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Enjoy the scenic beauty of Legends Golf Country as you sit on your back porch and drink your morning coffee! This 3 bedroom 2 bath home sits in this highly desired neighborhood. This home is perfect for entertaining . Its gorgeous landscaping with large towering trees make it a perfect outdoor paradise. Grill with friends or just sit back and enjoy the beautiful golf course! Master bedroom has updated pedestal tub and new wood flooring. This home is a must see!!
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text: Horror comes in all forms. Horror doesn't have to be as easy as a ghost or a boogeyman. Sometimes true horror comes from within humanity itself. For this reason Green Room might be one of the most horrifying films of the last few years. Sadly, white supremacists and neo-Nazi's are back in the cultural conversation, and that is what this entire film revolves around. Green Room is about a struggling punk band that is trying to find a gig anywhere. Somehow they book a gig at a bar in the middle of the woods that's completely run by, and for, white supremacists. Well, the band plays their show, but as they're leaving, they open the wrong door… and see something they shouldn't have. The terrifying men lock the band in the Green Room until they call their boss and figure out what to do with them. Oh man, if you want suspense that will make you rip the armrests of your chair, look no further. This movie is seriously condensed dread. I saw this at Sundance and it blew my effing mind. One of the violent and visceral films I'd seen in a long time. *Note* I'd heard that the cut I saw at Sundance was FAR more gory than the cut available now, which is a shame, but the suspense is still very much intact. The directing of this film is pitch perfect. It takes a skilled director to truly deliver dread and suspense on this level, and Jeremy Saulnier does it incredibly. If you haven't seen his film Blue Ruin, see it now. It's not horror, but it's incredible (Oh, and spoiler alert I just may have another of his films on this list later.) Plus, the acting. Holy lord. One of my favorite humans in the world and remarkable nice man, Patrick Stewart becomes the most horrifying human ever. Plus, you've got Anton Yelchin in one of very last roles. Such a shame. Anyway, just trust me on this one. This is one of the best movies of this past year. Even with some of the pivotal and otherworldly brutal violence removed, it will still punch you in the face. I guarantee it.


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What: Mountainfilm On Tour
Where: MY Place
When: March 15, 16
Mountain maniacs and peak freaks rejoice, Tellurides Mountainfilm On Tour is back bigger and better than ever and ready to raise another crop of cash for local environmental projects in the Whistler area.
Each spring for the past 25 years, the tiny town of Telluride has turned into a major movie mecca, attracting adventure, wilderness and mountain buffs from around the world. But with the Canadian dollar not that strong in the ol US of A, most of us north of the border could barely afford the program, let alone the air ticket. Not to worry though, those good people behind the festival, and Seattles Raynier Institute, are bringing the films to us.
The festivals director for 12 years, Rick Silverman, is personally making the trip to Whistler to introduce this years films.
"I dont do many of the tours anymore but Im certainly smart enough to go to Whistler," he said. "Last year we sold out there for both screenings so it certainly justifies coming back, apart from the fact all proceeds go entirely to the Whistler-Blackcomb Foundations Environmental Fund."
The Environmental Fund allows Whistler-Blackcomb staff to make donations every pay cheque, which are in turn matched by the Foundation. Since its creation in 2000, more than $25,000 has been raised for local conservation projects. Just last year, the improvements were outstanding. The money went to rehabilitating Jordan Creek, helping local bear researcher Micheal Allen, planting trees in local wetlands and erecting bridges and catwalks in the Train Wreck bike trail at Function Junction to avoid erosion.
So apart from raising money for a good cause, what can people expect from the two night Telluride showcase?
"Its going to be an eclectic mix of films with about 10 shows per screening. Therell be a few festival favourites that vary from an hour in length to little shorts. Therell be comedy, therell be animation, therell be some pretty hard-hitting things to take in and youll see some remarkable places that you could safely say are the last bastions of unsullied nature," Silverman said.
Mountainfilm on Tour always shows something from Telluride and this years offering is particularly unusual. The film is called French Fries To Go about a local inventor who has developed a process to reuse the spent oil from cooking fried foods by putting it into cars.
"Restaurants pay him to truck it away, then hes distilling it and turning it into fuel. Its also an interesting trip into the counter-culture of life in Telluride, plus its very lively and very good filmmaking," said Silverman.


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Local Event to Deliver Vital Lung Disease News to Kansas City Health Experts, Patients
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Local healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers will learn about the latest trends, resources and research on lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and other lung diseases at the LUNG FORCE Expo on June 15.
Hundreds of lung health experts will gather for the event, hosted by the American Lung Association in Kansas & Great Kansas City, at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.
"There are more than 600,000 people in Missouri and more than 200,000 in Kansas who suffer from lung disease, including thousands who battle lung cancer," said Linda Crider, executive director for the Lung Association. "That's why this event is more important than ever to communicate new treatments, help people live better with lung disease and share the newest research."
The event features nationally recognized experts, including Dr. Heath Latham from the University of Kansas Health System, Dr. Jane Taylor with Children's Mercy Hospital, and Dr. Joseph Stilwill from the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute. See the full agenda here.
