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Join the thousands of women who have discovered the world-renowned laparoscopic ovarian cyst specialists at The Center for Innovative GYN Care®.
Laparoscopic Ovarian Cyst Removal
Life-Changing Laparoscopic Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Revolutionary Techniques
- Return Home The Same Day
- Faster Recovery
Ovarian Cysts & Pelvic Mass
The CIGC laparoscopic techniques make it possible to perform minimally invasive cyst removal using just two tiny incisions. The state-of-the-art procedure usually takes under an hour, and most women are back to themselves in just a few days. The CIGC life-changing techniques bring women from around the world.
Ovarian cysts can develop at any time. Many are benign, but it is important to have them examined. Ovarian cysts may go away on their own after a cycle, or they can grow and become problematic. If an ovarian cyst grows, twists or ruptures, they can become very painful, and may require immediate surgery.
It's time to talk to a minimally invasive ovarian cystectomy specialist and take back control of your life.
The CIGC GYN Laparoscopic Ovarian Cyst Removal Advantage
The CIGC ovarian cyst specialists perform the most minimally invasive surgery to treat all complex GYN conditions. Any course of treatment is discussed thoroughly by the specialists, and is weighed against each patient's goals for fertility. The CIGC state-of-the-art laparoscopic techniques make it possible to treat complex GYN conditions using just two small incisions. Recovery is just days.
The DualPortGYN® technique was developed by the CIGC minimally invasive GYN specialists to improve the outcomes of GYN surgery. DualPortGYN takes advantage of advanced surgical techniques that enhance the safety of each procedure allowing the CIGC specialists to perform minimally invasive cystectomy using DualPortGYN with low risk of complications, fast recovery & less pain.
The CIGC Laparoscopic Gynecologic Techniques
One at the belly button
One at the pubic bone;
Approximately 1 week
Ovarian Cyst Symptoms Can Get Worse Over Time
Ovarian Cyst Symptoms Can Vary
In most cases, ovarian cysts are small, harmless and produce no symptoms. In other cases, cysts may cause problems if they get larger, if they twist (ovarian torsion), or if they burst and cause internal bleeding. At that point, immediate attention and treatment is needed. If you have an ovarian cyst, you might experience any of the following symptoms:
- Menstrual irregularities or abnormal bleeding
- Dull ache in your lower back or thighs
- Pelvic pain shortly before or after the beginning of your menstrual cycle
- Pelvic pain with intercourse (dyspareunia)
- Fullness or heaviness in your abdomen
- Nausea, vomiting or bloating
- Pressure on your bowel or pain during bowel movements
- Difficulty emptying your bladder completely
It is always important to remember that some ovarian cysts may be cancerous. Although very rare in younger women during their reproductive years, the risk of ovarian cancer increases with age.
Ovarian Cyst Types
Functional Ovarian Cysts
Before the egg is released from the ovary, it forms in a small fluid-filled sac called a follicle. The fluid protects the egg while it develops and is released with the egg during ovulation.
If the follicle does not break open and the fluid is not released, a follicular ovarian cyst may develop. If the follicle reseals after it bursts and the fluid re-accumulates, a corpus luteum cyst will then develop. Bleeding inside the follicle results in a hemor-rhagic ovarian cyst. These types of cysts are called functional cysts, as they may develop monthly during the normal function of the ovary. Functional cysts are the most common types of ovarian cysts, and they usually resolve within one to two months.
Benign Ovarian Cysts Or Tumors
Ovarian cysts that are not part of a menstrual cycle are known as ovarian tumors. Some tumors can be cystic or filled with flu-id, some can be solid, and some can have both cystic and solid components. Ovarian tumors usually do not resolve and re-quire surgical removal.
The following are some of the more common ovarian cysts and tumors.
- Dermoid Tumor – This tumor is also known as a Mature Cystic Teratoma and has both a cystic and solid component. It is filled with tissue from other parts of the body such as hair, teeth and fat. These tumors most commonly occur in teenage girls and young women.
- Mucinous Cystadenoma – This is an ovarian cyst that contains mucous material. It is the most common benign ovarian tumor and can grow very large.
- Serous Cystadenoma – This is an ovarian cyst that contains clear yellow fluid.
- Endometrioma – This is also known as chocolate cyst. It is filled with endometriotic fluid, which has a thick brown consistency.
- Fibroma – This is a solid ovarian tumor resembling a fibroid. It can often be mistaken for a pedunculated fibroid on the ultrasound or MRI.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition that causes the development of multiple small, benign cysts on the ovaries and is usually present due to hormonal imbalance. Other characteristics of this syndrome are irregular menstrual cycle, and elevated levels of male hormone causing excess facial and body hair.
What Is A Pelvic Mass?
A pelvic mass is a general term for any growth or tumor on the ovary or in the pelvis. A pelvic mass can be cystic (cystadenoma), solid (fibroma), or both (dermoid). A pelvic mass can be benign or malignant.
Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy With DualPortGYN – An Advanced Laparoscopic GYN Surgery
DualPortGYN is a state-of-the-art technique that creates a safer laparoscopic GYN surgical procedure so that women can have surgery and return home the same day. The CIGC minimally invasive GYN surgeons are able to perform complex surgeries, while ensuring the patient has an exceptional procedure with fast recovery. Most patients can return to normal activity, including work and school, in about 1 week. All patients should follow the recovery recommendations specified by their surgeon.
A Safer Minimally Invasive GYN Surgery
Advanced Laparoscopic Ovarian Cyst Surgery Techniques Make It Possible To Return Home The Same Day & Recover Faster
- Small incisions
- Faster recovery
Approximately 10-14 days
Controlling blood loss and improving visibility makes it possible to perform laparoscopic outpatient surgery for complex GYN conditions that may normally have to be performed as open procedures.
- Return home same day
- Less pain
The incisions used for the CIGC surgeries are very small, and placed in the midline, away from the abdominal muscles. The size and placement of these incisions allows patients to feel better faster.
Traveling for GYN Surgery?
The CIGC specialialists perform advanced laparoscopic GYN procedures on women from around the world. We make traveling for GYN surgery seamless.
Frequently Asked Ovarian Cyst Questions
What Is An Ovarian Cyst?
There are various types of ovarian cysts: Functional ovarian cyst, dermoid tumor, mucinous cystadenoma, endometrioma (chocolate cysts), fibroma, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (development of multiple small, benign cysts on the ovaries). A pelvic mass is a general term for any growth or tumor on the ovary or in the pelvis. A pelvic mass can be cystic (cystadenoma), solid (fibroma), or both (dermoid). A pelvic mass can be benign or malignant.
How Common Are Ovarian Cysts?
Ovarian cysts are common in women with regular periods. Women may have new cysts every month, and be unaware of them unless they cause problems.
What Are Ovarian Cyst Symptoms?
In most cases, ovarian cysts are harmless. Many women do not experience symptoms, but if cysts get larger, if they twist (ovarian torsion), or if they burst and cause internal bleeding, immediate attention and treatment is needed. Women with ovarian cysts might experience any of the following symptoms:
- Menstrual irregularities or abnormal bleeding
- Dull ache in your lower back or thighs
- Pelvic pain shortly before or after the beginning of your menstrual cycle
- Pelvic pain with intercourse (dyspareunia)
- Fullness or heaviness in your abdomen
- Nausea, vomiting or bloating
- Pressure on your bowel or pain during bowel movements
- Difficulty emptying your bladder completely
It is always important to remember that some ovarian cysts may be cancerous. Although very rare in younger women during their reproductive years, the risk of ovarian cancer increases with age. In most cases, ovarian cysts are small, harmless & produce no symptoms.
How Are Ovarian Cysts Diagnosed?
- Ultrasound: Examining an ovarian cyst via ultrasound will help determine proper diagnosis and management. Essentially, aspects examined include the shape (regular or irregular), the size, and the composition of the cyst. It is important to know whether a cyst is fluid-filled, solid or mixed. Fluid-filled cysts (commonly called simple cysts on an ultrasound) are not likely to be cancerous and most often require observation and close follow-up unless they are too large or causing disturbing symptoms. Those cysts that are solid or mixed (fluid-filled and solid) may require further evaluation to determine if cancer is present and most often require surgical treatment. These cysts are commonly called complex cysts on the ultrasound.
- MRI: Usually reserved for solid tumors.
- Blood tests: Pregnancy test, hormone levels and CA-125 may be necessary, depending on the characteristic of the cyst on the ultrasound.
What Does My CA-125 Result Mean?
CA-125 is a blood test that can be performed to rule out ovarian cancer. However, the results are often high in premenopausal women, because many other benign conditions can lead to an elevated CA-125 level. Endometriosis, fibroids, noncancerous ovarian cysts, infection, liver disease, and many other conditions can falsely elevate the value and give patients an unnecessary scare. The test is somewhat more effective in postmenopausal patients.
