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Known as the 'Venice of the east' , Alleppey isfamous for its natural beauty and traditional Alleppey houseboats. One look and you will be in love with this place for your life time. The city is a sandy strip of land surrounded by canals, backwaters, beaches and lagoons.
Alappuzha is one of the most alluring traveller destination in the world because of the windy waterways and lush green paddy fields. Backwater tourism is the most important tourist attraction of alleppey. Backwater tourism has created positive impact on foreigners mind in promoting alleppey as a tourist destination.
No trip to Kerala will be complete without a travel in a backwater cruise houseboat. Alleppey has shown the world what backwater tourism is all about. Sightseeing from a well furnished houseboat is one of the best way to experience the backwater beauty. They are a reworked model of Kettuvallams which is about 60 to 70 feet long and about 15 feet wide at the middle.
It's a rejuvenating experience for the tourists of all ages visiting alleppey, spicing it up with traditional Kerala flavour. The long hour journey through the backwaters will be a cherishing memory filled with the stunning beauty of the backwaters.
Alleppey houseboats connect Kumarakom and Cochin to the north and kollam to the south. Houseboats can be rented for 12 hours to few days with reasonable cost. The well furnished bedrooms, sitouts, kitchen, baths and toilets give the homey environment to the travellers. Travellers after exploring the backwaters in houseboats would definitely exclaim that Kerala is 'GODS OWN COUNTRY' . Gliding through the lovely backwaters is sure to steal the heart as you pass through palm-fringed meandering canals. Truly magical thing about a house boat ride is the breathtaking view of untouched and inaccessible rural Kerala that it offers, when we float.
Away from hustles of daily life ,enjoying the waters in the cool tropical climate will be a great vacation experience. We can enjoy the finest Kuttanadan delicacies as one saunter down the backwaters. It will be the most magical moment of one's life to watch the tiny droplets of water falling on the water and splashing as it rains. Houseboats in alleppey are not only competitive, but also luxurious and comfortable in all aspects, satisfying the tourists in all means. They offer the ideal and perfect blend of convenience and efficiency to the tourists.
Travel on backwater cruises in alleppey gives is a delightful journey to the land where earth, sea and sky come together in harmony.


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Today's Courier Herald Column:
Eleven years ago things were different. The economy appeared much healthier, though we had the constant political argument that we could be doing better if only the economic philosophies of either party making the argument could be fully implemented. We were bitterly divided after the closest Presidential election in history yet united enough to pass incredible expansions of federal oversight for K-12 education.
National security was largely an afterthought. The biggest question in most people's consciousness was how we would continue to spend the "peace dividend". We were the world's only remaining superpower, and we had no natural enemies.
Then, as most of us on the East Coast were preparing to begin our workday, one airplane – and then another – crashed into the World Trade Center. While we were attempting to grapple with and begin to understand the pictures on our televisions, a third plane circled the D.C. skyline and then aligned itself just above ground level and crashed into the Pentagon. Soon after reports of a missing plane would turn into a forth, taken down by those who first rose up against those who attacked us on that early September morning that is now firmly part of U.S. history.
The memories of those first hours are marked with confusion as much as they are the now understood shock and horror. We saw many of the pictures in real time, but it was hours if not days before we could really understand what happened to us. There are days now some 11 years later where we can wonder if we ever did, or we ever will.
Yet what was clear in the days that followed as we grappled through confusion, grief, anger, and the cornucopia of emotions that poured from New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania was that we for a brief moment had come together as one country. We had a shared experience that brought us together as one more than any other event in my now 43 years.
It didn't last long. Our federal government is too large – covering too many policy areas, with too many political spoils to divide – for us to remain united as one for too long. The policies adapted while united in the wake of 9/11 have paved the path to even more division.
We maintain an ongoing operation in Afghanistan with even those opposed saying "we support our troops". Yet even those who support the full mission have great difficulty articulating what victory would look like at this point. Those who don't support the mission are sticking to a face saving withdrawal timeline. It remains unclear how anyone's measure of supporting our troops involves continuing to send them into harm's way with no clear mission other than to bide time until it is less embarrassing to admit the limits of America's power.
We have a responsibility to our soldiers, both those currently fighting and those who have returned home. Those currently on foreign soil need real support from back home. That means a President and Congress willing to continue to discuss what the specific mission requiring their involvement is to the citizens back home, and what benchmarks will determine victory.
Disappointingly, neither candidate for President appears to be ready to do this. President Obama is much more comfortable talking about killing Osama Bin Laden and an orderly withdrawal than he is specifying what remains to be accomplished. Mitt Romney doesn't appear to be willing to address the issue with as high of a profile as it deserves either, virtually omitting the issue from his convention acceptance speech.
Four airplanes changed the course of U.S. history eleven years ago. It briefly changed the feelings of Americans, and launched new policies and entire federal agencies. While the emotions and unified feelings have long since subsided, the policies enacted have not.
While we remember those who lost their lives 11 years ago, let us not forget those who continue to leave their families and fight for us on foreign soil. And while we remember them, let us continue to ask those who lead us and those who may what our specific goals we expect them to accomplish are. Our troops are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for us. We owe them the same level of unity that originated this mission to ensure our leaders still believe and can justify the continuance of one.
If this is a question they can't or won't answer, then "supporting our troops" can only mean bringing them home.


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Frank Kozik is better known for concert poster art he made for Austin, TX bands in the 1980s, and then national acts later. Mr. Kozik made a dent in the Mac world when Power Computing hired him to make such campaigns as "Letis Kick Intelis Ass!," "Publish or Perish!," "Mac Is MultiMedia," "Fight Against Tyrrany," and others (read more about Mr. Kozik in an interview at MacAddict). Those campaigns have been credited with helping Power Computingis early success, and RedLight Runner is offering 3 of these posters as of this writing. From RedLightRunner:
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This weekend was a little discouraging for me. Small things are stacking up – the van needs an oil change, my son needed money for an outing, I had several trips out for meetings this past week that increased my gas usage, and there's no new episode of Outlander this week. I was pretty confident going into the weekend that things would be ok, because I was reading tarot at a Spirit Fair on Saturday and at the Farmers Market on Sunday.
The Spirit Fair went fairly well. I was concerned at first because there weren't many people. Then I forced myself to let that thought go, because even if I didn't make much money, I made some fantastic connections with the other healers and readers in the room. And it turned out that I did make a little money after all!
Sunday, I woke up feeling yucky. I debated cancelling going to the Farmers Market, however, the van's oil change was weighing on me. I pushed through, and once again spent some time releasing the yucky feeling and getting back to a happy place. I was feeling pretty cheerful by the time people started arriving.
It turned out not to be a very profitable day at the Market. I had lots of fantastic conversations, and again, made some good connections for possible tarot parties and coaching clients in the future. There just weren't a lot of actual readings today.
After the Market, my husband and I went for a walk on the beach. The tide was out, and it felt delicious walking through the waves. Except for the pain. My body hurt. A lot. Because I didn't listen in the morning and pushed myself, I paid for it.
Then the negative self-talk started. Why did I bother going to the Market today? I should have just cancelled. I didn't do as well as other readers yesterday. I'm not as good as they are. (It's really hard just writing this.) Why does my husband want to be with me? I'm in pain so much. Why am I pushing myself so hard? I really should just give up.
Those of you who have ever experienced chronic pain or depression know what I'm talking about.
So, how did I stop it?
I answered some of the questions – I went to the Market today because I needed to be there for the people I DID talk to and read for. I can't compare myself to the other readers because we all have our own styles and our own audiences who need to hear the messages from us. My husband loves me, and why am I questioning that?!?! I keep going because I receive joy and fulfillment from most of the things I do, and I care about my family.
I looked at the sun and the beautiful place that I live and found things to be grateful for.
I kept walking. Even though I hurt, and even though my amazingly wonderful husband offered to walk ahead and get the van to come get me, I kept walking. Exercise helps when you get into a funk.
When I got home, I snuggled my boys. Because hugging helps elevate your mood!
Then, I took a nap. Not for long, and I don't think I really slept. However, taking a rest and letting my mind and body just BE helped tremendously to restore my spirits, and helped to alleviate some of the pain.
And now, I'm writing about it. I'm getting it out of my head so the thoughts don't keep spinning around and around making me feel worse. Getting it out helps me to let it go.
I realize these tips won't necessarily help for the major soul-sucking mind-frick. And I hope it will help you stop it before it gets that far.
PS. Did you know there's a special offer to receive ALL of the Guided Meditations on this site for only $99? That's all of the Power Walks Within collection, all of the Walks With the Goddess collection, PLUS two bonus guided meditations not currently available online – 20 meditations in total! Click here for details.


