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2013 The Acoustic Year… Eastman 515 F-style Mandolin
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I'm hoping that this year will be my year of the acoustic instrument. I purchased a concertina earlier in the year and am currently shopping for OM style acoustic guitars and a newer pedal steel (often played with acoustic instruments). I ran across this fabulous F-style Eastman Mandolin! I've had many cheaper quality mandolins throughout the years. This individually hand-crafted all solid wood mando is light and loud and years ahead of my abilities. If the phrase "the right tool for the right job" is correct, I ought to be pretty proficient by years end.


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Beyond The Locomotive Described On Paper.
In the photograph there are a series of letters painted on the side of a German steam locomotive. They show information that the Reichsbahn bureaucrat thought would be useful, namely the amount of coal and water that the machine can carry,
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(Warning to readers: Ricki C. is a rather cranky 62 year-old who at times does not seem to
understand the concept of, or is simply incapable of, relaxing and just having a good time.)
I went to see Jackson Browne last Friday. It was my lovely wife Debbie's birthday present from me. In saying that I do not mean to imply I was dragged kicking & screaming to the show. I like Jackson Browne. I certainly like him more than, say, The Eagles, whom I consider Money-Grubbing Hackmeisters of the Highest Order, and who should be shipped out on the Japanese Current at our earliest opportunity.
Unlike The Eagles, Jackson Browne still seems to have some grasp on the concept of integrity in music: he records consistently good – if not great, or certainly not surpassing his 1970's heyday – new records, and tours diligently to support those releases. He does not – and here I would cite & impugn Kiss, The Who and, though I hate to say it, The Rolling Stones – just deign to go on tour when he needs cocaine cash or a balloon payment is due on his English Manse. (Or, in Kiss' case, when the cheerleaders on their Arena Football League team need hairspray & new outfits.) (And oh yeah, Fleetwood Mac – who will be appearing Sunday evening at Value City Arena and whom I wouldn't go out in my backyard to see – also belong in this category.)
With regards to integrity, Jackson is most like Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, in that he consistently insists on putting new material into his shows, even when faced with the sad/humbling fact that large segments of his audience have not bought a new release from him since sometime in the 1990's. (And man, what would I give to be able to see Bruce Springsteen in a venue like the Palace Theater with a stripped-down six-piece E Street Band, where I could sit down and just soak in the music without standing in "pit queues" for upwards of six hours. Let's face facts, folks: I'm old, and I gots the bad knees.)
My problem with these shows is the audience: they obviously WANT to be there, they dropped upwards of $143 for two tickets – plus dinner, parking and, for many, probably babysitters – but then, once they're at the show it seems all they want to do is shout requests for songs from literally three and four DECADES ago. (And when did everybody from my rock & roll generation GET SO OLD? Jesus, there's more greying, balding heads & pot-bellies than a southern Republican caucus, and these guys are dressed like shit. This is why I stopped going to my high-school reunions after the 10-year.)
And I know, I know, I know: THEY'RE the audience, they paid their money, they wanna hear the hits. But Jesus Christ, do they think Jackson Browne is not gonna at least NOD toward his 1970's material? If they ever had any respect for Jackson Browne and his music, and his creativity, and his integrity, why can't they just for an hour or two SHUT THE FUCK UP AND LET THE MAN PLAY HIS SET THE WAY HE WANTS TO? Do people think that after 40-plus years in rock & roll that Jackson Browne doesn't know how to pace a set? (Best audience exchange of the night: a slurring-drunk woman somewhere to our right kept loudly declaiming, "PLAY 'YOU MUST BE SOMEBODY'S BABY.'" (sic) After the third or fourth time, a woman behind us yelled, "Jackson, just play the song so she can pass out and shut up." Classic.)
Saving grace of the night: Jackson ended the set with – BIG SURPRISE! – "Running On Empty," but thankfully came nowhere near playing "The Load Out" & "Stay" medley that wore out its welcome as a set-ender somewhere back around the dawn of the 21st century. And the almost du rigeur encore of the Browne co-penned "Take It Easy" evolved into a heartfelt rendition of "Our Lady Of The Well" – one of Jackson's seldom-played gems, just as it did on the For Everyman release. And the last encore was a great cover of Steve Van Zandt's "I Am A Patriot." Jackson Browne closed political, closed on his own terms and did not close pandering to the aging, whiny, petulant segment of his audience. Thank you, Mr. Browne, from the bottom of my rock & roll heart, for not playing "Stay." – Ricki C. / April 18th, 2014.
(Sometime later this week, Colin and/or Ricki will be dealing with how
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Mar 11, 2016
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – The Brandeis University softball team sits solidly in third place after the fourth day of action at the 2016 University Athletic Association tournament. In the first two rematches of the week, the Judges played a tough contest with #2 Washington University before falling, 6-3, but the Judges bounced back to complete a sweep of the University of Rochester, 13-6. The Judges improve to 6-6 on the season and are 4-3 in the UAA, their highest win total since 2010 in the league.
- In an offensive showdown, the Judges and Yellowjackets combined for 19 runs on 27 hits.
- Runs were scored in 10 of the 14 at-bats in the game, including five inning with at least two runs.
- Brandeis put up the biggest single innings, scoring four runs each in the fifth and sixth innings, snapping a 4-4 tie in the fifth and expanding on an 8-6 lead in the sixth.
- Eight of the nine Brandeis starters had hits and six different players drove in runs.
- Senior 3B Madison Sullivan (Dover, N.H./Dover) continued to wield a big bat for Brandeis, going 3-5 with an RBI and two run scored.
- Sullivan doubled in the third and scored a run, then hit her first home run of the season in the seventh to close out the scorinHg. It was her 12th career home run.
- Junior CF Madison Hunter (Parker, Colo./Legend) had just one hit, but drove in a team-high three runs, thanks to an RBI single in the first, a sacrifice fly in the fifth and a run-producing groundout in the sixth.
- Hunter is now tied for third in UAA play with eight RBI, the most by a non-Emory player.
- Rookie DP Keri Lehtonen (Oneco, Conn. / Plainfield) went 3-4 with three runs scored out of the leadoff spot in the lineup and now has eight runs scored, second-most in the tournament.
- Rookie lefty Sarah Petrides (Scottsdale, Ariz. / Phoenix Country Day School) earned the win, pitching seven innings and allowing 10 hits and five earned runs to improve to 2-1 this season.
- Petrides came in with the bases loaded in the first and a run already in on a leadoff home run, but got a line to second base and a line-drive double play to Sullivan at third to escape further damage and protect a 3-1 Brandeis lead.
- After dropping a 10-run rule decision the Bears in the first meeting, the Judges fell behind again, 4-0, after three innings.
- The Judges threw out two Washington University runners on the base-paths to prevent more damage in the early innings.
- Brandeis got on the board in the fourth after Lehtonen walked and sophomore Amanda Shore (San Jose, Calif./Archbishop Mitty) reached on a bunt single. Two batters later, Sullivan plated Lehtonen on a grounder to second.
- WashU scored two more in the bottom of the fourth, but the Judges got them right back in the fifth.
- Lehtonen drove in a run with single up the middle, and senior Danielle Novotny (Milford, N.J./Delaware Valley) did the same with the bases loaded two batters later.
- Washington All-American pitcher Annie Pitkin escaped further trouble with a strikeout and went on to retired the final seven batters for the win.
- Junior Melissa Soleimani (Somerset, Mass./Somerset Berkeley) suffered the loss in the circle, falling to 2-4 on the season.
- The Judges will look to match or surpass their best UAA win total since 2010 tomorrow when they meet NYU at 10 a.m. and Case Western Reserve at 1 p.m. Brandeis defeated both teams on Wednesday, 7-3 and 7-6, respectively.