What Do I Do If My Ovarian Mass Is Cancerous?
If cancer is identified, a staging operation is performed during the same surgery. Staging means evaluating other areas such as lymph nodes to rule out metastasis, or spread of disease, that may require chemotherapy. Frozen section and staging with identification of cancer is helpful to both the surgeon and the patient. By having the section immediately reviewed and staged in the same surgery, the patient avoids having to undergo a second surgical procedure at a later date. Not only is laparoscopic surgery easier to recover from for all patients, but we find that our oncology patients feel better and stronger if chemotherapy is required, if they are not recovering from the pain of extensive open or robotic surgery as well. Occasionally, a patient with more extensive malignancy will require open surgery for complete removal of malignant masses, as indicated.
How Are Ovarian Cysts Treated?
In some cases, observation may be all that is necessary, especially for small, functional cysts causing no symptoms. For women who require removal of ovarian cysts or removal of the ovaries, including women seeking prophylactic oophorectomy to reduce future cancer risk, advanced laparoscopic surgery offers fast solutions and nearly painless recovery.
Laparoscopic Ovarian Cyst Removal Surgery
Laparoscopy is very effective for cysts or masses involving the ovaries or fallopian tubes. Benign (non-cancerous) cysts of the ovary can usually be removed, while preserving the ovary. Extremely large masses or endometriomas may require removal of the entire ovary and fallopian tube. Patients seeking cancer prevention due to increased genetic risk factors will also require complete removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes.
Pelvic mass surgery can be performed laparoscopically, no matter the size. This includes ovarian cystectomy (ovarian cyst removal), or oophorectomy (removal of the entire ovary and cyst). During an oopherectomy, the fallopian tube is usually also removed during the procedure since it is adherent to the ovary and may cause further complications if left in place.
A decision to remove an ovary is based on the patient's age, the likelihood of cancer, and the safety of the procedure. Every effort is made to preserve ovaries for patients who desire fertility. However, patients with suspected cancers, with family or personal history of breast or ovarian cancer, or with prior histories of ovarian pain or scarring may need complete removal of the ovary at the time of surgery.
The size and type of cyst present determine if the ovary will need to be removed. A woman's ovaries are only removed after a full discussion of this possibility before surgery, or if there is no way to remove a mass without significant blood loss or compromising safety during the procedure.
How Is Laparoscopic Ovarian Cyst Surgery Performed At CIGC?
Our advanced-trained laparoscopic GYN specialists use the state-of-the-art DualPortGYN technique to remove ovarian cysts and pelvic masses. Typically, one or two tiny (1/4 inch) incisions and one slightly larger (3/4 inch) incision are necessary for a cystectomy or oophorectomy. The smaller incisions are located at the belly button and on the far right and left side in the bikini line. The larger incision is located just above the pubic bone. The two procedures do not differ surgically in terms of surgical time, incisions, recovery, or any other measure. The only difference is whether ovarian tissue is left in place.
Cysts are surgically removed from the ovary using a unique type of surgical equipment: the Harmonic Scalpel. This device uses sound waves to cut tissue and seal vessels at the same time. There is a risk that an ovarian cyst may rupture when performing cystectomy. In benign, or non-malignant cases, this is of no concern. Cysts or ovarian masses that are suspected of being cancerous may require complete removal of the ovary to avoid rupture. While not of immediate danger, if cancerous masses rupture, patients will require chemotherapy due to the spill of cancerous cells in the pelvis.
In order to remove the cyst or ovary from the body safely, a special bag is used to encapsulate the ovary. This allows for easy removal and prevents fluid from the mass from spilling into the pelvic cavity. Any masses suspected for malignancy are sent for frozen section analysis. In frozen section, the mass is sent to the pathologist while the patient is still asleep on the operating room table. The pathologist carefully reviews the sections of the mass to rule out cancer.
What Are The Advantages Of Laparoscopic Ovarian Cyst Removal?
Since the vast majority of ovarian cysts and masses in premenopausal patients are benign, laparoscopy is a great option for many patients. Minimally invasive procedures allow patients to avoid large open incisions for the removal of their cysts, thereby decreasing hospital stays, recovery times, and pain. Postmenopausal patients with masses are also usually benign, with cancer rates ranging from five to 20 percent of all masses, depending on the study cited. Laparoscopy is of significant benefit for these patients as well, since it will prevent an open surgery, and recovery from open surgery can be increasingly difficult for older women.
Women who have laparoscopic cystectomy or oopherectomy are almost always able to return home the same day, with excellent pain control and rapid recovery. Most patients are back to work within seven days.
What Are The Risks Of Laparoscopic Ovarian Cyst Removal?
Rupture of an ovarian mass is possible with either laparoscopic or open surgical procedures. According to the medical literature, rupture rates are higher in laparoscopy than open procedures. For the reasons stated above, and that rupture poses no risk of harm in benign cases, laparoscopy should always be considered unless an ovarian cancer is confirmed prior to surgery by imaging studies, such as CT scan, or ultrasound with elevated CA-125 (hormone marker for ovarian cancer), and confirmed pelvic exam. In some cases, malignancy can be treated laparoscopically as well, but requires a complete assessment by a gynecologic oncologist.
Please note that ovarian cancer is a very rare disease, with the risk being only one in 70, or 1.4 percent in the general population. In properly selected patients, the treatment of ovarian masses with laparoscopy saves thousands of women every year the difficult recovery and increased complications associated with open surgery.
Why Is It Essential To Have A Specialist Perform My Ovarian Cyst Removal?
When choosing an ovarian cysts specialist, it's important to choose a minimally invasive GYN surgical specialist. The CIGC surgeons have the training and experience to perform this procedure with a low risk of complications, minimal scarring, and a quick recovery period.
At CIGC, minimally invasive GYN surgery is the only medicine we practice. We have made a commitment to laparoscopic surgery for ovarian cysts and other gynecological conditions; we are board-certified, and fellowship-trained in Minimally Invasive Technology and Gynecological Oncology. Many OBGYNs perform GYN surgery through open or robotic procedures, but CIGC has a unique and powerful approach to the procedure. Our laparoscopic techniques provide full access to all of the anatomy, with the smallest number and size of incisions possible. Rather than having a long procedure and painful recovery, you will be back on your feet in no time and with minimal scarring.
Why Shouldn't My Obgyn Perform My Ovarian Cyst Surgery?
Many patients have a strong bond with their OBGYN. However the main focus of an OBGYN is obstetrics, with GYN surgery making up a small percentage of their practice. We partner with OBGYNs to ensure that patients have the best possible care.
It is always better for the patient to have a minimally invasive surgical procedure rather than an invasive open or robotic procedure. At CIGC, our specialists have made a commitment to minimally invasive GYN surgery. We perform a higher volume of cases, see a wider range of case types, and undergo comprehensive training sessions. Surgical expertise is only acquired through performing a high volume of procedures, and since GYN surgery is our main focus, we have developed the advanced skills needed to get patients back to themselves faster, with less pain.


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Rocky thought he had found his forever home when he was adopted from the SPCA. However, he was returned to us in February 2018 as the owner was unable to care for him.
Rocky is a very affectionate cat and would come close to you for pats and rubs. However, he does not like to be touched for too long and would also love to have his own personal space too.
Hence, Rocky needs an experienced owner who can understand his needs and respect his personal space.
While Rocky tries to find his forever home, shower him with love and warmth by sponsoring Rocky today.
Why sponsor a cat at SPCA?
Do you crave for the warmth and affection of owning a cat, but cannot do so due to family/space constraints? If you agree with that statement, then why not explore the option of sponsoring a cat? You can make your sponsored fur kid feel loved, wanted and cared for until they find a forever home of their own. When you choose to become our cat sponsor, you help to defray the costs associated with up-keeping your sponsored cat at our cattery or nursery, as well as his/her day-to-day needs.
Your sponsorship will be eligible for 250% tax deduction (e.g. if you sponsor $125 a month for the cat, you will get $312.50 deducted from your taxable income)
Cats up for sponsorship
While all the cattery / nursery in our adoption area are up for sponsorship, this Sponsor-A-Cat scheme is a little different. It is tailored towards our special cats that have been with us for a while.
These cats, though no fault of theirs, may have independent personalities or are shy hence, frequently overlooked by adopters who are looking for an affectionate companion. Thus, the time they spend at our shelter is typically longer than other cats. So, until your sponsored fur kid finds a loving and suitable forever home, they can find a forever friend in you.
How much does it cost?
It costs approximately $125 per month to sponsor a cat. You can sponsor the animal for a minimum of one month or for as long as the animal is in our care.
