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According to the federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), between 2003-2010, 823 people died on oil and gas extraction sites nationwide. This represented seven times the rate of fatalities for all United States industries.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that between 2007-2011 199 people in Texas died as a result of oil and gas industry fatalities.
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Your medical expenses could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and you may be facing years of difficult recovery ahead, especially when suffering from serious burns. Often skin graft surgery, medical equipment and prosthetics are necessary in the course of treatment.
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Workers' compensation would cover your medical costs, but not pain and suffering. You may then consider hiring an attorney to pursue your legal options under a personal injury claim.
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If you can establish that you have been burned due to negligence, Texas law allows you to be compensated for the following.
Past and future pain and suffering, which could be substantial in a burn injury case. If you have suffered severe burns that led to obvious disfigurement, such as on the face, your award could be higher.
Note that Texas law features the concept of proportionate responsibility. This means if your responsibility for the accident is determined to be more than 50%, you cannot recover damages.
As an employee in the Texas oil and gas industry it is important to understand your rights and responsibilities. Not only to address your own potential accident case, but to help prevent a future workplace accident by knowing what problems to look for and how to report unsafe working conditions.
The law requires employers to provide their employees with safe and healthful workplaces. OSHA also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for exercising their rights under the law. For more information see www.whistleblowers.gov for more information on workers' rights.
If you have questions or concerns about your work site, find your regional or area OSHA office through the OSHA Offices by State webpage or call 1-800-321-OSHA (6742).
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Jewelry Stringing, Fall 2016
The Fall 2016 issue of Jewelry Stringing takes a cue from nature with rich, warm palettes and designs inspired by the cultures and landscapes of the American West . Take a look and discover seven bold designs that put a contemporary spin on traditional Southwestern colors and materials. For the ever-trendy jewelry maker, we have a collection of projects featuring the soft, warm, and universally flattering color of the year: rose gold. We also once again bring you an eclectic assortment of mixed-media designs that make clever use of materials such as bottle caps, air-dry clay, etching solution, and resin. In our Prairie Chic section, you'll find pieces with rustic femininity that utilize leather, fabric, and tassels. And If you find, with all these great projects at your disposal, that your stash needs an update, dig into our Annual Shopping Guide for a huge selection of our favorite new beads, fibers, tools, and more. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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Kicking Off Careers at Kensington and Chelsea College!
Residents across West London turned out in force at Kensington and Chelsea College recently to kick start their careers. The college's Open Day, held at the Hortensia Centre in Hortensia Road attracted a record number of people. More than 160 people turned up to the three hour evening event despite the cold-snap. In addition to getting advice and guidance on the range of courses available at the college, guests were also treated to an exhibition of work created by the college's art and fashion students.
Sarah Barry, Kensington and Chelsea College Marketing Officer and open day organiser, said: 'It was one of the biggest turn-outs we've had, especially when you think how cold it was. There is a real motivation to learn across the borough. People seem really keen to top up their skills. We even had people enquiring about complete career changes. What made it a truly successful night was the fact we were able to help so many people.'
Kensington and Chelsea College (KCC) has been opening doors to some of the most rewarding, exciting and sought after careers ever since it was established in 1991. Students learn from the best to become the best. And with so many tutors with strong industry connections, learners often have access to career boosting opportunities. There are over 900 courses running at Kensington and Chelsea College ranging from Construction to Hair and Beauty, Art and Fashion to Multimedia, Music, Health and Child Care. So whether it's for fun, to learn new skills or to change your career, finding the right course has never been easier.
The college is spread over six centres across West London, and is officially rated as a good college by Ofsted. Set in an environment often described as being more like part of a family than a college, every learner is given the support, guidance and attention they need to reach their potential.
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45 miles on a Saturday and then again on a Sunday? This is all getting a bit routine. Well that is exactly what I want. In 5 months now (less than in fact) I need to be doing this without really thinking about it. I did it once last weekend and that was fine, let's see if I can step up to twice in two days.
Day 1
We had taken over the lobby of the Park Inn hotel in Northampton while Rory Coleman read out the fairly simple instructions for the race. Leave the hotel, turn right then head down to the canal, fairly easily. But just like last year those in front went straight ahead again and had to be shouted back onto the correct street.
The first mile is downhill through the busy streets of Northampton where we were nearly run over by a bus. The next 5 are on the Northampton arm of the Grand Union Canal and then it joins the main canal and head about 40 miles down to Tring. It's a route I've done quite a few times and the familiarity can make it more comfortable. Right now I am signing up to as many 50ish mile races as I can to get the practise at doing the distance. As soon as this becomes "easy" I will feel much better about the summer.
After the initial diversion we all made it to the canal alive and set off at quite an uncomfortable pace. There were 2 guys ahead who seemed intent of getting to Tring first whereas we settled into a second group but still going at quite a pace. Mark was insisting that the guy in the lead was Bob Brown, UK winner of the Trans USA race in 2004. "I was hoping he was a slow ultra shuffler like us". It would have been good to have run with him but if he is that fast then we would not be able to talk. It wasn't Bob after all but some German who was very fast at running.
For the second week running I was in a group with Mark C, Rob Treadwell and David Miles and this time Claire Shelley had joined us. I suggested to her that she should start a little faster so that she did not get caught up in the crowds early on (not really a problem in this race). She took this to mean she should run on ahead at great speeds and beast the lot of us.
First Checkpoint was about 9 miles in and were were there in under 1.10. Way too fast. We had come off the canal for the Blissworth tunnel and telling Claire to watch out for this minor diversion for the GUCR later in the year. Back onto the canal and through the lovely Stoke Bruene where you inevitably get into a conversation about "where are you running to and where did you start?" It's hard to do more than just shout one word as you are running past. It's fun to see peoples reactions when you tell them how far you are going. It's funnier when it's London you are running to and you are still in the Midlands.
