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Fast Track Your Council Approval for an Eco-tourist Facility
Saving you the time, hassle and stress of doing it yourself
We help property owners turn their dreams into a reality by assisting them to get council approval for their eco-tourist facility. Founded in 1996, we employ ex–local government staff to give your development application the best possible chance. We know town planning law back to front and eat complexity for breakfast.
The dream you have for your eco-tourist facility is close; only thing is that an eco-tourist facility (or adjustments to an existing one) will bring scrutiny from council – considerations such as what constitutes an eco tourist facility, does the site have to support sensitive landscapes or environmentally sensitive land to be an eco tourist facility, are there restrictions to the extent of proposed development footprint or how much vegetation can be removed to make way for that development, if necessary?
Your first step is to give us a call on 1300 008 138 to establish whether you need council approval or if there is an easier avenue.
Do you need council approval?
When you give us a call, we will listen to your ambitions for your property and will ask you questions to help us better understand the direction you want to head.
As the NSW planning system is complex and can be frustrating for property owners, our first step will be to see if there is a way we can fast-track the paperwork through a simplified application process. If a development application is found to be needed, we will provide you with the answers you need to make an informed decision to move forward.
The first step is to engage us to do an initial consultation (known as a preliminary planning assessment). This consultation will provide an expert opinion on whether council approval is needed and, if so, what the best avenue to maximise the chances of success is.
What People Say About Working With Us
So how does the process work?
Our proven 5-step process to achieving council approval for an eco-tourist facility is designed to enhance your success. Each step is designed to leverage our 40 years' experience in dealing with council so that you can achieve council approval as quickly as possible.
Your Steps to Development Approval
Step 1 Free 30 min Consultation
Step 2 Preliminary Planning Assessment(PPA)
Step 3 Development Application
Step 4 Plan Preparation
Step 5 Lodgement
Step 6 Post Lodgement
Step 7 Determination
What council rules do I need to comply with?
Some things to consider
We consult to many eco-tourist facility operators. Some of the themes we see coming through in terms of local government compliance for an eco-tourist facility are:
1. Defining your development – Did you know your plan for an eco tourist facility may actually be considered a form of tourist and visitor accommodation? Would it be in your best interest to classify your eco tourist facility as tourist and visitor accommodation? What may seem like very minor details in your business plans could make the difference in the type of approval required.
2. Environmentally sensitive lands – To have a viable plan for an eco tourist facility may mean that your chosen site needs to provide for some environmentally sensitive or similar land. But you may ask what constitutes environmentally sensitive land, and you're your land have any special environmental characteristics?
3. Removal of vegetation – While there may be restrictions to tree and vegetation removal to make way for any development, there may be extra restrictions if you are thinking of developing a site for an eco-tourist facility, especially if it is located in an environmental zone. This is something you will need to elaborate upon in the application and show that the site can be developed with the minimum amount of tree and vegetation removal.
Every 4.5 days we achieve council approval for our clients.
We know what council is looking for… because we used to be employees of council!
What Experience Do We Have?
Here's a sample of eco-tourist facilities we have helped achieve council approval for:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can't I organise the approval myself?
We fast-track your council approval process, saving you the time hassle and stress of doing it yourself. NSW has the most complicated planning system in Australia. In business, time is money. Get your eco-tourist facility running the way you want it as quickly as possible. We'll leave the workout to you; leave the development approval to us.
Can I start trading without local government consent?
What many don't realise is that when you don't comply with town planning law, you're actually breaking the law. We've come to the rescue of people faced with a $3,000 per day fine under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act NSW.
As a property owner, you need business certainty before investing in the fit-out and promotion of your eco-tourist facility. Don't risk being closed down by council. Call us and engage us to do a preliminary assessment of your proposal.
How much does it cost?
Call our office on 1300008138 for a no-obligation discussion about the desired outcome you would like to achieve for your eco-tourist facility. Based on what you tell us about your proposal, we would be happy to provide a quote for what we feel your next step is.
Do you also prepare plans?
Yes, if needed. We have a dedicated team of three CAD designers plus additional architects to help turn your eco-tourist facility dream into a reality.
Want someone local?
Our family-run business is about connecting with clients. Our team live and work in the suburbs and towns you are in. We love 'local' as much as you do. It not only makes for better communities, but it also makes for better town planning and better eco-tourist facilities.
Who Will Be Working On My Project?
Max Fragar
Principal Consultant
Max, the guru and head honcho, is our principal consultant. With over 40 years experience he is regularly featured in the Sydney Morning Herald, ABC Radio, Domain and other media. He is a Registered Planner, Life Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia and is one of Australia's most experienced town planners.
How can we achieve council approval so quickly?
We're the experts! We are at the forefront of our industry, and our time-honoured principles are based on 2500+ projects. Our clients achieve council approval weeks or even months quicker than they would by just using a drafter, doing it alone, or asking the help of their cousin, because:
- We have professional relationships with staff within council.
- Professionally prepared documentation is proven to go quicker through council.
- We used to work within council, so we speak the same language.
We hire experienced ex–council staff that know the council approval inside out. We take the stress out of dealing with council so that you can get back to doing what you love.
Why We're Trusted By Our Clients
- We employ ex-council staff
Having worked for council our team speaks the same
language as council staff.
- Four decades of experience
Since the 1970's our team has been helping people
achieve council approval.
- Values
Founded on the shoulders of a father and son team, with old
fashioned values of integrity, respect & perseverance.
- Local knowledge
Our consultants are based in the suburbs of Sydney
and regional NSW, so we can give you local knowledge.
- No job too small
We specialise on helping the average person on
achieving their dreams for their property or business.
- We're results driven
We get results with council. That's why they call us the
"Council Approval Experts"
- We make the path smooth
Leave the challenge of dealing with local government to the experts
- We push the boundaries
By challenging the expectations of our industry we
believe we can redefine the value that we offer.
What Are The Chances Of Getting Development Approval?
We understand that knowing the probability of success with council from the beginning is important in making business decisions.
Over the last 2500+ projects, we've learned a few things along the way. During the initial consultation, we will give you our opinion of the likelihood of consent so you know upfront whether it is worth you spending any time and effort in seeking consent for your eco-tourist facility.
Questions to ask your consultant…
- Did you once work within council? We speak the same language as council, as all of our team once worked within local government.
- How many decades of experience do you have? We are not a new start-up. We have been helping people achieve council approval for 40 years.
- What are your values? Our values of integrity, respect, and perseverance come from being founded on the shoulders of a father-and-son team.
- Do you have local knowledge? Don't be fooled by our 1300 number. We serve the grassroots of the suburbs and towns that make up our great state of NSW.
- Are you a certified planner? Our town planners are all members of the Planning Institute of Australia, and within our team we have Certified Practicing Planners.
- Do you get results? You might have heard that we achieve council approval for someone somewhere in NSW every 4.5 days.
- How many eco-tourist approvals have your team handled? We draw on the experience of the past, having over 1400 projects on our records.
What Others Say
Feng Liang
Educator & Investor
'Being from a non-English speaking background it was particularly important for me to find someone who took the time for me to understand the vision I had for the project.
Through every part of the process Fragar Planning is honest, keen and give good technical knowledge.'


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Conway Cottage is a Grade 2 listed building situated in the centre of the village
Formally the blacksmith cottage of Conway House it dates back to the mid 1800's. The cottage has recently been updated to provide all the comforts of a modern home from home but has retained many of its original features. The cottage sleeps 4, has wi fi, and has a large double bedroom with feature cast iron fireplace, twin bedroom and a luxury bathroom to the first floor. On the ground floor there is a dining room with feature stone wall, lounge with open fire and a fully equipped kitchen.
On street car parking is available on the High Street in front of Conway House.
There are no parking restrictions.
Walk to local shops, pubs and other facilities
You gain entrance to the cottage off the high street through a doubled gated entrance into a secluded courtyard which offers an appealing degree of privacy and immediate access to the shops and local facilities
The courtyard
The walled courtyard with container and climbing plants offers an attractive place to sit and relax or have a barbecue. Patio table and chairs are provided as is a bike store for up to 3 bikes there is also an outside tap particularly useful for cleaning mountain bikes.
You enter the property via a porch which has sufficient hanging and storage space for coats, shoes and boots.
The lounge offers a comfortable place to relax with an open feature stone fireplace, television with satellite channels, broadband wifi, and DVD player.
