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eSamskriti.com is an authentic treasure chest of the Knowledge that once powered India and keeps doing so even today. This wisdom, history, culture is made available,contemporarized and includes over 1,200 articles and 14,000 photographs. It is an archive, of India today and India that was – not just in India but across the world.
The eSamskriti effort started in 2001. The site was re-launched in August 2017. It is now in a contemporary, global and mobile friendly format.
Josephine McLeod, a long time follower of Swami Vivekananda, once asked him, "Swamiji, how can I best help you?" his answer was, "Love India".
Vision: To be the most comprehensive and largest knowledge bank of Indian Culture and Heritage on the web.
How is eSamskriti contributing to the nation?
1. We offer people a unique digital platform to learn about and experience India
2. We enable tourists to discover India through fresh eyes
3. We educate children and other groups about this nation and its culture
4. We seek to bring about an integration of the North East and other parts to the mainstream of the whole country through increased awareness
5. We would like to showcase and support the Indian Armed Forces and their efforts
6. Most important, we see ourselves, in our humble way, as contributing to building & showcasing India's soft power.
What is the nature of content and how is it presented?
Content is presented in the form of Articles and Pictures. There are five article sections (each with sub-sections), namely: Culture, Spirituality, Yoga, History and National Affairs.
• Culture covers Indian culture, festivals, dance, music and travelogues.
• Spirituality includes commentary of the Bhagavad Gita & Upanishads, Tantra, Vedanta, Buddha Vakhya, Jaina Darsana, Science & Indian Wisdom etc.
• Yoga includes Darsana, Meditation, Asanas, Research, Therapy.
• History includes Indian history, Great Indian Leaders, Indian Influence Abroad and history of Indian languages.
• National Affairs includes Ideas & Policy, Foreign & Current Affairs.
• Special Section includes Ayurveda, Books, Interpreting Vivekananda, Videos.
Why is eSamskriti seeking Crowd Funding?
eSamskriti is a unique initiative i.e. driven by a self-less desire to document Indian culture and heritage such that people know and understand India.So far it was funded by me with token contributions from friends. There are limitations on the amount of funds I can invest. Further as the dream became bigger and vision clearer the site scope increased. Hence the request for support.Given the above, eSamskriti would be appreciated by those who realize the importance of creating this knowledge bank. Returns on this effort cannot be measured through capital appreciation hence the need for larger public involvement through crowd funding.
1. Mail to late Sethumadhavanji, author of commentary on the Bhagavad Gita. 'I had been desperately praying for a guru, or someone, who could beautifully explain the revered Bhagavad Gita to me in a way, that I felt, would do justice to the actual words spoken by Bhagwan Sri Krishna and capture their true essence. I truly feel that my prayers were answered when, by chance I stumbled upon esamskriti.com."
2. Doctor, "This is a testimonial to the purity of your purpose. I regularly receive your postings and greatly enjoy them - the presentations and the subtle feelings behind them will connect to people with sensitivity and a longing for their land."
3.Management Guru who saw Tamil Nadu Temple photos, "Admire the dedication of yourself and colleagues, on such excellent work; travel; documentation; and sharing."
4. In response to Upanishads Special, a reader wrote, "Fantastic compilation. Congratulations to Mr Sethumadhavan, and thanks Sanjeev for bringing it together."
Background: I launched eSamskriti, midway through my corporate career. I'm a chartered accountant by education and I've worked with Hindustan Lever, ITC Classic and Star TV, in a career spanning a decade and a half. In 1998, I went on a Kailash Mansarovar yatra - and that changed the course of my life. Since then, I have been single mindedly focused on promoting Indian culture, spirituality and travel.
How was eSamskriti funded from 2001 to 2017?
It was funded by me with some help from well wishers.
What type of traffic does the site attract?
During the period January to December 2017, eSamskriti attracted 710k visitors, 11.30 lakh page views and 218 lakh hits. Average time spent on the site was 1.07 minutes. 57% of the visitors accessed eSamskriti through mobile (expect % to increase this year post site redesign). 56% of the visitors were under the age of 34 and 27% between the age 35-54.So far traffic growth is organic. One of the purposes of raising funds is to increase awareness about the site through cost-effective promotions.
What is the amount of funds required and how will it be used?
Our budget is Rs 36 lakhs for 2018 and 2019 of which we are looking to raise Rs 16 lakhs now. Details below.
Unlike earlier we are on payment, seeking authors and photographers so that quality of content is enhanced. So far editing was done entirely by me, now need help. Please explore site to know the depth and range of content put together since 2001.
As a donor do I get something in return?
Besides expressing gratitude and praying for your well-being we will be offering unique gifts to our donors. The details related to which have been displayed in the reward section of the campaign.
Please Note the gifts shall be delivered in India only and within a maximum of five weeks from date contribution is received.
What about revenue from advertisements?
With an intent to enhance user experience, advertisement on site are kept to the minimum. Google advertisements have generated negligible revenue so far.We will explore tying up with specific advertiser's - travel, lifestyle, hospitality, spirituality, traditions, wellness and content syndication with other publications.Revenue from brand advertisements shall be used for growing the site, expenses and building a corpus.
Will eSamskriti need money beyond 2019?
We hope to be self-sustaining by March 2020. If it happens earlier, the quantum of help sought would fall.
What is the legal structure?
• eSamskriti.com is owned by Sanjeev Nayyar as sole-proprietor.
• Domain name is owned by Sanjeev Nayyar.
• It has a separate bank account where monies received are deposited and payments made.
• It is governed by the Income-Tax Act, 1961.
• eSamskriti.com is not a charitable trust. Contributions do not attract income-tax benefit under section 80 (G) of the Income-Tax Act 1961.
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We accept contributions in rupees only from resident Indians or Persons of Indian Origin. Every donor must give name, email id, address so that a receipt can be sent by email.
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Read about my thoughts and hear why eSamskriti
1.Why & How eSamskriti https://www.esamskriti.com/why-and-how.aspx
2.Interview on Speaking Tree - Life is Leela, enjoy it to the fullest https://www.speakingtree.in/blog/life-is-a-leela-enjoy-it-to-the-fullest
3.Catch me in Conversation with Hrishi K on 94.3 FM https://www.esamskriti.com/v/Hrishi-K-in-conversation-with-Sanjeev-on-943-FM/21.aspx
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Willie Brown says Kamala Harris CAN'T BEAT TRUMP!
And not only that — he says that he has yet to see a Democrat that can actually beat Trump after the recent State of the Union speech. Perhaps Brown has more optimism for President Trump's agenda than the upcoming Democratic field looking to contest it?
Do you actually think Kamala Harris has a shot at contesting Donald Trump and the America First agenda that is clearly making America better economically? Or do you think that Kamala Harris is not a worthy contender amid her head-nodding at the State of the Union after the President viciously condemned human traffickers and swore to put them out of business?
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Former San Fransisco Mayor Willie Brown, who recently admitted to having an affair with Kamala Harris, and subsequently helping her climb the "career ladder," is speaking out on the upcoming 2020 election.
Fox News reported that Brown said, "Yes, we dated. It was more than 20 years ago," Brown wrote in the San Francisco Chronicle.
"Yes, I may have influenced her career by appointing her to two state commissions when I was [California] Assembly speaker. And I certainly helped with her first race for district attorney in San Francisco."
Brown, 84, pointed out that he also helped the careers of other prominent California Democrats, such as U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Gov. Gavin Newsom and U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Brown says his ex-girlfriend can't beat Trump.
Here's now Harris would debate President Trump, if she receives the nomination.
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Former San Francisco mayor and California State Assembly speaker Willie Brown threw shade at his ex-girlfriend, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), and the other contenders for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination in 2020, writing Saturday that none of them can beat President Donald Trump.
In his weekly column in the San Francisco Chronicle, Brown wrote:
Make no mistake, President Trump's State of the Union address was the kickoff for his 2020 re-election campaign, and so far I've yet to see a Democrat who can beat him.
[T]he overnight polling after the speech showed that once again, he connected with voters, at least enough voters to make him a 2020 favorite.
You can't say the same for the Democratic contenders. They all have impressive credentials, winning personalities and positive messages, but none displays the "people personality" that our media-savvy president has mastered.
Let's just hope Democrats can figure out that we need to go beyond the left and motivate voters across the board, just as midterm congressional campaigns did under Nancy Pelosi's leadership.
Brown acknowledged last month that he had dated Harris and given her jobs that helped her early political career.
Harris is running on a slate of left-wing policies, including "Medicare for All" and the so-called "Green New Deal," which she embraced last week even though it calls for radical socialist measures such as paying Americans who are "unwilling" to work.
She has also said she would be willing to "eliminate" private health insurance, a position supported by only 13% of Americans.
Read Willie Brown's full column here.


