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Happy Holidays! As we end off 2018 we want to take the opportunity to thank you for your valuable support - and for being part of our amazing journey this year. We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year! Till next year, Nomaswazi Tinus Founder & Director African Mamas CraftsRead More
Newsletter 18: Spring Edition
Clarity comes from engagement It is often said that clarity comes from engagement and we can attest to how true this has been for us in the last 6 months. Earlier in the year, we were selected as part of the Trigaventures Accelerator programme - this has benefited us immensely in terms of clarifying and refining our vision and strategy going forward. As part of the journey, we also had the oppo...Read More
Newsletter 17: Seeds of Hope
Seeds of Hope Last month we had the pleasure of hosting our annual gathering with our Kwazulu-Natal crafters. It is always a time of huge excitement and anticipation for me when we get to fellowship face-to-face. Off course there is always lots of discussion around family, food and work. This year, I was even more excited in that we finally launched our Food Garden Sustainability Project and e...Read More
Newsletter 16: Making the Most of It
Making the Most of It Recently I was speaking to a friend who is doing something they really love and have wanted to do for a long time - and she was sharing how much she is enjoying the current work she is doing. Often we don't think of work as something to be enjoyed - but rather tolerated and endured - and it challenged my mindset. It also made me realise how fortunate I am to be doing someth...Read More
Newsletter 15: Building Resilience
Building Resilience It has been an interesting start into the New Year with our oldest son starting university and helping him settle in with registration and accommodation at Pretoria University. Our youngest started High School so the last few weeks have been about adjusting to new routines and schedules. On the work front, we believe 2018 is brimming with opportunities and are looking forw...Read More
Newsletter 14: Counting Our Blessings
Counting Our Blessings There is a childhood song we used to sing growing up which speaks of "counting your blessings, naming them one by one - and it will surprise you what the Lord has done." 2017 has been a phenomenal year for us at African Mamas Crafts, not because of any ONE great thing - but when we review the year month by month, we see steadfast growth. April this year was our 2nd year...Read More
Newsletter 13: Stay in the game
As we are in the last mile of the year, I am reminded daily that I need all my energy to focus on the goals at hand and stay in the game. Every trade event, every customer interaction and feedback, every Facebook like, every training and learning experience, every word of encouragement - and criticism has fueled our fire and kept us going. Christmas Gifts, Events and Markets With ...Read More
Newsletter 12: A Legacy of Hope
A legacy of hope In speaking about an inheritance vs a legacy - Mark Batterson in his book Chase the Lion, says that an inheritance is what you leave for someone - and a legacy is what you leave in someone. He goes further to say that legacy isn't measured by what you accomplish during your lifespan, but by the lives affected by your life long after you are gone. In our Feb 2016 newsletter we...Read More
Newsletter 11: I'll have what she's having!
Happy Women's Month One of the things I have come to truly enjoy with our business is the satisfaction of seeing a customer who is satisfied and content with their purchase. Whether this is something they buy for themselves or a gift for a friend; their look of contentment and satisfaction is priceless. For some it is immediate, they see something and they KNOW they or their friend will love and...Read More
Newsletter 10: Happy Father's Day
Happy Fathers Day Having both our national soccer team Bafana Bafana and the rugby team the Springboks thrash their opponents so well last weekend - was cause for great celebration at home for my hubby and our two boys. To keep the peace, I stayed far away from the TV remote and their man cave! Their instructions were clear and simple, keep the snacks coming.... This Fathers' Day may we re...Read More