There are a couple of confusing bridge crossings in the race. It's no big dea if you go wrong as you will soon come to a dead end and see your mistake. Mark and I were running a bit further back from CLaire, Rob and David who made such a mistake. They crossed a bridge that they were not supposed to and we carried on, crossing a road and onto the path again. Mark decided against telling them and let them go wrong :) It meant we could have a bit of a breather and perhaps it will stick in Claire's mind more when she comes back here in May. We only had her best interests at heart. Honestly.
The pace slowed after around the marathon stage which was good as I really did not want to spank myself on the first day too much only to not be able to walk the next day. It's hard to guage how hard you shoudl go on a two day event such as this and I reckon you should not go too easy, give it 90% or something. There is a balance between going fast and having more recovery time and going slow and having less. Plus more hours on your feet can be more damaging. Speaking to Rob he suggested that in training I should try and run these kinds of races as well as I can rather than going for a deliberate 4 mile an hour plod. I can't imagine keeping this going for 70 days.
With about 10 to go Mark shot off, I think he mentioned something about the Tesco in Leighton Buzzard being a psychological lift and as soon as he saw that he was off. Claire was in hot pursuit but I warned her against really going for it as Mark was wimping out of the second day whereas we had to run again tomorrow. Mark has a 24 hour track race around a 390m indoor track in Finland next week so can perhaps forgive him for not running back up the canal on sunday. Mark finished in 3rd.
We slowed quite a bit towards the end but still passed a few people who had also set out too fast. I was trying badly to guess how far we had to go using the canal markers. The mile markers were from Braunstone Locks which is 44 miles into the GUCR from Birmingham. I knew Tring was 100 miles into the GUCR so all I had to do for each mile marker was to subtract the 44 from 100, then deduct whatever the mile post would say and that is how far we have left (plus another couple of miles). Who needs a Garmin?.
After the Grand Junction Arms pub in Tring (and the milestone with 56 on it) I knew there was a further 2 miles to go and when this finally came Claire sprung back into life and became a dot in the distance. She managed to not even get lost in the final road sections of the run and into the Pendley Manor for the finish. 7.14 and Claire was the first girl.
Recovery Time
This bit is going to be the most important when I head to the States in the Summer. The hours between finishing on one day and starting another are going to be as important as the running itself. I might not get much time to do this. The normal thing I would do after this is to slump into a chair in a bar and start drinking and eating crap. I figured this is a great opportunity to start practicing a recovery "routine" which this time involved a lot of protien (Pepparami and milkshakes), stretching and rubbing myself all over the legs with one of these evil sticks.
I found it hard to sleep despite not having much sleep the night before and having run 47 miles. It's stange because there were times where I felt like I could have gone to sleep during the run, cerainly before the run too. Perhaps I should include powernapping into my race strategy?
Whatever I did seemed to work because I woke up feeling mostly fine (though a little tired still) and ready to tackle another 45(47) miles.
Day 2
There were supposed to be 80 people at the start today but I think it ended up being half of that. Quite a few only intended to do the 1 day but then quite a few decide not to start the second. This time last year I was in the DNS day 2 camp and sadly watched all the runners leave at this time. I was very glad to be a the start in shorts this time.
I was even more glad to spot Bob Brown before we set off. He was not the guy Mark pointed out the day before. It was great to talk to him and I badgered him for as much advice as I could when we ran together for a bit. The man who ran across America and has won the GUCR while sponsored by Ginsters was telling me everything I wanted to hear. It was great. Some gems included;
- These runs are perfect training for this and doing as many 50ish milers at weekends is great
- You get fitter and faster as the race progresses
- Most of those who drop out do so in the first 2 weeks so take it easy then
- Get sponsorship from local companies (as he did with Ginsters). Perhaps I should try to play on my Leicester roots and get sponsored by Crisps, Pork Pies and Orange Cheese?
- Only a month after finishing in New York he went to Dublin, had 24 pints of Guinness in the 2 days before the Marathon and then set a pb. And it felt easy.
It was a joy talking to him and he is such an understated guy. I imagined he might appear with some sort of fanfare about his comprehensive list of achievements but there is none of that, he remained invisible for most of the weekend. Really pleased to meet and speak to him and said that I will see him in the GUCR later in the year. It's going to be an awesome race, Pat Robbins will have his work cut out as Rob Treadwell looks in great form. I have not decided yet what I am going to do when get there yet, either crew for someone or help in the race. I might even be able to drive by then.
Anyhoo Claire was suffering a bit due to the exertions from yesterday and I was more than happy to run walk the race as I was in no rush. We were still doing a good pace, around 8ish hours and the only thing that was important was that we did not miss our train. If we had time to go to Nandos in Northampton at the end that would be a bonus.
It did feel a little odd running up the canal a different way, kind of fresh but still familiar. The 2nd placed lady had passed us early in the race and we assumed she'd finish way ahead. In fact she onyl finished around 10 minutes before us so she must have slowed a lot too. I was running ahead of Claire and then I'd start walking when I could not see her anymore. She kept telling me to go on but I was worried about her getting lost and going to Birmingham or something. While we were running we were actually running quite fast and quite well. There were plenty of walking breaks but the majority of the runners today have deliberate walking breaks and we were still passing people quite often.
The checkpoints were all in the same places as the day before and stocked with magic flapjacks that worked wonders. There was a minor diversion for a fishing contest. There are so many fishermen trying to fish things out of the canal, I can't imagine anything being able to live in there. I bet there is one fish and all of the 40 or so fishermen are trying to catch that one fish and be the winner. There was also some posh people dressed as idiots doing some hare coursing (I thought that was illegal?) and the hare ended up running into the water. The strange and pointless hobbies some people have. I had plenty of time to think about this as I continued my 47 mile sloppy run up a canal towpath.
