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The sculpture series Unexpected Happiness and Human Archive Project have been invited to be part of the Playground of Infinite Happiness run by Keepers Studio at Singapore's National Design Centre.
About the artworks:
The Human Archive Project maps different types of human experience by inviting the public to share their stories, and turns these into physical sculptures which are exhibited around the world.
Nicola Anthony is collecting your story of serendipity for a new series of sculptures entitled Unexpected Happiness which will be constructed using the exact words and stories you write here, and exhibited at Singapore's National Design Centre in July 2018.
Previous sculptures from this series have been showcased at Singapore Art Museum and around the world.
About the event
Over 10 days at the Playground of Infinite Happiness you will find designers and artists, exhibitions, experiential pop-ups from over 100 brands and craftsmen, encouraging fun, speaking to strangers, and letting your inner child run wild! So come early, bring cash and don't leave the kids at home.
Register for your free admission ticket today and qualify for daily giveaways which include jewellery pieces from Carrie. K.
Opening Night
27 July 2018: 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Retail Pop-ups
28 to 29 July 2018: 11.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.
3 to 5 August 2018: 11.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Art Installations
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The internet is made of stuff/
I knew the internet was made of physical things, when you work down to it, at the basest level. I get that, it makes sense, that data needs to be represented physically somewhere. But I never really thought about how stuff-ish the internet really is, until I watched this TED talk, by Andrew Blum:
It's really, remarkably physical. It's extraordinary to see that there are parts of internet maintenance and assembly that require real physical ability. Like, more than it takes to help move a couch. There are swimmers who dive into the ocean and pull the internet out to connect the world together.
It's kind of scary, too, how many weak points there are. It's good that, in most cases, the under-ocean connections are redundant. But there are nowhere near as many ways to get information from New York to England as there are ways to get information from New York to LA.
Also, it's weirdly imperialistic. Not in love with that aspect. Still, it's growing, and hopefully it's more liberating than oppressive.

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Our in house designers are working round the clock, making new and creative designs, keeping in mind different world markets. This has enabled us to offer our clients with a wide range of designs for their market.
To achieve every detail of the design we have two of the world's best computerized (Best Image Software) engraving machines, Stork (Mask Exposer) and CST (Ink Jet). Our Studio also equipped with fabric printer from Atex malaysia with 87″ Witdth for quick strike off.


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Really good joke sent by someone… those who file RTI applications will get the moral of the story.
Jack and Max are walking from religious service. Jack wonders whether it would be all right to smoke while praying.
Max replies, "Why don't you ask the Priest?"
So Jack goes up to the Priest and asks, "Father, may I smoke while I pray ?"
The Priest replies, "No, my son, you may not! That's utter disrespect to our religion."
Jack goes back to his friend and tells him what the good Priest told him.
Max says, "I'm not surprised. You asked the wrong question. Let me try."
And so Max goes up to the Priest and asks, "Father, may I pray while I smoke ?"
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Playbox HD APK App is a well-known App on the market nowadays. It is gaining the trust and confidence of people very quickly. Some use it to watch movies, and some to stream TV series online. There are some parents too who use Playbox HD app to keep their kids busy with cartoons. So if you want to enjoy all these too, you have to download Playbox HD App. But, since the App is not available on the Play store, you need to download the APK from the internet. You'll get the link below to download PlayboxHD APK.
Now let me tell you about the APK quickly in brief.
PlayBox HD Features
- Playbox HD delivers your movies and videos of the best quality. It can make you delighted with the playlist, coz the playlist contains a huge range of movies and videos in high definition quality.
- Some of the video streaming apps allow you to watch and stream videos. But Playbox HD let you download those videos also. And you can watch them whenever you want even if you are offline.
- Playbox HD will give you constant updates to keep you updated.
- Playbox HD APK App will give you the fastest streaming speed.
- It also gives you the freedom to choose the video quality as per your internet speed. And the movies and videos quality is available up to 720p.
- Playbox HD APK Application also allows you to view videos and movies with a widescreen view by connecting it to Chromecast. So, if you are bored of watching movies on a tiny screen, it's time to change the screen from a small screen to widescreen.