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Contact us today to book a private consultation with one of our specialists at The London Obesity Clinic. During your appointment you will be holistically assessed and a bespoke weight management plan will be designed for you. We take into consideration everything from your previous weight loss experiences, medical conditions, eating and sleeping pattern to your social environment and childhood.
Her satisfaction comes from her clients achieving their goals; whether that be weight loss, improving self-confidence or overall sense of well-being. Jinan is passionate about helping clients live a healthier life and is a qualified personal trainer working with ethnic minority communities. She is a regular member of the gym and is currently training to compete in Olympic lifting later this year!
"I had heard lots of stories about slimming pills, so I was naturally skeptical about attending a clinic. The doctor prescribed for me a course of tablets and a diet. I did not take them for the first week because of my doubts but I have to say, that apart from a dry mouth for the first few days, they were marvelous and I lost weight almost like magic. Yes, they worked and were safe."
Despite London being a large metropolis, there are a plethora of green and outdoor spaces which can be utilised to help you with weight loss. Using so-called 'Boris bikes' as a form of transportation, taking advantage of one of the many residential parks, or accessing one the outdoor pools or lidos can be a productive and more enjoyable way of getting in shape than the confines of a gym.
Francine Joyce is a French nutritionist who graduated in Dietetics in Paris and is now on the French Embassy's register in London. She has worked in hospitals in France (in oncology, geriatrics, surgery and endocrinology) and the UK (in intensive care, and gastroenterology at the Bupa Cromwell Hospital London) and for the Prader-Willi Association (for patients suffering from genetic obesity). She has also taken part in research studies in the food industry, in particular for the Danone Group.
Traditional methods of weight loss can often be tiresome and, frankly, dull. But it doesn't have to be this way. There are several ways to get fit that eschew the gym and the jogging pants. Dance has seen a resurgence in recent years and is also an excellent form of exercise. Many gyms offer classes you can attend for a fee. But if you're especially keen on learning a skill, Pineapple Dance Studios offers classes for beginners. There are no joining fees and you simply pay a reasonable fee upon entry. For those into Salsa, check out Caramelo Latin Dance School, where both regular courses or one-day intensive session are available. For those looking for an intense detox and weight loss package, then Barry's Bootcamp may be suitable. They boast impressive results, but be prepared to work!
Ultrashape – no pain, no downtime, effective fat reduction system. An alternative to liposuction for targeted pockets of unwanted and hard to shift fat such as saddle bags and post baby tummies. Now with the newest transducer head, we can successful treat areas that are hard to tackle – inner thighs, arms and knees quickly and effectively. It is a truly non-invasive procedure with no needles, no incisions, no scars and no recovery time.
The way we do this is through metabolic resistance training that is designed to increase lean muscle tissue (which is metabolically active). One of the biggest myths we hear is that women don't want to 'bulk up' but the opposite will happen with this type of training. Muscle takes up less space than fat (per unit of weight) and so adding muscle will lead to a decrease in fat as metabolism is elevated. We also end each session with metabolic afterburner's – exercises that are designed to keep metabolism elevated for 24-36 hours after each session.
A: Body contouring with the UltraShape delivers measurable, long-lasting circumference reduction in target body areas, and provides the following benefits: Non-invasive – The procedure is totally non-invasive and reduces the fat thickness and circumference of the treated area with no incisions, cannulas, injections or needles. Safe – The focused ultrasound causes a mechanical (non-thermal) effect that selectively targets only fat tissue without affecting the surrounding blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue. Effective – After three sessions, patients experience an average of 4 cm reduction in body circumference. These results have been proven in clinical studies and are demonstrated in the tens of thousands of treatments performed worldwide. The results you experience may vary. Comfort – The vast majority of people who have undergone the UltraShape body contouring procedure report no discomfort. There is no anesthesia or sedation required. You simply lie on the bed and the technician guides a handheld device that delivers the ultrasound energy over your body.
Dr C.Rajeswaran (Raj) is a consultant physician in diabetes, obesity & endocrinology working in a large hospital within the National Health Service, United Kingdom. He has clinics across the country including several clinics in Nuffield hospitals and also runs the reputed 'The London Obesity Clinic' at 10, Harley Street, London. He is extremely passionate about weight management and more so for people with diabetes. His specialist interest includes complex severe obesity, diabetes and diabesity.
We don't believe in extreme calorie restriction, cutting food groups completely from your diet, depletion protocols that look to dehydrate you so you look good for about a day (the day of your photoshoot!) or training you to the point of injury or exhaustion. Instead we take a much more measured yet highly effective method that will yield fantastic results that are still visible months later.
Rigorously structured: you will be given super clear guidelines on what you can and cannot eat. Rules to stick to (3 meals no snacking, 5 hour gap between meals, no oil / fat for the first two weeks, etc etc). A detailed meal structure that will show exactly how many grams of food you should eat at each meal (yes that means using a scale to weigh your food).
The blood test looks at standard blood parameters, this includes liver function, thyroid, glucose, inflammation markers, cholesterol, red and white blood cells, etc. This can therefore provide a great tool to track progress. I often see inflammation markers reduce, glucose regulation improve, cholesterol levels lower. Note: It is not a blood test that looks at "food allergy"
Contact us today to book a private consultation with one of our specialists at The London Obesity Clinic. During your appointment you will be holistically assessed and a bespoke weight management plan will be designed for you. We take into consideration everything from your previous weight loss experiences, medical conditions, eating and sleeping pattern to your social environment and childhood.
Why do we wrestle with what we eat and how much we eat? Sometimes we eat the right foods in the right portions, and sometimes we eat the entire dinner table and all the wrong foods. Why is it so hard to eat healthfully? Whether you're trying to lose a few pounds or maintain a nutritious diet, you'll find many of your eating habits are due to emotional eating. So weight loss or weight gain become more an issue not of what you eat, but how you feel when you're doing it.
The price of your post-weight loss contouring procedure varies depending on the extent of treatment needed as well as other possible factors. After you meet with Dr. Nimtz, we will identify exactly what your procedure will cost, at which time we will give you an all-inclusive quote. We do offer CareCredit® as a financing option, and our office also accepts Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover as well as cash or personal checks.
You will receive a customized weight loss program when you schedule your free consultation. We have five Different Dietary Plans to choose from including Full Liquid and Modified Liquid Fasting Programs in which our clients are losing Lose 4 to 8 Pounds per Week. We are medically supervised by a local physician and you will receive one-on-one counseling each week from one of our certified staff. We will monitor your progress & make the necessary
As you move through the program, you return to the facility to attend weekly one-on-one support meetings. At these meetings, your health is monitored and supplements, prescriptions, or injections are administered. This is also a time when you can ask questions and make any necessary modifications to your plan. You may meet with a nurse, medical professional, registered dietitian, or fitness trainer.
Medi Weightloss clinics are located around the country and help dieters to slim down with food plans, counseling, and medication. The physician-monitored program is popular among customers who are comfortable with a structured program and are ready to make significant changes to their diet to lose weight. But not everyone can stick to the plan long enough for weight loss to occur.
A healthy, balanced diet along with regular exercise need to be undertaken alongside the treatment and/or course. Clients with underlying medical issues and/or a history of poor health, diabetes, thyroid conditions, endocrine conditions or any other health-related conditions that may contribute to weight gain or a compromised metabolism may not respond to the proposed treatment and/or may require additional treatment sessions.
A variety of possible post-weight loss contouring procedures may be part of a post-weight loss contouring plan of treatment from Dr. Nimtz. During your consultation, Dr. Nimtz will review your options with you, and together you can develop a customized plan that is perfectly suited to your needs, at which point he will review the specifics of your specific procedures. Why not contact us today to set up your consultation.
During the first phase, also called the Acute Weight Loss phase, you will eat primarily protein foods to get your body into ketosis. Calorie counts during this stage may be low. There are several media reports and reviews from patients stating that they were given daily goals in the 500-800 range. According to the company, those claims are not true:
Prior to your first appointment with the doctor, we will first need to establish your BMI ( body mass Index) as you need to have a BMI in excess of 30 (27 with associated comorbidities), not be taking any medication for conditions such as epilepsy or depression, and provide confirmation that you are over the age of 18 (ID required) before any appointment can be offered.
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There are many variables and factors in the complex world of health insurance. Most providers have so many different plans that we cannot give general advice to our patients. We will provide you with a "super bill" for your insurance company. This is signed by our physician with proper coding and any other requirements. You can then submit the bill to your Insurance Carrier for reimbursement. Although we do not see any monies ourselves, we do know that over 50% of our patients do get reimbursed for medical fees.
A model from Belarus who was arrested during a "sex training seminar" in Thailand and then claimed to have evidence of Russian interference in U.S. President Donald Trump's election was deported on Thursday. Thai authorities said Anastasia Vashukevich, 27, two other Belarussians and five Russians were being sent to their home countries two days after they pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy and soliciting. Vashukevich drew world attention last February when she said she had hours of audio recordings that could shed light on links between Russian officials and Trump's election in 2016.
Most nonsurgical weight loss programs are based on a combination of diet, behavior modification and regular exercise. Unfortunately, even the most effective interventions don't work for everyone. It's estimated that less than 5 percent of individuals who participate in nonsurgical weight loss programs will lose a significant amount of weight and maintain that loss for an extended period of time.
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Database Frameworks in Data Science
by Zacharias Voulgaris PhD
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Release Date: September 2017
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This clip covers the databases underlying data science technology. Database frameworks are very useful to know as a data scientist. We examine the various frameworks available today and how each database fits into the data science ecosystem. Learn about the different formats of data including structured, semi-structured, unstructured data, and mixed data. Both relational and NoSQL databases are explained, including graph databases.
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Wedding Rings For Men
Precious stone wedding bands are simply for the inverse sex. Many would-be grooms today buy a man's precious stone lash to coordinate the bride's. Still different organizations appreciate the social express that accompanies wearing a gemstone and setting wedding ring. Buying a wedding band wedding baskeball circle implies how the prepare require consider simply the texture and sort of the ring, however even the quality in the precious stones.
Albeit reliably not thought to be as imperative as the jewels in a lady of the hour's observation and marriage rings, a portion of the prep's precious stones ought to try and be bought legitimately. The general population ought to simply ahead and take same "4 Cs" inside thought: carat weight, lucidity, shading, and cut.
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The shade of the stone, alluding toward how dark the stone is, regardless of reviewed on the GIA machine. A decent precious stone apparently dismal, being positioned as the D. The in order scale positions about clear stones to be I and J . . . progressively yellow start with M/N, including a Z is truly a totally recolored stone. The sensible shading reasonable for engagement precious stones in joined conditions of america is G to K.
The erased of a jewel is the most confounding of a portion of the "4 Cs," since may maybe allude for the cutting style, the type of the stone (round, square, heart-formed, and so forth), its extents, or the workmanship and the precious stone cutting procedure. The colossal round erased is the most regular cut appropriate for jewel precious stone wedding bands and wedding rings.


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Social networks like Twitter are failing to provide disabled users with adequately protection against "hate-filled language" and abuse, a leading UK charity has warned.
While social media users can report instances of hate and abuse relating to race, religion, gender or orientation, Twitter does not yet provide disabled users with an option to instantly flag disability hate speech and abuse in its drop-down reporting menu.
Twitter claims that a single warning contained within its terms of use provides sufficient deterrent against abusive tweets aimed at disabled people.
However, Muscular Dystrophy UK argues that not including disability hate in the same drop-down menu is likely to dissuade disabled people from reporting abusive or offensive tweets.
The social media giant promised in April 2017 to look at new ways disabled users can report hate and abuse, but Muscular Dystrophy UK argues there is little or no sign of improvement.
Campaigns Manager Lauren West said: "Platforms like Twitter and Facebook should be a valuable tool for disabled people to take part in everyday conversations, but hate-filled language keeps many away.
"It has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow and this situation has to change.
"Platforms like Twitter have to give us the tools we need to protect ourselves from hate speech and adding disability to its 'report Tweet' function is an easy starting point."
Disability rights activist Linda Burnip, co-founded of the campaign group Disabled People Against Cuts, told the Morning Star: "The situation on Twitter reflects the attitude towards disabled abuse across society, where disability doesn't seem to matter that much."
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Bookings made require a £100 Non-refundable deposit, we can only hold your date once this has been paid. After sending your first quotation we keep your date free for 14 days. Your deposit is deducted from your final balance and your final balance is due 3 weeks before your wedding date. No changes can be made after balance stage (3 weeks before your wedding). Unpaid balances will result in a default in your contract and for us to then supply your flowers. Lateness in balance payments can incur extra charges if non pre order flowers become more expensive. If you decided to cancel, the following charges apply. From booking to 6 months prior to event = Loss of booking fee. 3-6 months prior to event 50% loss of balance. 1-3 months 75% loss of your balance. 1 month before 100% cancellation charges will apply.
We will make every effort to keep to your agreed flower choices, however on rare occasions we may have to substitute a particular flower due to circumstances beyond our control. If a particular flower is unavailable on the day we reserve the right to alter or replace with a similar style, colour and to the same value.
We can not be held responsible for any injuries or damage sustained as a result of broken glass or materials that are used on the day.
All items supplied on a hire basis will be collected from the venue within 24 hours after your wedding, unless otherwise indicated. Any breakages or missing items supplied will need to be paid for in full. All replacement costs can be supplied on request.
We can not be liable or responsible for failure to carry out our agreed obligations that is caused by events outside our reasonable control including adverse weather conditions, and wrongly detailed instructions from the couple.
By paying your deposit you agree to our terms and conditions.
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Now, the determined couple, together with their two other sons, Jason and Peter, have been given access to the site where Matthew's remains are believed to be buried.
Police are eight days into the search for Matthew's body in Sydney's Royal National Park, after his former boyfriend, 53-year-old Michael Atkins, confessed to police he had buried the body there in 2007.
If the search ends without a discovery, then the spotlight will fall back on Atkins, who was initially found not guilty in 2009 of Matthew's murder but has since admitted he lied to police.
The NSW Attorney- General Gabrielle Upton agreed to grant Atkins immunity from prosecution if he revealed the location of Matthew's body.
The agreement has no time limit, and can be reviewed by police to see if the conditions have been met. Without that protection, Atkins could face up to ten years in jail.
In the months before Matthew's disappearance, Faye Leveson said she had noticed her "beautiful boy" had become guarded and that Atkins would "not let Matt out of his sight", News Corp reported.
What she didn't fully realise was that Atkins was heavily into the drug scene and a promiscuous man using her son to lure other lovers.
Days before he went missing, Matthew complained to a female friend that he did not want to have threesomes with his older lover who thought he was "God's gift to men".
"He wants me to pick up young boys when we are out and have a threesome," Matthew told his friend at the NRMA call centre where they worked, according to evidence given during the 2009 trial.
Matthew was last seen leaving Sydney's ARQ nightclub with Mr Atkins at about 2am.
Atkins bought a mattock and duct tape after Matthew disappeared, the inquest heard. Police found a receipt for the purchase, with Atkins's fingerprint on the back, inside the younger man's car, which had been abandoned near the park.
The inquest has been adjourned to March, when the former electrician may be forced to take the stand.


