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Easy Molasses Wheat Bread
I can't sell you on this bread by calling it gluten-free or vegan or Whole30-approved or "clean" or any of the other myriad dietary restrictions we're all using in January to make ourselves feel holier than our 2017 selves. I can only tell you that it's easy to make and forgiving, as breads go - and that it toasts up really nicely regardless of how thick or thin you slice it, and makes an excellent topper for all manner of tartine fixings. It has a crumb verging on quick bread, a delicate sweetness without being at all indulgent, and enough whole wheat to call it nutritional. This recipe makes two small loaves, and you can slice and freeze one and use the other as a base for all the easy, healthy breakfasts you can think of, or slather them in butter and jam and call it dessert. I don't think it will wreck any long term health plans and it might make your days a little more pleasant.
Witness the ongoing argument in our household about bread slicing methodology.
So far I've topped this with:
- sunflower butter + smashed blackberries
- herbed goat cheese, proscuitto, micro greens + sliced peppers
- salted butter + local honey
- smashed avocado + olive oil + sumac
- roasted red pepper hummus + fried egg (see above!)
Go crazy! All of these were satisfying meals, both breakfast and lunch (ok, the honey version was dessert) and I suspect it would make a great grilled cheese, garlic bread, or bread pudding. Pretty versatile. Please give it a go and let me know if you've made any interesting tweaks or have suggestions on the best flour brands to try! I've been using mainly Trader Joe's brand, but am curious for recommendations.
Molasses Wheat Bread
4 cups whole wheat flour
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tbsp sugar
4 tsp salt
14 grams active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cups milk*
1/3 cup molasses
1/3 cup unsalted butter
*I'm using 2% milk because that's what we keep around, but I'm sure whole milk would be lovely and maybe even better. Would be curious to hear if anyone tries this with a nut mylk swapped in, and a vegan butter option.
In a large mixing bowl, combine both whole wheat and white flour.
Remove 2 1/2 cups of this flour mixture and place in the bowl of your stand mixer. Combine in the sugar, salt and undissolved yeast.
In a saucepan, combine water, milk, molasses and butter. Heat over low heat until the liquids are warm and butter has mostly melted. Do not scald or boil the milk!
Gradually mix the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture (2 1/2 cups flour + plus other dry ingredients that you mixed in a previous step), mixing for 2 minutes on medium speed. Scrape your sides down as needed to get it fully combined.
Add in your remaining flour mixture by 1/2 cup increments, mixing each increment at 2 minutes on high speed before adding the next.
Once you've got a soft dough, swap out the mixer attachment for the dough hook. Knead this until smooth an elastic, adding more flour by the tablespoon if needed.
When this looks like delicious bread dough, let it raise in an oiled bowl until doubled. Depending on the temperature of your house, this could take anywhere from an hour to overnight. I have been putting mine in the oven on the "proof" setting for 3-5 hours, but our house runs cold.
After risen, punch it down and use a bench scraper to divide it in half. Shape the halves into loaf shapes and place in greased bread loaf pans. Cover these and let them raise again until doubled.
Bake for 25-30 minutes at 400 degrees. Let cool in their pans before slicing open.

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Surgery Connect supports highly efficient call management across multiple or single practices with features that are built around the needs of general practice:
- Contact centre technology and call handling supports call management across GP hubs, federations and CCGs, enabling patients to access healthcare services through a single phone number or surgery-specific numbers, and supporting extended access provision.
- Auto Step In allows calls to be transferred automatically, when predefined demand parameters are reached.
- Call routing can distribute calls across multiple sites and groups, and be linked to the needs of specific patients, for example providing the latest clinic times for patient cohorts.
- Telephone triage is supported, enabling efficient forms of consultation.
- Call and video consultation recordings and history are linked to individual patient records.
- Single click dialling of patients from clinical records saves time and avoids errors.
- Administrators can listen in to calls, helping support staff in training.
- Queue busting allows patients to be automatically called back, rather than have to wait in a queue.
- Automated voice reminders can be set up, helping in times of high demand.
- Calendar events can be added to control hours and days of operation, and automatically signpost callers to alternative numbers.
- Surgery Connect is resilient: mobile phone back up means that calls can be routed to mobiles, in case phone lines lose connectivity.
- Multiple languages can be supported, by recognising the speech input of the caller.
- Inbound and outbound video calls are supported, and we are working on the use of AI to help process calls.


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How Babies Survive in the Wild
Yes we turned ONE! Yes we SMASHED THE CAKE!
Tesla & Mitchell decided to brave the wild for their first birthdays, but wild or not cake was to be had!
Tesla taking the role full on... If we're going to smash this cake we're going to do it proper.
Mitchell shocked at Tesla's caveman ways, preferred to stay clean and does not consider cake a healthy option for lunch. After all, a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips.. ;)
As always, Mitchell's beautiful mommy, Michelle Faber was right there to photograph all this action.
"All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much."
- George Harrison
Have a look at more of Michelle's photography here.
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Working in Partnership
Indigenous-led, Partnership Driven
The Partnership is led by indigenous communities and organisations and is open to different development actors and stakeholders provided they will commit to abide by the Partnership Principles and can make direct and concrete contributions in achieving the objectives and targets of the Partnership. As an open Partnership platform, those wishing to be part of this Partnership shall formally complete a Partnership form which will indicate their commitment to abide by the partnership principles and their concrete contribution that can be reported and verified on a regular basis. Partners may include, but are not limited to:
- Indigenous communities and representative institutions
- Indigenous Peoples' Organisations
- Organisations and institutions working on indigenous peoples' and human rights
- UN Agencies, multi-lateral and bi-lateral agencies
- National and local governments
- Philanthropic institutions, foundations and funding agencies
- Research institutions
- Human rights organisations and institutions
- Advocate NGOs including those working on business and human rights, service NGOs, environment organisations, experts on renewable energy technologies
- Social entrepreneur organisations and networks
- Private sector/renewable energy companies
- Indigenous-led and other media
Partnership Principles
The Partnership and all participating partners must adhere to the following principles and values:
- Respect and uphold human rights, including uphold the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the collective rights of indigenous peoples and the right of indigenous people to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC).
- Equitable benefit sharing and the promotion of equity. This includes a focus on actions that support the poor and not only wealthier community members who are better placed to participate and benefit from actions. Activities supported by the Partnership shouldn't create wealth and power gaps in the community and ensure that those further left behind are clearly targeted to include indigenous persons with disabilities, the elderly, and young people, among others
- Full inclusion and empowerment of indigenous women. This is a core objective of the Partnership and activities must have a strong gender focus to ensure the perspectives, concerns and aspirations of indigenous women are accounted for and they become key actors and beneficiaries.
- Respect and promotion of self-determined sustainable development. Activities will be focused on ensuring broad gains in self-determined sustainable development and livelihood that is culturally sensitive. This includes the holistic approach of indigenous peoples in addressing poverty, food insecurity and the overall wellbeing of indigenous peoples in the achievement of inter-related goals for sustainable development.
- Full participation and empowerment of indigenous communities. The Partnership will prioritise participatory approaches with a focus on community-led and -centred renewable energy and ensure that the poorest and most marginalized members of the community are included, such as persons with disabilities, elderly and young people, among others.
- Uphold indigenous leadership of the Partnership as a critical principle. By putting the target beneficiaries in the centre of designing and leading in solutions, there is a much higher chance of the Partnership being effective in reaching its goals. Furthermore, the traditional knowledge and innovation of indigenous peoples on the ground must be recognised and promoted in the implementation of SDG 7 and the Paris Agreement.
- Transparency, accountability and mutual respect must be the cornerstone of a partnership between indigenous peoples and other stakeholders to ensure that the Partnership can engender trust and positive, generative working relationships between different stakeholders. Additionally, indigenous stakeholders must uphold principles of transparency and accountability to build trust in the Partnership's activities.


