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A hair or hairlike structure, especially a proteinaceous structure projecting from the surface of a bacterium that is smaller than a flagellum and functions in DNA transfer during conjugation and, usually with other such structures, in adhesion.
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Chemical Feed Systems with Chlorine Injection
Well Water Chlorination System Options:
Which option makes sense for you?
(1) Injection of small amounts of chlorine directly into water line with no retention tank, and not using well for retention. Most commonly used for sulfur smell (rotten egg smell) removal. Most inexpensive method of chlorination. OR:
(2) Chlorination Inside the well itself (using the well as a retention tank) OR:
(3) Chlorination Outside the well with an add on retention tank OR:
(4) Chlorine/Aeration Open-Air System
This page explains what the difference is, and recommends equipment (including prices) for different types of situations.
(1) Injecting Chlorine Directly Into Water Line (no retention):
This seems to be a method that is growing in popularity. Chlorine is injected directly into the water line to kill sulfur smells. Much less chlorine is used than with the other two methods. You simply mix a small amount of chlorine (like ordinary household bleach) with water in a 16 gallon chlorine container. Of course less is accomplished with the water. This is NOT an effective method of treatment for iron or other applications that require retention time (where the water is in contact with the chlorine for 20-30 minutes in a holding, or retention tank). Or, using the well as a holding tank for retention time. But if all you want to accomplish is to remove the sulfur smell this is the way to go. And we find Clorox bleach to work just fine. We sell chlorine testers for only $10.87 Buy Now
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* Recommended for people without a pressure tank or people who need to install the unit after the pressure tank.
(2) Inside the Well Chemical Feeder
If you know that you have very little iron or no iron at all, this is a popular application. If a large amount of iron is present we recommend adding a storage tank to this set up. Chlorine pellets are dropped into the well at timed intervals by the LP3000 chlorinator, an automatic chemical feeder. It is great for removing sulfur smells, bacteria, iron and many other undesirable pollutants. It is effectively what cities and municipal water suppliers are doing. However we recommend using a "backwashing" full house carbon tank to remove the chlorine afterwards. It keeps you from worrying if there is too much chlorine bleeding through to your showers and drinking water.
Also: We find that in most cases undesirable well water also contains "hardness", calcium or limestone. A water softener is recommended in addition to the de-chlorination system. A 30,000 grain water softener is usually more than sufficient for families of up to 4 people. Most water softeners use salt (sodium chloride) to regenerate or clean themselves. We recommend a water softener substitute (potassium chloride) for a more environmentally friendly approach. Potassium chloride is available at Sears, Home Depot, True Value Hardware and other national chains and local feed and grain stores. Sometimes they may need to order it for you. All of our systems will run on either one.
Note: After treating and softening or conditioning the water we recommend reverse osmosis (drinking water filter) to remove contaminates such as nitrates, sodium and total dissolved solids from the water. The system recommendations below include reverse osmosis at the kitchen sink. We sell chlorine testers for only $10.87 Buy Now System (2) Recommendation:
|Chlorine Pellet Chlorinator 115v w/ huge 15 lbpellet hopper
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|Bypass valve (recommended) for Softener Tank
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|"Big Blue" Huge 20 Inch sediment water filter with pressure relief. The best of our sediment water filters!
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(3) Chemical Feed System Using 42 or 120 Gallon Storage Tank:
Chlorine is injected with a pump (commonly known as a chemical injection pump, a chemical feed pump or a chemical dosing pump) into the water between the well and the bladder (or pressure) tank. It then runs through a large storage tank to allow contact time. A backwashing carbon tank removes the chlorine and other contaminates like tastes, odors, organics and chemicals. A water softener then removes hardness and calcium (gives you great suds and softer skin). A sediment filter is recommended for wells with any sediment or dirt problems.
NOTE: All 120 gallon tanks are delivered by semi-truck only. You must have a place where the truck can get to you for delivery.
This system addresses iron and iron bacteria, e-coli bacteria, coliform bacteria and other contaminants that need contact time..
You can also add soda ash or other ingredients to a liquid chlorinator to raise the pH levels to above 7.2 if you have acid water. Low pH greatly reduces or hampers a water softener's ability to perform properly. Not to mention acidic water "eats away" at household pipes and fixtures. This application requires a storage tank (retention tank) large enough to give the water 20-30 minutes of contact time with iron bacteria.
NOTE: You MUST have sample ports before and after retention tanks in order to test chlorine levels.
Reverse Osmosis Drinking water system recommended same as above.
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|50 GPD Reverse Osmosis Drinking System (4 stage) w/ faucet The most popular of our drinking water filters!
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(4) Chlorine/Aeration systems combine chlorination and aeration to provide powerful sanitation and chlorination. Click here for more information on Chlorine Aeration.
Click here for more information on our Flow Switch.
Click here for more information on our Chem Feed Pump.
Click here for more information on our Chem Feed Parts.
Click here for more information on our Chemical Feeders for Sulfur, Iron and Manganese.
Comes Complete with Easy Install Kit.
NOTE: When ordering a Chem Feed Pump BE SURE you know if it is 110v or 220v well pump that you have. The Chemical Feeder Pump should be the same voltage as the well pump in most cases. Chlorine production depends on chlorine and water mixture. We will be happy to advise you on the mixture for your application.
Please feel free to call us at the toll free number listed below or email us at the e-mail address below for more information.
Simple, Easy to use Chlorine and ph Testers
Digital pH Meter
The PH-80 is an economically priced, reliable pH meter that is ideal for testing applications such as well water, city water, pools & spas, aquariums & reef tanks, water ionizers, drinking water and more.
- Measures pH and Temperature
- One-touch automatic digital calibration
- Water resistant
- Simultaneous temperature display
- Sleek, lightweight design
- Large LCD display
- Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC)
- Auto-off function, data-hold function and low-battery indicator
- Includes storage solution in a sponge embedded in a translucent cap
- Factory Calibrated
- Includes a cap, batteries, storage solution and pH 7.0 buffer
These tests measure the pH level and Chlorine levels present in the water using the drop count method. Great for diagnosing your water so you can determine whether you need to add an acid neutralizer tank on well water or on city water if you need to reduce the amount of chlorine in the water.
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Other Products Include:
Water Softener-Used in water treatment to remove calcium and magnesium from the water to create soft water and prevent calcium or scale build up and to make soaps more efficient.
Acid Neutralizer-Used in water treatment to neutralize acidic water and to raise the pH level.
Reverse Osmosis-Used in water treatment to reduce the total dissolved solids (TDS) from the water creating pure, clean, great tasting drinking water. Commonly used to greatly reduce the sodium content after a water softener.
Iron Filters-Used in water treatment to remove heavy metals, odors and colors. A good iron filter will remove iron, sulfur, manganese, taste and odor from the water.
Dirt/Turbidity Filter-Used in water treatment to remove dirt, turbidity, sand and sediment from the water.
Well Water Systems-Complete packages for well water treatment. Including iron filters, chlorine injection systems, retention tanks, water softeners, reverse osmosis drinking water systems and ultra violet sterilizers.
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2017 is drawing to a close; it's been a tough year, but it has also been one of a great deal of progress.
Capped by the ongoing reckoning of sexual predation and assault, this year has been the starkest reminder that progress for women tends to be conditional: we get welcomed into the workforce at the price of sexual exploitation, and when that exploitation is challenged, our right to be angry is called into question. It always seems as if it's one step forward, two steps back. And that may be the case for some time, so long as we let other people set the boundaries of the playing field and write the rules of the game. But this isn't just the resurfacing of trauma; it's a truly massive opportunity to level the playing field in some very interesting ways. Because it isn't really about rights, or laws, or fair treatment; it's about power.
And what is power but the ability to act without interference, without being exploited or forced to jump through hoops and navigate the (often abused) authority of others.
That was something I recognized in my early twenties, as I grew dissatisfied with the marginal positions I kept finding myself in purely because I'm a woman – being asked to fetch coffee, deliver messages, take notes, often by people over whom I had seniority. It quickly became clear to me that the only path forward – the only way I could build my own future outside of someone else's – was to start my own company. So, at twenty-five, I did exactly that. I do of course recognize the privilege inherent in even being in a position to do that. But I do believe that forging your own path through entrepreneurship is something any woman can accomplish.