Claire was doing brilliantly to hang in there and still maintain a good pace. At Stoke Bruerne and just before the next checkpoint we were met by Drew who (on reading my facebook update about Ginsters) gave me a Pasty. "Don't worry, it only cost me 15p because it was out of date". I destroyed it while walking up the hill to the CP. Back onto the road and then canal again and then a run into Northampton.
It was hardly like running into Paris or London or Athens or Chamonix. It was hard to figure out where Northampton starts and the green fields with the occasional factory ends. We were looking out for a Calsberg Brewery which was the point at which we turned off into the streets and headed back to the hotel. Near the end Drew popped up again with Jo (who ran an amazinf 37 minute 10k that morning) and then later Mark and Alex appeared.
With no major traffic incidents we headed up to the hotel and finished in 8.30. Under 16 hours for the 2 days is pretty good going. Claire won overall for the 2 days and was 2nd on day to and got given another trophy to take home. She did not have much space in her bag with the hair straightners she carries everywhere. I headed towards the shower (yes, breaking the ultra-runners code that we should be stinky and muddy at all times) and on the way saw Bob again sinking a pint of Guinness. I did the same and saw Trin come in with another great run.
Great event from Rory and Jen. This is part of a championship where you can score points and all that. Rory asked if I was going to be at the London Ultra in a month or so and I said I couldn't because I have a 12k to run. Seems like a silly excuse but it is the National Cross Country Championships. I have a good chance of coming last.
We had more than enough time to go to Nandos which was great. My legs stilll felt in good shape and this along with the conversations with Bob has given me more confidence about the summer. I just need to repeat this weekend another 34 times...


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Whether your favorite kind of trip is a weekend getaway close to home, a road trip to visit family, or a big adventure abroad, chances are you'll want to bring your camera along for the adventure. We're sharing 5 photography tips to make the most of your time away, and how to capture photo memories you'll cherish for a lifetime.
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While traditionally most people think of vacations as a chance to sleep in, we're encouraging you to get up early and shoot. The struggle of climbing out of your sleeping bag, or making the trek to the beach to catch sunrise may seem daunting- but we promise, it will always be worth it. Capturing those golden hour glows early in the morning will take your breath away. Try to scout locations before, research, and find the best spots to catch the view from where you are travelling to. Bring a tripod in case it's a little dark when you arrive (or if your into long exposures). You won't regret this wake-up and go routine.
Tip 2: Find scale in the environment around you
Scale is a really important way to allow your audience to identify with an image, and using scale well allows the viewer to envision being in that captured moment. To communicate scale, include a subject to show perspective to the photograph. For example, if your shooting a really wide landscape shot, stick a person in it to show how grand it truly is. If your travelling around, patience is key in photography and wait for someone with a cool outfit to turn their back and snap away! You can use the same technique with a car, plant or other subject you choose to capture.
Tip 3: Capture details
We know, your standing in front of the Eiffel Tower and you need that iconic shot. But sometimes, you can find something more beautifully unexpected by taking a look at the details. A flower in the grass with the Eiffel Tower behind it, a bike leaned up against a tree. When photographing a destination, look at the textures, colors, and details that encompasses that landscape. You'll come home with an array of smaller memories that bring you closer to that moment.
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Tip 4: Always have your camera
When you're traveling, you should always have your camera. We know there are tempting moments to leave it at home, and travel lightly, but having your camera will allow you to capture those unexpected moments you might have otherwise missed. The candid moments you don't expect to photograph might turn out to be your favourite ones, so always keep your camera on you and ready to shoot. Alternatively, if you have a really heavy set-up, consider investing in a smaller travel camera to make sure you never miss those moments.
Tip 5: And on a note of candids, capture how you feel.
It's easy to get swept away with the scenery of where you travel to, but don't forget what matters most- the experience that you are sharing with loved ones and friends. Capture the authentic, fun moments that might not be the most "photographable" but are true representations of how travelling makes you feel. The moments of dirty boots after a long and epic hike, a friends group photo at a tiny cafe on a side road somewhere, or a selfie of you and a strange animal that wandered by. Those are the ones you'll remember most.
Traveling is such an incredible experience that you can share with friends and family around the world, all thanks to the little camera you bring along for the ride. Whether your planned trips are short or long, capture those memories that you'll hold close for years to come.
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September 22, 2011
Part 5: Minnie Riperton: I Want You To Know
This is the fifth of ten posts about ten important women in the recording industry, each of whom died long before their time. If you haven't already read through the introduction to this series, please follow this link to the "introduction", and then go on to any of the individual posts.
Minnie Ripperton (1947-1979)
Years ago there was a Chicago treasure named Minnie Riperton. From within a group effort—Rotary Connection—she emerged as a singular star.
For a couple of years in the late 1960s I worked at WZMF-FM, Milwaukee's first, and arguably it's definitive album-rock (in those days, "underground") radio station. The station was somewhat adventurous in its day, with a format that moved easily among The Doors, The Velvet Underground, Jimi Hendrix, Moby Grape, Cream, The Byrds, Sly & The Family Stone, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and of course the Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, Animals, Yardbirds, and on and on. At that moment in the evolution of popular music, a recording inconsistent with most of the records being released by major and indie labels showed up at WZMF.
