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Sensory Testingg
Sensory Testingg
Sensory testing involves the evaluation of a patient's perception in an effort to assess the integrity of the peripheral nervous system. There are many sensory receptors in the human body that provide information to the brain concerning an individual's surroundings. The information from sensory receptors helps the human being move and interact within the environment. For example, information from various sensory organs such as the eyes, vestibular (inner ear), and light touch are all integrated and organized by the brain to help the body complete safe and efficient movement. If sensory impairment is present, the patient's movement will likely be affected, making common tasks cumbersome and even dangerous. Therefore, individuals with possible sensory impairment need to have a full sensory evaluation to assess the integrity of sensation.
There are many pathologies that can cause impairments in sensation. Injury or disease can compromise the integrity of a nerve and thus impair sensory function. Peripheral neuropathy is a broad classification that describes disease or dysfunction of a peripheral nerve. A peripheral neuropathy can be acquired or inherited.
Acquired peripheral neuropathy
A common acquired peripheral neuropathy is Guillain-Barre syndrome. This syndrome is usually considered an autoimmune disorder, but the etiology (cause) is unknown. Guillain-Barre syndrome is classified as a myelinopathy where the myelin sheath (an insulating wrapping which surrounds the axons of many nerves) disintegrates. In this disorder there is marked weakness and sensory impairment on both sides of the body. Two other types of acquired peripheral neuropathy are alcoholic and diabetic neuropathies. Alcoholic neuropathy is due to alcoholism and diabetic neuropathy is due to diabetes, a metabolic disease. In alcoholic neuropathy, sensory and motor losses are typical, especially in the feet and lower legs. The actual cause is unknown, but may be due to the toxic effects of alcohol on the nervous system. In diabetic neuropathy sensory loss also is prominent, especially in the lower limbs. Other acquired neuropathies can be caused by laceration (e.g., knife injury), crushing injuries to the nerve, or ischemia (a condition characterized by a decreased supply of oxygenated blood ). All can lead to sensory and/or motor impairment by compromising the integrity of the nerve.
Inherited peripheral neuropathy
The most common inherited peripheral neuropathy is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. It is a genetic disorder that is categorized by weakness or atrophy of the lower limbs, especially the lower leg and foot.
There are many sensory receptors corresponding to various sensations within the human body. The purpose of sensory receptors is to gather pertinent information on the surrounding environment. Sensory receptors respond to stimuli in the environment, and thus provide valuable information on a person's surroundings. Therefore, the disorders categorized as peripheral neuropathies can impair the gathering and transmission of information. The purpose of sensory testing is to evaluate the proficiency and integration of information from sensory receptors in individuals who have known disease or injury.
Sensory testing gives valuable information to the clinician on an individual's sensation and perception. Care must be taken when performing sensory tests if sensory loss is suspected. Applying increased pressure or heat on an individual who has a sensory deficit may injure the patient. For example, if a patient cannot sense the application of heat, there is a risk that the patient will be burned.
Sensory testing should be done on both sides of the body so that comparisons can be made between sides, that is, affected side versus non-affected side. If there is a deficit noted, it is usually termed absent, diminished, or exaggerated. If there is no deficit, sensation is termed intact.
There are seven common tests used to evaluate sensation and perception. They are: stereognosis, touch and pressure, kinesthesia, proprioception, touch localization, two-point discrimination, and recognition of textures.
Stereognosis refers to the ability of an individual to identify objects placed in his/her hand, while his/her eyes are closed. The individual should be able to identify objects based on size, shape, and texture.
Touch and pressure
Touch can be assessed by gently rubbing a ball of cotton on the surface of the skin to be tested. The clinician's finger can be used to apply pressure to various locations in order to assess pressure sensation. While touch and pressure are being assessed, the subject's eyes should be closed.
This test evaluates the individual's perception of movement specifically related to the limbs. In this test the individual's eyes are closed while the examiner moves the unaffected limb into a position and holds the position. The examiner then asks the individual to move the affected side into the same position.
This test assesses the individual's perception of joint movement rather than position (proprioception). In this test, the examiner moves the unaffected limb and, as the limb is moved, the individual being tested must copy the movement and follow the path with the affected or involved side. This test also is done with the individual's eyes are closed.
Touch localization
While the subject's eyes are closed, the examiner touches different areas on the skin and asks the subject, "Where am I touching?" The subject must verbally identify the location of the examiner's touch.
Two-point discrimination
This test evaluates an individual's ability to discern two points at the same time. While the subject's eyes are closed, the examiner applies point pressure in two spots separated by one to two inches. The examiner asks the subject, "Can you feel two points?" If the subject can discern two points, the examiner moves the points closer together and the test is repeated. This continues until two points cannot be discerned. These results are compared with results from the opposite side.
Recognition of textures
Various textures are placed in the individual's hand, while his/her eyes are closed. The individual must verbally identify the texture. Cotton and sandpaper are examples of items used in this test.
Another testing device, the Weinstein Enhanced Sensory Test (WEST), is primarily used to assess touch sensation. It is a precision instrument that uses hair-like filaments to record pressure or force. The instrument is a safe, valid, and reliable way of recording sensory loss.
Results or outcomes of treatment are variable. Usually the initial severity of the deficit reflects the possible outcome. The greater the deficit, the greater the likelihood of long-term or total impairment.
Health care team roles
Nurses and other allied health team members need to be aware of potential sensory and perceptive disorders and their relationship to function. Early identification of sensory or perceptive impairments may minimize further complications. Physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, such as occupational and physical therapists, usually perform sensation testing. Nurses are now becoming more familiar with the WEST device and this technology is now available for assessing the feet. This is especially useful for patients with diabetic neuropathy.
Kinesthesia— The ability to perceive where a limb or the body is moving in space. Information about the surrounding environment is processed in the brain and received from muscles, tendons, and joints.
Proprioception— The ability to perceive where a limb or the body is in space. Usually refers to a static situation.
Sensation— Awareness (as of heat or pain) due to stimulation of a sense organ.
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NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) POCC (People of Color Conference)
Nov 29-Dec 1, 2007
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Pat Bassett, president of NAIS opened the conference
3 books that he read before the conference
Difficult Conversations
Courageous Conversations About Race
Fierce Conversations
Gene Batiste – NAIS Vice President
544 Independent Schools represented for POCC
First POCC - First National Conference for Teachers and Administrators of Color in Independent Schools
Liz Fernandez, and Rodney Glasgow
- 100 student leaders were trained this morning on peer facilitation to lead student sessions all week
- regional action planning teams
- affinity groups with adults by gender
Boston City Councilman – Charles C. Yancey
- discussing how many POC activists have come from and through the city of Boston from Malcom X
- official document from City of Boston City Council congratulates the SDLC and it's organizers for its 14 years of training for indep school students
- Charles C. Yancey, Chuck Turner, Felix Arroyo, Sam Yoon
- 2nd proclamation from City Council to the POCC accepted by Gene Batiste
Fire Marshall just closed the building because too many people are standing in the back. Whoops
Ira Brown (sp?) introducing opening speaker, Frank Wu, Dean of Wayne State University Law School
I'm not obsessed with race, we all are. Even if we're not actively thinking about it, we still are thinking about it
I don't wake up in the morning, get ready for work and think, "I'm an Asian American, here I go"
I'll have an encounter that will remind me that race is important. I'll be headed down the sidewalk minding my own business. A kid is walking by, he sees me, he smiles, I know what's coming next. He strikes a karate pose, he says, ching chong, then he laughs and runs off. I could run after him, collar him and call him a bigot. But I wouldn't, he's just a kid. He doesn't realize how hurtful it is to me.
"You speak English so well. To which I reply, gee thanks, so do you."
"I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired" – Fannie Lou Hamer
Frank Wu does not think the discussion on diversity will ever be over. It's not a process, but an outcome. Consider democracy, no matter who you vote for next year, to fulfill your citizenship responsibility and the person next year complains about how we voted 2 years ago, when will this thing be over??? You'll know they missed an important civics lesson. Similarly lies the work of diversity.
"..we will make good on the promise of a diverse democracy."
The Windsor School small chorus is performing "The Light of Day"
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Café Botanique ~ Summer-Fall registrations
Café Botanique lecture schedule for June - November has been posted. Please remember Angela Overy's talk on Thursday May 17. Café Botanique is open for everybody and no pre-registration is required.
Summer - fall registration kicked off yesterday and especially the June classes seem to be filling fast. Required classes' list for June - August can bee seen here and the electives' list here.
Submission deadline for the Wildflower Festival 2007 is May 25.


