text:
Impacts of ICIs
A new section called "Monitoring and Reporting" has been be inserted on the page for each initiative. The lines in this section contain the following information: Short and long-time objectives, Roadmap and work plan, How are you tracking progress of your initiative, Progress that has been made by your initiative, Tracking adaptation progress (quantitative), Tracking mitigation progress (quantitative), Tracking finance progress(quantitative), Available reporting, success stories, and How to join your initiative.
Based of the information in the ICIs covering cities and regions we regularly update our new Pipeline: 'Cities and Regions Pledges Pipeline' available at https://www.unenvironment.org/explore-topics/climate-change/what-we-do/mitigation/pledge-pipeline It is an enlargement of the NDC&Pledgepipeline, including information on GHG reduction commitments from 1984 cities and 284 regions. The analysis in this Pipeline shows that 60% of the GHG reduction commitments (about 1 GtCO2 eq.) in cities and regions worldwide is additional to the 2020 pledges from countries.
Later we will publish tables, graphs and information about the impacts of International Cooperative Initiatives (ICIs).
Below we have listed a number of reports and articles about ICIs:
'International Climate Initiatives - A way forward to close the emissions gap?' has been published at: http://www.umweltbundesamt.de/en/publikationen/international-climate-initiatives-a-way-forward-to
'Covenant of Mayors: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Achievements and Projections 2016' has been published at: http://iet.jrc.ec.europa.eu/energyefficiency/node/9156
'The Compact of States and Regions - 2016 Disclosure Report' has been published at: www.theclimategroup.org/sites/default/files/downloads/compact_report_2016_.pdf
'The Emissions Gap Report 2016, A UNEP Synthesis Report, November 2016', download at: http://www.unepdtu.org/newsbase/nyhed?id=2BC248AF-6A1A-40DF-8828-AD7653FB823C
'Aligning Transnational Climate Action with International Climate Governance: The Road from Paris', by Sander Chan, Clara Brandi, and Steffen Bauer, 27. June 2016 , download at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/reel.12168/full
'The expanding field of cooperative initiatives for decarbonization: a review of five databases', by Oscar Widerberg and Johannes Stripple, WIREs Clim Change 2016, 7:486–500, download at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wcc.396/abstract
'International Cooperative Initiatives - from concept to impact', Norden 2016, download at: http://norden.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:911836/FULLTEXT04.pdf
'The Emissions Gap Report 2015, A UNEP Synthesis Report, November 2015, download at: http://uneplive.unep.org/media/docs/theme/13/EGR_2015_301115_lores.pdf
'Tracking International Cooperative Initiatives', Nordic Working Papers 5. October 2015, download at: http://norden.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:859565/FULLTEXT02.pdf
'Climate commitments of subnational actors and business, UNEP, June 2015, download at: http://apps.unep.org/redirect.php?file=/publications/pmtdocuments/-Climate_Commitments_of_Subnational_Actors_and_Business-2015CCSA_2015.pdf.pdf
'Enhancing Ambition through International Cooperative Initiatives', Norden 2014, download at: http://norden.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:713496/FULLTEXT01.pdf
'The Emissions Gap Report 2013, A UNEP Synthesis Report, November 2013, download at:' https://wedocs.unep.org/rest/bitstreams/13799/retrieve)


text:
Uzbekistan holidays
The sights of Uzbekistan are so fascinating that you may well want time to explore at your own pace, taking that bit longer to marvel at the architectural wonders or to stroll around the fabulous bazaars and buy handicrafts. Cox & Kings therefore offer Uzbekistan tours on a private basis.
We have several example itineraries but these can be modified to suit your interests and requirements, or we can entirely tailor-make an itinerary just for you.
Set on the Silk Road, Uzbekistan has
played host to waves of conquerors and
nomads. On this tour, see the legacy they
left behind in the towering fortresses
of Khiva and Bukhara and the...
Travel in comfort aboard the Orient Silk
Road Express train along the legendary
Silk Road, avoiding the lengthy road
journeys through the rough desert
terrain of Uzbekistan. Explore some of
Travel across windswept deserts and
through towering mountains, savour
the aromatic spice bazaars, marvel at
some of Central Asia's most historic
monuments and discover the secrets of
Travel through four different countries as you experience the Silk Road and the ancient land of Persia on board the fully en suite Golden Eagle train. Discover destinations that have been off the...
As rail tours go, experiencing Persia and the Silk Road on board the Golden Eagle is truly stunning. Combining one of the most important trading routes of ancient civilisation with the remarkable...
We have highlighted the standard of accommodation featured on a tour immediately above the tour itinerary.
In some cases, tours include some departures in one category and some in another: you can see and select the different tour types under 'tour variations'. For these tours, the itinerary is generally the same and just the standard of accommodation varies. However, if there are any variations in the excursions included, these are shown within the itinerary.
Superior: Most Cox & Kings tours fall under this category and are based in 4- or 5-star accommodation, or the best available.
Luxury: These tours will usually feature 5-star de luxe accommodation throughout.
Standard: Simpler in emphasis, these itineraries typically feature 3- and 4-star accommodation throughout.
Discovery: This type of holiday is best suited to the hardier traveller, as it will typically include some quite basic accommodation, possibly longer and rougher road journeys and, in some cases, more arduous activities, such as trekking.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
"PAWS" for Good Behavior!
We "PAWS" for Good Behavior!
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Lions were looking for ways to reinforce good behavior for their students and also get families involved in supporting their children's positive strides. The school developed and now uses the "PAWS" for good behavior program and it is reinforced with their pledge:"As an Abraham Lincoln family we "PAWS" for good behavior.We are "Proud" to be responsible.We will "Act" safely.We "Will" be respectful.We will "Show" citizenship.We are a community of learners working together."Parents, teachers, and other staff all work together for the success of the students' PAWS program that is part of School Wide Positive Behavior. Parents in the district play a role in knowing their child's specific grade-level behavior expectations; signing the PAWS Contract, thereby agreeing to support their child in meeting behavior expectations; modeling and reinforcing responsibility, safety, respect and good citizenship at home; and participating in celebrating the positive behavior successes of their child.Congratulations to the Lincoln Lions – they are creating a "PAWSitive environment!


text:
Images in my Portfolio are downloadable as a wallpaper/screensaver for just a couple of bucks!
Thank you for visiting my site! I love creating a customized shoot for you and your family. Please don't go to a department store for your portraits. Let's come up with something unique that perfectly fits your family!
I offer tiered pricing so every client can get what they need and stay within their budget. Family portrait packages are based on 5 persons. There is a $5 charge for each additional person.
As always... no sitting fee, no print packages requirements, no surprise fees to receive images, etc. Contact me quickly to hold a date for your shoot!
I am currently booking the following photo shoots...
Please contact me to hold your date. I look forward to helping you design your photo shoot soon!!


text:
The hot story in the news this week is Volkswagen's reported brazen cheating in diesel engine emissions testing. This brought to mind a host of similar occurrences, from Samsung/HTC cheating at benchmarks to alleged cheating in SPC enterprise storage performance testing. Cynics say we should just assume we're being cheated, but is this a world in which we want to live?
Apple Brings PCIe SSD To The Masses In The New MacBook Air
Apple's brand-new MacBook Air might not look much from the outside, but a revolution lurks under the hood: This is the first mainstream computer to eschew SATA in favor of PCIe SSD! Long heralded in workstations and servers, PCIe SSD brings massive potential for storage performance.
Why Are PCIe SSDs So Fast?
The world of storage can be confusing, with obscure terms hiding massive differences in technology and performance. Such is the case for the latest PCI express SSDs: They are much faster than traditional SAS or SATA SSDs, but many aren't sure exactly why. In this article, I will try to explain the real difference.
Can Fusion-io Survive Commoditization?
No small storage company has had more press coverage and "buzz" than "ioMemory" maker, Fusion-io. I have long marveled at the company's ability to attract attention, but this has rub some analysts wrong. How, they argue, as component vendors enter their space, can a premium company with proprietary products compete over the long term?
MacBook Users: Encrypt Your Drive with OS X FileVault! It's Easy and Free!
Once you encrypt your MacBook's drive with FileVault 2, you'll never even know it's there. But if you ever lose your machine, you can rest easy knowing that your data is safe. Considering how well this solution performs and that it is included free of charge, there is no reason not to use it!
Begun, the Patent Wars Have
Every day, it seems there is a new lawsuit in the mobile phone industry. HTC, Motorola, Google, Microsoft, and especially Apple and Samsung are actively litigating their way through a thicket of patents. The same is increasingly happening in the rest of the IT industry. But is all this bloodshed really about innovation? Or is it, as one federal judge noted, simply a new form of intense business competition?
Solid State Storage Symposium – San Jose, CA
It seems like everything in storage is in flux right now, with virtualization, commoditization, convergence, and solid state disrupting everything. That's why we at Gestalt IT have decided to host a Symposium on the topic of Solid State Storage: We'll be bringing in experts from a number of top companies to talk tech, and are inviting anyone interested to attend in person or watch online!
Hands-On Review: Verizon 4G LTE (and the Novatel MiFi 4510l)
I would not hesitate to recommend Verizon's 4G LTE network. It's head-and-shoulders above Clear/Sprint WiMAX and will likely stay that way for a while thanks to their use of the 700MHz band. Verizon's rapid network expansion and broad 3G network are reassuring enough to entice me into a 2-year contract. And the Novatel MiFi 4510l is a fairly solid device, though not perfect.
Pure Storage All-Flash Storage Array Revealed
It's great to see fresh thinking in storage, and Pure Storage comes out of the gate with some impressive credentials: A top-tier team, excellent technical capabilities, and reasonable pricing. But it takes more than a great product to succeed in storage, and building awareness and sales are the next challenge for the company.
My Incomplete, Subjective List of Enterprise SSD Companies
Jean-Jacques Maleval posted a "complete list of 85 SSD manufacturers in the world†over at StorageNewsletter, and I was surprised to see so many unfamiliar names in the list. So here's my own rundown of the enterprise SSD makers to keep an eye on in the coming year!