The APK is the setup file of the App, so you don't need to worry at all about it's working qualities. Just download and install it and let it do its job.
I have written another specific article on Playbox HD APK download. So you can get the downloading and installation process from this link.
Watch videos, movies, cartoons, TV series anything with Playbox HD APK. it is an amazing platform to enjoy your desired movies and all. If you read the above article well, now you know about the Playbox HD APK fully. And if you want to know the downloading and installing process you can visit the link above. And if you find this APK good enough for you, then you can give it a go.


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Steel trash cans for HO scale (1/87)
This item is made of Hydrocal plaster, which makes it easy to paint with acrylic paint.
(Plaster) (Painting required) (10 pieces)
These trash cans will look great on any HO scale layout.
They can also be use for military diorama.
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Don't just take our word for it. Here are some thoughts from customers of Sparkles Cake Boutique.
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ICD-10 Code Z78.0
Asymptomatic menopausal state
|Short Description:
|Asymptomatic menopausal state
|Long Description:
|Asymptomatic menopausal state
Valid for Submission
ICD-10 Z78.0 is a billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of asymptomatic menopausal state. The code is valid for the year 2019 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
Code Classification
- Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00–Z99)
Information for Medical Professionals
Code Edits
The Medicare Code Editor (MCE) detects and reports errors in the coding of claims data. The following ICD-10 Code Edits are applicable to this code:
- Adult diagnoses - Adult. Age range is 15–124 years inclusive (e.g., senile delirium, mature cataract).
- Diagnoses for females only - Diagnoses for females only.
- Unacceptable principal diagnosis - There are selected codes that describe a circumstance which influences an individual's health status but not a current illness or injury, or codes that are not specific manifestations but may be due to an underlying cause. These codes are considered unacceptable as a principal diagnosis.
Convert Z78.0 to ICD-9
The following crosswalk between ICD-10 to ICD-9 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:
- V49.81 - Asympt postmeno status (Approximate Flag)
Present on Admission (POA)
Z78.0 is exempt from POA reporting - The Present on Admission (POA) indicator is used for diagnosis codes included in claims involving inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals. POA indicators must be reported to CMS on each claim to facilitate the grouping of diagnoses codes into the proper Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG). CMS publishes a listing of specific diagnosis codes that are exempt from the POA reporting requirement.
CMS POA Indicator Options and Definitions
|POA Indicator Code
|POA Reason for Code
|CMS will pay the CC/MCC DRG?
|Diagnosis was present at time of inpatient admission.
|Diagnosis was not present at time of inpatient admission.
|Documentation insufficient to determine if the condition was present at the time of inpatient admission.
|Clinically undetermined - unable to clinically determine whether the condition was present at the time of inpatient admission.
|Unreported/Not used - Exempt from POA reporting.
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms:
- History of normal menopause
- Menopause present
- Normal menopause
- Perimenopausal state
- Postmenopausal state
Index to Diseases and Injuries
The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for the code Z78.0 are found in the index:
- - State (of)
- - climacteric, female - Z78.0
- - menopausal - Z78.0
Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references for the code Z78.0 are found in the tabular index:
- Inclusion Terms:
- Menopausal state NOS
- Postmenopausal status NOS
- Type 2 Excludes Notes:
- symptomatic menopausal state (N95.1)
Information for Patients
Also called: Change of life
Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her period stops. It usually occurs naturally, most often after age 45. Menopause happens because the woman's ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
A woman has reached menopause when she has not had a period for one year. Changes and symptoms can start several years earlier. They include
- A change in periods - shorter or longer, lighter or heavier, with more or less time in between
- Hot flashes and/or night sweats
- Trouble sleeping
- Vaginal dryness
- Mood swings
- Trouble focusing
- Less hair on head, more on face
Some symptoms require treatment. Talk to your doctor about how to best manage menopause. Make sure the doctor knows your medical history and your family medical history. This includes whether you are at risk for heart disease, osteoporosis, or breast cancer.