It won't be easy, and it certainly won't be without a lot of hard work, but it's something you should really consider, especially if we want to make 2018 a year where we make even more progress. It's a practical way to take power for yourself over your own life and career, while also creating more women-friendly businesses; it is, in short, the opportunity to build an alternative to the structures we've long been railing against. It has to be a priority.
Here, and in my next piece for Forbes, we'll discuss why it has to be a priority as well as practical steps women can take to begin engaging in entrepreneurialism.
It Creates Safe Workspaces
Modern workplaces often see the participation of women as, in some sense, the exception rather than the norm; that's a big part of why the anti-#MeToo backlash has been characterized by questioning whether women should be hired at all. There is always discussion about "how to make sure women are welcome," which begins with the assumption that the workplace is a specifically male space. This is expected among businesses founded, operated, and primarily dominated by men; women's needs are "accommodations" proffered benevolently instead of a basic set of core expectations. Environments like that are what create situations where abuse or harassment are commonplace; boys' clubs are insidious.
But women-founded businesses have the opportunity to short-circuit this process from the ground up. By prioritizing women in recruitment and structuring the company's benefits around meeting their needs, you can build a system which encourages women to participate rather than drives them out. Without the pervasive anti-woman attitudes that make systemic harassment, abuse, and assault such a concern, you can help scores of women build the careers they need to succeed.
It Creates Economic Independence
Hiring bias is very much real, and it disproportionately works against women. Women are systematically cut out of the workforce at a much greater rate than men for a wide variety of reasons, ranging from unconscious bias about what jobs men and women are "best suited for" to fear that women would be quicker to leave the workforce entirely to start families (thereby denying them a choice in the matter).
The ability to work consistently (without, it shouldn't need saying, being driven from the workforce entirely) is critical to economic independence, which is key, because women are more likely to be the sole provider for a household than ever before. Women-owned businesses have the unique opportunity to provide economic stability, create advancement and mentorship opportunities, and narrow the pay gap for women as a whole.
It Creates a New Generation of Women Leaders
Enterprise is a form of power; it is the creation of independent sources of income and influence, which are the strongest currency in the world. And as a woman entrepreneur prioritizing the hiring of women, you are creating much-needed opportunities for women to exercise material power (something that is likely to be a first for many women). You're providing leadership training for a future generation of entrepreneurs, political leaders, scientists, and more. This provides long-term benefits not only to you, but to countless generations following you; the women you employ, advance, and promote will take the skills and experience and spread that around, creating their own businesses or entering into other leadership arenas.
In other words, you aren't simply creating one women-owned business; you're potentially creating dozens. That means you're exerting outsized influence, creating a legacy that will continue long past you. There will always be male-run businesses in the western world, but your entrepreneurship can help create the conditions for long-term change – in 2018 and beyond.
Make no mistake; women entrepreneurs have to overcome obstacles men simply don't, including (and perhaps most destructively) a strong bias against women on the part of lending parties. But the effort is worth it, because it reverberates through society with outsized power and influence; every example of female leadership is going to transform someone's life. And that's a charge we need to take very seriously as the new year approaches.


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Acoustic, similar vibe to Damien Rice, David Gray from Vancouver BC
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Contact DetailsPaul Clifford
Paul Clifford moved to Vancouver, Canada at the age of eighteen from Taunton, England. He has always been interested in music, and was inspired to start learning guitar at age ten. At fifteen, he began performing regularly in karaoke competitions in the UK, where he was twelfth in the national finals. In 2000, he completed a diploma in popular music at Somerset College of Arts and Technology. Shortly afterwards he moved to Canada, where he continued to showcase his work at various venues throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. In 2004, he was presented the opportunity to write jingles set to current radio hits and perform them for Z 95.3, a popular Vancouver radio station. Paul has also been a Canadian Idol competitor for several years, reaching the top 60 in 2006, being the final person cut before the top 22 in 2007, and making it to the top 20 in 2008.
Paul is currently living in the Vancouver area after living in Toronto for seven months and continues to strive for a career in music through songwriting and live shows. His latest EP, Raw and Acoustic, is a mix of his talents with soft vocals, acoustic guitar and violin.
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A rapper from Compton is claiming to be the ghostwriter of Iggy Azalea's verses in her smash-hit 'Fancy'.
The single, which also features Charli XCX, was released in February 2014, peaking at Number One in the US and Number Five in the UK. It was nominated for a 2015 Grammy Award for 'Best Record'. Now, rapper Skeme has told Sirius XM's 'Sway In The Morning' that he "had something to do" with Azalea's track.
Skeme had been described on the show as "Grammy-nominated" and "Billboard certificated", with the hosts pushing the rapper to explain these claims. Skeme responded: "That's what the [ghostwriting is] about. I've got a certificate and a nice ass suit and like four or five plaques."
After being pushed to confirm if he wrote Azalea's verses on 'Fancy', Skeme added: "We had something to do with it, a lot of vibe, a lot of push. We put trust funds up for that song."
Earlier this week, Iggy Azalea revealed that she's had breast implants. She told Vogue: "I did change something [about my body], four months ago, I got bigger boobs! I'd thought about it my entire life," adding that she first intended to keep the surgery a secret but "I decided I wasn't into secret-keeping".
Iggy Azalea recently revealed that her second album will feature a collaboration with Britney Spears. The rapper confirmed that the track 'Pretty Girls' is likely to be the first single from her new record which is due out later this year.
Azalea told Billboard: "I don't know if I needed re-inspiring but it's [working with Britney] just made me extra excited to want to put out new music. I love Britney. She's super sweet and I just want to hang out with her all the time. I saw her at Toys 'R' Us randomly; she lives right down the street from me. Since I've met her now we keep bumping into each other in the street."
Meanwhile, fans have been left baffled by a clip of her trying to rap the lyrics to her 2012 track 'D.R.U.G.S.'.


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Pedro Veras Guimarães, a Centrale Nantes PhD student, wins the Admiral Daveluy international thesis award
Pedro Veras Guimarães, Phd student at Centrale Nantes in the LHEEA Laboratory from 2014 to 2018, receives the Admiral Daveluy thesis award, which is awarded for work in the naval and maritime fields.
on May 28, 2018
Admiral Daveluy AwardCreated by the chef d'état-major de la Marine (head of the French Navy) in 1996, the "Admiral Daveluy" Prize recognises historical, geopolitical and legal research and reflection in the fields of naval thinking and maritime action.
Sea Motion and Interaction with Marine StructuresThe PhD thesis defended by Pedro Veras Guimareas the 17th of Janurary 2018 at Centrale Nantes is entitled « Sea Surface and Energy Dissipation ». Pedro's thesis was supervised by Yves Pérignon (LHEEA), Fabrice Ardhuin (Ifremer Brest, Laboratory of Physical and Spatial Oceanography, thesis director), and Pierre Ferrant (LHEEA, thesis director). Co-funded by Centrale Nantes and Ifremer, it contributed to the joint research program conducted within the Labex Mer - Axis 7 "Dynamics of sea states and interactions with marine structures".
In this research, Pedro has taken advantage of advanced measurement techniques with stereo-video measurements and deployments of drifting wave buoys (BBWAVES campaigns, Iroise Sea). Those observations have enlightened the conditions related to white capping in cases of waves modulated by tidal currents or longer waves. Through comparisons to numerical modeling, measurements have demonstrated that not all processes were currently properly accounted, and that wind-current-wave coupling could hold strong influence in those area.
This work opens the path to more advanced studies for a proper estimation of energy dissipation by whithecapping in sea states models as well as ad-hoc coupling in ocean-atmosphere numerical models.
This, in the end, would contribute to a better knowledge and estimation of conditions at sea.
After the PhD...Pedro Veras Guimaraes is now a post-doc at SHOM, where he pursues his research on wave measurement.
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Dana Perino guest on Big Story to put lipstick on Rove
Reported by Chrish - August 13, 2007 -
Today 8/13/07 on The Big Story, John Gibson covered Karl Rove's resignation with White House Deputy Press Secretary Dana Perino on hand (from Crawford TX) to explain the departure's timing and reasons behind it.
He's leaving to spend time with his family - Perino told us more than once how much Rove loves his wife and son, and how they all want to spend more time together, and how Rove has asked them to sacrifice enough, blah blah blah.
Perino denied that this was the final and definitve action that cemented Bush's position as a lame duck, and she insisted that he "has a lot of juice left" and she expects him to continue to set the agenda in Washington.
