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Weight Control and Obesity: Prevention
How much exercise should I do?
Studies show that even the most inactive people can gain significant health benefits if they accumulate just 30 minutes or more of physical activity per day.
For the greatest overall health benefits, experts suggest 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise three or more times per week, plus some form of anaerobic exercise, such as muscle-strengthening activity and stretching twice a week.
If you have been inactive for a while, you may want to start with less strenuous activities, such as walking or swimming at a comfortable pace. Beginning at a slow pace will allow you to become physically fit without straining your body. Once you are in better shape, you can gradually do more strenuous activity.
How can I lose weight and then prevent gaining it back?
Keep the following tips in mind.
- Set realistic weight loss goals, such as a one- to two-pound weight loss per week. Those who lose weight slowly, by eating less and exercising more, tend to keep their lost weight off. Even a half pound weight loss per week would result in a 25-pound loss over one year.
- Eat fewer calories by cutting down on portion sizes. An easy way to portion a plate is to put fruits and vegetables on half, starch on one quarter of the plate, and protein on the other quarter of the plate.
- Aim for at least five handfuls of fruits and vegetables per day.
- Do not skip meals. This slows down metabolism and can lead to increased hunger and binging. Four to five "mini-meals" regularly spaced throughout the day may help satisfy your hunger while keeping your weight under control.
- Feel free to include planned, healthy snacks between meals if you find you struggle with physical hunger during the day. Some examples would be fat-free Greek yogurt, cottage cheese and fruit, vegetables and hummus, string cheese and fresh fruit, or a palm full of nuts.
- Choose foods high in fiber, such as whole grain breads, cereals, pasta, rice, fruits, and vegetables. These foods will give you more chewing satisfaction, while the higher fiber content may make you feel fuller on fewer calories.
- To ensure that you are eating healthy, keep an accurate food journal. Write down everything you eat or drink. Be honest and accurate, otherwise the journal is not as helpful. The food journal will help you learn about your eating habits and help you assess the food choices you are making.
- Eat a variety of foods. Include all food groups to get all the nutrients you need.
- Limit restaurant foods.
- Plan ahead: plan meals for the week, create a grocery list, and keep healthy foods available to you in your kitchen and pantry. Keep trigger foods out of the house and office.


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Trip Two: Abu Dhabi – Vienna – Salzburg – Innsbruck – Munich – Abu Dhabi December 18 – 31
With a nice, long two week winter break at the end of the first school term we have decided to head to Austria and Germany for the holiday season to check out the Christmas markets. We booked this trip as soon as we arrived in Abu Dhabi as flights and hotels tend to book up fast for much of Europe during the festive season and rates can get quite expensive with so many traveling over the holidays corresponding with school breaks. Because airfare is relatively expensive during the holiday season, and we chose Vienna (one of the most expensive cities in Europe), we decided to make full use of banked miles and points for this trip.
We had a stash of American Airlines miles earned last year when we both received sign up bonus's for American Airlines and old US Airways credit cards (now they are the same miles since the merger). American miles are a great way to get to Europe from the Middle East as they require only 40,000 round trip in economy. We booked this award trip by purchasing two, one-way tickets since we wanted to fly into Vienna and then out of Munich at the end of our trip. By mid-September there was not a lot of award availability and round trip flights listed us to flying to Vienna direct from Dubai at 1:40 am. This would have meant we would have to leave our apartment in Abu Dhabi around 9:30 pm and drive to the Dubai airport and basically be up all night. We chose instead to fly via Air Berlin flight — a One World Partner and bookable via American Airlines website. We found a flight departing from Abu Dhabi at a much more reasonable 9:30 am and arriving in Vienna via Düsseldorf. This leg of the trip cost us 60K miles (20K x 3 people) and $120 in fees ($40 x 3 people). For the return leg, we found a flight back to Abu Dhabi from Munich on December 31, again on Air Berlin, with a 10 hour layover in Düsseldorf — long enough to allow us to pop into Düsseldorf for the afternoon to grab lunch and have a walk about the city. This flight again cost us 60K miles (20k x 3 people) and $120 in fees ($40 x 3 people). This is a great value for us as it is difficult to find award space during the Christmas season when booking so late in the year for a family of three.
Once in Vienna the expenses are just beginning — Vienna is one of the more expensive European cities, especially during the peak of the holiday season. We have booked three nights at the Park Hyatt Vienna, currently running at $584 per night for its base Park Hyatt King Studio room. We booked our first two nights there using two free nights that are valid at any Hyatt in the world after signing up for the Hyatt Visa. Our third night was booked using Hyatt's "points+cash" program which allows gold passport members to use a combination of a fixed amount of cash and points no matter what the rack rate of the hotel may be during the stay. The third night cost us 12,500 points + $150, the going rate for all Category 7 Hyatt properties. This gives us a great redemption value, as we would gladly spend 12,500 points in place of an additional $434. We get to stay at one of Hyatt's premier European properties, which would have cost us $1,752 for three nights, for a total of only $150 plus 12,500 Hyatt Gold Passport points. On top of this value, because we have earned Diamond status, we are also eligible for a free room upgrade (based on availability), will have a free breakfast each morning, a 4:00 pm check out, and have access to the premium lounge throughout our stay (free snacks all day!).
After a few days in Vienna we will train to Salzburg, then to Innsbruck, before finally reaching Munich. The hotel stays at each of these cities are much more reasonable than the super expensive capital Vienna. Visiting a major European capital over the holiday can potentially break the bank. Thankfully, with a lot of planning, flexibility, patience, and travelhacking it is possible to travel in comfort and style (and on a budget) even during peak seasons.
As if this trip wasn't exciting enough, we recently found out that the rest of the Galietti clan will be joining us from the US and it will be a great holiday celebration in Vienna and Salzburg with Brian and Angie, and Mom and Dad! We are looking forward to a wonderful Christmas vacation with family — as well as Matteo's first experience with real winter weather!

