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Blogiversary Giveaway 3: Wild Tea Kombucha
Kombucha is my "fancy" drink.
Living with chronic illness, I don't drink alcohol often nor do I sip on sugar-laden beverages. Luckily, the world of kombucha has exploded and I have a local favourite who has supported A Lush Life since it's earliest beginnings — Wild Tea Kombucha!
I love WTK because it's made in my hometown, is a raw, naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan. WTK also makes their booch in small batches from tea, fresh-pressed juices and without added carbonation or preservatives.
Kombucha gets mega bonus points for helping heal my digestive tract with it's fermentation and healthy bacteria.
Want to get on the booch train too?
We're giving away a six-pack of Wild Tea Kombucha and a growler full of one of their seasonal flavours to one lucky winner!
(Winner must live in Calgary or surrounding areas - Sorry!)
How to enter:
Nitty Gritty: Open to Calgary and surrounding area residents only. Contest closes January 31, 2018 at 11:59pm MST. Winners will be notified by DM or email on February 1, 2018.


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Join Prof John Bertram to find out how the mysteries of science are explored, and how progress is achieved. Prof Bertram is a scientist and academic working on the biomechanics of walking and running.
Prof Bertram's unique presentation will ensure attendees never see the videos of astronauts on the moon in quite the same way.
Presentation to commence at 4pm, with a Q&A to follow.
Attendees are welcome to stay and network.
Food and drinks provided.
More information: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/creativity-in-the-technological-age-of-science-a-walk-through-the-process-of-scientific-discovery-tickets-31212163421

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Private Tour: Trani walking tour
Private Tour: Trani walking tour
Discover the beautiful medieval town of Trani, city of art for its medieval monuments and the buildings of the nineteenth century.
Discover the old town, starting with a visit to the medieval castle built by Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen in 1233 on the Adriatic Sea.
The tour continues with a visit to the magnificent Cathedral of Trani, the most beautiful cathedral in the Romanesque style of Puglia, built in honor of St. Nicholas the Pilgrim, the patron saint of the city.
After seeing the beauty of the cathedral, the tour continues in the medieval Jewish quarter, built entirely of white stone, and will visit outside two synagogues along the way, Scolanova and Scola Grande
The tour ends with a lovely walk along the yacht harbor
Included: • Certified tour guide
Not included: • Ticket medieval Castle (Only exterior) • Museum of Jewish Art in the Scola Grande Synagogue (Only exterior)
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This pre-owned 530i has a GORGEOUS Dark Blue Exterior with Grey Leather Interior and Wood Trimming. Features include, but are certainly not limited to, Power/Heated Seats with Memory Positioning, Auto-Dim Rear View Mirrors, Alloy Wheels, Power Moon Roof and fully powered equipment options. With ONLY 68,820 original Certified miles, this pre-owned BMW is selling for $19,995. Of Course this ONE-OWNER 530i comes complete with a CLEAN and PERFECT TITLE HISTORY, no accidents and no frame or flood damage. It has been FULLY SERVICED and PUMPKIN CERTIFIED! Stop in today for a FREE, NO-HASSLE Test drive. To view more photos of this beautiful, preowned 530i, click here or log onto our website at http://www.pumpkincars.com/.
We have financing available for those who qualify and a credit application can be found on our website. Additional pre-owned vehicles currently in-stock can also be viewed by visiting the 'Our Vehicles' section located on http://www.pumpkincars.com/. BOTTOM LINE: If you want to buy from SOMEONE YOU CAN TRUST and you want to SAVE MONEY...buy from Franck Freon, Owner of Pumpkin Fine Cars & Exotics. You won't find vehicles of this quality, nor prices as low, anywhere else so stop by today and visit our unique indoor showroom.


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HSBC loses senior anti-money laundering compliance executive
[ST LOUIS] A senior player in HSBC's push to improve the way it polices transactions for criminal activity left the British bank late last month, creating a possible gap in leadership as it seeks to satisfy compliance demands from US regulators and the US Department of Justice.
Daniel Wager, a former Homeland Security official with prior experience helping another multinational bank improve compliance controls, left his post as regional head of anti-money laundering investigations last month to join a consulting venture. Thus far, a replacement has not been named, a source familiar with the matter said.
Mr Wager was HSBC's top US anti-money laundering executive until early this year when he was replaced by Mary Squire, formerly head of sanctions and anti-money laundering at the Royal Bank of Scotland Group.
Mr Wager and Polly Greenberg, who last month also left her job as chief of the major economic crime bureau at the Manhattan District Attorney's office, started a New York regulatory compliance practice for Kinetic Partners, a division of financial advisory and investment banking firm Duff & Phelps Corp.
HSBC spokesman Rob Sherman declined to comment on Mr Wager's departure.
HSBC paid nearly US$2 billion in penalties in December 2012 to resolve charges that it failed to stop hundreds of millions of dollars in drug money from flowing through the bank from Mexico, and it promised to fix the problems.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Justice Department are closely tracking the bank's steps. Spokesmen for both declined comment on Wager's departure.
The government chose former New York prosecutor Michael Cherkasky to monitor HSBC's compliance remediation efforts. His reports have cited issues with the bank's progress to date.
In April 2014, after reviewing a report by Mr Cherkasky, the Justice Department said in a mandatory court filing in federal court in Brooklyn that there remains "much work to be done."
In a court filing earlier this month, the Justice Department said Mr Cherkasky "continues to identify specific areas of HSBC Group's AML and sanctions compliance programme where further remediation is required." It added that the bank "continues to work to address and remediate these areas."


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Print details:-- Paper sized 8" x 10" (Fits standard frame or mat)-- Actual art size slightly smaller than 8" x 10" to accommodate white border-- All prints come signed-- Printed on FSC-certified paperThis image is also are available as greeting cards. Please see my shop for details.


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Here again is the process for Haiti. All wait times are approximate and often are longer. Not included here is the wait time BETWEEN the steps:
- First Legal - 1 to 4 weeks. WE MADE IT THROUGH IN JUST LESS THAN 2.5 WEEKS.
- IBESR is next, which takes anywhere from 3 to 12 months
- Second Legal - 1 to 4 weeks.
- Then comes Parquet- 1 to 14 months. The official wait time is 2-4 months, but people have waited 7-8 months there.
- MOI- It's supposed to take 1 to 3 months. Apparently 5-6 months is more likely.
- Visas issued - This used to take a few days or maybe weeks. Now it is taking 5 months or more for American adoptions. It is due to a problem with the US Consulate in Haiti. Visas are issued by the Canadian consulate in 24 hours or less. The French consulate, less than one week.