Gibson, putting up one of his dumbed down graphics, read "Bush sans Rove - a whole new era?" and explained for his viewers that sans means without. Perino agreed that things will be different: Rove started "ice cream Fridays" and would interrupt White House tours she was giving to tell her Bush needed her advice, thrilling the tourists - such a fun-loving guy. Aside from the brilliance he brought to the table, his colleagues will just miss him. (I'm getting a little tear in my eye from this. NOT.)
Gibson did ask point blank if Rove is getting out ahead of the prosecutors and subpoenas, and Perino assured him that is not the case - that is not Karl Rove's style. He's leaving because he loves his wife and son, so much! Others who have left are still in contact with Bush, and presumably Rove will be too. She reiterated there's still "a lot of juice" in this administration, and they hope to get "some stuff" done in their remaining 526 days.
Comment: Didn't expect anything different from this segment, a portrayal of Rove as a loved and loving servant, rather than an unscrupulous politcal mastermind who will do anything to win.


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A yellow dot in the brain seems to be the seat of altruism — and its opposite, selfishness — in the brain.A new study, published in the July 12 issue of the journal Neuron, found the spot — called the temporoparietal junction — by asking 30 participants to play a money game in the lab. The players were given a small amount of money to split between themselves and an anonymous person.
Some of the participants hogged all the money for themselves, while others gave some away to the anonymous person they were playing with. When the researchers looked at their brains, they saw that people who behaved selfishly, and saved all the money for themselves, had less grey matter in the temporoparietal junction and those who were more giving had more grey matter.
The temporoparietal junction isn't a new discovery: It's previously been implicated in decision making. Disruptions in this area impact our ability to make decisions, previous studies have shown. It's also been linked to empathy, the ability to put yourself in someone else's shoes.
While the researchers, led by Ernst Fehr at the University of Zurich, say this is a good indication that this area of the brain has something to do with altruism, it's tough to tell if the size of this brain area is determined by genetics.
"These are exciting results for us. However, one should not jump to the conclusion that altruistic behaviour is determined by biological factors alone," Fehr said in a statement from the university. Training could also play a role by beefing up this area, which is why we need to teach toddlers to share their toys.
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Jennifer Ellison has been voted off Dancing On Ice in the semi final, losing out in the skate off to Jorgie Porter.
Judges Louie Spence, Robin Cousins and Katarina Witt said that the former Emmerdale star gave her best performance of the series in the skate off, but chose to save Porter who has impressed throughout the series.
Ellison was in tears when the news was announced, thanking everyone involved with the show and promising to be back for the Dancing On Ice tour.
Former X Factor contestant Chico Slimani was the favourite to leave tonight's show, but sailed through to the final after putting in a strong performance in the ultimate skills challenge.
Matthew Wolfenden also excelled in the round, earning exemption from elimination and a place in next week's grand final.
Ellison had a turbulent time on the show, cutting her head open with the blade of her boot during one of the live shows.
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Life-changing Experience for NZCU South Scholarship Winner
The 2018 NZCU South Young Member Scholarship recipients were awarded in January, 2018. Indigo Poynton-Levett, Tuihana Taiaroa-Smithies and Thomas Sexton were this year's deserving recipients, with each receiving $5,000 to assist in achieving their goals and aspirations. The scholarships have allowed the opportunity for the three recipients to recognise their potential, competing on an International Stage, both in the performing arts field and in the sporting arena.
From top of the South Island to the UK, Paris and even performing at the illustrious Globe Theatre. It has been an epic 2018 to date for Indigo Poynton-Levett (19), one of three NZCU South Young Member Scholarship recipients. Corresponding from a café in Paris, the Nelson teen has recently been involved with the prestigious 2018 Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand group (SGCNZ) for the Shakespeare Globe Theatre Tour to the UK. A 24-strong party travelled from New Zealand to partake in workshops and perform a play at the Shakespeare Globe Theatre in London. "The night of performing on the Globe stage was a feeling I cannot put into words, the rich history, and wealth of talented actors who had performed before you was a spectacular feeling."
Highlights of the experience include 'everything London'. "I loved exploring the city, the buzzing atmosphere is infectious." In terms of challenges, the experience has been a grind, well worthwhile to reward the hard worker. "It was non-stop. We would typically begin rehearsals and workshops at 9:00am and be finished anywhere up to 1:00am." Despite moments of sheer exhaustion, Indigo describes the moments "not as low points, but moments of learning that made the whole experience even more satisfying." Beyond the grind of rehearsals and performance Indigo managed to take in shows at the Old Vic, The National Theatre, The Playhouse and The Globe itself. "All performances were so varied, but all encompassed such rich diversity and forward thinking that was incredibly inspiring."
"Once again thank you so much for your contribution to my trip. It helped me more than I can describe. It was such an incredible experience and I grew so much both in a theatrical sense and in the broader sense of my being."
The performing arts is a passion of Indigo's, with a pathway of acting, playwriting and poetry on the cards following on from her immediate plans to travel. Either that or a slightly more scientific direction, studying medicine or environmental science. "Very different pathways I know."
Beyond discovering a clear-cut pathway to take, the ambitious teen's immediate future lies in a phase of more travel, with further backpacking in Europe, time in Morocco, more of the UK and South East Asia, before venturing back home by Christmas. It's been a formative experience for Indigo who is beyond grateful at the support received back home from family, the NZCU South scholarship and beyond. "It's been life-changing, I currently sit writing this in a café in Paris. I count my lucky stars that I had such support from NZCU South."
"Thank you to the team at NZCU South for making this journey possible. It was such an easy process and I'm so glad they support young people to do what they are passionate about. I'm sure it changes people's lives."
Running in its third year, the NZCU South scholarships are aimed at recognising young members or family members of members to assist in payment of part or full study in the areas of academia, arts, music or sports within New Zealand or overseas for which applicants have been accepted. The scholarships aim to assist recipients in realising their dreams, whilst being recognised within the community and beyond for being at a high level in their chosen field and being able to further develop already recognised potential.
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"Homesteading is a family that is living and working together to live as self-sustaining as possible; using what is available to them. This may include a few pots of veggies growing on their balcony to thousands of acres of farm land." –Tanya
Homesteader Profile: Tanya is wife and mother of three. She lives on 55 acres on her husband's family farm in North Carolina. Tanya maintains over 32,000 square feet of gardens on her zone 7 property.
Tanya's Homesteading Journey
My husband worked a very high stress job for many years and we began seeing bad side effects. We have always wanted to homestead and had been praying about it for many years. It has just never worked out until recently, and it seems like the Lord was telling us Now is the time.
My husband is working a less stressful job and we are making a go of it. Our whole family is on board and even our teens are all excited about it. We want to live and work together as a family and actually enjoy the wonderful life God has blessed us with.
My family and I are currently using about 32,000 square feet of our property for gardening, but we plan on homesteading most of the property once we get everything cleaned up. In addition to gardens, we have young apple, plum, peach, and cherry trees.
Roaming around my homestead, we have chickens, ducks, and we raised a pig from spring to the beginning of winter for pork. I am trying to convince my husband that some type of dairy animal is a necessity. My family and I have plans to set up a small farm stand next year. We would like to have a "pick your own fruit" area as well as sell surplus veggies and eggs. We are looking into setting up a stand at one of the local farmers markets in our area as well.
We strives to homestead in the home as well. I have been homeschooling my children from the beginning of their education (we have one graduated and two in middle school). I cook the majority of our food from scratch and love experimenting in the kitchen. We eat a whole foods diet… most of the time. I also cans and preserves the majority of our fruits and vegetables and even can some of our meat.
We may have a big job ahead of ourselves restoring my husband's family farm after twenty years of neglect, but we've always had the heart of homesteaders.
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Topic Page: Gauguin, Paul, 1848-1903
French post-Impressionist painter. Going beyond the Impressionists' concern with ever-changing appearances, he developed a heavily symbolic and decorative style characterized by his sensuous use of pure colours. In his search for a more direct and intense experience of life, he moved to islands in the South Pacific, where he created many of his finest works. Among his paintings is The Yellow Christ (1889; Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York State).