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Now in its fourth year, 29Rooms' Expand Your Reality aims to unlock imagination, provoke thought, and dare people to dream bigger. Hands-on art making where guests become the artists and artists become performers, phone-free experiences that called for introspection or self-expression, and live performance challenged guests to open and engage with themselves and others. Built in collaboration with creative talent including Lena Waithe, Yara Shahidi, and Kali Uchis, emerging artists Uzumaki Cepeda and Carlota Guerrera, and fearless non-profits including GLAAD and the ACLU, Expand Your Reality ushered in the next evolution of 29rooms.
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In an effort to get more people on digital ham radio easily, I posted a video about how to put together your own multi-mode digital voice hotspot device very inexpensively, and with little effort. I have put together several of these and the work pretty well. Kind of like an oil change, almost anyone can do it. I admit, I used to have a purist mindset about ham radio. All these Internet-dependent modes such as Echolink, IRLP, and even analog repeater inter-linking over the Internet had me thinking "but what happens when the grid goes down?" I've experienced some pretty bad fails as a systems & software engineer, and also as… Read MoreContinue Reading
Projects 2018
This past year was an eventful ham radio one. As I begin to look ahead to goals and daydreams of 2019, it's always good to not expect the past to be the norm, but to take a moment and appreciate all the stuff that's happened good and bad. Thinking back, it's amazing when I consider HF newbie AD6DM 2017 vs. AD6DM 2018. Here are some of the things I experienced in 2018: Completed ARRL ARES training: EC-001 Introductory Course. Set up a ham Twitter account @AD6DM. First time having my own QSL cards and people to send them to. Had my first CW QSO with AB6ET. Learned the workings of… Read MoreContinue Reading
The Gamification of Ham Radio
I think contest organizations and the ARRL understand one aspect of fostering activity in the hobby. The logbook awards, contests, and sprints have their roots in achievement, competition, and accomplishment. Stanford gaming theorist Jane McGonigal recently spoke at a Security Conference I attended where she remarked on the incredible amount of time poured into online gaming. More than the combined manpower of the largest companies in the world, games contribute literal trillions of man-hours (billions a week) to seemingly "useless obstacles". Why? Because games bring out a full-brain engagement like few other daily activities. The same concepts are readily (albeit unintentionally) applied to ham radio. Even contests that aren't scheduled,… Read MoreContinue Reading
Test Ed Fong Roll-up J-Pole
One of the few things I actually took home from Pacificon 2018 in San Ramon was an Ed Fong "DBJ-2" Dual-band Roll-up J-Pole for 2m/440. A vendor was asking me if I needed a cool base-station 2m antenna (DBJ-1), and I said I already had one set up. I recognized the seller's nametag and said, "But I do know your name… Do you happen to have any of your famous Roll-up J-pole antennas?" He had only a couple more. I knew about this antenna from SOTA YouTubers KG6HQD Jerry and W6RIP Kevin, and wanted to try one since seeing Jerry throw one over a tree and blanket the whole Los… Read MoreContinue Reading
CW and FT8 and PSK, oh my!
In the past month, I've finally unblocked my antenna issues and made great strides in the digital realm of ham radio. Using the PreciseRF HG-1 magnetic loop antenna along with my RigExpert AA-600 to get the lowest possible SWR, I have found that I can get out to virtually all over the country simply from putting the antenna on the street. The loop only supports max 45W PEP, so it is definitely a low-power antenna. But I can only imagine how it would function if I were in a flat field or on a peak. With gray-line propagation some days, I see strong signal spots via Reverse Beacon Network or… Read MoreContinue Reading
Sent first SSTV image
Using SSTV for iOS on my phone and a BTECH APRS-K1 Audio Interface Cable (albeit connected to a Kenwood TH-D74A), I just sent my first SSTV image on 145.510 MHz FM simplex. I don't think anyone heard, but it was a proof of concept exercise. I recorded the transmission on a separate handheld, using a small voice recorder. Despite this lossy recording method, I was able to reconstruct the image pretty well using the same SSTV app. Here is the recording, give it a try with your decoder: Encoded with Scottie 1, try decoding this SSTV transmission with your own SSTV app. (here's a media file download link) The implications of this mode are fascinating.… Read MoreContinue Reading
First CW QSO Confirmed
Today I received my first reply QSL card. And for a CW QSO, no less! On March 7, 2018, during my lunch break I set up my mobile 40m hamstick in the office parking lot and surfed around the CW frequencies of 40m (i.e. 7.000 to 7.125 MHz). It was mostly me calling CQ and with no replies, but toward the end of the lunch hour, I heard someone coming in pretty loud, and slow enough that I could (mostly) make out the characters. By the second callsign send, I could visualize: AB6ET. I hoped I was getting it right. When AB6ET finished, I sent out, "AB6ET DE AD6DM… Read MoreContinue Reading


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In Praise of Pagans
Today is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year and the official beginning of winter. Here in Wisconsin, the solstice occurred at 6:42 a.m. Perhaps it was the unique tilt of the earth this morning that accounted for the lovely and somewhat eerie pinky-golden light that greeted us as we rose from bed and opened up the window blinds. A few minutes later, a light snow began to fall. Ancient cultures marked the solstice event with huge bonfires as a way to entice the sun to return. At our house, we have chosen to celebrate by shelling out a couple of hundred bucks to fix our oven's gas flame starter - even though our oven will be history in less than a month due to the kitchen renovation project. It's our little paean to good holiday eating, brought to us via Amana and the Sears appliance repair woman. C'mon back, sol.