text:
The second issue of Hue Magazine, Motive, explores the origin of creative motivation...
Our hand numbered limited edition screen-print exhibition posters have all gone!
Three months after launching our online shop we have been amazed how many orders have come in from all around the world...
For our first ever 'Friday Freebie' we are giving away (for just 1p!) our last few hand numbered limited edition screen printed posters from our 2013 open submission exhibition -...
The pilot issue of Hue Magazine, Outset, explores the origin of ideas behind self-initiated works goes on sale today for £3.99 + shipping (worldwide).
Great chance to grab a piece of last years Repercussions exhibition by buying one of the three remaining limited edition screen-printed MDF exhibition boards.
Untill March 1st you can pre-order your copy of Hue for just £1.99 with free P&P at our 'Special Pre-Order Price'.
Remember me on future visits
Forgot Password?
Sign up now
Enter your email address and we'll send you instructions
Remembered? Sign in


text:
A.G. Leventis (Nigeria) Plc (AGL), is a large Nigeria-based conglomerate established in 1937, by Anastasios G. Leventis. AGL provides its customers with a variety of products and services, in several various industries, such as power and gas products, consumer food pastry & bakery products, real estate properties, hotel Accommodation services, commercial vehicle, sales & after sales services, and Printer ink supplies.
The company operates through numerous subsidiaries and affiliated companies, including Leventis Foods Ltd, Leventis Motors, Abuja (Capital Motors) Ltd, Mainland hotel, Leventis Real Estate, Druckfarben Nigeria Ltd, and Chrisstahl Nigeria Ltd.
A.G. Leventis is recruiting for below positions;
1. Senior Sales Manager (Lagos & Abuja)
Click here to view job details and apply
2. Sales Officer (Commercial Vehicles) (Lagos)
Click here to view job details and apply
3. Automobile Technician (Truck & Heavy Duty Equipment) (Lagos, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Benin, Ibadan, Abuja and Enugu)
Click here to view job details and apply
4. Management Accountant (Lagos)
Click here to view job details and apply
Application closes on the 16th of March, 2018
from Nairaland


text:
Analog: A name used by electronic cigarette users to describe traditional tobacco cigarettes.
Atomizer ("attys"): One of the components inside an electronic cigarette which functions with low heat to turn e-liquid into vapor so it can be inhaled. Atomizers are used on a multitude of products from perfume bottles, inhalers and cooking sprays.
Battery: This typically rechargeable component provides power to the atomizer when the user inhales on the mouthpiece. Most electronic cigarettes employ a lithium ion battery which ranges in size. An LED light glows to signal activation from inhalation or when the button is pushed on some batteries.
Battery (Automatic): An electronic cigarette battery which automatically functions when someone inhales (no switch).
Battery (Manual): An electronic cigarette battery which functions only when a button is pressed while inhaling. They typically produce more vapor that an automatic battery.
Battery (Pass-through): Unlike batteries, the pass-through plugs into a USB port on your computer to allow you to vape without worrying about battery life. They also run at a higher voltage so you often get warmer vapor and increased throat hit from them.
You can also use a PT with a portable USB power supply or a USB power adapter, as long as they are compatible.
Battery Charger: There are many different battery charger types available to charge an electronic cigarette. These include standard wall outlet, car and USB chargers. Adapters are available to use an electronic cigarette in the car or to convert chargers for travelling.
Blank Cartridges: Cartridges which come filled with a dry material and ready for the user to add their own e-liquid.
Carcinogen: A substance which is known to cause cancer in humans.
Cartomizer: A combination disposable atomizer and cartridge employed by 2-piece electronic cigarettes. This can be refillable and non-refillable.
Cartridge ("carts"): The cartridge sits within the mouthpiece and contains absorbent material (the wick). This is where flavored liquid containing nicotine is stored. When the liquid is depleted it can either be refilled or replaced with a new pre-filled cartridge.
Cigar Style: The e-cigar looks similar to a cigar. Thicker around than most other e-cigs, they employ a similar cartridge to the pen-style, with a greater capacity. E-cigars can sometimes hold as much as 1.5mL of e-liquid. There are also disposable e-cigars available, which look extremely similar to an actual cigar with no external mouthpiece.
Coil: The metal filament that is wrapped around (or threaded inside) the wicking material. It is heated by the battery and its length on the wick determines its ohms.
Condoms: The rubber sleeves that come on the ends of cartomizers or are often provided when testing flavors for hygenic purposes.
Clearomizer: A clearomizer is a cartridge without the polyfill. It has a wick and a coil but no filler material.
Cutoff: Some battery models utilize a cutoff mechanism to turn off the battery when it is overused; this protects the atomizer from burning out and the user from inhaling too much nicotine.
Drip/Dripping: A method of dripping e-liquid directly onto the atomizer or fill material to refill an electronic cigarette.
Drip Tip: Used to directly drip E-liquid onto the atomizer or into a cartomizer. Preferred by some for comfort as the soft drip tips feel more like a cigarette filter in the mouth.
Disposable E-Cigarette: A single-use electronic cigarettes designed to throw away when the e-liquid is empty. There are many shapes and sizes of disposable e-cigarettes & e-cigars on the market. These are not refillable.
Electronic Cigarette ("e-cig", "personal vaporizer"): An electronic Cigarette is a battery-powered electronic device that converts a liquid nicotine or non-nicotine solution (e-liquid) into water vapor. Many resemble traditional analog cigarettes in size, shape and color, but they are also manufactured to mimic pens, cigars and pipes.
E-Liquid ("juice"): The nicotine or non-nicotine solution used in an e-cigarette. This solution usually consists of nicotine dissolved in propylene glycol (PG) and/or vegetable glycerin (VG), natural and artificial flavorings and water. Both PG and VG are common food additives and create vapor at low temperatures. Flavors often imitate well-known cigarette brands, tobacco flavors, menthol, fruit and other flavors. Hundreds of different flavors are available. Nicotine concentrations range from zero to extra-high (0 mg to 54mg).
mg: Milligrams.
Micro Cigarette: 50mm – 99mm in size, a compromise between physical size and liquid capacity/battery life. These generally look quite a bit more like a traditional cigarette, but are still slightly larger. Mini cartridges vary greatly, but usually contain between .5mL to 1mL of e-liquid.
Mini-Cigarette: A small version of an e-cigarette, ranging in size from 116mm – 139mm.
Mod: Short for modification, this is a homemade or purchased design alteration of a manufactured battery, atomizer or cartridge. Mods are generally done and/or used by avid e-smokers looking to increase vapor production, battery life or ease of use.
Mouthpiece: The tip of an electronic cigarette which is placed into the mouth. It often looks like a cigarette butt. This piece houses the cartridge in a 3-piece model. 2-piece models contain the cartridge and the atomizer.
Nicotine Level: The amount of nicotine present in a cartridge or bottle of e-liquid. It is usually measured in mg/ml.
NRT: Abbreviation for Nicotine Replacement Therapy, this is a device which has been approved by the FDA to assist nicotine-dependent individuals in their attempt to quit tobacco use.
Priming: A puffing technique used on automatic batteries to produce the most vapor. This requires taking a deep inhale to "warm up" the atomizer. Once warmed, the battery is primed.
Propylene Glycol (PG): Propylene Glycol is the most commonly used base carrier for nicotine and flavor solutions for electronic cigarettes. It is also commonly used in inhalers, medicines, foods, and other consumer products.
Portable Charging Case ("PCC"): A case that allows you to charge your battery on the go, no need for a power source like a computer or wall adapter. Usually can also hold a couple of cartomizers/cartridges.
Starter Kits ("blister pack"): This is usually where new users begin when they try their first electronic cigarette. A starter kit can contain anything from the basics (battery, clearomizer and charger) to a complete assortment of parts and accessories.
Tank: A container that holds a substantial amount of liquid that has a coil at the bottom, generally clear so the amount is visible
THR: Tobacco Harm Reduction – policy or practice of providing less harmful nicotine containing products.
Throat Hit: A descriptive term used for the sensation felt in the back of the throat when an inhalation is taken from an electronic cigarette. A good throat hit closely mimics the feeling from traditional cigarette smoking. Nicotine levels greatly affect throat hit strength with higher nicotine levels having a harder throat hit sensation.
Vape: The act of inhaling vapor from an electronic cigarette.
Vaping: An alternative word for e-smoking; the habit or pastime of using electronic cigarettes. Many electronic cigarette users call themselves, "Vapers" and participate in "Vaping" instead of smoking.
Vapor: (vapour): The smoke-like vapor produced from an electronic cigarette when e-liquid is turned from a liquid to a gas by the atomizer. This vapor is a pure food grade version similar to the smoke produced by a fog machine. The most common ingredient is propylene glycol or vegetable glycerin.
Vaporizer: The electronic component which turns e-liquid into a gas or a vapor. This is also another term used for Electronic Cigarette.
Variable Voltage:
Vegetable Glycerin (VG): Vegetable Glycerin is a natural alternative to Propylene Glycol and is sometimes used as the majority base in the E-Liquid. Vegetable Glycerin comes from the production of palm or coconut oils and is suitable to be used in sweeteners and in skin care products. It creates a slightly thicker vapor.
Wick: A poly fiber with the appearance of cotton. Usually a silica thread that soaks up e-liquid to be vaporized by the heating element.


