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On January 28 the ABCNJ Academy sponsored a training seminar for Accordance Bible Software at New Brunswick Theological Seminary. Roughly fifty people attended the event, about half of whom were ABCNJ pastors and leaders. While Accordance provides the training for free, ABCNJ registrants received the Accordance starter bundle and Academy credit with their paid registration. It was an incredible deal, and impressed Pastor Gregory McMillan of Hamilton Square Baptist Church, "Because of the exceptional insight of [Accordance's Rick Mansfield], I now feel better equipped to educate the church and its people. We are fortunate to have access to such a resource of information at a reasonable cost." Associate Regional Pastor, Rev. Dr. Elmo Familiaran, was equally as impressed, "The interface between Greek, Hebrew, lexicons and Atlas with my preferred English translation is just truly amazing. Reading and studying the Bible will never be the same for me."
The training moved through Accordance's interface, walked though setting up highlights, demonstrated the speed and power of its search capabilities, and explored user created content like user tools and user verse notes. Two features which were just released in the most recent update, Stacks and Papers, were also demonstrated. These function as a digital stack of notecards and a structured text editor for sermons or lesson plans, respectively.
While the training was rapid Rev. Martha Bevacqua, Interim Pastor at First Baptist Lambertville, believed it was helpful for getting started with the new tool, "Any resource that helps me be a better preacher is always helpful, but learning how to use new software can be time consuming as well as challenging. The training gave me sufficient knowledge and confidence to get started using Accordance."
The session was an expression of ABCNJ's continued committment to helping pastors use the incredible tools at their disposal, and fitting them into their workflow. Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer, Executive Minister and Senior Regional Pastor of ABCNJ, was pleased with what was accomplished, "ABCNJ was proud to sponsor the Accordance training event at New Brunswick Theological Seminary. We live and serve in a computer-based era, and it is vital for our clergy to utilize the best and most cutting-edge tools to grow in ministry effectiveness and faithfulness. I have been using Accordance since 2008, but I must admit I learned a great deal from the seminar and will use this software to greater effect going forward."


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It is a good question actually. I have been trying to find inspiration. The summer is always my quiet period in terms of travel, and now it is the build period. Eurobike is just around the corner, and I have my flight booking hat on. August should see me visit Germany three times going to a 24 hr race, and having a week at the office, then visiting ISPO Bike in Munich, before moving on to Friedrichshafen for Eurobike right at the end of the month. September then is seen in my the Eurobike show, followed for me by Madrid, Las Vegas, potentially an Italian show, an Austrian show and a show in the UK. Then I have to look at October – potentially there is The Netherlands and, all pity me now, the South of France (Nice, to be exact).
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Invisalign is known for being more convenient and less painful than some of the conventional options, but there are things you must do to ensure it's a successful form. If you fail to take care of your teeth while using Invisalign, you won't get the beautiful smile you long for and deserve. Here are some of the essential tips to remember when using Invisalign!
You Must Rinse and Floss Daily
The most important tip – no matter where you read about Invisalign treatments – is to rinse and floss every single day after you eat. Most people remember to brush their teeth after eating. However, rinsing with water will help to loosen the food particles, and you can floss to help get rid of food that has gotten stuck between the teeth.
Think of your Invisalign as being your real teeth. Treat them like you would regular teeth – brush, rinse, and floss. By doing this, you improve your chances of successful treatment.
What many people fail to recognize is that Invisalign is plastic aligner, which will hold onto food even after brushing. That is why it is so essential to rinse and floss after eating or drinking.
Wear Your Aligners
If you want to get the most from your Invisalign aligners quickly, you should be wearing them at least 22 hours a day, removing them for times when you're eating, drinking or playing some contact sports. (Don't forget to brush and floss after eating and drinking before putting the aligners back in, and then brush again to minimize bacteria in your mouth.)
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Regular use of chewies can improve the chances of the treatment finishing in a shorter time frame. Just use them several times a day for up to 10 minutes each time to get the benefit they provide.
Change Aligners When Directed
Your orthodontist is going to give you a schedule of when you need to change your aligners. Don't ignore it. Don't think you can wait a few more days before changing them or that you can change them a day or two early. Changing them early or late can harm the overall treatment.
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Use Your Retainer
Once you have finished wearing your aligners, your retainer is another essential part of your treatment. The retailer should be worn every day until your orthodontist tells you it's okay to wear it only at night.
Always follow your orthodontist's instructions regarding the treatment plan to ensure its success. It can take anywhere from six months to a year for your Invisalign treatment to work. It's not uncommon for many people to need another set of Invisalign aligners in the middle of their treatment, but remember what the goal is: to give you a beautiful smile you desire and deserve.
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Ah, braces. A necessary pain. Braces can be uncomfortable at times, but luckily, that is exactly what dental wax is for. Like a knight in pearly-white armor, dental wax is here to save the day!
What is Dental Wax?
Dental wax is a natural wax, usually made from beeswax, carnauba, or paraffin that you apply to your braces to give them a smoother, more comfortable surface. The wax provides a buffer between the hard metal and your soft mouth. It's great when your braces feel "scratchy" or when a wire breaks and you need to keep it from stabbing into your mouth while you wait for an orthodontist visit.
Unfortunately, if you accidentally digest even the smallest amount, you'll need to go to the ER to have it removed from your stomach. Kidding! Only kidding. It wouldn't make much sense to put a toxic product in your mouth, now, would it? (I'm looking at you, tobacco users). Dental wax is perfectly safe and it's ok to accidentally swallow some as it wears away. Some waxes may even be flavored with mint or other natural and safe ingredients.
Over time, dental wax will wear away and rub or flake off your braces. That is totally normal, and again, it's safe to digest. If your braces get uncomfortable, simply apply another layer.
How to Apply It
Before you do anything, wash your hands to avoid putting unwanted germs and bacteria in your mouth. Then, you will want to brush your teeth, specifically focusing on where you want to apply the wax.
The wax itself is solid at room temperature, but you can soften and shape it by squeezing and rolling it around in your hands. You will want to stick with a small amount, maybe the size of a pea. Once the wax is soft enough, simply push it onto the part of the braces where you need it. You could also use your tongue to get it exactly where you want it.
Eating with the wax on can be a little difficult since it may stick to your food. You can remove it before eating, but if you decide to leave it on, be sure to replace any dirty wax after you eat. It wouldn't do any good to your smile if you had old food stuck to your teeth.
You can use floss to remove the wax as long as you are careful not to damage your braces or gums.
You Can Survive Braces
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Robin Bennett, CPDT-KA, is an author and
consultant on dog daycare and training
with 20 years of involvement in the pet care
industry. Her book, All About Dog Daycare, is
the No. 1 reference on owning a daycare, and
Off-Leash Dog Play provides instruction with
supervising dogs in playgroups.
Susan Briggs
Susan Briggs, founder of Crystal Canine,
offering business management tools customized for the pet industry, also co-founded
The Dog Gurus. The Dog Gurus provides safe
dog play instruction for Groomers. Susan's
focus to establish professional care quality
standards also led her to co-found the Professional Animal Care Certification Council.
David Campanella
Dave has been with Best Shot Pet Products
for 10 years and is the Sales & Marketing
Manager. His experience in the grooming
industry spans over 25 years from co-owning
and managing a grooming salon and pet
wash with his wife Tracy to designing and
marketing grooming equipment.