That first album, the self-titled Rotary Connection album, started to surface within the record community in 1967, in the form of advance copies. People who heard it were all over the map with opinions. Those early listeners loved it, hated it, liked it, disliked it, or didn't know what to make of it. It was a grand production with orchestrations by Charles Stepney. (Stepney was the primary, driving force creating an orchestral sound at a label—Cadet Concept—that Chicago's famous Chess brothers—Marshall and Leonard—created to appeal to a larger audience. (It was often a 1960s and 1970s reality for R&B labels to create an alter-ego label for a particular genre of music other than R&B. The motivation (fear) for these labels was that radio stations would instantly categorize anything coming from them as being R&B, regardless of the artist, their musical style, talent, skin color, producer's credentials, etc.) The Chess Brothers added Cadet Concept to their label group (alongside Chess, Checker, Cadet, etc.,) and Rotary Connection was a "launch vehicle" for the label and the group. Back to my earlier assertion that radio and record people listening to advance copies of Rotary Connection knew instinctively it wasn't R&B, but it was soulful. It wasn't pop but it would have appeal to a more general audience than R&B. It wasn't a lot of things. But that wasn't necessarily bad.
On each album, there was something for almost any musical fan to sink their teeth into. When you, and I mean you, dive into their music you might agree with me on my favorites. Or not. Some of the tracks were original compositions, often with Stepney's name attached to them. On the first album they were also covering songs from one of the two most influential and prolific bands to emerge from the British Invasion just a few years earlier: The Beatles and the Rolling Stones; and covering icons is always a difficult proposition. Nevertheless, their cover versions of "Lady Jane" and "Ruby Tuesday", were tracks that resonated with me. On the second album Aladdin, hands down, the tracks to hear were "Teach Me How To Fly" and "I Took A Ride (on a caravan)". Both songs, arrangements, and production kept Rotary Connection on the edge of psychedelia. Their third album was another twist in the road for the band; they relased a Christmas album titled, simply, Peace. Listen to "Christmas Love" and "If Peace Was All We Had". With the release of Songs, their fourth album, song selection (and writer) was paramount, and they were all covers, from some of the best: "Respect" (Otis Redding;) "The Weight" (Robbie Robertson;) "Sunshine of Your Love" (Pete Brown and Eric Clapton;) "I've Got My Mojo Working" (Muddy Waters;) "Burning of the Midnight Lamp" (Jimi Hendrix;) "Tales of Brave Ulysses (Clapton and Martin Sharp;) "This Town" (Stevie Wonder;) "We're Going Wrong" (Jack Bruce;) and the Mick Jagger and Keith Richards opus "Salt Of The Earth". This was the first of the Rotary Connection albums that I could place on the turntable, drop the needle, and forget about (until I had to flip it to side two….) There was another album, Dinner Music, and the final album Hey Love. Dinner Music was blessed with "Want You To Know", one of the most simple, and simply haunting little songs. Period. All of this is prelude to telling you that Minnie Riperton was a singular talent, a unique voice, and a gifted singer with a five-octave range.
As the heart and soul of he original Rotary Connection went their separate ways as the decade turned, Riperton signed a solo deal with GRT Records. She didn't travel far from home, at least in terms of production values. Her first solo album, Come to My Garden was another Charles Stepney production, which was likely a source of comfort a now-solo artist named Riperton needed. The lack of commercial success of that 1970 GRT Records album—although produced, arranged, and orchestrated by Stepney—was probably mitigated by the respect Riperton continued to garner as a performer. A few years later she was signed to Columbia's Epic label, and with the "stay with it" philosophy of many good labels in the 1970s, a 1974 album titled Perfect Angel, a single emerged that had everything going for it. It was a ballad, it was romantic, it was beautifully arranged, and it took full advantage of Riperton's five-octave range. Surprising pundits who might have believed that a 3rd or 4th track that the label worked from Perfect Angel, "Loving You" couldn't break through. But it did. And like a successful space shot by NASA, Minnie Riperton's solo career was soundly launched.
The mid-1970s were going to be memorable years. But not simply for music. In 1976 she was diagnosed with breast cancer, in an advanced stage. While she would undergo surgery and treatment, and in fact, continue recording, "Loving You" would be the apex of her career's commercial success. She died in 1979. As I look back on her career, I will always remember her, but not most fondly for "Loving You". Instead, it was "the little track that could" from the Dinner Music album: "Want You to know". When I hear this recording I always believe I'm hearing the perfect little song. Succinct, romantic, disarming, with a closing line that can be read, sung, or heard as an appeal, an exhortation, a confirmation. In my case, I hear it as an elegy for Minnie Riperton:
"Want You To Know, You Made Me Happy, Want You To Know, You Made Me Sad,
Want You To Know You Made Me Happy, You are The Best Thing That I Ever Had".
Regardless of its simplicity, or because of its simplicity, I'll aver that songwriting doesn't get much better than this.
Prior: Sandy Denny
Next: Karen Carpenter
David Steffen
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Pele: The Fire Goddess
Pele is one of the most well known and revered in Hawaiian mythology. She is a goddess of fire, lightning, dance, wind and volcanoes. She is both a creator and destroyer. Pele throws molten fountains into the air and governs the great flows of lava. With her power over the volcanoes, she created the Hawaiian Islands, and to this day, she has been known to reveal herself throughout the beautiful islands she crafted herself.
This mala necklace is part of our Fire Collection. This traditional Tibetan mala has 108 beads, plus 3 marker beads (not to be counted in meditation), and a guru bead and silk tassel. This particular mala is comprised of Lava Stones, with Fire Agate marker beads, and a handcrafted guru bead from Tibet of Tibetan silver and Carnelian. The tassel is 100% spun silk in variegated shades of red and black. This necklace has been strung with red color Nylon thread for its strength and durability, especially important when working with natural stones, as their hard edges can sometimes rub against and weaken other threads such as cotton or silk. All of our malas are hand-knotted between each bead, which protects your beads should the necklace ever break. It also helps alleviate potential damage caused by beads rubbing against each other.
Note: This mala is available in two different sizes, with 6mm or 8mm stones. Please select size during checkout.