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Author: Maria Peppa –
Every time we feel we are present with our whole self "right here, right now", we gain greater awareness, increased focus of attention and, above all, calm. However, most of us are absorbed by the events of our relentless daily reality and the internal dialogues and playfulness of the mind that has become accustomed to going through the past and the future thus, we feel present " right here and right now" little or not at all.
However, when we are in this state of being present at " here and now", we listen to ourselves and the others better, we interpret the messages we receive better and finally we communicate clearer and better. This means that our interactions rely more on actual facts and situations rather than perceptions of what in most cases proves to be wrong.
I have come to believe that the practice of mindfulness is a simple yet magical solution to overcome every difficulty. Generally, we could say that it is an invaluable tool of life.
What is consciousness or mindfulness?
Mindfulness is about raising awareness of what is happening in our mind, body and environment at the present time in a way that cultivates our conscious attention and acceptance of every moment without any critical thought. We just notice things going on, come and leave on their own.
Mindfulness helps us discover and confront our limitations, explore new paths, and why not, adopt alternative solutions to our problems. It makes it easier for us to keep distances or, if you want, to take a break from the incessant internal and external noises of everyday life and, that is what we all need so much.
We are subjected daily to a bombarding of millions of stimuli, and following our nature, we create mental models to manage those stimuli and cope with them. Generalizations, assumptions and beliefs about the world as well as ourselves. Instead of seeing each experience with a fresh eye, we react to life according to our unconscious beliefs, worn over from our early years, and the repetitive, common patterns of our thinking. These are the unconscious patterns that keep us steady and, influence our ability to be authentic and to offer unintentionally, effortlessly, from our personal stock, the unlimited wealth that exists within us.
The results of scientific research on mindfulness are indisputable. Over 40 years of clinical research and study have demonstrated the important benefits of consciousness in increased spirituality, reduction of anxiety and stress, neurological processes, general health, productivity at work, etc.
The recent survey conducted by The Institute for Mindful Leadership, a training product of "consciousness" in 123 leading and senior executives of General Mills, gave the following results:
- 48% increase in focus
- 40% increase in individual productivity
- 34% increase in the possibility of setting priorities
- 31% increase in employee satisfaction
- 34% increase in the capacity to perform tasks under pressure
Based on brain images, neuroscientists have come to the conclusion that people who practice consciousness increase both the activity and the size of the prefrontal cortex, which is an important control center in their brain region, thus experiencing benefits related:
- Increased Awareness
- Easier Concentration and focus of attention
- Faster Decision Making
- Objective Crisis
- Empathy
- Better social behavior
Researchers have also found that the practice of mindfulness causes shrinkage of the amygdala. Amygdala is the center of the brain associated with the reaction of "fight or flight" when we deal with difficult situations and regulate:
- The fear
- Our reactions
- Resistance to stress
With regard to health care, research reveals that the practice of consciousness:
- Increases immunoglobulin-A (anti-infection antibody)
- Reduces signs of bodily inflammation
- Reduces levels of cortisol (stress hormone)
- Reduces blood pressure
- Reduces stress
In summary, research tells us that the practice of mindfulness is a simple yet our most powerful tool for enhancing our health, cognitive function and performance.
The 5-minute and very easy practical meditational exercise that follows will be the starting point that will help you to integrate consciousness into your everyday reality and make it part of your living experience for more peace and serenity in your life.
Five-minute meditation exercise for calmness and tranquility …
Start your exercise in any place or attitude that best suits you, regardless of whether you are lying on your bed, on the couch of your living room or sitting in the armchair of your office.
Step 1: Inhale calmly for a few minutes, at your own pace, without any extra effort. Simply allow your breathing to penetrate deeply and feel it fill your stomach.
Step 2: Close your eyes and, through the screen of your mind, imagine your calmness having a color. What color would it be? You can imagine it with your beloved.
Step 3: Now, do the same with your stress. Imagine your stress having a color. What color would it be?
Step 4: Now just inhale the color you imagined to represent your calmness and exhale the color associated with your anxiety.
Step 5: Repeat the above steps taking deep, slow inhalations and exhale without hurry for 5 minutes.
Step 6: You can do this exercise for fewer minutes or even more. You have the control. Tune in with the wisdom of your body and follow its mesaages.
Step 7: When you feel the process is complete, just open your eyes and continue with your other tasks.
Share this 5-minute meditation exercise on social media so your friends can also benefit.
You can also explore my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/Hypnotherapy4ugr/videos if you want to broaden your meditative choices…
Maria Peppa
Stress Management Coach – Hypnotherapist
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Time for an all-nighter, of fishing! Beginning May 1 and through Sept. 30, nine Georgia Public Fishing Areas (PFA) will offer night fishing opportunities, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
"This new night fishing opportunity is a great example of your fishing license dollars at work, and part of our ongoing efforts to enhance angler access and opportunity," says Matt Thomas, Chief of the WRD Fisheries Management Section. "During the hot days of summer, anglers will be able to get a whole different experience at each of these PFAs by visiting them at night – and we are excited to hear about the stories they will tell!"
Fisheries staff have been busy installing lights on fishing piers, and in parking lots on the lakes that will be open to night fishing.
PFAs offer a wide variety of fishing opportunities, from lakes several hundred acres in size to ponds less than one acre. At most locations, anglers can fish from a boat, along the shoreline or from a pier. While PFAs are primarily managed for fishing, they also offer other family-friendly, day-time activities. Many PFAs have picnic tables, nature and wildlife observation trails, fish cleaning stations and restroom facilities. Some offer primitive campsites for those wishing to stay overnight on the area, and many facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities.
For more information on Georgia PFAs, visit http://georgiawildlife.com/allpfas.
NOTE: The 9 Participating PFAs are: Big Lazer, Dodge County, Evans County, Flat Creek, Hugh Gillis, Marben Farms (Charlie Elliott), McDuffie, Ocmulgee and Paradise.