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Most workplace exercise programs ask employees to "walk 10,000 steps" or engage in at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise at least 3 times per week. Uh-huh. Tell that to someone whose walking consists of parking lot to elevator to desk. Oh, and then to coffee pot. Exercise should not be intimidating. That's what often… [Read More]
This Skeptic Is Still Hopeful about Healthcare Reform
As I write these blog entries, I often ask myself, "Am I one of those negative people? Do I always see the downside?" For more than a year I have been writing with a cautionary, skeptical tone about whether the Obama Administration has bit off more than it can chew with federal healthcare reform. I really… [Read More]
Multimillion Court Awards Threaten Healthcare Affordability
In a potential watershed case for the health insurance industry, a Nevada jury awarded $24 million in compensatory damages and $500 million in punitive damages to three plaintiffs in a case stemming from a hepatitis C outbreak. In the case against affiliates of UnitedHealth Group, two plaintiffs claimed they became infected when their gastroenterologist used unsafe… [Read More]
The Insurance Exchange: If You Build It, Will They Come?
Recently the President and his head of HHS met with insurance industry executives to reaffirm the commitment to the insurance exchanges. The exchanges, a significant part of the ACA legislation, are intended to help individuals and small businesses more easily procure less-costly healthcare. Like many pieces of the ACA, exchanges are off to a rocky start. Many states have opted not to establish a… [Read More]
Bertolini: Major Change Is Inevitable
I always enjoy listening to Mark Bertolini, the CEO of Aetna, speak. He has thought-provoking ideas, great insight and the organizational clout to impact our economy. Here's why Mark thinks things have to change. Costs are escalating rapidly. It is clear that the shift to high-deductible plans will be swift—but even this shift won't be… [Read More]
ACA Implementation: Oh, and What About Rating Virgin Groups?
A slew of unanticipated outgrowths of healthcare reform will challenge lawmakers in the years ahead but perhaps none will be as interesting as figuring out how to handle employers who want to offer coverage but don't have a health insurance carrier who will write their policy. Under the ACA, an applicable large employer must offer health… [Read More]
Delays, More Delays and Bureaucracy
So. . .they did it again. Tuesday HHS announced that the Federally-Facilitated and Partnership exchanges or marketplaces (the Small Business Health Options Program or SHOP exchanges) that will operate in 33 states will not be fully functional until 1/1/2015. Employers in these states purchasing coverage through the exchange will only be able to offer one… [Read More]
Could Losing Cash and Face Spur Wellness Participants?
Having trouble accomplishing a goal? Can't quite stick to your workout regimen? Well, there's something relatively new on the scene that may help you activate yourself. You may have already heard about it: It's called an online commitment contract and you can draw one up on a website aptly called StickK. It's basically free to… [Read More]
Who Pays for Healthcare Reform?
The Society of Actuaries predicted Tuesday that medical claims costs — the biggest driver of insurance premiums — will jump an average 32 percent for individual policies under the ACA legislation. By 2017 the estimated increase is about 80 percent for Ohio, 62 percent for California and more than 20 percent for Florida. This makes… [Read More]
Limited Provider Network Plans May Help Employers Meet ACA Affordability Standard
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How Do Stepped Headers Work?
A tuned length primary exhaust header pipe creates a rarefaction (negative low-pressure wave) that's reflected back up the pipe. On a standard header the negative wave occurs at the primary tube's open or collector-end due to sudden gas expansion into the larger collector and consequent velocity decrease. With the proper tuned-length for the combo, the wave arrives back at the exhaust valve during the valve overlap period when both the intake and exhaust valves are open, in theory completely scavenging the cylinder of residual gasses.
Incrementally increasing primary tube diameter before the collector—aka a "stepped header" design—creates additional rarefactions. The steps' location on the pipe and the amount of increase between each step can be used to tune the strength of the various reflected waves. The greater the step-up amount, the stronger the negative pulse. On the other hand, too many or too much step-up weakens the "primary" rarefaction of the main wave at the collector. A typical stepped header has one or two steps ahead of the collector, and each step is progressively ⅛-inch larger.
Stepped primary tubes can be used to create multiple peaks in the power and torque curves and to dial-in at what rpm they occur. One step may be adjusted to enhance the torque peak, and the second for peak power. On the other hand, multiple rarefactions may trade-off peak power in favor of more area under the curve. Stepped headers tend to be very finicky, and to actually see gains over a conventional primary tube requires closely coordinating the steps with the camshaft and induction system. In fact, a tuned induction system with controlled plenum volume and runner lengths acts very much like a header, but on the induction side, giving the tuner yet another tool for careful crafting of the power and torque curves.
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So last week I saw that Timo Crane, CEO of Crane Apparel, shared a picture showcasing new products for Crane Apparel. With a successful range of watches, Timo decided to add a collection of stunning wood and leather bags, but before I tell you all about this amazing new merchandise, I would love to give some background as to what and how Crane Apparel started.
Timo is a very diverse young man, finishing his B.Sc Microbiology degree in 2011 and taking a leap of faith and went on to study BA Drama and he also completes his BA Honors degree in 2014. With friends, he started Two's a Company Productions as they saw a gap for a company to create jobs. Two's a company was founded as an initiative to inspire young visionaries (actors, musicians, and entertainers like us) in the South African entertainment industry. At the time neither Timo nor his friends knew a thing about film making but they researched and watched a ton of Youtube tutorials. In a short film competition the main prop that they used in the film was an origami crane – something that will have a massive impact on Timo's life.
In the beginning they hustled a lot, doing jobs that they sometimes not completely knew how to do, but still succeeded. To date, Two's a Company has produced numerous corporate and music videos and have taken part in various short film festivals and won best script – twice!
With the re-branding of Two's a Company in 2014, Timo knew that the Crane used in the logo was a very strong identifying feature. With some extra money Timo thought how he can use this to market Two's a Company in a way that it will force people to look at the logo – and the idea of the amazing wood watches was born. After that Timo though that he can make this into a brand of its own and Crane Apparel saw the light.
Although Timo initially looked into importing watches from China, he soon discovered that other wooden companies in South Africa all imported from the same manufacturer in China – so he then made the choice of producing the watches locally creating more jobs in the process. Although this is a process that he might have underestimated in the beginning the end result was successful. The first wood watches were produced in his living room – showing us all that small beginnings is sometimes necessary.
And now, the latest Crane Apparel merchandise is something that really took my breath away. These bags came along to diversify the brand of Crane Apparel and they are also handmade in Timo's living room. The aim is that once the demand of the products increases, manufacturing centers in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Cape Town can be opened. Timo wish to create jobs specifically for unemployed actors as a segment of the unemployed population, instead of targeting a broader group. Seeing people who dreams have died is certainly a big motivational force behind creative job creation for Timo. He would like to provide a creative environment for people while they are in between jobs.
Timo said that he sees countless possibilities with the Crane brand and I can assure you that I feel the same way. In times like today where a degree cannot always assure you a job it is such a beautiful thing for me to see how people create jobs, not only for themselves but for others as well. I know that the Crane brand has an extreme bright future in South Africa and I feel so privileged to be able to bring you all the latest updates about this brand via my blog posts. But with any further ado, have a look at the stunning new bags that is part of the Crane Apparel. These bags will be available on the Crane Apparel website from tomorrow – so be on the lookout.
I am so excited about Crane Apparel's future in South Africa as the South African consumer market are always on the lookout for new, trendy and good quality products – something that Crane Apparel can offer to each and every one of the consumers. My dream for Crane Apparel is that it will expand throughout South Africa and that these products will be available at a wide variety of retail outlets. I strongly believe that it is people like Timo who change the world, one small step at a time.
"Anything is possible; the word itself says I'm possible". ~ Audrey Hepburn
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Mira Rajput reveals that Shahid Kapoor is the most loving and supportive husband who has taken over all her duties during pregnancy and would even get up in the middle of night to soothe a cramp in her foot.
Mira Rajput may not be part of showbiz herself but the past two years as Shahid Kapoor's wife has prepared her for the push and pull of celebdom. Recently, as Mira Rajput appeared for the ad of a beauty product, she was trolled for promoting what is seen as an anti-ageing cream.
Mira, however, is not bothered by haters. Talking to Times Now, she said, "The internet is one platform that is accessible to everyone. People can say what they feel and it gives everyone the right to express themselves the way they want and to what extent they feel like. So, there will be opinions. It's not that everyone is going to love you. I have always spoken for myself and I have never shied away from expressing what I truly feel."
Mira, who faced a lot of heat in the past for saying that she doesn't want to spend an hour with daughter Misha and then run off the work, said she is no stranger to negative comments. "It's not something new for me. Nowadays, people receive backlash for whatever they do or say. It is the way the internet is. At some level, it is a bit sad," she said.
Saying that she "was a bundle of nerves" as she shot for her first ad, Shahid's wife said that the world is "out of my comfort zone". Talking about her actor husband, she told Vogue in another interview, "Shahid is an extremely loving and supportive husband. It comes naturally to him. The smallest things he does make me smile and feel so loved, like when I wake him up in the middle of the night with a foot cramp and he soothes it. Or how hands-on he is with Misha and has really made sure she doesn't feel the lack of my attention and presence, especially in these last few weeks where I can't pick her up or play very much with her. It's everything put together. I couldn't have asked for a better partner to walk beside me through this journey."
Mira also said that her second pregnancy is special as daughter Misha is part of the journey. "Being able to bring a life into this world, feel it grow inside, and being able to connect with the baby before it has actually even arrived is surreal. And this time it's been so interesting to see how Misha has been through the entire process. She knows there is a baby inside and she says, "Hi Baby!" every day to my tummy."


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The Invitation restaurant is romantically situated in a quiet area in the center of the bollenstreek, one of the most beautiful locations in Netherlands. Invitation is centrally located, with the beach within walking distance, Keukenhof at cycling distance, and only 20 minutes drive from Amsterdam. The woods, dunes, beach, flower fields determine the face of the landscape. The restaurant has a magnificent view of the lake and is an ideal location for a snack or dinner at your trips. Amidst this natural environment you can enjoy your food on a terrace with a capacity for 350 people, or in the restaurant which seats up to 110 people.
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Their next event venture is the Indian Independence Day at Zuiderstrandtheater, Den Haag on 15th August – 18.30 till 22.00 hours. Please be there to have a taste of their delicacies.