Born in Paris, Gauguin spent his childhood in Peru. After a few years as a stockbroker, he took up full-time painting in 1883 and became a regular contributor to the Impressionists' last four group exhibitions 1880–86. In the period 1886–91 he spent much of his time in the village of Pont Aven in Brittany, where he concentrated on his new style, Synthetism, based on the use of powerful, expressive colours and boldly outlined areas of flat tone. Influenced by Symbolism, he chose subjects reflecting his interest in the beliefs of other cultures. He made brief visits to Martinique and Panama 1887–88, and in 1888 spent two troubled months with Vincent van Gogh in Arles, Provence. He lived in Tahiti 1891–93 and 1895–1901, and from 1901 in the Marquesas Islands, where he died. It was in Tahiti that he painted one of his best-known works, Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? (1897; Museum of Fine Art, Boston). Gauguin has touched the modern imagination as an escapist from a sophisticated civilization, but the new life he gave to colour was his great legacy to modern painting. His life is vividly recorded in his letters, journals, and the poetical fragment of autobiography Noa-Noa.
The son of a journalist and a mother of Spanish-Peruvian origin, he was taken as a child to Peru, and after the death of his father and his mother's return to France, entered the merchant service. After the war of 1870 he took to business in a stockbroker's office in Paris. He began to paint in his spare time, being influenced by Pissarro and the Impressionists, and gave up family and financial career to devote himself to painting 1883, aged 35. He went to Pont-Aven in Brittany 1886, seeking solitude, and 1888 he made his brief and calamitous stay at Arles with van Gogh, after which he went back to Brittany. At Pouldu he was now the centre of a group, and produced some of his best works, but he set sail for Tahiti 1891 and from 1895 lived permanently in the South Pacific, in poverty, ill health, and isolation, but leaving pictures of 'a riot of light and vegetation' and a gentle Polynesian people. Simplified design and an emotional use of colour distinguish the works of his Brittany period, such as The Yellow Christ and Jacob Wrestling with the Angel (Glasgow). In Tahiti and the Marquesas his already distinctive style took on a more exotic colour. The White Horse (Louvre), Riders on the Shore (Niarchos Collection), and many Tahitian figure groups show his feeling for a primal simplicity of design combined with colour of 'unsurpassed liberty'.
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Rebuilding the faces of soldiers, veterans
Before the war, the lab's patients consisted primarily of cancer and civilian trauma survivors — only an occassional Vietnam-era war veteran looking for a new prosthesis. Since the war, the military has begun sparing no expense in the cost of outfitting soldiers with these amazingly real looking facial prosthetics from the lab. The lab is one of two major facial prosthetic programs in the Defense Department, and it has seen an unprecedented new stream of wounded soldiers.
The prosthetic replicas are so realistic, so customized, its hard to identify what is flesh and blood and what is prosthetic. Though the technology is available in the civilian world, the Lackland lab has the resources and expertise necessary to giving the soldiers the best possible care with little concern about the financial burdens that civilian trauma patients might face.
Read more on the lab, its work, and the life-changing effects of the prosthesis for one Master Sgt. injured by a flash from a car bomb here in this Yahoo!News article from the Associated Press.
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I was discussing with some friends about synonyms when we found, that ironically nobody of us knew any synonyms to the word "synonym" itself. Are there any?
5There are -kinds- of synonyms, also hyponym, hypernym, metonym, analog, equivalent... – Mitch Feb 12 '13 at 14:32
we used to use the word "slot" because the exercise in school was "slotting" -- finding equivalent, replacement words – rosends Feb 12 '13 at 14:55
10Meanwhile, synonym is an antonym of antonym. – Jon Hanna Feb 12 '13 at 16:52
1Aside: english.stackexchange.com/questions/75870/… – coleopterist Feb 12 '13 at 20:14
I'd caution anyone planning to adopt Dan't term, I didn't go to his school and would have had no idea what it meant. :) – Spagirl Sep 20 '16 at 15:24
A thesaurus gives analogue as the definition for synonym and equivalent and metonym as synonyms.
synonym for synonym is equivalent term
Ref :< http://naseerhaider.blogspot.com/2013/06/synonym-for-synonym.html>
The synonym of synonym is "poecilonym"
1Why the downvote? This is a perfectly good answer—while very obscure (and utterly impossible to type), 'poecilonym' is indeed a synonym for 'synonym'. – Janus Bahs Jacquet Aug 12 '13 at 9:21
I think that you could only find an antonym, which is, in fact, 'Antonym'... 'Equal' 'The Same' 'Exact' 'Similar' or 'Equivalent' are some words and phrases that could be used, however I can't provide you with a perfect answer.
I would disagree: Greek poikilos means varied, diverse, not "same". Poicilonymy is the use of different words to refer to the same thing, in literary texts usually known as 'elegant variation'.
A metonym is an associated term used as a substitute for 'the real thing': 'reports from number 10' for 'reports from the Prime Minister's Office'. Paronym would be the neatest but, along with heteronym, it has been made a term of linguistics for specific types of (near) synonyms or equivalents, but how technical do you want to get?
It's surprising, given how much it was hammered into us at school 50 years ago that there were few exact synonyms, that there isn't a term for words with near-identical meanings. Lancelot Hogben in The Mother Tongue, 1964 (read it, everyone) uses/invents paranym, which I haven't been able to find in a dictionary but is, I think, the nearest to what we're looking for, or at least a useful word. He defines it (P276) as: words that share a common meaning but have widely different alternative meanings, eg but/yet:
BUT: 1. YET; 2. except.
YET: 1. TILL NOW/THEN; 2. but.
What about homeonym? If we concentrate on meaning rather than name, then we could have homeosemy alongside polysemy.
Is "homeonym" your own invention? I think the idea behind "poecilonym" is that the words are varied, but the meaning is the same. – herisson Sep 20 '16 at 14:11
A quick Google search of define synonym brought the following synonyms:
alternate, substitute, alternative, equivalent, euphemism
Wikitionary and Sunil Raina suggest
Thesaurus.com give
metonym as a synonym for synonym.
Equivalent term (or word) is suggested by Synonymy.
Merriam-Webster has
homonym as a third choice.
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Liver is the largest organ in the human body. Which performs many essential functions like digesting the food, storing energy,maintaining the cholesterol levels and detoxification of the body as well as many otjer functions.
Fatty liver is a type of disease in which fat accumulates in the cells of the liver. 5% to 10% fat in liver is considered as normal, but more than that becomes disease called fatty liver
In this article I am going to tell you the Home Remedies of Fatty liver. Which will really help you to fight fatty liver. So let's get started.
Home Remedies Fatty Liver
Lemon is a fruit which helps in curing many diseases and fatty liver is one of them. Lemon contains Vitamin C in very high amount. Vitamin C helps the liver to produce an enzyme called Glutathione. It neutrilizes the toxins in the body. So, Lemons help in detoxification of the body.
How to take Lemon for Fatty Liver
- Squeeze out the juice of one lemon and mix it in a glass of water. Drink this juice for 2-3 times for 3-4 weeks. One glass in morning just after waking up, second in noon and one in evening at around 4:00 P.M.
- You can also try an alternate method, Chop 2-3 lemons and put them in a jar full of water. Cover it and let them be soaked for 3 hours. After that your drink is ready and you can drink it as mentioned above.
Apple Cider Vinegar
It is one of the best home remedy for fatty liver. It helps in weight loss and reduces the fat accumulated around the liver. It lowers the lipid levels in the body and increases the antioxidant enzymes. It also reduces the liver inflamation and encourages the liver to function well.
How to take Apple Cider Vinegar for Fatty Liver
- Add 1 tbsp of raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar to one glass of lukewarm water
- Drink this for 2 times a day before the meals for few months.
- You can also add a little amount of raw honey to it for better flavour and taste.
Rinse your mouth well with water after drinking it because it can damage your tooth enamel.
Dandelion is a type of herb which acts a very powerful liver tonic. It is very helpful in treating fatty Liver. This is very power home remedy for fatty liver. It is not only known for treating liver diseases but also it has anti-diabetic, anti- inflammatory and anti-rheumetic properties.
It detoxifies the liver and removes the excess fat accumulated in liver and helps in proper functioning of the liver.
How to take Dandelion for Fatty Liver
- Add 1 tbsp of dried root of Dandelion ina cup full of hot water. Cover this and wait for 10 minutes and you can add some amount of honey for good taste and drink this three times a day for 5 to 6 weeks for better results.
- You can take dandelion many other ways. You can add it to green tea, and you also can eat fresh dandelion leaves as salad.