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I had to think a bit until I figured it out whether I want to write about this collection or not. I'm still not sure to be honest, but the buzz is big, as usual, I do like Gvasalia's work, especially for Balenciaga these days, and the whole collection has started grown on me already, so why not then.
This show was all about Demna's very own take on the fashion house, at least he said it is, not that I felt that different in the previous seasons. I'll admit though, it is more Vetements than Balenciaga, even more so because there is no more Vetements show, so I see what he meant when said this, "it is the first season I wanted to underline the Demna story. I could feel the restraint of paying homage and going back to the archives every season." But he's pretty famous/hyped now to do that, so yeah, why would he?
No inspiration from the archives, but a Demna story, which – apparently – means 90's screensaver legging/sock, lots of other prints like money, newspaper or the fancy trousers with clashing plaid/houndstooth/pinstripe prints, plus not so fancy cargo denims with some peplum and platform Crocs, cos why not, after all, they're very street casual weird shoes, all the things everybody associate his world with.
I have a feeling that newspaper and money print will be big the next season, or this one already. Do you remember this Acne blazer from a few years ago? That was a hit as well, and I still remember it, so this is out of the question. Plus, it's probably a newer flick from Demna and who does not like a good flick, right?
Xo Andi
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2018 Special Events Menus
High School & College Baseball
Spectra Food Services & Hospitality welcomes you to MGM Park for a full season of exciting special events, high school and college baseball, concerts and more presented by Overtime Sports Productions. The newest jewel in the Mississippi Gulf Coast's crown combines sports and entertainment perfectly, providing you and your guests with the ultimate hospitality experience. You will soon see why MGM Park was named in Southern Living Magazine's Top Places in the South Now!
As the exclusive provider of food and beverages at MGM Park, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and service. We eagerly await the opportunity to create new and incomparable experiences each time you visit your Luxury Level Suite, the Mercedes Benz Club or one of our outdoor party decks. We believe in the quality of your experience, the finest foods and beverages, complemented by efficient and gracious service. Ovations' culinary staff is constantly striving to set industry benchmarks in food, quality service and amenities for our guests. We are here to ensure that your MGM Park experience is second to none!
Please use these menus as a starting point for planning your MGM Park outing. We will be happy to present other options based on your needs. Please contact us with any questions, special requests or to place your order.
Triple Play Picnic $24 per guest
- Char-Grilled Hamburgers and Cheeseburgers Offered with fresh leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes, Bermuda onions and pickles
- Mercedes Benz Club LeftFieldTerrace Bud Light Upper Deck
- Shuckers' Soon to be Famous BBQ Nachos
- Slow smoked, hand pulled pork
- Spicy Cheese Sauce, Crisp Tortilla chips, and Jalapeno Peppers
- Grilled All Beef Stadium Franks
- Offered with Onions, Relish, Ketchup and Mustard Vegetarian Hot Dogs available on request
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Slow Cooked Baked Beans Fresh Creamy Cole Slaw
- Season's Best Slice Chilled Watermelon
- MGM Park Fresh Baked Cookies and Brownies
- Coca-Cola Soft Drinks Dasani Bottled Water
- Two hour buffet and beverage service beginning when gates open
With Beer & Wine $39 per guest
- Ice Cold Domestic Beer- A variety of Coors Light, Miller Lite, Bud and Bud Light Three Hour Beer and Beverage Service
*Minimum 50 guests
Upper Deck Party Pack $39 per guest
- MGM Park Picnic Style Fried Chicken Chef's Recipe Mac 'n Cheese
- Shuckers' Soon to be Famous BBQ Nachos
- Slow smoked, hand pulled pork
- Spicy Cheese Sauce, Crisp Tortilla chips, and Jalapeno Peppers
- Grilled All Beef Stadium Franks offered with Onions, Relish, Mustard, and Ketchup Grilled Vegan
- Hot Dogs offered on request
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Slow Cooked Baked Beans Creamy Cole Slaw
- Season's Best Fresh Sliced Chilled Watermelon
- Assorted Fresh Baked Cookies and Double Fudge Brownies
- Coca-Cola Soft Drinks and Bottled Water
- Ice Cold Domestic Beer- A variety of Coors Light, Miller Lite, Bud and Bud Light Three Hour Beer and Beverage Service
*Minimum 50 guests
Mercedes Benz Club $24 or $39 per guest
Batting Practice Snacks
- Fresh Popcorn
- Chips and Salsa
- Ballpark Peanuts
The Leadoff Hitter
- Domestic Cheese and Fresh Fruit Platter
- Market Basket Crudités
- Savory Seven-Layer Dip
The Hot Corner
- Ballpark Franks with Homemade Chili
- MGM Park Hot Wings
- BBQ Pork Nachos
- Plenty of Spicy Cheese Sauce, Crisp Tortilla Chips, Dry Rub Spice and Jalapenos
Clubhouse Beverages
- Full Game Beer and Wine Service- all adult guests when package selected Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Heineken, Blue Moon
- House Wines- Barefoot Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and White Zinfandel
- Coca-Cola soft Drinks
*Service begins one hour prior to game time and is discontinued at the end of the 7th inning
*Minimum 50 guests
Spectra Food & Hospitality maintains the exclusive right to provide all food and beverage and concession services at MGM Park. MGM Park facility rental can be arranged through:
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Box Office Manager
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Mar 25, 2014 . I first heard about TMW from a friend who's in the deck-building business. He buys thermally modified Southern yellow pine from PureWood, a company based in North Carolina. I used some of that wood to build a large picnic table. Here's what I've learned. Color and smell. The TMW process darkens the..
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Dec 13, 2017 . For Wood Haven products, ash and hackberry undergo a thermal treatment processadding no chemicals, but resulting in a wood that is natural and non-toxic while resistant to rot, fungi, and insects. Thermally treated wood is ideal for use in high humidity and moisture areas like poolside or in basements,..
in Europe. House Longhorn beetles (Hylotrupes bajulus) are found in the sapwood of softwood, the common furniture beetle. (Anobium punctatum) preferentially attacks hardwoods and the. Powderpost beetle (Lyctus brunneus) is found in some hardwood species. The results of the tests found that thermo treated wood
Sep 17, 2009 . I recently came across this stuff at my local lumber yard. Does anybody here have experience with the stuff? It sure sounds like a viable (though expensive) alternative to PT stuff with potential marine applications. Rick
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In addition to untreated wood, we manufacture products for indoor and outdoor use from thermally modified wood. Thermal modification, also known . Garden furniture Sauna benches Door and window components. Thermo-S Hardwood Furnishings Fixtures Furniture Flooring Sauna structures Garden furniture..
Aug 26, 2016 . Our chum James of Tyler Hardwoods has been thermally modifying British timber; which sounds very scientific, but the principle is very simple. You take a hardwood, and bake it at around 180 degrees. This makes the wood resistant to rot and more stable. His big idea (and it's one we really like) is to..
Thermally-modified lumber has been commercially available for a few years in Europe, where it is used for siding, decking and outdoor furniture. Recently a few companies in the US have started producing thermally-modified wood products, including a mill in Tennessee. Thermally-modified wood is a special material with..
The most common applications for modified wood are exterior constructions such as wall claddings and prefabricated wall elements, terrace floors, garden furniture, window frames, doors, playground, noise barriers and various jetties. Also indoors thermally modified wood can be used for a great number of various..
Thermal modification relies on super heating wood, like ash, in a low oxygen environment to transform the wood into a much tougher, more durable product. Perfect for decking, outdoor furniture and pavers, the treated wood outperforms untreated ash, with a much longer life (25 years), better fire safety rating, and is far more..
And because this beautiful, exterior wood is developed specifically for consumers conscious of design and function, Anova has partnered with Thermory to spread the word on their innovative technology, and expand our own collection of sustainable furniture. To learn more about how thermally-modified lumber is being..
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Relatively mild thermal treatments of wood according to a two step process which leads to improved dimensional stability and improved timber performance were investigated by solid phase CP-MAS..
Spring is coming and now is a good time to start building outdoor furniture and garden elements. Don't forget to bring your wooden nickels, which are good for 10% off of your purchase! Gift Certificates. Have a special woodworker in your life? Give them the pleasure of picking out their own wood. Buy Bailey Wood Products..
Jul 5, 2017 . Environmental purity is achieved since thermally modified wood is made without insertion of any chemicals. Also depending on species may be eligible for LEED credits. General Strength is in correlation with density. Thermal S Products are recommended for interior use in furniture, mouldings, fixtures,..
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Using our patented Vacu3 method, we are able to thermally modify virtually any native wood. timura primarily uses its patented press drying method to transform and refine ash, poplar, pine and oak into thermo wood with durability class 1 or 2. The woods are placed in a vacuum chamber and thermally modified to make..
exposed to high-humidity conditions, such as for sauna and bathroom furnishings and outdoor structures such as decking, door and window components, cladding, shutters, and garden furniture (International ThermoWood Association 2003). However, when wood is thermally treated, it loses weight and strength (Yildiz et al
The thermal modification of wood into what is variously called roasted, toasted, caramelized or more technically torrefied wood takes place at significantly . Although the process can turn a bland species into something that looks a bit special I think you were wise to hold out on buying some, for furniture..


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Location - Bowling Green Bay National Park, Queensland, Australia
Skill Level - Medium to difficult
Distance - 12 km return
Time - 6 - 8 hours return
The Terraces is another wonder of the Palm Creek area, arguably the better of the three to see. The other two points of interest are Hidden Falls and The Cascades.
Like the other hikes in the area, it all starts at Palm Creek Eco Park. Pay your $2.50 ($2 large group) for your day pass to the Caravan Park. Walk along the track up beside St Margaret Ck and turn right at "The White Tree" just before "The Rock Slides". You will descend steeply into the creek to a waterhole and a sandy camping area known as "Princess Pools" and "Sandy Beach".
The Terraces is an easy hike which just follows one of the creeks up. It's very little effort for high reward and it's such a beautiful creek with waterfall after waterfall after waterfall... The river just cascades down the rock faces with a few places to swim and enjoy the views.
At the end at "High Camp" you are rewarded with stunning views of Cape Cleveland and the Giru area.
You will need to do a bit of rock hopping up the creek and there is a little bit of climbing involved to get around some of the waterfalls but everyone should be able to do it; even my parents managed it!
What to take
A day pack with
- 1L of water (can fill up at the creeks)
- food and snacks for the day
- good shoes with grip of granite rocks
- mossie spray
- sun protection (hat + sunscreen)
Since rock hopping and a little bit of rock scrambling is involved, consider cancelling your trip or just go to the rockslides if it going to rain.
Interactive Map
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December 6, 2017
Capitalism on steroids in Africa's growing cities
Many people in African cities are finding their own solutions in every day life. What are the political implications of this?Ā What about the taxes that people contribute to, how is that revenue spent? These questions are discussed at a current workshop in Abuja.
"There is a sort of hyper individualisation of acitvity and investments", says NAI researcher Patience Mususa.