Natural Stone Properties
All of our malas are made with genuine high quality semi-precious stones that each carry their own special and specific energetic properties to help you attract or overcome certain feelings, thoughts and emotions. This mala's metaphysical properties include:
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Lava Stone (Basalt)
Basalt is a rock formed from magma erupting from a volcano. Since basalt is formed from molten lava, it originates from rock that was heated to the point of liquifying, you can only imagine the strength contained in this stone. Basalt is a stone of strength and courage, it provides stability in times of change. It often helps to dissipate anger and provide guidance and understanding. Because Lava Stone comes from volcanic origin, the nooks and crannies make each stone completely unique. Because of its porous nature, Lava Stone can also be infused with oils for further healing.
Fire Agate
Fire Agate, known as the spiritual flame of absolute perfection, is a variety of Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. Historically, Fire Agate was used in alchemy because it was believed to contain the essence of fire. It is a stone of integrity, encouraging high standards of behavior in self and others, and promotes passion in love and in life. Fire Agate provides a steady, vibrant energy that stimulates a zest for living. It is a stone of creativity and expression, and is particularly helpful in overcoming artistic blocks of all kinds. Agate promotes inner stability, composure, and maturity, while its warm protective properties encourage security and self-confidence.
Carnelian is an orange-colored variety of Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. The ancient Egyptians called Carnelian "the setting sun." Carnelian is said to attract prosperity, new resources and good luck. It is a talisman for success, and is said to lend the courage needed to help overcome difficulties. Carnelian is a stabilizing crystal, perfect for anchoring in the present. Its high energy helps restore lost vitality and motivation, and stimulates creativity for new pursuits. It improves concentration and protects against envy, rage, and resentment in yourself and others, encouraging instead a life of love.
With the constant overstimulation of our minds and the stress of everyday life, it's easy to get swept up in the chaos and forget how to be present. It's so tempting to waste our mental energy agonizing over the mistakes of our past, or worrying about the implications of the future. The only way to avoid these distractions is to be.
To practice mindfulness, simply, is to practice being- truly being- in moments as they are. When we challenge ourselves to be present, it brings our mind and body into alignment, and it becomes easier to let go of worry. Bringing your focus to your breath, feeling the air as it fills your lungs, and acknowledging and appreciating your surroundings is mindfulness in its purest state. Mindfulness involves a deep connection between soul and body. By bringing these two into harmony, we can find a stillness- stillness from which we can derive peace.
What are mala beads?
Malas are necklaces that are traditionally used in a form of meditation called Japa, found in Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. When practicing Japa, one recites a mantra (either vocally or internally) 108 times. The number 108 holds a great amount of significance in many aspects of Buddhist culture, including the section of the Lankavatara sutra in which Bodhisattva Mahamati asks Buddha 108 questions, the 108 earthly temptations to overcome in search of Nirvana, and the 108 feelings it is believed a person can experience.
Traditional Tibetan malas have 108 beads, as well as three marker beads and a guru bead. The marker beads are not counted in the meditation, and are usually made from a different material than the others to introduce a tactile difference and assist the user in tracking their progress while meditating. The 109th stone, referred to as the guru bead, or sumeru, represents the relationship between student and teacher. Traditionally, meditations are started to the left side of the sumeru, with the beads held between the thumb and either the middle or ring finger. The index finger should be extended outwards, as it represents ego. Working clockwise, the user recites their mantra once on each bead, completing the meditation on the other side of the sumeru. It is important to note that the sumeru should not be crossed over during the course of meditation.
These beads are not intended to get wet. If they are submerged in water, the tassel may begin to unravel slightly, or the organic materials, such as wood beads or seeds, may fade or change colors.
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The inexpensive Chinese smartphones are really good if you are in low budget, but these phones come up with a common problem, the quality of the image in these phone aren't really good. The reason isn't often the use of bad hardware, but the software isn't fully developed in these device is the reason behind bad image processing.
Bacon Camera App
Bacon Camera APK solve this issue, first this camera app with manual controls, and an alternative camera for Android devices. The Bacon Camera allows you to use the full potential of the installed matrix (in other words it allow to use full hardware power). The manual shooting mode in the app automatically correct the defects in the stock camera app to obtain the images with maximum quality. When it comes to selfie editing app, candy camera is one of the best solution.
- Live Histogram (Luminance and RGB)
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The best thing about the Bacon Camera APK is you can use this Bacon camera app on the devices that does not support Google's Camera2 API. Yes! it's not necessary for any device to must support Google's Camera2 API.
The camera app allow you to do many interesting things, in manual mode you can independently adjust ranges such as exposure, white balance, aperture, shutter speed and Semi-Manual ISO speed and many more. And it is better than Retrica App.
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Related article: Top 6 Foods That Can Increase Your Cancer Risks
When we talk about a disease that can kill a person in an instant, stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) always comes first in our minds. Our brain won't survive long without oxygen so if an arterial blockage disrupts the blood flow towards the head, it will only take few minutes before someone bid a final farewell. However, stroke, regardless if its ischemic (occlusion of blood flow by fatty plaques) or hemorrhagic (blood vessels in the brain suddenly burst, increasing the pressure within the skull), is not too strong for us not to overcome it. With the right perspective, a person can rise above the modifiable risk factors associated with stroke like sedentary lifestyle, family history, smoking and unhealthy diet regimen. And speaking of diet, nothing can be more befitting than a list of foods which can potentially increase one's chance of having stroke. Here are just some of the worst food choices for someone who is at high-risk for stroke.
Note: I'm not in any way discouraging you to eat these foods. The choice of eating the foods listed below is still yours but just like what most health experts are suggesting, moderation will always remain as the rule of the thumb in every food consumption.
