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Arnica and Arthritis: Can it Really Help?
Good for Arthritis?
What effect can this age-old remedy have upon a crippling and chronic complaint?
When Mum asked me to purchase a large supply of a particular brand of arnica gel a couple of years ago, I thought she was either setting up her own pharmaceutical outlet or was expecting a future filled with accidents and mishaps. I have always kept a supply of arnica cream in my cupboard to treat those mysterious bruises that appear on my knees and ankles just when I want to look my best. When Mum revealed that she wanted the gel to allay the symptoms of her arthritis I thought she had gone mad. But she assured me that a legitimate practitioner had recommended she rub the gel into her worst-afflicted joints twice daily, for three months.
Three months later Mum reported an improvement in her condition. Surprised, I considered my own arthritis-afflicted knee - this condition does happen to run in my family. I used the arnica in the same way as Mum and two months later, my knee seemed to be standing up well to the frostier spells of weather that winter. Maybe there was something in this arnica thing, after all. I had known of its healing qualities since I came across a mention of in a Victorian novel but I had never known how arnica worked, and why.
Arnica montana is the name given to a group of about thirty plants, the same group to which the aster flower belongs. It is also know as Leopard's Bane, mountain tobacco and sneezeworth. It is a perennial plant that grows best in peaty soil. In appearance it is a deep yellow flower. These flowers and the underground stems or rhizomes from which they grow can be steeped in water or alcohol to produce a tincture that is used externally to treat bruises and sprains. Arnica is also found in creams – often combined with witch hazel – and liniments. Sources tell me that it stimulates the immune system and heart, relieves pain and inflammation and clears fungal and bacterial infections. It can also be used to heal dislocations, chilblains and varicose ulcers, and can be used as a throat gargle. But why does it seem to have a beneficial effect on arthritis?
Arnica is an astringent herb that works by stimulating the activity of white blood cells. These are a group of five different types of blood cells that are produced to defend the body against injury and infection. When a joint is injured by arthritis or some other affliction the white blood cells go into action, attacking the 'invader'. Arnica speeds up this activity, dispersing trapped fluids from joints and muscles and bruised tissue. Its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial qualities help to reduce pain and swelling, and improve wound healing.
Like many herbal cures, arnica has been around a long time. Because it is a sub alpine plant, that is, it grows on the lower slopes of hills and mountains, it has long been in use in Germany and Austria. It is said that Goethe (1749 – 1832) the German poet and writer, took arnica tea in old age for his angina. In sixteenth-century Europe it is thought that mountain climbers would chew the fresh plant to relieve aching muscles and as treatment for their fall-induced bruises. Like many traditional cures, arnica has lately attracted controversy. While there is no doubt of arnica's efficacy as an external healer, more controversial is the homeopathic use of arnica. Adherents claim that arnica taken internally in the form of small pills or 'pillules' can calm anxiety. But sceptics dismiss such claims as mere suggestion to the patient and a recent clinical trial seemed to prove this.
In spite of Goethe's imbibing, arnica has a degree of toxicity. Like several known medicines it contains an alkaloid, arnicin. Alkaloids are a group of mildly alkaline compounds containing nitrogen. Although they can now be synthetically produced, they were originally obtained from plants. Coniine, another alkaloid, is obtained from the seeds of the hemlock plants and was used in the execution of the philosopher, Socrates. Quinine is a remedy for malaria and nicotine is used as an insecticide. In the UK, arnica is restricted to external use but wherever you are, arnica should only be taken internally on the advice of a qualified practitioner. Whatever controversy rages over 'homeopathic' arnica, many happy external users attest to its healing powers. Mum and I will be using it for a long time to come.
Royal Horticultural Society: New Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses, Dorling Kindersley, 2002.


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Historical Background
Beef Research Institute is a principal institution created under the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research (KALRO) Act 2013; it is one of the 15 Institutes that comprise KALRO. Beef Research Institute was created to provide operational autonomy to support the Beef sector through focused and efficient research. The institute is composed of four centres namely Lanet, Garissa, Mariakani and Transmara.
The centres are located in main beef production zones of different counties in Kenya with the Headquarters based in Garissa.
The Director is coordinating the affairs of the Institute from KALRO-Lanet while awaiting the construction and development of offices at Garissa.
The location of the Institute at Lanet is informed by several factors. Lanet is located at a central place in Kenya where over 60% Kenya livestock resources are found and over 70% of Kenya's beef supply for domestic and export markets are sourced. These regions include the Eastern, North Eastern and Rift Valley.
Breeding for genetic improvement and adoption of better livestock in management practices are vital for improving production to meet market specifications.

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It's Christmas. A lot of stuff has been happening… Like… A lot. I got my Master's degree. Officially. We *might* be getting a fucking house, like for real. *Knock on wood* and my brother and i finished our five song EP. We're going to be giving it to our parents in the morning, as a gift. For this reason, I'm more nervous and excited about Christmas morning than i have been since i was a literal child. I'm definitely nervous, but also, so excited. I just hope it goes well. I hope all of this goes well. *Knock on wood* I'm gonna try and sleep now i guess, even though that seems impossible. We'll see. Peace.
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It feels good to be working on music stuff again. A month to get it done, i need to get these lyrics finished. 3 songs written and two to go, all of them flowers. Oh, also I'll be done with grad school by then. I have the third section of my dissertation due Friday. Everything is crazy. Baby showers are affairs of primal femininity. Sacred in a way that i didn't understand as a kid. I'm daunted by the fact that i need to immediately get a well paying job. Like… Immediately after i graduate. Daunted and haunted by the spectre of my own body. Pretty fucking wild to try and get a house in a world where i don't even really know what kind of income I'm gonna be able to produce. That's some type of pressure. Feels like a significant gamble. My knowledge a gambit i can't judge the value of. Flowers and floundering figments and love.
First draft of the big part of my dissertation is due on Friday. I'm freaked. It's what I'm going to spend all day tomorrow on… Because i have to. I should definitely have gone to bed a lot earlier but instead i stayed up till 3am writing song lyrics lol. Cool priorities bro! Thanks bro! I totally finished a song tho. (I think it's finished. I'm pretty happy with it). A bunch of stuff is going on and i want to say a lot of stuff But… You know what they say… Time crunches all wounds. So i better try to sleep. I had a dream earlier about being in a really big really sick house and there were like these demons (?) That wanted to serve me, and it was pretty cool and kinda hot, so maybe I'll get to fall back into that dreamscape. We'll see. Peace.
A rainy Halloween morning with leaves on the ground. The perfect crispness to the air, and I'm ready for you, ghosts. Two Octobers sacrificed upon your alter, the veil at it's weakest, all hallows and all, and I'm ready for you.