In the event that your sponsored cat is adopted, your remaining sponsorship would go to another cat who is equally deserving and in need.
What will you receive?
You could arrange to meet your sponsored fur kid. However, this requires a prior appointment and the type of interaction will depend on the animal's personality. Our friendly staff and volunteers will be there to ensure that both you and your fur kid have a safe and enjoyable time. You will also receive more information about your sponsored cat, including regular updates via WhatsApp. Your name will also be acknowledged on the website next to your sponsored cat.

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A long night has finally ended. People wearied by the darkness slowly wait the rising of the dawn.
Worn by sin, wearied by the displeasure and judgment of God, His people long for better days.
Out of the blackness, just before the coming of the dawn, a voice from heaven pierces the blackness!
The prophet responds, "What should I cry out?"
Never has a more profound question been raised by a prophet, facing a people who were under God's difficult hand of judgment and who had experienced silence from that God for many years. Those people were finally going to hear from God!
But…what would they hear? What sort of "word" would pierce their dark night? A word of further judgment? A word of conditional deliverance coupled by warnings?
No – a word of grace:
"Behold your God!"
What a glorious, grace-filled Word!
The God who judges sin has judged. This same God is also a God of endless, splendid mercy – and in this mercy He comes to deliver and heal and restore His people.
Words of comfort, healing, grace, and mercy.
So lift up your hands. Make straight the roads. Fill the valleys and dips in the roads – the God of this Word is coming – with grace!


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Hosted PBX Solutions
Similar to the Virtual Office solution, Hosted PBX empowers the customer to manage and operate their own feature rich PBX without dedicated IT staff.
Advanced VOIP Features
Hosted PBX solutions allow customers access to feature rich, full service VoIP PBX solutions without the costly investment of a traditional on-site PBX. With the wide spread availability of high speed internet access, customers can easily access advanced telephony systems that were previously only available to large enterprises.
Cost-effective Service
Hosted PBX phone systems are easy to operate as well as being affordable for businesses of all sizes. From the home business that wants to create a larger presence to the corporation that seeks to make the most of company resources, hosted PBX phone systems are a great option.
What technology is needed to set up a virtual office?
All the user needs is high speed internet access and a supported SIP device.
Unlike regular phone service, VoIP conversations are converted into IP data packets and sent over the Internet, bypassing the traditional telephony carrier altogether, dramatically impacting a company's bottom line.
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The ideal work space for your home business can be anything from a desk tucked in your kitchen to a complete room transformed into a home office. The key is that the work space must allow you to be productive, efficient and happy in your work environment.
Below are tips on what to do and what to avoid in organizing your work space for your home business:
Do find the best location for your work space.
Don't set up your office where it should be; put it where you want it to be (read the article Choosing the Right Location for Your Business). If you are planning on claiming your home office as part of your tax deductions, be sure to read the IRS guidelines on what qualifies for a home office tax deduction.
Do find the best layout for your work space.
Try to arrange your space in an L-shape or triangle, with a swivel-style desk chair in the middle of the configuration. With a spin of your seat or a slight roll backward or to the side, all essentials are within arm's reach.
Don't skimp on comfort, especially when it comes to your desk chair.
Choose one with a cushioned seat and back, adjustable height so your feet are flat on the floor, a back that tilts and curves, and wheels on the bottom to get around easily. Read the article "How to Select Your Home Office Chair."
Do organize the equipment on your desk or table.
Group equipment and furnishings into different centers of operation. These might include your computer, phone/fax, mail handling area, and worktable.
Don't be stingy about storage space and lighting.
Put in as many cabinets, cubbies, and shelves as you can without crowding your workspace. Illuminate individual work areas with their own direct lights.
Do plan with portability in mind.
Cordless phones and laptops allow you to move your work close to your children, if necessary. Other portable conveniences are furniture on casters, baskets that can quickly be repositioned when needed, and a rolling cart to easily transport files and correspondence so you can work in the kitchen, family room, or even outside for an hour or so.
Do de-clutter your office.
Remove at least one item which you don't use at least monthly. Take those personal items off your desk. Throw away pens that don't work. Reduce your ketchup/salt/napkin supply by 90%.
Do take inventory.
Review your supplies and make a list or place an order. If you store inventory for your home business, consider the space, safety and security of these items
Do take time to improve how you do things in the office.
Ask yourself questions like:
- How can you make better use of your computer?
- Can you develop a spreadsheet to help organize some aspect of your job?
- Do you need to find and register for a computer class? Do it today.
Recommended Books on How to Organize the Work Space:
- Crisp: Organizing Your Work Space, Revised Edition: A Guide to Personal Productivity
- Organize Now!: A Week-by-Week Guide to Simplify Your Space and Your Life
- Organizing from the Inside Out, Second Edition: The Foolproof System For Organizing Your Home, Your Office and Your Life
- Eliminate the Chaos at Work: 25 Techniques to Increase Productivity
- Organizing Your Home Office For Success : Expert Strategies That Can Work for You
Similar Posts:
- How to Select Your Home Office Chair
- 10 Common Home Office Mistakes
- How to Start a Kitchen Remodeling Business
- 5 Common Home Office Mistakes and How to Fix Them
- How to Create a Home Office that Works


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The Economics of Sport, Health and Happiness
The Promotion of Well-being through Sporting Activities
Edited by Plácido Rodríguez, Stefan Késenne and Brad R. Humphreys
Chapter 8: Sports Participation and Happiness: Evidence from US Micro Data
Haifang Huang and Brad R. Humphreys
Haifang Huang and Brad R. Humphreys INTRODUCTION 1. How does participation in physical activity benefit society? Policy makers around the world have implemented programs to increase participation in physical activity in order to promote health, fight rising obesity, deter crime, impart important life skills to youth, and achieve other important societal goals over the past few decades (Schoppe et al., 2004). This wide-scale adoption of policies and broad range of outcomes highlights the importance of physical activity in modern society. In this chapter, we address a question that has received relatively little attention to date: does participation in physical activity and sports enhance quality of life? Some previous research hints at an answer. Both exercise and sports have been identified as a cause of joy (Argyle and Martin, 1991). Experiments on American and Italian teenagers showed they tended to be the happiest when engaging in sports and games (Csikszentmihalyi and Wong, 19911). Does the happiness generated from sport participation extend beyond the duration of the activity? There are good reasons to expect it does. Physical activity promotes health, which is important for a happier life. Furthermore, participation in sport provides opportunities for socialization and helps develop communication and cooperation skills, all of which may lead to a more fruitful life. It is thus possible that participating in sports produces not just transitory, but long-lasting, happiness. Prior research using micro-level data suggests a positive correlation between sports participation and self-reported quality of life (Fox, 1999). The interpretation of this correlative relationship,...
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So… after another period of prolonged hibernation, my crippled excuse for a blog has shamefacedly made its way back to its old and ugly wordpress home, which appears to be no longer blocked. A thoroughly non-prolific year at the now defunct wooffs.com, along with blockage of the site in China starting late October 2010 for no explicable reason, dissolved any remnants of motivation I had to keep this thing alive.
But now, prompted by a sudden, almost desperately primal need to revive old passions (which has already led to the purchase of a digital piano, although that decision was largely motivated by boredom and an unwanted addiction to Transport Tycoon) I've decided to reboot this once again in order to funnel myself back into writing. This time, as Sean suggested, I am writing primarily for myself, which will cut down on time and energy editing for an audience and thereby lead to me writing faster and more… ideally. Why online and not in a private journal? I can't keep myself accountable to a journal anymore, unfortunately. The Word file that was created intended as a journal is now unofficially dedicated to explosive vent sessions and, on the flip side, the occasional gush of unusually pleasant feelings, rather than a space to record my life, which I have somehow deemed no longer noteworthy.
Anyway, I'm planning for this space to become a place where I write about food, the most constant of my passions. I realize there are innumerable "foodie" blogs around and I feel a little foolish to be even considering adding my pitiful (pitiable? piteous? this is what happens when you stop writing for a year) few cents to the already saturated pool. But there does seem to be a lack (though maybe I just haven't looked hard enough) of resources dealing with meatless cooking in China, and that—along with other food issues and discoveries—is what I want to focus on.


text: Limited clear vinyl LP pressing. 2016 release from the LA underground rock band. Here's what Silver Snakes had to say about the album: "Saboteur is a record summed up by it's title. It's about sabotage, it's about using direct action to accomplish a goal. It can be applied to many situations : Personal, Political etc. It's about having the passion to do absolutely whatever it takes to make a point even if it's potentially harmful. "Raindance" was one of the first songs written for the record. It's the follow up track to a song we previously released called "Sundance" which was about being caught up in abusive relationships. "Raindance" is about taking the plunge into new endeavors only to have voices from the past show up to steer you elsewhere. It's the balance between sides, The person being torn down and the voice of negativity all speaking at once."