- You can also consume capsules and tincture of dandelion daily. But you must consult a docter before taking them.
Turmeric is one of those indian spice which has uncountable health benefits. It contains many valuable antioxidants so it is very good home remedy for fatty liver. Turmeric contains a type of photochemical called Curcumin which gives turmeric a medicinal value. Curcumin contains many antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties which helps in curing many diseases like Cancer, Heart Diseases and Fatty Liver etc.
Turmeric improves the ability of the body to digest fats so it does not allow the fats to acumulate in the liver. And it also helps in detoxification of the body.
How to take Turmeric for Fatty Liver
- Mix 1 quater of tbsp of turmeric powder in 2 glasses of water and boil it. And drink this for few weeks twice a day.
- You can also mix half tbsp of turmeric powder in 1 glass of warm milk and drink it once or twice a day for few weeks.
Green Tea
Green Tea is very popular drink all around the world because of its high medicinal values. It contains a high amount of flavonoids which gives it antioxidant properties. Studies on green tea shows that it have a protective effect against non-alcoholic fatty liver diesease. It decreases the oxidative stress and inflammatory response which helps in maintaining the energy balance of the body.
Green Tea reduces the fat accumulation in liver and improves the function of the liver.
How to take Green Tea for Fatty Liver
- Drink 2-3 cups of green tea daily for few months.
- You can blend the Green Tae into Juices and Smoothies.
- You can also consume green tea capsules which are equally beneficial for treating fatty liver.
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With reference to Ayurveda, both papaya seeds and fruit are beneficial in treating Fatty Liver Disease. Payaya is also knowna as storehouse of nutrients. Papaya is rich in Vitamin B contains many antioxidants like Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin B. It aslo contains good amount of fiber and many minerals like Potassium and Magnesium. Papaya is also helpful in many Heart Diseases and Heart Strokes. Papaya helps in burning the dietary fats which is one of the main cause of fatty liver disease.
How to take Papaya for Fatty Liver
- Eat few slices of riped papaya once a day. For few weeks.
- Take 6-7 dry papaya seeds and grind it. Then mix the powder with 1 glass of fresh lemon juice. Drink this twice a day for 2 months for better results.
- You also can add raw papaya salad and soup in your daily diet.
Amla (Indian Gooseberry)
Amla is also an effective remedy for Fatty Liver. It contains many useful nutrients and it is rich in Vitamins, Carbohydrates and Minerals. It is also a good source of Vitamin C, which helps the liver to function well. Many other diseases are also treated with Amla like Diarrhea, Anemia Etc. It also helps in removing harmful toxins from the body and also maintains cholesterol levels.
How to take Amla for Fatty Liver
- You may eat two three raw amlas daily or can add it in your cooking.
- Mix 1 tbsp of amla powder in one glass of warm water and drink it twice a day. If you do not have amla powder so you can buy it from amazon link given below
- You also can drink 1 cup of amla juice daily for few months.
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Few tips to keep your Liver Healthy
- Exercise daily. Regular exercising helps in keeping your liver healthy. Exercise atleast for 20 minutes a day in morning daily.
- Take a balanced diet with high fibers and low in saturated fats.
- Take enough sleep. Good sleep gives enough rest to liver and helps in restoring the energy
- Stop Alcohol Consumption.
- Minimize the sugar and salt intake in your body.


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Reduce Colic Symptoms with Dr. Brown's Bottles
There are innumerable platitudes and advice parents of colicky babies hear on a daily basis. Keep baby moving, let them self-soothe, make noise, don't overload their senses, you'll just have to get through it – and many parents' favorite – have you tried feeding them?
But there's a good reason parents get such a wide array of information. Fact is, we just don't know what all the causes of colic are, so we don't know one single way to cure it. And while there aren't a lot of scientific studies to clear things up – there is one study that has very clear results: Dr. Brown's anti-colic baby bottles are clinically proven to reduce colic symptoms.
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Colic most commonly afflicts babies beginning at two weeks old and can last through six months old, and includes the kind of crying you've never before heard in your life. Not just typical new-baby crying – we're talking piercing crying at a decibel that's around 25% greater in frequency than non-colicky babies. Here are more ways colic cries are different:
Your doctor will diagnose your baby with colic when they have eliminated any other health concerns, using the "rule of three": Crying that lasts more than 3 hours a day, for more than 3 days a week, for at least one week and in some cases, up to 3 weeks before diagnosis.
There is no discernible pattern for which babies will get colic. Not race, gender, class, culture, country of origin, mom's diet, parenting styles – nothing. That's part of the mystery.
Despite not knowing much about causes or cures for colic, we do know that ultimately, baby will be fine. Colic is a temporary condition that has no lasting impact on baby's health.
Help Baby with the Bottle Clinically Proven to Reduce Colic Symptoms
One of the theories concerning the cause of colic is digestive or feeding problems in baby, including swallowing air when feeding. This is especially relevant if your colicky baby presents with bloating and gas.
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What's more, only 15 percent of babies who used Dr. Brown's Natural Flow in their early months went on to develop colic – way below any other bottle tested. All these findings have led 9 out of 10 healthcare professionals in the UK to recommend Dr. Brown's for colic relief. And in the US, pediatricians recommend Dr. Brown's more than any other bottle. It's obvious that doctors and parents around the world agree: Dr. Brown's is the best solution for colic.
Happy Feeding™ for Colicky Babies
What sets Dr. Brown's bottles apart is the fully vented internal system that completely eliminates the vacuum-effect in bottles and helps baby feed at their own pace – reducing gas, bloating, and spit-up. No other bottle offers this fully-vented technology, which correlates to why Dr. Brown's was so effective in the study. By removing air from the bottle and helping baby feed at their own pace, baby gets less air in their belly for a much happier feeding experience.
In another university study, Dr. Brown's also fared the best at preserving key nutrients in milk throughout a typical feeding session – which is so important for developing digestive systems in your little one.
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Knowing that your colicky baby will be fine, and life won't always be this way, helps mitigate worry and stress. But can we be really honest for a minute? It only helps so much for sleep-deprived and stressed out parents who are in the thick of it. Listening to your baby's cries for hours on end, days on end – it's enough to drive the world's number one parent to tears. And that is okay.
We don't know what causes colic, but we do know it's not because you have failed as a parent. Remember: Colic does not discriminate. Here are things it's okay to do as a parent of a colicky baby:
A cure for colic is not right around the corner. But Dr. Brown's bottles are, at your local store or just a click away on a wide range of websites. The facts are in: Dr. Brown's bottles can help reduce the symptoms that come up for colicky babies. And you, too, can take some steps towards self-care that will go a long way in helping you and baby do more than just get through it – but end up fully intact and happy on the other side.
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BRUNSWICK, Ga. - After Thanksgiving and Christmas, a lot of people looked between their toes and saw a number they didn't like.
Those bathroom scales will ruin a day before it ever starts.
But other people's weight and their resolve to bring that number down is usually good for Frank Dineen and others like him. Dineen owns the St. Simons Health and Fitness Club, and he's a busy man right now.
"It's nice to come in in the morning and all the treadmills are full," he said.
Jan. 1 is as good to the people who own fitness centers as April 15 is to an accountant. They say the only two things you can be sure of are death and taxes. People go see accountants so they don't pay too much in taxes. People go see Dineen to put off the undertaker.
There's no law that requires us to make New Year's resolutions, but we do anyway.
"We're starting off good this year. It happens," Dineen said. "Business jumps like crazy."
Look in the parking lot of any fitness center. You'll see what he means.
But then people lose their resolve and get back into old habits like eating potato chips and sour cream dip while watching "The Biggest Loser." Business drops off and the health clubs wait for Jan. 1.
In fact, I heard last week that Jan. 14 was something like National Dump Your New Year's Resolution Day.
Although Bill Wuerth described himself as "not a resolution kind of person," he made one 29 years ago.
"My job was getting me depressed. My girlfriend was getting me depressed. My car was broken down,'' Wuerth said.
He looked in the mirror with a beer in his hand and saw that his chest was smaller than his stomach.
"I went down to the YMCA in Louisville [Ky.] and tried to run a mile. They had to lay me down and put my feet up. They thought I was having a heart attack," Wuerth said.
He admits to being intimidated by all those people with flat bellies and big arms, but he kept at it.
"I ran 188 laps in the gym one day before I had the confidence to get out and run in public," he said.