Fully equipped with dishwasher, washing machine, fan assisted oven, halogen hob, fridge freezer, microwave and toaster.
Dining room
With oak table with seating for 4 people and carved oak sideboard full of useful local information, maps, and board games.
Master Bedroom
Having king size bed, a double wardrobe, drawer unit and feature cast iron fireplace. There is adequate space for a travel cot which can be provided upon request as can a high chair and most other essential items if you are traveling with a little person.
Bedroom 2 - Twin
Having twin beds with double wardrobe and pine furniture.
Large bathroom with double power shower, 2 sinks, WC and dressing table.
Bed Linen, Bath Towels and Hand Towels included
Please note that Conway Cottage is a no smoking property and sorry no pets are allowed
tel: 07807 928732
Secluded courtyard with chiminea and barbecue
Fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher and micro wave
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TV's Montel Williams Ready to Return to GOP for Kasich
Television personality Montel Williams has endorsed Ohio Gov. John Kasich in the GOP presidential race.
By Michelle Everhart-Sullivan
Television personality Montel Williams has endorsed Ohio Gov. John Kasich in the GOP presidential race.
In an op-ed for USA TODAY, Williams writes:
"I left the Republican Party in the early 1990s to become an independent. But I'm now excited about the GOP for the first time since then -- and it's because Ohio Gov. John Kasich is running for president.
If there's one thing 22 years in the military taught me, it's that we need an adult in the White House. Someone who'll stand up to our enemies abroad. Someone who is responsible enough to command the world's most powerful military. Someone who'll rise above the din of toxicity infecting our national dialogue and unite our bitterly divided public. Someone who can work with both parties while remaining true to his core beliefs. That adult is Kasich."
Williams came to Columbus in July when Kasich announced his candidacy but declined to endorse him then, saying "He's almost got me. This may be the first Republican to bring me back to the party."
While on Fox News' On the Record with Greta Van Susteren, Williams talked about why he wanted to endorse Kasich (pronouncing it KAY-sich, instead of KAY-sik.)
(c)2016 The Columbus Dispatch (Columbus, Ohio)


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Walk through the vendor hall at the annual National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) conference, and you might think we're way past the days of manila folders and chin-high stacks of homework.
From educational videos to iPad apps and interactive whiteboards, there is so much technology at our fingertips.
But how many tools actually empower educators to create a focused and caring environment?
The truth? Not many.
For the record, we're not knocking early childhood education (ECE) technology. After all, we're an ECE support platform and child care app, and that's a badge we wear proudly. But in an effort to create the "the perfect tech-enabled classroom," it seems that many of us (vendors, administrators and practitioners alike) have missed the point.
Happy teachers make happy children
We've all seen the terrifying research on stress and anxiety in today's infants, toddlers, and young children.
But what about our caregiving staff?
A recent study from the American Federation of Teachers found that today's educators have twice as much work stress as the average US employee. And the consequences are serious, to say the least. A 2014 study of over 2,000 Head Start staff in Pennsylvania found that 24% reported clinically significant levels of depression.
Your staff's mental health absolutely has an impact on the children in your care.
Focusing on the urgent needs of today's youngest children, while turning a blind eye to the people who care for them is like pouring water into a bucket with a hole in the bottom. Care providers can't give what they don't have.
The good news is, technology—when used intentionally—can make a world of difference.
Less pressure, more purpose
In the business world, it's a known fact that 30-60% of a frontline manager's time is spent on overcomplicated administrative tasks. If you're piling on more technology simply because it's the newest, shiniest thing, you could end up pushing your people to the brink of burnout.
But what if you could help your team win back their time? How many more precious minutes and hours could you and your staff spend interacting with the kids?
Without the stress of a to-do list that will follow them home at night, caregivers will have more mental bandwidth and can make better decisions about the things that matter most.
A united front of caregivers and parents
There's no reason why people who want the same thing can't work together.
Parents of young children are facing their own battles. But better communication powered by uncomplicated tech can help alleviate parental stress (you know, the kind that spills over onto the kids and makes life as a caregiver even harder).
And as a major bonus, proactive parent communication is cited by many caregivers as a task that gives them a greater sense of control at work.
What if your team could harness that sense of empowerment every day, without ever having to open their frenzied inboxes or switch between a dozen different systems?
Using a child care app to send a quick photo or video update to parents and guardians is a great way for your caregiving staff to build trust. And getting a quick "Thank you!" (or heart-eyed emoji) in return is a simple yet powerful way to build confidence within the team.
Parent or teacher, at the end of the day, all any of us wants is to know we're doing a good job.
The human side of child care technology
If we want to nurture a generation of curious adults bold enough to change the world, we need to free our educators and caregivers to be the best role models they can be.
The right technology can help make that happen. But like any tool, the impact lies not in the tool itself, but in the way you wield it. Before you think about any feature-packed software, program or app, first think about what your caregivers, parents, and children really need. It's the only surefire way to have all the tech you need, and none of the tech you don't.


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Sciton® Resurfacing
DermaTouch is pleased to offer Sciton skin resurfacing, a procedure that reverses the effects of aging, sun damage and environmental pollutants and gives your skin a healthier, more youthful look.
How It Works
Sciton resurfacing involves the use of advanced erbium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Er:YAG) laser technology for full-field and fractional skin resurfacing.
When the laser is scanned across the treatment area, water in your skin absorbs the laser's energy, resulting in the precise reduction or ablation of the skin's top layer. The surrounding tissue is left untouched. Over time, your body will replace the removed superficial layer with fresh, healthy skin.
What to Expect
Most patients notice improvements in skin texture and pigmentation within a few days post-treatment. Further, more subtle improvements will appear gradually, usually taking one to three months.
Sciton resurfacing also has cumulative effects, with each subsequent treatment producing noticeable results over time. During consultations, your DermaTouch practitioner will be able to advise you as to how soon you can achieve the precise results you want.
Common Questions
How long will the procedure take?
A Sciton resurfacing session usually takes 15 to 30 minutes. Any topical numbing agents will be applied 30 to 90 minutes prior to treatment.
What happens immediately after the procedure?
Some redness and swelling is to be expected one to three days after treatment. This is a temporary effect and is usually followed by one to three days of peeling.
Will I be able to use skin care products and makeup post-treatment?
Daily application of moisturizer and sunblock (SPF 45 or higher) is important after Sciton resurfacing. It is also recommended that you avoid sun exposure while your skin heals. You may use makeup on the treated area upon approval of your DermaTouch RN practitioner.
Will there be any downtime?
Sciton resurfacing involves minimal actual downtime; however, you will want to minimize sun exposure for up to two weeks.
How often can I have Sciton resurfacing done?
Most patients achieve optimal results with a series of three to five treatments at two- to six-week intervals.
Your practitioner may deviate from this standard recommendation depending on your individual needs and treatment goals. Further maintenance treatments may also be recommended for longer-lasting results.
How much does Sciton resurfacing cost?
A prior consultation with your DermaTouch practitioner will help determine the most effective treatment and cost of services.
Is Sciton® Resurfacing for Me?
You may be a good candidate for Sciton resurfacing if you are in good physical health but have damaged, mature skin, superficial scarring, rough skin texture and minor to moderate skin discoloration.
Realistic goals and expectations are important when signing up for any cosmetic treatment. Your DermaTouch RN practitioner will be able to advise you on whether Sciton resurfacing is the best course of action for your particular needs and treatment goals.
Before & After
Source: Sciton® Profractional Before and After, http://sciton.com/gallery/profractional-before-after/
Visit the Sciton gallery to see more before and after pictures of actual Sciton resurfacing results experienced by real patients!
Contact DermaTouch Today!
Feel free to get in touch with DermaTouch for inquiries about Sciton resurfacing and other anti-aging treatments. Call 281-895-9090 or fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation.
To learn more about Sciton resurfacing, visit the Sciton website.
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If one of the two group is not ready to establish peace, the neutral Muslims should support the peace seekers till the other group is also ready to give up oppression.Once the peace is maintained their disputes should be settled with justice.
In this fight one may be declared as an oppressor and other may be declared as just in the light of arguments and analysis but this fight does not exclude any one from Islam.