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Having a garden is a bit like having a baby.
The satisfaction and fulfilment it gives you is very hard to describe to non gardeners. You can easily talk for hours with a fellow gardener about how is this or that is doing at the moment; or share frustrations of what is not working out as planned. Every few days you notice a change. Something is growing, flowering, fruits start to show and grow, plants go to seed and eventually die.
In just a few months, you can observe the full circle of life and be an active part of it.
From putting the seeds into the ground, to nourishing the plant, harvesting (and eating, yumm) the fruit and finally saving the best seeds for the next season. You get more aware of the weather, scared about frosts and happy about rain (yippie don't have to water the garden!).
Just like with children, you also encounter frustrations.
Factors from outside beyond your control, like the cute rabbit that stopped by early morning and ate my 30cm high corn plants right down to 1cm!
But there is not just the philosophical aspect of feeling more connected to nature and Mother Earth.
It also just feels good to dig up your own potatoes, and get your hands dirty.
There is nothing fresher than veggies that you have picked less than an hour before eating them!
In summer, instead of going to the supermarket I just go out in the garden and pick my food.
During a few months we can pretty much compose a full meal from the garden, complemented by eggs from our chickens, hunted meat and sometimes also some wild food from the forest, like mushrooms.
Although a garden takes work, especially at the beginning, there are just so many advantages of growing your own food. It is untreated, fresh, local and must have heaps more nutrients that anything you can buy from somewhere else.
Sometimes you end up with a surplus of a certain fruit and you can preserve it for winter, which is a whole science by itself. Or you can swap it for other things. I managed to get some plums for my zucchinis 🙂 And I remember a post from a Hawaiian friend who was trading his avocados for anything else he needed. Somehow going backward to pre-money times feels quite good too. Guess it makes you feel less dependent on money.
Independence is another advantage of growing as much of your food as you can. It creates food security for you and your family.
Right now, I'm still pretty new to gardening but luckily have friends and family who I can always ask for advice. I could borrow two fantastic books, that I can highly recommend for gardeners in Australia and New Zealand. The Permaculture Home Garden even explains a concept of how to grow enough food to live on during the whole year!
At some point I would love to do a permaculture design course to learn more about natural and sustainable growing methods.
Gardening is also great for kids.
In the days of a food growing ignorance developing within society, having your own garden is a fantastic way to show your children where our food comes from, seeing a tiny plant grow, how some fruit change color when they get ripe, and even being responsible for taking care of one plant, watering it etc.
Starting your own garden is a very interesting alternative with more and more people concerned about where their food comes from and what has been done to it.
I would like to encourage anybody with a little bit of space and time to get into it. It's easier than you think and you sure won't regret it 🙂
Jamie Oliver TED talk "Teach every child about food" Interesting but also scary TED talk.


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As with the kitchen, it took only minor structural modifications, and new materials to make a dramatic change in this master bath remodel.
We slightly modified the floor plan, updated materials and removed a wall between the shower and bath. New cabinets, counters, flooring and paint modernize and brighten up a once dark space.
This project also includes a kitchen remodel.
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I learned many great lessons from my father, not the least of which was that you can fail at what you don?t want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.
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Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck, fresh off a virtuoso performance (18-of-23 for 287 yards passing and four touchdowns) in a 40-12 demolition of Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl Monday, has a seemingly no-brainer decision ahead of him. The junior will be the consensus top-overall draft pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, should he choose to enter – and forgo his two remaining years of athletic eligibility.
Even with the impending demise of the sport's Collective Bargaining Agreement, Luck stands to command a hefty payday if he declares for the draft. And plenty of subpar teams will certainly jockey to draft him, hoping he can lead their franchise out of the doldrums.
But while there's little downside for Luck, is it such a good idea for the teams who might want him?
The history of quarterbacks drafted first overall is spotty, at best. But teams have a love for the big arm that has grown stronger, even as the wisdom of the idea might have waned.
In 21 drafts from 1990 to 2010, teams have taken a quarterback first overall 12 times. That's as many as were taken first overall in the 35 years prior. And over that time, the rate of busts has increased, as well. Prior to 1990, just two of those 12 picks could be considered unmitigated busts: Randy Duncan (1959) and Terry Baker (1963).
Duncan was drafted by the Green Bay Packers but chose the Canadian Football League instead. (No kidding: The money up north then was better, he once told the Daily Iowan). After two years, he switched to the American Football League's Dallas Texans (soon to become the Kansas City Chiefs). But he played sparingly in one season and retired when the team traded for Len Dawson, who would go on to enjoy a Hall of Fame career.
Baker, the 1962 Heisman Trophy winner, is considered by some to be the first big-time Heisman bust. Perhaps he was ahead of his time as a dual-threat QB – good not just with his arm but also his running ability – but Baker had a mere 21 passing attempts through three NFL seasons for the Los Angeles Rams before leaving the sport entirely.
But other top QB picks from 1955 to 1989 include Hall of Famers and Super Bowl winners, like Troy Aikman (1989), John Elway (1983) and Terry Bradshaw (1970), along with two-time Super Bowl winner Jim Plunkett.
Besides Baker and Duncan, every top QB pick from that time period played at least eight seasons, in an era when salaries were low enough that teams could afford to jettison a player who wasn't working out.
It wasn't always pretty: George Shaw (1955) had a middling, journeyman career over eight seasons, and King Hill (1958) and Jack Concannon (1964) had similar experiences in 10-year careers. Four of the 12 – Shaw, Hill, Concannon and, oddly enough, Plunkett – never played in a Pro Bowl.
Even Vinny Testaverde, widely thought to be a bust after his abysmal early years with Tampa Bay – he once had an unfathomably low season-long passer rating of just 50.9 – eventually rebounded to lead the New York Jets to an AFC Championship game and played in two Pro Bowls over his remarkable 21-year pro career.
But from 1990 on, the record of top-pick QBs has grown ugly. Five of the 12 picks are unqualified busts, and that's setting aside guys like Matt Stafford or Sam Bradford, on whom it's too early to make the call.
Worse, the suckitude seems to be accelerating. Jeff George, the top overall pick in 1990, was renowned for his cannon arm, but it never made up for a cannonball head (a combination that some players still fight).
That experience might have sworn off teams from QBs for years. The next passer to go first overall was Peyton Manning in 1998. (The No. 2 pick that year, Ryan Leaf, turned out to have issues beyond pro football.)
Beyond George, here are the unqualified first-pick busts: Tim Couch (1999), David Carr (2002), Alex Smith (2005) and JaMarcus Russell (2007).
The two most recent picks are too new to fully judge yet. Last year's top pick, Sam Bradford, looked cautiously promising throughout this season. Matt Stafford (2009) improved his stats before two shoulder separations, including a Type III, cost him most of his 2010 season. Team president Tom Lewand said this week that there was no reason to expect Stafford's injury to hamper him during the upcoming 2011 season.
Eli Manning, Drew Bledsoe, Carson Palmer and Michael Vick have all been long-term starters and made at least one Pro Bowl, but only Manning has won a Super Bowl as a starter. The standout performer of the QBs of the last 20 years is easily Peyton Manning, but he's the anomaly, not the rule.
Why do spectacular college quarterbacks – not just top overall picks but others like Akili Smith, Leaf or Joey Harrington – fade like a cheap T-shirt in the pros? Theories abound, such as the transition to the speed and athleticism of the pro game, the pressure to play high-priced talent perhaps before it's ready to contribute, and the continuing paucity of real pro-style offenses in college football.
But some of those concerns would seem to bedevil a top pick at any position. What about non-QB top picks? Of nine in the last 20 years, the worst of the lot was Courtney Brown, with Steve Emtman and Ki-Jana Carter not far behind. But the other six have enjoyed long and generally productive careers.
But the recent history for QBs, at least, suggests that as much as Luck might seem like a slam dunk for the first pick, his prospects in the league are at best a coin flip, statistically speaking.
Luck, for one, seems to understand that. When pressed Monday night about his decision, he responded, "I think there are a lot of worse decisions you might have to make in life.
"I don't mean to be rude, but I'd rather not address that subject anymore."
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In May, the pupils of Les Petits Lascars, from Petite Section to CP, went to meet Hong-Kong farmers on an organic farm in the New Territories.
This outing took place within the framework of this year's educational project "the 4 elements" (water, air, earth and fire).
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Minute Steak Stacks with Herbed Anchovy Butter
This great recipe calls for pounded-thin top round steaks that are very quickly cooked, then served in a stack with ample amounts of anchovy-herb butter sandwiched in between the steaks.
- 2 Tbsp chopped anchovy fillets in oil, drained
- 16 Ounce top round—sliced crosswise into 4 slices, each slice pounded to a 1/4-inch thickness
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- 0.5 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup chopped chives
- 0.25 cup chopped tarragon
- 0.25 cup chopped parsley
- 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 shallot, minced
- Montreal steak spice, for seasoning (see Note)
- In a skillet, combine the anchovies, shallot and vinegar. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the anchovies break down and the vinegar has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Mash the anchovies with a wooden spoon. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and let cool to room temperature. Add the butter, herbs and pepper and mix well. Scrape the butter onto a sheet of parchment paper and roll into a log or pack into an airtight container.
- In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the canola oil until smoking. Season the steaks on both sides with the Montreal steak spice. Working in 2 batches, sear the steaks over high heat for 30 to 40 seconds per side until well browned outside but rare. Transfer the steaks to a rack set over a baking sheet.
- On a serving plate, stack the steak slices with a big pat of the anchovy butter between each slice. Top with a big pat of butter and serve immediately, dividing the stack at the table.
Make Ahead: The anchovy butter can be refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for 1 month.
Notes: Montreal steak spice, which includes garlic, coriander and cayenne, is based on the spices used in Montreal smoked meat. It's available at supermarkets.
Notes: Sweet-salty unagi sauce is available at Japanese markets.
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The first annual Jasper-Liz-Dan adventure happened yesterday.
What exactly is a Jasper-Liz-Dan adventure (or JLD adventure for those who like their TLAs – three-letter acronyms)?
Well, it just so happens to be one of the 6 possible arrangements of our names (the others being DJL, DLJ, JDL, LDJ, and LJD). Yay math!
Did I also mention that we are all stats nerds? So it's also one of the 6 possible ways to arrange 3 stats nerds' names.
Given that we're all stats nerds, this also represents a pinochle of nerds of size ; where a pinochle is how one describes a group of nerds (see murder of crows, pride of lions, or gaggle of geese for other such examples).
But most importantly, the first annual JLD adventure represents an excuse for the three of us to get together and wander the streets of Toronto – stuffing our faces with food and drink, shopping, and pretty much carrying on like the pinochle of nerds that we are. And since we have six ways of arranging our names, we've decided to create 6 annual events – one for each of the arrangements.
Yesterday's event was a pretty epic start to this sextet of annual events. We began our day by jumping on the street car and heading to Kensington Market. Of course, this meant we had to sample some of the fares that were offered. This may or may not have included pastries, lattes, crepes, chocolate, and worms. Following this we ventured down to Queen street where I demonstrated my incredible ability to almost fall on my ass on numerous occasions.
Post Queen street found us in the Eaton Centre – mainly so that we could get warmed up a bit and people watch. Okay, really it was for the sitting. Apparently walking around Toronto all day makes one slightly tired.
We didn't spend much time in the Eaton Centre though as we still had two major goals for the day. The first – eat at Guu. The second – see Jim Gaffigan at Massey Hall.
Guu – located at the corner of Gerard and Church – is a rather fantastic Japanese restaurant. This means I had to get a sake flight – three shots of different sakes. The first – a ginger infused sake – was very sweet, but balanced with the spicy heat of the ginger. Verdict – delicious. Of the other two – I'd already tried one. Both were fantastic, not terribly sweet, but very clean, and refreshing.
And then the food came. Sashimi salad. Deep fried calamari. Spicy tuna. Bacon wrapped scallops and mushrooms (ZOMG – you have to order these if you go to Guu – I'm salivating just thinking about them). BBQ eel. Frog Legs. So. Much. Food. By the end of our gorging we were full and very happy. The fish was fantastically fresh; the Tuna melted in our mouths, and it had just the right amount of spice. The flavour combinations – did I mention the bacon wrapped scallops and mushrooms? – were fantastic. And when all was said and done, the bill wasn't nearly as expensive as any of us had thought it was going to be. Including the food, my sake flight, 4 beers and a half litre of wine, the bill including tip was only $120. I will definitely be returning to Guu.
After dinner we headed to Massey Hall for the main event: Jim Gaffigan. If you're unfamiliar with his brand of humour, I've linked a few videos below (including a video entry recap from Jasper). He didn't disappoint. The night was hilarious, and I found myself with sore cheeks afterwards as I was laughing so much.
Anyway, thanks Jasper and Liz for a most awesome and successful adventure. I'm looking forward to the next one.
From Jasper
Jim Gaffigan Videos
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After the tragic fact, Wang bought a taxi and began patrolling the city of fourteen million people during work hours.
He put a flyer on the car window, after printing business cards with his daughter's information, telling each passenger what had happened.
I lost her, we lost her, and the most horrendous meaning, that is, she has lost us.
Here it is the unacceptable sharing that binds us all along.
The emptiness, not the fullness.
The eager hands, never the full pockets.
Desire, fervent dream, irrepressible aspiration, everything but the vault full of vanity of the richest people.
I find you, the little Qifeng heard from far away, more than twenty years ago.
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The thought of people being less than dog crazy is practically unfathomable to us, but believe it or not, it does happen (gasp!). Those who aren't smitten with the canine kind may claim that pooches seem particularly attracted to their indifferent demeanor. Or, maybe you've witnessed your own dog making a beeline for someone who's less than enthused to meet them.
They say that opposites attract, and this scenario certainly seems to prove the old saying true. Have you ever wondered why that is?
Vet Street explains a few possibilities, the first being that it could all be a matter of perspective. In other words, folks that are less than thrilled to get kisses from Fido may only feel like every dog in sight can't help but bound up to them and shower them with unwanted affection.
With that said, it is definitely possible that some pups gravitate toward certain people, and those people just happen to dislike dogs. For instance, a child who doesn't care for canines may find that they approach him because a lot of dogs really like kids. Or, maybe a woman who isn't a fur fanatic notices that they run to her because some dogs are just more comfortable with females (or in some cases, males). Of course, a lot of this has to do with the dog's past and how he or she has been socialized.
A third possibility is that people who are indifferent to dogs appear less intimidating, especially if the pup tends to be on the timid side. My rescue dog, Luna, gets very apprehensive around strangers and will only approach them when they completely ignore her. Crouching down or offering treats isn't enough to help her overcome her initial shyness; it just has to be on her own terms.
Use this info to your advantage: maybe the next time you meet a timid pup, you'll have better luck breaking the ice if you try to hide your love for dogs and act indifferently — at least, until you get to know each other!
(h/t: Vet Street)


