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The Administrative Council is the governing body of the Association and shall consist of (a) the officers of the Association: the President, the President-Elect and the Treasurer; (b) one Vice President from each of the geographic regions designated as Association Regions in the Bylaws; (c) three At-Large Members; and (d) the immediate Past President. (Article V, Section I of the Constitution)
The Administrative Council will meet monthly on the third Thursday of every other month at 2:30 p.m. (Eastern) and as required during the Annual Conference. When necessary, additional meetings may be scheduled to facilitate the leadership needs of the Association. The Executive Committee consists of the President, Past President, President-Elect, and Treasurer. The Executive Committee also meets on the opposite months on the third Thursday at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern).
2018 Administrative Council
5/31/2018Winter Session Melt/Drop Prevention
5/16/2018Joint Statistical Survey (JSR)
10/28/2018 » 10/30/2018
2018 56th NAASS Annual Conference


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Elephant Ride and Elephant wash in Goa
A Nature Adventure Tour. Visit the hinter land of Goa, Drive into a small village in an area of Goa untouched by tourism to get a glimpse into the traditional life of the villagers. admire its beauty, its ancient temples in natural form, witness the culture, and mingle with the locals and for adventure we take you for an Elephant ride.
Spend small fee and enjoy Elephant wash and ride in goa. Elephants simply love splashing in the water - very much like the humans. Spend great time watching this delightful scene of washing the elephant like a little kid. a delightful visit which will linger in mind for a long time to come.
# Duration 6-7hrs
# Hotel pick up by a Taxi or a Coach
# Transfer to spice Garden
# Elephant ride & Wash for nearly 20-30 minutes per person.
# Complimentary Sight Seeing Of Old temples and Churches.

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Coonawarra Classics and a Greek Feast
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Wednesday, 8 June 2016 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm (AEST)
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Think Coonawarra, and thoughts of sumptuous reds spring to mind – from the rich rust-coloured Terra Rossa soil for which it's internationally recognized, to the prized red wines that have made it famous. There are the ruddy cheeks of those who tend the vines; the crimson sunsets that sweep across a vast horizon; and of course, there's the fiery passion in the veins of our vignerons and winemakers.
This month Swirl, Sniff, Spit explores the Coonawarra region and has looked to pair a range of Coonawarra classics with sumptuous traditional Greek cuisine.
Your host for the night is wine writer, presenter and all round good bloke Steve Leszczynski.
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Kafe Meze
56 Mollison Street
South Brisbane,
Wednesday, 8 June 2016 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm (AEST)
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As mentioned in my previous post, I will be speaking at the Take Control of Your Financial Future Seminar, on behalf of the Canadian MoneySaver Magazine. The seminar will be held in Vancouver, April 20th, 2013, at the University of British Columbia. Five other CMS writers are also presenting. If you live in Vancouver or visiting, then be sure to come and check the seminar out! 🙂
Here are some notable reads from around the web this week:
Canadian MoneySaver editor Peter Hodson wrote a great post on the reasons why you shouldn't sell a stock just because it went up in value. In what to Do?? Peter outlines all the reasons not to sell. As the previous Chairman and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sprott Asset Management, his advice carries weight. 😉
Dividend Mantra discussed in detail the split of one of his favourite core holdings, Abbott Labs, in reconsidering Abbott Labs (ABT) And AbbVie (ABBV). There is a synergy that works with all components of a company and which gives it an economic moat. Splitting those parts loses that synergy, and is like breaking apart a machine. Companies do not make a move like this unless they absolutely need to. Usually, a company will spin-off it's less profitable division into a new company and retain the core company.
Dividend Growth Investor had a superb list of the U.S. dividend achievers and dividend aristocrats in, the dividend kings list keeps expanding. When companies continue to raise their dividends after a half-century or more of business, you can be certain you are buying a solid company.
Ever notice that when AAPL stock goes down, RIM stock goes up, and vice versa? People are pretty stoked about BlackBerry 10 right now, and RIM looks poised for more gains. Has Apple reached its Peak? Is RIM a turnaround company? Check out this post from Barel Karsan on Apple As The New RIM.
The world of tech never seems to stop changing. The Passive Income Earner asked an interesting question about the stability of the Telecom sector, in Is Netflix The Next Cable Model?
Eddie over at Finance Fox just got his blog redesigned, and it's looking real sharp! Be sure to check out the new look. He could also use some more Facebook likes if you're inclined.
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Most 10-year-olds aren't accustomed to being the focus of print and broadcast news media inquiries, but that's exactly what one young Lyndhurst resident experienced on May 16 during a presentation at the Mayfield Innovation Center, located at 6080 Wilson Mills Road in Mayfield Village.
Manny Kothe, a fourth-grade student at Greenview Upper Elementary School in South Euclid, primarily fielded questions with his family alongside him about the new gifts — prosthetic hands — presented to him by the Excel TECC career technical program's junior student team, a part of the center's Computer Aided Drafting and Design course.
The entire serendipitous nature of the team's link with Manny cannot be ignored, said CADD Engineering Technology Teacher Craig Schmidt, adding that the project's origins at the facility never led him to believe they'd end up fulfilling a physical need for a young boy.
"In late August, a Mayfield High School French teacher, Gina Burich, forwarded a video attachment showing a French child using a new prosthetic hand," he said. "Her intentions were to show our superintendent how she was connecting the French language to everyday life. I was intrigued with the video and watched it six times that night. I learned the hand was initially 3-D-printed and produced as part of a worldwide 100 percent volunteer-based organization named e-NABLE. Late that evening, I thought, 'We (CADD) can do that.' "
In August, CADD moved into its new location from Lakeland Community College in Kirtland without furniture or requisite equipment. It was then Schmidt began instructing his students to tackle the prosthesis project in the interim, having them 3-D-print hands with files provided by e-NABLE.
"We were a computer aided drafting and engineering program without computers," he said. "Yet there was quite a bit of media buzz around this. We were in the new center for just a few days and our students were building multiple prosthetic hands."
The students submitted a finished prototype to e-NABLE in mid-October for approval. Schmidt said e-NABLE was experiencing an abnormally high number of submissions at that time.
"Combined with a transition to a new maker database, and with the installation of new software, our hand became lost in the shuffle," he said. "We finally gained approval in December and joined e-NABLE's list of approved makers."