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Thank you for visiting our new SkynDeep Med Spa LLC website! I am so excited to add this new opportunity to our practice, as I have many patients who ask me all of the time where to go for hair removal, or what to do with spider veins. Now I can offer you this service in the comfort of our private practice!!
My goal in starting up SkynDeep is to enhance and broaden our services to our current (and future!) patients. So many times I've heard patients complain of embarrassing spider veins or unwanted hair, wanting to look "normal" or feel comfortable going out in public. I understand! And, I also understand the importance of feeling good about oneself, as the mind and body are undeniably and intricately connected to one another.
Please continue to visit our website, as it is my intention to send out weekly blogs about what we're doing, upcoming events, and what we hope to accomplish to give our patients the best care they deserve. Thank you again!!


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To the Editor:
Re "The Broken Promise on Guantánamo" (editorial, June 20):
Of course President Obama should allow independent human rights monitors to document the treatment of Guantánamo prisoners. Beyond human rights conventions that call for such access is the right of Americans to know what tortures were inflicted in their name.
The president should also release those detainees who have been cleared for release and send the remaining prisoners to the United States for trial. Indefinite detention, whether in Guantánamo or another prison, perpetuates injustice.
Are budget-conscious legislators not concerned about costs? To maintain the current 80 prisoners at Guantánamo costs American taxpayers $454 million, or almost $5.7 million per detainee, per year. It's time to close Guantánamo.
Eastham, Mass.
The writer is co-founder and former director general of the International Development Law Organization.


text: I was the designer and art director on the charging revamp of the website. While refreshing outdated assets across the pages, I clearly presented the many charging options a Tesla owner has to charge anywhere and alleviate any "charging anxiety" a potential buyer might have when considering going electric. You can view the full pages here.


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A Statistical Test Suite for Random and Pseudorandom Number Generators for Cryptographic Applications
Published: December 20, 2000
Elaine B. Barker
Random and pseudorandom numbers are needed for many cryptographic applications. For example, common cryptosystems employ keys that must be generated in a random fashion. Many cryptographic protocols also require random or pseudorandom inputs at various points, e.g. for auxiliary quantities used in generating digital signatures, or for generating challenges in authentication protocols. NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-22, A Statistical Test Suite for Random and Pseudorandom Number Generators for Cryptographic Applications, discusses the randomness testing of random number and pseudorandom number generators (RNGs and PRNGs) that may be used for many purposes including cryptographic, modeling and simulation applications. The focus is on those applications where randomness is required for cryptographic purposes such as the generation of keying material. A set of statistical tests for randomness is described in this publication.
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NIST Pub Series: ITL Bulletin
Pub Type: NIST Pubs
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cryptography, random number generation, statistical test suite
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I headed to the desert to check out the latest fall lines from our FAVs at the MAGIC Tradeshow at the Mandalay Bay but the company and the adventures made it one I will never forget! Interested in where we went?! You know I am going to share! We stayed at The Aria and it was beautiful, had everything my high maintenance self needed and MORE! The beds were SUPER comfortable AND the pillows which can be a huge deal breaker for me because sleep is so important! They had fantastic rooms, comfy robes, a Pressed Juicery (one of my true loves), Starbucks and an amazing day spa. STAY THERE! You will not regret it! Check out the gallery and itinerary below! Happy travels, take me with when you go! XO
Las Vegas Razor Adventures
We were picked up by a shuttle service at 10:30 AM for our ATV adventure in the desert.. I recommend eating a VERY light breakfast before heading out or taking it with you for the ride. It is roughly a 15 minute drive from the strip but we had to stop at another pick up point for other guests. Roundtrip it took us roughly 30 minutes. I would absolutely do the Razor Adventure again and I KNOW it is an experience that Alex and I will never forget! Check out the videos and pics below! You NEED to check it out next time you are there!
Dinner at The Wynn at SW Steakhouse
I was amazed by the menu options for vegan/vegetarian babes at this place! You can not beat the ambience as it overlooks the beautiful waterfall The Wynn is famous for. This is a perfect spot of a photo op or an after dinner cocktail! I had the mushroom ravioli which was made with... Kite Hill Almond Milk Cream Cheese. BOOM! I know, right?! You ladies know how much I love this stuff. I had to order it and it was delicious! Their menu and portion sizes are huge! I would absolutely recommend, this is a great place to maybe spot some celebs too!
XS at the Wynn
The vibe here was super cool and it was easy to get drinks. There is nothing worse than waiting for a cocktail, am I right ladies? Tick, tock. We had so much fun at the XS and were thankful and grateful for the experience. It will definitely be one that is hard to top and I recommend the XS if your looking for amazing music to add to your playlist. The DJs were fantastic and I was shazamming a majority of the time. I know I am a nerd, don't tell anyone!
I was extremely impressed by the trade show and had so much fun picking out new items for the COQUETTE COLLECTION! I am making some major changes to the store and which brands we will and will not be carrying! I was able to make decisions quickly and my brand reps were super helpful in making sure my orders were made quickly so I could get on with my day! I was nursing a major hangover so I thankfully medicated with a green juice before BUT I had to dig deep. The struggle is sometimes real. We stayed for a few hours. We came, we saw and we conquered! So FUN!
Fashion Show Mall
The Fashion Show should be on every Coquette Babes to do list while in Vegas. I picked up some necessities for Alex at Express and then also went to Zara and Topshop. I would have liked to have stopped at Nordstrom but ran out of time. We stopped for some guac and margs on the patio at El Segundo Sol (tacos and tequila, you can not go wrong even when your paying for bad decisions from the night before).
Zumanity at New York New York
Everyone I was with said this was the best show they have EVER seen in Vegas BUT you know me. Always an opinion. I work in marketing, branding and have a performing arts background. The acts were amazingly talented and beautiful but I feel this show needs to go through a rebranding overhaul and they should hire me to do it! I wanted to see the girls in nude bras and bodysuits with sequins and rhinestones everywhere (imagine Britney in the toxic video, JLO, etc. etc.). It was good but the outfits, hair and make up seem dated. We ended up with seats in the front row which added to the experience and enjoyment, you never knew when you might get a boobie or some guys package in your face so that was NICE! I have been to many shows in Vegas and my favorite is BY FAR is The Beatles LOVE at the Mirage (I cried, many, many times). Jersey Boys is also good, Absinthe I love and so is the one and only Celine!
Dinner at TAO
You honestly can't make a wrong decision here. The first words you see on their website are SPIRITUAL DINING.... yes, that is the type of dining I NEED! Top picks were the vegetable dumplings which were of course hand rolled, the veggie lo mein and also the broccoli with black bean sauce. I wanted to kiss the waiter when he politely asked, "if there were any vegetarian needs he needed to take care of". Why yes, sir. Go. Here. Please.
My girlfriend really hooked a girl up when she planned this fun little morning and I hope to spend Valentine's Day with her at the Aria Spa every year from now on! I double up on Pressed Juicery and met her (in my robe, didn't want to take it off) in the morning for some girl time. We hit up the 100 Degree Lava Rock, Salt Room, Eucalyptus Steam Room, Cedar Sauna, Hot Tubs and The Rejuvenation Pool. This Place is beautiful, relaxing and a great spot for instagrammy photos. You also NEED to go! I could live in the steam room. Give me all the HEAT!
This was my first TOP GOLF experience and I really loved it. I am not good. At all. Sometimes it takes me three tries to actually hit the ball off the tee BUT my group was easy breezy so that helped. I planned on wearing cute boots with a heel but ended up taking them off. Next time I will wear flats.. I guess. Food was good and so were the drinks! If your hubby or boyfriend loves golf you must also do this! It is right off the strip! Try and get on the upper deck if you go! XO
The HIGH ROLLER was cute and you must make sure you get in a bubble with a bar. They serve drinks all the way through and also provide a shot at the top. This is a great spot for pictures. I would like to go once more at night to see all the pretty lights! They made it extra cute by giving the ladies Valentine flowers.
Dinner at STK at the Cosmo
Basically a club atmosphere while you eat. In my world, heaven. This place was also freakishly awesome and I will be going back. It was fun to be there on Valentine's Day and see all the beauties dressed up on their dates. Vegas is on another level. If you go to any of these restaurants pack PRETTY dresses, shoes and jackets so you don't feel out of place! I recommend the mushroom risotto, crab ravioli and the cloud for dessert.