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Chinese Hackers Steal Data from Community Health Systems
Posted: 12:44PM
Author: gebraset
Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading operators of general acute care hospitals in the United States, with a total of 206 hospitals in 29 states. As such, the hospital operator holds and maintains millions of records, and unfortunately has just announced that some of those records have been compromised by a group based in China. According to Community Health Systems, patient names, addresses, birthdates, telephone numbers, and Social Security numbers of 4.5 million people were compromised in an attack that centered itself on attacking systems through highly sophisticated malware. Although the attack occurred in April and June of this year, Community Health Systems failed to realize that the theft had taken place until just last month.
While a computer security company was able to figure out that the attacks were performed by a group located in China, the name of the group has not been disclosed despite federal law enforcement authorities within the United States reportedly being aware of the group's identity.


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Not so fast….
One survey found the happiest people are often those who have learned how to fail. They've learned how to pick themselves back up after being knocked down, reflect on the experience, grow from it, and push on. The net result is that people are paying more and more attention to the process instead of just the outcome.
Taking a systematic look at the process that has led many to their success, one of the common elements among them is the resilience they exhibited when things weren't going their way.
How resilient are you? Do you give up too soon?
Failure becomes a problem when people are too afraid to take risks because they dread consequences that may not ever happen.
And so they stay stuck. Stuck in a job they hate, a relationship that's toxic or an unhealthy lifestyle.
Organizations that encourage innovation and calculated risks end up success stories like Apple and Virgin Air.
In my motivational speeches I use an example of making mistakes (some in front of celebrities like Andrew Lloyd Webber – see video HERE) and what I learned from the embarrassing experience.
Using major mess ups as life lessons and stepping stones is key to success. In my case it resulted in touring the world solo on a piano bench ending up here in the good 'ol US of A (yay!)
Instead of allowing fear of failure to be an obstacle, I used it as motivation to survive.
C;mon. What's stopping you from taking a leap into the unknown? You never know …… you may just like it.


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Barack and Michelle re-trace the steps of a poignant family journey with their girls
Gazing out across the breathtaking vistas of the Grand Canyon, Barack Obama was no doubt thinking back to his first visit there.
Then he was as an impressionable 11-year old on a family holiday with his mother, grandmother - both of whom have since passed away - and his sister Maya.
This weekend, the US leader returned to the site, considered one of natural wonders of the world for its immense size and rugged landscape.
Taking advantage of an engagement in nearby Phoenix, Arizona, he toured the area with wife Michelle and their two children, Malia and Sasha.
In doing so the presidential couple joined some of the 5 million visitors to the park each year.
Since moving into the White House, the Obamas have tried to include their daughters on their travels, educating them about each place they visit.
In Britain, they were given a special tour of Buckingham Palace and had an audience with the Queen after the First Lady struck up a warm relationship with her.
This followed a stay in Paris where Sasha celebrated her eighth birthday with a party at the Elysee Palace hosted by Carla Bruni-Sarkozy.
Later the girls experienced the colourful sights and sounds of Ghana, also receiving a history lesson with a tour of the port through which slaves were transported to America.


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Warning: Don't read this if you don't want to hear someone rant about how some people can't seem to comprehend ideas that should be simple and easy to grasp in the 21st century.
In other words, I'm going to be ranting about politics. Specially, a new Rick Perry campaigned ad.
If you don't want to put up with unfunny righteous indignation, then, please, I implore you, skip this one and move on to another one of our articles. When uploading this in to WordPress, I even went as far as to classifiy it as "Opinion Focused", so you know I'm about to get righteously indigent.
Ready to get all righteous-y and indignation-y?
Then let's begin.
First off, watch the video above and then continue reading.
Alright, Rick. Listen up.
No one is attacking your Christianity. No one. Why? Because no one cares. Feeling persecuted for being a Christian in America is like a guy with a fully-automatic assault rifle calling the cops on the guy finger gunning.
Clearly, the guy with the rifle has the power here yet he fears the person that could only do damage if he were running at full speed, tripped, and poked us own eye out with his finger gun's thumb-hammer.
Rick, stop feeling like your religious beliefs are somehow under attack, and then turn around and say there's something wrong with a gay person serving in the military, as if you mean to imply that the dick they'll be sucking while in the midst of a heated battle will hinder their view of the slaughter, leaving them open to surprise attacks from their periphery because the swaying, fleshy balls are obscuring their view of an oncoming attacker. I fully understand that you are entirely incapable of seeing the irony in claiming you're being persecuted and then, with the same breath, persecute someone else, but to do it on video, on the internet, while running for the highest office in America, maybe even the world – c'mon. C'moooooooooon!
The explanation for this is either:
1) You honestly believe all this shit and you're mentally deficient loon.
2) You are fully aware that what you're saying is BS, but at this point in the race it has become a race to the bottom to see who can sell themselves out more to appeal to such a small number of base republican voters that you could never win a general election with.
Ultimately, it doesn't matter because both of those explanations are monumentally idiotic yet they're the only two possible explanations, which is sad.
It's like you're a character from Mad Men that somehow got magically transported to the year 2011 and you were shocked – SHOCKED! – to discover that we, as a nation, had yet to imprison all fags and queers in murder camps, but you're trying to be subtle about how shocked you are so no one freaks out too much.
Essentially, Rick, you're a goddamn cartoon character. You're a parody of a cliché of a vapid, one-dimensional, decrepit ideology. And you're polling in 5th place, behind Herman Cain, the serial molester that isn't even in the race anymore, and Ron Paul, whose unwavering and honest belief in his own beliefs make his campaigns a bit of a cute novelty among he likes of you and your wacky ilk. This means that even the people that eat up such ignorant shit as this aren't buying it anymore.
What I'm trying to say is, you're done. Stop trying. Your window of opportunity closed a long time ago. You're a distraction that obscures our view of a real republican presidential candidate, one that can be that can be taken seriously and actually has thoughts and ideas and doesn't speak in meaningless platitudes and buzzwords.
Like Newt Gingrich.