I'm starting to feel a genuine panic about these exams and my dissertation now. Everything is started… but I really need to be devoting more time to it on the daily. A week from tomorrow (technically today) is my English concentration exam. I'm kinda freaked about it, but not suuuuper freaked. I need to do some studying, to make sure I really know wtf I'm doing, and I need to look through the examples that were provided in greater detail, but really that one is more of a … either you have the skills to do the thing, or you don't, and I'm reasonably confident that I do. 8 days after that, my core comprehensive exam is due. I've started sifting through all the provided resources for that one, but I haven't actually started writing it. I'm going to try to start tomorrow. The research section of my dissertation is due five days after that. Soooo…. oooo…. oooooo…. yeah. I'm pretty fucking stressed about all of that, honestly. I'm trying to keep it cool, keep my shit together, but I'm freaked. It doesn't help that I have a shit ton of tours all the time, and personal projects I want to work on, and just… lots of other things that I want to do that aren't working on school shit. I dunno. I'm trying my best to just be strong as fuck and take care of everything, but I feel overwhelmed, and tired, and gross bad stuff about my body, and wary, and leery, and possessive and protective, and generally scared, and overwhelmed, and tired. yeah. y-y-y-y-y-yeah. I got paid today, which is cool, since I have to pay a bunch of bills and I'm generally very broke. I got a decently big check actually, because it's October and I've been doing a shit ton of tours. My tour tonight was weird, weird group, weird energy, super draining. But it's done… until tomorrow. I should go lay down now, so that's what I'm going to do. Peace.
I'm taking W's
I just emailed my advisor to ask if I actually need to take this creative writing class in order to graduate or not. Looking at my program of study, it really looks like I don't fucking need it, and if that's actually the case, I'm going to drop that shit, like… tomorrow… like a hot ass burning ass flaming ass potato. Still, even though I'm pretty sure, I'm going to wait to hear from her before dropping it, just in case, because I really don't want to ruin everything by being impatient. But yeah, if I can drop it, I'm totally going to drop it. I'll take that W, and I'll get on with my life. I have a fucking month long exam to take, that's basically like another class in and of itself, plus my dissertation and my other exam, just… fuck it man. I'd rather put my creative energies toward making music at this point anyway, and not into trying to please the sensibilities of one particular pretentious old dude.
I'm going to Taos on Tuesday, with my mom and my brother. I really don't want to, honestly, especially because of how much shit I have to do, and how limited my time feels, but it's something that my mom really wants, and it's really the least I can do, considering how much she does for me, and how much she wants to do for me. She's literally trying to sell this condo so that she can help me with a down payment for a house, so like… the least I can fucking do is go up there with her, and help her take the stuff that she wants to keep, and just… be there for her. It's the least I can fucking do, and really I'm a selfish, ungrateful asshole for feeling like I don't want to go. (
but I still feel like I don't want to go) I don't want to do the 2 1/2 hour drive twice in two days, I don't want to sleep on a weird pallet thing in a weird place, I don' t want to spend one of the only 2 nights this week that I *for sure* don't have a tour away from home. I don't want to leave my S.O., ((my fiancee)), for a variety of complex reasons that frankly aren't the internet's business. But I'm going to go, because it's the right thing to do, and I have to live my life, you know? yeah. It's such a small thing, like really, in the scheme of things, but it sure is stressing me right the fuck out, hardcore stress on stress stressing me the fuck out.
Aaaaaaaaaaanyway, I should really go the fuck to sleep now. I was supposed to be working on my C.W assignment, but now I'm pretty dang sure I'm guna drop that shit, so I stopped working on it, and I'll finish it up tomorrow real quick and dirty style if it turns out I can't drop it. Time for bed. peace.
First day of fall. This time last year i was a ghost apprentice still, but only for another week or so. It was my first semester in grad school. Now it's my last and I'm getting ready to sacrifice another October to this stupid job. I'm so used to it, it's been a year, but sometimes it still hits me, how fucking weird it is. Here i am, telling ghost stories to 18 strangers. Performing and public speaking and lecturing somehow all at once. Here i fucking am. I wonder what they say about me when I'm not there. Rule Following Pretentious Lady asked me today if i was done with school, because she had heard i was closer, and that i was doing a lot of stuff. I was like… No, it's my last semester, I'm writing my dissertation and i have to take two fucking comprehensive exams. So they talk about me, that's true. I have the first little section of my dissertation due in less than a week, that's true. I had an excellent weekend and i didn't want it to end, that's true. I should sleep now. Peace.


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Nine middle schoolers competed in the final Connecticut Middle School Debate League competition (Deidre, Oliver, Ben Basset, Lucia V., Indira, Annika, Ariel, Grace and A.J.)
Out of 168 debaters, A.J., Ariel and Grace were undefeated and took 3rd Place at the middle school competition Saturday! This is an especially amazing feat because it was A.J.'s first debate competition! The team of Deidre, Oliver and Ben B. took 12th place.
Deidre was the highest speaker from Westfield taking 8th Place with Ariel right behind her at 9th. A.J. took 18th place.
Of 9 rounds between our 3 teams, we won 7! And all 3 teams placed within the top third of the field.


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Happy Holidays from MIAbites: Holiday Poem 2017
'Twas the week before Christmas and throughout Miami-Dade County
MIAbites readers were celebrating with tables laden with fine bounty
The airports were packed with visitors galore
As hundreds of thousands holiday revelers arrived, clogging highways, museums and retail stores
The restaurants and bars, decked out in holiday decor
Stocked Stone Crabs, Foie Gras, Waygu steaks and oh so much more
Downtown and Brickell, at Edge, Zuma and La Mar
Prix Fixe gourmet repasts for celebs and reality stars
Twinkling lights at Midtown's Sugarcane sets the festive stage
While Proof, Salumeria 104 and Blackbrick juggled reservations just made.
Wynwood's Panther Coffee offered gift ideas for the java aficionado
Alter and KYU, calmly handled reservation requests with little bravado
Edgewater's Mignonette touted oysters, lobster rolls and fresh crudo
1-800 Lucky Asian food hall offers bahn mi, poke and ramen noodles
The Design District, upscale retail for last minute gift giving
Weary shoppers grab a table and dine at Michael's Genuine or MC Kitchen
Across Julia Tuttle and onto Miami Beach
To Scarpetta, Nobu or Bird & Bone for a hot Nashville Fried Chicken feast
Sunset Harbor is buzzing with Stiltsville, NaiRaYa and Pubbelly
Food and Fitness side by side, New Years Resolutions for many
Mid-Beach hotels, The Faena and The EDITION welcome holiday guests
Los Fuegos, Pao and Matador, their restaurants, all helmed by top chefs.
On Collins…On Ocean… South of Fifth, and Purdy
Miami's restaurants and chefs offer holiday fare that is more than worthy
Wishing a Happy and Joyful Holiday to all of our food loving friends
Into 2018 we go, with our forks and spoons …one in each hand!
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Nicolas Kim Coppola (Cage) b.1964:
Name(At Birth): Nicolas Kim Coppola
DOB: January 7th 1964
POB: Long Beach California
Parents: August Coppola, Joy Vogelsang
Siblings: Christopher Coppola (Director&Actor), Marc Coppola
Extended Family: Francis Ford Coppola
Family: Weston Coppola Cage -son(from relationship with Kristina Fulton)
His first role was a little part in the movie 'Fast Times At Ridgemont High' with (then friend) Sean Penn. Nicolas then went on to do such movies as 'Rumble Fish', 'Racing With The Moon', 'Birdy' (which won a Sundance Festival Award).