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The "Alsace-Lorraine" technique for Neutrino Detection
Here's something cute from the Wikipedia article, "Neutrino detector " (my boldface).
Chlorine detectors consist of a tank filled with a chlorine containing fluid such as tetrachloroethylene. A neutrino converts a chlorine atom into one of argon via the charged current interaction. The fluid is periodically purged with helium gas which would remove the argon. The helium is then cooled to separate out the argon. A chlorine detector in the former Homestake Mine near Lead, South Dakota, containing 520 short tons (470 metric tons) of fluid, made the first measurement of the deficit of electron neutrinos from the sun (see solar neutrino problem). A similar detector design uses a gallium → germanium transformation which is sensitive to lower energy neutrinos. This latter method is nicknamed the "Alsace-Lorraine" technique because of the reaction sequence (gallium-germanium-gallium) involved. These chemical detection methods are useful only for counting neutrinos; no neutrino direction or energy information is available.


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Sulawesi is known for coral reefs and dive sites such as Bunaken National Park, the Togian Islands and Wakatobi National Park, go beyond and discover rainforests thriving culture and the lovely friendly people.
Need inspiration? How about one of these Sulawesi itineraries?
Legendary underwater explorer and conservationist Jasques Cousteau is said to have called the Wakatobi Islands an "Underwater Nirvana". Now a National Marine Park, it comprises of 900,000 hectares area decorated with different colorful species of tropical coral reefs.
Experience the most fulfilling-authentic journey to South Sulawesi. The massive island, epicenter of The Wallace Line, is home to fringing coral reefs, towering mountains, tropical dense rainforest, majestic lakes and rich cultural traditions.
Drive through the road less travelled towards Toraja, through beautiful highlands, scenic coasts, and surreal lakes before immersing into the very best of Toraja's nature and cultural landscape.
Starting out in Toraja, travel through the scenic Poso Lake, before trekking Lore Lindu National Park, where tropical dense rainforest and ancient megaliths await. Wrap the trip with a visit do Da'a tribal village and the beaches of Danggala.
Explore the far flung island of Binongko to witness what was once known of Wakatobi, while spoiling yourself with magical underwater sights.
From summit to the sea, experience the exotic cultural encounters at Toraja and unwind yourself in the islands of Togean, dubbed as a piece of heaven in the center of Sulawesi.
Explore the less chartered area of Southeast Sulawesi, home to exotic endemic species, tropical rainforests, pristine islands, and scenic landscapes.
Explore Minahasan highlands where stunning volcanoes and lakes loom over the city of Tomohon. Snorkel the famous Bunaken Marine National Park, Indonesia's premiere diving vicinity.
Stress down and relax on a luxury journey to the exceptional parts of Bali and Lombok. Capture the dramatic beauty with blissful indulgence at Jeeva Resorts.
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Making Grandma (And You) Feel More Secure, Connected
TechDad sells and installs several products that can help to create a safe and engaged aging-in-place environment where seniors can feel secure and connected— and their adult children can feel confident knowing what is happening in their parents' home. TechDad provides caring guidance to seniors and their caregivers in utilizing and setting up these devices OR you can hire us to maintain and train. We also teach caregivers how to maintain the Wi-Fi connection to ensure these devices work around the clock.
Some of the products/apps we work with:
Hue Lights
Nest Thermostat
Nest Protect
Ring Doorbell
These products allow you to:
Control temperature.
Track meals, exercise, medication consumption and report back to caregivers.
Monitor who is ringing the doorbell or crossing the front or rear door threshold.
Turn lights on automatically at sunset and trigger by motion at night.
Lock and unlock doors remotely or from another room without getting up.
Provide unlock codes for individuals to track when they enter and depart premises.
Keep loved ones engaged with music and movies using tablets, Pandora, Sonos, Netflix.
Set up an Alexa to be activated to call a loved one simply using voice commands. (The old Medic Alert "Help I've fallen and I can't get up" has been replaced by "Hey Siri, call 911" or "Hey Alexa, call my daughter.")
Use video chat to keep in contact with loved ones daily
TechDad's patient technicians can also show you how to use assistive services on phones, tablets, and computers to make operating easier on aging eyes and ears. We'll show you how to adjust for larger type, higher contrast, voice guidance, magnifying glass, and adjusted touch for people with tremors.
Technology can be intimidating for many people, making them feel even more isolated and cut off. TechDad is dedicated to making technology accessible to everyone. Please call us to show you or your BabyBoomer parents how to make the most out of today's innovations.


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The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) members collectively backed Nitin Gadkari at a meeting on Friday night, putting an end to speculations that he would resign from the party president post over the allegations of dubious funding in his business firms.
Mr Gadkari has been hit by corruption charges, including the funding of his firm- Purti Power and Sugar Ltd (PPSL) and acquisition of farmers' land.
The party meeting was held at Gadkari's Teen Murti Lane residence, Delhi which was attended by many BJP leaders including L.K Advani, Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitely. The leaders unanimously expressed their support for the party president.
Gadkari had earlier cancelled his visit to Delhi following the announcement of probe into business dealings of his firm- Purti Power and Sugar Ltd (PPSL) by Corporate Affairs Ministry and Income Tax department.
It is speculated that BJP backed Gadkari after Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Bhaiya Ji Joshi claimed that the media is targeting the party president.
"Some of the allegations have been leveled by sections of the media only and an authorized agency is yet to look into these allegations. It is unfortunate that the discourse on these allegations has turned political," CNN IBN quoted Joshi as saying.
Now that his position as the party president is safe, Gadkari will head to Himachal Pradesh on Saturday for pre-scheduled election campaigns.
It may be recalled that last week, India Against Corruption (IAC) leader Arvind Kejriwal accused Gadkari of illegally acquiring farmers' land and misusing irrigation water. He also claimed that the BJP president worked with the ruling Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Maharashtra so that his industries in the state prosper though the farmers suffer.