text:
How the biggest festival on earth came into being
Monday January 1 2018
Few events precipitate fever-pitch excitement as welcoming the New Year.
Beginning from the lands of the rising sun in the Far East, including Australia and Japan, and spreading uniformly to the West, millions of people gather in public parks and squares to usher in a new dawn with spectacular fireworks, song and dance in scenes reminiscent of the hit song by Lionel Richie: All Night Long.
Perhaps no carnival involves more millions of people from diverse cultures, political persuasions and religions throughout planet Earth than New Year festivities. Not even Christmas celebrations or the famous Mardi Gras night-long merrymaking in South American towns and cities on Shrove Tuesday before Ash Wednesday can beat the mass parties thrown to welcome New Year.
Various peoples and cultures have come up with their specific calendars based on historical experiences, adaptation to change of seasons and religious beliefs.
Some of the best known are the Jewish or Hebrew, Gregorian, Muslim, Armenian, Assyrian, Chinese, Egyptian, Ethiopian and Japanese.
While Egyptian and Ethiopian calendars have been influenced by Christianity, there are varieties from traditional African settings that are thoroughly homegrown. An instance is the indigenous calendar of the Igbo people of Nigeria that has 13 months in the year and seven weeks in a month with four market days.
Three of the best-known calendars have their pivot not in recurring natural seasons but religious beliefs supposedly rooted in historical events.
The Hebrew calendar is premised not on astronomy and mathematical calculations alone but two fundamental creeds: The creation of the world by God and the coming of the Messiah.
It can thus be calculated that God created the world in 3761 BC, using the reckoning of the Gregorian calendar. According to the Law of Moses, the Torah, and the authoritative commentary on it, the Mishnah, the Messiah will appear 6,000 years after the Creation. The year we have just transited from, 2017, is reckoned as 5778 in the Hebrew calendar.
In the 12-month Islamic calendar, the decisive event was the migration (Hijra) of Prophet Mohamed and his followers from Mecca to Medina to form the first Muslim ummah, or community, in AD 622. In this reckoning, AD 2017 in the Gregorian calendar is 1439 in the year of the Hijra, or After Hijra (AH).
But the question remains: Why has the world just transited specifically from 2017 to 2018, exactly at a particular second and with such a bang?
A number of historic events and persons have contributed to this particular confluence. A key player in this long process was a Christian monk named Dionysius Exiguus (AD 470-544). Born and first educated in Scythia Minor in present-day Romania, he moved to Rome, where he engaged in an academic career even as he served as an adviser to the Pope.
Schooled in Greek, Latin and skilled in astronomy and mathematics, he is most famous for introducing a new way of reckoning history through the Anno Domini (AD) era notation. He explicitly states in one of his many writings that "the present year is 525 since the incarnation of our Lord".
It was, however, discovered later that he had made a slight error in transposing from the old system that reckoned history from the founding of the city of Rome,Ab Urbis Condita, (AUC) to his new AD system. An audit by later mathematicians revealed that he had made a miscalculation that made Jesus get born between 6 and 4 BC!
The famous English monk Venerable Bede popularised Dionysius's innovation through his widely read Ecclesiastical History of the English People, published in the 8th Century AD.
Another decisive factor was Pope Gregory XIII, who affirmed the innovation of Dionysius. The pontiff also accepted the recommendations of a commission to reform the Julian calendar by making several adjustments with regard to leap years. This gave rise to the Gregorian calendar, which he promulgated in 1582.
The Gregorian calendar, born in the cradle of religion, is the most widely used for civil, trade and other pragmatic purposes.
A happy and prosperous 2018!
Father Lawrence Njoroge, a priest at the Archdiocese of Nairobi, is a professor of development studies and ethics at JKUAT, where he is the Catholic Chaplain. [email protected]


text:
All products in this group are formulated to aid recovery in the body and promote healing. They are multifunctional products in that they can be used for many different conditions and combined with many other Homeopet products. The Clenz Detox can be used just as a plain detox, or it can be used in conditions like kidney or liver problems to support the affected organ alternately it can be used to help the body cope with medications, chemicals or environmental toxins. These products are formulated from safe gentle and natural ingredients making them ideal for use in injured, weak or debilitated pets. They are easy to administer and can be combined with each other or other homeopet products safely such as HP Joint Relief or they can equally be administered alongside other medications and / or supplements.
HP Healing CreamVideo iHP Healing Cream is a non-steroidal, anti-infective, first aid cream for animals that can be used to promote rapid healing in wounds, cuts, bites and burns.
Liver RescueVideo iFor removal of unwanted environmental toxins from organs. Improves energy, overall health and well being.
Digestive UpsetsVideo iHomeopathic medicine provides relief from minor digestive problems including: vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, bad breath and repeated gas. For cats that throw up 20 minutes after eating.
Feline Digestive UpsetsVideo iHomeopathic medicine to reduce discomfort from minor digestive problems such as: Constipation, loss of appetite, food regurgitation, throwing up 20 minutes after eating.
Feline UTI+i
Provides relief from urinary tract infections
Feline FurballiPromotes a healthy digestive and grooming process.


text:
Matt BennettTV Actor
#2449Most Popular
BirthdayNovember 13, 1991
Birthplace New York, United States
AGE26 years old
Album4 Pictures
Actor known for his role of Robbie Shapiro on Nickelodeon's Victorious since 2010 who first appeared on television as Greg the Intern in the pilot episode of Michael & Michael Have Issues.
He had his breakout role in the Will Ferrell-produced film, The Virginity Hit (2010).
He had a small role in the film, Bridesmaids (2011) opposite star Kristen Wiig.
Before fame
He had his first acting role at age 18 in the 2009 TV movie, Totally for Teens.
Related to
He has a sister named Ally.
- The meaning of the name Bennett: Little Blessed One


text:
Theistic evolution is an accommodation or blending of Darwinian ideas into religious texts, specifically the Old and New Testaments of the Christian Bible. Essentially, it is the idea that an all-powerful deity used the "tool" of evolution to create biodiversity.
According to the Pew Forum, 25% of Americans believe that humans evolved due to God's design.
Some theistic evolutionists call their stance, "Creation by Natural Selection." Could this be a viable position, are supernatural forces involved in the natural process of evolution? What does the evolutionary community have to say about theistic evolution?
Charles Robert Darwin, the author of the Origin of Species, is an icon of historical importance. His main contribution to the world was his idea of an unintentional, breeder-less version of artificial selection which he called natural selection. Darwin communicated to the evolutionary community that he believed species, aka biodiversity, to be mutable and therefore emerged into existence via adaptations brought on by natural forces. In the last pages of his great work, he described how the process of evolution takes place due to natural laws.
"It is interesting to contemplate an entangled bank, clothed with many plants of many kinds, with birds singing on the bushes, with various insects flitting about, and with worms crawling through the damp earth, and to reflect that these elaborately constructed forms, so different from each other, and dependent on each other in so complex a manner, have all been produced by laws acting around us."
Theodosius Dobzhansky is one of the most prominent evolutionary biologists and geneticists to have ever lived. His words have been quoted countless times and his words most quoted are, "Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution." Dobzhansky is a notable author and has been published and cited in seemingly endless scientific journals. When it comes to evolution via natural selection, Dobzhansky wrote about the likelihood of supernatural involvement. "What a senseless operation it would have been, on God's part, to fabricate a multitude of species ex nihilo (Latin for: out of nothing) and then let most of them die out! There is, of course, nothing conscious or intentional in the action of natural selection."
Edward O. Wilson has authored over twenty books, received two Pulitzer Prizes, was given the National Medal of Science, and held a professorship in the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University from 1956 to 1996. In his book, From So Simple a Beginning, Wilson writes: "Evolution in a pure Darwinian world has no goal or purpose: the exclusive driving force is random mutations sorted out by natural selection from one generation to the next."
Francisco J. Ayala is an accomplished professor and evolutionary biologist at the University of California, Irvine. Under the eye of the famed evolutionary biologist Theodosius Dobzhansky, Ayala received his doctorate in 1964. He also has served the Board of the American Association for the Advancement of Science as President and Chairman. Being the author of over nine hundred publications and thirty books, Francisco J. Ayala is most definitely a person in field which he knows well. In the highly respected Proceedings of the National Academies of Sciences, Ayala describes evolution.
"It was Darwin's greatest accomplishment to show that the complex organization and functionality of living beings can be explained as the result of a natural process–natural selection–without any need to resort to a Creator or other external agent. … The scientific account of these events does not necessitate recourse to a preordained plan, whether imprinted from the beginning or through successive interventions by an omniscient and almighty Designer. Biological evolution differs from a painting or an artifact in that it is not the outcome of preconceived design. The design of organisms is not intelligent but imperfect and, at times, outright dysfunctional."
Professor of Ecology and Evolution at the University of Chicago, Jerry A. Coyne is the author of Why Evolution is True and has communicated that:
"If you accept even a little bit of divine tinkering in the evolutionary process, you're not standing on some inclusive middle ground—you are, as P.Z. Myers said, halfway to crazy town. There can be no compromise with superstition, for superstition is the camel's nose in the tent of science."
Richard Dawkins is an evolutionary biologist that held a position at the University of Oxford as Professor for Public Understanding of Science, he is the founder of the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason & Science, and a renowned author of many books. He has stated that, "a true understanding of Darwinism is deeply corrosive to religious faith," and that there is "no scientific reason to believe any sort of supernatural creator. That came with the understanding of Darwinian evolution."
Many other experts in the field of evolutionary biology are also very clear about the fact that Darwinian evolution by means of natural selection is just that, natural… and not supernatural in anyway. So, what does this mean when it comes to theistic evolution?
Theistic evolutionists claim evolutionary processes to occur naturally, yet a supernatural being guides said processes either naturally or supernaturally depending on the situation. Biologists describe evolution as a 100% natural process. The idea of a supernatural being initiating a 100% natural process and stepping away, or is the "man behind the curtain" of evolution, sustaining all the intricacies that "science" cannot explain… well, this describes evolution as being less than 100% natural. According to biologists, there is NO supernatural element to evolution in anyway. Not when it comes to its initiation, nor when it comes to the ongoing "emergence of species."
Theistic evolution is completely rejected by those whom have created and support the idea of evolution. The evolutionary community views the idea of theistic evolution as illogical, void of empirical support, and by no means a true representation of Darwinian evolution. Renowned experts in the field of evolutionary biology view theistic evolution as completely false. Biologists are in agreement that supernatural mechanisms are not involved in any Darwinian evolutionary processes whatsoever.