But he was not really noticed as a serious actor until he jumped into the role as 'Randy' in the movie 'Valley Girl'. People found his charactor portrayl of 'Randy' as mystifying, and very kewl. Randy broke a lot of girls hearts, and made Nicolas a bigger star. Over time he took on other roles, such as the role in "Peggy Sue Got Married". Cher wanted him for the movie "Moonstruck" and would not film until he was cast, oppesite herself. The movie made Cher a star, and made Nicolas wanted more, and respected more in his Hollywood Community.
Later on in the years, he filmed such movies as "Honeymoon in VegaS", "Vampires Kiss" , "Kiss Of Death". But it wasn't until 1996 when Nicolas won a Best Actor Oscar for his role as Ben the alcohalic who wanted to drink himself to death, in the movie "Leaving Las Vegas" that made him a star. Nicolas has also gained more respect in the film community. He was slated to play Superman in the remake "Superman Lives", but since the project has taken too long, Nicolas decided it was time to move on. To this day, he has been known as a chameleon of sorts, one of which who can step in a role, any role, and make it his own.


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It's dark outside as I look for street parking. The student housing section of USC is typically packed at this hour and tonight is no exception. I see a sliver of space between two cars and accelerate to get there fast even though there are no other cars on the block. Got it. As I back into the spot I look over my shoulder and see a black car with tinted windows rolling up the street towards me. The headlights are off.
Sneak Preview: Chapter One
The kid's big toes hung through holes in his street-worn Air Jordans, far enough to curl down and scratch the hot asphalt. It was time for new shoes, but Jordans cost more than he had.The busted kicks held on long enough to get him to the Walmart three blocks outside the safety of his neighborhood. As his older brother said, "Long as you ain't stealin' from no local shops and you ain't crossin' the wrong colors, take what you want. But don't fuckin' get busted, mano."
The Payday Loan Experience
Two characters in my novel have very distinct experiences with predatory lending, and I wanted to walk in their shoes, so I set out to find some cash.
The Price of a Book: Why Streets of Gold Costs $5.24
Streets of Gold Release Date Set: Oct 13th, 2015
Streets of Gold has an official release date of Wednesday October 13th, 2015.
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The novel is about the disappearing middle class, that makes this promise to readers:
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Scooby grew up believing a brutal LA gang, the Lords Latino, was responsible for putting food on his family's table. Now, still too young to shave, he has a chance to join his brother in the gang and help provide for his baby sister. First, though, he must survive initiation: being beaten—possibly to death—or committing an unthinkable crime.
In the same city but a different world, payday loan scion Tom Milford would rather be partying the night away with (yet another) model, but after insensitive comments land his company in a PR quagmire, his very public act of contrition takes him to a rough-around-the-edges part of town, where bad timing places him at the center of Scooby's initiation.
Their violent clash triggers a series of events that rapidly spirals out of control, putting both lives in the crosshairs and bringing tensions that have long simmered just below the city's surface to a boil, drawing young and old, poor and rich, powerful and powerless into a battle that threatens to destroy them all.
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A day of chilling and wandering around a little Somerset village... oh and reading... A LOT of reading.
Today has been pretty chilly and I have, in general, just been lazing around... here's an outfit idea for a lazy day...
Leggings: Topshop..I love these, they look like jeans but are actually leggings. Much more comfortable!
Top: Miss Selfridge.. I'm loving cut-out-shoulder tshirts at the moment!
Shoes: Topshop..Can never go wrong with comfy pumps!
Hair Ties: The Twist Band.. these look awesome as bracelets and are much better for you hair than a normal hair elastic!
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Derek Minor Interview Part 3 – Success of Empire & The Future of Derek Minor
TDB: On the album "Empire" did you feel like you had a lot to follow up with after the other albums you had written, and how did you decide "This is what I want to write about?"
Derek Minor: "Empire was the first album in the last two or three years that I felt like I got to do it exactly like I wanted to do it. With me owning Reflection Music Group and putting an album out myself and really being the person that was overseeing the album and the whole process totally, it was really cool to do that. And I felt like I wanted to follow "Minorville" up with something really strong. I mean, this album was really, really special for me. Last year my dad, sister, and aunt passed away. My wife got into a car accident, Canon fell off a bridge – shattered his jaw and broke his ankle. I just went through a lot of stuff and I remember early on I said, 'God, I just want to use my platform to your glory and I just want to build your kingdom.' I feel like I went through all that stuff and God was like, 'Okay, alright, let's see if you're really about this!' The album is really special because it's my most successful album to date, and also I got the chance to perform at the Dove Awards with it. It's just a special album, you know?"
TDB: Last year at the Dove Awards, you announced that your album "Empire" would be coming out in January. How have things changed since the last Dove Awards?
Derek Minor: "Oh, man!" [laughs] "They've changed exponentially! Obviously we put "Empire" out and it debuted #1 on the iTunes hip-hop charts and the Billboard charts, doing really well. I've done two tours since then, my platform has grown exponentially. Coming from Reach Records, which has such a strong platform and then striking out on your own and saying, 'I'm gonna do this and I'm gonna do it the way I feel like it should be done in my heart,' that's a scary thing because you don't have a parachute. When I was at Reach I could say 'Alright, I can at least float off this Reach parachute.' But it's like, people are either going to like it or they're not going to like it. I didn't know what was going to happen. This year I was nominated for two Dove Awards and I was the only true independent in that. NF is at Capitol, all the Reach guys were at Sony RED as far as distribution, and Rapture Ruckus I think are with Word. It was just really cool to watch God do his thing with that."
TDB: What do you feel you've learned most about hard work? Do you have any encouragement for someone starting out and trying to hone in on their skills even as early as you started doing it?
Derek Minor: "They say 'luck is when opportunity meets hard work.' I think for a lot of us, we'll get opportunities. But if you don't have the hard work and the preparation, you won't be in a place to take advantage of those opportunities. So I would say for people starting up, what I would tell you is to keep growing, getting better at what you do everyday. Then, hopefully when those opportunities come you will be able to take advantage of them. One thing I am a firm believer in is that there may be people more talented, better-looking, or whatever than me, but there won't be anyone who can outwork me. That's something I have taken since I was 15. It's taking those sacrifices where I would see my friends going to games and all this and I'm in the studio tapping on the keyboard. But fast-forward to now, I'm doing what I love for a living! I think that was a great sacrifice, because not a lot of people are living their dream job and I get to do it everyday."
TDB: Last night you won a Dove Award and performed — between that and the success of "Empire" since it came out, how have you stayed humble in everything?
Derek Minor: "I think the best way to stay humble is to recognize that humility is something that outpours from your soul. I can honestly say that when I look at where God has brought me at from last year at the Dove Awards to now, I couldn't have planned any of this. There was nothing I could have done – I can't make people put me on the Dove Awards or buy my albums. I think some of that is just being aware of who you are and being aware that everything is a gift from God, and I can't orchestrate this myself. But some practical things are I meet with my pastor every other week. We meet Tuesdays at a coffee shop like this and he asks me tough questions like "How are you treating your family?" and "How is your spiritual life?" I think when you have people who aren't impressed with your talent and care about you and ask you tough questions, I think that helps you stay grounded. For me it's been a great team of people and also that I couldn't have orchestrated this if I tried."