Healthcare professionals as well as patients living with lung disease or lung cancer are invited to attend the event on June 15. Registration is now open. To learn more and to register visit the LUNG FORCE Expo website or call 913-353-9169.
About the American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to improve the air we breathe; to reduce the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families; and to eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases. For more information about the American Lung Association, a holder of the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and a Gold-Level GuideStar Member, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org.
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5 Bedroom/One Bath Brick Row Home located close to shopping and restaurants. One car detached garage is great for off street parking and storage. Fenced back yard for privacy. Lots of square footage to make this a comfortable home for the larger family looking for more room!
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A one-stop travel shop has been opened to cater for all the public transport needs of people in the North East.
People in Gateshead can now attend the new Nexus Travelshop which has been purpose-designed for their transport needs.
The one-stop shop was officially opened yesterday by the Mayor of Gateshead, David Lynn, and development and transport councillor, David Bollands.
The shop has been integrated into the newly-refurbished interchange in Gateshead.
Passengers will be able to book and pay for all their tickets and passes for use in Tyne and Wear, as well as get information on travel options.


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By Abner Galino
ON September 21, just as a group from the Philippine National Police (PNP) was presenting the mechanics of one of their programs for overseas Filipinos in a building housing the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles, a motley group of Filipino Americans demonstrated in front of the same building to denounce the 46th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the Philippines.
The demonstrators who could be seen and heard from the window of the Philippine Consulate General on the 5th floor of the building, offered prayers for the victims of human rights violations, particularly those who were tortured and killed during the 20-year rule of President Ferdinand Marcos.
Carrying placards and banners, the protesters fell into two lines on the sidewalk. With their lines facing each other, the protesters chanted slogans denouncing martial law and as well as the current government of President Rodrigo Duterte whom they accused of having anti-democratic tendencies.
"We take this history with us to expose Duterte's actions that have killed and harmed the lives of thousands of Filipinos, and for repeating this violent history after declaring martial law over the whole island of Mindanao in 2017," said one of the speakers of the demonstration.
The rallyists also called for the end to the TRAIN Law (Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion) which was supposedly causing the prices of goods to rise up, making daily survival harder for the poor. They also called on the Duterte government to stop the persecution of known political personalities and to end its attacks on the truth and press freedom.
One of Duterte's critics, Senator Leila de Lima, has been in jail on supposed trumped up charges. Another government critic, Senator Antonio Trillanes is on the risk of going back to jail after his amnesty was revoked. Protesting alleged corruption in the government and the military, Trillanes, then junior military officer participated in an uprising called the Oakwood Mutiny in 2003.
The speakers also mentioned the International People's Tribunal (IPT) in Brussels, Belgium which they said was helping raise awareness on the ongoing violations of human rights in the Philippines.
The said demonstration was participated by members of BAYAN-US, Anakbayan, Gabriela and Migrante International.
In a related incident, Filipino Americans composed of faith leaders, students and church members gathered at the First United Methodist Church of Wilmington for an evening of prayer service to commemorate the 46th anniversary of the declaration of martial law in the Philippines.
The mass action was sponsored by the National Ecumenical Forum for Filipino Concerns (NEFFCON) and Malaya, a US movement against killings and dictatorship in the Philippines. It brought together different religious denominations in the South Bay area, particularly the members of First United Methodist Church of Torrance, United Methodist Women, Intervarsity at Cal State Long Beach, and the Iglesia Filipina Independiente.
"September 21st is not an ordinary day for Filipinos as we mark the declaration of martial law, a decree that spells human rights violations, tyranny, and fascism in the Philippines," said Fr. Lito Mombay of Iglesia Filipina Independiente and NEFFCON in his welcome remarks.
"Just as we are doing in advance today, Filipinos in the Philippines and all over the world will gather in solidarity for a mass and prayer service to commemorate martial law and say never again to tyranny and never again to dictatorship."
There were prayers and songs and speakers discussed the historical significance of martial law and the importance of remembering the past.
The group also honored and prayed for the souls of Father "Tito" Paez, Father Mark Ventura, and Father Richmond Nilo — Catholic priests who have all been killed within last year for their respective involvement in activism and social works.
William Lazarte from the First UMC Torrance urged the faithfuls to find hope in the example of prophet Habakkuk and "to trust in God alone, for that is the essence of true faith. A faith that defies circumstances; a faith that uplifts the downtrodden; a faith that speaks for the voiceless; a faith that empower the weak; a faith that stands up to the tyrants and bullies; a faith that exposes the lies and upholds the truth; a faith that comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable. And finally a faith that steadfastly trusts and believes that God was, is and will always be in control."
Organizer Janelle Rivera of Anakbayan Long Beach and NEFFCON reflected on the victims of martial law in her prayer, remembering the over 300,000 people in Marawi that were displaced and forced to live in overcrowded evacuation centers after their homes were bombed to rubble.
"All of this suffering," Rivera said,"is only to advance the interests of big landlords, businessmen, and the military. But God's kingdom is an upside down kingdom that protects the interests of, not the rich and powerful but, the poor and powerless."
Those in attendance were reminded that "those in power want us to forget (the past) because they are the ones who benefit when we are silent," stated Janelle Viray of NEFFCON and one of the organizers of the service.
