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How do I apply to the MS Program?
Please apply through the graduate school online application. http://www.gradschool.unh.edu/apply.php
Note: This is a highly competitive program with a very limited number of openings available.
What is the deadline for MS Applications?
What are the prerequisites for the OT MS Program?
For Students applying to the fall 2017 MS Class ONLY.
Mandatory Prerequisites:
- Neuroanatomy* (with lab)
- Abnormal Psychology
- Statistics
- Human Development course covering the lifespan (two courses needed: one course covering child development and one course covering adult development).
- Human Anatomy and Physiology with labs – 2 courses
- A completed BA or BS degree with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.00
Suggested Prerequisite:
- Collegiate level research methods class.
For Students applying to the fall 2018 MS Class and beyond.
Mandatory Prerequisites:
- Neuroanatomy* (with lab)
- Clinical Kinesiology (no lab required)
- Statistics
- Research Methods
- Human Development course covering the lifespan (two courses needed: one course covering child development and one course covering adult development).
- Human Anatomy and Physiology with labs – 2 courses
- A completed BA or BS degree with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.00
Do all of the prerequisites need to be completed to apply?
Yes, all prerequisites must be completed at the time of application. Applicants must complete and submit the Pre-requisite Verification Form with their application.
Where can I take the prerequisites?
Pre-requisite courses may be completed at any accredited college or university.
What should I look for in a Neuroanatomy course?
The Neuroanatomy course must be rich in content related to the neural basis for movement and sensory functions. Course content must incorporate an overview of the anatomical organization and function of the central nervous system to include: gross anatomy of both central and peripheral nervous system, including blood supply and meninges; sensory pathways; motor pathways; cranial nerves; and spinal cord, including spinal nerves. Typical course objectives of an appropriate course should include wording about providing students with a basic working knowledge of the central nervous system and presenting the basic functional neuroanatomy required to understand and interpret the neurological examination of individuals with neurological impairments.
These courses can often be found at schools that offer medical professions education, including Occupational Therapy and/or Physical Therapy majors. UNH offers this course (KIN706/707) in the fall semester and in the early summer.There is one acceptable online course of which we are aware at San Jose State (Bio 109).Neuroscience courses typically do not meet this prerequisite.
How do I register for prerequisite courses at UNH?
To register as a Non-degree student you must go through Continuing Education: http://www.learn2.unh.edu/registration/index.html
What is the topic for the admissions essay?
We are looking for strong writing skills and a clear presentation of your understanding of Occupational Therapy. We especially appreciate creative approaches to telling your story, and describing why you believe you would be a good fit for the profession.
How can I schedule a tour?
To register for a campus tour please go to: http://admissions.unh.edu/visit-campus/ to register.
I have been out of school for many years and don't have access to recent professors to ask for references. What should I do?
We are looking for references who can speak to your abilty to handle complex and dynamic information, your work ethic, your ability to handle stress, and your communication skills. While we prefer two references from recent professors, people who have supervised you in a professional, work/volunteer capacity are also acceptable.


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The Verbal Or Other Symbolic Representation Of A Thing, Event, Property, Relation, Or Concept.
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To Accuse: He Was Named As The Thief.
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I've heard a number of sad statements regarding books at this seasonal time of year. People saying they have never given or received a book as a present, and that books number among the most unwanted presents.
To redress that balance I bagged a bumper haul from under my tree this year. Family and friends may tire of wrapping flat rectangles but they know what will make me happy.
A little something for the many corners of my reading personality, plenty of pages to dip into through the year ahead.
- Drawing Matters - Jane Stobart
- The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain - Betty Edwards
- ABC 3d - Marion Bataille
- 4000 Animal, Bird and Fish Motifs : A Sourcebook - Graham McCallum
- Bird by Bird : Some Instructions on Writing and Life - Anne Lamott
- 52 Projects : Random Acts of Everyday Creativity - Jeffrey Yamaguchi
- The Haiku Anthology - CVD Heuvel
- Crow Country - Mark Cocker
- A Prickly Affair : My Life with Hedgehogs - Hugh Warwick
- Tossed : 200 Fast, Fresh and Fabulous Salads
- Vegetable Heaven : Sensational Seasonal Vegetarian Cooking - Mason & Abramson
- The Virago Book of Love Letters
- Angela Carter's Book of Fairy Tales
- The Penguin Book of Classical Myths - Jenny March
This morning I also received a copy of The Art of Being Dead by Stephen Clayton. I have no idea where it came from or who sent it. I don't recall asking for it, or ordering it, but I'm very pleased to give it a home as I've read a lot about it and want to read it. What a pleasant surprise! They say money doesn't grow on trees, but this morning it almost felt like books did!


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Although the name Delay.com is already taken, Divine Interventures Inc. could make a good case for claiming it.
The Lisle-based firm, once pitched as a savior for Chicago's dot-com companies, delayed its initial public offering for the seventh time on Monday. A source close to Divine said the firm still expects to go public this week, but the company must now pitch the deal to investors who are increasingly skeptical of its business.


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Multiply double digits by first multiplying the whole top number by the ones digit, then by the tens digit by using a zero as a placeholder and then adding the two products.Continue Reading
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100 Agencies: Mc|K Healthcare
McK Healthcare had a few difficult losses in 2009 due to projects losing their funding or failing in Phase III, making 2010 a restructuring year for the firm. The agency moved its offices from Federal to State Street in Boston and long-time partner Breda Kenyon announced her retirement.
Partner Michael McLinden seized this opportunity to change the agency's direction. "My partner Breda retired, which was a huge issue for us, but it also gave us an opportunity to shuffle the decks and rethink how we were servicing our clients." McK hired Rich Angelini as SVP, Creative Director and also brought on Terry Gladman, as SVP, Director of Client Services.
