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Until now, ovarian cancer has been a difficult disease to diagnose at early stages. A new screening test is now in development that can detect ovarian cancer with 90% accuracy. Early diagnosis leads to much better treatment outcomes.
A screening test with a 90 per cent accuracy rate for detecting potentially fatal ovarian cancer early is a major step closer.
Studying blood serum compounds led scientists to a set of biomarkers that may enable development of a highly accurate screening test for early-stage ovarian cancer. Early diagnosis is vital for treatment of ovarian cancer.
Researchers, using liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques coupled with machine learning computer algorithms, have identified 16 metabolite compounds that provided unprecedented accuracy in distinguishing 46 women with early-stage ovarian cancer from a control group of 49 women who did not have the disease.
Blood samples for the study were collected from Canada and the United States, but the researchers – whose findings were published in the journal Scientific Reports – say more extensive testing across a larger population will be needed to determine if the high diagnostic accuracy will be maintained across a larger group of women.
Read Full Article: Blood test detects ovarian cancer in nine out of 10 patients – Telegraph


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Garmin Vívosmart 4 Midnight with Black Band Small/Medium
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Characteristics Garmin Vívosmart 4 Midnight with Black Band Small/Medium
Track your wellness and fitness activity with style
- Slim, smart activity tracker1 blends fashionable design with stylish metal accents and a bright, easy-to-read display
- Includes advanced sleep monitoring with REM sleep and can gauge blood oxygen saturation levels during the night with the wrist-based Pulse Ox2 sensor
- Fitness and health monitoring tools include wrist-based heart rate,3 all-day stress tracking, relaxation breathing timer, VO2 max, Body Battery™ energy monitor and more
- Features dedicated activity timers for walks, runs, strength training, yoga, pool swims and others
- Get vibration alerts for all notifications, including calls, text messages and more (text replies available for Android™ device users)
- Battery life keeps up with you; lasts up to 7 days (excluding Pulse Ox sleep tracking) and is safe for swimming and showering, too
Accent your style while enhancing your fitness with our vívosmart 4 activity tracker. This slim, swim-friendly wearable comes loaded with fitness and wellness features to help you make the most of a healthier, more active lifestyle. A wrist-based Pulse Ox sensor lets you estimate blood oxygen saturation while you're sleeping — or you can spot-check your oxygen levels anytime during the day. The device also monitors heart rate at the wrist and includes helpful tools such as all-day stress tracking, a relaxation breathing timer and VO2 max readings. Plus, Body Battery energy monitoring helps you know when you're primed to be active or when you may need to rest. Safe for the pool or shower, vívosmart 4 keeps you going strong with up to 7 days of battery life — while smart notifications with vibration alerts help you stay connected on the go (when connected to a compatible smartphone).
Stylish, smart design
This slim wristband tracker, available in multiple colours, complements your style with its distinctive design, metal trim accents and bright, easy-to-read display. The display is only on when you need it. And when it's on, it auto-adjusts to ambient light levels, so it's visible even in bright sunlight. Whether you're going to the office, the gym, the pool or anywhere in between, vívosmart 4 is the perfect fit for your lifestyle.
Pulse Ox at your wrist
The Pulse Ox sensor on vívosmart 4 estimates your body's blood oxygen saturation level. Your Pulse Ox measurements are dependent upon a number of factors, including your overall health and fitness. Checking your Pulse Ox can help gauge how your body is absorbing oxygen. Turn on the feature to gauge your SpO2 overnight, or use it to take a spot measurement anytime to learn more about your body.
Advanced sleep monitoring
Sleep is important to your overall health, well-being and physical performance. To give you an idea of how you're sleeping, vívosmart 4 tracks your light, deep and REM stages of sleep, along with movement throughout the night. For added insight, turn on the Pulse Ox feature to view your blood oxygen levels during your sleep. When you wake up, you can easily review and compare your sleep stats in the Garmin Connect™ Mobile app.
Optimise your body's energy
Body Battery energy monitoring on vívosmart 4 uses a combination of stress, heart rate variability (HRV), sleep and activity data to gauge your body's energy reserves at any moment, so you can plan your day to optimise times for activity and rest. A higher number indicates you're ready to be active, while a lower number suggests you might need to relax and rest a bit before tackling a workout. Body Battery can also help you make sense of patterns throughout your weeks, so you can understand how the past few days have influenced how you're feeling today.
All-day stress tracking
You most likely experience stress at some point in your day, but how much? Your vívosmart 4 lets you know when you are having a calm, balanced or stressful day and everything in between. Tracking your HRV (the time interval between each heartbeat), vívosmart 4 calculates and displays your stress level. There's also an optional "Relax Reminder" feature that you can turn on in the Garmin Connect app. If your stress level gets elevated during your day, it will provide a vibration alert on your wrist and display a message ("Take a moment to breathe?") to let you know it's time to relax. Use the relaxation breathing timer, which walks you through the Fourfold breathing technique, proven to calm your mind and body.
Keep track of your active life
Your vívosmart 4 greets you each day with a personalised step goal. Then it tracks and displays your progress. In addition to steps, its activity tracking capabilities include floors climbed, calories burned, intensity minutes and more. You'll also see a move bar and get vibration alerts to remind you when it's time to get up and move.
Track your workouts
You can use the preloaded activity timers to keep track of your exercise times and more. When using the strength training activity, it will capture your exercises, reps and sets along with your work and rest times so you can leave the notebook at home. And if you forget to start a timer, the Move IQ® feature on vívosmart 4 will automatically detect exercises such as walking, swimming, cycling and elliptical training — and it even starts timing select activities. When finished, your activities are pushed to Garmin Connect, our online community, where you can review, edit and share the activities with your connections and friends.
Daily fitness and wellness monitoring
Using the Elevate™ heart rate data collected from your wrist, vívosmart 4 can — with a VO2 max estimate — give you an idea of your current fitness level. In general, as your aerobic fitness increases, your VO2 max does the same. Based on your VO2 max, vívosmart 4 is also able to estimate your fitness age — a stat that you may be able to decrease over time with hard work and exercise. For added insight, vívosmart 4 will notify you if your heart rate unexpectedly rises above a threshold you've set. If you're inactive for more than 10 minutes and your heart rate stays above your set threshold, you'll get an alert.
Stay connected
With a vívosmart 4 tracker on your wrist, you don't have to choose between staying connected and staying more active. Check the weather, control your music, receive smart notifications, find your phone, even reply with preset text responses (Android only), and access social media notifications on your tracker's display — all while keeping your smartphone stowed away.
Share and compete
Keeping an eye on your activities and achievements is easy with vívosmart 4. Your tracker automatically syncs to our Garmin Connect online community, where you can review your progress, join challenges, earn colourful badges and even share via social media. Garmin Connect is free and available on the web or on your smartphone with the Garmin Connect app.
1 Requires initial setup through Garmin Connect or Garmin Express™
2 This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.
3 Activity tracking accuracy
- Lens material: Polycarbonate
- Bezel material: Aluminium
- Strap material: Silicone
- Physical size
- Small/medium: 15 x 10.5 x 197 mm. Fits wrists with a circumference of 122-188 mm
- Large: 15 x 10.5 x 223 mm. Fits wrists with a circumference of 148-215 mm
- Weight
- Small/medium: 16.5 g
- Large: 17.1 g
- Water rating: Swim
- Touchscreen
- Display type: OLED
- Display size: 6.6 mm x 17.7 mm
- Display resolution: 48 x 128 pixels
- Battery life: Up to 7 days (excluding Pulse Ox sleep tracking)
- Memory/history: 7 timed activities, 14 days of activity tracking data
Clock features
- Time/date
- Automatic daylight saving time
- Alarm clock
- Timer
- Stopwatch
- Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor
- Barometric altimeter
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Pulse Ox
Daily smart features
- Connectivity: Bluetooth® Smart and ANT+®
- Smart notifications
- Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only)
- Weather
- Controls smartphone music
- Find my phone
- Find my watch
- VIRB® camera remote
- Smartphone compatibility: iPhone®, Android™
- Compatible with Garmin Connect™ Mobile
Activity tracking features
- Step counter
- Move bar (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it)
- Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)
- Sleep monitoring (monitors total sleep and periods of movement or restful sleep)
- Calories burned
- Floors climbed
- Distance travelled
- Intensity minutes
- TrueUp™
- Move IQ®
- Fitness age: yes (in app)
- Body Battery™ Energy Monitor
- All-day stress tracking
Fitness equipment/gym
- Available gym activity profiles: Strength Training, Cardio Training, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Yoga
- Automatic rep counting
Training, planning and analysis features
- Customisable screen(s)
- Customisable activity profiles
- Auto Lap®
- VO2 max
- Customisable alerts
Heart rate features
- HR zones
- HR alerts
- HR calories
- % HR max
- HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+™ to paired devices)
Running features
- Available run profiles: Running
Swimming features
- Available swim profiles: Pool swimming (Basic)
Kid activity tracking features
- Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges
In the box
- vívosmart 4 smart activity tracker
- Charging/data cable
- Manuals
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Dr. Min Kao co-founded Garmin Corporation with Gary Burrell in October 1989 to integrate Global Positioning System (GPS) technology into navigation devices for multiple markets. Since its creation with 1,000 employees the company has grown and has now more than 9,200 associates in 35 offices worldwide. Garmin is a leading, worldwide provider of navigation and fitness products. They are committed to making superior products for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor and sports that are an essential part of their customers? lives.
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West Virginia author and friend of ABLE Families Sarah Sullivan has just published her newest children's book, Passing the Music Down. Sarah and her work were featured several days ago in this interesting article in the Charleston Gazette.
Sarah visited ABLE Families' Afterschool program almost exactly a year ago (see our post on her visit here — which includes a comment that Sarah herself posted at the bottom). She talked to our students about the excitement and importance of writing and reading and signed every child's copy of her book. Our kids were thrilled by her visit, and we were thrilled that she was willing to donate both the fee we had planned to offer her for coming and enough copies of her book Root Beer and Banana for every child who participated! It was a great visit all around.
We wish her well with this latest book and can't wait to get our hands on a copy!


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Ladies and gentleman, I'd to announce that I have taken my talents to Greece and Italy this summer. And it was lit, man. Lit. The Acropolis in Athens, breathtaking ancient ruins. The Parthenon in Rome, the old-fashioned shoe. Chet street art and the David in Florence. The Bell Tower in Sienna with the most breathtaking view of Tuscany. The clear, deep blue waters of the […]Read more
Exactly one year ago I accepted my invitation to be part of The Ohio State University class of 2020. Part of me can't believe how long ago that seems and how much I feel like I have changed. I am no longer a high school student with really not a care in a world, but now a college student who is paving her way to […]Read more
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Philippines-based retailer MemoXpress has today announced an upcoming sale that will affect the Lumia 930, Lumia 925 and Lumia 630. All three Windows Phones will see up to 70% knocked off their prices between March 13 and 15 only. Surprisingly, the Lumia 925 is the device with the highest discount, making the promotion well worth looking into.
The Lumia 930 will be priced at PHP 21,990 ($500), the Lumia 925 at PHP 5,990 ($135) and the Lumia 630 at 5,990 ($135). Some real good savings there and we strongly recommend you check out participating stores across the country, should you be able to head down between the days this promotion is running.
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by Sandra Courtland
Sort of like Funny Games crossed with Adventures in Babysitting with a touch of Home Alone thrown in, Michael Thelin's thriller is constantly enthralling thanks to its pacing and lead performance by Sarah Bolger. The film opens with a blonde girl walking from school and on her phone. She can't do anything tonight because of a babysitting gig. When she's stopped by a woman in a car, who asks for directions and confirmation that her name is Anna, she is grabbed and pulled into the car. Later that night a brunette waiting outside of a house is picked up by Mr. Thompson (Chris Beetem). Back home Mr. and Mrs. Thompson introduce their three kids Jacob, Sally, and Christopher to their new babysitter Anna (Sarah Bolger), a last minute replacement when the Thompsons' usual sitter can't make it on the night of their anniversary. At first the kids take an instant liking to Anna, who allows them to do things they wouldn't normally be allowed to do. But as the games Anna plays with the kids become increasingly sadistic they realize that she might not be who she says she is.
All the performances are great and the kids especially standout, able to perfectly convey the allure as well as the sinister that Bolger balances with her performance. The interactions between her and the kids start out interestingly complicated. She doesn't care if they play fair, rewarding them if they don't, and yet hurt feelings can be mended by letting them eat whatever they want, but they have to get the juice on the top shelf themselves. Things start out innocently enough like letting the kids draw on the walls, purposefully ignoring Jacob who has drawn her name to focus on the youngest Christopher. But as the film goes on she continuously escalates what she wants the kids to do, like watch a "private video" of their parents. Like Haneke's film, Thelin doesn't show much, but uses sound and especially reaction to squeeze all the uncomfortable drops from each moment.
Every now and then the film will switch over to the parents and their anniversary dinner, being watched by Emelie's accomplice. Not much information about the kids is gleaned from these bits which mainly serve to create suspense as to whether the parents will make it back home in time or at all. Because not much during these scenes inform how we watch following scenes with the sitter and the kids, the plot pushing forward aspect of these moments really start to show.
Eventually we come to find out Emelie's reasons for doing all of this, and while it moves the story forward, some of the anxiety from the "intruder-amongst-us" vibe gets lost. But the film knows not to overstay its welcome, especially when the reveal is had, and it also knows that the real arc of the film is for the oldest kid Jacob (Joshua Rush). Writers Herbeck and Thelin know when to switch perspectives and how to pace the introduction of new elements into the situation. The finale might seem a little rushed when compared to how confidently they allow Emelie's initial interactions with the kids, and Jacob's mounting suspicions of her, to be developed. Emelie is a lot of tense fun and Sarah Bolger's performance is the epitome of an adolescent boy's femme fatale.
Emelie plays Thursday, November 12, 9:30 pm; Friday, November 13, 11:30 pm; Sie FilmCenter.
Sandra Courtland is a contributor to Cinema Adrift. She is currently saving up to go back to Italy for holiday.


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Briley used to tell me I was casting spells all the time, enchanting life around me with my words and intentions. I didn't believe her. There was a time I thought she as crazy as I. Everyone's a little crazy right? My beliefs are such a windy road when at every moment I must consider whether I am sane or insane. I have seen the effect that everything I do has on the things around me, the people I know, the things I hold dear.
I feel clear.
I've been watching things transpire in an impartial manner. I have seen the path from A to B in everything. It's all very hypnotic. I swear, I can watch a tree change in a matter of minutes. Not grow or shift, but change inside. Do I sound crazy? I'm afraid I might, but this is all very beautiful to me. I suppose it's possible I could be going through some sort of prodrome into full blown psychosis. I hope not. I don't feel that's the case.
I would rather call it an awakening.
Of course there's the chance that all this is temporary, which is something I must accept. I'm keenly aware of the fleeting nature of things. I'm just riding this wave while it lasts.
As for now, the light and the darkness are equally beautiful to me.


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Stuttgart were no match for Bayern Munich on Sunday as the Bundesliga champions held off their spirited visitors and won 4-1.
Bayern Munich avoided falling further behind Bundesliga pacesetters Borussia Dortmund as they defeated struggling Stuttgart 4-1 in an entertaining contest at the Allianz Arena on Sunday.
Dortmund, who thrashed Hannover 5-1 on Saturday, began the weekend six points clear and that is how things remain after Bayern held off a spirited Stuttgart side to secure what ended up being a routine win.
Bayern enjoyed a flying start and had an early lead through Thiago Alcantara, but complacency soon set in and Stuttgart capitalised to go into half-time level – Anastasios Donis' gorgeous long-range effort doing the damage.
The frame of the goal was struck at both ends by Nicolas Gonzalez and Robert Lewandowski – the latter from a penalty – in the second period, but a Christian Gentner own goal had already restored Bayern's advantage.
Leon Goretzka and Lewandowski – making amends for his penalty miss – settled matters inside the final 20 minutes.
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— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) January 27, 2019
But Bayern eased off after going ahead and paid the price in the 26th minute – Donis brilliantly finding the top-right corner from 25 yards.
Bayern looked refocused after the break and regained the lead – albeit fortuitously – just before the hour as Serge Gnabry's fiercely struck half-volley took a huge deflection off Gentner and found the net.
A manic period followed, with Gonzalez's shot ricocheting off Manuel Neuer and then himself before hitting the post.
And Lewandowski followed suit, seeing his spot-kick strike the upright after he had been tripped by Marc-Oliver Kempf.
But Goretzka headed Bayern into a 3-1 lead in the 71st minute after meeting Joshua Kimmich's delivery, and Lewandowski rounded things off six minutes from the end, coolly taking it past Ron-Robert Zieler and finishing with aplomb.
What does it mean? Bayern not going away
Dortmund's win on Saturday saw them set a new club record of 48 points after 19 Bundesliga matches in a single season. They certainly mean business, but as Bayern chalked up a seventh successive league win, Kovac's men look like they will be pushing them all the way.
Thiago the conductor
Not only did he get the opening goal, Spain international Thiago was exceptional in midfield, with most of Bayern's attacks going through him.
Kempf hapless at the back
It is never easy to face Bayern and Lewandowski, but the task is made all the more difficult when your centre-back endures an underwhelming day, which was summed up by Kempf's concession of a penalty. Luckily for him, it was missed.
Key Opta Facts
– Bayern Munich have won their seventh Bundesliga game in a row. After matchday 12, they had only six wins.
– Bayern have won 18 of the last 19 competitive games against Stuttgart, the only loss came in May 2018 (4-1 at home).
– Bayern's Joshua Kimmich provided two assists in one game for only the second time in his Bundesliga career.
– After his brace at Hoffenheim, Bayern's Leon Goretzka scored again. His three goals in 2019 are the most of any Bundesliga player.
– Javi Martinez played his 200th competitive game for Bayern.
What's next?
Bayern will be expecting another tough contest on Saturday when they travel to Bayer Leverkusen, while Stuttgart host Freiburg the next day.


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David Davis, the UK government's Brexit minister said on Sunday that although he thought that the UK could negotiate a deal with the EU over Britain's exit from the EU, he was prepared to walk away from the talks unless the demands for the EUR 100 bln 'divorce' settlement were dropped. According to reports, several EU member states requested that EU negotiators raised their initial calculations for the amount of money the UK was liable for. Davis said, 'We don't need to just look like we can walk away, we need to be able to walk away'.
The threat comes as Theresa May announced that formal negotiations with the European Union will begin just 11 days after the general election result on the 8th June. In a stark warning May said, 'There are just 17 days to go until this crucial General Election. Just 11 days after that, the European Union wants the Brexit negotiations to begin, the UK's seat at the negotiating table will be filled by me or Jeremy Corbyn. The deal we seek will be negotiated by me or Jeremy Corbyn' adding 'there will be no time to waste and no time for a new government to find its way. So the stakes in this election are high'. The Prime Minister has repeatedly said that a bad deal for the UK is worse than no deal at all. Also, maybe weighing on May's mind is the latest polls showing that Labour have closed the gap to 9pts in the election race, since the release of the Tory manifesto, YouGov poll for the Sunday Times now puts Labour on 35% with Tories still head on 44%, however this is down from the 20% lead the Tories were consistently polling just a few days earlier.
Also this morning just hours before a High Court trial, Royal Bank of Scotland has doubled the settlement offer to investors in an effort to avoid the details of the lead up to the GBP12bln rights issue in 2008 being aired in public. The trial is centred around Fred Goodwin, the former chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland, and his knowledge of how bad the financial situation was at RBS when they tapped investors in a GBP12bln rights issue just months before being bailed out by the UK government to the tune of over GBP45bln. Of particular interest to the thousands of shareholders suing RBS is the prospectus in the rights issue, which they claim covered up the true financial position of the bank through a series of misleading statements. Today's offer to shareholders is 82p a share, nearly double the previous 43.2p it had offered. To date RBS has already settled with 80% of claimants by value. At the end of last year the bank earmarked GBP800mln to cover all settlements with shareholders; however the latest offer is expected to add tens of millions to that settlement, in addition to the GBP100m legal costs already incurred fighting the case. However, it does seem some of the shareholders do indeed want their day in court. As the revised offer was delivered last night by RBS chief executive Ross McEwan, he was told 'it is not enough'.


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Letters to the Editor, May 21
Police Chief Suhr has stepped down. Mayor Ed Lee should do the same. After all, as the mayor stated: "This has never been about personalities or politics, it's been about performance." The mayor is clearly underperforming. We have had enough of this clueless, soulless administration. Our city is spinning out of control.
Kristen Korkos, San Francisco
For the record
Why say in a headline "Lee demands resignation" when in the article it states it was "requested"?
Also: four reporters for one simple story?
Santiago Cochaabamba,
San Francisco
The real story
A 27-year-old unarmed woman was killed by the police and The Chronicle only reported it as a side incident in the forced resignation of the chief. Where is your compassion?
Michael Bauce, Berkeley
Just asking ...
Well, Mayor Ed Lee, how does it feel to turn the asylum over to the inmates?
Lawrence Hurley, Daly City
What's needed
Mayor Ed Lee should appoint George Gascón police chief. He could appoint another "blue ribbon" committee to determine why criminals arrested are never charged by the district attorney. He could also bring in more out of town "oafs" in his tenure before leaving the department to Chief Suhr.
The opinions of those who wanted Suhr removed were not the majority of San Franciscans. We cannot take days off from work and school to attend meetings or protests during weekdays. Supervisors John Avalos and David Campos will be gone by the end of the year, and San Franciscans will be left with their mess.
In addition to training classes and resources for the police to de-escalate violent situations, how about a two-hour class in schools on how to act and follow directions from a police officer after threatening citizens with knives, stealing cars or committing other crimes? The district attorney, public defender and SFPD could have joint presentation.
San Franciscans also appreciate the difficult work of each individual police officer to protect our lives and property. Thank you, be safe and protect yourself. Good luck to the next police chief.
Thomas Harvey, San Francisco
It was inevitable
Regarding the resignation of San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr: If The Chronicle believes that "It was the right time for a change" (Editorial, May 20), and that "In the end ... a chief is responsible for what occurs on his or her watch," then why did it run, only two days earlier, a front-page story in which Suhr proclaimed that he was the best person to reform his scandal-plagued department (and had "no intention" of resigning)?
Mayor Ed Lee should not have waited for the latest controversial police shooting in his city to make a change at the top. And as for Suhr's claim that "I can't honestly think of somebody else who could get it all done as quickly as I can get it done," there's an old admonition that comes to mind: "Pride goeth before a fall."
Julian Grant, Pacifica
A futile move
I find it interesting that when there is a problem with an agency (e.g. a police department), the current obvious answer is to oust the leader, as if the leader is the cause of the problem. In some countries, governments even go so far as to execute heads of agencies that bring negative scrutiny to the government as a whole. This is merely public appeasement: "We are really doing something about this, right now!"
It never occurs to the public that once a leader who understands the culture is removed, it is likely a new leader (either from within the ranks or, worse, an outsider) will have neither the institutional knowledge nor the support of rank and file toward making sweeping corrections. Further, once the politically appeasing ouster has been made, the agency is largely free to return to business as usual, while a new leader is forced on a learning curve toward building rapport with the agency's culture and the public.
Is such strategy effective? Reading this very paper about police (and other) agencies elsewhere, the obvious answer is: Not so much.
Elisabeth Eliassen, Alameda
Future risk
San Francisco made a mistake forcing Chief Greg Suhr to leave. He was making progress. But another bad apple acting out makes it difficult. Blame them, not the chief. I hope we all do not pay a greater price for this move.
Best of luck, acting Chief Toney Chaplin. I wish us all the best for the future.
Karrin Kain, San Francisco
It's shameful
The way Mayor Ed Lee just threw Chief Greg Suhr under the bus makes him one of the worst mayors San Francisco has seen in modern times. What a mistake!
James Masciandaro, San Bruno


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Our hearing is one of our most important faculties, the loss of which can lead to us becoming isolated and lonely. DeafHear, a charitable organisation set up in 1964, understands this issue. The organisation, who established a local office here in Letterkenny back in 2001, provides support services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals, while also assisting the professionals who work with this demographic. DeafHear plays an integral part in Minister for Health Leo Varadkar's recently launched 'Mind your Hearing' campaign, which aims to raise awareness of acquired hearing loss, encouraging people to get their hearing tested early. As with all health issues, early detection is crucial.
One in every six people in Ireland has some level of hearing loss. As people get older their hearing deteriorates, so that by the age of 60, one person in three will have a "significant disabling hearing loss." Speaking at the launch of his campaign, the Minister pointed out that, "less than one third of adults with hearing loss have a hearing aid. Loss of hearing can be gradual, sometimes barely noticeable. People tend to wait around ten years to address their hearing loss, and lose out on the benefits of early treatment. That's why the 'Mind Your Hearing' campaign is so welcome."
According to Professor Sabina Brennan, Director of NEIL Memory Research Unit in Trinity College, "hearing loss leads to loneliness and social isolation which are actually as bad for your health as smoking and obesity. However by addressing your hearing loss and staying socially engaged you can maintain your brain function and may even reduce your risk for developing dementia."
Brendan Lennon, Project Manager of the Mind Your Hearing Campaign said that, "on average people wait ten years from the time they realise they have a hearing loss until they do something about it. Two thirds of people in Ireland who need hearing aids do not have them. As well as greatly affecting their ability to function in their daily lives, it also has a significant impact on their health and wellbeing."
The Minister officially launched a video, illustrating the personal experiences of a number of people dealing with hearing loss together with a brochure giving information and advice to people on how to check their hearing, which can be found on the Mind Your Hearing website.
As the old saying goes, "your health is your wealth" and people often need help, advice and encouragement to look after themselves. DeafHear's repertoire includes family support services, aids and appliances technology for people who are deaf and hard of hearing,such as special smoke alarms, information and advice on aspects of deafness and hearing loss, bolstered by a mental health service. They currently run groups for vulnerable deaf adults, hard of hearing adults and people with tinnitus. They can be contacted at Spencer House, High Road, Letterkenny, Co Donegal. DeafHear's Letterkenny phone number is 074-9188252, and their email is [email protected]
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Where Rodgers, Lacy and Nelson Rank All-Time
The Packers are lucky enough to employ several players considered to be among the all-time greats at their positions. Each of them figures to make big progress up the career leaderboards this year, both with the Packers and with the NFL at large. Let's take a quick look.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers is currently 35th in NFL history with 32,399 yards. Another 4,000 yard season would easily put him in the top 25. Rodgers is 17th in passing touchdowns with 257, and even another 31 touchdown campaign like last season could see him climb as high as 12th.
Running back Eddie Lacy
Eddie Lacy currently sits at number twelve in Packers history with 3,075 rushing yards. If he returns to form and posts another 1,100 yard season, he could finish the year in the top five all time, nudging just past Ryan Grant.
Wide receiver Jordy Nelson
Jordy Nelson also can make some big jumps up the leaderboard this year. His 400 career receptions are good for eighth all-time right now, but with 49 catches this season, he'll climb past Boyd Dowler into the top five. Another 1,000 receiving yards would get him into the top five in that category as well. He needs five touchdown catches to bump Greg Jennings out of the top five.


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I have never been one of those people that was good at taking care of themselves. After having Henry I suffered from mild PPD and PPA*. There would be days where I wanted to hide from the world and not see or talk to anyone besides my mom or husband. I work from home so it was easy to hide from everyone. It wasn't until I broke down a few times to my husband that I knew I wanted to find ways to help deal with the anxiety and depression. I would have moments even driving in the car sitting at a stop light thinking that someone was going to hit our car and kill us. I would feel anxious letting anyone hold Henry thinking something was going to happen to him. That's when I knew something was wrong and I needed to seek help. (*I am by no means a doctor or psychiatrist so please if you are feeling any forms or symptoms of PPD or PPA please contact your doctor.) I digress... I wanted to find ways to take care of myself physically (other than medication) so one of the first things I started routinely was drinking more water. Not only did I notice a difference in my skin but also in my energy and milk supply. The days I drank less water, I would wakeup with darker circles under my eyes and very little energy. We live in Chicago so during the winter months my skin would get so dry I felt like the second I applied moisturizer it would suck it right up. I am sharing all my favorite every day skin products that helped me feel better physically and mentally. It's very true when they say "When you look your best, you feel your best".
I used to be an avid Clarisonic user for years. I never realized why my skin was always so dry and torn up until I stopped using it. The brushes (even the softest) were tearing up my skin and not really cleaning it up. I just recently started using the Foreo Cleansing Brush and it is a game changer! I love how soft the silicone beads feel on my skin and I love the multiple speed settings. I can adjust it to if I want to cleanse a full face of makeup or just prep my skin for the day when I wake up. The regular brush itself will run you about $100, but I use this set from them for only $39! I use the day and night facial cleansers from the set and I love the natural scents! They are also great because they're filled with probiotics.
Even with the facial cleansers, I would still have some mascara residue. My favorite makeup remover is hands down coconut oil haha. It's the greatest thing! I apply a small dab on a qtip and it takes it right off without drying out the skin under my eyes. I buy jars at a time from Trader Joe's.
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Month: March 2014
Lesson Friday March 28
1) we discussed the questions from the video "Constant Craving"
2) watched the reward pathway animation – shows us why we are motivated to do certain things – see the "girl eating hamburger" link on March 28 date
3) http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/adolescent/ – read over this article
4) read article on "marco's brain"
5) assignment is to explain the reward system….include the words to the left in the circle….also include WHAT the reward centre is, HOW it works, WHY it exists, and HOW teens are more susceptible ———-this is due at the beginning of class on Monday, March 31 and is worth 15 marks
Addiction and the Adolescent Brain…it's not pretty…
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/rewardbehavior/ reward circuit animation (girl eating hamburger)
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/adolescent/ – the adolescent brain and addiction
http://www.amenclinics.com/about-us-23/the-science-2/spect-gallery/item/alcohol-and-drug-abuse – images of what happens to your brain when you abuse alcohol, drugs, etc
Lesson Wednesday March 25
1) our round circle discussion on addiction
2) did a little quiz on "risk-taking" to see how much of a risk-taker you are
3) watched the video "Constant Craving" – see post from March 26 for this link= and answered the following questions
- 1) Which drugs are actually more dangerous than illicit drugs?
- 2) Why do people take drugs?
- 3) What is the significance of the reward centre of the brain?
- 4) What happens when you do something pleasurable?
- 5) How do drugs affect dopamine?
- 6) How does cocaine affect the brain?
- 7) What is the "rush"?
- 8) What happens to the brain if you have been using drugs over a period of time?
- 9) How does anticipation affect the brain?
Rewarding Your Brain….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GowvCVSnAfY – Constant Craving part 1
Lesson for Monday March 24
Welcome back to the Gulag, Psycho students! Here is what we did….
1) played a game
2) discussed what you think about addiction
3) watched the video "The Line" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpSu7vFtp-s
4) read pages 4/5 of Big Picture: Addiction —- http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Education-resources/Education-and-learning/big-picture/all-issues/addiction/index.htm ———–click on "Download PDF" in the upper right corner – we will be discussing the following questions on Wednesday (participation marks)
Discussion about Addiction
1. What is addiction? What does addiction really mean?
2. What does it mean that you can be addicted to shopping, video games, etc?
3. What is the difference between use, abuse and addiction?
4. What are some of the reasons people take drugs, including nicotine and alcohol, in the first place?
5. Why would somebody choose to be addicted to something?
6. How does addiction happen? What can make some people more vulnerable to addiction than others? What can make a person less vulnerable?
7. If a person is addicted to something, are they mentally unwell? Why or why not?
8. How does one get out of addiction?
Lesson: Friday March 7
Well, turns out we didn't do too much in Psych on Friday!!! Students missing, basketball game on, day before Spring Break….I decided not to push it and let it be a catch up class!
But this week was the big one, as all the assignments we've been working on for the past few weeks were due:
1) Inception is now WAY overdue – worth 50% only now….but that is better than nothing!
2) Sleep log analysis – 30% off as of today
3) Dream analysis – 10% off if not handed in at the beginning of class
4) Dreams in the Bible – 10% off if not handed in at the beginning of class
Feel free to email work over Spring Break – the sooner the better. Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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RAA membership numbers have soared to record levels, with more than 720,000 people now members of the iconic South Australian organisation.
More than 30,000 new members joined RAA in the 2017/18 financial year, with growth of more than 4 per cent catapulting the organisation's state-wide membership base to 720,670 – its highest level in RAA's 115-year history.
RAA's 2017/18 Annual Report also reveals that a record $38.1 million in benefits were returned by RAA to members in the last financial year. This included $21 million in member loyalty product discounts and $17.1 million saved by members who received discounts through RAA's More For Members program.
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"During the year we also invested significantly in new developments in our insurance, security and travel businesses, and we will continue to invest in these areas to cater for our growing membership base," Ms Flaherty said.
"RAA is a proud South Australian organisation, one of the state's largest employers, and also the state's leading advocate for road safety.
"Our strong financial performance ensures RAA is well-positioned to continue to fight on behalf of South Australians for better, safer and more affordable roads.
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Josée Bienvenu Gallery is proud to present Constructing & Demolishing, Marco Maggi's third solo exhibition in New York. The show consists of seven works: Hotbed, an installation of paper that covers the entire gallery floor, and six large drawings installed as wall "poliptychs". Each one of these multiple drawings occupies a wall of the gallery. They unfold organically in connected framed units. The 7 works could as well be seen to number 70 or 700.
Is there any difference between constructing and demolishing? Every demolition builds a new scenario; every construction demolishes an old one. In Marco Maggi's archaeology of the ordinary, constructing and demolishing are synonyms. His slow methodology has the obsessive qualities of a prolonged, painstaking dig. Browsing in the aisles of Home Depot, Shoprite or Staples, Marco Maggi faithfully chooses generic formats and materials – standard letter size paper, ready-made aluminum frames, plastic slide mounts, rolls of aluminum foil, clay board and Macintosh apples. The surface of these materials is then to be examined with surgical precision and excised for evidence.
Composed of linear patterns that suggest circuit boards, aerial views of impossible cities, genetic engineering or nervous systems, Marco Maggi's drawings and sculptures encode the world. He creates a thesaurus of the infinitesimal and the undecipherable.
In Hotbed, a work in progress initiated in 2000, Marco Maggi uses simple reams of Xerox paper, one of the most basic (and soon to be obsolete) modes for recording data. In Previous versions of Hotbed reams of blank Xerox paper were perfectly laid out on the floor in a grid mode to create corridors and avenues. The top sheet of each ream is marked with incisions; creating folds of micro- monuments that project sharply cast shadows onto the paper.
Now, the floor is a wall-to-wall carpet of white Xerox paper from which fragments of a Hotbed emerge. The scattered reams function as subversive traffic signals: ʻslow down' and ʻstop ahead'. "It is a crash of papers. I am referring to papers as in currencies, shares, indexes or Security Council resolution 1441" (Marco Maggi, March 2003) The lack of distance prevents one from determining if the landscapes are big or small, abstract or descriptive, biological or technological. Are they immerging or submerging? The floor becomes a text in Braille to be memorized while walking.
Marco Maggi manipulates scale as a tool for humanization. He creates pocket universes of capillary labyrinths and erects monuments on sheets of paper. He says "My specialty is to not understand. My vision of the world is as precise as it is mistaken and that's why I draw for hours with intense attention and no particular intention" .
Prior versions of Hotbed were first shown at 123 watts Gallery (New York, 2000), Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art (Kansas City, 2001), Hosfelt Gallery (San Francisco, 2001), Mercosur Biennial (Porto Alegre, 2001), Centro La Caixa (Brasilia, 2002), Sao Paolo Biennial, (Sao Paolo, 2002), Museum of Contemporary Art (Santiago de Chile, 2002), Sala 1 (Rome, 2002), Dan Galería (Sao Paolo, 2002), Buenos Aires Biennial (Buenos Aires, 2002), Josee Bienvenu Gallery (New York, 2002), Sicardi Gallery (Houston, 2002), Arco (Madrid, 2003).
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On February 15th, Chinese New Year began. In Chinese astrology each zodiac year is not just associated with an animal sign, but also one of five elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. If you are born in one of these years: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, and presently 2018, you are born in a Dog year.
We are all familiar with the qualities of the Dog: loyal, community/pack driven and hard-working. Earth energy is all about getting grounded, creating security, and finding your balance as you move forward. Earth energy is slow to move, however the movements are always calculated and always help you to get further ahead.
It should be interesting to note, that in Western Astrology it is also a very Earth-focused year with Pluto and Saturn both in Capricorn and Uranus leaving Aries for Taurus mid-May.
Under so much Earth energy, we may feel like we are not moving forward at all, but actually 2018 is one of the most pivotal years to laying the foundation and taking some of the biggest steps of your life. Even if it doesn't feel like you are doing much, the groundwork laid down now is going to set you up for many years to come.


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I love the Internet and most days the whole world seems to love it with me. Why wouldn't that be the case? Rather than movies, books or even TV, the Internet is the greatest entertainment resource that exists today. As a result, it has expanded our concept of what constitutes entertainment. Let's face it, the spazzy Microsoft Paint antics of the website Hyperbole and a Half or the acid trip that is video host FilmCow's Charlie the Unicorn wouldn't have been considered entertainment otherwise.
Every few months, however, someone like Rebecca Black comes along with her viral music video about the joys of Friday. Soon, we say "goodbye" to love and "hello" to weeks spent with the world – or at least the portion of the world that comments on YouTube posts – ranting about the talentless hacks that rise up like fish corpses in the polluted lake of mediocrity known as the World Wide Web.
In other words, haters officially start hatin' and honestly, the vitriol can be a little tiring.
Despite what that sounds like, though, I'm not interested in debating the supposed horrors of goofy Internet ridicule or singing praises for Black. All I'll say is this: I question the ethical implications of a couple hundred thousand strangers wishing death upon a 13-year-old girl who's having innocent fun and donating her iTunes proceeds to relief efforts in Japan.
Yet, I acknowledge that anonymous mockery is an Internet and viral tradition. In fact, even outside of cyberspace, if someone chooses to share his or her work, others have a right to criticize it. Take that as you will. In the meantime, back away from the bitterness for a bit.
It may not be obvious, but there is something pretty great about what Black did, though many may not notice when they're banging their heads against walls, trying to eviscerate the term "back seat" from their minds. The idea of a 13-year-old girl reaching global levels of fame, or infamy, depending on your perception, almost overnight would have been unheard of a decade or two ago. Yet here she is, a bona fide entertainment icon of the moment, and she is only one of many.
It's an example of the sheer power of the cyber culture being created that random amateurs, from lonelygirl15 and OK Go to the University of Michigan's Team StarKid and Darren Criss, can have such a strong influence on entertainment and on the shaping of our pop culture discourse.
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Heartland and Brooklyn Raga Massive partner again to bring you a concert like no other.
Saturday, June 25, 2016 | 6PM-Sunrise
Ragas on the hour, every hour, played by masters till dawn.
Raga at Heartland is a unique event. The experience is as much about the music and the musicians as it is about listening in an expansive field, a backdrop of setting sun, moon rising, and meadows lit with fireflies. The quiet, private land allows listeners to lay back and truly immerse. There is the sensation of being transported and becoming one with the surroundings as the ragas color the mood of the night.
Some of our favorite classical Indian musicians will perform from 7PM till sunrise, at Heartland Farm in the Hudson Valley. Come for the entire event or stay for part of the evening. Either way, you'll want to be here.
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Just delivered this film to this amazing couple. I said this before, and I'll say this again, Allie and Michael are truly a couple of deep emotion for each other and their closest friends and family. Unforgettable laughter, tears, and excitement make this day feel just like yesterday. I still can't get over how much emotion was in the air, from anyone and everyone. Sincerely an unforgettable time, and a time of love that I'm sure will keep flourishing for a lifetime.
Always sending my love to these two ✌🏼
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Videography: Aaron Daniel Films
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December 22, 2014
New Hampshire.
Hitting the streets to do some last minute shopping? That's a yes if you're me. And if you're anything like me, then instead of kicking back with some cookies and hot cocoa, you're out braving that hectic holiday hustle, which can be a lot more like facing Friday rush hour traffic than enjoying a typical jaunt to the mall.
Regardless, time is ticking and with online options out the window, like it or not, we have to face the masses. Since I am no stranger to last minute shopping scenarios, I say: stay focused, make lists, get yourself a great Spotify mix to get you through crazy traffic AND remind yourself that (as basic as this sounds) its really only the thought that counts. Everyone always says this but it is so true. The more personal/creative your gift the better- Pinterest is where I steal a lot of my ideas and you still have time to make something!
While running around town, I try to dress comfy but not too frumpy. Think of it as a dressier weekend casual. I used to leave my house to run errands wearing whatever was closest to me at the moment, sweats and a UCLA sweatshirt or oversized sweaters and Uggs—seriously. But over the years, I have found that it's really just as easy to style up my staple pieces for a look that is much more polished and ready to take on the day.
This look here is just that. I paired a basic long-sleeved gray fit and flare dress with thick black tights, and a printed waterfall vest. Because I am in chilly NH, I threw on this adorable beanie from Charming Charlie, which doubles as a quick fix for bad hair days!
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TUTOR: Sam Scott
This Massive Company Professional Development workshop is designed for teachers working with young people, and theatre practitioners with a particular interest in devising.
The workshops are designed so you are both actively involved and observational, and offer a progression of whatever you may have experienced in previous workshops. As well as the workshop itself, you will receive ongoing support from Sam Scott, teacher notes and access to videos and education packs.
2019 workshops will be concentrating on 'provocations' to inspire drama with chosen themes.
Sam Scott is the founder and Artistic Director of Massive Theatre Company. She has been directing and teaching in New Zealand and internationally for over 30 years, and was the founder of Theatresports in Schools in 1990.
Sam has a passion for acting, devising, building community through telling stories, and helping young people to find a sense of self and confidence through theatre.


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Hoku Award-winning guitarist Lee Eisenstein is a Spanish classical guitarist, Hawaiʻi slack key guitarist, midi electric guitarist and singer. Performing four hundred years of guitar music and popular songs, and promoting the benefits of classical music training, Mr. Eisenstein's love and enthusiasm for music shows at every performance.
Please join us for an evening of great music!
All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the North Shore Library at Princeville, the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Outreach College's Statewide Cultural Extension Program with additional funding provided by the Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the National Endowment of the Arts.


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On the latest episode of Knowing Bros, AOA's Seolhyun shocked the hosts and the viewers by revealing her weight-loss method that has been viral online for years isn't quite hers.
She and her friends, fellow member Jimin and comedian Kim Shin Young, appeared on the show and talked about how the three of them became good friends who get together to eat pizza, chicken, and more.
"We order whatever we want to eat, like pizza or squid sashimi, or marinated raw crabs." — Seolhyun
When the show host Kang Ho Dong asked about weight management, Seolhyun pointed out she, or her agency, isn't too strict about what she can or cannot eat.
Seolhyun playfully stated that she tries to substitute what she can, when she has these feasts. So when the friends order fried chicken, rather than eating the drumstick, Seolhyun sticks to eating the breast.
"Seolhyun only had fried sweet potatoes because she was watching her weight." — Kim Shin Young
Then Seolhyun surprised everyone again by stating she is aware of "Seolhyun Weight Loss Plans" that have been viral online for years, but they don't quite reflect what she eats.
"You can look up the words 'Seolhyun's Weight Loss' and the internet will tell you all these things about what and how I used to eat." — Seolhyun
"They're all lies!" — Seolhyun
Seolhyun doesn't survive on "sweet potatoes, chicken breasts, and eggs" as the internet tells. A popular example of Seolhyun's supposed diet looks like this:
"I actually don't eat like that." — Seolhyun
Instead, Seolhyun claimed that she works out a lot.
She tries to motivate herself to exercise harder by looking back at pictures taken when she was leaner or more toned.
Watch Seolhyun come clean about her weight loss plan here:
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Today is the fifth anniversary of K-pop sensations BTS after they debuted on 12 June 2013, and fans around the world are marking the milestone with different ...
The mother of an autistic child has sent a heartfelt thanks to BTS' J-Hope.
Flocks of netizens came to V's defense.
(KPOPLINE) - The reaction of these idols make fans burst out laughing!
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Join us for the Big Sky Celebration Rally! Enjoy a night of worship and inspiration with Matt and Josh from 'The Afters'. Come hear both Will Graham and his wife Kendra share their heart for ministry and learn how you and your church can get involved in the Celebration journey. The evening will give us the opportunity to partner together as we end with a time of prayer and celebration for what God is going to do! The event is open to all ages. 'Save the Date' and make plans to attend. Invite others to come with you!
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A seriously hot topic and a question we get all the time...'what snack is healthy, nutritious, simple and super speedy to make?' Take a peek at our Top 5 Healthy Snacks for anyone from gym bunnies to busy bees and never feel miserable on a diet again!
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Hyperthermia is a condition described as the elevated body temperature and may affect dogs during warmer days or even after exercising. The exercise induced hyperthermia is common in the summer months and some dogs may be more prone to developing this condition.
Causes of Exercise Induced Hyperthermia in Dogs
When a dog exercises, his heart rate will increase and the heart will pump more blood to the tissues, this resulting in the heating up of the body.
Dogs may develop exercise induced hyperthermia (EIH) when it's warm outside or after a long exercise routine.
How Resistant to Heat Is Your Dog?
Your dog sweats through his paws and when he gets overheated, he may suffer from hyperthermia, as the heat cannot be eliminated fast enough through the paws.
Your dog's resistance to exercise and heat may depend on several factors:
- The amount and intensity of exercise, some dogs may develop EIH after only 5 to 10 minutes of running around while others can take 30 minutes of running alongside your bike
- The outside temperature
- The length of the coat and whether the dog has a double coat or not
- His age
- His health condition and level of fitness
To test how resistant your pet is, you should exercise him and watch out for the symptoms of exercise induced hyperthermia.
Symptoms of Exercise Induced Hyperthermia
Some of the symptoms of exercise induced hyperthermia will include:
- Excessive panting
- Drinking a lot of water
- Drooling
- His body temperature (the normal temperature of a dog shouldn't exceed 103 degrees)
- Sudden collapse
- Seizures
- Temporary blindness
You should be able to differentiate between overheating and exercise induced hyperthermia. Typically, if your dog is overheated, he will recover 10 to 15 minutes after discontinuing the exercise. If he has EIH, his body temperature will be elevated even hours after stopping to move. His temperature may be 105 after only seconds of exercise.
Cooling the Dog Off
If the dog suffers from exercise induced hyperthermia, he may develop additional complications such as central nervous system damage, as the dog's temperature may reach over 108 degrees.
However, if you are able to cool his body off in a timely manner you can avoid damage.
You should avoid using ice, as applying this directly on the dog's skin may cause an adverse reaction and the dog may heat up even more. Instead, apply some cold compresses or sprinkle some water on your dog's fur.
Give your dog a lukewarm bath and keep a moist towel on his back until his temperature is stable.
You should watch out for your dog's temperature, as he may easily be hypothermic.
Preventing Exercise Induced Hyperthermia
If you know your dog is prone to developing exercise induced hyperthermia, you should avoid exercise in the hot weather and whenever he is exercising, you should watch out for symptoms of EIH, so that you can immediately stop.


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"We, the people, are the rightful masters of both
congress and the courts -
not to overthrow the constitution,
but to overthrow men who pervert the constitution."
- A. Lincoln
[Comment: Lincoln himself might have taken note of that bit of wisdom.... E Fox]
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Is the SUPREME COURT
Towards CIVIL WAR?
Consider these facts:
* The Supreme Court unleased the flood of pornographic filth on the nation, leading to the abuse and degradation of women and children.
* The Supreme Court banished corporate Bible reading and the posting of the Ten Commandments from government schools, leading to moral anarchy.
* The Supreme Court drove corporate prayer from government schools, leading to an atmosphere of rebellion and violence.
* The Supreme Court "legalized" the slaughter of unborn children, leading to the murder of over thirty-five million innocent babies.
* The Supreme Court authorized forced sterilizations of the handicapped, leading to the eugenic push to eliminate the weak and helpless among us.
* The Supreme Court has repeatedly encroached upon the rights of property owners (favoring government bureaucrats and animals above citizens), leading to a loss of self-government and liberty.
* The Supreme Court has now struck down the American people's attempts to keep homosexuals (practicing unspeakable perversions) from having special rights, paving the way for homosexuals to claim they are a protected minority, and that their wretched criminal behavior should be presented to our children as normal.
One shudders at what demonic decisions may yet lie in the justices' bosoms for the near future.
Liberty or slavery?
The Supreme Court, in the name of "law," has rejected God's Law and codified lawlessness. The Supreme Court, in the name of "liberty." has spurned God and forged the chains of slavery which bind America in a prison of moral chaos, violence, and perversion.
Furthermore, these wicked treacheries have been thrust upon us against the will of our elected representative legislators and in direct opposition to the will of the vast majority of Americans. The Court has usurped Divine authority, church authority, parental authority, community authority, and representative authority. They sit as gods among us.
This, by definition, is tyranny.
And tyranny cannot abide forever - whether it be the tyranny of the monarch of King George III, or the tyranny of an oligarchy, such as the Supreme Court.
We invite the thoughtful man or woman to reread the Declaration of Independence. Examine the enumerated tyrannies of King George III against the colonists and then consider the arrogant tyrannies of the Supreme Court against modern Americans. Which injustices are worse?
Even as the colonists shrank from the though of conflict with the Mother Country, God-fearing, liberty-loving Americans look with horror at the black abyss of conflict into which the Supreme Court may be dragging us. Yet we have a grand constitutional safeguard our political forefathers bequeathed to us for crises such as these: the congressional power of impeachment.
Will Congress do its duty?
The House and the Senate have the constitutional authority to forever stop this madness by impeaching the justices of the Supreme Court who voted to legitimize the homosexual lifestyle. They are:
This decision is clearly outside of, and hence in violation of, the delineated, limited authority granted by the Constitution of the Supreme Court. These justices have violated their oath of office and provided the grounds for their impeachment.
We urge our fellow, God-fearing Americans to demand of their congressmen that they impeach these six members of the Supreme Court.
To Congress, we ask these questions:
* Most of you claim to support "family values": Do you have the courage to defend the family?
* Most of you claim to be ? Christians: Do you have the courage to defend God's Law and Christian morality?
All of you claim to be free men and women: Do you have the courage to peacefully dethrone the tyrants who are plunging us into perdition, or will you grovel before the Supreme Court like the ministers of the crown used to grovel before their King?
Are you men or cowards:
If you do that which is right, Americans will love and respect you, and history will honor you. If you do nothing, a deeper disgust and cynicism will creep into the American public, and your cowardly inaction may help inch us closer to that black chasm into which no sane man desires to look, and few dare.
If you choose the path of cowardice, the path of inactivity, history will raise its head and mock you for your impotence and folly. Future generations will hold you us as miserable examples, tepid slaves who sold themselves and their countrymen into bondage for a bowl of politically correct pottage.
Are there God-fearing lovers of liberty and justice in the House and Senate:
If so, impeach these tyrants
LOYAL OPPOSITION LOYAL, to GOD, HIS LAW, & the CONSTITUTION
Randall A. Terry - President
c/o Post Office Box 1180
Binghamton, New York 13902
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[COMMENT: The Supreme Court is an unelected body, appointed for life, which means they are essentially "unget-at-able" by the public whom they govern. Only Congress has the capacity to discipline the justices. The House of Representatives can impeach a justice, and the Senate holds the trial.
Certain of the justices have clearly violated their oath of office to uphold and protect the Constitution of the United States by, in effect, rewriting it. They have accomplished damage to the American Republic that tyrants over more than two centuries could not accomplish, including two world wars.
Rewriting the Constitution on the grounds that it is a "growing" document is treason on the bench of the Supreme Court just as clearly as treason on the battlefield. When the justices are sitting, they are on the battlefield of justice. Rewriting the Constitution is done by the people through amendments, not by any decision of the Supreme Court.
In the early years of our Republic, Congress was much more willing to stand firm on a clear separation of powers, and unwilling to let the Supreme Court usurp the power of legislation by so-called "judicial review". When the balance of power gets out of balance, and when one branch of government begins to override another, we are on the road to tyranny. The call to impeachment is right and proper. The question is: are we electing people to Congress who have either the intelligence or the backbone to do so.
I have written a book, Reason, Revelation, and Politics, which investigates these issues much more deeply, available in print from Emmaus Ministries. And I will be proposing two amendments to the Constitution which will be posted to this website.
Earle Fox -- 10/22/96]
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WATCH: PAPA Delivers A Special Performance For S.O.TERIK At SXSW
By Staff on March 30, 2012
FILTER teamed up with S.O.TERIK at this year's SXSW festival to bring you some great behind the scenes performances in some slightly out-of-place locations.
Los Angeles based band, PAPA, performed their tune "Ain't It So" while tucked away in the Mezcal Bar, a location holding no more than 10 people.
Click below to watch the video.
Learn more about S.O.TERIK right here.


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ow would you describe the roles of husband and wife in marriage or boyfriend and girlfriend in dating? Do your views lean more traditional or more progressive? How does the Bible talk about gender roles? This last question is one that has launched thousands of arguments in marriages, dating relationships, and internet comment sections. So, it's time to let Pastor Greg help you step out of the muck and understand what God has to say about gender roles and what kinds of views make for a happy marriage.
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Later Event: March 11Marriage Enrichment Class, Week 3


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Lucas Kmiec,
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AVP, Associate National Counsel -
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Lucas Kmiec serves as Associate National Counsel for Chicago Title's Chicago National Commercial Services (NCS) operation. Lucas joined the Company in 2010 as a commercial underwriter in the National Department. Since then, Lucas has been involved with both single site and multi-site transactions for some of our largest customers.
Over the years, I've found that a hands-on, personalized approach allows me to foster an atmosphere of cooperation and trust with the customer. While our interests may sometimes come into conflict, ours is not an adversarial business; as such, I firmly believe that my job is to manage the deal such that all parties are protected as best as they can be. To that end, open communication and integrity are critical, not only on a deal-to-deal basis, but for establishing and maintaining the types of mutually beneficial, long-term business relationships that we as a Company enjoy.
Lucas holds a B.A. from University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana and a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law.


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It's always a good idea to make home improvements.
At least, this is true in the long run. Even though projects set you back financially in the short-term, ideally they will improve the value of your home should you decide to eventually sell it. Even if you don't, you'll up your quality of living, which is more valuable than money anyway, right?
We get the objection, though: How do I improve my home if I'm not rolling in the dough?
The answer may surprise you: there are a number of projects you can undertake for less than a $150 commitment. Many of those on this list fall far below that as well.
With that said, let's dive into 13 ways you can (cheaply) improve the value of your home right now.
1) Make the Grand Entrance Grander
You know what they say about first impressions…
You want that very first look as someone arrives at your doorstep to be impressive. You don't need anything gaudy or regal or flashy: you almost want people to be impressed without knowing exactly why they're impressed.
Some ways you can accomplish this is to add a restored vintage lantern, add texture around the door, or paint the door to coordinate with the rest of the home's exterior.
2) Add Kitchen Storage
It's more than likely that you have more room for kitchen storage than you think you do.
The most common opportunity for adding storage is to add shelves on the walls. These may fit nicely in the corner of your kitchen (if you have one), somewhere above or beside your sink area, or off above a counter space separate from your main kitchen.
Even if you don't have any conceivable space on the wall for extra shelves (or you're just not a fan of exposed dishes), you can likely find space for elegant storage bins to hold dry items such as towels and freezer bags. These will act as further cabinetry.
3) Add Crown Molding
As we've mentioned before, crown molding can be a relatively inexpensive way to upgrade the value and elegance factor of your home.
4) Put Some "Fancy" Where It's Unexpected
I've got three words for you: Laundry room chandeliers.
Adding these is a very simple way to put a touch of brilliance on your home. Who, might I ask, will walk into your laundry room, notice a fancy chandelier, and not compliment you on it?
You might think the combination would be awkward and out of place, but search some pictures of it online. It really does work.
5) Natural Fiber Blinds
Consider changing out your current blinds to the natural fiber variety.
They're eco-friendly, they're a nice transition from outdoor to indoor space, and they have a natural beauty that few will fail to notice.
6) A DIY Doormat
There are lots of way to create your own doormat, for both outdoor mats and indoor wood-protecting mats.
Check out this wonderfully creative list of doormat ideas from Country Living.
7) Freshen Up With Paint
There may not be a home improvement idea more basic (and effective) than repainting your walls.
You can transform a drab, tired space into a warm haven or an energetic creativity room by simply switching out colors. Any of your local home improvement stores should be able to give you a lot of direction on how to accomplish this improvement with relative ease.
And just so you know, here are the most popular color trends of 2017.
8) Install a Water Filter
Are you caught in an endless cycle of buying and tossing water bottles?
An in-home water filter is your answer. You can simultaneously cut out the mess of bottles and improve the purity of your tap water. You can install one under the sink yourself.
Even if you use an in-fridge filter such as a Brita, consider installing a water filter onto your sink to improve the lasting value of your home.
9) Get It Sprayed for Bugs
Just making sure you're paying attention.
Some of you don't even think to do this, and you really should. A lot of us see roaches, ants, and other bugs fairly regularly but try to ignore them and carry on. Here's a hard truth you're going to have to accept at the core of your being: they're not going to go away on their own.
10) Cover Up Your Air Conditioner
If you use an exterior air conditioner, or if you just don't want anyone getting surprised by a hulking mass of ugly metal when they're searching for the bathroom, you can cover up the unit in creative ways.
According to This Old House, you can hide units with fake-wood, and you can cover through-wall units with a cabinet. Their advice is to "paint the cabinet the same color as your walls so it'll 'disappear,' or choose wood-veneer doors to mimic a pricey built-in."
11) Build Flowerbeds
According to Bob Vila, "You can build an 8-foot-square garden bed in less than an hour, using eight 8-foot-long sections of pressure-treated lumber, screws, construction adhesive, and landscape adhesive."
12) Get a Programmable Thermostat
Programmable thermostats have many benefits. Most important among them is that they will help you save money.
If you're not familiar with them, programmable thermostats allow you to set a schedule for your air flow throughout the day. In other words, you don't have to run your cold air or heat while you're out of the house, which could potentially save you hundreds in a given year.
13) Be an Awesome Person
Oh, yeah, we said it.
This is as cheap a way as it gets to improve your home. You don't have to spend a dime, but you can make the place a much, much better space to enter and enjoy if you yourself are awesome and enjoyable.
Invest in yourself in the same way you invest in your home, and people are going to want to spend a lot of their time around both of you.
By: Ryan Drawdy
November 7, 2017


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"Swirls of Light" for Sale $15,000.00
The Sea Otter's, sculpture "Swirls Of Light" was inspired by the book/movie Ring of Bright Water by Gavin Maxwell,
The Otters play amongst the Kelp chasing the Fish as individually or as a family unit, playfully oblivious to mans intervention. They are however, reenacting a scene a million years old, and are a testament to all sea creatures durability and sustainability. The environment of the sea though often harsh, is delicately beautiful in moments that can be enjoyed, I believe that I have endeavored to show this by the representation of the Slumped Toughened glass, represent the Swirls of Lights" that are never ending in time or space.
Ian Haggerty 2015


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For 100 years we have had the unaudited Federal Reserve stealing the wealth of this country. Creating crisis and despair. Financing every war. Facilitating the death and destruction of sons and daughters everywhere.
We have a monopolistic two party system made up of crooked politicians. Men and women absorbed with greed and power. They have no idea of the meaning of the term "public service." They do however know the meaning of "self service."
And we have a government armed with jack booted IRS thugs. Able and willing to strip you of as much wealth as they can get their hands on. Threatening you with prison time for no other reason than you have the audacity to work and then try to keep the money you have earned. Distributing your wealth to themselves.
Freedom? What the hell does that mean? Economic freedom? Maybe they'll let you live outside prison walls as long as you turn over half of your paycheck. In a few years, maybe 3/4's of your paycheck. Perhaps they will let you have have some sub-standard health care just as long you pay whatever arbitrary price it takes to create thousands of more jobs for more government workers to administer their latest debacle. Maybe they'll let you live on the land they really OWN just as long as you pay your taxes on it. Maybe they'll let you drive a car just as long as you pay taxes on it, pay taxes on the gas and oil you put in it, and pay the taxes they charge you to hang a piece of aluminum on it. Maybe they'll let you eat just as long as you pay sales taxes on the food or import duties and taxes on the ingredients in your food. Maybe they' ll even let you have a drink as long as you pay your liquor tax.
The idea that we live in a free market economy vanished decades ago. People were willing to pay some price in the form of taxes for some measure of freedom. But soon, that freedom began to look a lot like economic slavery. And then- it became clear that it was. We ran out of money.
You know what that White House looks like to me? It looks like one of those giant antebellum plantation type mansions that forced sharecropping slave labor to the fields in places like Georgia and South Carolina. The slaves have changed over the years. We have different skin tones, many of us are white. There are millions of us now and we work for the greatest plantation owner of them all. The U.S. Government.
I dream of freedom. I have watched as the poor misguided voters in this country marched to the polls to vote for liars, cheats, and criminals. I have stood by and listened to the great national debate over which party of thieves is worse. They are both wretched. Both worthy of a guillotine in the square for their betrayal to this country. And I know that the only way this runaway wreck of a government can be stopped is with a third party. And I dreamed. I dreamed that instead of calling each other names, we could unite. That suddenly one day, all of us would realize that it's not your neighbor that is your enemy- the enemy is that great satan of a government that we have created and ignored for far too long. A government that has morphed into some abomination that not even Jefferson on angel dust could have envisioned. A government that thinks that it has the right to run your life, steal your wealth, ignore your wishes, threaten you, and do it with impunity. Indeed the criminals that run this thing- never go to trial.
I dream that the day is upon us. The day when we all realize we can no longer waste time. That if we are to save the greatest beacon of freedom that has ever existed- we must act soon. We must put down our remote controls, our Iphones, and our silly (D) and (R) arguments and we must unite. We must have a sense of urgency because we are on the brink of collapse and time is no longer in great supply. This is no longer some chicken little "sky is falling" scenario parroted by mentally deranged people on cheap paper pamphlets. The debt is real, the threat of collapse is real and imminent, and the only ones that can stop this- is a united American people. The original freedom fighters.
An excellent piece from Dr. Zero. http://www.doczero.org/2010/09/no-more-control/#more-14698
History has shown us that if you take freedom for granted or ignore it, it will be taken or stolen from you. Sometimes when somebody steals something from you, you have to steal it back.


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3D Printer?
Layered manufacturing (Additive Manufacturing) as adopted 3D printer technology is a tool that convert 3D objects on computers that are designed rapid prototyping you can into concrete terms. STL file save as 3D design, 3D reality is converted layers sent to the printer.
What do you do with 3D printer?
Actually, 3D printer can produce everything that you draw in 3D. Professional machines only need to produce some designs.At this point, using FDM technology uses desktop 3D printer may not be enough for you. Furthermore, according to which items you want to print from the 3D printer varies.For example, from prosthetic hand production,3D printer used in the automotive industry, To produce chocolate , It is used in many different fields.
Which software do you recommend for someone who has no experience in the design?
Free beginner and one that is quite easy to design, object design can be produced with a 3D printer using the following programs.