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awkward replied to Molla's topic in Windows XP Media Center EditionIs this a fact the MCE cannot be slipstreamed with xp sp3? I have just attempted to do this and it trashes internet explorer!
Custom XP with SP3 hangs at the Admin password and Name screen
awkward replied to BuonaDomenica's topic in nLite----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is some code from my answer file, I don't know if you are missing some details!? [GuiUnattended] EncryptedAdminPassword="No" AutoLogon="Yes" AdminPassword=* TimeZone=085 OEMSkipRegional=1 OemSkipWelcome=1
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Custom XP with SP3 hangs at the Admin password and Name screen
awkward replied to BuonaDomenica's topic in nLiteI have no idea why it hangs for you, but, did you put an installation number in the slipstream disk and did it install unattended for you? My one will not accept the original number I have used for years!,,
Slipstreamed and NLite windows XP sp3I have just slipstreamed sp3 using the latest nlite program and it will not accept the installation key - this is the same key that works with sp2. I have tried creating the slipstream disk in Vista and XP!,,, Any ideas why? Anyone?


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Concerned with addressing social & financial inclusion, its open source technology empowers and encourages innovative solutions to address global social and environmental challenges.
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Organization Mission
UnChained fosters empathy, respect, and responsibility in youth through the human-animal bond.
The Big Idea:
Canines Teaching Compassion
UnChained teaches underserved youth to train homeless dogs in basic skills and good manners, helping to place the dogs into adoptive homes. The youth develop values of patience, respect and responsibility for themselves and others, through trust and relationship-building with their dogs. Working with dogs who share similar experiences of neglect, abandonment, and abuse enables youth to experience compassion and respect for others, while building confidence and self-worth. As the dogs succeed, youth thrive knowing they have helped find a home for a dog who loves and accepts them unconditionally.
In 2019, UnChained will expand services to youth and dogs, and with seven years of graduates, UnChained wants to reinvest in its youth by offering vocational training and community service opportunities, as well as add college scholarships for its youth graduates.
My dog gave me the chance to give him a better future, and that's something I wish to do for myself.
Joey, Santa Cruz, 16


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The difference between Singtel and M1 prepaid service
1) Singtel is preconfigured for MMS(WAP) and you need to purchase a separate plan for internet, M1 you need to manually configure but internet is already pre-configured for 3G and you do not need to purchase a separate plan for internet, the lowest costs will automatically be deducted. Eg Singtel Surf 1GB for 7 days for $7, which means an additional $28 per month if you need internet.
2) If you need a microsim or nanosim prepaid card, only Singtel has.
3) Only calls to 1800 numbers to your respective telcos are free, others may be charged.
4) M1 service does not allow you to access Singtel 100 numbers for enquiry, it has been blocked by Singtel.
5) Be very careful what type of simm card you buy eg 2G(Voice only GPRS will kill you) 3G or 4G.
6) Starhub and Singtel prepaid simm all outgoing voice calls are blocked by the network for export sets, only M1 does not have any restrictions.
7) Singtel has the best voice network for 3G(GSM) networks but sucks for HSPA/CDMA networks, Starhub and M1 will fare better.
8) If you use overseas calls often, always remember to call Singtel(019), Starhub(018) and M1(021) for the lowest costs possible.
– Contributed by Oogle.
PS : Sorry I do not use Starhub services at all so there is no assessment.


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Continuing on from yesterday's video, Naughty Dog posted Pushing Technical Boundaries Part 2 today, which is the fourth entry into the Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Making Of series.
"In this episode," the video's description says, "the Naughty Dog team share their experiences with moving to the new platform of PlayStation 4 and all of the benefits that come with the system. The team expand on how they were able to develop meaningful and realistic connections between the characters, the vehicles and the environment. Providing a rich, realistic and gripping gameplay experience for the player."
After various members of the team talked about moving from PlayStation 3 to PlayStation 4, Lead Visual Effects Artist Eben Cook discussed the addition of a vehicle to the series:
It's been a challenge because we really want it to feel like the interaction is causing things to happen. So whenever it's driving over dusty terrain, there's a lot of dust kick-up. Then, say you go into a muddy section, the effects are going to communicate that too. If the tires spin out, then they're going to kick-up a lot of mud and the vehicle's going to get muddy. And we just want to have that connection between this vehicle that you're controlling and the environment that you're in.
Later in the video, Lead Animator Jeremy Yates touched on the new climbing system:
The climbing system in Uncharted 4 has been completely overhauled. We've come up with a system that gives just an unprecedented amount of fine control over Drake as he climbs. You have full analog control over both of his hands, you can put his hand exactly on the rock, on the handhold where you want it to be, and fluidly go from one climb to another.
We're also able to integrate Drake into the environment a lot more. When he's climbing on the outside of a vehicle, he's moving with that vehicle, with his weight on that vehicle on top of the animations. So it's something that the PlayStation 4 gives us, that we have so much memory.
If Naughty Dog follows the same release schedule, expect the final Making Of video, In The End, to be available next week.
Uncharted 4 will release on May 10 for PS4.


text: KEMSA is busy planning events for 2019 that will be valuable to our members. Mark your calendars for the dates below, watch for other events (including a Just Culture Workshop, spring billing workshop and 4-day management workshop), and check our website for complete details as they are available. We hope to see you at some of our events next year as we provide training and advocate for EMS in Kansas.


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Micheal is a very generous, friendly and professional hair stylist. Everyone loved his magical work.great job
After getting inconsistent results at other places, I thought I would give this place a try, and I have no regrets! I am satisfied with my haircut every time, and they are always very friendly! Highly recommended!
First of all, Liza makes my eyes "pop" in a good way. She does eyebrows like nobody else!! I enjoy her mani/pedi services too. Liza is lovely!


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The quality of the built environment has a strong influence on the quality of people's lives. Buildings and spaces that are designed inclusively, contribute to breaking down barriers. They can greatly enhance a person's mobility, their sense of belonging and security, their health and well-being. They contribute also to the strengthening of communities whilst responding to the needs of people of all ages and abilities. The challenge for architects today is to ensure that the built environment will facilitate the active participation and independence of all. This presentation will show how the international case studies meet the concept of universal design and inclusion within the public realm and new buildings.
Examples of places included in the presentation will be: Paseo Puerta de Tierra, Puerto Rico ; Rehabilitation of Karpenisi Town Center Greece; Kwun Tong Promenade ; Hong Kong and the Project of Liaodong Bay Citizen Activity Center and Wetland Park China. Examples of new buildings will include: BE Friendly Spaces; Mạo Khê, tx. Đông Triều, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam; Amanenomori Nursery School, Japan: Coláiste Ailigh Ireland: and Jungle Flower School Vietnam. These international perspectives will show the varying opportunities that different regions have to implement inclusive design practices.


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The small shoots growing on the kerbside, the tufts of grass struggling for sunlight between the tiles, and the flowers scattered all across the pavement from a tree in full bloom. I begin to see how our natural and humans are "living together" maybe not in perfect harmony, but perhaps trying?
Finding My Inner TortoiseI recently wrote about how slowing down allows me to draw my attention to these tiny details. Taking a walk through the park or even just deliberately looking at things that I wouldn't normally look at has drawn me to sketching and translating them into stitch. I think I can now say that I am no longer tree blind! (pssst - put down that phone!)
The Wet SeasonIt's been really wet in the last part of the year in Singapore. If you walk past a eucalyptus tree, you'll notice how the leaves make marks on the pavement after a heavy downpour. It's nature way of communicating with us. After another period of rain, the tannin marks get washed away and new marks get made in their place - different patterns reflecting different moods of the weather!
I wanted to translate and communicate this interaction of nature's marking on our lives through an eco-printed and embroidered piece. I had experimented with ecoprinting but wanted to produce a more subtle and grey look on the piece. This involved using more diluted iron solution to give a gentler washed out look. Once the eco-printing was complete, the piece was then layered with hand and freemotion embroidery - this alludes to the complexity behind nature's interaction with us.
The final piece is 100 x 50cm. Fear had held me back for a while before I could complete this, but once I let go and just (as my friend told me) "do it because there's nothing to lose", everything fell into place. Even if it doesn't become something I like, I can always put it away for later or use it for something else. There's always a way!
🌱Leaves in the Rain🌱
Eucalyptus leaves ecoprinted on fabric offcuts.
Handstitch and free motion embroidery
Eucalyptus leaves ecoprinted on fabric offcuts.
Handstitch and free motion embroidery


