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Do I need to see any doctors besides my primary care doctor?
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I'm seeing my primary care, a DE, a dietitian(at times), a podiatrist(every three months), a cardiologist, and an Endo(thyroid) so far.
Now if there's someone else later who knows. All depends on things happening or not happening. But my primary care doctor seems to be taking very good care of me and if she sees something she has questions on or don't like I'm being tested as to what's going on. And if after getting results back if she sees something in it she wants an specialist to take a look at I'm scheduled for it. I have a very good care in this.
It's so great to hear of this wonderful care you have from your primary care doctor @Riddler !! Thank you so much for sharing with us. Have you found the specialists you've seen so far to be helpful? Thinking of you. Best, Margot, Type2Diabetes.com Team Member
Very much so. They also do thorough tests on me. Especially the cardiologist. I have a great team all the way round so far. Wouldn't trade any of them.
I'm always wondering about what I've read in how Endos seem to have tighter ranges on glucose reads than what the ADA shows. If this endo I'm seeing for thyroid was to see some of my reads that ADA finds acceptable she'd probably have a fit. 😉
If you are poor you get to see a nurse practitioner. The clinic then sends you to a diabetes educator, mine is a pharmacist. Then you have the option of seeing a dietician. Mine works for the maternity and infant part of clinic care. Poor people do not get the level of care you describe. If I can't pay for an eye exam and glasses, I don't see the optometrist.
I currently have 8 Drs on my care team. My primary, an endo, a gastroenterologist, nephrologist, neurosurgeon (back problem), general surgeon (hernias), podiatrist and rheumatologist. I'm a messn. Lol. My primary care Dr is great, but she doesn't hesitate to send me to a specialist when she thinks it's needed.
Thanks so much for sharing v5e0ct! It is great to hear that your doctor sends you to specialists when she thinks they will help! Have you found them helpful? Thinking of you. Best, Margot, Type2Diabetes.com Team Member
I hope it's ok to offer another option. There is absolutely a place for the specialists but if your primary doctor is very skilled in diabetes care, that may be all you need in the early days after diagnosis if your care can be managed effectively. I had amazing care for 12 years with my family doctor. I have only gotten the specialists this year. Maybe have a conversation with your primary doctor and ask what their comfort is with this type of care.
In addition to your primary healthcare provider, you may wish to see a diabetes educator, dietitian, nutritionist, or complementary or alternative medicine provider. You can find out more about these here! https://type2diabetes.com/living-with-t2d/ and https://type2diabetes.com/treatment/complementary-alternative/.
There are several key players you want to have on your Diabetes Team in addition to regular check-ups with your primary care doctor. An Optometrist or Ophthalmologist will monitor your eye health and vision, regular dental exams are a critical piece in your overall health, a podiatrist helps ensure the health and care of your feet, a Diabetes Educator and/or Registered Dietitian will help you navigate changes to your diet and a counselor or therapist can be very helpful in providing support and resources as you process your diagnosis. If your condition is difficult to manage it may be a good idea to also see an Endocrinologist, or Diabetes-specific doctor in addition to your primary care doctor. They specialize in all things Diabetes and as a specialist, have extensive knowledge and experience with managing diabetes.
I would encourage anyone with type 2 diabetes to see an Endocrinologist in addition to their primary care doctor. Endocrinologists are specially trained physicians who diagnose diseases related to the glands. The glands in a person's body release hormones. Endocrinologists treat people who suffer from hormonal imbalances. If you have any chronic complications (i.e. Kidney disease) you may need to see other specialized physicians. Your primary care doctor can give you a referral if a specialist is needed. .
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KC eyes local hiring pacts for public-supported developments
This summer, fewer than one in seven construction workers swarming over the huge new Innovation Campus in south Kansas City that Cerner Corp. is building are Kansas City residents.
That doesn't sit well with people who think such big development projects — when partly subsidized by city taxpayers — should provide jobs for people who live in the city and pay those taxes.
Cerner is getting $1.75 billion in public assistance, the largest incentives bundle in Missouri history, to build its $4.45 billion office campus in south Kansas City. Over the 10-year buildout, the project expects to use 4,500 construction workers. Eventually, Cerner expects to house 16,000 employee there.
Kansas City Council member Alissia Canady is among residents who rejoice at the development. But she and others are pushing for a city ordinance to ensure that such tax-subsidized projects provide jobs to area workers or other local benefits.
"The Trails project is a prime example," Canady said, using a former name for the Innovation Campus site. "When developers hire from out of town, it creates a problem for us, for our taxpayers. … We realized we didn't have a mechanism to compel developers to hire local residents. We're proposing a solution."
Technically, general contractors and their subcontractors, not the developer, hire construction workers. But the goal of providing local benefits remains the same: to create local jobs. However, everyone acknowledges that the city first needs a local workforce that's skilled and capable of filling the available jobs.
Canady and fellow council member Scott Wagner are leading a push this week to create community benefits agreements, vehicles allowing the city to negotiate with private developers who seek public incentives such as tax abatement or tax increment financing.
An agreement to provide jobs or other benefits — perhaps transportation or day care for workers and their children, living wage agreements, or infrastructure improvements in the neighborhood — would be reached before a developer could obtain incentives through any of the city's economic development agencies.
Such agreements are used in Seattle, Denver and other cities around the country, Wagner said, emphasizing that Kansas City's version would affect only future projects, not existing ones.
As it stands now, Cerner and its general contractor, JE Dunn, meet current hiring and local-impact demands. Through the development agreement, Cerner is channeling $2 million of super TIF revenue for neighborhood and infrastructure improvements and $6 million to education programs in the Hickman Mills School District. And JE Dunn is heavily involved in workforce training programs.
"We're in compliance with the obligations of our development agreement regarding workforce development," said Victoria Guerra, a spokeswoman for Cerner. She said the company supports the city's efforts "to engage the urban core in large-scale economic development projects."
Organizations like MORE2, which supports economic and racial equality, believe there's a moral imperative for such projects to hire locally. MORE2 wants to pack the council chambers Thursday, when the council is expected to consider a community benefits resolution.
But here's the hurdle: More training dollars and more training programs are needed to build a skilled local workforce.
"Contractors have to realize that we can't meet hiring goals without training," said Alise Martiny, secretary-business manager of the Greater Kansas City Building & Construction Trades Council. "And we need the contractors to put the money into training," factoring the cost into their bids.
Currently, the city's ability to bargain for "community benefits" lacks teeth because requests often enter the picture after incentives are granted, after general contractors and their subs are hired, Canady said.
Adding teeth is the devil-in-the-details work, Wagner said.
"It's pretty clear that before we can put a workforce out there for hiring, they have to be trained," Wagner said. "Various barriers, like transportation to jobs and day care, have to be dropped. There's a lot of work to do to find a flexible vehicle that allows us to take some of the barriers down on a case-by-case basis."
Clyde McQueen, president and CEO of the Full Employment Council, warned at a council committee meeting last week that one-size-fits-all rules won't work. He said community benefits plans must be flexible enough to redefine exactly what the needed benefits are from a given project.
And Councilman Quinton Lucas said it's important to be able to drive community benefits to parts of the city most in need, but also be able to define "community" broadly, as the city as a whole, if warranted.
Nobody wants a situation in which each new development proposal starts from scratch. We need a framework "to make it systematic and thoughtful," Wagner said, setting guidelines for minimum project size, for example.
The resolution calls for the city's existing Construction Workforce Board to meet with the city's Economic Development Corp. and the agencies under its umbrella to arrive at a negotiating process for developers and the development agencies within 60 days from passage.
The 11-member Construction Workforce Board consists of appointees representing labor unions, school-sponsored training organizations, the urban community, the Heavy Constructors and Builders associations, minority and female contractors, and a subcontractor association.
The board monitors current city ordinances designed to increase retention, training and recruitment of residents, minorities and women on city construction contracts and throughout the Kansas City area.
"We consider it a great advisory board because it already represents a cross section of the community," Wagner said. "Once (community benefits) are negotiated between the developer and the EDC, the proposal could go before that board. So, by the time the agencies vote on an incentive request, they would have a proposal that's already been scrutinized by the community."
Three other devil-in-the-details issues are included in the community benefits agreements resolution. One would require creation of a database of organizations "with knowledge of residents who are seeking employment opportunities."
"Right now, the developer only has to say, 'We called the union hall and they said they didn't have anybody,' " Canady said of projects generally. "That's not enough. We need a space for residents to list themselves for employment."
Cerner points out that it already maintains its own workforce database for the Innovation Campus construction project.
Another issue is tied to legal concerns. A disparity study is needed to prove that Kansas City residents, particularly minorities, have been harmed by lack of access to available jobs. Without that, "you can't set up a program with percentage goals," Wagner said, citing federal law.
Finally, there's funding — about a half-million dollars to pay for the disparity study and to add staff in the city's Human Relations Department to enforce benefits agreements.
If the resolution passes this week, the council needs to follow up with an ordinance. And planners say the community benefit guidelines should be expanded to include city projects as well as subsidized private developments.
"With the Cerner project, with something going to happen at the airport, with the city's infrastructure projects, we're looking at billions of dollars of development in the next 10 years," Canady said. "We don't have the local workforce now to address all those needs, so we need to get on the training now."
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While researching female cartoon characters online, I was dismayed by the number of lists I came across with names like "The Sexiest Animated Women Ever," "Cutest Female Cartoon Characters," and "The 25 Least Sexy Cartoon Chicks." As if all female characters can only be reduced to their looks. I got so much more from the female cartoon characters I watched growing up than how to be attractive. The female cartoon characters I grew up watching were interesting, complex, and didn't exist solely to be the love interest, like so many female characters are written as in movies and television. They were intelligent,opinionated, and funny. I'm not aware of the type of female characters on animated programs now, but I'll bet that most of them don't hold a candle to the characters on this list. I honestly feel fortunate to have watched these female characters during my formative years. Continue reading "The Top 7 Female Cartoon Characters of My Childhood"
The Top 5 Cartoon Mean Girls
1. Angelica Pickles from "Rugrats"
Out of all the cartoons I watched growing up, 3-year-old Angelica Pickles from "Rugrats" was easily the best villain. If you think about it, she makes the perfect villain. Who would expect a toddler with pigtails to be as conniving, manipulative, and just plain mean as she was? Continue reading "The Top 5 Cartoon Mean Girls"
Lisa Simpson from "The Simpsons"
No discussion of intelligent and inspiring animated women would be complete without mentioning Lisa Simpson. I've always wanted to be as smart, independent, and well-read as she is, and it's my hope that there are young girls out there who feel the same way. One of the things that makes her so inspiring is her love of literature. A writer from The Atlantic was so inspired by Lisa's bookishness that he created The Lisa Simpson Book Club, a blog dedicated to keeping track of the books she has read as well as every literary reference made on "The Simpsons." It's a lot of fun to look through the different books, authors, and magazines that have been mentioned on the show.
Ginger from "As Told by Ginger"
A couple of years ago, I somehow ended up watching an episode of "As Told by Ginger" on YouTube. I am so glad I did, because I immediately fell in love with it and watched every episode available. I recall not being too interested in the show when it was airing on Nickelodeon 10 years ago. Now, I recommend it to everyone as an example of a well-written, clever, and realistic portrayal of adolescent girls. Continue reading "Ginger from "As Told by Ginger""
Mother's Day Edition: My Favorite Cartoon Moms
In honor of Mother's Day, I thought I'd mention a couple of my favorite cartoon moms.
Lois Foutley, the mother of Ginger from Nickelodeon's "As Told by Ginger" is undoubtedly my favorite cartoon mom. She's a single mom who exudes strength, wisdom, and warmth. This piece of advice she gives to her daughter makes me want to burst into tears every time I hear it:
You know, we're not put on this earth to live perfect lives where we never get hurt and we never make mistakes. We're put here to hurl ourselves head first into this crazy world. And the bruises and scrapes you get along the way, they just mean you're living life.
Marge Simpson is an icon. I adore her for being unabashedly corny and uncool.
Helga Pataki from "Hey Arnold"
Nickelodeon's "Hey Arnold" is a show that I loved as a kid and appreciate so much more as an adult. The series was created by Craig Bartlett and aired from 1996 until 2004. It's held a special place in my heart all these years because it dealt with darker themes than you would normally find on a children's cartoon. The show centered on a fourth grader named Arnold and his group of friends. Though the show was about Arnold, many episodes focused on his classmate Helga. Continue reading "Helga Pataki from "Hey Arnold""
Jane Lane: The Best Friend You Wish You Had
I may have aspired to be Daria, but I feel that I and most people were much more similar to her best friend Jane Lane. Like Daria, Jane didn't care about what people thought of her, but she was more easygoing and had a sense of humor about everything. She wasn't as openly misanthropic as Daria. Instead she stood quietly in the background and watched the stupidity around her. I always thought she was the coolest character on the show. She wasn't a one dimensional character. She was an artist, a runner, had a great sense of humor, had a unique look, came from an interesting family and was a loyal friend to Daria.