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George Westinghouse High (GWHS) Class of 1963 Alumni List
Help us Update the George Westinghouse High 1963 Class List by adding any names missing from the list below:
Registered Alumni
1963 Class List
- Frederick Bailey
- Kenneth Butler
- Charles Collins
- Antonio Davila
- Paul De
- Mitchell Dennis
- Lenora Jackson
- Leelon Jones
- Dor Lewis
- Dorthy Lewis
- Odessa Lewis
- Dorothy Lewis
- Eugene Miller
- Dennis Mitchell
- Dennis Alton Mitchell
- Fred Pisciotta
- John Reicher
- Clyde Rivers
- Henry Ryan
- Richard Ryan
- John Scarbro
- Priscilla Sizemore
- Sinclair Taylor
- Sinclair I Taylor
- Bernice Thomas
- Sylvania Thorton
- David Young
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The most popular movie of 1963 was Cleopatra which has grossed over $48,000,000 since its release. The TV series The Beverly Hillbillies was the most popular show of 1963.
Hit Songs From 1963
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Reunions and George Westinghouse High School News
More 1963 alumni from George Westinghouse HS have posted profiles on Classmates.com®. Click here to register for free at Classmates.com® and view other 1963 alumni.
The students that went to school at the Pittsburgh high school called George Westinghouse High School and graduated in '63 are on this page. Register to add your name to the class of 1963 graduates list.
If you haven't already, we also encourage you to register for free on this site. You may also want to check out the latest news and school memories.


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Saturday, December 10, 2005
Quiet Day
Hopefully today will be a quiet day at home, a day to get caught up on laundry, a day to relax. A day to finish the Christmas newsletter, to get out the Christmas decorations, maybe. I was really stressed out when I woke up, thinking of all the things to do. Once I gave myself permission to stay home and take my time getting things done, then I felt much better. I don't have to go to every party, and do everything on a special timetable. The whole idea of preparing and giving gifts has more to do with love and patience than hurrying and scurrying. Rushing around and putting pressure on myself and others to be places at certain times adds a lot of anxiety to my home. I may still have my pajamas on at lunchtime, but I would rather be peaceful at home than add to the anxiety of shoppers out there.
Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife. Proverbs 17:1
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. Proverbs 16: 24
2 comments:
- Motherkitty said...
I had a quiet day also. The only thing I really did was plan our Christmas dinner. So, check out my blog, "Planning A Dinner." Let me know what you think. I hope we are all well (should be by that time) and able to get together as we originally planned. My Christmas letters are mailed (did you get yours?) and my presents are wrapped. So, we are ready for you. Love you.
- Saturday, December 10, 2005 6:03:00 PM
- judypatooote said...
I like your picture of the honey pot, for I collect antique honey pots.....also some new ones, for I figure they will get to be antique one day too....
- Tuesday, December 20, 2005 6:39:00 AM
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Social networks were buzzing at the end of August when word leaked that Solange Knowles had arrived in Cape Town for an ELLE cover shoot. Well, the highly anticipated cover is officially out and I just LOVE it! And I'm not the only one, with The Huffington Post having named this cover their favourite magazine cover this year.
The cover image was shot by Justin Polkey and styled by ELLE fashion editor Asanda Sizani, and has Solange wearing a sleeveless satin top by Tart, high-waisted shorts by Loin Cloth & Ashes and both her wrists full of extra large rope bracelets by Pichulik.
ELLE editor Jackie Burger described Solange's shoot as 'a moment beyond our wildest dreams', saying the team had 'taken a "what if" and turned it into an "if you can dream it, you can do it" reality.'
More pics from behind-the-scenes of the shoot can be seen on the Elle site here.


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When Is a Sea Wall a Good Idea?
Scientists at Columbia's Earth Institute are using simulations to test how well different methods protect coastal areas from hurricanes and sea level rise.
What was behind perhaps the worst natural disaster to hit the Northeast seaboard in recent history? How likely is it that we'll see more superstorms in the future? How could we have been better prepared? The science and the lessons of Hurricane Sandy, through the eyes of researchers at the Earth Institute.
Scientists at Columbia's Earth Institute are using simulations to test how well different methods protect coastal areas from hurricanes and sea level rise.
People in Long Beach have experienced the impact of climate change and are doing what they can to prepare for future floods. Sandy changed local attitudes toward measures designed to build climate resilience.
A student shares her first-hand experience of the devastating storm, and discusses how New York City is building resilience—and how it could do better.
In October 2012, Sandy devastated large swaths of the city with floods and fire. How well have we recovered? And will we be ready for the next big storm?
"A lot of the challenge is understanding what we as a species should do, because the disasters are getting more prevalent. In the last hundred years, both in human and financial costs, damages are skyrocketing. Most of that is just more people living in dangerous places, but climate change will be more of a factor as time goes on."
The disaster in New Orleans was almost uniquely awful in modern American history. But even if Katrina isn't likely to happen everywhere, something can happen almost anywhere—including, we now know, New York. And further to the north and east.
In his new book "The Disaster Profiteers," Earth Institute professor John Mutter argues that natural disasters are bad for the poor–and can be great for the rich, who often seize resources meant for recovery, when no one is looking.
It is not that people have gotten amnesia and don't remember the damage of Hurricane Sandy. Some homes are still being rebuilt and some people are still displaced. Moreover, the people who lead the shore towns in Long Island and New Jersey are speaking the language of climate resiliency.
Recent research suggests that Sandy may have been much more likely than previously believed.
In June 2013, the Rebuild by Design competition was launched to find innovative solutions to the vulnerabilities of the region that Sandy exposed. The six winning projects were chosen for their excellence in design and resilience, and engagement with local communities. How will they protect their communities?


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'So You Think You Can Dance' star wants to see you sweat
Miami native Nick Garcia may not have won season 11 of So You Think You Can Dance, but being on the Fox reality competition last summer has opened a lot of doors.
"It definitely changed my life in a lot of ways," says Garcia, who turned 19 on Monday. "I saw what I could do to help my community."
Garcia, who attended Monsignor Edward Pace High School, is currently judging a local dance contest called Comparte El Movimiento (Share The Movement). Since it's sponsored by Coca-Cola — which will award up to $3,000 to the winning team's charity — all your moves need to have a soda theme. Go to the website, ComparteConCoke.com, to watch instructions on how to do the "Fizzy Shake," "Bottle Spinner" and "Open Can Wave." The official theme song is Let Fun Take Control, by Miami's Latin/urban duo NorthRock 360.
Download your video of you and your crew (students ages 14-19, please) showing off your stuff by Sunday; upload your submission to YouTube.
"It's a great way to learn a couple of funky steps," says Garcia, adding that three finalists will get to perform at the Calle Ocho festival March 15.
Any advice for wannabe performers or reality show contestants?
Garcia, who learned his craft at Dance Town studio in Doral, said it's key to learn as many styles as possible.
"Growing up, I trained very hard — ballet, jazz, contemporary. Right now I love ballroom with a little bit of a twist. I think the more versatile you are, the easier the work is going to be."
As far as musical tastes go, the part-time L.A. resident can groove to anyone from Michael Jackson to Bruno Mars.
"They just have these great, fun hits," says Garcia of his two faves. "When I hear their songs, it just goes through my blood."