Lori Craig
Lori Craig is the owner of Doggie Styles in
Moore, Oklahoma, for 20 years, president of
the Creative Groomers Association, is blessed
to be on the Wahl Extreme Team, as well as
a consultant for Espree Shampoo Company. Lori's passion is for creative grooming,
competitions, teaching creative grooming to
others, and judging.
Beth Cristiano
Beth has dedicated 20 years to the pet-care industry. Beth owns Pretty Paws LLC,
headquartered in Harrison, N. Y. She teaches
grooming techniques, management skills,
safety and Pet First Aid. She provides international professional consultation to groomers
and other entrepreneurs. Beth is a Certified
Master Pet Tech Instructor.
Jonathan David
Jonathan David has been the recipient of
multiple scissoring awards, multiple Best All
Around Groomer awards and Best In Show,
earning him a position on Groom Team USA in
2008 and 2009. Jonathan was also a contestant on Animal Planet's "Groomer Has It" and
has been featured as a grooming expert on
multiple television shows. Currently, Jonathan
owns and operates his salon, Lap of Luxury
Dog Spa in Delray Beach, Fla., and is a board
member of multiple dog clubs.
Teri DiMarino
Teri has owned successful salons andmobiles in Florida and California. Teri wasa member of three Groom Team USA GoldMedal teams. A multi Barkleigh HonorsAward and Cardinal Crystal Award winner, Teriis a popular speaker and judge at seminarsand trade shows across the United States,Canada, Europe, South America, Korea,China and Australia. Teri has written for all ofthe grooming industry publications, callingBarkleigh Productions home.
Linda Easton
Linda Easton, ICMG, is President of International Professional Groomers. As a competitive groomer her wins include Best in Show
and Best All-Around Groomer. She began
grooming and showing dogs in 1973. As a
professional handler Easton finished over 60
champions in many breeds, from Poodles to
Dr. Cliff Faver
Dr. Cliff Faver, a 1987 graduate of CSU, is the
founder/owner of Animal Health Services ( 6
doctors, 2 groomers, 35 employees) in Cave
Creek, Arizona. He is the U.S. distributor for Iv
San Bernard products. He uses the two businesses as a means of merging the grooming
and veterinary professions to pursue his life's
passion of healing and helping pets. Dr. Faver
is an international speaker and teaches the
ISB Pet Aesthetician Certification program. He
is a member of AVMA, AAHA, AZVMA, a sponsor for the CPPGA and Board member for
the Burbank Kennel Club. Previously served
on the Novartis Lead Committee (with top
dermatologists from USA), Hill's International
Global Veterinary Board, and is still active in a
Veterinary Management Group.
Donna Gleason
Donna has been training dogs professionally
for over 12 years. Her background prior to
training dogs began as a Special Education
teacher, earning a Master's Degree in Behavior Modification—Alpha sigma Nu—Jesuit
National Honor Society. Currently, Donna is
working closely with Dr. Nicholas Dodman as
a Research Associate with the Canine Center
for Behavior Studies. Donna is a contributing author with Dog Fancy/Magazine and
has had her canine behavior case studies
highlighted at international conferences as an
inspiration for future dog trainers.
Judy Hudson
Judy owns and operates Grooming Tails Mo-bile Pet Grooming in Nashville, TN and is anInternational Speaker and Judge. She holdsan Associate Degree in Veterinary Technolo-gy and is a National Certified Master Groomerand certifier for the National Dog GroomersAssociation of America. She has won multipleBest in Shows and Best All Around Groom-er awards and was awarded the covetedSybil Trophy for having the most harmoniousrelationship with her dogs. Having retiredfrom the contest ring, Judy enjoys sharing herknowledge and experiences and complet-ed training for the Pet Tech Organization toteach CPR and Pet First Aid. Judy is proudto be partnered with Chris Pawlosky as theGrooming Professors.
Kelly Knight
Kelly Knight has been in the pet industry
for over 20 years. She is a National Certified
Master Groomer with many accolades including: best all-around groomer, rising star of the
year, up-and-coming speaker, many group
placements and Creative Runway wins. She
gained a top- 10 position on Groom Team
USA in only her second season of competing
and has since ranked number 4 in 2014 and
number 8 in 2015.
Micah Kohles
Dr. Micah Kohles received his DVM from Kansas State University in 2001 and a Master's in
Public Administration from the University of
Nebraska-Omaha in 2010. Dr. Kohles practiced in Colorado for 2 years before returning
to the Nebraska Animal Medical Center and
Lincoln Children's Zoo. In 2006 he joined Oxbow Animal Health as Director of Veterinary
Science & Outreach. He is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Nebraska and has
worked with multiple zoological Institutions.
Angela Kumpe
Angela Kumpe has made a career out of
creative styling. Some of her accomplishments include over 70 creative placements
since 2002, 5 covers of Groomer to Groomer
Magazine, 3 Barkleigh Honors Awards for
Creative Stylist of the year and Book of The
Year with her new book The Ultimate Guide to
Creative Styling. Angela's work has been seen
on Animal Planet, TLC, Good Morning America,
The Queen Latifah Show, Fox and Friends and
in The New York Times.
Pam Lauritzen
Pam Lauritzen has been a leader and pioneer
in the Pet Styling Industry for over 30 years.
She is a judge, lecturer, author and trade
show manager. She was selected by her
peers to be the first certifier in the industry.
Pam is president of the International Society
of Canine Cosmetologists and she continues to develop pet styling techniques that
improve the speed, quality and productivity
of the stylist.
Suzanne Marchetti
Suzanne has groomed for 35 years and
has owned her own business for 24 years.
Her most recent business was Uptown
Paw in Huntington Beach, Calif. She ran a
6,000-square-foot cage-free daycare, boarding, and grooming facility. She is a charter
member for both the SCPGA (past president)
and CPPGA. She holds a Certified Pet Aesthetician from Iv San Bernard, a CAH certification
from WPA, is working on her IPG licensing
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Here's why the DC region has so many bus systems
There are more than 20 separate bus agencies in the Washington area. Why not run them all as part of WMATA? Some run outside WMATA's geography, but the bigger reason is money: It costs less to run a local bus than a WMATA bus, translating to better service for less money on local lines.
Photos by the author.
With a few exceptions, essentially every county-level local government in the Washington region runs its own bus system, on top of WMATA's Metrobus. DC has Circulator, Montgomery County has Ride-On, Alexandria has DASH, etc ad nauseam. There are more than 20 in the region, not even including myriad private commuter buses, destination-specific shuttles, and app-based startups.
Our region is a smorgasbord of overlaying transit networks, with little in common except, thankfully, the Smartrip card.
Three reasons, but mostly it's all about money
Some of the non-WMATA bus systems can't be part of Metro simply because buses go to places that aren't part of the WMATA geography. Since Prince William County is outside WMATA's service area, Prince William County needs its own system. Thus, OmniRide is born. Hypothetically WMATA could expand its boundaries, but at some point 20 or 40 or 60 miles out from DC, that stops making sense.
Another reason for the transit hodgepodge is control. Locals obviously have more direct control over local systems. That's an incentive to manage buses close to home.
But the biggest reason is money. Specifically, operating costs.
To calculate how much it costs to operate a bus line, transit agencies use a formula called "cost per revenue hour." That means, simply, how much it costs to keep a bus in service and carrying passengers for one hour. It includes the cost of the driver's salary, fuel for the bus, and other back-end administrative costs.