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Neel Kashkari, the only Federal Reserve policymaker to vote against an interest rate hike this week, said he balked because the economy's not ready for it.
The president of the Fed's Minneapolis regional bank, explained in an essay Friday that inflation still hasn't hit the central bank's 2% annual target, the job market has room to improve and financial market assumptions about stimulus policies from the Trump administration are premature.
"Financial markets are good at some things, but, in my view, notoriously bad at forecasting political outcomes," said Kashkari, who knows politics after running unsuccessfully for California governor in 2014 and administering the federal government's bank bailout fund during the 2008 financial crisis.
"They didn't forecast 'Brexit.' They didn't forecast the results of the U.S. presidential election," he said. "I don't have much confidence in their ability to forecast fiscal policy given how little we know today."
Kashkari's also not so confident in the Fed's own forecasts.
"We keep predicting that inflation is around the corner," he said, noting that the Fed's medium-term inflation forecasts over the past five years all have been too high.
He has the same concerns about suggestions the economy is at full employment as the jobless rate declined to 4.7% last month.
"The bottom line is the job market has improved substantially, and we are approaching maximum employment," he said. "But we aren't sure if we have yet reached it. We may not have."
The other nine voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee opted to nudge up the central bank's key short-term interest rate Wednesday.
They cited recent solid job growth and rising inflation for increasing the rate 0.25 percentage points to a target between 0.75% and 1%. It was the second rate increase in three months, and Fed policymakers signaled two more raises are coming this year.
"The simple message is the economy is doing well," Fed Chairwoman Janet L. Yellen told reporters after the committee's two-day meeting.
Kashkari, who this year rotated into one of five voting slots reserved for the 12 regional Fed presidents, said the economy is not doing well enough. Conditions hadn't markedly changed from February, when he and the other nine voting members held the rate steady, he said.
"We are still coming up short on our inflation target, and the job market continues to strengthen, suggesting that slack remains," Kashkari said.
He said he'd prefer that the Fed tighten monetary policy first by developing a plan to sell some of the $4.5 trillion in assets acquired since the crisis during earlier rounds of stimulus known as quantitative easing.
Yellen reiterated Wednesday that she wants to wait to reduce the Fed's assets until after more interest rate hikes.
It's just another way Kashkari is at odds with Yellen. He has staked out an outspoken role at the Fed since taking the Minneapolis job at the start of 2016.
The former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. executive rose to prominence during the 2008 financial crisis when then-Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson tapped him to run the $700-billion bank bailout initiative known as the Troubled Asset Relief Program. He left the government in 2009 to work for Pimco.
As head of the Minneapolis Fed, Kashkari launched an initiative to craft a solution to the problem of too-big-to-fail banks.
The plan, released in November, proposed to prevent future bailouts by forcing the biggest U.S. banks to hold much more capital. The requirements, in effect, would force many of those institutions to break up.
"We will have fewer mega banks, and there will be far less concentration in the banking system," Kashkari said. "If there are any … [too-big-to-fail] banks left, they will be so well-capitalized that their risk of failure will truly have been minimized."
The plan would require congressional legislation.
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Gluten Free at Walt Disney World Sci Fi Dine In/
Gluten Free Dining review Sci Fi Dine In
I want to start this post our gluten free dining review of Sci Fi dine in. Keep reading to see why Sci Fi Dine in is our favorite table service restaurant at Hollywood Studios and how we ate there with NO RESERVATION!
The same with all restaurants at Walt Disney World, you are going to make a note when making your reservation (or checking into your reservation) that you have an allergy.
Our car hop at Sci Fi Dine In brought the allergy menu to our table when we were seated, and then the waitress confirmed while taking our order. Always double check everyone who is taking your order or handling your food is aware of your allergy.
At Sci Fi Dine In we ALWAYS start with a Milkshake. I think their Milkshakes are the best I have ever had. They are so thick and creamy, and of course topped with whipped cream.
Cam and I decided to split two entrees because we couldn't decide. We got the burger served on a Gluten Free bun and the buffalo Chicken Tenders.
(note: the buffalo Chicken Tenders are only on the menu as an appetizer, but you can order it as a meal as well and it comes with a side of fries)
We loved everything we got, as always and we can't wait to go back!
Now that the dining review part of this post is over, I want to talk a little bit more about the restaurant itself!
Sci Fi Dine In - Our favorite Table Service at Hollywood Studios
Sci Fi Dine in is a table service restaurant at Hollywood Studios. It's themed to be a drive in theater at night. Most of the diners sit in "cars" facing a big movie screen where they play old science fiction films and some cute retro commercials. It's very fun!
You won't find a restaurant with a better theme or ambiance in our opinion. Another huge bonus of this place is that because it's themed to be evening at a drive in movie theater it's dark, which is a nice break from the sun at the heat of the day. Also, unlike most Disney restaurants it's on the quiet side!
How we ate at Sci Fi Dine In with no reservation!
Last night we were at Hollywood Studios with my sister, and we finished up everything we wanted to do a lot earlier than planned so instead of just grabbing some quick service I got on the My Disney Experience App to see what reservations were available.
It was about 5:30pm at this point and nothing was available until later so we decided to just walk over to Sci Fi and see if they had any walk up availability. The hostess showed me a photo of the tables they would have available for us in about 20 min.
As I mentioned before most of the guests eat in "car" tables, but the tables in the back are set aside for walk ups. I told her that sounded good to us, and to our surprise we were seated within 5 min!
It made for the perfect end to our night, getting to eat at our favorite place!
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- Vertical scars that form on the skin during periods of rapid skin stretching, including pregnancy, growth spurts, body building and weight gain
- Very common, affecting 50-90% of all pregnant women
- Stretch marks are the result of damage to collagen and elastin components of skin
- Usually found on abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks and thighs
- Initially pink to purple and then lighten to pale silvery-white
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Today's Crafty Surprise is the Balter Brewing Company XPA. The can itself looks simple but very inviting. The style is XPA, the volume is 375ml with an ABV of 5% and a bitterness of 30 IBU. I have heard a lot of good things about this beer so without further ado, let's get cracking.
This XPA pours light golden in color, slightly hazy with a reasonable collar of white foam that has an excellent head retention. Upon holding this beer into the light to inspect the carbonation amongst the haze, it reveals a generous level of sparkling bubbles. This beer sitting in front of me looks very inviting, it almost looks like it has this magic iridescent glow to it.
I'm picking up very tropical and floral notes on the nose with no detection of alcohol fumes. Already I'm feeling like I should be on some secluded island with my feet in the sand facing the ocean on sipping these cans, along with a fruit platter of pineapple, passion fruit, grapes and mango.
As it was on the nose the taste of alcohol is not detectable. The flavors of the hops initially are tropical fruits with nothing in particular standing out above the rest. Towards the end, my taste buds have come alive and the citrus flavors are making an appearance along with a hint of pine.
Mouth Feel
This XPA is very soft on the palate with a light refreshing body. The carbonation on the tongue is high as it dances intimately with the moderate level of bitterness on the back end.
I'm going to come straight out and say it, "This is a bloody good beer". The Balter XPA has just elevated itself to the top of my stock list for the upcoming summer. You can tell that the shark warrior Mick Fanning is a part owner of this brewery because this beer has beach, sun, surfing and punching sharks written all over it, as it's perfectly balanced and extremely enjoyable.
What is an XPA?
I know XPA stands for "Extra Pale Ale" but what is the intent here?
My thoughts are that the brewer of an XPA is trying to go lighter in color, bitterness, and body while letting those aromas and hop flavors shine through without being too overwhelming.
If you know more about the XPA style please educate me in the comments below.
I rate this Balter XPA a 4.7 out of 5 and I highly recommend you try it for yourself.
Do you agree with my review? Is this the perfect beer for summer? Will it give you the courage to take on a shark? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.