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American lute song duo Ron Andrico and Donna Stewart specialize in thoughtful programming illuminating the vibrant mingling of renaissance music and poetry. Mignarda captures the intricacy of 16th century music for voice and lute with warmth and style.
"The lute is actually pretty well considered to be derived from the Arabic oud," Andrico explains. Though its origins aren't certain, it was popular for hundreds of years in European history. "A lutist was a very intimate sort of part of the royal household. They were there, you know, you can't just switch on the CD player or radio and listen to music… you had to have a person playing it to you," says Stewart. They bring that close style to their performance.
"Mignonne allons voir se la rose" by Pierre de Ronsard
"Entree de luth" by Robert Ballard
"Bien qu'un cruel martire" by Pierre Guedron
"Divine Amarillis" by Anthoine Boesset
"Recercar" by Marco Dal l'Aquila
"Quanto sia liet' il giorno" by Philippe Verdelot
"Recercar" by Francesco da Milano
"Quando Amor i begli occhi" by Philippe Verdelot
"Dissi a l'amata mia lucida stella" by Luca Marenzio
"Piano che Amor" by Luca Marenzio
"Preludium" by John Dowland
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1. Re: NTFS compression increase write amplification?phil_l Sep 6, 2012 2:32 PM (in response to useroid)1 of 1 people found this helpful
Yes it will, but like most things it isn't clear cut.
The newer Intel SSDs (520/330) compress data themselves but they do not give any increase space for the user to use, instead the drive can use the extra space for wear levelling. It also means less writes, as less data is written.
If you use NTFS compression, you get the lesser writes of course as less data is written due to the compression, however the drive can not compress the data any further, so there is no reserved space for better wear levelling.
Or put it another way, assuming the ideal 2:1 compression ratio for the data you are writing and a 60GByte SSD.
Without NTFS compression, you fill the drive with 60GByte of data, the drive compresses this but doesn't give you the space to use but tells you the drive is full, but in reality it has 30GByte spare for wear levelling.
With NTFS compression, you can fill the drive with 120GByte of data because NTFS compresses it to 60GByte, the SSD can't compress the data any further, so now your drive is full with very little space for wear levelling.
Essentially because you are storing twice the amount of data using NTFS compression and defeating the drives ability to compress and keep some space free, it will wear out twice as quick, assuming you get such a good compression ratio.
2. Re: NTFS compression increase write amplification?parsec Sep 6, 2012 4:36 PM (in response to useroid)
Actually, write amplification (WA), and an increased amount of writing (using PE cycles) to a SSD due to NTFS compression (if that really happens) or anything else, are two different things. WA does not simply mean something is causing more writes to occur on a SSD. But it is true that the more writes performed on a SSD, the more likely an increase in write amplification will occur.
Write amplification (WA) is a phenomenon that occurs due to the nature of NAND storage, and how a SSDs firmware deals with the requirements of NAND storage. In general it means that a SSD will actually write more than the amount of bytes it has been told to write, which does use more PE cycles. WA is not the fault of anything that causes a SSD to write data, but may be a side affect of writing to a SSD, depending upon its state ( such as amount of free space and usage history.)
I agree that the article did not demonstrate an increased amount of writes occur when using NTFS compression, or at least did not do a good job of doing so.
The general consensus now is the concern over using up a SSD's PE cycles is not warranted, and is not an issue the user must deal with. NAND storage has proved to be much more robust than some thought, and the number of specified PE cycles is very conservative. I have not seen anything written about "worn out" SSDs, except in special endurance testing done by some amateur SSD enthusiasts. That only occurred after over 100 Terabytes were written to a SSD, and usually several hundred Terabytes were written before the SSD began to show signs of wear. If your SSD fails within the warranty period, it will be replaced, quite likely with a new model, so IMO wearing out a SSD is a non-issue.
3. Re: NTFS compression increase write amplification?useroid Sep 10, 2012 11:37 AM (in response to phil_l)
Good point about drives with internal compression. Any additional reserve space, gained by internal compression, they use exclusively for overprovisioning / better wear leveling purposes.
4. Re: NTFS compression increase write amplification?Mimar Sinan Dec 3, 2012 1:37 PM (in response to useroid)
I believe the amplification referred to in the article occurs as follows:
First, the data is written in original (uncompressed) form.
Then, Windows compresses the written data in the background.
This creates two write cycles - one for the full data, and the other for the compressed data (albeit, smaller).
I've been able to realize triple space savings with NTFS using Drive Press (http://www.magicrar.com/drive-press.html). I think this also improves overall SSD performance, because there is more spare area available on the drive.
My average space savings are 20%-25% (but this is only after using Drive Press, which compresses more than Windows itself somehow).
TRIM is not an issue within Windows itself, but I employ the best practice of keeping the root of the drive clear so the temp file Intel's SSD Toolbox creates during manual TRIMs is not affected by drive compression.
So I have two 600 GB Intel SSDs on my system - one of them for my source codes, the other for my games. VMs are hosted on both SSDs (there's no RAID involved). The raw capacity of the SSDs is 558 GB. Both drives have 100 GB free space. The source code disk has 650 GB actual usage, the games disk has 550 GB actual usage.
For regular applications, there is no perceived slow-down at all. When I am running 4 VMs simultaneously though on VMware, and doing some heavy-lifting, there is a bit of a noticeable slow-down.
5. Re: NTFS compression increase write amplification?phil_l Dec 5, 2012 11:18 AM (in response to Mimar Sinan)
In terms of write amplification it will be worse using NTFS compression if you use the extra space saved for more data. This is because the drive already compresses data before it is written but keeps it for itself. Some simple examples for a 240GByte hard drive.
No NTFS compression:
1) 240 GByte of data saved to SSD -> SSD compresses before writing -> Only 120GByte actually written to the SSD after compression. This leaves half the drive for wear levelling and other house keeping tasks.
With NTFS compression:
1) 240 Gbyte of data saved, compressed by PC CPU to 120GByte -> SSD tries to compress but can't compress much further, so 120 GByte written. This leaves 120GByte of usable free space. If the space isn't filled then you have the same wear levelling space as no NTFS compression, however if you then fill the 120GByte with data, you have no extra free space for wear levelling or other house keeping tasks.
So you have a trade off really, steel the space saved by compressing with NTFS and use the extra space for more storage, or let the SSD compress the data behind the scenes for the SSD's own benefit.
Overall depending on your usage the SSD will probably last as long as you need it to even using NTFS compression.
6. Re: NTFS compression increase write amplification?dhonn May 4, 2013 11:37 PM (in response to useroid)
Its actually worse than you think. NTFS compression only compresses after it has written the uncompressed data to disk. I tested by writing a 1 GB file and checking the file size shrink over 60 seconds.


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8.573723 - DVOŘÁK, A.: Piano Trios, Vol. 2 (Tempest Trio) - Nos. 1 and 2
Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904)
Antonín Dvořák was born in 1841, the son of a butcher and innkeeper in the village of Nelahozeves, near Kralupy in Bohemia, and some forty miles north of Prague. It was natural that he should at first have been expected to follow the family trade, as the eldest son. His musical abilities, however, soon became apparent and were encouraged by his father, who in later years abandoned his original trade, to earn something of a living as a zither player. After primary schooling he was sent to lodge with an uncle in Zlonice and was there able to acquire the necessary knowledge of German and improve his abilities as a musician, hitherto acquired at home in the village band and at church. Further study of German and of music at Kamenice, a town in northern Bohemia, led to his admission, in 1857, to the Prague Organ School, where he studied for the following two years.
On leaving the Organ School, Dvořák earned his living as a viola player in a band under the direction of Karel Komzák, an ensemble that was to form the nucleus of the Czech Provisional Theatre Orchestra, established in 1862. Four years later Smetana was appointed conductor at the theatre, where his operas The Brandenburgers in Bohemia and The Bartered Bride had already been performed. It was not until 1871 that Dvořák resigned from the orchestra, devoting himself more fully to composition, as his music began to attract favourable local attention. In 1873 he married a singer from the chorus of the theatre and in 1874 became organist of the church of St Adalbert. During this period he continued to support himself by private teaching, while busy on a series of compositions that gradually became known to a wider circle.
Further recognition came to Dvořák in 1874, when his application for an Austrian government award brought his music to the attention of Brahms and the critic Eduard Hanslick in Vienna. The granting of this award for five consecutive years was of material assistance. It was through this contact that Brahms, impressed by Dvořák's Moravian Duets, entered for the award of 1877, was able to arrange for their publication by Simrock, who commissioned a further work, Slavonic Dances, for piano duet. The success of these publications introduced Dvořák's music to a much wider public, for which it held some exotic appeal. As his reputation grew, there were visits to Germany and to England, where he was always received with greater enthusiasm than might initially have been accorded a Czech composer in Vienna.
In 1883 Dvořák had rejected a tempting proposal that he should write a German opera for Vienna. At home he continued to contribute to Czech operatic repertoire, an important element in re-establishing national identity. The invitation to take up a position in New York was another matter. In 1891 he had become professor of composition at Prague Conservatory and in the summer of the same year he was invited to become director of the National Conservatory of Music in New York. With the backing of Jeanette Thurber and her husband, this institution was intended to foster American music, hitherto dominated by musicians from Europe or largely trained there. Whatever the ultimate success or failure of the venture, Dvořák's contribution was seen as that of providing a blueprint for American national music, following the example of Czech national music, which owed so much to him. The musical results of Dvořák's time in America must lie chiefly in his own music, notably in his Symphony 'From the New World', his American Quartet, American Quintet and his Violin Sonatina, works that rely strongly on the European tradition that he had inherited, while making use of melodies and rhythms that might be associated in one way or another with America. By 1895 Dvořák was home for good, resuming work at the Prague Conservatory, of which he became director in 1901. His final works included a series of symphonic poems and two more operas, to add to the nine he had already composed. He died in Prague in 1904.
Dvořák's Piano Trio in B flat major, Op. 21 was written in the spring or early summer of 1875, the first of his four surviving works in this form. It was subsequently revised, either before or after the first public performance in February 1877 by the pianist Karl Slavkovský, violinist František Ondříček and cellist Alois Sládek. The first movement, in the expected tripartite classical form of exposition, development and recapitulation, offers a broadly flowing first theme to which the second, introduced by the piano after earlier indications of its approach, provides a contrast. The central development explores this material, before its modified return in recapitulation. The G minor slow movement hints at melancholy, its principal theme stated by the piano and taken up in succession by the cello and the violin. An A major section, leading to a version of the material in F sharp minor, finds its way back to the original key for a conclusion of great serenity. There is a further change of key, now to E flat major, for the graceful Scherzo, with its B major Trio. There is a gradual return to the key of B flat major for the principal theme of the energetic final movement, with its exciting conclusion, the necessary counterbalance in form and weight to the first.
The Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 26 was written in January 1876, a period of sadness, after the death in infancy of the first of Dvořák's daughters. The same year saw the composition of the Stabat Mater and the Piano Concerto in G minor. The work was first performed in June 1879 in Turnov by the composer with the violinist Ferdinand Lachner, his companion on later concert tours, and the cellist Alois Neruda. A brief introduction leads to the lyrical and characteristic first subject and an equally appealing secondary theme. The music grows in poignant intensity, to subside before the exposition is repeated. The strongly marked chords with which the movement had begun find a place in the central development, as they must in the final recapitulation. The cello is entrusted with the first statement of the meditative theme that dominates the E flat major slow movement. This is followed by the lightly scored G minor Scherzo, with its theme announced by the violin and imitated by the piano, then to be heard in canon, the two string instruments at first answering the piano. The cello offers a moment of relaxation before the canon and original pace are resumed. To this the central G major Trio provides a contrast. The vigorous Finale opens with strongly marked chords, an echo of the first movement, soon moving to the key of G minor. A final G major brings a triumphant and emphatic conclusion.
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01 October 2012
Chilli Cashew Beef with Broccolini & Green Beans
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Dishes like this one are absolute favorites of mine for comfort and nourishment. Congratulations on your new chapter!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Hannah, week one was full on, but reckon I am going to love it :) Life is good!Delete
That dish looks so good... I'd like to have it right now for breakfast. My go-to fast food dinner is corn chips and salsa. Crunchy, spicy and no need for cutlery.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Sue, ah yes corn chips & salsa...that also works for me...any sort of chips & dips really :)Delete
Good tasty and quick meal, my comfort food is alway chocolate I'm afraid although I have been sneaking out to buy fresh oyster lately for a cheeky mid week scoff. See you at Al's soon.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes....we must sort out a date with Al & some oysters!!! I think I have recovered from last weeks foray in my journey to love oysters!Delete
Eggs are most definitely my comfort food although I agree that this recipe will do more good to comfort by sharpening the taste and re-energising.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Julie, and it is super quick! But I did resort to eggs for dinner twice this week!Delete