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Here is an example of agnotism: this news story makes it clear the extent to which powerful organizations will use their money and connections to attack, undermine and discredit their critics.
Hacked by the group Anonymous, HBGary Federal CEO Aaron Barr's emails show a proposal that would attack the enemies of the chamber of commerce. This is a clear example of how creating a culture of ignorance works. From the news story:
The three companies called themselves Team Themis, and instead of providing simple "business intelligence," they had a few other ideas:
Create a false document, perhaps highlighting periodical financial information, and monitor to see if US Chamber Watch acquires it. Afterward, present explicit evidence proving that such transactions never occurred. Also, create a fake insider persona and generate communications with [union-backed Change to Win]. Afterward, release the actual documents at a specified time and explain the activity as a CtW contrived operation.
If needed, create two fake insider personas, using one as leverage to discredit the other while confirming the legitimacy of the second. Such work is complicated, but a well-thought out approach will give way to a variety of strategies that can sufficiently aid the formation of vetting questions US Chamber Watch will likely ask.
Create a humor piece about the leaders of CtW.
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JFF comments on the demise of Wonga
Canon Paul Hackwood, Executive Director of Church Urban Fund and Trustee of Just Finance Foundation:
'Today we are seeing the result of the much-needed tougher financial regulations starting to bite.
It is edifying to see a shift as we seek to influence and reshape both national and local structures and systems to better reflect the needs and interests of low-income households. We will continue to encourage the use of credit unions and other responsible finance providers as the start of a fairer solution that we want to see grow over time.
The Just Finance Foundation (JFF) - the Archbishop's charity focused on fostering a fair financial system – is working to promote financial health, of the many struggling with debt right across the social spectrum, and particularly among those for whom making ends meet is a daily struggle.'


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Hillary Clinton's use of a private, not a State Department email account, for official business could wreck her presumed presidential aspirations before they are even declared. Salvaging them requires a tight-rope act.
The revelation by the #link:http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/03/us/politics/hillary-clintons-use-of-private-email-at-state-department-raises-flags.html:New York Times# that former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton used a private instead of an official email account to conduct government business during her tenure comes at a particularly bad time for Washington's former top diplomat.
The day before the Times published its story, the #link:http://www.wsj.com/articles/hillary-clinton-seen-launching-presidential-bid-in-april-1425254392:Wall Street Journal# ran a widely-circulated piece stating that Hillary Clinton might enter the presidential race already in April. The row over her exclusive use of a private instead of an official email account as Secretary of State probably means that any plans to declare a candidacy soon will likely be shelved for now.
That is because her reported use of clintonemail.com as her account ran over a server that apparently was located either in or close to her home in surburban New York City raises political and security issues.
Decision with consequences
While using a governmental email account was not legally mandated during her tenure as America's top diplomat, the State Department was required to keep her emails as part of the official government record. However, it only received the emails last year when Clinton sent some 55,000 mails from her private account to the State Department which is now conducting a review of the email trove. That probe could take months, an official told Reuters.
Clinton's use of a private email account had consequences. It meant that requests by media organizations like the Associated Press or Gawker for Clinton's email records under the Freedom of Information Act dating back to 2010 turned up empty because the State Department did not have them. That many of her emails were until recently not part of the official State Department record naturally provides ample fodder for Hillary Clinton's Republican detractors who view this as an effort to keep her emails secret.
While the exact set-up and security precautions of her private email account remain unclear, running a private email account as US Secretary of State is per se a risky endeavor, said Matthew Green, a cryptography and network security expert at Johns Hopkins University:
"I don't know how well secured her outside mail provider account was. It may not be any less secure than the State Department account. But put it this way: if the State Department is hacked, you can lay that at the feet of the State IT department. If you use an outside provider, you have to bear responsibility for any bad thing that happens."
What's more, the "State Department is presumably monitoring their systems and keeping logs of all emails, including deleted emails and unauthorized login attempts," added Green. "It's hard to make the same guarantees with an outside provider."
Damage control
After the email story broke, the former Secretary of State switched from campaign to damage control-mode. Via Twitter she declared: "I want the public to see my email. I asked State to release them." But beyond that statement she has not come out yet and told her side of the story.
With good reason, said James Davis, director of the Institute of Political Science at University of St. Gallen, because whether this incident will cripple her presidential ambitions depends largely on how she reacts to the issue.
Does she come out defensive or does she "self-confidently stick to a plausible story line," asked Davis. "She can admit to having violated the rules, provide a credible explanation for why she did so, and then apologize. This seems to be the route she is taking. But if she starts to change her story, equivocate and turn defensive, she will lose credibility in the eyes of the electorate."
Unclear motivation
A second factor that might thwart her presidential hopes though is largely beyond her control. Will media outlets - which are all over the story now – find any damaging emails.
"If it turns out that her private emails contradict public statements, for example about the situation in Benghazi, she would be in for a long period of bad press, which would open up some space for potential rivals within the Democratic party and provide ammunition for the Republicans to use in the general election campaign," said Davis.
With her political future up in the air due now to her decision to use a private email account as Secretary of State, begs the question why a savvy and experienced politician like Hillary Clinton ever made that call.
"It is hard to imagine why she chose to use private email, especially as she is on the record as an advocate for transparency," said Davis. "But it is an unfortunate feature of the Clintons' style of politics that they don't seem to think the rules they expect others to live by also apply to them."
"I can't help but think this was a case where convenience trumped security," said Green. "It's possible that the State Department email system wasn't as easy to use, or didn't support some mobile device she preferred. So her staff set up this account."


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On July 4th Almería theater will host a "scientific orgy" to celebrate the launch of the book 'The Science of Sex' by Pere Estupinyà
After The Brain Snatcher, Pere Estupinyà comes back with a popular science book on sex in Spanish language that is aimed at a wide audience and goes beyond the usual evolutionist psychology and the well-worn advice of sexual education. To celebrate the new publication we are all invited to the book presentation on thursday July 4 at 8.30 pm to the Almería theater (Sant Lluís 64, Barcelona).
The event, presented and led by Pere Estupinyà, will feature short talks by scientists, such as neuroscientist Adolf Tobeña and geneticist David Bueno, but also with the porn director Erika Lust and the indescribable Venus O'Hara, as well as playful and interdisciplinary discussion between the speakers and the audience.
In the book S = EX2. The Science of Sex, Pere Estupinyà dives into a new scientific research. Distancing himself from the many books on advice or techniques, Estupinyà brings sex to another dimension by combining popular believes and science. Do you want proof that our decision-making in the heat of the moment is less rational that we think? That mind and vagina each go their own way? Are you interested in learning about the effects of yoga on sexual pleasure? Did you know about the attempts in the 60s to "cure" homosexuals with electric shock therapy, the chemical analyses of female ejaculation, or the fundamental relationship between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system?
The author has spoken directly with asexual people, fetishists, multi-orgasmic women, women who never have orgasms through penetration, intersexual people, and men who have no refractory period. He has also participated in sadomasochistic events; learned tantric techniques with a couple of couches, spoke with porn performers at Barcelona's Bagdad, and attended workshops in which a woman teaches how to have orgasms with your mind and breathing.
Admission to the presentation is free, and if you bring a paintbrush you will be invited to a beer.
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MARCO FU broke Welsh hearts by knocking home favourite Mark Williams out of the BetVictor Welsh Open on Thursday night.
The 36-year-old from Hong Kong ran out a 4-2 winner in a rollercoaster match at the Newport Centre that could easily have seen world No18 Williams winning at a canter.
But world No9 Fu, the reigning Australian Open champion, twice hit back to steal frames to move 2-1 ahead in the chase for a quarter-final berth.
And the Surrey-based professional then survived missing the final pink in frame four and allowing Williams to level at 2-2 to regroup and close out the encounter by claiming the last two frames.
Fu, who now plays Barry Hawkins, said: "I knew I was playing well this week, and I just needed chances. I stole frames two and three and that settled me down and gave me a boost, after Mark's mistakes.
"It was nice to play well again and still be in the tournament, and I want to retain my form up to the World Championships.
"I have played Mark here a couple of times and lost to him, so I know what it is like to play the crowd favourite at this venue.
"And he deserves that support, because he has done so much for the sport in Wales. But in a way that helped me to relax, all the pressure was on Mark. I could just quietly enjoy the game."
Two-time Welsh Open champion Williams, 38, said: "Ronnie O'Sullivan or John Higgins would have won that match 4-0, but I missed sitters and he punished me. I was three balls away from 3-0 up.
"I played well and lost tonight, it could have gone either way and you have to give Marco credit.
"You will never see the old Mark Williams again, he's dead and gone – but I just have to try my best. The crowd was great, it was packed and just a shame I couldn't win for them."
Hawkins came through his last-16 clash with China's Liang Wenbo, retrieving the match situation from 2-0 down to eventually win 4-2.
That included potting a re-spotted black in frame five after last year's Crucible finalist had done his best to throw away a winning position by going in off on the colours.
Hawkins said: "It was a funny game, all Wenbo at times, but I came back nicely. The re-spot frame was massive, if I had lost that it would have been tough to take.
"I couldn't believe it when the white finished in the middle bag but I potted a good black. I am letting others take the limelight, as long as I keep winning I am quietly confident.
"I am still benefiting from the confidence I gained at the Crucible last year, I haven't done as well as I would have liked at the start of the season but there are plenty of titles left to go for."
Photographs by Monique Limbos