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The medical understanding of addiction has changed considerably since the 1930s when Alcoholics Anonymous emerged as one of the first support groups to overcome alcohol use disorder (AUD). Addiction is now understood to be a chronic disease with its main symptom as compulsive behavior around drugs or alcohol. Chemical changes in the brain manifest as behavioral changes and are also associated with structural changes in the reward center.
Chronic diseases are not curable. There is no form of treatment that will get rid of the condition; however, there are more approaches to reducing symptoms and managing physical changes than ever before. Just like with other chronic illnesses, the combination of medication and lifestyle changes is proving to be the most effective approach to treating addiction.
Addiction, Relapse, and Effective Drug Rehab
The core components of addiction treatment are to end physical dependence on drugs or alcohol and to prevent relapse back into substance abuse. This is accomplished through evidence-based approaches to:
- Drug detox
- Behavioral therapy in rehabilitation
- Treatment for co-occurring mental or behavioral conditions
- Aftercare plan creation
Although the specific components of each stage will be different, this is the general outline of treatment using medical research and best practices.
It is important to note that relapse does not mean you have failed. In terms of any chronic illness, relapse means that symptoms of the disease have reappeared, or new symptoms have appeared. When there are symptoms of the disease, the person must return to treatment, reevaluate their treatment plan, and perhaps add new components to treatment, like a change in medication. Although a relapse back into substance abuse can feel frightening and depressing, it just means that the symptoms of the underlying disease of addiction have resurfaced, and it's important to return to your doctor or therapist to adjust your treatment plan.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) compares addiction relapse rates with relapse rates for other chronic illnesses and finds that the rates are similar.
- Addiction relapse rates are between 40 and 60%
- Asthma relapse rates are between 50 and 70%
- Type I diabetes relapse rates are between 30 and 50%
- Hypertension (high blood pressure) relapse rates are between 50 and 70%
Uncontrolled chronic illnesses of any kind can be deadly. Professional assistance to manage addiction can help to reduce the risk of relapse, manage physical and mental changes, and control compulsive behaviors.
What Factors Contribute to a Successful Program?
A physician's assessment is the very first step to getting effective treatment. Based on your physical and behavioral symptoms, a physician can refer you to a detox program that can help you to safely end your body's dependence on drugs or alcohol. Some detox programs offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT), but prescription medications to taper the body off dependence are not available for every addictive drug.
You may not need this approach to treatment. You may just need a few days of supervision to manage the most intense symptoms and then you can enter a rehabilitation program.
Once you enter a rehabilitation program, drug rehab will focus on maintaining your course of treatment for as long as needed and learning new coping skills to avoid relapse. NIDA found that 90 days, or three months, is the most effective length of time in a drug rehab program; however, the style of program may change during that time.
Clients may move between different levels of treatment. These levels are based on the American Society of Addiction Medicine's (ASAM) Continuum of Care.
Prevention and education.
Standard Outpatient Rehab for nine hours or less per week.
Intensive Outpatient (more than nine hours per week) or Partial Hospitalization, in which the person is physically stabilized in a hospital setting, allowed to live at home, and then goes to an outpatient program.
Inpatient or Residential Treatment, which focuses on several approaches to behavioral change.
Medically Intensive Residential Treatment, which is like Level 3 with the addition of ongoing medical treatment and oversight for chronic health conditions.
Insurance often covers up to 30 days of inpatient or intensive outpatient treatment, so you may find it effective to enter a low-cost outpatient program after that. In some cases, you may need a year or more of residential treatment. Successful drug rehab requires ongoing assessment from case managers, therapists, social workers, and physicians along with your input on how you feel.
There should be approaches to behavioral therapy in groups and for individuals in drug rehab. The most effective approaches to changing behaviors have been:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Contingency management
These approaches focus on helping you understand how to recognize compulsive behaviors, how to get help to stop them, how to manage stress and triggers differently, and how to acquire coping mechanisms for these behaviors. They also focus on rewarding or encouraging positive behaviors.
Questions to Ask
Staying in evidence-based treatment as long as needed – at least 90 days – is the most effective way to overcome addiction. It's important to find a treatment program that supports you as an individual. For example, you may need some specific options like the following:
- Financial help through insurance/sliding scale
- Financial help through fees/free treatment
- Access to prescription medications, which not all programs allow
- Religious or spiritual support for a specific faith
- Complementary treatments like meditation, massage, nutrition
- A specific remote location for inpatient treatment
- Licensing or accreditation (from multiple sources)
- Knowledge of the program's success rates
- Specific visiting hours
- Flexibility to live at home/live far away from home
- Access to treatment for co-occurring mental illnesses
- Treatment for physical illnesses
- Help with aftercare or discharge plans along with follow-up care
Evidence-based Treatment is Available
Your best chance for overcoming an addiction and staying healthy is to find an evidence-based treatment that meets your personal needs for social and medical support. You should start with a physician's diagnosis. Then, aim to find a rehab program that fits your specific needs.
If this process seems too overwhelming, don't worry, you are not alone. Ocean Breeze Recovery makes your addiction treatment plan a number one priority. Our licensed and experienced therapists will be with you every step of the way to help you lay the groundwork for a long-lasting recovery.
Our team of caring addiction professionals at Ocean Breeze Recovery will be here to help answer any and all your questions. So, if you or a loved one is ready to start recovery, call (844)-554-9279 today or contact us online.
(July 2018) Treatment and Recovery. Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction. National Institute on Drug Abuse. from https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/treatment-recovery
(January 2018) How Effective Is Drug Addiction Treatment? National Institute on Drug Abuse. from https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/principles-drug-addiction-treatment-research-based-guide-third-edition/frequently-asked-questions/how-effective-drug-addiction-treatment
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. from https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment
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(March 21, 2013) How to Choose the Right Addiction Treatment Center. Everyday Health. from https://www.everydayhealth.com/addiction/choosing-right-addiction-treatment-center.aspx


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Skull Fire Games is proud to announce Steaming Pile o' Graphics! Steaming Pile o' Graphics (or SPOG for short) is an Art Asset creation package meant for other Indie developers to use, be on the look out for our first Art Asset Package, coming soon!
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If you purchased your Milo Wifi system online at Walmart.com, you will need to follow Walmart's return process.
Log in to Walmart.com and go to My Account.
Under your Recent Orders, you will see the order that you want to return.
Click on See details and then Contact this seller.
On the next screen, choose Initiate a return as the reason for contacting Milo Wifi. Please also enter your email address in case we need to contact you.
Package the item along with all original packing materials and accessories and mail the item as directed to (Please also include your Purchase Order #) :
Milo Wifi
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Once we receive the item we will process the refund*.
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at 877-426-6456 (M-F: 10am-9pm EST & Sat: 10am-6pm EST).
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2 Reasons to Avoid Voxeljet AG (ADR)
Hands down, voxeljet is the most expensive 3-D printing stock around. At current levels, this industrial 3-D printing company is trading at around 25 times 2014 expected sales -- well above its peers. However, price isn't the only issue with voxeljet.
Recently, the company burned through about $13.7 million, or 20% of its IPO proceeds, to purchase its German headquarters and expand the service center on site. In the year prior, the company spent roughly $400,000 renting the same property. This could be a huge warning sign that management doesn't know how to efficiently deploy capital, which could lead to non-accretive equity raises down the road. As an investor, a management team that doesn't know how to effectively deploy capital is probably best to be avoided.
In the following video, 3-D printing analyst Steve Heller makes a case for why voxeljet shouldn't be part of your portfolio.
A better way to invest in 3-D printing
For the first time since the early days of this country, we're in a position to dominate the global manufacturing landscape thanks to a single, revolutionary technology: 3D printing. Although this sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, the success of 3D printing is already a foregone conclusion to many manufacturers around the world. The trick now is to identify the companies -- and thereby the stocks -- that will prevail in the battle for market share. To see the three companies that are currently positioned to do so, simply download our invaluable free report on the topic by clicking here now.
The article 2 Reasons to Avoid Voxeljet AG (ADR) originally appeared on Fool.com.Fool contributor Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems and ExOne. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, ExOne, and Stratasys. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, ExOne, and Stratasys and has the following options: short January 2014 $20 puts on 3D Systems. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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Double Standard
By Lauren Huffman
The mediocre date. Dates that are completely fine, nothing interesting to report either way. Frankly, these are the norm. You go out once, don't hate it, don't love it and never speak again.
Mark and I were on one of these dates, or so I thought. Over pizza and beer, I learned Mark was an investment banker with Chase Bank. He grew up in the middle of Ohio, surrounded by cows, corn, and beer. He attended Depauw University which is where he shed his country upbringing and became passionate about money and wealth.
Did you know I work in advertising, live in Old Town and have two dogs? Mark doesn't, because he never stopped talking about himself.
"So, how has your experience been on Match.com? Dating anyone seriously?" he asked me.
"I think my experience has been pretty standard. I have met some nice people but nothing has evolved." I said trying to hide any hint of sarcasm. Considering I am active on this site it's safe to say I'm not dating anyone seriously, you idiot.
<awkward silence>
"How has your experience been on Match.com?" I countered.
"Great. I have little to no problem talking to new people. The only thing is... Well, it doesn't matter." He trailed off.
"What?" I asked, not exactly inquiring to what he left out, just curious why he stopped himself.
"It's hard to be a guy sometimes. Like, I think it's OK for males to sleep around, but its not OK for females to."
I laughed. Then realized he was serious.
"What is your reasoning?" I asked, genuinely.
"Well, you can wash a dick , but you can't wash a vagina."
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According to a recent Digital Policy Council (DPC) report, 75% of politicians are on Twitter worldwide, whether it be by name or on behalf of their country. In a summary of the findings, they report:
"A total of 123 world leaders out of 164 countries have accounts on Twitter set up in their personal name or through an official government office. In our last report in August of 2011 only 69 out of 164 countries were using Twitter."
That's a 78% increase in the number of politicians on Twitter from 2011 to 2012:
In line with the growing intersection of social media and politics, Twitter has become an invaluable resource for leaders to connect with and inform their constituency. Redefining the way we consume news, Twitter and politics now go hand in hand.
We often think of this phenomena as being uniquely American. During the 2012 presidential election, American Twitter users flocked to the social network in record numbers. President Obama's speech during the Democratic National Convention had users tweeting 52,757 tweets per minute, a record he broke shortly after. Thirty one million election related tweets were sent on Election Day. A tweet sent by President Obama after his victory generated over 800,000 retweets and over 300,000 favorites.
Americans, however, were not the most active Twitter users in 2012. A GlobalWebIndex report reveals that China is home to the most active Twitter users in the world. Yes, China. Even with a ban on the social network, 35.5 million Twitter users in China make the country the most active in the world. To put it in perspective, one fourth of Twitter users are from China.
This trend is not, however, reflected in Digital Policy Council's ranking of the most influential leaders on Twitter, for obvious reasons. Below is their list of top 10 ranking world leaders on Twitter, based on number of Twitter followers:
- Barack Obama - United States - 25.6 million
- Hugo Chavez - Venezuela - 3.8 million
- Abdullah Gul - Turkey - 2.6 million
- Rania Al Abdullah - Jordan - 2.5 million
- Dmitry Medvedev - Russia - 2 milllion
- Dilma Rousseff - Brazil - 1.8 million
- Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner - Argentina - 1.5 million
- Juan Manuel Santos - Colombia - 1.5 million
- Enrique Pena Nieto - Mexico - 1.4 million
- Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - UAE - 1.3 million
Interestingly, India's Twitter presence did not make the top ten list, despite having the second highest number of active Twitter users in 2012. President Obama maintained his ranking as the most followed world leader on Twitter while gaining 15 million followers since the 2011 report, but would you have guessed numbers 2-10?
Also focusing on the political use of Twitter across the world, e-diplomacy, developed by Agence France Presse (AFP), maps out interactions of diplomatic actors on Twitter, analyzing and visualizing tweets. States and individual actors are ranked based on interactions to create an interactive platform that allows users to follow diplomacy in real time.