text:
Kia tops new car quality survey for second straight year
- by Spencer Flowers
- in IT
- — Jun 24, 2017
The industry average for brands improved to 97 problems, from 105 a year ago.
Domestic brands continued to show improvement: The "Detroit Three" outperformed import brands for the second year in a row but for only the third time since the study was first published in 1987. Genesis was top-rated among premium brands, taking over first place from Porsche that was in the lead for four years since 2013.
J.D. Power says Hyundai is the automaker with the most segment awards in this year's survey, although all are for Kia-brand models. Analogous to the Dependability Study, the key difference is that the Dependability study looks at cars over a period of years, while the IQS rates vehicles on the problems owners experience during the first three months of ownership. This year's study yielded almost 80,000 responses from February to May by purchasers or lessees of '17 model-year vehicles. "The domestics have improved by ten-fold and have a high level of initial quality-fewer problems than the imports".
Other models ranking highest in their segments: Chrysler Pacifica, Ford Expedition, Ford Mustang, Infiniti QX80, Lexus GS, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Nissan Frontier, Porsche 911, Porsche Macan, and Toyota Camry.
Falling below the industry average, for the first time ever, is long-time IQS leader Lexus.
Coming up at number eight (since there are two sharing number ten) is Subaru with 113 PP100, which is an improvement over last year's 118, but still not enough to take the Japanese manufacturer out of the hall of shame. And that's how perfectly good brands get an terrible reputation just because somebody's friend of a friend had a bit of bad luck with their particular vehicle. There is absolutely no compromise when it comes to the quality and safety of our vehicles.
The score is determined by the number of problems detected per 100 vehicles in 233 categories.
South Korean brands, meanwhile, have been steadily improving.
According to the results, Kia had the highest level of initial quality in the United States with just 72 problems experienced out of 100 vehicles.
The more new technology crammed into a vehicle, the more things can go wrong. Acura - 19 fewer problems - Volvo - 18 fewer, and Ford, which finished with 16 fewer problems.
Seeing more problems as noted by survey respondents is adaptive cruise control, a technology that can automatically adjust vehicle speed based on how fast or slow the vehicle ahead is traveling. Consumers will need to be convinced that these systems are foolproof before they will give up driving control to autonomous vehicles. J.D. Power surveyed 2017 personal-use models whose owners had the auto or truck "in service" more than three months, registered between November 2016 and February 2017. Chevy slipped one spot to seventh, but owners reported a rate of seven fewer problems than a year ago.


text:
StreetBlowJobs Video footage of Nikki Next from Naked Nikki
The gang left for an area park where a ton of scorching hot gals strolled their dog. When they pulled up they viewed a sexy trim woman moving by sluggishly. Ms. Nikki Next appeared in hardship so they figured they would make an attempt to help out. She'd just lost her good friends pet, nevertheless they realized the best way to resolve this problem. She had her solution and provided an awesome blow job and sex showcase to pay back the favor.


text:
This picture has been published by the author of this blog. You can browse further useful reports in category for this post: Acrylic Nails, group.
Holiday Acrylic Nails is one of increased niche at the moment. We realize it from google search engine records such as google adwords or google trends. In order to provide beneficial information to our visitors, we've attempted to find the closest relevance picture about Holiday Acrylic Nails. And here you will see now, this image have been taken from reliable source.
About ♦ Contact ♦ Privacy Policy ♦ Terms of Service ♦ Copyright/IP Policy
Copyright © 2017 · Cinecomi.com - Nail Designs and Nail Art Tips, Tricks. All Rights Reserved.
Any content, trademark/s, or other material that might be found on the Cinecomi.com website that is not Cinecomi.com's property remains the copyright of its respective owner/s.
In no way does Cinecomi.com claim ownership or responsibility for such items, and you should seek legal consent for any use of such materials from its owner.


text:
Glass Half Empty?1
Café Menu for Saturday, July 5, 2014
Today's Special is: Filling Our Hearts With the "Right Stuff"
Carefully prepared just for you by your friend, Britta Lafont
Main Ingredient:
But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.
John 4:14 ESV
Is the glass half empty, or half full?
We use this illustration to determine if someone is pessimistic or optimistic. The truth is, it doesn't matter what we see. The glass is always completely full. It is filled with either water or air, or a combination of the two. When you add more water, some air is removed. When you remove some water, more air is added.
Our hearts are the same way. They can be filled with regret, shame, anger or bitterness. They can also be filled with love, hope, compassion or gratitude. The question is how can we add in the better things?
I used to see myself as a constant disappointment. Forget New Year's Resolutions! I was making daily resolutions — to be more patient, to forgive better, to pray more, to serve more willingly.
But my sin, my self-centeredness, and the cares of this world, always distracted me from these goals. Each day I battled my sin, and each day I failed in some way. I grieved over my sin, and I truly desired to be the person God created me to be. It felt like this was my life verse:
For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate... For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing
Romans 7:15-19 ESV
But at just the right time, this verse encouraged me:
Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you…I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing
John 15:3, 5 ESV
We cannot empty ourselves of sin. We must be filled with something better. As Jesus abides in us, we are filled with something better than ourselves. In order to flee from wrong, we must pursue the Lord. As we do this, our focus shifts from ourselves to Him. And when we are filled with Him, the outpouring of our hearts will be such beautiful fruit:
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control
Galatians 5:22-23a ESV
Take Out:
Next time you are struggling with your feelings, stop; focus on the Lord, remember His Great Love.
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you
James 4:8 ESV
Dearest Lord, thank You for writing Your Word on our hearts. Thank You for loving us enough to lay down Yourself for us – help us to learn how to lay down ourselves for YOU. Grow us in godliness so that we can glorify you and tell the Gospel story with our lives.
Integrity and Authenticity (Part 1)
A Hope that Does Not Disappoint
For more encouragement, visit Britta at Girls Growing With God where she wanders through the Word, seeking Everyday Holiness - Holiness is not a destination; it is a journey.
© 2014 by Britta LaFont. All rights reserved.
Is God speaking to you through today's devotion? We'd love for you to share how this message has encouraged you to continue pursuing the God of hope. Scroll to the bottom of this page and leave a reply.
Do you know Jesus Christ as your personal Savior? Pull up a chair… He's been waiting for you.
The conversation at the Café is always hot and fresh. We invite you to listen in as Luann and Friends gather around the table to discuss everyday life.
Comfort food for your soul is always on our menu, and friends are always close enough to hug. We invite you to join us daily, as our writer's share how the Lord continues to transform them into His glorious image.
Still craving more… Join us as we grow together in grace and truth through our online bible study.
1 Comment
Britta, you have such a gift for saying what I need to hear and adding just the right Scripture for the moment. Beautifully done. May you continue to bless others. I'm honored to call you friend!
Leave a Comment
Comments for this post have been disabled.
More in Today's Special
August 17, 2018Blood Does Not Lie
August 16, 2018Two Sides of Faith
August 15, 2018Life's Not Fair


text:
The Android operating system for mobile communication was developed by Google. Many of the popular brands of mobile phones and tablets in South Africa use the Android platform. Looking at the propensity for gaming in South Africa and the penetration of Android based mobile devices; many operators have developed applications that allow gambling using these devices. These are known as Android mobile casinos. We have listed the best Android mobile casinos for South African players. These have been rated on the technical quality of the product, the fairness of the games, the promotions offered and the security systems they provide. All the models of handsets of the various brands using the Android operating system should be compatible with the software that these mobile casinos use. So sign up at any of the Android casinos and enjoy the best of gaming.
Advantages of Android Mobile Casinos
The Android platform is ideally suited for mobile gambling because of its high-resolution graphics and crystal-clear sounds. The animations play out in a smooth manner without any jerking or freezing of the images. South African players will feel that they have been transported to brick and mortar casinos when they log into Android mobile casinos. The handy touch screen makes gaming simple and convenient. You can roll the dice, spin the slots reels and deal the blackjack cards with just a touch or swipe. Android casinos are accessible not only from cell phones but also from tablets. These provide a bigger screen than handsets but retain the portability. This is a big advantage.
Free Money Vs. Real Money Android Casinos
In many Android mobile casinos South African players will not have to download an app or client to their devices. You just have to access the mobile casino from the browser on your smartphone, select your favourite game and start playing. If you want to play for free then you do not even have to log in. But if you want to wager for real money and avail the bonuses offered then you will have to create your account and log in every time using the identity and password known only to you. This is just one of the precautions created by Android mobile casinos for your security. The most stringent security protocols like encryption are employed when transferring funds. Your money is as safe as in a bank. The best is that you can wager in the ZAR currency. This eliminates all currency exchange hassles and costs.
Game Range At Android Mobile Casinos
Android mobile casinos bring the complete range of games to the palm of South African players. If you are used to playing roulette and blackjack in land casinos you will realize that the versions of these games for Android casinos have been intricately designed so as to generate a realistic experience. If you are a slots machine fan then a treat awaits you. The best online slots games from all the leading software providers have been adapted for the Android operating system. This includes some progressive jackpots with life changing payouts. You will also get a range of video poker games that offer extremely high average returns and scratch cards that can be played in a jiffy.