text: Singer, song-writer and producer Ryan Leslie is fresh off of a long hiatus with a brand new video for his single "The Wonderful Ones." Leslie fans have been waiting for new music for quite some time. Known for his "feel-good" sound, Leslie is back with a more mature and smooth vibe. Shot in Port Antonio, Jamaica, the video follows Leslie as he showcases his luxurious lifestyle while embracing true love. The self-directed clip features the beauty of the Caribbean. Check out the video below.


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When attempting to attain a payday loan as with any purchase, it is wise to take your time to shop around. Different places have plans that vary on interest rates, and acceptable forms of collateral.Try to find a loan that works in your best interest.
When you get your first payday loan, ask for a discount. Most payday loan offices offer a fee or rate discount for first-time borrowers. If the place you want to borrow from does not offer a discount, call around. If you find a discount elsewhere, the loan place, you want to visit will probably match it to get your business.
The amount of money you qualify to borrow through a payday loan varies. It'll depend on how much income you make. Your lender will do the math and let you know what your maximum possible loan amount is. If you need a payday loan, this is an important fact to consider.
Don't sign up with payday loan companies that do not have their interest rates in writing. Be sure to know when the loan must be paid as well. Any lender that does not disclose their loan terms, fees and penalty charges could be a scam, and you might wind up paying for things you did not know you agreed to.
Be sure you know the exact payoff date of your payday loan. There are higher interest rates and more fees if you are late. Therefore, it is important that you pay your loan back quickly and in full.
Only take out a payday loan, if you have no other options. Payday loan providers generally charge borrowers extortionate interest rates, and administration fees. Therefore, you should explore other methods of acquiring quick cash before, resorting to a payday loan. You could, for example, borrow some money from friends, or family.
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Lemon Caper Butter Lettuce Salad
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| Yield: 4 servings | Time: 5 minutes |
1 head butter lettuce
1 lemon
3 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons capers, drained and finely chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon sugar
¼ cup olive oil
Wash and break up lettuce. Dry completely.
Juice lemons and strain out seeds. Place juice in a bowl and add shallots, mustard, capers, salt, sugar, and olive oil. Whisk together until smooth.
Drizzle over lettuce and serve.


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Chef's Recipes
Braised beef in Barolo
Ingredients for 4 persons: 1 kg of beef shoulder or sottopaletta (a triangular cut from the outer part of the shoulder well suited to boiling), 60 g of butter, 1 litre of Barolo wine, 3 carrots, 2 celery sticks, 1 onion, 1 bunch of aromas, 10 decilitres of gravy base, flour. Salt and pepper the beef and cover it with flour, then brown it in a casserole saucepan with butter. Cut the carrots, celery and onion into small pieces and put them together with the bunch of aromas. Let it take flavour for a few minutes then soak with the wine and add the gravy base. Finish cooking in the oven with the casserole lid on for two hours at 180 degrees. Sieve the gravy base to obtain a sauce to pour over the meat, sliced into escallops.


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Welcome to Vyronika Skin and Lash Studio
It's my belief that beauty is defined by the whole person. Body, soul, mind, and spirit. Balance in all these areas brings a more youthful and revealing reflection of who you are. The products you apply to your skin are equally as important as the care you supply to your whole self. As a licensed esthetician, I am focused on delivering personalized skincare and advanced facial treatments, dermaplaning, chemical peels, lash extension services, lash lifting treatments, waxing services; and Reiki treatments which are beneficial to your lifestyle and goals. I am certified in ThermoClear Radio Frequency which allows me to treat milia, cholesterol deposits, spider capillaries, skin tags, fibromas, sunspots, and keratosis with this modality. Following your personalized consultation, together we can select treatments and products to address your skin conditions or lash design to suit your personal preference. -Irene V. Kiner Owner
Facial treatments are designed to rejuvenate and improve the health of your skin. Treatments are focused on improving your skin condition. Learn more.
Rezenerate Wand™ delivers maximum results without the pain and invasiveness of a medical procedure. Learn more.
Chemical Peels
Cell turnover slows dramatically as we age. As this happens, it affects the skin's appearance and texture. From fine lines and wrinkles to acne and hyperpigmentation, chemical peels are one of the most effective ways to address these changes.
Remove unwanted hair and leave your skin feeling smoother without the stubble. Learn more.
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Treatment of benign skin imperfections at the epidermal layer. The low and high radio frequency allows treatment on all skin types. Learn more.
Ingredients are important.
I am passionate about skincare and the elements involved in it (and I'm certifiably obsessed with creating lip balms). The use of cruelty free product lines is of utmost importance to me. I do an enormous amount of research before I use any products in my treatment line. Even in my recipes for my own inventive creations I use mainly organic and fair trade ingredients. Dermalogica is the professional skin care line I have chosen to use during my facial treatments. This line can be used to treat conditions from environmentally distressed and photo-damaged skin to congested, dry, dehydrated, or acneic skin. These products are available retail allowing you to continue your home treatments. My passion for developing non-gmo and natural skin care products allows me to create lip balms and body butters for your personal use. In addition, I also carry retail from a European make-up line, Grande Cosmetics. Companies that give back to community and are involved in building a better future and sustaining the environment will have a long relationship with me.
This is about you (and the benefits for you and your skin).
It's my hope to not only provide you with individual customized treatments, but also to expand your knowledge base (as well as mine). New developments in technology, products, techniques, and ingredients are constantly evolving. While I'm not a "product junkie" I do feel knowledge, education, and understanding are essential elements to overall skin care and health.
Your comprehensive skin analysis, treatment goals, lifestyle and allergies, are taken into consideration during your consultation. Recommendations are discussed post treatment. Knowledge assists us in making better choices. Ready to get started on your skincare journey? Book an appointment.


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It's always special when it's family, isn't it? Michelle is my cousin and part of the 2017 baby boom in our family. 2 boys and 2 girls born in the last 9 months, so far… Michelle & Sean's little one is the tie-breaker.
Score one for TEAM BOY! Big sister is getting a baby brother this summer. I cannot wait to meet him!