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With a land that continues to change, the best way to see Iceland is on a trek or cruise with Aurora Expeditions. Are you a hiking enthusiast or lover of the great outdoors? The challenge of the intense, yet stunning Icelandic landscape would be well suited to your tastes.
Explore the streets of Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, before escaping the urban environment and witnessing Mother Nature at work in the ever-changing Icelandic wilderness. Climb Mount Hekla, an active volcano and tour floating icebergs and glaciers in Fjallsárlón - you're totally immersed in Iceland's spectacular backdrop.
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Blue + White China ATCs/
Isn't that an interesting theme for an ATC swap, Blue & White China? If you follow that link you can read all about it! My dear (and talented) friend Frieda Oxenham hosts one swap after the other on ATCs for ALL and I join them ALL! She always has great themes that inspire me and she runs a tight ship-meaning everything is done according to plan, on time, and nothing is overlooked! My kind of swap ; 0) I am always pleased with my returns, the chance to create . . . and I get to meet a lot of people I am not familiar with, so it is a lot of fun.
The first thing I did to prepare for this swap was to gather up my blue and white china and take photographs! Above you'll see a small collection of Burleigh Ware that I collected when I worked retail at Stonewall Kitchen in Avon, CT. On a side note, my friend Joy Hancock who is the Assistant Manager of the Avon SWK store is coming to visit Steven and I for a much needed mini-vacation May 19-23rd ~we cannot wait!!!
Burleigh Ware is described as "Hand-crafted pottery from Burleigh is made in England with pride and the same intricate attention to detail since its 1851 inception. Beautiful heritage quality pieces crafted for inheritance." There is just something about these pieces that I adore and working where they were sold I got my pieces on sale. When Frieda announced this swap I also stopped in a local Thrift shop and found the cutest blue & white tea cup for only $3.00! It seemed to match my other pieces well enough and gave me more to work with.
For my ATCs, I used the photos and printed them out onto card stock in various sizes.
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I added a bit of white glitter to the edges as I thought they needed a little sparkle ; 0 )
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I liked using the blue & white China on both the back & the front.
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|Back of ATC #2
Thank you so much Frieda, this swap was just the creative activity I needed! They should be with you soon.


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CORRIE star Bruno Langley is at the centre of a sex probe after a woman complained to ITV bosses.
She says he acted inappropriately after they met in a Manchester bar.
Dad Bruno, 34, who plays Todd Grimshaw, is said to be devastated by her claims, which he vehemently denies.
ITV launched an internal investigation after she filed an official complaint the next day.
Bruno was last seen filming a week ago. Producers refused to say if he has been asked to stay away from the set.
A source said: "He is very upset. This is devastating for him. A complaint has been received and is being taken very seriously.
"Bruno has been asked to give an account of what happened and that is being checked against the woman's statement.
"He doesn't even know what she is alleging beyond inappropriate conduct.
"There has been no announcement to cast and crew.
"Police are not involved at this stage.
"It is important Bruno is given a fair hearing."
A Corrie spokeswoman refused to comment on the claims last night.
Bruno's people insisted he had not been suspended.
BUBBLE BURST Racist remarks and sex scandals… the soap stars whose off-screen behaviour got them the sack
In 2013 he split from Victoria Roscoe, mum to his son, ten.
Earlier this year Bruno revealed it was tough to find love as girls think they are dating Todd — one of the Street's first gay characters.
Bruno, of Altrincham, Gtr Manchester, has vowed he won't be shy in his quest for love.
He told TV's Loose Women last year: "There's been a few times when I've seen a really nice girl, not said anything and always regretted it.
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The Key to Happiness in 2017
What makes us happy? This question has preoccupied philosophers going back to Plato and Aristotle. The debates have been long, and the answers elusive.
But now we have a clearer idea: It isn't money or success, it isn't having a fulfilling job or a perfect body. Scientific studies have demonstrated that happiness comes down to one surprisingly straightforward thing: If you want to be happy, spend more time with people who make you happy.
A recent Harvard study tracked data about the physical and emotional well-being of more than 700 men over eight decades, analyzing everything from brain scans and blood samples to fill-in-the-blank surveys. What they discovered was a single factor that separated happy subjects from unhappy ones: the quality of relationships they had with family, friends and loved ones. The number didn't matter: people with lots of friends, but few really close ones, weren't as happy as those who had fewer, but more deeply connected relationships.
What are the characteristics of this kind of close relationship? It's someone you can confide in, trust with a secret, reveal your vulnerabilities to, all without fear of being judged or rejected, but with the confidence that you'll get an empathic and supportive response. This kind of relationship is necessarily reciprocal; it doesn't work if it's only one way. You take turns as confessor and confidante. At the root of it all is cultivating intimacy, a sense of understanding and being understood.
What does it take to create and sustain the kind of relationships we're talking about here? Back in the early 1970s, a pair of psychologists developed something they called social penetration theory. Simply put, their idea was that relationships begin when people exchange superficial information, and deepen in stages as the participants share progressively more intimate information. Each stage entails a risk. What will happen when they open up? How will the other person respond? What will they share in return? As the risks are taken, rewarded and reciprocated, the relationship deepens.
This may sound like simple common sense but think of how daily life conspires to discourage this kind of risk-taking. Imagine the many people you know and like who you never seem to have the time to get to know better. Think of the old friends with whom you've endlessly vowed to get together and yet never get around to making a date. Think of how hard it is to break out of the habitual patterns that govern the relationships with people we know the best – parents, children, siblings and partners. In the midst of our hectic lives, we rarely have the kind of deep and meaningful interactions that truly bind us together.
One more thing: when this theory was first conceived, most communication was face-to-face, or in real time on a telephone, or occasionally in a written letter. Today, we live in a digital age where people update their friends (or "friends") with social media posts, and communicate with loved ones in terse, acronym- and emoji-ridden texts. This makes it easy to avoid the kind of human contact that leads to the intimate relationships we need to survive. We are looking for love, but settling for likes.
So, if you want to be happy in 2017, make this resolution. Spend more time with the people you really care about. Find someone in your life – start with one person — you want to be closer to. It could be your romantic partner, a family member, a friend you see every day, or one you were once close to and have fallen out of contact with. Get together face to face, and give yourself the gift of time to really talk. Let your customary guard down and open up with that person. And when they open up to you — and they will — listen with love, and offer them your understanding and support. You'll leave the encounter feeling rewarded for taking the risk, and ready to take the next one.