text:
Doctor insights on:
Anti Rejection Drug
Can I take my two different anti rejection drugs at the same time?
Depends: There are certain anti-rejection meds with significant drug-drug interaction that makes it necessary to take them separately. A good example is cyclosporine and sirolimus and one needs to take them separately (usually 4 hrs apart). I encourage you to speak to your transplant physicians/nurse coordinators for detailed information. ...Read more
What if transplant patient forgets to take anti rejection drugs?
Rejection: The recipient's immune system will attack the transplanted organ and it will suffer an rejection. It may take weeks to months before the non-compliant patients start to have symptoms or signs of kidney failure. ...Read more
Is it safe to stop anti rejection drugs for organ transplant after 3 years since no complications developed?
No: You should never change your immunosuppressive drug doses without first discussing this with your transplant team. A transplant recipient can reject their graft at any time after the transplant. ...Read more
People have anti-rejection drugs for organ replacement why can't you have the same for blood transfusions?
It's not necessary: Rejection of a blood transfusion is called a "transfusion reaction." blood banks can almost always find a donor blood product which won't cause a reaction so anti-rejection drugs are usually not required. ...Read more
Does a person who had a bone graft have to take anti rejection drugs?
NO: The grafting material, unless it is your own bone, usually only provide a scaffold for your blood vessel to proliferating and bring in your own bone cell, differentiate, and mature into your bone. Anti rejection drug applied more for using a live graft (an organ, bone marrow, etc.) and assuming its function. Thus anti rejection drug is not prescribed for bone graft procedure. ...Read more
Anti rejection drugs from heart transplant, can this cause personality change?
Not impossible: Talk with your physicians to let them know the details and perhaps they can make changes that will help. Absolutely do not change your dose or medication without doctor's advice. Promise? Be well! ...Read more
How safe are anti-rejection meds?
Safer than Rejection: All medicines have side effects. It's the job of the transplant clinic to find the right cocktail for each patient which will prevent rejection with minimal side-effects. Because most patients are on combination therapy, there is a great deal of art as well as science which goes into finding the best combination of drugs. ...Read more
What happens if you forget a dose of anti rejection meds?
Depends: If you miss just one dose of anti-rejection meds, the risk of that precipitating a rejection is likely low. However, it is the repeated non-compliance with meds that often leads to poor patient and graft outcome. I encourage patients to have extra meds with them if they are going out (in case they cannot get back in time). Your immune system has a very good long-term memory. ...Read more
What if you forget to take your anti rejection meds on time, but do take them a couple hours later every day?
OK: That should be fine. No doc ever expects you take the meds exactly 24 hours apart. Take them as close to that as you can. A few hours here and there won't make any real difference. ...Read more
For the first time in almost a year I forgot to take the morning dose of anti rejection meds. What should I do?
See below: Usually not a problem, continue now as scheduled and follow up with your transplant doctor earlier than later. ...Read more
Why can't I eat grapefruit while on anti-rejection meds for 2 different transplants?
Affects your levels: If you drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruits your Prograf levels will be higher. This may cause your surgeon to lower your dose then when you are not enjoying your grapefruit your levels will be low and your grafts will be at risk for rejection. ...Read more
What might happen if a person does not take anti-rejection medicine three times consecutively?
Rejection risk: Hi. Rejection depends on multiple variables, and therefore is fairly unpredictable. Why has the patients skipped 3 consecutive doses? I would recommend talking with the transplant physician to see what needs to be done. Rejection is not a good thing. This patient should be more compliant with the antirejection regimen. Good luck to the patient! ...Read more
I just had an l3-s1 fusion. Do I need to be taking anti rejection medication?
No: After spinal fusion, I would recommend you avoid nsaids or steroids. These inhibit inflammation which actually helps the fusion process to complete. Otherwise, meds as prescribed by your surgeon and resumption of other medication prescribed by other doctors is fine (even blood thinners generally ok a week or so after fusion). Rejection meds are not typically used after spine fusion. ...Read more
Can anti rejection tablets damage ya heart?
Needs clarification: I believe you are asking whether anti-rejection medications cause damage to the heart. Anti-rejections themselves do not cause coronary artery disease but organ transplant recipients are at increased for cardiovascular disease. Some anti-rejection meds can cause or contribute to worsening hypertension, high cholesterol, or diabetes and therefore increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. ...Read more
What to do if I need help clearing acne caused by anti-rejection medication?
Variety of choices: The Cyclosporine family famously cause people to break out with acne. Your physician knows some options -- have you tried topical clindamycin? ...Read more
Do everyone who have organ transplant have to be on anti-rejection medicine forever?
Yes: At the present time there is no "one time" or permanent antirejection formulation. ...Read more
How long should I expect to take anti-rejection medications after my kidney transplant?
Forever: If you stop the immunosuppression medicine your kidney will stop working. ...Read more
How much time does it take to die after going off of kidney transplant anti- rejection meds?
Hard to say.: Immunosuppression medications are necessary to prevent the body from attacking the transplanted kidney. If the medications are stopped, the body begins to attack (reject) the organ and the kidney will eventually fail. Once this happens, dialysis will need to be started. Many factors affect the rate at which the body attacks the kidney, making an exact answer to your question difficult. ...Read more
I have had a kidney transplant 14 years ago what are the chances of getting off some anti rejection pills?
This is a discussion: You will need to have with your specialist as there are multiple variables which contribute to the necessity to remain on immunosuppressants. ...Read more
What does a steroid resistance transplant mean? Are steroids first line for anti-rejection prophylaxis?
Steroids: In the old days- which really is in the last 29 years steroids have always been first line therapy for transplants. Recently physicians have been moving to steroid- free protocols because of the side effects of steroids including diabetes, weight gain and bone disease. Steroid resistant if that is what you mean may be someone who is not a candidate for steroid therapy. ...Read more
What to do if heart transplant anti rejection meds= kidney disease /failure?
Be careful: Unfortunately, the medicines that keep the transplanted heart working have significant side effects, like renal failure. Your dosages and levels need to be monitored very carefully by your medical team. Good luck. ...Read more
What do you advise for heart transplant anti rejection meds= kidney disease /failure?
Transplant: Heart transplant management is a very specialized area and specific recommendations to a particular patient are necessary. The patient should be followed by the transplant team who knows the details of the specific patient. Making blanket recommendations in a place like this isn't a good idea ...Read more
Help please? What is the best medication/drug for rejection?
Depends: It depends on what organ is getting transplanted and how likely the recipient is going to have a rejection episode and what other medical conditions the patient has. For example, for a kidney transplant, most patients are going to be on 2 or 3 anti-rejection meds and they will likely include tacrolimus (Prograf) and mycophenolate (CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) or Myfortic). ...Read more
Can any doc tell me what's the best medication/drug for dealing with rejection?
Talk to an expert: I suggest that you see your doctor or a psychologist to voice out how you really feels. There are numerous medications for depression but there are many factors that need to be considered to come up with the best medication for you, such as medical history, other meds taken, etc. ...Read more
Is it true that there are new techniques to remove antigens of donated organs to avoid rejection instead of using immunosuppressive drugs?
Not aware of any: Monoclonal antibody therapy, which blocks immune responses of key white cells (T-cell lymphocytes) is relatively new, but I am unaware of novel techniques to remove antigens from donor organs. You may want to discuss this with a large medical center transplant program if you are interested in new therapies or even in participating in a research study. ...Read more
I saw on CNN a lady who received an organ transplant but it was altered before transplanting to avoid rejection, no drugs needed. How's that possible?
Trsplt- No immunosup:
Please see the references below. Some protocols are developing to wean people off immunosupression which was unheard of before, I ma not sure if this is what you are referring to:
http://www. Aafp. Org/afp/2008/0101/p65.html
http://www. Nejm. Org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa071074
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2013 Nov 19;110 (47):19054-8. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1317561110. Epub 2013 Oct 28 ...Read more
Serious inquiry into transplant surgery rejection drugs?
Transplant: Not sure what the question is. Best to talk to a surgeon for input. ...Read more
Is there any natural way to prevent organ rejection from occurring?
Not really: There is intense ongoing experimentation in this process called tolerance-universal acceptance of foreign tissue. Current approaches involve extensive manipulation of the immune system with drugs, radiation, antibodies, etc. That are hardly "natural." tolerance is the holy grail of organ transplantation. Not there yet. Only natural way would be with identical (same placenta) twins. ...Read more
Can you tell me how to deal with rejection, bullies, and self-loathing?
Tell someone: Find someone you trust and say something. Keeping it inside does nothing. Depending on the context, find out what resources you have at your disposal to stop the bullying. DO NOT TAKE THE LAW INTO YOUR OWN HANDS. Believe it or not, most bullies are about as insecure and full of self loathing as you say you are, however, it manifests itself as them taking out insecurity and rage on safe targets. ...Read more


text:
Warner Center Marriott Woodland Hills is a hotel located just seven miles from California State University Northridge. Whether you are a student, parent or faculty, you'll love our spacious and stylish accommodations and convenient proximity to the Cal State Northridge campus.
Plus, our central and convenient location puts you near some of the area's most popular attractions in Warner Center, Malibu, Burbank, Hollywood and Los Angeles.


text:
Support FAQ > Installation & Deployment > How can I run Visual KPI in 32 bit mode on a 64 bit server?
Yes! Here is how to do it...
NOTE: This guidance is specific to Windows Server 2003 and 2003 R2. Later versions of IIS run natively in 64-bit modes.
IIS6 runs in 32 bit mode in 64 bit server, but there is no Asp.Net tab in the properties screen of the website. So, you can't switch frameworks and don't know which framework runs in which application pool.
- Open command prompt on your Server
- Go to the default path of Asp.Net 4.0 (e.g. C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319)
- Run the following command: aspnet_regiis -lk | find "28008" (the number is the identifier of your web site )
- Command: C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319> aspnet_regiis -lk | find "28008"
- Once you run the command, you will get the current Asp.Net version which is set for your web site (e.g. W3SVC/28008/ROOT/ 2.0.50727.3053)
- Once it's done, you need to run the command: aspnet_regiis.exe -norestart -s "W3SVC/28008/ROOT/" That will Start registering ASP.NET (4.0.30319) recursively at W3SVC/28008/ROOT/
- Command: C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319> aspnet_regiis.exe -norestart -s "W3SVC/28008/ROOT/"
- There is no need to restart IIS on server.
That's it! Let us know if you have any questions by sending us an email at email@example.com.
Last updated on February 20, 2013 by Transpara


text:
Pano June 28, 2014 - Ba Son Shipbuilding Corporation under the General Department of Defence Industry on June 27th handed over two missile ships HQ-377 and HQ-378 to Brigade 167 of Naval Region 3 in the presence of Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Truong Quang Khanh.
|Officers of ship HQ-378
Addressing the hand-over ceremony, General Khanh lauded efforts of the corporation's cadres and staff in successfully building the ships. The Deputy Defence Minister stressed that the modern battleships timely contributed to raising the combat strength of the navy, making important contributions to the mission of defending national sovereignty over sea and islands.
|Senior Lieutenant General Truong Quang Khanh encouraging troops of the two ships
The HQ-377 and HQ-378, successfully launched on June 24th by the corporation, are modern missile ships equipped with advanced weapons and equipment.
|The newly-built ships are equipped with modern weapons and equipment
On the occasion, the Ba Son Corporation was awarded with the first class Labour Order and its leaders were presented with medals for their contributions over the past time. Outstanding groups and individuals were also rewarded.


text:
Design & Development of a Modified Mobile Doffing System for Ring Spinning Machines
In ringframes, doffing is a labour intensive operation requiring 6 persons for 1008 spindles. In these days of severe labour shortage, already ringframes with link coners having inbuilt stationary automatic doffing system
are preferred despite high initial costs in new spinning mill projects resulting in 50% reduction in labour. Retrofittable stationary automatic doffing system is also developed by few manufacturers which cost about Rs.1500/ spindle and this system takes about 4 minutes to carry out the full doffing operation in 1008 spindle machine. The prohibitive high initial cost of stationary doffer has led the development of a semi automatic mobile doffing system which has limitations such as 20 – 30% starting end breaks, missed doffs and need to press the cops in to proper position manually.
In order to overcome the above mentioned drawbacks, SITRA has carried out suitable modifications as outlined below.
Yarn holding device is fitted on the spindle to hold the yarn at the time of restarting and the starting breaks are reduced to <5%.
A setting gauge for the machine to achieve 100% doffing of cops is designed
To improve alignment /positional stability, the rail made of square pipe has been used
A cam driven mechanism has been designed to press the cop on the spindle. The performance of the pressing device is under evaluation
Performance evaluation of the modified mobile doffing system is being conducted in a local mill on a ring spinning frame.