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History of CRC
Our Watersheds
Chester Creek Watershed
Ridley Creek Watershed
Crum Creek Watershed
Board and Staff
Financial Statements & Annual Report
Streams Cleanup
Tree Planting Program
Volunteer Program
Homeowner Resources
Rain Gardens
Pick the Right Location
Create a Rain Garden Design
Building Rain Gardens
Native Plants for Rain Gardens
Water Quality Monitoring 2018
Photo Contest
Board and Committee
Tree Fund
Leadership Campaign
Contact Us
Report a Problem
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Protecting, conserving, and restoring the natural resources of the Chester, Ridley, and Crum Creek Watersheds.
Rain gardens are a natural and beautiful way to help your streams. These gardens in slight depressions in the ground trap rainfall from a roof or driveway and prevent it from adding to the polluted runoff that damages streams. Trapped rain water is allowed to slowly sink into the ground while supporting beautiful plants that attract birds and butterflies. You can create your own rain garden in 3 easy steps…
1. Pick the Right Location and Size
The best locations are in natural depressions or low lying areas where water flows naturally from a downspout, driveway, patio or sidewalk. Avoid steep slopes and areas near septic systems or drinking water wells. You must be able to move water from the hard surface (roof, etc.) to the garden location, either by directing a downspout with an extended tube towards it, or simply by following contours and capturing water that is naturally flowing downhill.
Click here for more detailed information about picking the right location
A properly sited and prepared rain garden will not allow mosquitoes to breed. Your rain garden will drain within 24-48 hours after a storm. Mosquitoes need seven days or more to complete a breeding cycle.
2. Create a Design and Select Plants
Once you have a location and size for your garden, sketch it out on paper. Determine the mix of species you would like to use, including flowers, grasses, and shrubs that are drought tolerant but can withstand wet conditions. Native plants are adapted to local conditions, easy to maintain and attract birds and butterflies. Fill in your sketch with your selected plants.
Click here for more detailed information about design and plant selection
3. Construct and Plant your Garden
Spray paint or otherwise mark on the ground the exact shape of your rain garden. Excavate to a depth of 4-8 inches, creating a berm on the downslope side of your garden using the removed sod. Amend your soil as needed to improve drainage. Try to keep the bottom of the basin as flat as possible to increase the area that will come in contact with water regularly. Add plants following your design, placing species that need the most water in the lowest lying areas or in the most direct path from the downspout.
Click here for more detailed information about constructing and planting your rain garden
Rain Garden Plants
By using native plants in your rain garden you are giving your plants the best chance to survive the wide range of weather conditions they will experience, from long droughts to large storms. Native plants also support the largest number of wildlife species, including birds, butterflies, and bees.
Click here for more detailed information about selecting the right plants
This project has been funded by the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Citizen Education Fund through a Section 319 federal Clean Water Act grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Special thanks to the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary and the Philadelphia Water Department for the graphics. Artwork © 2013 by Frank McShane, Merle Manwaring and
CRC - Water Resources of the Chester, Ridley, and Crum Creeks in Chester and Delaware Counties, PA
CRC's office is located in the historic farmhouse at Willistown Township's Okehocking Preserve
5316 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073