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Romona KevezaL550
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Romona KevezaL550
- Label Size:
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This Romona Keveza L550 champagne ball gown is made of corded garden lace, is strapless with a chapel train. The lace contains thin silver stitching, which adds to the champagne hue of the dress. This gown is from the Legends Collection and has only been worn once. A bustle was added to the back of the dress. (See photos) The dress was purchased at Bridal Reflections in Long Island.
Price is $5,000 or best offer.
Locals are free to try gown on first: NYC, CT, MASS, RI. Located an hour from NYC, in CONNECTICUT.
I have the Lazaro silver and gold belt you see in the photo for an additional fee, but inquire if interested. I also have a matching golden cathedral veil available for an additional fee if interested. Please inquire.
This dress was taken in to fit me snugly, but can be taken out to its original size if needed. I have a larger chest, so it was not taken in much at the top. The length was altered: I am 5'1"--- and wore 4 in. heels, but this should be reversible as well. A bustle was also added to the dress in the back. All alterations were made at the bridal boutique I purchased the gown and they did a fantastic job!
Dress has been dry cleaned professionally.
Terms Of Sale: All Sales Final
Location: Bridgeport, CT, United States
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Innovative Design Trends for Health-Care Environments
Door and Frame Products
There is always a need for affordable, cutting-edge products for evolving health-care applications, and door and frame products are often part of a complete health-care solution. Manufacturers, more and more, are anticipating the ever-changing challenges of increased security, patient and staff privacy, and microbial contamination. Additionally, the containment of radio wave and radiation interference in hospitals and clinics for X-ray rooms, PET scan theatres, or modern cyberknife clinics is essential. The use of high-security wood doors for patient rooms in behavioral health facilities provides a warm feel while maintaining a safe environment for patients.
The design and manufacturing of performance-leading door and frame products (such as acoustic resistant, bullet resistant, stainless steel, lead lined, radio frequency, and security wood doors) can add tremendous value. Stainless steel frames specifically are often used on patient rooms, and frames and doors are commonly found in operating and labs areas. According to Steve Peterman, director of sales and marketing, AMBICO Limited, "Today's manufacturers must support architects by offering superior products and service to meet the often-demanding performance requirements associated with the built health-care environment."
Some of the door and frame types that are popular for use in health-care facilities include:
Acoustic doors: Acoustic steel doors and frames are available that combine outstanding sound transmission loss with the appearance of standard hollow metal products. Such doors can be provided complete with acoustic steel frames, perimeter, and bottom seals. Acoustic wood doors and steel frames set the global standard for sound transmission loss. It is recommended that doors and frames be tested as a unit and supplied with acoustic perimeter and bottom seals. Wood doors are available in virtually any veneer species and cut to match other standard wood doors on a project. Custom stain or clear coat finishes are also available to match the appearance of commodity wood doors.
Radio frequency steel doors and frames: These door and frame assemblies should meet combined radio frequency standards. Assemblies shall be provided complete with perimeter gasketing, which is essential to product performance in the field. Materials can include mild steel or stainless steel formats to meet a wide variety of applications.
Bullet-resistant doors: Some manufacturers offer bullet-resistant steel doors and frames that are secure from ballistic attack yet have the appearance of standard hollow metal products. Many bullet-resistant products on the market can be furnished with factory-installed bullet-resistant glazing. Another option is bullet-resistant wood doors and steel frames, which can combine ballistic security with the appearance of standard wood door and steel frame products. Wood doors are available in virtually any veneer species and cut to match other standard wood doors on a project. Custom stain or clear coat finishes are also available to match the appearance of commodity wood doors. These products also can be furnished with factory-installed bullet-resistant glazing.
Lead-lined steel doors and frames: These are useful when there is a need to combine protection against radiation with the appearance of standard hollow metal products. Manufacturers offer fire-rated and non-fire-rated products. Materials here also can include mild steel or stainless steel, depending on the application.
Stainless steel doors and frames: These are used in health-care facilities where there is a demand for an extremely high level of cleanliness. Frames are readily available for use in ICU and operating room environments. Frames and doors can be custom designed and produced in alloys 304 and 316 with a wide range of finishes available.
Security wood doors and steel frames: These openings offer state-of-the-art security where patient or personnel security is a key concern. Offering a warm feel and a secure and safe environment for patient rooms in behavioral health facilities, these security openings include anti-ligature and anti-barricade hardware, providing safety and emergency access to patients at all times.
Photos courtesy of AMBICO Limited
Wood bullet-resistant doors in steel were used in the emergency areas of the 72-bed Major Hospital, a general medical and surgical hospital located in Shelbyville, Indiana.
Architectural Openings and Access Controls
Access control for architectural openings is another important management tool providing safety and security in health-care environments. In fact, electronic access control hardware and software can be an important touchpoint in the design of health-care facilities, in conjunction with openings with automatic sliding doors (including all-glass sliding doors and operators). Some product types that are being used currently include exit devices, door closers, cylindrical locksets, and electromagnets for hold-open systems.
As health-care facilities are complex and evolving environments, a well-considered access control strategy can be an enhancement, not an obstacle, to effective building performance in terms of ADA, fire codes, and occupant security. Furthermore, product and system specifications are integral to the definition of spatial boundaries and controlled movement through the entirety of a building. Effective application can correct issues in the present and provide adaptability in the future.
The bottom line is that for health-care facilities, the complex concepts of health, safety, and welfare are inextricably intertwined. Every health-care-related facility has a responsibility to provide a sterile, physically safe, and secure yet accessible managed environment in order to effectively conduct its daily operations.
For a successful project, it is imperative that the architect or designer become familiar with the latest products, standards, guidelines (including ADA), codes, and technologies specifically impacting the design and management of health-care facilities. Managing access and security and maintaining a sterile patient environment should always be top of mind in any health-care project.
According to Rick Ruppert, manager of architectural services at dormakaba Access Solutions Americas, "The inter-connectivity of access control, security, and even environmental systems now occurs at every scale. Something as complex as touch-free credentials activating automated doors that prompt a temporary HVAC override while the medical team makes its way to an emergency operating theater can be realistically accomplished. Once there, discrete recognition by the pharmacy cabinet security controls can create a virtual dispensary with highly exclusive access. Fundamentally, it all communicates through the same shared system."
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Access control strategies are vital to providing safety and security for health-care facilities.


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Friday, December 19, 2014
New Project
In the meantime, I'm starting a new project for my spare time. My quilt guild is hosting a QPOM (quilt pattern of the month) this year to help us use up stash, and this is our 4th project. I am using up these Lario Moda charm packs and the brown yardage will be the "sticks". It should be a quick and easy pattern to sew, which is perfect for those times when you are avoiding shopping and would much rather stay home and sew!
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This year was a tough one for ideas for gifts for everyone! As usual I was still knitting right up till I had to mail the parcel out, but now I am finished and relishing in sewing with no guilt about what else I should be doing!!! Good luck to you!ReplyDelete
Looks like a fun project. Have fun avoiding shopping.ReplyDelete
Looks like a quick project. Don't put off too long - oiy!ReplyDelete
Sweet pattern and fabrics...looks like a fun project! I'd rather me home sewing instead of shopping!ReplyDelete
Should make a pretty quilt!ReplyDelete
Every year I say I'm going to be finished early, every year I fail. I finished shopping yesterday because each morning instead of going shopping, I went into the sewing room.ReplyDelete
This looks like a great pattern and a fun project. Another to add to the every growing list.
I am not much of a shopper either...unless it is for fabric! ;) Looks like a fun project.ReplyDelete
That sounds like a fun guild challenge! I love seeing different interpretations of the same pattern--yours is going to be very pretty!ReplyDelete
Spare time? What's that? :) That looks like a great quick quilt.ReplyDelete
Good for you! I have a few more thigns to go and get for the grandchildren since I didn't get their other gifts made. Too much sewing for the mystery...I started a new quilt today too. Darn that Jenny over at Missouri Star Quilt Co.ReplyDelete
Spare time? You don't have any of that, do you? : )ReplyDelete
Looks like a fun project--visual interest without too much work. I like this pattern, and I think it will look great in your fabrics.
It will be gorgeous! Yay on clue 4, but I am stuck at work til 630 so I haven't sewn a thing yet!ReplyDelete
It looks like a lovely patter, great fabrics too.ReplyDelete
Looks like a great way to use up some stash and get a lovely quilt at the end.ReplyDelete


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In Forbidden Desert, players take on the roles of brave adventurers who must throw caution to the wind and survive both blistering heat and blustering sand in order to recover a legendary flying machine buried under an ancient desert city. While featuring cooperative gameplay similar to Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert is a fresh, new game based around an innovative set of mechanisms such as an ever-shifting board, individual resource management, and a unique method for locating the flying machine parts."
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If you are looking for a new and easy incorporation into your wardrobe, look no further than a grid print trouser. Somewhere between plaid and checked…the pattern offers a ton of versatility. I know I am constantly saying specific items are worth a splurge and versatile so today I am going to show you exactly what I mean.
In the above images I am sporting more of a sophisticated look...pairing the flare trousers with a color-blocked sweater and sleek black patent booties. It may be hard to tell, but these pants have the tiniest hint of electric blue in them. This is definitely a new color of choice of mine for the season. In the fall I always love burgundy, green, and yellow, but there is something about the shade of blue that is so cool and exciting. As I always do, I linked similar products and cool ideas for styling below that allow you to mix and match..however, today I also want to show you three other ways you can style these oh so versatile trousers...
For an off-duty look trying pairing the trousers with an oversized top, blazer, and sneakers. You will still look 100% chic and put together, but comfortable enough to run around during the day.
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I am ALL about this look lately. To be honest, this is how I originally planned on styling the trousers...with these metallic silver Dr. Martens (yes they are back) for the best or the worst...I am loving them.
Of course...for all the moms out there who don't get the whole 'grunge' look ..I have the ever so chic and lady-like outfit. Classics never go out of style. These white patent booties (which may just be my next shoe purchase) and coat with ruffle sleeves make for the perfect combination.


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By Army & Air Force Exchange Service
/ Published June 21, 2017
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With PCS season now underway for thousands of Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and Marines, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making it easier than ever for military families to plan the big move.
Military Shoppers can visit the Exchange's PCS Headquarters at http://www.shopmyexchange.com/PCS for a one-stop shop for all military families' PCS needs, including moving checklists, helpful products and more.
According to the Government Accountability Office, about 650,000 service members moved during a Permanent Change of Station in 2014.
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text: Recently I have been running myself ragged trying to keep myself distracted by a constantly busy schedule and scheduling my entire life via my iPhone... And for what? To still be stressed out, still scrambling for money, and not doing what I really love and makes me happy in life like mountain biking in the summer. At some point of every season I always decide that I should work and do more than I actually have time for in my life and sometimes saying no is the hardest thing for me because I don't want to disappoint anyone or myself. I can currently see the light at the end of the tunnel with working less, and having some scheduled days off. My goal is to break this habit of over working and over stressing myself over life and just relax- place myself around positive people and go on more adventures. I got outside for a long walk with my dog yesterday evening and boy did the nature therapy calm my nerves. I forgot how relaxing it was to walk through beautiful and lush green fields and meadows while looking at the mountains in the distance. I had temporarily forgotten to take time for myself and reconnect with nature- but I don't think I will forget again. Happy Adventures!