"Therefore we are called to not stay silent, we must interrupt indifference, we must shed light on our true history and current concrete conditions, we must continue to speak out for justice for the targeted victims of the Marcos regime and each subsequent regime after him. We must not allow the tools of control, power, and oppression to remain in the hands of dictators and fascists," Viray said.


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Club Pilates' First In-town Location Slated To Open February 24
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Local franchisees have deal to open two additional Atlanta-area locations of the boutique fitness concept. L.A.-based Club Pilates, a pilates franchise concept with over 300 locations nationwide, is slated to open its first in-town Atlanta location February 24 with grand opening festivities going through February 26, the company in a press release Tuesday announced.
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Sikarin hospital, established in 1993, truly values maintaining trust with the public, which is why they operate with such integrity and professionalism. They offer a wide range of tertiary care and cosmetic surgeries and are proud to have achieved JCI accreditation in 2012.
The hospital houses over 240 beds and offers full in-patient and out-patient services. On top of their JCI accreditation, the hospital is also ISO:9001 certified and locally certified by the Hospital Accreditation of Thailand.
Situated on the Eastern side of Bangkok, the hospital is just a short taxi ride from the airport - a service which they offer to all medical tourism patients. With their dedicated International Patients Department, hotel style rooms and suites with VIP options, the Sikarin hospital truly caters towards the medical tourist.
Situated in the East of the city in Bangkok's popular Wang Thong Lang district, the Kamol Hospital is famous for its plastic / cosmetic surgery, specializing in Gender Reassignment procedures. Since achieving JCI accreditation in 2015, the hospital has been a medical tourism favorite for those seeking the highest quality in plastic surgery.
This 5,000m2 ultra-modern facility is run by a large team of doctors and medical staff led by Dr Kamol Pansritum - world renown plastic surgeon, having performed many thousands of sex-change operations.
Founded by Dr. Chareong Chandrakamol and Associate Professor Bidhya Chandrakamol back in 2003, the Bangpakok 9 International Hospital is now one of the most well known and respected hospitals in Bangkok. Operating as part of the Bangpakok Hospital Group (BPK) Hospital Group, the facility in South-Western Bangkok is about a 45 minute drive from the Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Having achieved JCI accreditation back in 2013, this multi-disciplinary hospital offers a range of medical, cosmetic and dental procedures and specializes in neurology, cardiology and orthopaedics. The hospital has hundreds of medical staff, including more than 150 locally and internationally trained doctors serving patients across 500+ beds. There are even hotel-style rooms and suites available on the upper floors of the hospital for patients and their family members who wish to stay onsite.
Bangpakok 9 adheres to their HEART values:
Holistic - providing comprehensive service covering physical, mental, social and spiritual dimensions
Excellence - in healthcare services
Acceptability - for quality services and professionally recognized standards, both locally and internationally
Responsibility - for providing ethical, moral and socially responsible services to all patients
Teamwork - working together as one team enables staff to drive towards these goals
The Nirunda clinic was established in 2007 by a group of internationally minded doctors, all of whom were educated overseas. Having placed themselves at the forefront of Bangkok's thriving cosmetic and plastic surgeries industry, they utilize the latest innovative technologies, constantly improving knowledge and skills, whilst putting the patient's health and satisfaction first.
Located in the Emporio Place Tower, their central location on Sukhumvit 24 means they're easy to get to and everything's in reach. The facility was engineered to provide a distinctive and refined service, operating with the greatest ease and efficiency. All major procedures are performed in an accredited surgery center, each designed to meet international standards and has been attended by Board-Certified Doctors.
Plastic surgeons and dermatologists are dedicated to using advanced surgical techniques to achieve your desired look. Nirunda Clinic is unique in the sense that doctors offer a bespoke service to every patient they examine, through consultation and understanding perspectives from both sides. Hence, reducing dissatisfaction, whilst boosting confidence in your surgical plan.
The Nirunda philosophy involves making every effort to ensure patient safety, whilst attempting to match surgical goals with a realistic approach. Their single most important factor in a successful cosmetic surgery is the selection of plastic surgeons - combining artistry and science together, they like patients to walk out with a refined natural look, not an artificial appearance.
Bangkok Hospital Bangkok (aka. Bangkok Hospital Medical Center) is the flagship facility in the Bangkok Hospital Group and is one of Thailand's largest medical centers. Having achieved JCI accreditation way back in 2007, it offers services in tertiary care, cosmetics and dental.
Situated in the Huay Khwang district of Bangkok, the facility comprises of four buildings housing the Bangkok Hospital, Bangkok International Hospital, Wattanasoth Cancer Hospital and the Bangkok Heart Hospital. Other services can be found in their numerous other buildings close by.
With hundreds of doctors and medical staff fluent in both English and Thai, thousands of medical tourists flock from all over the world to undergo surgeries and procedures at the Bangkok Hospital Bangkok. The hospital is so highly rated by the Royal Household that they were granted permission to display the Garuda Emblem.