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Rustic Pathways CEO Chris Stakich's Secrets of Success
Rustic Pathways CEO Chris Stakich graduated from Harvard University in 2001. Chris Stakich spent the last seventeen years of his professional life working in the fields of education, travel, and community service. He believes that travel should be an essential part of every education, and that travel can be a model of sustainable development.
After serving in almost every professional capacity within Rustic Pathways, a leader in global student travel and community service programs, Chris now leads the company with an eye for excellence and innovation as Rustic Pathways CEO and Chairman of the Board.
In addition to his roles at Rustic Pathways, Chris is also the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board for Thinking Beyond Borders and sits on the boards of University School (Ohio) and Compass Academies. Chris Stakich lives in San Francisco with his wife and children and is committed to developing future leaders who embody compassion and global understanding.
What exactly does your organization do?
Rustic Pathways has been the leader in global student travel and community service programs since 1983. We offer culturally immersive travel experiences for students ages 12 to 18, customizable teacher-led trips for school groups, and gap year programs for recent high school grads.
What really stands out about our travel programs is that they are intentionally designed to provide learning experiences that help students develop the skills, habits, and mindsets they need to succeed academically, personally, and professionally. We're measuring how much students grow in non-cognitive like cultural competence, self-awareness, humility, and the desire to positively impact the lives of others as a result of participating in our programs, and we're the only company doing this.
We also raise hundreds of thousands of dollars each year for the communities and countries where we operate through our nonprofit foundation. Our vision is to raise the bar for the entire travel industry, prove how much can be achieved when people work together, and get the biggest travel companies to commit to creating a greater positive impact abroad.
What are the five things you wished you knew before you became Rustic Pathways CEO?
- Don't just focus on the business, invest in other areas of your life as well. People like Tony Robbins and Tim Ferris provide specific frameworks to help you excel in areas like personal relationships, physical and mental health, and spirituality. Growing in one area of your life creates compounding effects in other areas of your life. This is the formula for building a world class company.
- You will never have enough time or resources – so prioritizing is key. It's not what you decide to do that's important, it's what you decide NOT to do. Develop a business strategy that aligns with your vision and values, and invest your people and time into accomplishing that strategy.
- Focus on what's most important and find talented people you can trust for everything else. Build a world class team, empower them with a vision, and then let them do their job. This allows you, as the CEO, to focus on the big picture.
- You will see success, you will face challenges, and you will fail – be transparent with your company. I'm a big fan of Ray Dalio's philosophy of radical transparency. When you have transparency throughout your entire organization, you create a culture of trust. When you have a culture built on trust, people will share their ideas, concerns, and critical feedback. It doesn't matter where the right answers come from, it just matters that you have the right answers, and those right answers are sitting at every level of your company.
- Be a good spouse, parent, friend, and leader all at the same time. Healthy relationships are the most important ingredient in creating a happy life. Although managing a growing company is a never easy, prioritize quality time for your spouse, kids, and friends. You will thank me for that one in the long run.


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Bluff Head. I realized that I'd actually been up here more than a dog's age ago with my old friend Jill, but I wasn't sure until we reached the part of the path that goes along the edge of the cliffs.
Comet and Jax were a bit too eager about roughhousing close to the edge while Jeremy and I were taking a break, so they had to practice down stays a little ways back.


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When deciding whether a dismissal is fair or unfair, tribunals have to take a range of factors into account, but what about warnings that are still current?. In Davies v Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, the Court of Appeal said that it was not for tribunals to decide whether the final warning should have been issued or not, but rather to apply the objective statutory test of reasonableness.
Basic facts
Ms Davies was a science teacher at Willingsworth High School where she had worked since 2003. Following a verbal warning in September 2004 for "inappropriate conduct" during a lesson, she was suspended a month later.
She received a final written warning in February 2005 based on a single allegation concerning her conduct in that lesson. She initially appealed the decision, but decided not to proceed because she was concerned that the sanction might be increased to dismissal.
She returned to work in March but was then suspended again in early 2006. The disciplinary panel upheld five of the ten allegations against her and, taking the final written warning from the year before into account, decided to dismiss her.
She claimed unfair dismissal. The school argued that any one of the five findings of misconduct coupled with the final warning, was enough to cross the threshold whereby the decision to dismiss was within the range of reasonable responses.
Tribunal and EAT decisions
The tribunal decided that the decision to dismiss was for a conduct reason; that it was within the range of reasonable responses; that the existence of the final written warning was essential to the decision; and that the dismissal was fair.
Although it expressed concerns about deficiencies in the Council's procedure and about the adequacy of its investigation, the tribunal said Ms Davies could have pursued an appeal against the warning, but chose not to do so. The Council accepted that, had it not been for the final written warning, it would not have dismissed her.
After a number of re-hearings in various tribunals, Ms Davies was given permission to appeal on one limited ground. That is, whether the final written warning should be treated as null and void because the Council chose not to consider evidence which, objectively viewed, might have made it reconsider whether the alleged misconduct had happened which meant it might not have issued the warning.
Decision of Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal said that the test to decide whether a dismissal was fair or not in a case involving a prior final warning was the one laid down in section 98(4) of the Employment Rights Act 1996. In other words, whether it was reasonable for the employer, given all the circumstances of the final written warning, to decide that the employee's conduct warranted their dismissal.
When considering that question, it was not for the tribunal to decide whether the final warning should have been issued or not. Instead its role was to apply the objective statutory test of reasonableness to determine whether the final warning was something that a reasonable employer could reasonably take into account when deciding to dismiss the employee for subsequent misconduct.
Tribunals could, however, consider whether the final warning was issued in good faith, whether there were prima facie grounds for following the final warning procedure and whether it was manifestly inappropriate to issue the warning.
The tribunal in this case, having made all the relevant findings of fact, was right to conclude that the Council had taken the final warning into account properly when it decided to dismiss Ms Davies and the dismissal was therefore fair.
In dismissing the appeal, attention was drawn to the comments of Lord Justice Lewison relating to the responsibilities of all parties including the tribunal in dealing with the case at both case management and the subsequent hearing of an unfair dismissal case. He highlighted that the role of the tribunal is limited to determining whether the employer acted reasonably in dismissing the employee and not to conducting an investigation into the entire employment history of the employee. He also stated that tribunals should exercise their case management powers to ensure that irrelevant information is excised at an early stage.