text:
Photos & Tours
Photos & Tours
If you're looking for a luxury apartment in Petaluma, you've come to the right place! We at The Vineyard Luxury Apartments are here to offer spacious and comfortable apartments along with a dazzling array of other amenities. Our community amenities include five refreshing pools, a spa, a fitness facility, and basketball, soccer, and tennis courts. You won't find another apartment complex around with such a wealth of exterior features along with such a pleasant and comfortable interior. Feel free to take a look at our gallery of pictures and floor plans and see for yourself why our residents love it here so much!
Contact Your Petaluma Apartment Complex!
If you'd like to know more about our Petaluma apartments, please don't hesitate to contact us and let us know. We'll be glad to help you however we can. If you think that this is the apartment for you, you can apply online and get the process started immediately. We're hoping to hear from you soon and help find you the perfect apartment!


text:
Your cart is empty.
Pole Length:
Add to basket
Shipping time: Please choose a variant
Our Skike V07 PLUS set with the Campra poles by the Swiss company KV+ includes:
The Campra pole is good to begin with Nordic Skating but also is still a good pole for you when you are more advanced. It is smart to get a pole at the start that you do not have to replace once you are more advanced in Nordic Skating!
Skike V07 PLUS are Nordic Skates with air tires and good reliable brakes. You use yor own street- or outdoor shoes. Skikes are good for beginners and advanced Nordic Skaters. Skike offers maximum variability.
More info about: Skike V07 PLUS · KV+ Campra · Proper Pole Length
Unpack and roll! Correct tire pressure, mounted wheels and brakes and much more. Right out of the box!
Skike Plus is a very reliable cross skate and a good skate for beginners and advanced cross skaters.
The Skike PLUS is the successor of the Skike V07 120. The Skike V07 120 was one of the first nordic cross skates on the market and has been a succesfull skate for over 5 years for all who like a cross skates for street shoes.
The Skike V07 Plus comes at an attractive price.
Please note that all Skikes will be completely mounted, pumped up and inspected by our experienced service team. Regularly the manufacturer delivers the Skikes with demounted wheels, but we believe you as a customer should receive your product "ready to go".
All Skike Skates come with a tutorial on technique, personal setting and training exercises.
We recommend this Nordic Skating pole Campra by KV+ as a very solid beginner pole which is also still a good pole when your are an advanced skater. The price is very good for a 30% Carbon pole.
The KV+ Campra pole is ideal for Skike, Powerslide Nordic Skates, Rollerski, Nordic Blading and other Cross Skates.
For pole sizes larger than 170cm or for very ambitioned Nordic Skaters with a strong use of the upper body we recommend one of our poles with 60 or more % of Carbon.
Height in cm:
Skike V07 PLUS
Skike v7 FIX
Skike v8 LIFT Speed
Skike v8 LIFT Cross
Skike v9 FIRE
FLEET Skate F3-1
Powerslide XC Skeleton 2
Powerslide XC Trail 2
Powerslide XC Path Vi
Powerslide Vi SUV 2.0
Powerslide SUV Metropolis
SRB Rollerski Classic
SRB Rollerski Skating
Powerslide X-Plorer
Jenex V2 Aero 150 RC
Recommended pole length
Please fill all fields!
This is a calculated value. You can choose poles that differ by +3cm or -3cm.
You should / could order longer poles than the chart shows if you:
You should / could order smaller poles than the chart shows if you:
Poles with variable length
Some Nordic Skating poles are variable in length (e.g LEKI BLADE VARIO). They are very helpful for pinning down the pole length which best suits you. But make sure you have good quality poles, as variable poles, lacking good fixation, can be the cause of injury.


text:
Posted by sdsbloguser on October 10, 2014 in Uncategorized | ∞
We learnt all about chopstick etiquette today. It is rude to point your chopsticks at others and if you cross them it means death! Here we are practising how to use them.
2 Comments
When I did the Chopsticks I wasn't as good as Mune because I have not done much. I don't have Chopsticks at home and havn't practised.
Hannah try it and you will get it if it is really hard try it and try it a again you will get it then you will find it really easy after.


text:
Some queer dreams came true the other night when Lady Gaga joined Queen on stage in Australia.
The band, currently being fronted by "American Idol" alum Adam Lambert, is in the middle of a tour on the southern continent.
According to Pink News, Gaga took to the stage on a stop in Sydney to help belt out the Queen classic "Another One Bites The Dust" and later tweeted about the memory-making experience:
I just played with Queen I'm the happiest girl alive! #QAL
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 27, 2014
And on Instagram, Mother Monster, who is also currently on tour in Australia, wrote, "Tonight I felt alive in a way I have not before. I returned to the Radio GaGa mothership to pay homage to my leaders. It was emotional and wild."
Check out the performance above.


text: Megan Rye is best known for her photorealistic oil paintings of modern warfare that deliberately subvert viewers' expectations of her subjects. Rye sources imagery from over 2,000 photographs taken by her brother, who served in Iraq as a U.S. marine. These often present the quieter—even serene—moments of war: a soldier standing alone in arid, sun-soaked terrain, or stationary military vehicles basking in the golden glow of dawn. Using saturated colors and meticulous detail, Rye blurs the boundary between abstraction and reality, creating captivating images that portray the occasional beauty of war as well as its horrors.


text:
Monday, thinking about chess and mate!
Colors are making their way in my designs again, I hope to use more of them in the coming days. To get started, here is a game of chess. I love it, play it when I can and the words Check and Mate, always come to me as the glory of them all! Check out more of my work here.


text:
Despite an array of diet drugs in the market, there are only handful of medications that trigger the necessary effect in the body. One of such drug is Adipex, which happens to be the brand name of phentermine manufactured by Gate pharmaceuticals, the undisputed Pharma behemoth in producing weight loss pills. It comes in one single dosage strength of 37.5mg. Strictly speaking, the medication should be consumed only by individuals with an increasingly higher Body Mass Index (BMI) that isn't equivalent to their age and height. Since the course of therapy is dependent on the body Mass Index, it is advised to buy Adipex online upon consulting the doctor so that the dose frequency is determined prior in advance.
Just undertake a casual research on Google and you would be surprised to find that weight loss pills are the most-sought after drug in the online market. Who has made these medical weight loss pills so popular? It's we human beings. Most specifically, for obese and overweight individuals, weight loss drugs are a catalyst for change to help losing weight and they attach much importance to its consumption. In fact, diet pills like Adipex are the best appetite suppressant. Americans are the largest consumers of diet pills in the world. Given its medicinal properties equivalent to that of an amphetamine, these pills control the feelings of hunger and play a pivotal role in the life of obese individuals.
The functioning pattern of Adipex- An overview
This medication falls under the category of Anorectics, which means that it possesses the potential to bring down the hunger cravings to a predominant extent. Neurotransmitters are the primary source through which the medication influences its positive effects in the body. In fact, it enhances the levels of certain chemicals in the brain, through which it alters the feel of appetite i.e. you might tend to feel contended upon consuming less food. This indeed can enable a person to drastically reduce the calorie intake on a one single day. Generic Adipex forbids the body from absorbing two major contents like starch and fat, and hence there is no scope of its metabolization process in the body. Clinical trials have time and again proved that the effectiveness of Adipex pill is directly proportional to the adjustments made in the daily diet regimen and the extent of physical activity being undertaken on a daily basis. For those who are figuring out how to lose weight fast consumption of Adipex pills is the best option.
Adipex Dosage Recommendations
Though the dosage pattern needs to be individualized based on multiple factors, there are basic guidelines that ought to be followed for a successful course of therapy. The standard dose for consumption is Phentermine 37.5mg. The medication should be consumed an hour prior to the breakfast or any other meal. The dosage strength can be halved to 18.75 mg if the medical condition demands so. Individuals with poor tolerability level can be administered with 18.75 mg of phentermine twice a day.Consumption of the medication by individuals below sixteen years of age is strictly prohibited.


text:
Wilchester is thrilled to have a vegetable garden, which promotes healthy living and outdoor learning. In May 2014, the PTA's garden committee installed five raised beds (east of the basketball courts, in the center of our track). Stop by and see what's growing this year!
The garden committee was awarded a grant from the SBEF in Spring 2014, a grant from Whole Foods Foundation in January 2015, and finally a grant from The American Heart Association and WorleyParsons in Fall of 2016!
Ready To Grow Gardens has partnered with Wilchester to provide professional garden educator classes with our teachers for our students! Learn more at http://readytogrowgardens.com
Wilchester also has an after school Garden Club that is open to Pre-K through 5th graders. In previous years they have learned about bees, herbs, composting, garden critters and many other topics outside in the garden. Learn more at http://www.wilchesterpta.org/
As with any PTA committee, we would love to have YOU volunteer with us! You don't need a green thumb to volunteer as we need help with volunteer coordination, grant/fundraising in addition to watering, weeding and many other fun gardening activities. If you want to learn more about the garden committee, please e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com or checkout our Signup Genius to get started volunteering right away!
For additional information, please contact the 2018-2019 Garden Chairs:
Cindy Kerth – firstname.lastname@example.com
Fae Cohen – email@example.com