About Bangkok
With around 21.98 million international visitors per year, Bangkok is the most visited city in the world. This vibrant city can offer you everything you can ever think, tourists can visit the glistening temples, wander around Chinatown, eat local dishes in street stalls, take a longtail boat through floating markets, relax in luxury hotels, or party in rooftop bars. Many tourists also come to the city for its world-famous medical facilities. 62% of medical tourists who visit Thailand prefer Bangkok as their destination. Offering the highest standard of medical care (20 JCI accredited hospitals), a wide range of treatments, highly skilled medical practitioners, short waiting times, and affordable costs are some of the reasons why people choose this city as their medical destination. The most popular procedures are Cosmetic Surgery, Dentistry, and orthopedics.
There are endless things to do and see in Bangkok. With non-stop entertainment, visit the city's holiest sites, Wat Pho and Wat Arun, to learn more about its culture and history. Tourists who love culture can also wander around the Old City and admire the Grand Royal Palace. If you are into shopping, Siam Square and Chatuchak Market is the right place for you. The city is known for having the world's best street food, which is why you must experience the street food stalls. At night, the city comes alive with carnival-like night markets and hip bars.
Bangkok is served by two main airports. Suvarnabhumi International Airport operates international flights to many major cities around the globe and Don Mueang Airport operates domestic flights to many regions within Thailand. Both airports serve budget airlines such as Air Asia, Lion Air, and EastarJet. There are numerous ways to get around the city. If you need to avoid traffic, sky-trains and MRT are the best choices. For short-distance travel opt for a tuk-tuk. Taxis are widely available and metered. Remember to protect yourself from taxi cheats by insisting that the taxi driver uses the meter.
It is advisable to visit the nearest Thai embassy and consulates to learn more about the procedure to get a visa. However, visa-free travel is granted for citizens of 76 countries (including Australia, Singapore, the UK, and the US), which means the holders of those passports can stay for up to 90 days. Citizens of China, India, and Saudi Arabia can apply for a visa on arrival in 48 Immigration checkpoints in the country.
Bangkok experiences a tropical monsoon climate with three seasons. The hot season starts from March and ends in June, the wet season lasts from July to October, and the cool season from November until February. The temperatures can reach as high as 35 °C, but the humidity usually intensifies the heat.
Additional Info
- Local Currency: Thai Bhat (THB) is the official currency, and 1 USD will get you around 30.8 THB.
- Money & Payments: ATMs are widely available, and credit cards are accepted in various shops, hotels, and restaurants. Tipping can be mandatory, generally at 10%.
- Local Language: The local language is Thai, but most people in Bangkok speak and understand English.
- Local Culture and Religion: Buddhism is the official and the largest religion in the city. Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity are in minority groups.
- Public Holidays: The city celebrates many festivals and holidays, including Chinese New Year, Visakha Bucha Day, and Constitution Day.


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Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has said the road ahead of the country's economy is still rough, urging Nigerians to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari administration.
Emefiele said this in Abuja on Wednesday when he was screened by Senate following his nomination for a second term by the President.
Members of Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions grilled Emefiele on various issues affecting the economy.
Responding to some comments by members of the panel, the CBN boss said there were Nigerians bent on sabotaging the economy by creating loopholes in government policies.
He said, "I thank you for praying for me because we need it. I say this because the road ahead is still rough and very tough. But I want to appeal to all Nigerians that a time comes in the history of a country where you have to learn to respect the policies and laws of a country.
"Part of the problem that we have seen in Nigeria is a lack of respect for policies of this country. Nigeria is very good at putting in place policies that are sound and workable. But implementation has always been almost zero. And it is arising because we see sabotage activities; we see people, when policies are made, what they think about is 'how do we circumvent this policy?'
"Central Bank of Nigeria, if given this mandate, will push very hard to ensure that those who seek to undermine the policies of Nigeria without respecting the laws of this country will be brought to book under any circumstances. And that is why I said, please pray for us because the road ahead is still rough."
Emefiele also raised concerns over the country's rising population without a commensurate economic prosperity.
He said, "We just came back from the IMF/World Bank programme in April. And in the World Bank's/IMF's World Economic Outlook, Nigeria is positioned as a country whose population will grow and rise to over 425 million people by 2050. That will present Nigeria as a country with the third largest population in the world after China and India, and indeed surpassing United States in population.
"I worry and I do think that we all should worry that a lot of work needs to be done to make sure that we are able to put in place policies that will make life good for 425 million people when we are the third largest population in the world. So, we from CBN –from the monetary policy side – have come to the realisation that using the instrumentality of Anchor Borrowers Programme where access to credit is being provided to the masses all over the country, that it will be a way to generate employment and boost economic activity amongst our rural population."
According to the apex bank's chief, as a result of Anchor Borrowers Programme through which over N190bn has been disbursed to over 1.1 million farmers cultivating over 1.3 million hectares of land, there is a need to do more.
He said, "As we do this, we make finance available at low interest rate and we make access to credit easy for our people. And in doing this, we will be able to create jobs for them and improve the livelihood of our people. That is a sole mandate that we have and I am very optimistic that this can be achieved. So, from our side in the monetary policy, we will do everything possible to ensure that with the mandate that is bestowed on us, we will pull this country forward."
Emefiele added that apart from Anchor Borrowers Programme, CBN was also looking at programmes targeted at wholesale growth of the agricultural sector.