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Eye care professionals specialize in understanding how the human eye really works, as well as diseases and conditions that affect your vision – many of which do not have obvious symptoms. Eye doctors know how age and risk factors affect vision over time for young and old, and they understand the benefits and features of corrective lenses including eyeglasses and contacts.
Our optometrist takes the time to explain the results of your eye exam, describe your options and listen to your eye care needs. Because maintaining good eye health is an ongoing partnership, we encourage you to ask questions and share your health information, which could be vital to monitoring, diagnosing and treating potential vision problems.
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Dr. Esteban Sandoval received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry at the University of Oklahoma and Doctorate of Optometry degree from Interamerican University of Puerto Rico.
Upon completing his externships, he worked at a private ophthalmology practice in Harlem and the Bronx in New York City, providing comprehensive eye care in a high ocular disease population, post-operative care for cataract extraction surgery and glaucoma surgery, and pediatric eye exams. Afterwards, Dr. Sandoval joined the Department of Ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine where he provided urgent eye care, comprehensive eye exams, and post-operative care.
One accomplishment Dr. Sandoval takes pride in is his prior work in remote villages of Alaska where he provided eye care to the underserved Native population.
Dr. Sandoval has a special interest in cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, laser vision correction, allergic conjunctivitis, computer vision syndrome, age-related macular degeneration, and dry eye.
From routine eye exams to medical and beyond, Dr. Sandoval offers experience, knowledge, skill and compassion during interactions with his patients. He is caring and committed to achieving the best results.
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I love this community of slow fashion folks because you guys are recommending things all the time, and sometimes, like this Kimono top from Linenfox, it's a home-run! Sorry I can't remember who recommended this, but they had mentioned that this Linenfox top is a dupe for the Elizabeth Suzann Georgia Tee (reviewed here). And was she right? Yuuuup it's a dupe folks!
If you're not familiar with Linenfox, they're a slow fashion brand selling on Etsy, based in Lithuania, that focuses on making OEKO-tex high-quality linen items made-to-order. Read all about their values here. They are very much like the Etsy store notPerfectlinen, which I reviewed here. And I can confirm both brands source their OEKO-tex linen (meaning linen certified as being produced with a minimal amount of harsh chemicals) from the same producer in Lithuania (having gotten samples from both, the linen is identical). The styling of both shops are very similar as well and with similar prices.
So let's talk about the quality of the linen. I had mentioned in my linen comparison post that Elizabeth Suzann linen is thicker than the Lithuanian linen that notPerfectLinen/Linenfox uses. A comparison of 241 gsm for ES linen and 185 gsm for nPL and Linenfox linen. In reality, you can only feel a slight difference between the two weights and 185 gsm is still dang good quality linen. And for some of you guys who live in really hot and humid regions, the slightly lighter weight (though by no means lightweight) linen might be preferred. The Lithuanian linen is a true midweight linen cloth.
{Wearing: Linenfox Kimono Top, Elizabeth Suzann Linen Clyde Work Pants (reviewed here), Everlane Day Heels (reviewed here), Hermes Lindy 30 (similar here, reviewed here)}
I'm wearing a S/M size in the Linenfox top and it's pretty much exactly the same size as the OS sized Georgia tee. If you look at the pictures below where I lined up the tops you can see the minor differences between the two. The Linenfox top is cut slightly narrower in the body while the Georgia tee is cut slightly narrower in the sleeves. Also my Gen 2 ES Georgia tee has a wider neckline, but I think if you have one of the newer Gen 4 tees it should be about the same. Lastly, the Linenfox top has a wide hemmed band along the bottom. This is probably for those who want less of a cropped fit, they have some wiggle room to let out the hem (which I think is a great idea).
Now let's talk about price. This Linenfox kimono top came out to a total of $67.80 with the shipping and conversion from euros to dollors. The ES Georgia tee is $145 with free shipping. So you can see the Linenfox top is less than half of the Georgia tee. Now of course, a huge chunk of the difference is that you're no longer buying in the US. However, there is the trade-off of supporting Oeko-tex certified linen producers in Lithuania. Also I support ES in buying a lot of their other wonderful high-quality items, so I have no qualms in supporting a small producer in Europe if I can get a similar item at a better value. Oh and when it comes to lead time+ shipping time, the Linenfox took a total of 1 month which is currently shorter than ES's 6-7 week lead time and then 4 days or so for shipping (but this will vary: sometimes Linenfox's lead time might be longer and Es's shorter).
I actually liked this Linenfox kimono top better than my gen 2 version of the ES Georgia tee so I sold my Georgia tee. I don't need 2 of the same top (especially when I'm lucky to have an overabundance of slow fashion tops), so letting go of the Georgia tee was an easy decision. I think if you've been eyeing the Georgia tee for awhile now but can't quite get yourself to pull the $145 trigger, you won't be disappointed in the Linenfox kimono top.
P.S. A note on sizing for the other items at Linenfox: from what I've heard everything runs larger than the labels and since returning things to Lithuania is a big PIA, I would recommend checking their sizing guide or contacting them directly with your measurements to ensure a good fit. And from what I hear it's their dresses and skirt that seem to run large.
{October 2019 Update: For those who are interested, I recently reviewed the wide leg culottes from Linenfox here. Spoiler: I loved them!}


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Bombshell Jacket is becoming a congruous candidate revealing our inner wilderness with a shocking lightness on our bodies as such a feathery classic. This jacket will freshen up our robust styles with drapes on the arm sides differentiating us among others. It is suitable to accompany our chicness along with beach parties as well as other daily occasions. The swimwear fabric and its short comfortable cut allow us to look stunning at any time.
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The leathery exterior of Adventure gives our stunning style a soft touch providing a memorable experience on the beach as our personalized signature. This classic model is highlighting our curves as well as setting a fitter appearance on the hips with the bow tie at bottom. The wearing experience makes us feel fancy on the outside, feminine on the inside.
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Art of Stillness is designed for bold, confident and powerful women who desire to attract the attention on their figure as a flatter on the beach. The leathery effect with a diamond-shaped cutout accentuates the waist while the string that wrap your waist makes you look slim-fit.
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This super comfy model has been spiced up with button details. Be ready to be the star of the beach activities with Be Happy.
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I opened my email the other day and was super excited to see an email from the Digital Photography Review informing me that a photo I submitted came in at #2 in the "Smile.....and I mean Big Cheesy Smile" contest! You know that saying...."when you're smiling...the whole world smiles with you"...SO true!
So, if you'd like to smile...go to THIS link and check out the beautiful work of a bunch of fabulous photographers :)
And here was my entry....if you're not smiling....well....not possible!


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Running Time: 133 min.
Release Date: December 11, 2009
DVD: May 18, 2010
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Cast: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng, Matt Stern, Julian Lewis Jones
Inspiration: Nelson Mandela
The inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team, Francois Pienaar (Matt Damon), to help unite their country.
Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match.
Based on the book "Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game that Made a Nation" by John Carlin.
Clint Eastwood
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Producer(s): Lori McCreary, Mace Neufeld, Clint Eastwood, Robert Lorenz
Screenplay: Anthony Peckham
Official Site: www.invictusmovie.com
Clint Eastwood will be turning 80 next year, but judging by his work schedule, he has...