This restructuring proved fruitful in the coming year. In 2011, the agency received work from UCB for Neupro, a treatment indicated for Parkinson's disease and Restless Leg Syndrome. Following this win, McK was invited to competitively pitch for a global AOR assignment, also from UCB, where they again pulled out a win. Year over year, McK's revenue grew by 20% for 2011 from 2010.
For McLinden and the rest of the agency, the question became: "How do you continue to create value in an industry where forces are aligned to make sure that doesn't happen? Managed care and healthcare reform is there to take profit out of branded products. We needed to deliver novel ways of engaging the marketplace. We don't have deep products to throw money at problems anymore."
McK's focus on market research and strategy allowed them some ease moving into 2012, especially in an industry where money is being found more and more in the margins; namely, they've had success in nutraceuticals, reformulations and more mature products. "The pickings have gotten slimmer," McLinden notes, "It's much more competitive to get the traditional product launch and brand development business. It has changed our landscape and in many cases it has been helpful, due to our comfort and experience with lifecycle planning. We have some hard-won experience to share in that space."
With things increasingly moving to mobile and digital, McK, too, has found a wealth of work in this space, although for McLinden, this is hardly a surprise. "I tell people here they're not allowed to say the word digital. Because if we say digital than we have to say paper. Digital is the water we're swimming in. There aren't any non-digital and digital answers any longer. We need to be able to consistently provide the best solutions, so if that's on an Android device or a messaging kiosk in an elevator, we need to be versed in it."
Now, with business growing, McK inherits a new problem: finding the right talent and accommodating new staff. "You could say that we are in the talent business," McLinden quips. "If we have good talent, clients follow. If you don't, they disappear. Talent is our first problem and first challenge in this business. We have a full-time talent person, Melissa Wojcik, our chief operations officer, to spearhead these efforts. We want to make sure we have the right people in the building and once they're here, that they have the right job and tools, so they invest in staying here."As for the coming months, McLinden is optimistic and sees steady growth. "No one is giving out easy money these days," he says, "but I think we have some really great tools, and a great promise we can put in front of clients."


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Coming swiftly on the heels of Nokia's dig at Apple's most recent ad in its people-oriented campaign, the Cupertino, California company has now released its next ad, FaceTime Every Day. Having focused on music in Music Every Day and photos in Photos Every Day, the new ad, not surprisingly, is all about Apple's FaceTime app.
In what must be the United Colours of Benetton of video-calling phone ads, a host of people of all ages and ethnicities share their special moments with each other… and the thousands of people watching the ad. And all while soothing music plays in the background and a gentle voice intones the line, "Every day more people connect face to face on the iPhone than any other phone."
Smartly, the ad doesn't neglect to highlight one of the most notable and practical facilities of the FaceTime app (and all video call apps, it must be said) – its significance for the hearing impaired; in one of the sequences a woman is shown using sign language to communicate. Others show more everyday usages – birthday wishes, apartment viewing and, of course, the obligatory saying hello to your dog long distance.
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MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST January 13, 2009
Contents of this issue:
- Parents question Chippewa Valley spending
- Court backs union, privatization 'chill' debated
- Private school to focus on teen dropouts
- Michigan gets C+ in national report
- Survey: Do voters want a new high school?
- Howell clarification
MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Unhappy with spending on such things as catered meals and fruit baskets, as well as the use of bond money to purchase land, two parents have asked state officials to look into Chippewa Valley Schools' finances, according to The Detroit News. In response, school officials told The News that while some may disagree with how the money was spent, all purchases were legal.
The district has a $130 million budget and spends about $3,600 annually on meals for those who attend meetings, as well as about $3,100 every two years to send fruit baskets to employees who experience a death in the family, school board President Henry Chiodini told The News. He also said that using bond money to purchase land for building trades projects was discussed with state officials prior to the purchase.
The parents, John Schmitz and Grace Caporuscio, called some spending wasteful and have sent several years' worth of receipts, among other documents, to state departments with a request for an investigation, according to The News. The request comes at the same time that the Mackinac Center for Public Policy has asked all Macomb County school districts to post their checkbook registers online for public review, The News reported. The Mackinac Center publishes Michigan Education Digest.
Kenneth Braun, director of the Mackinac Center's Transparency Project, told The News he had been particularly concerned with Chippewa Valley Schools, where two employees have been convicted of job-related theft in the past five years.
District officials plan to sit down with Caporuscio to address her concerns, Diane Blain, district spokeswoman, told The News.
The Detroit News, "Parents ask state to probe Chippewa Valley district," Jan. 13, 2009
Mackinac Center for Public Policy, "Transparency Project Director Asks Macomb County School Districts to Publish their Checkbook Registers," Jan. 6, 2009
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Opinions vary on whether a court ruling allowing Grand Rapids school bus drivers to continue to be represented by their public sector union — even after their jobs were outsourced — will "chill" a statewide trend toward privatization, The Grand Rapids Press reported.
A U.S. Appeals Court in Washington, D.C., has ruled that Dean Transportation, which hired the bus drivers in 2005, must bargain with the Grand Rapids Education Support Personnel Association over those drivers' pay and benefits, The Press reported. The question is whether the prospect of negotiating with Michigan Education Association affiliates like GRESPA will discourage other private companies from entering contracts to provide services to school districts, according to The Press.
"This is a statement to all the anti-union forces out there that the laws are going to be enforced and the people have a right to determine who will represent them," Buz Graeber, the bus driver's MEA representative, told The Press.
However, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued a press release saying the case does not automatically mean that all private companies would have to recognize existing school unions. The Mackinac Center publishes Michigan Education Digest.
Patrick J. Wright, Mackinac Center senior legal analyst, said the court did not address a key issue regarding workers' rights.
