have no idea but trust me, and the answer is very simple if it is answered in the correct way. First, let's know the technical definition of the clipping mask. It is a powerful photoshop technique that can control the visibility of the layers. I will discuss in this tutorial how to mask in photoshop. I know it's a bit tough to understand, so let's simplify this definition with a simple example.
Imagine a solid black paper with a hole right at the center of it. Now take a hard copy of a photo and place it under the black paper. The black paper will cover the entire image, but only the part of the image under the hole will be visible. Now let's dive a bit deeper with the example. This time we will use two different images and place image 2 under image 1.
Let's take the black paper with a hole in it again and now place it over the two images. We will see the picture only through the hole, and the rest of the image will not get shown. Instead, we will see image 2, and this is what the photoshop masking process does to the image.
The process of photoshop clipping mask and layer masking are different though they might provide similar results. The layer mask works with black and white layers and controls the layers' visibility, and the clipping mask photoshop works with the contents to control them. Enough of sharing the theoretical knowledge because now it's time to create the clipping mask practically.
To create a clipping mask in photoshop, you don't need to be a professional photo editor and know about adobe photoshop cc. All you need is to have basic knowledge about some of the photoshop tools. I will guide you through the step-by-step process to create a clipping mask in photoshop so that I will suggest you not miss or skip any of the steps whatsoever. Adobe Photoshop has the option built in to create the clipping mask, and they named the option "Create Clipping Mask."
Yes, it's funny and seems very easy that you click on the option, and boom, it's done. It is easy, and you will agree with me when our journey reaches the finish line, so stay tuned…
Step 1: Open Model Photography Image
First things first, insert the image in the photoshop you want to work on. It can be any image, but for our today's tutorial, I will use a model photography image, and I would suggest you start with that as well. By default, the image will be in the layer panel holding the name "Background." The layer will be locked because it's the original file, and if it wasn't locked, anything goes wrong during the editing, and the original file will get destroyed.
Pro Tip: After inserting a photo before you start editing, create a duplicate layer of it. For this tutorial, I named it Layer 1.
Step 2: Create A New Layer for how to mask in photoshop
For our Photoshop clipping mask process, we require multiple layers on top of one another, creating another layer. The new layer option is on the bottom side of the layer panel. Please create a new layer from the new layer icon and place it right below layer 1 and name it Layer 2.
We can also create new layers from selection in photoshop, but I prefer creating the new layer first.
Step 3: Make A Selection
Remember the hole on the black paper? Selecting a specific part of the image will work as the hole here. We will create the selection using a photoshop selection tool, but one crucial thing to remember here is that we must keep layer 2 selected. I will use the Rectangular Marquee Tool to select the image, but you guys can use any selection tool to create your desired shape.
Step 4: Fill The Selection for how to mask in photoshop
We have selected our desired shape over the image, so now we will fill our selection area. Now you can turn off the visibility of Layer 1 if you want, and I would suggest you do that. The selected portion of our image is going to be used as a clipping mask. To do that, we have to fill the selection, or we will lose our desired selection when we deselect it. Go to the menu bar at the top, select Edit→ Fill, and select any color or pattern you want. If you followed my tutorial from the first, you would have a portion chosen with photoshop color.
Step 5: Deselect
Now we don't require the selection anymore as we have filled the selection area with color. So we will deselect it, and to do so, we have to go to the menu bar again and click on Select→ Deselect.
Step 6: Photoshop Clipping Mask
The moment we were waiting has arrived, and after this step, we will get our clipping mask. Select layer one, and from the menu bar, click on Layer→ Create Clipping Mask and Layer 1 will automatically become a clipping mask. Now you can use this layer as a clipping mask and add any image you want under it to use as the photoshop background.
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Step 7: Move The Subject In The Image
If your clipping mask contains any subject and wants to change its placement, you can do it in a simple way. Select Layer 1 and then use the Move tool and drag the subject to change the subject's placement.
Advance Tips To how to mask in photoshop A Pro
Okay, we have got our clipping mask layer, and now we can use this layer on top of any image we want, but what if we wish for a subject to be cut accurately and then make it a clipping mask. The secret of making your clipping mask layer more advanced and professional is in the selection process we used earlier. Let say you want to cut a model from a background and place it on another backdrop. In that case, the model you want to cut and place somewhere will be the clipping mask. So either you have to cut the subject precisely to confirm that the subject is fully separated from its original background or when you will place the subject on another backdrop, the uneven edges will make the image ugly.