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What Must the Carolina Panthers Do to Gain the Respect of the National Media?/
The New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers all stand at 3-0 in this young season. Granted it is just that, young, but I digress and we go on. Now how many of you before I told you (Panthers fans, put those hands down) that the Panthers were among those undefeated teams? For insert reason here the national media just doesn't seem to want to give them their proper due. Oh sure, they are unbeaten but critics chalk it up to a "soft schedule" yet the vaunted Falcons have had to come back in EVERY game they've won, so does that equal them being the beneficiaries of other teams choking? No, you don't hear that you just hear about how great the Falcons are. What of the Cardinals, who beat two of their three early opponents handily, yet struggled against the Saints, whom Carolina just defeated? Or the Broncos who wouldn't be unbeaten if Jamaal Charles didn't develop a case of the 4th quarter butter fingers and who's defense saved the day against a mediocre Baltimore team in week 1? What about the Bengals, who barely beat the aged Philip Rivers in week 2 after crushing the Raiders in week 1, and who squeaked out a late in against the Ravens at home? The Patriots, well..for arguments sake I'll just say Tom Brady is playing pissed off because he got caught with his hand in the cookie jar (nope, no deflategate detour here, sorry) and as a result the Patriots are simply outplaying their opponents much to the chagrin of Roger Goodell.
Yet, despite playing impressive defense (without defensive captain Luke Kuechly for two games) and Cam Newton taking the team on his shoulders, the Panthers get no love, even worse, no respect, from national media. Despite losing Kelvin Benjamin for the year in the preseason, starting the season without Star Lotulelei and dealing with other myriad injuries now the team has stood strong. True to the teams' motto, they have embodied the Keep Pounding spirit. They have grinded out 3 tough (yes for Panthers fans heart-stopping at times) wins against the lowly Jaguars, perennial AFC south bridesmaids the Houston Texans, and yesterday the division rival Saints, led by Verizon spokesman Luke McCown.
Keep Pounding
It is that drive to keep going (Keep Pounding), to never giving up no matter what that has helped propel the team to its first 3-0 start since the Super Bowl season of 2003-04. They got some minor media attention with yesterday's trade for Jared Allen from the Bears and the whole Cam Newton/Ed Hoculi (and his biceps) debacle. But yet they aren't mentioned among the unbeaten, they are like the side orders for the main course that are under-cooked, the crust around the macaroni and cheese at a buffet bar. It makes you wonder just what the team has to do in order to get recognition, to gain respect.
How to Earn Respect
Maybe if they keep winning, if they keep pounding, media will come around. The next few games (after Tampa Bay of course) will go a long way towards proving the teams' mettle. A post bye week trip to the great Northwest against the evil SeaChickens, followed by a three-game home-stand with visits from Chip Kelly's traveling circus from Philly, Andrew Luck and his beard (which may have reached full maturity by then) before welcoming Aaron Rodgers and the Jordy Nelson-less Acme Packing company.
No one knows what the remainder of the season will hold, not even the pundits, experts or psychics, but Panthers fans know that their team will not go quietly. They've laid claim to the NFC south for two years running, and aren't going to let go without a fight. They've developed a taste for winning dating back to last season, and like a panther with prey in its claws, they like it. It's not pretty but sometimes the hunt isn't, but in the end it's worth the prize.
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Pointerdor Puppies Posing by jason hornby - The Pet and Animal Photographer in Shropshire
Posted on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 12:52PM Jason Hornby
All dogs are a sub-species of wolf (Canis lupus familiaris), however the emergence of hybrids has become popular, by mixing the off-spring of genetically dissimilar parents. Pointerdors are almost always bred for their abilities out in the field, as true workers with good noses, docile obedience and hybrid vigour.
The two in this picture are being trained as deer dogs, to scent out shot quarry or wounded deer in dense woodland and other difficult terrain.


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East Berkshire College helped shoppers safely navigate their way across a treacherous crocodile infested cavern that appeared in Uxbridge High Street last week (Wednesday 18th July 2012).
The event was part of a special advice and guidance road show by the College and luckily the frightening scene was actually some snappy three-dimensional street artwork. Shoppers were able to interact with the giant painting, having their photos taken while they negotiated their way safely across the red stepping stones and avoided the hungry crocodiles lurking below.
Advisers from the College were on hand to provide visitors with advice on accessing funding as well as an extensive range of part-time, full-time and workplace training courses.
Ken Evans (from West Drayton), who was shopping with his baby daughter Cerys, was one shopper to join in the fun.
"The street art really injected some fun into the town centre," said Ken. "It was a clever way to promote the College's courses and services. You are never too old to learn something new. I'm thinking of taking a digital photography course, so it was an ideal opportunity to gets some advice and pick up a prospectus."
The College offers free and impartial advice and guidance on courses, careers and training to adults as well as students through the National Careers Service. The service, which includes workshops on CV writing and job search activities, can be accessed at the College's Langley and Windsor campuses as well as various community locations.
Many people may also be eligible for free course fees or help with the cost of study. As well as government funding schemes, East Berkshire College has its own financial support schemes and flexible instalment plans available on some courses to help with the cost of studying.
For further information on East Berkshire College and its extensive range of over 800 full-time and part-time courses, call 0845 373 2500.


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Plan Your Event
Campus organizations host many types of events at TCC and the LBJ Auditorium, from graduations and ceremonies to staff training and faculty meetings. UT Austin Colleges, curriculum development committees, student groups and more qualify for this category.
Representatives of city, state and federal governmental agencies plan events at TCC and the LBJ Auditorium for both internal groups and community audiences, including professional development workshops, town hall meetings and conferences.
External groups encompass all organizations and businesses that are not part of UT Austin or any government entity. Planners from places like non-profits and private schools have hosted conferences, graduations, staff development and more at TCC.


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Part II - Course Synopses - 2017-18
|Michaelmas Term:
|2 courses available, each 24 lectures + 16 practicals + 4 seminars
|Lent Term:
|3 courses available, each 24 lectures + 16 practicals + 4 seminars
|Easter Term:
|Revision sessions, 4 hours per course
You are required to take three courses. Two courses will be taught in Michaelmas term (Geophysics and Tectonics, Ancient Life and Environments), and three in Lent term (Petrology, Earth's Climate System, and Mineralogy). You may take any combination of courses, regardless of the term in which they are taught. Each course is associated with four seminars, which will be examined in a separate paper.
Each course has four seminars associated with it. These seminars give an insight into the cutting-edge research being undertaken in the subject areas you have been learning about in the main courses. There is an exam paper, taken by all students, that examines the content of the seminars associated with the courses the student has taken.
You are also encouraged to attend some the wide range of research seminars given in the Department.
Part II Physical Sciences half subject Earth Sciences Part II are examined in two courses, the seminar paper, and a dissertation. The dissertation should be a critical review of a topic either suggested by the candidate subject to approval by the head of teaching or chosen from a pre-approved list. The candidates are also examined in a IB subject.
Thin Sections
Seven thin sections per mapping pair (10 from a group of three) of key rocks associated with your project can be made through the Department. These sections are expensive to make, so please only choose rocks that are likely to be instructive in thin section and ask for advice. Please give your rocks to reception and complete the thin section form with details of your requirements (see Appendix N) as soon as possible after you return from the field and by Tuesday 9 October at the very latest. Order normal size and thickness, covered or uncovered sections (not impregnated or polished) unless you have a special reason otherwise. The thin sections and accompanying hand specimens should then be catalogued after the examinations and handed in at Reception.
Field Trips
There is a one-week field trip to Greece in early December, which may be split into two groups to accommodate numbers in the hotels. Please ensure you have an EHIC form to cover medical emergencies while in Europe. If you will need a visa you should start the application procedure as soon as possible. There is also a weekend trip to Norfolk and Suffolk for those who chose to study C2, Ancient Life and Environments.
All Part II students wishing to continue to Part III must attend the Part III Project Safety Seminar with Lucy Matthews on Friday 1 March, 12.30-1.15pm, Harker 1.