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Canberra: the unexpected highlight of 2015! And it's only February!
I didn't expect to like Canberra so much. I had read up on it before I went and the prognosis was bleak. My options for daily entertainment appeared to be, in no particular order, museums, galleries and politics. I was also assured that public transport was poor and travelling by foot not recommended at all (thanks, Lonely Planet). It's a good job I'm an optimist.
Where are the best breakfasts in Canberra? I Googled this the first night and set off in earnest the following morning, grabbing a guide to Canberra from the hotel foyer on my way out.
In less than an hour I was sitting outside in Kingston, enjoying brekkie at Mr & Mrs Jones. There are people who have only a green smoothie for breakfast, which may be why I got a slight look upon ordering eggs, soy linseed toast plus a green smoothie. I just can't see a drink - irrespective of how much kale has been pulverised to make it - sustaining me until lunchtime. Who are these people? Thin, probably. Whatever.
During brekkie, I perused the Canberra brochure, quickly becoming excited by the sound of several of the main attractions. The section on Parliament House in particular caught my attention - I would go straight there.
I walked for around an hour and a quarter in 30°C heat (I may have set off in the wrong direction). Canberra is so wide and clean! Searing heat and dearth of shade aside, it wasn't a bad walk at all. The city also benefits from an interesting and user-friendly layout; providing you set off in the right direction to begin with, it's easily navigable.
Upon arriving at Parliament House, I lost interest in going inside (politics - yawn), but wandered up to the entrance anyway to take shelter in the shade of one of the huge marble pillars.
After some deliberation, I embraced the tourist mentality - when in Canberra! - and stepped inside.
A sign informed me that Parliament House was safe to enter today: reassuring. After passing through the screening area without causing alarm, I entered a giant room; a lady greeted me immediately, offering a brochure, map and details of the next guided tour. Very helpful, thank you (stopped me heading straight to the gift shop, anyway).
Now, Parliament House. What to say? Really, what do I say? Do I give away its secrets and ruin them for you, or do I keep quiet and risk you never going there, believing it to be a waste of taxpayers' money/huge yawn? Hmm.
Here's my tip: take the (free) guided tour. I should add that entry to Parliament House is also free. Total bargain aside, the tour guide enhanced the experience immeasurably. I know I would have taken very little away from the visit without the benefit of his insight, knowledge (on Canberra as well as the workings of Australian government) and humour. I can only hope David is on duty when you visit. He also let us into a secret, which I will keep to myself (although there is a clue in this blog somewhere) and simply reiterate that you should indeed visit Parliament House and take the tour. I think you would have to be a complete Philistine to walk away from the tour without a single positive feeling. I absolutely, sincerely LOVED IT. And I really did not expect to say that. There is so much I would like to share that I learned during the tour, but to do so would be to lessen the experience for anyone who might have stumbled across this post during their own Canberra research. Just do it; it's a treat.
Ooh, I have written more than planned on Parliament House and, perhaps, Canberra as a whole (I really did not expect to fall in love with this city), so I'll write a separate post re my second day, as things really took off then. Parliament House would have been enough for me, but Canberra chose to spoil me this week.
PS. Parliament House was also the setting for my first ever Lamington - Australia's national cake. My Lamington was accompanied by Japanese sencha green tea and a sensational view of Canberra. Do days get any better?