Other than the precise cutting, what if you require a clipping mask with a specific shape? Or you want to create typography using the clipping mask technique?
Below I will cover these advanced photoshop clipping masking tutorials and present them in the easiest way I can, so stay tuned and hope for the best.
Precise Selection With Magnetic Lasso Tool
Placing any model from one backdrop to another is a common practice based on the different requirements. Now you will know the secret and will be able to do it on your own how to mask in photoshop. To be able to do such a process, we need to select and cut the subject as accurately as possible. You can use any lasso tool to make the selection more accurate, but I will use photoshop magnetic lasso tool for this tutorial. Select the magnetic lasso tool in photoshop and select the subject by keeping Layer 1 and 2 visible. At first, selecting the edges will feel challenging, but I assure you that the process will be easy for you after some practice.
If you completed the proper selection, repeat the previous step of filling the selection area with any color you want, deselect the area and create the photoshop mask or clipping mask.
Create Masks Using Photoshop Shape Tools
If you require to make a clipping mask in a specific shape, then no worry, adobe photoshop has your back here as well. They have multiple shapes built in the software, such as square shape, round shape, heart shape, and many more. But if you want to create your custom shape, then you can create your shape also.
Pro Tip: Use the photoshop pen tool to create your custom shapes and make sure to keep your shapes stroke disable. But if you ever feel like adding strokes to your shapes, then find it on the edit menu.
Create Clipping Mask For Typography
When you are looking to blend a text into an image, then a clipping mask is all you need. You can learn here how to mask in photoshop. You can create fantastic poster designs, brochures, and leaflets with no time using the photoshop clipping mask. The best part of making typography is you can work with any font you want, and this opens the door to creating many unique designs using fonts. Making typography using the clipping mask is a simple and straightforward task to do. Let's do this, You need to revisit the process of creating clipping masks in photoshop, and from there, you just need to change one step, that's all.
Instead of creating a new layer, all you need to do is create a layer with the writing you want to see on your design. Place the text layer under layer 1 and click on create a clipping mask option to create it.
How To Resize An Image In Photoshop With Clipping Mask
After completing creating the clipping mask, if you feel that your image is a bit oversized and need to resize the image, don't panic because I am here to show you how to resize an image in photoshop with a clipping mask. To resize an image in Photoshop, right after when you complete creating the clipping mask, press Ctrl+T and then press on the free transform. Now press the Ctrl+Alt and resize your image as you like. Then save the image wherever you want.
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Final Words
Honestly speaking, the article does become a bit long, but I can assure you that if you can go through with this tutorial, then you will be able to how to mask in photoshop and can mask your images all by yourself from now. I consider the clipping mask in photoshop as an advanced and exciting feature in the image editing profession. Even for the beginner, clipping masking will prove to be a game-changer.
All you need is to practice, practice and practice because without practicing, you can't master the selection process, as this is a vital part of creating an impressive and stunning clipping mask. Please read the full article and start editing your images by sitting on your couch because, in this pandemic, it is risky to go out and explore new things. Thank you all for staying with me on this long journey, and I wish you all were able to create your own clipping mask and make unique designs anytime.


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Templer's Sense of Snow
CAS biologist probes impact of snow-challenged winters
When Pamela Templer muses about silver white winters that melt into springs, she is thinking beyond the photogenic snowfall of show tunes and poetry to the complex natural world hidden beneath. It is a world in delicate balance, with soil nourished by dead leaves and rich in insect and other life that thrives in part because of snow.
Now in the fourth year of field studies at experimental forests in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, the College of Arts & Sciences associate professor of biology is studying the way shrinking snow cover—consider this year's nearly snowless winter—affects the robustness and future of New England forests. And while her biology department laboratory boasts state-of-the-art gas chromatographs and AutoAnalyzers, out in the field one of the main tools of Templer's trade is a standard snow shovel. Since snow acts as an insulating blanket, she has set out to measure what happens when that blanket is pulled back, exposing the soil to a deeper than normal freeze.
In the fall, in a 1600-square-foot experimental plot at Harvard Forest in central Massachusetts, Templer pads through the undergrowth as she describes the many variables—from soil temperature to carbon dioxide uptake—being monitored at plots she and her team have staked out there. The forest, a center for long-term ecological research encompassing a dozen institutions, is a verdant, 3,500-acre expanse of mostly red oak and maple, where scientists from all over the world investigate how forests respond to natural and human disturbances and environmental change. The first experimental forest of its kind to set up a tower to measure carbon exchange, it's a busy place until winter—the dormant season—arrives. But for Templer, that's when things get really interesting.