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Dogs are probably the most loyal and loving animals. It is the sole responsibility of pet owners to ensure their good health and well being, apart from taking care of the sheltering, training and dietary concerns. You can also consult a veterinarian to learn about the different preventive measure, in order to avoid physical and psychological health problems.
If you are bringing home a pet, then it is important that you know a good Bend animal clinic in your locality. Emergencies can crop up anytime, and to find a vet during such times can be a tedious task.
In this article, we've tried to cover all the measures that a pet owner needs to take. Read on…
What treatments should be given?
It is important that all the essential vaccinations are properly given to your dog, in order to protect it from deadly diseases like parvovirus, hepatitis, leptospirosis, etc. Start with primary vaccinations when your pet is eight (8) weeks old, and then two (2) injections every 3rd week. Lastly, booster vaccination needs to be given to improving its immunity level.
Flea and worm treatment
Flea Allergy Dermatitis can cause patches, spots, irritation on the skin. Due to irritation, your dog may bite itself, which will ultimately worsen the situation. It may cause infection as well. Therefore, it is suggested to give your dog flea treatment after 4 to 8 weeks.
Some of the puppies are infected with worms. Common symptoms like anemia, appetite loss, foul breath and diarrhea indicate that they have worms. Thus, it is important to take a preventive measure, and give your pet worm treatment every 4 to 8 weeks.
What are the benefits of taking preventive care?
Better health and a longer life
Routine medications, regular checkup, and proper vaccinations can improve the health and invariably increases the lifespan of your dog. Regular checkup by your veterinarian will help detect the health problems of your pet. This way, you can ensure that any health problem is addressed at an early stage and avoid complications.
Create awareness among owners
A good veterinarian has experience and will be able to guide you about the preventive health measures and suggestions inevitable for the healthy life of your dog.
The health issues vary depending on the gender, breed, and age of dogs. So, it's important for you to know the degree of care to be taken for your pet.
Get answers to the following questions –
- What must be the ideal weight of your dog?
- What is the breed of your dog?
- What must be the optimum active level for your pet?
It's very expensive to treat deadly diseases like cancer, heartworm, etc. Taking preventive measures right from the beginning can help you curtail such diseases, and thereby ensuring good health. This sounds cost effective. Isn't it?
Just like humans, dogs too have some basic needs. It's important to fulfill those needs for their healthy well being. This is only achievable by regularly visiting Vet Bend OR clinic. A miss on your part can cause you the loss of your pet.


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I think I'm ready to take the Whole 30 challenge. After an overwhelmingly beautiful response to my post about dealing with regret, (thank you for all the comments and support!) doing a Whole 30 was suggested more than any other option. I'm planning to start in the next couple of weeks! I'm giving myself plenty of time to research and prepare for the next 30 days.
When I did Ideal Protein last year, it was basically one step further than a Whole 30. I was supposed to only eat protein and certain vegetables along with their products. That worked for me for a little while, but honestly, I couldn't handle the strict restriction. Whole 30 is a little less rigorous. Since I've already done a very restrictive plan for longer than 30 days, I think I'm up to the challenge of the Whole 30!
If you have any tips, advice, recipes, meal ideas, or stories about Whole 30, I would LOVE to hear them! I always appreciate feedback! There are so many resources about Whole 30 out there, I need help figuring out which one is the best one.
If anyone else wants to do Whole 30 along with me, that would be great! I'm planning to start on May 2nd. Let me know and we can form a private Facebook group or something! - JJ


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- Assay Kits
- Proteins & Enzymes
- Membrane Preps
- Frozen Cells
- Cell Lines
C3a, along with C4a and C5a, is a 77 amino acid anaphylotoxin generated by proteolytic cleavage during activation of the complement pathway (Ember and Hugli, 1997). The anaphylotoxins strongly promote inflammation by recruiting leukocytes, particularly basophils, eosinophils, neutrophils and monocytes (Martin et al., 1997). The proinflammatory properties of C3a are mediated by interaction between the peptide and a 7-TM G-protein coupled receptor, C3aR (Crass et al., 1996). Genetic and pharmacological inhibition of C3a/C3aR interaction indicates an important role for C3aR in allergic asthma (Humbles et al., 2000; Drouin et al., 2002). C3a/C3aR also enhances the effect of SDF-1 in promoting retention of haematopoietic stem/progenitor cells within the bone marrow (Rataiczak et al., 2004). The C3aR membrane preps are crude membrane preparations made from our proprietary stable recombinant cell lines to ensure high-level of GPCR surface expression; thus, they are ideal HTS tools for screening of agonists and antagonists of C3aR. The membranes have been shown to bind to 125I-labeled C3a with a Kd of 0.15 nM. With 0.2 nM [125I]-C3a, 10 mg/well C3aR Membrane Prep yields greater than 5 fold signal-to-background ratio.
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|200 units
|On receipt of material store at -70°C. Unopened reagent is stable for a minimum of 1 year from date of shipment when stored at recommended storage temperature. Avoid repeat freeze/thaw cycles.
|Radioligand Binding Assay
|Full-length human C3aR cDNA (Accession Number: U28488)
|Host Cell:
|Chem-1, an adherent cell line with no detectable endogenous C3aR expression.
|Reference 1:
|1. Ember JA and Hugli TE (1997) Complement factors and their receptors. Immunopharmacology 38: 3-15.
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|2. Martin U, et al. (1997) The human C3a receptor is expressed on neutrophils and monocytes, but not on B or T lymphocytes. J. Exp. Med. 186: 199-207.
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|3. Crass T et al. (1996) Expression cloning of the human C3a anaphylatoxin receptor (C3aR) from differentiated U-937 cells. Eur. J. Immunol. 26: 1944-50.
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|4. Humbles AA et al. (2000) A role for the C3a anaphylatoxin receptor in the effector phase of asthma. Nature 406: 998-1001.
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|5. Drouin SM et al. (2002) Absence of the complement anaphylatoxin C3a receptor suppresses Th2 effector functions in a murine model of pulmonary allergy.J. Immunol. 169: 5926-33.
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|6. Ratajczak J et al. (2004) Mobilization studies in mice deficient in either C3 or C3a receptor (C3aR) reveal a novel role for complement in retention of hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells in bone marrow. Blood 103: 2071-8.


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One of the more insightful, practical resources on small group leadership and student ministry that I've read in the last year undoubtedly has been Lead Small by Reggie Joiner, founder and CEO of Orange.
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This book provides a comprehensive understanding and foundation for how and why to lead small groups in a church of any size - from less than 100 to mega-sized.
Lead Small states,
Lead Small clarifies the responsibility of the small group leader for those who work with children and teenagers. It establishes 5 common threads so that those who choose to lead in any size church can work off the same blueprint.
When you lead small you realize that what you do for a few has more potential than what you could for many. When you lead small you choose to invest in the lives of a few to encourage authentic faith.
Small wins every time.
Like many, I wrestle with the tension between growth as success versus growth as individuals who know Jesus.
I believe my urge for our student ministry and organization to grow is an outworking of my passion and drive within me for students and people in general to know and receive Jesus Chris. Concretely speaking, numbers provide a real-time, accurate indication of who and how many people come to faith.
The problem, however, occurs when my drive for growth overshadows and blinds me to the students and others already in my presence. No doubt at some point in our ministry - probably within our first week or so on the job, if we're honest - we encounter this issue.
Lead Small addresses with astounding clarity and relevance why you WANT to choose just a few - for the sake of disicpleship, life, and faith development - why you want to lead small.
Joiner breaks down the book into 5 bite-sized pieces, the importance of:
1. Being Present - Connect their faith to a community.
2. Creating a Safe Place - Clarifying their faith as they grow.
3. Partnering with Parents - Nurture an everyday faith.
4. Making it Personal - Inspire their faith by your example.
5. Moving them Out - Engage their faith in a bigger story.
Joiner utilizes your own experience in a rather creative way by providing ample space for you to journal your reactions to specific sections. For a hardcopy book, it's paving the path of innovation for communication and engagement.
You want this book in your library. You want to give this book away to your leaders. And you want to adopt the philosophy set forth in this book for small group leadership and disicpleship into your scheme. It changed how I do everything around small groups, and I cannot commend it more highly to you!
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This offer expires on Sunday, October 20. Tell your friends, and get them hooked into this opportunity. We'd love to have them be part of our ministry and leadership community at ryanreed.me!
The winner of the Lead Small book giveaway will be announced next Monday, October 21, so stay tuned for your chance to win!
QUESTION: How do you structure your small groups, and how much leverage do you allow your volunteer leaders to lead?