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As many of my friends know, I have been an avid Mac user for years. Any of them who have bothered to ask why would have gotten the answer that I only use the best. For that reason, when I feel like something else is better, I switch.
For a few years, in middle school, I switched to Windows. This was because I had an interest in video games, and at the time, all the good games were Windows only. I really disliked all the system maintenance that came with it though, and around the time that boot camp was released by Apple, I switched back.
Lately however, Apple's lost its mojo, and they keep making poor choices. They've done things like making saving screen shots go from a one step process to three steps, as well as changing airplane mode so it no longer turns off wi-fi and Bluetooth, which many people use as a power saving feature. Also, I've really gotten tired of the way they continually push their users to update their software. There isn't even an option any more for "don't update". The only option is remind (read: nag) me later. These are just the examples that came to mind first, but I assure you, there are many others.
Another thing that bothers me about Apple lately, is that they are closing their doors. Not to new users, but to people who want out. It's becoming an industry-wide trend really… Every large tech company seems to be closing their ecosystems. They are making it expensive, and complicated to switch to their competitors. While I understand why, from a business perspective, I don't like it as a consumer. I don't want to run the risk of becoming dependent upon a single company for all my communication and data.
Microsoft, on the other hand, isn't much better. They of course have their malware issues, which is not entirely their fault, but that's not what I'm faulting them for. They have ads. They are built into the operating system. It's ridiculous. Also, they collect information from their users, in part so they can target those ads. Privacy is important to me, and while Microsoft may not use my information in nefarious ways, the simple fact that data collection is built into their operating system in this way means that it will be easier for hackers to compromise the system because of it.
Finally, I think it's important to explain why I switched to a free and open source operating system. Linux has always been around, not really getting much attention from anyone other than super-nerds. I think part of the reason for this is that as free software, it doesn't have a big marketing department to get the word out like Microsoft or Apple. The good news though, is that unlike Microsoft or Apple, the source code is not controlled be a single, very large company. There are no shareholders demanding profit, or year-over-year growth. Because of this, the software is able to be what it needs to be, and doesn't have to add another 100+ features every six months for the next keynote.
It also has its own downsides though. It really isn't user-friendly, and there isn't any tech support to save you if things go wrong. I find it really hard to go an entire day without opening a terminal window for something. While this isn't a big deal for me, the average user tends to greet that window with a blank stare and confusion, sometimes fear. I think this is really the main reason why most people will never use Linux at home. I've decided, however, to make it my goal to increase the usability, and therefore the accessibility, of Linux as a whole, and put it within the reach of an average user.


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Metricom stock soared 50.8 percent at the market's close, ending the day at 10-3/4, up 3-5/8 over Friday. Trading was 30 times the average three-month volume with 3.45 million shares changing hands.
Allen, together with Vulcan Ventures, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the purchase of 2.58 million shares of Metricom common stock from an existing shareholder, which would increase his holdings to about 33 percent of the outstanding shares.
The transaction awaits approval from Metricom's board.
While the company will not actually receive any money from Allen's purchase, the company expects his increased stake to assist its ability to attract investors, making fundraising efforts a bit easier.
"We look at [this investment] as very positive. It is an endorsement from Paul that we are on the right track," said Robert Dilworth, Metricom CEO and chairman of the board. "Any kind of a deep-pockets partner is appreciated when you are trying to start a whole new business, and it is significant if he has moved from a 14 to 33 percent stake."
In its most recent quarterly report, Metricom reported a widening net loss of $16 million, or $1.17 a share, compared with a loss of $8.5 million, or 63 cents a share, for the same quarter a year earlier. Meanwhile, revenues grew to $4.7 million, up from $2.6 million last year.
For the September quarter, Wall Street is expecting a loss of $1.06 a share, according to First Call.
Allen has had the option to sit on Metricom's board of directors since his initial investment in 1993, but he has not always filled his seat. He did, however, have a representative occupy the seat for a period of time, said Dilworth, noting that Allen has played an active part in the company's direction.
Allen's original investment in Metricom was in October 1993, and he has made two subsequent investments. Those investments were made in January 1994 and March 1994, and brought his holdings to about 14 percent.
"[Allen] sets himself apart from just being a money investor," said Dilworth, adding that Allen's Silicon Valley think tank, which focuses on where markets and technology are headed, has been helpful in deciding where Metricom should expand.
Money has been one of the obstacles preventing Metricom from rolling out its wireless service nationwide, an analyst said, and this investment should help move the service into a few more cities.
"The company's biggest problem has been roll-out, and they need a deep-pocket investor," said David Cooperstein, an analyst with Forrester. Metricom currently has limited access throughout the country with service in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Washington D.C. Just recently it signed a deal to provide its service in New York City as well.
"So if someone is traveling from Seattle to D.C. they'll be fine, but if they are going from Seattle to just about anywhere else, they are in trouble," said Cooperstein.
But the company does not see its limited markets as an obstacle. Comparing itself to companies that offer paging and cellular service, Metricom said over 90 percent of paging and cellular customers are within a single region, so there is only a small portion of users that need nationwide access. However, the company currently is expanding in order to offer access in all major airports.
"The number of people that fly around the country is pretty small. Most people are portable, but within a region," said Dilworth.
Nonetheless, Cooperstein noted that the company has the desire to offer services nationally. One way the company has been expanding is by working with utility companies. Metricom attaches its devices to utility poles.
Metricom's competition includes some major telecommunications companies, such as AT&T (T), Bell Atlantic (BEL), and GTE (GTE). But their services are more expensive because they charge per-minute or per-packet rates, or per information downloaded, said Cooperstein. Metricom charges a flat fee, "so you don't feel like you are spending a fortune," Cooperstein said. "It doesn't give you the mobility of nationwide access, but those others are more expensive."
Metricom offers unlimited use for $29.95 and is expanding its services to offer access rates equivalent to a 128-kbps ISDN line.
(Allen is an investor in CNET: The Computer Network)


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Jan 24, 2014
By Kate Jaimet
The amazing racer
Tim Hague's fitness level has helped him fend off the effects of Parkinson's and triumph in a high-profile competition
Tim Hague didn't start cycling because he craved a lean and muscular physique. He wasn't driven by the cardiovascular benefits or the improved aerobic capacity. His motivation was much simpler: he was broke and needed a way to get to nursing school.
What started as a practical solution to a transportation problem turned into a fitness habit that had him running half-marathons. As it turns out, the habit has also been a buffer against the effects of early-onset Parkinson's disease for Hague, who is 48.
"The literature is beginning to show that, at the very least, exercise slows the progression of Parkinson's," says Hague. "Somehow, it allows the brain either to heal itself or not to break down as quickly. My neurologist told me the only reason I'm doing as well as I am is that for the last 20 years I've been exercising."
Hague became familiar to many Canadians last year when he and his son Tim Jr. won first place on The Amazing Race Canada. It was his wife's idea for the dad-and-son team to apply for the show, and Hague admits he thought his chances of being chosen from among the thousands of applicants were "nil and none." But the very day the applications closed, the show's producers contacted him for an interview. "I was flabbergasted. Absolutely flabbergasted. And the rest is history."
During the four weeks of filming, Hague and his son travelled 23,000 kilometres across most of the country and took on mental and physical challenges that both strengthened the bond between them and sorely tested Hague's physical abilities. An event that required him to unwrap bars of chocolate proved impossible, while many of the other events left him exhausted. One particularly gruelling race in Iqaluit included a 500-metre run straight uphill. "I would not have made it without my son. He literally pulled me up the hill."
In the final episode, "the Tims" scored a come-from-behind victory after Hague beat out the other teams in completing a memory task, which involved identifying the flags and flowers of each province and territory they visited. "We were students of the game and knew that anything we saw along the way might be a clue," explains Hague. "So we took notes."
Hague is now back on the job at Winnipeg's St. Boniface Hospital as manager of patient flow and transition. It's the most recent phase in a 20-year career that began at the age of 27 when, married and with a young child, he realized he needed stable and well-paying work. He decided to enrol in the two-year diploma program at the Grace Hospital school of nursing.
After a few tough years trying to break into the full-time labour market, Hague got a job at St. Boniface as a general float, working shifts on different units. That breadth of experience served him well when he left after eight years to accept a position as the first medevac nurse with Fast Air, tending to patients being flown by small plane out of isolated northern communities. "It's a highly specialized field, requiring knowledge of how vibration, temperature and air-pressure changes in the airplane affect the respiratory, cardiovascular and other systems in the patient's body."
Hague also took on an executive role in the company, setting policy, managing staff and helping to grow the business. The experience was an asset when he later returned to St. Boniface in a new position.
The first sign of Parkinson's appeared three years ago. "I was literally sitting in the kitchen, reading the paper on a Saturday morning, and noticed my big toe was twitching," he recalls. He knew it wasn't a good sign. Three weeks later, the twitching had spread to his entire foot. "All of a sudden you're hit with this degenerative disease that in some people goes very, very quickly," he reflects. "In my support group, there are a number of people in their mid-40s who can't work anymore. That can be devastating, both personally and financially."
Cramping in his left foot has recently forced Hague to give up running, but he continues cycling to keep in shape. "Being in such good condition definitely helped get me to theAmazing Race finish line." He's now using the national profile he gained on the show to benefit others like him. He's taken on advocacy work with Parkinson Society Manitoba and is helping to set up a Parkinson's wellness program at the Reh-Fit Centre, a certified medical fitness facility.
"What an incredible opportunity, just to get selected for this competition," says Hague. "And then to come away winning — it's just huge. My son and I had lots of fun along the way, and hopefully I'll be able to do some good with it. I welcome the chance to encourage others to push back against Parkinson's."
10 questions with Tim Hague
What is one word you would use to describe yourself?
If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be?
I'm pretty content with who I am
What is one thing about you that people would be surprised to learn?
For most people, it's that I'm a nurse
"If I had more free time, I would..."
Travel more
Name one place in the world you'd most like to visit.
What is your biggest regret?
No regrets. All of life moulds us into the person we become
What was the last good book you read?
The Brain that Changes Itself by Norman Doidge
What is the best thing about your current job?
Working full-time days
What do you like most about being a nurse?
We get to do the things most other humans will not do for one another
Name one change you would like to make to the health system.
Have more home care. We keep far too many people in hospital for far too long