Any man worth his tube socks knows how that feels. It's hard to breathe when you're sucking in your gut.
There was also a time when tube socks and gray sweats were fine for exercising, but no more. We must have New Balance and Nike now.
Dineen scoffs at that.
"We want everybody to feel at ease even if you come in in bright green Bermuda shorts," he said. "Wear the stuff you last exercised in, even if it was the 1970s."
You may want to wash it first.
Missy Rogers also has her resolve back and leads some of the 38 people from St. Simons By the Sea psychiatric hospital over to the health club most days now that their new boss, Mike Ham , subsidizes their memberships.
"I used to be a runner," she said. "Thirteen miles a day. But when you work full-time, it puts a crimp in your routine."
She's back working out and says it's been good for her mental health, which is a plus considering where she works.
Wuerth said he read that 30 minutes of aerobic exercise equals about 10 milligrams of Prozac.
And it costs less and has no side effects. OK, maybe some blisters and sore muscles, but you get over that.
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Bicycle SA has a Guide to Bicycle Advocacy to help give cyclists a voice! The guide has been posted to all of our members, however, you do not have to be a member to take advantage of the valuable information included in this package. Use it as a guide to campaign governments at all levels about issues concerning you, the cyclist.
Bike SA believes strongly that cycling can bring change through improving a communities' health, environment, as an economic driver for tourism and as an effective mode of transport, recreation and sport. There is always the danger that opportunities for cycling to provide these many and varied benefits are forgotten or missed in the political debate and it is therefore important to keep cycling in the forefront of politicians' minds.
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Suspensions to Oregon players bring NCAA marijuana policy into question
DALLAS -- Oregon opened as a touchdown favorite over Ohio State in the national title game, its blur of an offense the most oppressive force in college football. The Ducks have averaged 49 points over their last nine games, boast Heisman Trophy quarterback Marcus Mariota and emanate an air of invincibility after trouncing Florida State to reach the first championship of the playoff era.
But after the suspensions of two key players, Oregon's momentum appears in danger of going up in smoke. Two Ducks contributors failed NCAA drug tests administered at the Rose Bowl and will be suspended for the title game. Redshirt freshman wide receiver Darren Carrington and senior special teams ace Ayele Forde tested positive, with a source confirming to SI.com that both were flagged for marijuana use.
Certainly, Carrington and Forde let down their school, coaches and teammates. Both will be missed come Monday, as Carrington racked up 291 receiving yards in the past two games while Forde had 12 tackles and a forced fumble on special teams this year. But their suspensions also raise a larger societal question about the NCAA's marijuana testing in a time when views toward the drug are changing. While the players' poor judgment should not be excused, the situation draws attention to whether the NCAA needs to update its marijuana testing policies.
Roundtable: Who has the edge entering the national title game?
"As a society we're all dealing with these changes." Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens told SI.com. "Federal law is still there. NCAA rules still govern. We have institutional policies and departmental policies as well. But there's an interesting sociological element to all this."
Consider that four states -- Oregon, Colorado, Alaska and Washington -- have passed laws legalizing recreational marijuana use. More than twenty have legalized the drug for medical use. That means the availability of marijuana -- never difficult to find before these laws were passed -- has become even more commonplace on campus.
The NCAA's marijuana testing thresholds appear antiquated compared to those in other sports leagues. According to an NCAA spokesperson, a positive marijuana test comes from a sample with more than five nanograms of THC -- the main ingredient in marijuana -- per milliliter of blood.
What does that mean? And what's the timing between when a person can smoke and produce a positive test? Those are simple questions with complex answers given the variance in body types, sizes and amount of marijuana consumed.
The easiest way to quantify how strict the NCAA's threshold is: Compare it to the threshold from other sports. The NFL increased its minimum threshold from 15 nanograms to 35 in September. The MLB's minimum is 50 nanograms, the same level as airline pilots. The World Anti-Doping Agency set its minimum at 150 nanograms, a level at which an expert contacted by USA Todaywas quoted as saying, "[one has to be a] pretty dedicated cannabis consumer" to test positive.
From doing research and talking to experts, it's difficult to pin down what flags a test at a given level. A daily smoker carries five nanograms of THC at most times. Mason Tvert, the director of communications for the Marijuana Policy Project, called the NCAA's levels "a very, very low threshold." He added, "Someone could fail even if they last used days or possibly weeks ago."
That creates a conundrum of whether it should matter when a player smoked if he isn't supposed to smoke at all.
"It's tricky," said Ricardo Baca, the marijuana editor for the Denver Post. "When you talk to the majority of marijuana legalization advocates, especially in the situation of pro and college sports, there is no fair limit. Since marijuana isn't considered performance enhancing, they shouldn't care if players or teammates are using this."
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So, does the NCAA need to change with the times? Seemingly, the answer is yes. But that's tricky, too. First off, passing new NCAA legislation takes a lot of support and time. Is this really worth an AD or league taking up the cause as a crusade? (And do they want the publicity that comes with it?) I casually mentioned to a college official what I was writing, and he quickly pointed out that the NCAA's testing for steroids and performance enhancing drugs is so ineffective that any drug-issue change should be to enhance the caliber of testing in that area. That's easy to get behind. Those who don't think there's a bigger steroid problem in college football than testing indicates should call for directions to the unicorn farm.
That said, if the NFL's minimum marijuana threshold is seven times higher than the NCAA's, and the MLB's threshold is 10 times higher, and WADA's is 30 times higher, then it is probably worth reevaluating. The NCAA has more pressing issues, but this has come to the forefront because of Carrington and Forde's big mistakes.
The NCAA's drug testing isn't the only drug testing done on campus. Each school has its own policy, as Mullens said Oregon has a four-strike policy, with the first two dealt with by education and support. The third leads to missed participation, and the fourth prompts dismissal from a team. Asked if Oregon's policy could change with the law, Mullens said, "Again, it's still federally illegal. There are campus policies against use. Our department policy will remain the same for now."
The intention of this column isn't to offer a pass to Carrington or Forde; both made immature mistakes that could cost their team the national title. (To be persnickety, marijuana possession isn't legal in Oregon until July 1.) Offensive coordinator Scott Frost certainly didn't excuse his players. "I think any time you put something in your body that doesn't belong there it's a bad decision," Frost said.
Still, no one is sure how much marijuana each smoked to flag the test. As marijuana becomes more integrated in society, it's probably wise for the NCAA to, well, roll with it.
"This is something that's happening," Baca said. "The momentum is very real. These conversations are only the beginning of conversations about marijuana use and sports. These leagues are either going to be forced to defend their policies or change them."


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World of Warcraft: The Tomb of Sargeras Info, Trailers & Screenshots
The latest patch to arrive for the popular World of Warcraft,"The Tomb of Sargeras" will include a massive load of content where players will return to The Broken Shore to face off against the Legion once again. Along with a new campaign and World Quests, a plethora of other modes to compete in exist such as:
- New Dungeon: Cathedral of Eternal Night – Ascend to the spire of the Tomb of Sargeras in a new 5-player Heroic, Mythic, and Mythic Keystone dungeon.
- New Legion Assaults – Join forces for multistage Legion Assault world quests that culminate in an epic 3-player scenario and strike a heavy blow against the Legion.
- Duke It Out in PvP Brawls – PvP Brawls debut in WoW, rotating in a variety of modes, rules, and environments every other week as an option to the usual Battleground gameplay.
- Class Order Hall Campaign Continues – Unlock new Artifact traits, recruit a new follower, and ultimately earn a class mount.
- Flying in the Broken Isles – Complete The Broken Isles Pathfinder Achievement to earn your wings!
- Expand Your Foothold on the Broken Isles with Region-Wide, Powerful Bonuses that are unlocked as you come together as a region to reconstruct ancient ruins.
- And much more!
World of Warcraft's "The Tomb of Sargeras" is out now on PC.
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Leading global direct seller of skin care and color cosmetics continues
DALLAS (September 10, 2003) – Mary Kay Inc., one of the largest direct sellers of skin care and color cosmetics in the world, continued its year-long 40th anniversary celebration today by announcing the opening of Mary Kay Poland, the company's 34th international market.