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Now, more than ever, people of all ages are exposed to different cultures, belief systems and languages. There is growing emphasis on the importance of children learning a second language. It is often said that this is easiest done while in the younger years. There are many benefits that come with children who learn more than one language.
It is believed that learning another language can increase creative output of a person, especially children. It also helps develop their cognitive abilities.
Language programs vary in educational systems around the world and do not afford all children to have this opportunity. Still, private lessons may be available or a child may learn in the home. The details of these education programs will vary, but classes are available in most parts of the world.
Research to see what all is available in a particular region. There are many factors that may influence the type and amount of lessons that are needed to gain proficiency. Some might prefer to teach kids in the home, as many families of today are bilingual or multilingual.
Along with learning how to speak, read and write in these languages comes lessons on the culture and people. Therefore, this can help children better understand people from cultures and worlds outside of their own. It can, essentially, increase their global awareness. This is a powerful thing in the modern day, especially since so many different types of people live all around the world.
It is also ideal for travelling. Going to different parts of the world is easier to do today than in the past and gives people exposure to others who may be different than them. Before we visited Mexico we looked online and found reviews of Rocket Spanish which we used.It made the world of difference to be able to communicate whilst on holiday and it was great for our daughter to see us making the effort to engage and speak in Spanish.
Children who know more than one language can interact with people they meet and speak in the same language as them. Being able to communicate on this level is important, whether at home or somewhere different and new. This is why many want to teach children something that is spoken commonly around the globe, such as English, Spanish, French and even signing.
There are numerous things spoken around the world. New variations are constantly being created and others are dying off. Some of these are very similar and in knowing one or two, a child might also be able to understand and speak three or four others. Therefore, a kid being taught one language can easily become acquainted with several others. Communication is essential to the lives we live. Teaching a child, at a young age, how to communicate with a variety of people is powerful and can reap many benefits.
Children may develop proficiencies in the language through their education, improving their pronunciation and spelling skills. Through these lessons, kids may be able to learn enough to speak as well as natives. This process of learning will require different stages
In order to be considered proficient, one must be able to speak the language, as well as comprehend it in written and spoken forms. Young people are naturally more inclined to learn these faster than adults or even teenagers and lessons can take on many forms.
Throughout the process, a child might also develop his or her skills in their native tongue. They might pick up a better understanding on meaning, pronunciation and grammar associated with it. This kind of learning topic challenges different elements of the brain, which makes it so ideal for kids who are at a stage where their brain is still developing. This type of education involves cognitive thinking, which is important to keep the brain active. Ultimately, this is of benefit to the young because it is knowledge and knowledge is power. This may be simple or even useless to kids, but it can be utilized for a variety of purposes. Communication is a major part of how we exist, and being able to interact with people outside of our own culture and society is beneficial.
Kids will eventually grow into adults. Being able to speak multiple languages at this stage in life can also be of aid. They might find that their knowledge allows them more work opportunities and possibly even increased pay. It can be beneficial in one's work and play.
There are many short- and long-term positives that come with proficiency in more than one language. In many cases, learning this is not just about being able to speak it with others, or hear it and know what is being said. Those who take the time to get these lessons will also be educating themselves about other things through the process, including lingual origins and native speakers.


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Are Lentils Carbs Or Protein
Are Lentils Carbs Or Protein – with simplest 1 g coming from nutritional fats. Lentils have 18 g of protein consistent with cup and 40g of carbs but 16g of these carbs are fiber. which helps maintain lean mass even as you lose weight. despite the fact that lentils are excessive in carbohydrates, best approximately 10 percentage of the calories come from simple sugars. Lentils are an awesome choice for an extremely low carbs lunch, due to the fact they are high in fiber and therefore will assist stabilize blood sugar levels.
Are Lentils Carbs Or Protein – Lentils generally have a low glycemic index due to the excessive quantities of slowly digested starch and resistant starch they incorporate. Lentils are also excessive in fiber and, like any legumes, have greater protein than almost another plant source. There have been quite a number of glycemic index research for lentils, the averages of which have a tendency to be round 30, which could be very low because of the slowly digested and resistant starch in lentils.
Lentils also offer a bargain of low-fat protein, which may be beneficial for vegetarian diabetics as well as diabetics who need to lose a few weight. A protein-wealthy lentil lunch can help fill you up so you don't overeat in a while inside the day. One cup of cooked lentils presents 17.86 g of protein. lentils offer the identical first-class protein as meat, lentils are proper supply of protein. A ½ cup serving of dry lentils gives approximately 26 grams of protein. With such excessive protein content material, you are sure to be fuelled up all day lengthy.
Benefits of Lentils
Lower Cholesterol
Lentils assist to reduce blood cholesterol since it consists of high levels of soluble fiber. decreasing your levels of cholesterol reduces your chance of heart disorder and stroke by means of preserving your arteries smooth. you could effortlessly have a small bowl complete of lentil in cooked shape to live far from dangerous cholesterol. Fiber isn't always best top for lowering ldl cholesterol, but it does wonders for assisting your digestive system stay everyday and allows hold your blood sugar solid.
keeping your heart healthy
Two things called folate and magnesium are also proven to be helpful in aiding your heart. Folate acts as a deterrent to homocysteine (Hcy), a non-protein amino acid that is correlated with blood clots, heart attacks and strokes. Magnesium improves blood flow, oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Low levels of magnesium have been directly associated with heart disease.
Weight loss
Numerous fiber, protein and all forms of nutrients and minerals which can be a key for a wholesome and in shape frame. even though lentils include a lot of these useful vitamins like fiber, protein, minerals and nutrients, they are nonetheless low in energy and incorporate certainly no fat. Lentils are a good supply of carbohydrate and occasional in fat also low in GI or with a low glycemic index. Even lentil rich in carbohydrate but subsequently their carbohydrate could be slowly digested through the frame. This make lentil are correct food for those who want to lose weight.
Supports Brain Health
No food contains extra folate than lentils, which supply ninety% of your each day requirement in only one serving. That's a clearly true component. Folate is a complicated B vitamin that may be a key nutrient in human fitness. Folate deficiency can result in delivery defects and blood issues. in the meantime, folate helps manufacturing of neurotransmitters that increase fearful gadget function.
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Prevent cancer
The scientists studied legume intake in 3,539 cancer cases and found that the higher intake of lentils decreased the risk of cancer of the mouth, esophagus, throat and larynx by about 37%. Other studies have found that colon cancer risk can also be decreased by a whopping 47% by adding this legume into your diet.
Selenium is a mineral and is quite abundant in lentils. This mineral has been known to reduce inflammation, decrease tumor growth, and has the ability to stimulate the production of killer T-cells – which improves immune function in response to infections.
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Let's keep the festivities coming with teh 12th Annual Dog, Pony & Bike Parde on Saturday November 24th!
Bring your dressed up dogs, stick ponies, bikes and humans over the hill to Historic McCloud for a parade you won't want to miss! Registration for the Main Street parade begins at 10AM with the festivities rolling out at 12PM. Don't have a bike? Then hop in your vintage ride and be a part of the show! Don't forget, Santa Claus will be making a VERY special appearance for all the little ones looking to share their Christmas list with the big guy. There will be a special "Christmas Crafts" area for all to come and create a little homemade treasure.
Our downtown businesses will be open and ready for you to do all of your holiday shopping. What better way to support your small towns than to shop local! From jewelry to clothing to goods from local artists, McCloud businesses will have your shopping list done and ready for you to enjoy the holiday season.
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Like most of the other Ferrets, 2017 was a hell of a year for me. 2016 ended in true end-of-season sweeps week cliffhanger fashion, with my roommate (Ferret Jessica) getting pregnant and she, her husband, and I standing around the pregnancy tests she'd taken going "…well damn."
Thus, 2017 went something like this:
- Clean up our house
- Interstate road trip #1
- Show our house
- Sell our house
- Interstate road trip #2
- Go house hunting
- Buy a new house
- Move
- Baby shower
- Get settled
- Have baby
- Oh shit there's a baby in our house
- Ferret hospitalization
- NaNoWriMo
- Holidays, aka interstate road trip #3
By the time 2017 finally breathed its last, I felt like I had been clinging to "just make it to the end of the year without a breakdown" mode since June. All of the goals and plans I'd had for my writing in January went poof, and I was literally just focused on making it through the month, the week, the day.
The title of this post was originally a joke. I couldn't figure out what it was that I did to refill the creative well that wasn't, you know, the same thing everyone else tells you to do when you're burned out, and I've been obsessing over a new TV show since the end of November, so I want to tie it into everything.
And then I realized…wait.
That is literally how I refill my creative well: by finding a new obsession.
In high school, it was the Final Fantasy games and Tamora Pierce's Tortall series. In college, it was Lord of the Rings (don't ask me how many versions of the movies I own, okay, it's a lot). In my post-college life, it has been, in no particular order: World of Warcraft, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Doctor Who, Final Fantasy XII, Courtney Milan's romance novels, Teen Wolf, Leverage, and Voltron: Legendary Defender.
And when I say "obsession," I mean it. I fall into these pits for at least a year, if not two or three, sucking the marrow out of every bit of content that I can. I've played and beaten ten out of the fifteen Final Fantasy games. I watched the Lord of the Rings movies collectively eleven times in theaters (including the Trilogy Tuesday before Return of the King came out, where we watched all three movies in the theater, one right after the other). I watched Leverage in its entirety five times before the show finally left Netflix. I own every novel and novella that Courtney Milan has ever written.
Whenever I've been mentally or creatively burned out (or approaching burnout), it tracks with when I find myself a new show, a new movie, a new book series, or a new game to sink my teeth into. And inevitably, diving into a new obsession means I have a shiny new original story waiting for me on the other end of it.
I can point to every single novel I've ever written and say, "I wrote this because of X." Maybe it was a character. Maybe it was a concept. Maybe it was a mood. Maybe it was a one-off line about someone's backstory that never got expounded on. But all of the things I've obsessed over have, in turn, given me stories to tell.
Falling desperately in love with what other people have created fuels the fire I have to create for myself.
I know this method isn't one that will work for everybody, especially because it does require the ability to pull yourself out of the pit occasionally (and as anyone who's been a fan for any length of time can tell you, getting out of the fandom pit is hard). But feeling that joy, that passion, for a story is one of the best ways I've found to recharge my batteries and get me excited about creating again.