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This 11 bedroom villa is located at the Encore Club, less than a 10 minute drive to Walt Disney World and their 4 incredible theme parks! Conviently located for you and your loved ones to experience and enjoy, Walt Disney World's proximity from this vacation home is an added bonus while staying on the Encore Club property! The Encore Club also offers exclusive amenities right on property including a waterpark with thrilling drop and twisting slides, multiple restaurants and bars, and an amenity center with a fitness room and kid's area!
Sleeping up to 22 people, This Gorgeous home has bedrooms across both floors including 3 children's themed bedrooms! The upper floor themed loft area is equipped with 2 video games consoles as well as the games room has a ping pong and foosball table, so the fun does not have to end at the theme parks! Also the home theater is the perfect place to relax and unwind after those long theme park days and watch your favorite movie on a large projection screen!
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Downstairs Bedrooms:
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If you are about to change your lifestyle, change your habits or make plans, and set new goals for your physical activity, read these common myths about fitness and weight loss and do things the right way.
Of course, for everything you are not sure, ask your fitness instructor. Verified information and good tips will help you to maintain a good form, to be healthy and to avoid injuries during the exercise.
There are some of the most widespread misconceptions about exercising and weight loss, and therefore we suggest you read them.
1. You can lose weight on certain parts of the body by performing exercises that are directed to those parts of the body
True Truth: This concept is known as "spot training", but unfortunately it does not help burn fat. Unfortunately, you cannot choose in which part of the body the weight reduction will be displayed. Your body only determines which fat deposits will use. For example: working your abdominal muscles will strengthen your abdominal muscles, but this will not reduce fat deposits on your stomach.
2. Women who use weights will increase their muscle mass too much
True Truth: To achieve muscle buildup, testosterone is needed, and the level of this hormone is significantly lower in women than in men, so in most cases, women cannot easily build up too much muscles. In fact, as muscles take up less space than fat, women tend to reduce volume by doing bodybuilding. In addition to speeding up metabolism, bodybuilding reduces the risk of osteoporosis and increasing the level of strength, so this type of training will also help you lose weight.
3. If you cannot exercise hard and often then exercising does not make sense
True Truth: Even moderate physical activity reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. If you cannot single out 30 minutes for exercise, then divide it into three parts for ten minutes during the day when you have time. Everyone can find ten minutes of free time during the day and do some exercises. There are simple things you can do to improve physical activity and without going to the gym: use stairs instead of the elevator, do twenty abdominals and push-ups when you have a break, walk after lunch. Remember that any exercise is better than a complete absence of physical activity.
4. If you do abdominal exercises you will have a flat stomach
True Truth: This is similar to the number one myth. The fact is that the only way to have a flat stomach is to remove fat from the middle part of the body. This is achieved by cardio with aerobic exercise that burns calories, strength training that accelerates metabolism. Abdominal exercises will help you build abdominal musculature, but the muscles will not be visible until you have fat deposits in the central part of your body.
5. You will burn more calories if you practice in a longer time interval with lower intensity
True truth: The most important factor in exercising and controlling body weight is not the percentage of calories consumed, but total calories burned during some activity. The faster you walk, ride a bicycle or swim, the more calories you burn in a minute.


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Project 1 – Farfetch
This is a shopping website that I used to buy stuff on it. However, things like clothes, shoes, bags are expensive as they are selling luxury brand. As a result, I change words and description as well as the font size of the interface to remind me to stop browsing this website.
Project 2 – 8 Maple
This is a free video platform which has diverse famous TV series show. So it is really easy for me to get access to watch TV series which consuming too much time! Instead, I need to watch more tutorials of coding! That is why I change the images and change the title of shows!
Project 3 – CNN
This one was created in the practice time during the class. I just tried to make the highlight of "President Trump could end the shutdown tonight" to be more standing out. Also, I changed the images which are more suitable to this breaking news!