Dept. of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health
- Cancer treatment -- early menopause (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Deciding about hormone therapy (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Menopause (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Types of hormone therapy (Medical Encyclopedia)
- What is Menopause? - NIH (National Institute on Aging)
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ICD-10 Footnotes
General Equivalence Map Definitions
The ICD-10 and ICD-9 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
- Approximate Flag - The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.
- No Map Flag - The no map flag indicates that a code in the source system is not linked to any code in the target system.
- Combination Flag - The combination flag indicates that more than one code in the target system is required to satisfy the full equivalent meaning of a code in the source system.
Index of Diseases and Injuries Definitions
- And - The word "and" should be interpreted to mean either "and" or "or" when it appears in a title.
- Code also note - A "code also" note instructs that two codes may be required to fully describe a condition, but this note does not provide sequencing direction.
- Code first - Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.
- Type 1 Excludes Notes - A type 1 Excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- Type 2 Excludes Notes - A type 2 Excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
- Includes Notes - This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- Inclusion terms - List of terms is included under some codes. These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable" - This abbreviation in the Alphabetic Index represents "other specified". When a specific code is not available for a condition, the Alphabetic Index directs the coder to the "other specified" code in the Tabular List.
- NOS "Not otherwise specified" - This abbreviation is the equivalent of unspecified.
- See - The "see" instruction following a main term in the Alphabetic Index indicates that another term should be referenced. It is necessary to go to the main term referenced with the "see" note to locate the correct code.
- See Also - A "see also" instruction following a main term in the Alphabetic Index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional Alphabetic Index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the "see also" note when the original main term provides the necessary code.
- 7th Characters - Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
- With - The word "with" should be interpreted to mean "associated with" or "due to" when it appears in a code title, the Alphabetic Index, or an instructional note in the Tabular List. The word "with" in the Alphabetic Index is sequenced immediately following the main term, not in alphabetical order.


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In the Shop.
Here are some results.
Life continues to fly by. We had chicken fingers for lunch today. Sweet Pea, now firmly embracing the 'Two's' we've heard so much about, has developed a mischevious streak a mile wide. So it came as no surprise that she climbed down from her chair mid-meal, walked over to the brother whom she adores, and started poking him with a strip.
To this, the Boyo replied "Please stop. I am NOT a dipping sauce!"
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In baseball, if you get three strikes, you're out. That's the essence behind the naming of California's Three Strikes Law, which mandates that a repeat offender with one or two prior serious or violent felony convictions much be sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.
The law has evolved since being approved 1994. In 2003, the Supreme Court upheld the law's constitutionality after a man was sentenced harshly under its guidelines for stealing golf clubs. In 2004, voters approved Prop 21, which increased the list of people and crimes eligible for the Three Strikes Law to include gang-related crimes and juveniles over the age of 14. In the upcoming 2012 election, Prop 36 would clean up the requirements of a crime that qualifies for the law, reducing the number of non-violent offenders in prison.
Because of the law, California has seen a massive rise in the number of prison inmates. Since 1994, 80,000 "second strikers" and 7,500 "third strikers" have been sent to state prisons. One in four inmates is a "striker," which is a whopping 26 percent of the prison population. With such a large prison population, it's no surprise that it's putting a strain on county and state jails, which are becoming dangerous and uncontrollable.
And then there is the research recently done by UC Riverside Professor Robert Nash Parker, which seems to suggest that the law has no impact whatsoever on violent crime while burdening the state with skyrocketing incarceration costs. While the state's crime rate has been cut in half in the last 20 years, that decline actually began before the law was enacted, and that, according to Parker, shows that Third Strike Laws have seen crime decreases that are comparable to those without them.
Stemming from a Supreme Court decision, California has less than a year to reduce its prison population to 50,000. That's a good start, but short of changing the Three Strikes Law wholesale, the larger issue is going to continue. Propositions such as the one currently on the ballot will help steer sentencing guidelines in a fairer direction, but there is still work to be done.
About the Author
Jake Brower is a leading Orange County defense attorney, with years of experience handling a wide variety of legal cases. As a criminal defense lawyer, Jake Brower provides aggressive defense for his clients and uses all treatment alternatives available to secure treatment instead of jail time. His practice has and continues to earn high marks in the legal profession, and his primary concern is giving his clients the representation they deserve.