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Students are the foundation of every campus sustainability office. Whether you are interested in sustainable food systems, energy reduction and the use of alternative fuels, or creating and maintaining an equitable society, there are a ton of ways to get involved in sustainability at UCO.
This section of the site you'll find tips and tricks for living sustainably, as well as resources on where to learn more about sustainable behavior. Also featured is the Students for Sustainability student organization, which is always recruiting new members to help spread awareness about living sustainably.
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We are all blessed with a very active mental capacity, it prompts our desire to know more, to not accept something at face value. Our mind will turn a thought over and over, sifting through it, choosing whether to make it our own, or not.
Whilst this is how we expand our conscious way we often find that when desiring to meditate it becomes seemingly impossible to stem the awareness of our surroundings and accompanying sounds or to let go of things still to be accomplished in our day.
Choose a focus, something that is pleasing to you, though some one else may suggest a way only you can choose what works for your way.
I first realised total focus through the reciting of some words that seemed to resonate within me. I would speak these words each night, slowly thinking of and giving each word the same emphasis. I would repeat them several times and each time it was as if they took on a different clarity. One night I felt the words as if I was the words, total focus, total awareness. The gift that I received through this was the realisation that I experienced, although only briefly, periods of oneness in many ways.
When we experience joy in the moment we connect with universal love, universal energy, and that is our intent when we meditate.
Stillness of mind is not doing, it is being. Be still and know that I am and so too are you, says God.
Choose a time when you know you have the space for you, sit or lie quietly without conscious thought of stilling your mind, be still. Be still with your intent. Listen to birdsong, soft music or simply drift, slowing your breathing, slowing your awareness of external energy, being at peace with the moment. If aware of a thought let it drift through, pay it no heed by giving it another thought, let it be.
It is in small moments we take our greatest steps. It takes just a moment to know yourself as soul, that moment will be your greatest treasure.
Some find that they feel at peace when in nature, attuned to it, if this is you choose a time, space, place, that resonates with you, strolling through a garden, in a wood, by a stream or within your own surroundings, choose for you, let your mind be free of thought just awareness of peace and beauty, see without seeing your surroundings, this too is meditation for you have been still in the moment.
Let go of the fear that you cannot achieve the state of being you are seeking to know, there is no way that you will not know you as soul, trust this and be at peace with the moment.
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Monday, March 13, 2017
It's Monday! What Are You Reading?
What are you reading? Do you have any suggestions for our book club? If so, leave them below as a comment.
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I just started Blood on the River with my three fifth grade social studies classes today. It is historical fiction about the founding of Jamestown and my absolute favorite book.ReplyDeleteReplies
When I taught fifth grade US History, we always read that one. The kids really enjoyed that one!Delete
This is a great book! Have you read The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis? Also a fantastic read.ReplyDeleteReplies
I have - that's one that will definitely be included in our book club. Thanks for commenting:)Delete
You'll have to let me know if you still like "Lions of Little Rock" at the end! (I'm over at riceandcoffee.wordpress.com!) Right now I am reading "The Sunday Philosophy Club," but I just got some new, un-begun Y.A., and I'm super excited about it! Happy reading! :)ReplyDelete
The Lions of Little Rock is a great title! Deborah Wiles 60's trilogy is another great resource. Have you read Revolution? It's a powerful combination of fiction and nonfiction. Then there is One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia. Actually all of the Gaither series fit right into your theme. Good luck!ReplyDelete
This is a new-to-me novel, thanks so much for sharing!ReplyDelete


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Reliance Industries plans to invest USD 6.5 billion in its KG-D6 gas fields to re-attain natural gas production of up to 60 mmscmd by 2019-20 and regain the lost glory of the prolific block.
"We can attain a production level of 40 to 60 million standard cubic meters per day (mmscmd) by 2019-20 provided we get timely approvals and the right natural gas price," RIL President & Chief Operating Officer (E&P) B Ganguly told PTI.
The Bay of Bengal KG-D6 fields, which began gas production in April 2009, had hit a peak of 69.43 mmscmd in March 2010 before water and sand ingress led to shutting down of more than one-third of the wells. Current output is just over 14 mmscmd.
While the company carries out remedial measures to augment production from the currently producing Dhirubhai-1 & 3 (D1&D3) and MA fields, it plans to invest USD 3.155 billion in producing 20 mmscmd of gas from R-Series discoveries in the block and another USD 1.529 billion in four satellite fields to produce 10 mmscmd.
Another USD 1.2 billion is planned to be invested in other discoveries in the block, he said.
The company will invest USD 747 million in augmenting production from D1&D3 and MA fields by putting up booster compressor and repair work at the closed wells.
Besides USD 6.451 billion, another USD 6.151 billion is expected to be spent as operating expenses, he said.
These investments were besides the USD 7.572 billion the company has already sunk in development of D1&D3 and MA fields, USD 1.261 billion of operating expenses and USD 1.094 billion in exploring for oil and gas in the block.
Ganguly said such large investments were viable at no less than USD 7.5 per million British thermal unit gas price after considering the cost of capital and royalty paid to the government on production.
"First gas from the satellite developments is expected in mid-2017-18," he said adding the company has not made investment or production projections of the giant MJ1 discovery made 2-km below D1&D3 field recently.
MJ1 may hold 2-3 trillion cubic feet of reserves, almost equal to reserves in D1&D3 fields.
RIL says MJ1 and most of the other discoveries in the KG-D6 block were uneconomical to develop at the current USD 4.2 per mmBtu price.
It is drawing comfort for the future investments from the government approval of the Rangarajan formula for pricing of gas according to which the rate in April 2014 would be USD 8.2-8.4.
"The key to these developments is timely approvals and gas price. If we don't get the right price, the gas will remain in the ground," he added.


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Anticipated Jump in Road Crashes in October as Motorists Forget Basics in Wet
October 13, 2009
Accident Exchange is warning of a 15% jump in road traffic accidents in October compared to the monthly average for the previous six months (April-September).
It believes that the predicted increase will be as a result of motorists' failure to adjust from summer driving conditions to the rain, early leaf fall and greasy road surfaces of autumn.
Stopping distances on wet and slippery roads can double those of dry conditions – a vehicle travelling at 40mph will need up to 72 metres to come to a stop.
"October delivers some of the worst driving conditions of the year as the weather changes and the clocks go back, but drivers continue as if they were in the summer months. Motorists need to remember the basic laws of physics and common sense when the conditions under tyre change," explained Gordon Grant of Accident Exchange.
In 2008, Accident Exchange reported more vehicles accidents in October than any other month.