The fight between Sahabas of Rasool salal laho aliehi wasalam in Jamal and Safeen does not make any one non believer and does not break the bound of brotherhood between sahabas. This fact has been narrated in Quran in the following manner:
And if two parties or groups among the believers fall to fighting, then make peace between them both, but if one of them rebels against the other, then fight you (all) against the one that which rebels till it complies with the Command of Allâh; then if it complies, then make reconciliation between them justly, and be equitable. Verily! Allâh loves those who are equitable. The believers are nothing else than brothers (in Islamic religion). So make reconciliation between your brothers, and fear Allâh, that you may receive mercy. (Al-Hujurat 49:9-10)
These verses were revealed before the accident of Jamal and Safeen so we should look into these matters in light of Quran. May Allah give us wisdom to follow the right path Ameen.


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Kicking off the start of this city-focus series is my current home of Washington, D.C. Getting lost here is a regular activity, since when Monsieur L'Enfant designed this city, I theorize that he was secretly playing a cruel joke on les americains stupide by building in roundabouts with badly timed traffic lights, zig-zagging streets and roads that go one-way on one block and another way on the next. Nonetheless, the city is prepping for a new leader, and the National Tree this year seems extra sparkly, perhaps with a little more hope than in previous years.
Jon and I went to see the National Tree three times already. The first time was yesterday, when we were afraid we would miss out on seeing the tree before we took off to New York for Christmas, and then we ended up returning to the tree another two more times until we were sick of seeing the tree. We were sort of rushed through the first time, anyway, because we were trying to make a dinner reservation at Legal Sea Food in Chinatown (it's a seafood chain along the east coast, but it was one of our favorite restaurants when we all lived in Boston, pre-Jon) and then to see a one-man show of David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries at Warehouse Theater. So we felt the second visit was justified, and it was with my niece, who is really cute when it comes to shiny bright things. The third time was an hour later, because my friend Lauren was an hour late to meet us all so my sister and niece went home, and Jon and I headed to the ice skating rink at the sculpture garden only to learn it was sold out for the rest of the day.
But our first time seeing the tree was pretty fantastic. As a New Yorker I've seen the giant tree at Rockefeller and subsequent littler versions around the city every year, and we hoisted a pretty cool one in our living room too. But this tree has a one-up on Rockfeller – not only is it surrounded by a really cool model train set with multiple tracks laid around , both the tree and the train tracks are surrounded by about 55 other trees, each representing a state or territory, and decorated with ornaments donated from an organization, hospital, school or historic society within that state. There's also Santa's Workshop, which we skipped, partly because only children were allowed after 6pm, and then a giant firepit several feet deep with what looked like giant Sequoia logs burning away to warm us up, briefly.
Afterwards, because Jon and I had been stuck outside in the cold AND windy night air, we piled into a cab and went to Raku Diner for a giant bowl of udon noodle soup with shrimp tempura and lukewarm tea. Later we lit the menorah for the first night of Hannukah, and I finished making chocolate truffles for my building manager who does everything for us, from putting all our wedding gifts into our apartment to setting mousetraps for our furry new roommate. Our friends in California often question how we can handle the cold weather, but (especially if you have a balcony) it does make for a great second refrigerator, especially during parties and when making large quantities of chocolate truffles. Plus, we're going to appreciate Thailand's tropical weather that much more now.
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This week kind of got away from me and I found myself in a predicament. My daughter just laid down for a nap and I had a narrow window where I could review a cigar. Did I gamble and smoke a cigar that could potentially be a rough experience or would I revisit something that I knew would be enjoyable?
The latter won out and I grabbed a K.A. Kendall's 7-20-4 Robusto from my humidor. This cigar was one that I hadn't smoked in a while but, thanks to a special from Cigar Monster, was recently acquired. I believe I paid something like $23 and change for a 5 pack just a couple of days ago.
The last K.A. Kendall's 7-20-4 that I smoked was a Dog Walker and I remembered it being a little powerhouse cigar. With that in mind, I lit up my Robusto and expected a wave of big, bold flavors to wash over me. At first I was a little let down by the medium bodied smoke and lack of punch, however, it quickly grew on me.
K.A. Kendall's 7-20-4 Robusto provided a medium bodied smoke that was mildly creamy and easy on the palate. The flavor profile was made up of coffee and woody tones with a bit of pepper and spice through the sinus. Construction was solid and the cigar didn't require any touch-ups or re-lights. The draw was effortless and produced plenty of smoke.
For a little under $5 per single (when purchased by the 5 Pack), I thought this cigar was a bargain. The medium body and full flavors made it a pleasure to smoke in the middle of the afternoon. While there were no mind-blowing or complex flavors to figure out, I found the flavors to be solid. For the money, I think this cigar is a great value and has potential to be a staple in my humidor.
Smoked the dog walker once. Price was about $10 ish. Good smoke, love the look of it, but the strength got me in the final third. One I need to re visit sometime.
Fantastic news Walt, to have you and Jerry back in the saddle. Hopefully a brighter and easier future for you two and I look forward to the reviews. Thanks for coming back strong.
C'mon, Walt. Who doesn't like nipples? 😉
I had a Dog Walker a while back, and really liked it, but it was a bit pricey. I'm looking to pick up a lancero sometime.
It's great to see you and Jerry back to posting video reviews. They have been missed.
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There are three main forms of omega-3 fat found in supplements, including triglycerides (TG, the natural form of fish oil), ethyl-esters (EE, the concentrated form of fish oil) and phospholipids (PL, derived from krill oil). There are numerous studies comparing the absorption of these different forms, measured by their ability to raise the omega-3 index (the % of EPA and DHA in our red blood cell membranes) based on a standard manufacturer-recommended dose. rTG has proven to be the most effective, followed by EE, then TG and finally PL from krill oil.
The process of breaking down and utilising the fatty acids found in fish oil can be varied, depending on the type of fat consumed. The absorption of dietary fats is a complicated process that requires many steps including the transport of fat from the diet into the intestine cell, and then from the intestine cell to the lymphatic system and then to the blood.
Triglycerides from standard fish oil
Typically, fats in most food sources are found in their natural triglyceride (TG) form. TGs are generally associated with standard fish body or fish liver oil. These fats are comprised of three fatty acids (such as omega-3 EPA and DHA) linked to a molecule of glycerol. Without glycerol, free fatty acids can rapidly oxidise and therefore the glycerol backbone helps to naturally stabilise the fat molecules and prevent breakdown and oxidation. The addition of antioxidants such as vitamin E and encapsulation of oils also prevent fatty acids from oxidising.
Digestion of triglycerides
Digestion of fats requires the chemical breakdown of large molecules to smaller molecules. As TG molecules are too big to travel across cell membranes into the cells of the intestine, after consumption, bile and the enzyme lipase breakdown dietary fat in the small intestine. The lipase enzyme breaks the TG molecule into two free fatty acids and a monoglyceride (one fatty acid combined to the glycerol), which are then able to cross the membrane and enter the cells of the small intestine where they are reassembled again as TGs.
Once the TGs are reformed, they join with other fats and proteins to form carrier molecules called chylomicrons. Chylomicrons enable fats to move within the water-based solution of the bloodstream, allowing the TGs to be transported out of the cells of the small intestine through the lymphatic system (a transport network of clear fluid called lymph) and finally into the blood, where they are then delivered to various part of the body. The type of protein present in the outer lipid layer of these structures determines which cells in the body they will be delivered to.
The more recently developed re-esterified triglyceride (rTG) takes the EE form of omega-3 and reconverts it back to its natural TG form. This not only allows the delivery of concentrated omega-3, but ensures that absorption is optimised.
Fatty acids in ethyl-ester form are used to deliver high concentrations of omega-3 in a smaller volume of oil, to achieve therapeutic doses in fewer capsules. Ethyl esters are derived by reacting free fatty acids (such as omega-3 EPA) with ethanol. The fatty acids are removed from their natural glycerol backbone and then linked (esterified) with a molecule of ethanol.
Once this high concentration of omega-3 is achieved, it is also then possible to restructure the fat back to the natural triglyceride form, by re-attaching the fatty acids to the glycerol backbone, called re-esterified triglycerides.
Digestion of ethyl-esters
The digestion of ethyl-EPA fish oils is slightly different to TG due to the lack of a glycerol backbone. In the small intestine, it is again the pancreatic enzyme lipase that breaks the fatty acids from the ethanol backbone; the fatty acid-ethanol bond is more resistant to lipase compared to TGs, therefore slowing this process, and producing free fatty acids plus ethanol. The free fatty acids are then taken up by the cells of the small intestine but must then be reconverted to TGs in order to form chylomicrons, then leave the cell, enter the lymphatic system and then the blood.