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The spiritual successor to Rise of Flight is now on the cusp of Early Access and today we have plenty of new updates on what Flying Circus Vol 1 is all about. We also have a taste of the future for Flying Circus and what 1CGS hopes to be able to do with future WWI content.
Laying the foundation
Flying Circus Vol 1 is going to be the beginning for what will hopefully be future follow-up content (Vol 2, Vol 3, etc.) which will aim to expand and build on the initial offering in Vol 1. This means that Flying Circus Vol 1 has some limitations – it won't be up at Rise of Flight levels of content from the start but it will build towards that over time.
The aircraft list is focused on April-May 1918 with a selection of ten aircraft from that time period. These are popular types that were dominant in the skies of Rise of Flight multiplayer and plenty of fan favourites. Each of these aircraft is being given a work-over by Yugra Media with many thousands more polygons for added details and new 4K resolution textures.
The complete aircraft list
- Spad XIII
- Sopwith Dolphin
- Sopwith Camel
- RAF S.E.5.a
- Bristol Fighter
- Albatros D.Va
- Fokker Dr.1
- Fokker D.VII
- Pfalz D.IIIa
- Halberstadt CL.II.
The list of aircraft includes, as I mentioned before, some of the most popular types in Rise of Flight's multiplayer history. The infamous SPAD 13, the Sopwith Camel, S.E.5.a, Albatros D.Va, Fokker Dr.1 and D.VII are some of the best known aircraft from WWI. These scouts are joined by a pair of two-seater aircraft; the Bristol F.2B Fighter and the Halberstadt CL.II both function as artillery spotter and ground attacker.
In addition to the ten aircraft, there will be a 100x100km map of France featuring places like Amiens, Lille, St. Quentin, Arras and a sizable portion of 'no-mans-land' right down the middle. This should offer plenty of airbases and gameplay option and given the slower speeds of these aircraft, 100x100km should be enough to kick things off for the series.
Also included in release are things like new player models with much higher levels of detail and all aircraft will be unlocked by default with all of the extra additions that you used to have to pay for. Things like Aldis and collimator gunsights will be options right away.
The other thing not to discount is that Flying Circus will now have full access to 1CGS' excellent VR implementation. For the first time, players will be able to experience WWI aircraft with a VR headset.
Single and multiplayer options
On launch, Flying Circus will support both single and multiplayer features.
The Quick Mission Builder and custom single player missions will be available on launch. Scripted Campaigns will be available to players but will launch without a campaign for it. That may be disappointing to some but I fully expect that the community will rise to the challenge and there will be at least half a dozen excellent community built Scripted Campaigns available just as there is with IL-2 right now.
What won't be available on launch is the Pilot Career system that has been recently reintroduced into the IL-2 series. Jason Williams, Producer for the series had this to say on the subject:
If you are concerned about the Pilot Career, please know this. We can't support the Pilot Career for FC yet because we are still building support for WW2 and other general features and mission types it needs. Remember, it's still new tech for the Great Battles series and we have to build this support in-house so we cannot place this task with a third party. We also have to build support for WW1 style missions and this will take time. If we include support for the Pilot Career in say Volume Two of Flying Circus, it will of course become compatible with Volume One. That is the beauty of our one client approach.
So, for now, Flying Circus will not feature this system but it will have plenty of foundations for other single player experiences and multiplayer should be everything that it was before.
Early Access is about to begin
There will be no pre-order period as Early Access is set to begin in July. That puts the first two aircraft, the SPAD XIII and Fokker Dr.I, in the hands of players in just a matter of weeks.
So get ready for the start of WWI, with VR support, and plenty of cool things to look forward to. For more on the update, check out 1CGS' developer diary.


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Advent: The first Monday
St. Madeleine L'Engle, whose wisdom and words swirl through my own writing, speaks of the great mystery of Advent: that the Greatest Power in the universe became the weakest, just to be with us. This is the image of love:
"Christ, the Second Person of the Trinity, Christ, the Maker of the universe or perhaps many universes, willingly and lovingly leaving all that power and coming to this poor, sin-filled planet to live with us for a few years to show us what we ought to be and could be."
Mystic Angela of Foligno witnessed and experienced this mystery in her encounters with God. In poetry written by Scott Cairns, Angela learns that the coming of Jesus is a like a burning embrace of God:
"You won't get used to it, nor will you know its scope."
So, let us never get accustomed to this flaming embrace of God or the mystery of God's arrival.
A Light by The Brilliance


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In today's world, almost everyone has a digital camera. You can download an image and have it printed and ready to be picked up in under an hour for less than a dollar. So why pay someone $150 for an hour long portrait session? "Do you offer discounts?" I hear it all the time.
I mean, how much does it really cost someone to take your picture for an hour right? Wrong.
Let me start by telling you a story...
As a photographer I am part of several private Facebook groups made of up thousands of photographers and other creatives from all over the world. These groups allow us to to seek advice, ask for/give constructive criticism, or offer support and guidance among one another. These posts and conversations take up about fifty percent of my news feed daily. The other day a photographer posted three images from a portrait session she had recently done. All three were the exact same image only edited slightly differently. She asked for our advice on which of the three edits we preferred.
For the next couple of hours every detail of these pictures were picked apart and discussed by members of the group. There were comments from the overall temperature of the image all the way down to the amount of "pink" in the clients cheeks. Which one was too dark? Which was too yellow? What about the matte finish? The photographer continued to tweak the image throughout the conversation posting newer versions for more feedback. This continued until the photographer produced a final image that everyone agreed was perfect. Yay!
That was several hours of discussion and editing over ONE shot!
We analyze every single picture we provide to our clients. We want to ensure that our work not only matches our brand but exceeds the clients expectations. We want each photo shoot to be better than the last. We stress over every detail resulting in hours of preparation and editing for a "one hour photo session." That doesn't include the time spent with our clients (both the correspondence leading up to the shoot as well as the shoot itself), the time planning for the session (preparing our SD cards, etc), time loading and downloading images, and the drive time to and from the photo session. A one hour photo session can quickly become at least five hours of work. Can you imagine the time involved for an eight hour wedding?!
In addition, there is the expense of our equipment to consider. Most DSLR cameras start around $1,000 and can range up to $5,000 or higher. Each lens can cost anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. Then you have lighting equipment, computer equipment, editing software, memory cards, back-ups, etc. Not to mention the money put towards workshops and conferences to help us learn and grow with the industry.
Lastly, the expertise involved with actually taking the pictures. It can take years for a photographer to begin making money from the time they buy their first camera because of all of the practicing involved with learning how to properly use your camera. Shooting in manual allows us to control the lighting, the color tone, the focus, etc. We use different lenses for different shoots to create particular styles. You know the pictures with the blurry background laced with out of focus pieces of light? That is all done in camera by the photographer during the photo shoot. We all start in the same place and the more we learn and grow as a professional we are able to adjust our prices to reflect what we have to offer our client.
We put so much of ourselves into our work that we are emotionally attached to every image we produce. Our fee does not only pay for the hour we spend at the photo session. It pays for years and years of growth, development, time, equipment, knowledge, experience. But most of all... passion.