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What Is lyft?
Lyft launched the original concept of rideshare in 2012. So what is a rideshare? The idea behind lyft and other rideshare companies is to provide a more technically advanced, cheaper alternative to taxi services, as well as make the ride more personal by enabling you to know who it is you will be trusting to drive you from point A to point B.
Have you ever wondered what those funny pink mustaches mean that are attached to the front of some cars you see driving around town? The pink mustache or grill-stache was the original branding for lyft cars so that riders would be able to identify the car when it arrives to pick them up. The grill-stache has since been retired and replaced by a smaller, glow in the dark, pink dash-stache.
What makes lyft different from other rideshares is that lyft provides detailed profile information on the driver and encourages you to make a social connection with them before, during, and even after your trip across town.
How to use lyft
To use lyft simply locate, download, and install the mobile application on any Android and iOS device from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play Store.
Sadly, lyft has not yet been developed to work on Mac, PC, Blackberry and Windows Phone platforms.
When you first launch of the application lyft will ask you to create an account with your current telephone number, email, and credit or debit card information. Enter all information accordingly and follow lyft's verification process to complete account setup.
Make sure your information is correct since the lyft application will verify everything you entered before the account can be finalized, and you can start getting your rides from lyft.
After you have successfully created your account, launch the application and follow these easy steps to complete your first ride using lyft:
On the home screen you will be presented with a map of your area.
In the box just below the map, enter your desired destination and the map will populate drivers in your area that are going in that direction once you have tapped the "Request Lyft" button.
Tap on one of the cars to view the car type, the distance the car is from you, the driver's profile (rating, photos, and basic information) as well as the fare for the ride.
After you have found a driver of your liking, tap the Call Driver button on the bottom of the screen.
After you reach your destination, the app will automatically move to the pay/rate screen and allow you to adjust the tip amount as well as rate the driver for his services.
Tap "Submit" to process your payment and complete your ride using lyft.
How to become a lyft driver
Becoming a lyft driver is not as easy as it is with other companies, such as Uber. The following criteria must be met in order for you to qualify as a lyft driver — No Exceptions:
All potential drivers are screened by the Department of Motor Vehicles, National Sex Offender Registry, and undergo a criminal background check.
Drivers must be 21 years of age or older.
Drivers must have a valid driver's license for more than one year.
Applicant must perform several interviews with current lyft drivers in the area.
Applicant's car must have uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance coverage up to $1 million USD.
The driver's rating determines whether or not lyft will keep you as a driver for the rideshare service. If a driver's rating drops below 2 stars, the company will disqualify the driver from being visible to lyft customers, and they will contact the driver with the reason of their decision.
If you are still interested in becoming a lyft driver and sporting one of those funky pink grill-staches or dash-staches on your car, fill out the application on the lyft web page.


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in the {mother} hood monday :: building them up or shutting them down
before i had kids, i knew that i wanted to be the kind of mom who encouraged my kids in every endeavor (as long as it didn't hurt anyone, obviously). i wanted their creativity to always shine. for example, i was against them going to a school where uniforms would be required because one way we express ourselves is through what we choose to wear. i didn't want to pigeon hole my boy child(ren) into playing with trucks and trains while my girl child(ren) wore pink frilly dresses and played with dolls. i wanted to be a patient, non-screaming, never-in-a-hurry, always-paying-attention kind of mom. i wanted to treat my children's thoughts as equally important as mine. i will never forget an incident from when i was 9 years old. i was at a party for all the people in my apartment building (it was family housing for medical residents). i was pouring myself a drink when a little 3 year old child came up and said he was thirsty. i bent down and said, "what would you like?" as i was telling him the options, i heard a woman nearby say in a derogatory fashion to her friend, "imagine...giving a three year old a choice!" and they both laughed their tinkly, all-knowing laughs. i remember standing up and giving them a look of indignation. why shouldn't a 3 year old be given a choice?
but as you parents out there probably know, those plans you had for childbirth and those plans for how you were going to raise your children sometimes fall by the wayside, when real-life with real kids happens. i had 3 c-sections even though i never read those chapters in my "what to expect when you're expecting" book. my kids attend a school where uniforms are required. my son only wanted to play with trucks and trains until he found lego. my daughters love everything pink, frilly, and doll related. sometimes i am in a hurry and sometimes i yell.
i'm currently struggling with a few parenting issues. i want to teach my kids how to survive in this world with all its rules and structure, while allowing their creativity and passion to thrive and grow without getting trampled. maybe you can help.
fitting in / wearing the right thing :: a couple weeks ago my son asked to sign up for an intramural basketball team at school so i said yes and then promptly lost the signup form and we missed the first day of practice. (i used to harbor dreams of being organized). the next time practice came around, he came home from school pouty and upset because the other kids had gotten a uniform jersey on that first day. he didn't want to be the only kid at practice without one so he wanted to stay home. my immediate reaction was to say "that's so silly - who cares if you don't have on the jersey, you're just going to see your friends and have fun learning the game." that didn't go over well. and then i thought back to a couple weeks prior when about 300 people were posting on their blogs about what outfits they were wearing to a conference (alt). most of us want to feel comfortable and fit in. i know, i know...there are people who prefer to stand out and be different. but he's 8. he doesn't. so i'm torn. i want him to realize that what you wear doesn't matter as much as who you are. but i also want to support him and help him feel comfortable through these tricky times of childhood. maybe if i support him now, he'll grow up to be someone who knows who he is and doesn't care too much about what's on the outside.
on quitting :: i grew up learning that you should finish something that you start. never quit. i am a coach and i tell my athletes all the time to never give up. ben silbermann of pinterest says most successful people are the ones who never stopped. on the other hand, i've been hearing a message from the universe this year that if you are doing something that you really don't enjoy and that isn't working for you, stop doing it. make room for the things that you do enjoy and that do work for you. gretchen rubin is a proponent of this. my daughters started taking dance this year after asking and begging for a loooong time. but every tuesday, they grumbled and complained about going. and every tuesday i had to take unhappy girls to dance class and pay money for it. nobody was happy. so i let them quit. i debated a long time about this. do i let them quit and try to find something different that they love doing? or is it better to make them stick it out for the year and pay a lot of money to have 40 unhappy tuesdays to demonstrate that you shouldn't give up?
i think i decided that the message should be to try things to see if you like them. if you don't, then stop and try something else. but here's the thing. just because something is HARD doesn't mean you don't like it. you shouldn't quit just because something is HARD. if you really want to be a dancer and you love it (most of the time), then you should keep at it. even when it's hard, especially when it's hard. because if you love it, and you get through the tough parts, glorious things will happen.
persistence and taking no for an answer :: i have a totally intense 4 year old that
sometimes just won't accept no for an answer. here is a very abbreviated example ::
her :: "can i have a snack?"
me :: "not right now."
her :: "but why?!"
me :: "because we are having dinner in a few minutes"
her :: "but mom! i really want one!"
me :: "no, honey"
her :: "ok then i'll get it myself."
me :: "no, we are going to have dinner. and that's like a big, giant snack."
her :: "but mom, it will be a healthy snack."
and so it goes until she has worn me to the bone. i just want to dig in my heels and scream "NO! NO means NO! when i give you an answer you have to accept it and move on to something else." but what if michael jordan had listened when his first coach told him he wasn't good enough to play basketball? what if my daughter tries to get a book deal and gives up and moves on from that dream when she is told no by a publisher. i don't want to her to take no for an answer when she's going after her dreams. i don't want her to think that you should give up on what you really want. but in the meantime, what about that snack?