As a result, the bioavailability may be compromised unless the supplement is taken with a fatty meal to ensure the presence of a glycerol 'pool' required for the free fatty acids to reform as TG; taking EE supplements with a high fat meal can improve bioavailability by as much as 13 fold. In addition, without glycerol, EE are more susceptible to oxidation than TG, so it is important to include an antioxidant such as vitamin E to protect the oil.
Whist at first glance, EE supplements may sound like they have potential absorption complications, it is worth noting that EE is most commonly used in large intervention studies and the generic form of choice for pharmaceutical products such as Vascepa (the pure EPA product used in the USA for triglyceride management). Although it is now recognised that rTG has superior bioavailability and is more stable than EE, the pharmaceutical forms of EE can take several years to bring to market and cannot simply be modified once they are licensed medicines.
After absorption, EPA is used by the body for a variety of functions including being used directly as energy, to help form lipoproteins (fat molecule transporters which carry cholesterol), to be made into the phospholipids that form cell membranes, to form fatty acid esters or remain as triglycerides stored in fat (adipose) tissue.
A major component of the structure of cell membranes, phospholipids are both water- and fat-soluble. One of the richest sources of phospholipids is from krill oil.
Phospholipids are comprised of two fatty acids joined to a phosphate group (such as choline) and a glycerol molecule. The fatty acid positioning (or 'space') is limited on the glycerol molecule. Generally, one of the fatty acids will be a saturated fat and the other an unsaturated fat such as a monounsaturated fat, or a polyunsaturated fat such as EPA or DHA. Simply put, EPA and DHA have to compete with other fatty acids, including omega-6 fats, for this space. As such, omega-3 in phospholipid form results in a low concentration of omega-3 EPA.
Digestion of phospholipids
As phospholipids are hydrophilic (water-soluble), the digestion of phospholipids (PL) does not fully depend on the bile and pancreatic enzymes. Individuals with digestive malabsorption issues may therefore be able to digest phospholipids more easily.
Whilst the structure of the fatty acids in krill are the key feature attributed to its high bioavailability, the amount of EPA and DHA provided by krill oil is in fact the lowest of all the omega-3 sources! Indeed, the concentration of omega-3 as both EPA and DHA found in krill oil is so low, that taking omega-3 in the form of krill oil does not effectively increase the omega-3 index and nor is it suitable for increasing EPA levels.
Which omega-3 form works best?
Using a triglyceride fish oil is adequate for anyone looking for general wellbeing support, but since the concentrations of EPA and DHA are not high, standard fish oil does not raise the omega-3 index sufficiently to offer significant health benefits. For more intensive support, an ethyl-ester form of omega-3 will allow very high doses of EPA and DHA to be achieved as concentration can be as high as 90% (compared to 18% in a standard triglyceride fish oil). High concentration is important because this influences absorption and increases the omega-3 index (% of EPA + DHA in red blood cells) and the targeting of benefits specific to a certain active (for example EPA). Purification and esterification also reduce to a minimum the volume of unnecessary fatty acids, waste products and impurities within the oil. Re-esterified triglyceride omega-3 concentrates the oil to a very pure form, like ethyl-ester, but mimics the natural triglyceride form to offer both high concentration and superior bioavailability.
Unlike lower concentration standard fish oil supplements, Igennus 70-90% EE and rTG supplements enable therapeutic blood plasma levels of omega-3 to be achieved. When taking EE omega-3, absorption can be enhanced by taking capsules with foods containing fat. For therapeutic use in specific health conditions, rTG is the gold standard – thus, it is also more expensive but has been proven to raise the omega-3 index to a greater extent and more rapidly than any other form of omega-3 – as with Pharmepa Restore.


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Sunday, June 6, 2010
red white and blue family day... and a sweet surprise...
It was such a beautiful Memorial Day weekend... not too many things to do but just be together and have picnics... We went to our Botanical Gardens with a basket of goodies and let our feet be bare and our hearts be open... we saw so many things...
sat here and ate so many goodies and listened to so many birds squawking and butterflies flitting every which way... a treat!
my new fave... Pappa's specialty... sliced grape tomatoes, LOTS of garlic, capers, parsley, and a bunch of olive oil... all served on some yummy Wasa crisp bread w/ a little butter... it's sooo so good.. you have to try it!!! a nice summer treat
feeding the coi fish
I never get tired of the banyan trees... they're everywhere in this beautiful town we call home... Sometimes they have such a magical feel to them... with the sunlight flickering through their branches... sometimes they feel a little spooky... They're so fun to hid inside... to hang from branches... to play house in even pirate ships... climbing trees, I believe, keeps kids grounded and let their hearts and imaginations soar.....
AND..... LASTLY.... I very special surprise came in the mail a few days ago.......... MEET LULU!!!!!!!
I was so excited to win this gorgeous girl on Seaside Siblings!!!!!
you MUST check out her adorable blog!!! She's the sweetest Mamma!! all the way from..... NEW ZEALAND!!! Our girls LOOOVE their new little dollie Lulu... you'll be seeing more pics of her soon I am sure...
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beautiful, as always!! that is our fave picnic spot, too!! I love Wasa bread, i'll have to try your topping.ReplyDelete
and that doll!! oh my goodness!
- AnonymousJune 6, 2010 at 9:51 PM
That picnic looks lovely! The photos have such a magical feel :D Happy weekend to you.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 6, 2010 at 9:53 PM
That picnic looks lovely! The photos have such a magical feel :D Happy weekend to you.ReplyDelete
I just adore your photos. perfect!ReplyDelete
Love all of those special places you found!ReplyDelete
Loving that doll too...must check out that blog!
Enjoy the night!
Your photos are stunning. The tomato crisps look mouth-watering. It's simple recipes like those that go a long way. You'd like a plum/pesto salad recipe i have on my site... under spring or summer recipes i think. It's winter here in Australia so we're all into stews at the moment. xo m.ReplyDelete
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One of the books I read as a golfer was called "Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect." There are plenty of books on the swing; this taught the mental approach to the game. The main lesson was how to deal with the mistakes and challenges that are part of most rounds. And that to attempt to perfect the game is to pursue the impossible. What I was able to learn—with some credit due to that read—was to make the most of a bad situation. Golf, and just about anything, can produce a crappy lie, a bad bounce or an unlucky break. It just happens. The idea is to make the best score—or the best result—out of whatever wrong thing happens, whether it was created by the player or not.
This whole train of thought was challenged at a recent Grasshopper Adventure Series event. The Super Sweetwater scorecard called for 73 miles of pedaling and 9000 feet of climbing. Your basic Pebble Beach Golf Links on a windy day. The starter, Miguel Crawford—aka Mr. Grasshopper—got me a tee time and instructed me to ride from the clubhouse in Occidental to the first tee, a park about 13 miles away.
The head count at the start was 110. The first challenging shot of the day was also the namesake of this adventure; the Sweetwater Springs Road climb. The better players took over the front with Giant-Alpecin rider Laurens ten Dam in the bunch. He has a 9th in the 2014 Tour de France. It felt like Pro-Am day with Ten Dam in the field. A front group 50 had separated from the rest as we rolled toward the steeper slopes of the first fairway. And when the double digit pitches took hold, that group was broken into smaller parts. I found riders with similar handicaps and settled in. My foursome crested the first climb and we blitzed the descent into the Sonoma County town of Guerneville.
The next climb came in the time it takes to eat half a Bonk Breaker bar. It was a familiar to those who played the first Grasshopper Tournament, Old Cazadero. The climb was not the concern, it was the descent that had me amped. Loose dirt with a creek at the bottom and I had decided that a road bike was the club to put in the bag. As we headed for the first dirt section, it felt like I had a driver in my hands when I needed a wedge. But I surprised myself with how well I was able to handle the sketch of the Old Caz. My 28mm tubeless Hutchinsons with 80 psi dug into the Sonoma County soil. We dashed across the creek at the bottom, climbed out and headed for the signature hole, the eastern climb of Fort Ross Rd. It is 9 miles and goes up 14-hundred feet. A long par-5 that bates players into going for the green in two but the smart play is to lay up.