Here are the costs per hour for some of the DC-region's bus systems, according to VDOT:
- WMATA Metrobus: $142/hour
- Fairfax County Connector: $104/hour
- OmniRide: $133/hour
- Arlington County ART: $72/hour
Not only is WMATA the highest, it's much higher than other local buses like Fairfax Connector and ART. OmniRide is nearly as high because long-distance commuter buses are generally more expensive to operate than local lines, but even it's less than Metrobus.
This means the local systems can either run the same quality service as WMATA for less cost, or they can run more buses more often for the same cost.
At the extreme end of the scale, Arlington can run 2 ART buses for every 1 Metrobus, and spend the same amount of money.
In those terms, it's no wonder counties are increasingly pumping more money into local buses. Where the difference is extreme, like in Arlington, officials are channeling the vast majority of growth into local buses instead of WMATA ones, and even converting Metrobus lines to local lines.
Why is Metrobus so expensive to run?
Partly, Metrobus is expensive because longer bus lines are more expensive to run than shorter ones, so locals can siphon off the short intra-jurisdiction lines for themselves and leave the longer multi-jurisdiction ones to WMATA.
Another reason is labor. WMATA has a strong union, which drives up wages. The local systems have unions too, but they're smaller and balkanized, and thus have less leverage.
Finally, a major part of the difference is simply accounting. WMATA's operating figures include back-end administrative costs like the WMATA police force, plus capital costs like new Metro bus yards, whereas local services don't count those costs as part of transit operating.
Montgomery County has a police department of course, and bus planners, and its own bus yards, but they're funded separately and thus not included in Ride-On's operating costs.
So part of the difference is real and part is imaginary. It doesn't actually cost twice as much to run a Metrobus as an ART bus. But for local transit officials trying to put out the best service they can under constant budget constraints, all the differences matter.
Cross-posted at BeyondDC.


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The Ackerland Family
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Sailing successfully around the world is no guarantee of gainful employment in the sport.
Stacey Jackson returned home to Australia in 2015 from the last Volvo Ocean Race short on sleep but long on experience. She applied for a job as a boat captain for a sailing team.
"I was turned down at the last minute when they realized Stacey Jackson was a female's name," she said. "They even said it to me over the phone, and I just thought, I don't get more qualified for this job than this very minute."
But Jackson did get a job offer in August because she was a qualified woman. It came from Charlie Enright, the skipper of Vestas 11th Hour Racing, a team in the Volvo Ocean Race. It was late enough in the recruiting process for this year's race that Jackson had lost hope.
"I had probably already given up a couple months previous," she said. "It was a lay day of a regatta I was doing in Hamilton Island in Australia. And my phone rang at 7 a.m., and I was like, 'Who rings someone at 7 a.m. on a lay day?' But when I saw it said, 'Charlie Enright,' I picked up."
She was soon part of the crew and part of a new initiative to make women an integral part of the Volvo Ocean Race, one of the world's most extreme and prestigious sailing events. The move is also aimed at attracting more female fans to a sport whose base of support remains predominantly male.
The around-the-world race, formerly known as the Whitbread, was first held in 1973, but this is the first time the rules allow a team to race with a larger crew if it sails with a mixed-gender crew instead of an all-male one.
All seven teams that started the race last week in Alicante, Spain, have capitalized on the rule change, and Jackson, 34, is one of 16 women taking part in the first leg. Eight of them, including Jackson, were on the all-female Team SCA in the last race. Others are race rookies, including Martine Grael, the daughter of the former Volvo Ocean Race champion Torben Grael. Martine Grael was one of the Brazilian stars of the 2016 Olympics, where she won gold in the 49er FX class.
The women are playing a wide range of roles onboard in the first leg: steering, grinding, stacking and selecting sails and helping to plot strategy.
Jackson and Hannah Diamond of Britain are sailing on Vestas 11th Hour Racing with seven men, including Enright and Mark Towill, former Brown University teammates from the United States who are leading their second Volvo campaign.
"We feel the way the race went about creating the rule was really smart: They incentivized it, but didn't mandate it," Towill said in an interview from Alicante before the start. "And now look where it has ended up. Everyone has females on board, so clearly there's a benefit there."
Some veteran skippers consider it more of an obligation, including Team Brunel's Bouwe Bekking, a Dutchman who is taking part in his eighth race and was against the rule. Teams are permitted to sail with seven men; seven men and up to two women; five men and five women; or 11 women.
"It would have been very nice if we could have just chosen our own team," Bekking said. "But as soon as the rules came out, I said straightaway, 'We have to have two girls on board otherwise I'm shooting myself in the foot.' "
He also told the BBC: "We weren't asked about the rule changes, but you just have to live with their decision and take it on the chin. For Volvo, they have to sell cars and trucks. Around half of the world's population is female, so if you have more females in the race, they have more attention for their products. It's a pure marketing thing."
The race actually has a long history of female involvement. Three women completed all four legs of the first edition in 1973 and 1974. Clare Francis, a young Briton, became the first female skipper in 1978 and later became a successful novelist.
In 1989, another British sailor, Tracy Edwards, was the skipper of the first all-female team. There have been four such teams since then, but after the Australian navigator Adrienne Cahalan sailed in the first leg with Brasil 1 in the 2005-6 race, there were no women in the next two editions in part because of the increasing emphasis on strength with smaller crew limits.
Although there was an all-female team in the 2014-15 race, no female sailors were on any of the other six teams.
With SCA, a Swedish forest products company, declining to sponsor an entry in the 2017-18 race, it appeared likely there would again be no female sailors involved until Mark Turner, the race's new chief executive, successfully pushed for the new rule before announcing his intent to resign last month.
"I would prefer not to put rules at all, but it was pretty clear to me what would happen if I did not," Turner said in a recent interview. "We are a sport where we can have the very best males and females in one team. Not every sport has that option, and we should make the most of it."
Turner, who long worked with the British solo sailing star Ellen MacArthur, insisted he was "not on a crusade" but trying to play to his global event's strengths.
"One of the things about the Volvo is how we mirror and amplify challenges businesses have today, and one of the big challenges is diversity and using it qualitatively," he said. "We have different languages and different cultures involved in our race, and this really completes the picture."
There were concerns about budget increases as well as weight increases on board by adding sailors. But the teams all have arrived at similar conclusions.
"On the boat we don't really notice a difference, you know sailors are sailors," Enright said of the mixed crew. "On land it's a little different sometimes, but we'll figure it out."
Skippers have the option to change their crew lineups on a leg-by-leg basis, and for the first leg from Alicante to Lisbon — a sprint compared with the longer, more grueling Southern Ocean legs to come — the most popular configuration is seven men and two women.
One team, Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag, is using seven men and one female sailor, trying to stay lighter than its competitors. Turn the Tide on Plastic is skippered by a woman, Dee Caffari of Britain, and is using five men and five women. Caffari, part of the SCA crew, was the first woman to sail solo nonstop around the world against the prevailing winds and currents.
That seems an apt metaphor for female ocean racers in general, and Caffari addressed the mixed-team initiative in a prerace news conference in Alicante.
"These are massive influences in the world of sailing," she said, gesturing toward the six male skippers. "And if they say it's not so bad, hopefully others will move forward and agree and sail mixed. I'd rather it be about sailors for their ability than gender-led discussions."
SCA finished in sixth place out of the seven teams in the last race. Jackson said she treasured the experience in the last race but never felt SCA had a chance to win.
"There are females on every boat now, so the winning team will have female sailors," she said. "So I hope that will prove that it should be standard."
Still, she and Diamond know that there are no guarantees going forward.