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Why we took this approach
We wanted to increase student engagement and involvement and try to use flipped classroom principles wherever possible. In addition, there was feedback from previous years' students that SCALE UP would assist delivery of the module given the assignment focuses on a web-based portfolio.
What we did
We reviewed the sessions to make them more interactive and looked to deliver interactive small group tasks wherever possible. We also continued with collaborative formative tasks.
The challenges we faced
Unfamiliarity with the type of laptop used in the session (iOS based operating system on Apple laptops) posed a big challenge but enough students within the group knew enough to get us all through.
The support from SCALE-UP IT staff was also invaluable along with the sessions that I engaged with in preparation for the task.
Feedback and Reflections
Student interaction in sessions was good and feedback reflected that students enjoyed delivery of the module.
Student responded to SCALE-UP very well, although the more confident students participated more, as is usually the case. The difficulty of getting students to engage with flipped activities either before or after the session remains.
The feedback for this module via the university's Evasys system was the best ever and topped the Course 'League table' of Evasys responses and I believe this was due to SCALE-UP.


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It is a well known fact, that a bit of vitamin D which the sun generously gives us, is good for our overall health. We spend a lot of our time outside our homes whether we are on our way to work or vacationing on the beach - so how much sun is too much sun?
We are sure that you've heard about the negative effects of the merciless rays of the sun - so we are not here to tell you that the sun is bad for you, rather we are here to explain why you should be cautious. What are its dangers? How can we prevent its negative effects? Although informational, we are trying to shed light on how you can protect yourself from one of nature's intense beauties.
Some people tan intentionally while others tan easily, either way a little bit of science is involved. Your skin becomes a shade or few darker because the UV radiation that hits us causes the formation of melanin - a pigment that gives human skin, hair and eyes their colour. One of the biggest culprits of the sun's negative effects is its UV rays. Melanin serves to protect the skin layers from damage by absorbing harmful UV rays.
Let's explain the positive and negative effects of UV rays so there is a simple understanding. There are two types of ultraviolet radiation: UVA and UVB. Both UVA and UVB can pass through the atmosphere and cause effects on the skin like premature aging , tanning, sunburns (more uvb) and skin cancers.
UVA causes the skin to become darker by affecting melanin while UVB serves one good purpose. UVB allows the formation of pre-vitamin D in the skin which then becomes active (vitamin D) in the liver and kidneys. Vitamin D is crucial when it comes to calcium metabolism which benefits your digestive system, bone strength, heart and muscle work. In fact, a deficiency of Vitamin D can cause several diseases that can affect bone health both in adults and children. So like we said, you've heard that getting some Vitamin D from the sun is healthy - this is where it stems from. The reason they say you need to go outside for some sun is because UVB can't get you if you stay inside the house, it can't penetrate glass. Few minutes a day is more than enough for a vitamin D dosage, along with consuming calcium rich products. Alternatively if you have sensitive skin, vitamin D3 supplementation is also available.
Usually people don't like tanning too much, but it happens if you spend too much time outside. The point is to realize that you should always protect yourself from too much sun. Some rays that pass through our skin can't be prevented by melanin and has the ability to cause sunburns and skin aging. Some people can even be allergic to the sun which is called photosensitivity. Along with those negative effects, it can also cause fine lines and wrinkles, increase freckles, promote discoloration and pigmentation and increase the loss of your skin's elasticity.
So since you've heard that quite a few times, let's take it a tad bit deeper - don't worry, we'll try to keep it as simple as possible. UV light from the sun causes damage in DNA resulting in the production of free radicals. These are the reasons why mutations in the DNA and skin cancers develop. That's obviously the worst of it, so we're not saying it can always happen, we're just saying that's one of the negative effects of spending too much time under the sun.
Bringing it back to a more dermatological aspect - there are skin types that are quite sensitive to sunlight as they probably don't produce enough melanin to protect them from its rays. If you are one of those people, spending all day at the beach without sunscreen is probably not a good idea.
So this brings us to preventative methods - how can you protect your precious skin from the sun's rays? Here are some tips for you:
- Wear clothes that protect you from the sun as often as you can. There are clothes that contain compounds that are able to absorb or reflect UV radiation. This decreases the risk of any sunburns or direct contact of sun on your skin.
- Wear a sun hat, sunglasses and light clothing - protect yourself from the sun from all angles.
- If you're looking for increased shade from the sun, you can also use an umbrella!
- Pay attention to your diet! Vitamin C and E are natural antioxidants and can increase the protection of your skin from free radicals. Try some carrots and tomatoes!
- For the hundredth time, please do not skip out on sunscreen - even if you're indoors. Like we said UVB can't penetrate glass, but UVA sure can! Use it liberally on your body, and don't forget your nose, ears and the back of your neck. You definitely should put it on before you leave the house, and try to apply it every few hours if you can.
So, sunlight does have its positive effects but too much of it can cause negative effects that can be hard to control once they've already affected you. The advice we can give you is that moderate amount of sunlight works best for your health - just keep in mind when you're getting too much of the sun's rays, back off a little bit. We are not saying don't go enjoy the beach, all we're saying is that balance is key! Don't forget to use the protective measures to take care of your skin, you are stuck with it for the rest of your life.
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Colchester — 29 June 2019
16 Air Assault Brigade and Colchester Garrison Show on Armed Forces Day
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Soldiers past and present will be the stars of a free show marking Armed Forces Day in Essex.
The 16 Air Assault Brigade and Colchester Garrison Show will take over Abbey Field, Colchester on Armed Forces Day on Saturday 29 June – the nation's chance to show its support to the military.
Building up to the dramatic finale of a combat demonstration, the event will showcase the town's 16 Air Assault Brigade and look back to 1944 as the 75th anniversaries of airborne operations on D-Day and at Arnhem are marked this year.
Highlights across the day include displays by The Parachute Regiment's Red Devils freefall team, music from The Band of The Parachute Regiment and a march-past by veterans and cadets from across Essex. Key pieces of modern equipment on display will include artillery and a field hospital able to be deployed by parachute. An insight into Second World War airborne operations will be given by living historians showing the kit and weaponry of paratroopers in 1944 and Merville Barracks' Dakota transport aircraft will be open for visitors.


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PHILADELPHIA – Under the direction of fourth-year head coach Melody O'Reilly, the Saint Joseph's women's track and field team will be represented in the 400m, 1000m, mile, 5000m, and all three relays at the 2019 ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships, slated for this Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3. The three-day meet will be held at Boston University's Track and Tennis Center in Boston, Mass. and will serve as the final indoor meet of SJU's 2019 track and field season.
Live results will be available via Paynes Corner Timing.
Senior captain Lindsey Oremus will kick things off for SJU at 3:35 p.m. on Saturday afternoon with the mile.
For a complete event rundown, please see below. The number in parenthesis next to each Hawk reflects their current rank in ECAC standings, based on season-best performance.
400m: Caroline Duffy (16th)
Trials: Saturday at 4:15 PM
Finals: Sunday at 12:25 PM
Notes: Duffy is coming off of a fourth-place, scoring performance at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Track and Field Championships... The junior went sub-56.00 for 400m twice on the weekend, including a 55.68 in the preliminaries, for the first times in her indoor career, and that 400m PR of 55.24 (converted to 54.52) stands as her seed time entering this weekend... Duffy will aim to go sub-55.00 on Saturday... The junior placed 17th at the 2018 ECAC Outdoor Championships and 13th at the 2018 ECAC Indoor Championships... The school record in the 400m is 54.96.
1000m: Emily Bracken (108th)
Trials: Saturday at 5:05 PM
Finals: Sunday at 1:10 PM
Notes: Bracken is coming off of a strong showing in the 1000m with a time of 2:58.16, before conversion, at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Track and Field Championships... This will be Bracken's first ECAC appearance in the 1000m... The school record in the 1000m is 2:49.13.
Mile: Lindsey Oremus (98th)
Trials: Saturday at 3:35 PM
Finals: Sunday at 12:10 PM
Notes: Oremus ran the best mile of her collegiate career in her most recent attempt, going for 4:56.77 at the Fastrack Last Chance Invitational up at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in mid-February... Oremus has raced on two ECAC relays, but this will be her first appearance in an individual event... The school record in the mile is 4:44.61.
5000m: Elaine Estes (168th)
Sections: Saturday at 5:40 PM
Notes: Estes ran the best 5000m of her collegiate career at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Track and Field Championships this past weekend, crossing in 17:18.15, before conversion... This will be Estes' first appearance at the ECAC level... The school record in the 5000m is 16:42.57.
Distance Medley Relay (35th): TBD from Lucy Harmon, Caroline Duffy, Emily Bracken, Lindsey Oremus, Emily Schaeffer, Bridget McNierney, Abigail Silva, and Gabriella Bamford
Sections: Sunday at 11:00 AM
Notes: Bracken, Duffy, Silva, and Oremus put together SJU's fastest DMR of the season (12:01.20) at the Penn State National Invitational in late January... The school record in the DMR is 11:42.58.
4x800m Relay (47th): TBD from Monica Higgins, Abigail Silva, Claire Podles, Sara Rankin, Gabriella Bamford, Emily Bracken, Emily Schaeffer, Lucy Harmon
Trials: Saturday evening, following ECAC 5000m sections (which begin at 5:40 PM)
Finals: Sunday afternoon, following IC4A DMR final (approx. 2:30 PM)
Notes: Bracken, Silva, Rankin, and Higgins put together SJU's fastest 4x8 of the season (9:26.68, before conversion) last time out at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Track and Field Championships... The school record in the 4x8 is 9:00.79, and Bracken ran that leadoff leg.
4x400m Relay (39th): TBD from Karley Hess, Tamar Bourdeau, Bridget McNierney, Kelly Liebl, Sophia Recchilungo, Caroline Duffy
Trials: Saturday evening, following ECAC 4x800m relay trials, after 5:40 PM
Finals: Sunday afternoon, following IC4A 4x800m finals (approx. 2:50 PM)
Notes: Bourdeau (second leg), Hess (third leg), and McNierney (anchor) put together SJU's fastest DMR of the season (3:53.79) at the Fastrack Last Chance Invitational in the middle of this month... They'll look for a strong replacement due to the loss of first leg Nathaniela Bourdeau... The school record in the 4x4 is 3:47.87, and Liebl ran that leadoff leg.