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A run-in with the law can leave a person dealing with heavy consequences, such as losing his or her freedom and facing other fines and penalties. Recently, police reported that a local man was caught with drugs and guns. The individual has a history of weapons charges, and the current bust has left him with both gun and drug charges. He is currently being held in a New Jersey county jail, pending trial.
The 40-year-old man was allegedly caught with two guns and 85 grams of cocaine. His arrest was supposedly in relation to an investigation and surveillance that led officers to move to arrest the man. In addition to the drugs and guns, numerous baggies and a scale were also found.
He has been charged with possession of a handgun, possession of a gun for a criminal purpose and possession of a gun by a felon. Reportedly, one of the guns was stolen, and the man was charged with receiving stolen property. The drug charges consist of possession and distribution charges. The authorities report that the incident happened within a school zone as well.
Due to the man's history as a felon and the seriousness of the drug charges, the prosecution has asked that the man remain detained during the course of the court case. A case like this can have a person considering his or her options to reduce or eliminate the charges. During a challenging time when a person is facing criminal allegations in New Jersey, he or she can choose to hire a defense attorney with experience who can help build a strong defense against the charges.
Source: nj.com, "Jersey City felon busted on gun and drug charges: police", Michaelangelo Conte, March 30, 2018


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Life Lately
As the end of the year reaches closer and with September being my birthday month, I always find myself reflecting on the year so far and dreading becoming another year older. This year has been a little different though as I've been working towards my goals, one of them being my driver's licence, which I now officially have! I've dreamed of this day for so long and it still feels so surreal to have accomplished something I once feared. I'm still kind of terrified to drive on my own and I actually even forget I don't need someone to be in the car with me anymore, but confidence is a gradual thing and it still feels like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I can't wait to get my own little car! I'm slowly gaining my independence and now, there's nothing holding me back from moving cities. I'm 26 now and while it's absolutely depressing to realise you're closer to 30 than you are to 20, getting older isn't so bad when you continuously work towards yourself, striving to be the best person you can be and always have things to look forward to.
I had a wonderful time celebrating my birthday last week with my family and friends, indulging in Japanese food and cocktails, and being spoiled by my girls, April, Jodie and Anna, with a Tiffany's bracelet! My sneaky little friends had been snooping my blog and reading my wishlists to figure out what to buy me and it was my best friend, April, who decided what to get me from my 'Winter Wardrobe Wishlist'. It's not exactly the same as we all have budgets to stick to, but it's perfect. I am so humbled by their generosity and so blessed to have these beautiful ladies in my life. Without them, I wouldn't be the person I am today because they believe in me and encourage me to go after my dreams, and that is what I'm most grateful for.
With birthday money from my nanna, I got myself the Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Lipstick in #54 Boy, a beautiful dusty rose nude. As my first Chanel lipstick, I wanted something classic. I wasn't impressed by swatches online, but it's simply beautiful in real life and I think this would be a universally flattering shade on anyone. Of course, no birthday is complete without buying yourself a little something too... or in my case, lots. I've been thinking about getting into YouTube for a while now and a birthday haul video would be a great one to start with. I'm a little nervous, but as I enjoy watching others on YouTube, I think it could be another fun creative outlet to complement my blog. What do you guys think?
Lots of exciting new music is being released in the latter half of the year and in September, I listened to the new BROODS, alt-J and Simian Mobile Disco albums. After getting a little taste of BROODS' music with their self-titled EP, I was super excited to hear their full-length and it did not disappoint. They're touring Australia in November and I really need to grab a ticket to see them live! With both alt-J and Simian Mobile Disco, I think I prefer their earlier work more, but there's definitely some great tracks on their respective new albums.
After I graduated high school, I ditched R&B and hip hop in favour of electronic and alternative music, but lately, I've been finding myself drawn back to those old music genres I once loved. Not entirely, but with artists and bands like Flume and Glass Animals, the fusion of R&B and electronic music is just so good and I've been discovering more similar bands. I found out about Chrome Sparks through 8tracks and I finally listened to Chet Faker, whose track, 1998, is super chill, but really "dancey" at the same time. As for my current song obsession? That has to be V. 3005 by Childish Gambino, which I discovered at my friend's party. The hook is addictive and it's one of those songs I'm just so in love with, I can't listen to anything else at the moment.
Film and television
As I was mostly holidaying in August, I didn't watch any movies, so now I've been trying to play catch ups as there's always so much I want to watch, read and listen to. It's a never-ending list! I finally saw The Grand Budapest Hotel, which did not disappoint and I'm a huge fan of Wes Anderson films in general, so I was really excited for this one. His cinematography is full of colour and symmetry, making his movies so visually pleasing and I love the reoccurring actors in his films such as Owen Wilson, Edward Norton and Bill Murray. So fun! After I mentioned I watched Blue Is The Warmest Color in this 'Life lately' post, Brodie recommended Nymphomaniac to me, which yes, is about being addicted to sex, and it was such a fascinating watch. A Lars Von Trier film, it's split into two volumes (like Kill Bill) and both Charlotte Gainsbourg and Stacy Martin are incredible in their role as Joe. I could be here forever telling you about all the awesome movies I've watched recently, but I'll keep it short. A few others I recommend are Yves Saint Laurent, When Harry Met Sally... (they don't make romantic comedies like this anymore!), Dallas Buyers Club and The Lego Movie.
With the tenth anniversary of the Friends finale airing on TV back in May and the twentieth anniversary since the first episode just a couple of weeks ago, I've been feeling the '90s nostalgia. I'm still - and will probably always be - a fifteen year-old fangirl. If you missed it, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow were on Jimmy Kimmel for a Friends fan fiction spoof, which you can watch here. It was pretty terrible, but amazing at the same time and ugh, all these years later, I still have so much love for this show. If you've never watched the entire series, what have you been doing with your entire life? And if you don't like it, you're wrong.
Let's take a moment to appreciate the amazingness that is Parks And Recreation. I finally got around to watching the sixth season, which took me the whole of two days. I told myself I would only watch one episode before bed and the next thing you know, it's 3am and I've finished the entire season. It's one of those shows that's so funny, I have to go back and re-watch certain scenes or hear lines again because they're just that good. I'm really bummed that Ann and Chris have left Pawnee and I can't believe the show is now in its final season. I will savour each and every episode!
I'm on season six of eight of Full House and while it may seem kind of lame, it's such a good family show that if I ever have kids, I would want them to grow up watching. It's really awesome to see these young girls grow into such strong people (I just love Aunt Becky too) and with all the controversy surrounding YouTube, Emma Watson's United Nations speech and feminism generally becoming more prominent in social media, it's really important to have feminism positively portrayed in the media. Even more, I love seeing it being portrayed in past TV shows because past, present or future, feminism should always be relevant. I recently read an article on Refinery29 on feminist moments on Friends and another with Parks And Recreation. The first reason I watch these shows is for the comedy, but in a way, I kind of feel proud that my favourite TV shows are, on another level, also about girl power... did I mention I've recently been listening to a lot of Spice Girls too?
Sorry my posts are always so long and that I ramble a lot! It's just my writing style, I guess. Hopefully I'll be back doing these on a monthly, as opposed to bi-monthly basis, so they'll be a little more concise.
1. BROODS - Mother & Father
2. Wild Beasts - Palace (Foals Remix)
3. alt-J - Hunger Of The Pine
4. Chrome Sparks - Marijuana
5. Chet Faker - 1998
6. Future Islands - Seasons (Waiting On You)
7. Simian Mobile Disco - Sun Dogs
8. Cut Copy - Believers
9. Chairlift - Wrong Opinion
10. Bear In Heaven - They Dream
11. Chrome Sparks - Luna Luxor
12. Childish Gambino - V. 3005


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On Monday I joined Bart Winkler of K107 in Fond du Lac for our weekly Green Bay Packers game review. Our interview covers the controversial non-catch intended for Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant, then we get into the rest of the Packers' 26-21 divisional round victory, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers battling through his calf injury and Julius Peppers making up for an otherwise poor effort by the Packers defense.
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Haaannnnnn!!! It's French Montana back from his recent run on trap beats over spaced out sampled production by Harry Fraud; Mac & Cheese 4: The Appetizer is just what we needed. Montana & Fraud have been a deadly combination since French's first major hit "Shot Caller", this mixtape/EP shows their improvements and how well they still work together (Max B is proud). French sounds more comfortable than ever singing/crooning on hooks that most rappers wouldn't feel right on and its safe to say his rapping ability has grown. Why you lieeee.
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After leaving Tubac Festival Of The Arts, south of Tucson, I headed to Quartzsite, AZ for the night. (See separate post on Tubac)
There was an accident that shut down I19 north to Tucson and this resulted in my trip being that much longer having to get off the highest and take side streets.
I already knew that I was going to hit afternoon traffic in Phoenix
As I passed this tanker truck I noticed something in the parabolic image reflecting off the back.
I arrived in Quartzsite and stayed on BLM land down the road from where the RTR was. I arrived just early enough to make camp and eat and clean up before the sunset.
Here is another great sunset.
Although near the highway I slept very well as I was in a hollow and the sound was above me.