It was on the slopes of Fort Ross Rd. that my golf psychology was tested. The mental key to golf and just about any sport is to stay in the moment. Play one shot at a time. My playing partner estimated that we were in the top 30. I violated psychology rule #1 and started thinking about my final score. I let my mind drift to the 18th hole, the finish line. Could I go under par? Could I break four hours? And then my rear-shift cable broke. With one swing (or shift) I went from podium thoughts to the weeds.
My playing partner rode away. I pulled to the side and considered my options. There was another 25 miles to go and about 2000 feet of climbing. I had two gears and no cell phone. I was in a hazard with no shot at the green. A double-bogey on Fort Ross Road seemed certain.
My lowest gear was now a 34×12. I needed lower just to get out of this mess without taking a penalty stroke. Then, a moment of clarity. I turned the high limit screw in as far as it would go and got the chain onto the 14, where it would stay for the remainder of this ride. The move was akin to a nice punch out from the trees to get back on the fairway.
Near the top of Fort Ross, a group caught me and I joined them. It was nice to have someone to follow, nice until we missed a turn. Instead of going left onto Meyers Grade, we veered right and descended Fort Ross to the coast. The errant shot would cost us about 8 miles. After recovering from one bad swing, I had made another. Back in the weeds.
So I am off course with two gears. On the horizon, Coleman Valley Road. It has less than a thousand feet of climbing but hits 14 percent in spots. A Brut of a finishing hole. My goal was to be in a car before reaching the 18th tee at Highway 1 and Coleman Valley. I figured there would be a feed zone or race support vehicle along the way, I would call my crew at the 19th hole and they would come to my rescue. It never happened. I arrived at the lower slopes of Coleman Valley, out of water and out of energy. What now?
Solutions came quickly. First, another rider—with a cell phone—stopped and we called my wife. She didn't pick up but we left a voice mail and text message describing my trouble and location. Then a local couple in a pickup offered a ride. I took it. They were trusting and understanding and willing to listen to my day of mistakes. Pulling my bike out of the bed of that truck at the top of the finishing climb must have been a picture of defeat.
But here's the kicker: I had a great day. My scorecard said "DNF" but my mind was complete. There's part of me that wishes I had changed my cables weeks ago, loaded a course file into my Garmin and somehow managed to get up Coleman Valley but the day would have still come short of perfect. I did not get a finishing time but I still got my adventure.
A note on that broken cable:
As soon as I got home I started looking up ways to deal with a snapped rear derailleur cable. Mine broke in the shift body. One road side fix said to pull out the cable, then tie several knots in it close to the barrel adjuster of the rear mech. (it was a British video). Next it said to loosen the pinch bolt, push the derailleur up to the lowest or second lowest cog, pull the cable tight and tighten the pinch bolt. Finally, coil up the extra, loose cable and get it anchored away from any spinning components. This should put the victim in a better climbing gear.
We would love to hear about your roadside cable fixes in the comments below. It could get one of us up Coleman Valley Rd. on a tough day.
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miles archer
Coleman Rd is a beast for me in my granny gear. Calling it a day was the way to go.
My fix would have been to use my cell phone.
Loosen a bottle cage bolt, wrap the cable around it and under the washer then tighten the bolt. This should allow you to have enough tension for the gear of your choice. It's always worked for me.
Silly as it sounds, I carry a spare rear cable on both my MB and RB. It weighs nothing, and for me it's a real deal breaker to lose those gears on a long ride. So far I've never had to use either, as I've usually had some warning ahead of any breakage. With most systems the shifting gets balky as the broken strands accumulate in the shifter body.
Love that book by Dr Rotella. Golf was my first sport and the only one I've found success with at a higher level. But the common ground between cycling and golf is very much the mental aspect, as you pointed out. Great reference!
Mike C
I agree with Fuzz. Put a ziplock with a pair of spare cables in your EPMS. In a pinch, they can be used as brake cables also. Pre cut them to their desired length and add a tiny touch of your favorite lube to the bag. Makes installing them easier.
Miguel Crawford
very entertaining tale Michael; without adversity there would be no story. Never read a golf analogy-cycling story that hit home. Nailed it! Hope to see you back for more.
I put 3-4 wraps of duct tape on co2 bottles. Cuts down on seat bag noise, and you can fix anything with duct tape.
Michael – reading your story I immediately thought of the limit screw tip, but your researched tip about knotting the cable, and Velocat's bottle cage solution are great. Hope I have never have to use either, but I'll keep them in the mental quiver.


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15 33At the sixth hour darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"—which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Here Christ descends into the valley of suffering that is utterly hidden from our sight. Up to this point we have at least been able to comprehend the facts of His terrible physical agony. Now we become aware that Christ is experiencing some unknowable but terrible spiritual rejection or separation from His Father. So deep are these waters that perhaps we are best served by allowing John Calvin to speak.
Though in the cry which Christ uttered a power more than human was manifested, yet it was unquestionably drawn from him by intensity of sorrow. And certainly this was his chief conflict, and harder than all the other tortures, that in his anguish he was so far from being soothed by the assistance or favor of his Father, that he felt himself to be in some measure estranged from him. For not only did he offer his body as the price of our reconciliation with God, but in his soul also he endured the punishments due to us; and thus he became, as Isaiah speaks, a man of sorrows, (53:3). Those interpreters are widely mistaken who, laying aside this part of redemption, attended solely to the outward punishment of the flesh; for in order that Christ might satisfy for us, it was necessary that he should be placed as a guilty person at the judgment-seat of God. Now nothing is more dreadful than to feel that God, whose wrath is worse than all deaths, is the Judge. When this temptation was presented to Christ, as if, having God opposed to him, he were already devoted to destruction, he was seized with horror, which would have been sufficient to swallow up a hundred times all the men in the world; but by the amazing power of the Spirit he achieved the victory. …
That this expression eminently deserves our attention is evident from the circumstance, that the Holy Spirit, in order to engrave it more deeply on the memory of men, has chosen to relate it in the Syriac language; for this has the same effect as if he made us hear Christ himself repeating the very words which then proceeded from his mouth. So much the more detestable is the indifference of those who lightly pass by, as a matter of jesting, the deep sadness and fearful trembling which Christ endured. No one who considers that Christ undertook the office of Mediator on the condition of suffering our condemnation, both in his body and in his soul, will think it strange that he maintained a struggle with the sorrows of death, as if an offended God had thrown him into a whirlpool of afflictions.
Calvin's Commentaries, Harmony of the Gospels: Vol. 3
Calvin's tremendous theological powers allow him to approach as close to the valley's edge as we are likely to ever get. The ultimate mystery of what Christ suffered at the ninth hour remains out of our reach. Calvin's last quoted sentence serves as a fitting summary for our Lord's Passion that should be pondered with great care.
Though the experience is hidden, the meaning is clear – the coin of the price paid for our sins was the Father's own Son's suffering.
35When some of those standing near heard this, they said, "Listen, he's calling Elijah."
36One man ran, filled a sponge with wine vinegar, put it on a stick, and offered it to Jesus to drink. "Now leave him alone. Let's see if Elijah comes to take him down," he said.
37With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last.
Finally, near the very end, there is the slightest glimmer of human kindness. Even this act appears to be defiled with the stench of corruption. The men appear to be nursing Christ along out of curiosity – "If only we can keep him alive a bit longer Elijah might show up!"
The Savior who entered this ordeal with the fighting exclamation "Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!" now breathes His last with a loud cry. We are not told if it is a cry of despair or victory[1]. Once again, it will be the response to Christ that will provide the clue.
My response to Christ's death can't be separated from my knowledge of the resurrection. And yet, even so, the path that I have traveled with Him has been so harrowing, so heartbreaking that there is almost a sense of relief when it seems that His work is finished and He is finally beyond suffering's dreadful grasp.
Why, you might ask, show discomfiture at having a sense of relief. After all, it's all for the best. Christ has saved us from our sins! He is now seated at the right hand of the Father in glory! Rejoice and be happy!
Yes, that is all true, and I do indeed rejoice. My shame is that I'm relieved that I can finally stop watching Christ suffer for my sin. In other words, it's still all about ME. How is it that God – omnipotent, holy, omniscient, eternal – can empty Himself completely, thinking only of saving ME; but I – weak, common, ignorant, temporary – can't empty myself of ME even when contemplating the death of my Savior? Have mercy on me Lord, for I am a sinner!