"We are very excited about the opportunity to bring Mary Kay's unparalleled career opportunity to the women of Poland," said David Holl, president and chief operating officer. "Women from a variety of cultures throughout the world are embracing the Mary Kay career opportunity because it affords them the opportunity to own their own business, determine their own level of personal and financial success, and enjoy the flexibility of being able to set their own schedules while keeping their priorities in order."
More than 1 million Independent Beauty Consultants are running their businesses in 34 markets on five continents. All Mary Kay independent sales force members purchase high-quality skin care and color cosmetics direct from the company at wholesale, then resell the Mary Kay® products direct to consumers at a retail price.
The company achieved another record year of results in 2002, generating nearly $1.6 billion in wholesale revenue, and is on pace to continue that momentum in 2003.
Mary Kay Poland, headquartered in Warsaw, will be led by General Manager Ewa Kudlinska-Pyrz, who has previously worked with other high-profile consumer product companies, including Clinique, Dior, Guerlain, Clarins and a chain of perfumeries, Ina Center.
"Polish women have a tremendous entrepreneurial spirit," says Kudlinska-Pyrz. "As women in Poland begin to experience Mary Kay's premium-quality skin care and color cosmetics products and have access to the excellent educational materials, motivation and rewards the company provides, we anticipate that Poland will quickly grow into one of Mary Kay's key European markets."
"We anticipate generating the same success in Poland that we are experiencing in other European markets," added Tara Eustace, president of Mary Kay Europe. "The majority of Mary Kay's European markets are experiencing record growth, and we now have more than 100,000 Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants in the region." In addition to Poland, Mary Kay's other European markets include the Czech Republic, Germany, Kazakhstan, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, United Kingdom and Ukraine.
"From Europe's western shores to Siberia and the Russian Far East, Mary Kay is providing women with the opportunity to own their own business and achieve things they never dreamed possible. It is very rewarding to watch the dream launched 40 years ago by Mary Kay Ash continue to enrich women's lives around the world." continued Eustace.
Mary Kay Poland will operate from offices located in Warsaw, occupying space on the main floor of one of the city's newest office complexes. The office is located near the city center and in close proximity to public transportation. The company's warehouse is located on the outskirts of the city, adjacent to major transportation arteries.
Mary Kay Poland will launch with a product line featuring more than 100 high-quality skin care and color cosmetics and body care products, headed by the company's patented TimeWise® age fighting products. The company anticipates expanding its Polish product line in 2004.
"The opening of Mary Kay Poland is another important milestone as we work toward fulfilling Mary Kay Ash's dream of making the Mary Kay career opportunity available to women worldwide," noted Holl. "Mary Kay Ash was fond of saying, 'It's a good day if just one more woman finds out how great she really is.' With this opening, a new nation of women can enjoy the personal and financial rewards that can come from owning their own Mary Kay business."
Mary Kay Inc., one of the largest direct sellers of skin care and color cosmetics in the world, achieved another year of record sales and recruiting in 2002, reaching nearly $1.6 billion in wholesale sales. The Company has more than 1 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants in 34 markets worldwide. The Mary Kay® product line includes more than 200 premium products in eight categories: facial skin care, color cosmetics, nail care, body care, sun protection, fragrances, men's skin care and men's and women's dietary supplements. For more information or to locate an Independent Beauty Consultant near you, call 1-800-MARY KAY (627-9529)


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Another weekly update is here! This post is a part of weekly meme The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer and Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga @ Tynga's Reviews.
The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It's a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead
Stacking The Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga @ Tynga's Reviews. It's all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course e-books!
My weekly wrap-up post is a bit late than my usual posting time because I spent the whole day to finalize my thesis. It's now printed and ready to be submitted! Meanwhile, I've been really on track with my reading this week and hopefully I can keep it that way for the rest of the year. Although, I still need to catch up for a few movies that I previously planned, but I've finished two series this month already, so… I'm not slacking that much?
- Feature: Reading Round-Up #1
- Movie Review: Escape Room (2019)
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- Book Review: Love Looks Pretty on You by Lang Leav
- Feature: Reading Round-Up #2
So, I tried a new thing this week where I asked you to link me your latest post to be featured on my weekly wrap-up post. Initially, I'm not sure whether this is a good idea. But, I'm surprised with the amount of feedback that I got! Even though it's impossible to me feature everyone (and I feel really bad about this!!! 😭) but I promise I'll make sure everyone get their turns and feature different blogs each week! But here's a few ones that really caught my attentions! Please check them out as they've been working really hard on these contents! 💛
- Imogen @ Imogen Chloe shared her experience as a university student regarding stigma of 'low' contact hours. I personally never experience this, but I often getting comment that marketing management isn't as hard as financial management or strategic management, and this stigma really stung. Have you ever got the same experience? Or maybe a different one?
- Any Australians in the house? Who also happened to love caffeine, perhaps? Judy @ It's Judy Maree just shared all about her favorite coffee shops in Ballarat!
- Need some recs for your backlist reading challenge? No worries, Lili @ Lili's Blissful Pages shared her top five underrated books from last year!
- Nora @ Papertea and Bookflowers discussed about the impact of different language and writing style on books and how it evokes different emotion on her! Do you feel the same way?
- Salwa @ Reading Solace shared a review of her latest 5 stars read and she's super hype about it! And apparently, Athena @ The Night Faerie Blog feel almost the same way about this book! Can you guess which new release it is?! 👀
- It's not too late to plan your resolution for 2019! And Shannon @ Inasense Beauty inspired you with a bucket list of things to do this year!
Check out this tweet below for a wholesome fun thread of latest post from varied lovely bloggers!
Drop your latest post below! I want to feature a few on my weekly wrap-up! 👇#bloggerswanted #bloggersrequired
— Vinny ✨ (@artsydraft) January 19, 2019
- We're finally get to see the last season of Game of Thrones on April 14!!!
- I watched Glass (2019) this week and excuse me for being still a bit hype for the casts!
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Sorry for not continuing my story of my transition to Fuji this week, but Adobe released an update for Lightroom CC that I think is important to show you. Earlier in June Adobe released a new version of Lightroom and for CC subscribers there was a new feature added – "Guided Upright". As this does change one of the existing panels in the develop module (Lens Corrections) and add a new panel (Transform). The first thing you will notice when you go to the Lens Correction panel, the Upright tool is no longer there in Lightroom CC 2015.6, it has been moved to a separate panel just below called Transform. You will also notice that some of the other...Read More
Many of us have an iPad or other tablet that we carry. And being able to show our photos to others is something we all enjoy, but getting your photos from Lightroom to your iPad can be tricky and then remembering which images you have put on to the ipad can be a challenge too. So this is how I use the Lightroom's Publish to Hard-drive Service. First up you need to go to the Publish Services section of Lightroom From the options, choose "Hard Drive" by clicking Setup (note if you have already set up a Hard Drive Publish Service then you will need to use … When you click the Setup button you will get the Lightroom Publishing Manager window....Read More
Often when travelling to a new place I will use an app called Stuck on Earth to identify sites to explore for my photography. It allows me to use the experience of others from these locations and to know what I can expect to find. Stuck on Earth pulls it images from the Stuck on Earth Community on Flickr, which allows anyone to contribute images. I myself have contributed numerous images to the community, as I feel it is important to share back. But to be able to add your images to the community they need to be tagged with GPS coordinates. For sometime now our phones have been able to record the GPS coordinates of where the photos were taken, and more and more dSLRs...Read More
Adobe's Lightroom is a very comprehensive program that can be used to both catalogue and process your pictures. With new subscription pricing models available that bundle this program with Photoshop and the demise of Apple's Aperture, more photographers than every seem to investigating this program. As with any program, new users can feel a little overwhelmed when they first start using Lightroom so here are a few key concepts to understand about the program. 1) Lightroom Catalogue File The first thing to understand is the Lightroom catalogue file, it is after all the heart of the program. The catalogue is a database that contains 3 pieces of information...Read More
One of the things we tell our students, during our Lightroom workshops, is to only move and rename files in Lightroom, as otherwise you will find Lightroom looses track of where those photos are and when you go to develop the image you will be confronted with an error reporting "The file could be found". So how exactly do you move and rename file in Lightroom? To move files in Lightroom, you need to be in the Library module. Next to rename an image simply select the image you wish to rename and click F2 on your keyboard. From this dialog you can rename the image file to whatever you desire, if you wish to use a custom name, choose "Custom Name"...Read More
Something many folks do not realise is that the grid view in the library module can be customised to reveal a lot more information. By default it only shows a number, the star rating and any colour labels that have been applied, but you can change this to provide information about each photo. To change the details of what is displayed around the images go to the View menu and choose View Options From the drop down at the top, change Compact Cells to Expanded Cells, this will add extra information to the top of each cell. By default this info will be the index number, Copy Name or File Base Name, Cropped Dimensions and File Extension. But you can choose what you want...Read More


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Veterans Day Ceremony
November 12, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
The City of Satsuma will hold their Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 9:00.