A chance trip to Target on an otherwise seemingly commonplace day in December has inextricably linked the Kothe family to the discount retail store. Had they not decided to go shopping that day, at that particular store, and furthermore, not checked out through Emily Pietrantone's lane, things may have been vastly different.
As Manny was born with no fingers on his right hand, Pietrantone, a student on the CADD team, recognized an opportunity to connect the Kothes with her class and its new creation.
"We subsequently connected the Kothes with e-NABLE and they submitted their information at the end of January," Schmidt said. "We received the information we needed to proceed with the production of Manny's hand, and a spare, at the end of March. At that point, the junior team processed Manny's information, and using an app called Tracker, determined the dimensions for Manny's hand.
"Those measurements were plugged into an online application at e-NABLE named "Hand-O-Matic" and the files were generated for use with 3-D-printing Manny's hand," Schmidt said. "Since Manny loves the University of Notre Dame, our students 3-D-printed two hands — one in gold, the other in blue."
Manny's prosthetic hand is mechanical, operated by his wrist. He is able to grasp and hold things with the test-fit Velcro, as the gauntlet fits his forearm and palm.
Manny said he is looking forward to becoming more adept at the sports he plays, like basketball and baseball, adding the hand is uncomfortable for the time being, but with practice it will become easier.
"It's hard for me to bend my wrist, but I know I'll be able to do things with my right hand now," he said. "I'm excited to show my friends. This is going to help me write better, too, so I'll try my best not to break it."
Manny's mother and father said they can't believe the generosity and kindness of the CADD program, and that they are thankful for the entire program's forthrightness and ingenuity for helping their son.
"I'm overwhelmed how quickly this situation happened," said Mindy Kothe. "We've felt welcomed through the entire process. This will open doors for all people. We're so appreciative."
Jim Kothe said Manny has always adjusted well and that the sky's the limit for his son.
"I'm super excited to see where this will go," he said. "Even with some adversity, Manny's always pulled through it. The trajectory of his life has changed."
The Excel TECC CADD program hand has been featured at the Formtek, Inc. National Manufacturing Day and the Ohio School Boards Association Student Achievement Fair, said Schmidt, adding that the news of Manny's hand isn't restricted to Northeast Ohio.
"This has been an incredible year for our program," he said. "Last month, Rick Pollack, the president of MakerGear 3-D printers in Beachwood, asked us to provide a prosthetic hand for the Hannover Messe Trade Fair in Hannover, Germany. A team of senior CADD students 3-D-printed the hand in the German flag colors and created a rotating stand for display. We had no idea this was the largest trade fair in the world."
As the utility of Manny's hand takes on more function, and as he continues to mature, he knows his new journey is always beginning.
"I'm pretty much nervous," he said, "but I was surprised to receive it. I always thought college students would do this, but it was high school juniors that did it. Thank you, guys, so much."


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The Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder is much raved about but I never really tried it because it was white. Although translucent powders are not supposed to add any color to the skin, most especially white ones almost always leave my dark skin with a white cast so I usually avoid these white (and sometimes beige) "translucent" powders. Ones that have more color to them (though they are supposed to be invisible) work a little better on my dark skin.
So when this Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder was released in the new shade medium deep, which is designed for medium deep to deepest skin tones, I knew I had to try it. I have very dark skin so I wanted to see whether this really works on the deepest skin tones.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Medium Deep Review
Translucent Loose Setting Powder locks in makeup for long-lasting wear, without adding weight or texture. This bestseller creates a modern, matte finish with a touch of sheer coverage, while it absorbs oil and reduces shine all day. The pros know why it's their favorite: the powder is a little denser than an average powder, providing super smooth, even application and blending. This no-flashback formula means you'll look great in photos, and it creates a soft-focus effect to subtly blur the look of fine lines and imperfections. It will not settle into fine lines or pores and never looks cakey. These truly translucent shades work on all skintones—from the fairest to the deepest. The just-released, Translucent Medium Deep shade was designed to be completely translucent on medium-deep to the deepest skintones, ensuring that every skintone gets a perfectly flawless, translucent finish.
For a product that costs almost $40, I wasn't expecting it to contain talc and parabens. I don't really have an issue with these ingredients but they are cheap ingredients and I expect to see them in products at the drugstore and beauty supply store which cost less than $10. Because of the cost, it was definitely disappointing to see these ingredients in this Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder. If you have issues with these ingredients, you should definitely steer clear.
This Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder is a finely milled powder with not much of a smell to it. I only pierced a few holes in the sticky tape which covers the sifter so it wouldn't get everywhere and only dispense a small amount.
From trying this translucent powder, I can definitely see why it's hyped up. For someone with oily/combination skin, it does leave a completely matte finish and I did notice that it seemed to have some oil control properties which surprised me with my extremely oily t-zone. I still got oily but it seemed that it wasn't as much as when I used other powders.
I have large pores and while it didn't seem to do much to blur them, it also didn't seem to make them worse and did not sink into them. The same for my fine lines. But overall my skin definitely looked blurred with this powder on.
Overall this is a great powder but unfortunately, this Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder in medium deep left my dark skin ashy looking so it will be going back. I was going to keep it just for setting my under eye concealer because it does a fantastic job of setting concealer with no creasing but I had the "I set my under-eye" look when the makeup I applied all over my face including my under eye was all said and done.
Not only did my under-eye look ashy but when I took pictures, there was also a yellowish cast to my under-eye. With my cool tones, this powder is definitely for those with warm tones.
This Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder in medium deep is a great powder and I would recommend it but not if you have very dark skin like me because it will leave you ashy looking. This powder is definitely not for the deepest skin tones as they claim. This medium deep shade would probably be perfect for caramel skin tones or those a shade or two darker than this with warm tones.
Available at Sephora for $38
This Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder sets makeup so well that for a split second I considered keeping it until I decided to see how it compared to my L.A. Colors loose powders which I reviewed here and are a Holy Grail item for me. Like this Laura Mercier powder, the L.A. Colors contains talc and parabens but unlike the former, the latter costs less than $5 if you can find it.
The two powders perform exactly the same however, L.A. Colors has an even deeper shade which is one of the two shades I own and this shade works better for my dark skin than this medium deep from Laura Mercier. This L.A. Colors powder is definitely a great dupe for the Laura Mercier powder. Read more about my review of this L.A. Colors Loose powder here.
The only thing is that it is a little difficult to find this L.A. Colors powder online especially the darkest shade but you may find it in your local beauty supply or dollar store. If you can find it grab it!