Baked goods (chips, muffins, doughnuts and other pastries)
Home-cooked pastries might not be as bad but if you eat their commercial counterparts, you might also be increasing your chances of suffering from stroke and other heart-related diseases later in your life. This is because baked goods that are being sold in the market like our favorite doughnuts and muffins are high in trans-fats, a hydrogenated oil involved in the development of plaques that are known to obstruct the body's major blood vessels. According to the research study done at University of North Carolina, people who consume a total of 7 grams of trans fats a day (equal to 2 doughnuts) have 30% more chances of getting stroke than those who only eat 1 gram or less of trans fats. If you are fond of eating baked goods, experts recommend to change your options into whole wheat/grain products that are known to provide heart-friendly fiber.
Canned soup
Food preservation normally requires additional flavorings and other additives; sodium or salt is one of them. According to American Heart Association, the normal daily sodium requirement is less than 1,500 mg but in reality, more people go beyond this limit. For example, an average canned soup contains more than 1,100 mg of sodium and if combined with other products containing hidden sodium in their nutritional facts (e.g. MSG, baking soda, baking powder), the risk of getting stroke will increase significantly. Studies have shown that high-sodium diet causes hypertension, weakening of the blood vessel walls and eventually, stroke. For this reason, careful monitoring of products being offered in the market and choosing low-sodium meals to complete the day remain to be highly recommended by medical experts and health conscious individuals alike.
Diet soda
It sounds right at first but drinking "soda" for the sake of "diet" alone might not be a good idea if we're going to talk about stroke risk factors. According to a study done at Columbia University, risk for stroke and other cardiovascular diseases are increased to as much as 60% for people who drink one diet soda a day. The exact link between diet soda and stroke is yet to be confirmed but experts recommend replacement of diet soda by water and other healthy fluids. If you are going to complete the requirement of 5 to 8 ounces of water a day, you can actually decrease your chances of getting stroke by 53%.
Red Meat
According to a study published in Stroke journal, women who usually eat large portion of red meat a day has a higher incidents of stroke compared to those who eat measly amounts or none at all. Red meat is naturally rich in both saturated fats and heme iron, two components that increase the viscosity of blood and boost the formation of hard plaques in the body's major blood vessels. Healthier alternatives include poultry with white meat and fatty fish like salmon that is rich in heart-friendly omega-3 fatty acids.
Processed Meats
Hot dogs and other processed meats have been known to cause cancer but as it turned out, you can get a double whammy if you continue to relish in these meat products. Processed and smoked meats are high in sodium but medical researchers also found an existing link between preservatives found in these products and degradation of blood vessel walls. Sodium nitrite and nitrate cause weakening of the blood vessels and an eventual formation of hard plaques that cause occlusion. According to a meta-analysis done by the journal Circulation, a 42% increase in risk for coronary artery diseases (CAD) has been found in people who consume processes meats on a daily basis.
Now, if someone is showing some signs of impending brain attack, immediate medical attention is always advised. Here are the signs of stroke that everyone must remember:
In the U.S., if they suspect a stroke, they act FAST!
F – facial asymmetry(Tabingi ang mukha)
A – arm drift (Bumibigay ang isang kamay)
S – speech (Pagbago ng pagsasalita — bulol o hindi maintindhan)
T – time to call.
Here in the Philippines, doctors call it UTAK.
U – utal (stuttering)
T – tabingi ang mukha o tindig (uneven facial expression)
A – angal nang angal ng sakit ng ulo (rants of headache)
K – kumilos at komunsulta agad! (act and consult a doctor)
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It's a sentiment that I come across a lot in my travels. It's almost as if somewhere between the time that women won the right to vote, and today, a law was passed outlawing women from traveling alone. But I've never been told of any such law, so I'm going to keep doing it, even if it makes some people uncomfortable along the way. My road trip travels this week took me from my cozy apartment in Boulder, Colorado, west to Rock Springs, Wyoming, with stopovers at Bear Lake, Idaho, Salt Lake City, Utah, Vernal, Utah, and Steamboat Springs, Colorado, before landing back in the land of indoor plumbing, my favorite pillows, and homey views of my Boulder Flatirons. It's been a long week, and an incredible testament to the resilience of the mind and body. I've traveled over 1,000 miles in my trusty Toyota 4Runner in a week's time. I walked among wild horses in Green River, Wyoming. I successfully paddle boarded for the first time in the warm waters found in the Flaming Gorge. I faced my fear of horses on an afternoon horseback ride at Utah's Red Canyon Lodge. A ride that crept along the Gorge's rim edge, providing so many unmatched views of nature's true beauty that I completely forgot to be scared. I rode my bike alongside the pebbly beaches of Bear Lake in Idaho. I camped at the lake's turquoise-colored water's edge with the gentle sounds of waves lapping against the shore and the soft rays of moonlight lulling me to sleep—all alone— and I lived to tell about it. I mountain biked near a herd of bison in Antelope Island at the stinky, but beautiful Great Salt Lake. I got lost deep in the mountains high above Vernal, Utah, which is also where I found the strength to survive and the extent of the power of the mind. I drove alone. I slept alone. I ate alone. I made a handful of friends along the way. I started campfires on my own. I made camp grub and morning coffee on my own. I pushed my body, my mind, and my spirit, and I realized that I'm capable of so much more than I ever knew. And I did it all without a man. Solo travel is something that everyone should do in their lifetime, but it's something I especially recommend for women. In a society that tells us we can't, solo travel reminds us that we can.