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Students will choose a scene from one of Shakespeare's plays and reenact the scene in a modern setting. This reenactment will be recorded using digital video. Students will add commentary to the video. Throughout this commentary, they will discuss why they chose the scene, its importance to the overall play, and reasons why they chose to modernize the scene as they did. This resource is part of the English Language Arts collection.
The lesson was really good. It helps students decide amongst themselves about roles and teamwork. It also makes the plan in advance on how to do this and when to meet. I think it would benefit to have students translate the scene into modern English to not only help them understand the scene, but to help them understand more of Shakespeare's language and works.
I think the incorporation of technology is pretty good. Not only do they have to edit but they also have to have commentary which keeps them focus on Shakespeare.
This is assuming the focus is on Shakespeare which wasn't clearly define in the lesson plan. Also, how feasible this idea can be....is another story.
I felt as though this was a very interesting and modern twist to working with Shakespeare. To most high school students Shakespeare can be seen as very boring due to the complexity of the old English. By making the students play roles and to memorize lines really allows the students to really analyze the literature which results in a deeper understanding. On top of this the students are exposed to recording and editing equipment really incorporates both skills. I like this lesson plan a lot.
Though almost every high school student has had to re-enact Shakespeare at some point, this lesson plan does a good job of incorporating new technology into an old lesson. I think, though, that this would be a better project for a technology class, rather than an English class, where proper writing skills become a bigger focus at this level. However, it would be a good way to link the two classes. All around good lesson; I especially thought the resource links were helpful.
This lesson plan goes into great detail on the project and it gives great ideas to take it outside of the classroom and share it, instead of it just being a school project. I like that the students will be working in groups because it seems as though it is quite a load. I think this lesson could be better if the students know and understand Shakespeare. It does not seem to make them understand. They are just putting a modern twist on it, but it is only listed at the bottom as a suggestion to research Shakespeare and his life and culture.
This lesson plan is very good as it utilizes two subjects for one project. Students strengthen their knowledge of shakespeare and poetry through a modern perspective and use technology to capture the moment. The lesson plan does a great job of breaking down the steps required for each section and is created to travel out of the classroom and expand one's thinking and understanding of poetry through renaissance festivals and other related topics. However, the sequence of events are not as clear and defined in my opinion. I had to read this lesson plan at least 2-3 times to understand the shifting of events from a classroom group project to ongoing self-facilitated learning through the arts.
This seems like a fun project to learn about Shakespeare, but i believe that this would work only in the right kind of school. First the project requires a lot of students time after class. This lesson plan would work if students did not have any after school programs, or other obligation. Second is that not all students will have a computer to edit the movie. I believe that some schools do not even have editing programs, or computers. Thus if the students wanted to stay after school to work on the project, they could not. One has to also take in account the shyness of students on cameras also, which could make the learning experience not that worth while.
I really liked the idea of this lesson. I think that having students translate Shakespeare into a modern context makes it much easier for students to process the material. Having to take a scene from a text and modernize it requires students to have a very accurate context of his written word, which will help them understand his command of the English Language at the time.
The only critique I really have about the lesson is that it calls for students to film themselves in the scene, and then add their audio commentary explaining their project OVER the actual scene. I think that adding commentary over the scene will make it difficult for the class, who do not know how each scene the other groups are doing will be adapted, to understand what is happening if they are trying listen to the scene itself, while also processing their classmates commentary. I think that it might be better to have the students show the edited scenes for their classmates, and then turn a separate file into the teacher with their audio commentary added to the track.
First, I feel that this lesson plan will be very engaging and interesting! Although I suspect the students will initially hold back from putting their all into the project, namely the portions where they have to act, I think this project will be a great way to get the students out of their chairs and participating immediately. The project is going to be a great way to bring the students out of their shells, as well as getting them to perform at their optimum capacity through videography. In my experience, video taping not only gives the students more ambition to give forth more effort, it also allows them to make mistakes and learn from them, but also the ability to still produce their best work by doing "retakes" and the proper video editing. With that being said, I think it is possible that some more detail could have been placed in and around the video editing portion of this lesson plan. For example, what video editing software are the students going to be using? Also, are the students expected to know how to use this software or is it in the curriculum for them to take 5 minutes to go through a tutorial online? I think this will be the biggest issue when taking on this lesson plan.
I like how video editing software and recording technology is being integrated into the lesson. Educators must keep in mind to make sure that the students are given instruction for the editing software and other technology prior to the activity. :)
I really liked this lesson plan. A great idea and the lesson provides lots of information so the student can understand without confusion. I loved that they was plenty of links provided for Shakespeare insults. I also like the ides the teacher gave to expand on the lesson. This makes it easier for students then having to have to search Google. The only problem I had with the lesson is the video commentary. I think it would be for me to focus on the modern scene and have to listen to the actors commentary at the same time. I think in their video they should provide the option of watching the video first and them watching it with the commentary on.
I like how the lesson includes both the prep time and the expected time it will require in the class (weeks/days).
Additionally, I love the use of technology in this lesson. Allowing students to make a video sets very broad limitations and allows students to tap into their creativity. From personal experience, as a former HS student, when reading Shakespeare I really enjoyed the assignments that allowed me to interpret it in a manner unique to me. I believe most students thrive in this sort of setting.
The only critique I would have is regarding students access to a video camera. This may not in actuality be such a hard item to come across since there are these capabilities in phones, tablets, and laptops which are all very common. However, I believe it's important to consider how and will these common devices be able to transfer the content in an efficient manner, if at all. Will the video prove to be too long, or will there be conflicts with converting the video. I only present this because it is a dilemma I've come across on my tablet, and I was forced to send a forty minute video in three minutes clips. VERY TEDIOUS!
Other than that, I really enjoyed this lesson.
I really like that this lesson plan adds a twist to learning Shakespeare. Although the idea of modernizing a scene and reenacting it is not one I have never heard of, the addition of set making, costumes and video taping to make a final project with commentary to explain the choices the students made is an interesting change to an old idea. I think that students would be very engaged through out this lesson and find it a lot of fun. However, this being said, this lesson done as is would take a very large chunk of your time in the classroom. 3 to four weeks for the students to essentially only become familiar with one scene of one of Shakespeare's many plays seems like a lot of time for a little knowledge gain. By allowing the students to do the same project but maybe remove the set design and making costumes aspect, it may be a bit more practical. Also wondering how the commentary would work without over taking the actual modernized speech. Overall though it is a great Idea that could definitely be tweaked to make a fun and engaging classroom experience with technology integration.
The technology integration in the lesson is well thought out and makes the goals of the lesson easier to achieve as well as making the lesson more engaging for students. However, it's rather open ended on the instruction end. It states that groups should organize themselves into roles, but does not provide any examples of what constitutes a good role. Similarly, it states that the project should be worked on in multiple hour chunks over a period of 3-4 weeks, but does not break the timetable down further, which may leave some groups directionless. If this is designed as a template for a teacher to adapt into their classroom and is supposed to serve as a jumping off point it is great. If it's intended to be executable as is, I believe it needs more direction and attention to classroom management.
Students will master the content from their Shakespearean scenes by converting their understanding of the scene to modern English. This activity not only allows students to interpret the text, but also create a new product using technology--thus it incorporates multiple levels of Bloom's Taxonomy. Students could have a great deal of fun creating insults, backdrops, costumes, dialogue, etc--making Shakespeare come alive and demonstrating the enduring legacy of Shakespeare in the 21st century.
The lesson rubric seems to be a bit bare given the complexity of the activities. Students will have to put a great deal of effort into video editing, commentary, etc--categories which I feel were not given much value in the rubric. I would like to see the rubric be more representative of the scope of the lesson. Also, I would worry that students would have a bit of trouble incorporating both the acting and the commentary during one five minute video--this seems like a bit much for students to fit into the project given the time constraints.
This lesson incorporates a large range of educational tools from editing video to know shakespeare. I enjoy that this lesson wants students to use what they have learned from reading shakespeare and incorporating it into today's time. I think that using this as like a culminating project would be a great idea!
I think that this lesson plan is a little to detailed for an average lesson, but if you were to do this in a long unit it may not be very useful.
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Florida deputies who broke black teen's nose in violent arrest could face prosecution
White sheriff's deputies who were captured on cellphone video pepper-spraying and punching a black teen in Florida last week could face prosecution. All charges against the 15-year-old they were arresting have been dropped.
Ninth-grader Delucca Rolle's family said they're grateful he's clear of all charges, including assaulting an officer and resisting arrest. Two of the deputies involved in the violent arrest are now suspended with pay as critics demand they be fired and held accountable.
Before throwing Delucca to the ground, other videos appear to show a second deputy slamming the teen's head into the pavement – breaking his nose.
Clintina Rolle, Delucca's mother, told CBS News' Mark Strassmann the videos were painful to watch. She heard about her son's arrest when one of the deputies called her.
"I said, 'Sir, I don't believe my son hit the officer, that don't sound like him. He said, 'Oh you're telling me I'm lying, huh? You're telling me I'm lying?" Clintina said.
Deputies were arresting a different teen for trespassing. When his cellphone fell to the ground, Delucca reached down to pick it up.
The police report accused him of taking "an aggressive stance" and "clenching his fists." The deputy said punching him was a "distractionary technique" to get him handcuffed. Critics say the video showed nothing aggressive about Delucca's behavior.
The family's attorney, Ben Crump, said he believes "the whole situation would have been treated differently" if Delucca were white. "That's why black leaders in South Florida and all over America are up in arms over this."
His mother wants the deputies fired.
"They are supposed to set example for us, they aren't supposed to be doing that," she said. "You know, to see somebody who is supposed to be protecting my child hurt my child, and it's all I want is justice for him.
City commissioners in Tamarac demanded a third deputy involved in the arrest be banned from working in the city. The sheriff refused. He said his investigation is incomplete and his deputies deserve due process.