He said the question remains whether it is fair to presume that public employees who move into private sector jobs — and gain the right to strike — would still want to be represented by public sector unions.
"Michigan school boards and private contractors do not need to fear that privatization efforts will be undermined by a presumption that school unions will automatically continue to be involved in the provision of any privatized services," Wright said in the press release. "This decision does not prevent privatization as either a legal or practical matter."
Dean Transportation could appeal the case to the U.S. Supreme Court, according to The Press. Owner Kellie Dean said the company is reviewing its options.
The Grand Rapids Press, "Key court ruling on unions backs Grand Rapids school bus drivers," Jan. 9, 2009
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy, "School privatization should not be Hampered by Today's Federal Court Ruling on Grand Rapids Case," Jan. 9, 2009
Michigan Education Report, "Dean Transportation, MEA at odds over unions," Feb. 23, 2007
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - The Urban League of Battle Creek is opening a small, private school this month to serve teens who have dropped out of, or been expelled from, traditional and alternative schools, according to the Battle Creek Enquirer.
Focus Academy will enroll at most 14 students. Tuition is free, and the daily schedule will include exercise, group counseling and individualized academic work, the Enquirer reported.
"We're serving kids that other aspects of the community, for whatever reason, have chosen not to," Carlton Lartigue, a member of the Urban League's board of directors, told the Enquirer.
Urban League officials said that donors and community organizations supporting the school wished to remain anonymous, the Enquirer reported.
Kyra Sichinga, formerly with Battle Creek Public Schools and now managing director of the Urban League, will oversee the operation.
"This is really a holistic approach to education," she told the Enquirer. "We know it's not just going to be the classroom piece."
Battle Creek Enquirer, "Focus Academy to aid dropouts, expelled students," Jan. 8, 2009
Michigan Education Digest, "United Way starts program to curb dropout rates," Aug. 13, 2008
LANSING, Mich. - Michigan earned a C+ for K-12 education in a national report released this week, according to the Lansing State Journal. "Quality Counts 2009," the latest annual report by the Editorial Projects in Education Research Center, said the average state grade was C, the Journal reported. No state received an A; Maryland received the highest scores.
"There is no state that is knocking it out of the ballpark," researcher Christopher Swanson said, the Journal reported.
Breaking down the report by subject area, Michigan received a B- in school finance, a C+ in students' chances for success, and a B in "transitions and alignment," which tracks education from early childhood through college preparation and work readiness, according to the Journal.
In previous years, "Quality Counts" also measured K-12 academic achievement, the teaching profession, and standards, assessments and accountability, the Journal reported, but the survey has now switched to an alternating-year format among categories.
Michigan's latest grades in those categories were D, D+ and A-, respectively.
"Michigan has worked hard and made standards and curriculum a major focus," Jan Ellis, spokeswoman for the Michigan Department of Education, told the Journal.
The Lansing State Journal, "State's school grade edges U.S. average," Jan. 7, 2009
Michigan Education Digest, "Report: Michigan achievement, standards get mixed rankings," Jan. 15, 2008
BLISSFIELD, Mich. - In an effort to gauge community support for construction of a new high school, Blissfield Community Schools is conducting both a random telephone poll and inviting voters to take an online survey, according to the (Adrian) Daily Telegram. Results will be presented to the school board this month, the Telegram reported.
The online survey is available at the district Web site until Jan. 9, open to registered voters only, according to the Telegram.
"Before we make any decisions on what to ask for, we'd like to know what people want - what they're thinking," Superintendent Scott Moellenberndt told the Telegram. The 50-year-old high school is deteriorating, but Moellenberndt has said it still could be used as a community center and the site of various public offices if a new high school is built, the Telegram reported.
The survey asks if residents would support new construction as well as increased property taxes to pay for the facility, according to the Telegram. The estimated cost is 3.33 mills for 30 years, or about $333 per year for the owner of a home with a taxable value of $100,000, the Telegram reported. Another option is to renovate the existing school at 2.28 mills over 30 years.
The Daily Telegram, "Input on high school sought," Dec. 11, 2008
Michigan Education Report, "Michigan's prevailing wage law forces schools to waste money," Dec. 13, 2001
An item in last week's Michigan Education Digest incorrectly stated, based on a media report, that Howell Public Schools faces a $3 million budget deficit. Howell is not in a deficit position. According to other media reports, the nearby Brighton
Area Schools anticipates becoming a deficit district this year.
MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST is a service of Michigan Education Report (http://www.educationreport.org), an online newspaper published by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy (http://www.mackinac.org), a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan research and educational institute.
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Flowers, leaves, roots + seeds. The Evening Primrose is biennial, meaning that it flowers in its second year of growth. In early Spring, Harvest leaves + roots from first year plants which have not yet flowered. To ensure proper identification, prefer those plants which are growing in close proximity to flowering second year bloomers for easy comparison. These pre-flowering plants will be less bitter and more palatable for food uses, described below.
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cool, moist, relaxant
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anti-inflammatory, demulcent, vulnerary,
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In addition to spending as much time as possible in fields of these Springtime beauties and taking the flower essence regularly, my favorite way to enjoy this heavenly medicine is fresh from the Earth, flowers eaten whole, pollen and all. A more practical plan for regular use, however, is to the carefully dry the flowers and leaves, and enjoy them as a hot infusion. I also love to tincture the blossoms along with milky oats, passionflower, and peach leaf for a cooling summer nervine formula that basically saved my life last Summer.