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The last five years have been a tough musical hiatus for pop singer Kesha with contract restraints and the ongoing court battle with music producer Dr Luke leaving her in music purgatory. During this time, the phrase "learn to let go" has become one of the singers' mantras, which is what makes the third advance track from the upcoming album Rainbow more than just a song for her.
'Learn To Let Go' was written with the help of Stuart Crichton and Kesha's mother Pebe Sebert and was inspired by a friend of Kesha's who possesses an unwavering positivity in the face of life's most difficult obstacles. One of the first songs written for Rainbow, it finds Kesha choosing redemption and resilience over hatred and resentment – embracing and accepting the past without being defined by it, this is best represented with the lyrics "the past can't haunt me if I don't let it, live and learn and never forget it." Kesha wrote about the songs inspiration and creation while also addressing how the song's themes inform Rainbow in an essay which appeared in the Huffington Post.
"This song, and the ideas behind it were a big part of this record. This idea of learning to let the negative things go has been extremely helpful for me over the last few years and I hope it resonates with others." – Kesha
Courtesy of Olivia Bee
Along with assisting with the writing of 'Learn To Let Go' Stuart Crichton also produced the track with Ricky Reed. Musically the song serves as a bridge to Kesha's earlier hits with her signature swaggering rapid-fire vocal delivery and a celebratory chorus while also introducing the organic sonic landscape of live instrumentation and liberating lyrical work which are both central to the forthcoming album Rainbow.
The touching music video which accompanies 'Learn To Let Go' was directed by Isaac Ravishankara and sees Kesha transported into the memories of her childhood as she watches home movies shot by her aunt. The video cuts back and forth between child Kesha and adult Kesha revealing the woman she has grown up to be and affirms that little girl still resides within her.
Along with previously released songs 'Praying' and 'Woman', 'Learn To Let Go' sets the stage for Rainbow – Kesha's first new album since 2012. Rainbow is available for pre-order now and will be released August 11th via Kemosabe Records / RCA Records and Sony Music Entertainment Australia. The album marks a new beginning based on inner strength and musical exploration with an impressive roster of collaborators who helped to achieve that bases. Ben Folds produced the title track with Kesha, while Ricky Reed produced and wrote on numerous tracks as well. Wrabel co-wrote a collaboration that features the Dap-Kings horn section. Eagles of Death Metal are featured on two tracks and Dolly Parton guests on a version of her 1980 country chart-topper 'Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle To You'. Finally, Kesha's mother Pebe Sebert co-wrote a bunch of tracks that feature on Rainbow, including 'Learn To Let Go'.
Before Kesha's contract struggles she had an impressive start to her music career, being named Billboard's Hot 100 Artist the same year her debut album Animal was released, and her debut single 'TiK ToK' being named Billboard's number one Hot 100 song and being the most played song and top-selling track of 2010. After this success, Kesha went on to have nine top ten hits on The Billboard Hot 100, including four number one singles at Top 40 Radio; 'TiK ToK, 'Your Love Is My Drug', 'Die Young' and 'Timber'. She has sold over 87 million tracks and streams and performed on dozens of television programs all over the world. All of Kesha's many admirers are excited to see the success which will continue with Rainbow.
'Learn To Let Go' available here.
Pre-order Rainbow here.
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As part of our CHRISTMAS OFFER promotion we are pleased to be able to offer this superb riser recliner at a further £100.00 discount!
The 660 Mini Lounger Duet from Pride Mobility is our best selling riser recliner chair. It's built to Pride's exacting standards and it's extremely comfortable.
As with all of Pride's riser recliner chairs, the 660 Mini Lounger Duet is available in a great choice of quality fabrics that are long lasting and soft to the touch.The waterfall design of the backrest ensures that the user will be supported comfortably whether the back rest is upright or reclined. The three sections of the waterfall back can be unzipped, and the stuffing can be moved around to tailor the chair to the individual's requirements.
The handset that operates the Pride 660 Mini Lounger Duet is very simple to operate, it's design helps those with arthritis or poor dexterity. A safety key is also standard; removing this renders the chair inoperable, useful to stop young children playing with the chair.
If you like the look of the Pride 660 Mini Lounger Duet, but need a slightly larger riser recliner chair, the Pride 670 Chair Bed, is essentially the same design with each dimension a little larger. Overall this is a great value product, with no sacrifice for flexibility or comfort – one of our favourite chairs!
|Back Width
|28" / 71 cm
|Seat Depth
|20" / 51 cm
|Seat to Floor
|19" / 48 cm
|Seat Width
|19" / 48 cm
|Top of Back to Seat
|25" / 63.5 cm
|Weight Capacity
|27 stone / 171.8 kg
All of our major products are available with an "Accompanied Delivery". This means that your new mobility product will be delivered to your door and assembled. The delivery person will go through the operations of the mobility product and show you how to use it, store it and even to charge it when required. Our staff will ensure that you are entirely comfortable with your mobility product before they leave and they will even take the packaging away with them! The cost for this service is £95.00 (This service is only available to Mainland UK addresses)
If you are happy with your choice of mobility product and don't feel that you need someone to go through it all with you, you can opt for a "standard delivery". With the standard delivery option, included in the price you will still have the mobility product delivered to your door but it will be sent by one of our professional carriers. You will need to be able to un-box the product yourself and dispose of the packaging. Don't forget, we are always available on the telephone to help if you get stuck!
We very much hope that you will love your new mobility product and get many years of pleasure and service from it. However, if for any reason you wish to return your product to us you can do so within fourteen days as per the distance selling regulations. The product should be in "as new" condition and in it's original packaging. For full details please click this link http://www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2000/20002334.htm or call us on 01572 720699 and we will be pleased to help you.
Making a purchase could not be easier. Just browse our store, and add any items that you wish to buy into the shopping cart. After you have finished your selection, click on 'Checkout' and you will be asked for a few details that we need to be able to complete the order.
We accept credit and debit card payment. If you are shopping from outside of the UK, place your order and your credit card company will convert the transaction to your own currency.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and all debit cards.
You can also use your PayPal account to order via the website.
You can order your new product in a variety of ways to suit you:
You can pay by credit or debit card, cheque, cash or we can organise a bank transfer for you. We also accept Paypal. Your payment can be made to the delivery person in certain circumstances when our Accompanied Delivery option is selected (please check with us for details). We do not offer payment terms or finance plans.
When confirmation of order is received, this is to indicate that we have received your order. It does not indicate that a contract exists between us. We will indicate acceptance of your order, and hence a contract between us, when we send you an invoice. We have included this term to protect you in the case that a mistake has been made in pricing, we have inadvertently under-priced goods, or we are no longer able to supply a particular product for some reason. In the case of a change of price, we will always contact you first to ensure that the price is acceptable.