TDB: What can fans expect from you in the future?
Derek Minor: "I've been in the studio non-stop ever since "Empire". I have tons of singles! I just dropped my single "No Quit" and I have tons of music I'm just prepping to release. So if you're a Derek Minor fan, I'm going to give you as much music as I can give you. We have that tour, we're working on Canon's album, Deraj and B. Cooper are working on some stuff. RMG as a whole is growing in our merchandising and everything, so stay tuned! It's going to be a wild ride and it's going to be fun."
TDB: How can those reading this pray for you?
Derek Minor: "The biggest thing for me is that oftentimes, if we're being transparent, I can be a workaholic. So pray that I take my sabbaths. Pray that I chill and have some 'me time'. After this that's what I'm going to go do – go to a park, go read a book, or go do something fun."
Thanks again to Derek Minor and Biscuit Media for allowing us to do this interview. It was an absolute honor!
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The material you select for your roof plays a part in the structure's lifespan, look and cost. This is not a decision to take lightly. If you are in the market for a roof update, replacement or a brand new home, seize this opportunity to pinpoint exactly the right type of roof for your nuanced needs and desires. When in doubt, reach out to the experts for guidance.
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Asphalt shingles are the most popular roofing material for good reason. They are affordable and do not take long to install. It is also possible to reinforce asphalt shingles with fiberglass or cellulose without altering their aesthetic. Asphalt is available in an array of colors. Its only drawbacks are a comparably short lifespan and slightly inferior insulation.
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Wood and shake roofs have been en vogue for centuries. Homeowners far and wide adore the wood aesthetic. Wood eventually weathers to a grey hue that is easy on the eyes. If you are worried about the risk of fire, opt for Class A fire-prone wood with shingles laden with a fire-resistant coating. The typical wood roof lasts about three decades. This material is perfect for Tudor homes, cottages, bungalows, Craftsman homes and Cape Cods.
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The concrete variety is more affordable, energy-efficient and versatile compared to clay. Both varieties of home roofing material are non-combustible yet they are fairly expensive. Concrete and clay tiles often require extra framing by your roofing professionals. If you have a Spanish, Mediterranean or Southwestern-style home, concrete or clay tiles will complement the existing aesthetic.
Have a slate roof installed and it will boost your home's curb appeal. Slate hues include various shades of green, black, purple and red. Aside from improving your home's look, a slate roof will also last longer than most other roof types. However, this home roofing material is fairly costly, quite heavy and necessitates extra framing.
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Synthetic materials like plastic, rubber and polymer are now being used for roofs. The benefit of investing in a synthetic roof is that it provides the exact style, color and texture you desire. Synthetic roofs often duplicate the look of wood and slate roofs. They are extremely user-friendly as they require little maintenance and are quite durable. Certain synthetic roofing materials are even fire-resistant.
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Water Damage Restoration In Concrete WA
When you have water flooding in your home, you'll need water cleanup immediately. Water creates problems very quickly and must be addressed quickly to stop further damage and expenses. But quick response isn't enough. It's equally important to make sure your water removal and cleanup process includes thorough drying to prevent other problems such as mold or instability. We provide water damage restoration services in Concrete WA and the surrounding areas.
When we arrive at your home or office, we're officially on alert for all flood damage Concrete issues, whether they're caused by broken, leaky or frozen pipes, sink or toilet overflows, or malfunctions of washing machines, refrigerators, water heaters or dishwashers. Our flood damage technicians look beyond the surface level and measure moisture at the stud, insulation, and sill plate level. Then, we create a moisture map of the affected area and monitor moisture content, temperatures, and relative humidity levels on a daily basis. This thoroughness and commitment to drying your home is one of the unique advantages of working with McCarthy.
Why Choose McCarthy
- BBB A+ Rating
- Angie's List Super Service Award Winner 2009-2016
- IICRC Certified
- Talk to a live person day or night
- On our way in 60 minutes or less
- We bill directly to insurance
- Locally owned and operated
Handling Broken, Frozen, & Burst Pipes
Frozen pipes can be one of the most damaging problems a home or business owner has to face. Homes or offices that are left vacant with no regulating of heat or poorly insulated walls can be a common culprit of frozen water pipes and frozen water lines during the winter months. Broken pipes are a common cause of water damage, able to cause gallons of water to come flooding through your living rooms, bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom.
A frozen, broken or leaky pipe are all inconveniences that can lead to major headaches for your home.When you do have the unfortunate luck of a broken pipe or water coming into your home, you can, of course, clean it up yourself. But a professional water damage Concrete restoration company like us has the professional equipment to quickly remove the water and then dry out your house. We'll handle all your Concrete water damage problems! Should you need any help with a burst or frozen pipe water damage or are dealing with water or flooding at all, give us a call today!
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In addition to water damage cleanup, we also take care of your sewer backup and sewer line break problems, sewage removal and sewage clean up in Concrete WA. Raw sewage is difficult to mitigate and is extremely dangerous. It contains high amounts of harmful bacteria and can cause serious health risks. Black water has the potential to cause extreme damage. Out of all the causes of water damage, sewer backups are the most concerning. By its very nature, it requires everything that it touches to be thrown out. Sewage damage can come from sewer drains in the floor, the toilet, sink or even showers. Just because the water that is coming out does not look dirty, does not mean that it is not infested with bacteria. If sewage problems remain untreated, they can cause major structural damage which can be extraordinarily expensive to repair.
We have years of experience with various sewage cleanup and water damage problems. We provide the best sewage removal and repair services in Concrete for both home and office. No job is too dirty or too big for our professionally trained and certified experts. If you have sewage damage, it is advised to call us immediately as dealing with sewage can be a risk to your health.
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We understand the stresses related to all flood cleanup emergencies. We work for you to restore your property to its pre-loss condition with the least amount of stress possible. Being pro-active and acting swiftly can be the determining factor in your loss.
Our top priorities are safety, quality, and exceptional customer service. We are an emergency water damage company that provides service to all residential and commercial water damage victims throughout Concrete WA. If you have flood damage of any kind, our professionally trained and certified experts can rapidly and effectively mitigate on short notice. We make sure that any affected area is professionally cleaned, deodorized and sanitized. Our courteous, professionally trained and certified experts are available to handle any water damage repair, 24 hours a day. Regardless of the time of day, we are there to service your needs.
More About Concrete WA
Located in the heart of Concrete Town Center on Main Street, the Concrete Herald Building was originally built in 1918 as a Model T Ford garage complete with a gas-station out front. When the building was later converted to be the Brommer Logging facility, a large apartment was added to the upper story. It was shortly after this that Concrete Herald owner and editor Charles M. "Chuck" Dwelley took over the building and made it into a modern printing facility and new home of The Concrete Herald (established in 1910). When Robert and June Fader purchased the newspaper upon Dwelley's retirement in late 1970, the building remained the home for the weekly. When the building and newspaper were sold in 1990, the facility became a printing shop until the current owners turned the first floor into a liquor store franchise through the state liquor control board. The Concrete Herald Building has remained a liquor store to this date.