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As noun
a room equipped for taking a bath or shower
toilet (def )
As Idioms
go to / use the bathroom, to use the toilet; urinate or defecate
As noun
something that makes things visible or affords illumination:All colors depend on light
Also called luminous energy, radiant energy
electromagnetic radiation to which the organs of sight react, ranging in wavelength from about to nm and propagated at a speed of , mi
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a similar form of radiant energy that does not affect the retina, as ultraviolet or infrared rays
the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of sight
an illuminating agent or source, as the sun, a lamp, or a beacon
the radiance or illumination from a particular source:the light of a candle
the illumination from the sun; daylight:We awoke at the first light
daybreak or dawn:when light appeared in the east
daytime:Summer has more hours of light
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the effect of light falling on an object or scene as represented in a picture
one of the brightest parts of a picture
a gleam or sparkle, as in the eyes
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spiritual illumination or awareness; enlightenment
Also called day
one compartment of a window or window sash
a window, especially a small one
mental insight; understanding
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a lighthouse
the eyesight
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to cause (the face, surroundings, etc
) to brighten, especially with joy, animation, or the like (often followed by up):A smile lit up her face
Her presence lighted up the room
to guide or conduct with a light:a candle to light you to bed
As verb (used without object), lighted or lit, lighting
to take fire or become kindled:The damp wood refused to light
to ignite a cigar, cigarette, or pipe for purposes of smoking (usually followed by up):He took out a pipe and lighted up before speaking
to become illuminated when switched on:This table lamp won't light
to become bright, as with light or color (often followed by up):The sky lights up at sunset
to brighten with animation or joy, as the face or eyes (often followed by up)
As Idioms
bring to light, to discover or reveal:The excavations brought to light the remnants of an ancient civilization
come to light, to be discovered or revealed:Some previously undiscovered letters have lately come to light
hide one's light under a bushel, to conceal or suppress one's talents or successes
in a good / bad light, under favorable (or unfavorable) circumstances:She worshiped him, but then she'd only seen him in a good light
in (the) light of, taking into account; because of; considering:It was necessary to review the decision in the light of recent developments
light at the end of the tunnel, a prospect of success, relief, or redemption:We haven't solved the problem yet, but we're beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel
see the light, to come into existence or being
to be made public
to begin to accept or understand a point of view one formerly opposed: Her father was opposed to her attending an out-of-town college, but he finally saw the light
shed / throw light on, to clarify; clear up:His deathbed confession threw light on a mystery of long standing
As noun
something securely, and usually permanently, attached or appended, as to a house, apartment building, etc
:a light fixture; kitchen fixtures
a person or thing long established in the same place or position
any of various devices for holding work in a machine tool, especially one for machining in a straight line, as in a planer or milling machine
any of various devices for holding parts in certain positions during welding, assembly, etc
a movable chattel, as a machine or heating plant, that, by reason of annexation to real property and adaptation to continuing use in connection with the realty, is considered a part of the realty
Fox Hunting
one of a series of meets scheduled by a hunt to take place at a time and location listed on a card (fixture card) that is sent, usually once a month, to each member of a hunt
the act of fixing
an event that takes place regularly
As preposition
(used to indicate a point or place occupied in space); in, on, or near:to stand at the door; at the bottom of the barrel
(used to indicate a location or position, as in time, on a scale, or in order):at zero; at noon; at age ; at the end; at the lowest point
(used to indicate presence or location):at home; at hand
(used to indicate amount, degree, or rate):at great speed; at high altitudes
(used to indicate a direction, goal, or objective); toward:Aim at the mark
Look at that
(used to indicate occupation or involvement):at work; at play
(used to indicate a state or condition):at ease; at peace
(used to indicate a cause or source):She was annoyed at his stupidity
(used to indicate a method or manner):He spoke at length
(used to indicate relative quality or value):at one's best; at cost
As Idioms
be at (someone), to be sexually aggressive toward (a person):She's pregnant again because he's at her morning, noon, and night
where it's at, Informal
the place where the most interesting or exciting things happen:Emma says that Rome is definitely where it's at now
As noun
a house, apartment, or other shelter that is the usual residence of a person, family, or household
the place in which one's domestic affections are centered
an institution for the homeless, sick, etc
:a nursing home
the dwelling place or retreat of an animal
the place or region where something is native or most common
any place of residence or refuge:a heavenly home
a person's native place or own country
(in games) the destination or goal
a principal base of operations or activities:The new stadium will be the home of the local football team
home plate
one of three attack positions nearest the opposing goal
As adjective
of, relating to, or connected with one's home or country; domestic:home products
principal or main:the corporation's home office
reaching the mark aimed at:a home thrust
played in a ball park, arena, or the like, that is or is assumed to be the center of operations of a team:The pitcher didn't lose a single home game all season
Compare away (def )
As adverb
to, toward, or at home:to go home
deep; to the heart:The truth of the accusation struck home
to the mark or point aimed at:He drove the point home
into the position desired; perfectly or to the greatest possible extent: sails sheeted home
in the proper, stowed position: The anchor is home
toward its vessel: to bring the anchor home
As verb (used without object), homed, homing
to go or return home
(of guided missiles, aircraft, etc
) to proceed, especially under control of an automatic aiming mechanism, toward a specified target, as a plane, missile, or location (often followed by in on):The missile homed in on the target
to navigate toward a point by means of coordinates other than those given by altitudes
to have a home where specified; reside
As verb (used with object), homed, homing
to bring or send home
to provide with a home
to direct, especially under control of an automatic aiming device, toward an airport, target, etc
As Idioms
at home, in one's own house or place of residence
in one's own town or country
prepared or willing to receive social visits: Tell him I'm not at home
We are always at home to her
in a situation familiar to one; at ease: She has a way of making everyone feel at home
well-informed; proficient: to be at home in the classics
played in one's hometown or on one's own grounds: The Yankees played two games at home and one away
bring home to, to make evident to; clarify or emphasize for:The irrevocability of her decision was brought home to her
home and dry, British Informal
having safely achieved one's goal
home free, assured of finishing, accomplishing, succeeding, etc
: If we can finish more than half the work today, we'll be home free
certain to be successfully finished, accomplished, secured, etc
: With most of the voters supporting it, the new law is home free
write home about, to comment especially on; remark on:The town was nothing to write home about
His cooking is really something to write home about
As noun
a railroad station
a bus station
a place in which supplies and materials are stored for distribution
(formerly) a place where recruits are assembled for classification, initial training, and assignment to active units
a storehouse or warehouse, as a building where freight is deposited
a place where body products not actively involved in metabolic processes are accumulated, deposited, or stored
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Itacolomi State Park overviewItacolomi State Park is known for its parks. Spend a relaxing day at Itacolomi State Park and Parque Vale dos Contos when the weather is nice. Make some memories at Museu das Reducoes and Mina da Passagem. Itacolomi State Park is an inviting destination that has something for everyone.