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Not obvious, not obtrusive , but retired.Milton.
They . . . have filled all our law books with the obtunding story of their suits and trials.Milton.
Legacies bequeathed by the deaths of princes and great persons, and other casualities and obventions .Fuller.
The fact that it [ a belief] invariably exists being the obverse of the fact that there is no alternative belief.H. Spencer.
If its base be obverted towards us.I. Watts.
Not to stir a step to obviate any of a different religion.Fuller.
To lay down everything in its full light, so as to obviate all exceptions.Woodward.
To the evil turnMilton.
My obvious breast.
Apart and easy to be known they lie,Pope. Syn. -- Plain; clear; evident. See Manifest . --
Amidst the heap, and obvious to the eye.
The unlooked-for incidents of family history, and its hidden excitements, and its arduous occasions .I. Taylor.
Sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me.Rom. vii. 11.
I'll take the occasion which he gives to bringWaller.
Him to his death.
Her beauty was the occasion of the war.Dryden.
After we have served ourselves and our own occasions .Jer. Taylor.
When my occasions took me into France.Burke.
Whose manner was, all passengers to stay,Spenser.
And entertain with her occasions sly.
If we inquire what it is that occasions men to make several combinations of simple ideas into distinct modes.Locke.
The . . . occasional writing of the present times.Bagehot.
The one, Wolsey, directly his subject by birth; the other, his subject occasionally by his preferment.Fuller.
The lowest may occasionate much ill.Dr. H. More.
I may wander from east to occident .Shak.


text: Taubman Centers TCO, -0.81% is saying it expects funds from operations, or FFO, of 37 to 38 cents per share for the first quarter, including 12 cents per share in costs related to the unsolicited hostile tender offer by Simon Property SPG, +0.91% and Westfield America Trust WFA, -0.55%. Excluding this expense, the company sees FFO of 48 to 49 cents per share in the period. Six analysts polled by Thomson First Call expect FFO of 41 cents per share in the quarter, on average. The Bloomfield Hills, Mich., real estate investment trust also forecast FFO excluding items of $1.80 to $1.84 per share for the year, ahead of Wall Street's consensus estimate of $1.75 per share. The stock closed Tuesday at $18.05, up 1.2 percent.


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The Philosophy of Selfness
Selfness - "The understanding of the personal unconscious, the inner being and a person's essential individuality".
An open-minded individual understands why people live an illusion and worship accumulated wealth. "What a fool believes - He see's". Therefore he sees excessive possessions as indicators of wealth, intelligence and success. One second into "The Final Sleep" he becomes pauper: another owns his estate. What a fool he is to believe he owns anything…
The intelligent man knows living within one's means is, an accurate interpretation of the words 'successful' and 'wealthy'. He understands why many work for little money and accept debt as the way of life. This man knows why people accept a decade of retirement for fifty years of toil. And he sees the indoctrination of 'Establishment, Media and Celebrity' leads populations to give away money exchanged for their life hours.
'The Philosophy of Selfness' helps an open-minded thinker discover different ways of reviewing the life experience. The thinker will realise society is a vacuum which takes all. He will realise nothing is given in return for his contributions: apart from manipulative rhetoric.
Selfness is about responsibility and integrity. The philosophy guides one to ask simple questions: 'If you lived by your efforts and become responsible for your environment. Would life be easier? 'Is this information true?' 'What can I conclude from this conversation?' 'Does this matter?'
Can you accept another man's right to their opinion even though they are wrong? I recognise every human has a right to their own opinion and belief. I also know life is unfair, confusing and painful. I argue with no one. Without disagreement, feuds cannot manifest. I enjoy a brilliant life working with people who have diverse lifestyles and beliefs. Accepting they have beliefs opposed to my own and still working with them in harmony is one of the reasons for my happiness and success. Building trust and demonstrating fairness is paramount to success, and worth more than any possession.
The idea to accept and respect the opinions of other people is a compelling premise. Providing there is no attempt to influence, all is well. At the instant of sensing someone is inferring 'My way is the way' people, who desire to live within freedom will turn away. Test the idea of not interacting with those who seek argument or conflict.; it is a life skill which makes life comfortable and secure. I look after my environment and demonstrate truth and integrity. I expect the same from those I interact and work with: if they fail to meet expectations: we will not connect again.
My Fictional Work Focusses on The Philosophy
My fictional work examines the 'The Philosophy of Selfness' through the characters and situations in the stories. The fictional work is an extension of the philosophical endeavour. For example: When reading about Jake in 'The Beekeeper' or the unnamed character in 'The Assassin's Notebook' you will find they have well defined characters behind the mask called 'persona'. Readers of the core book 'The Philosophy of Selfness' will understand the sentiments of the stories in the fictional titles.


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Every. Single. Word./
"All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right." — 2 Timothy 3:16 NLT
I trust the above statement wholeheartedly. This is not because it's just something I was taught in Sunday School or in church growing up. This is a conviction that has cemented itself in my life over 30 years. I have seen this statement proven true time and time again. The truth found in God's word has held up over time… both in the centuries since it was written, but also in my life.
You can bank your life on what it says. Life is messy. Sometimes things are thrown at you that you can't process or deal with… scripture can help.
Are you depressed or hopeless? You can find hope.
Are you scared? You can find courage.
Have you messed up? You can find grace.
The Bible is not just some "good book." The answers to life are found in it's pages (or app if you're digital). Every single word is trustworthy. It will not lead you astray.
We are struggling in this world. Sometimes it seems like everything is falling apart. I challenge you to just try reading scripture. Read the teachings of Jesus and see if you can find hope, grace, forgiveness, and purpose. Just see if your life changes for the better as you spend some time in it.
What could it hurt?
Brett Meredith


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I hope you've all had a lovely Christmas and are ready for a happy, healthy 2014. I thought I would share some photos of the wedding of some very dear friends. The mood was lush, garden party elegant in summer bright colours, but with a twist - the "garden" was indoors. And it came off beautifully.
It helps to have a gorgeous bride and groom.
Monster coral dahlias.
I was 31 weeks pregnant when I did these flowers, and I am so grateful for the family and friends of the bride and groom who helped me hang garlands, clear rubbish, made sure I was fed, and generally made the heavy lifting part of the job Not My Problem. It was a day of so much joy and fun and massive heart.
D & C = big love. Thank you.
Peony, David Austin rose, dahlia, flowering gum, echinacea, godetia, scabiosa, freesia, hydrangea, poppy (why were these available? completely wrong season), ivy berry, murraya, passionfruit vine