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Renata is not a map person. She has other skills and interests, but maps is not one of them. Many a marital squabble has germinated and brought forth a bountiful harvest in the fertile loam of "Howie will drive; Renata will read the map". Come to think of it, "Renata will drive" is pretty rich soil too. I suppose that's the reason satellite navigation systems are such a hot sale item: at last men can safely take command of both activities at once, driving and map-reading. And the device doesn't second guess or make irritating, irrelevant and entirely irrational remarks if the driver somehow takes a wrong turn. The sat-nav voice is always patient, always kind; it is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth….
Yesterday I went to visit a young couple who want to have their child baptized. Their street in Amsterdam, one of the main canals, is a long one, so before leaving on my bicycle I consulted Google Maps to find out which end of the canal their house number was located. I noticed there was a link to "Street View", and when I opened it I found not only a photo of the house itself – number quite visible – but also of the man of the house, whom I had never met, sitting on his front step reading the paper. So an hour later, when I arrived and he opened the door, I was already completely confident I was at the right address.
As in so many areas of life, technology is having its impact on our use of maps. In a moving box in my office, still unpacked after the last house move, is a smaller box, filled with old maps. The collection was pared down considerably the last time we made a major move – "Can I live without a map of SixFlags Holland?" – but still includes a good number of maps, most of which I will surely never use again. There's a survey map of a small corner of Scotland where we had a holiday in 1994. There are tourist maps of Swiss communities showing all the bus stops and cable cars. (As in most things – except naval warfare and soccer – the Swiss are good at maps. Here's something I can't find on internet: by how much would the land area of Switzerland increase if it were all flattened out?)
The desk I'm working at is covered by a large plexiglass sheet, under which is a colorful reproduction map of the world dating from "MDCLXV", or 1665. "Men Vintse te Coop tot AMSTERDAM op 'twater in de vergulde Sonnewijser." ("One can find them For Sale in Amsterdam by the water in the Golden Sundial.") Renata gave me this map as a birthday present some 15 years ago and I never tire of it; still I pour over it at times, curious about how our perception of the world has changed in 350 years. The top of the map has a large border with paintings of the European dandies of the day; front and center is a devilish looking Pope Innocentius XI holding sway over the world.
According to my desk map there is a lake, as large as any of the Great Lakes in North America, in the middle of the Amazon jungle, somewhere in the region halfway between the Amazon river and Venezuela. But a quick look at satellite images from Google Earth shows that either the folk back in 1665 had it completely wrong or the lake has dried up and disappeared in the meantime. I vaguely recall hearing my father tell me of, or perhaps myself meeting, a man who came to the Amazon while we lived there in the 1960's, whose purpose was finding the "lost lakes of the Amazon". A kind of Indiana Jones personality, but without the heroics, good looks, or whip. In any case, I'm sure he failed in his endeavor. Odd, isn't it, how rumors can end up becoming hard facts if enough people believe them. And quaint that, only 40 years ago, we lived in a world where it was believed there were still extremely large geographical features to be discovered on foot.
Not everyone is good with maps, or even knows what they are. We got lost once on a family holiday in Brazil, on our way to Iguacu Falls, by taking a short-cut to the town of Cascavel. We took a wrong turn and before we knew it were on a vast network of dirt roads that were not on the map. Hours later my father spotted a man on horseback, and pulled our muddied Ford Willys jeep up alongside to ask the way. He got out the map and spread it on the hood of the car for the man to have a look. He might as well have been putting an order sheet from a Chinese noodle factory in front of him.
The Bible is completely devoid of the word "map". The ancients seem to have gotten along pretty much without them, though obviously they must have had some concept of the lay of the land and the direction of larger communities near and far. The scriptures are full of references to geographical features, nations, peoples, and roads to and from various places. People knew where they were, and how to get to where they needed to be, but their experience was horizontal, not vertical. They weren't used to looking at their world as if from above, as if they were demigods or masters.


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Samsung touted the DeX station as one of the bigger features, and a YouTuber has verified that the station works with Lumia 950 devices. The Lumia has Display Dock, a similar solution from Microsoft.
Youtuber gazcart has uploaded a video in which he showcases the 950 working with the Desktop Experience (DeX) station. You can check out the video below:
Theoretically, this also means that all devices that work with continuum should be supported by the DeX station. The reverse is not true, as the Galaxy S8 will not dance with Microsoft's Display Dock. We will leave that up to the XDA community.


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Double the scheduling. Double the recruiting. Double the matches. Coaching both the men's and the women's programs at a college can be a big job.
We put the following question to a number of coaches:
Q) What are the challenges of coaching both programs? How do you juggle both jobs while taking care of both programs equally?
Chase Hodges, Georgia Gwinnett Men and Women
There are many challenges when coaching two different teams. The major challenge is time management. Time is limited so it has to be managed very well when you have two teams. The majority of time put into the programs is actually not on court. It is the countless hours spent recruiting to make sure that your programs have the high quality student-athletes that are necessary to compete at the highest level. I feel that our success at GGC has largely been due to the fact that we try to identify student-athletes that have a very high standard for themselves. This way, I know that they will have a work ethic that demands total respect from their teammates.
It's a constant juggling process. You must have good assistant coaches and you must have student-athletes willing to step into leadership roles. The key is to realize that in order to be successful then there has to be a relentless effort to maximize the potential of every student-athlete on each team. Our goal is to play our best tennis in May when it matters most, so we try to instill an environment where our student-athletes see the bigger picture instead of getting caught up in issues that have little to no effect on our team success.
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As a part of INTO ACTION, the groundbreaking social justice festival of art and ideas, NationBuilder will be hosting an intimate conversation on January 20th about the leadership gap facing women. This session will blend the power of hard-hitting research with personal narrative to illuminate the resulting emotional, economic and societal costs of the gap and what we can do about it.
Hilary Doe - Fundraiser & Organizer
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Mpumi Nobiva - International Speaker & Advocate
Lisa Hwang - NationBuilder VP of People & Operations
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Words by Emily
What mental illness(es) are you currently living with?
I have PTSD from childhood which mostly manifests right now as hyper-vigilance, but which has also caused (and sometimes still causes) depression and anxiety at different times in my life.
What's one thing you want others to know about your mental illness?
First of all, PTSD doesn't always come from one traumatic event – it can also come from a sustained unsafe situation that can be harder to put your finger on.
But more importantly, my hyper-vigilance makes me really productive, acutely tuned to social situations, and constantly adjusting. In other words, it's completely invisible to others unless I tell them.
People often think I really "have it together".
It can be extremely isolating and painful to have a mental illness that's invisible to others.
What's one thing you're seeking to unlearn about the mental illness(es) you live with?
I want to unlearn that I am in constant danger. So, so badly.
What's one piece of advice you'd give to someone who loves a person living with a mental illness, and wants to support them?
This is so hard. On one hand I want to say: please, please be patient. Please.
On the other hand I want to say: it is ok to kindly, gently (and in appropriate moments) remind me that my illness is affecting you. My illness's affect on my loved ones is one of the biggest motivators to take care of myself and manage it.
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These Pumpkin Crepes are made with simple ingredients and are stuffed with whipped mascarpone, a variety of nuts and a healthy caramel sauce.
….because it's been a hot minute since I've made something with mascarpone . I apparently go through withdrawal if I go too long without it. Anyway, it's FRIDAY and we're eating some crepes! Because weekends are the only time of the week I enjoy sweet breakfasts. Truthfully, I made these pumpkin crepes earlier this week and ate them as dessert after my dinner rather than breakfast the next morning. I can't help it, I'm team savory breakfast all the way.
But! If you're someone who wakes up craving something sweet, these babies are for you.
Are you on the pumpkin train yet? I definitely am, though I tend to do this thing where I over-indulge in pumpkin in September and by mid-October (or earlier!) I tire of it and move onto all things caramel and pear. Since I know I do this, I've been trying to spread out my pumpkin recipes, and so far so good. This is my first one, after all.
Side note: can we talk about how much easier crepes are to make (and by "make" I mean "flip") than pancakes?! They're SO much easier it's not even a close comparison. The edges tend to cook really quickly, which makes it a lot easier for the spatula to fit underneath the crepes, versus pancakes, where the batter tends to stick to the spatula. If you're reading this and thinking "wtf", then you're probably someone who's naturally gifted when it comes to pancake flipping, which is in fact a real skill. Please, teach me your ways.