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OXFORD, England (CNS) — King Juan Carlos of Spain received a tribute from the country's bishops after he announced his decision to abdicate in favor of his son.
The executive committee of the Span's bishops' conference described the work of the outgoing 76-year-old king as having "extraordinary value" because of his work on behalf of democracy during his 39 years on the throne.
"All Spanish bishops recognize and appreciate the work of His Majesty the King, Don Juan Carlos, and his generous gifts and contributions to Spain's recent history, particularly to establishing and consolidating democratic life, which was especially relevant during the political transition," the bishops' committee said in a June 2 statement.
It said Crown Prince Felipe de Borbon y Grecia, Prince of Asturias, who will succeed his father, had "proved his qualifications and competence" to continue the monarchy's "constitutional service."
Meanwhile, Archbishop Julian Barrio Barrio of Santiago de Compostela, praised the king's "affection" for the western Catholic shrine and close ties with the city, as well as his periodic attendance at Mass in the city's historic cathedral.
"I feel utmost respect for his decision," the archbishop said in a June 3 message posted on the archdiocesan website.
King Juan Carlos, who assumed the monarchy when it was restored after the 1975 death of 36-year dictator Gen. Francisco Franco, was widely acclaimed for backing parliamentary democracy in Spain, and facing down an attempted February 1981 military coup by Franco supporters.
However, public support for the monarchy slumped in the last five years when the king's eldest daughter, Infanta Cristina, and her husband, Inaki Urdangarin, were investigated for alleged embezzlement of public funds, and when Juan Carlos broke a hip on a lavish April 2012 elephant hunting trip to Botswana during Spain's economic recession.
In his June 2 televised announcement, the king said he had taken the throne hoping Spaniards would "become protagonists of their own destiny," in "a modern democracy, fully integrated into Europe."
He added that he felt "pride and gratitude" that Spain had since achieved, "in times of great uncertainty and difficulty, a long period of peace, freedom, stability and progress." He said he believed the new generation could "justly claim a starring role in forging the future."
Meanwhile, the Catholic Communion and Liberation organization welcomed the Juan Carlos' summons to a younger generation, and said it expected the new king to "promote true coexistence" and "inspire in all of us a radical desire to affirm the other person."
"One generation assumed its responsibility 39 years ago, leaving behind old divisions and building a society no longer based on the view that other was an enemy to be eliminated," the group said in a June 3 communique.
"In the same way, a new generation is now called to express its desire for true coexistence, excluding the aggressive and sterile dialectic, which has eroded our democracy in recent years."
Vatican Radio said King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia had discussed Spain's economic crisis and "current issues regarding the church's mission in society" during an April 28 Vatican audience.
The 75-year-old queen was to receive a Path to Peace prize June 3 in New York from the Holy See's permanent observer to the United Nations, Archbishop Francis A. Chullikatt.
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Rice Not Ready for Curtain Call Yet
Special to The Washington Post
Monday, December 27, 1999; Page D13
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26 Jerry Rice, perhaps the greatest wide receiver in NFL history, walked off the field at 3Com Park tonight for the 126th and final time as a San Francisco 49er.
Or maybe not.
"I didn't look at it that way," Rice said when asked if today was his farewell to the only home stadium he's known in his 16-year career. "I'm not going to say it's completely out of my hands, but I feel I deserve a legitimate chance next year."
Rice may be done in San Francisco because the franchise needs to find some way to trim $18 million from its payroll by next season, and Rice ($5.5 million due next year) and concussion-battered quarterback Steve Young ($8.1 million) are prime candidates to go if the team is to fit under the salary cap.
However, Rice is more than willing to sit down with the accountants and work something out.
"Money is not an issue," he said. "I've always been flexible about my contracts. I'm just not going to work for chump change."
So right now, no one in San Francisco will say that the two icons have played their last game for the 49ers.
"I don't know the answer to that question," 49ers Coach Steve Mariucci said when asked about Rice's future. "We have not sat down and discussed that yet."
Rice has said repeatedly he'd be happy to be back here next year.
"If it's up to me, I'll be back," he said. "I can tell you guys right now the fire is still burning within."
At times during the game, it showed. Rice made three key grabs for a total of 34 yards in the Niners' opening drive. His first, an 11-yard cross in front of Redskins cornerback Darrell Green, on third and 10 from the 20, extended his NFL record of consecutive games with a catch to 208.
That wasn't the only time Rice came in contact with Green today, and the two old pros with a combined 34 years of NFL experience kept a conversation going.
"When you got a guy like that for so many years you just want to let him know you respect him for his work ethic, for the type of person he is off the football field," Rice said of Green. "That's what we talked about."
Rice also got the 3Com crowd on its feet on a trick play that almost worked. Early in the fourth quarter, with a second-and-five from the Redskins 35, The Niners called a reverse to Rice, who rolled left and unleashed a pass down the right hashmark toward teammate J.J. Stokes streaking downfield.
Rice started laughing when asked about the play.
"It just got caught in my glove," he said. "When I first came around on the reverse I saw J.J. get behind the guy, but when I threw it, it stuck in my hand and didn't get there. I was kicking myself for that."
In fact, despite the overtime loss, Rice was smiling after the game, and appeared nothing like a guy who's about to retire.
"If it had been my last game, there would have been a white horse out there," Rice said. "It would have ended with me getting on that white horse and riding off."
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Ways to an Easy Breezy Allergy Season
It's that time of year again. Everything is in full bloom and now your allergies have sent you sneezing and wheezing. Why does this happen? Exposure to certain allergens causes them to bind with IgE antibodies on the surface of a type of immune cell called mast cells, which are found in our lungs, nose, mouth and digestive tract. This leads to the release of chemical mediators, such as histamines and leukotrienes, that promote a variety of allergy symptoms such as sinus congestion, constriction of airway passages, and inflammation. If spending the rest of allergy season in an impermeable bubble isn't feasible or appealing, then perhaps it's time to give some of these tried and true naturopathically tested solutions a whirl.
1. Don't let onions make you cry! Yellow onions contain quercetin, a bioflavonoid found to inhibit inflammatory processes by stabilizing the membranes of mast cells (the cells that make your allergies go nuts). Studies have shown that quercitin inhibited the release of histamine, leukotrienes and prostaglandin D2, which are chemicals in the body responsible for allergic reactions. Now that's nothing to cry about.
2. Vitamin C isn't just for the common cold. Taking vitamin C can prevent the release of histamines. In fact, one study showed a 74% reduction in allergic rhinitis symptoms in just 2 weeks. That is why vitamin C is also a must for allergy season.
3. Don't be afraid to get stung! Freeze dried stinging nettles contain a molecule which acts as a local hormone in modulating the immune response to allergens. Research has shown it to improved in patients with acute onset allergic symptoms in comparison with placebo.
4. Get Messy! Exposure to germs especially in early life might provide an important defense against developing allergies in the first place. Experiments have shown that infectious agents promote positive changes to the immune system so that it is less reactive to allergens. So you might what to drop the antimicrobials, please.
5. Extra Vitamin E. Vitamin E found in almonds and avocadoes is an inhibitor of leukotrienes, which are compounds that promote narrowing of airway passages and mucus production. Moreover, one study showed improvement in nasal symptoms of adults with allergic rhinitis after taking Vitamin E for 10 weeks. Like you needed another reason to have guacamole.
6. Support Your Adrenals Herbs that support adrenal health also known as adaptogens have similar actions to glucocorticoids (drugs commonly prescribed to bring down inflammation due to allergies). Furthermore, both ginseng and licorice have been demonstrated to increase production of anti-allergy cytokines and suppress secretion of mediators that induce allergies.
7. Cultivate Some Beneficial Flora Probiotics are not only important for healthy digestion but they also play an important role in how our body responds to potential allergens. Certain strains of beneficial bacteria have been shown to reduce of the ability of allergens to enter the body and modify the immune systems response to allergens.
8. Go For Fish oil Because of it's role in immune system modulation and inflammation, fish oils play an important part in natural allergy control. What is even more powerful is that women who consume omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and post-nataly actual reduce the risk of allergy development in their babies. Another reason why fish oils should be part of a healthy pregnancy.
9. The Power of Pine Specifically French maritime pine bark (Pinus pinaster) has been shown to the block the release of mast cell histamine release. In fact one study showed it was as effective as the allergy medication, cromolyn sodium. Perhaps this is the allergy solution you've been pining for.
10. Identify Food Allergies and Intolerances Certain foods can make allergic rhinitis worse. This is mainly in two ways: by increasing intestinal permeability enhancing exposure to antigens and directly increasing production of histamines by mast cells. The best ways to determine if you have a food allergy or intolerance is through IgG (not IgE) food allergy testing or a food elimination/challenge trial which I often do at my New York City naturopathic office.
Want to be allergy-free naturally this season? Then schedule a naturopathic appointment with Dr Ivy.


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In my Rails 3 application users can write messages/posts in forum.
I would like to display to users "Top Writes" table, something like:
Alex - 14% (i.e. 14% of forum's content was written by Alex)
Greg - 13%
Natalie - 10%
Rachel - 8%
Would you store the number of characters (probably excluding punctuation) in each message in a database along with other message details (and update it when message edited) ?
Would you store the number of characters that each user wrote along with other user details (and update this number once user adds / deletes / updates a message) ?
Would you store the total number of characters in the database (i.e. the sum of all numbers from
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Would you store the percentages that are going to be displayed (and update them accordingly) ?
I would focus on a metric that rewards good content, not just content. Stack Overflow is a good example of this --- you get rewarded when your peers value your content.
For your specific question:
The percentage based table at that point is fairly simple