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It was a bright and sunny-
…or… not?
Currently, on this… dreary and dismal day, Bailey was hanging around a corner of her son's pen, staring off at the horizon and letting loose long, languid sighs-
…just like that, on regular intervals.
On the other side of the pen, Gomez was keeping a sad, watchful eye over his mother-
And as such, nearly became a 'Fainting Goat' YouTube celebrity when a voice suddenly clucked up behind him.
The younger goat turned around and shot a glare at the individual who'd given him such a scare. The individual, in this case, was the good chicken Henrietta. "Do-o-o-on't sneak up on a guy like tha-a-a-at!" he demanded.
Henrietta responded to the protest with a perfectly flat look. "You're a grown mammal that outweighs me five times over, get over yourself. Anyways…" Henrietta nodded her head at the other ungulate in the pen. "Dare I ask what's wrong with her?"
Gomez winced at the reminder of the current state of affairs, and sent a sad look in the direction of his mother, who was still staring off into the distance and-
…yeah, that.
"This's a real ba-a-a-a-ad time for her," Gomez explained sadly. "It's the anniversary of when my Pa, uh…" the goat winced and made air-quotes with his hoof. "'Went out to pasture', if you kno-o-o-o-ow what I mean?"
Henrietta winced sympathetically. "I'm sorry about that, Gomez."
"Huh?" Gomez blinked in confusion before scoffing and waving her off. "Oh nah, nah, I'm wa-a-a-ay over it, water under the bri-i-i-idge… but my Ma, well…"
"She's fine too," the young goat hastily assured the chicken. "But every year… she gets… lonely, see? Not much we can do until it passes, but… well, there you have it."
"Hmm…" Henrietta hummed, giving the older goat a once over before looking back at Gomez. "Have you ever thought about… I dunno, getting her some new 'male companionship', maybe?"
"You mean a da-a-a-ate?" Gomez asked incredulously. "Where am I supposed to find a date for my Ma? Especially on such short notice? It's not like there're any other goats nearby 'cept for us!"
"Oh, Gomez Gomez Gomez…" Henrietta sighed with fond weariness as she laid a wing on the young goat's leg and led him off. "Allow me to introduce you to the wonderful world… of the internet."
Later that evening, Gomez was pacing about, waiting impatiently for his mother to return from the blind date he'd set her up on, courtesy of an online dating service that Henrietta had shown him to. It had looked like a prospective match up: an instant reply to her profile, the other person had seemed eager to meet her, all that was left was to witness the results.
Now, if only his mother would return-!
"GAH!" Gomez whirled around with a yelp. "One day this place'll be the de-e-e-eath of-ah!" he grinned sheepishly when he came face to face with his… notably displeased looking mother. "Uh… h-h-hey there Ma! How was the… er… date…?"
Bailey kept up the flat look for a few seconds before shaking her head with a sigh. "Gomez, I love you, I really, re-e-e-eally do… but you go-o-o-otta learn to be more careful when you're o-o-o-on the internet."
"Huh?" Gomez blinked in confusion. "Why? Did something go wrong with the da-a-a-ate? It shoulda been fine! He was great, said he was o-o-o-older, strong, even Europe-e-ean-!"
"And he was also a butcher." Bailey completed flatly.
Gomez's mouth dropped open in shock. "I set you up with a se-e-e-erial killer!?"
"Not a serial killer, Gomez, a bu-u-u-utcher."
Gomez made to question the difference… before snapping his jaw shut when realization struck him. "Ah… whoo-o-o-ops? Eheheh, ho-o-o-o-onest mistake…" Gomez chuckled, scratching the back of his head sheepishly.
"Mm-hm," Bailey hummed, giving her son a flat look.
Gomez held his grin for a few more seconds before letting his head hang in defeat. "I am so-o-o-o-o grounded for this, aren't I?"
by Baxter Balick, R&R Contributing Author and Flagler College Sophomore


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How to Find the Perfect Restaurant for a Rehearsal Dinner in Chicago
With the plethora of restaurants in Chicago, and new ones popping up, whats seems like every week, choosing a place for your rehearsal dinner can be quite the challenge. Here at Sweetchic, we've even put together our own Rehearsal Dinner Restaurant List just so we can stay on top of all the restaurants! But first... What should you look for when searching for a rehearsal dinner spot?
How many guests can the restaurant's private dining space hold? Tip: Some restaurants will list out the capacity on their websites, stating that they can hold up to 100 in such-in-such space. Keep in mind that this maximum number listed is most likely for a cocktail reception, not a sit-down dinner.
How much does it cost per person? Tip: Keep in mind, this normally does not include alcohol, just the food. It also does not include tax OR gratuity (which can be about 18 - 22%)
How much are the alcohol packages? Tip: Just like a wedding, there are different alcohol packages offered. It could be cash bar, based on consumption, or an open bar. Packages for rehearsal dinners usually start at 2 hours of open bar.
What is the food and beverage minimum and/or rental fee for the space? Tip: What is a food and beverage minimum? It is the minimum amount of money that the client must spend/reach in order to book the space. Again, keep in mind that this does NOT include tax or gratuity. Most of the time, the room rental fee will be waved if the client reaches the minimum, but if not, they may charge you a "rental fee" of the amount left over to reach the minimum. Basically, if your short of your minimum - just order some extra food or beverages - you don't want your money to go to nothing! Food and beverage minimums are normally determined by the space your are renting, the number of guests attending, and the date and time!
Your rehearsal dinner can be as casual or formal as you want it to be! Stay tuned for some of our favorite Chicago restaurants to host a great rehearsal dinner!


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If you want to do the multi events (the pentathlon, heptathlon, or decathlon), or have your athletes compete in them, would you do all of the event coaching yourself, regardless of your event specialty, or would you have the athlete split their time with more specialized coaches?
If the head coach or primary coach or can coordinate schedules for the athlete and the other coaches, it is best to allow the multi event athletes to be exposed to a range of specific coaching and varied coaching styles. For instance, wouldnt it be best for a high jump coach to teach the athletes to jump rather than have the discus coaching done by the high jump coach?
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It is easy enough to want to stash your mobile phone away when you are camping because the last thing you want is a work related call to come in. Sometimes we don't want any calls to come in. We don't want any instant chat messages and we don't want to see everyone's Facebook updates. But let's not forget that there are plenty of reasons to enjoy network coverage, including video calls to let everyone at home we are having a great time to sharing images with apps.
Above and beyond that, here are a few more reasons to make use of a network connection if you have one. These apps are designed for Aussie campers and they're not that bad, as a matter of fact. They can bring a lot of fun and thought to your camping experience.
This app is pretty good for finding a lot of information specific to camping when you are travelling to new places and looking for campsites. It's quite extensive but doesn't provide information on camping sites for free as you will find with OnDECK's Discover Australia Map.
Available on: iOS, Android, Windows
If you are looking for a road trip across Australia or one that is close to you, Australian Road Trips offers around 40 popular options, including ways to filter those road trips, such as by day trip or by 4WD. The app is based on the information published by Lee Atkinson.
Available on: iOS
If you need to use your first aid kit, then you need to know how to use it too. This app is great for finding out how to apply a gauze patch to treating a snakebite, burns, stings, allergies and much more. It is very easy to use with step-by-step instructions. If you are camping with network coverage, this an excellent app to take advantage of, especially considering it is available at no cost.
Available on: iOS, Android
MotionX-GPS is a little bit different to Google Earth and Google Maps. This navigation app uses maps the same as those used in handheld GPS devices and combines them with many of the features found in most smartphone navigation apps. For example, you can track and mark waypoints with this app, just like you are using a handheld GPS device, as long as you have a network connection. This app has a nominal fee and extra charges for extra maps.
Available on: iOS
Gone are the days of staring up at the skies wondering what worlds they are made of. This is one of my favourite apps. All you need to do is point your smartphone's camera towards the constellation you want to know about and snap, GoSkyWatch helps you to identify and learn more about them. This app is very addictive and my kids really love it. I ended up buying a telescope after a got bitten by the bug. This app has been running a while and offers a huge array of features and functions. Unfortunately, it's only available on iOS.
Available on: iOS
It doesn't take long to become interested in Australian birds if you spend any amount of time in the outback. It can take birds a few days to get used to you but when they do they are full of entertainment. I love them and their antics. Michael Morcombe & David Stewart's Australian Birds eGuide helps to identify birds by bird features, taxonomy or by name. Unless you are a real bird nerd, you will search by features found on the bird. It's quite expensive and again only available on iOS.
Available on: iOS
Most smartphones come with a number of apps already installed. Flashlight apps are very useful, especially if you want to use a coloured light in a tent. I'm also partial to mirror apps because I like to make sure my face is clean even if I am out in the muck. A compass app is also very convenient if you can't remember which way is north.
Available on: iOS, Android, Windows
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We all know how well the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan went. Although over 1 million civilians were killed, at least ISIS was created.
French President Francois Hollande has learnt from these successes by bombing Syria in response to the recent attacks.
For what better way to honour the lives of innocent civilians tragically killed in Paris than by taking the lives of innocent civilians in Syria.