Where to stay in Itacolomi State ParkWhether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, the area around Itacolomi State Park has accommodations to fit every need. Search for hotels in Itacolomi State Park with Hotels.com by checking our online map. Our maps display the areas and neighborhoods around all Itacolomi State Park hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. The best Itacolomi State Park hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee.
How to get to Itacolomi State ParkFly in to Belo Horizonte (CNF-Tancredo Neves Intl.), 64.5 mi (103.8 km) from downtown Itacolomi State Park.
What to see around Itacolomi State ParkIt's well known for its parks and these favorite places for nature lovers:
- • Itacolomi State Park
- • Parque Vale dos Contos
- • Praca Gomes Freire
- • Museu das Reducoes
- • Mina da Passagem
- • Capela do Padre Faria
- • Federal University of Ouro Preto
- • Igreja Matriz de Santa Efigenia
When to visit Itacolomi State ParkIf you're still deciding when to visit, here are the seasonal norms to help you plan:
Seasonal temperature averages
- January-March: 84°F day, 67°F night
- April-June: 83°F day, 57°F night
- July-September: 82°F day, 57°F night
- October-December: 83°F day, 65°F night
- January-March: 22.40 inches
- April-June: 9.41 inches
- July-September: 7.28 inches
- October-December: 22.68 inches


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Aqualisa Quartz: Simply a Better Shower 7
"Innovation is the process of turning ideas and know-ledge into products and services which create customer demand in the marketplace." London Innovation 2003
The term positioning refers to placing a brand in that part of the market where it will receive a favorable reception compared to competing products. As a matter of strategy, therefore, a product should be matched with that segment of the market in which it is most likely to succeed. The product should be positioned so that it stands apart from competing brands. Positioning tells what the product stands for, what it is, and how customers should evaluate it. Positioning is achieved by using marketing mix variables, especially design and communication. Differentiation can be achieved on the basis of tangible differences (e.g., product features).
Launched in 2001, the Quartz has challenged most people's common perception of showers and showering. Aqualisa took another huge step and launched its first Digital shower - a revolution in shower design. Quartz Digital proved to be way ahead of other UK showers in terms of ease of installation, ease of use and design. In September 2001, Harry Rawlinson, managing director of Aqualisa, is deciding how to handle the marketing of the Quartz shower, the first significant product innovation in the U.K. shower market in years. The Quartz shower provides significant improvements in terms of quality, cost, and ease of installation. In product testing, the Quartz shower received rave reviews. The vastly superior Quartz shower which took three years to develop is simply not selling, despite the fact that existing showers in the U.K. are plagues with problems and there is widespread consumer dissatisfaction with overall shower performance. The company is faced with some key issues about whether to change the channel strategy, promotional strategy, and the overall positioning of the product in the context of their existing product line. This case shows that despite the fact Aqualisa had a great product it doesn't necessarily mean that this is going to manifest in great sale.
Case Analysis
In analyzing the company's landscape (Treat, Opportunity, Weakness and Strength), 4C Diamond Marketing Model is used. 1.Change
Change is driven by the demand from the customer to address the problems in low water pressure, fluctuation in temperature, unreliable, installation and design. People's lifestyle inspires the development of new technologies. As advancement in technology is very dynamic, the need to have a breakthrough product is necessary to anticipate the competitors catching up Aqualisa's product quality. 2.Competitor
Triton - Triton is the UK's leading shower manufacturer in terms of volume, who have strengthened their position in both the mixer and electric sectors of the market. Mira - Established over 80 years ago and acquired by Kohler Co. in 2001, a leading American manufacturer of bathroom and kitchen products. Mira continue to lead the market in terms of value. Masco - Masco specializes in the manufacture and retail of home improvement and building products. The company is the largest supplier of cabinets to the US residential construction market. Masco have recently enhanced their position through a series of acquisitions. 3.Customer
The customers are categorized in three pricing segments: premium, standard and value (Appendix A), consist of plumbers, developers and distributors. 4.Company
Ongoing innovation process, holding regular company-wide design assessment meetings and encouraging creative-product development as an integral part of the business. Embracing design-led innovation to help shape the future of their businesses, to identify the opportunities that exist within their core markets for long-term growth, and to develop the product ranges and families that will secure profits for years to come.
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What to do in Boston
Planning what to do in Boston for your next visit? We're conveniently located 4.5 miles from Logan International Airport in Revere, MA and six miles from Boston's many tourist sites. We're also just one mile away from the Blue Line T-Station, where guests can take the subway and be in downtown Boston within minutes. We have put together a list of what to do in Boston during your stay - so put on comfortable shoes and discover one of America's most historic cities.
What's Nearby
How To Get Here
Check out some of our favorite things to do in Boston:
Local Attractions
- Boston Common & Public Garden - Enjoy nature - Find the Make Way for Ducklings statue, ride a swan boat, feed the ducks, or just stroll through the park. From its inception, the Public Garden was decorative and flowery, while the Common was pastoral and practical. The Common's walkways were for crosstown travel, the Public Garden's paths for meandering. The Common was America's first park, the Public Garden its first public botanical garden.
- Boston Convention Center - Visit an exhibition at New England's best convention center, featuring over 500,000 square feet of space.
- Boston Duck Tours - See Boston by land and by sea in a World War II amphibious landing vehicle. Cruise by all the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom.
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace - Located near the waterfront and today's Government Center, Fanueil has been a marketplace and a meeting hall since 1742. Also a part of Faneuil Hall Marketplace is Quincy Market an indoor/outdoor mall and food eatery.
- Freedom Trail - A brick path through downtown Boston that leads to 16 significant historic sites. It is a 2.5-mile walk from Boston Common to USS Constitution in Charlestown. Simple ground markers explaining events, graveyards, notable churches, and other buildings, and a historic naval frigate are stops along the way. Enjoy historic Boston at your own pace.
Museums / Monuments
- USS Constitution - The USS Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat. Jump aboard and tour the ship.
- Boston Children's Museum - Bring your children here for a day of education and fun for the whole family!