"But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, 'God, have mercy on me, a sinner.' "I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." (Luke 18:13,14)
38The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. 39And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, heard his cry and saw how he died, he said, "Surely this man was the Son of God!"
Here again we are given information on Christ's experience indirectly, by it's impact on a human being. The centurion,[2] likely a hardened man who had seen many deaths, is moved to make the most unexpected, perilous exclamation that a pagan and officer of the Emperor could make – "Surely this man was the Son of God!"
What could it be about the cry of Jesus and how He died that could move such a man so? We cannot be sure. However, we can be sure that vast spiritual powers were surging around Christ as He suffered for us on His cross. Powerful enough to transform a hardened, crucified criminal from a cruel mocker to a humble supplicant of God's forgiveness, powerful enough to physically rip the curtain separating God's people from the Holy of Holies.
This hardened man's soul was yet receptive to the spiritual powers that swirled around him, as well as the physical, worldly evidence of Christ's holy suffering. It all summed up to a conclusion that must have taken him completely by surprise.
We will never know this side of heaven what happened to this centurion afterwards. Perhaps he slipped back into paganism under the pressure of the military and larger culture. I prefer to believe that the power of what he experienced at the foot of the very cross where human sin and death were dealt with once and for all, led to a new birth that no man, no culture could overcome. May it be so for us also.
[1] Although in Luke 23:46 we are given more information about Christ's loud cry: Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last. It was a cry of victory.
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in ancient Rome, an officer in charge of a unit of foot soldiers (century) [4]


text: The Versailles Settlement--Was It Foredoomed to Failure? By Ivo J. Lederer No cover image The Versailles Settlement--Was It Foredoomed to Failure? By Ivo J. Lederer Read preview Excerpt No peace settlement in modern times has stirred greater controversy than the Treaty of Versailles and its related treaties, coucluded at the end of World War I by the victorious Allies with the Central Powers: Germany, Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey. Indeed, the Versailles settlement has come to mean all things to all men: on the one hand, the triumph of democracy, national self-determination, justice, the rule of law and security against militarism; and on the other hand, the triumph of cynicism, calculated vengeance, economic unrealism and oppression of national minorities.In reality, the Versailles settlement combined elements of idealism and morality, unique in the history of peacemaking, with old-fashioned power politics. It changed the political map of Europe. In so doing, "Versailles" inevitably had its beneficiaries as well as its victims. The former saw it as the fulfillment of national self-determination; the latter as a grievous Diktat. Much has been said for either case. Yet the statesmen of 1919 acted in the belief that they were the first to be governed by principles that would result in fairness for all and an enduring, stable peace.Peace treaties have by long tradition reflected the imposition of terms, in varying degrees of severity, by victors over vanquished. Force has tended to prevail as the final arbiter of settlements. But losers continued to look to future changes in the ever shifting balance of power for consolation. Wartime defeat and cessions of territory were seldom accepted as final. This pattern can still be observed in the treaty ending the Franco-Prussian War in 1871. 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A number of responsible statesmen and leaders of the victorious powers doubted the wisdom of such a course. They looked for lasting peace only in a treaty which would create a decisive balance of power in favor of the Allies. Because they saw a weak Germany as the best guarantee for international peace and Allied security, they advocated a policy of weakening the Central Powers through annexations and reparations. In 1871 as in 1815, reparations had been exacted as part of the price of defeat; now in 1919, the advocates of a "powerful" peace justified them as compensation for damages inflicted by a guilty aggressor.In the peace negotiations which opened in January 1919, these two policies inevitably clashed from the very beginning. The controversy soon became public and was freely joined by conference participants, politicians, journalists, laymen and, not long after, by scholars.To the historian thus falls the difficult but . . . 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Cholecystitis refers to inflammation of the gallbladder. Cholecystitis may be either acute or chronic. Acute cholecystitis results from blockage of the outlet of the gallbladder, usually by a gallstone. This leads to a build up of concentrated bile in the gallbladder that may become infected. Many patients with cholecystitis complain of abdominal pain in the upper-right quadrant which usually commences after a meal and can last from minutes to days, but which usually lasts for less than 24 hours. This pain often passes into the back and up to the right shoulder blade.
Other symptoms include fever, chills, nausea and vomiting. The abdomen may be very tender to touch beneath the right ribs. Patients with these symptoms should see their doctor whom may order blood tests, an abdominal ultrasound or possibly a CT scan of the abdomen. The usual treatment for attacks of acute cholecystitis is removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy), usually by laparoscopic surgery.
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Cholangitis refers to inflammation of the common bile duct due to one or more gallstones passing from the gallbladder and becoming lodged, thus obstructing flow of bile from the liver to the small intestine.
Acute Pancreatitis
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Acute pancreatitis is usually a sudden and severe illness caused when the pancreas rapidly becomes inflamed. Pancreas enzymes and various poisons (toxins) may enter the blood stream in an acute attack, and injure other organs such as the heart, lungs and kidneys. However, the pancreas can return to virtual normality if the cause of the attack is found and treated.
Unfortunately, with some patients, much of the pancreatic tissue is destroyed with severe inflammation occurring along with leakage of enzymes, fluids and poisons. This condition, known as a "hemorrhagic" pancreatitis, causes the pancreas to become very swollen and slushy which can then develop into a collection of fluid and damaged pancreatic tissue called a "pseudocyst". If a pseudocyst becomes infected, it is called a pancreatic abscess.
Also, severe attacks of hemorrhagic pancreatitis result in lowered blood pressure and poor circulation to the skin and other organs. Kidney failure may occur, requiring dialysis treatment.
Mild forms of pancreatitis (so called edematous pancreatitis) may resolve quite quickly, within a few days, without residual damage to the pancreas or other organs.
Intestinal Dysbiosis
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Dysbiosis is a term for a microbial imbalance that most often affects a person's digestive tract. That being said, dysbiosis can also affect the skin, eyes, lungs, ears, nose, sinuses, nails, and vagina.
Dysbiosis is also sometimes called dysbacteriosis or bacterial dysbiosis. That is because the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) contains both "good" and "bad" bacteria to form the gut flora—also called the gut microbe. But, other tiny organisms also reside in the gastrointestinal tract, including yeast, fungus, viruses, and parasites.
The dysbiosis pronunciation is "diss-bi-osis." Russian-born microbiologist and zoologist, Dr. Elie Metchnikoff, would first coin the term in the 20th century. Dr. Metchnikoff is the first scientist to discover the impact of the properties of probiotics—also known as that "good bacteria." The terms "dys" and "symbiosis" translate to "not living in harmony."
The gut, or GI tract, has three major roles: the absorption of nutrients, the digestion of foods while converting food into vitamins, and the prevention of toxins and pathogens from entering your body. There are approximately 500 species of bacteria that make up "the gut flora." The beneficial bacteria are essential for good digestion and the proper maintenance of the intestines. The most common classification of "good bacteria" will begin with the names "Bifidobacteria," or "Lactobacillus."
When the gut flora is balanced, it is called "orthobiosis," which again is a term introduced by Dr. Metchnikoff in the early 1900s. He considered dysbiosis so serious that is also said, "death begins in the gut." The issue here is that not all of the friendly organisms in the gut flora are "friendly." In fact, when there is an overgrowth of bacteria, parasites, fungus, yeast, or other organisms, it can lead to dysbiosis.
Peptic ulcer disease
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Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is stomach pain.
Peptic ulcers include:
- Gastric ulcers that occur on the inside of the stomach
- Duodenal ulcers that occur on the inside of the upper portion of your small intestine (duodenum)
The most common causes of peptic ulcers are infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and long-term use of aspirin and certain other painkillers, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve, Anaprox, others). Stress and spicy foods do not cause peptic ulcers. However, they can make your symptoms worse.
The Acute Cholecystitis
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Acute cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is an organ that sits below your liver and helps your body digest fat. Cholecystitis can become very severe and in most cases requires immediate medical attention. See your doctor as soon as possible if you think you have acute cholecystitis. This condition is can become chronic if it persists for a prolonged period of time or if you are having recurring symptoms from the inflammation.
The Cholelithiasis
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Cholelithiasis is the medical name for hard deposits (gallstones) that may form in the gallbladder. Cholelithiasis is common in the United States population. Six percent of adult men and 10% of adult women are affected.