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SAN FRANCISCO — Some call it the number of Satan, but the city's taxi commission sees no reason to get rid of taxi medallion No. 666.
C'mon — what's not to like?
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- C'mon — what's not to like?
Cab driver Michael Byrne asked the agency to retire the number that was assigned to him last year, saying it has brought him nothing but bad luck.
Some other cabbies, however, brought a touch of levity to the debate Tuesday as they argued against retirement.
"How dare you take Lucifer's number away?" said Thomas George-Williams, president of the cab drivers union, who was sporting red horns. "This is a serious issue."
The commission voted 5-1 Tuesday to keep No. 666 on the streets.
Commissioner Ton Oneto said the 666 medallion had been around for at least 30 years and San Francisco has somehow survived.
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The Merc with the Mouth is usually on hand in most sticky situations with a witty rejoinder and a couple of fatally positioned samurai swords.
But Deadpool has taken a break from turning his opponents into kebabs and accepted defeat to a worthy adversary who could no doubt kick Francis' butt: None other than DC's Wonder Woman.
Exhibitor Relations today announced that Wonder Woman has surpassed Deadpool at the Box Office over the course of the past weekend, having raked in a total of $368 million to the $363 million Ryan Reynolds' brainchild amassed.
WONDER WOMAN ($368M) passed DEADPOOL ($363M) this weekend, and is now the #34 highest grossing film ever domestically.
— Exhibitor Relations (@ERCboxoffice) July 9, 2017
The film as been widely hailed for – finally – featuring a female-centric view of the DC multiverse and, although Deadpool was a deserving favourite of 2016, Wonder Woman is a welcome sign of the times.
Now the man behind the mask, Reynolds, has championed the successes of Wonder Woman herself and shared a message with her direct from his alter ego.
The Hollywood sweetheart took to Instagram to congratulate Gal Godot's superhero:
Reynolds, in true 'Pool fashion, wrote: "The Merc May Be Filthier, but Her B.O. is Stronger. Congrats #WonderWoman #BoxOfficeBoss", while sharing a cute homemade chest selfie of Deadpool donning Wonder Woman's crest.
We'll assume the 'B.O.' is this instance stands for 'Box Office', although you never can tell with Mr. Pool.
A former emo kid who talks too much about 8Chan meme culture, the Kardashian Klan, and how her smartphone is probably killing her. Francesca is a Cardiff University Journalism Masters grad who has done words for BBC, ELLE, The Debrief, DAZED, an art magazine you've never heard of and a feminist zine which never went to print.


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Maternity sessions are so special. The anticipation and excitement is so high, especially for first time parents like Tascha and Steve. I had a lovely time with these two, hearing about their plans for the upcoming birth of their son, Maverick. I will never stop being honored that people ask me to document these times for them.
Ethan Henry ♥ Birth
This is such a special post to write, I almost don't know where to start. My nephew, Ethan Henry Erickson, came into the world this past Wednesday, January 21st. This marks the first birth in our family (and my brother in law's family!) in this generation. My brother in law, Zac, called me at about 11:45PM on Tuesday evening, just as I was about to go to bed, to let me know Lauren was in labor and would like me to come over. My sister had requested that I be the only one, besides Zac, with her during the labor process and to say I was honored is an understatement. Watching my little sister bring her son into the world was the single most powerful moment of my life so far and brings tears to my eyes as I type this. This little boy was so wanted, and so loved, even before that second line appeared on the pregnancy test. I could go on and on, but I will keep this (relatively) short. Lauren, I love you to the moon and I am so proud of you. You are the best sister I could have ever asked for and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me the best nephew in the entire world. Ethan, you are days old at this point but we already can't imagine the world without you. Always know you are loved more than you can imagine and if you ever need anything your Auntie Kate will always be there for you. Love you little Bear.