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Evening Primrose [ Oenothera speciosa ] essence is is helpful for letting go of the need to control one's environment, the ability to form positive attachment and healthy partnerships, following the heart not the head. Regular use of this essence allows you to experience a deep sense self acceptance--acceptance that you may have been denied in childhood or past relationships. It is helpful for those who are painfully self conscious and instinctively hide their true nature for fear of rejection. The Pink Primrose teaches us to stay centered in our own experience as we move through the world, to acknowledge our own needs and desires as primary, and to stop compromising ourselves in order to gain the favor of others. It assists one in feeling at home in the world and gingerly urges you to let go of all false identities so that you can become a vessel for the Truth of who you are.
The Evening primrose brings us back to innocence and simplicity, to pleasure for and play for their own sake. Her whisper thin Blossom beckons to those who are lost in worry of how others will judge their choices and actions. She guides us back toward the experience of childlike wonder and exploration, a time and space before we cared what others thought of us. Her medicine helps us to slow down and to notice the world around us, letting beauty in, and taking the time to appreciate it. Her greatest gift of all, perhaps, is the ability she has to heal those parts of us we've been told are unacceptable and to reintegrate the entirety of who we are instead of hiding aspects of who we are, not only from the world, but from ourselves. From this space of self acceptance, we can deepen in intimacy with others, allowing them to see us as we truly are, without and masks or posturing to obscure our holy imperfect selves.
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Add thirteen blossoms to a tepid bath. Use alone or in combination with rose petals, blue lotus flowers, rose quartz, and/or rhodochrosite. Light a pale pink candle beside the tub. Reflect on those parts of yourself which you habitually and unconsciously hide because of a belief that they are unlovable, unlikable, shameful, or unworthy. Invite them into the space with you, into the watery space of your psyche. Ask them what they have to teach you. Ask them to reveal to you their purpose in the larger story of your life. Ask that you might begin to see the beauty which lies beneath them. Invite these parts of you home, acknowledging them as valuable aspects of yourself. Make a commitment to be kind to these parts of you. After your bath, offer the primroses and other flowers used back to the Earth. As you do so, make a prayer to gracefully to reintegrate and to love these aspects of you. If you are seeking connection, intimacy, and partnership with others, make a prayer to trust that these aspects of you are deserving of love and acceptance not only by you, but by all those you wish to share closeness with.
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On a physical level, the medicine of Evening Primrose is profoundly soothing, cooling and anti-inflammatory. This delicate blossom brings sweet relief to anxiety and overwhelm that are brought on or made worse by heat. The leaves, stems and flowers can be used externally as a poultice to bring relief to skin irritations and internally as a tea or tincture to soothe an irritated digestive tract. It's effect is also mildly sedative, making it a wonderful ally for nervous indigestion, and stress that effects the liver adversely. Evening primrose is a valuable respiratory antispasmodic with an affinity for the diaphragm and lungs. As a tea, it serves as a safe yet effective remedy to can deepen and strengthen labored or shallow breathing resultant from stress. It soothes parched mucosa irritated by infection and dryness and suppresses unproductive coughing that can lead to exhaustion. Combine with mullein, horehound, or coltsfoot for respiratory issues.
Used regularly as a tea or tincture, this elegant remedy can help to decrease symptoms of PMS, breast tenderness, pelvic fullness, menopausal hot flashes, acne, eczema, psoriasis, and seasonal allergies. A concentrated form of the oil, expressed from the seeds of evening primrose is commercially available and extremely beneficial in its effect on all of the above as well.
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The roots + leaves of first year plants are a choice wild edible. The leaves can be added to salads, eaten raw. They are peppery and slightly mucilaginous. Combine with young tender wild mustard greens or arugula. The root can be eaten raw or cooked. Flowers make a delightful treat eaten simply in the field during harvest or can be carefully preserved and added to dishes as a garnish at a later, but not much later hour. Evening Primroses are prolific but delicate and will wilt quickly once picked. If you plan to incorporate their blooms into your meal, gather them immediately prior to serving.


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QUITO, Ecuador - The South American government of Ecuador has been flooded with emails, text messages, letters, and two singing telegrams regarding the latest military rumor regarding that bicuspid-shaped country.
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The information we have today about child development comes from a wide variety of sources. It has been said that the body of knowledge about children's development doubles every three years. Today's knowledge comes from studies in psychology, sociology, linguistics, health, anthropology, history, and education. This may sound overwhelming, but it serves as a reminder of how important it is to be constantly watching children to learn about their development. The recent changes in NAEYC's standards for programs and professional preparation of early childhood educators have been prompted by changes in the knowledge base of the early childhood profession. Major reports from the National Research Council have synthesized research on the science of learning and integrated child development studies (2000), again expanding our understandings of early childhood. NAEYC believes that all early childhood professionals should have a broad knowledge of development across the birth-to-age 8 range regardless of what age child or what kind of program they intend as a career focus. Many research studies and significant theories about development will guide us as we observe children and make decisions about their learning. Why study development? The answer is decision making. Using what we know and observe about children's development guides our decisions about their environment, their activities, and how we interact with them.
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What is Spirulina?
Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae.
What is Chlorella?
Chlorella is a green single-celled algae cultivated in fresh water ponds. It has a grass-like smell because of the high amounts of chlorophyll in it, the highest concentration of any plant in the world. It has existed on the planet for billions of years and was one of the first foods to appear. Fossils of Chlorella have been found dating back 3 billion years. Chlorella is one of the healthiest, most potent foods in existence.
How is Chlorella grown?
Chlorella is carefully cultivated in huge fresh water ponds. The water it is grown in is ozonated then filtered for purity. Spirulina Chlorella quadruples approximately every 24 hours, which is a sign of its genetic purity and miraculous abilities to heal our bodies. For instance, Spirulina Chlorella causes the friendly bacteria in the human stomach (Lactobacilli) to multiple at four times the rate of normal.
Could I live on Chlorella by itself and expect to be healthy?