"I think the women in this race have a real responsibility to take this opportunity and do as much with it as we can," Diamond said. "Because it's not certain there will be a rule next time around, so it's up to us to put ourselves in a position where people want to take us rather than there being a rule that sort of forces the issue."


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E-cig on four wheels: The Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept
Words by Carl Trocio | Photos courtesy of Porsche AG
Porsche gives in to tree huggers yet again. The Stuttgart-based company recently unveiled the
Panamera Sport Turismo Concept
to display the proper marriage of "drive technology" and "evolution of the Porsche design for tomorrow." I guess what they're trying to say is, it's the latest hybrid from Porsche and it hints of what Porsches eventually will look like in the near future.
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Wednesday, 26 December 2012 08:18
Porsche enlists latest 991 for the next 911 GT3 Cup Car
Words by Christopher Kho | Photos courtesy of Porsche AG
The current 997-based 911 GT3 Cup Car has been in use for around eight years now, and it's about time for a fresh new model to come take its place. So when the
seventh-generation Porsche 911 Carrera
came into light late last year, it sort of gave us an idea of what their next race car will look like. Well, here it is. This is the new
991-based 911 GT3 Cup Car
that will blow your socks off starting in 2013. But more importantly, it's a good indication what the next road-going 911 GT3 will shape up to be when it hits Porsche showrooms in the very near future.
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Friday, 07 December 2012 06:48
JD Power finds the Chevy Sonic as most APEAL-ing subcompact in US
Words by Christopher Kho
Hands down, the
all-new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
is currently the
most APEAL-ing subcompact in the US
- that's according to
J.D. Power's 2012 US Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study
The win speaks a lot about the Sonic's attributes. Apparently, new vehicle buyers in North America are
beginning to find smaller cars just as appealing as larger ones
they previously owned. The study shows that today's subcompact and compact cars are just as "APEAL-ing" as midsized cars four years ago. And the biggest factor associated with this trend is the better fuel economy offered by these new small cars. Runner-ups for the category were the Fiat 500 and Ford Fiesta.
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Saturday, 22 September 2012 11:02
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia preps for Marina Bay street circuit showdown
Aside from Alonso, Vettel, Button, and Schumacher, the Porsche SC Global Carrera Cup Asia will also be lining up on the grid at the Marina Bay street circuit in Singapore this weekend. Held as a support race to the 2012 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore GP, this will be
Round 9
of the 11-race
2012 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia
A record 28 identical
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars
will race around the 5.073 km track prior to the start of the main GP. Though they won't be racing at night, the drivers will only have
12 laps
to fight it out for the top spot of the podium - making this a tough dogfight to the finish.
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Tuesday, 07 August 2012 10:31
JP Tuason returns to Porsche Sports Cup at Spa
Photos courtesy of G-Force Racing Academy
After a great first outing at the famed Nürburgring in Germany,
Tuason Racing School (TRS)
founder and President,
JP Tuason
was invited to return to the next round of the
Porsche Sports Cup
, scheduled on August 3 to 5, at the
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
in Belgium - the very same track used in the Formula 1 Grand Prix calendar.
Tuason will drive a
2011-spec Porsche 911 GT3
prepared by
G-Force Racing Academy
. The multi-awarded racecar driver is hoping to do a repeat performance of his previous race where he posted the best time in his division.
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Wednesday, 11 April 2012 07:13
In memory of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche (1935 - 2012)
Ferdinand Alexander Porsche
- son of Ferry Porsche and grandson of Ferdinand Porsche -
quietly passed away last April 5, 2012
in Salzburg, Austria at the age of 76.
He was the man who single-handedly created the iconic shape to Porsche's most renowned sportscar, the
. It was 49 years ago when the very first 911 made its public debut at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show. Six generations later, the latest 991 still bares the same distinct silhouette of Ferdinand Alexander's first 911 design. But even in his death, his spirit lives on with the special line of sports cars he helped create.
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Monday, 26 March 2012 07:45
The Porsche World Roadshow: A day with 10,000 horsepower
Words by Ferman Lao | Photos by Christopher Kho
Ok, perhaps it's not exactly 10,000, but with the least capable vehicle available for testing producing almost three times more than your typical subcompact, while the most powerful easily over 500, to it's easy be lulled into thinking that the day's selection had a total power output was within that region... or a bit more. In fact, the experience could undoubtedly be the automotive equivalent of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's "The Greatest Show on Earth." This, ladies and gentlemen, is the
Porsche World Roadshow
= a day wherein every model in the Porsche catalog are driven in the manner they were designed to be driven, made possible only by
Porsche AG
PGA Cars Inc
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Monday, 20 February 2012 07:26
Porsche names its new small sporty SUV 'Macan' (w/ video)
Words by Christopher Kho | Photo and video courtesy of Porsche AG
Originally codenamed the 'Cajun',
has now traded the somewhat edible alias of its
new small sporty SUV
for a more vigorous title: the
. And if you think that it's still in a concept stage, well, think again because according to Porsche,
production begins in 2013
Porsche has not released any details or specs of its upcoming SUV. Sources, however, point towards the probability that the Macan will be riding on the same platform as the Audi Q5, but with Porsche's own running gear. We don't think they'd be crazy enough to fit in the Cayenne's V8, so a smaller V6 or even a four-cylinder hybrid model sounds more realistic. But then again, we shouldn't be underestimating the Germans.
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Thursday, 04 August 2011 10:05
Porsche's 997-based 911 GT3 Cup makes its last stand
Words by Christopher Kho | Photos courtesy of Porsche AG
Before the current 911 model gets relegated by the up-and-coming 991 next year, Porsche is arming its 997-based 911 GT3 Cup car for a last stand in the 2012 and 2013 seasons. The latest
2012-spec 911 GT3 Cup
is based on the road-going 997 GT3 RS, as it has been doing so for the past seven years. But according to Porsche, this machine is made to suit a wider range of motorsport races, expanding its reputation as one of the most popular and successful race cars to date.
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Friday, 08 July 2011 07:43
Porsche's super 7 voted as "Sportiest Car of 2011"
Porsche proved that it still is Germany's favorite sports car brand when it topped
7 out of 15 categories
in the
"The Sportiest Cars of 2011"
survey conducted by the German Sport Auto magazine. No other marque came close to winning as many first places in this year's survey, beating fellow Deutsch marques Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Heading the polls is Porsche's army of 911's - the
Carrera GTS
, the topless
Turbo S Cabriolet
, and its two road-going race cars, the
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It's been a while since we've done this. So many events have appropriated the time we had to relax and solve brain-crushing questions with the goal of a free lifetime membership in our genius' club called "DENSA". Enjoy.
Remember, you can't use a paper and pencil. But, you can use a paper or pencil. We'll know if you violate the rules and will impose appropriate punishment. Good luck:
1. The picture at the top is of Einstein exhibiting what?
a. Dementia praecox;
b. That's not Einstein, that's an English Sheepdog;
c. A fruit fly which he lapped up from his martini;
d. How humans can cool their bodies without air conditioners;
e. Congenital Lingual-Protuberosis Syndrome.
2. We know why Ahmad Mu'aadh Al-Khateeb is not going to Moscow. But, why is Ahmad Jarbaa going?
a. He is a member of the Bolshoi Ballet Company (he pimps for the ballerinas);
b. He has a brothel he runs in the Russian capital and he wants to inspect the books;
c. He was asked by his Saudi handlers to eavesdrop on the negotiations and report back to Bandar;
d. Jarbaa is going to make sure the Christians in the SNC delegation don't start passing the vodka around;
e. b,c,d.