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Blog Tour, Bianca's Review, and Giveaway: Surrendering To Us by Chelsea M. Cameron
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review
Is it over already? I don't think I could get enough Rory and Lucah, and this follow up was no exception.
As with any couple, Rory and Lucah face obstacles in their relationship. There is a threat of an ex and Rory's insecurities causes a rift between her and Lucah. Despite everything, Lucah reassures Rory that she is the only woman for him. I absolutely love Lucah. He's sexy, smart, and so swoon worthy. He truly solidifies his love for Rory in this book through his actions. He loves Rory beyond anything and anyone else.
There are some unexpected twists and turns in this one as Rory and Lucah continue with their relationship. The story is also filled with humor and romance. This series is definitely one of my favorites in that I truly have connected with Rory and Lucah. In this book we get to know the important people in their lives and roles they play.
Like the fist book, Sweet Surrendering, Rory and Lucah have the most amazing chemistry. Their relationship is so realistic and genuine. I absolutely loved that the story was a little slower paced than the last one. We truly get to see Rory and Lucah grow not only as a couple, but as individuals. Their relationship started in secret and based on some lies, so to watch them build their lives together and continue to fall deeper in love was amazing to read. If you liked the first book, you will love Surrendering To Us. Watching their story continue was thrilling and exciting. Their love for each other truly shines in this follow up.
Rory and Lucah's story is far from over. I just know it! The story didn't end in a cliffhanger, but it ended in such a way that I want more. I am looking forward to the rest in this series. Please Ms. Cameron, we want more Rory and Lucah!
Chelsea M. Cameron is a YA/NA New York Times/USA Today Best Selling author from Maine. Lover of things random and ridiculous, Jane Austen/Charlotte and Emily Bronte Fangirl, red velvet cake enthusiast, obsessive tea drinker, vegetarian, former cheerleader and world's worst video gamer. When not writing, she enjoys watching infomercials, singing in the car and tweeting (this one time, she was tweeted by Neil Gaiman). She has a degree in journalism from the University of Maine, Orono that she promptly abandoned to write about the people in her own head. More often than not, these people turn out to be just as weird as she is.
Her New Adult Contemporary Romance titles include My Favorite Mistake, which has been bought by Harlequin along with a sequel, Deeper We Fall and Faster We Burn (April 20, 2013).
Her Young Adult books include Nocturnal, Nightmare and Neither, the first three books in The Noctalis Chronicles. The fourth and final book, Neverend will be out in 2013. Whisper, the first in The Whisper Trilogy is also available, with the second book in the series, Silence and the final book, LIsten coming out in 2014.
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Online Health Chat with Dr. Mayur Pandya
May 31, 2012
Cleveland_Clinic_Host: Huntington's Disease (HD) is a disease that affects the brain and causes unsteady and uncontrollable movements in the hands, feet, and face, as well as mental illness. People who have HD develop abnormal movements that eventually affect activities such as walking, talking, and swallowing. HD is an inherited disease; a parent passes it to his or her child. It is also a progressive disease, meaning it gets worse over time, and movement and everyday activities become increasingly harder. Depending on the patient's age, he or she may suffer with HD for up to 30 years. The disease is not fatal, but people who have it may die from pneumonia or from injuries due to a fall.
Mayur Pandya, DO, is a staff physician in the Center of Neurological Restoration and the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, which is located on the main campus of Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Pandya is also an associate director for the adult psychiatry residency training program at Cleveland Clinic. His specialties include anxiety disorders, depression, Huntington's Disease, mood disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and psychiatric disorders in Parkinson's Disease and Tourette syndrome. He completed his medical degree at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, OH, and completed an internship at the Northside Hospital & Heart Institute in St. Petersburg, FL, before coming to Cleveland Clinic to complete residency training.
Diagnosis: Since HD is an inherited condition, the doctor will need to know if anyone else in the family has the disease. The doctor will perform a physical examination, paying close attention to abnormal movements, reflexes, and coordination. In addition, the doctor may order brain imaging tests such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scans, and blood tests, to see if there are any diseases that may produce changes similar to HD symptoms.
The HD genetic test is a simple blood test, but the answer may take several weeks. This test is usually done after extensive counseling of the patient and his or her family and after considerable reflection on the part of the patient. In many instances, this counseling should be done by a doctor or genetic counselor that specializes in seeing patients with HD. Likewise, testing of the patient's family members who are well but who may be at risk for the abnormal gene also is done only after extensive counseling and reflection.
Treatment & Management: There is no cure for HD and no way to halt its progression. Treatments are designed to relieve the symptoms. Tetrabenazine is the only approved medication for the treatment of chorea in HD, although antipsychotic medications may be prescribed off-label to treat the abnormal movements. Antipsychotic drugs may also treat mental symptoms, including hallucinations and abnormal behavior, but have side effects including sleepiness, and less commonly, abnormal movements.
Patients and caregivers can take steps to improve daily activities. For example, it is helpful to keep the patient's environment as "normal" as possible. It is also physically and mentally beneficial for the patient to exercise regularly.
Proper nutrition is very important because patients with HD may have trouble getting enough calories. The patient may need to eat several times a day. For patients with HD who have trouble eating and swallowing, the caregiver can cut the food into smaller bites or puree it to make it easier to swallow. To prevent dehydration (another risk), the patient will need to get enough to drink every day.
Patients and caregivers can also make use of various community resources including home care services, group housing, and institutional care.
Cleveland Clinic's Center for Neurological Restoration is among the first in the world to bring together an interdisciplinary team to offer the latest medical and surgical treatments for patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders.
To make an appointment with Mayur Pandya, DO, or any of the other specialists in our Neurological Institute at Cleveland Clinic, please call 216.636.5860 or call toll-free at 866.588.2264. You can also visit us online at clevelandclinic.org/neurorestoration.
Cleveland_Clinic_Host: Welcome to our Online Health Chat with Cleveland Clinic expert Dr. Mayur Pandya. We are thrilled to have him here today for this chat. Let's begin with some of your questions.
Genetic counseling/testing
help_me: My family has a history of Huntington's. I can't decide whether to get myself tested or not. Are there advantages to knowing, or am I better off not knowing?
Dr__Pandya: The decision to pursue formal genetic testing for HD is a personal one. Some people prefer to know their gene status for the purposes of family planning and other long-term decisions while other people prefer not to know. In either case, scheduling an appointment for genetic counseling is strongly recommended to review the risks and benefits of your decision prior to testing.
day_trader: What are the genetics involved in Huntington's Disease? My husband, his father, brother, and grandfather all have it. His sister and mother do not. If my husband and I decide to have children, what are their chances of getting the disease?
Dr__Pandya: HD is an autosomal dominant disorder. This means that the abnormal HD gene will be expressed if someone has it (unlike autosomal recessive disorders which require 2 pairs of an abnormal gene - such as cystic fibrosis). There is a 50% chance of a child having the abnormal HD gene if one parent has it. This chance is independent for each child, regardless of gender.
marshall: Is it possible to test positive for HD and never have any manifested symptoms?
Dr__Pandya: HD is the result of an abnormal expansion of a repetitive segment of the huntingtin gene. If the length of the repetitive segment exceeds 40 repeats, then the individual will develop HD. There is a "grey area" between 36-39 repeats where some people may or may not develop HD. The number of repeats is inversely correlated to the age of onset of the involuntary movements (the higher the number of repeats, the younger the onset). If someone has > 40 repeats and lives a full life, they will develop symptoms of HD at some point.
stars: Is it true that Huntington is always inherited? What are the odds of getting it if no known relatives have HD?
Dr__Pandya: HD is 100% inherited. Sometimes families are unaware of the diagnosis as this may have been misdiagnosed as a psychiatric condition, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or dementia. As mentioned earlier, it is also possible that the HD gene "expanded" in a subsequent generation; therefore, it had not clinically manifested in a prior generation.
mann09: Can Huntington's Disease skip a generation?
Dr__Pandya: HD does not skip generations. If a person does not have HD, it will not reappear in future generations.
in_that_case: My husband is going to be tested. The problem is we keep asking people for advice, and we can't seem to get all of the answers we are looking for. We want to know what kind of insurance we need. Long-term care, life insurance... anything else? Is it better to get it through an employer or pay for it privately? Do we need to get it all taken care of before his first initial consultation appointment? So many questions…any advice? We would greatly appreciate it!
Dr__Pandya: Your questions are common and certainly create anxiety for many people prior to testing. I suggest consultation with a genetic counselor to discuss your situation specifically. We offer genetic counseling services here at Cleveland Clinic. This can be coordinated by calling 216.444.3596.
go_for_it: Is there help available in paying for the cost of HD testing if a family is low income? It would be very difficult to pay for our entire family (husband and three kids)?
Dr__Pandya: I unfortunately am not aware of financial support specifically for genetic testing. This being said, the diagnosis of HD can be made clinically by an experienced movement disorder specialist if symptoms are present. Predictive genetic testing for children under the age of 18 is not recommended unless symptoms are present.
Symptoms and progression
Brandon: Is it common to have psychological symptoms before physical symptoms?
Dr__Pandya: Many people with HD will experience psychiatric or cognitive symptoms before the onset of physical (or motor) symptoms. These initially can range from depression and anxiety to problems with attention and concentration.
gabs: Sometimes my brother seems to be moving more than at other times. Is the chorea constant, or does is seem to come in waves, where it is worse at some times than at other times? Do certain things or events "kick" it off?
Dr__Pandya: Chorea is typically a constant movement, although it is usually irregularly-timed, abrupt, and randomly distributed in different body regions. Any stressor to the body, either physical (such as fatigue/illness) or emotional (such as depression), may temporarily intensify the involuntary movements.
pete409: How young can a person be when symptoms manifest themselves?
Dr__Pandya: People with very high CAG repeats (> 60) may develop symptoms during childhood.
fast_lane: Can anything be done to delay the onset of symptoms or slow progression of symptoms?
Dr__Pandya: There are no definitive recommendations to slow disease progression at this time. However, the effects of a positive attitude, healthy diet, and regular exercise should not be underestimated.
ok: Does nutrition make any difference in regards to HD?
Dr__Pandya: Appropriate nutrition is critical in HD, especially late in the disease when caloric intake can diminish as a result of swallowing difficulties. Consultation with a nutritionist may be very beneficial. There are no definitive studies looking at nutritional effects prior to disease onset, but good nutrition can certainly minimize fatigue and emotional problems.
Public: A friend of mine takes Xenazine® (tetrabenazine) to help control his movements. He said that he feels fatigued and agitated. Are these side effects? If so, is there something else he should be taking?
Dr__Pandya: Xenazine is the only FDA-approved medication for Huntington's chorea. As for his side effects and other options, these should be discussed with his physician.
grubby: I understand that each patient is different, but is there any kind of a general time line as to how long it takes from when motor symptoms start till one is disabled? What are the things to look for? How do I know when it is time for someone (my husband) to give up driving?
Dr__Pandya: As you note, each person's "timeline" is unique. In general, most people with HD have a 10-30 year progression from the time of diagnosis. The rate of progression or severity of illness cannot be predicted. The decision to restrict driving is often a difficult one as it signals a loss of a person's independence. If you feel there is a concern for safety, a formal driving assessment is recommended. This is typically done by an occupational therapist.
good_idea: Does disease progression follow a similar path in family members?
Dr__Pandya: The nature of the presentation (and progression) may differ from one person to the next. For example, one person may have more psychiatric symptoms, while another may have more chorea or motor symptoms. As for the age of onset, the onset of the disease will typically occur around the same age or sometimes earlier in future generations due to expansion of the abnormal repetitive segment of the HD gene.
Resources and support
thank_you: Are there support groups for children of Huntington's Disease sufferers?
Dr__Pandya: Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) is a national organization that provides support to patients and families with HD. There are many local HDSA chapters, including the NE Ohio Chapter here in Cleveland. The organization provides excellent support and resources through support groups, education, and raising awareness about HD. For more information, visit http://www.hdsa.org/neohch/index.html
conapps: How do you find specialists in this field?
Dr__Pandya: There are HD specialists all over the country. Here at Cleveland Clinic, we have a comprehensive multidisciplinary clinic comprised of specialists in neurology, psychiatry, genetics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and hospice and palliative care. For those outside the Cleveland area, the HDSA website is a good resource to locate specialists.
plato: What resources do you have in place to help families deal with the disease, genetic testing, and the waiting for symptoms, if you have tested positive?
Dr__Pandya: Our HD clinic occurs every month on the first Tuesday of the month. At each visit, we assess disease progression, offer genetic counseling services and support for families and caregivers, and discuss need for medications. We also offer opportunities for research study participation for those who have HD.
brady: What's new in research?
Dr__Pandya: There are hundreds of physicians, researchers, and HD organizations around the world invested in finding a cure for HD. The studies need participants to be successful. Here at Cleveland Clinic, we are part of a multicenter study looking at creatine's effects in slowing down the progression of HD (CREST-E). We also have been a site for PREDICT-HD, which is an observational study. We will also soon be a site for a global study called ENROLL-HD which will be a platform to enroll participants all over the world. This will be open to both patients with HD, as well as those who are at-risk and have not yet been tested, and even family members.
orwig: Are there any studies going on for HD that involve stem cells?
Dr__Pandya: There are people looking into stem cell as a treatment intervention for HD, but this is currently in its infancy and not at the stage where comments about its utility can be made. To stay informed of research studies in HD, HDBuzz and HD Lighthouse are two excellent websites.
Cleveland_Clinic_Host: I'm sorry to say that our time with Cleveland Clinic expert, Dr. Mayur Pandya is now over. Thank you, Dr. Mayur, for taking your time to answer our questions today about Huntington's Disease.
Dr__Pandya: Thank you for your questions!
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For example, the theory for which biological dentistry is best known asserts that the mercury in amalgam fillings can make you sick, leading to recurrent health problems, such as neurologic disorders, chronic fatigue, and arthritis. To remedy these ailments, proponents say, you need only have all your amalgam fillings removed and replaced with less toxic alternatives, such as non-metallic quartz-based fillings or porcelain inlays.
Many dentists and oral surgeons can and often do remove amalgam fillings at their patients' request. However, before you embark on what could become a very expensive and uncomfortable series of dental procedures, you should consider the fact that both the American Dental Association and the National Institutes of Health have specifically rejected the amalgam theory. There is no scientific evidence, they say, of any detrimental effects from amalgam.
Of course, the so-called amalgam problem is not the only reason that people seek out biological dentists. The various unconventional treatments outlined below seek to cure a broad spectrum of ailments--ranging from headache to heart disease--through operations on the teeth and mouth. Some people adopt these therapies as "natural" or "non-toxic" alternatives to mainstream treatment. However, none of them have been proven effective in scientific tests.How the Treatments Are Done Many biological dentists work in conjunction with other alternative health care providers, such as homeopathic practitioners and holistic medical doctors. The dental procedures most commonly offered in the United States include neural therapy, oral acupuncture, cold laser therapy, and mouth balancing. To enhance the effectiveness of these therapies, the practitioner may prescribe homeopathic remedies and make recommendations concerning diet and nutrition.
NEURAL THERAPY According to practitioners of neural therapy, biological energy flows throughout the human body and enters each cell at a specified frequency range. If the energy flow stays within the appropriate range, it's believed that the individual will stay healthy. However, a breakdown of this flow can theoretically cause a disruption of cell function, eventually leading to a number of chronic disorders.
According to this theory, injury, inflammation, or infection in the mouth signals a blockage in the energy flow elsewhere in the body. Hence, it's thought that a problem in a distant organ can be remedied by restoring the normal flow of energy at the site of the dental problem. To accomplish this, biological dentists inject a local anesthetic, such as procaine, around the offending tooth.
Treatment Time: 2 to 3 seconds for the injection.
Treatment Frequency: Varies according to the body's response to the injection. If it's not clear which tooth is involved, the practitioner may experiment with 4 to 5 treatments over a period of 2 to 4 weeks to identify the location of the energy blockage.
ORAL ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture seeks to balance the flow energy along 14 channels, or meridians, throughout the body. It's thought that the flow can be adjusted through application of needles at specific "acupoints" along the meridians. Oral acupuncture uses injections of saline water, weak local anesthetics, or homeopathic solutions at acupoints within the mouth. When the energy flow has been properly balanced at these points, practitioners believe, problems elsewhere on the meridian will be rectified. Hence, this form of therapy is used for problems ranging from sinusitis and allergies to digestive problems and neuralgia.
Treatment Time: 1 to 2 seconds for the injection.
Treatment Frequency: Varies depending upon the body's response to the injection. Patients typically undergo no more than 3 treatments over a period of 2 to 3 weeks.
COLD LASER THERAPY Cold laser therapy is an alternative form of oral acupuncture available to patients who dislike needles. The low-power beam used in this procedure is incapable of causing any thermal damage to the body's tissues; hence the name "cold." The beam is typically aimed either directly at the teeth to prepare them for treatment or at an acupoint within the mouth. The therapy is usually recommended to reduce swelling and hasten healing.
Treatment Time: When used directly on the teeth, 30 seconds to 1 minute; when used on acupoints, 1 to 5 minutes.
Treatment Frequency: Depending upon the body's response, 2 to 3 applications may be recommended.
HOMEOPATHY Homeopathic remedies are extremely weak herbal solutions given to stimulate the body's healing powers. Advocates regard them as a non-toxic alternative to drugs, although they have never been proven effective in standard clinical trials. Biological dental practitioners use them to temporarily alleviate pain or discomfort during dental emergencies. They are also used to aid the body in eliminating supposed mercury toxicity after the removal of amalgam fillings. Other dentists prefer to use them to enhance "detoxification" during the actual amalgam removal process.
Treatment Frequency: May be used every 15 minutes in dental emergencies. For amalgam detoxification, treatments range from 2 to 3 months up to 2 to 3 years or longer.
MOUTH BALANCING Often recommended as a remedy for painful temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ), headaches, and eye problems, this form of therapy aims to bring the facial muscles, ligaments, and jaws into the proper relationship so that the muscles do not endure too much stress. The alignment of the teeth, jaws, and muscles undergo an initial evaluation, typically with the aid of a computer, as the practitioner looks for muscle dysfunction and jaw vibrations. If any deformities are identified, custom orthopedic braces are produced to be worn in the mouth and realign the jaw, thus eliminating associated pain. Note that although this procedure sounds similar to standard orthodontics, its claims are considerably more expansive.
Treatment Time: Depends upon the severity of the deformity, but can last up to 12 months, perhaps longer in severe cases.
Treatment Frequency: Appliance adjustments must be made on a regular basis. Between 5 and 20 appointments are typically required.
DIET Most biological dentists recommend that you supplement their treatments with certain vitamins and foods. For example, patients who have undergone the removal of amalgam are told to include magnesium, selenium, vitamin C, vitamin E, and folic acid in their diets to promote the excretion of mercury from their system. (These ingredients can be found in a variety of popular multivitamin supplements.) Patients are also given a long list of things to avoid, often including sugar, alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, soft drinks, refined carbohydrates, milk, cheese, margarine and fish. (Note, however, that none of these products, eaten in moderation, has been shown to have any adverse effect upon health.)What Treatment Hopes to Accomplish Two schools of thought run through biological dentistry. One asserts that the materials used in mainstream dentistry are toxic and can promote serious disorders elsewhere in the body. By weakening the immune system or attacking the nervous system, these materials are said to cause ailments ranging from Alzheimer's disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, and arthritis to kidney problems and heart disease. Removing the offending materials is therefore supposed to effect a cure. Although various case studies are advanced to demonstrate the validity of this theory, there is no scientific evidence to support it.
The second school of thought holds that the teeth and surrounding tissues are linked to other organs in the body through a network of energy channels. Although these channels--such as the meridians of acupuncture--have never been verified by modern science, clinical trials have shown that acupuncture-type techniques can in fact relieve certain types of pain. Claims for oral acupuncture include relief of toothaches, tooth sensitivities, jaw pain, gingivitis, neuralgia, sinusitis, and pain in distant parts of the body. In addition, the oral acupuncture points behind the last upper and lower molars have been used to treat shoulder and elbow pain, neck pain, restricted neck movement, low back pain, and TMJ. Although the jury is still out on the true value of acupuncture, it's possible that it could provide some relief.Who Should Avoid This Therapy? Mainstream dentists regard amalgam removal and detoxification as an expensive scam, and the American Dental Association has declared it unethical.
Other forms of biological dentistry, such as oral acupuncture, are generally considered safe for anyone, although you may want to avoid the use of needles if you tend to bleed easily.What Side Effects May Occur? Proponents of biological dentistry point with pride to its lack of side effects. Occasionally a patient may experience nausea from the detoxification process during and after amalgam removal. However, biological dentists say that patients are more likely to experience tooth sensitivity and allergic reactions in traditional dentistry than in the biological variety. How to Choose a Therapist There is no certification criteria for biological dentists. In fact, the treatments can be offered by any licensed dentist or oral surgeon. To locate a practitioner in your area, you can contact one of the several holistic, biological dental organizations that provide lists of biological dentists free of charge.
Before choosing a dentist, try to schedule a consultation visit with the leading contenders. Find out which ones offer the type of procedure you desire. Ask what other services they provide. Check on the safety precautions taken in the dental chair. If you are seeking amalgam removal, ask what measures the dentist uses to eliminate mercury from the body's tissues and what materials he uses in replacement fillings. Finally, ask for some patient references and see what they say.When Should Treatment Stop? Many biological dentists promote the technique as a process, not a definitive treatment. They point out that, like any sort of treatment, holistic therapies may not necessarily cure all problems completely--indeed, some can last a lifetime and may require constant monitoring. Many biological dental patients, for example, continue to see their dentists on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis for bite adjustments.
If you agree with this philosophy, the treatments--and your payments--can last indefinitely. To make sure continued therapy remains worthwhile, try skipping a treatment once in a while. If your problem remains in check, you may be able to cut back or eliminate the therapy entirely.See a Conventional Doctor If... In many cases, people turn to biological dentistry after mainstream treatments have failed. Nevertheless, if any serious new symptoms arise, the only safe course is to return to your doctor for a professional medical diagnosis. Unfamiliar symptoms could signal new and unrelated problems that require a whole new course treatment. Resources ORGANIZATIONS American Academy of Biological Dentistry
P.O. Box 856
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Phone: 408-659-5385
International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology
P.O. Box 608531
Orlando, FL 32860-8531
Phone: 407-298-2450
Environmental Dental Association
9974 Scripps Ranch Blvd., Suite 36
San Diego, CA 92131
Phone: 800-388-8124; 619-586-7626
FURTHER READING Are Your Dental Fillings Poisoning You? Guy S. Fasciana, DMD. Keats Publishing Inc., 1986.
The Complete Guide to Mercury Toxicity from Dental Fillings. Joyal Taylor, DDS. Scripps Publishing Co., 1988.
Dentistry Without Mercury. Sam Ziff and Michael Ziff. Bio-Probe Inc., 1993.
It's All in Your Head. Hal Huggins, DDS. Life Science Press, 1986.
Mercury Poisoning from Dental Amalgam--A Hazard to the Human Brain. Patrick Stortebecker, MD, PhD. Bio-Probe, 1986.