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Your kids are little and needy and sometimes it's just easier to stay in than attempt to be a regular human being and go out for a date. But dating your spouse is super important because you love each other and you need to remind yourselves that you are some damn attractive motherfathers and enjoy each other's company and remember that you actually like each other. If you aren't dating, it is so easy to fall into a rut of being roommates who share duties of raising the tiny humans who steal all of your sleep and eat all of your blueberries.
We try to do at least one date night a week. I recognize that with two babies under two (or having any kids) it is sometimes hard to get out and feel like human beings, but it's super important so here are some of the things I have found work for us.
We go out for happy hours.
Nate works downtown Minneapolis where all the sexy single people live their glamorous lives and drink fancy craft beer. So sometimes for date night, I get a sitter (and by sitter I mean grandma or auntie because we are so lucky to have family in town), and then I drive downtown and meet Nate at his office and we grab an early dinner. This is great for several reasons:
- Happy Hour Prices can be cheaper
- We beat the dinner rush at the fancy, trendy hot spots and can usually get a table or spot at the bar (which is our preference).
- We are home early (but not too early where we have to manage the bedtime routine) and then we can "go to bed" (you know what I mean?) before we are too tired to "go to bed."
We go out for "late" dinners.
By "late" I mean "late for us" dinners. I recognize that all the fancy beautiful people are routinely eating dinner at 8:00, but because I am a senior citizen at heart, I like to eat as early as humanly possible. Why is this late dinner good for us? Both of our kids go to bed at 7:00, so we can do the whole bedtime routine, and have a sitter come AFTER they go to bed and have a date without the kids even knowing we are gone.
This is great for uncles or friends who love your kids and want to help, but don't feel comfortable with all the logistics of the bedtime routine. You put the kids down, they come over, eat your food and watch your tv. We've had sitters (grandparents) who have even had friends over while we were on a date. Great! We got to go on a date and were a minimal burden on our family.
We have date nights at home.
This is something we will do either to save money or if we can't find someone available to watch our kids that week, but I wouldn't recommend it as something to do every single week, because I think it's important to get out and be real adults and separate yourselves from all the things at home.
Having date night at home means no watching TV, and usually involves a couple cocktails. Then we just sit and talk. Sometimes we will sit there and realize it's been a while since we've talked and aren't unsure what to talk about. Recently, we googled "questions to ask your spouse" and just went through a list of questions. It seemed super stupid at first, but by the end, we giggled and were amazed at how much we actually learned about each other.
We hung some cafe lights on our deck this summer and it's super awesome and romantic. On the 4th of July, we sat on our deck and watched while several people in our neighborhood set off some amazing (and possibly illegal?) fireworks. It was total perfection.
We do day dates.
This is super fun! Nate will take a day off work and one of the grandparents will take our kids and we can spend a day just being together doing things. Sometimes one of the best ways to maintain your friendship is to do fun things together. The couples who play together stay together...or is it pray together? Whatever, for the sake of my point, it is definitely play together.
Recently we went to lunch on a patio at a great restaurant in Minneapolis then hit up a brewery and played shuffleboard, because we could. Having day dates allows for fewer time constraints and they can either be well planned out or just left as a day of spontaneity. By the end of the day, Nate and I usually look at each other and say, "thanks for being my best friend."


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Review #691 | /r/Mezcal Review #1 – Pierde Almas Tobaziche
The Schtick: Howdy folks! I'm a bit new to these parts. You may have seen my writing elsewhere like r/bourbon, r/scotch, r/rum or even r/gin but I've been drinking and trying new mezcals for a period of time and I decided it was time to start throwing words on the page with my agave experiences also.
This is Pierde Almas Tobaziche – a mezcal product using Tobaziche agave. It is bottled at 45.1% ABV, batch 54-TC.
image is just from Google
Distiller: Mezcal Pierde Almas
Bottler: Mezcal Pierde Almas
Age: NAS
Source: Sample
Nose: Earthy. Picked onion, earthy terroir, butter cream, faint ammonia, really floral and fragrant.
Taste: Medium mouthfeel. Mild heat. Sweet cream, leather, earthy, overripe fruits. White pepper, tobacco and some nice smoky character,
Finish: Short, clean and cream. Sweet cream and melon. Peppery.
Overall: Vibrantly crisp and sweet with nice smoky undertones.
Thanks for reading!
Rank: 6
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I'm going to the American Association of Political Consultants convention in Santa Monica and so is the Daily Show. Here is the e-mail from the AAPC about it (personally, I would love to be interviewed by John Stewart on the couch, but if any of those other guys come by with cameras -- RUN AWAY):
The Daily Show To Cover 2008 Pollie Awards and Conference
Hello Pollie Stars!
Well, the good news is you may get press on the Daily Show - yup the same one that's attracting young voters and the rest of us all over the world. The bad news is to remember that they tend to devise great humor at the cost of their subjects. Comedy Central's hugely popular The Daily Show hosted by Jon Stewart is planning to do a story on The Pollies and has indicated some interest in using your entry in the piece. We have provided The Daily Show a list of firms that have submitted entries. That list includes ONLY the name of the piece, the name of the firm who produced the piece, and the category that the piece was submitted in. We have instructed the producers of The Daily Show to directly contact the firms who have submitted entries in the categories in which they are interested and to ask permission to use a piece on the show. You may receive a phone call or email in the next couple of days from a producer at Comedy Central requesting your Pollie entry. The Daily Show is one of the most popular shows on TV and there is no doubt, this is an unmatched opportunity for free publicity for your work. However, as President of the AAPC it is important that I let you know a couple of things before you turn over your entry to the producers of The Daily Show:
If you are not familiar with The Daily Show, it is a comedy show specializing in satire of the news. The "bread and butter" of their program is to spoof a lot of things that our profession does.
If you are lucky enough to be interviewed by The Daily Show, do not try to "Out-Daily Show" The Daily Show. They are experts at what they do and can edit the piece. Just be yourself and represent your profession to the best of your ability.If you turn over an entry piece to The Daily Show, you do so at your own risk. The AAPC cannot offer any guarantee of how the piece might be used on the program.The AAPC takes a lot of pride in being an advocate for our profession and seeks to put the interests of our profession and membership first. While your entry on appearing on The Daily Show might be prestigious, there is a possibility your entry could be made fun of. That is why, rather than the AAPC turning over all of this year's Pollies entries to The Daily Show's producers, we thought we would give you the opportunity to choose whether to participate or opt out. Please note that the AAPC has not turned over ANY Pollie Awards entries to The Daily Show. Good luck and I look forward to seeing you at the 17th Annual Pollie Awards and Conference!Best Regards, Tony FazioPresident, AAPC