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15 Graduate Students Will Spend Next Year Improving Community Health and Developing Lifelong Leadership Skills
Los Angeles, CA, June 20, 2014—The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship (ASF) today announced the selection of its 2014-15 class of Albert Schweitzer Fellows from Los Angeles — 15 graduate students who will spend the next year learning to effectively address the social factors that impact health, and developing lifelong leadership skills. In doing so, they will follow the example set by famed physician-humanitarian Albert Schweitzer, for whom their Fellowship is named.
"Schweitzer Fellowships change lives, both of the individual Fellows as well as those of the many vulnerable community members they serve through their Fellowship projects," said John Su, Program Director of the Los Angeles Schweitzer Fellows Program. "Our Fellows learn to lead and innovate as they tackle complex health needs—skills they will use again and again throughout their professional careers. Meanwhile, their project participants learn information, skills, and behaviors that will assist them in leading healthier lives."
Schweitzer Fellows develop and implement service projects that address the root causes of health disparities in under-resourced communities, while at the same time fulfilling their academic responsibilities as full time students. Each project is implemented in collaboration with a community-based organization. This year's Fellows will address an array of health issues affecting a range of populations, including a program to assist victims of sexual violence achieve healthy mental and physical health through yoga and art therapy; helping young adults with intellectual disabilities take care of their oral health; assisting older adults and ethnic minorities with advanced care planning; and educating parents of young children in South Los Angeles about the importance of oral health.
"These Schweitzer Fellows are living Dr. Albert Schweitzer's legacy of reverence for life," said ASF Executive Director Sylvia Stevens-Edouard. "Their Fellowship year will leave them well-prepared to successfully face the challenges of serving vulnerable and underserved populations, whose health and medical needs are many and varied."
The 15 Fellows from Los Angeles will join approximately 220 other 2014-15 Schweitzer Fellows working at 12 program sites, 11 in the US and one in Lambaréné, Gabon at the site of The Albert Schweitzer Hospital, founded by Dr. Schweitzer in 1913. Upon completion of their Fellowship year, the 2014-15 Los Angeles Schweitzer Fellows will become Schweitzer Fellows for Life and join a vibrant network of nearly 3,000 Schweitzer alumni who are skilled in, and committed to, addressing the health needs of underserved people throughout their careers. Fellows for Life routinely report that ASF is integral to sustaining their commitment to serving people in need.
Since 2008, the Los Angeles Fellows Program has supported nearly 100 Schweitzer Fellows who have positively impacted the health of vulnerable communities in the Los Angeles area. The program is funded entirely through charitable donations and grants. Sponsors of the Los Angeles Fellowship Program include Kaiser Permanente, The Annenberg Foundation, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Charles Drew University, Keck School of Medicine at USC, USC School of Pharmacy, UCLA School of Dentistry and Azusa Pacific School of Nursing.
Los Angeles Schweitzer Fellows Program
2014-15 Project Summaries
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Sara Abdelhalim, USC Keck School of Medicine
Sara is creating and implementing a holistic healing program that provides survivors of sexual violence with trauma sensitive yoga while incorporating elements of art and music therapy. This program is designed to allow survivors to regain self-efficacy while encouraging them to maintain healthy mental and physical lifestyles.
Community Site: USC Center for Women and Men and Peace Over Violence
Warren Yamashita, USC Keck School of Medicine
Under Connecting Californians to Care―a collaborative coalition with USC, UCLA, and Charles Drew University―Warren is developing an interdisciplinary network of USC student Covered CA and Medi-Cal insurance counselors to educate and increase enrollment amongst Latinos in Los Angeles.
Community Sites: Saban Community Clinic, Mother and Child Health Access, and Southside Coalition of Community Health Centers.
Lauren Maldonado, USC Keck School of Medicine
Lauren is implementing advanced care planning services for geriatric low income and/or ethnic minority patients in East Los Angeles. Through community education and referral to resources, she hopes to empower patients to comfortably discuss goals of care with their families and physicians, consider end of life directives, and better utilize palliative care or hospice services.
Community Site: LAC+USC Geriatrics Clinic
David Routman, USC Keck School of Medicine
David will partner with Julia Routman of UCLA School of Nursing to improve health outcomes in diabetic adults by promoting lipid-lowering medication prescription, counseling, and follow-up.
Community Site: Northeast Valley Health Corporation
UCLA School of Nursing
Julia Routman, UCLA School of Nursing
Julia will partner with David Routman of USC Keck School of Medicine to improve health outcomes in diabetic adults by promoting lipid-lowering medication prescription, counseling, and follow-up.
Community Site: Northeast Valley Health Corporation
UCLA School of Dentistry
Nicole Bui, UCLA School of Dentistry
Nicole's project aims to decrease the incidence of Early Childhood Caries in the South Los Angeles Area by educating expectant parents and parents of children 0-5 years old. She will be visiting preschools, parenting workshops, and women's clinics to emphasize the importance of children's oral health by interacting with parents on a one-to-one basis, as well as in group workshops.
Community Site: First 5 LA
University of Southern California School of Pharmacy
Halema Buzayan, USC School of Pharmacy
Halema is educating American Muslim women about osteoporosis risk and prevention through group workshops and individual counseling sessions.
Community Site: Islamic Center of Irvine (ICOI)
Karen Tan, USC School of Pharmacy
Karen aims to promote safe medication usage within the geriatric Chinese population by conducting educational seminars as well as medication reconciliation sessions where any identified medication-related problems will be sent to the senior's primary care physician.
Community Site: APC Senior Wellness Center
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Lawrance Chung and Marko Spasic, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Marko and Lawrance are incorporating curricula into symposiums that focus on educating students with intellectual disabilities about nutrition and common health problems.
Community Site: Pathway at UCLA Extension
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science/David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Lyndon Gonzalez, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science/David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Lyndon is developing a running/mentoring program for middle/high school students in the Lennox Unified School District with the hopes of encouraging healthy lifestyles through running, while concomitantly encouraging them to pursue a post-secondary education.
Community Site: Lennox Unified School District
USC Division of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
Alyssa Concha, USC Division of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
Alyssa is designing and implementing training to supplement Promotores de Salud [promoters of health]/community health workers training program. Promotores address a variety of health issues, including environmental health, lead poisoning prevention, allergies and asthma, prenatal care and early childhood development, and access to health services. The goal behind the supplemental training is to provide Promotores skills and resources to support their peer advocacy and peer education efforts throughout the community.
Community Site: Esperanza Community Housing Corporation
Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Allison T. Davis, Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Allison is implementing an oral hygiene training program for young adults with intellectual disabilities that is aimed at reducing dental anxiety and preventing dental disease.
Community Site: Almansor Academy
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Arti Desai, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Arti is developing and implementing a culturally and linguistically appropriate educational training program that focuses on preconceptional and prenatal care in the hopes of increasing awareness of maternal risk factors that can contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Community Site: The Perinatal Institute at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
Loma Linda University School of Public Health
Ladan Khoddam, Loma Linda University School of Public Health
Ladan is utilizing PhotoVoice and participatory action research to address the needs of HIV positive individuals, specifically youth, to allow for community engagement, as well as provide a space for HIV positive youth to advocate their concerns using their own language and experiences.
Community Site: TBD
About The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship
The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship (ASF) is improving the health of vulnerable people now and for the future by developing a corps of Leaders in Service—professionals skilled in creating positive change with and in our communities, our health and human service systems, and our world.
Through community-based, mentored direct service and a multidisciplinary, reflective leadership development program, ASF is building community capacity and training a professional workforce that is:
• skilled in addressing the underlying causes of health inequities;
• committed to improving the health outcomes of underserved communities; and
• prepared for a life of continued service.
To date, nearly 3,000 Schweitzer Fellows have delivered nearly 500,000 hours of service to nearly 300,000 people in need. Additionally, more than 100 Fellows have provided care at the 100-year-old Schweitzer Hospital in Lambaréné, Africa. Through this work and through the contributions of Fellows whose professional careers serve their communities, ASF perpetuates the legacy and philosophy of physician-humanitarian Dr. Albert Schweitzer. ASF has 12 program locations in the U.S. and one in Lambaréné, Africa. Its national office is located in Boston, MA and hosted by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.


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Omya announces to significantly increase prices for its Calcium Carbonate products globally, starting from Jan 1, 2019 or as customer contracts allow.
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"Our continued investments in supply chain efficiencies, productivity improvements, expense control, digitization and operational excellence only allowed us to partially offset these significant and unprecedented cost increases. Omya remains committed to strengthen technical service and assistance and deliver innovative and cost effective products and solutions to help our customers mitigate the impact" says Thoralf Gliese, Executive Vice President Sales, Marketing & Innovation.
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August 22, 2019Election 2020
The Democratic and Republican presidential contenders have begun defining their approach to major foreign policy issues as they jockey for position in their parties' primaries.
April 25, 2019Iran
With significant risks now looming over global energy markets, the United States should be careful not to go too far with oil sanctions.
February 14, 2019Russia
Congress is considering a bill that could punish countries for artificially boosting oil prices. What could that mean for warming ties between Russia and Saudi Arabia?
June 21, 2019Election 2020
The Democratic field could touch on a number of foreign policy issues, from climate change to Iran, during its first prime-time sparring session.
June 18, 2019Iran
The narrow and congested Mideast waterway has become a site of escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. Conflict in the wake of tanker attacks there could jolt global oil supplies.
November 29, 2018Climate Change
The conference in Poland will be a major test of the world's collective political will to fight global warming. Following through on promises made in Paris will not be easy.
October 18, 2018Saudi Arabia
Threatening a price hike might work in the short term, but it would come with serious costs to the kingdom's reputation as a moderating influence on oil markets.
October 12, 2018Climate Change
A recent study by noted climate scientists is particularly bad news for the planet's most vulnerable regions, including the Arctic and small Pacific islands.
August 29, 2018Energy and Climate Policy
The reality that many energy companies are getting more serious about investment in low-carbon solutions is getting lost in the political noise of the day.
August 28, 2018Energy and Climate Policy
The Trump administration's rollbacks of greenhouse gas emissions will likely damage American energy production, global influence, and jobs.


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A style mentor is a professional fashion stylist whose job is to provide you with the individualized guidance, advice, and feedback you want and deserve. All our style mentors have passed a lengthy screening process to ensure they have plenty of industry experience, a passion for educating, and the communication skills necessary to help you grow. When you receive feedback from your very own style mentor, you can rest assured you're receiving the most relevant, up-to-date, and meaningful advice possible.
In a way, our style mentors are much like a personal tutor. They're there when you need career advice, have a question about an assignment, or simply want to learn more about the world of fashion styling and the career opportunities available to you. The guidance of your style mentor coupled with the unlimited support of our student support specialists is just as effective—if not more so—than learning in an actual classroom.