The whipped mascarpone is nothing crazy—just mascarpone, powdered sugar and a dash of milk. I then proceeded to not only stuff the pumpkin crepes with the mascarpone, but also with some raisins, walnuts, pecans, and pistachios for added texture. THEN I decided to add a drizzle of my homemade caramel sauce because why not?! The only thing better than pumpkin is pumpkin AND caramel.
Oh!! And apparently it's the first day of fall—how fitting. Now you basically have to make these pumpkin crepes.Print
Pumpkin Crepes with Whipped Mascarpone
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 8 large crepes 1x
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cane sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 cups almond milk or milk or choice
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the mascarpone:
- 8 oz. mascarpone
- 1 tbsp almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- For the caramel sauce:
- Homemade caramel sauce
- Heat butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking continually for 2-3 minutes; set aside.
- Next, add remaining ingredients (flour, sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin, milk, eggs, vanilla) to a blender and pulse until smooth; add butter and pulse until everything is combined.
- Heat 1 tsp coconut oil (or use nonstick spray) in a large skillet and then pour some of the batter into the skillet, swirling the pan around so that the batter takes up the entire skillet.
- Cook until batter starts to bubble and edges are set, and then use a spatula to carefully flip crepe over and cook the other side. Transfer cooked crepe to a plate and repeat process until batter is done.
- For the mascarpone: Add mascarpone and milk to a bowl and whisk with an electric mixer. Next, add the powdered sugar and stir to combine.
- Spread mascarpone over each crepe, and then fold the crepe. Add more mascarpone filing if you wish.
- Drizzle crepes with caramel sauce and enjoy!


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Informa's British-based global exhibition division has acquired Yachting Promotions Inc. (d/b/a Show Management), the producers of three of the world's largest in-water boat shows – the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Yachts Miami Beach, and the Palm Beach International Boat Show. Yachting Promotions Inc. is wholly owned by Active Interest Media, a magazine publishing company with co-headquarters in El Segundo, CA and Boulder, CO, USA
Informa paid $133 million to secure Yachting Promotions Inc. (YPI) from Active Interest Media.
Founded in 1976, Show Management has produced the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center since inception. The company went on to become the producers of the Palm Beach International Boat Show and the Miami yacht and Brokerage Show, recently renamed Yachts Miami Beach, as well as the St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show and Suncoast Boat Show in Sarasota.
In 2006, Active Interest Media (AIM) purchased Show Management (formally renamed Yachting Promotions, Inc.).
According to a prepared statement by Andrew Clurman, AIM's president and CEO, the sale of Show Management to Informa is part of the company's long-term strategic plan to accelerate our growth:
"AIM will reinvest the proceeds from this sale to grow our digital video, online education, marketing services, and events in our other verticals."
For its part, Informa's acquisition of Show Management is in line with the company's plans to expand its global exhibitions business in the U.S.A. Already the producers of the Monaco Yacht Show, the acquisition makes Informa Exhibitions the world's leading yacht show organizer. It will be interesting to see the changes (if any) made to these yacht shows with the new purchase. Will the yacht shows now have red carpets, a la the Dubai International Yacht Show (DIBS)?
Our company president, Jana Sheeder, recently attended the 2017 edition of Yachts Miami Beach, where she and our 1-800 Yacht Charter team inspected several private luxury yacht charter vessels, including Lurssen motor yacht MARTHA ANN, James Bond yacht SKYFALL, and the brand new Benetti motor yacht 11.11. We asked Jana to comment on the acquisition of Show Management by Informa:
"Informa operates over 200 trade and consumer exhibitions around the world annually. With their global resources, I believe Informa is positioned to focus on the continued growth and success of the world's finest boat shows. In terms of exposure of charter yachts to prospective clients, this should be a good opportunity for cross promotion; for example, we should be able to promote a winter/spring Florida yacht charter vacation to a client while a particular yacht is here in Miami at Yachts Miami Beach – then bring that client to Monte Carlo in September and host them on the same yacht during the Monaco Yacht Show. I'm excited by the chance to extend customer relationships across multi-show platforms and destinations."
Learn how a private yacht charter vacation can help you reconnect with your family and friends, embrace diverse cultures, and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit. We call it, "The Superyacht Experience," and we want to share it with you! For more information or to charter your own private luxury yacht charter vessel for the vacation of a lifetime, text "EXPERIENCE" to 305-720-7245 or fill out our online form at https://www.1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/ and we will be in touch with you right away!
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Danish builder Oceanco unveiled their superyacht project, the 120 meter yacht AMARA, at the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS).
As part of the yard's continuing effort to push the boundaries of design, Oceanco yacht AMARA showcases the builder's new "lifestyle philosophy" concept which places great emphasis on a family oriented style of living. Sam Sorgiovanni, the yacht's designer, describes the resort-style concept of the project: "…the interior and exterior design work in harmony to create a holistic feeling of a relaxed well-appointed resort."
Our quick review of the yacht's initial technical specs discovered an interior with a contemporary style – with natural tones and light woods, designed to embrace the 'resort' lifestyle. Plenty of wide open spaces and natural light lend to the relaxed atmosphere.
Onboard amenities include:
With a solid reputation for building luxury yacht charter superyachts such as 56 meter The WELLESLEY, and the massive 95 meter Oceanco yacht INDIAN EMPRESS, we're already licking our chops to be the first to offer the 120 meter motor yacht AMARA to our clients.
According to our company president, Jana Sheeder, we may have to wait a while.
"As we are seeing with the 70 meter Heesen yacht GALACTICA SUPER NOVA, also a new concept in resort-style yachts, I believe yacht AMARA will enjoy extensive private use by her owner prior to becoming available for charter. The good news is that we continue to witness growth in the experiential travel sector, especially with an emphasis on wellness yacht charter vacations. The demand for superyachts with resort facilities such as spas and beauty salons is strong, and the eventual owner of AMARA will be in a solid position to capitalize on this growing business trend."
Here's the Danish builder's press release via PRNewswire:
Oceanco Unveils Amara – A 120-Meter 'Resort' Yacht
ALBLASSERDAM, The Netherlands, February 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ —
Amara, Oceanco's newly designed and engineered 120-meter private yacht concept, designed in collaboration with Sam Sorgiovanni Designs was unveiled by His Excellency Saeed Harib, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, Vice President and Chairman of Dubai International Marine Club – Mina Seyahi, and Senior Advisor to the Dubai International Boat Show.
Oceanco revealed the lifestyle philosophy of creating a yacht designed for extended families and friends. Amara provides unparalleled living and entertainment facilities for up to 20 guests. The contemporary interior with natural timber, stone and textural carpets and fabrics blend to create an inviting and natural environment.
"In designing the exterior lines of Amara, I wanted to portray a very strong and muscular form that was progressive in design but with a timeless appeal," says Sorgiovanni. Its long bow accentuates the vessel's generous proportions. Most importantly, the interior and exterior design work in harmony to create a holistic feeling of a relaxed well-appointed resort.
The lower level deck opens up to reveal an expansive beach club resort that offers 3-way access to the sea; port starboard and aft. Also on this deck is a comprehensive wellness area with banya, hammam, beauty treatment lounge and a cinema experience for 16 persons.
A waterfall from the upper deck cascades down into the main deck swimming pool. And the main deck is party central, featuring a stunning pool bar, opening balconies and large entertainment areas.
The upper deck has an outstanding owner's apartment with a private plunge pool and open-air aft deck dining for 20+ people.
The gym with a capital view is located on the bridge deck. For intimate gatherings there are two Majilis-style areas (meaning, "a place of sitting" in Arabic, per Wikipedia) aboard. In addition to the cinema on the lower deck, there is a quixotic cabana style open-air cinema on the sun deck. For young guests and those young at heart, there are accommodations for fun sports equipment such as a climbing wall and water slides.
Amara reflects Oceanco's applied evolutionary thinking, allowing clients to shape their way of life onboard. Amara will take you from the crystal waters of the Maldives to the iconic Caribbean islands, from the ancient marvels of the Mediterranean to the golden sands of Sri Lanka, in privacy, safety, and tranquility.
Come experience the healing and restorative powers of The Superyacht Experience by 1-800 Yacht Charters. Reconnect with your family and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit. Prices from $200,000 to $1,000,000 per week for up to 12 guests. Text WELLNESS to 305-720-7245 or fill out our convenient online inquiry form at https://www.1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/ for further details about our yachts, spa-level amenities, and exotic destinations…
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Forgive me for writing about a group called Soccer Mommy but when I listened I had to. Soccer Mommey came onto my radar somehow and they are just making this chill jams I have been into lately. Try is my favorite song I've heard from them yet and it continues to pop up on my playlist. The vocals remind me a lot of Bully and the instrumentals are like a Hoops / Mac Demarco combo with frys on the side. If you're looking for something new or have been needing extra jams, try out "Try."