Yes. Chlorella is a complete food with protein (60%), carbohydrates (16%), fats (5%), Fiber (19%) that are in the correct ratio to one another. It is only one of two foods that a person can live on exclusively and still be healthy. Spirulina is the other. There are many other foods that we could eat that would keep us alive, but none of them would allow us to stay completely healthy the way Chlorella and Spirulina can. Ideally, you want to have as many different foods in your diet as possible. Sometimes they are very small amounts, but it is critical for health to have a wide variety of foods in your diet. All foods from the plant world should be consumed uncooked. We promote a vegan diet exclusively of raw fruits and vegetables, which is extremely difficult to achieve but do the best you can! The more Raw you are, the better your health will be.
Will consuming Spirulina Chlorella give me enough protein?
If you take a handful of Spirulina Chlorella with each meal (10 -14 tablets), that will be all the protein you need for that meal. If you want to eat meat, fish eggs or dairy with your meal it is strictly for the taste. Your body will not require more protein. We promote a plant-based, vegan diet, as opposed to an animal-based diet. This philosophy is strictly founded on the principles of nutrition and physiology and not the belief that animals should not be killed for our consumption. We do not take an official position on this because it overshadows the more important issue of health. It is NOT at all healthy to consume COOKED meat, fish, eggs or dairy.
Why is plant-based protein better than animal protein?
Chlorella and Spirulina are 60% protein with 18 different amino acids in them that are in the correct ratio to one another. Animal protein contains high amounts of some amino acids while others barely register. It is this uneven amino acid compliment that makes animal food a poor choice for a protein base.
How is Vibrant Body Health Spirulina Chlorella different from your competitors' Spirulina or Chlorella?
Our manufacturer uses a process of rupturing Chlorella's fibrous outer shell which is necessary to get at the nutrients.
Can a person eat any strain of algae and get some nutrition or is there something special about Chlorella?
There are over 70,000 species of algae. Some are highly nutritious, others are extremely toxic. Chlorella is a very specific strain of algae known as Chlorella Pyrenoidosa and Spirulina, the other algae which is Spirulina Platensis.
Why haven't I heard about it before?
While Chlorella is very popular in Japan and throughout Asia, it has only recently gained notoriety in the West. Spirulina Chlorella is slowly becoming more widely known as its astounding and profound health benefits are revealed through scientific study and word of mouth. Because of its incredible nutritive properties, when Spirulina Chlorella finally does become a household name, its stay with us will be permanent, not temporary like so many of the herbs and hormones that have made it onto the cover of popular news magazines.
Where does it come from?
Chlorella is grown in Taiwan by the world's largest Chlorella manufacturer. It is scrutinized for purity and bacterial contamination by on-site laboratories. It is a highly regulated product and is the only Chlorella in the world exported and allowed to be sold in Japan that is not produced in Japan. To achieve this, it had to be certified by the Japanese Ministry of Health, which is the only governmental health authority in the world to have adopted and standardized NatureBuilt Chlorella quality and certification.
What are the main health benefits of Spirulina Chlorella?
Besides the fact that it is a perfect food which provides the body with nearly all its nutritional needs, it is a powerful Immune system builder, extremely detoxifying and excellent for digestion.
How much scientific research has been done on Chlorella?
Chlorella is one of the MOST scientifically researched foods in human history, as is Spirulina. The research done on both of these has come from all over the world by scientists at universities, private industries and Chlorella manufacturers themselves. Not a single negative aspect of Spirulina Chlorella has ever been sited as far as human health is concerned.
How much should I take per day?
Start your day with 15 tablets in the morning. You may add 5-15 in the early afternoon if energy levels drop. DO NOT take after 5pm, as it may act as a stimulant, even though it is a whole food nutrient.
What results should I expect when I begin taking Spirulina Chlorella?
The first thing is better digestion, especially if you have bad breath or constipation. Both of these are readily handled by taking small doses of Chlorella. However, many of the benefits of Chlorella are subtle and not easily determined by how a person feels. For instance, Chlorella has been demonstrated to remove heavy metals and other synthetics from the body by actually binding with them so they may be pulled from the bloodstream. However, this result can only be measured if the level of heavy metals in the bloodstream is known before and after a person starts taking Chlorella. It takes approximately 3 – 6 months for heavy metals to begin to be removed from the blood depending on the amount of Chlorella that is being taken. If it has been determined that a person does have heavy metals in their body, they should begin by taking 15 – 20 grams per day depending on the level of heavy metals that are present.
How much should a person take if they are sick?
This will depend on what they are sick with and how sick they are. A dosage of 10-20 grams a day, or 40 – 80 tablets is recommended for someone who is sick.
Can I take too much Spirulina Chlorella?
It is best to think of Spirulina Chlorella as a food because that is exactly what it is: one of the purest, most potent foods on earth. A person cannot take too much Spirulina Chlorella because it is naturally detoxifying. Therefore the fear of it accumulating and becoming toxic to the body is unfounded. However, there is a "comfort level" with every person where he or she knows how much to take per day. In general, that level will be about 5-8 grams per day, or 20-30 tablets daily.
Has Vibrant Body Health Spirulina Chlorella been pasteurized or freeze-dried?
No. If it had it would no longer contain any enzymes, one of the most powerful and important aspects of Spirulina Chlorella. Any food that has been cooked, processed, pasteurized or freeze-dried has lost its enzymes, which are of vital importance to good health regardless of our age.
Why are Enzymes so important to good health?
As we get older, our bodies eventually lose the ability to manufacture enzymes and we need thousands of different enzymes for our bodies to function properly! Of all the things missing from our diet, enzymes are at the top of the list because of our tendency to eat mostly cooked, pasteurized, processed or preserved foods.