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Ali & I were arguing about where can you have the best burger, I said Johnny Rocket, and Ali Said Burger Hub. so we decided to let you guys settle it. so tell us whats your favorite and why…. are you Hungry yet!
The 1st Kuwait Podcast that talks about our lives in Kuwait. It might be funny, serious, lame, or even scary.
Ali & I were arguing about where can you have the best burger, I said Johnny Rocket, and Ali Said Burger Hub. so we decided to let you guys settle it. so tell us whats your favorite and why…. are you Hungry yet!
Fudds have great burgers, but my MOM home made burger is the best.
nothing beats home made burgers, made from scratch of course, not the frozen ones :p
:: I went to Fudz last night and it was yummy :))
So you have JR and Burger hub
and i agree that HOME MADE BURGER IS THE BEST
now i will put it on my own list :
3-Burger Hub
Enjoy them ALL 🙂
Burger CO
According to "smabosa review weekly" ..the best burger is the egg burger from "malik el 3a9eer" in Hawley
What is really confusing ,,is what is the best falafel in Kuwait?
yo3anaaaaa .. :((
I'll go with JR for now .. i kinda enjoy Burger botique also
didnt try burger hub .. enshalah soon ;PpP~~
i love burger hub's burger!
it's just soo delicious!
nough said 😛
in q8, i love burger king
home made burger = '7azan, amricana
i never tried it … for some reason i feel to lazy to stop there and get something to eat … but i guess i should try it!!
yeah i passed by it now and yeah it is GOOD!
بو مريوم
malik il 3aseer sells burger … i guess thats kinda confusing!!!
and i didn't know Sambosa has a weekly review, i guess i should check it out
and man don't come near the flafel topic, you'll create a massacre!!!
YOU GOT THE RIGHT ANSWER …. thats one point for me
Burger King is Burger King … we are talking about fast food here but we are looking for the BEST CLASSIC burger in Kuwait
thats 2 POINTS …. MAN I WIN
:: Okay, lets go back to JR then , try Sant Louis Burger i order it with bacon on the side i dont like bacon while eating my burger so if dont like bacon just order it without bacon (beef) bacon ofcours 🙂
On the other side, Plain & Simple from Fuds is the best burger they can offer for u 🙂
again , enjoy it 🙂 o bel 3afya :>
Definitely Johnny Rockets, then comes the ol' McDonald's Big Mac. Neither Burger Hub nor Burger Boutique can tag along.
man it seems like we have REAL Burger eaters here … i think we should start a Deera Chat Burger … how about that
man there is nothing better than the original
and for some reason i was always having it without trying other sandwiches … i guess i should try your recommendations
well thats 2 for Musaed here … i think we should wait for more comments to settle this argument
thats three for Musaed
i've tried JR today and i've liked it 😀 it's juicy
donno about Kuwait cause all I can think of is that burger I had in dc at five guys mmm amazing ..
I cannot decide on one since I cannot remember the taste exactly. But I do remember that I like JR, Burger Boutique, and Friday's. However, we have a place right here in Denver called Fat Burger. And it servers the best burgers I have ever taste.
I cannot decide on one since I cannot remember the taste exactly. But I do remember that I like JR, Burger Boutique, and Friday's. However, we have a place right here in Denver called Fat Burger. And it servers the best burgers I have ever taste.
I say Fuddz is the best burger all the way, then comes JR and the others.
The Burger Hub is the best burger to me.
Gourmet Burgers that I've tried in Kuwait:
1) Johnny Rockets
2) Burger Boutique
3) Burger Hub
4) Gourmet Burger Kitchen in Marina
Out of the 4 that I've tried, I liked Burger Boutique the most. Reason being that their beef was juicer, tastier and better quality than the rest. I didn't like Burger Hub at all!! The beef quality wasn't that good 🙁
Yet, I second Angelo's opinion!! In LA the best place is Fat Burger and In & Out Burgers!! YUM! 🙂
(My apologize if my opinion offends any of the readers)
My favoriates are 1 The burger hub,2 Jhonny rockets, Every time I go to B+F Burger Boutique I cant move and feel like I ate a whole cow…its too havey and oily to me;and fuds I like there deserts.
The burger in the picture looks yummy!!!!!!
johnny rockets! laish u even have to ask? ;p
i am not a hamburger person … yes, i don't eat hamburgers
what does this mean? more for you :p
Ok Guys, we are going to Johnny Rocket right now, See'ya
4 Musaed to 2 Ali
Chic Bonita:
you could've said Burger Hub to get one point … but if i was back in states i would go and try the five guys place you are talking about … but too bad i am here now
OKAY FINE 5 for Musaed to 2 Ali
and man yeah are sooo right about fat burgers
they are GOOOOOD
6 for Musaed to 2 Ali
man i think i am losing it !!! 🙁
7 for Musaed to 2 Ali
man man man in and out burgers ALSO rock!! hahahaha … i guess i tried more burger back there than in Kuwait !
and yeah burger boutique is GOOD
lol … alright you are being fair here hehehehe
hahahaha. … 8 for Musaed to 2 Ali
hahahahahaha … you could've said burger hub … i know Musaed would harass me forever now hahahaha (KIDDING)
i will stick to my opinion and i would ALWAYS GO TO BURGER HUB
unless u bribe me with two CLASSIC BURGERS lol
laish you didnt count my comment as one point for JR 🙁 ..
mat7eboni ? :/ ..
za3llana :'( ..
o burger boutique's sliders of course 😀
I never forgot my first and only experience in Johnny Rocket. I know they say they have the best burger, but I wasn't so hungry and I looked at the menu for some good low meal. I saw cheese sandwich almost same price as the hamburger, so I ordered it. 1.250 KD for Two toast pieces with chicken slice in the middle, grilled a bit and cut into two pieces. Not a single additional straw. I looked like a total idiot. The whole mean didn't cost them 100 fils. At least do some decoration to explain the price!
So I will bet the other place, even though I never tried it
orginal burger or a # 12
my mouth is totally watering rite now!
Shaworma of "Badr Albodor" is the BEST.
alright thats now 9 for Musaed and 2 for me
finally you are my savior … you are my hero
finally i am moving to 3 here
9 to 3
well … may be you can blame on not being hungry … but i have to agree the whole sandwich doesn't cost them much!!
now it is 9 to 4
10 to 4 …
we should do a field trip to both and try all the options you just recommended
Faisal Husain
must agree … hehehehe
they have the best of everything 😉
Ali .. you're losing …..its like .. when you looose TEASING ;D
and yeah Bdr el Bedoor is nice always ;PpP~
Msa3ed I have to agree with you Johnny Rockets are the deal!!
and ali i'm sorry I never tried Burger Hub but I promise you I will the next time I visit kuwait and i'll tell u what I think 🙂
personally Fudd's have the best burgers EVERR!!! ugh yummmmyy, you guys should try the swiss melts, or thr original cheese burgers!!
:'( ya3ni lazim itshahoony, il7een shee6ali3ny aroo7 a5ith burgers hal 7aza!
😛 Keep up the great work guys!
and don't stop eating 😉
Not fond of buregers, but I heard that Burger Boutique have good ones.
yeah Burger Boutique is good
but we you come to think about it …. it is ALL fat!
good you don't like burgers
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#AtoZBlogChallenge: M is for Micro to Macro/
In my years working as a playwright and storyteller I have thought a lot about the relationship between Micro and Macro. My work has led me to Asia, Africa, South America, and Europe, and in each place I have found a story. I have been in major cities, tiny villages, refugee camps, and cafes. In each place I have sat patiently, listening and encouraging individuals to make their voices heard. There is nothing like the moment when someone realizes their story matters. It is the true gift of empowerment.
My travels have got me thinking: in eliciting the story of the individual aren't I really exploring the stories of the communities and organizations in which these people work and live? Sharing the personal story is a gateway to a deeper understanding of the collective story. A move from Micro to Macro.
This realization gave way to the forming of the Collective Story Method™, or CSM. CSM is designed to focus first on the personal, then the individual in relation to the collective, and finally on the collective as a whole. I have used this method with students to help build understanding and compassion in their immediate communities. And I have used this grassroots approach to help companies, organizations, and faith based communities form and live their mission statements through the power of putting story into action.
Everyone has a story to share.
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Members of the Institute of Bankers in Malawi (IOB) are having their maiden annual conference today and tomorrow at Nkopola Lodge in Mangochi to discuss issues affecting the banking sector and economy.
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Bankers under their umbrella body, the Institute of Bankers in Malawi plan to hold their maiden annual conference this November to discuss challenges affecting the Malawi economy.
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University of Malawi (Unima) vice-chancellor John Saka has advised bankers to adhere to ethics to safeguard the integrity of the country's banking sector.
Saka made the call on Friday in Blantyre during the Institute of Bankers (IOB) in Malawi graduation ceremony.