He said, "Aside from rice and other small good crop markets, we have started looking at palm oil, because we believe that this country has a lot of potential in palm oil. If you think about what this country was in the 50s and 60s, Nigeria being a country at that time that controlled 40 per cent market share in palm oil industry, exporting its palm oil to different parts of the world. But because we found crude oil, we receded and abandoned it."


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Affiliate Marketing For The Beginners – How To Start From Scratch
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You are not on this page because of some type of magic happened, you're thinking of doing something online. And to be precise, you seem to have given affiliate marketing for the beginners a deeper look, and may be wondering how can I start from scratch.
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But the most common problem you'd face as a total beginner is how & where to start or which way to go, I don't blame anyone, when I started I was very confused myself, And fell for a few scams before I finally got things straight.
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Crafting A Lollipop Stick Pencil Holder
Here is a quick way to make a lollipop stick pencil holder. At the end of the year teacher get gifts and this is a great one for your little ones to make something easy and quick they can use themselves or give to their teacher..
Any old Soup Can (ring pull top)
Lollipop Sticks
PVA glue
Elastic Band
acrylic paints/glitter/ribbons for decorating (optional)
Easy Roses With Satin Ribbons
Have you often wondered how they make those beautiful roses made of silk or satin ribbons? They are becoming more and more popular now especially for special occasions such as wedding, christenings and anniversaries. The reason is simple you can keep them forever and they make a wonderful keepsake.
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A plant, extracts of which are sometimes used to treat arthritis symptoms. Boswellia serrata is used in traditional Indian medicine and is available in the United States as a dietary supplement.
In the laboratory, extracts of Boswellia serrata have been shown to block key steps leading to inflammation. There is also some evidence from studies in humans that Boswellia serrata can help relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). In a 2003 randomized, double-blind study, 30 people with knee OA were given either Boswellia serrata or placebo (an inactive treatment). Those taking Boswellia serrata reported less knee pain, an increased ability to bend the knee, and the ability to walk longer distances. The frequency of swelling in the knee was decreased as well. In another randomized, placebo-controlled study published in 2004, 358 people with knee OA were given either RA-11, a drug with multiple herbs including Boswellia serrata, or placebo. Those taking RA-11 had less pain and improved function. Because these studies were small, and because other studies have reached different conclusions, the evidence for Boswellia serrata's effectiveness in treating OA is still considered inconclusive and awaits the results of further studies.
Studies on Boswellia serrata in other types of arthritis are less promising. One randomized, double-blind trial of an herbal mixture containing Boswellia serrata enlisted 182 patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The mixture showed no benefits compared with placebo, except for some improvement in joint swelling.
Boswellia serrata comes in pill or capsule form. The standard dose is 300–400 milligrams three times a day. As with any drug or supplement, if you decide to try Boswellia serrata, let your doctor know, and never take it in place of your prescribed arthritis medicines.


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Baby's brain and beyond: Brain-boosting tips from parent and author Tracy Cutchlow
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Tracy Cutchlow read a lot of books on baby brain development. But in her newborn-baby fog, she couldn't remember what they said. She just wanted an easy reference that focused on what to do and how to do it. So she wrote one. She combined her journalism experience (15 years as an editor, including at The Seattle Times and MSN Money), her exposure to neuroscience (as editor of the bestselling books Brain Rules and Brain Rules for Baby), and her interest in photography and design.
The result? An unusually beautiful book, Zero to Five: 70 Essential Parenting Tips Based on Science (and What I've Learned So Far). Cutchlow distills the best scientific research into brief tips, covering everything from play and potty training to sleep and discipline. The tips are paired with documentary photographs taken by former Seattle Times photographer Betty Udesen. We chatted with Cutchlow about why she decided to tackle the book, as a new mom, and about some of her tips for fellow parents.
SC: Why did you decide to write Zero to Five?
TC: I was the editor of Brain Rules for Baby, which is a great book for conceptually understanding brain development. I'm so grateful for that experience. But then when I had a baby, I was like, "Wait, how exactly do I do this?"
My publisher had been joking about this book since I got pregnant: "Hey, the editor of Brain Rules for Baby now has to apply the book in her own life — great story!" Over time, it became clear that he wasn't joking. Believe me, no one with a 6-month-old baby thinks, "You know what? I should write a parenting book." Then I got excited about creating something really useful for new parents. It turned out to be an advantage that I was going through this stuff as I was writing the book, from 6 months to 2 years. If I were looking back now, trying to remember, the personal stories wouldn't have been as real.
Why did you choose to focus on newborns to 5-year-olds for Zero to Five?
Zero to Five focuses on baby's first five years because this is when we, as new parents, wading into uncertain waters, need the most help. (I know: parents of teenagers disagree!) And such an incredible amount of change is happening in the first five years in baby's brain. Starting in the second half of pregnancy, those neurons are making hundreds of connections per second. We're thinking, "I don't want to mess this up." At first, that panicked feeling is about keeping our tiny, incomprehensible newborn alive. Then you get a handle on that and say, "OK, now what?" Zero to Five is about what you do next.
What is the most surprising thing parents of young children may learn about discipline from Zero to Five?