The cause of cholelithiasis is not completely understood, but it is thought to have multiple factors. The gallbladder stores bile and releases it into the small intestine when it is needed for digestion. Gallstones can develop if the bile contains too much cholesterol or too much bilirubin (one of the components of bile), or if the gallbladder is dysfunctional and cannot release the bile.
Different types of gallstones form in cholelithiasis. The most common type, called a cholesterol stone, results from the presence of too much cholesterol in the bile. Another type of stone, called a pigment stone, is formed from excess bilirubin, a waste product created by the breakdown of the red blood cells in the liver. The size and number of gallstones varies in cholelithiasis; the gallbladder can form many small stones or one large stone.
The Biliary Dyskinesia
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Biliary dyskinesia is a quite common disease of the gallbladder. The gallbladder stores the bile which is released by the liver. The bile reaches the small intestine where it digests the fat from aliments. To reach the small intestine, the bile must pass through the common bile duct and if the bile can not be secreted by the gallbladder or can not flow through the common bile duct, then will return in the gallbladder, leading to biliary dyskinesia.
When a person eats, a hormone known as cholecystokinin is secreted by the cells from the intestine. The main action of cholecystokinin is activation of receptors that are distributed in the muscle of the gallbladder, thus producing contraction of gallbladder and the elimination of bile. Then, the bile is cleared from the gallbladder and will reach the small intestine. If a patient is suffering from biliary dyskinesia, then the gallbladder can not contract properly.
At the end of the common bile duct are three muscles that form the sphincter of Oddi. In its action to contract the gallbladder, cholecystokinin it binds to the receptors in the sphincter of Oddi and cause muscle relaxation. In this way the bile is eliminated from the gallbladder and will reach into the small intestine. If the sphincter of Oddi does not work properly, the bile will not pass through common bile duct and will remain in the gallbladder, which will cause biliary dyskinesia.
The diverticulitis
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Diverticula are small, bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system. They are found most often in the lower part of the large intestine (colon). Diverticula are common, especially after age 40, and seldom cause problems.
Sometimes, however, one or more of the pouches become inflamed or infected. That condition is known as diverticulitis. Diverticulitis can cause severe abdominal pain, fever, nausea and a marked change in your bowel habits.
Mild diverticulitis can be treated with rest, changes in your diet and antibiotics. Severe or recurring diverticulitis may require surgery.
The diverticulosis
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Diverticulosis is a condition that develops when pouches (diverticula ) form in the wall of the colon (large intestine ). These pouches are usually very small (5 to 10 millimeters) in diameter but can be larger.
In diverticulosis, the pouches in the colon wall do not cause symptoms. Diverticulosis may not be discovered unless symptoms occur, such as in painful diverticular disease or in diverticulitis. As many as 80 out of 100 people who have diverticulosis never get diverticulitis. In many cases, diverticulosis is discovered only when tests are done to find the cause of a different medical problem or during a screening exam.


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Oreo Cupcake Recipe by She Who Bakes
Another lovely addition to our blog from our Guest Blogger Britt from She Who Bakes. See the full recipe and step by step below and give them a go yourself! You won't regret it!
Oreo Cupcake Recipe Ingredients
- 250g plain flour.
- A pinch of salt.
- 2 tsp baking powder.
- 190g caster sugar.
- 115g unsalted butter.
- 2 large eggs.
- 120ml full fat milk.
- 2 tsp vanilla extract.
Preperation Time: Approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: Approximately 20-15 minutes
Step 1: Your first step is to preheat your oven to 140° and then cream butter and sugar until is it light and fluffy.
Step 2: Then add the eggs one by one, combining as you go.
Step 3: Sift in the flour and baking powder.
Step 4: Finally, add in the milk, one third at a time and the vanilla extract and mix on a high speed for approximately 6-8 minutes.
Step 5: Line your tin with deep cupcake cases and pop an Oreo in the bottom of each one.
Step 6: Pipe cupcake mix into your cases so they are 3/4 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Step 8: Put some Oreos in a sandwich bag and beat them up so they are all crumbly.
Now we're going to make the cream cheese frosting. You will need;
Frosting Iingredients
- A small bowl of crushed Oreo's.
- 450g icing sugar.
- 225g full fat cream cheese.
- 130g softened unsalted butter.
- 2 tsp vanilla extract.
Mix together the butter and cream cheese so they are combined.
Then add in the icing sugar and vanilla extract.
Finally mix in the crushed Oreos.
Then top your cupcakes however you like!
These. Are. AWESOME.
And the Oreo cream cheese frosting tastes like ice cream!!
I think I can safely say this sounds absolutely incredible Britt and the Party Animal Online team will be testing them out.
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Congratulations on taking the time to educate yourself and do your due diligence. Being informed is the only way that you can protect yourself. That, of course, is the intention of the information contained here on this page, and that is to inform you about MLM or network marketing, more specifically to answer the question is it a pyramid scheme?
Network Marketing and Pyramid Schemes
So what is it that almost immediately makes people think of pyramid schemes when they look at MLM opportunities? Before answering that one must understand where MLM gets it's earning power from. Without going into the history of network marketing, the basic principle is this; have a large network or sales personnel selling small amounts of product. In return for these efforts, commissions will be paid to the sales personnel. In addition to this the larger an individual's team is, the larger their income is based on the compensation plan.
Based on how an MLM company works with individuals building teams of sales personnel and how they fit into the compensation plan a shape takes form. The shape that is seen, essentially when the compensation plan is being described is that of a pyramid shape . . . the large surface area on the bottom and small on top. Or another way to put it, many people on the bottom and one person on top.
It is the fact that people who are new to MLM see this one individual on the top and everyone below them, they automatically envision a pyramid scheme and shut their minds and ears to hear the whole story. The whole story starting with the fact that the individual on top is them, and a large number of people below them is their team working to make them money!
To further the explanation and show that MLM is not a pyramid scheme, we shall use a comparison. A simple comparison that will use the same principles of explanation of the structures of two different business models. The intention is that you will see the similarities between the two business models more than you will see the similarities to a pyramid scheme.
Standard Business Model Pyramid Scheme
The standard business model is one that most people are familiar with. The familiarity generates a comfort level with how they exist. While not everyone likes the standard business model, they understand the structure and see it for what it is and accept it.
Let's look at the image below:
Regardless if this is a multi-billion dollar corporation or a small local shop, this structure will be common. At the top you will have one individual who oversees the entire organization. They will then have their managers who will be responsible for certain areas of the business. An area such as Accounting, Engineering, Purchasing, etc. Then under them, you will have the employee workforce, who are the ones completing the work.


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Mookie Betts' girlfriend Brianna Hammonds is about to become Mookie Betts' wife. The young, smiley fellow put a ring on that finger years ago. But, wait. Actually lets talk about that smiley part,…. because
Mookie Betts girlfriend is pregnant with Baby Betts!
Mookie took to social media to let the world know that the great stretch he's been on is only getting better.
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This year continues to be good to me!!! Can't wait to meet you baby Betts❤more life, more blessing!!!
Mookie Betts girlfriend Brianna Hammonds may be the only person alive who can match this dudes happiness.
Now, a baby on the way during the middle of what could be an MVP season for a World Series contender makes a pretty damn awesome year. But, these two were happy long before the 2018 season. When I think of people who seem to have the happiness meter on lock, I think of this couple. You know those rare individuals who are always smiling and always full of sunshine? That's Mookie and Brianna. Just take a gander at this guy's social media and you'll start to get what I mean.
I suppose the story of Brianna and the impending marriage is relatively traditional for a sports couple. They actually met before high school. This love story goes back further. Mookie and Brianna began dating in middle school. Based on this, it would not be a stretch to say that Mookie and Brianna are extremely innocent and even "pure" as a couple. My mind is always completely blown when I hear about couples that have only ever been with each other and continue their relationship into old age. Mookie Betts' girlfriend Brianna Hammonds and him have a shot at this feat, based on what I have seen. They have everything figured out.
Mookie Betts girlfriend Brianna Hammonds: No kids yet, but….
Consider their goofy and adorable little pet, Leo. He's a chihuahua that recently finished obedience school and was ceremoniously dubbed "worst dog in america" by Mookie. The photo of the couple holding Leo with his graduation cap says it all: these individuals are winners. It should be noted that if they are to attempt the longstanding high school sweetheart achievement, they've got a long time to go. Brianna is stunning in every picture Mookie posts of her, and there's a lot of them. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if Mookie posted more pictures of Brianna than she posted of him. That's extremely rare for a sports couple. More pictures on the way for the new little dude? Probably so!