Today, Concrete is home to attractions such as the Mears Field.
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Meet The Recipients Of Your Trees
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We are pleased to introduce you to the 7 cocoa farming families who will receive superior quality, top grafting seedlings along with 12 months supply of fertilizer mix thanks to your sponsorship.
Alimuddin (top left), Tenri (top center), Muh Edi (top right), Muin (bottom left), Sudirman (center), Muing (bottom center), Sumange (bottom right)
The number of trees distributed to each farmer is as follows:
- Alimuddin - 100 Trees
- Tenri - 100 Trees
- Muh Edi - 100 Trees
- Sudirman - 50 Trees
- Muing - 50 Trees
- Muin - 100 Trees
- Sumange -100 Trees
To view each farmers profile, please click on the farmer name in the list.
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Falus is a retired Fae looking around in the forest to find a monk he got in contact with in search of a magical item called the Palantir. Falus finds the monk who reveals that there are, in fact, three Palantirs and not just one.
The monk tells Falus that he can only choose one Palantir. Falus picks, and finds himself transported to a new world. But as he escapes, his greed over comes him, and he finds himself looking into the other Palantirs to gain their knowledge too.
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Evaluation - The Partnership for the Homeless
The Partnership for the Homeless in New York City created its Education Rights Project to serve the educational needs of children in homeless and near-homeless families. These families receive intensive case management services and group interventions designed to help them become learning supports for their children and develop advocacy skills to work with their children's schools. School staff receive training to understand and thus better serve, homeless children in their classrooms. Philliber Research and Evaluation provided assistance to finalize a logic model for the program and to create a data collection system and instruments to support the program's evaluation.


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Newly designed the Traverse bag has a drop-down ball pocket conveniently situated higher up with room for two-dozen golf balls. An insulated cooler pocket keeps beverages chilled, and a 14-way top with Air-Mesh dividers simplifies organization.
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Yesterday's contest was lively. The two best arguments both favor LeBron.
From Manuel:
And King James said unto them, What seemeth you best I will do. And the king stood by the gate side, and all the people came out by hundreds and by thousands.
And from Zbicyclist followed by Dalton:
LeBron has been in the NBA finals for many successive years. This year, the Lakers may not even make the playoffs. LeBron needs something to do this spring. Let's have him talk.
Coach always said, "Try your hardest. If you don't succeed, you can always get an ironic invitation to speak at an imaginary seminar as a consolation prize."
There was one other good comment but I don't want to mention it again or someone might try to run me over next time I'm in Hyde Park.
And . . . today we conclude round 2 with an unseeded person from New Jersey vs. an unseeded person whose name ends in f. Whaddya want: a fake but convincing Polish accent, or a real but exaggerated Russian accent? Your call.
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- A luxurious, ultra-moisturizing, gentle, multi-use oil for mom's belly and baby's delicate skin and scalp.
- Formulated with calendula extract, organic golden jojoba, carrot seed oil, English poppy seed oil, sesame seed oil, brassica fordii oil, and non-GMO vitamin E.
- Makes a wonderful face, cuticle and hair oil.
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Plain Belt
Made from our strong durable bridle leather these handmade leather belts will last a lifetime. Choose from a number of leather colours and buckle styles to make your perfect belt. We add 4 holes larger and 4 holes smaller to your size for adjustment.
Have your own buckle? No problems, if you send us your buckle we can make up a belt for you. Please email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.


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Ecb Geomembrane Products - Chinaprice: 13.00 Dollar US$
ECB geomembrane is the first choice for the tunnel and dam waterproof projects at home and abroad. Its molecular weight up to 250 thousands. Its good flexibility can meet the requirements of a variety of applications. At the same time, with the advantages of cold resistance, lightweight, elastic, environmental stress cracking properties, it is especially suitable for arch top inner surface waterproof and leakage proof.
Product name: ECB geomembrane.
Material: ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer.
Thickness: 0.8 mm - 2.0 mm.
Roll width: 2 m - 6 m.
Roll length: 50 m - 100 m, or can be customized.
Color: black, white or at your request.
Temperature range: -70°C - 70°C.
Life time: up to 50 years.
Flexibility and elasticity.
Low temperature resistance.
Strong puncture resistant ability.
Lightweight and easy to transport.
Stress cracking resistance property.
Simple construction and no pollution.
Aging resistance and good wear resistant.
Excellent chemical property, ultraviolet radiation resistance.
ECB geomembrane is widely used in tunnel and dam waterproof engineering, especially applicable for arch top inner surface waterproof and leakage proof. Like the following places:
New railway, highway, municipal road, light rail transit construction (including bridges and tunnels).
Roofing, underground engineering waterproof, water conservancy construction.
Sewage treatment anti-seepage engineering, landfill field engineering, chemical alkali treatment pool.
The package of ECB geomembrane can be woven bags, and then on pallets, wooden cases or at your requests.
Company Contact:
- Posted By: Dacheng Building Material Co., Ltd
- Phone: +86-318-8538202
- Address: No. 151, Xinhua Road, Hengshui City, Hebei Province, China., Hengshui, Hebei, China
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- Website: http://www.geotextile-fabrics.com/
Published date: October 24, 2016 -
- Business Description: Our company is a professional sales enterprise that has been committed to the manufacture of geomembrane liners, geotextile fabrics, geogrids, geocell, spring semicircle tube and many other geotechnical materials products. And we also produce a variety of materials, specifications of products. In these years we have always been provided a preferential price, timely delivery and quality of services to our customers. With the most advanced technology, professional engineering technical staff, modern production and testing equipment. We can offer you various types cost-effective products. At the same time, we are willing to help you assist in exploring market. Looking forward to cooperating with all the customers at home and abroad.
Eight advantages to choose our company:
No.1Premium raw materialsOur raw materials are all from well-known domestic manufacturers.
No.2Rich experience in productionOur company has over ten years production experience.
No.3Senior technical staffOur technical staff all have more than 10 years working experience.
No.4Advanced production equipmentRecently we have purchased a number of the most advanced production equipment and testing equipment.
No.5Offer various types productsOur waterproof geotechnical materials products have a variety of specifications of geotextile fabrics, geomembrane, geogrids, geocells, etc.
No.6Provide a variety of programsPre sales to provide you with various schemes for choice.
No.7Quick in sale service.Prepare the most suitable products, the fastest logistics transportation for you in the sale process.
No.8Thoughtful after-sales serviceExpert technical guidance one-on-one, make our customers without worries.
Nowadays, with rapid economic development, the reason our company can be able to stand on geotechnical materials industry is because we have been in constantly innovation and development. Our company can not only through the needs of each customer to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions, but also provide excellent products and premium services. Through years of development, our company has established a good reputation. Our customers not only have all over the country, but also have a number of products that have been exported to more than one country.
Whether you need any of our products, or a solution, or have any suggestions about our products , please call us or contact us online. Our professional staff can speak fluent English and can solve your problems patiently. We will provide you with intimate pre-sale, sale, and after-sales service. The staff members of our company cordially welcome the new and old customers from home and abroad to make the discussion and guidance!