The intake of nutrients is hindered greatly as we age because of this depletion of digestive enzymes and the lack of Hydrochloric Acid in our stomachs which breaks down the food we eat, so the nutrients may be assimilated by the body. This chronic lack of nutrients in the body over many years along with the buildup of toxins in the body and brain is one of the major factors relating to the health problems that all of us, especially the elderly, face today. For instance, autopsies of some people have all been found to have high levels of aluminum in the brain. Toxins are replete throughout our environment, in the air we breathe and the food we eat. They are simply a part of nature that we cannot avoid. By taking Chlorella and Spirulina, we help to counteract these problems because of the nutrition and enzymes they provide and powerful detoxification properties they possess.
Can Spirulina Chlorella be used topically?
Yes. Spirulina Chlorella can be powdered and mixed with water into a paste and applied over a cut, scrape, rash or serious wound to help effectively heal it. It is the Chlorella Growth Factor in the Chlorella that makes it such an effective healer of human tissue. After consuming Spirulina Chlorella for approximately one year (at levels of 5-7 grams per day) a person will notice significant healing improvement of cuts, scrapes, and wounds without the need to apply it topically.
Can Spirulina Chlorella be given to children?
Absolutely. Spirulina Chlorella is one of the safest foods in the world. It can be given to the whole family. It has absolutely no side effects of any kind. In fact, Spirulina Chlorella has been shown to promote rapid growth in children, as well as build in them superior immune systems. In studies with identical twins, the one given the Spirulina Chlorella grew much faster, much healthier and had much fewer instances of colds, flu, etc. than the twin who was not given Spirulina Chlorella.
How much Spirulina Chlorella should children take?
1 to 1 1/2 grams per day (4 – 6 tablets per day – 250 mg each tablet).
What nutrients are in Spirulina Chlorella?
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I then began to study arithmetical questions without any great apparent result, and without suspecting that they could have the least connexion with my previous researches. Disgusted at my want of success, I went away to spend a few days at the seaside, and thought of entirely different things. One day, as I was walking on the cliff, the idea came to me, again with the same characteristics of conciseness, suddenness, and immediate certainty, that arithmetical transformations of indefinite ternary quadratic forms are identical with those of non-Euclidian geometry.
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We have no knowledge, that is, no general principles drawn from the contemplation of particular facts, but what has been built up by pleasure, and exists in us by pleasure alone. The Man of Science, the Chemist and Mathematician, whatever difficulties and disgusts they may have had to struggle with, know and feel this. However painful may be the objects with which the Anatomist's knowledge is connected, he feels that his knowledge is pleasure; and where he has no pleasure he has no knowledge.
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At one point, during this season of Make Me a Supermodel, Branden Rickman was referred to as "cocky."
He describes himself as a "ladies man" and a "mama's boy." But he can now add one more label:
Reality show winner.
The 18-year old from Lake Tahoe was named the winner of Make Me a Supermodel last night.
The judges said they based their decision on how Rickman has grown from "boy to a man" during the competition. Awarded with a $100,000 modeling contract for his victory, how did Branden react when his name was called as the winner?
"I won, oh my God," he said.
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I was actually talking about the startup programs As for the services, one or two might be your antivirus software. The McAfee ones. Chief?
Yeah I guess if you want to keep using McAfee AV then re-enable those two. There are couple of others I don't recognize, but if you notice you're missing something you can try re-enabling some things.As the designated Microsoft shill 'round these parts, I humbly suggest downloading the free Microsoft Security Essentials and giving it a whirl before you try re-enabling McAfee crapware "antivirus" edit - PA's suggestion of Avast is decent as well, though I think for most people MSE is a lot less hassle and/or a lot less obnoxious (Avast talks to you like a Cylon in the default config )
Yeah there's a chick voice now Does MSE stop you from visiting infected sites? The main page for Gilly's Craft Beer was infected, Avast saved my butt.
Not sure as MSE has a low rate of false positives as tested by AV comparatives and I don't tend to visit very many risky sites anyway, but I know I used to get a relatively high rate (for me anyway) of false positives with Avast - that is unless all of Ebay really IS infected. Which I wouldn't really be surprised by.I don't dislike Avast, I just found it required changing a few too many things from the default config for my liking. MSE is so hands-off you'd think it was an Apple product PS - does the Cylon chick sound hot?
This is an old work laptop they let me take when I was RIF'd 18 months ago. The McAfee files haven't been updated since, so I'd love to be rid of it all and start fresh. But.....how can one uninstall McAfee? Or do I need to?
http://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/1324This review makes me happy I'm an Avast follower.
Considering that's a review from 8 months ago, I wouldn't trust it. Then again, I wouldn't trust it anyway. Anyone who claims the default config deletes things without asking is probably pushing an agenda as I have yet to see any such behavior from MSE myself. Quarantine by default, perhaps. MSE also rated as one of the best for low rate of false positives by AV comparatives.To each their own, but I would always suggest to anyone to try out their options and make their own decision. "Professional" web reviews are just about as worthless as "professional" reviews in any other form of media these days.
Yeah - I just advocate a free antivirus because paying for software is noxious to me. MSE, Avast, whatever. I think AVG i pretty terrible at this point.
Agreed on that. And yeah it's really sad what happened to AVG. It used to be a pretty darn good suite back in the pre-v7 days Speaking of minimum cost, anyone notice that MS launched a new cheaper tier of Technet? Basically the same as the old cheap version, but $100 cheaper ($249 new, $149 annual renewal) and cuts out "infrastructure" software - I'm assuming server OSes and stuff like that, but you still get Windows, Office, etc. Pretty solid deal, esp if there are always sales and coupon codes for it like there have been with the $349 version.
My sister needs a notebook for college this year, and I've already got the money for an iPad for any mobile internet usage that I only really use the notebook for. I'm tempted to let her buy my MBP and build me a Core i7 rig for gaming. I might have to make a WNFF poll ala Jmad to help decide
Why not get a kindle and a netbook for less money?