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Even people who have bad credit or low income can get money for their car title if the title is clear. You can utilize your car as a valuable asset. Especially if it is paid off or nearly paid off, your vehicle can be used as collateral for a loan. However, if you have a low credit score and are desperate for cash, it is easy to fall prey to disreputable lenders who use title loans to prey on people with bad credit or low income.Predatory lending practices are those that do not benefit the borrower. Such lenders use a number of abusive practices, such as subjecting borrowers to very aggressive sales tactics to steer them or coerce them into taking a subprime loan that is not in their best interest.One of the things that will alert you to your lender's credibility is the interest rate they charge. This is one of the most important terms because it dictates how much cash you will pay out over the life of the loan. A few lenders follow the practice of advertising their interest rate in monthly terms only. However it is important to regard the annual interest rate (monthly x 12) when borrowing for more than one year.Some predatory lenders use balloon payments to conceal the true burden of the financing. This could force borrowers to roll over the loan into another agreement. The borrowers then end up paying more in interest charges than the cash they initially borrowed. This is a nightmare situation that should be avoided at all costs.Another predatory lending practice is used by lenders who fail to disclose the fact that the loan price is negotiable and that borrowers can often negotiate an outright reduction in the interest rate or other charges on the loan. By locking borrowers into unforgiving terms, a disreputable lender can charge exorbitant interest rates and keep them in perpetual debt until they relinquish their car title or face repossession.When you take California car title loans from a disreputable lender, it can trap you in a cycle of debt that is hard to get out of. You can find a reputed lender online or by referral. Either way, you need to become aware of your rights as a consumer, and learn about the laws aimed at preventing predatory lending, such as the Federal Truth in Lending Act that requires certain disclosures of APR and loan terms.Although California car title loans are available, there are regulations that govern how they can be structured to protect the consumer from predatory lending. As most disreputable lenders target minorities and other vulnerable groups, more states are considering legal action against such financiers.Your car title loan should make your life easier, not more difficult. Getting the loan is really the easiest part as lenders promise approval within minutes and quick turnaround to get you cash within hours. But before you apply for a title loan, make sure you find a reputable lender that offers reasonable terms, flexible repayment options, competitive interest rates and no pre-payment penalties.
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When you need a new car, most people start looking at car options online and then head to the dealership with Auto Financing For Poor Credit, thinking only of the vehicle itself. Then the salesperson shows up, and you go through the process of looking and test-driving and negotiating the price. When you finally get to the paperwork, you're exhausted, right when you're about to discuss the most important part of this whole transaction — the financing in Little Canada.
Why use us for Auto Financing For Poor Credit?If you have a car and your name is clearly written on the car title, then it will interest you to know that you can conveniently get an emergency cash loan. You can get a fast loan off your car's value using your car title as collateral for a loan. With a car title loan, your car can do more for you than just satisfying your mobility needs.A car title loan is an emergency money loan option that gives you access to instant cash whenever you are faced with a critical financial need. You will get a quick loan and still keep your car.This loans, like any other type of loan, come at an interest rate, and this rate varies from one lender to another.If you are in search of a good lender near you, then come to us to get a same-day loan against the value of your car, offering just your car title in exchange.At TFC Title loans, you will get the best quality at an affordable rate, with the liberty to make regular monthly payments over a 24 to 36 month period. No need for a perfect credit.No application fee or any other additional fee. You don't even have to drop off an extra set of keys to get funded. Simply approach us with the title of your car and proof of your ability and commitment to repay the loan and you can get a title loan from us, stress-free.Now, below are the simple steps you can follow to get a loan; Qualify and Find a Competent Lender Provided you are at least 18 years, own a car that is worth something substantial and have a regular income stream that can take care of the loan payments, you are qualified for a car title loan. The next thing is to do a thorough search to find a good registered title loan lender that can give you the best car title loan.Your quest for a reputable car title loan company near you or the urgent need for cash is what has brought you here - probably. Now that you are here, you have to do a proper car title loan application. Apply You can apply online or at any of our car title loan offices close to your location. You simply have to provide your personal details when you apply. And if you are applying online, you can be done with the application process in less than 5 minutes. Get an Approval After you apply, you will receive an instant pink loan approval from one of our reps. The approval comes with a non-obligatory quote that states how much cash loan you are qualified to get based on the information provided during the application process. Provide the Simple Requirements The documents you will need to get a car title loan are entirely basic and very easy to get. Once you have provided these documents, you can then proceed to go through the loan agreement terms and sign off the document in agreement Receive Your Cash This is the best part of the deal where you drive away with your cash and in your car. There are different options via which you can get your cash; you could have it as cash payment, direct bank transfer or as an instant check. You are also free to use the funds you get however you please - no restrictions.
Bad Credit LoansIf you are looking for a quick and easy car loan, a "no credit car loan" might be a good option. However, you need to know what you are getting yourself into with loans of this type.No Credit Car Loans - the BackgroundThe plain truth is that obtaining auto loans or any other kind of personal loan, for that matter, is not as simple as it used to be. Large commercial banks don't want anything to do with personal loans, especially financing new cars. In most cases, people who buy a new car from a dealer wind up financing their loan through the dealership. The dealer will most likely tack additional charges onto the bottom line.What a Buyer Might Face With No Credit Car LoansIf your credit score is less than perfect you understand that you are facing many restrictions on the type of financing you can realistically get. Lending is a high risk venture. Now more than ever. The lender evaluates your repayment history. Nobody wants to lend money to someone known for defaulting on loans. Those who do, charge more interest and apply more restrictions. More interest equals to more of the money being paid back before you default. How your credit score affects your work ethic is another story. But, it is true. Some employers will not hire you if your credit is bad.CollateralCollateral is a good bargaining tool. If you have enough collateral you can buy pretty much anything you want. But, if you have a poor credit history, there is a good chance you don't have any collateral. A rock and a hard place. Just like when you were a kid. You can't get a job without experience - you can't get experience without a job! Likewise, just as the kind-hearted grocer gave you that first break, there are lenders willing to give you a break and help you re-establish your credit and obtain collateral.Hazards of No Credit Car LoansBeware of wolves wearing sheep clothing. There are lenders that prey on people with poor credit. They bank on the fact that you might not be all to credit savvy. They count on you not knowing the ins and outs of auto financing. You may be asked to pay astronomical interest in exchange for waiving credit check requirements. You could end up making payments for twenty years without ever actually paying one cent of the principal.Similarly, you have the "title loan." You put up your car as collateral and agree to pay back the loan in a very short time. Usually about a week. This is basically legalized loan sharking. If you borrow $200, you pay back in the neighborhood of 3-4 hundred. This may help you buy a second vehicle, but think about it - is a second vehicle really that important? Why not take the bus for a while, save up and buy your second or first vehicle without all the extra charges?Always carefully read all of the fine print in any kind of financial deal. If a no credit car loan will benefit your financial situation without putting you out on the ledge, then go for it.