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Despite the vast wealth generated in the last half century, in today's world inequality is worsening and poverty is becoming increasingly chronic. Hundreds of millions of people continue to live on less than $2 per day and lack basic human necessities such as nutritious food, shelter, clean water, primary health care, and education.
Innovating for the Global South offers fresh solutions for reducing poverty in the developing world. Highlighting the multidisciplinary expertise of the University of Toronto's Global Innovation Group, leading experts from the fields of engineering, medicine, management, and global public policy examine the causes and consequences of endemic poverty and the challenges of mitigating its effects from the perspective of the world's poorest of the poor.
Can we imagine ways to generate solar energy to run essential medical equipment in the countryside? Can we adapt information and communication technologies to provide up-to-the-minute agricultural market prices for remote farming villages? How do we create more inclusive innovation processes to hear the voices of those living in urban slums? Is it possible to reinvent a low-cost toilet that operates beyond the water and electricity grids?
Motivated by the imperatives of developing, delivering, and harnessing innovation in the developing world, Innovating for the Global South is essential reading for managers, practitioners, and scholars of development, business, and policy.
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'This book is particularly enlightening, even for the lay reader, in its itemizing of examples of strategies and innovations that are changing the lives of local populations as well as the ways both we and they think.'


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It really is superb. Each flower is pure joy and there are many of them.Colour as in the photo but brighter,stronger and cleaner. Strong well branched growth and neat leaves. Colour looks faded on internet photos – but isn`t.Five stars but for some reason I can only click a two.


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Our 7 hand-made horse-carts are each able to carry up to 4 people. It is the ideal solution for families or for those of you who would feel unconfortable on horseback : from 1 to 2 hours trips, our guides will show you the rural areas of Siem Reap Angkor
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This tour travels from the ranch past Wat Chork pagoda, traversing local villages with a stop at Wat Atvea, a Pagoda/Angkorian temple ruin, an Eco-friendly way for sightseeing the rural countryside.
After arrive the The Happy Ranch then, you will meet the trail guide to sign release of liability form and briefing you with basic riding instruction and be introduced to your horse. Then enjoy your trail riding with fun and memorable activities from the horseback.
1. 100% Charge will be imposed for all cancellations and/or reductions within 12 hours or less of the booking date; 70% within 24 hours; and 50% within 72 hours.
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- Children under 5 years old $FREE
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5. Preferred length of cart ride.
6. Minimum 2 people and maximum 4-5 people per horse-cart.
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Everyone knows that AJ McLean has a knack for making fans feel right at home when you meet him with his natural gift for gab and his kind heart. The more we thought about it though, AJ is everything we want in our best friends!
1. Not Sure What To Wear? AJ Can Help.
Sure, AJ's had some outrageous fashion in the past, but he also knows what to wear to make an entrance (and in his defense, he never wore a manskirt). If you don't know what to wear to a party or a date, we have a feeling that AJ would be pretty awesome help in letting you know what's hot and what's not. We also wouldn't mind raiding his closet. Let's face it – sometimes we're not sure if AJ's clothes belong to a man or a woman, but damn, we want it!
2. He Can Totally Go With You To Get Your Nails Done.
AJ has never made any bones about the fact that he gets his nails done on the regular, and we don't just mean regular black polish. Dude has nail art like WOAH and sometimes makes us want to hide our own chipped nails in shame. We'd like his opinion on what we should do with ours, plus you wouldn't hurt for someone to chat with for an hour or two. 2-for-1 deal!
3. Don't Feel Like Going Out? FRIENDS MARATHON!
It's a well known fact that AJ is a HUGE Friends fan, even going as far to tattoo himself in honor of the TV show. It just so happens that many of us are Friends fans as well and would very likely PAY to sit with AJ and have a marathon. Does HE think Ross and Rachel were on a break? Does he think Monica should have ended up with Richard? So many questions we have for him! It would be the perfect excuse not to go out and AJ would be down.
4. His Parties Are The Bomb.
I mean, have you ever seen such a cool baby shower? A few close friends all dressed as babies (including Kevin)? The idea is a brilliant one and we wish like hell that our girlfriends were all having baby showers like this! We're pretty sure AJ would be the perfect friend to host any party you might be having.The fun doesn't stop there either. We've learned that Joe McIntyre from NKOTB drops in for breakfast with his family on Christmas and that Joe Maganello (!!!) has had dinner in the McLean kitchen. Everyone wants to hang.
5. He's Friends With Everyone.
Not only is he close friends with people like Kathy Griffin and Lance Bass, AJ has proven to be friends with a wide range of people and we're not sure if he's ever met a stranger, to be honest. That being said, he'd be the perfect person to ease you into a conversation with someone you'd like to know (especially if you're single). He'd also be a great person to have on hand if you just needed something basic, like a plumber… because he probably knows one. And who doesn't need a friend like that in their life?
6. He's A Kind Soul…Who Can Kick Some Ass.
Let's be real, AJ could be a girl's best friend but he is still a man… and a very badass man. We have a feeling he's very protective of the women in his life and that may prove to be the hottest thing about him. Someone messes with you and/or breaks your heart? AJ might break their faces. Or he might just eat ice cream and watch Friends with you. Either way, he'd be the perfect partner in crime.


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It took most of our time and every bin we have to harvest and pack the cooler last week in preparation for the Ag Day Farmers' Market as well as our regular Farm Store and CSA pick-up on Saturday! It turned out to be beautiful fall weather, perfect for a busy market and for our members out in the pick-your-own fields enjoying the cherry tomatoes and sunflowers. By the end of the day on Saturday it was like the flurry of activity had never happened - the cooler was close to empty and the bins were clean and stacked in the wash area ready for the regular harvest this week! Much of our week will be devoted to keeping up with the farm store and CSA harvest list which still includes summer crops like eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes. We will also bring in the remaining winter squash from the field for later this fall. Lise's dad made us some new bulk bins so now we have somewhere to store it all! While we wish we had more red kuri and buttercup squash this year, the quantity of pie pumpkins, acorn, delicata, gourds and butternut squash is looking good. Two of our few remaining planting projects will also take place this week- the last of the lettuce as well as our fall planted strawberries which arrived today from Illinois.
In the CSA:
- Garlic- we will continue to distribute cured garlic. They are ready to eat now but will also keep well if stored in a dry, dark place.
- Tendersweet Cabbage - This cabbage is aptly named as it is very sweet and tender making it great for shredding raw in coleslaws and other salads.
- Salanova Lettuce mix
- Nicola Potatoes- yellow outside and inside. Great for roasting!
- Leeks
- Mustard Greens- These spicy greens are more mild after cooking.
- Baby bok choi
- Peppers - green, purple, red, yellow and orange
- Eggplant
- Tomatoes - mostly red and orange slicers but there may be a few heirlooms.
- Carrots
- Celery
- Lettuce
- Curly Kale
- Toscano Kale - also called dinosaur kale
- Cherry Tomatoes and cocktail tomatoes - Sungold, jasper, black cherry, yellow mini, cherry bomb, red grape, Juane Flamme, pink boar, bumblebee, and Wapsipinicon peach!
- Hot peppers - serrano, jalapeño and ancho. Some cayenne are also starting to turn red!
- Purple tomatillos - pick when husks are filled out.
- Husk cherries- Pick dry husks that have fallen on the ground under the plants. To eat, remove the husk and eat the yellow fruit inside.
- Sunflowers
- Green and Yellow Beans
- Herbs: Basil, parsley, dill flowers, sage, thyme, mint, oregano, chives
In the store:
In addition to the items also available in the CSA, we will have radishes, escarole, yukina savoy, paste tomatoes, spaghetti squash, some zucchini, and beets in the store. We will also continue to have Verrill Farm corn, Fat Moon mushrooms, and Pete and Jen's eggs.
PYO Flower CSA:
Flowers available for picking this week include zinnias, bachelors button, celosia, scabiosa, verbena, amaranth, cosmos, strawflower, snapdragons, gomphrena, sunflowers and more.
Kale, Cabbage & Carrot Salad With Creamy Caper Dressing
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup grapeseed oil
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped
• 1 tablespoon caper pickling liquid
• 1 large clove garlic, smashed to a paste
• ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons snipped chives (optional)
• ¼ head of cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
• 1½ large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced into bite-size pieces
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed, leaves thinly sliced or torn into bite-size pieces
• ½ yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped mixed herbs, such as parsley, basil, chives or dill (optional)
In medium bowl, whisk egg yolk with mustard. While whisking constantly, slowly dribble in oils. Continue whisking until oil is fully incorporated and mixture is thick and pale in color. Whisk in capers, pickling liquid, garlic and lemon juice. Season with salt to taste and snipped chives, if using. In a large bowl, combine all vegetables and herbs, if using. Add dressing and toss, using both hands to mix until dressing coats all ingredients. Allow salad to marinate until vegetables soften, at least 10 minutes.