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Watch Charles Morgan (Yes, That Morgan) Drive Possibly The Greatest Porsche Ever Made
When ex-Morgan boss Charles Morgan drives through the Lake District in a 993 GT2 to talk about poetry, we have to tune in for eight minutes of perfection.
When ex-Morgan boss Charles Morgan drives through the Lake District in a 993 GT2 to talk about poetry, we have to tune in for eight minutes of perfection.
One of the satirical cartoonists killed in yesterday's Charlie Hebdo shooting, Georges Wolinski, also applied his skills to several racing art cars throughout the years. The most famous of these cars was this Porsche 911 GT2 campaigned by Elf Haberthur Racing.
The music starts and the girls or guys are cheering. You swore you'd never get back in this again, but you know that maybe, just maybe, if you keep this up, you could afford a Porsche GT2 RS.
Manufacturing defect or faulty repair? That's the debate on 6SpeedOnline over a member's rim that suffered cracks in two spokes while he was driving his Porsche 911 (996) GT2. He got extremely lucky, but what's the story?
This is the Porsche 911 GT2 RS. It's a 620HP, Nurburgring-devouring beast. Seven minutes, eighteen seconds 'round the 'Ring to be precise. It's the fastest road-going Porsche ever and exactly what all those Cayennes have been paying for.
The boys at Porsche, obviously stunned that the Nissan GT-R achieved a claimed Nurburgring lap time of 7:29 — faster than either their 911 Turbo or GT2 — decided to do a little testing of their own. Using a stock GT-R sourced from the States, Porsche's 'Ring expert was able to perform a best lap of just 7:54, easily…
Porsche just dropped a presser on us which has us scratching our heads. Any time we read words like "Porsche" and "First" and "Shown" in a press release, we expect the things contained therein to be, you know, Porsches being shown for the first time. In this case, that's maybe only partially true. In breathless…