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A two-part sculpture composition was unveiled in the Aberdeenshire town of Westhill to celebrate fifty years since the first houses of the planned town were built, transforming a traditional crofter farming community into a community that served Scotland's growing oil and gas industry. Commissioned by the local community council WECC, the 2.4m high bronze references the old Croft's and cottages as well as standing stones and the notion of growth while its texture and patina both reflect the sea and furrows. The mound is inspired by local Bronze Age burial mounds.
Weaver and textile artist Sheila Oakeshott, resident in Westhill for over sixty years, cuts the ribbon.


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Whether you're a cargo owner, 3PL, ocean carrier, land transport provider, port authority or terminal operator, the Conference sessions at TOC Americas will give you the latest intelligence on key trends in international trade, container shipping strategy, port development, transport logistics and of course, terminal operations.
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When shopping for your wedding gown, be conscious of your body type, so you choose a dress that will be flattering and look amazing on you. If you are of shorter stature, check out the petite selection before you opt for a dress that needs to be altered. When all is said and done, you'll be much happier with your dress.
After a brief stop upstairs in our room to change into more formal attire, we went on to Crystal Dining Room Restaurant. By then it was dark outside making the dining room seem all the more elegant. In addition to that we had gone on this trip at a bit of a slow time of the year for them so the dining room only had a few other guests.
The pages of the passport will show the details about the wedding. Of course, the welcome and the main message will be seen on the first and second page and then the other details of the wedding will be seen on the following pages.
Most ski resorts have websites. Start the planning process by accessing these websites to determine where you and your family might want to go for your family ski vacation. There are many different things to look for when choosing a resort. The absolute most important thing to look for is a ski school if someone in your family will need instruction. While most resorts do have ski schools, some don't. Don't make the mistake of choosing a destination where one or more of your family members won't have fun, simply because they don't know how to ski.


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Client: SL Green Realty Corp.
"SL Green Realty Corp. is a fully integrated real estate investment trust that is focused primarily on acquiring, managing, and maximizing value of Manhattan commercial properties."
The client was looking for a photographer who could photograph their properties and the surrounding neighborhoods in New York City. Their retail focused brand needed photographs for a new website, portfolio and marketing materials. They asked for architectural shots of specific properties, lifestyle and some general detail shots with a focal point on retail/ shopping.
Two challenges arose from the multiple photo-shoots. First (expected) - it was cold! New York City in the winter is vibrant with holiday festivities and travelers. However, everyone (including myself) was bundled and warmth tends to trump style. That said, shooting lifestyle using the general public passing by on the city sidewalks provided the challenge of spotting well dressed individuals in such weather conditions. I dressed appropriately (not fashionably, as I was not in any of the shots) and camped out on corners waiting for the best scenario of people to walk by within the composition I had setup. Some neighborhoods were easier than others… which brings me to my second challenge - Trump. Yes, President Trump. No worries, I am not going to get political here. But photographing anywhere within a five block radius of President Trump's Trump Tower in Midtown New York City was challenging. Between protestors, media, police, tourists and solicitors, it was difficult to have any clear shot of a number of properties. For example, the Prada store photograph, I shot this in a more artistic composition which eliminates protestors signs, police cars and barricades, as well as media crew and their trucks. In order to take this photograph from across the street, where the main entrance to Trump Tower is located, I had a conversation with a very understanding New York City policeman. It was comical because most people on the block were trying to get photos of Trump Tower and I was trying to get photos of across the street. This photograph is now one of my favorites from this collection and now I can look back and laugh about it.
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The client was happy with the variety of photographs and purchased all photographs for use in an image library. The photographs are being used on the client's website and in marketing materials to showcase their commercial retail properties in New York City.
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Finding The Sculpture Inside/
Being a maker and a craftsman I can really get into this piece by builder qi_tah. It combines some of my favorite things, LEGO, sculpture and the artistic drive to make something from nothing. I've never had a try at marble sculpture (or any stone for that matter) but it's always interested me.


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Artistic lifestyle photography for the modern family.
I love big smiles. I also love to capture quiet details and honest expressions. It is in this way of seeing that my storybook-like images celebrate life in an unscripted and unexpected way.
Real moments, minimal posing, maximum fun.
Genuine human connections, colors, patterns, textures and natural, outdoor settings bring my images to life. I use minimal posing and props in favor of helping people feel comfortable, beautiful and natural.
Sometimes the moment is more important than the pose. I work hard to help people of all ages forget about the camera and enjoy the moment.
Hand-crafted, film-like quality.
Each custom photograph is meticulously evaluated, gently enhanced, and quality-assured one image at a time. For final polish, I render each image with a timeless film-like quality which has become my signature style.
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I love serving the Hampton Roads community of Virginia. Largely self-taught in full-frame digital photography, my serious study of lifestyle, environmental portraiture, and fine art photography began in 2012. I have mentored under professional photographers in Europe, Asia, and North America including Syl Arena, Brad Hays, and former National Geographic Photography Editor, Taylor Gregg. In addition to commissioned portrait sessions, I am passionate about helping non-profit organizations tell their stories through photography. Career milestones include serving as a contributing photographer for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and being selected for a gallery photography show during Dutch Design Week 2014 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Thank you for taking the time to discover my work today.
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AceShowbiz - The Kardashian-Jenner girls went all out for Kylie Jenner's 21st birthday bash. The famous sisters and their momager Kris Jenner were all spotted having dinner at Craig's in L.A., before continuing the celebration at hotspot Delilah's on Thursday night, August 9.
As always, their outfits stole attention during the outing. Kim Kardashian and Kylie went for pink dresses, which gave off a strong '80 vibe. Kim showed off her hourglass curves in the tight dress while carrying a kooky salmon-coloured perspex motif bag. Her raven locks were styled in wet-look tendrils and let fall on her shoulders.
Kylie bared her midriff in a mini dress which had a cut-out detail on the waist. Shoulder pads added a retro vibe to her look, while she rocked a long blonde wig. Later that night, she changed into a pink sequin strapless unitard. She also carried a matching bag.
Kourtney Kardashian went for a shimmering violet number with thin spaghetti straps. She wore strappy high heels as she made her way into the hotspot along with her baby daddy Scott Disick. The restaurateur opted for a casual look in a green T-shirt and blue pants, while his girlfriend Sofia Richie was nowhere to be seen around him.
Khloe Kardashian was also shining in a glittering silver co-ord. She carried a chic silver clutch bag with a quilted detail to match her outfit.
Kendall Jenner and Kris Jenner opted for matching black outfits. The 22-year-old model showed off her long legs in a PVC black mini dress, while the momager rocked a smart look with a black suit and carried a Gucci handbag. Kris was joined by her boyfriend Corey Gamble.
Kylie's actual birthday is on Friday, August 10, so she couldn't legally drink until the clock struck midnight. That, however, didn't stop the girls from having fun at the party. Kylie shared on Instagram a picture of them flipping the bird to the camera while sticking out their tongues. "BIRTHDAY BEHAVIOR! WERE ALL TURNING 21!!" she captioned it.
Khloe shared another photo of them sitting together on a sofa and wrote along with it, "It's our 21st birthday."
Kylie's boyfriend Travis Scott (II) and Kim's husband Kanye West were also seen attending the party.