The guest speaker will be Major General Janet L. Cobb Army Retired.
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Wired's Danger Room has reported (http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/01/nsa-cant-defend/) that General Keith Alexander is throwing in the towel. In an address to the FBI-sponsored International Conference on Cyber Security he is quoted:
"15,000 enclaves: You can't see 'em all. You cannot defend them all," Alexander recently told an FBI-sponsored gathering of law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals at New York's Fordham University. "You've got to have an infrastructure that is defensible."
It is a reality that you cannot achieve a defensible network with the typical process for fixing problems that the military and most government agencies use: A high-level officer or "Czar" is assigned. That person convenes a group to study the problem and make recommendations. By the time they are ready to report, the top person is ready to move on, his or her term has expired, or the situation has changed. So the process starts over. Look at the multiple infrastructure security reviews that the office of the President has instituted. Presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama have each appointed a security czar, they have each called for top-level reviews. Even the GOP candidates are calling for security reviews in the unlikely event one of them takes office in 2013.
In the meantime, threat actors have no such review process. They continue to develop advanced tools and methodologies and engage in more and more serious attacks.
In 2003, I had a chance to view the Pentagon's networks first hand. There were 20 of them inside one building, each with its own administrators, often from different branches of the military, and often with conflicting purposes. Classic controls like limiting insecure protocols (Telnet for one) were not even considered possible to enforce. When suggested, even today, the response is "Oh you're just trying shutting down port 23. You tell the Two-Star that you broke his application."
General Alexander ( a Four Star) is indeed faced with an impossible task. You cannot, from the top, dictate granular policy. Even the NSA and CyberCom do not have the personnel to audit and enforce those policies across 15,000 networks and a million nodes.
Change has to come from the bottom up. How do you do that? By assigning responsibility and real consequences for failure.
Take, for instance, the simplest and direst dictate to all military personnel from the inception of military commands: A soldier may never fall asleep while on guard duty. Does the battalion leader personally patrol the check points to ensure that this dictate is maintained? No. The soldiers have this rule pounded into them from the day they are recruited, and they have all heard of the dire consequences of sleeping on the job. It is their own responsibility, and they know it.
Today's military has tens of thousands of people who never see a battlefield. They maintain IT systems. They must be impressed with the responsibility to maintain the security of those systems. A successful hack of the systems they are responsible should come with dire consequences, demotion, berating, even court-martial. Of course they must be supplied with the tools to monitor, configure and protect their IT assets. They must be trained, and proper shifts must be provided since, indeed, security is a 24x7 responsibility. Duty rosters cannot be 9-5.
If there are 15,000 separate digital enclaves, simply designate 15,000 people with primary responsibility for doing their jobs: protecting their territory.
No, General Alexander, you do not need to perform a top down review or build a "defensible infrastructure", you need to ban Telnet from all government networks. Do that and another hundred best practices today and you will have fewer intrusion this week.
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Recently, at the passing on of the world icon and legend, Nelson Mandela, there were lots of comments and opinions. Some enlightening, some less so. One of such, which was parroted by a lot of the commentators was that along the line: "Africa's leaders should emulate the life and leadership style of Madiba."
At face value, this statement rings true, especially in a continent where there have not been worthy leadership examples in public office- since that is more easily seen and commented on, compared to those in the private sector. However, after gaining more insight into the life and times of the man- through reading, films, documentaries and commentaries, I thought to have a different perspective or rather, to take examine the statement in closer fashion. The outcome of my reflections are shared herewith:
First, there is a general desire amongst people, Africans particularly, for good leadership, accountability and good governance- irrespective of the ways in which they are expressed directly, verbally, in writing, on social media and general everyday conversations. It seems to me that the expectation is that some "other people" are expected to bring this about and not the individual having the aforementioned desire. As I thought about this, Leo Tolstoy's often-quoted statement came to mind. From the full quotation- "There can be only one permanent revolution- a moral one; the regeneration of the inner man. How is this revolution to take place?
Nobody knows how it will take place in humanity, but every man feels it clearly in himself. And yet in our world everybody thinks of changing humanity [the world], and nobody thinks of changing himself."
For the desired change to happen and be sustainable, leadership of oneself will have to be given priority. I must be able to look in the mirror, accept that I am part of the problem and decide to change my ways first before expecting others- 'leaders' or otherwise, to change. It is not good enough excuse to say that because other people are behaving badly, that gives me the green light to also engage in wrongful behaviour. As Mahatma Ghandi put it: "You be the change YOU want to see in the world." When I begin to take responsibility for my actions and in-actions, I begin the process of accountability in my immediate surroundings.
Today's leadership demands requires first self-introspection and less of attention on expectation of others. After all, the only person I have the power and ability to change is myself. What I'm driving at is this: we need to stop the blame game; we need to stop the easy refrain of "our leaders should do this, our leaders should do that.." Please I appeal for you to understand my point clearly. I do not in any way suggest or imply that these bunch of less-inspiring likes pretending to be Africa's political leaders do not need to be told to learn from shining examples like Nelson Mandela; neither do I suggest that they are doing the best that they could to uplift their respective societies. What I'm saying is that if as many as possible individuals decide to do the right things in their spaces, dare to be the light in the midst of a crooked generation, the chances of experiencing positive societal changes are far greater than just writing or speaking about other people that we expect to make the change, and overlook our very important roles as individuals in all of it.
Nelson Mandela was not a public or government official when he took the decision to make a difference by challenging the minority white rule in his native South Africa. Interestingly, he was not even a member of a political party as at then. He was convinced to join the African National Congress (ANC) and he subsequently was part of those that formed the Youth League of the ANC in 1944. All these times, he was a relatively unknown individual who dialogued and formed relationships with like-minded young individuals like Anton Lembede, Walter Sisulu et al.
In our world today, a world that has come to embrace the social media phenomenon, a fresh approach is needed to bring about effective solutions. The solutions that worked in the past are not likely to fit or match the newer and dynamic challenges confronting our societies. Again, one is reminded of one of the famous quotes of Albert Einstein: "the significant problems we face today cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were when we created them."
The ideas, creativity and actions taken by the ANC, its youth League and Umkonto We Sizwe (MK) (its military wing) between 1944 and 1960 when the ANC was banned responded to the needs of the moment. MK was formed in 1961, as a change in tactics from non-violence to violent struggle in response to the unprovoked attack by the Apartheid police on peaceful protesters in Sharpeville, in 1960. Nelson Mandela was its first leader. Yes, same Nelson Mandela who later gave us the examples in forgiveness, tolerance, perseverance et al. only became popular during the Rivonia trial of 1964 after making his landmark speech- declaring that he was prepared to die, if needs be, for his pursuit of freedom. Between 1944 and 1964, he was constantly exploring new ways of bringing solution to the challenges of his time- without holding any government or public office. His magnanimity to forgive his jailers happened after twenty seven years of imprisonment. Thereafter serving one term of five years as president. To focus only on his later years in public domain would not do justice to his foundational values, principles and commitment to being of service to others. Nelson Mandela took on self-responsibility before becoming the leader of others. So also must you and I.
Similarly, we know the story of young school children, in Soweto, South Africa in June 1976 that decided to protest against their being taught in the language of the oppressor, Afrikaans. Part of the resultant effect is the dismantling of the evil regime of apartheid. These are examples of new and responsive thinking at bringing solutions to the problems of their days. These were regular, ordinary citizens playing their parts believing that their seemingly little contributions would make a difference- and they did!
So, the challenge is to have a different perspective on the concept of leadership from what we've conditioned ourselves to accept. We need a different mind-set that lays emphasis on what I can do. Enough of asking and expecting others to make things happen. Let us begin with ourselves- individually leading ourselves and providing selfless leadership in our respective little corners.
Toye Abioye. March 2014
Toye is an accredited facilitator of FranklinCovey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and its derivative The 7 Habits of Highly Effective College Students.