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Welcome! Bienvenida 欢迎
The Home of TAPPI's International Nanotechnology Division
As students and professionals around the world, members of TAPPI's NanoDivision strive to advance the responsible use and production of renewable and sustainable nanomaterials.
Whether you attend our annual conference, are a committee member, read our newsletter, or are just curious about this emerging technology, there is something on our website for you. Please take a look around our website – learn, and join in the fun!
The TAPPI Nano Webinar Committee invites you to join us for our upcoming webinar Labeling Strategies for Cellulosic Materials"scheduled for May 15, 2019 at 12:00pm (EDT).
This free webinar, hosted by TAPPI's Nanotechnology Division examines identifying/quantifying cellulose in dilute solutions/complex matrix. Topics covered include strategies for choosing the appropriate label for various forms of cellulose, as well as a number of applications, including environmental and health safety, food coatings, composites, and nonaqueous solvents. Attendees will learn to:
- Choose an appropriate cellulose label for a given application
- Choose an appropriate labeling chemistry for a given media condition
The webinar features Douglas M. Fox, Ph.D., currently a Professor in the Chemistry Department at American University (Washington, DC). Dr. Fox will also be presenting at for TAPPI's 2019 International Conference on Renewable Nanomaterials (TAPPI Nano 2019) as part of Session 28: Toward Non-Traditional Markets with a presentation called Labeled Cellulose Nanofibrils for EHS Studies.
This webinar is free to attend, but you must register in advance.
Nano2019 is in Japan, June 3-7, 2019. The technical program is finalized, built from the largest pool of abstract submissions of any prior NANO conference. This years program is strong & energized with a full day of keynote talks, 120+ technical talks, 100 posters, student poster competition, access to Japan's Nanocellulose Forum (NCF) Exhibition, two workshops, tours, NanoDivision Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony, and much more. The excitement for Nano2019 is building, as of 25-May, there are 370 people registered (75 of which are students). Additionally, we have many people registered from China, Japan, and South Korea, which is much more than any prior NANO conference, and this bodes well for give our community an added boost of new perspectives and capabilities in Nanotechnology for renewable materials. Please see the Nano2019 website to learn more. Hope to see you at Nano2019 !!!
Standards Summary Update (10-2018)
See listings of published standards and standards under development for cellulose nanomaterials.
HSE Summary Update (11-2018)
Some of the latest Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) resources for nanomaterials, and those specific to Cellulose Nanomaterials are listed. Brought to you by Vireo Advisors, LLC.


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Introducing Jess...
Say hello to the latest dancer to join the Rouge line up: Jess! A graduate of The Hammond School, along with our ballerina Charlie, Jess has stepped off of the cruise ships and is putting her showgirl experience, smoking hot looks and sizzling demeanour to good use as a Rougie.
She has joined us recently in some big performances for Showtime Cabaret at Cafe de Paris, Black Cat Cabaret, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in Cornwall, Lyceum Fire and Ice at the Troxy, the Elle Style awards, at a private event for St Germain liqueur and even stepped onto the stage for a solo striptease in Carousel at the Islington Metal Works. She even pops up alongside Katie & Jade in a viral video for LGBT rights we were part of, blowing kisses at the camera.
If you're interested in becoming a Rouge like Jess then please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com with photos and details. We typically take on a number of swings during busy periods like Christmas, or to cover for Rougies who take a break to go on tour and if they're as good as Jess, those swings find themselves as fully-fledged Cabaret Rouge dancers.


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20-Aug-2017 04:51
Lilly gets Rob to write her essay for her, with a little lesson plan of her own: first she teaches him some dirty words in Spanish, then she teaches him how to "dame más duro"!
But will getting the dicking she's been craving help Lilly Hall finally improve her grades, or will another lesson in Spanish dirty talk--and more fucking--be required? Lucy Heart, Rebecca Volpetti And Esperanza Del Horno - Triple Trouble The always elegant Esperanza del Horno is leaving on a business trip.
She begged me to soak her big tits, so I came all over them! This guy is immediately drawn to those pantyhose, getting a nice feel before pissing all over them!
Then, it's time to rip a cock hole in them, pound this slut proper, keep the piss flowing, and of course drop a cum load all over her cute, unique face!
She linked up with this super hot guy named Kyle who invited her over to watch a movie, but Lexi was thinking they would probably be getting into a bit more than just cuddling and watching the newest blockbuster.All this horny slut wants for Christmas is a mistledick to pound her pussy until the New Year! Suspect was apprehended and clothes confiscated for comparison to store merchandise. Lilly Hall - The School Of Hard Cocks Luscious Latina Lilly Hall has one last chance to save her grade in Business Administration college course.


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Coming events:
Pint of Science being hosted in Reading 20-24th May
British Science Association (Reading Branch) – Events
Past events:
Tues 19th Feb BSC (Berkshire Branch) Internet of Things & Smart Berkshire
Tue 29th Jan BSA (Reading Branch) Reading Sci Comm Social
Friday 18th Jan Free Radicals Improvised Comedy Science
Wed 16th Jan BCS (Berkshire Branch) Reading Buses and Big Data
Wed 14th Nov BSA (Reading Branch) Metal-organic frameworks – From Academic Curiosity to Real World Applications
Fri 1th Nov BSA (Reading Branch) Free Radicals
Sun 18th Nov Reading Repair Cafe
Tue 20th Nov Missing Maps
Wed 7th Nov – IET – Ultra-thin Conformal Coatings – Improving Reliability for Innovative Technology
Reading Python Dojo – Tuesday 15th May 2018 from 19:00
The IET (Berkshire) – Tuesday 24th April from 18:30 – NASA space lecture -To Infinity and Beyond
Royal Statistical Society – Thursday 26th April from 6pm – Trust in Numbers
British Science Association (Reading Branch) – Wednesday May 2nd – Hypnosis, psychosis and the consciousness conundrum
PHP-Berkshire – Wednesday 16th May from 19:00
Reading Tester Gathering – Wednesday March 14th – Joel Montvelisky – Is there a future for testing?!
BCS Berkshire Public event, Thursday 11th January 2018, 15:00 – 17:00, Visit to European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) at ECMWF, Reading
RADARC – John Turner – Key processes in modern oil refineries. Where your favourite motor hydrocarbon comes from. (January 11, 2018 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Woodford Park Leisure Centre, Haddon Dr, Woodley, Reading RG5 4LY, UK)
Reading Repair cafe – Sunday 21st January 2018
BCS Berkshire Public event, Tuesday 19th December 2017 – 18:30 – 21:00, Brexit for the IT Industry: A Legal Overview at The Griffin, Reading
RADARC 11th May 2017: Emergency Services Communications – a historical perspective
BCS Berkshire 25th May 2017 – How to use Communications Media to get your message across
Reading Science Week (10th-19th March 2017)
Grow @ Greenpark
British Science Association – Cafe Scientifique
Venue: Smokin' Billy's 61 St Mary's Butts Reading RG1
Date & Time: February 1, 2017 @ 7:30 pm
Jennifer Whitfield presents "The 100,000 Genomes Project"
PHP Berkshire – Wednesday 16th November from 7pm
ConnectTVT -> Joining the dots – Christmas social!
December 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Cafe Scientifique – Monday 7th Novemeber 19:30 Smokin' Billy's Bar-B-Q, 61 St Mary's Butts, RG1 2LG Reading
PhD student Rebecca Philip presents "Soil Yourself"
Rebecca PhilipThe International Year of Soils 2015 saw a big international push to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our soils and harnessing those using sustainable farming practices. Food security faces a number of pressures from climate change, a growing population and increasing environmental degradation. Soil is a non-renewable resource which is becoming increasingly endangered.
Soil microorganisms are responsible for all aspects of soil health; improving soil structure, preventing crop disease and improving plant health. Healthy soil also helps to combat climate change by acting as a carbon store and reducing release of nitrous oxide. It is important that we understand and harness the soil microbiome (the community of microorganisms found in soil) to increase crop yields and improve soil health.
Rebecca is a fourth year PhD student in Veterinary Immunology at the Pirbright Institute. She worked in Science Policy and Public affairs in 2015 and published a policy briefing on Food Security from the Soil Microbiome.
BCS Public event
Tuesday 17th May 2016 – 19:00 -21:00
360˚ Virtual Reality Films: Creating the ultimate experience at Henley Business School, University of Reading, Whiteknights
This is a talk by Richard Cambridge on the future of Virtual Reality in the film industry. Come along and find out about the emerging hardware and IT considerations for high end devices and the standalone solutions for truly Virtual Reality experience.
The Festival of Digital Disruption