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Does The Full Moon Make People Act Crazy?
Many people believe that the full moon causes people to act crazy, or influences human behavior in some significant way. And it's not just the credulous crowd of New Age, crystal-loving, astrology aficionados who believe this; many police officers, hospital employees, and even some scientists believe this.
At first glance, this belief actually seems plausible, because there is evidence that some animal behavior is attuned to the lunar cycle. Some coral and fish spawning, for example, occurs during specific periods of the lunar cycle. Since there's such a consistent pattern of lunar phases, and because the moon is so bright and easily detectable in the night sky, it's no surprise that certain animals have evolved to have their behavior overlap with lunar phases, because this allows all of the animals to do the same thing at the same times of the year.
So let's start by asking: could there be an evolutionary reason for human behavior corresponding to the lunar cycle? Well, evolution is all about passing on your genes, and, as we've already seen, some animals do have reproductive cycles that overlap with the phases of the moon. So maybe human reproduction is somehow affected by the phases of the moon? What about the menstrual cycle of women? Well, it actually is just about as long as the lunar cycle is. And, furthermore, women are known to be emotionally erratic during their period, and their moodiness could perhaps also influence the temperament of the men around them.
So maybe this could provide us both with an evolutionary explanation as well as an explanation for the allegedly crazy behavior that people exhibit during a full moon? If criminal activity actually is higher during a full moon, maybe men are more prone to go around raping women when they're fertile? Maybe humans, in general, have evolved to have a greater desire to reproduce during a full moon? The only way that this explanation would work, however, is if all women had menstrual cycles that weren't just the length of the lunar cycle, but that actually all coincided with the specific phases of the moon. And this clearly is not the case. All women don't hit the same stage of their menstrual cycle during the full moon. Different women have different stages at different times of the month. So much for that explanation.
Let's set aside the evolutionary aspect of this, and just ask: what is the evidence used to support this belief? Not surprisingly, a lot of it is anecdotal evidence. Everyone has a story about some spooky experience they had during a full moon, and I'm equally unimpressed by all of them. Anecdotes are not the way that we establish truths. For every absurd claim that there is, you can find personal experience stories that allegedly substantiate them. There are people who will tell you about their alien abduction experience, about their encounter with shapeshifting reptilians posing as politicians, about their bigfoot or ghost sighting.
Personal experience is not enough to substantiate outlandish claims for several reasons. First off, people can lie, perhaps for attention, or maybe to make money selling books or giving lectures, or maybe just because they think it's funny. Also, people can be deceived: they can hallucinate; they can mistake an ordinary experience for an extraordinary one; they can concoct false memories; and they can exaggerate and embellish a story either to impress others or just as a consequence of their memory of the initial event fading. In fact, there has actually been research done on this subject, and it shows that the greater the period of time that has elapsed since the initial event, the less accurately people will describe the event, and the more exaggerated their account of it will be. (See: "The Rise and Fall of the Indian Rope Trick" (1996) by Peter Lamont and Richard Wiseman.)
So telling me a spooky story about something that happened to you during a full moon is not enough to convince me. What these people need to do is first actually demonstrate that behavior is altered during a full moon, and then present a causal mechanism for this effect. To their credit, this actually has been attempted. A number of studies have allegedly demonstrated that behavior is influenced by the full moon. Some of the things that were measured in these studies were crime data, car accidents, and violent crime. Although you can find individual studies that point to a full-moon effect, meta-analyses do not detect this trend. A meta-analysis is performed when the results of multiple studies are pooled together and looked at, giving you more data to work with, providing a stronger basis to draw conclusions than individual studies provide.
One of these ("Much ado about the full moon: A meta-analysis of lunar-lunacy research" (1985) by James Rotton and I. W. Kelly) looked at 37 studies, some of which detected no full-moon effect, while others did. The researchers also took a look at the individual studies, and found a number of different problems with some of them. For example, one of the studies claimed to demonstrate that car accidents occurred more frequently during full moons. But the full moons in their data occurred more often on weekends than other days. And more accidents, in general, occur on weekends, regardless of the moon phase. Some of the other studies contained statistical mistakes. When these were corrected for, the detected full-moon effect in some of the studies vanished. So the scientific data largely does not support this belief.
What about the proposed mechanisms? We've already looked at reproduction and the menstrual cycle. What about gravity? Some argue that just as the moon causes tides here on earth, maybe it also pulls on the water within our cells and causes some sort of internal tide that influences our behavior. There is a monumental problem with this argument: the distance between the earth and the moon doesn't coincide with the phases of the moon. The moon's orbit around the earth isn't perfectly circular; its distance from earth varies between 226,000 and 252,000 kilometers. But we don't necessarily see a full moon when it's closest to earth and a new moon when it's farthest from earth; these things just do not overlap with one another 100% of the time. The phases of the moon are just different amounts of reflected sunlight being visible on the moon's surface from our position here on earth; so there's no necessary connection between the amount of light that we see and the gravitational force that the moon exerts on earth. Occasionally the two things do overlap: sometimes we see the full moon when it's closest to earth, in what's called a supermoon. Other times, however, we see a full moon when it's farthest from earth, in what's called a micromoon. So the gravity argument is just nonsensical.
So why does anybody believe that the full moon influences human behavior? One obvious reason is that this could be a self-fulfilling prophecy: If a sizeable percentage of the population believed that the full moon affects behavior, many of these people might have their behavior affected by this belief. And this could be another explanation for why some studies show a full-moon effect.
Another reason people have this belief is confirmation bias: during a full moon, people who have this belief are going to be more on the lookout for confirmatory evidence. Their mind is already primed with the expectation that things are more likely to go wrong during a full moon. So if something strange happens—if they drive by a car accident, or hear a story on the news about somebody getting killed that night—they're going to count this as evidence in favor of their belief. But they don't remember all of the times that the moon was full and nothing interesting happened. They never stop the next day and think: "Huh...maybe I should count this uninteresting night as evidence against my belief?" No, they just won't think anything of it, or maybe they'll even make room for this uneventful night within their belief system by telling themself something like: "Wow, I really dodged a bullet last night. It was a full moon and nothing bad happened to me! I must've just got lucky!"
Imagine, by analogy, that I genuinely believed that eating toast made people act crazy. If I had some toast to go with my breakfast, I would, of course, be more on the lookout for signs of insanity in myself. So if I had some morbid thoughts during breakfast—let's say I thought of somebody I don't like and said to myself "Ahh, I can't wait 'till that sack of shit kicks the bucket" (a pretty standard breakfast for me, actually)—if I had some twisted thoughts like this after eating toast, I would immediately ascribe those thoughts to the toast if I believed that toast influenced behavior. If I said something rude to another person, I would catch myself and say "Please, forgive me, that's just the toast talking." And if I saw other people eat toast and do something a bit crazy, I would also chalk their behavior up to the toast. But it's important take into consideration all the times that I or other people ate toast and didn't do anything crazy.
And the belief itself could actually influence my behavior in the predicted way. The placebo effect is well documented, where pills without the active ingredient are still reported as being effective by some percentage of the users. Our beliefs and expectations can influence our experience. So if I had some toast, it's quite possible that I would start acting a bit crazy because of my expectation that eating toast would cause me to act that way. And then the confirmation bias would kick in, and I would use that behavior as evidence in favor of the belief that caused me to act that way in the first place. It is a vicious cycle of sloppy thinking and self-delusion mutually reinforcing one another. Only in that sense does the full moon influence human behavior.