Well, what surprised me about discipline is the concept of teaching instead of punishing. I thought punishment was how you to taught a kid not to misbehave. You know, "Throw your food again and you're not going to your friend's house." But this doesn't teach the things you actually want your child to learn in the long run — like why they shouldn't do that thing, how they can manage the emotions behind the misbehavior, and what they might do instead.
Teaching instead of punishing doesn't mean you're weak on discipline. You have rules and you have consequences for breaking them. But your consequences are carefully crafted and delivered in a certain way. You have to separate your desire for your child to "just do what I say right now" from the values you want your child to learn. Seattle parent coach Sarina Natkin, of GROW Parenting, was incredibly helpful to me in putting together this part of the book.
What is the one thing you would tell all first-time parents?
When you feel yourself getting frustrated, take deep breaths. Everyone's heard this. It sounds simple. But it requires noticing that you're getting upset and then just stopping in the middle of whatever's happening. That takes practice. You can practice by sitting in silence for a few minutes each day and catching on to the thoughts that flit through your head. Notice the emotions these thoughts bring up. Notice how the emotion feels in your body: palms, heartbeat, shoulders? Then name the emotion: "That's anxiety." "I'm feeling fear." Breathe. Breathing deeply is such a powerful tool because it engages the parasympathetic nervous system. It's our body's built-in way of restoring calm during stress. And when we're calm, we make better decisions. This is one tip you'll be able to use multiple times a day!
Here are three simple brain boosters for little ones, Adapted from Zero to Five: 70 Essential Parenting Tips Based on Science (and What I've Learned So Far) by Tracy Cutchlow
Put down your phone
We are social animals. We thrive on face-to-face interaction, and we don't function well without it. Human interaction is so important that, in baby's first years, it's what turns on the brain for certain types of learning. Some of the most critical things baby can learn are through lots of face-to-face interaction: communication skills, empathy, and control over your emotions and behavior. A large part of communication is nonverbal: interpreting facial expressions, gestures, and body language.
Children need a ton of practice reading other people. Studies show how much time it takes to understand nonverbal communication:
3-year-olds are better than 2-year-olds at understanding the facial expressions that add meaning to an utterance (such as a look implying "you need to do this" with a directive to clean up the toys).
4-year-olds are able to identify and communicate emotions in body movement at a rate better than chance; 5-year-olds are even better at it.
8-year-olds are as good at reading nonverbal signs as are adults.
Create a feeling of safety
Creating a feeling of safety is key as baby's stress-response system develops over the first year of their life. Your baby's strongest need is to feel safe with you. Children are exquisitely sensitive to their environments. If you create an environment of safety, love and emotional stability, good things happen:
Baby's brain develops a healthy stress-response system, efficiently deploying and then reducing stress hormones as needed.
With stress hormones in balance, baby's neural circuits for learning and reasoning are protected. The cardiovascular and immune systems can function properly.
Life's smaller stresses ("No shirt! I don't want it!") become chances for growth, as supportive relationships buffer the negative effects of stress.
Baby sees your healthy responses to stressful experiences and gets practice responding in healthy ways.
In a home with high levels of conflict, baby's stress-response system is damaged. The system is either forced into a state of constant high alert or dulled into reacting too mildly to stress. Baby is unable to form a trusting attachment with caregivers. Later, the child is more likely to be aggressive and delinquent. You might think babies are too young to understand that their parents are fighting, but babies younger than 6 months old can tell something is wrong. Babies' blood pressure and heart rate rise, and so do their levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
That doesn't mean you can never fight. Not all arguing hurts a child's brain development. If, when you argue, you are supportive of your partner and show small signs of affection, children learn that you can and will manage a conflict in a way that preserves family harmony.
Keep the nap until at least 5 years old
Little ones younger than 5 still benefit from a nap, and naps aid learning. Researchers gave preschoolers a memory test in the morning and then a 2 p.m. nap. The preschoolers were tested again after the nap and also the next morning. The children who napped scored higher on the memory test than non-nappers, both after the nap and the next day. Researchers swapped which children napped and which didn't. Same result. Naps aid early learning, the researchers suggest, because kids' short-term memory is limited, and the sleep allows for more frequent memory consolidation.
Preschool teachers' secret: time the nap soon after lunch; have the kids lay down and stretch their legs, toes, hands and arms; play soothing nature sounds; and rub the kids' backs for a bit.
If all else fails, your child can read in bed or play in their room for "quiet time."


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I am not expert, so I cant understand why in America where gdp is so high and economy of the country is so strong then why some of citizens are homeless ? I apologize I just want to know, why?
It's a very moving image. So many people don't realize how easily that could be any one of us. Hugs on the wing.
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If only we could take the money from "The Wall" and use it to help our homeless!
The Home for Homeless art is impressive. Homeless in America is a complicated issue and there are so many stories behind it. Portland, Oregon has a project to build tiny houses (enough to have a bed) for the homeless. I stopped by a Mission that provides meal and basic needs in sample sizes once a week. There's so much more we could do. I appreciate your project.