Try – Soccer Mommy
"So simple and silky smooth, that guitar just dances through the song. Mommys got it goin on."


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Sometimes in business and in life, you end up going the wrong way.
What seemed like a good direction, actually takes you further away from where you need to be.
Once you realise this is the case though, you've got a choice to make.
You can either carry on regardless... And try to make the best of it.
Or you can go back to the start and try another route.
From what I've learned in 7 months or so in business is that most weeks/months feel like this.
Constant testing and evaluating.
This worked, so do it again.
That didn't, but why?
As a mentor of mine said, in business you either win or you learn.
It's a pretty powerful idea, and it's never to late to start over.


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To the Editor:
I read the recent editorial on the 2018 Festivals in Pictou County with interest and while I applaud the general tone of the article and the identification of the success of the various festivals, I was surprised at the omission of the New Glasgow Dragon boat Festival — Race on the River from the list.
The Race on the River Festival has been an important event on the East River in New Glasgow since 2002. Since that time it has attracted over 10,000 paddlers from the Pictou community and from other parts of the province and beyond, while being supported by over 30,000 spectators. It has been substantially sponsored by the Pictou County corporate community each year and has not sought any funding from government bodies. It was and is organized by volunteers, many of whom continue to be associated with the Festival since its inception.
The support from the community in terms of donations to its three charities — Women Alike Breast Cancer Survivors Society, Special Olympics Northern Region and the Pictou County Prostate Cancer Support Association — in the sum of over $2 million since 2002 is indicative of the marvellous generosity of the Pictou County community and its continuing interest in the event.
The Festival continues to attract paddlers from Halifax, Cape Breton, Moncton and Saint John as well as the Pictou County community and this year attracted over 600 paddlers and once again, featured a moving Pink Carnation ceremony for breast cancer survivors plus Special Olympics athletics racing in dragon boats, which again was the first in Canada for this to take place. It is a festival that Pictou County should be proud to call its own and long may it flourish.
Roger Swarbrick


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COP21: Paris Conference Could be Climate Turning Point, Says Obama-BBC News
At the UN Climate Conference in Paris on Monday, leaders from 147 nations around the world gathered to discuss a worldwide goal to reduce carbon emissions in order to stop global warming. President Barack Obama stressed that "Climate change could define the contours of this century more than any other (challenge)." Obama also argued that the world's economy has grown while there has been a lack of conversations or awareness about carbon emissions and their impact on global warming. In two weeks, negotiators from 195 countries hope to reach a global deal to limit carbon emissions being released to reduce global warming by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
Chicago to Expand Use of Police Body Cameras-NY Times
On Sunday, Mayor of Chicago Rahm Emmanuel publicized that more police officers in the city would wear video cameras expanding from a pilot program that started in one police district in January. This announcement comes after protests in Chicago due to Chicago officials releasing video of a white police officer shooting a black teenager 16 times. The police officer, Jason Van Dyke, was charged with murder a year after the shooting. Chicago is planning to have 1,200 to 1,400 new body cameras out on the streets by next year. "In addition to protecting police officers and citizens, cameras have been shown to reduce citizen complaints against police and are great tools for evidence gathering and training as they allow us to learn from actual encounters with the public," Garry F. McCarthy, Chicago's police superintendent said.
Change Hits Saudi Arabia: 900 Women Run for Office-CNN
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IB teachers shaping the future in the UK
The IB and ITN Productions have launched a documentary about the impact of the IB in the UK, highlighting the role of educators and why the IB is growing in popularity in the country.
In this documentary, educators and students from IB World Schools across the United Kingdom share their experiences and views on what makes the IB unique and how the different IB programmes can prepare students for their future careers.
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Ever since "borrowing" a Netflix password from my family awhile back, I've been riding the online streaming wave. My couch has even formed a wonderfully comfortable groove and my knowledge of classic television has grown exponentially.
Until recently, this knowledge has been limited to shows that have only previously aired. New shows must still be watched at the molasses-slow-speed of a weekly schedule. Leaving me biting my nails each week, waiting to figure out what will happen to Walter White.
But thanks to, Ted Sarandos, we've been let in on Netflix's not-so-secret plan to take over the world, or at least TV Land.
"The goal is to become HBO faster than HBO can become us."
Yes! Netflix is finally giving me some original content to binge-watch all in one weekend.
Next episode? You betcha!
Their most recent release, "Orange is the New Black", brings together good looking actresses, a lesbian back-story, prison and Jenji Cohan. What could ruin that?
But even Pie-boy couldn't ruin the success of yet another brilliant release from the minds, and viewer data, at Netflix. This lead to the newspapers hitting the racks, (or online-readers), and announcing to the world that Netflix is the New HBO!
And here is where I start to wonder...
Beyond the obvious laziness of using the name of the show to describe the success of the 'network', it also might not be right. (Though I can appreciate the "say-it-enough-times-and-it-becomes-truth" approach.)
The fact is that Netflix doesn't offer viewership numbers, HBO's Game of Thrones has 5.4 million viewers and AMC just had the biggest TV ratings with 5.9 million viewers during this season's pilot. How can you possibly jump to this as the end-all conclusion? (Maybe that's why journalists also title their articles with a question mark...)
But I'm willing to bet, that back when HBO came out, everyone was up-in-arms saying it was the new Cable TV. But the truth is, all of these things are just variants of each other, each with completely different models, failures and successes.
But this goes beyond "Orange is the New Black", and beyond lazy journalism even. It seeps into the mindset of our culture.
- 30 is the new 20
- 40 is the new 30
- 50 is the new 40
According to the transitive property, that must mean that I'll be ripping shots at the HanggeUppe in my 50's, arguing that last call doesn't happen for another hour because of daylight savings and they don't know how to tell time!
So, after hearing that "50 is the new puberty" for the 30th time this month, I wanted to take a step back and figure out what the deal was with this phrase.The New Black
"_____ is the new black" is an expression used to indicate the sudden popularity or versatility of an idea at the expense of the popularity of a second idea.
Known as a "snowclone", or a lazy journalistic cliché, according to Geoffrey K. Pullum, this phrase is basically a shoe-in for anyone trying to hit their deadline and head home to watch more Netflix at the end of a long day.
It's our Mad-Lib. Our quick quote. Our way of saying that what we are doing is cool. In the least cool-way possible
Much like Raj's view on using stronger language, I am challenging us to stop thinking of the world in therms of x is the new y. To start thinking about the relationships between the parts, rather than one eliminating the other.
Let's eliminate the thought that phases in our lives are disconnected. The High School era, the College era, my 20's, my 30's, my 40's...retirement. These are all constructs putting limits on our abilities. Mental barriers stopping us from doing things, only because we think they are things we can't do.
To believe that 40 is the new 30, is to accept you've lost the ability to do something due to an arbitrary age. To look forward to retirement is to not enjoy the life you are currently, right now, in the process of living.
So stop getting caught in these "phases of life". Understand that it is all just one big journey. One long story, to be continued.
Tomorrow is not the new today. It is just tomorrow.
When everything is the new something, nothing is new. The options are right in front of you. Choose the world you want to live in.
A Netflix World - streaming life right to your face, non-stop until you reach the end.
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We are hoping to bring ping pong back in the new year.
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SCARBOROUGH — Deliberations on appeals of tax assessments on 22 Prout's Neck properties will begin at Jan. 21, after testimony wrapped up with a 4 1/2-hour hearing Tuesday night.
About a week before the Board of Assessment Review meets to deliberate those appeals of 2012 assessments, a lawsuit appealing the Dec. 17, 2013, board decision on 43 Pine Point and Higgins Beach properties is expected to be filed in Cumberland County Superior Court in Portland, according to appellant Don Petrin of River Sands Drive.
Tuesday's hearing was a continuation of a Dec. 10, 2013, hearing into whether former Town Assessor Paul Lesperance discriminated against waterfront property owners when he increased land valuations on Prout's Neck properties by 14.5 percent.
Attorneys Jon Block and Bill Dale called on independent appraiser George Koutalakis and Leslie Craig, a designated broker with Doris Homer Real Estate, to establish Lesperance misread market conditions and used outdated sales data to justify the increases.
Koutalakis also testified in the failed appeals on Higgins Beach and Pine Point properties. Craig specializes in Prout's Neck real estate and is familiar with real estate in the Piper Shores area between Prout's Neck and Higgins Beach.
The 16 Piper Shores-area properties were at the heart of Dale's discrimination claim. He focused on an April 26, 2012, sale in the area to ask why Lesperance and current assessor Bill Healey had not increased neighborhood valuations since 2005.