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I stamped Phineas Pinchbeck from the Artistic Stamper and coloured with light blue, dark blue and henna promarkers. I embossed my blue ATC with Cheery Lynn Clocks embossing plate and tinted with Stormy Sky distress ink. The clockwork cuts are actually Cheery Lynn Owls With Gears minus heads and feets LOL. The letters are Sizzix alpha dies.
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Very clever embossing with the Cherry Lynn Clock embossing plates with the distress ink as well as the clockwork gears minus the Cherry Lynn Owls. Beautiful card and love the crazy looking scientist. Thanks you for sharing your gorgeous card with us at Scrapyland.com Challenge 28 and can't wait to see your next card with us. Nancy Hill, Guest DesignerReplyDelete
Gail your ATC is simply gorgeous! I love you background technique and the color combination very stunning! Thank you so much for entering our challenge this week at the Cheery Lynn Designs blog and good luck hugs Amy xoxReplyDelete
What a beautiful creation! Thanks so much for participating in the Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge this week and good luck.ReplyDelete
Love what you've done with Phineas here - the background is fabulous! Thanks so much for playing along at Country View Challenges.ReplyDelete
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Love the embossing on your great card! That image is adorable! Thanks for playing along with us at Scrapy Land Challenge #28!ReplyDelete
Great ATC, Gail. Love that image! Thank you for sharing your work with us this week for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. ~MichelleReplyDelete
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For the last 15 years, since discovering the human genome, studies have found connections between our genetic profile and the likelihood of developing certain diseases. A genetic predisposition or susceptibility is the increased chance of developing a particular disease based on your genes. Our genetic predisposition comes from specific genetic changes that are inherited from our parents. These genetic changes contribute to the development of a disease, but they do not directly cause it. Some people with a predisposing genetic variation will never get the disease, while others will. Why is this? It is because risk of disease generally does not have a single cause, but depends on a variety of different factors, including lifestyle and environment. It is therefore possible, by having a healthy lifestyle, to reduce the chance of disease risk even if there is a genetic predisposition.
Certain genetic changes can have a large effect on the chance of developing a particular disease. The BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are a good example. These genes greatly increase a person's risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, and little lifestyle factors can change this.
Other genetic changes have a much smaller effect on the chance of developing disease. Research is focussing on identifying those genetic changes that have a small effect on disease risk, but that are common in the general population. Often, when several different gene changes occur, that combination increases the disease risk greatly. Disease such as cancer, obesity, diabetes, heart disease and mental illness have been shown to be linked to many small changes in the genes.
Lifestyle risk factors still play the larger role in the development of diseases than genetic risk factors. Lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, smoking and alcohol consumption can play a large role in determining whether or not you develop a disease. What research is showing us is that our lifestyle choices can actually change our health at the gene level. What this means is that positive lifestyle choices (healthy eating and exercising) have a strong effect on our genes. Studies have shown that if you eat healthily you can 'turn off' the genes that put you at a higher risk for heart problems. In one study, people who ate more fruit and vegetables had a lower risk of heart disease, regardless of whether they carried the genes that increase their risk for heart disease. In this study, people who genetically had the highest risk of having a heart attack, had double the risk if they did not include fruit and vegetables in their diet.
Nutrigenomics is the study of how food components effect our gene expression. This gives us a better understanding on how to optimise our nutrition on an individual basis, depending on our genes.
There are some fantastic studies being done on obesity and nutrigenomics. Because of our genetic variations, we all respond differently to diet. One of the most studied genes related to obesity is the FTO gene. People with the AA genotype of this gene had a higher BMI (body mass index) than those with a TT genotype, and this was found especially in those who had a very high fat or carbohydrate diet. This means that if you have the AA genotype for the FTO gene, you will struggle with your weight if you have a high carbohydrate OR a high fat diet (both of these nutrients need to be moderate in this case). You may have seen how a ketotic diet, which is a very low carbohydrate and very high fat diet, only works for some people.
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A day out may not involve wildlife-watching, not as a specific goal. But that doesn't mean treats cannot be found, especially with once-wild species increasingly urbanised.
I have, I'm quite sure, mentioned before that Turnstones are among my favourite birds. They have lovely cryptic plumage that allows them to blend in perfectly on rocky, seaweed-strewn shores. You can be walking along and suddenly realise 40 or 50 of them are lurking nearby.
But over the past few years they have been taking to cleaning up around harbours, trotting along avoiding human feet, gathering the easy food sources we leave behind. The benefit for us watchers is we can get amazing, close-up views of this beautiful little wader.
On Whitby West Pier there was a group of 5 that were clearly used to being fed every afternoon by the man in the lighthouse, who came out and scattered the crumbs of his lunch. The Turnstones grabbed a crumb, then scurried off to a hidden spot under benches where they could eat without fear of the gulls. Then back for another bite.
After eating their fill, they settled down on the pier wall, and had no issues with me walking up to them, no more than a metre or two away, and taking as many photos as I wanted.
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Along the East Pier, there were numerous cormorants sitting on the railings. The far wooden section of the East Pier is cut-off at the moment, and this isolation makes it a safe space for the birds.
It wasn't just birds; in the harbour a Common Seal briefly appeared, before disappearing out to sea. Sadly too quick for me.
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Emeryville station is the closest Amtrak station to San Francisco, which is 10 miles west. Emeryville is on Amtrak's Capitol Corridor, Coast Starlight, California Zephyr and San Joaquins lines, and provides direct links to cities that include Los Angeles, Sacramento, Seattle and Chicago. Travelers will find four hotels within half a mile of the station.
The Woodfin Suite Hotel (woodfinhotelemeryville.com) is a four-minute walk from Emeryville Amtrak Station. The hotel offers 202 one- and two-bedroom suites with high ceilings and separate bedrooms with French doors. Animal lovers can bring their pets for a small nightly fee, and business travelers can make use of the hotel's 2,500 square feet of meeting space. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to anywhere within a three-mile radius, which includes the Bay Street retail and dining area or East BayBridge Shopping Center. The on-site Emery Grille serves a buffet breakfast and offers a dinner menu that includes dishes from France, Japan, California and India.
The Four Points by Sheraton (starwoodhotels.com) is a six-minute walk from the Amtrak station and just steps from the Powell Street Plaza Shopping Center. The hotel offers 153 guest rooms, some with private balconies and views of San Francisco Bay. Facilities include a fitness center and an outdoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool. Four Points also offers two meeting rooms. The on-site Compass Cafe serves breakfast and dinner, and the lobby bar is open for drinks every evening. The nearby Emeryville Public Market offers a number of dining options including Pamir Afghan Cuisine.