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1. Where are you from?
I live in a tiny little town in North Texas. That's USA, for those who don't know. I found myself a small piece of property that I like to pretend is my sanctuary.
2. Do you have pets?
Yep, quite a few. 5 dogs, every stray cat in the neighborhood, and a few horses just to mix things up. The dogs are all named after Star Wars (usually bounty hunters), the cats after whatever we can think up to differentiate that new black one that just showed up from the old black one that showed up last week, and the horses mostly came with their names.
3. Do you have a muse?
A few – and they like to argue amongst themselves.
4. What is your favorite food?
No, seriously, it's a well rounded meal. I mean, it's made from a bean so has protein, I add in cream so that's the dairy, because beans are a vegetable that means it's the perfect meal, right?
5. What do you think of goldfish, are they secretly planning on taking over the world or are they just some stupid fish swimming in a round bowl all day.
Nah, they're just the autonomous monitoring device. Those things are cute enough that we keep bringing them into our homes, making it even easier for them to secretly report back all of our most nefarious secrets.
6. Are you scared of anything?
Yes, cows. Don't laugh! The first time I ever touched one, it tried to charge me. They're BIG! And have HORNS!
7. When you published your first book, how did that make you feel? And do you still feel the same with other books you published?
The first book I published was One More Day, a contemporary cancer romance. I was convinced no one would even notice its existence. Instead, it slowly gained traction and earned me a few fans. Now, it depends on what I'm releasing. Another book in the Rise of the Iliri series? I'm excited about it. The first book in another series, like the one I'm releasing in March? Terrified! I always push boundaries in my stories, and I keep waiting for the inevitable backlash. So far, all of my new releases have exceeded my dreams.
8. Why did you start writing?
Unlike most authors, I never had a dream of writing. I figured I wouldn't be any good at it, or wouldn't have the attention span to finish. Writing a whole book seemed to be such a daunting task, but when severe depression hit, I had nothing else to do and needed a little escapism. I've always loved the act of typing – too many years as a gamer, I suppose – so decided to try it. In three months, I finished the first five rough drafts in Rise of the Iliri plus a few other books. Evidently, I had some stories to tell. Now, I do it full time.
9. Where did the inspiration for the series Rise of the Iliri come from? If you want to share that with us.
Rise of the Iliri started out as one simple question in my mind: how inhuman can a character be and still have humanity. I started out with a brilliant idea of where this series would go, and by the third chapter of the first book, my characters had already changed my mind. They took over, informed me that they had better ideas, and I was just smart enough to listen to them. Mostly, it's Zep's fault, but I love him for it.
10. Summer or winter? Which season do you like best?
Summer! I hate the cold. I love summer in the deep south. Feeling the heat leach into my bones? There's nothing better. Plus, it's swimsuit season, and I live in ranching country. That means dozens of strapping guys with no shirts. Much better than parkas, trust me.
11. What is your favorite book?
Alice In Wonderland. Hands down. The world is unique, the adventure was new at the time. Most of all, I love how Lewis Carroll managed to insert such inspirational quotes in as nothing more than the musing of a girl, yet they are things we should all live by.
12. What did you want to be when you got older? (would never say grow up cause who wants to do that)
I am a mess! Straight out of high school, I wanted to be a digital artist. Then I changed my mind and switched to a science degree halfway through university. My big plan? Become a research scientist. Somehow, I ended up working in the tech field instead.
13. Who is your favorite historical figure?
Tough one. Emmeline Pankhurst who motivated the women's suffrage movement to deeds not words, Rosa Parks who refused to give in to discrimination, or Martin Luther King, Jr. who managed to convince an entire movement to be strong yet peaceful. I have a fondness for people who quietly make change because carnage and bloodshed is only fun in books and movies.
14. Have you ever pet or been close to an exotic animal? What kind of animal?
Quite a few, actually. Having worked for a vet while in college, I got to play with the "typical" exotic pets like snakes and such, but we also treated more unique ones. Camels and zebra weren't unheard of, but the most exotic was shaving a cougar's leg for sutures. He was anesthetized, though.
15. Do you think that Pluto is still a planet?
It's a planet. A dwarf one but still, that counts. I'm actually in favor of both biological and astrophysical taxonomy. It helps us learn, categorize, and study the universe around us. Science is cool, and it meant that I didn't have to invent the world of the iliri. I just had to choose which of the many newly-discovered exoplanets worked best.
16. If you could change one thing about a book you wrote which book and what would you change?
Of my released works, nothing. I think I got them the way I wanted them, even if my readers don't always see the plot twist at first. Of my unreleased works, well, I can still change those!
17. Do you have any hobbies?
Oh yes. I play video games, both first person shooters and MMORPGs. I ride horses. I have weekend "story time" with friends (which involves a bit of alcohol. Don't judge). Mostly, I love making up new plots and new covers, but that kinda counts as "work".
18. Who is your favorite author?
It's a tie between Anne McCaffrey and her ability to immerse a reader in her worlds and Lewis Carroll with his ability to layer in deeper meanings that almost go unnoticed.
19. Which is your favorite book that you have written?
Mm, tough one. I love the Rise of the Iliri series as a whole, but comparing books to books, I think FLAWED, Gamer Girls #1, gets my number one pick. We took the worst things imaginable and turned it into a happy love story. Writing the dichotomy of that one was pretty intense and exhilarating.
20. How long does it take you to normally write a book?
On average, I can finish a rough draft in about three weeks if I put my mind to it. Then it takes twice as long to edit the thing and make it decent enough to be seen by anyone else. The problem is that I rarely work on just one book at a time. I like to have a book in progress for each emotion, so that no matter what I'm feeling, I can push that into the prose. I honestly believe the readers can tell the difference and it keeps my warring Muses happy.
Thank you Auryn Hadley for answering these questions. We loved the answers, i hope the other readers too. Check out the other Q&A's.