Traditionally, science has slighted winter fieldwork in favor of the growing season. "The dormant season typically has not been evaluated very much," she says, "because it was thought that nothing was going on." Although the trees are of course alive and respiring in winter, they are not taking up nutrients or photosynthesizing—the process, driven by sunlight, by which plants make carbohydrates (sugars) from carbon dioxide and water. "But recent studies have shown there's a lot going on," says Templer, who recently won a National Science Foundation five-year CAREER award for her research on climate change in northern forests.
In winter, tree roots are actually protected by the snow, which also provides insulation for insects and other organisms, Templer explains. Fresh, undisturbed snow is typically 90 to 95 percent air, trapped among the lattice structure of the amassed snow crystals and forming an insulating layer. In a cold winter with little snow, the normally protected soil freezes, along with tree roots and other flora and fauna. By comparing undisturbed "reference" plots with test plots that Templer and her team shovel after each fresh snow for a period of about four weeks, they hope to chart the effects of what might appear to be a passing seasonal quirk, but is in fact far more ominous. Since data show New England winters are gradually growing warmer, the dwindling snow cover is more likely a manifestation of climate change. In the simplest terms, temperate zone winter soil needs snow cover to keep it from freezing and allow it to carry on its role in plant growth, and ultimately, in the quality of the food we and other animals eat and the air we breathe.
"It's really important to break that paradigm of, stay inside all winter, collect your data in the summer," says Annie Socci (GRS'12), who last winter lived at one of the test forests, where Templer's team of graduate students, undergraduates, and some high school students work; the other is Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in New Hampshire's White Mountains."We're trying to create a more holistic picture of how each season informs the next," Socci says.
According to Templer, in the temperate deciduous forests of New England, "trees in winter lose their leaves to be more efficient in their nutrient retention. Forests are very important because they store more than half the organic carbon on the planet." She likens forests to "big sponges." Climate change scientists are trying to determine which forests around the world absorb and store more carbon from the atmosphere than they release into it, a reassuring state known as net carbon sink. "Here in the northeastern United States, our forests hold on to approximately 15 percent of the total amount of carbon," says Templer, who holds a doctorate from Cornell University. "Whether it's caused by warming that increases respiration or winter change that damages trees and diminishes their ability to take up carbon, we could switch from being a carbon sink to a carbon source—that means more carbon released to the atmosphere, greater warming, and a smaller snowpack."
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Call it a snowball effect—a smaller snow pack is likely to increase soil frost, causing root damage, reduced forest productivity, and lower rates of forests' removal of carbon from the atmosphere, says Templer, whose work is funded with grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Her fieldwork, in which trees are hooked up like intensive care patients to syringe needles and sap flow sensors and plastic chambers with carbon dioxide analyzers, is complemented by in-depth laboratory examinations—carried on by her team of four doctoral students and many undergraduates—of plant and soil samples, measuring things from nutrient levels to microbial and insect life. To obtain late autumn samples of the last leaves clinging to the trees, Templer enlists the help of a forest employee, who hands out hearing protection headsets, aims a 22 caliber rifle at the canopy, and sends a few of the highest branches falling with a deafening pop.
Previous studies at the Hubbard Brook forest have shown that periods of soil frost kill fine roots and result in greater than expected losses of carbon and nitrogen, Templer says. She hypothesizes that an increased depth and duration of soil frost also results in a decrease in forest productivity and a reduction in nutrient uptake by dominant woody plants. The environmental strains of decreasing snow levels are already surfacing. "Maple syrup producers around the Northeast have observed over time that the relatively smaller snowpack is causing a decrease in sap volume, which results in less maple syrup," she says. It takes about 40 gallons of sap to produce a single gallon of maple syrup. "So we're very interested in looking at sap levels," she says, adding that the BU team is collaborating with regional maple syrup producers to study their output.
The team also reported a significant decrease in the number of arthropods—mostly spiders—who live in the winter soil. "They're usually insulated by the snow above and don't have to worry about being frozen," says Templer. In addition to finding in their two years of data collection that spider populations decline in plots with soil frost, the team observed a decrease in arthropod diversity.