Told by Healey it was because the sale was deemed questionable as an "arms length" transaction in part because 10 acres of the land is in tree growth and because it was the only sale in the area, Dale suggested only one of eight Prout's Neck sales used by Lesperance to justify increased valuations was valid.
"We had more than one sale listed, you decided most of them were invalid," Healey said.
Koutalakis focused on about a half dozen Prout's Neck properties that sold at prices below assessed values to establish the recession of 2008 harmed property values.
"There is no sale post-recession that would lead anyone to include values increased in Prout's Neck post-recession," Koutalakis said.
Craig agreed with him, and with Dale's argument that sales listed by Lesperance should have been excluded, including Black Point Inn land sold to investors in a private sale and land bought by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell that did not involve a public offering or broker.
"There aren't any sales that support (the increase)," Craig said.
Koutalakis also said town-wide discrepancies in the ratios between assessed and market values were exacerbated on the waterfront, where only about 40 percent of the valuations fell within 90 to 110 of each other, as required by the state.
The appeals came after Lesperance revalued 754 waterfront properties in 2012, and increased assessments on 279. Waterfront land valuations increased in areas of Pine Point, Higgins Beach and Prout's Neck by as much as 25 percent, depending on the neighborhood.
One more appeal of a Prout's Neck property, led by Block, will be heard at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14.
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Quick Smoked Salmon and Vegetable Noodles
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My parents visited for the long weekend and I had a collection of dips and nibbles in the fridge. One of the treats I purchased was some double-smoked Tasmanian Salmon. We didn't eat it during my parent's visit so I used it for a Fresh and Fast Dinner.
My children love Salmon (expensive tastes I know!) It is so rich in Omega 3 oils I try to buy it about once a month. We usually have a small amount on a home made pizza.
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It turns out that unraveling Barack Obama's environmental agenda is harder than it looks.
Federal judges have ruled against the Trump administration three times in the last three days, arguing that the administration short-circuited the regulatory process in its push to reverse policies on water protections, chemical plant safety operations and the controversial Keystone XL pipeline.
In each instance, the courts either reinstated the existing rule or delayed the administration's proposal from taking effect.
On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency's move to delay new chemical and safety requirements was "arbitrary and capricious."
The day before, a judge on the U.S. District Court in South Carolina reinstated a rule in 26 states limiting the dredging and filling of streams and waterways on the grounds that the EPA had not solicited sufficient public input.
And on Wednesday, a judge on the U.S. District Court of Montana ordered the State Department to conduct a more extensive environmental impact statement of the Keystone XL's proposed route through Nebraska.
"It's certainly been a very bad week for EPA's deregulatory agenda," said Georgetown University law professor Lisa Heinzerling, who served as a senior EPA official under Obama.
The recent decisions come on the heels of a major loss for the administration Aug. 9, when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ordered the EPA to ban a widely used pesticide known as chlorpyrifos, linked to developmental problems in children, within 60 days.
In March 2017, then-EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt had rejected a petition by environmental and public health groups to take the pesticide off the market.
The recent rulings all date back to decisions made early in President Trump's tenure — often at the urging of industry groups who accused Obama officials of federal overreach.
In the case of the Risk Management Plan amendment, or Chemical Disaster Rule, which was reinstated Friday, chemical manufacturers and refiners had urged the EPA to suspend a rule aimed at promoting safety at chemical plants.
The rule was crafted in response to the 2013 fertilizer plant explosion in West, Tex., that killed 15 people, including a dozen first responders. It requires companies to better coordinate with emergency responders, share information about chemical threats with local communities and assess whether alternative technologies could prevent injuries in the case of a chemical accident.
In Friday's decision, judges Judith Rogers and Robert Wilkins stated that the EPA's argument that industry needed 20 months to determine how to meet the new standards "makes a mockery of the statute."
In other losses last week, a federal judge in Los Angeles ordered the EPA to restrict stormwater discharges from commercial and industrial sites, and the U.S. Court of International Trade halted imports of all seafood caught with gillnets in Mexico because the practice threatens the critically endangered vaquita porpoise.
Noting that Trump officials sought to modify the ban, Judge Gary S. Katzmann wrote that it did not make sense given that "there is a real danger that the vaquita will disappear from the planet."
"What the courts are saying is we're going to enforce the laws that Congress wrote, and this administration is breaking those laws, and needs to stop," said Natural Resources Defense Council's litigation co-director Michael Wall.
Myron Ebell, who directs the Center for Energy and Environment at the conservative Competitive Enterprise Institute, said in an interview that "there are likely to be setbacks in court" when federal officials undertake major rules changes.
He noted that the Supreme Court stayed the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan, which limited greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants.
Ebell said "several factors" contributed to the recent legal losses, including the fact that "Pruitt was a lot more about advocating and promoting the Trump agenda, rather than being on top of it."
In other losses over the past week, federal judges in California ordered the EPA to restrict stormwater discharges from industrial operations and overruled a Fish and Wildlife Service policy
D.C. Circuit Judge Brett Kavanaugh was a member of the three-judge panel that heard arguments in the case but withdrew after being nominated for the Supreme Court.
Asked for comment Friday, EPA spokeswoman Enesta Jones said agency officials "are reviewing the decision."
It remains unclear whether the administration will appeal some of these rulings, and if so, whether the Supreme Court would intervene. Heinzerling noted that given the Supreme Court's more conservative tilt, there is a chance it would rule differently from the lower courts.
But she added that several setbacks involve "really plain administrative law," which is less a matter of ideology than "pretty basic errors."
"It would be very surprising if the Supreme Court would reverse them all," she said.
Ebell, for his part, said that his greatest concerns is that these legal battles will drag on for a couple more years.
"One of the things our side has to worry about is that some of these legal disputes might not be resolves until a second Trump term. And we might not get a second Trump term," he said. "The voters get to decide that."
Chris Mooney contributed to this report.
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Thiruvananthapuram:150 admissions at Kannur Medical College found irregular by the Admission Supervisory Committee (ASC) and cancelled by the apex court are going to be regularized through an ordinance to be introduced by the Central Government. The new move is likely to call for severe criticism.
If the ordinance is successfully implemented, it is likely to regularize other college medical seat admissions, which were earlier set aside by the ASC.
There is a voice of dissent being heard in government circles on whether the ordinance will stand legal scrutiny.
The 150 admission cancellations for 2016-17 to Kannur Medical College at Ancharakandi had been done by Justice James Committee for fee regulation when it found the admissions to be irregular and its decision was upheld by the High Court and later the apex court as well.
On Wednesday, the cabinet sent a recommendation to the Governor to promulgate an ordinance to facilitate further studies of the students. The decision to introduce the ordinance came in response to the students and parents approaching the government on the issue.
With the introduction of the ordinance, the students will have to file fresh applications through the university. Cancelled admissions to 11 seats at Malabar Medical College, 8 seats at Al Azhar Medical College, Thodupuzha, and 39 seats in Karuna Medical College, Palakkad may also benefit.
Health Department sources are of the view that the new ordinance may not undergo legal scrutiny either reports TNIE.


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Wine and cheese make endlessly happy pairings
It's difficult to imagine anyone more suited for their profession than James Morrison. That is, if "suited" means they get noticeably giddy when discussing their work, with an enthusiasm that draws in others.
Morrison knows an awful lot about wine – but in an approachable way. One gets the impression that, although Morrison's job is to teach others about wine and to sell it, that he feels a little bad for people who insist on spending $300 for a bottle when they could drink something fabulous for a fraction of that.
Morrison's message is simple: Wine is fun. Being a wine snob is not.
On a sunny morning in May, Morrison happily discussed wine and cheese pairings, with two recurring themes:
1) Everything is subjective.
2) Have a delicious time.
We met in Westerly at The Wine Store, where Morrison worked for about seven years before moving on to a wine manager position in Milford. He currently works at Friendly's Discount Liquors in Whitinsville, Mass, which is part of the Macy's Liquors family.
When conducting tastings, Morrison said he typically proceeds from soft and creamy cheeses to the harder, aged varieties. Similar to wine, the region a cheese hails from is important not only to a good narrative, but in discerning its flavor as well. It's also important to note whether it's cow's, goat's, or sheep's milk.
"The origin and the animal are very important because they directly affect the cheese flavor," Morrison said.
Cow's milk from the high altitudes of the Swiss Alps has a sweet, nutty flavor unique to the region, for example, making high Alpine cow's milk a source of pride.
If you're looking for a theme for an upcoming get-together, Morrison suggests pairing the wine and cheese by geography.
"One of my favorite things to do with cheese and wine, (is) I like to pair where the cheese came from to the origin of the wine," he said.
So if he has a French cheese from a certain area, Morrison said, he'll find a wine from the same region.