- Museum of Science - New England's most highly attended cultural institution, the Museum of Science features a revolving schedule of temporary exhibits, IMAX films, and Planetarium shows, plus details on more than 700 interactive permanent exhibits and live demonstrations.
- New England Aquarium - The New England Aquarium includes the Simons IMAX Theater and the New England Aquarium Whale Watch (available April - November). The Aquarium's principal feature is the Giant Ocean Tank, a large cylindrical tank simulating a Caribbean coral reef. The tank houses sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, eels, and many smaller reef-living fish.
- Square One Mall - We offer shoppers more than 115 specialty stores ranging from Health & Beauty, Sporting Goods, and Men's and Women's apparel as well as a full service restaurant, Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse, as well as providing shoppers with a vibrant food court full of great choices.
- Newbury Street Shopping - Enjoy the shops and cafe along Newbury Street, a trendy shopping district, in Boston's Back Bay area.
- Suffolk Downs Horse Track - Suffolk Downs, a thoroughbred race track in East Boston opened in 1935. Famous horses that have raced at this track include Seabiscuit, Whirlaway, Funny Cide, and Cigar. The MassCap is held there, as well at the annual Hot Dog Safari.
- Boston Symphony Hall - Enjoy sounds and tunes of the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops while you're in town.
- TD Garden - New England's Premier Sports and Entertainment Arena, Home of the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics.
- Fenway Park - Catch a home game at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Also enjoy an infamous Fenway frank.
Nearby Cities
- Gloucester, MA - Explore the first seaport of America and the oldest working art colony in this historic town.
- Salem, MA - Learn all about the Salem witch trials and enjoy this coastal city in northern Massachusetts.


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NR027 DRCs in Isabella and Midland Counties will close.pdf
Sept. 26, 2017
FEMA News Desk: 312-408-5341
EMHSD contact: Dale R. George, 517-284-3946
News Release
Disaster Recovery Centers in Isabella and Midland Counties Will Close
Midland, Mich. – As the October 2, 2017 registration deadline approaches, Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Isabella and Midland counties will close permanently on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m.
Isabella County
4855 E. Bluegrass Road
Mt. Pleasant, MI, 48858
Midland County
Carpenter Street School
1407 W. Carpenter St.
Midland, MI 48640
DRCs are operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
After the DRCs close, survivors with losses from the June storms and flooding have other options for accessing FEMA disaster assistance. They can register for help, learn about the appeals process, or check the status of their claim by:
· Going online at DisasterAssistance.gov
· Calling 800-621-3362; TTY users can call 800-462-7585.
· Those who use 711 or Video Relay Services can call 800-621-3362.
· Michigan Speech to Speech Relay Services:
§ English: 866-656-9826
§ Spanish: 866-656-9827
Operators are multilingual and calls are answered from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. EDT seven days a week.
The deadline to register online for FEMA disaster assistance is midnight on Monday, Oct. 2.
FEMA assistance is nontaxable and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid or other federal benefits.
FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
English: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4326
Spanish: https://www.fema.gov/es/disaster/4326
All FEMA disaster assistance will be provided without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment), religion, national origin, age, disability, limited English proficiency, economic status, or retaliation. If you believe your civil rights are being violated, call 800-621-3362 or 800-462-7585(TTY/TDD).
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Our club is proud to introduce inbound YEP student Agathe Cornette from Cognac, France and our outbound YEP student Jerrico Giltrap from Ballina, Australia.
Aggie as she is fondly known is currently staying with our club and is attending Xavier Catholic College, Skennars Head.
Aggie arrived in September 2014 and during her time with us will learn about our beautiful Ballina and Australian cultures.
Aggie will be here for approximately 8 months until May 2015 and we hope she enjoys her time with us all.
Jerrico will be leaving our Ballina shores in January and will be traveling to Italy where she join her host family for 12 months and we wish her well.
Our club will be looking forward to updates from both of these lovey young women and we will keep you all posted too.
Recently Aggie met up with our outbound YEP student, Jerrico Giltrap from Ballina High School.
Our lovely exchange student leaves us this week to head over to Rotary Club of Ballina and to her new host family and we wish her all the best.
President Wayne exchanging Club Banners with Agathe.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a leadership development program run by Rotary.
While participants can be any age, most events focus on secondary school students, university students, or young professionals.
Our club has always been actively involved by sending two to three young people each year to attend a week long seminar aimed at communicating with young people between the ages of 18 and 28 years. Award participants learn skills that will help them succeed as future community leaders. They study and discuss a wide and balanced range of topics to develop leadership, good citizenship, self-confidence, dignity and respect.
RYLA events are typically 3-10 days long and include presentations, activities, and workshops that cover a variety of topics, including:
Leadership fundamentals and ethics
Communication skills
Problem solving and conflict management
Community and global citizenship
RYLA – Australia 2014
Recommendations from the latest participants at a RYLA Camp 2014:
For more information on RYLA and other Rotary initiatives for youth, please contact us or follow this link to Rotary International Website
Rotaract Club of Ballina – Richmond
Rotaract is about HELP LEARN ENJOY. We help those in need, learn through professional development opportunities, and enjoy social activities.
The purpose of Rotaract is to provide an opportunity for young men and women to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of their communities, and to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service.
Company Overview
Rotaract originally began as a Rotary International youth program in 1968 and has since grown into a major Rotary-sponsored organisation of over 7,000 clubs spread around the world and 170,000 + members.
It is a professional development, leadership and community service organisation for young men and women between the ages 18-30, focusing on the development of young adults as leaders in their communities and workplaces. Most Rotaract activities take place at the club level. Rotaract clubs hold formal meetings, which can feature speakers, special outings, social activities, discussions or visits to other clubs. Club members also get together regularly for service project work, social events, or professional/leadership development workshops.


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Ecological problems of one country directly influences environment of other states. For instance, smog in China threatens the entire world, scientists say. It intensifies storms in the Pacific ocean and leads to global climatic changes. As a result, the agricultural sector suffers damages, such as reduction in yields and life stock. Moreover, all that can even provoke fires. How does the world community solve ecological problems and what role has been given to international organizations?