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Comprehensive Marketing and Advertising
Each day your property is vacant, you are losing money. We use comprehensive marketing strategies on Google and Facebook in pair with our property management software. Every property is posted to the top rental sites like Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Rentals.com, and many more. Properties are also listed on our website, where we direct many of our prospective tenants.
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A property's online presence should be taken seriously as most leads will come from the internet. The most important aspect of your property's online presence is photography. We take care of all of the photography for each of our landlords. It is an important element for advertising and transparency to the renters. Renters appreciate being able to see the home online before scheduling a showing.
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Placing the wrong tenant can quickly cost you what you save by managing a property yourself. Every tenant application is evaluated based on credit, criminal background, sex offender registry (where allowed by law), employment verification and residential/rental history. Our thorough screening complies with all applicable laws, including Fair Housing and Fair Credit Reporting Act. When we do find a tenant that meets your qualifications, we schedule an online lease signing and a move-in condition assessment with the approved tenant.
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Bureau of Reclamation, Interior.
Notice of availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) and the Sacramento River Settlement Contractors (SRSC) have prepared a Final EIS for the Renewal of the Sacramento River Settlement Contracts. The proposed renewal of long-term contracts provides for delivery of water from the Central Valley Project (CVP) to the Sacramento River Settlement Contractors and the diversion of Base Supply water.
A Notice of Availability of the Draft EIS was published in the Federal Register on Friday, October 1, 2004 (69 FR 58947). The comment period on the Draft EIS closed Monday, November 15, 2004. The Final EIS contains responses to all substantive comments received on the Draft EIS and those comments, or summaries thereof. Additional information received during the period was reviewed and responses are provided stating how the information was addressed.
Reclamation will not make a decision on the proposed action until at least 30 days after release of the Final EIS. After the 30-day waiting period, Reclamation will complete a Record of Decision (ROD). The ROD will state the action that will be implemented and will discuss all factors leading to the decision.
A compact disk or a copy of the Final EIS may be requested from Ms. Sammie Cervantes, Public Affairs Office, Bureau of Reclamation, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825, at 916-978-5104. The Final EIS and ROD are available online at www.usbr.gov/mp/cvpia/3404c/index.html, scroll to Final EISs.
See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for locations where copies of the Final EIS are also available.Start Further Info
Mr. Buford Holt, Bureau of Reclamation, Northern California Office, 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd., Shasta Lake, CA 96019, at 530-275-1554 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental Information
The CVP was first authorized as a Federal project in 1935 and includes facilities on the Sacramento River. Prior to the authorization of the CVP, individuals and entities along the Sacramento River were diverting water for irrigation and municipal and industrial (M&I) uses under various claims of right. Construction of CVP dams on the Sacramento River and the Trinity River modified the flows of the Sacramento River. To settle controversy over assertions of rights, the United States, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, negotiated the Settlement Contracts to provide agreement on diversion of the natural flow of the Sacramento River and stored CVP water. Using jointly conducted studies, the parties negotiated to arrive at agreed amounts of Base Supply and Project Water. Base Supply is water the Settlement Contractors divert during the period of April through October each year, free of charge in recognition of their unquantified water rights, which existed prior to the construction of the CVP. In addition, Reclamation agreed to provide the Settlement Contractors with certain designated monthly quantities of CVP water, referred to as Project Water, primarily in the months of July, August, and/or September. Project Water is subject to all requirements of the Federal Reclamation Law, including pricing regulations. Base Supply water is subject only to the provisions of the Settlement Contracts and applicable State law. The term of the initial Sacramento River Settlement contracts was not to exceed 40 years, and the contracts were set to expire on March 31, 2004; however, Congress has granted a 2-year extension of the contracts.
The EIS addresses impacts related to the proposed March 2005 renewal of up to 145 Sacramento River Settlement contracts to continue delivery of supplemental Project Water for agricultural and M&I uses and the renewal of a contract with the Colusa Basin Drain Mutual Water Company for Project Water to replace the drain water that is consumptively used. Water would continue to be delivered through existing CVP facilities, with no new construction required. With the exception of Sutter Mutual Water Company and the Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District, the proposed Settlement contracts provide for the continued delivery of the same quantities of Project Water provided for under the expiring Settlement contracts. In addition, the Colusa Basin Drain Mutual Water Company's project water allocation is being reduced from 100,000 to 70,000 acre-feet.
Under the proposed action, the Sacramento River Settlement Contractors would divert up to 1.8 million acre-feet of Base Supply per year from the Sacramento River, and up to 380,000 acre-feet of Project Water per year from the Sacramento River. Twenty of the 145 Settlement Contractors account for approximately 94 percent of the total Settlement contract amount. The proposed contract renewal amounts range in size from 10 to 825,000 acre-feet per year. Contracts would be renewed for a 40-year term. The renewal contracts provide for continued delivery of CVP water to the same lands and for the same purposes of use, with exception of Natomas Central Municipal Water Company which has requested a change from agricultural use to M&I use in the Metro Air Park portion of its service area. The EIS describes and analyzes the effects of the proposed contract renewals on fish resources, vegetation, and wildlife, hydrology, and water quality, recreation, cultural resources, land use, geology and soils, and air quality.
A public hearing was held on Wednesday, October 27, 2004, in Willows, California.
Copies of the Final EIS and ROD are available for public inspection and review at the following locations:
- Bureau of Reclamation, Northern California Area Office, 16349 Shasta Dam Boulevard, Shasta Lake, CA 96019-8400 (Shasta County); telephone 530-275-1554
- Bureau of Reclamation, Mid Pacific Construction Office, 1140 West Wood Street, Willows, CA 95988-0988 (Glenn County); telephone 530-934-7066 Start Printed Page 75342
- Bureau of Reclamation, 7794 Folsom Dam Road, Folsom, CA 95630; telephone 916-988-1707
- Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Office Library, Building 67, Room 167, Denver Federal Center, 6th and Kipling, Denver, CO 80225; telephone 303-445-2072
- Bureau of Reclamation, Office of Public Affairs, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825-1898; telephone 916-978-5100
- Bureau of Reclamation, Red Bluff Field Office, 22500 Altube Road, Red Bluff, CA 96080 (Tehama County); telephone 530-529-3890
- Natural Resources Library, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Main Interior Building, Washington, DC 20240-0001
It is Reclamation's policy to make comments, including names and home addresses of respondents, available for public review. Individual respondents may request that we withhold their home address from public disclosure, which will be honored to the extent allowable by law. There may be circumstances in which a respondent's identity may also be withheld from public disclosure, as allowable by law. If you wish to have your name and/or address withheld, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comment. All submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, will be made available for public disclosure in their entirety.Start Signature
Dated: November 29, 2004.
Susan Ramos,
Assistant Regional Director, Mid-Pacific Region.
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Theory of Financial Risk and Derivative Pricing
From Statistical Physics to Risk Management
2nd Edition
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- Jean-Philippe Bouchaud, Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique (CEA), Saclay
- Marc Potters, Capital Fund Management
- Date Published: December 2004
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Risk control and derivative pricing have become of major concern to financial institutions, and there is a real need for adequate statistical tools to measure and anticipate the amplitude of the potential moves of the financial markets. Summarising theoretical developments in the field, this 2003 second edition has been substantially expanded. Additional chapters now cover stochastic processes, Monte-Carlo methods, Black-Scholes theory, the theory of the yield curve, and Minority Game. There are discussions on aspects of data analysis, financial products, non-linear correlations, and herding, feedback and agent based models. This book has become a classic reference for graduate students and researchers working in econophysics and mathematical finance, and for quantitative analysts working on risk management, derivative pricing and quantitative trading strategies.Read more
- Now expanded to include stochastic processes, data analysis, estimate techniques, path integrals, Ito calculus and much more
- New chapters cast a fresh look at derivative pricing, financial products and markets which is completely different from anything else available in the literature
- Contains a mixture of cutting edge results and basic knowledge to make for the most complete and up-to-date text on the subject
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From reviews of the first edition: '… provides a very useful stepping stone to understand the limitations of the Black-Scholes world to that of a more generalized theory of financial markets … Bouchard and Potters will then provide the reader with an insight and generalization that they may otherwise miss with direct application of more 'traditional' theory to the financial markets. To the experienced reader of financial theory, the book provides a useful reminder of the limitations of traditional theories and a number of useful tools that can be used in the more generalized world of financial risk.' David A. Scott C. Math. FIMA, Mathematics TodaySee more reviews
'This book does not try to be a comprehensive text on theoretical finance, but instead picks out classical problems in finance that are overlooked by the generalizations introduced by beautiful, ideal models such as the Black and Scholes model and discusses tools, concepts and paradigms of statistical finance that can contribute to the resolution of such problems … However, given the themes treated by the book and the expertise and knowledge of the authors, Theory of Financial Risks should certainly find a place on the bookshelves of professionals in risk management who are interested in new quantitative methods of risk minimization.' Rosario Mantegna, Institute of Physics
'The book is well written and self-contained … It is recommended to anyone interested in a new and fresh approach to the dynamics of financial markets.' Journal of Statistical Physics
'The authors dutifully thread the relations between different financial securities and statistical estimation, rewarding the reader with an understanding that could never be obtained from a purely statistical text … the feeling one is left with after putting the book down is one of time well spent.' Risk
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1. Probability theory: basic notions
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The REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket is very light, and very affordable. It is a great first down jacket for those dabbling in outdoor activities, and who don't want to spend a lot of money on a down jacket before they know if they're going to be interested in the activity. It's a decent jacket for a first summer backpacking trip at low elevations, and summer camping trips. This model will not please the avid backpacker or climber, however.
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The Distribution of Penguins on the Antarctic Peninsula and Islands of the Scotia Sea
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Cambridge: The British Antarctic Survey, 1979. F 186 pages; illustrated throughout with maps in black and red; references section at back; information on the presentation data, the counts: nature, interpretation and accuracy; specific species counts of the Emperor, King, Adelie, Chinstrap, Gentoo, Macaroni, Rockhopper penguins, conclusions. Endpaper with the bookplate of Dr. Bertel Bruun (1937 - 2011) Danish-American naturalist, international conservationist and neurologist, author of several birding guides; printed in Great Britain by Headley Brothers Ltd. The Invicta Press Ashford Kent and London; booksellers ticket of Henry Sotheran on front endpaper edge; approx. 8 1/4" x 11 3/4" size; bound in the original illustrated glossy printed paper wraps; light wear, rubbing, to the binding; old price sticker on front; in very good condition. Very Good Paperback (Item ID: 24366)