Situated a 10-minute walk from Emeryville Station, the Courtyard by Marriott (marriott.com) offers 295 guest rooms and 12 meeting rooms, the largest of which measures 2,120 square feet. Facilities include an exercise room, indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, and the hotel is a short stroll from a 16-screen movie theater. The on-site Courtyard Grill serves breakfast and dinner, and nearby dining options include the Elephant Bar, which offers European, American and Asian cuisine.
The Hilton Garden Inn (hilton.com) is a 10-minute walk from Emeryville Amtrak Station and a 20-minute walk from the Emeryville Marina. The hotel sits on the waterfront and offers views across San Francisco Bay. The hotel offers 278 guest rooms and facilities include a fitness room, whirlpool and 11 meeting rooms. The on-site Great American Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and guests can also have lunch and dinner at the Pavillion Lounge bar.
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Branford commuters won't pay to park at train station, officials say no active plans to charge
Officials say there are no active plans to charge
BRANFORD >> After concerns were raised that parking at the Branford Train Station may no longer be free, officials say there are no active plans to charge commuters to park.
During a meeting on Aug. 31 between state legislators, Connecticut Department of Transportation officials and members of the public, a DOT representative said because of budget cuts and the costs associated with maintaining the commuter lot, free parking might be in jeopardy, according to the Branford Eagle.
However, state Rep. Sean Scanlon, D-Guilford, said plans to implement a fee to park are not currently being considered. "I have reached out to DOT and confirmed that there are no active plans to begin charging for parking there. … There's nothing being considered right now, and it's not something that's happening in the near future."
There are nine stations along the Shore Line East rail. Only three stations — New Haven Union Station, New Haven State Street and New London — require commuters to park at nearby parking garages where they are able to purchase a daily or monthly pass. Whereas in Old Saybrook, commuters pay up to $10 to park in certain areas of the station's lot.
"To me, that would be a total disincentive to park there. We want people to be on the train. We want to get cars off the road, we want to free up traffic and make traffic flow more freely," state Rep. Lonnie Reed, D-Branford, said.
While mass transit allows commuters to get off the road, Reed said charging for parking would deter those, who are most vulnerable, from using the station.
"Charging for train parking would hurt the very people who can least afford it. People living on tight budgets who can't bear another expenditure. Working people; senior citizens living on fixed incomes; young people burdened with student loans who are just starting out and struggling to make their way. Charging to park would chase commuters off the trains and onto the overcrowded highways. The very idea is cruel and counterproductive," Reed said. "(The Department of Transportation) is trying to do all these upgrades with the roads and the rails. They are trying to figure out where all this money is going to come from given our budget issues and given the fact that we sweep transportation funding into the general fund."
According to Judd Everhart, director of communications for the Connecticut Department of Transportation, Shore Line East parking at state-owned locations has been free to the public since the rail began operating in May 1990.
"In the early years, local towns operated the modest parking facilities and had ability to charge a fee. However none chose to do so, primarily because they were willing to absorb the related, minimal expenses in an effort to help the service grow," Everhart said in an emailed statement. "As the DOT began to invest millions into facility upgrades — including high level platforms, ped. bridges, additional parking, etc. — it decided to contract with a private facility management company for corridor-wide maintenance. At that point, the decision to charge for parking reverted back to the Department. But there are no plans to do so at any of the SLE stations."
Train stations such as Stamford, Bridgeport, Fairfield Metro and West Haven, are operated by the DOT which has the power to decide whether or not to charge commuters to park in its lots, Kevin Nursick, DOT spokesman, said in an emailed statement. In locations such as Westport, Darien and Stratford, the parking lots are under local operation, so the town is responsible for implementing a parking fee if it chooses to do so.
Officials first started renovating two Shore Line East train Stations — Branford and Guilford — in May 2013. Since first starting construction, the DOT and Amtrak faced three delays that have postponed the project's completion date.
In a previous interview with the Register, Eileen Ego, assistant district engineer at the Connecticut Department of Transportation, said the first delay occurred after the DOT was not issued the right to enter the property from Amtrak.
"When we began the job, (Amtrak) did not issue the right to enter for almost 70 days. We had a delay right out of the gate," Ego said.
Since then, the project was put on hold for an additional 300 days due to further work needed to complete the station's maintenance closets and redesign the retaining wall. Construction was slated to come to a finish on Dec. 18, but the project hit a red light after encountering yet another roadblock.
The project was put on hold after the Train Approaching System failed to be ordered by a subcontractor and was not compatible with the old equipment.
"There's a system out there called TAMS, it flashes on the platform when the train is approaching so the people can step back from the yellow line and not be too close to the tracks," Ego previously told the Register.
A new TAMS is set to be installed at the Guilford Train Station, while Branford will receive Guilford's old equipment. "We had to go back and devise a compatible system. That took us up until July 31. We were about ready to put it in and we just found out from the contractor that the fabricator had not ordered all of the material."
The project is now slated to come to a finish by the end of September.
"The folks at DOT were pretty clear that they set a new deadline of the end of this month to complete all the work and myself, Rep. Reed, Sen. Kennedy certainly are going to hold them to that promise and make sure they follow-up with that and complete this project on-time," Scanlon said.
The project, was originally estimated to cost $9.8 million, but it now comes with a $10.8 million price tag, Ego said.
Through this renovation, Branford commuters will be able to utilize a new platform being built on the north side of the tracks, as well as a pedestrian skywalk that allows commuters to be dropped off and picked up with safe access to and from the train. In Guilford, officials are working to extend the northwest corner of the train station's platform.
The renovations to the Branford Train Station will also accommodate traffic from both directions.
"Trains have to switch tracks because there is only one platform in Branford. If there are inbound and outbound trains, there is a switch where the trains have to cross over the tracks. With the opening of the north platform, they would be able to stay on their respective tracks and that would translate to a better operation for Amtrak," Ego said.
While the renovations have been ongoing for the past three years, Branford's and Guilford's train schedules have not been interrupted by construction and there has been no loss of service.
Once renovations are complete, Scanlon said he hopes the Shore Line East rail allows residents to commute easily to and from work and restaurant venues in the Greater New Haven area.
"This area of Branford is really important to the town. … The town has high hopes that they can develop that area into a place where people can live and they can commute easily via train to places like New Haven and also have a good time because we have places like Stony Creek Brewery that are just booming in that neighborhood. We think that area is prime for sort of a renaissance and a completed, fully functioning train station is a part of that," Scanlon said.
Sam Norton can be reached at 203-680-9906.