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15 Powerful Translation Apps and Devices for Travelers in 2018
You'd love to see the world, but fear holds you back. You're afraid of being isolated in a foreign country, unable to speak the language. How are you going to communicate? Charades? Well, stop worrying, and book those tickets! Here are 15 futuristic translation apps and devices for travelers in 2018 to help you get your point across.
This post was originally published in 2016. It has been updated for accuracy and to include new apps and devices.
Best Translation Apps: Google Translate
When it comes to translation apps, Google Translate is obviously the elephant in the room — and for good reason. It supports more languages than the competition, and its comprehensive feature set makes it especially well-suited for travelers.
Languages: Google Translate offers varying degrees of support for 103 languages:
- Type to translate: 103 languages
- Offline support: 52 languages
- Real-Time Video translation: 30 languages
- Camera Mode: 37 Languages
- Speech-to-speech translation: 32 languages
- Handwriting translation: 93 languages
See which features work with which languages here.
Cool Tricks: Translate signs, menus and other written content using your phone's camera. Offline support for some languages, plus excellent integration with the Android operating system for translating text messages and websites.
Recently, Google added neural machine translation (NMT) for improved accuracy in some languages. And you can launch it with your voice using Google Assistant.
All this, and it's free. Free is good.
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I've been thinking about this a lot over the weekend.
I've been really drawn to websites and books about nutrition; not weight loss, but using food to heal and the sorts of food to help alleviate health problems. It got me thinking about my dieting history and what I've denied myself over the years, what doing that has done to my body and mind, and how I can get out of it permanently.
It's all so delicately woven together.
But I'm broken. And I did all this to myself.
Body-wise, I'm lucky that on the face of it I don't have any major health issues. There's nothing seriously wrong with me. But over the years I've mistreated my body so much that it's screaming at me to look after it properly.
- I've had a big patch of eczema on my hand that I haven't been able to get rid of in over a year.
- I've got patches of incredibly itchy eczema all up my arms and as soon as one patch goes, I get another one.
- I have IBS, and I always have to carry Immodium pills with me. A couple of months ago I ran out and couldn't leave the house until 2 pm. I was so desperate, I actually took headache pills with codeine in to try and help.
- I've got acid reflux and I'm on pills every day for it.
- I'm the Headache Queen. Until recently I was taking Solpadiene painkillers most days, but I managed to stop the habit and they are easing a bit.
- My joints ache
- I get awful PMS about every three months where I think everything is crap and want to get on a plane and run away to Australia. Just as well for my brother that I can't afford it!
- I have zero energy a lot of the time.
See, none of this is serious stuff. I'm truly thankful for being pretty sturdy, really.
But for over 20 years I let my diet obsession consume me, and I was either eating additive-packed ready meals marketed as low calorie, sweetener-infused 'treats' with more Es than a disused warehouse just off the M25 in 1988, and fat-free yoghurts so sweet they made my teeth jangle OR I was binge eating crap with huge helpings of fat and sugar.
My poor system first started protesting in 1999. I went to stay in my late aunt's house in Brighton so that I could look after her dogs while she was on holiday, and me and my then boyfriend ate our way through the nearby ASDA, as well as indulging in every take away, doughnut opportunity and junk food experience we could manage in two weeks. I'd been on Slimming World for a while before we went and so my system wasn't used to all the sludgy, fatty, salty chocolate covered calories and protested by giving me well-deserved heartburn and indigestion. Hello Rennie. Pleased to make your acquaintance.
I'd already been dieting on and off for 12 years by then, and also was just getting over the worst of the eating disorder, but when I binged, I binged good and hard. I never did the starving bit so well. I think they call it non-purging bulimia or something? Whatever it was, it did me NO good at all.
So, over the years, the obsession with my weight and diets has physically hurt me, because I've damaged my digestive system and denied myself good quality food…I think I would have got the IBS and reflux anyway but there's no denying that eating too much in one go, eating fatty, salty foods and alcohol all make it worse. All of which I've over indulged in when I've been off-diet in the past.
I also denied my skin fat, and essential vitamins, and stressed myself out. That'll be where the eczema came from, then.
The obsession with losing weight has turned my brain into a binge-starve machine that's either on or off a diet. Even since giving up diets, although I rarely binge, I still quite often overeat the foods I wouldn't let myself have for so many years when I'm fed up. It's as if there's still that voice in my head saying, "She's going to go on another diet soon, fill yer boots!"
The other damage it's done is to my fitness levels. For many years I associated exercise with dieting and when I was off one, I stopped the other too. However, it was easy for me to stay fit and healthy at 12, 13 even 14 stone. I had no problem running for a train at 15 stone either. When I gave up diets I was 16 stone something. I'm a bit more than that now although not massively, I just don't know the exact numbers any more. The thing is, and this is all my own fault, I gave up working in an office and I've worked from home for over six years now. When I had no choice but to walk to and from the office every day, you bet I was a lot fitter! But the thought of going out when I have a whole load of work to do, or it's p*ssing down with rain, doesn't motivate me to the gym, or out for a walk. Lazy? Yeah, a bit.
So it's harder to get fit now, and there's the vicious cycle. If it feels uncomfortable and it's inconvenient too, only a saint or one of those lucky people who gets some kind of orgasmic endorphin-induced high from a session on a treadmill would do it, right? It's not just me, is it?
Exercise doesn't make you lose weight, anyway. I know that. But I do feel a bit 'Meh' and it's getting over that hurdle and getting back into feeling fit and healthy that I need to work on.
Lastly, I broke my head.
I turned it from being a normal teenage girl's head, full of dreams and daft ideas for the future, into a grown-ups head full of 'where did those years go?' and stress. I filled that head full of calories, fat and Syns. I read magazines that told me fat was bad. Sugar was bad. Calories were bad. Hell EATING was bad. I drank too many Diet Cokes and pickled my brain in Formaldehyde because I thought that if I wasn't going to be able to resist the full fat sandwich, I could at least save calories by drinking a Diet Coke.
I made myself not good enough. I made myself hyper-aware of what everyone thought of me, ashamed of every bit of fat that was growing on my body. Scared someone would yell at me from a car again. Scared I would never get my life back while I was binging. Terrified that if I didn't stop eating like this, I might end up one of those people that has to be winched from their house by crane because they can't fit through the door.
I did this to myself. OK, diets and the media and rubbish men and everything else all fuelled the fire but I let them, and in letting them I broke my head and I broke my body. For years I lived in a constant state of stress and despair, hidden from the world by a cheerful exterior, pretending I was fine. Beating myself up for not being perfect.
So what made me write this? It was a review I saw of Gorgeously Full Fat by Ang at Fierce Freethinking Fatties.
Ang said:
"I would have liked more of the "After." The final section, "After the diets," begins on page 103. Sarah has now found love and happiness and I am absolutely delighted for her — she ruddy well deserves it. It would have been good to see more of what that looks like. There are some good resources at the end of the book, but little of Sarah's own guidance on how to get to your own happy place."
I want to get to that happy place and stay there. I'm setting myself a challenge – three months to get from 'Meh' to 'Yay', and recruited a few volunteers to road test my plan. I've swung from one thing to another to try and nail this not-good-enough feeling and it's time I managed to kick its arse for good, quite frankly!
This week is research week. I'm looking at really fab nutrition sites, recipes and more, for the food side of it, because I want to start really feeding my body rather than just sustaining it from one sugar high to the next. Logically I'm a non-dieter but someone forgot to tell my brain that it's OK to eat. While I was researching over the weekend. I came across something that made me sit up in my chair and decide enough was DEFINITELY enough.
Back to my skin condition. Eczema, as most people know, is triggered by stress – but there have been studies recently that also link it to deficiencies in vitamin D.
Stress also makes IBS and acid reflux worse.
Last summer I started on tablets for acid reflux. It was around the same time , or not too long after, that the eczema appeared on my hands and started to creep up my arms. I didn't link the two.
I managed to drop down to one pill every other day for the reflux and the IBS was calming down, until my dad became ill and to put it mildly, my eating and drinking habits went haywire and my insides went into rebellion. Back to one a day and my eczema joined the party. I was burping, scratching or running to the loo, on constant loop (lovely) although the IBS was slightly relieved by the amount of codeine I was taking to relieve the stress headaches. This doesn't sound good, does it?
Things have calmed down a bit now (thank God) and you know what I found out yesterday? The pills I'm on for acid reflux have been linked to vitamin D and B12 deficiencies. Are you following? Basically…I got stressed, my digestion got worse, I took pills, my eczema got worse. The pills I'm taking for the reflux which was made worse by the stress that's also made the eczema worse, could have caused a vitamin D deficiency that's left me unable to shift the bloody eczema, plus a vitamin B12 deficiency,…and a lack of B12 causes guess what…stress!
Number 1 on my list. DEAL WITH THE STRESS. My first task is to find an amazingly nutritious anti-eczema recipe, and research the best stress-relieving yoga moves known to man. I don't want to be broken any more…