An important aspect of Templer's work is measuring levels of nitrogen, another marker of whether natural cycles of nutrients are being altered by soil freeze. A major building block of life, nitrogen is converted to a usable food for plants by microorganisms in the soil, and freezing can take a huge toll on these, too. "As soon as the snow melted we were out there at the plots, collecting soil samples," says Socci. "We'd find sugar maple roots in the soil, give them a nitrogen solution, and measure nitrogen uptake over time. After two years of doing that, during the early, middle, and late growing season, we found that compared with the plots we left alone, the plots we shoveled showed 46 to 55 percent less nitrogen uptake." One thing scientists studying climate change agree on is that air temperatures in the northeastern United States are expected to rise, Socci points out on one unseasonably balmy day in late November. "If there's no snow on the ground before the first freezing temperatures arrive in Boston, the soil will freeze, and forest productivity will be reduced." This research, she adds, "has really important implications."
Winter fieldwork is very labor-intensive. "Before I started working on winter climate change, I'd been working in forests for many years," Templer says. "Now we're working year-round, and that requires that we all collaborate and help each other. But it's also so rewarding." As Socci puts it, people are skeptical about climate change, especially when a cold spell hits: "They'll look at me and say, I thought you said temperatures were going to rise." But the more the research of Templer and her team is publicized, "the more people understand and put the pieces together," says Socci, who wintered over last year at Hubbard Brook. "We really focus on some indirect, and not necessarily intuitive, effects of climate change."
Among these, perhaps the most compelling is the likelihood that snow—for all its potential inconvenience—is a very good thing.


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Engagement Labs ranked the top 10 alcohol brands by their social conversations in a new study.
NEW YORK: Heineken tops the list of both online and offline consumer conversations about alcohol brands, according to a study released by Engagement Labs.
Heineken, Jack Daniels, Budweiser, Bud Light, and Corona made up the top five alcohol brands. More liquor brands appeared lower on the list, with Smirnoff, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Bacardi, and Grey Goose rounding out the top 10.
The study, using Engagement Labs' TotalSocial data, measured the volume of conversation, sentiment, influencers, and brand sharing on social media and offline for the top alcohol beverage brands from March 2016 to March 2017.
"One thing that is notable is four out of the top five brands are beer brands, and two of the top five are big marketers Budweiser and Bud Light," said Ed Keller, CEO of Engagement Labs. "But the fact Corona and Heineken are in the top five reflects that if you've got a message that can stand out and is consistent, you can put the power of social influence to work for you."
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|18 1/2 Ounce , broken in to small pieces (((525g, we used a combination of milk and dark
|Sweetened condensed milk
|14 Ounce (((1 cup)))
|Unsalted butter
|1/4 Cup (4 tbs) , cubed (((55g)))
|Vanilla extract
|1 Teaspoon
|1/2 Teaspoon
|1 Cup (16 tbs) (((Candy eyes, Kit Kat chunks, Pecans, Brown, yellow, orange, green, red M and Ms, Oreo chunks)))
Grease foil lined pan with melted butter and set aside.
In a microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate, condensed milk, butter, salt, vanilla and mix well.
Microwave for 3-5 minutes and stir every 45 seconds.
Pour the mixture into prepared pan and spread evenly.
Scatter desired toppings and refrigerate for an hour.
Cut into small squares as desired.
Serve chill and enjoy!
Can be stored in refrigerator in an airtight container for around 2 weeks.
Serving size
Calories 258Calories from Fat 114
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13 g20%
Saturated Fat 8 g40%
Trans Fat 0 g
Sodium 87 mg3.63%
Total Carbohydrates 37 g12.3%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 30 g
Protein 3 g6%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
Calories 4644Calories from Fat 2052
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 234 g360%
Saturated Fat 144 g720%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 1566 mg65.34%
Total Carbohydrates 666 g221.4%
Dietary Fiber 18 g72%
Sugars 540 g
Protein 54 g108%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0% Iron 0%
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In this special edition of the SCA, Seyfert goes over Iztek, Khan of Arrachtor, one of the less consistent cards released in Set 3.
Iztek, the Khan, the avatar. Call him what you want but this dude can pack a punch. Iztek itself is a subpar creature, being a 5/5, 9/9, and 15/15 at each level. However, combined with his spells, he transforms into one of two powerhouses, both of which are Aggressive. Before going through the different forms of Iztek, I'll go through the spells that transforms him.