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Want to know how to create this England flag nail look? Follow our 5 step guide below!
The products we used to create this look:
1. Vitamin Base Coat – Natural Collection
2. 60 Seconds Super Shine – Rimmel London – Double Decker Red
3. 7 Day Wear Nail Polish – Collection – White Out
4. Straight Line Stencils
5. Pointed Drawing Brush (Small)
Now lets show you how we created this England flag nail art!
First of all it is important to make sure your nails are clean and ready to be painted before we start, so we need to do a little bit of preparation. If you have nail varnish on already, you will need to take it off with some nail varnish remover. After this is done, I usually wash my hands just to ensure my nails are completely clean.
Then it's time to tidy your nails up a little and to shape them to how you want, using with your file. Also, if you want make your nails appear longer – you can push back your cuticles. If you place your hand in some warm water for a few minutes, it will help soften your skin making it easier for you to do this.
Once you are ready, you should apply a base coat to your nail as this will protect your nails from being stained but also will make applying your nail varnish much smoother. We used the Vitamin Base Coat (1) to do this.
Once your base coat is dry (this shouldn't take too long), we can start moving on to the more exciting parts – deciding what colour you want your nails to be! For this England flag nail look, we decided to paint our nails with the nail varnish in the colour Double Decker Red (2) to begin with. We applied 2 coats of the nail varnish as this makes sure the nails are covered well.
We recommend you apply a thin coat rather than one thick one as the thicker the coat, the longer it will take to dry.
Once the gorgeous red nail varnish is dry, it's time to start moving on to create the England flag! The first thing we need to do is plan where we want the red stripes to be on the ring finger nail. To do this, we used the straight line stencils (4) and placed them gently over the nail.
It is important you make sure your nail varnish is dry before you place it over your nail as this could take your nail varnish off!
If you don't have any stencils, it's okay, you can use tape instead! You can see how we used the tape technique on our tutorial for the Stripe and Flower Nail Look.
Once you are happy with the placement of the stencils, it's time to paint on the white sections for the England flag! To do this, we used the nail varnish in the colour White Out (3).
When you are painting on the nail varnish on, don't worry if you get some on the stencil – it protects that part of your nail.
Now it's time to add the final touches to this England flag nail art! Firstly, you want to gently take the stencils off. Once you have done that, you can tidy up any of the lines using a small pointed drawing brush (5) with either the red (2) or white (3) nail varnish. When you are happy – apply a top coat to finish the look off!
And that's how we created this England flag nail look! A perfect look for your nails when cheering the England team on!
Now it's your turn! Have you created this look? We'd love to see it – tag us on Twitter and Instagram!
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Prometheus Capital Partners private equity Fund of Levan Vasadze (former top-manager of AFK "Sistema") acquired CJSC "Project Investment", which owns 95% shares of the company AT Consulting (LLC "EyTi Consulting"), according to a press release of the Fund. AT Consulting is engaged in the implementation and service support of complex information systems, consulting, development of custom software, it outsourcing. The largest customer AT Consulting is JSC "Rostelecom", the volume of contracts in 2013-2016 amounted to 3.3 billion rubles. AT Consulting has completed contracts for e-government both at the Federal and at the Regional level. After the change of ownership of AT Consulting new CEO (Dmitry Potapov) was appointed. Former CEO and founder of AT Consulting Sergey Shilov will remain a partner and will continue to manage key clients. "I am confident that the cooperation with the Prometheus Capital Partners Fund will provide additional impetus for further growth of AT Consulting, -said Sergey Shilov. -We also look forward to the possibilities of our new shareholder in attracting additional funding".
The AT Consulting company was founded in 2001. Currently, AT Consulting is one of the leading players in the market of IT-services in Russia and CIS countries. The company provides comprehensive professional services in the key areas of activity: implementation and operation of complex information systems, management and operational business consulting, software development, IT outsourcing, project management. The company employs more than 2,100 employees. Company's portfolio includes large-scale projects for major clients in telecommunications, finance, manufacturing, government and other sectors. AT Consulting clients are the largest companies of Russia and CIS: VTB group, VimpelCom, Sberbank, Rostelecom, Yandex, Alfa-Bank, "Rosneft", "Rosseti", "Inter RAO" Norilsk Nickel, the Russian Interior Ministry, the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Communications of the Russian Federation, GK "Avtodor", "Azbuka Vkusa", OTP Bank, Yota, MTS and other partners. AT Consulting's partners are the leaders of world IT industry such as Oracle, SAP, 1C, SAS, IBM, Microsoft, Informatica, MicroStrategy, Avaya, EMC, etc.


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Root Canal treatment
Indications for treatment
- Where an area of infection is apparent from an x-ray
- Where Decay has been found close or into the pulp of the tooth (nerve)
- Where symptoms correspond to other evidence gathered
Root Canal filling procedure
Root canal treatment is usually completed in two separate stages. On your first Root Canal appointment, the dentist will drill into the tooth and removed the infected pulp from the tooth. The canals are then located with files, cleaned out with an antibiotic paste and shaped for the next stage. Your dentist will place a temporary filling to protect the tooth until the next stage can be completed.
The second and final stage to a Root Canal Filling is where your dentist fills the prepared canals with a special rubber material. Our aim on this appointment is to fill the tooth right to the end of the root where the infection may still be lying. This seals the bacteria free canals and then either an amalgam, resin or crown restoration is placed over the top to protect the tooth.
What will my tooth look like after Root Canal?
We usually recommend crowning Root Canal filled teeth as after this treatment they are prone to fracture as they become more brittle. There are many different crowns you can choose to have and your dentist will guide you in making an informed decision about which one to have. We often drill the tooth for a crown at the second stage of Root canal treatment so a crown can be produced by the lab and fitted at a faster turnover. Occasionally we do like to wait a while before crowning to see if the root canal treatment has been successful and no symptoms have re-occurred.
How successful is Root canal?
Root canal treatment usually has a high success rate of up to 90%. The success rate depends entirely upon the standard of the root canal filling, and if there has been any factors during the procedure lowering the success. If a tooth has already been root canal filled and we are re-doing the root canal a second time, this can lower the success rate also.
Root canal treatment may take several lengthy appointments, and this is depending on how many roots and therefore canals a tooth has to fill.
Patient example of a Root Canal Treatment:
A patient came to us with symptoms of a dull throbbing ache which was very tender to bite on. We took an x-ray and saw a dark circular area around the root of the second premolar which told us she had an apical abscess. Root canal treatment was proposed to try and save the tooth from extraction and was successful. The root Canal filling goes all the way to the end of the canal in the tooth, even despite getting around the very curved root you can see on this x-ray.
What is a root Canal filling
A root canal filling is where the dentist removes the infected blood supply and root canal system from a tooth.
If a Root Canal Filling is not performed, the infection inside the canals then spreads to the end of the tooth. This is known as an apical abscess, and typically the individual will experience either a very painful throbbing pain or a dull ache.
Our aim is to reach the end of what is known as the 'apex' or the end of the tooth root, and fill the canal with a rubber sealant to prevent the tooth from re-infecting. If Root canal filling isn't performed, the infection will continue to spread, and the tooth will need to be extracted. Infection may also spread to other teeth roots if left for a longer period of time.
Symptoms of a tooth in need of root canal include:
- A dull throbbing ache that is continuous in nature or lasts for longer than 30 minute periods.
- Not able to chew on tooth
- A tenderness of the gum
- A visible white/yellowish bump on the gum known as a 'sinus' where infection leaks out
Your dentist will take x-rays before Root Canal treatment to assess the tooth's root structure, the extent of decay in the tooth or how close a restoration is to the pulp of the tooth, and to look for an area of infection at the end of the root.


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EXCLUSIVE: Bleecker Street is at the altar for U.S. rights to the Toronto Film Festival acquisitions title Military Wives, the Peter Cattaneo-directed film that stars Kristin Scott Thomas, Sharon Horgan and Jason Flemyng. Cattaneo is best known for The Full Monty, and this one also has a feel-good element to it. Pic…


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14/01/12 to 28/01/12
14/01/12Dick Bourgeois-Doyle lives in Ottawa and is currently the Director of Corporate Governance at the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). He has been involved in a number of special projects since...
03/12/11Saturday, December 3, 2011 • 7pm–1am 4-240 Bank Street, Ottawa (Lisgar entrance) Featuring: MC China Doll • DJ Jas Nasty Dog and Pony Sound karaoke
18/11/11Doors open 7:00 pm. Readings start at 7:30 pm Cash bar
12/11/11Doors open 7:30 pm. Readings start at 8 pm Cash bar
21/10/11El Dorado and Red Cultural Hispanica invite you to the launching of EL Árbol del Pan y Otros Cuentos. DOORS OPEN AT 7 PM.
15/10/11Doors open 7:45 pm. Readings start at 8 pm Cash bar Zorras make poetry-music-video-weirdness fusion. With megaphones. They're known for their unique bilingual mixture of text, sound poetry,...
01/10/11Doors open 7:00pm Readings start at 7:30pm with intermission & cash bar Peter Norman's poetry and fiction have appeared in numerous magazines, anthologies and other publications, including Arc,...
16/09/11Presenting an evening of readings by authors reading original texts, in which we will remember September 11 1973 and where we will also celebrate Chile's Independence, September 18, 1810. There will...
15/07/11Film Screening: July 15 at 417 Bank Street (parking lot of the Book Bazaar) 9:00 pm Bring you own seat "During an opulent and luxurious banquet, complete with cavalier servers and valets, eleven...


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Volunteer Opportunities
Take part in our selection process
Would you like to take part in the important process of interviewing applicants for medical school? At Dalhousie Medical School, we use the Multi-Mini-Interview (MMI) format as part of our assessment of applicants, and you can help us.
How it works
During the MMI, medical school applicants rotate through 10 different stations, each with a different scenario and interviewer. This provides an opportunity for the applicant to demonstrate skills like communication, critical thinking and problem solving. It also allows them to share how their life experiences have directed and prepared them for the field of medicine.
How to be an interviewer
We have a lot of applicants, so we need a lot of interviewers. No previous experience is necessary. Interviewers are required to attend a mandatory workshop for training on the process and what their specific responsibilities will be.
Interviewers are asked to disclose any potential conflict or bias prior to participating, for example, if you have a relative or friend applying to medical school at Dalhousie for this year.
Interested in taking part in the selection process?
Let us know by contacting email@example.com. We'll be looking for interviewers to be available during the MMI weekend each year.