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Here's a report worth reading from the genocide-prevention group, Enough, a project of the Center for American Progress, on the window of opportunity for stabilizing Somalia and its region now that the Ethiopian troops have withdrawn. The United States botched its handling of the Islamic Courts party's rise to power, treating everyone in the conservative Muslim group as if they were the same as the Taliban. Rather than wooing the more centrist leaders of the group, the U.S. encouraged Ethiopia to invade in 2006 and install an interim government that never, ever had popular support. More than two years later, Ethiopian troops have withdrawn, the interim government has (not surprisingly) failed, and the Islamic Courts is in charge again. Oh, and of course in these events, civilians once again were caught in extreme violence and a leadership vacuum, with the turmoil spilling over into neighboring countries. Enough's John Prendergast predicted this from the start, so it's worth hearing what the organization he co-founded has to say about how Secretary of State Hillary Clinton can do to try to stabilize Somalia, rather than make matters worse.
February 9, 2009
Another chance in Somalia
January 22, 2009
New tone with new administration
I listened this morning to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speak to State Department staffers on the first day of her new job. She hit all of the right notes to a civil-service staff of diplomatic professionals who had every right to feel beleaguered by the infighting and the disrespect for dipliomacy that marked so much of the Bush administration. She made clear that US foreign and national security policy had three legs — diplomacy, development and defense — and that the first two were thebest ways to keep America safe and promote its values and leadership around the world. A visit to the State Depatrment by President Obama today will also be powerful proof of the new attitude in Washington toward what's called 'soft power.' How I have longed to see this switch. You can't take military options off the table, but war should be the last option when vigorous attempts to use the others have failed.
Considering the well-publicized bickering between Donald Rumsfeld's Defense Department and Secretary of State Colin Powell in the first bush term (with Rumsfeld usually the winner), State Department staffers – and world leaders – needed to hear from Clinton and President Obama that the diplomats in his administration are equals, not junior partners, in this White House.


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Fiber optic cabling comes in two types – multimode and singlemode. Most of you likely know that multimode cabling distances are shorter than singlemode, and singlemode is therefore deployed for outside plant long-haul fiber applications, while multimode is the primary choice for data centers and premise applications.
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For professional contractors and installers of data communications cabling systems, compliance with ANSI/TIA 606-B Standards updated back in 2012 has required new levels of precision in cable labeling – often an arduous and time-consuming process for cable installers. Today, however, thanks to smart, cutting-edge cable labeling tools and technologies, that situation has improved dramatically!
606-B Compliance…and a Whole Lot More
It seems like just yesterday we were talking about spring cleaning, and now we're moving into the dog days of summer. And it's hot.
In the 2014 version of ISO/IEC 14763-3, testing of optical fiber cabling, unidirectional testing for permanent links is required. In specific cases, bi-directional testing is required. However, ISO/IEC 14763-3 provides no information on how a bi-directional test should be done - this article explains how.
When Bi-Directional Testing is Required
Testing and characterizing a permanent link with an OTDR requires the measurement of connector attenuations A/B and fiber loss C. To make this measurement, a launch and tail cord are needed (see Figure 1).
Polarity defines direction of flow, such as the direction of a magnetic field or an electrical current. In fiber optics, it defines the direction that light signals travels through an optical fiber.
To properly send data via light signals, a fiber optic link's transmit signal (Tx) at one end of the cable must match the corresponding receiver (Rx) at the other end.
While it may look and feel like a fiber patch cord, Test Reference Cords, or TRCs for short, are not patch cords. There's a little something different about these cords that are used for certifying fiber cabling systems to ANSI/TIA, ISO/IEC and IEEE standards.
Recently we have been getting questions about how to determine if an SFP is working. I'm going to use SFP generically here to represent a multitude of the various optical modules that are available. The Fluke Networks fiber testers can be used to measure the light that is being put out by and SFP.


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We offer private car for rent, car rental service for transfer from Hue train station to Banyan Tree Lang Co resort.
Book your car in advance. Our driver will be waiting for you at Hue train station, Hue. He will take you then to the Banyan Tree Lang Co Resort.
Banyan Tree Lang Co offers a luxurious retreat from which to explore the culturally rich destination of Central Vietnam. Inspired by the artistic heritage of Vietnamese dynasties past, the resort features 32 one-bedroom lagoon villas (131 sqm) and 17 one-bedroom beach villas (124 sqm) set on the shores of Canh Duong beach. A spa highlights Banyan Tree's award-winning treatments and services, while a Marine Centre provides opportunities to learn about and explore the vibrant waters of the Vietnam East Sea.


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Aw! Soccer Star Cristiano Ronaldo Snuggles Newborn Twins
If pro soccer were a Disney movie, Cristiano Ronaldo would definitely be the cocky, preening villain, à la Gaston. So we melted a little when we caught a glimpse of Ronaldo's softie side this week on Instagram along with his 106 million other fans.
More: Girl disqualified from soccer match for looking like a boy
The soccer god — er, star — posted a completely adorable photo of himself with his 7-year-old son snuggling his brand-new twins with the comment "blessed."
Who are you, and what have you done with the real Cristiano Ronaldo?
The star of Spain's Real Madrid team is usually posting shirtless pictures of his admittedly impressive physique on Instagram, so this glimpse into his life as an adoring papa made for a nice change. Ronaldo has long relished playing a bad-boy role in world-stage soccer — and doesn't mind at all when he's jeered and booed by massive crowds. In fact, one of his most notorious quotes could have been one of Gaston's lines straight out of the Beauty and the Beast screenplay: "[I am booed] because I am handsome, rich and a great player, because I am envied. I have no other explanation," he said.
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Well, OK then, you handsome procreating devil, you. Confirmed details are scarce: The star athlete reportedly welcomed the twins via a surrogate and is currently dating Georgina Rodriguez (who is rumored to be pregnant with Ronaldo's baby, due in October).
We know; we can barely keep track either. No word on who will be on diaper duty for the new twins.
Yup, we love the daddy version of Ronaldo. We admit it. We can't help but laugh remembering the season during which he was asked which top soccer players caught his attention.
His response was epic: "Myself, in the mirror."
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Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, Duncan, Oklahoma.
Chisholm Trail History, Old West Kansas Trails, Kansas Heritage Group.
Game Types of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Biological Survey, Norman, Oklahoma.
Ghost Riders of the Chisholm Trail, Kansas State Library.
Hard Times Along the Chisholm Trail, HistoryNet.com.
"Home on the Range: Life of a Cowboy." Lesson plan, Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
Nichols, Sandra. "History of the Bison." Lesson plan.
Oklahoma Atlas Institute, Dept. of Cartography & Geography, East Central University, Ada, Oklahoma.
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Friday, December 19, 2008
Merry Christmas, y'all!
T'is the season to go absolutely crazy with shopping and stress, some of which I'm doing, so I'm going to make it easy on everyone today, myself included, and blog about holiday books. Other people's holiday books, mostly, although in fairness I guess I should mention that I'm working on a Christmas book myself. DIY#3 is in the works, due to my editor by March 1 and scheduled for release in May 2010, and it's set at Christmas. I wish I could have worked the timing better, but alas, it was not to be. Book 2—now officially called SPACKLEd and SPOOKED, and available for preorder on Amazon—ends on Halloween, so Christmas was up next. Sorry.
Christmas books are a really big deal, it seems. I've recently heard of several authors who have been asked to put other projects on hold to write seasonal books. In that spirit, I thought I'd share some of my favorites.
Trojan Gold by Elizabeth Peters is the fourth book in the bestselling Vicky Bliss suspense series, and the third in which art historian Vicky comes up against her on-again, off-again lover and nemesis Sir John Smythe AKA John Tregarth. As Vicky puts it, "He specializes in stealing the things I'm sworn to protect." In Trojan Gold, the two of them find themselves spending Christmas Eve together in a tiny church in the Alps, snowed in, using hymnals for kindling and pews for firewood for the tiny fire they've created in the baptismal, while eating chocolate and gingerbread and playing Bach on a comb. Elizabeth Peters is my all-time favorite author, and the Vicky Bliss series is my favorite of her series... this is a wonderful, wonderful book!
Several of JD Robb's In Death books are set at Christmas time. My favorite is Holiday in Death, in which Eve Dallas, Lieutenant with the NYPSD in the year 2058 or so, and her intrepid crew of detectives—plus her husband and mostly reformed criminal Roarke—have to hunt down a serial killer who meets his victims through a match-making service.
Julia Spencer-Fleming's latest, I Shall Not Want, isn't exactly a Christmas book, as it covers a long stretch of time, but it ends at Christmas, and the ending is just wonderful—well, sort of; those of you who have read it will know what I mean, those of you who haven't, need too!—so I'll include it anyway. That's all I can say about it, though—about the Christmas part—without giving away HUGE spoilers. She's a great writer, and it's a great book, and the Christmas connection puts it on the list.
My favorite traditional mystery writer is Ngaio Marsh, who wrote a series of British police procedurals about Scotland Yard Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn, his trusty sidekick Mr. Fox, and his wife Agatha Troy, a painter. They had a son, Ricky, who appears in some of the later books, as well. The Christmas book that comes to mind is called Tied Up In Tinsel. It's your classic old school cozy, before 'cozy' became synonymous with far-out hobbies and do-it-yourself tips. (Yes, I know I shouldn't complain; I'm riding that bandwagon, too.) Anyway, it has all the classic ingredients: the young lovers, the big country house, the British class distinctions, and the murder most foul. Highly recommended for anyone who likes traditional mysteries.
Not a mystery, but Mary Kay Andrews's Blue Christmas is fun. It's the third in a sort-of series, featuring the characters from Savannah Blues and Savannah Breeze. It's December in Savannah, GA, and Weezie Foley is decorating her antique shop window in an effort to win the coveted Best Decorated Shop award. There's a sort of mystery in there, too, although the book is most definitely not shelved in the mystery section. It's a fun, light read, though—although it would probably be best to read at least Savannah Blues first, to get a better idea of the characters and their relationships. It won't be a hardship, believe me! Of the three, Savannah Breeze is my favorite, so you may as well include that one, too. It has nothing to do with Christmas, but boy is it fun!
Not a mystery, either, although there are mysterious elements, and technically not even a book, but Lois McMaster Bujold's novella Winterfair Gifts is great. It was released as part of an anthology called Irresistible Forces, but if you don't mind reading things online, you can download it from Fictionwise for less than $2 (just follow the link, above). Well worth it. It's part of the bestselling Vorkosigan Saga, which is a blend of sci-fi, space opera, and Georgette Heyer. Beyond that, it's some damned fine writing. I don't like sci-fi as a general rule, but I love Lois McMaster Bujold, and Miles Vorkosigan is as compelling and well-realized a character as any I've ever read. If you haven't met Miles, you have to!
So that's it for me. I could keep going, but I see I'm already over 800 words, and that means it's time to stop.
It's your turn. What's your favorite Christmas book, and why?
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- Joyce said...
This is terrible, but I don't think I have a favorite Christmas book. I'm sure I've read a few that were set at Christmas--I just can't think of what they are! I love Julia Spencer-Fleming's books but I haven't read the latest one yet, so I can't count that one.
- Jennie Bentley said...
Looks like it's just you and me here today, Joyce. I guess everyone else is shopping. Oh well, their loss...
- Joyce said...
They'll check in later, I'm sure!
I've noticed that most of the blogs I visit have been very quiet this week.
Jennie--this is a great post. Everyone's out shoveling snow, secretly shopping online at work, in a baking frenzy, or cleaning house in preparation for guests. Me, I'm checking in a little late to see what you're up to! Love your suggestions, especially the reference to Ngaio Marsh, who was my first favorite writer. I loved her better than Agatha Christie (oops, did I say that aloud?) and it's no wonder I became a mystery writer. Too bad she and I can't share a book signing someday, but I'm looking forward to doing so with you!
As for holiday reads, I have to confess I save books that have been highly recommended to read during this period of time, when I'm visiting my in-laws in snowbound Minnesota and curling up with a favorite book and a cup of coffee rejuvenates me so that when my kids return to school, I'm raring to start writing again. Who's on my reading list this year? Lee Child, Laura Benedict, Hannah Tinti, Dennis Lehane, and YOU!
- Jennie Bentley said...
Aaaw! Thank you, Carla! If you haven't read it yet, you should add Julie Kramer's Stalking Susan to your suitcase. It's set in Minnesota (Julie lives there, doesn't she?). And speaking of winter in Minnesota, have you read any of the Monkeewrench books by PJ Tracy? They have one called Snow Blind that takes place during a Minnesota winter. It's not my favorite - I think I like Monkeewrench (the first) - best, but they're all pretty exciting and fast-moving. That one, Snow Blind, just felt a little pat to me.
Yeah, I like Ngaio Marsh better than Agatha Christie, too. That's not to say that Christie didn't write some great books. My favorite of hers is The Pale Horse, I think. But I like the Marsh characters better, and since I read for character more than for plot, I'm always going to side with the book that has the most compelling cast.