text:
As a member of Hotel Chocolat's Tasting Club, I was given the opportunity to buy an experimental new product line. It looks like HC is considering expanding into the realm of baking by presenting a range of brownies. As a limited special edition, they are not currently available in store or online, but I am sure it will not be long before they start to hit the shelves. Just to get you in the mood, I thought I would give you a heads up as to what could possibly be up for grabs in the future.
My £20 Brownie Gallery was sent through the post in a plain cardboard box, but inside was a beautiful looking array of fifteen brownies, consisting of seven different varieties.
The Original Brownie
Kcal 462 Fat 27g Fat (Sat) 16.7g Carbs 50.8g (per 100g)
It was at least a week after receiving these brownies that I started to tuck in, but their plastic wrapping sealed in all the fresh cocoa aromas as if they had only just emerged from the oven. Soft and squidgy, these brownies melted in the mouth like molten chocolate. Although the brownies are fairly small, they are extremely rich, so even just half a portion proved satisfactory. The only thing I did not like about them was the white chocolate chips hidden inside; they added no flavour and merely interrupted the beautifully crumbly texture. 9.5/10
Maple and Pecan
Kcal 462g Fat 25.7g Fat (Sat) 12.1g Carbs 55g (per 100g)
Although made with 65% supermilk, these Maple and Pecan brownies gave off a slightly bitter aroma. The smell, however, is in complete contrast to the taste as the maple syrup makes them so sweet that it completely masks the taste of the chocolate. I could not detect any pecan notes either, probably because the nuts were only there as decoration on the top, and in miniscule quantities. I think they could have been utilised better if they were part of the filling, as that would have added both taste and texture to what seems more like a sponge cake than a brownie. 6/10
Salted Caramel
Kcal 492 Fat 31.2g Fat (Sat) 17.3g Carbs 51g (per 100g)
With its extremely sweet scent of syrup and honey, the most alluring of all the brownies is the Salted Caramel. It has a subtle saltiness, but the most standout element is its squidgy gooey filling, which reminds me of melting fudge. 10/10
Raspberry Bakewell
Kcal 496 Fat 29g Fat (Sat) 14g Carbs 53g (per 100g)
A classic British tart puts a twist on a classic American brownie - or should I say blondie? These creamy white chocolate cakes smell exactly like a bakewell tart, and if I had had my eyes closed I would have said without the slightest doubt that it came courtesy of Mr Kipling. The blondie tastes reminiscent of a bakewell too, with notes of marzipan, caramelised almonds, and a thin layer of jam (more would have been nice). It isn't quite as sweet as a bakewell tart because icing sugar has been swapped for white chocolate, but HC do show good attention to detail by replicating the pastry base with crunchy biscuit. 8/10
Lemon and Pistachio
Kcal 418 Fat 19.6g Fat (Sat) 10.2g Carbs 56.9g (per 100g)
Given the success of their Raspberry Bakewell, I was disappointed at how poorly the Lemon and Pistachio blondie came out. While it gave off a pleasing citrus aroma of orange and lemon, it failed to deliver elsewhere. The flavour of lemon curd was nice, but the pistachios were ground so finely that their presence was completely lost. The blondie tasted very dry and the crumb was dense and rubbery. 4/10
Coffee Walnut
Kcal 519 Fat 34.3g Fat (Sat) 15.2g Carbs 52.4g (per 100g)
Described as a flat white in cake form, the Coffee Walnut brownie smells like a milky latte made from freshly ground beans. The mild nuttiness and mellow coffee are perfectly counterbalanced by strong toffee notes, which give it a very creamy soft fudge texture. 8.5/10
Toasted Coconut
Kcal 531 Fat 35.1g Fat (Sat) 25.3g Carbs 51.4g (per 100g)
The combination of dark chocolate and toasted coconut provides a rich, yet refreshing aroma. Topped with a thick layer of bittersweet chocolate icing and filled with chocolate buttercream, this brownie is very moist, but could have done with a tad more coconut in the actual sponge mixture. 8/10
Hotel Chocolat has already brought out a number of products in its cocoa cuisine range, including biscuits, condiments, pasta, beer, etc., so brownies were only a matter of time. I for one am glad that time is nearly upon us. Apart from two below par recipes, the rest of the selection was exceptional and I can't wait to order another box of treats.
Presentation: 8
Aroma: 8
Taste: 8
Sustenance: 8
Texture: 9
Overall: 8.2


text:
Victoria E Hosts Carnival of the Green
This week is Carnival of the Green # 132 and it's being hosted by Victoria Everman over at her blog about sustainable, creative, enlightened living. So head on over to Victoria E to check out a round up of green news and events from the past week, submitted by other bloggers and green sites.
To learn more about Carnival of the Green, where it will be and how to host, please click here to link to our previous post.
PLEASE NOTE: Because the Carnival of the Green books so far in advance (thanks to all of you!), we are currently not accepting hosting requests. Please stay tuned - we'll open 2010 soon!


text:
Can't trust the little bastards!!
June 30, 2011
Some times we let the ducks free in the garden but I don't really trust them. Today I got the proof that you shouldn't trust any cat when it comes to fresh duck meat!
When I'm with the ducks Turbo plays the gentle friend from next door…
but here you can already see that he has something special on his mind!
I put the camera away and was on the phone when all of sudden he attacked but the ducks are so used to human beings and the cats that they didn't react. Then Turbo saw me and immideately turned away….
Boncuk shows no interest but I know that she is even worse!!
Boncuk is turkish and means little pearl….her name should be Seitan which means Devil!! 🙂
Yummy :)
June 28, 2011
June 27, 2011
Holiday Inn Hannover UPGRADE ! 268-25
June 22, 2011
some times the Holiday Inn take me by surprise 🙂 I came in with my colleague and he was the first one to receive a room. As he doesn't have a Gold status with them he got a regular room which are always perfect but then I got my room and the lady said; "Today is your lucky day as you will have the Tower Suite!"
I had no clue what it was until I entered the room. wow!!
through the hall you get into the living room with TV/DVD and speakers hanging in the wall
from the living room you enter the bedroom which has a second TV set and a super king size bed.
From the bed room you go into the bath room which is also separated.
on the left side, toilet and Bidet and on the right side bathtube/shower
and the best part…..the paper was hanging properly. 🙂
sometimes you are lucky 🙂
….but the next morning you realize that you only used the bed, the toilet and the bathroom like in all the normal rooms….
Dormer finished
June 22, 2011
You can leave me alone with the little ones….
June 14, 2011
New Dormer
June 12, 2011
Holiday Inn Paris Montparnasse 267-25
June 10, 2011
4 day exhibition in Paris and I stayed in the Holiday Inn Montparnasse and the paper was hanging properly.
on the last day I went for a walk and then realized that the Eiffel Tower was pretty close….shows how much I see of the cities I visit 😦
The way back was a typical Friday story….The plane came in 15min late which means you lose at least another 30min for disembarking and cleaning of the plane. Then you board and the captain tells you everything is fine and we will arrive in time because he will do some speeding in the air…..then nothing happens and 5 minutes later he comes back with the message that ground control didn't believe they would make it in time and therefore put us on the next slot…..45min later…
so we finally arrived 75min late in FRA and then the fun continued as our luggage was somewhere in the maze and if this was not enough you come to the parking machine which is broken and had to be repaired. When it was my turn the receipt of €100,- didn't come out! At this stage you realize that it is friday and more will happen.
Correct! Traffic Jam on the A3 Highway! so at 18:00 I arrived (instead of 16:00) Whatever, it's Pentecost a long weekend 🙂
Keizerskroon Hoorn 266-25
June 6, 2011
Went for 3 days of fun with our club to the Netherlands and I was the "lucky" one to organize the trip which was pretty stressful but at the end everybody was very happy and satisfied.
started in Naarden which is a very old fortified city
the next day we went to Amsterdam for a canal trip, a visit to the Heineken Experience and then to a cheese and clogs manufacturer where we afterwards did a eel smoking contest. of course I was in the winning team 🙂
the last day was a full day of sailing from Hoorn to Volendam and back.
so everything was perfect except the paper which was hanging the wrong way…whatever 🙂


text:
ウシの体外受精における精子処理法と体外受精由来の初期胚の体外培養法に関する研究 Studies on sperm treatments and culture systems of early stage bovine embryos in relation to in vitro fertilization.
- タイトル
- タイトル別名
Studies on sperm treatments and culture systems of early stage bovine embryos in relation to in vitro fertilization.
- 著者名
青柳, 敬人
- 著者別名
アオヤギ, ヨシト
- 学位授与大学
- 取得学位
- 学位授与番号
- 学位授与年月日
The effects of semen treatments and semen from different bulls on in vitro fertilization results and the effect of culture systems of early stage embryos after in vitro fertilization wereexamined in order to establish a stable procedure to produce bovine blastocysts derived from in vitro maturation and in vitro fertilization. 「Effects of two treatments on semen from different bulls on in vitro fertilization results of bovine oocytes」 The spermatozoa from six different bulls were treated with caffeine or caffeine plus Ca-ionophore A23187 and their effects on in vitro fertilization, cleavage and development into morulae of in vitro matured bovine oocytes were investigated. ln vitro fertilization results(formation of both pronuclei, cleavage and development to ≧ four-cell stage) were significantly(P<0.01)higher using caffeine plus Ca-ionophore A23187 than those using only caffeine. The rates of fertilization and first cleavage were only slightly variable among the bulls. However, the present data showed significant variability in the formation of both pronuclei(36 to 75%) of fertilized embryos and development to the ≧ four-cell stage(39 to 71%) by using semen from different bulls. Development into morulae of embryos recovered from the rabbit oviduct did not show any significant differences in relation to sperm treatments or individual bulls. 「Effects of culture systems on the development of in vitro fertilized bovine embryos into blastocysts.」 The effects of co-culture with oviductal epithelial cells,cumulus cells, trophoblastic vesicles or amniotic sac cells on the development into blastocysts of bovine eight-cell embryos derived from in vitro maturation and fertilization were examined. Frozen-thawed spermatozoa were treated with caffeine plus Ca-ionophore A23187 for capacitation and were then co-incubated for 4 h with oocytes matured in vitro. Fertilized embryos resulting from this in vitro fertilization were cultured in HEPES-buffered TCM-199 plus 10% fetal calf serum(FCS) for 68 h and then removed from the cumulus cell mass. The eight-cell embryos were cultured using four co-culture systems either without cells(controls) or within the rabbit oviducts. The co-culture of oviductal epithelial cells, trophoblastic vesicles or amniotic sac cells significantly(Pく0.05)increased developmentinto blastocysts(39.0 to 50.7%) when compared to co-culture with cumulus cells, control or rabbit oviducts(1.9 to 29.3%). Six of 16 recipients became pregnant with frozen-thawed embryos derived from co-culture with oviductal epithelial cells(1/2),trophoblastic vesicles(2/7) or amniotic sac cells(3/7). Eight calves, including two sets of twins, were subsequently born. The results have demonstrated that co-culture of embryos with oviductal epithelial cells, trophoblastic vesicles or amniotic sac cells is a useful method for enhancing development of in vitro fertilized bovine eight cell stage embryos into blastocysts and for producing normal calves using frozen-thawed embryos derived from in vitro maturation and fertilization. It is obvious that this study is useful to stabilize production of blastocyst stage embryo by bovine in vitro fertilization and contribute to the practical application of bovine embryo transfer.
Hokkaido University(北海道大学). 博士(獣医学)
- 目次 / p1 (0003.jp2)
- 第1章 緒論 / p1 (0005.jp2)
- 第2章 ウシ精子処理法におけるカフェインとイオノホアの併用が体外受精におよぼす影響 / p3 (0007.jp2)
- 緒言 / p3 (0007.jp2)
- 材料と方法 / p4 (0008.jp2)
- 成績 / p14 (0018.jp2)
- 考察 / p20 (0024.jp2)
- 要約 / p21 (0025.jp2)
- 第3章 種雄牛の個体差が体外受精およびその後の胚発生におよぼす影響 / p23 (0027.jp2)
- 緒言 / p23 (0027.jp2)
- 材料と方法 / p24 (0028.jp2)
- 成績 / p27 (0031.jp2)
- 考察 / p32 (0036.jp2)
- 要約 / p34 (0038.jp2)
- 第4章 体外受精由来胚の体外培養とくに共培養に関する検討 / p36 (0040.jp2)
- 緒言 / p36 (0040.jp2)
- 材料と方法 / p37 (0041.jp2)
- 成績 / p45 (0049.jp2)
- 考察 / p49 (0053.jp2)
- 要約 / p51 (0055.jp2)
- 第5章 総括 / p53 (0057.jp2)
- 謝辞 / p56 (0060.jp2)
- 英文要約 / p57 (0061.jp2)
- 参考文献 / p60 (0064.jp2)