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Women's Hockey to Face No. 7 Boston College and Vermont
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WORCESTER, Mass. - The Holy Cross women's hockey team will travel to Boston College on Feb. 1 before returning home to take on Vermont on Feb. 3. The game against the Catamounts will be head coach Peter Van Buskirk's 500th on the Crusaders' bench.
Scouting the Eagles
• Currently the No. 7 team in the country, Boston College is led by Megan Keller and her impressive 14-20-34 stat line. Daryl Watts has also been having a strong year with 14 goals and 14 assists for 28 points.
• Maddy McArthur has spent most of the time in between the pipes for the Eagles posting a 2.04 goals against average and a .910 save percentage.
• BC has converted 17% of its power play chances and killed 81.1% of its penalties.
Scouting the Catamounts
• Eve-Audrey Picard has paced Vermont this year with seven goals and 11 assists for 18 points. Kristina Shanahan (5-8-13) and Saana Valkama (5-7-12) are the two other Catamounts who have posted double-digit point seasons to this point.
• Melissa Black has played 21 games in goal and has allowed 2.83 goals against per game, while recording a .900 save percentage.
• The Catamount have found the back of the net on 11.9% of their man advantage opportunities and have successfully killed 91.2% of their penalties.
Recapping Last Weekend
• The Crusaders played a home-and-home with New Hampshire and dropped both games by scores of 4-1 and 3-1.
• Katie MacCuaig scored her first of the year at the Wildcats' and Allison Attea did the same at the Hart Center.
• Jada Brenon stopped 76 shots on the weekend with a .916 save percentage.
Team Leaders
• Rachel Moore leads the team in both assists (7) and points (13).
• Moore shares the team lead in goals with Maeve Reilly with six.
• Reilly leads the team with three power play goals.
100 Game Club
• The Crusaders currently have four players on their roster that have played more than 100 games in their careers. Matthias passed that threshold against Northeasern on Dec. 2. Danielle Doherty did the same against Maine in the team's 2-2 tie on Jan. 12, Jackie Gellner on Jan. 26 at UNH, and Reilly on Jan. 27 at home against the Wildcats.
• Tori Messina currently sits at 99 career games.
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• The Crusaders will play a single game next weekend in the third and final installment of this year's Turnpike Trophy series with Boston University on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. in Boston.


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Birth control used to be a big part of young women's out-of-pocket health costs.
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Women are saving a lot of money as a result of a health law requirement that insurance cover most forms of prescription contraceptives with no additional out-of-pocket costs, a study finds. But the amount of those savings and the speed with which the savings accrued surprised researchers.
The average birth control pill user saved $255 in the first year after the requirement took affect, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal Health Affairs. The average user of an intrauterine device (IUD) saved $248. Those savings represented a significant percentage of average out-of-pocket costs.
"These are healthy women and this on average is their No. 1 need from the health care system," said Nora Becker, an MD-PhD candidate at the University of Pennsylvania and lead author of the study. "On average, these women were spending about 30 to 44 percent of their total out-of-pocket [health] spending just on birth control."
The study looked at out-of-pocket spending from nearly 800,000 women between the ages of 13 and 45 from January 2008 through June 2013. For most plans, the Affordable Care Act requirement began Aug. 1, 2012, or Jan. 1, 2013.
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With the cancellation of Wednesday's pickup, there wasn't much else going on. That was, until around 7:30 pm when we got a call from the kb that he was heading our way with a group of horses we would buy if we wanted. As you can probably imagine, our Dano fund was pretty much depleted and we didn't have the funds for this group of horses. Jason wrote up an urgent appeal and you responded. We cannot thank you enough, sometimes rescuing day to day, paying the bills month after month, can put a heavy burden on the staff. Just in the last two months we have paid over $9,000 to the vet for medical expenses. Your outpouring of generosity was so encouraging for our staff. As the economy goes down, there are more and more horses that need help, but fewer homes and fewer donations. It's a very viscous circle, but it's a circle you turned around last night and put smiles on all of our staffs faces.
Crow was on Tawnee's shoulder when she was feeding, and then he hopped onto the flake of hay right before it got thrown into the pen. Crow has got to learn there will be no chickens for breakfast, lunch OR dinner around here!
rds to make it family friendly. It hurts our hearts to know that some people think we are emotionless and don't care about the horses. Read her email word for word.
We want to thank you again for your positive emotional support, it means a lot to counteract emails like this.


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Ear Drops
Back to the doctor today. This time, they sent me to an ear, nose and throat guy. He vacuumed the gunk out of my ear which felt really good and was the first relief that I've had in weeks. He prescribed ear drops for me and that instantly took me back to my childhood. I had ear infections quite frequently as a child... painful, achy memories. One of my fondest childhood memories was of my mother putting those drops in my ears. It always felt so much better. Her secret was to warm up the drops before... and she would do that by putting the bottle in her bra for a few minutes before the application. She had a bit more cleavage than I do (not much) and that's where the bottle would go for about 15 minutes. Now... I warm it up myself and Leroy does the application.


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Today's Quote: "A nut does not reveal the tree within it." - Egypt proverb
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*Learn about the secrets behind the Pyramids of Giza and the process of mummification.
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2. Review Cornell Notes - how to use them.
3. Watch "Pyramids of Giza" video in class while taking cornell notes
4. Turn in notes after doing a summary of the notes.
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text: CENSolutions helps Modern Glass stay ahead of the game Ensuring your business complies with all of the necessary standards and latest legislation can prove quite a task, but not for Staffordshire based, Modern Glass. In 2010 the company appointed CENSolutions, the largest supplier of quality certification in the window, door and glass industries and has since found that a proactive approach to certification makes the whole process a lot easier. Jason Quinn, responsible for the quality checks for the accreditation at Modern Glass explains: "We partner with CENSolutions for BS EN 1279 accreditation on the manufacture of our sealed units. We get a much better service and better value for money from a team that are polite, knowledgeable and understanding of our needs. Above all else, the best thing is that they keep us informed of any forthcoming changes in legislation that could possibly effect what we produce and how we produce it. This really gives us an advantage, as we can be proactive and implement any changes at our own convenience, ensuring our customers aren't adversely effected in any way." Modern Glass is a family run business, established in 1947. From its purpose built workshops in Staffordshire it provides single glass cut to size, double glazed units, mirrors and toughened glass. The company also specialises in bespoke decorative designs and lead light making, repair and restoration (including painting). Modern Glass is also able to provide a measuring and fitting service for uPVC doors, frames and replacement double glazed units. Wayne Rogerson, Joint Managing Director of CENSolutions adds: "Modern Glass is a fantastic company to work with - it's no surprise they have been in business for almost 70 years! They work hard to ensure they produce quality products that meet the current legislative requirements and appreciate the importance of compliance. They work closely with us to ensure the entire audit process is as quick and pain free as possible. The industry would be a better place with more proactive and committed companies like Modern Glass and CENSolutions is proud to support them with complete compliance." Jason concludes: "With so much going on at the customer facing end of the business, it's important for us to have suppliers we can rely on and trust. We have recently installed a new glass cutting table and glass washer with press, all whilst continuing to produce, on average, 200-300 sealed units every day. That's why partnering with CENSolutions makes perfect sense for us. We know we can leave them to do their day job, which leaves us to be able to get on with ours." CENSolutions Ltd: For further information, more news and contact details ...» News title: - CENSolutions helps Modern Glass stay ahead of the gameSubmitted by: - CENSolutions Ltd Date published:- 23/03/2016 15:16:25


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Providing concrete suggestions for congregations seeking to become more involved in social outreach, this resource was produced by Hartford Seminary's Faith Communities Today and the Cooperative Congregational Studies Partnership. Relying on social science research, the authors describe the role of outreach in the formation of "compassionate congregations," and make a number of suggestions for churches seeking to explore future outreach ministries. Zingery and Breeden also make suggestions about how best to cultivate a social justice orientation within a congregation, recognizing that this can take a variety of different forms. The recommendations are suitable for small congregations, as well as for those with existing outreach ministries, with an emphasis on the positive impact this out-ward facing approach in education and action can have on a congregation's health and vitality. The authors also recommend additional resources for exploring this effort within the congregation.