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3. It is believed that AIDS was transmitted by the green monkey to humans. What is a green monkey?
a. A young chimp just learning to peel a banana;
b. A drink made with Creme de Menthe, Midori Watermelon liqueur, Chartreuse and Absinthe garnished with spinach;
c. A U.S. Hundred Dollar note;
d. A copper wrench with greenish rust (grynzpan) developing on the handle;
e. A Saudi Arabian "prince".
4. To what classification do vultures, snakes, rats, vermin, hyenas, jackals, dingos and cockroaches belong?
a. Icky animals;
b. American congressmen;
c. Unprotected species;
d. Desirable trophies;
e. Obama supported terrorists in Syria and Iraq.
5. What ideological difference separates ISIS from Jabhat Al-Nusra?
a. Nusra believes that the 72 virgins in Paradise are exchangeable every 10 years. ISIS does not;
b. Nusra only beheads infidels. ISIS beheads everybody;
c. ISIS believes in the Doctrine of Occasionalism where God has already planned your existence according to the Concept of Infinite Boredom;
d. ISIS and Nusra differ about the use of the human brain: ISIS thinks the brain is useless; Nusra thinks all its members have monkey brains and, therefore, the issue is moot;
e. Nusra likes to destroy religious shrines; ISIS destroys religious shrines after pillaging them for profit.
6. Why don't Italy, Spain and Greece send Islamist terrorists to Syria?
a. They're Mediterranean countries and they are too lazy; too much trouble;
b. All Islamist terrorists in those countries are fat from eating too much olive oil and pasta;
c. Because the terrorists might come back to start trouble about eating proscuitto;
d. They can't because their terrorists have all become winos and need rehabilitation;
e. They would, but, all the Islamist terrorists have joined the Communist Party.
7. What is the drug of choice in Syria among the terrorist organizations?
a. Captagon!
b. ExLax (famous laxative)
c. Ritalin (treats attention deficit disorder, ADD)
d. Morphine (It blocks pain impulses in Hell)
e. Wild Irish Rose
8. What do the shamans of Wahhabism tell the suicide drivers before they're sent off in trucks to die?
a. "Remember, it doesn't work unless you're dead!"
b. "Dying is everything. But, of course, it's not for everybody".
c. "Smile as you explode. It'll take the pain away."
d. "No! I don't want to join you right now in the truck. I have more important things to do."
e. "Don't forget to say "Allahu Akbar" or God will send you straight to Hell."
9. What requirements must be met before a person can become Caliph?
a. He must have a turban like Conrad Veidt's in the Thief of Baghdad;
b. There are no requirements. It's a job like any other;
c. You have to be programmed by the Mossad and CIA;
d. Behead at least 5 people a day with a dull bread knife;
e. Be a teeny-weeny bit related to some relative of the Messenger Muhammad.
10. How many Saudis does it take to screw in a light bulb?
a. At least 3 because 2 have to hold the chair;
b. No, it's 6 because Saudi ceilings are so high you need gymnasts to do it;
c. At least 4 because Saudis tire easily and will need to be replaced at every stage;
d. 2 and a turntable so that the one on the ground can spin the Saudi holding the bulb in the socket;
e. 0, because Saudis won't screw in a bulb. They have Filipinos do it for them.
Ready, set, start. You have only 2 minutes to finish it. Good luck. I might not blog tomorrow because I will be out of town. I will definitely blog on Friday. Ziad


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Monday, April 12, 2010. 7:30am.
Somewhere near Washington, DC.
A woman dressed in red boots and floral headscarf enters a Government facility. The guards use a baton to probe the items in her purse: a book, her wallet, some Tupperware with last night's dinner, a breast pump.
She takes the stairs to the second floor, hangs a right, passes the water cooler and coffee that's brewing, down the hallway that dead ends to a tall, wooden door. She fumbles through her bag for the badge to enter in and swipes it a few times before the door finally opens to a line of gray cubicles and the sound of caffeinated typing.
"Hey Tiffany, good morning! " the man says at cubicle #1, stopping his scrolling to make eye contact.
"How was the drive in?" he asks.
"Not bad, ready for another hot cup now!" she says.
The sun from his east window suddenly floods the room, turning everything into the color of coral. She has a quick thought about Archangels and how she's secretly leaving the office early for a massage.
He smiles and turns back to his screen.
The trip to her cubicle is swift and non-eventful, the preferred means for everyone who's getting coffee and opening emails this Monday morning.
She sits down and thinks about the intended compliment she got the week before from the Director of something-something in the agency.
"We're really going to miss you around here. I've truly enjoyed your quiet professionalism."
And then, the bumper sticker on the drive in.
"Well-behaved women seldom make history."
The words gave her stomach a slight burning sensation. How long had she been hiding behind quiet and professional?
She pulls out her journal—a faded Tree of Life on the cover—and opens to the last page. With a hot pink Sharpie, she writes in bold letters: ADVENTURE AWAITS.
Friday, November 3, 2017. 10am.
My bed.
It's an uncomfortable experience, waking up.
(And by waking up, I mean the phenomenon that happens when what one usually keeps inside of herself begins to spill out everywhere, onto everybody in a most unorderly way.)
For me, the black and white lines that so firmly held in WIFE, MOTHER, DAUGHTER, CAREER got blown to smithereens and I didn't even remember taking the red pill.
But it happened—
because it had to happen.
I was thirty years old in 2010. That was the year I stopped being able to go back to sleep. What I used to ignore or flat-out deny about myself spontaneously combusted and I couldn't turn down the heat of who I was and could no longer hide behind who I used to become so as not to inconvenient everybody else.
There was no catastrophe. My house didn't burn down, I didn't get a divorce, my babies (one and three at the time) were happy and healthy.
It was just my time.
Each day I started to believe a little more than the last that my gifts had a place in this world, that they could do more than just keep the peace or get things done (those were simply talents I had picked up along the way and they made a lot of people happy.) But my soul gifts? Those were bigger and higher and lovelier than anything I had admitted to myself in a long, long time.
I think all fiery awakenings start like that, as tiny sparks of belief.
Like these ones that got me up in the morning during my 8-hour days in the cubicle:
I believe that a life of daily 'meh' is not for me.
I believe that the planet is evolving to something higher and I get to be a part of that.
I believe that my inner child holds the secrets to the universe and she is ready to talk.
I believe that something wonderful is about to happen.
What about you?
What's happening in your life right now because it needs to happen?
What beliefs do you have that're trying to start a fire?
What would something wonderful look like for you if it came true by the end of today?
Send me a note and tell me about it. Or, post below!
To a meh-less planet,
PS. Have you seen this? I'll be making a big deal about it come Monday. Consider this your sneak peek. 🙂


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Formerly known as the
Gate City Sun Run
, this newly themed race -
May The Course Be With You
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Stunning Tuscan style Custom 4 bedroom 5 bath home surrounded by premium vineyards. 38 acres planted in premium grapes with approximately 10 more acres plant-able. These vineyards produce award winning wines made by local labels. Plans for an approved tasting room, (with conditions), are available for viewing and there is a 3,000 foot metal barn. This location would be a perfect tasting room and/or bed and breakfast. There are forever views that over look vineyards, hills and valleys for miles. The exterior is reminiscent of estates in the Italian wine country with a large front open patio with a fire pit. Beautiful and functional place to gather while taking in the amazing views and sunsets. The back yard of this property has an in ground pool with a cabana and a full bath, now being used as a gym, a lounging patio, bocce ball court, lawn and outdoor kitchen and alfresco dining. All of the trellis are covered in wisteria vines. There are natural wood floors throughout, custom wrought iron railings and lighting fixtures in every room, solid wood 9 foot interior doors and natural travertine in all bathrooms. The kitchen boasts a 7 burner gas Wolf range and a walk in pantry and the island is hand made from trees felled on the property. The stocked pond is lined in clay from the Carissa Plains and edged in stone taken from the property. There is also a permitted landing strip on this property. There is also a permitted air strip. Information not verified.