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An irresistible novella brimming with adventure, history, and suspense Joan MacKimmie is on her way to Paris to take up her vocation as a nun. Yet her decision is less a matter of faith than fear, for Joan is plagued by mysterious voices and visions. Her chaperone is Michael Murray, a young widower who finds himself drawn to his charge. But when the time-traveling Comte St. Germain learns of Joan's presence in Paris, Murray is drawn into a battle he did not anticipate.


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A Comment of the Day post involving our report about the first of two recent fatal crashes involving elderly drivers (this one centering on Ken Hosch, 83), turned the conversation in an interesting direction. Some readers took on texting behind the wheel, while this one ripped Denver drivers in general.
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Thursday, 17 April 2008
ITIL Certification
I have recently become ITIL certified. It was an initiative my company had created to help better the IT processes internally. Interestingly it was a requirement that everyone takes the course but it was not a requirement that you pass. If you fail, there were no repercussions. Of course everyone in my group had already taken the course and passed and i was the last so failing would have been terribly embarrassing. The course itself is actually quite good. It provides some very useful concepts, most of which I already learned during my engineering degree and by picking up best practices around work places I've worked so far. What it did do was place definitive terms on all these ideas and place a formal structure around them. It's a course I would highly recommend to any medium to large business that concerns itself heavily with IT. The processes it teaches are tried and tested and well known to be one of the most effective methods of IT management, but rarely are they followed. This is due to a lack of cohesive structure in the most part and while most IT professionals may know of the processes, unless they are implemented they aren't much good and everyone will go about implementing bits and pieces of what they interpret as correct as they see fit. Having a corporate wide decision to follow the ITIL steps in a structured manner will definitely help most businesses manage their IT processes more effectively. It's an expensive process though, but if you're losing money due to inefficient IT processes and work flow, then I would say very much worth while. As for the certification itself, well I wasn't a fan. I found that the exam was testing your comprehension skills more than your knowledge of the ITIL theory. The questions were tricky and someone without excellent comprehension would definitely struggle. But I passed fairly easily, as did most people in the course. Funny enough, the ones that failed were not dull people. The were bright and either had a very difficult exam question set or just took the course lightly not caring of the result. A certification test should test your knowledge, not your interpretation of a question. Other than that, it was an excellent course that I would recommend to anyone in IT.
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- Nathaniel @ itil certification said...
Many organizations have found the great importance of ITIL Certification
Aside from that, I agree that the course will help individuals practice effective ways within the IT management.
Great info. Thanks a lot for sharing!
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- sachin said...
your blog was very informative.Because of which i got a similar institueITIL Certification Delhi
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Megan McKenna Reveals Heartbreak After Discovering Pete Wicks Was Sexting 'Ten Other Girls' Behind Her Back
Pegan quit breaking our hearts.
As if Megan McKenna's not had a tough time of it enough lately, the TOWIE babe has now discovered that it wasn't just one girl that boyf Pete Wicks was texting behind her back, but in fact ten.
Someone give the girl a break.
"I had a weird feeling in my stomach… Pete had been 'off' with me for about a week, it was my birthday coming up and we'd had a few rows because he made me feel like he hated me, so I looked in his phone.
"I never expected to find what I did. I didn't just find one text, I found a lot… There were 10 different girls," she told The Sun.
This comes after it was revealed Pete had been talking to ex Jacqui Ryland, but it would seem she's now the least of Meg's problems.
"There was one girl who caught my eye – it wasn't Jacqui – and they had been texting non-stop for three months back and forth.
"She had been sending topless pictures of herself, and there was one where she was lying on her bed with her legs on show and me and Pete were on the TV in the background."
She goes on to add that she wasn't exactly impressed with the company her ex seemingly kept.
"I also found messages from Jacqui but there was only a few. I didn't pay attention to her as I was focused on the others. Pete said he never found her or the other girls attractive.
"They didn't look nice, they were all trampy and I remember thinking how Jacqui looked filthy… I feel completely mugged off."
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Ira Glass has been a master storyteller for over twenty years, as host and creator of This American Life. In an in-depth interview with KLCC's Eric Alan, he shares his thoughts on what makes for a compelling story, including examples ranging from the power of unstoppable delusions to what it's like to discover that your mother is secretly running guns into Africa.
Ira Glass appears at the Hult Center in Eugene on Saturday, April 22nd. This American Life airs every Saturday on KLCC at 11 a.m.


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Established by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India is a system that consists of a precise sequence of poses (asana), breath control (ujjayi pranayama), a gazing point (drishti), and internal energetic locks (bandhas). Each pose in the sequence is a preparation for the next, and is traditionally practiced in sequence. Suitable for all levels. Not heated.
*Basic Flow
Experience Yoga Circle Flow at a slower pace, so you can build a solid foundation with healthy alignment and breath awareness. Personal attention, modifications, and use of props make this class perfect for both beginners and seasoned practitioners seeking more knowledge and precision! Recommended for newer yogis as preparation for the Yoga Circle Flow classes. Room is not heated.
The Yoga Circle teachers, Shannon Hancock and Kerry Burgess will be facilitating this class. The Mysore style of yoga asana practice is a particular way of teaching yoga within the Ashtanga Yoga tradition as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in the southern Indian city of Mysore. There are some differences in this method from the usual modern way in which yoga is taught. The class is not "led" as a whole but rather all instruction is one-on-one within the group class setting. Students practice their own portion of the Ashtanga sequence of asanas at their own pace. The teacher assists each student individually by giving physical adjustments and verbal instruction.
*Hot Soul
Hot Soul is a set series of poses are done twice with an emphasis on form and correct breathing. With this yoga, you will establish the fundamentals of quality living as philosophy emerges from the physical. It is a pure beginners boot camp. Room is heated to 105 degrees.
Yoga Circle Flow 1
Creative and fluid sequencing varying from class to class. Testing your flexibility, strength and balance while maintaining your breath. Level 1 is open to all level students, though a basic understanding of postures is recommended. Room will be heated between 84 – 88 degrees.
Yoga Circle Flow 1/2 or Intermediate Flow
Our creative sequencing class with the possible addition of arm balancing or inversions. Room will be heated between 84 – 88 degrees. Helpful to have: An ongoing yoga practice and a sense of adventure
This is a slow paced and gentle style class that allows for longer holds in seated postures. Extensive use of props to support the postures. Room is not heated.
*Slow Flow
Slow Flow is our signature flow and yin mash up. Be prepared to slow things down and have time for deep relaxation at the end. The class is suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners looking to deepen their practice. Not heated.
Aims to bridge the gap between the breath-linked movements of vinyasa flow and the more meditative art of yin. Approximately half of the class will be spent opening, expanding, and strengthening the body with flowing movement, and the other half will be spent sinking into longer-held yoga poses, relaxing the muscles, and accessing the body's connective tissues. This second portion will encourage students to slow down, let go, and absorb the benefits of their practice. It will also serve as an opportunity to practice simply being aware as a tool to restore a sense of calm and balance to the body.
° Wear light weight clothing that does not distract or hinder movement
° Refrain from eating 2-3 hours before class
° Morning classes are best on an empty stomach
° Have at least one meal when attending evening classes (2-3 hours prior)
° Be well hydrated by drinking a lot of water throughout the day
° Bring your own mat, large towel and bottle of water
° Have no expectations, agendas, or goals
° Let your practice unfold daily and abandon the competitive mind-set
° When entering a class late, please be discreet and stand toward the back
Yoga is aimed to unite the mind, the body, and the spirit.
Yoga helps you become more aware of your body's posture, alignment and patterns of movement. It makes the body more flexible and helps you relax even in the midst of a stress sticken environment. The harmony of mind, body, and spirit will help you feel fitter, be more energetic, be happier and be peaceful.
Yoga Benefits
Improves balance and coordination Increases energy
Increases flexibility and strength Improves circulation
Tones & shapes muscles Improves concentration
Reduces stress Improves posture
Promotes over-all well-being Detoxifies body
Strengthens immune system Aids injury recovery
Improves sleep patterns
Note: We recommend that you consult with your physician before taking part in any physical activity