text:
Legal Status
Document Details
Published Document
It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of Basin Water, Inc. ("Basin") because of questions regarding the accuracy of assertions by Basin, and by others, in periodic filings with the Commission concerning, among other things, the company's current financial condition because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended March 31, 2009.
The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the securities of the above-listed company.
Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to Section 12(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the securities of the above-listed company is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EDT, on June 30, 2011 through 11:59 p.m. EDT, on July 14, 2011.Start Signature
By the Commission.
Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-16841 Filed 6-30-11; 11:15 am]


text:
A couple weeks ago, we talked about how many diets are not good for your teeth. And the top of our list was the Lemonade Cleanse, which is a guaranteed tooth wrecker. So now we have some good news for everyone who has been considering a cleanse but doesn't want to damage their teeth: Elle Magazine's editors have assembled a way to get the cleanse benefits without doing a cleanse.
Start the Morning with a Glass of Lemon Water
Wait, you might say, this is sounding suspiciously like the lemonade cleanse. True, but hear us out. If you're just drinking one glass of lemon water, it's a lot better on your teeth than six or more glasses a day of lemon water mixed with maple syrup. You can drink your one glass in the morning, rinse with water, wait 15 to 30 minutes, then eat breakfast. This ensures you're getting a good boost of the antioxidants in lemons without constantly exposing your teeth to damaging acid.
Use Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal has the power to absorb toxins in your body and remove it from your body. We've already talked about how activated charcoal probably doesn't work for teeth whitening, but that doesn't mean it can't remove some of the toxins from your body. Mix some in with water and drink it once a day.
Drink Bone Broth
Although we have pooh-poohed the idea of an all-natural cavity cure, one thing they advocate is definitely good for you: bone broth contains a lot of good nutrients for tooth and bone health. And there's nothing harmful in it, especially if you make it yourself.
Cut out Processed Food
It can be hard to completely eliminate processed food from your diet, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't try. The fewer processed foods you eat, the less you'll be eating in sugar, fat, and salt, which can impact your weight and oral health.
Eat Three Meals (No Snacking!)
Dentists have been saying this for years. Snacking between meals is bad for your teeth because it feeds parasitic bacteria. It also helps replicate the effects of a cleanse because it gives your body more time to process your meals before eating again.
Increase the Cacao Percentage on Your Chocolate
Chocolate has a lot of great antioxidants that are good for your body. The richer it is in cacao (the actual chocolate bean), the better it is for you. And if it's more chocolate, it's less milk and sugar, which means it's less bad for your teeth.
Bonus: chocolate has been studied as a TMJ treatment!
Spice Up Your Diet
Many natural health advocates recommend spices for their ability to cleanse your body and contribute to feeling full sooner, so you'll eat less and lose more weight.
End the Night with Chamomile Tea
Chamomile tea has many beneficial properties. It helps digestion. It makes it easier for you to sleep. And it can help with migraines.
Looking it over, there's really nothing for us to object to in this list of suggestions from Elle. In fact, we strongly encourage this alternative to a lemonade cleanse diet. Though we can't vouch for its effectiveness as a cleanse or whether a cleanse is necessary or desirable, if you're going to do one, this is better option by far.
If you are looking for a San Diego dentist who is concerned about your whole body health, please call (619) 299-5925 for an appointment at Strober Dental.


text:
The exercises and weight training programs develop 'latissimus dorsi, the fan-shaped muscles of the back is called wings workout. This muscle is responsible for abduction and extension of shoulder pulling the upper arms more towards the body.
How to do wings workouts?
Earning wings is no easy job. The back is so large part of the body that it should ever be neglected. If you want to have the lats looking like as if they are about to burst out of the skin it needs certain disciplines and many people fall victim to workout routines that develop huge biceps and unbalanced physique. The following wing workouts will help one to develop the coveted wings.
Top 10 wings workout videos.
- Pull ups
It is done by grabbing the pull-up bar with extended arms and then pulling the body slowly up until the bar touch the upper chest by drawing the shoulder and the upper arms down and back. Stay for a while at the top position by squeezing the back muscles and then lower yourself slowly to the starting position. These help to get the 'lats' out to give a great back. To start with one must give 50 pull ups in 5 sets of 10 repetitions with minimum rest between the two sets.
- Dead lift
For doing this one must stand in front of a barbell and bend forward bending the knees only without bending the back. Now grip the bar and lift it up the barbell pushing with legs to stand straight and return to the original starting position in the same way. This is a very good exercise for the lower back. It should be done in 4 sets having 10, 8, 6 & 4 repetitions from first to the fourth increasing the weight as the sets progress. On must also rest for 2 to minute between the sets.
- Seated cable row workout
Seat on the machine placing the feet on the cross bar provided keeping the knees slightly bent. Grab the V bar handle and keep the body at 90º from the legs. Now without moving the torso pull the handle towards you squeezing the back muscles; hold for a second and return to the starting position. This workout is also done in pyramid shape like dead lift doing 4 sets for 10, 8, 6 and 4 repetitions respectively from the first to fourth with increasing weights as usual.
- Wide grip pull downs behind the back
Sit on a pull-down machine adjusting the machine to fit your height. Grab the bar with a wide grip; wider than your shoulder width, behind the back .Now pull the bar down by drawing the shoulder and arms down and squeezing the shoulder muscles only, keeping the body stationary, till it touches the back of the neck. After staying for a second at this position return to the starting position. This Arnold wings workout should be done in 3 sets with 8 repetitions each.
- Seated one-arm cable row work out
Unlike seated cable row workout this is done with one hand and in 3 sets of 10 repetitions each. Starting with the right hand pull the handle back till the arm forms a 90º angle and next return to the starting position slowly. Next repeat the same process with your left arm never forgetting to rotate the wrist so that the palms are facing down again while returning to the original position.
- Wings workout with dumbbells
Lie face down on a bench so that your chest gets support. Now holding dumbbells in both the hands pull the hands together so that the thumb touches the bottom of the rib cage. Now hold one arm in this position and do five rows with the other hand and shift hands and repeat the same process. Next do four rows on each side and then go on decreasing the number of rows like three, two and one. This is a very good upper back exercise for lats without putting much stress on the lower back.
- Bent over barbell rows
This unique workout not only acts on the lats but also on the entire back muscles as a whole. This exercise is done with bended legs and the back straight almost parallel to the floor. Barbells are pulled up in this stance to the upper part of the stomach for development of upper part of the lats.
8. Wings like Bruce Lee Upper Back Workout
This collection gives a combination of exercises to develop great wings. This depicts the exercise plans done by Bruce Lee. It includes 3 sets each of wide grip pull-ups, close grip pull-ups, behind the neck pull-ups, bent over barbell row and finally one handed dumbbell row with 8 to 12 repetitions per set in all exercises for overall growth of the upper back.
- Red bull back workout
This wings workout youtube include three workout plans as below
The first plan includes 4 sets of 6 to 12 repetitions for each of weighted pull-ups, bent over barbell row, barbell dead lift and bent arm barbell pullover.
The second plan is worked out with 4 sets of 6 to 12 repetitions for each of barbell dead lift, chin ups, reverse grip bent over rows and close grip front lat pull downs.
The third plan consists also consists of 4 sets of 6 to 12 repetitions each of wide grip rear pull-ups, bent over two dumbbell row, seated cable rows and bent arm dumbbell pull over.
10. Wings workout without weights
The first step to do wings workout at home without using any weight is to flex the lats. This can be done by bringing down the shoulder blades together to have the tight feeling. With this feeling on bring the shoulder forward. One can also do close grip towel exercise. Insert a towel through the door handles, hold it by the hands and place your feet apart on the door bending your knees at 90º. Now lift your body up with arms and shoulder and then go back to the starting position. This is a good back exercise and one should do these 5 sets of 10 to 15repetitions each.
Lakshmi Rekha
Latest posts by Lakshmi Rekha (see all)
- How To Deal With Scars? - March 26, 2015
- Is Extreme Weight Loss Good or Bad? - March 20, 2015
- My Family: The Strength Of Love - March 15, 2015
- Start a New Life! - March 10, 2015


text: *Drum scales are quoted in stainless steel smooth plate. 30"x30" scales are built with ¼" plate and are quoted with 2 pieces an 8" length ramp; all other bases are quoted with ½" plate and come with 2 pieces 30" length ramps. In order to get the low profile we weld the plate to the bottom of 3"x3"x1/4" structural tubing and then mount the cells inside the tube. Custom sizes available for quote.


text:
Owen was the stand out performer during the filming of "THE JUNIOR DIARIES" here at Resort Latitude Zero. His new age progressive surfing and amazing back hand tube riding in extremely heavy barrels is some of the best we have ever seen.
Come on a journey aboard the fully-equipped 60' timber sloop Nomad which frequents some of the finest lefts and rights Indonesia has to offer. The Nomad is all about surfing, adventure and sharing the stoke.
She is a magnificent 84 foot timber sloop, custom built for the sole purpose of searching for waves.