Thank you Miriam for stopping in and expressing your views on this crisis. Homelessness is a situation that many who are doing well and fine could care less about a remedy. I say we are all in this together. There could be a catastrophe so devastating that everyone can become homeless. Even the most wealthy. Building tiny houses is fine, but we need to rebuild human respect and love., in a very big way. We can only pray and hope for God's love and protection, but His grace begins within each of us. Peace, love and many blessings to you, Miriam, always.☕❤☕
In Los Angeles, there was a homeless person found because someone recognized his golden voice when he was doing broadcasting. He was offered the opportunity to get back on his feet. He tried and couldn't make it.
Yes, many people lost everything over night and end up homeless. I also watched the news that two girls left a warm home, traveled many states away and wanted to try to be "white trash."
Yes, the homelessness is a complicated issue. <3 :-)
Miriam it happens in so many ways. The imbalance is not down on one's luck, nor is it bad luck. The problem is that world is cold with the genuineness of charity. Eventhough many people are giving, they are grabbing up more than they are giving. Greed runs rampant in our would today. The desire for much, comes at the evil deceptivel price of robbing, stealing and killing (either/or/all). All of the previous, are parts of greed. The urge is desperation. And this immediacy is often for drugs, for the maintenance of status and power or to acquire it. There are no good stories that have driven millions of people into homelessness, worldwide in the mix here, the abused. Spousal abuse, child abuse, family abuse, drug abuse, financial abuse, discriminations,fraud, lawlessness. All are abuses. The America that I knew, would have infiltrated the streets with tasks forces to remedy this grave, mustering hunan condtion But it has not happened in volume as needed. Homeless shelters give a lot of refuge but they cannot reach the magnitude nor the indepthness of the homeless epidemic. My answer is prayer with all good works. ❤
Yes, this is overwhelming. I realize that. Even though what you're doing is a drop in the ocean, but it's so precious. <3
Miriam, you are so humbled and kind. I enjoyed so very much chatting with you… and look forward to more chats. It is indeed a pleasure to have you as a friend. Have an awesome week!💕👍
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Kind gestures are heavenly. Heavenly is Big! Many, many appreciative thanks for fortifying AOC's ' efforts!! I believe our hearts will open up more and more and many sufferings will go away. ❤our merge is into … one, big heart!
That's so good to hear, Jonathan. And, what a beautiful encouragement this is , for AOC and alll who are concerned with homelessness, to keep pushing forward.❤
Very inspiring thing to do, to combine creativity and art and altruism in helping those that need the help the most. And I know, I was also a homeless in my own country for three years or so…
Thank you kindly for visiting and giving your feedback. I try hard to keep within a homeless mindset .. away from the concepts and graspings of wealth. Ourselves and our world are both encountering a great fall. In our fast-paced cyber/automated busyness, much more will come as a BIG surprise. I believe (in this Holy life test) God is going to show us that we are so much a part of one another to be united in him through Christ. It's going to be very real and intense in these times of all time!❤🙏💕
Thank you kindly. You are very welcome. Your visit is also a blessing because you understand what is in our hearts. The more that we share our mission, the more we can aid in igniting the human spirit with the fire of love (which consumes the errors of our own human ways).
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Thank you kindly for your visit and comment.
Very moving street art. Any of us could be in that position.
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Blessings to you and the homeless plight. Let us all hope that we can overcome regardless of our diversities. Thank you very much for stopping by.❤
Wonderful and very honourable. Like Teagan said, so easily it could be any of us!
Thank you Christopher for stopping in and reflecting on this sad human condition. Yes, Teagan is right! And, AOC truly believes that empathy can knock on the doors of hearts that are shut blind. Thank you again, Chris, for your response!!
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"Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song." Pope John Paul II
Greetings Easter people, and thank you, thank you, thank you for everything you do to touch so many lives locally and throughout the world with the love of Jesus Christ!
For Mission Central, the month of March saw 104 interactions that touched almost 17,000 lives with almost $43,000 of God's resources. These included outreach throughout Pennsylvania, to the Congo, Haiti, the Czech Republic, West Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, Delaware, New York, and Washington D.C. Overall for 2012 so far, these resources have a distribution of 10% within Pennsylvania and 74% nationally, with the remaining 16% disbursed internationally. In combination with our in-house ministry partners, we disbursed almost $452,000 of resources from the building in March. How amazing is that!
In reality though, March at Mission Central was more about incoming shipments than disbursements. We were blessed to receive 6 tractor trailers of seasonal items from Giant foods. These are Autumn, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's items, some of which we have already redistributed to local ministries. If you have a need-or know an organization that does-to use these types of items in an outreach ministry, please let me know.


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Cleaning and trimming were the goals for the last phase of the redesign. Since the site would now be presented for a variety of devices the leaner the load could be the better. The result combines steps taken with the code itself, as well as integrating some external services into the development workflow.
Ractoon Redesign: Part 4 – Development
In order to prevent the chaos that developing a responsive site can introduce I had to re-examine my workflow. Leading up to coding the site I was able to slowly introduce some new items to the workflow that greatly helped during development.
Ractoon Redesign: Part 3 – Design
The redesign went into motion over a year ago. In that time there were a couple complete design overhauls, as well as a smattering of minor adjustments. The goals for the first iteration addressed problems found in the previous design.