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Bull day for media's bear market
Showbiz 50's losses outpace Dow, Nasdaq, S&P in '08It was more of the same for media stocks Wednesday as they rose during the session's healthy rally but again underperformed broader markets.
While the S&P 500 on Wednesday surged 2.3%, The Hollywood Reporter Showbiz 50 stock index rose 2.2%.
With just six stocks down on the day, the Showbiz 50 managed to outpace the 2.1% gain on the Dow Jones but fell short of the Nasdaq's 2.8% rise.
The entertainment stock index, struggling all year on worries that an economic downturn will eventually weigh heavily on advertising, remains 15.9% off year-to-date, lagging the S&P 500 (off 7.1%), the Dow (down 4.9%) and the Nasdaq (off 11.4%).
Wednesday's rally was sparked by better-than-expected earnings reports from bellwether tech company Intel as well as from financial concerns JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo. The gains came despite so-called Beige Book data released Wednesday that indicated "weaker economic conditions" in real estate and consumer spending.
Leading the Showbiz 50 on Wednesday were a couple of stocks that have been performing well much of the year: Netflix and Warner Music Group. The former was up 6.8% on Wednesday and is 46.4% higher this year, while the latter was up 8%, leaving it 20.1% higher in 2008.
Netflix was boosted a day after Jefferies & Co. analyst Youssef Squali told clients that it was poised to benefit from rival Blockbuster's intended takeover of Circuit City. He even posited that Blockbuster could eventually sell its DVD-by-mail service to Netflix.
Meanwhile, Jefferies & Co. analyst Daniel Binder said Wednesday that he doubts that Blockbuster's purchase of Circuit City for up to $1.3 billion will happen.
Among the conglomerates Wednesday, Sony fared best, rising 5.1%, but the stock is down 22.9% this year. Viacom was the laggard, rising fractionally, and its stock is down 10.4% this year.