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text: I introduce the concept of Territory Building – a social media application approach that intends to guide and support sufferers of rare diseases in the process of "making sense" of online information. Similar to approaches that emphasize the sharing of web resources – such as social bookmarking sites - user interaction in regards to web resources is at the centre of this concept. The idea of Territory Building is built on a geographical metaphor, guiding a community in assembling a "virtual territory", consisting of existing web resources related to the community's domain of interest, along with user-generated information pertaining to these resources. As users build up this Territory, claiming new resources for it, charting out the place of this information in the context of the existing Territory, finally colonizing these resources by interacting, discussing, rating the information, they participte in a process that should help both the invidual and the community as a whole in "making sense" of this information. The "added value" generated through the contributions and engagement of the userbase as a whole becomes more accessible to the individual, and individuals in turn have a more immediate means of contributing to the existing knowledge. Paying close attention to the needs of the intended target group, I designed and implemented a prototype web-application based on the Territory Building approach, and deployed it for use by persons suffering from the rare disease Trigeminal Neuralgia. I observed how this audience made use of the approach, and how implementation details were received. 80 users registered in the prototype system, 31 web resources were contributed by users. The findings suggest that the Territory Building concept can address a genuine need in regards to assembling and engaging with available online information, and that patients are interested in making use of this approach for the purpose of disseminating information resources to their peers. Lessons learned also indicate that the approach can potentially support those affected by rare diseases in "making sense" of the information available to them, and that means of accessing and creating user-generated knowledge in the context of existing web-resources can increase the potential of users to benefit from the collaborative knowledge-generating processes of their peers.


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The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured almost $200,000 in penalties against the operators of a 7-Eleven outlet in Brisbane for short-changing overseas workers and creating false records to try to cover it up.
Avinash Pratap Singh, the manager and part-owner of the 7-Eleven fuel outlet at 508 Vulture Street, East Brisbane – has been penalised $32,130 and a company he is a director of, S & A Enterprises (QLD) Pty Ltd, has been penalised an additional $160,650.
The penalties, imposed in the Federal Circuit Court, are the result of an investigation and subsequent legal action by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Fair Work Ombudsman inspectors investigated following media coverage relating to the outlet in 2015.
Inspectors found that the employees – both international students from India aged in their mid-20s – had been underpaid a total of $5593 for short periods of work in 2014.
In Court, Singh and S & A Enterprises admitted paying the employees flat hourly rates as low as $14.14 an hour, resulting in the underpayment of minimum hourly rates, overtime rates, casual loadings and penalty rates for weekend and public holiday work.
One employee was underpaid $4439, which was 25 per cent of his entitlement, over a five-month period, while the other was underpaid $1154, which was 41 per cent of his entitlement, over a seven-week period. The underpayments have been rectified.
Judge Vasta said the exploitation of the workers gave the operators of the 7-Eleven franchise outlet, "a leg-up against legitimate businesses that they do not deserve".
"Not only is it blight upon the system for workers to be exploited in this way, it also enables a business such as that of the Respondents to unfairly profit," Judge Vasta said.
Singh and S & A Enterprises also made false entries into the 7-Eleven head office payroll system and the company knowingly provided false time-and-wage records to the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Judge Vasta said the entering of inaccurate hours and pay rates into the payroll system, "created records that appeared to show that the employees were paid at the rates of pay prescribed by the modern award, including penalty rates and overtime rates of pay, which actually bore no relation to their hours of work or actual hourly rates".
Judge Vasta said the record keeping contraventions were, "an appalling breach of the standards that are needed for businesses to operate fairly in this country".
"But not only did that mean that there were false records that were kept, it meant that when the Fair Work Ombudsman wanted those records, they were given false records, which, as I have already pointed out, has meant that the investigation was a lot more arduous and tedious than it should have been," Judge Vasta said.
The Fair Work Ombudsman had to use fuel dip and cash register sign-in and sign-out records to determine the employees' correct hours of work.
Singh and the company also contravened workplace laws by failing to fully comply with two Notices to Produce issued by the Fair Work Ombudsman, with Judge Vasta saying he took these contraventions "very seriously".
In addition to imposing the penalties, Judge Vasta ordered Singh and S & A Enterprises to pay $2747 in Fair Work Ombudsman legal costs.
S & A Enterprises was also ordered to commission an audit of its compliance with workplace laws and resolve any non-compliance issues discovered, and to display an in-store notice containing information about minimum employee entitlements.
Since 2014, the Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced 10 legal proceedings against 7-Eleven franchisees.
The penalties against Singh and S & A Enterprises are the latest of a string of penalties secured by the Fair Work Ombudsman against 7-Eleven franchisees nationally, including six cases in Brisbane.
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AIR® IS accessible to everybody.
Although AIR® may look intimidating, it is for both life-long athletes and those who are brand new to fitness. It is for people who are ready to get out of their comfort zone and put in the work to define their abs and transform their core.
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Start with Foundation, a class friendly to all levels.
Core is a 30-minute ab blast.
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AIR is advanced.
AIR® Foundation
50-minute beginner class that introduces new clients to aerial exercises on hammocks; the class emphasizes basic alignment, foundation, and specific muscle action so that the body can learn how to balance on aerial hammocks. AIR® is an intense aerial fitness training program fusing elements of conditioning, Pilates, ballet and HIIT (high intensity interval training) on aerial hammocks. Regardless of its beginner pace, AIR® Foundation will deliver a challenging workout. No experience required.
AIR® Core
30-minute ab blast using aerial hammocks. This class focuses on upper and lower abs, obliques, and lower back muscles. Using the hammock to support Pilates-inspired ab work allows for better form as well as functional movement to stretch and strengthen the core more efficiently. We advise AIR® Core for clients who are familiar with our AIR® Foundation format and looking to take their workout to the next level. We recommend new clients take at least 1 AIR® Foundation class before graduating to AIR® Core.
50-minute mixed-level flow class linking movements and power postures with the breath and hammock. AIR® Flow fuses basic to advanced yoga poses with aerial hammocks to allow for a full body stretch that increases flexibility beyond what traditional yoga provides. Creative sequencing and transitions create opportunities to build strength, coordination and mental poise. Great for all levels - modifications and advanced cues will be given, so that students can practice to their personal edge.
50-minute intense aerial fitness training class fusing elements of conditioning, Pilates, ballet and HIIT (high intensity interval training) on aerial hammocks. This highly effective fitness program is designed to strengthen, lengthen and tone your physique in record-breaking time. We recommend new clients take 3-5 AIR® Foundation classes before graduating to AIR®.
AIR® is the nation's leading aerial fitness training method. As the original, superior method, our in-house training team spends countless hours creating, and refining the best formats to deliver to our clients and setting the industry standard. Designed for all levels, AIR® strengthens your core and tones your physique in record-breaking time by fusing elements of conditioning, Pilates and HIIT (high intensity interval training).
Our trainers complete a rigorous, in-house training program to ensure that they deliver the best experience to clients of any fitness level. AIR® trainers are held to the highest standard in providing clients with a rewarding, yet challenging experience during every class. If you want to learn more about becoming a trainer, visit our teacher training page.
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Thanks dhPotter, will try to find that article. ETA that I found the article and was able to read it as one of my 3 free articles with new membership. This forum is an amazing resource and such helpful friendly artists in here! Again THANKS!
Thank you Callie...now I have something else to learn about... thermal shock! LOL Seriously, I appreciate your reply. I will be making this soup bowl for my own use and I guess you are right, just make one of each and see which works better. Clay is cheap! I joined a pottery club that is 45 mins from my home but I can get all my kiln firings done for $2/lb. Have bags of clay given to me to practice on so off I go to the creative corner!
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Midge posted a topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkI'm looking to make a soup bowl with a splatter lid. At first I thought I would just make a perforated lid like a steeping lid on a mug. Then I saw this https://youtu.be/JalhG8xikc0 online. Would like to try making this too. Is there a particular glaze that is non-stick? Silly question I know but that's what newbies do... ask lotsa dumb questions. LOL https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/53339576811059987/ The website from the manufacturer says you should be careful not to scratch the non-stick surface. For the splatter lid on my soup bowl, do you think it best to have many holes or just one to let the steam out so the lid doesn't blow off.