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Just a short drive from the dazzlingly city of Sydney is the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Spanning 11,400 km and estimated to be around 470 million years old, this amazing region is well worth the visit. Home to astonishing bushland, jagged rock formations, and deep canyons. It is the perfect paradise for a range of Australian plants and animals. Step inside this wondrous land and discover some of the best flora and fauna the Blue Mountains can offer.
You most likely will hear it before you see it, as the complex mimicking call belongs to the Australian superb lyrebird. They can easily be identified by their long protruding tail feathers that are used in their courtship dances to each other. Usually found around the tree trunks rustling the fallen leaves aside for a tasty worm.
If you are travelling to Australia, you most likely have to spot a koala written on your bucket list. The Blue Mountains is covered with them, but due to their dull colour and their ability to reach crazy heights in trees, they aren't always spotted easily. However, if you head on a valley bushwalk and crick your neck to the tree branches, you may be able to see one sleeping or eating above.
Koalas aren't the only beloved Aussie animals, with Kangaroos coming in a close second. trek into the bushland in the early hours of the morning and find a mob tucking into the delicious grass. If travelling mid-day, try to find some shady spots in and you'll see them relaxing in the soft grass. You will even be able to see some wallabies, which are basically smaller kangaroos, around as well.
These noisy birds are hard to miss, with their distinct chatter ringing across the bushland. Most Australian's are used to the classic white feathers with the yellow head flick, but the blue mountains are also home to the black cockatoos as well. Black cockatoos are covered in dark feathers except for its yellow-banded tail and cheek patches. If your visiting from March to August, you're guaranteed to see both these types.
Eucalyptus Trees
The famous Eucalyptus trees are the mascot to Australian plants. Ancient beings that tower over other trees and have bonus properties for health with their leave's oil. The trees flood the blue mountains area and are the reason for its name. The name 'blue' comes from the trees admitting its eucalyptus oil when basking in the sunlight. This oil mist reflects the light, and thus creates a blue haze within the area. From Sydney, this haze covers the entire range, resulting in the mountains to look blue from afar.
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Also known as Sydney's red gum grows up to 30metres high. Used throughout the Blue Mountains as a perfect habitat for local birds, mammals, and reptiles, the eco-system relies on these trees to survive. See a range of these gums as you bushwalk through the lush forestland.
The brilliant colour of the Waratah flower is hard not to miss. The native bush scatters the area, sprouting these humongous brilliant pink and red flowers every spring.
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Billy Strayhorn's "Chelsea Bridge" is treated as if it were composed by Delius, elusive and flowing. On this piece, David Finck sustains the mood with quivering plucks of the bass. "Come Sunday" is given religious reading as if it were played following a dais thumping, fire and brimstone sermon leaving the congregation to ponder the minister's peroration in a peaceful atmosphere. "Squatty Roo" gets a decidedly jazzy treatment while "Serenade to Sweden" has a blusey feel about it, despite all the embellishments of Previn's fingers. Finck's solo bass on the latter is especially attention getting. "I Didn't Know about You" makes you want to slow dance. "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" is where Mr. Previn takes some risks shifting among major and minor keys and time signatures. It makes one sit up and listen as does the startling opening to "In a Mello Tone" which has an effect similar to the stentorian opening chords of Tchaikovsky's "First Piano Concerto".
It should be noted that while there is some risk in the playing, there was very little in the selection of the program. With a couple of exceptions, Mr. Previn stays with Duke's well-known classic standards. But the greatness of these compositions combined with the personal imprimatur Mr. Previn puts on them easily places this album into the recommended category.
Tracks:Take the "A" Train; Isfahan; I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good); Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me; Chelsea Bridge; Things Ain't What They Used to Be; In a Sentimental Mood; Squatty Roo; Come Sunday; Serenade to Sweden; I Didn't Know about You; In a Mello Tone; It Don't Mean a Thing if It Ain't Got That Swing
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Personnel: David Finck: bass; André Previn: piano.
Title: We Got It Good And That Ain't Bad | Year Released: 2000 | Record Label: Deutsche Grammophon
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YEREVAN, May 9. /TASS/. Armenia's newly-elected Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan hopes to discuss next week with Russian President Vladimir Putin a host of issues regarding strategic and bilateral relations as well as the development of integration processes, a statement from the Armenian premier's press office stated.
Russian President Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan held a telephone conversation discussing a number of issues, according to the statement.
"They both expressed readiness to continue with efforts aimed at development of the strategic and allied relations between Armenia and Russia as well as to promote further integrational processes," the statement said.
"Both sides stated that they will be provided with an opportunity to discuss all of the above issues during the session of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Sochi slated for March 14," the statement added.
The session of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, the highest supranational authority of the Eurasian Economic Union, in which Russian leader Putin will take place, will be held in Sochi on May 14.
The parliament of Armenia elected opposition leader Pashinyan as the country's new prime minister on Tuesday.
Pashinyan, who was the sole candidate for the prime minister's seat, was elected by the majority of 59 votes in the parliament, while 42 votes were cast against his candidacy.
The predecessor of the new prime minister, Serzh Sargsyan, resigned earlier in the month amid mass protests of the opposition supporters across the country.


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Today we're going to talk about hair! As you can tell by the title, I want to share with you my top 10 tips for how to get and maintain healthy hair. These are tips that I follow to really help my hair be its healthiest. Many of these tips are definitely well known, but they really do help. When I follow these tips, my hair is sleek, shiny, and also healthy! Without further ado, here are 10 tips for healthy hair, in no particular order!
1. Wash your hair every few days, not every day. Some people feel like they have to wash their hair every day, but if you feel you can get away with it, try washing your hair every 2 or 3 days, or even go 4 days between washes. I used to wash my hair every day and, not only was that a lot of work (with having to style it every time and whatnot), but it also really dried out my hair. Now I wash my hair about every 3 days, and it's made a huge difference.
2. Let your hair mostly air dry, and then blow dry it if you need to. I typically wash my hair at night, that way I can let it mostly air dry. By morning, my hair is usually completely dry, but I typically use the hair dryer for less than a minute just to help give it a bit of volume. The heat from a hair dryer can be really damaging on hair, so it's best if its only used sporadically.
3. Use heat protectant when using hot styling tools. Many of us use heated hair styling tools, which can wreak havoc on our hair. Of course it's better if heated styling products are hardly used, but most of us use something. A little heat protectant on your hair will help prevent some damage.
4. Don't brush it when it's wet. This is really important! If hair is brushed when it's wet, it can cause breakage. The best way to detangle wet hair is to use a wide-tooth comb very gently. This will help detangle hair with as little breakage as possible.
5. Wear a hat when in the sun for extended periods of time. The sun can be so damaging on hair, particularly in the summer months. I find my hair can start to feel like straw if I'm out in the sun all day. So, to help prevent my hair from being fried in the sun, I like to wear a hat if I'm outside for a while. It really makes a difference!
6. Use a deep repair masque/thick conditioner. A while ago, I started using the Macadamia Deep Repair Masque and, oh my goodness, has it ever made a difference in my hair. A good hair masque/thick conditioner/leave-in conditioner can really help hair feel really soft and look super shiny.
7. Have warm showers, not hot. The hot water can really damage hair. I find hot water really makes any dead/split ends look very obvious. I like to wash my hair in warm water and then just before I get out, I'll run freezing cold water over my hair to lock in the conditioner. Running cold water over hair, will make it look really shiny!
8. Pat your hair dry with a towel. Rubbing a towel all over your hair when you get out of the shower can can cause split ends/hair breakage and frizziness. I like to pat my hair with the towel and then gently wrap my hair in the towel. I find this really helps my hair.
9. Avoid using too many products. Too many products can weigh down hair and can damage your hair. I personally select 2 or 3 products that I feel my hair needs most and use them, rather than using a million different products. Too many products can cause build-up which will cause a need to wash hair more often, which will dry out hair.
10. Eat healthy. This is probably the most important thing you can do to get and maintain healthy hair. Everything we put in our bodies can affect our hair, skin, etc. If you eat nutritious food with lots of vitamins, it will do wonders for your hair!
And that's it! I hope this was helpful! Do you guys have any tips for healthy hair? I'd love to hear them!


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