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Kitchen Declutter Part 2
I was kind of surprised; maybe Tupperware parties are still a thing in Australia, where the novel is set, but for most of my clients, trying to sell them Tupperware would be like selling ice to Eskimos. They've either got what they need, more than they really need, or so much of it they have 27 different words to describe it, sort of like Eskimos and snow. There's Rubbermaid and Ziploc and Glad and random yogurt containers, all with their own unique lids, unless, of course, the lids have disappeared.
Earl Tupper began cluttering kitchens in 1946, part of a plastic revolution that was part of the post-World War II/baby boomer era. Unbreakable, light and relatively inexpensive, Tupperware helped busy families store ingredients and leftovers. By the 1970s, most kitchens had a drawer or cupboard crammed with Tupperware containers, from mixing bowls to the strange wedge-shaped container meant for a single piece of pie.
Reuseable plastic storage is a difficult item to organize because it's bulky, doesn't nest well (one item inside another) or stack well, comes with lids (an additional part to track) and is cheap enough that it's easy to keep bringing more in but costs enough that it is difficult to simply throw out. There's also the guilt factor — we don't want to add all that plastic to the landfill, so we hold on to a bunch of mismatched stuff.
I have two square Rubbermaid containers with red lids (easy to spot) that I use for storing leftovers. I also have three glass nesting bowls with plastic lids for the same purpose. I'm also a huge fan of just wrapping a platter or ceramic bowl of leftovers with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Occasionally I will wash and reuse large yogurt containers for freezing stock. I have minimal storage in my kitchen and so keep it really simple. But I don't have kids at home and I'm not much of a cook. Some of you will require much more food storage than I do.
Buy glass containers when possible. My philosophy of owning less of something but higher quality goes double for the kitchen. In a cupboard stuffed with plastic containers in multiples of every shape and size, not only will you have more trouble finding what you need, it's much easier to throw a few new ones into the grocery cart. The semi-disposable nature of these containers, like Ziploc, has its place, but I believe it does encourage overbuying and creates clutter.
Here are some tips to organize your plastic food storage:
For small items, like Tupperware Popsicle molds that have multiple pieces, keep them together in a resalable plastic bag.
Keeping track of lids is a toughie. I've tried lots of methods for lid storage, and the best has been to store the lid immediately under the container to which it belongs. If you seal it onto the container, it will trap odors. If you separate it from the container, it will mean going through all the lids to find the one you want.
Keep your plastic containers in one cupboard or drawer, preferably not too deep. A cupboard with pull out drawers is perfect. Lower cupboards work better than upper cupboards because stacks of lightweight plastic containers and lids have a tendency to tumble down.
Try to keep your plastic container collection to one brand and style. Buy something you will really use, not just because it is clever or will make your refrigerator look like a Real Simple article. Do buy square over round when possible, and do buy nesting sets if possible.
Toss anything that has been melted out of shape by the dishwasher or that has other damage. If something is unpleasantly stained from storing food like tomato sauce, consider tossing it and use glass for items that tend to stain.