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When we began designing our home, we both felt it was critical that we have separate work spaces. We didn't want to hinder our respective creative projects with limiting space, or encourage conflict by vying a single, coveted work space. Our solution was to create two respective offices that fold out when parked. These space are ten feet wide, and a little less than four feet deep.
Hilarious Note: When we began building, we noticed that our 2x4's varied considerably in weight, and so we sorted them: heavy, medium and light. We used the lightest wood first, then the medium weight, until we were left with only heavy wood. The office outer wall, which is the largest wall, and the ONLY wall in the office that has to be carried by hand, was made, you guessed it, last, and of the only wood we had left, which was, of course, the heaviest. "Should've, could've, would've…" should be engraved somewhere on this ship. That, and "This took longer than I expected."
The office floors are sizable and hefty, so we decided to attach tension spring setups to prevent it from ever falling downward too quickly and dangerously. We used garage springs and added an extra pulley to lengthen the rope and reduce the stretch on the spring. We also added adjustable feet for stability, and support wires that adjust with a simple turnbuckle. When all sections are in place, a multitude of custom brackets are bolted together (It's time consuming to use nuts and bolts, but they firm things up nicely, and prove far more cost effective than quick-release hardware.)
My office contains all the elements I ave always wanted (and needed) in a space. With the freedom to decorate how I choose, my office feels like an explosion of my personality and the playfulness I find in life. Decorated with thrifted, gifted, found, scavenged and handmade items, my space feels deeply personal, each individual aspect harboring a personal history and fun story. Take my desk, for example- one day, while parked at a red light, I noticed a discarded desk, rough around the edges, but there was potential there! We picked it up, dissembled it, reassembled it using plywood and Brandon's spiffy new design, and then sanded and painted it. The drawers in the middle came off a sewing machine, gifted to us by a friend. Viola, you have a custom, handmade desk that looks like it cost way more than $50! As you may have already gathered, this theme of recycling and resourcefulness runs throughout our home and our lifestyle. The curtains, thrifted (gift from Mom), the flower garland adorning it, made by me for a photoshoot- out of coffee paper filters. My personal photography hides between nooks and crannies on the walls, and miniature figurines and books overflow. Much like Brandon, I consider my space to be evolving and continually refining and changing. The more we live and grow in our spaces, the more we come to find out about our preferences and ourselves. Keep checking back for new additions!
Photo Courtesy of Lizzy Affa Photography
Photo's Courtesy of Sleep Walk Films
Photo's Courtesy of Pat Piasecki, Jenn Bakos & Morgan Karanasios
At first glance, you might suppose I am quite cozy in my office, and you're correct. However, what you don't see is my anxious desire to finish my side, as it is barely configured. Let me explain:
The desk (A quick introduction: I made it with black pipe, salvaged casters, and plywood, which I burned and waxed and after framed with electrician's C channel and junkyard scrap metal.) is getting me by nicely, but I intend a great deal more ease of function, by way of mechanisms and add-ons. The great thing about using black pipe is that you can always disassemble it and improve upon its design with new fittings. At the moment, I need to use a wrench to lock-in the working position, but I intend a more sophisticated arrangement that will allow me to more easily move up and down. I will also add shelving, a computer screen mount, a multitude of built-in drafting tools and a tray mounted on a swing arm for my pastels - I draw. You can see the tray - an old printer's drawer - tucked against the wall in the image below.
The chair you see, the old, shabby-looking one behind me in the picture (Chloe bought it for $20 at a consignment shop), is slated for some improvements, as well. I will be reupholstering it with waxed, black canvas, pinned with gold buttons. The legs will be replaced with a swivel setup atop wheels. This will make it considerably easier to access my clothing beside it.
I have plans for my clothing rack, too. I have found two steamer trunks in good condition at the worlds greatest invention since sliced bread: The recycle center's "Swap Shed". One of the trunks is even ceder-lined! We will be repurposing one of the trunks to hang on the wall like a cabinet. I'll most likely do the frame-work with trusty black pipe, and I'll build in drawers and shelving inside. I'll put wheels on the other trunk and park it beneath my new shelving and cabinetry, that way we can wheel it out and use it like an ottoman.
Lastly, I need a place to shave (You might have noticed...). I've designed a small sink and medicine cabinet to fit on the right side of my cabinetry, facing the you, in the area above where my guitar is placed. I can run a flexible hose to the shower's drain line, and I can tap into the incoming water lines you see feeding the shower - the shower is to the right in the picture. The piece exemplifies a precept we continually rely on in design: conductivity. That is, we believe that it's best to make something easy to do if you want to regularly do it. In this case, we can hide our toothbrushes in the medicine cabinet, where they will be easily accessible, and I'll have an easy place to shave without making a big mess to clean.
Stay tuned for these upgrades.
Photo's Courtesy of Pat Piasecki, Jenn Bakos, & Morgan Karanasios


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A dear friend and I have been having an ongoing text conversation, mostly about the fact that we are both depressed at the future humanity faces right now. We both have moments where we want to pull the covers over our heads, stop reading the news, and forget that the climate crisis is happening. On other days, we both feel empowered and active and ready to face the challenge head-on. It's kind of a weird thing, feeling both ways at once. We both have children with learning differences, and we're honestly already exhausted by the daily energy required to be an advocate for someone whom you feel equal parts worry and love. This exhaustion also means we're highly sensitive people, which can be a double-edged sword; our compassion is enormous, but we also tend to shut down when faced with yet another need, even a simple one. So this desire to either block out problems, or work feverishly to fix them (nothing in between), is something we are constantly encouraging each other to overcome. Instead, we are always reminding ourselves to be fully present. To be aware. To simply feel. Just…. to be.
Which is why, when I saw this post on Patreon, from the Parents for the Planet collective (no author listed), I had to share a bit of it with my friend. It's titled 'Don't Give Up, Your Presence is Required,' and the author really spelled it out for me - giving me an idea of what my steps forward need to be, especially regarding my children. It's worth reading the whole thing and I suggest you do that, but here is the part that caused me to stop short:
"Somewhere in your future, there will be survivors. We don't know exactly what journeys or difficult times or problems they will face. They may be related to you only through the stories you tell, not the DNA you share. But they are still your descendants.
They will exist because you survive these times, these journeys, these problems. You are important because you are their living link to this moment. You are the one who remembers things they might never see, who has tasted things they might never taste, who has touched things they might never touch. We don't know which things will still be there. So we have to be incredibly present to all these moments, in case they are the ones we will need to tell stories about.
Eat the peach. Savor the sweet of it, the feel of the juice, the beautiful complex ombre color of the skin. Save that story for them.
Take the walk. Notice the trees, the smell of the leaves, the sound of the birds. Save that story for them.
Get outside in the snow. Hear the crunch of it under your feet. Notice the flakes on your mittens. Feel it on your face. Save that story too.
You are important because you are the witness to this difficult moment, you are balanced on the cusp of this terrible tipping point. And you are also witness to all the beauty and wonder and awe that's still here, in this moment.
Your descendants require your presence."
I do not look at nature the same way after reading this essay. I find myself thinking about the fact that what I'm looking at might not be here in 20 years, and how important it is to be totally present and experience it and remember it. Not just for me, but for the people who will come after me.
I think this idea has helped me. I feel like I've been given a job - but not to fix anything or figure it out all by myself, and nothing so big that it makes me want to put my head under the covers and block it out. My job, right now, is simply to be present in this moment. To enjoy, and notice, everything around me. To firmly tuck it away in my memory. This job I can do. One might even call it a mission.
So today, Tom and I watched three Nuttall's Woodpeckers in the Japanese pine tree and marveled at the sounds they were making, and the way they were flirting. Or was it fighting? The other day, in the same tree, a Cooper's Hawk was hunting the little songbirds and causing a great commotion; it was stunning to watch the melee. Then there is one squirrel who has become so accustomed to us that it just pauses and looks at us, Valley Oak acorn in its mouth, before continuing off right in front of us to go bury it in the hop planters or in my newly-seeded herb bed. I can't bring myself to shoo him off anymore. Instead I talk to him and say hello and tell him what a fine acorn he found.
I realize there is hard work ahead. And fear. And days when I'll want to go back to bed and forget everything. But I'm hoping that this new 'job' or 'mission' (attitude?) will help me even it all out a bit, and stay calm.