Because it's not, and that's stupid. Netbooks are turds. At least the MSI one I played with was. The screen was absolutely horrid. WAY washed out and crappy looking. I think the iPad and tablet form factor in general is actually very well suited to web browsing and video watching.No flash is kind of a bummer simply for the video aspect (hulu etc).
My netbook has a LED backlight and has a matte finish and looks 10x better than my Sony notebook that cost 4x as much. You are telling me you can get an iPad for $500?
Umm. 16GB model is $499, yes.
You can get a Kindle and a Netbook for $500?
Kindle is $259. My netbook was $300 at Costco, but you don't need a Samsung. This one is absolutely beautiful. There was a Sony on sale at the Microsoft store for under $300 but you have to take off the keyboard to upgrade the ram Tiger Direct has some craptastic ones for $250 with XP on them.
But my priorities are a bit different. If it was ebooks first and portable web browsing second, the Kindle and netbook would make some sense. But as far as web browsing as the first priority, and maybe perhaps one day ever opening and reading an ebook ever, the iPad makes more sense, at least to me.If I were down with reading a whole hell of a lot of ebooks, then something like the Kindle is definitely a buy. Plus, I don't really know how much better e-ink displays are compared to the ips panel on the iPad.
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text: Home » Games » Napoleon: Total War (PC) Napoleon: Total War (PC) Stuart Davidson February 25, 2010 Games There are not many historical periods of time better suited to the Total War format than the Napoleonic campaign. With a historical backdrop that saw huge advances in technology, direct conflict between several global powers as well as vast military encounters both on land and sea, all driven by the greatest general of modern times… Let's just say that the game was inevitable. Napoleon Bonaparte's colossal ambition makes him one of history's most talked about figureheads and an opportunity to follow in such illustrious footsteps is a fascinating prospect for armchair generals of all ages. Finally the chance is here. Immediately it is clear that this version of Total War, while familiar to experienced players of the series, presents more options than before. There is the open-ended campaign mode, an opportunity to play to one-off battles both historical and invented. There is now a raft of new multiplayer options, which we shall go into more detail about shortly but central to the game are, of course, Napoleon's actual campaigns in Italy and Egypt. Each major encounter is there to be replicated and reenacted by the player. The Total War games have always provided a level of scope and detail that is rarely seen in other historical real-time strategy based titles. However as time marches on so do the expectations of players. This was reflected in some of the reactions to the previous installment of Empire: Total War. The pre-scripted campaigns of Italy 1796 and Egypt of 1798 serve as a good introduction to the game mechanics for the uninitiated, however for veterans they will be seen as little more than an interactive history lesson. While there have been some slight changes to the interface, everything remains in its right place and the controls remain as intuitive and straightforward as ever. Ultimately there is little that can be done about the scripted nature of the game's primary campaign. Having its basis in historical fact does present limitations of sorts. To progress to the next battle the player must be victorious in the previous one. A defeat rarely opens up any options to the player apart from "try again" and for some this can be frustrating and tedious. Despite this fact though the attention to detail and the incorporation of historical data in Napoleon: Total War makes the campaign both a challenging and profoundly educational experience. Where these games have always opened up is in the non-linear campaign mode where players can completely rewrite history in any way they see fit. This time around Creative Assembly have elected to reduce the freedom that a player has in this element of the game, entitled "The Mastery of Europe", a decision that is bold in times where more developers are pushing the virtues of the "sandbox" style. Although this makes it restrictive, having tighter parameters in a game of this size isn't a bad thing. All too often in previous versions decades can pass by with little direction, nothing more than a war of attrition between a declining faction and a marching army; a situation with an inevitable ending that takes long periods of time to resolve. The way this campaign is set-up eliminates this possibility almost entirely. It plays like a standard campaign with small elements of micro-management involved. Events are triggered on set dates and at set locations based on what happened during Napoleon's European excursions. It isn't completely inflexible and the player can obviously dictate large elements of what happens but often there is a distinct overlap between what happened in reality and this virtual recreation regardless of what decisions are actually made in game. Turns now only last a two week time period as opposed to the usual six month gap, a reflection of the advancements of modernity perhaps, yet is it also a change that keeps the game grounded in the time it occupies. Vast amounts of time do not pass quickly in this game, removing the technological advancements that the player might ordinarily expect. There are also a greatly reduced number of factions compared to previous titles, being divided up into the French, British, Austrians, Prussians and Russians. The differences, bar the history specific elite units, also do not feel as distinct as others. The coalition faction's victory conditions do also feel more limited than before as the French must be defeated regardless of anything else achieved. Yet none of this matters when it comes to the unadulterated gaming pleasure of battle. The engine has never looked or felt so polished and from deployment onwards every encounter is hugely enjoyable. Watching infantry fly into the air after being buffeted by a strong cavalry charge never gets old; the way a cannon ball can plow through rank after rank of hapless infantry is always hugely satisfying. In addition to what we would already expect from a Total War title, there are even more considerations for the tactical mind than ever before. The terrain now actually seems to make a real difference. Tired units trudging long distances while being peppered with musket fire generally don't tend to last long and occupying the high ground is vitally important in ways it has never been before. Different terrains impact on the rage and accuracy of units as does the weather. If it rains expect guns to backfire or fail, rendering that cleverly placed unit ineffective. The real trump card of this game? It has to be the naval battles. Absolutely beautiful to watch, fun to take part in and every bit as tactical as its land based counterpart, the naval battles truly amaze. Wind and range all play their part in the game but so does the careful selection of how to tackle each boat. It is possible to set them on fire and then watch the struggling crew try and repair the damage, distracting them from more pressing concerns. Or perhaps a chain shot to take down the masts, essentially paralysing a ship, is in order. Feeling more conventional? Then line up alongside it and simply