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Recently I had the pleasure of attending #SMR5 on product Saturday (unsurprisingly) . Silicon milkroundabout is billed as a jobs fair for 120 start-ups to interact directly with potential candidates. It also has lightning pitches from the start-ups for them to sell themselves and their products to potential clients and new staff followed by a Q&A with leaders in the field.
Whilst not actively seeking to change job it did seem a little silly not to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to network with other product manager, ensure the CV is up to date, meet some fantastic new companies and its always good to be prepared as you never know whats around the corner.
I had a great time talking to all the startups, made some great contact and recieved some excellent feedback
The Q&A also gave me the reassurance that the problems I have faced are the same across the industry and got some excellent advice on solving them!
The event was well organised with 2 large rooms full of startups as well as free fruit, coffee, sweets and beer! it also had a bizarre pirate theme but as anybody who knows me will tell you I love pirates. It also had a reasonably sized area for the lighting talks and Q&A although it could have done w
ith slightly more amplification and some more seating but both were minor annoyances. The only real comment I would make was that for some of the startups it was unclear what positions they where looking to fill and as the day progressed hastily produced signs appeared in true lean startup way.


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This is a great blog post from The Sceptical Chymist – part of the Nature Chemistry blogosphere. It relates to a page published in Nature Chemistry which illustrates the absurdity of the phrase 'chemical-free' which has no doubt irritated any lover of the chemical sciences for years.
I myself feel at my wit's end by all the television adverts and product packaging which claim their product to be 'chemical-free' as the word 'chemical' is continued to be demonised by the media and advertising world. We're bombarded with the notion that 'chemicals' are bad – they're poisons which we want to avoid at all cost and surely any product that lowers there use must be superior. Unfortunately, the general public accept this notion willingly, and are perhaps unaware that thousands of items they use every single day of their lives – medicines, fuel, plastics, cosmetics, food – are all made up of useful chemicals which would be sorely missed if they were removed.
In short – the 'chemical-free' label is purely a myth.
I strongly suggest you take a peek at the article – it won't take long!


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Our next nominee for the July edition of Sweatshirt Blanket's Spread Your Warmth campaign is the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. They are the worldwide leader for research to cure type 1 diabetes.
The JDRF sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide. Their is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Until a cure is found, people with type 1 diabetes have to test their blood sugar and give themselves insulin injections multiple times or use a pump – each day, every day of their lives. And even with that intensive care, insulin is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications, which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation.
Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.4 billion to diabetes research, including $101 million in FY2009. In FY2009, JDRF funded research projects in 22 countries throughout the world, including more than 40 human clinical trials.
More than 80 percent of JDRF's expenditures directly support research and research-related education.
Thank you to Jorja White & Cindi Hoppes who both nominated the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for the July edition of the Spread Your Warmth campaign. If you would like to learn more about this organization visit their website.
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More than ever, travelers are hitting the road with their pets because they consider them extended family members. In Chicago, pet owners are notorious for treating their furry companions with over-the-top respect, showering them with love and affection by indulging them with parks, spas and boutiques designed just for them.
Many local hotels have gotten in on the action as well, with some dedicating special programs and packages to four-legged--and in some cases two-legged--friends. There's a pet concierge at one River North property. Others offer treats upon arrival. And, of course, most provide dog-walking and pet-sitting services. Here are the Top 10 pet-friendly Chicago hotels.
Conrad Chicago
The Details: One of the hottest new luxury properties right off the famed Magnificent Mile shopping district is Conrad Chicago, which boasts a virtual concierge and "smart" guest rooms. Those who book one of the 12 suites get private check-in, which certainly comes in handy when arriving with a finicky Fido. In each suite is a separate living area with beautiful city views. There's a non-refundable pet fee of $100, and dogs must weigh less than 50 pounds and be fully trained.
Pet Perks: Doggy bags are available at concierge desk and guests may request dog walkers and grooming services.
Nearby Pet Attractions: The hotel offers a private Fisker luxury house car for complimentary drop-off service within a two-mile radius, which includes Oak Street and North Avenue beaches.
Room Rates: $226-$436 per night
Address: 101 E. Erie St., 312-667-6700
Dana Hotel and Spa
- The Details: The boutique-style Dana hotel promises to treat your best friend like a member of their family with the "I Am Woof" program. They'll add $15 to your reservation, which includes an in-room doggie bed and water bowl for use during stay.
Pet Perks: Upon check-in, guests are given a welcome bag that contains a customized dog tag, treat and handy list of nearby attractions. More treats will be given to dogs who accompany their owners at on-site eatery Freestyle Food + Drink on the patio. And for dogs who require extra pampering, the hotel can arrange a pet psychic or in-room pet masseurs.
Nearby Pet Attractions: The River North neighborhood is very walk-able for those who would like to stroll the area with their pets.
Room Rates: $115-$338 per night
Address: 660 N. State St., 312-202-6000
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
The Details: Fairmont Chicago's "Bark Near the Park" program caters to four-legged hotel guests. It includes overnight canine accommodations, two hours of dog sitting, toys, treats and a full dog-friendly a la carte dinner menu with items like rotisserie chicken and poached Atlantic salmon. The package includes a pet-cleaning fee.
Pet Perks: The hotel also has a dedicated "dog-cierge" on staff to recommend all the hottest pet-friendly spots in the city.
Nearby Pet Attractions: Maggie Daley Park is in walking distance.
Room Rates: $155-$419 per night
Address: 200 N. Columbus Dr., 312-565-8000
Hotel Allegro
The Details: The downtown theater district-based Hotel Allegro caters to pets in the grandest manner. Not only will it accept dogs, cats and birds, but it will also allow any number of pets with no weight restriction. Advance notice is required, however, for paid services such as pet sitting, walking, limousines and massages.
Pet Perks: Guests aren't charged a fee and complimentary amenities include treats upon arrival, plastic pick-up bags and food and water bowls for use during stay.
Nearby Pet Attractions: The hotel's in the heart of the Loop, so a brisk walk to Grant Park is the closet attraction. It's also a few blocks away from Chicago Riverwalk.
Room Rates: $114-$360 per night
Address: 171 W. Randolph St., 312-236-0123
Hotel Monaco
The Details: The "Pets in the City" package is offered at Hotel Monaco, which boasts grand views of the Chicago River. Five dollars of the room rate goes to a local no-kill animal shelter. Guests must also sign a waiver accepting full responsibility for any damage or extra cleaning costs.
Pet Perks: Guests have use of a pet bowl and bed, pet massage book and a pet goodie bag with water, snacks and a leash.
Nearby Pet Attractions: The Chicago Riverwalk is less than a block away from the hotel.
Room Rates: $130-$414 per night
Address: 225 N. Wabash Ave., 312-960-8500
Kimpton Gray Hotel
The Details: Financial District newcomer Kimpton Gray Hotel boasts a 24-hour fitness center and is only minutes away from the trendy West Loop neighborhood and Chicago Theater District. Upon check-in, your pet is greeted by name and there's no additional charge or deposit to house them. There's also no limit on how many pets you bring. No weight limit either.
Pet Perks: Guests may request courtesy bags for walking the dog, plus amenities like plush pet-bed loaners, food, water bowls and mats. Pets are also welcome to join the party during the hotel's nightly wine reception happening 5-6 p.m.
Nearby Pet Attractions: Take Fido on a stroll to view Chicago's famed architecture.
Room Rates: $127-$418 per night
Address: 122 W. Monroe St., 877-771-7031
Kinzie Hotel
The Details: Located around the corner from House of Blues, the recently renovated Kinzie Hotel offers many perks for its guests. Most popular is the daily continental breakfast served on each floor as well as a nightly reception with light appetizers and complimentary drinks. There's now a pet concierge and gourmet in-room doggie dining menu. Chestnut & Grace founder/chef John Nelson-Alden--who previously worked at Alinea and GT Fish & Oyster--is behind the menu, which includes banana blueberry smoothies, hand-made granola, wild Alaskan salmon, turkey veggie casserole and truffle dessert.
Pet Perks: Pets get customized welcome gift bags filled with gourmet treats, an "I Explored Chicago" bandana, chew toys, doggie spa amenities and complimentary copies of FIDO Friendly magazine and Kinzie's own "Pet Lover's Guide to the City." In the room, there are cushy doggie beds, doggie water and food bowls.
Nearby Pet Attractions: The Chicago Riverwalk is less than a block away from the hotel. Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, which is across the street, welcomes pets on its patio during alfresco season. Harry Caray's steakburger is one of the city's best.
Room Rates: $136-$508 per night
Address: 20 W. Kinzie St., 312-395-9000
Roscoe Village Guesthouse
The Details: Not too far from the Chicago Cubs' Wrigley Field and Southport Corridor is Roscoe Village Guesthouse, which features 18 suites equipped with a Jacuzzi, fireplace, and full kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances. The guesthouse, which is one of the most highly rated bed and breakfast destinations in Chicago, welcomes one pet up to 50 pounds for an additional fee of $20 per night, plus $100 per stay. Guests traveling with pets must call prior to booking to verify availability of a pet-friendly room.
Pet Perks: There is plenty of room for your pet to roam around.
Nearby Pet Attractions: Wiggly Field Dog Park (2645 N. Sheffield Ave.) and Logan Square Dog Park are nearby.
Room Rates: $197-$348 per night
Address: 2104 W. Roscoe St., 877-411-3436
Virgin Hotels Chicago
The Details: The world's first-ever Virgin hotel is located downtown, and positions itself to be a "lifestyle" experience. Pets stay free with no size or breed restrictions.
Pet Perks: The property features dog-friendly chambers equipped with dog beds, plus dogs get a Virgin-branded bandana, doggie treats, and water dish.
Nearby Pet Attractions: Grant Park and Maggie Daley Park are in walking distance.
Room Rates: $146-$421 per night
Address: 203 N. Wabash Ave., 855-946-6600
W Chicago-Lakeshore
The Details: W Chicago-Lakeshore's P.A.W. (Pets Are Welcome) program allows dogs and cats up to 40 pounds and pampers them with toys, pet bed and "turndown treat." A $25 per night charge is added on top of the regular room rate and there's a $100 cleaning fee per stay.
Pet Perks: The concierge will be at your service to arrange dog-sitting or dog-walking services, veterinarian, grooming services or birthday cakes.
Nearby Pet Attractions: Oak Street and North Avenue beaches are directly across the street from the hotel.
Room Rates: $123-$610 per night
Address: 644 N. Lake Shore Dr., 312-943-9200