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Empire fans around the country will be able to get up close and personal with the show's Taraji P. Henson, who plays the fierce Cookie Lyons, who has announced that she will be jetting off to Mzansi for a week-long publicity tour which includes a press conference and various fan events next week.
The actress is expected to stay in the country for five days as she continues to promote the show's fifth season but is also expected to use her celebrity status to do some charity work and will be ending off her tour by attending an exclusive 'Women In Media' event.
Taraji fell in love with South Africa during her previous visit to the country in 2016. Not only did she fall in love with the warmth she received here, but she also fell in love with our South African cuisine. "I love South African food because it's flavourful, your taste buds dance, you just never know what combinations… very spicy. I love food that you can taste, I don't like bland food," she said.
FOX Africa, the channel which screens the popular drama series, confirms that they will be hosting special fan events to get viewers of the show to meet the star as the show continues to remain popular with local audiences.
If you thought Mzansi was scorching hot, we're making it even hotter! @TherealTaraji is officially coming to SA for a bigger and better tour. Watch this space for more info on how you could get up close and personal with her. 🔥🎉 pic.twitter.com/p7nOZgMgJ0
— FOX Africa (@FOXAfrica) December 5, 2018
The show is currently in a production break and left viewers with a major cliff hanger as a major character is rumoured to be dead. The second half of the fifth season will return to the channel early next year.
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By: Karen Weeks of Elder Wellness (elderwellness.net)
Most older adults need an average of seven to nine hours of sleep each night, yet a poll of 1,065 seniors between the ages 65 and 80 revealed that one in three individuals had problems getting adequate shuteye. While having to use the bathroom, anxiety, and stress were among the main reasons for difficulty sleeping, health and habits can also have an impact. If you fall into this category, here are some ways to improve your lifestyle so that you can get a better night's sleep.
Get Regular Activity
Exercise has been proven to boost mood, strengthen circadian rhythms (aids daytime alertness), and yes, help promote good sleep. However, it's important to note that studies have found that it's regular, not random, physical activity that makes it easier to fall asleep—especially for those who are seriously sleep-deprived. Physical activity and sleep go hand in hand because performance will improve when the body and mind are rested.
Eat a Proper Diet
Maintaining a healthy weight by eating a nutritious diet undoubtedly aids sleep, but the specific foods you eat and beverages you drink can have an impact, too. For example, cherries contain melatonin, a chemical that helps control your internal clock. Your mother was on the right track when she gave you that glass of milk before bed because it contains tryptophan, an amino acid that can ease symptoms of depression and aid in sleep. Carbs are great before sleep providing you're not binging on a box of cookies. Opt for a fortified cereal comprised of complex (aka, good) carbs instead. Bananas, turkey, sweet potatoes, jasmine rice, and valerian tea are among other foods that can promote sleep. Avoid chicken, heavy spices, caffeinated beverages, dark chocolate, high-fat foods, and alcohol. Though a nightcap can make you sleepy at first, booze actually disrupts sleeping patterns, among other health hazards.
Have a Bedtime Ritual
Instituting a bedroom ritual (or several) can help you decompress before hitting the sheets. Some ideas include dimming the lights, powering down all electronics at least one hour before bedtime, turning the thermostat to 65 degrees (the ideal temp for sleeping), avoiding stressful tasks, and avoiding your bedroom until you're actually ready to sleep. If you keep this spot for sleep, you won't be associating it with reading, watching television, or any other activities.
Transform Your Bedroom Into a Peaceful Retreat
A peaceful bedroom is crucial for getting a good night's rest. Start by decluttering the space so that it's easier to declutter your mind. Paint the walls in a soothing shade such as white, beige, light green, or light blue, and add items such as throw pillows, an area rug, or a soft chair. Display peaceful artwork or photography that makes you happy or takes you back to a fond memory such as a vacation. Extras like blackout shades and a noise machine that plays waves or other ambient sounds can be a worthwhile investment. Don't skimp out on quality bedding, pillows, and mattress as they can make a big difference in the quality of your sleep. When buying a new mattress, look for models with memory foam, gel foam, or latex to provide optimal back and pressure-point support.
If you feel you've tried everything and still have problems sleeping, make an appointment to speak with your doctor. Come prepared by bringing a diary that contains your sleep-related activities and patterns, to include approximately how long it took you to fall asleep, how many times you woke up, and the number of hours of complete rest. Be sure to mention any current health conditions and medications so you can receive the proper diagnosis.
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The FORINER project was launched on the 1st January 2016 to provide EU foreign national inmates in EU prisons with access to qualitative, low threshold, certified learning opportunities provided by home institutions but received by the inmate in an EU foreign prison To this end a structures were designed and tested that allowed education providers to reach out their national prisoners in other EU countries, at the same quality standard as the home offer.
European Recognition Through Erasmus+
In July 2015 the FORINER project was selected by the European Commission to be funded through the European programme Erasmus+. FORINER was submitted to the Key Action 3 (support for policy reform) call 'Forward-looking co-operation projects'. The European Commission thus recognises the opportunities that FORINER offers. The FORINER project ran from 1st January 2016 to 31 December 2017.
FORINER Partnership
There are four primary partners involved in FORINER:
- VOCVO (Flemish support centre for adult education) based in Belgium and also promoter of the project;
- VUB (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), also operating in Belgium;
- Educatie Buitenlandse Tralies or EABT (Education Behind Foreign Prison Bars) from the Netherlands;
- MegaNexus Ltd, an ICT company based in the UK.
All partners have a strong link to prison education. VOCVO is co-ordinating prison education in Flanders and Brussels prisons. VUB has done extensive research work regarding prisoners' participation in correctional programmes (e.g. education, vocational training, library) in the prison of Antwerp, and supports the prison of Gent in conducting research about the active participation of inmates in the organisation of prison life. EABT has been providing education for Dutch inmates in foreign prisons for ten years, and MegaNexus has implemented and maintained the Virtual Campus, a highly regarded restricted electronic learning environment, across UK prisons for the last 10 years.
FORINER also involves the co-operation of four additional associated partners. These partners agreed to the project content and believe in its impact. They therefore share their large networks in support of the project goals. The associated partners are:
- EPEA, the European Prison Education Association
- EuroPris, the practitioner network counting 26 European Prison Services as members
- CEP, the Confederation of European Probation
- Weston College, educational provider to prisons in the UK
FORINER Goals
The following goals are pursued by the project:
1. Access to education offered by their home country
The ambition of the FORINER project is to provide foreign national inmates in European prisons with access to qualitative, low threshold, certified learning opportunities provided by home institutions but received by the inmate in a foreign prison. Both an ICT-driven and a non-ICT-driven solution will be designed. The strategic ambition is that if each European country provides home education materials to their foreign national inmates, it will logically mean for each country that a better offer will be present for the foreign inmates in their own prisons. They will therefore all be provided with access to education from their homeland, in addition to the local educational offer they are provided with (such as starter language courses of the national language of the country in which they are imprisoned).
2. Awareness raising and advocacy
The FORINER project aims to develop a structure which is applicatble across Europe. Therefore not only the co-operation of the project partners is needed, but also as many other partners (practitioners and policy makers) across Europe as possible. The success rate of the project concept is largely dependent on the co-operation rate of other European partners. The more countries involved, the more foreign national inmates will have access to a qualitative home educational offer. The FORINER project thus does not only focus on creation of the solution and piloting tests, but at the same time invests largely in setting up advocacy and awareness raising actions to promote the project idea and concept across Europe. Every seed that is planted will contribute in time to the project goals.
3. Speed up the digitalisation process in European prisons
Although it is ambitious to focus on a digital learning solution for a prison environment, the FORINER partners are convinced that it may soon become a reality across Europe. As Europe is taking further steps in the digital era, also in prison structures and services with digital solutions are starting to find their way. There seems to be a pioneering mentality in some countries, wishing to change the system, making it more flexible and thus being able to provide a better environment for prisoners in general. As the digital evolution is expanding outside prison doors, the prison system is bound to follow at some point. The FORINER project intends to speed up this process and show the unique opportunities that ICT-supported education can give to prisoners.