Creamy cheeses
Morrison unwrapped a Bucheron, a triple cream goat's milk cheese native to the Loire Valley in France, which he said pairs best with a sparkling wine from Burgundy.
"This little Bucheron cheese dances with that wine," he said.
While making the cheese, he said, they add cream throughout the process until it reaches nearly a butter consistency. A delicate wine allows for the cheese to dominate the flavor.
Perhaps most interesting, Morrison described how the high acidity and the bubbles in the wine – which he playfully describes as "scrubbing bubbles" – break through the cream.
"It just mixes together with the creaminess of the cheese and causes this very pleasing … gastro-oral event," he said, and then laughed. "There's probably a better way to phrase that."
If you wanted to be truly decadent, he said, you could add a drizzle of natural honey or aged balsamic vinegar.
A brute, with its lower sugar content, would also work well, Morrison said. And any lighter wine with micro nuances featuring citrus or apple-type of flavor.
Semi-soft or soft cheese
This group includes Havarti, some soft cheddars, and some soft provolones. Morrison recommended Sauvignon blanc, non-Napa Valley chardonnays like French Burgundy or white Burgundy, some Italian chardonnays, and vermentinos or vernaccias.
"They have a crisp kind of acidity to them and cut through soft cheese," he said. "It increases the melding in the mouth."
Some of Morrison's recommendations include:
● Kerner, which is a hybrid of trollinger and riesling. Morrison loves that the wine is named after poet Justinius Kerner, who penned many an ode to wine, and that this particular producer, Abbazia di Novacella, is a working monastery located in the Valle Isarco of Alto Adige, Italy. Morrison said the wine smells like a riesling but then surprises in that it has a dry taste, a soft apple-y flavor mixed with grassy, herbal notes."
● Pallageto Vernaccia di San Gimignano
● Christian Moreau Pere & Fils Chablis, which Morrison described as "the overlooked burgundy"
● A Viognier wine from the Rhone Valley in France
● Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina
Medium Cheeses
This group includes un-aged cheddars, comte, Trugole – all cow's milk cheeses. They pair well with heartier wines and you'll start to move into the reds here, including pinot noir or cru beaujolais. A "heartier white" is also good, Morrison said, including Napa Valley chardonnays as well as chardonnays from other areas of the world.
Some suggestions:
● Cru Beaujolais: A medium to light red, these are typically better when they're younger, Morrison said, adding that he'd be drinking a 2015 or 2016 right now. Although they do age well, Morrison said you get more of an expression of the gamay grape when they're younger.
● Pinot Noir, or red Burgundy: Of these, River's Edge is "the best Oregon wine I've ever tasted," Morrison said.
● Dolcetto d'Alba, a wine from Piedmont, Italy that's similar to a Pinot Noir. Morrison suggested a Piazzo Dolcetto D'Alba.
Hard cheeses
Harder cheeses – usually those aged for 5 to 10 years, like farmhouse cheddars – call for bigger wines like full-bodied reds.
Morrison said the cheese almost have a tartness to them, along with a nuttiness, which is what the big wines bring as well. The dark notes in the wine bring out the big notes of the cheese, he said.
Red zinfandels from California and Primitivo from Italy are good choices, Morrison said. What makes a zinfandel great, he said, are old vines; the vines produce less than half the grapes, but they are big and juicy with a lot of depth.
From zinfandels, you could move on to Australian or Californian syrahs (shiraz). And then it's on to the "black in the glass" reds like pinot noirs, Bordeaux, California cabernets and some merlots.
Suggestions here include:
● Ridge Vineyards Morrison recommends single vintage Zinfandels from this California winery
● Fess Parker Syrah Morrison said this red is "big, but not that big"
● Michael David Best known for his 7 Deadly Zins, Michael David also produces a wine called Petite Petit, which is a blend of Petit Verdot and Petit Syrah. Morrison said it's big in the glass, with 16 percent alcohol. "It's a monster," he said. "It's a fabulous production that goes great with hard cheeses." The taste includes a toastiness with black cassis, black cherry, black raspberry, and dark red fruit notes; also, woodsy flavors with mocha and coffee.
● Argentiera Poggio ai Ginepri A blend of cabernet sauvignon, syrah, and merlot whose name means "Hills of Juniper", this wine is produced in Tuscany.
● Brunello di Montalcino "There's nothing better than a Brunello di Montalcino with a parmigiano-reggiano. I mean, fabulous stuff," Morrison said.
● Lambrusco As an alternative to the Brunello di Montalcino, Morrison recommends a classic Lambrusco (not Riunite) with a parmigiano-reggiano cheese
● Bordeaux Morrison said 2009 and 2010 were back-to-back fabulous years. A Chateau Rollan de By goes great with a 7-to-10 year aged cheese, he said. The Chateau Rollan de By Cru Bourgeois is one that can be had in the $20-something range; it comes from the Medoc region.
Of course, we can't forget about a good dessert wine and cheese combination. While ports and Stilton are a classic pairing, Morrison had a few other suggestions in this category as well – including the ever-decadent fondue.
He recommended Sauternes with a cheese fondue. The intensely sweet French wine – from the Sauternais region, naturally – is essentially a sauvignon blanc and semillon, and very hard to make (and thus, pricier). If you can't find it or want a less pricey alternative, Morrison said a Loupiac is similar.
Morrison said a fondue and fruit or fondue and chocolate pairing with this wine is wonderful.
One of his all-time favorites, Morrison said, is to sprinkle roasted walnuts on top of a warm brie drizzled with local honey.
Paired with a Vin Santo, the flavors are unbelievable, he said.
He suggested an Antinori Vin Santo. Put in chestnut barrels and aged for 10 or 15 years, then emerges a dark, tea-like color. It has a toasty apple flavor and is just sweet enough to be recognized as a dessert wine while still containing enough acidity to through the cheese.
There is really is no reason to wait for a special occasion to experiment with new flavors. For one-stop shopping, check out Please Say Cheese, an international cheese shop located on site at Waterford Wine & Spirits. Grand Wine and Spirits has five locations in southeastern Connecticut, including the Waterford store. And while cheese and chocolate are divine, it's good to have a reliable resource of wine and food pairings at your fingertips when planning dinner or special gatherings. Grand Wine and Spirits' expansive website hosts a simple but informative, user-friendly guide to food and wine pairings – including vegetarian pairings and game pairings – even fried chicken!
Some excerpts:
● Steak: "It is important to think about the cut of steak you'll be having for dinner. Leaner cuts such as eye of round, sirloin or round roasts will work best with light to medium-bodied red wines. If you are having a fattier cut, such as filet mignon, porterhouse or ribeye, you will want a bold red with high tannins."
● Burgers: "If you make the patty the star of your burger and have minimal toppings, a red meat-friendly wine like a cabernet sauvignon works well. If you are making a big, bold burger, try a Malbec. It has a more robust flavor to stand up to all your toppings! Want a white wine with your burger? Try a chardonnay. It will work well with most toppings and the acidity helps cut through the fattiness of the meat and cheese."
● Steamed Clams: "Light, briny shellfish go best with delicate, light white wines. Bubbly wines are always a safe bet when you aren't sure what to pair with seafood."
● Tofu: "Soft tofu dishes are generally very subtle in flavor working best with a light-bodied, clean white wines. With firm or dry tofu dishes, you want acidic wines to accentuate the texture of the tofu."
● White Sauce (pasta): "Cream sauces can be paired with lots of different options. Like with other meals, keep in mind what kind of sauce. Is it peppery? Try a Cabernet Sauvignon or Shiraz. Is it cheesy? Try a medium-bodied red like a pinot noir. Is it a yoghurt sauce? Try a rose."
For lots more details and great ideas, visit grandwineandspirits.com/food-pairing/


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The latest renovations follow several recent upgrades by Pembroke to the property. Tenants have taken advantage of 100 California's large, newly activated lobby, plaza and retail services as an extension of their workspace. For those who jog or bike to the office, 100 California's market leading end-of-trip facility has room to store over 100 bikes, a bike repair station, health-club quality showers, 108 lockers and complimentary towel service.
The transformation of 100 California has steadily attracted leading tenants to the property. Since acquisition, Pembroke has leased roughly 160,000 sq ft at the building and most recently welcomed Segment, a San Francisco-based online hub for collecting, storing, and routing customer data to be used in analytics, marketing, and data warehousing services, in addition to Hope Lab, a non-profit focused on improving the health and well-being of kids and young adults by creating engaging, tech-enabled solutions backed by rigorous research.
Segment and Hope Lab are both great additions to 100 Cal," said Saunders. "Their emphasis on employee wellbeing and collaboration makes them the ideal fit with our vision for the property and we know that they will fully take advantage of and benefit from their space and our new amenities.
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