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"Any sexual act not geared towards having children is a sin" – Nigerian Immigration officer says
A Nigerian Immigration officer, identified as Ozioma Ezedigboh, has said that any sexual act that's not geared towards procreation is a sin.
According to Ozioma,
"It is only human that have sex for pleasure while animals have sex for procreation." In her own understanding, she feels it' s adultery when a married man sleeps with the wife for pleasure and not for procreation.
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We assign great importance to the passage of natural light to the basement, and therefore the design of the light well is crucial.
Linking the basement to the home
Alongside questions of how the space will work practically and aesthetically, there is also the question of how the new basement will work together with the existing house. Either by carefully assimilating the feel of the basement with the original style of the house, or by creating a complimentary modern space suitably connected to the upper floors, OLBC will work to ensure that your visions are exceeded.We are constantly developing new ways to link the basement not only to the rest of the house via the main staircase, but also to the front and rear of the property via light wells or by using landscaping techniques. Each house and garden is carefully assessed for its potential, and a design is created to maximise the light to the basement and connection with all the surroundings.
At OLBC, we understand the rich history and unique architectural features of London properties. Our expert design team work meticulously to ensure that our clients maintain the existing charm of their property across our finished projects. For any information on what makes an OLBC project unique then do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Following an initial visit by our Projects Manger, a member of our Design Studio will visit you to discuss your project in detail. They will ask you questions about your ideas for the project; what brought about the decision to undertake the work; how you currently use the property and how you would like to use it; and also about your plans for the future. Interaction with our clients is vital at this formative stage. This meeting can take around two hours and we suggest partners or other family members are present so everyone can communicate their ideas to us.
We would be delighted to take you to view finished basements to help you with ideas for basement plans and inspiration on how you would like it to look. You can see a selection of our design work in our Portfolio. Please do consult our answers to client's frequently asked questions if you're looking for a little more clarity before getting in touch.


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Silicon Valley partner Edward Reines is "smart," "aggressive" and a "very good overall strategic thinker," a peer says. He is often noted for his ability in appellate cases, and has significant experience handling patent jury trials. Reines recently represented Illumina in multiple patent disputes against its competitors, one of which resulted in a preliminary injunction ruling in favor of the client.
Elizabeth Weiswasser is described as "very bright and insightful" by a peer, and is one of the firm's leading patent litigators with an emphasis on the life sciences. She currently represents Sanofi in both IPR proceedings and a district court litigation related to the client's blockbuster Lantus Solostar insulin franchise. Both Reines and Weiswasser serve as co-heads of the nationwide patent litigation practice and the firm's life sciences practice. They were shortlisted by LMG Life Sciences for the General Patent Litigator of the Year Award in their respective jurisdictions of California and New York.
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A full-service player on the national stage, Weil Gotshal & Manges has a long history of dominance in servicing some of the most prominent brand names in the life sciences industry, and an extensive network of practitioners distributed among its many US offices through which to service them. "Weil has always had a bit of an edge in this industry," notes a peer. "They got in early, particularly in the product liability area."
The gravitas of the alluded-to practice could arguably be most attributed to Diane Sullivan, based in the firm's Princeton office, who is recognized as one of the practice's busiest and most famed trial lawyers. Continuing a decades-long streak of high-level appointments, Sullivan served as lead trial counsel for Walgreens Boots Alliance, the owner and operator of the nationwide drugstore chain, in several high-profile consumer class actions filed against it and Theranos, the embattled (and now bankrupt) Silicon Valley entity that went from industry darling to corporate disgrace. The complaints allege that Theranos' finger-stick blood tests, which used its proprietary "Edison" blood-testing device, (and were ultimately proved fraudulent) were inaccurate, placing tens of thousands of customers at risk for incorrect medical diagnosis and/or testing. Walgreens and Theranos moved to dismiss the plaintiffs' complaint. In June 2017, a judge dismissed the majority of plaintiffs' claims, allowing plaintiffs to amend some, but not all, of the claims.
New York securities partner John Neuwirth has represented Sanofi in, among other matters, multiple federal litigations commenced by holders, or the representative of holders, of contingent value rights issued by Sanofi as partial consideration for its $20.1 billion acquisition of Genzyme Corporation in 2011. Also in New York, Yehudah Buchweitz also represents Sanofi as a plaintiff in a high-profile antitrust lawsuit against Mylan for anticompetitive business practices to unlawfully maintain its $1 billion EpiPen monopoly. In December 2017, virtually every aspect of Mylan's motion to dismiss the complaint was denied, a significant victory for Sanofi.


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Content: 70% Linen and 30% Cotton
Do not throw away the packaging! Tote Pote clothes come in a unique box, which will make any kid happy from the heart.


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Hi Brother Jeff,
On my way out my apartment today, two ladies talked to me about "God our Mother" and pointed to Galatians 4:26 as evidence. I did some research on the belief and found out that they're most likely from the World Mission Society Church of God. They want to have a Bible study with me so I'll be meeting with them Sunday afternoon after worship. I intend to do some further study on them tonight and tomorrow to prepare and maybe some good fruit will come of it!
I was just curious what you might know about them or have some general advice about what to do when you agree to a Bible study with this kind of person. I was also shocked to find that you don't have any information on the La Vista site about them, the first occasion since discovering your web site where I didn't find the answer to a question I have and I've been looking at this site very regularly since fall of 2010. Congratulations on a resource so excellent that it's shocking for it to be missing something!
Given the thousands of denominations out there, I'm not at all surprised that I haven't covered most of them yet.
The World Mission Society Church of God was started by a couple in Korea in 1964. The founder, Ahn Sahng-Hong, is claimed to be God, the Father, and his wife, Zahng Gil-Jah, is God, the Mother. Ahn Sahng-Hong also claimed to be Jesus at his second coming. According to their doctrine, the male form of God can appear as either the Father, Son, or Spirit depending on the need. Thus, Ahn Sahng-Hong is said to be all three. Interestingly, Ahn Sahng-Hong wrote several books and never claimed to be Jesus. This is a claim that his followers have added since his death.
"Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God" (II Thessalonians 2:3-4). While Paul had someone else in mind, the point remains the same. There are those in their arrogance who claim to be God and in doing so show themselves to be in opposition to God.
Ahn Sahng-Hong has since died in 1985 and Zahng Gil-Jah has inherited his organization. Zahng Gil-Jah, by the way, had divorced her husband in order to marry Ahn Sahng-Hong [Zahng Gil Jah's Ex-Husband's Side Of The Story?].
They use a part of a sentence taken from an allegory to make the claim that there is a female half to God. "But the Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all" (Galatians 4:26). What would be interesting to ask is "Who, then, is the bond woman Hagar?" since this is passage uses the story of Hagar and Sarah. Biblically, the new Jerusalem is the church with all the saved. "But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are registered in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect" (Hebrews 12:22-23). That the church is seen as the bride of Christ is clearly stated in Ephesians 5:23-27. It is not an individual as this group claims.
This is a sabbatarian organization, mixing pieces of the Old Testament, such as the feasts with the New Testament. This is because "Ahnsahnghong was baptized into the Seventh Day Adventist religion in 1948 at age 30, and remained a follower for 16 years" prior to his forming his own religion [Examining the World Mission Society]. Like the Seventh Day Adventist, this group has been making prophecies. Ahn Sahng-Hong claimed that Jesus would return in 1967 and 1988, joining the popular bandwagon of predictions that year [Examining the World Mission Society]. They currently have a pamphlet that "predicted that Jesus or "the husband" would return on "the last day of the year 2012 A.D."[Examining the World Mission Society].
Another wild belief is their claim that all humans are actually fallen angels who are serving time on earth before returning to heaven. It is based on "Then the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it" (Ecclesiastes 12:7). While our spirits do come from God, this verse does not state that we are angels, let alone fallen angels. The belief assumes preexistence to life on earth, which cannot be supported from the Scriptures.The Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry has a fairly good summary, with only a few mistakes, on this false religion with citations at "World Mission Society Church of God."


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It LOOKS like Sea Glass - but it isn't! It's yummy, hard candy! Shrink wrapped in an 8oz plastic container. The PERFECT gift for the Sea Glass lover/collector! Each color has a unique flavor! Colors and flavors vary. Fantastic for BEACH WEDDING favors.... can be special ordered in your wedding colors!