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Postpartum hair loss: effective causes and recipes to fight it!
While hair may become remarkably thick and soft during pregnancy, the postpartum period is another story, as hair may begin to fall heavily. So what happens? And how do you treat it if it happens with you?
Postpartum hair loss: effective causes and recipes to fight it!
In the following article, we will look at the mother's loss of her postpartum and postpartum hair:
Is postpartum hair loss normal?
Yes, usually the mother begins to lose large amounts of her hair after birthbetween 2-4 months, and may continue to fall until the twenty-fourth week after birth, but it rarely lasts beyond the 15th month after birth.
This condition is usually called postnatal haemorrhage (Telogen effluvium - Postpartum alopecia), which involves hair loss in particular from the front of the head.
What causes hair loss after birth?
Poetry passes through his life in two stages:
Stage 1: The growth stage, which includes about 90% of the head hair, as this hair continues to grow non-stop.
Stage 2: The hair loss stage, which includes about 10% of the head hair, where the hair is here at a resting stage that makes it ready to fall at any moment.
Each person loses nearly 100 hairs per day, which is the normal limit, but during pregnancy, the hair growth stage is longer, the number of hairs growing, and the number of hairs in the resting period, under the influence of high levels of hormone Estrogen.
Natural hair loss is significantly reduced during pregnancy , making hair appear more intense and vibrant than ever before.
But after birth, estrogen levels return to normal, causing large amounts of follicles to enter the resting phase and thus fall down together and in large amounts after birth.
Hair loss is usually temporary, and hair regrowth naturally after 6-12 months of birth.
Natural methods and recipes to prevent hair loss and support its growth
There are many natural recipes and methods that may help your hair grow and stop falling:
1. Check your vitamin and mineral levels and any deficiency
Other than low estrogen levels, hair loss may be caused by a lack of certain nutrients, such as zinc , iron, niacin, fatty acids, or vitamin D.
Here we recommend the following:
Take appropriate dietary supplements to treat any deficiency under your doctor's supervision.
Eat foods rich in vitamin C, group B vitamins, iron and zinc, such as peas, legumes, oranges, leafy vegetables, yeast, whole grains and nuts.
2. Use egg whites
Only a little egg white with a tablespoon of honey and a tablespoon of olive oil may be enough to help strengthen your hair, just put this catcher on the hair for 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water and enjoy the results.
3 - Use the fruit of Indian hope
It is known that the oil of Amala wonderful benefits of hair, and it is possible to use Amla oil and massage scalp.
You can make the oil yourself by boiling the Indian grapefruit in almond oil or coconut oil until the oil becomes dark and then let it cool down before massaging the scalp.
4. Eat dried fruits and flax seeds
Including flaxseeds and dried fruits in your diet will regularly help you improve your hair health and increase your growth, especially as these foods are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
5. Use biotin supplements
Biotin, or so-called vitamin H, helps strengthen hair protein (keratin), which causes weakness, dysfunction and fractures in hair.
The use of biotin-fortified shampoo or supplementation with complex B vitamins with biotin supplementation may significantly help to reduce hair loss.
6. Massage the scalp continuously
The increase in blood flow to the scalp helps strengthen the hair and strengthen its growth, so all you need is 5-10 minutes daily scalp massage with coconut oil , almonds or any other oil you prefer.
If you want the best results, massage the scalp in particular rosemary oil.
7. Use these natural ingredients regularly
Apart from the above, there are a range of natural ingredients, herbs and oils effective in the treatment of hair loss problems, including:
Castor oil: Try to massage your scalp regularly with warm castor oil with coconut oil or almond oil.
Aloefera: Only massage your scalp with olefira three times a week, and leave it on the hair 30 minutes before the bath.
Additional tips
According to doctors and skin experts in the United States, these are some recommendations that will help you prevent hair loss and appearance thick:
Use a shampoo that shows more intense hair, and here we mean the types that contain proteins that surround the pulp of the hair to provide protection and a healthy appearance.
Use a laxative designed for light hair, just place it on the ends of the hair and completely avoid placing it on the scalp.
Avoid using shampoo that contains balsam.
Try shortening your hair or getting a gradient story giving it intensity.
Use a wide strip of teeth.
Stay away from thermal styling tools.
Avoid hot water completely and avoid tying hair and loosening hair tightly.
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Ada Yip
Chief Empowerment Officer
Ada Yip is the Chief Empowerment Office at Urban Spring, a purpose-driven start-up with a mission to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic in Hong Kong by building a water refill network. Ada is also a director at WYNG43 Social Investment, which invests financial and human capital in innovative social start-ups. Previously, she was the Program Director of the i2i (incubation to investment) programme at SOW Asia, a Hong Kong-based impact investor and accelerator. Before joining the impact investing industry, Ada worked at a number of financial institutions in Toronto, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Ada is on the board of the Hong Kong Institute of Social Impact Analysts, Teach4HK and Education For Good. She is a member of the Advisory Committee at the Enhancing Self-Reliance Through District Partnership Programme under the Home Affairs Department of the Hong Kong Government. Ada earned a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics.
Alessandro Bisagni
Engineering Consultant
Alessandro Bisagni is the Founder and Managing Director of BEE – Bisagni Environmental Enterprise, a sustainability engineering consulting and technology company specializing in the creation of green and healthy buildings. The company specializes in building simulations, commissioning, green building certification, and cloud-based building data management for ensuring ongoing performance. Alessandro has managed over 200 LEED projects, across 25 countries, with a combined GFA of over 35 million square feet. Alessandro has been recognized by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) as a Top 40 Under 40 professional class of 2016, and Tatler Hong Kong Generation T List class of 2017. He is the co-Founder of the Sustainable Buildings Collaborative (SBC) China and current Chairman of Platinum Hong Kong.
Alex Kong
Serial Entrepreneur
Alex Kong is the Founder and Chairman of TNG FinTech Group, one of the largest FinTech groups in Asia. A serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in technology and business solutions. He has a long and successful track record of enterprise software development for some of the world's largest conglomerates and insurance companies through his software company, SINO Dynamic Solutions Limited, now one of Hong Kong's largest enterprise software developers. Launched in November 2015, TNG Wallet is The Next Generation e-wallet providing efficient financial services that include electronic payment, P2P money transfer, global remittance, global cash withdrawal, global bill payment, global SIM card top-up and so on. In 2016, it received the Stored Value Facilities Licence (SVF0003) from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
Dr. Usa Bunnag
Dr. Usa Bunnag is the first woman dentist to receive the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the American Dental Association in 2017. She is a general dentist with two dental practices in the US. In 2003, Dr. Bunnag founded Smiles on Wings to bring dental care and humanitarian aid to villagers in northern and southern Thailand. Her journey with Smiles on Wings included more than 20 missions to remote and rural villages in Thailand and the 2004 Tsunami Relief mission; building a permanent dental clinic for a school that was destroyed by the 2004 Tsunami (serving more than 800 orphans); creating a mobile dental project in northern Thailand; creating scholarship and leadership empowerment program for Karen tribal girls in Maesariang, Thailand. Dr. Bunnag is a native of Thailand and migrated to the US when she was 14. Through her fearless attitude, she conquered them and will continue to conquer whatever she is faced with.
Urban Explorers
In Hong Kong, a city that regularly puts its past behind itself, a group of urban explorers are on a mission to photograph and immortalize the buildings and sites that have been left behind. What results is a uniquely divergent view of the city and its people. Members of HKURBEX have traveled extensively across the Asia-Pacific region and documented such locations as Taiwan, Indonesia, Tibet, Nepal, China, Japan, Singapore and Australia. In doing so they have built up a deeper understanding of the nature of urban decay and exploration.
Jhana Graham
Education Specialist
Jhana Graham is a PhD Student in the Department of Education at Sophia University in Tokyo. She is a Certified Teacher of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) who has been teaching in public senior high schools in Japan for the past seven years. A respected International Speaker and Trainer, Jhana has been invited by Prefectural Boards of Education and International Conferences to deliver lectures and professional development training to hundreds of teachers across Japan and South Korea. She holds a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Roehampton University, and an Undergraduate Degree in Economics from The University of the West Indies, Mona. Her research interests include Language in Education Policies, Error-Correction in EFL Writing, Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), Intercultural Communicative Competence, and the Development of Productive Skills among EFL learners.
Peter W. Ferretto
Peter W. Ferretto is an Associate Professor and Director of the Masters of Architecture Programme at the School of Architecture at CUHK. He graduated from both Liverpool and Cambridge University, and since 1999 has practised as a registered architect (ARB). His research focuses on understanding urban/rural territories through design prototypes. His research subjects include Architectural Urban Typologies of Seoul, Residual Urban Spaces of Hong Kong, Everyday Urban Conditions, Contemporary Background City, Reactivating the Social Spaces of Chinese Ethnic Minority Villages and Prototype Solutions for a Self-build Timber House in Rural China. In tandem with his academic research, over the last 20 years, he gained considerable professional experience working for several International practices, including Herzog & de Meuron Architects (Basel) before establishing 2009 his own firm, PWFERRETTO (Seoul).
Regina Larko
Media Host
Born and raised in Vienna, Regina moved to China in 2009 where she worked with Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Shanghai and Beijing, running civic education programmes. After relocating to Hong Kong in 2014, she supported clients like The Economist Events with programming. Regina launched #impact Podcast in spring 2017 to bring inspirational, motivational and impactful stories to listeners interested in social impact and sustainability initiatives. #impact Podcast's vision is simple. The show raises awareness for its guests value-driven work by giving them a platform to share their voice. Literally. From rooftops to cafés, from co-working spaces to a former army base, the places where Regina records with her guests represent the noise and contrasts of busy and buzzing Hong Kong, a place most of #impact Podcast's guests call home. Regina is part of the Organising Committee of TEDxTinHauWomen and is a Mentor at the NextGenWomen Network in Hong Kong.
Sonalie Figueiras
Sonalie Figueiras is the founder and editor-in-chief of Green Queen, Hong Kong's largest eco wellness media platform, advocating for social & environmental change using original, inspiring Asia-centric content and the founder and CEO of Ekowarehouse, the global sourcing platform for certified organic products created with a mission to make organic farming accessible & affordable for the whole planet. With over a decade of experience in publishing, SEO, digital marketing, organic trade and health journalism, she is a eco wellness industry veteran with a keen eye for market trends and a regular on the speaking circuit, sharing her expertise on stages across Asia and beyond. Sonalie also recently launched a podcast series about the Zero Waste Movement in Hong Kong to raise awareness about plastic pollution and the circular economy.