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Jellyfish and Blue Ringed Octopus Spotted in SA Waters/
Due to extended hot weather in South Australia over the past weeks, our Metropolitan Coasts are experiencing an increase in sightings of Jellyfish and Blue Ringed Octopus. We encourage the public to check their surroundings for potentially dangerous marine animals whenever they enter the beach environment and to inform themselves on how to deal with a sting or bite should they suffer one.
One of the most common Jellyfish in Adelaide waters is the Carybdea more commonly known as a Jimble. Jimbles are transparent bell-shaped creatures approximately 1.5-3cm in diameter and they have four tentacles, one in each corner, 5-15cm long. Jimbles can be hard to spot in the water, they can swarm in large numbers on the surface of the water or along the sand underwater.
Jimbles are fairly common and are not lethal. Signs that you may have experienced a Jimble sting include; thin raised welts, red, flaring skin, sometimes itchy and minor pain especially on young children or soft skin.
If you have been stung by a Jimble, wash off any remaining tentacles, apply vinegar if available and a cold pack for ten minutes or until pain subsides. If pain or symptoms persist or worsen refer to a doctor. Do not rub sting with sand or urinate on stings, neither treatment works and in some cases may irritate the sting zone further.
Blue Bottles, also known as Physalia are small, blue-tinged, semi-circle shaped Jellyfish measuring from 3cm-15cm with tentacles that can range between 10cm and 10m. They can be difficult to detect given the length of their tentacles and the camouflage of their blue-tinged transparency.
Symptoms of a Blue bottle sting include; a strong pain and burning sensation, a raised white welt with a prominent 'beading' effect and occasionally difficulty breathing.
When treating a blue bottle sting it is important to keep the patient resting and under constant observation, do not allow rubbing of the sting area. Wash the sting site off with sea water not freshwater to remove any leftover stinging cells or tentacles, be aware that Blue Bottle Tentacles can continue sting even after they have washed up on the beach. Place the patients stung area in hot water for approximately 20 minutes, a warm bath is ideal. If the pain is unrelieved by the heat, or if hot water is not available, apply cold packs or wrapped ice. Send for medical aid if symptoms persist
The Blue-ringed Octopus is a small eight tentacle octopus which could fit into the palm of your hand. They are generally a deep brown to golden colour with blue rings that flash when the octopus feels threatened.
The blue-ringed octopus bite is highly poisonous to humans. There is no antivenin available for blue-ringed octopus bites. Do not handle or carry a blue-ringed octopus.
If you or someone you know has been bitten by a blue-ringed octopus, call 000 or find a Surf Lifesaver in the area immediately.
Most bites cause minimal pain for the first 5-10 minutes then begin to throb and may get numb and involve the rest of the limb. Bleeding from the bite site can be excessive. Patients may experience nausea, vomiting, changes in vision and difficulty breathing.
After approximately 10 minutes, the victim may have difficulty breathing, become paralyzed, and require artificial ventilation until they can be transported to a hospital. This is often preceded by numbness or loss of feeling around the lips and mouth. If medical care is not provided emergently, respiratory failure may occur, which may result in cardiac arrest, and death.
This bite is considered a medical emergency so do not wait for symptoms to develop; quickly get the person bitten out of the water and, if possible, call 000 and consider transport to the nearest hospital.
Use the pressure immobilisation technique. Use an elastic bandage (similar to ACE bandage) to wrap the limb starting at the distal end (fingers or toes) and wrap toward the body. It should be tight, but the fingers and toes should remain pink so that the circulation is not cut off.
The extremity should also be immobilized with a splint or stick of some sort to prevent it from bending at the joint(s).The elastic bandage should be removed for 90 seconds every 10 minutes and then reapplied for the first 4 to 6 hours. (Hopefully, medical care can be received within this time period.)
If 30 minutes or more have passed since the blue-octopus bite, the pressure immobilization technique is not likely to be helpful.
The duration of life-threatening symptoms is usually from 4 to 10 hours. After that time, surviving patients typically show rapid signs of improvement.
If the patient is having difficulty breathing, assist with mouth-to-mouth ventilation.


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Here's what just a few students have to say about Fred Theatre's current touring production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL:
It was real wonderful thank you (smiley face) (Elisha, year 10)
The happy vibe and great actors/actresses! (Emily, year 10)
The superb acting, everything was excellent, I enjoyed this performance (thumbs up, smiley face)(Baker, year 11)
After the Christmas break, Fred Theatre is touring with two Shakespearean classics, MACBETH and ROMEO AND JULIET, and we're confident both shows will get an equally great response.
Our 90 minute adaptations are fresh and exciting re-tellings of familiar and much-loved stories. Each features a cast of six professional actors, and we concentrate on the text and producing a faithful representation of the original—just a little shorter!
Both productions can be performed in your school, all we need is a space approximately 5m x 5m with room for the audience.
To find out more, simply e-mail Helen in our office, firstname.lastname@example.com, or call us on 01789 777612. We'll collect a few details from you and respond with potential dates and a quote.
Both shows also have in-theatre public performances. We are at:
The Cockpit, Marylebone, LONDON 20-21 February
The Bear Pit, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, 5-9 February
Helen can provide more information on these performances, or you can reserve tickets with the venues.
We look forward to hearing from you. In the meantime…
Fred Fact #2
Every student at a Fred Theatre schools' performance receives their own copy of the programme for the show as well as a feedback card. Once we've had a look through the cards, we return these to schools so you may use them as a tool in class when discussing the play and/or the production.
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