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Try It Out Tuesday #8 - Drink your water!
Do you know that water is one of the key ingredients for getting lean-looking toned muscles? It helps the muscles move more efficiently, carries cramp-killing electrolytes, leaves your joints more lubricated, and helps you recover faster.
Many of us don't drink enough water, and some of us who believe we do, might not actually be drinking enough. Therefore, we're asking you to focus on drinking the right amount each day.
The actual amount of daily water intake in ml = 45 ml x your bodyweight in kilograms. Plus, for every hour you workout, you should drink an additional 500 ml. If you're into endurance training, then you need at least one liter for every hour (plus some extra electrolytes). And as many of us already know, if you're thirsty, it means you're already dehydrated.
Here are a six hints to help you stay hydrated:
- Be consisitent. Regular intervals are best, but if you find yourself forgetting to drink water, try setting an alarm that will remind you.
- Do it first thing. Drinking water when you wake up is a great way to elevate your metabolism (research says 24% for up to 90 minutes) and get a jump start on hydrating. Think about it...you've been sleeping, so you're body is definitely dehydrated.
- The right kind of drinks matter. Pure water should fill the bulk of your consumption, or healthy water-based, caffeine free beverages such as herbal tea. Diet drinks, coffee, and other caffeinated beverages actually have a dehydrating effect on the body.
- Drink before you're thirsty when training. A good guideline is to drink approximately two cups of water 2-3 hours before exercise and 1-2 cups of water immediately before training.
- Drink during workouts. Strive for one cup of water for every 15 minutes of exercise.
- Rehydrate after training. Make an effort to drink 2-3 cups of water within two hours. Remember, this will help facilitate recovery and prevent muscle soreness.
So drink up and enjoy!


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Baptism is a way we remember that God reaches out to embrace us in love and make us part of God's Household. When we baptize an infant or young child it reminds us that God embraces us even before we can respond. When we baptize a youth or adult it portrays our human response to God's initiative. Baptism for all ages is entry into a covenant community we call the church and is one of the sacraments shared in public worship.
Infants and children are baptized on the faith, commitment and church membership of at least one of their parents. Children are raised in the church so that they may make their own confession of faith and join the church as a youth. Children are part of the covenant community, the church family, and are expected to participate in age-appropriate classes and activities in the church to learn about God's love and being followers of Jesus.
Adults and youth are baptized on their own statement of faith. They become full participants of the church family and continue to grow in their understanding of God and what it means to follow Jesus in all of life.
Baptisms may be scheduled for our English language worship service at 9:00am or one of our English language or Korean language services at 11:00am. All Baptisms are approved by our Session (the governing council of the Church) which meets every month but July. We ask that Baptism requests be made at least six weeks in advance to ensure time for approval by the Session, scheduling on the Church calendar, and meeting time with the Pastor to discuss the meaning of Baptism for you, your family and the Church. The only prerequisite for infant baptism is that one parent is an active member of the congregation. To arrange for baptism, please contact the church office and one of our Pastors will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
The Sacraments
The early Church, following Jesus, took three primary material elements of life — water, bread, and wine — to become basic symbols of offering life to God as Jesus had offered his life. Being washed with the water of Baptism, Christians received new life in Christ and presented their bodies to be living sacrifices to God. Eating bread and drinking wine they received the sustaining presence of Christ, remembered God's covenant promise, and pledged their obedience anew.