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The Elomi Tia Bandless Bra in Dune at Bras Galore will flatter your curves. A feminine but fun collection crafted from vintage inspired stretch lace and teamed with contrast colour linings. Matching grosgrain bows and a diamante charm with a rose gold finish complete the look, for a truly premium feel. A Dune skin tone colourway with a cream underlay provides a dreamy, romantic look.


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The Most Famous Iranian Food
In the world of traditional Iranian cuisine and recipes, some are really prominent. From the far east to west, people from all over the world, like Kebab (Koubideh and Barg), Dizi, different stews, and different types of rice.
Dizi or Abgoosht is one of the most favorite food. It is the most internationally known Iranian dish. It is usually made with lamb, white beans, chickpeas, onion, potatoes, tomatoes, etc. these ingredients are combined and cooked. The broth and the solid should be separated. The solid parts are mashed and some bread are broken into the broth to eat.
Kebak, or minced meat kebab, is one of the traditional food which Iranian like a lot. It is made with mutton, ground lamb or beef. It is grilled on. It is traditionally beaked over hot coal. It is usually eaten with rice. Iranians are master in preparing different rice.
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Ghormeh Sabzi, an Iranian herb stew, is a popular dish in Iran. This food dates back to 2000 years. It is also considered as the national dish of Persia. It mainly consists parsley, leeks, green and red onions, coriander, kidney beans, black lime, lamb or beef, etc.
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2018 Mitsubishi 3000gt Redesign
The enhancements exist in using big rear end spoiler, front owning lighting, warmed up and electrically-controlled exterior mirrors, and withdrawing halogen headlamps. Going even more on the 2018 Mitsubishi 3000gt interior, it is shown as the most amazing in the sector. In the seats, they would be high quality parts on the seats of 2018 Mitsubishi 3000GT Evaluation and Price. The motorist's seat can be electrically changed into 5 types. As typical car section, the seats are embeded in low to the bottom with helpful container seating. The car likewise has 6 speakers and graphic equalizer. The security air bag is developed with leather-bound tilt tire.
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iTechArt welcomes motivated professionals to join us as a Senior .NET Developer in Brest!
iTechArt Group is one of the fastest growing outsourcing companies in the segment of custom software engineering for the leading companies from the USA and Western Europe.
An individual approach towards our employees and clients is one of the company's major values.
Working at iTechArt Group is an opportunity to participate in web and mobile application development together with our customers, which are both emerging startups from Silicon Valley with high technical expertise and giant companies from Fortune 500.
Our key expertise is: Finance, Wealth Management, Healthcare and Insurance, Online Education, E-commerce, Social Networking.
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Stem cells are often misunderstood. Quite simply they are normal cells in every one of us. They serve important functions for normal everyday repair and body maintenance. To begin mammals possess three broad categories of stem cells. Embryonic, umbilical cord, and adult stem cells.
Embryonic stem cells can form virtually any tissue type. This is where a lot of early controversy existed and still persists. Research has been limited in many countries for religious and political reasons. Embryonic stem cells are both good and bad. The ability to form any tissue type can be ideal for use in a variety of settings to aid in research and medical breakthroughs. However, the ability to create any tissue type carries the down side of lack of control. The new tissue formed may be undesirable tissue such as neoplasms (cancer).
Umbilical cord cells are really day one adult cells. This means they are young and may have more utility in several clinical settings, as compared to a 20 year old stem cell or a 90 year old stem cell. Each time the stem cell divides some changes may occur and the effectiveness of a stem cell may be less effective. This is true of all cells.
Adult stem cells may divide to create more stem cells and this process may continue almost indefinitely outliving our own body cells. This process of cell dying is part of normal life and ultimately the aging process. Stem cells may also differentiate into other tissue cell types in adult stem cells. Tissue cells are present in every body system. In the heart and muscle these cells known as myocytes. Brain and the nervous system have neurons. Cartilage cells are called chondrocytes, while bone cells are known as osteocytes. Each cell in our body is surrounded by an environment known as the matrix. This is what gives tissue its inherent appearance and characteristics such as skin or bone.
Stem cells are important in the maintenance of the health of each tissue cell. This may be through chemical signaling molecules which direct cell health, or by differentiating into a new tissue cell. Adult stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can only form certain cells.
Hematopoietic stem cells form new blood cells, while mesenchymal stem cells form bone, cartilage, muscle, and fat (adipose cells).
Adult stem cells may undergo partial differentiation to become precursor cells. Not quite the tissue type, yet nearby to become a tissue cell if needed.
This is an important aspect of aging and medical research. As we age there are less stem cells available to body tissues to assist in repair. Skin, the walls of the gastrointestinal tract, and the reproductive tract need a rich supply of stem cells and continue to have such compared to other body areas as we age.
In adults there are three primary sources of larger quantities of stem cells. These include the bone marrow, the adipose tissue, and the peripheral blood. The peripheral blood has few stem cells per quantity of blood, and therefore special harvesting techniques such as apheresis are needed to concentrate the number of stem cells from a large quantity of blood.
Bone marrow has been used since the 1960's to obtain stem cells in bone marrow transplants. These early methods were crude and resulted in not just stem cell transplantation, but tissue from the donor as well. This required the use of harsh immune suppressive drugs to prevent graft rejection. Isolated more select bone marrow stem cells and concentrating them has led to the use of the patients own stem cells (autologous).
Adipose tissue has larger quantities of stem cells compared to bone marrow or peripheral blood. This is a function of available storage. The peripheral blood stream and bone marrow are closed systems, allowing only so much volume to be contained. Humans have a tremendous capacity to store new fat cells, thus the requirement for more fat precursor cells and stem cells.
Adult stem cells in clinics and research today may involve the patient's own stem cells (autologous) or another person's stem cells (allogenic). These cells are often grown in laboratory culture to much greater numbers for clinical and research use.
New frontiers to evade the use of embryonic stem cells have included the Induced pluripotent stem cell (IPS). These IPS cells can be easily obtainable skin stem cells which are programmed to go back to becoming a stem cell. This allows research without the controversy of using embryos. This retains the ability of becoming any cell type, yet at the same time lacks the controllability if adult stem cells in that IPS may become cancerous.
The future of stem cells is immense. Today we are creating entire body organs such as kidneys with 3-D printers. The current technology may seem scientific fiction, yet it is as real as automated self-directing cars. The problem is how to implement and carry forward not just safely, but practically with cost and insurance coverage for these technological breakthroughs.
We put a man on the moon in 1969. We can do as much with stem cells given the advancements in computer technology. Stem cells are not some mystery or magical cell. They are with us when we are conceived to our elder adulthood. Using stem cells to our advantage to heal and repair cells is putting Mother Nature to good use.