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Hello, ths is one thing that is really shaking my heade O_o, I have got a Html and Javascript code, that contains about 1000 lines and I need to put it to php variable.
Sure I was thinking about the EOT method, But thare is one problem with it, if there is word function like in javascript is, it will take it like php function, and this will cause errors.
Any other Idea how to do it?


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If you love to code even when you are at home you probably have start with an idea for programming something. I have a little flow chart I made which describes my home programming workflow.
If I am programming something for fun and I don't finish within the first month usually I have another big idea and lose interest, for a bit, and start something else. Sometimes I switch up the technologies, but this is my current fallback technologies. In Windows sometimes I'll switch it up and go for Node.JS. I've also mixed things up and added a Rails project for fun.


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New Movement Begins
- "Occupy Englewood" is now recruiting
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Off topic, but word is coming out on the Area realignments. Area 4 and 5 gone. Area 1 to be "Central". "Central will give up 007 to "South". "Central" will pick up 003,001,018,012 (which will include 013) and 010. 008 to be decided.
We already "Occupy Englewood" and a few other choice areas of the city.
We're an army of occupation.
It's time to fence these areas off, cut our losses, pull our troops out & pay attention to the taxpayers.
Believe it or not there is an honest to goodness "Occupy The Hood" organizing.
Oh..and have you seen the video of Jesse Jackson locking arms in NYC to protect the protestors tents?!
How about occupy a job. All the hippies can get jobs and occupy them.
What will the tents look like for all the camping protestors?
Instead of arresting all the protesters for sleeping in Grant Park, we should give them an alternate venue to sleep at...
In a park in the middle of Englewood!
If they set up makeshift tents all over Englewood, that wouldn't be a protest camp, it would be... "Urban Renewal."
This is what happens when a socialist is president. They're getting what they want and they're still unhappy! Leftists are never happy unless they're causing trouble.
007 is right next to area one!seven should be in area one!we have so many shootings etc..area one is close and can respond quick like they do now!
recruit the gangbangers in 007 to have a free for all on the protestors!we could just sit back and be amused !!
The City should allow tents to be set up in Ogden Park (007) and Garfield Park (011).
I believe Occupy Englewood has been going now for a solid 40 years. At some point they'll order 'em out to clean up the place. When the developers are ready.
"Occupy Englewood" started decades ago by the same type of people: no job, no interest in looking for one, looking for the 'government cheese', and interested only in how much they can push the line before they get arrested.
I am serious when I say that this would be a good idea. The locals could "mingle" and ravage the new residents and before long crime would take a dip. This could be an anti-crime strategy.
Englewood is and has been occupied: by every gang banger, sex offender, parolled felon, corrupt aldermen and compromised police commander for the last 20 years. E verybody was making money. Most of the taverns and nightclubs were gang owned and could do pretty much as they pleased with a wink and anod from the commander and alderman.
LOL That one actually made me laugh. Sadly enough I'm guessing that most of them don't have jobs due to the economy. Someone that's too lazy to work would almost surely be too lazy to protest day after day. If they won't do it for money, I doubt they'd do it for principle.
Charge em to sleep in the park sell em permits rahm, this a money making deal in ur face take advantage of it. Shit its getting cold anyway, no more summer concerts of fests so sell permits, they want to be united, then they can united there money and pay for a permit to sleep there, nightly fee of course, and then the park car can handle it instead of the entire district and worn out tact teams
Off topic, but word is coming out on the Area realignments. Area 4 and 5 gone. Area 1 to be "Central". "Central will give up 007 to "South". "Central" will pick up 003,001,018,012 (which will include 013) and 010. 008 to be decided.
Huh?? Does not make any sense.
Hahahaha.....It would be like watching the discovery channel where the lions lick their chops right before they attack their pry at a watering hole or watching a piranha chase a gold fish. Thats one way to make one less liberal and one more conservative, if they survive.. BOOOHAhahahahah!!!!


text: Mighty Jerome explores the turbulent life and career of the record-setting African-Canadian track-and-field star, Harry Jerome. "He was, at one time, the fastest man on the planet. His accomplishments as an athlete and social activist embody the perseverance of the human spirit", says Officer. In Canada, a country that told itself that racism didn't happen, the undercurrent was ever-present in the early life of this local B.C. athlete. Jerome's athletic talents catapulted him onto the world stage during the politically charged 1960s; he held world records and competed in three Olympics, winning a bronze medal. Selwyn Jacob, Producer in attendance