The Reformed tradition understands Baptism and the Lord's Supper to be Sacraments, instituted by God and commended by Christ. Sacraments are signs of the real presence and power of Christ in the Church, symbols of God's action. Through the Sacraments, God seals believers in redemption, renews their identity as the people of God, and marks them for service. (Directory for Worship, W-1.3033)


text: Tesla Inc. TSLA, -4.84% stock ended Thursday at its lowest since March 2017 and under $250 a day after the Silicon Valley car maker posted a wider-than-expected first-quarter loss and revenues that also missed Wall Street expectations. Shares closed 4.4% lower, their largest one-day decline since their 8.2% dip on April 4. It traded as low as $246.07 earlier. Analysts decried Tesla's quarterly results and renewed concerns about margins, demand, and cash position. The stock has lost more than 11% in the past 12 months, versus a gain of 11% for the S&P 500 index. SPX, -2.59%


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Archer-Daniels Midland ADM, +2.94% is tumbling 68 cents, or 5.2 percent, to $12.44, after Banc of America lowered its rating on the stock to "underperform" from "market performer" and reduced estimates for the second quarter and fiscal 2003. The firm cited "continued poor soybean crush margins" for the move. It has a price target of $10 on the shares.
B of A drops Archer-Daniels to 'underperform'
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Cheese and mushroom casserole with chicken
This casserole is simple and delicious, and makes a perfect snack during a picnic (bento anyone?)—you should use it as a basic idea for a casserole, since the pasta sauce is the stable and the most important piece of the meal. It's also a very tweak-able recipe! :-)
Golden syrup chocolate cupcakes
These cupcakes have an amazing consistency all-over: the cupcake is moist and rich, and the icing is delicious, smooth and creamy. I used the swiss-meringue buttercream for the icing, and it was a hit! :-)
Chili-walnut scrambled eggs with rucola
I was busy today with shopping and home chores, and needed something to snack on and get some energy kick. I managed to buy some chili peppers earlier today, and decided to make a savory scrambled eggs with a delicious, energetic spicy twist! :-) And oh my, that was both tasty and exciting!
Chocolate spread
Is there anything nicer on a Saturday breakfast than a delicious crisp bread roll with some rich, deep chocolate-flavored spread? I invented this recipe after playing with butterscotch, and it makes a superb sweet, yet bitter, aromatic spread. And the best part is that you can make it in no-time on your own whenever you want!
Coffee cake
My first real cake, made with delicious coffee-flavored buttercream. It was really good, and simple! Because this cake doesn't require leveling, you can simply bake two layers separately, then stack them — a perfect recipe for beginners! :-)
I made my cake with normal instant coffee, but you can also use decaf coffee for same taste, but caffeine-free cake! :-)


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Module 2: Introduction to The Prefrontal Cortex
Introduction to The Prefrontal Cortex
It also gives us more control over our health and prosperity. As we learn what is needed, we can shape our behavior in the interest in long term results. Like when we have great big corn fields instead of just finding things to eat in nature. It is the PFC that lets you, shape your behavior in the interest of later results. Like making tools, educating yourself or overcome your fears. And avoid behavior that gets you into trouble. If your PFC is working you can go early to bed, get the rest you need and get to work on time. And while you are there you can stay sober, talk polite and not cat-call the female manager there.This all depends on the function of the PFC! So the state, health, function and education of the PFC is limiting how much course correction that you can do. The use of the PFC is limited in terms or energy or fuel. Self-control is a complex and demanding task and your ability for self-control will fade as you use up the necessary resources. We all use self-control to get things done, but we all fail as our resources are used up. This is a daily experience of no longer being up for the task. You know the feeling in those late day situations where you did you level best and then went "#¤%&!!!… this is not going to work". That is what happens when we go past a certain line as our resources are too depleted to make the PFC do all the necessary work. This is called depletion and is the limit of self-control.