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NORFOLK (AP) The estate of an inmate who died at a Virginia jail has filed a lawsuit seeking $13.85 million in damages for alleged negligence, deprivation of rights and wrongful death.
The estate of 69-year-old William Otis Thrower Sr. filed the lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Norfolk, The Virginian-Pilot reported . It names more than two dozen defe ndants including the Hampton Roads Regional Jail Authority and Correct Care Solutions, the jail's medical provider.
Thrower died March 20, 2016. The cause of death was "acute gallstone pancreatitis with hypertensive atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease contributing," according to a state medical examiner.
The lawsuit said Thrower repeatedly requested medical assistance both orally and in writing. The afternoon Thrower died, he wrote he had not had a "bowel movement in five days" and asked to see a doctor as soon as possible.
Jail Assistant Superintendent Linda Bryant disputed another request that the lawsuit said was denied the day before Thrower's death. Bryant cited jail records and a conversation she had with a sergeant. The sergeant forwarded the request to a medical staffer and had recalled seeing her crying after Thrower's death because she had thought he was OK.
It is unclear if either request was reviewed, The Virginian-Pilot reported. A spokesperson for the jail's medical provider declined to comment.
Mark Krudys is an attorney for Thrower's estate who is also suing the jail authority over two other inmate's deaths. The lawsuit includes details about both deaths, along with at least six others.
Thrower was sentenced to a year in jail for a charge of failing to appear in court on a probation violation.


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Finding my passion and what I was born to do
Finding what you were born to do can be hard. Some people know it when they are young, and make life decisions that lead them there. Some people take a lifetime to figure it out; some never do.
I'm lucky I didn't take too long. And I might actually have to thank myself for being fickle; for not settling; for not being contented with where life was taking me.
I get bored easily. That is why I try to learn something new every year. It gives me something to look forward to after work and injects excitement into my life.
I enrolled in a Korean language course and sat for my first TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) paper in 2013. Picked up songwriting in 2014 for the love of music (I pursued classical piano for 13 years), and because I occasionally woke up with melodies in my head but had no idea how to put them together coherently. In 2015, I learnt how to crochet and made my first amigurumi (the Japanese term for crochet stuffed toys). Last year, I dedicated my time to photography, and started studying lighting intensively.
I regard all the above as my hobbies, and some were certainly more short-lived than the others. Though I seemed frivolous for switching hobbies every year, there was one thing I always returned to - photography.
Photography was a habit that I never got to kick (it has been 15 years since I started shooting). It was a commitment that didn't feel like one, so much that I was consistently doing something photography-related from time to time.
However, even though I never gave up on photography, I never regarded it as my life purpose. It was a hobby (like all other hobbies that I picked up along the way) - until I read Chris Guillebeau's book, Born For This.
He said that in order to find what you were born to do, try a lot of things. Expand your options first, and then limit them.
And suddenly, my life made sense.
I tried many things, but I kept going back to photography, each time with more excitement and vigour.
Looking back, I wasn't aware that by learning something new each year, I was bringing myself closer to what I wanted in life. As I learnt new skills, I started to understand myself better - my strengths, my weaknesses, what I loved, what I hated, what was important to me (freedom of time and creative control), what didn't matter as much as I thought it would ('stability' of a 9-5 job), and most importantly, what I wanted to do for a long time to come.
It might be an exaggeration to say that a single book turned my life around. But it certainly helped me make sense of a life that seemed random and disorganised. It helped me make the jump to that one thing that is truly promising, and I have started to put all my eggs in that single basket.
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I was trying to learn how to juggle, so I kept three small balls in my living room to practice with. One day I noticed that one of the balls was missing. I looked everywhere for it, but it was totally gone. When you live alone, this kind of thing rattles you, because there is no one to blame it on and you wonder if you are starting to go a bit loopy.
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Finally, I managed to wrest the ball out of her mouth. She looked at me like I was such a spoilsport bully. Suddenly I felt so guilty. Here I was, maybe 200 times her size, yet she defended her new trophy with unbending valor. What bravery! And what a mean miser was I! Couldn't I have just let her have the ball?
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Life is so ironic, it takes sadness to know happiness, noise to appreciate silence and absence to value presence. Everything has a lesson for us to learn. So stay open and say #yes to it all and then let go!
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Life is so ironic, it takes sadness to know happiness, noise to appreciate silence and absence to value presence. Everything has a lesson for us to learn. So stay open and say #yes to it all and then let go!
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The 5 Stages of Change Model is a very useful framework that describes the series of stages we go through to change our lifestyle habits. The critical assumption that underpins this model is that behavioral changes do not happen in one step, but through a series of distinct, predicable stages. Just realizing the stage of change you're in may be helpful for you to succeed.
While this model was originally developed in the 1970's to better understand how smokers are able to give up their addiction to cigarettes, it has since been used to understand changing just about any type of behavior. For the purposes of this article, eating unhealthy foods, or not exercising are the habits we are trying to change.
1) Precontemplation
People in this stage haven't even thought about making any change to their habits and don't recognize that they have a problem. They may be pessimistic about their ability to make change, or even deny the negative effects of their existing lifestyle habits. They pick and choose information that helps confirm their decision not to exercise, or eat better.
It's difficult to reach, or help people in the precontemplation stage, because as they see it, there is no problem. It may take an emotional trigger, or event of some kind that can snap people out of their denial. It's highly likely if you are taking the time to read this article, you are not in this stage.
2) Contemplation
During this stage, you are weighing the pros and cons, effort, time, finances etc. and benefits of lifestyle modification. You are contemplating whether it's something that will be worth it. People can remain in this stage for years without preparing to take the next step forward.
I think setting very powerful, motivating goals and visualising your results can be very helpful for someone in the contemplative stage. If you can identify new ways that making a change will benefit you, the benefits will begin to outweigh the costs. We tend to seek pleasure and avoid pain, so the more pleasure you can envision the more likely you will move on.
3) Preparation
People in the preparation stage have decided to change their negative habits. Congratulations if you're in this category! You may have just set up an appointment with a personal trainer, nutritionist, or other fitness professional, purchased a fitness program, or started a gym membership.
4) Action
The action stage is the process of changing your lifestyle, whether you are exercising more consistently, or eating healthier. Individuals in this stage are at the greatest risk of relapse, so it's key to leverage any techniques you can to stay motivated.
5) Maintenance
This is the stage of successful, sustained lifestyle modification. If you have been exercising for years consistently and have developed positive habits into your lifestyle, then you are in the maintenance stage.
A lot of people tend to bounce between the contemplation, preparation and action stages, most people are "yoyo" dieters and exercisers. I think one way to prevent this yoyo effect from happening is to make small changes in your habits that over time create something meaningful.
In addition, yoyo dieters and exercisers should understand that maintaining physical fitness and changing fitness are two totally different paths that require different approaches. It's not that difficult to maintain a given level of physical fitness just by remaining consistent (unless you are at a very high level). It's very difficult, however, to prepare and take action to change your body. Our bodies are resistant to change, so trying to change them takes a MASSIVE effort that requires a substantial commitment, both mental and physical. Once you've changed your body, you can coast without losing that fitness level. It's a lot better to cut back on exercise and maintain what you've gained then to stop completely. Quitters never win.
I hope these 5 stages of change are a helpful framework for you to reference when you are looking to make some type of change in your life.
Also remember that if you 'fall off the wagon' you don't have to go back to the very beginning. For example if you stall at the action stage go back to the preparation, not as far back as contemplation. There will always be stumbling blocks, mental, physical, environmental etc.. the thing to remember is they stumbling blocks not a stop sign.
So, that concludes my article, but if you have any questions please put them in the comments box and together we can all be the best version of ourselves.
Stay hungry.
At the end of the day, I understand that life has road blocks, and life is like school – you'll be tested; we gotta pass it.
-DJ Khaled
It's not the future you are afraid of, it's repeating the past that makes you anxious.
-Make your Mark
I will share with you my motto for the week ahead
"dare to believe, will to win"
Make it a great week!!
Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do."
Steve Jobs
Happy wednesday
If you want to accomplish something big, you'll have to do it bit by bit, one step at a time
Pam Cooper.
So today I have wrote down some things that I want to improve in 2014.
My 3 main areas are
1: Health
2: Emotions
3: Career
With this list I had to be completely honest as to why I believe things are not going as well as they should be.
So starting from now I have decided to make small changes to my daily routines and thinking.
No more "I'll do it later" or criticism when things are not going my way.
A big vision for a big year!
Here's to the new me in 2014
Wish me luck
Making your mark on life is about having the drive, commitment and determination to see your goals through.
So make 2014 a year to be the best you can be. A year you can look back on with pride and that smug look on your face that says "I did that".
Wishing everyone a happy and challenge filled new year.
Stay hungry
Entertainment when you want
Becoming Unstuck
Walking through the journey of grief/loss, one day at a time, holding on to the hope of the joy that lies ahead.
A inward journey in this outside world.