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25909 Heron Dr, Deerwood
Exquisite, custom built home on prestigious Bay Lake! So many features from the floor to ceiling fieldstone Fireplace, to room brightening windows, to the beautiful built-in cabinetry! Excellent kitchen with granite counter top and tiled flooring, T&G finishing throughout! Main level bedrooms that capture the outdoors with the large windows. Master BR with W/I closet & ensuite bathroom. Deck w/lake view. Shed by lake shore. Beautifully wooded lot! 140' Bay Lake shoreline. Single garage + 24x48 Pole building/garage & additional lots across road available for sale. Bay Lake offers great fishing and recreation, 2300+ acres of pristine water and nature, restaurants, golf & more! Minutes from shops/health care in Deerwood & 20 minutes to Brainerd for more shops, entertainment and healthcare.
Deck, Dock, Natural Woodwork, Kitchen Window, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Security System, Other
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When moving abroad, whether, on a temporary or permanent basis, it is vital to assess your options regarding international health insurance.
With so much to plan, people often overlook the prospect of purchasing expat medical insurance. They assume the country they are moving to will have an adequate health care system or they tell themselves that it is something they will sort out once they get there. This is definitely not an advised route to take, and here are the reasons why…
First and foremost, international medical insurance will cover you irrespective of where you are. Therefore, you will be protected on your journey and once you arrive at your new location. We all tend to assume that we will be fine – we won't get sick any time soon and we will have plenty of time to sort out health care once we get there! Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Plus, who's to say that the healthcare system will be up to standard? Expats may not have access to local medical facilities. Facilities may also be very basic and access to health care could be expensive. This is why it is highly advisable to assess your options regarding global health insurance plans before you leave.
Without health insurance, you are putting yourself at great risk.
If a problem was to occur you could find yourself running up bills accumulating to thousands of pounds very quickly. From the cost of an operation to treatment to paying for a hospital bed to the price of blood tests… it all adds up! This is something a lot of people do not take into account, especially those that currently live in a country where there is a good public health system offering high-quality health care free of charge. With global medical insurance, you are transferring the monetary risk to the insurer, whilst you have the peace of mind that you will benefit from a high standard of healthcare if something goes wrong.
It is also important to acknowledge the fact that your health is exposed to greater risk in some countries. A good example of this relates to hot countries. After all, a lot of people move abroad to enjoy a warmer climate. In such countries, it's very easy for a mere cut to turn into a bad infection. Allergies and respiratory illnesses can be triggered in even the healthiest of people when moving to countries whereby pollution is a big issue, such as Indonesia, Dubai, and China. Mosquitoes can be a real problem as well, potentially leading to Japanese Encephalitis, Malaria, Dengue, and other illnesses.
The vast majority of insurance companies providing these health policies will give you various options to choose from so the plan is customized to your needs. This means you can stay in budget while ensuring all requirements are met. Aside from the typical and basic cover, you can expect everything from dental services and emergency appointments to prescription medicines, wellness check-ups, physiotherapy, and maternity care. You can shape the policy entirely to suit you. From hearing aid repair to prenatal classes, anything can be included in a health insurance policy if you design it completely to suit you.
There are a few other things you need to keep in mind when you are choosing the right insurance policy.
You need to ensure the company provides the right coverage for you and that their policy is applicable to the country you are moving to. A lot of people assume because it is called a worldwide, global, or international health insurance plan, it covers every country in the world. It's logical, right? Unfortunately, all plans have restrictions, so this is not always the case. This is why you need to read all of the terms and conditions before you go ahead and make the purchase.
Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of health insurance and why it is something that needs to be sorted out before you move to another country. Make sure you carefully assess all of the different policies that are available so that you can find the right one for you. From high coverage and low coverage to specialist policies, there is something for everyone.
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My wife is almost nearing her term and we are so close to becoming new parents.
The thought still hasn't completely registered with me. I notice that it's always like this in some significant events in my life.
In just a few days, this house that the two of us share (with our 4 dogs) is going to be the home for another brand new human being. To me it is surreal more than it sounds.
I'm excited for a lot of things. I'm interested in how a person with my genes would look like and turn out. I'm interested to know what traits she got from me and her mom. What she would be like as her own individual self. Her uniqueness, her strengths, her weaknesses. Would she love food and books and travelling and adventures as much as I do. Would she headbang to classical music. What kind of humor would she have. What her passion in life would be. So many things are running through my head.
But first, we would have to go through the birthing process first, my wife particularly. I have witnessed hundreds of births in my lifetime but I guess nothing completely prepares you for this kind of experience. We don't have first-hand experience but we're both confident that we'll be able to make it. My wife, our baby, and me.


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There are currently 36 hybrids for sale by owners and dealers under $8000 starting at only $800. Most of these hybrid deals were manually chosen specially for people with low budget searching for where to find or buy a cheap hybrid that costs no more than $1000, $2000 or up to $5000 dollars. If you have or own a pre-owned hybrid that would like to sell for a low price, please sign up as a private owner, and list it here for free. At Autopten, we are constantly seeking for those dealers selling the cheapest hybrids in USA, to promote and help them to get in touch with buyers interested in these vehicles. These hybrids under $8000 listings weren't automatically fetched from data feeds scattered through the web.
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The New Décor & The Edges of the World
The Hayward Galleries summer blockbuster opened this week. The New Décor, 'an international survey of contemporary artists who incorporate elements of furniture or interior design in their works' took over the brutalist space on London's Southbank.
Including pink mirrored room dividers by Tom Burr (above), plus work by Gelitin, Mona Hatoum, Jim Lambie, Sarah Lucas, Tatiana Trouvé and Franz West, the show seeks to dismantle the borders between interior decoration and art. Familiar forms of furniture and lighting are reinvented by the artist to reflect on social, historical and psychological issues.
We particularly liked Angela Bulloch's 'Smoke Spheres' (below).
As well as the rollercoaster bed 'La Montana Rusa' by Los Carpinteros (below).
If that was not enough the Hayward has also treated us to a solo exhibition by Ernesto Neto - 'The Edges of the World'. Taking over the entire top floor and balconies Ernesto Neto has filled the space with his organic forms to create an immersive and sensory set of installations. Inviting an interactive relationship to his art Neto asks his audience to wander through the architectural space, to relax on cushions, to even take a dip in his swimming pool (made specifically for the Hayward balcony). If we had known we would have brought our swimming trunks.
Both 'The New Decor' and 'The Edges of the World' are on at the Hayward Gallery until the 5th September. For more of a taster, check out a Quicktime film of the construction of Ernesto Neto's balcony artworks below.


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AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — Do you work in one of the best places to work in Maine? Each year, companies are ranked by the Maine State Council for Human Resource Management.
Basically, the council looks for companies that have outstanding work environments. There were apparently plenty in the state of Maine: 80 companies made the cut.
The honorees are divided into categories of small, medium and large, based on the number of employees.
An awards ceremony was held Tuesday night at the Augusta Civic Center. The following employers won their respective category:
- Edward Jones, Large Employer Category (250+ employees)
- Patriot Subaru of Saco, Medium Employer Category (50-249)
- Maine Information Network (15-49)
These are the 'Best Places to Work in Maine' for 2017 https://t.co/wSsTUNaSm3 pic.twitter.com/51GCsqG6li— Liam Nee (@LiamNee) October 11, 2017
► Here's the FULL LIST of rankings from 2017
Both Edward Jones and Patriot Subaru were repeat champs this year, defending their category wins from 2016.
So, how exactly do they arrive at the rankings? The council looks at things like employee benefits, workplace policies, and how satisfied workers say they are.