smash it to pieces with a volley of cannon fire. Ships seem to have more ways to be defeated than a standard unit. They can be sunk or routed, they can surrender and they can also be blown up if some fire hits their gunpowder reserves – and we mean BLOWN up – or ripped in half. Ships can also be boarded much like those Sunday afternoon movies. The sheer variety in combat is more than enough to keep anyone wanting more and this addition bodes well for future editions of the franchise. The multiplayer components have also been polished and bring something new to the table. When playing the single player campaigns it is possible to request an online human opponent to "drop in" and fill the shoes of the enemy general. This certainly adds a new level of difficulty to the game but also presents a new premise for interaction that other games haven't utilised yet. Not that multiplayer has to be a solely stand-alone experience – there is a multiplayer campaign mode as well. Gameplay The learning curve seems steeper in this edition than it does in previous historical periods. Engaging one type of enemy with a unit not best suited to combating their style is extremely unforgiving and can be a major turning point in battles. Accuracy and range of gunfire at times feels like a lottery and it can be a bewildering experience to watch enemy units marching into volley after volley of rifle fire but take little or no casualties, even if it is the elite doing the shooting. Balancing out armies also takes a lot of practice with both weight of numbers and loading up on overpowered units no longer being valid strategies alone. The AI has an excellent level of sophistication and will prove taxing, as well as being free of the bugs in Empire, making single player something more than a "by-the-numbers" exercise. This is especially true in the historical campaigns where the French units are not always the most powerful. Special units such as generals and the addition of their ability to both "rally" and "inspire" troops – no longer merely passive abilities – also signal a welcome addition to the game. With no changes to the interface it becomes extremely easy to command large numbers of units in no time at all. As was said of the popular board-game Othello "a minute to learn, a lifetime to master." There is a huge amount of detail beneath the simple veneer and taking the time to learn about the benefits of different modes of attack for cavalry, artillery and infantry will be key to success, especially in multiplayer. The game isn't completely without the odd glitch. Sometimes moving large amounts of units in a tight formation can prove to be a challenge in itself and there are those odd inexplicable moments when it comes to shooting. These are minor quibbles if truth be told and certainly do not detract from the overall experience. Graphics Napoleon Total War offers a few significant technical/graphical improvements over Empire. There is better multi-core support which improves performance and the variation of soldiers and naval rigging onscreen. Additionally the new unit rendering system offers a greater variety of units, giving us up to 64 per unit compared to 4 in previous games. Particle effects are also enhanced with 5x the number of particles in any given effect compared to the last Total War game and post processing is used more effectively for climate, season and weather effects. It doesn't stop there though, Creative Assembly have added subtle lens flare and camera vignette to the battlefield lighting model and re-implemented SSAO to work as a light attenuator rather than a full screen effect. Finally there are enhancements such as weather dependent particle effects (mist/fog, dust and leaves) as well as parallax-mapped high detail terrain and heat hazes as required. It cannot be overstated just how incredible the graphics in this game look and it is easily the most impressive in terms of visuals out of any of the titles. Soldiers feel individually animated and it is hard to spot repetition in their movement. The terrain is torn up by cannon fire, buildings set on fire and collapse. All terrain, land and sea, look great and the visuals all contribute to the atmosphere. The first time a horse drags a fallen rider screaming into the rest of the group and set them off panicking has to be seen to be believed. Lighting effects such as explosions and fire are also a vast improvement and even if they do at times look like fireworks it simply adds to the spectacle of what happens on the battlefield. Despite all this detail the game manages to look clean and is easy on the eye. It is easy to navigate the battlefield and identify which targets are in range and which aren't. Note: For performance figures on the ATI Radeon 5850/5830 and GeForce GTX 275, click here. Audio It is possible to hear British Sergeant-Major's say things like "stop screaming and die quietly man" as the battle rages on and the sound effects are just as impressive. There is a real weight behind the sounds and a burst of gunfire, or a barrage from a cannon, definitely makes the player take notice. There is a genuine authenticity to the sound of the game but it also hasn't lost any of that subtle humour that is there for those that can find it. Some things that are there to hear will make players laugh out loud while at the same time the screams of the dying, the crackle of flames, the roar of the charge, the thundering of hooves and more will always keep users grounded not only in the battlefield but also in the time period. For some reason however the French units seem to make noises that have less in common with their native language and more in common with speaking in tongues. It is unintentionally amusing although certainly distinct. Summary The best in the franchise yet? Well, while it might not represent the huge leap forward that Rome: Total War did when compared to Shogun and Medieval, it has rectified a lot of the problems that brought down Empire and is the most visually stunning title in the series to date. While equally accessible to novices and die-hards alike, the game gracefully dances across the tightrope of complexity and simplicity making it an instant classic. While long standing Total War fans might feel frustrated by the lack of autonomy in the campaign mode, the raft of multi-player options and the introduction of the breathtaking naval battles should be more than enough in the way of atonement. This is the perfect tonic for those disappointed by the previous attempt. Total War? Total Awe might be more appropriate. We at GamingHeaven really put Napoleon: Total War through its paces. See the results of our findings at TotalWar.GamingHeaven.net Gameplay 90/100 The right level of fun and depth for both newcomers and experience generals alike Graphics 90/100 The franchise has never looked better and not many real-time strategy titles will pull off this sheer size and still manage to look this good Sound 88/100 Authentic, atmospheric and amusing, it easy to overlook the importance of sound in this kind of title but that hasn't happened here. Value 87/100 The restrictions of the single player campaign mode might rankle with some but the multi-player options give the game extra life and replay value. Overall (Not an Average) 90/100 Definitely a return to form for Total War. A glorious recreation of the time period and as fun as it is taxing. Early days but this is the best strategy title of the year so far. Share On


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