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Love at first sight! It's not something I say often (or let's be real... ever) when I see myself without makeup. However, that's exactly what I thought after my first Valmont facial. In fact, that evening, even my husband raved about how my wrinkles had disappeared and my skin was glowing. For him to notice that is basically an act of God.
I started looking into the company and learned why it's better than what I have been using. Valmont's based in medical research and the latest cosmetic cellular findings. The key ingredients are patented Triple DNA, liposomed RNA and DNA. As a result, their products penetrate deeper and work with your body to renew and repair.
To keep up that amazing post-facial glow, I tried one of Valmont's flagship products, the Prime Renewing Pack. They've sold more than a million jars, so it's tried and true. What I liked most was the versatility. It can be used as a mask or daily cream. I found both methods incredibly effective. While I used it as a cream at night, it was surprisingly light enough to even use under makeup.
As either the mask or cream, I was impressed with how moisturized my face felt without being greasy. Much like that facial sent from the heavens above, the Prime Renewing Pack also plumped up my skin, which reduced the appearance of fine lines. The next morning, my heavy television makeup looked smoother and didn't sink into wrinkles.
The photo above was taken after just a few days using it. I have leftover eye makeup from work, but absolutely nothing on the rest of my 33 year old, sun-damaged skin and did absolutely zero retouching. My smile lines and forehead wrinkles are drastically reduced. My skin is also noticeably smoother.
The Prime Renewing Pack retails for $210 and is available through Valmont's online boutique. This month, Valmont also debuted a limited edition at Saks with glamorous gold and white packaging. You get 125 ml priced at 100 ml and it retails for $420.


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Teva, which grew its body through patent lawsuits in the U.S., announced the first 'winning' of a lawsuit in Korea.
Teva-Handok, jointly established in Korea by Teva and Handok, succeeded in avoiding 3 formulation patents of Symbicort Turbuhaler(AstraZeneca) by the defensive confirmation trial for the scope of the right on the 19th.
Symbicort Turbuhaler is an AstraZeneca's inhalation-type lung disese treatment which is mostly used in asthma and COPD. Since the patent will be valid until 13 January 2018, its generics have not been able to enter the market.a
However, since the company became successful in avoiding the patent, a generic product of Teva-Handok will soon enter the market.
In the U.K., 'DuoResp Spiromax,' a Teva's Symbicort generic, has been sold since September n
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Global Scouse Day is happening again and it's the day where Liverpudlians all over the world cook up the taste of home.
What is Scouse? Well it's a big thing in Liverpool, considering it's where Liverpudlians get their nickname 'Scousers.' But what is it? It's a local delicacy. The name scouse comes from 'lobscouse', a stew commonly eaten by sailors and with Liverpool's maritime links, it became a popular dish in the city.
19th Century sailors made lobscouse by boiling salted meat, onions and pepper, with "ship's biscuit" used to thicken. Today there are a number of variations to the dish as well as a number of restaurants serving the age old meal.
There's even a day dedicated to it! Global Scouse Day takes place on Thurday 28th February. You don't have to be a scouser to celebrate Global Scouse Day!
If you'd rather someone made it for you. Here's our 'Where to Get Scouse' blog.
If you can't be in Liverpool on Global Scouse Day, we've also got a boss recipe for you to try yourself.
However, if you haven't got 3 hours and a night to spare, you might want to see who will be serving the stew special first.
In some families, the recipe is handed down through generations and is a fiercely guarded secret. If you'd like to try making the stew yourself, here's a recipe which we think makes a decent bowlful.
DIY Scouse
To feed four hungry people
You will need
1 big pan
2 tbsp flour
650 grams of Beef or Lamb
350g Carrots
350g Onions
650g potatoes
2x beef stock
Cooking oil
Picked Beetroot
Red Cabbage
Crusty bread
You could add
Red wine, 'Brown Sauce', Worcestershire Sauce, Rosemary, Thyme, Chilli Flakes, Swede.
1. Dice the meat and vegetables
2. Heat the cooking oil in the pain
3. Coat the meat in flour
4. Brown meat in the pan
5. Add vegetables and stir
6. Cover the food with tap water
7. Add stock cubes and any other extras
8. Bring to boil and then reduce the heat
9. Leave to simmer for 3 hours, stirring every 15 minutes
10. Put in the fridge and serve the following day
Once served, Scouse is normally accompanied by picked beetroot and red cabbage and buttered white bread.
Use #GlobalScouseDay on Twitter and Instagram to add your post to the official Global Scouse Day page.


text: On January 27, 2014, St. Alban's member Marin Field McKenna passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by loving family. This is a page for those of us who knew and loved Marion to pay tribute to her memory. Please share your memories of Marion in the comments on this post.