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Man pleads not guilty in Sumner wreck that killed woman, 76
A 20-year-old man pleaded not guilty Monday in connection with the death of a 76-year-old woman after a January wreck in Sumner.
Justice Heckart is charged with vehicular homicide and vehicular assault in the Jan. 7 wreck that killed Helen Stolp and seriously injured her 55-year-old daughter.
Court Commissioner Meagan Foley set his bail at $100,000, and said that if Hekard is released pending trial, he's not to drive.
Heckart has epilepsy, and had been told by his doctor not to drive, according to charging papers.
Pierce County prosecutors said he tried to pass another car in the 1800 block of East Valley Highway and crossed into the oncoming lane, hitting the womens' vehicle head-on.
He was unconscious when officers arrived, and likely had suffered an epileptic seizure, according to charging papers.
Court records did not list his attorney.


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Smoked Salmon Vodka Cream Sauce Pasta
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Had something like this at Mi Piace in Pasadena! Ingredients Directions In a large saucepan saute butter and onion with smoked salmon. Once the pan begins to lightly smoke, pull saucepan away from heat source and add the Vodka. When the Vodka has burned off, return the sauce to heat source and mix in the tomatoes, tomato sauce and heavy cream. Season ...Read more...


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Take Captive ~ 2 Corinthians 10:1-6
(2 Corinthians 10:1-6)Pastor Rich Hamlin, November 25, 2018
Part of the Exposition on 2 Corinthians series, preached at a Sunday Morning service
I. Introduction
II. Defending the Faith
A. More on the false teachers
B. What about these "arguments" and "lofty opinions" of others?
III. Conclusion and Application
A. Satire is a tool
B. An apologetic primer
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Police wish to speak with a man accused of exposing himself to patrons at a Melbourne library last week.
It is believed the man entered a library on May Road in Lalor at 1.30pm on Monday December 1 and had been there for around an hour when he committed an indecent act in front of two women.
When the women approached library staff to report the incident the man fled from the library.
He is described as being Indian in appearance and approximately 180cm tall with a slim build and short, dark hair.
At the time of the alleged incident the man was wearing a fluorescent green t-shirt with pink and black writing on it, jeans and thongs.
If you recognise the man in the photo or have any more information, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.


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The political junkies are almost ablaze with passion! They are shaking with feverish delight and unbearable anticipation! The pund-idiots are wild-eyed and without breath. All because of 2008, that magical year when the unimaginable can be not merely imagined, but soberly contemplated. A woman could become President! A black man could become President (or at least Vice-President)! The Democrats could control the entire federal government! They could eventually control the Supremes! Wow!
But the thing is, hardly anyone in America is listening. No one is paying any attention. America won't start paying attention until October 2008, if then. Then America will begin thinking about the elections. Then it will begin wondering, "What day are the elections? They're coming up soon, aren't they?" Jay Leno will do his "Idiot in the Street" surveys, when people will hilariously misidentify the candidates, Obama will be Tiger Woods and John McCain will be "that guy who does the news." No one will misidentify Hillary. They wouldn't dare.
What does this lack of even feigned interest say about our country? Is it a good thing? Are we lucky that Americans are too busy making this country work to pay attention to politics? Are people in this country too smart to believe that politics will make their lives any better or worse? Or is this a very bad thing? Is America's apathy about political happenings a dark omen that foreshadows the end of all things?
I really don't have any idea. Do you? If so, please comment. (If you disagree with my entire premise, well, that was bound to happen.)


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Tell true stories. THROW GREAT PARTIES. worship beautifully.
Tell true stories. THROW GREAT PARTIES. worship beautifully.
Gilead meets for weekly worship most Sundays at 5 pm. You and everyone you know are invited.
This fall, we're at at LOL Theater (3851 N Lincoln), at 5 pm!
Gilead is a progressive, inclusive, creative community of Christian faith on Chicago's north side — a community that makes beautiful worship, throws great parties, and tells true stories that save lives. Wanna see what we're like? Check us out on Insta or Facebook.
We're a church where all are welcome — and where all means all. If you've been told or made to feel that you're too queer, too out, too smart, too loud, too weird, have too many questions, or too big an agenda for church, we wanna meet you! We'd love for you to help shape this new community.
Looking for additional ways to get to know folks? Hang out with us outside of church at a Bread 'n' Butter meal (bread and butter optional). Or join a Story Circle on first Sundays. (Email us at email@example.com for more info about that or anything!) Check out the blog for the big picture; check out Facebook for upcoming events. And/or: is there something you need that we could (maybe) help with? A move? A friendly face over a cup of coffee? Let us know!
We tell true stories that save lives.
We tell true stories that save lives.
At Gilead, people tell stories — in worship every week, at our monthly storytelling events, squeezed onto someone's couch at a potluck — people tell true stories from their own lives.
We tell them to get to know one another. We tell them because sometimes it helps to share. We tell them because it feels good to laugh.
We tell them because we believe that, at its heart, every story is a God story. God is present in our ordinary, everyday lives: standing beside us at the bus stop, woven between the lines of our conversations, lying under the table hoping to be fed.
Telling our stories helps us see the holiness we may have missed the first time through. It lets us claim our daily grind as a spiritual journey. It changes the way we live, and frequently, it saves our lives.
You can hear a story about Gilead from pastor Rebecca Anderson at the The Moth Grand Slam here.
We throw great parties and make real friends.
We throw great parties and make real friends.
We eat tacos. We brew beer. Our Easter service is a dance party. At Gilead we're reclaiming the spiritual practice of feasting. (i.e., throwing parties)
Because it's fun. And we think fun comes from God.
Because we're lonely. And it's hard to make adult friends.
Because the whole Jesus-thing is supposed to be about good news.
At Gilead we share good news that's actually good. Not the churchy "good news" that if you believe certain things you won't be thrown into a lake of fire with everyone else. (That doesn't sound good to us. Or true.)
We want to share the good news:
That you are loved.
That the world as God intends it is one of justice, and liberation, and joy.
That when you find that joy — in a real friend, or some killer al pastor, or jumping up and down singing at the top of your lungs — you're bringing that world of love into being.
We make beautiful, creative worship together.
We make beautiful, creative worship together.
You're welcome to come as you are. Fresh from the beach, and still wearing your bathing suit? A-ok! Is your kid prone to fussy outbursts? Us, too! In junior high and more interested in folding origami (or whatever) during worship? We've got a place for that!
On Sundays you'll experience services that speak to your life. You'll hear sermons that make you think and make you laugh (or cry). We'll sing eclectic music. Feel free to throw in some harmonies. You might even clap (just please not on 1 and 3).
And there are stories! Our stories. Jesus stories. Your stories, shared with the community in a way that helps us all to see the Spirit's fingerprints on our days. We preach in the first person, sharing our experiences of faith and struggle.
Most importantly, we do this all together. You bring the songs, and poems, and art, and jokes that make you feel like you're standing on holy ground. Things you find and things you make. We'll stitch them together and watch God show up.