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Auto Loans and Car Finance OptionsIn the last few years car loan financing has changed incredibly. The banks have tightened up lending, and people's overall credit situations have worsened. Buying a new or used car is a big investment, so financing can be tricky! And there's a few things you should know before going into a dealership and attempting to finance a new or used car -- even if you have great credit!What Car Loan Finance Companies Look ForWhen financing a vehicle, the rate, term, and therefore payments are going to be determined based on a few different factors. First, is credit bureau through either Equifax or Trans Union. Second, is the amount of investment YOU are making into the vehicle. And third, the vehicle itself. The worse your overall credit situation, the more the banks will scrutinize each piece of this puzzle. Let's take a look at each piece to see how you can give yourself the best opportunity for automobile financing, even with bad credit.1. Your Credit HistoryIn years past, banks would lend car loan money based almost exclusively on your beacon score. Today, that's totally out the window. Car loans today are based on previous comparable credit performance. What this means is, a loan officer will take a look at your credit history (you can see what that looks like by searching google for "free annual credit report") and search for previous accounts that would be similar in financed amount and payment to the car you are looking to finance.I've seen many customers who have not paid well on almost everything except previous auto loans, which they paid good on. And because those car loans and or other comparable payments were paid well, they got financed even though they had previous charge-offs, bankruptcy, a large amount of collections, and more. Often times these people had very very low credit scores, but their comparable credit was good enough to get a car loan!On the other hand, if you haven't paid other similar credit well at all, or had prior charge-offs, repossessions, or slow payments, it does make securing financing on a car a bit tougher. However, there are two other factors that weigh almost as heavily as your credit history, so don't fret! Even with slow pays, repos, etc I have been able to secure financing on a new car for people who could satisfy a bank's wants in the other two areas. Take a look:2. Your InvestmentAnother area that banks take very seriously, whether you have good or bad credit, is what type of investment you are willing to make into the vehicle. This can either be a cash investment, or something that can be easily liquidated such as a trade-in vehicle that has equity in it. In general, cash weighs more heavily since it means that you are willing to put some skin into the loan. Remember, a car loan for a bank is a liability. They want to make sure that it will be repaid, and someone who puts any money -- especially a significant amount of money, $2,000 or more -- makes the loan less risky for them. The less risky a car loan is for a bank, the more likely they are to be free with their money and loan it to you.I have seen many instances where a customer's credit history was frankly terrible, and they had no comparable credit that was any good. But they had a significant cash down payment and/or equity in a trade-in vehicle, and so it lessened the risk of the loan and they got approved for auto financing. The same person without the cash investment in the loan would not get approved, simply because the bank won't feel that the person seeking the loan, if they have poor previous credit experience, is willing to make all the necessary efforts to repay the loan. Banks like to loan money, but even more important is that the money they loan gets repaid in a timely manner. Having a cash investment helps the banks to feel sure this will be the case.Remember, your investment is just one area that plays a part in getting approved for a car loan with bad credit. It is good to have a large cash investment, but one is not always required.3. The Vehicle You Are Looking To PurchaseThe bank is going to loan money to you which will be secured by a vehicle. So what type of vehicle it is, it's average value, condition, miles, and who you're buying it from all play a large part in what type of financing you can receive. Let's look at each of these points individually: Type of vehicle -- matters because certain vehicles have lower risk factors than others. For example, loaning money on a fast sports car to a younger person carries a higher risk than loaning money on a minivan to a family of five. Because of this, if you have poor past experiences with car credit and not a large investment, but want a car that's likely not very practical, a bank isn't going to be as easy to lend money on that car as they will one which is more practical and suited for your needs. Also, newer cars are less likely to cause problems than older ones, so banks are more easy to lend money on a brand new vehicle and give a better finance rate, than on one that's three or four years old. Average Value -- Different banks use different sources to gather information about a car's value. The value determines how much can be financed on the vehicle and if any negative equity can be carried over to the next vehicle. Cars with a higher value or that hold their value better than others are easier to get financing on. Condition -- As mentioned earlier, the bank will be investing their own money into your vehicle, so if it's not in good condition, it's not likely something a bank will want to invest money into. This is why it's typically better to buy from a dealer and banks give better rates to dealers, since there's someone to stand behind the condition of the car. Miles -- The more miles a car has the more likely it is to have problems, and also therefore the less stable the value is on a car. For that reason, cars with lower miles -- especially new cars with next to no miles -- are easier to get financed on. If you have bad credit, the general rule of thumb is to stay away from cars with more than 60,000 miles. And on used cars, banks like to see it when customers opt for extended warranties to protect them from large future shop bills. Who you're buying it from -- actually plays a larger part than you think. If you're buying a car from a dealer, the bank knows that dealer is more likely and has better resources to stand behind the car than a private owner. Dealers also often offer extended warranties which help lower the overall risk. So it will be much easier to get financing through a dealer. Picking a larger new car dealership will also lend you a benefit, since they likely have good relationships with lots of banks that they can use to help you get financing.The Bottom Line on Financing The bottom line is, there are many factors to getting financed on a new or used car in Spartanburg -- or anywhere! Get to know where you stand in each of these areas and you will have a better idea of what type of financing you are likely to receive on your next car purchase.
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