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Today, I sent out an email to my clients and real estate partners with the announcement that Property Brothers is coming to Atlanta and looking for couples, or families that are interested in purchasing a home in need of renovation. This may be a once in a lifetime chance to have your dream home.
Here is the email:
"We at Prospect are dedicated to the home renovation market so when Property Brothers (one of our favorite TV shows!) contacted us about their upcoming casting in the Atlanta Metro area, we wanted to help. If you have clients thinking about home renovation and would like to see them on a great show like Property Brothers, click here for a flyer with complete details.
And, if you haven't seen our recent renovation ads during commercial breaks on Property Brothers or on other HGTV renovation shows, check it out here: www.prospectmortgage.com.
Thank you!"
So, if you are interested, we need to talk as soon as possible in order to get you pre-approved for the loan.
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Kaseya awarded publication's 'Best Buy' ranking for performance, robust feature set, ease of use and customer support.
LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND, October 19, 2009 — Kaseya, the leading global provider of automated systems management software for IT service providers and corporate IT departments, today announced it has received a top award from SC Magazine. The latest version of the company's IT automation framework received five out of five stars in a recent group test review from the leading security publication. SC Magazine explored the best Policy Management solutions and named Kaseya the 'Best Buy.'
SC Magazine's Policy Management Group Test looked at seven products used to enforce configuration policies in an enterprise. This includes network, security, software, hardware, encryption and network configurations. Kaseya, AlgoSec, BigFix, Novell, Secure Passage, ManageEngine and Trusted Computer Solutions were featured in the test. SC Magazine evaluated each product on its documentation, ease of use, features and functionality, reporting, alerting and support.
Scoring high in all categories, Kaseya received marks of distinction for its complete solution, with an intuitive problem-reporting, change-request and incident management interface. The final verdict summarized Kaseya as a strong endpoint management solution at a reasonable price point for the high-level of functionality it delivers.
"We are honored to have Kaseya earn the Best Buy award from one of the most respected publications in the security industry," said Jim Alves, executive vice president, strategy and product marketing at Kaseya. "This recognition further validates Kaseya's ability to provide powerful IT automation solutions to our global customer base."


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Ever since I wrote the primary guide on methods to meet women on Fb again in 2007 I have been fascinated as to how a mean man (like me) can use Fb to satisfy girls. The distinctive factor about Huggle is that you simply choose (initially five of) your favorite places – be they shops, restaurants or parks – and then discover people who go there too. 5. You can too select to defy destiny and play CrushTime, the sport that makes you guess who Favored you amongst four profiles you've got just lately crossed paths with.
Relying on what you're looking for, you can obtain an app that'll geo-locate women who cross paths along with your day by day wanderings, ladies who love bacon (yeah, that is a new one from Oscar Mayer), and ladies you are suitable with based on humor.
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31 October 2018 (day 2) – 10:30-12:30, room Schubert 2
The European Commission, DG Research & Innovation, is glad to launch the 1st Forum on the EIC Horizon Prize for 'Innovative Batteries for eVehicles' which will take place on 31 October in the framework of the INDTECH2018 conference (29-31 October 2018).
This is the first of a series of Fora which will give the opportunity to interested stakeholders to convene and discuss the challenge of the prize. This first meeting will kick off the process to elicit the participation of interested parties and build a wider community around it.
The European Commission will be pleased to answer questions at the booth during the two days of INDTECH2018.
More information on the prize.
10h30 – 10h40: Hélène Chraye, European Commission, DG Research & Innovation, Head of Unit, Advanced Materials and Nanotechnologies
10h40 – 10h50: Prize presentation: Martin Gieb and Valeria Lautizi, European Commission, DG Research & Innovation, Advanced Materials and Nanotechnologies
10h50 – 11h50: Experts' panel moderated by Barbara Kowatsch, MatchLab Innovation
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Virtue ethics goes back to the time of Aristotle and in contrast to other ethical theories is agent rather than act centred. This means that instead of focusing on whether an action is good it focuses on how we can better ourselves as people. It looks at how we become "excellent"; a fact which is not surprising considering it gets its name from the Greek word Ar�te meaning excellence. It can be applied to many ethical issues including that of sexual ethics which deals with issues arising from all aspects of sexuality and sexual behaviour. However, sometimes virtue ethics might not be the best approach and this essay aims to discuss the theory in relation to sexual ethics whilst also considering other theories such as Kantian ethics and utilitarianism which might be more appropriate.
Firstly, virtue ethics in response to sexual ethics does not give a choice of action from alternatives as it is only focuses on the person making the decision. Therefore it doesn't seem to give us any guidance on how to respond to issues which might for us appear to go against a particular sexual norm. For some this might seem like a good approach to sexual ethics because it allows us free will and doesn't force us to be tied to an ethical theory to make our decisions for us. However, for others it can be seen as a bad approach to sexual ethics because it doesn't provide guidelines as to how we should act, which implies we can act in any way we want, even if it a bad way. In this respect it would be a weak approach to sexual ethics and one where Aquinas' natural law might be better as it tells us exactly what is wrong such as "acts with a person of the same sex". With regards to sexual ethics in his primary precepts "reproduction" is one and this promotes the fact that we shouldn't do some things which are already considered negative such as prostitution. This is a better approach as unlike virtue ethics it gives us guidelines as to what we should do if we are to be considered as good people in relation to this topic.
Virtue ethics then seems to imply that an action is right if it is what a virtuous person who exercises the virtues would characteristically do in a situation. This links with Aristotle's ideas where we learn how to become virtuous through practice in life. As we become better we learn how to balance out what we do evenly between the vices of deficiency and excess. Therefore in relation to sexual ethics it would say we learn through example as life goes on how to be more virtuous and do the right thing. For some this might seem like a good approach because it shows us how the whole of our lives can have an impact on our futures and also how learning is a slow process.
Both of these things fit in with our life experiences. On the other hand this might seem like a bad approach as it suggests that if we learn as we grow up what is most virtuous then our virtues are culturally relative. Therefore, as a consequence some things which some learn as wrong such as child molesting might be considered as acceptable by others. Therefore in this scenario Kantian Ethics might be a better approach, especially the categorical imperative. This says we shouldn't commit an action unless we want it to be universalised so that everyone does it. It is clear that we don't want such things like child molesting to be universalised as it would have dangerous consequences in the future. Therefore, it should be taught universally that child molesting isn't right so people won't grow up thinking someone virtuous does such a thing and follows their example.
Michael Slote, a virtue ethicist took a different approach and emphasised the importance of care in a relationship. He suggests there are three things we should balance: caring for those near us, caring for people in general, and caring for our own well-being. This can be good as it allows us to balance justice in treating others as we want to be treated with fidelity with regards to our relationship with others. However, in some ways this might be too restrictive and it can be difficult for people to balance these things whilst having a good quality of life. Therefore, utilitarianism might be better. In an ideal world utilitarianism wants the greatest number of people to be happy which in itself would promote the idea of justice in a relationship. However, they would say that if being just in a relationship just to save your partner is impeding you from enjoying your life it is fair to be honest with them as long as you have tried for as long as you can to keep things normal.
In conclusion after having considered the view point of virtue ethics and looked at other theories it is fair to say that virtue ethics is of little use when dealing with sexual ethics. This is because unlike other theories it doesn't tell people what they should do. This is its main draw back as if it doesn't advise people then we are still not any the wise after looking at the theory of how to act appropriately. Finally, people also say it is weak as they leave it at the choice of the person to decide what will make them more virtuous. This is unhelpful because some things which many consider wrong might for them be right if in their eyes it will help them become more virtuous. If everyone did what they wanted to in this respect there could be harmful consequences for society as a whole.


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Impressed by Bert's prowess as a goal-keeper, the team manager gets him out of the camp to play for his team. Meanwhile, love slowly blossoms between the manager's daughter and Bert despite local hostility. In addition to the disapproval of his relationship, Bert's subsequent signing by Man City brings passionate protests from the people of Manchester, a city that had been severely bombed in the War. However, against all odds, he won over even his harshest critics during the FA Cup Final for Manchester City in 1956. After an on-field accident, Bert broke his neck… and continued playing to secure victory. Adapted from the book Trautmann's Journey by Catrine Clay.
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