I absolutely read Stalking Susan and can see why it's a People magazine pick! I can't wait for her next one.
I can't believe I've missed a MN series, so thanks for passing the recommendation on. Have you read William Kent Krueger? Fabulous. And Steven Hamilton's MI series just keeps getting better.
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- Jennie Bentley said...
Definitely like us. Getting better all the time. Like fine wine. Or cheese.
- Annette said...
Hey, Jennie, I got your message over on Facebook and here I am. The problem is I can't recall reading any books (other than The Night Before Christmas) that were set at Christmas. I guess when it's cold, I want to read about tropical settings!
And, yes, I was out shopping all day, but I'm done now. I'm planning to hole up until Christmas Eve.
- Jennie Bentley said...
Tropical settings, huh? Not sure I can help you there. Does Miami apply? And the Florida Keys? Have you read Paul Levine? Wonderful courtroom drama/comedy series about two lawyers, Steve Solomon and Victoria Lord. My favorite is the first - it's just called Solomon vs. Lord - but they're all good. Janet Evanovich has a series set in Miami, but they're not as good as the Stephanie Plum series. Also Mary Anna Evans; she writes for Poisoned Pen, I think, so the books can be hard to come by, but they're about an archaeologist name Faye Beauchamps who owns an old plantation house in the Mexican Gulf. And if you like hot & abroad, there's Elizabeth Peters's Amelia Peabody series, all set in Egypt. Plenty hot there. I'm just full of suggestions today, aren't I? ;-)
- stuckinmypedals said...
An Idiot Girl's Christmas by Laurie Notaro had me laughing so hard I cried!


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Metabolic syndrome (MS) refers to a medical condition wherein you have a combination of abnormal findings in your health profile. These are: 1. increased blood pressure{systolic blood pressure of 130 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) or greater, or diastolic blood pressure of 85 mmHg or greater}, 2.a high fasting blood sugar {100 mg/dl or greater}, 3.excess body fat around the waist {waist circumference of 40 inches or over in men, and 35 inches or over in women}, 4. the level of HDL cholesterol is less than 40 mg/dl in men or less than 50 mg/dl in women, and 5.abnormal triglyceride levels {150 milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dl) or greater}. To label you as having MS, you should have at least three of these abnormalities in your medical profile[1,2].
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Based on the report of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute/American Heart Association Conference on Scientific Issues Related to Definition, however, there were six components of MS which were identified. These are (1) abdominal obesity, (2) atherogenic dyslipidemia, (3) raised blood pressure, (4) insulin resistance with or without glucose intolerance, (5) proinflammatory state, and (6) prothrombotic state[3].
Abdominal obesity[3]
This refers to the increased waistline circumference as described in the preceding.
Atherogenic dyslipidemia[3]
When a substance is considered as atherogenic, this means that it can be deposited along the internal lining of your blood vessel wall. When this takes place, your blood vessels become inelastic and rigid that eventually your blood pressure increases. Thus, as much as possible, these substances (cholesterol and triglycerides) need to be at normal levels in your blood in most of the times.
In the cholesterol profile, the factor which is more important is the level of the so-called HDL-cholesterol which is otherwise known as the "good" cholesterol. This is considered as "good" because it is responsible for the reverse cholesterol transport whose main function is to carry allcholesterol molecules from the different organs of your body back to the liver for elimination. If this is low, more cholesterol stays in your peripheral circulation, promoting possible attachment in the internal lining of your blood vessels. This becomes an atherogenic factor which should be addressed at the soonest possible time.
Raised blood pressure[3]
This refers to the elevation of your blood pressure as described in the preceding. Have your blood pressure checked regularly. When you find out that it is elevated, you need to consult your medical doctor for proper medication(s). It has to be lowered as soon as possible so that complications will not set in.
Insulin resistance [3]
The substance responsible for the absorption of glucose in your cells is the protein known as insulin. If you are suffering from MS, glucose is no longer sensitive to the action of insulin. Thus, in spite of having enough concentration of insulin in your cells, glucose is not absorbed and therefore not used.
Proinflammatory state[3]
If you are obese and your C-reactive protein (CRP) is elevated,aside from having inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, it is greatly possible that you have MS. There are a number of causes of the CRP elevation, but obesity is one of the causes because excess adipose tissue releases inflammatory substances that will cause elevation of CRP[3].
Prothrombotic state[3]
When your plasma plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI)-1 and your fibrinogen are elevated[3], then very likely you have MS. These are additional substances which indicate that some inflammatory substances are highly elevated in your body, promoting the development of cardiovascular diseases.
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- Mayo Clinic, Diseases and Conditions, Metabolic Syndrome. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/metabolic-syndrome/basics/definition/con-20027243
- American Heart Association. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/MetabolicSyndrome/About-Metabolic-Syndrome_UCM_301920_Article.jsp#.VsxroH197IU
- NHLBI/AHA Conference Proceedings. Circ.ahajournals.org/content/109/3/433.full


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Well it's about time I kept up to date with a Blog, been meaning to do it for years. I start one, then never update it. Lets see if 2011 can be different!
Firstly, congratulations to NASA and the crew of Discovery on a near fault-less launch. Just watched the Post-launch briefing, good job guys. Will be watching R2 with interest to see how he ("he" has a gender) gets on over the coming months.
Secondly, only 1 week until I take the 24 flight to Australia to see my best buddy, and long time drinking parter! Flying with Etihad for the first time, have high hopes. Gonna make it to the Future Music Festival 2011 in Melbourne, really looking forward to that. Heard Zane Lowe say on the radio last night, he's off for 3 weeks, yeah and will hopefully see him in Oz! (Not personally, I'm not THAT well connected!)
Also going to check out the Food and Wine festival and possibly Moomba? Bring it on!
What else ...
Going to have to do a complete redesign on my website (beakz.net), it's been YEARS since I did anything on it, and should get it updated with all my YouTube, BlogSpot and Twitter stuff! Should really look at updating 100thingsihateabout.com and get it onto Facebook as an app, would be used then at least!
Shame that the fans of the DeFranco Nation missed out on a meet up in London this time, but sounds like Phil and Linz were suffering a bug of some sort, so don't blame them for postponing. I think a planned event in the summer Phil would be awesome, I know I'll be there. You best bring your drinking boots, that's one thing we're good at over here :)
Well, will try and post something every few days, and when out in Oz.