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I asked for a few days off from work last week, in the hopes that my time off would coincide with the fall colors up in the Ozarks. It's always a crap-shoot when asking for time-off during the autumn season. There's no telling when the trees will decide to show off their best color. You just have to hope that luck is on your side and the trees are at their peak.
But Zack Andrews got the same time-off from his work, and we made plans to head up to the mountains. Hopefully, the trees up there would cooperate with our schedules. It has been really dry around here, and people were questioning if we would even have decent fall colors, after the long drought of the summer.
So on Wednesday morning, I met up with Zack in Conway and we headed up to the Ozarks. As we drove up in the mountains, the fall colors got more and more spectacular. This is a view of a hillside near Lurton:
We had planned to camp at Sam's Throne, an awesome overlook in the Ozark National Forest. We got to the campground there and quickly got everything set up. Then we headed down to the overlook and ended up taking a ton of pictures. The view is great, as were the fall colors...
We headed over to the main overlook, which provides views of the "Sam's Throne" mountain. According to local legend, it was actually named after someone named Sam. Sam Davis, to be exact. Back in the 1820's, he apparently went out onto the mountain here and gave some fiery sermons. He also is said to have buried gold out there somewhere, but people haven't been able to find it in the decades since.
But the views looking out towards Sam's Throne were awesome, especially with some nice fall color in the trees...
Sam's Throne has become known as a good spot for rock-climbing. But I think I'm more happy with enjoying the view from the edge of the bluff.
After taking a bunch of pictures of the view at Sam's Throne, we decided to head back to the car. We went and drove around Mount Judea, stopping at a few different places. This was a barn that we drove by...
We headed back to our campsite at Sam's Throne, and enjoyed a nice campfire. I was a bit annoyed that the campsite here had amazing scenery, but no good phone or internet connection. My favorite soccer team, FC Dallas, was set take part in a playoff game that night against New York. But since we were deep in the woods of the Ozarks, there was no way to follow the game. I would later find out that my favorite team lost the game 2-0, so it sounds like I didn't miss much.
But early Thursday morning, we woke up early and headed back out to the overlook to Sam's Throne. Our hope was that there would be some cool fog drifting along the mountains at the overlook. There wasn't - in fact there was a storm cloud moving closer to us. We sat and watched as a huge cloud formed and gathered in the valley below us. It quickly moved up to Sam's Throne, dropping a few bolts of lightning. One of those lightning bolts hit Sam's Throne, which made both of us jump. Zack turned to look at me and ask, "are we still alive?"
The lightning was a little close for comfort, so we both agreed it was probably wise to head back to the car. Along the way, the storm cloud moved over us and it started pouring down rain. The rain would last for nearly the entire day, but we ended up getting some good fall color pictures in the drenching conditions.
Up next, pictures from a few stops along the Buffalo River....
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sam's Throne
Posted by Cormackphotos at 11:00 PM
2 comments:
- Amy said...
I just stumbled upon your blog when I googled for pecan trees near Keo, and I just wanted to say wow, your pictures are absolutely amazing!
- November 2, 2011 at 1:36 PM
- Cormackphotos said...
Thanks Amy!
- November 3, 2011 at 12:16 AM
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25 life lessons I learned from ballet - #3
Beyond the arabesques and grand jetés, ballet is an abundant source of priceless life lessons. With the rigorous training and intense discipline it requires, ballet can teach one how to deal with pressure, disappointments, challenges, and ultimately, success. On her 25th anniversary as a professional dancer in 2009, prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde took the time to list down 25 key lessons she learned from ballet and which she felt both dancers and non-dancers can apply in their own lives. This series shares those enduring nuggets of wisdom – one lesson at a time.
By Lisa Macuja-Elizalde
3. Talent matters, but it's not enough. Teachers count! Ballet is a handed down art form from one generation to the next. Even if you are born with the most beautiful and malleable body for ballet, you need a good teacher and mentor to train you to dance well. Ballet skills, just like the "three R's" (reading, writing and 'rithmetic) are skills you learn in school.
Top photo: At the Vaganova Choreographic Institute, Lisa Macuja (fifth from left) became a student of the formidable Merited Artist of Russia Tatiana Udalenkova who herself trained under ballerina greats Maria Romanova and her daughter Galina Ulanova. Photo from the Ballet Manila Archives


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In the estuary, blackfish numbers have been steady at best from the South Wall but those fishing the Coal Wall seem to be doing better. Areas further upstream are also beginning to pick up. Lake Cathie also continues to produce a few reasonable fish although the bite times have been a little unpredictable. Some nice lizards to around 2kg have continued to be caught throughout the Hastings, with the shallower areas more consistent. The breakwalls and Limeburners have picked up a little for bream following the full moon, with early evening your best bet. Chicken and mullet gut have proven particularly successful, as have live yabbies. The odd solid mulloway remains on offer, with Steve Atkins scoring a terrific 28.2kg model from the break wall early in the week.
Off the beaches, the recent moon produced a reasonable run of school mulloway, with beach worms the bait of choice. The odd reasonable tailor was also around during evening sessions along with the ever-present streams of salmon. Those fishing the morning tides have been scoring a few reasonable bream as well as some surprisingly solid whiting. Also a few top flatties from Shelly.
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Offshore, our terrific run of snapper continues with last Sunday in particular producing excellent results on plastics and bait. Paul Gill managed another top red of 6.2kg, while Mark Nitschke's introduction to plastics was nearly as spectacular as the storm which made the return trip from Plomer that bit more interesting. Pearl perch have been excellent in around 50m, while Trag Rock and the Ridge continue to hold good numbers of kingfish. Leatherjackets remain in reasonable numbers but on the whole their numbers are not significant enough to stop you heading wide and chasing other species.
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We do large wood framing takeoffs. Unfortunately because PS is 32bit and I'm sure some other factors, even a 7 unit building can completely kill PS, let alone a 100+ unit podium frame.
We are facing having to split our projects. I would like to know how to transfer pages only between files. For instance, we start project, import plans, name the pages and now we want to make 10 other projects just like it because we need to split it so PS can perform. I need to know how to do this even if there is takeoff data, because we may not know how we want to split it early on. So say we perform 5 units in the first project and now would like to continue on in another project, how can we copy the project and only it's sheets to another project?