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Top 5 mistakes people make when investing in ETFs
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) can be good tools for investors when used appropriately. But with any investment, there are always things to watch out for. Watch this video to learn about the five biggest mistakes investors can make when buying ETFs.
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Al Faqma Sweets
Al Faqma Sweets and delicacies are delighted to share their unique flavours and culinary traditions at the festival.
Mazin was the proud owner of Al Faqma Sweets in Mosul where he was known for his delicious Ice Cream incorporating his own innovative and seasonal flavours. azin Esho now runs Al Faqma Sweets (Sydney) and specialises in Middle Eastern sweets and baked goods, Iraqi sweets, and bespoke cakes.
Al Faqma Sweets are dedicated to the quality of their products and value customers' enjoyment above all else. Find out more here.
**Osam Catering will make an appearance and will serve up aromatic coffee.
Syrian Kitchen
Syrian Kitchen focuses on bringing you authentic, fresh, and healthy Syrian cuisine. They are proud to employ newly arrived Syrians giving them the opportunity to work and showcase their heritage. Get your palette prepped for festival day and click here to peruse through their menu.
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Progress Pavilion
For International Women's Day 2018, Mel produced and co-designed a pop up installation built by women for women. In partnership with Pop Up Florist and SheWeld, the group installed a 1-week experience that invited people to enter an open air pavilion and customize it with their hopes and dreams for the world. To see what this looked like in the wild see #progrespavilion and #pressforprogress on Instagram.
Love is Love Wall
In an effort to raise awareness around diversity and #PRIDE in NYC, Mel produced and co-built a permanent installation at the Facebook NY office on the 15th floor entitled, "Love is Love." This wall is made of thousands of plastic flowers in the shape of a heart and is a regularly photographed landmark in the Facebook office for visitors.
Facebook Friends
Ty, Inc., was one of the first companies in the world to launch a business-to-consumer website in the 90s. The purpose: to allow people to learn more about their furry friend's origin stories. In an effort to celebrate the democratization of information and connectivity of people (even if in Ty's case it was people to toy!), we designed and built a color-blocked wall of beanie babies. This installation hangs at Facebook NY on the 8th floor.
Significant Others
Significant Others is a fun, nostalgic photography book featuring a series of Harvard college students and their stuffed animal stowaways that followed a handful of 20-somethings to school. The original photography in the book showcases portraits of each student juxtaposed with a formal portrait of his or her cherished friend.
While it Lasts
In partnership with Miami artist Jessy Nite and plant boutique Plant the Future, Mel produced a three part illustration entitled, "While it Lasts," for Miami Basel 2017. The commissioned project came to life at an intimate creative salon at the Miami Beach House. The pieces on display, built of (1) mirrored plexi, (2) moss, and (3) light and shadow, provoked a conversation around ephemerality and the creative process and experience.


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5 Last Minute Costumes Using 5 Materials You Can Find ANYWHERE
We know the story. You were on the fence about dressing up for Halloween, didn't have time to make a costume or weren't totally set on the party options on your list? But now it's actually Halloween and you are experiencing Insta-FOMO and need to get your 'ish together in an instant. What's a gal to do?
Hit up any drugstore, grocery store or maybe your closet and/or junk drawer and stock up on five simple materials. Armed with black leggings, a pack of white t-shirts, Sharpies, white out and duct tape, you can make not one, not two, but FIVE totally DIY costumes in minutes!
There are no extra gimmicks, no crazy makeup needed, no silly wigs, just you and these tools. We created a zebra, pirate, mime, flapper and the galaxy — but there are tons of other possibilities. Get creative!
What you need:
– Black Leggings
– Hanes T-Shirts
– Sharpie Markers
– Liquid Paper (aka White Out!)
– Silver Glitter Duct Tape
Oh hey there sexy t-shirt dress with cap sleeves! This costume took 20 minutes to make.
Here's how to make it happen:
1. Slice the sleeves at an angle to turn them into cap sleeves.
2. Use your black Sharpie to create a zebra print — we recommend Google searching zebra prints as inspiration.
3. Wear it! Feel free to throw on leggings underneath.
Definitely the most fun, but also the most work out of this bunch!
How to get the look:
1. Sew the t-shirt down each edge after cutting off the sleeves at an angle to create a form fitting halter dress.
2. For the fringe, fold the tape over onto itself so that there is nothing sticky exposed and slice into long strips.
3. Hot glue the strips to the collar of the dress.
4. Make one more strip out of tape for your head piece and BOOM, you are an instant '20 starlet.
This creepy mime can also be a jester or clown — whatever you like!
Mime it up:
1. Cut off the lower portion of a white t-shirt.
2. Cut off part of the leggings and hot glue black squares from the leggings to the shirt.
3. Cut strips of fabric and stretch them out and glue them to a piece of fabric to lay over your head as hair.
4. Style them into pigtails to keep them in place and there you have it, insta-wig!
Arrrrr-en't you glad you had all that practice back in the day as a kid taking a lighter to the edge of a paper to create your own treasure chest maps? That skill is most definitely going to come in handy for this costume hack.
How to become a pirate maiden:
1. Draw a skull and cross bones on a t-shirt using Sharpie. Again, we recommend Googling it up to find drawing inspo.
2. Cut off the sleeves starting from the bottom of the armpit to where the collar starts. Then cut the collar out for a more unfinished look.
3. Cut uneven triangle sections off the bottom to create a ragged silhouette.
4. Use a lighter to burn the edges of your shirt — be careful!
5. Create an eyepatch out of duct tape, and use t-shirt scraps to tie it to your face.
This costume can be adopted into your wardrobe when you are done because one: it is freaking comfy and two: the pattern is legit!
Here's what to do:
1. For the top, cut out the crotch and remove the leg portion of a pair of leggings. Instant tube top!
2. Throw down another pair of leggings and use white out to splatter dots all over to give the illusion of stars.
3. Add a few star bursts and galaxy clusters using the brush as well.
4. For the finish, use the teal and purple sharpies to add some color to the starbursts and a few of the larger stars.
And just like that, five costumes with the simplest materials around.
Happy Halloween!


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How political parties in your village or town act as a link between government and people?
Points: • to platform public opinion and grievances and take them to government offices and local government/administration
• ruling parties - support to government policies through political parties
• communicating Government schemes through brochures, booklets, news papers
• opposing parties - platforming people's discontent in constitutional way.
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