Ractoon Redesign: Part 2 – Branding
After several years using the same (self-created) branding I found myself needing something new. Not just for the sake of freshness, but the mark I had initially designed was both vague and getting used by other entities. Because of its simplicity it became part of identity for companies spanning multiple fields, and wasn't particularly personal.
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Stop what you're doing, reach into the back of your closet, pull out all of your fall boots from 2013, and head towards the nearest trash can or donation center, because you won't be needing them this year. This autumn, it's all about slouchy boots.
Remember when your parents and school teachers used to nag you about slouching? Well, these boots don't stand up straight either. They're just like you, except they were struttin' down fall runways on the feet of rag & bone, Derek Lam, and Opening Ceremony models, and now they should walk down the street on you.
Now is the perfect time to stock up on boots. Since most people aren't thinking about that kind of weather yet, the stores are jam packed with styles and sizes, but If you wait too long, (especially for slouchy boots) the good ones will be gone before you know it. They're trending right now. So click through our slideshow, and get yourself a pair. If you don't, you'll be sorry.
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It's crazy how popular the Dead or Alive Xtreme series is after all of this time, and what's even crazier is Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Fortune is still getting a steady stream of support a year after is release in Japan. Watching this trailer for the latest set of bathing suits, inspired by Senran Kagura Estival Versus, reminded me of why these games fare so well (and why Xtreme 3 was imported to the West so heavily), and sometimes I you have a need to spend time with your virtual waifu.
If Koei Tecmo fully went the dating sim route as the Xtreme series teases, they could craft a great experience. I don't need adult scenes or anything like that, but I just want to ask Nyotengu out on a date, you know?
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If you're looking for Christmas gift ideas, keep these holiday movies in mind! They make great holiday gifts for family members, colleagues, teachers, or friends.
The Polar Express – A benign, kind-hearted celebration of the yuletide spirit, especially for kids who have almost grown out of their need to believe in Santa Claus. Tom Hanks is the nominal "star" who performs five different computer-generated characters, but it's the visuals and Christmas joy that steal this show. To learn more about this family holiday movie, visit The Polar Express.
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Home Alone – Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) has become the man of the house, overnight! Accidentally left behind when his family rushes off on a Christmas vacation, Kevin gets busy decorating the house for the holidays. But he's not decking the halls with tinsel and holly. Two bumbling burglars are trying to break in, and Kevin's rigging a bewildering battery of booby traps to welcome them! To learn more about this Christmas movie for kids, visit Home Alone.
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Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol – Bah Humbug, Mr. Magoo! In this first-ever animated holiday TV special, the bumbling and loveable Mr. Magoo is Ebeneezer Scrooge in a hilarious and heartwarming musical retelling of Charles Dickens' classic, "A Christmas Carol".
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From this point we took our list of categories the participants created and used some affinity diagraming to come up with a basic set of categories for the site, aided by the giant similarity matrix. While there weren't very many surprises in the similarity matrix, some of the phasing used in the categories was different that what we had initially come up with and we let the tone and phrasing of our users influence our final wording. Under these new groupings we reused most of the existing IA inside of individual topics. In "Zones" each product group chose created a new IA for their new section on MDN.
While I was focusing on the IA of the redesigned site, the other half of the team was working on a new layout and identity for MDN. We had seen in research that developers were using tablets as a dedicated documentation screen in their work, and our new layouts made the experience of reading an MDN article on a tablet just as easy as on a 27" monitor. My role in these pieces of the project was largely to provide design direction to make sure that we were applying these new styles consistently and in service of the new IA and the findings our research had uncovered. The end result is a website that is still one of the authorities on web development knowledge but that has been able to grow as Mozilla has grown. We saw a huge surge in usage after the new design was rolled out, especially on mobile devices.
You can visit the live site at developer.mozilla.org
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When people would ask me what I was working on while I was at Mozilla my answer would often be, "The design team is my biggest design project." My role at Mozilla required me to be a design director, project manager, product manager, and researcher. The role I played most consistently on any given project was "whatever was missing." I touched every piece of work that came out of my team, and I am exceptionally proud of the many things we accomplished. Here are a few better write-ups or live versions of some of our work:
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- Redesigning how Developers publish apps
- Redesigning the Mozilla Developer Network site (above)
- RecRoom – an opinionated Open Web App framework
- App Maker
In addition to putting on whatever hat needed to be worn to get a project completed successfully, I treated the processes the team followed like a design project. I found a lot of success in small process changes to the team:
I instituted and ran a weekly critique session. While this was initially seen as very "strange" to have a closed designers-only meeting, it dramatically improved the confidence and performance of my team. I've written more in depth about the process here.
I designed and built a series of Jekyll templates that allowed the designers to easily publish their design work to Github, where all of our developers and community contributors spent a lot of their time. This allowed us to get more eyes on our work, get more community involvement, and get more conversations going with members of the engineering teams. You can check out the templates and use or adapt them for your own work over on Github
I brought UserTesting.com into Mozilla and designed a series of test templates to let any designer (or anyone else) on any team in the company quickly create and run methodologically sound usability studies, even if they had no experience. The adoption was amazing and we started producing better, more defendable designs shortly after implementing it. I've written in more depth about the process here.
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Wanna see more pictures? Everyone always does. Here are a few more images from the many projects the Open Web Apps UX team did under my design direction: