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TASA at UMCP is dedicated to develop and maintain Taiwanese/Taiwanese American student life and organizational relations at the University of Maryland - College Park, as well as developing relations with Taiwanese/Taiwanese American communities nationwide.
Mission Statement
Promoting awareness of Taiwanese/Taiwanese American culture, language, history, and current affairs
Serving as the liason for the Taiwanese/Taiwanese American individuals at the University of Maryland, College Park
Providing the forum needed for the exchange of information, ideas, and feelings among individuals of the Taiwanese/Taiwanese American community
Inform students/members at the university on the various political views in the Taiwanese community
Supporting social and educational events and developing programs that will benefit the Taiwanese/Taiwanese American community as a whole
Developing a strong relationship with other organizations at the University of Maryland, with the University Administration, and with other organizations nationwide, in order to communicate and fulfill our needs and goals
Big/Little System
We are an organization committed to making everyone feel welcome so we have very our own big/little system. Every new member of TASA will recieve a veteran TASA member as a big who will serve as a mentor throughout his or her college career and help them become acquainted with TASA. The big/little system is an integral part of TASA that helps us form the TASA family that we pride ourselves in. At the beginning of every school year, we host a few big/little GBMs so that new members can meet current members and choose their big.
Junior Officer System
Members of TASA can apply to become junior officers of TASA. To qualify and maintain membership, members are expected to reguarly attend weekly GBMs, help lead planning for events, attend a few board meetings, and be role models for the rest of the organization.
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Talking to Teens Podcast (USA)
Hi Everyone
I was recently interviewed by Andy Earle, researcher of parent-teen communication in Los Angeles. He has an AMAZING podcast I wanted to share with you all. If you want to subscribe to one podcast this year, I would recommend the Talking to Teens Podcast! I have included below a link to our interview, but be sure to check out Andy's Instagram page for a tone of great thoughts from parenting experts.
Hi there,
I saw something scary recently. It was about a group of teenagers who outsmart their parents using technology in order to get around the rules.
For instance, one girl whose parents made her give up her phone each night was actually taking out her SIM card, handing them the phone, and then putting the SIM card in a used phone she bought at school so she could text all night.
Another young girl was texting a sex offender from her iPod while sitting in the kitchen having a conversation with her mom. Her mom had no idea.
The stories were in Michelle Mitchell's new book, Parenting Teenage Girls in the Age of a New Normal. Michelle has seen these types of situations first hand in her work with parents and teenagers.
She says parents need to wake up when it comes to technology with their teenagers. Teens today are more savvy than you think.
So what can you do?
This week on the Talking to Teens Podcast I sat down with Michelle to discuss this issue, as well as a few other juicy tidbits:
LISTEN: "Wake Up and Get More Savvy, Parents"
Also, have you taken my FREE 10-day course, How to Talk to Teenagers, yet?
The course is available through an e-learning website called Highbrow:
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Thanks for reading!
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Researcher | Parent-Teen Communication
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Then & Now
August 2017 to February 2019
I've come a long way. I'm not 100% where I want to be but when I look at these pictures I'm reminded that I'm on an adventure that's years in the making and there is no rushing it.
Truth of the matter is, I'm told the results stay off the longer it takes to get there. I'm hoping that's the truth because I don't want to go back to that version of me. And that's not because I was considered "obese" – Hell, I'm technically still considered "overweight" right now and that's totally insane! I wear size medium, for crying out loud! Does that make sense to anyone else out there?
In any case, the goal is to be in the zone of what is considered "healthy range" for my age and height. According to the internet that's 145 lbs. Currently I'm 166 lbs. But that's 166 lbs "partially toned" as apposed to 166 lbs "not toned at all."
See the difference??
This pictures was taken on the day I joined the gym. I was the same weight I am right now. 166 lbs but you wouldn't think so. The scale barely moves these days but I haven't had my clothes fit any better!
When I look at these pictures I can't get over the fact that This is me! I'm healthy, I'm fit, I'm happy, and I can't wait to see what I'll look like another 6 months from now.
But with all of that being said, let's focus on my quality of life. My depression is 75% less. Like, seriously. Bipolar type 2 tends to stay in the depressed zone more often than not. Since starting my healthy lifestyle that's completely changed. In fact, the gym is a trigger for hypomania for me. It makes me SO happy that I literally can't come down from the high for hours! If anyone had told me that would be a fact in my life I'd laugh in their faces — Hell, I used to laugh at my psychiatrist when he'd tell me to "exercise" and "walk" to help with my depression.
Physical aspects. My pulse has regulated, my low blood sugar episodes have ceased, my GERD has almost completely disappeared, My IBS is non-existent, I no longer have weekly yeast infections (sorry for the TMI, but it's a fact!) I have energy to get through my days. Even the long work days!
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Atlantic City used to be the casino gambling capital of the world. That was back in the eighties, but now the city has continually done things to drive away gamblers.
The latest of these steps was to ban smoking in their casinos. They were already having a tough time trying to get people to travel to the city, but the smoking ban puts them in a bind.
The state of Pennsylvania could be the beneficiary of the smoking laws in New Jersey. They too have a smoking ban law that is going into effect in less then two weeks. They have excluded certain areas of a casino floor from the ban, however.
With many states passing expanded casino gambling laws, people are less likely to travel out of state. Gas prices have also taken a big toll on people's travel plans, which is further hurting Atlantic City casinos.
Pennsylvania casinos could see a large jump in business in October. That is when the smoking laws go into effect in Atlantic City. Currently, Pennsylvania casinos are preparing for the possibility of the increased business.
Mohegan Sun Has Successful First Weekend With New Poker Room
Casino expansion is not high on the list of developers these days. With the economy hurting the casino industry for the first time in a long time, casino expansion has been slowed around the United States.
Several projects that had been in the works by big time casino developers have now gone on hold. Others have pulled bids to build casinos in areas that have recently changed laws allowing casinos in their states.
The Mohegan Sun Casino, however, will not be one of the ones that is lumped in with that former group. They have expanded and their new casino is drawing rave reviews. Casino of the Wind opened on Friday night amidst great anticipation.
The early reviews are that Mohegan Sun has created a winner of a casino. The poker room, which holds forty two tables, is spacious and has a comforting feel to it.
"As people are making hard choices about where to spend their discretionary income and where to recreate, it's great that we have something new for them to see," said Mohegan Sun CEO Mitchell Etess to the Hardford Courant newspaper.
The casino has a month long celebration planned to welcome the new casino. In addition to the gaming options, Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville restaurant is also one of the new attractions.


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The burnt-out cassette tape sounds of Dougie Poole's sizzling debut, Wideass Highway, meet at the desolate intersection of experimental pop and outlaw country. I'd like to use the term "hipsterbilly," but I'm sure it would seem derogatory, although the mix of Ariel Pink meets Bobby Bare is a genre defying tie-dye of musical brilliance.
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History Continued: History Continued Yoga introduced to the US in 1893. Hatha Yoga one of the oldest forms of yoga Hatha Yoga is the most common form of yoga practiced in the U.S. Yoga Language: Yoga Language Asanas Pranayama Sanskrit Prana Chakras Dhyana Hatha Yoga Benefits of Yoga: Benefits of Yoga Aids in circulation Tones organs Frees breathing Is cleansing Boosts self-esteem Improves muscle tone, flexibility, strength and stamina Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol Reduces stress and tension Improves concentration and creativity Creates Spirituality Lowers fat Stimulates immune system Creates sense of Well-being and calmnessTypes of Yoga: Types of Yoga Bhakti Yoga: discipline of love and devotion Dhyana Yoga: discipline of meditation Hatha-Yoga: discipline of force and action Karma Yoga: discipline of self-transcending action Mantra Yoga: discipline of numinous sounds Purna Yoga: discipline of wholeness or integrationHatha Yoga: Hatha Yoga Places special emphasis on physical postures integrated with Pranayama Allows you to have complete control over mind and body Controls spiritThings to remember: Things to remember Breathing Control Conscious stretching-no pain should be felt Counter positions or balance-must treat body equally by stretching each side of body equallyPranayama : Pranayama Inhalation: Chest expands, head up, limbs extended outward, and retain the breath Exhalation: Chest releases the air, in contraction motionAsana: Asana Moving into the pose Maintaining the pose Coming out of the poseYoga and Stress Relief: Yoga and Stress Relief Yoga increases awareness of muscle tension Promotes movement and circulation Cleanses the body with movement and increases circulation to parts of body Poses for Stress Relief: Poses for Stress Relief Tree Pose Kneeling Pose Child's Pose Mountain Pose Warrior II Lightning Bolt Bow Pose Upward Facing Dog Half Fish Pose Corpse PoseSpirituality: Spirituality The realization of the universality of Truth and the experience of bliss. It is an opportunity to realize and become conscious of a Supreme Reality. You've got to live it! One's spiritual fitness is determined the feeling of oneness, the desire to be with the divine all the time and the strength of one's will power. Spirituality vs. Religion: Spirituality vs. Religion Spirituality is at the core of all religions. However, all religions have forgotten this core and fiction seems to have replaced fact. Religion has come to mean 'blind organized faith' and has become dogmatic and fundamentalist in its views. Spirituality is an one-on-one communication with the Divine, without the influence of any organization or a set of dogmatic views. It is based more on personal experiences rather than the experiences of others. Spirituality and Yoga: Spirituality and Yoga Yoga is Self-conquest Since the Divine is universal, there is no religion in yoga. There are various philosophical approaches to yoga, but the aspirant is free to choose whatever path he deems fit. Poses for Spirituality: Poses for Spirituality Bridge Pose Cobra Pose Camel Pose Fish Pose Yoga Mudra Seated MeditationChakras: Chakras There are seven Chakras First Chakra Muladhara Second Chakra, Svadhisthana Third Chakra, Manipura Fourth Chakra, Anahata Fifth Chakra, Visuddha Sixth Chakra, Anja Seventh Chakra, Sahasrara Yoga can be practiced ANYWHERE/ANYTIME: Yoga can be practiced ANYWHERE/ANYTIME Must be comfortable to the yogi Can be practiced in the morning, afternoon, or evening Further Resources: Further Resources www.yogajournal.com Adamson, E., and Budilovsky, J. (1998). The Complete Idiots Guide to Yoga. New York: Macmillan. The Yoga Studio firstname.lastname@example.com Located across from the river behind JCPenney parking lot You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.


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Ugh guys, America is getting SO OLD! Come out to 2A to celebrate the United States' last couple of days of being 248 with some comedy. We promise it won't run too late, since America has to get to bed at a reasonable hour!
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Tomorrow afternoon there will be a construction detour on Topsail Rd at Twin Brooks Drive. This will effect some bus routes and bus stops at your respective schools for the afternoon run. It is anticipated that this detour will be in effect for tomorrow only. Should it last longer, we will notify you ASAP.
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Sunday, April 06, 2014
Comparative Philosophy
Why the Materialist Neo-Darwinian Conception of Nature is Almost Certainly False
by Thomas Nagel
Philosophy has to proceed comparatively. The best we can do is to develop the rival alternative conceptions in each important domain as fully an carefully as possible, depending on our antecedent sympathies, and see how they measure up. That is a more credible form of progress than decisive proof or refutation. (p127)
This is a very small book about some big issues; namely the "relation between mind, brain, and behavior in living animal organisms" and its relation to the cosmos. Thomas Nagel has written a provocative book aimed at both serious readers and other philosophers. Whether he succeeds in his goal of explaining the implausibility of materialist theories is in doubt, but there is no doubt that he provides some challenging ideas about the way we can philosophize about the nature of mind.
The book starts sort of in midstream discussing modern materialist theories; with a focus on the "failure of psychophysical reductionism." This is the position in the philosophy of mind that proposes that the physical sciences will be ultimately capable of providing a theory of everything. It is known as as reductionism. In addition to attacking this he proposes that the development of mind raises questions that the evolutionary theory of the development of life forms can explain the complexity that is evident today. He also criticizes the idea that consciousness is merely a side-effect. In this he is successful at least from this reader's perspective. It seems evident that life is more than just an accident that keeps happening.
After a discussion of anti-reductionism and the natural order the book follows with chapters on consciousness, cognition, and values. In his discussion of cognition he proposes a teleological, or goal-oriented, development of "biological possibilities". This is presented as an alternative to the alternatives: chance, creationism, or directionless physical law. He does not recognize that evolutionary theory suggests that certain developments might be inevitable, or at least predictable. His proposals are made as reasonable alternatives to theories that he suggests have reached a dead end. In presenting them he does not argue from proof, but rather suggests his alternatives provide what may be considered a new paradigm that will allow progress in areas like the relationship of consciousness and the brain and evolutionary development.
He concludes that the best alternative is a naturalistic, though non-materialist, alternative. Thus Mind is not an inexplicable accident or a divine and anomalous gift but a basic aspect of nature that we will not understand until we transcend the built-in limits of contemporary scientific orthodoxy. Some questions that were raised in our discussion of this book included whether there is life or consciousness elsewhere in the universe, if the ability to create life in the laboratory would have any bearing, and if we could create consciousness in computers would this make a difference? Unfortunately the author does not explore these and many other issues in this short book. While Nagel is an atheist, he adds that even some theists might find his proposed views acceptable; since they could maintain that God is ultimately responsible for such an expanded natural order, as they believe he is for the laws of physics.
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2 comments:
- Brian Joseph said...
Though I too my not agree with his ultimate conclusions this sounds like a book that I would love. I have an amateur's interest in science and often finding myself wondering about it all and tying it to philosophy. As of late, prom a personal perspective I am feeling that the mind and consciousness is indeed the greatest and most awe inspiring mysterious in a universe that is filled with great and awe inspiring mysteries.
- James said...
Thanks for sharing your observations and interest in this subject. I share the interest and have read a few books over several decades beginning with an introduction to the topic in a Philosophy of Mind course more than four decades ago.
Some other books focused on consciousness from a philosophical perspective that are worth considering include: The Mysterious Flame by Colin McGinn (1999); Consciousness Reconsidered by Owen Flanagan (1992); and, Consciousness Explained by Daniel C. Dennett (1991). The McGinn book is very accessible, seemingly aimed at the layman, while Dennett and Flanagan, also accessible, are more rigorous philosophical tomes.
In the meantime I have expanded my original comments on Nagel's book.


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RACA Joins Makervillage Creative Hub
Posted 29/07/2016
Rome Area Council for the Arts (RACA) has joined Makervillage as an organizational partner and plans relocation of its headquarters to the building located at 252 N. 5th Avenue in downtown Rome's River District. The arts organization, celebrating its 40th year, will expand their financial resources to artists and artisans and help establish and curate a community art gallery.
RACA provides grants and programming for Rome area artists and artisans, and the relocation of their headquarters will allow them to better access and inform artists about these resources. In addition, the community gallery provides a way for area artists, including Makervillage members, to display and sell their work. The gallery will be staffed and managed by Makervillage and open to the public on evenings and weekends. RACA will curate, plan, and execute 4-5 installations per year alongside other artsorganizations.
"To re-establish a physical presence and help operate a flexible community gallery will allow us to fulfill our mission of impacting the community through arts programming, education, and outreach," says RACA Executive Director Rainey Campbell, " we are excited to engage in this creative place with both Makervillage and the arts community in Downtown Rome."
Makervillage has undertaken a renovation of the building at 252 N. 5th to provide membership-based co-work and startup spaces, artisan workshop areas, and other entrepreneurial resources such as workshops, classes, marketing and fabrication lab, and shipping center. The first phase of construction is underway and will be completed in August, allowing a limited number of members to begin accessing resources. The RACA office and gallery is expected to be complete later in the fall.
"There has been a strong desire to see an art gallery return to downtown Rome" says Steele, "we entrepreneurs were willing to take the risks and manage the business side, but it would not be possible without sponsoring organizations. These kind of collaborative relationships are what will continue to build a sustainable creative community and a thriving creative economy ."
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Lexington Christian girls eke out 48-46 win in All "A" opener
RICHMOND — It's probably a good thing that Katelin Bundy hadn't seen a stat sheet.
If she had, the Lexington Christian guard might have been uncomfortable taking such a big shot at such a big moment in the first round of the Touchstone Energy All "A" Classic.
She might have noticed that she'd missed the first nine three-pointers she'd tried.
"I had no clue," she said.
So late in the game with the Eagles trailing Crittenden County by three points, Bundy didn't blink when she was called on to hit the game-tying shot.
She nailed it with just more than two minutes to go and then sealed the 48-46 win over the Lady Rockets with a steal and layup with 16 seconds left to help LCA advance to Friday's quarterfinals at Eastern Kentucky University.
"It was real big," Coach Jason Seamands said of Bundy's shot. "It changes the total complexion of the game because now you're even."
The game didn't look as if it would ever be even when LCA grabbed a 10-point early lead behind post players Kristen Jacob and Kelli Rinehart.
But both girls picked up their third fouls in the first half, and the Rockets came charging back to start the second half.
Crittenden County scored 12 unanswered points out of the locker room and held the Eagles without a field goal for an entire quarter. They missed all 12 shots they attempted.
Crittenden led 33-30 after three quarters.
"Out of the locker room, those first six minutes were awful," Seamands said, equating it to watching a slow drip. "We missed a ton of layups. We missed foul shots. We lost our poise."
But point guard Rachel Cox had faith her team could turn it around in the fourth quarter.
"It was frustrating, but I had the instinct that we could pull it out," she said.
Behind Jacob and Rinehart, the Eagles (13-7) got back into it. Jacob finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead LCA. Rinehart added 12 points and 13 rebounds.
The two teams slugged it out in the fourth quarter before Bundy's game-tying three-pointer.
"It was nice to relax and be able to shoot it," she said. "I was wide open. It was a great screen."
Reserve Allie Evans followed that up with a key offensive rebound and two made free throws to put LCA up for good before Bundy's steal and shot gave the Eagles all of the cushion they'd need.
The Rockets (13-6) were led by Jessi Hodge's game highs of 22 points and seven assists. Laken Tabor added 11 points and nine rebounds.
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enAble of Georgia Offers Parents Support Services for Their Adult Children with Developmental Disabilities
enAble of Georgia will be holding their 23rd annual Golf and Tennis Tournament on Monday, October 16th at White Columns Country Club. This fundraiser follows the nonprofit's Summer Wine Auction which occurred in July and the Dare to Dream Gala that took place in March. Founded in 1979 by North Georgia parents, enAble has set out to provide superior care and opportunities for adult children with developmental disabilities. Often, after graduating from high school, those individuals find there are few options available for them. enAble's mission is to break down the wall of limitations special needs adults face to allow them to develop socially and more independently.
Adults from ages 22 to 86 (the age of the nonprofit's oldest member) are housed in 18 different group homes. Each house accommodates four individuals and is equipped with 24 hour support. There is no time limit for enAble's residents and some members have stayed with the residency program for more than 20 years. "We support them until we can't,' April Olsen, enAble's Development Manager says.
Twelve of these group homes are located in Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Roswell and the other six are located in South Fulton. Group day programs are also held in both North and South Fulton where individuals may take part in avocations such as music therapy, tennis, theatre and the production of a news publication. Each group session caters to about 50 people at a time. enAble also provides prevocational services that provide tools to help individuals with developmental disabilities find jobs and instruction on how to maintain employment.
In the future, enAble hopes to be able to care for even more adults because Fulton County's needs exceed the current facilities. To be able to maintain this level of care and expand to accommodate more individuals, enAble holds fundraisers throughout the year including the annual Gala and Wine Auction. "This year's auction was hosted by Bentley Atlanta. They provided tastings and prizes for guests, " Olsen says.
The upcoming Golf and Tennis Tournament has proven to be a favorite in the past as all participating individuals with devlopment disabilities are able to be heavily involved in the festivities. "We hone in on ability rather than disability." April says, "We have several people that participate in both tournaments and others that help pass out thank you notes and snacks to everyone."
The organization raised $87,000 at last year's tournament and has set a goal of $90,000 for this year.
enAble takes pride in living up to the motto, "Supporting people with special needs to lead fulfilled lives," by looking beyond disabilities and empowering group members to realize their potential. Opportunities to help facilitate this cause as well as portals to event information and the donation center can be found at enablega.org.


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ACS 2018 Highlights
The Speed you need
Systems that dry fast as well as through-cure fast are in high demand due to increasing demands for productivity of equipment, energy and labor to reduce cost and improve the environmental footprint of operations. To learn more, sit in on one of our presentations at the ACS. The abstracts are listed below as is a brief video invitation from the author. If you can't attend, please check back here after the show. We will be posting the presentations for you to view.
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Sudhir Ananthachar
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Faster curing agents for rapid return to service
Wet-on-Wet epoxy coating refers to a method of applying an epoxy coating where additional coats are applied before the previous coats have cured. Epoxy systems can be used as primer or as an intermediate coat. The functional primer coat provides corrosion and barrier protection to the steel and facilitates the intercoat adhesion of subsequent intermediate coat. It is essential that epoxy primer develop its functional properties like hardness, cross link density, Glass transition temperature (Tg) and provide sufficient recoat window for the intermediate layer. The recent and trends and drivers in epoxy coatings market suggests that unique characteristics of epoxy curing agents can be capitalized by significantly lowering the cure time thus enhancing the productivity and throughput in both factory and field applied epoxy systems. In this presentation we demonstrate the performance attributes of a novel polycyclic-aliphatic amine accelerator which can provide rapid through cure and enables wet-on-wet epoxy applications. Glass transition (Tg), IR cure profile, Intercoat adhesion, corrosion resistance, data will be presented.
Shiying Zheng
New Waterborne Systems Bring Fast Return-to-Service and Excellent Aesthetics
Coating industry is constantly facing the challenges of meeting more stringent low emission requirement and fulfilling the need to improve productivity and reduce costs while maintaining high coating performance. Technology advancements equipped the industry with new waterborne epoxy systems that deliver fast cure speed, improved coating robustness and better aesthetics over the service life. Thanks to the low volatile organic content (VOC) and excellent coating properties, waterborne epoxy coatings have become a commercially important technology and gained wide acceptance as environmentally friendly alternatives for solvent borne and solvent free epoxy systems The paper will highlight the development of a new waterborne epoxy curing agent based on novel amine technology. The product provides an extremely fast cure speed even under the adverse condition such as low temperature and high humidity, and superior adhesion to substrates when used as a primer, in particularly on damp concrete. When used as a topcoat it provides an excellent surface aesthetics. This enables coating formulators to design new coating concepts, such as a 1-day floor system, consisting of a primer and topcoat that could be applied on the same day and deliver walk-on readiness the next morning. The paper will discuss model formulations based on the new curing agent, key features and benefits of the new waterborne system.
Michael Cook
Polyamine Curing Agents Meeting the Industry Need for Enhanced Productivity
In the challenging world of industrial, protective and marine coatings, two component epoxy systems are established as the benchmark technologies due to the combined offerings of excellent corrosion protection while being compliant with regional VOC standards. Today, productivity has emerged as a major driver and innovation focuses on developing epoxy coatings that have greater application versatility while providing enhanced performance properties, such as dry speed, rapid recoat and through cure. For Marine and Protective, the need is for faster cure and blush resistant coatings when applied under adverse, low temperatures conditions. In the OEM sector, the wet on wet application process means there is a requirement for epoxy systems to provide rapid overcoatability with polyurethane and/or polycarbamide topcoats within minutes after initial application of the primer. In the OEM sector, the drivers are to increase overall productivity with faster application of multiple layers coupled with lower bake temperatures, which can provide energy savings. This paper will focus on the performance attributes of a novel polycyclic- aliphatic amine and its use in the development of new epoxy curing agents designed to provide benefit in the above markets. The supporting data includes the functional properties; thermal analysis, glass transition (Tg), IR cure profile, confirming the rapid through cure and cross-linking capabilities in epoxy systems. In addition, a review of model coating formulations and their key performance attributes, including the rapid recoat times, improved intercoat adhesion, excellent corrosion protection properties will be discussed.
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Silyl-Polyurethane Crosslinkers for Ambient Cure Topcoats with Fast Return-to-Service Times
Two-component polyurethanes are the performance benchmark of the coating industry for weather-stable, chemically resistant topcoats. While their performances are difficult to surpass, their return to service times can require a full day at ambient temperatures and the handling of isocyanates requires careful regard to PPE. Evonik has developed silyl-polyurethane (NISO) technology that exceeds performance of 2K polyurethanes with regard to scratch resistance and anti-graffiti characteristics and can be formulated both as 1K and in 2K coatings with hydroxyl-functional polyols. This presentation will show new binder systems developed in the last two years that have superior performances compared to 2K polyurethanes and dry-through times within two hours.
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Win The Race, Ultra-Fast Curing Agents for One Day Flooring
In concrete coatings and flooring systems, a rapid return to service is a highly desired attribute, but remains elusive without negatively impacting other performance characteristics. Delivering the speed while maintaining a balance of good handling properties in conjunction with quality physical properties has been the subject of significant R&D over the past several decades by coating manufacturers and raw material suppliers.
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Vertical window blinds are becoming extremely popular around the world due to their features and benefits. These blinds are known to provide light and color control, along with insulation and privacy to the homeowners. They are also useful for covering tall, large or wide windows. Due to their size, these window blinds can become a focal point of attraction in your home. White and cream are the most common colors in which these blinds are available. One can even use these kinds of blinds in order to make a smaller window look bigger. There are a number of reasons why one should choose vertical window blinds.
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High ICU utilization and costs, discharge checklist and risk assessment, and more.
High ICU utilization for 4 common conditions may drive up costs without improving mortality, study finds
Hospitals that utilize ICUs more frequently for 4 common conditions may be more likely to perform invasive procedures and have higher costs with no improvement in hospital mortality, according to a recent study.
The retrospective cohort study ranked 94 hospitals in Washington State and Maryland by their predicted ICU utilization rates for adult patients hospitalized from 2010 through 2012 for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), pulmonary embolism (PE), upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, and congestive heart failure (CHF). Results were published in the October JAMA Internal Medicine.
Researchers analyzed 156,842 hospitalizations for the 4 conditions, using risk-adjusted hospital mortality, use of invasive procedures, and hospital costs as primary outcomes. For lower- versus higher-utilization hospitals, the median ICU admission rates were 43.6% versus 67.2% for DKA, 12.2% versus 26.5% for PE, 23.4% versus 34.2% for upper GI bleeding, and 9.6% versus 28.7% for CHF. For each condition, teaching hospitals and hospitals with fewer beds were more frequently in the higher-utilization group than other types of hospitals.
Increased ICU utilization was not associated with significant differences in hospital mortality for any condition. The slopes of the linear regression analyses between hospital mortality and ICU utilization were −0.0013% mortality per percent predicted ICU admission for DKA (P=0.22), 0.0061% for PE (P=0.59), −0.0061% for upper GI bleeding (P=0.49), and 0.0083% for CHF (P=0.37). The respective risk-adjusted mortality rates in lower- and higher-utilization hospitals were 0.30% and 0.26% for DKA, 2.85% and 2.98% for PE, 2.08% and 2.03% for upper GI bleeding, and 2.99% and 3.02% for CHF.
The slopes of the linear regression analyses between ICU utilization and costs were $33.85 per percent predicted ICU admission for DKA (P<0.001), $30.18 for PE (P=0.02), $29.89 for upper GI bleeding (P=0.01), and $97.83 for CHF (P<0.001). Respective adjusted costs of hospitalization in lower- and higher-utilization groups were $7,141 and $8,204 for DKA; $10,660 and $11,117 for PE; $10,164 and $10,851 for upper GI bleeding; and $10,175 and $13,587 for CHF.
The study authors noted limitations related to the data sources, such as the lack of granular clinical information in administrative hospital databases and the lack of posthospitalization outcomes or care. They also pointed out that the results do not explain the underlying mechanisms that drive ICU utilization.
In light of these findings, hospitals and clinical decision makers should reflect on their care pathways, triage decision processes, patient safety, care effectiveness, and costs, according to an accompanying editorial.
"Although care bundles, standards, and protocols are all the rage today to improve patient care and outcomes and to avoid medical errors, the results of this study suggest that in their haste to apply standardized care pathways (eg, invasive procedures for ICU admissions), the high ICU utilizers forgot to individualize care," the editorialist wrote.
Discharge checklist and risk assessment helped reduce readmissions after PCI, study finds
Risk scores and discharge checklists reduced readmissions after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) at 1 hospital, a study found.
Researchers sought to reduce readmissions after PCI at the Massachusetts General Hospital by targeting problems with care processes before discharge, after discharge, and during any potential re-presentation to the emergency department. The study was published in the September Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
During the first hospitalization, researchers assessed patients' readmission risk with a validated risk score that included age, sex, admission status, and insurance status, as well as comorbidities such as previous coronary artery bypass grafting, peripheral arterial disease, renal dysfunction, and lung disease. The risk assessment program also produced estimates for 30-day major adverse cardiovascular events, in-hospital mortality, in-hospital bleeding, acute kidney insufficiency, acute kidney insufficiency requiring dialysis, and maximum recommended contrast dose.
The researchers also implemented a discharge checklist to ensure access to appropriate medications and close follow-up for high-risk patients. The checklist included a sublingual nitroglycerin prescription and confirmation of insurance coverage of prescribed antiplatelet agents. The checklist also recommended timely follow-up, especially for patients at high risk for readmission either by the readmission risk score or by the subjective assessment of the clinician.
They also developed patient education videos about chest discomfort and heart failure, including instructions on how to contact a cardiologist to evaluate low-risk symptoms. Links to web-based versions were provided in discharge instructions, so that patients could view the videos at home as often as needed. After discharge, researchers established a new follow-up clinic with cardiology fellows to ensure patient access after discharge. A system was also set up to automatically notify cardiologists immediately when patients presented to the emergency department within 30 days of PCI.
The interventions resulted in index hospital readmission rates decreasing from 9.6% in 2011 to 5.3% in 2015. The authors noted that these changes could be implemented in other health care centers, both reducing the cost of care and improving the quality of care for patients with PCI.
"At our hospital, we have seen an improvement in readmissions after PCI subsequent to the implementation of these initiatives," they wrote. "If successful, this program could potentially provide evidence-based tactics that can be implemented in other health care centers, to both reduce the cost of care and improve the quality of care for patients after PCI."
AHA evaluates heart failure risks from prescription drugs, OTCs, alternative products
A comprehensive and accessible guide to prescription, over-the-counter (OTC), and complementary and alternative medications that could exacerbate heart failure was recently released by the American Heart Association (AHA).
The AHA used case reports, case series, package inserts, meta-analyses, and prospective and observational trials to develop the scientific statement, published in the Aug. 9 Circulation.
It found that prescription medications that may exacerbate underlying myocardial dysfunction include:
- analgesics such as NSAIDs and COX-2 inhibitors,
- diabetes drugs and drugs classes such as metformin, thiazolidinediones, and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors,
- antiarrhythmics such as flecainide, disopyramide, sotalol, and dronedarone,
- calcium-channel blockers such as diltiazem, verapamil, and nifedipine,
- tricyclic antidepressants and citalopram,
- ophthalmic drugs such as topical beta-blockers or topical cholinergic agents, or
- pulmonary medications such as albuterol, bosentan, and epoprostenol.
Prescription drugs known to cause direct myocardial toxicity include:
- antifungals, such as amphotericin B,
- antimalarials, such as chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine,
- antiparkinson agents such as bromocriptine and pergolide, and
- antipsychotics such as clozapine.
Over-the-counter drugs often contain high sodium, and the daily recommended dosing of these drugs can equal more than 400 mg of sodium, the statement noted. Many cough, cold, and allergy and sinus preparations may also include NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, or vasoconstrictors, such as phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine.
Among other recommendations, the statement called for physicians to:
- Conduct comprehensive medication reconciliation at each clinical visit and with each admission. Patients should be specifically asked about drug, dose, and frequency of all of their medications, including OTC medications and alternative products.
- Consider potential risks and benefits of each medication, categorize them as either essential to desired outcomes or optional, and reduce or eliminate optional ones.
- Consider combination medications to reduce the number of medications taken daily or medications that can be used to treat more than 1 condition.
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The intended purpose of skirting boards was to remove the floor-wall junction. There are now however, many different styles and materials to choose from making them a part of the interior decor. It ties the whole room together like a ribbon on a present.
Protects the Wall
The skirting board protects the wall from bumps, scrapes and chips that furniture and vacuum cleaners leave behind. With the board installed, the door does not hit the wall when it is banged open either. It also keeps the wall clean and prevents splashing of floor cleaning detergents or polish.
Covers Problem Areas
Instead of redoing a wall a skirting board can be used to cover any uneven surfaces on the base of the walls. It does not require a lot of work and is a quicker fix to the problem.
The most popular material for the boards is wood because it has many different profiles and heights the person can choose from. It is also an environmentally friendly option because wood can be recycled and it sequesters carbon dioxide.
Provides Insulation
The skirting boards insulate the rooms and last for a long time if they are cared for properly. The ones made of medium density fiberboard are resistant to moisture and can help prevent the walls from being weathered down.
Hides Wiring
Skirting boards often have space between the wall and the board to allow electricians to fix in cable and telephone wires. A home with such a design can have invisible wiring improving the overall look of the house.
Looks Attractive
By selecting the color of the skirting board carefully you can make the room look bigger than it actually is. A skirting board adds depth and structure to any space which makes it so much more than just a floor-wall joint.


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The Search for Durable Exterior Clear Coatings for Wood
Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, 2424 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
Department of Applied Mathematics, Research School of Physics and Engineering, Oliphant Building 60, Mills Road, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
Department of Building, Construction Engineering, Faculty Environmental & Civil Engineering, Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor 86400, Malaysia
Forestry & Forest Products Research Institute, Tsukuba 305-8687, Japan
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Academic Editor: Mojgan Nejad
Coatings 2015, 5(4), 830-864; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings5040830
Received: 15 September 2015 / Revised: 4 November 2015 / Accepted: 6 November 2015 / Published: 12 November 2015
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Wood Coatings)
AbstractThe goal of a durable exterior clear coating has eluded generations of coatings technologists, despite long-standing desire amongst the public for such a coating. The journey towards this goal initially focused on modifications to coating formulation, but took a completely different direction when it was found that a UV-transparent silicone clear coating on wood modified with chromic acid met consumer expectations of coating durability. This finding sparked world-wide interest in wood pre-treatments as a way of enhancing the durability of clear coatings. This interest initially focused on transition metal compounds, but has now shifted in the direction of organic and inorganic photostabilizers or even more drastic pre-treatments. Pre-treatments that dimensionally stabilize wood, protect it from microbial degradation and photostabilize lignin, when combined with flexible, photostable, coatings provide the next way-stop on the journey towards achieving the goal of durable exterior clear coatings for wood. This paper reviews this journey, drawing upon our research and that of other groups who have focused on this elusive goal. View Full-Text
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Demming and TQM to Zachman and EA; are these two sides of the same coin?
Total Quality Management – according to ASQ
"At its core, Total Quality Management (TQM) is a management approach to long–term success through customer satisfaction.
In a TQM effort, all members of an organization participate in improving processes, products, services and the culture in which they work."
Let me point you to Zachman's own words;
"The whole idea of Enterprise Architecture is to enable the Enterprise to address orders of magnitude increases in complexity and orders of magnitude increases in the rate of change."
Enterprise and Business Architecture enable the people, process, and technology when grounded to the Total Quality Management system and GAAP/GRAP we have tremendous value.
- Alone neither produce the results each propose to bring any organization or agency.
- An Enterprise must include the many parts in design and definition-Systems include the Process, people and teechnology
- Total Quality Management defines the outside in perspective of what the systems produce including the sources from people, process and technology.
- Each offers a perspective or views associated with different stakeholders.
- Featured Image-image shown above offers a similar view according to three different ways stakeholders might refer to the same thing(s)
- Semantic
- Real World
- Fit for Purpose
- Generally speaking one would assume each value was unique.
- Each has common variables; a few may be unique while each contains predefined KPIs based on quality standards.
- Our challenge remains translating the outputs which serve as inputs into another functional groups business process.
- Featured Image-image shown above offers a similar view according to three different ways stakeholders might refer to the same thing(s)
Supporting Statement
- Total quality management would be vital to any organization chartered to deliver any offer; specifically when the sustainability of the agency or organizations goals intend to increase loyalty and produce value for any market or industry.
- Information Systems connect the business, organization or agency whether enabled with a technology or "manually". In either case; all three components of change that must be factored; people, process and/or technology happen to converge as the same measurements used in Total Quality Management.
When these two sides of the same coin we can expect a healthy continuous improvement pipeline; personally this would be the least likely to produce a profit.
- You are likely to be correcting something more likely to be a symptom.
- The symptom will continue to be a problem and simply moves to another location leaving the original problem
- Plus, one or more new problems.
The Enterprise Architecture and Total Quality Management should be grounded upon the same principles
- In looking at the two sides of the same coin perhaps it needs to be framed this way.
- We must presume you need both sides of the coin to be worth anything.
In my experience there are three primary reasons for transformational changes introduced (80/20 rule) annually by the formulation and development of the strategy.
Transformational changes
1. Acquisition or organic growth
2. Industry transition or change in the companies leadership and mission
3. Continuous Improvement from either internal or external audit results
The later of the two are performed by objective parties external to the organization.
- Your annual financial audit and the reports produced ideally with no material findings in general accounting acceptable practices (GAAP or GRAP or public sector).
- Your annual quality management system audit and the reports ideally with no major and few repeated minor non-conformance.
Who requires the external auditor reports?
- Customers
- Suppliers
- Shareholders
- Regulatory Oversight bodies
The scope of the audits includes the corporate policies which define the procedures to guide the people and decision making in their activities which are part of a process.
- Engineering is a system
- Marketing is a system
- Sales is a system
- Operations is a system
- Delivery (supply chain, advisory or technical) is a system
- Support is a system
For this reason; the same coin would be true only of the people to system
- TQM – Demming an expert or guru in the
- EA – Zachman an expert in the information systems
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Press Conference of Haseena Parkar in New Delhi
Shraddha was in town, Delhi with Siddant Kapoor (his brother ), Ankur Bhatia and director Apoorva Lakhia, for the promotion of her upcoming Biopic Haseena Parkar (based on the life of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's sister).
The film's director Apoorva Lakhia comments, saying, "Her filmography has been different, she has been playing a bubbly young actress and it takes a lot of guts for someone to play a mother of four kids, over 40 years of age."
Haseena Parkar Official Trailer
Shraddha Kapoor said "You don't get to play such roles again and again. I was pleasantly surprised when director Apoorva Lakhia came to me with the offer. Haseena's story was so tragic and intriguing. She'd gone through so much in her life." 'I had to gain 7-8 kilos, wear prosthetics and change my voice'
The film shows Haseena's journey from a 17-year-old teenager to a 43-year-old. Shraddha was able to attain drastically different looks by using prosthetics, body suits and heavy make-up.
Shraddha next assignments based on world badminton champion Saina Nehwal. Further, she has also been signed for the lead role opposite Baahubali star Prabhas (supposedly his first Hindi film) in Saaho.


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I LOVE GROUND MEAT! It's cheap, easy to cook and goes great over white rice! OH OH it's also easy to eat. This is my own creation! Five spice ground beef with peas. It was deeeeeelicious. I bought everything at Trader Joe's. I THINK the pack of ground beef I got was about a pound for couple bucks. I got a bag of onions and a bag of frozen peas.
– Five Spice Ground Beef with Peas
About a pound of ground beef
Frozen peas (I used only half a bag)
1 onion diced
4 cloves of garlic sliced and diced (I love garlic)
Scallions (if you have any on hand, optional)
2 tablespoons of five spice powder
Soy sauce (the sweet kind)
Sesame oil
Hoisin sauce
Extra spicy satay sauce
Rice wine
Salt & pepper
Loads of white rice
This is Chinese food people! I think. So that means you'll need a wok, a very hot wok, and everything will go fast. Well I guess you don't need a wok but everyone should have a wok.
Get the wok really really hot. While the wok is heating up, break out the ground meat, season it with salt and pepper and add the five spice powder. Give it a good mix. When the wok is ready, its good that you have everything chopped and diced and prepared first. Throw in the diced onion and cook it till semi-cooked then add in the garlic. You'll know when to add in the beef when you start to smell the garlic, the wonderful smell of garlic. After adding the beef give it a good mix…a good stir with your spatula I guess. Try and break up the meat into little pieces. Keeping the heat at high give the beef mixture few swings of rice wine. Keep mixing/stirring. Then throw in the soy sauce, sesame oil and couple tablespoons of hoisin sauce. Basically I added whatever I had in my kitchen.
Taste it! If its good throw in the peas and stir around. Cook it for a minute or so and turn the heat off. Lastly throw in the chopped scallions. Serve with steamed rice.
Sorry if I don't have measurements for the amount of soy sauce and sesame oil. Here's an estimate. The soy sauce I drizzled 1.5 circle and the sesame oil I did about .5 circle.


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My acting experience thus far has been in film and TV. Now I am taking the stage for a small production of "The Vagina Monologues" by Eve Ensler to benefit V-day 2013 (Violence against Women). It's a very funny beautiful heart-wrenching play. I have been in intensive rehearsal for the past two weeks with Director Christa Mountain (Actor's Studio). I sent her My Beautiful Xmas P video holiday card and she was inspired. Long story short someone dropped out, so I dropped in. I had also emailed Eve Ensler the My Beautiful Xmas P video holiday card. She wrote back the morning after our first read through, "i love your pussy ornament and thank you for sending the video. hope you are one billion rising with us." By this point I was!
We are using sense memory and method to tell the stories of these amazing women. It's been extremely challenging but I am learning a lot. We have a very talented cast and director. It's been fun to work with the Actor's Studio graduate students. I've been so nervous I only now have enough nerve to post this!
We are The Goddess Project. Our symbol is the phoenix, the mythological bird that is reborn and rises from the ashes of destruction. Our place is Hell's Kitchen. The theater is even shaped like a Vagina. We are the kicking off the movement Friday February 1st at 8pm and then two shows Saturday 2/2 at 7:30pm and 10pm. It's a great cause. 90% goes to Women in Need (a charity for Homeless woman and children in NYC)...10% goes to V-day. If you feel moved and would like some great laughs, I would love for you to come see us! To get tickets ahead of time http://tvmhellskitchen.ticketleap.com/tvm/
I am rising because I am tired of falling.
Jessica Sue
One Billion Rising is Eve Ensler's movement in February to end Violence Against Women. On February 14th, 2013, V-Day's 15th Anniversary, we are inviting one billion women and those who love them to walk out, DANCE, RISE UP, AND DEMAND an end to this violence. One Billion Rising is a promise that we will rise up with women and men worldwide to say, "Enough! The violence ends now."


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Lots of exciting things are going on in the library and can I just say, I am very glad that I started in July because I'd be freaking out if I was starting in the middle of August. In less than a month, the students will be here, and I still have so much to do. But it is coming together.
I've been around the blogosphere a bit. My friend and author Bri Clark had an interesting quandary, with a school librarian being bullied and I put my two cents in - at length or course. I commented about what we're doing with ebooks on the Unquiet Librarian's blog. I wrote on my school blog about what's going on in the elementary library. I read this article about how we can't teach students to love reading. And I ordered a camera cable, so I'll be able to post pictures soon. But for now, I get to practice using Flickr and the Iowa AEA's clip art! :)
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Kids Allowed:
Your Day, Your Way
Our 'Your Day, Your Way' social media campaign for nursery provider, Kids Allowed, invited parents to tell us why they would like their child to benefit from Kids Allowed's range of services - for a chance to win free childcare for a whole year at its Knutsford nursery.
It is widely accepted that childcare is a huge expense for working parents so we knew the prospect of a free nursery place would be a massive incentive for parents to engage with Kids Allowed.
The competition was launched to support a new flexible payment plan at Kids Allowed's nursery in Knutsford and to promote the unique customer experience and pedigogy offered by the nursery. It also aimed to enhance the brand's social media presence and increase customer and non-customer engagement.
Both new and existing Kids Allowed nursery users were encouraged to enter the competition. We also partnered with a series of leading Knutsford restaurants to offer three lucky entrants a free meal for two and an evening's babysitting from Kids Allowed - this also enabled us to spread the reach of the competition on social media.
All applicants also received a voucher containing a special offer such as free room hire for a children's birthday party.
The Results
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I had a bunch of errands to run today, which resulted in stopping for fast food at lunch.
I got the kids each their own kids meal, complete with apple slices…so they were totally healthy. And when we got home I unwrapped the prize inside each bag. Today the magical Wendy's elf gave us mini volleyball nets. Oh yes. A rectangular piece of cardstock paper with the design of a net printed on. Two plastic pieces to create a stand. And a small plastic ball–kind of ping-pong-ish but with the lines of a volleyball molded on.
You set up this lovely masterpiece and hit the ball back and forth with your hands. Why they felt the need to make it volleyball, I'm not sure. Because it works just like ping-pong. Corporate sponsorship or some such nonsense.
Anyway. My son wanted to play volleyball with me, so I set it all up and tossed the ball over the "net" to him. The following conversation ensued:
Him: No, Mommy. In the net.
Me: What? No, over the net.
Him (angry): No! IN the net.
Me: Why do you think the ball should be hit into the net, buddy?
Him: Like in the pool!
Then it dawned on me. All those family get togethers over the summer where we played pool volleyball. He was apparently a very keen observer as we less-than-athletic adults played rounds and rounds of very ungraceful volleyball. Hitting the ball into the net over and over and over again. It's no wonder he thinks that's how the game is played. According to what he saw with his very own eyes, that's exactly how it goes.
So. If children will be who they see, my kids won't be Olympic volleyball players. Because everyone they know sucks at it. Well. That and all the fast food.


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It has recently refreshed its menu and here are some of the new dishes it has added to its collection.
To start off, we have well, their bread as starters. Look pretty ordinary? It's actually more tasty than other breads. You just have to try spreading butter on it. Warning: you will be impressed.
We always start off our meals with salad so here's Salade de la mer. It's a seafood salad with prawns, mussels, octopus, avocado, grapefruit and radish. I think it's one salad that is really generous with its range of ingredients because salads usually come with prawns and octopus at most. With all the different ingredients, there's a mixture of different flavours. The grapefruit makes it sweet, the octopus causes it to be a little chewy and surprisingly the avocado was really soft.
Next up we have Tartine boeuf, basically sirloin steak on a bread. It was grilled really well and you can see the nice pinkish colour of the meat. It wasn't too rare or too hard if you are afraid that the texture may not turn out according to your expectation.
This is Longe de thon. Seasoned tuna loin grilled and served with roasted vegetables. It is a little on the raw side, so if you can't take raw stuff, make sure you have someone who loves fish sitting next to you. Not everyone is accustomed to the taste of this dish, it's an acquired taste.
What dish is a must when it comes to French cuisine? The highlight of the meal was none other than Confit de canard, roast herb marinated duck leg. It was as good as it looks, tender and soft, a perfect dish you could slice up in less than 10 seconds and serve to your partner (it was tested and proven by us). Time for dessert! Eclair Paris-Brest, traditional choux pastry with hazelnut cream. The taste of the cream was really sweet and welcoming. Combining the two was really a good choice. Ice cream anyone? Here's gaufre aver glace, waffle with fresh berries, vanilla soft ice cream and chocolate sauce. The waffle stands out really tall and is very crispy (110%). Take it slow slicing it up and eat your ice cream before it melts.
We had a great time at PAUL enjoying French food and if you are keen on checking out their outlets they can be found below:
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Toronto Engagement Photos at Dusk | Toronto, Kingston, PEC Wedding Photographer
It's been a whirlwind of a wedding season as a Toronto wedding photographer so far. I'm nearing the end of it and hoping to slowly find time to blog more of the amazing couples I've had the chance to photograph this wedding season! Here is Gloria and Geoff and their waterfront engagement shoot at dusk. Dusk is quickly becoming one of my favourite time to shoot. The light is still soft as the sun lowers below the horizon but it has a certain feel to it, almost as if you can feel the air cooling, the crowds dissipating and the tide slowly coming. Shooting until the light disappears will always be my favourite.
Their wedding was yesterday at the PORT Restaurant in Pickering and I'm so excited to start going through their images. For now, these dusk engagement photos to enjoy :)