Our task is to change the limits for the better.If you had no executive function at all, you would spend your day satisfying the most immediate urges and cravings with no thought for your long term needs and no preparation for your future. If you have a very strong PFC you spend more of your time preparing for a better future. If your PFC is weaker than average you will be in a constant battle for control over desires and cravings. And you will have a hard time disciplining yourself when that is necessary. This is a trait where we are all different and we all fit in somewhere between the extremes of low or high executive function. Important point: Very few people know why their self-control is high, low or average. Even fever know how to move toward better self-control and towards better prefrontal function.Partly this is because people underestimate the effects of having a weak self-control. It doesn't seem so important. It is also because there are no quick benefits from having better self-control. So there is an amplifying effect of having high self-control: You are then more focus on long term results and the need for self-control. If you are mostly focused on getting your next drink or fix, improving your self-control does not seem very relevant. It is when you sense that drinking or drugs have become a problem, that you starting thinking that better self-control would be a great thing. Or when not having an education and being stuck in a shitty job starts to hurt you.This is the way to understand the PFC and self-control in daily life: It gives you the ability to keep you on track when things are a bit dicey. As when you don't know if you are getting yourself into trouble. When you are faced with temptations that might lead to trouble, self-control is the only thing that will hold you back. Another point is: that the main effect of self-control is not in any one situation. It is the ffects of self-control as they add up over a longer period of time. In the long run, your life situation will depend on how you perform in a long row of situations and how much self-control you have in each of those. Over the years it really adds up and makes your life situation a lot better or a lot worse.
The PFC is also what determines if you can change your level of self-control. As in are you able to change behaviors that hurt the health of your brain? Are you able the change behaviors that are costly in terms of problems that will tax your self-control? Are you able to put a life together that will see you increase your level of self-control? As you need self-control to improve you self-control it would seem to be something really really hard to pull off. However most people waste a lot of their resources in situations that they can just avoid. And they hurt their level self-control in ways that are easily corrected. There is a lot of low-hanging fruit if you know where to look. For that reason, you can actually improve a lot if you make a serious and informed attempt. More on that later. The main point now is that having low self-control also makes self-control seem a lot less important to you. And so people don't always care too much.
We are going discuss self-control as business problem. This is because self-control is a lot like money. You have to have money to get money. You need to invest in something that can make an income in the long run. The same is true for self-control. You need to shape your behavior, so that you have more resources and a higher level of self-control. So you need, to invest your self-control resources in something that will "pay off", something that puts you in a better situation, long-term. In other words: You need to look at self-control in terms of economy:
You have a certain budget (your present levels of self-control)
You have a set of expenses, relations and situations that tax your self-control.
So what can you do to improve your income?
And what can you do to cut your expenses?
What would be the cheapest and most promising investments?
Where are you wasting resources in situations that bring you nothing?
Looking at self-control as economy is great in general, but it is vitally important to do so in the early stages because it will help you focus on targets that are easy to reach and that gives you big improvements.
Easy, rich targets is what we are looking for in the beginning.
The aim of these investments are:
A) To bring you the usual results in terms of money, sex and safety.
B) To make sure that your level of self-control is at least maintained and hopefully improved.
In a lot of cases A and B overlap, but there are many cases in which they don't. Which also means that a lot of options for better self-control are not driven by your everyday appetites. These targets are often not done because there is no obvious reason to spend energy on those. Which means that you probably leave a lot on the table. More about this later.
Looking at your resource management you might ask:
How much energy do you need to spend on just staying on track?
How much energy do you start your day with?
How well did you sleep and how energized are you when you wake up?
How much energy is wasted on avoiding social situations that could blow up?
How much energy is wasted on avoiding things like overdue debts or just people that you have pissed off in some way.
How much energy is wasted on overcoming physical discomfort from injury, disease, hangovers or similar negative influence?
This kind of accounting is what will determine what your "budget" for self-control will be. AND THUS: What kind of changes and course corrections that you are strong enough to make a reality in your life!
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Sunday's weather in Donegal
A frosty start after a bitterly cold night
Ben Daly, Ballyshannon enjoying the icy weather
Low overnight temperatures have left many roads dangerous, so caution on the roads is advised.
After a frosty start, the frost will clear this morning and the freezing fog will just slowly lift, to leave a bright, mainly dry day with some sunshine.
Met Eireann say there will be just be a few showers near the north and west coast, though the odd heavy one is likely. Highest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees in just mostly light or moderate northwest to north breezes.
It will be dry tonight, but very cold and again a widespread frost. Lowest temperatures of -3C to +2C in a light to moderate northerly breeze.