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Spend 20 minutes on Instagram, and chances are you'll end up seeing at least one post by a wanna-be Kim Kardashian, selling their celebrity fitness schemes. Aside from being blatant publicity stunts and money-making schemes, these schemes are also seriously affecting the way thousands of people view food and lifestyle.
Sure, celebrity fitness schemes are nothing new. Go back 10 years and thousands of people were doing star jumps in front of the TV and that was that. However, in the age of social media, it's gone far further than burpees in your front lounge and some skipping here and there. Nowadays, people everywhere document their get-fit regimes over platforms such as Instagram, showing their progress pictures, food, and exercise regimes. However, it also gives the misinformed and highly followed the perfect platform to project their harmful views and advice.
I'm not talking about controversial figures like Kayla Itsines here, at least she has some form of health and fitness education, as well as being such a popular figure that she is called out when she follows themes like calorie restriction or starvation. I'm talking about 'reality stars' and other trash who gain lots of weight, then lose it all in a few months and cash in on it by exploiting a younger audience.
Let's take some 'celebrity' fitness schemes from the UK for example, shall we?
Literally look at the caption here. "Had no energy all day and was feeling faint". Yeah no shit because you eat 5 cherry tomatoes for breakfast and follow the advice given by uneducated money grabbing fucktards!
This is just one example of meal restriction encouraged by accounts and people such as 'Holly's Body Bible'. A reality TV persona, she lost a lot of weight and cashes in every few months with a new celebrity fitness scheme. Her most recent? 'Lose 5lbs in a week'. And if you're thinking this sounds too good to be true, it is. Encouraging you to live off of just 800 calories a day, this is how some people try to rob people to make a living. Healthy stuff!!! (especially when the World Health Organisation declares under 1,800 calories per day)
Despite regularly claiming that her weight loss guides are a lifestyle and not a diet, something to sustain for the rest of your life, and that 'there's no excuses!', she still managed to gain a lot of weight over a few week holiday. Then, going on to use herself as another publicity stunts, and selling more of her shitty books and guides. So either, her guides are not sustainable and she's as hypocritical as she is stupid, or she purposefully let herself go just to make even more money on celebrity fitness schemes.
Sadly, she's not the only example of this and by no means is going to be the last. From reality TV stars to Instagram celebs selling detox teas, Instagram has become more dangerous than ever. The most alarming aspect of this is by far the vulnerable girls that willingly follow everything that is spoon fed to them over the internet. Pictures of their tiny and animal product centric meals are a blindingly clear example of the blind leading the blind, and is a painful thing to witness.
Celebrity fitness schemes are not sustainable, healthy, nor a sensible way to get fit. They are designed purely to lose a lot of weight quickly, and make money for those that are the face of the scheme. Nothing else. Think this will change your life? Wrong. Will you gain the weight back? Yes. Putting a fancy photo and a few Instagram hashtags on it changes nothing, these schemes are calorie restricting, starvation fads and nothing else.


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The 3rd annual Midlands Movies Awards is due to take place at Hansom Hall in Leicester on Saturday 2nd March 2019.
With Academy Awards just a week before, these Midlands 'Oscars' will be a platform to honour the local films released in the past 12 months – whether they be shorts, features, animation, documentaries and more. We will be rewarding the region's talent in categories such as 'Best Picture', 'Best Actor / Actress', 'Best Director' and many more.
We will be producing video slideshows and giving out trophies to winners. You can read more about the great selection of nominees and winners at last year's event by clicking here.
We are again looking to consider a whole range of Midlands-centric films for the 2019 Awards. Work can be submitted across 16 categories and the final nominations will be announced in January 2019 and winners announced at the ceremony in March 2019. Filmmakers can now submit their films at FilmFreeway until 21st December at this link: https://filmfreeway.com/MidlandsMoviesAwards2019
The Midlands Movies Awards is brought to you by a group of film fans pooling the expertise of our volunteers whilst celebrating the creativity of artists and actors, and our collective passion for the movie community in the region.
The event will again be hosted by local BBC presenter Ed Stagg. With a long background in broadcasting and event production, Ed can regularly be heard on both BBC Radio Leicester and BBC Radio Derby and Ed is also the director of Well-Bred Productions. As well as that, from Jimmy Somerville to Ed Sheeran and from Saturday morning television to BBC Three 'mockumentary', Ed's career has never been predictable but his journey with film production in the region make him the perfect host.
The Midlands Movies Awards will not happen without the assistance of our extra special supporters. Official Partners: Crosscut Media - click here for website & Firebug Bar Leicester - click here for website
Daniel Alexander
Daniel is a multi-award winning filmmaker and director from the West Midlands and recently directed a film for the Commonwealth Games which made history after being televised by the BBC to over 1 billion people around the world. With a host of skills including photography, editing, directing and writing, Daniel is known for creating breathtaking visuals and has a wealth of filmmaking experience. Daniel has also worked with an impressive caliber of clients including Apple, Channel 4, BBC 2 and MTV and is involved in "Back In" film training courses in partnership with BFI, BBC & Creative England.
Deborah Haywood
Deborah is a film director from Derbyshire who studied Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Derby before gaining a Masters Degree in English at the University of Warwick. Following her first short she was selected for Screen International's Stars of Tomorrow and is also BIFA nominated. After completing her fifth short film, Twinkle, Twinkle, Deborah moved on to write and direct her debut feature film Pin Cushion. Shot around Swadlincote in the Midlands the film has received rave reviews and opened Critics Week at the Venice International Film Festival in 2018.
David Baldwin
David Baldwin is the cinema programmer for the Midlands Arts Centre and previously programmed for The Electric Cinema in Birmingham. David also founded the annual horror and fantasy film festival Shock & Gore and edits the monthly Midlands film newsletter Filmwire for Flatpack Projects. He is also a freelance journalist who has written for the likes of Metro, What's On Group, Titan Magazines, Den of Geek, Time Out and BBC online.
Rebekah Fortune
After gaining a BA and MA in drama Rebekah began her career as an actor working extensively in theatre & TV including working with director David Yates. And after undertaking several filmmaking courses she moved into film direction and set up production company Seahorse Films in 2011 with long-time collaborator Peter Machen. Rebekah's feature "Just Charlie" has received critical acclaim and won the Audience Award at Edinburgh International Film Festival and was nominated for 2 BIFAs.
Amy Smart
Flatpack is a film festival which takes over venues across Birmingham every spring and Amy joined the team in 2016 to head up Flatpack's year round activity under the banner of Film Hub Midlands, a BFI-funded project working with the Film Audience Network to help build a more thriving film community in the region. Prior to that Amy was the Cinema Producer at Midlands Arts Centre for 5 years and has also programmed film for SHOUT Festival and Artrix cinema in Bromsgrove.
Grant Black
Grant is a multiplatform producer specialising in creating youth-led content and developing new filmmaking talent. Starting his career as a staff writer for the BBC , Grant has since written and produced for various shows across the BBC, ITV and Channel 4. In 2015 Grant took up his current position as Creative Director for Rural Media, overseeing the company's creative slate, including executive producing 75 short films for Channel Four's multiplatform Random Acts strand. Grant's work has been consistently recognised by the Royal Television Society, picking up awards for 'Innovation in Cross Platform', 'Excellence in Digital Content' and 'Diversity'.
Michael Sales
Michael Sales is the creator and editor of local cinema organisation Midlands Movies which showcases a diverse range of talented filmmakers, movies, cast and crew from across the region's film community. From first-time shorts to full-length features, Michael has championed skilled film creatives from the area since the website launched in 2012. A Media graduate from DeMontfort University, he also runs cult film theme screenings alongside Firebug Film Club in Leicester city centre. Michael has also regularly appeared on BBC Radio Leicester providing cinema reviews and regional film news to the area's listeners.
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Becky and Mike were truly one of the sweetest couples we have ever worked with. They were nothing but kind and appreciative with the staff. With the help of our sister company, Three Petals, the space transformed into a beautiful event that hosted gorgeous whites and blush. The floral arch, wall, chandelier, and just over all event design was marvoulous. We just wanted to take this time to thank Becky and Mike for sharing their special day with us and we wish nothing but the best for the many years to come.
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