The hope, of course, is to encourage other companies to improve their workplace culture so they can join the ranks.


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Mikki joins a panel of experts on competition preparation, representing the American Traditions Vocal Competition. Panel Discussions will take place at the Westin Savannah Harbor and is presented by the Savannah Voice Festival.
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In the District Tournament Semifinal, Men's Water Polo overcame a sluggish first half and outscored West Orange, 9-1, in the second half for a 13-3 victory to advance to Thursday's title game. Junior James Sweet scored two goals, assisted on two more and collected a career-high 11 steals to give him 109 on the season, eclipsing Evan Staton's mark of 107 set in 2014. Junior Dan Magrino scored three goals, assisted on four and added five steals while junior Max Meisenheimer scored three times, picked up two assists and four steals. DP (22-4) also benefited from two goals and three steals from junior Gavin Collins as well as two goals from freshman Max Collingwood and a goal and two assists from senior Alex Kaiser. Goaltender Gabe Madej stopped 11 shots on the night while picking up an assist and a steal. The Panthers will face Olympia Thursday night at 7:30 for the District Championship.
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Nintendo has released Labo, cardboard accessories for the Switch, and we are shook
In a totally unexpected move, Nintendo surprised gamers today by unveiling new cardboard accessories which interact with games for its Switch console. We're excited not only for something fresh from the company, but also by the idea that they haven't just added more useless plastic swag that will clog our oceans and landfills.
Nintendo Labo features cardboard sheets that users can pop out and fold into everything from motorbike handles to fishing rods and a miniature piano. You then insert the Switch's detachable Joy Con controllers, and start playing.
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Focusing on physical ways to interact with software sets Nintendo apart in a gaming market where moeny is mostly made by tapping a smartphone screen. The move is also a nod to the Wii a decade ago, which got gamers off the sofa to swing controllers and play virtual tennis and bowling.
Nintendo Labo will initially come in two sets that go on sale April 20: the Variety Kit (US$70) and the Robot Kit (US$80 each). The first includes "parts" for remote-controlled cars, a fishing rod, house, motorbike and piano, while the second allows you to build a robot suit.
We got hands on with #NintendoLabo earlier this week with @NintendoUK and we had an amazing time. We can't wait for you to try it for yourself soon! https://t.co/fHg9oznbli pic.twitter.com/T2X3xhgJg1— Nintendo Life (@nintendolife) January 17, 2018
Nintendo has a history of releasing physical accessories for its consoles, including Amiibo figurines for the Wii U, and steering wheels and fishing rods for the Wii. And Nintendo has long hinted the Switch would get a bunch of accessories.
Always wanted your own lightsaber? Fancy yourself as a Jedi Knight? Finally, it's possible! Kinda
Nintendo isn't alone in introducing physical accessories that interact with software. A year ago, rival Sony unveiled Project Field, a lightweight device the size of a kitchen cutting board that connects to real-world objects so they can be used for controlling games on smartphones and tablets.
Google has also embraced cardboard, with an assemble-yourself viewer that turns smartphones into virtual-reality goggles.
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Join us in a couple weeks as we head out into the city for a time of outreach. All the details are being ironed out right now, but just wanted to give you a heads up. Contact David Shin at email@example.com if you have any other questions or you can sign up below:
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Trump threatens migrant caravan: Our military is waiting for you
NEWS CENTER - US President Trump, threatening the migrant caravan moving towards the southern border of the United States, "This is an invention of our country and our military is waiting for you."
US President Donald Trump threatened migrant caravan with the army, who are advancing towards the southern border of the US.
Trump continued his threats on Monday, tweeting, without providing evidence, that, "Many Gang Members and some very bad people are mixed into the Caravan heading to our Southern Border."
Trump said the immigrants would not be accepted to the US unless the legal process was passed.
On the other hand, Pentagon said Monday it is sending 5,200 troops to the Southwest border in an extraordinary military operation, which Trump has put a sharp focus on Central American migrants moving north in slow-moving caravans that are still hundreds of miles from the U.S.
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Date: June 9, 2018
Start Time: 9:00am
Total Days: 10 days
Participants: Patrick Latter, Jeff Trudel, Oliva Golosky
The plan was to start in Canmore and then arrive in Castlegar 10 days, and almost 700km later while staying almost entirely on trails and gravel roads. We would be taking the 'Great Divide Trail' South from Canmore to Fernie and then take the 'Trans Canada Trail' West from Fernie to Castlegar.
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I'm afraid I haven't had much time to blog lately, despite the fact that I have four books waiting to be reviewed. The truth is work has finally caught up with me. Don't think I can't hear you say "It's about time!" – I know I tend to have a more relaxed take on life than most of my colleagues! Last Monday, for example, I spent the better part of the day (and evening) knitting and gossiping over tea and scones with a couple of friends… There's been nothing like that going on these past few days, however. No more cakes and ale for me! It's been work, work, and more work, and the weekend is only going to bring me more of the same.
The thing is, I've got a deadline: next Thursday, as soon as my evening class is over, I'm off to England for a week. Normally, I'd be jumping up and down in excitement at the prospect: I love taking the Eurostar and being whisked from the Gare du Nord to St Pancras, from the land of croissants and café au lait to that of builders' tea and hot cross buns in just two hours! But I'm not going for pleasure this time: I'm going in order to participate in my first ever academic conference – or in other words, in order to be roasted alive.
The conference itself promises to be fascinating. Entitled "Ruins in Twentieth-Century British Art and Fiction", it proposes to analyse the function of ruins in works ranging from the early twentieth century to the present time. A more detailed description of the conference may be found on the University of London website, along with a programme of the two days. I myself will be reading a paper on London during the Blitz, as depicted in Graham Greene's The End of the Affair and Rosamond Lehmann's The Echoing Grove. For those of you who happen to be in London and are interested, the conference will take place on 4th and 5th November at Senate House. Should my own presence there prove insufficient to fire you with instant enthusiasm, I can guarantee there will be plenty of more distinguished participants.
And therein lies my problem. The bald truth is I am utterly, irrationally, and uncontrollably terrified. I have never been much of a public speaker – my brothers have informed me (with no small measure of disgust) that my voice goes all high and squeaky if I so much as address a waiter in a restaurant. This I vigorously deny. It is merely an ignoble attempt to undermine my authority as the eldest sibling. However, the fact remains that the prospect of getting up on a podium and addressing a roomful of professors, some of whom I know (albeit from afar), all of them better qualified and more experienced than me, has the power to turn me into a jelly. I am all a-quake and a-quiver, even though there is still a week to go and I am still standing firmly on the opposite side of the Channel.
Hence the knitting, socialising, and myriad other forms of procrastination – all part of a desperate attempt to put as much distance between me and the dreaded event as possible. Even writing up my paper would mean accepting that The Time Had Come. So I kept putting it off, until I realized that the sands of time were running out – fast! – and that if I didn't want to make a complete fool of myself, I had better knuckle down. Luckily for me, I have always worked best when under pressure. And at least, I am being kept too busy by this particular rush of adrenalin to worry too much about next week's…
There is one glimmer of hope in all this darkness: as soon as the conference is over (and provided I've survived, of course), I'm heading straight for Cambridge, where I have another appointment to consult the Lehmann archives at King's. I can't wait to walk down King's Parade again, and see the golden yales above the entrance of St John's College, and listen to a lunchtime organ recital at Great St Mary's! If I focus on Cambridge, then it's just possible I won't run screaming out of Senate House next Saturday morning.
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