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Peanut Butter Maple Cookies
Peanut Butter Maple Cookies are the kind you can easily do in no time. Both the preparation and the baking time is super quick. You can substitute the peanut butter with almond butter or any other nut butter you'd like. You can also mix more than one type, for example half peanut butter and half almond butter or cashew butter. The sweetness of the Maple with the saltiness of the nuts, creates a rich texture that is loaded with protein and energy. Great as a healthy snack for your sweet tooth😊
1 1/2 cups peanut butter or any other nut butter
1/2 cup gluten free oat flour
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons chia seeds
Heat oven to 350° F
Take a baking sheet and line with a parchment paper.
Add all the ingredients to a food processor.
Mix until combined.
Take the smallest size ice cream scoop and create an evenly sized cookies.
Take a fork and a cup of water. Dip the fork in the water to prevent it from sticking and press on the cookie to make an indentation, you can make the indentation once or criss cross, like it shown in the picture.
Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes, or golden brown.
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Grohe brothers to step down from Hansgrohe
Philippe and Richard Grohe are to leave their management roles at Hansgrohe SE, the company their grandfather founded 115 years ago. More
Philippe and Richard Grohe are to leave their management roles at Hansgrohe SE, the company their grandfather founded 115 years ago. More
Movie: in this video Dezeen filmed for Hansgrohe, Philippe Grohe and Martin Mongan explain why the bathroom brand has opened a new interactive product demonstration hub in Clerkenwell, London. More
Milan 2016: bathroom brand Axor has worked with architects and designers including Front, David Adjaye and GamFratesi to create a range of unusual faucets (+ slideshow). More
More showers! These hybrid shower-lights were created by Japanese designers Nendo for bathroom brand Axor and unveiled last week alongside the multi-headed shower by Front (+ slideshow). More
Swedish design trio Front have created a giant, three-headed shower installation constructed from a maze of standard copper pipes (+ slideshow). More
Product news: a tap presented by French designer Philippe Starck in New York this week uses half as much water as regular taps. More
Here is a collection of projects by product design students from ECAL - Ecole cantonale d'art de Lausanne, based on the Axor Bouroullec bathroom collection by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec (see our earlier story). More
French designers Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec have designed a bathroom collection for German brand Axor. More
Axor Massaud, the new bathroom collection designed by Jean-Marie Massaud for Axor, has just launched in the UK. More


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Thursday, July 20, 2017
This special film will be shown: TRAVELLERS AND MAGICIANS
Bored with life in his tiny village, Dondup (Tsewang Dandup), a Bhutanese official infatuated with American culture, dreams of visiting the United States. On the road to Thimphu, a major city where he hopes to obtain a visa, Dondup befriends a mismatched group of travelers, including a monk (Sonam Kinga). As the trip proceeds, the monk tells his new friends about Tashi (Lhakpa Dorji), a fictional young man whose dissatisfaction leads to his undoing.Initial release: 21 April 2004 (France)
Director: Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche
Screenplay: Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche
Cast: Sonam Lhamo, Lhakpa Dorji, Tshewang Dendup, more
Producers: Raymond Steiner, Malcolm Watson
Fundraiser koha appreciated around $5 unwaged to $15 waged. Light refreshments provided. Funds to assist healthcare costs of a nomadic Tibetan woman who has huge costs to pay for her surgery. This woman is a cousin of Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche.
Come along and hear the exciting news about the upcoming film at the Film Festival showing in August.
Please support Friends of Tibet by joining in discussion about fundraiser for His Holiness Dalai Lama's visit to Aotearoa in 2018.


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Coot under Ubuntu 10.10
4 comments:
- AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 8:13 PM
Thanks! Works great + super easy.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 25, 2011 at 4:44 AM
im a newbee with linux, amd ivs been tryin to get coot to work on my recently installedd ubuntu 11.10
i tried to install coot from the ccp4 downoaded package but it shows me some errors , that's when i found this page and tried to do what you have said
after i gave the install command it gives an error message as such
Package coot is not available, but is referred to by another package.
This may mean that the package is missing, has been obsoleted, or
is only available from another source
E: Package 'coot' has no installation candidate
pls help me with this..