With splitting a job, if there is not take-off data it's a pretty easy task, you would simply import the pages to the job you want initially. Then you would create a new job, a blank job, so you skip the option for importing pages, once you've created the new job, you will close out of planswift, and nagivate to your storage location in windows explorer, you will find the folders for both jobs, on the job that has the pages you'll simply drag the pages you want in the second job over to that job.
However with take-off data this is not so easy, as the take-off has unique identifier codes that match it to the page, or pages depending on how it's done, and you would need to reach out to a tech support agent for help with that.
In regards to moving page and take-off data from one job to another...I have wanted to do this, but for expediency and lack of knowledge, have kept data in separate files. As long as I understand 'how' to merge all page/takeoff/etc. data from two files into one, can it be done with 100% accuracy? Or, is the process so complicated that it is best to leave the files separate to ensure data integrity?
It is easy,
If you know you are going to need multiple files, then you can do what I do.
I make a job and import the plan pages, after I batch rename the plan pages, I go to "Open" select the file location like "Local" then highlight the newly created project, then in the ribbon I select "Copy To" usually to the same location, and as many times as needed.
This adds to the Name of the file "copy" then name of the file can be revised by using the properties function if needed.
In review I create the job, import pages, rename pages, copy the file multiple times, revise the file names all before I start any digitations, Also I always watch a task manager and when I approach 1000 MB I start winding down for that file.
However opening and closing multiple files can be difficult in order to put information in the proper file, therefore I use multiple large monitors and multiple Licenses so I can run multiple files of the same job at the same time. That way if I miss some lets say floor joist I don't have to close the file I'm in and open the file that has the floor joist, because as you know this can take several minuets, God forbid you need to do this several times....
There is a rumor that they intend to release a 64 bit version that will help in information management.
Good Luck, email me any time..
Be careful merging files the reason you need multiple files is that a podium takeoff can exceed PlanSwift's abilities. If you merge a file as described you might make the file too big to load, and as Murphy warrants this will happen on bid day....


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Traveling with an infant
Tip number one: don't do what we did! We traveled from Chicago to Nova Scotia, Canada in like 24 hours (It's a 32-33 hour drive) with a 5 month old. Oy! We never did that again. I think the lack of rest affected my milk supply and none of us were happy with the lack of sleep.
After that wild trip, we took our time. We stopped so I could have proper nursing sessions. We stopped at night so we could get a good rest and took our time rather than rush to get there, as excited as we were it wasn't worth the peace of our family.
I only flew once with an infant and found that a challenge when my son got fussy. I didn't want him to disturb other passengers so I got up to walk him at the back of the plane. He seemed to like the walking. It was hard for me to nurse in public so I never seemed to relax and there's really no where to hide on a plane.
I didn't travel a lot with an infant but I know I learned a lot from those two trips alone to make me want to stay at home with a baby! It's hard traveling with a baby.
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The Dirty Little Secret about Gluten Free
According to a study from the National Institutes of Health 5-10% of Americans may have gluten sensitivity. But where I live in Marin County it seems like being gluten free is almost as popular as Jennifer Lawrence. What I keep wondering is why all of a sudden are so many people having trouble with wheat and gluten? How can the staff of life, our daily bread, and the food that has sustained much of western culture for 10,000 years suddenly cause so much trouble? However, simply avoiding wheat and gluten has its problems as well.
Here's a repost from: The Healthy Home Economist
The Dirty Little Secret about Gluten Free by Sarah
Many people eat out a lot during the Holidays and my family was no exception. Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, we ate at a restaurant probably more times than we did during the entire rest of the year!
Getting a decent restaurant meal that won't give you a headache or make you feel sluggish the next day is challenging enough, but for those who are gluten free, it can be nearly impossible.
While I personally do not eat gluten free all the time, I make an effort to avoid conventionally prepared wheat in restaurants. I have observed over the years that while the organic wheat I grind fresh and carefully prepare traditionally at home by either sprouting, soaking or sour leavening causes me no trouble, restaurant pasta, bread, croutons and other processed wheat items make me feel extremely tired and sometimes achy for a day or two.
So, when I discovered that a family gathering was scheduled to go to dinner at The Olive Garden a few weeks ago, you can imagine that I was not all that excited at the prospect.
The Olive Garden could aptly be called the "Pasta Capitol of America". The dishes are embarrassingly huge with pasta and bread flowing nonstop from the moment you sit down until you roll out the door a couple hours later. Even if you order a nonpasta dish, you get an obligatory side of spaghetti that could feed two people by itself.
While the food at The Olive Garden tastes ok, how it makes you feel is quite another matter. My husband and I like to joke that those who eat at The Olive Garden likely collapse on the couch in front of the TV for 3 hours straight after getting home. Either that or an emergency stop at the 7-Eleven for a Big Gulp coffee would be necessary to stay awake!
I ended up arriving at the Olive Garden before the rest of my family, so I had the opportunity to chat with the hostess for a few minutes before getting seated. I was surprised to discover during our conversation that The Olive Garden has a gluten-free menu, complete with Penne Rigate and salad without croutons. Non-pasta dishes were served with a gluten free penne pasta.
After looking at the menu for a few minutes, I asked about the ingredients of the gluten free pasta. I was thinking it was probably a rice or quinoa pasta, which would have been fine with me. I use rice or quinoa pasta myself at home occasionally, and a pasta meal once in awhile is not going to be problematic within the context of a nutrient dense diet the majority of the time.
I really wanted to order pasta as ordering steak or fish at a pasta restaurant is not usually a good idea. Ordering the restaurant specialty is the way to go if you want to get a decent tasting meal.
Unfortunately, the news from the waitress was disappointing to say the least. She told me the gluten free pasta was made primarily from corn and not organic corn either.
While I don't have an issue with corn, I definitely have an issue with genetically modified (GMO) corn which has been linked with all manner of serious health problems and was found to induce huge tumors in rats (this study was quietly retracted during Thanksgiving due to the messy public relations it was causing the biotech industry, not because of bad science).
to read the rest of this post…The Dirty Little Secret about Gluten Free
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As a follow-up to Jesse Schell's presentation at DICE 2010 where he outlines the potential of persuasive games to alter our behaviors because we know we're being measured (and want the points to level up), Mathias Crawford offers a different benefit of persuasive games:
"…reliance on External Rewards obviates the true potential of persuasive games: namely, that they can be used to help people think about themselves, the world, and life in new and empowering ways. Rather than relying on persuasive games to provoke or impede certain behaviors, what if they were used to open up a world of previously inaccessible experiences? What if games were used to get people thinking about why they acted in particular ways? If they helped them identify if these behaviors were in line with who they believe they are and how they ought to be? If they helped people think through the steps they needed to take to improve themselves from within, rather than from without? "
"Ends vs. Means and Persuasion", Mathias Crawford, Institute for the Future
Whether focused on changing our behaviors from within or without, I believe we'll see an increase in game mechanics being embedded in enterprise communication and collaboration solutions.