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Apple Accessories Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2016-2020 May 2017 Report Id : REP-GB-3374 Published On : Apr -2017 Category : Electronics, Semiconductors, and ICT ©2015 Future Market Insights, All Rights Reserved About Future Market Insights Future Market Insights (FMI) is a premier provider of syndicated research reports, custom research reports, and consulting services. We deliver a complete packaged solution, which combines current market intelligence, statistical anecdotes, technology inputs, valuable growth insights, aerial view of the competitive framework, and future market trends. We provide research services at a global as well as regional level; key regions include GCC, ASEAN, and BRIC. Our offerings cover a broad spectrum of industries including Chemicals, Materials, Energy, Technology, Healthcare, and Retail. 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T (Sr. Manager - Global Business Development) T: +44 (0) 20 7692 8790 | D: +44 20 3287 4268 Email: [email protected] ©2015 Future Market Insights, All Rights Reserved 2 Research Methodology (1/2) Systematic Research Approach 1 Market profiling 2 Formulating discussion guide 3 Developing list of respondents 4 In-depth secondary research is used to ascertain overall market size, top industry players, top products, industry associations, etc. PMR formulates a detailed discussion guide to conduct expert and industry interviews PMR develops a list of industry players (manufacturers), distributors, retailers and industry experts Data collection PMR conducts interviews with industry experts, industry players, distributors and retailers Data validation Data is validated by triangulation method, wherein secondary, primary and PMR analysis contribute to the final data 5 6 Data analysis Insights 7 Data is scrutinized using MS-Excel to obtain qualitative and quantitative insights about the industry PMR delivers industry insights and information in the required format (PDF) Data Collection Research & Intelligence Data Filter & Analysis Identifying key opinion leaders Questionnaire design In-depth interviews Coverage across value chain Actionable Insights A Primary Research B SOLUTION Market participants Key strengths Product portfolio Mapping as per value chain Key focus segments Primary Research # Linkedin Zoominfo Salesforce Avention Business Solution Desk Research C Key industry experts Channel study Developments Market dynamics Products Conclusions Company Analysis Secondary Research # Company websites Company annual reports White papers Financial reports Paid Publications# Factiva GBI Genios Meltwater # includes sources of databases ©2015 Future Market Insights, All Rights Reserved 3 Apple Accessories Market Global Apple Accessories Market to Grow at 4.8% CAGR through 2020 The global Apple accessories market is expected to grow at 4.6% CAGR over the forecast period, 20162020. Demand is expected to remain strong in China, where rapid adoption of smartphones, combined with an increasing preference towards the 'Apple' brand is pushing sales. The market in China is expected to grow at 8.5% CAGR through the forecast period. Globally, the demand for Apple accessories is expected to be positively influenced by the growing BYOD trend. Weak distribution channels in emerging markets have remained a longstanding challenge for manufacturers. However, popularity of e-commerce and focus on creating alternative distribution channels have positively impacted Apple accessories sales in emerging markets. The steady growth in these markets is expected to offset weak demand in developed markets of the U.S. and Europe. Apple accessories sales in Asia will be driven by rising popularity of e-commerce websites and apps. As is the case in Asia, steady e-commerce sales are driving Apple accessories sales in Brazil and Russia. These factors will contribute to the overall growth of the global market. Future Market Insights identifies that undefined standards in terms of components and technology have led to price and product differentiation. Moreover, widespread availability of counterfeit and pirated products offered at a fraction of the original price in various developing countries can significantly inhibit demand for Apple accessories. Request For Report Sample: http://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/sample/rep-gb-3374 ©2015 Future Market Insights, All Rights Reserved 4 Apple Accessories Market The Future Market Insights report reveals that iPhone screen guards will continue to be the most-sought after accessory among consumers. iPad cases and iPad screen guards are expected to remain the other lucrative product types. Collectively, these three product segments accounted for over 50% revenue share of the global market in 2016, and the status quo will remain unchanged throughout the forecast period. 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Team assignments for the free group breakDecember 18, 2008 at 10:47 pm | Posted in Blogs | 12 Comments
Here are the team assignments for the free group break of 2007 Sweet Spot:
- Mario from Wax Heaven – Tigers
- JV from Treasure Never Buried – Rangers
- Gellman from Sports Cards Uncensored – Twins
- Mike (chemgod) from Bad Wax – Pirates
- dayf from Cardboard Junkie – Braves
- Patricia and Lucy from Dinged Corners – Mets
- Scott from Hand Collated – Reds
- Chris from Stale Gum – Mariners
- Bailey from The Nennth Inning – Giants
- Ryan from Trader Crack's Card Blog – Blue Jays
- Rob from Voice of the Collector – Cubs
- Steve from White Sox Cards – White Sox
- Joe from Cardboard Addiction – Angels
- Ben from Cardboard Icons – Red Sox
- Pete from Dropped Third Strike – A's
- Charlie from Hawk to the Hall – Diamondbacks
- Paul (deal) from Phungo – Padres
- Dan from Saints of the Cheap Seats – Indians
- PAB from The Player To Be Named Later – Rays
- Bill from Thorzul Will Rule – Astros
- Adam from Thoughts and Sox – Nationals
- Eric Slette from The Pettitte Pursuit – Yankees
- Larry – lwc4ut on YouTube – Rockies
- Jawdy – JawdysBasement on YouTube – Phillies
- Justin from Tampa Bay Sports Wasteland – Orioles
- Marie and Sooz from Cardboard Problem – Cardinals
- Brian from 30-year old Cardboard – Marlins
- Night Owl from Night Owl Cards – Dodgers
- JayBee from bdj610's Topps Baseball Card Blog – Brewers
- David from Tribe Cards – Royals
There were only multiple requests for 4 teams, so I only had to randomize those 4 – the Yankees, Red Sox, Indians, and Cubs. Random.org awarded the Yankees to Eric Slette, the Red Sox to Ben from Cardboard Icons, the Indians to Dan from Saints of the Cheap Seats, and the Cubs to Rob from Voice of the Collector. Mike from Bad Wax missed out on the Yankees so I gave him his second choice, the Pirates. Charlie from Hawk to the Hall missed out on the Cubs, so I gave him his second choice, the Diamondbacks. I put Marie & Sooz, Pete, Joe, Adam, and JV into the randomizer along with everyone who either didn't indicate a preference or didn't respond. The results are what you see above. Congratulations to PAB for getting the Rays!
If anyone wants to trade teams with anyone else, you can do so up until 8:00 PM EST on Saturday. Just let me know through email or in the comments of this post if you've agreed to a trade. I'll be opening the tin on video on Saturday night. Good luck to everyone!
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I'm really looking forward to this. Thanks again Dave. Now how about some Sutton/Carew/Jackson love for the Halo's.
Comment by cardboard Addiction— December 18, 2008 #
LOL, I responded with Yankees, however I love Pujols so the Cardinals work out well for me- Sooz not so much. I win!
Comment by Marie & Sooz— December 19, 2008 #
I'm as giddy as a little girl. Dave you rock Merry Christmas
Comment by Voice of the Collector— December 19, 2008 #
Brewers work for me. I'm not picky (well, then again…)
JayBee Anama
Comment by James B. Anama— December 19, 2008 #
I'm thrilled to have gotten the Yankees, especially after learning that along with the obligatory chance to pull a Jeter auto, there are Clemens autos too. While Jeter is my #1 auto want, Clemens is a very close #2.
Marie, if I happen to get any doubles from this break, they're most definitely yours.
Comment by Eric Slette— December 19, 2008 #
I'm fine with Royals, but if someone else would rather have the Royals than the team they were assigned, I'll be happy to swap out.
Comment by Tribecards— December 20, 2008 #
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Spawned from Master Phillip, then Count William, and then through His Lordship Brynn, I finally entered the discussion of Peerage/Dependent Relationships and the path to, as I now will call it, thank you Dame Kriemhilt, Renown… This is, as pointed out by Kriemhilt, something that is separate from Peerage, yet integral, in my opinion, to the path to Peerage.
My idea offering is in expanding on two existing activities that could, in my opinion, be better utilized to create an analogous to the TOC/TOD events, for the promotion of Renown for Apprentices and Proteges.
We could expand on the current Pelican/Protege Meet ups, or the Laurel Prize Events. Get one going in each region, perhaps in each Region per reign. Making it a request to get the Peers of each of the Orders to attend one of these as a priority event for them in their region. This way you can say to a Protege or Apprentice 'you should try to make 5 of these 10 annual events if possible to get yourself seen'.
Put the onus on the Peers to look for the yellow or green belts and make a point of talking to as many of the Dependents at that event as possible. It should be on the Peer to seek out the Dependents in my opinion, only because we have so many Peers in the Kingdom, and so many who do not necessarily wear their Peerage overtly, but more Dependents who DO wear their belts I think. Simply put, "Dependents, you get to these events over the next few years, as much as possible too, and we, the Peers, will do our part to initiate some getting to know you moments."
Also, some Peers are going to be more reserved, maybe not so comfortable initiating conversations, so Dependents be aware and be friendly, courteous and kind… you know, like you should be anyway.
I think this would help to give more specific goals that can be more realistically met by Dependents to be seen in the Kingdom and known by the Orders and frankly the general populace, so that it is something with less of an ambiguous nature and more of a structured scheduled table to be utilized as one tool in helping to achieve the goal of Renown and if the Orders see fit and the Crown agrees, a Path to Peerage.
Now, this is far from the only tool in that box, one needs to be more than known, they need to do good works, they need to measure their health, mental and physical, with their duties/arts/etc, they need to elevate their prowess/skill to be worthy of Renown/Elevation, and yet still more elements that vary from Peer to Peer and Dependent to Dependent.
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