Iztek's Flame is a straightforward burn spell. Dealing 6/9/15 damage, it's just about as straightfoward as it gets. How significant is that damage is a question to be asked. At level one, 6 damage can kill a Dysian Broodqueen, Ghox, Metamind Paragon, Flamebreak Invoker on its own, something that is matched only by a certain other card which has a site named after it. (I don't know Sey, what could it be?). Also important to note is that it can kill Grimgaunt Doomrider with the help of a Static Shock or Flamebreak Invoker.
The Avatar of Flame is what makes this deck able to do the damage that it is. Having stats of 7/5, 12/9, and 20/15 means that it's not going to survive a lot of trades with things on-level. However, as Iztek is aggressive, even if your opponent does throw something in front of it to trade, it's usually already done 12/24/40 damage to your oppponent. In fact, although it doesn't happen often, in 90% (no official statistical backup, but its somewhere around there) of the games you draw an Iztek 3+ Iztek's Flame, it's just an auto win.
Iztek's Frost is something a little less straightfoward than its hotter counterpart. On its own it seems almost useless. Giving something defender for a turn doesn't really achieve much at all. The card is potent because its second line of text that states that a Frosted creature shatters when damage is dealt to it. Being soft-gated and free at level 3 means that this can combine with any burn spell to kill any creature without armour, provided it is the right level. While spending two cards to kill one creature may seem unappealing at first, it is of note that this is almost the worst case scenario with Iztek's Frost. Ideally it will be used in conjunction with Flamebreak Invoker or Static Shock to kill it and still be able to play another card.
Xithian Direhound
As you're playing a 36 card deck, you will want two kinds of things in your deck. Things that are good underleveled (Statistics say you will draw more level one hands than a normal 30 card deck) and cards that make your chances of drawing specific cards (Iztek 3, for example) higher. Direhound does both of these things and acts as un-Aetherphageable can't swipe.
See the above comments on Direhound. Also, 8 damage to the face is relevant in a deck that can potentially burn your opponent out in the early game.
Flamebreak Invoker
Flamebreak Invoker has synergy with the deck as it is full of Tempys spells, you already have a minimum of six if you're playing playing 3 Iztek. Also, it works nicely with Iztek's Frost, allowing you to kill a creature and still be able to make another play as opposed to having to playing 2 spells to kill one creature. (as previously mentioned)
Static Shock
Like most spell based decks, this deck usually gets better with a bunch of free plays. Even if they don't look like they do a lot by themselves, when combined with Flambreak Invoker or Iztek's Frost, the 1/2/4 damage will matter. It may also allow you to put the last few points of damage on an opponent you may otherwise not be able to kill.
Example Decklist
3x Tarsus Deathweaver
3x Xithian Direhound
3x Everflame Phoenix
3x Iztek, Khan of Arrachtor
3x Flamebreak Invoker
3x Tarsus Deathweaver
3x Xithian Direhound
3x Everflame Phoenix
3x Iztek, Khan of Arrachtor
3x Flamebreak Invoker
3x Varna's Pact
1x Cull the Weak
3x Varna's Pact
1x Cull the Weak
2x Conflagrate
3x Static Shock
3x Burnout
3x Flame Lance
Things to look out for/ Pointers
- Iztek will heal to full health whenever it transforms, removing any debuffs, but also removing any buffs he may have received.
- Iztek transforming counts as him entering play not from your hand, so it is affected by Tarsus Deathweaver, Oreian Justicar and Herald Of Destruction.
- Iztek's Frost can sometimes be used on your own creatures so that they aren't on the offensive on the opponent's turn and can be saved for next turn.
- Using Iztek's Frost on Iztek himself will result in an aggressive Avatar of Frost
- At some point in the game you need to know when to aim burn at your opponent's face instead of trying to remove creature. This will come with practice. If you have experience with Burn, the 'to the face' point for this deck is higher as Iztek provides more reach.
This special edition of the SCA is brought to you by Seyfert, catch his streams at http://www.twitch.tv/seyfert_zero.


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April 02, 2013
Happy Birthday Mom!
Today - like every day for the past 5 years she has lived with us and is cared for by us as she lost her sight to macular degeneration. She doesn't play the piano anymore as she reads music and does not play by ear. She listens to books on CD and has a program that she attends with other people her age. She still loves to sing however and music is still obviously a passion. My daughters are completely happy that the have become so close to her during the past five years as prior to her moving in, she lived far away and was working and busy most of the time. Her visits were short so they didn't know her well. It's been a readjustment for sure, trying at times and full of busy days having her live with us and we are glad to give back to her for what she did for our family all her life. Happy Birthday Mom!
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