Did you successfully added the repository?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 7:50 AM
I have the exact same problem, I think that the this particular repository ppa/mok0 ppa is NOT being properly maintained.. this is not your fault.ReplyDelete


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The Reviewing Committee, a key element of the Conference organization structure, relies on the work carried out by all Review Organizers. Each Review Organizer is requested to organize the review of a few papers, look after the correctness of the revision process and provide the Conference Program Committee with a final recommendation. This Committee will meet in January and will make the final decision on which submissions are accepted for presentation at the Conference.
Your task is to distribute the papers assigned to yourself to at least 3 different reviewers, to collect their reviews and make a recommendation to the Paper Review Chairman (Chair).
This will be done through the 'OpenConf' Management System which has been adapted to the specific needs of the European Turbomachinery Conference.
Being Reviewer Organizer means that you have already registered in the Conference system.
The papers you have to process have been attributed to you by the Paper Review Chairman (Chair), and you will be notified of this assignment by Email.
Your task is now to select reviewers for each of the papers. A reviewer must be in the database. Either he/she is already present, or you must ask him/her to enter the database or you can, ultimately, register him/her yourself (see procedure at the end of this document). It is not allowed (with this system) to use a reviewer who is not registered in the database.
As a Review Organizer, you enter the system following this link: http://www.euroturbo.eu/openconf/review/signin.php
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Conroy and Wikileaks are still going at it. From a Wikileaks press release today:
"Wikileaks to Conroy: Go after our source and we will go after you."
The Stockholm based publisher of Wikileaks today issued a warning to the Australian Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Steven Conroy, who is responsible for Australian internet censorship.
Senator Conroy issued an official media release yesterday in response to Wikileaks' release of last year's confidential Australian internet censorship blacklist. The Senator said that his department, "is investigating this matter and is considering a range of possible actions it may take including referral to the Australian Federal Police. Any Australian involved in making this content publicly available would be at serious risk of criminal prosecution."
The Senator is perhaps unware of the legal and diplomatic risks associated with the statement.
Sunshine Press Legal Adviser Jay Lim stated:
"Under the Swedish Constitution's Press Freedom Act, the right of a confidential press source to anonymity is protected, and criminal penalties apply to anyone acting to breach that right.
Wikileaks source documents are received in Sweden and published from Sweden so as to derive maximum benefit from this legal protection. Should the Senator or anyone else attempt to discover our source we will refer the matter to the Constitutional Police for prosecution, and, if necessary, ask that the Senator and anyone else involved be extradited to face justice for breaching fundamental rights."
Senator Conroy may wish to consider the position of the South African Competition Commission, which decided to cancel its own high profile leak investigation in January after being advised of the legal ramifications of interfering with Sunshine Press sources.
Should be interesting, but I think this will probably turn a few more heads:
From Wikileaks' Twitter.
UPDATE: Here we go again. The most recent ACMA leak shows that there may have been some cleanup since yesterday. See Wikileaks.
Between the 11th and yesterday, the company did an enormous cleanup of the list. No doubt as a result of the list appearing on Wikileaks.
Where the list previously contained over 2000 URLs, and Conroy and the ACMA claimed "See! Our 'current list' never contained that many URLs", this new list is about the size the ACMA claimed it to be. ACMA/Conroy in a media release stated that there were 1061 URLs for August 6, 2008. The 18 Mar 2009 list, having apparently being cleaned up, now contains 1172.


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As a coach, I put the power back in your hands.
I am a certified holistic health coach committed to helping you improve your overall health & wellness by creating healthy, lasting, lifestyle changes through nutrition, exercise & sleep. I am a graduate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Based in New York City, Integrative Nutrition is the largest nutrition school in the world. The school teaches over 100 dietary theories, practical lifestyle management techniques, and cutting-edge coaching methods.
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I practice a holistic approach to health and wellness, which means that I look at how all areas of your life are connected. By balancing healthy eating habits with regular physical activity, quality sleep, happy relationships, and a positive mindset, you will succeed. I believe in bio-individuality and work with clients to find the best diet and lifestyle for their particular bodies with a special focus on food intolerances and auto-immune disorders.
Together we'll work to reach your health goals in areas such as achieving "happy" weight, reducing food cravings, increasing sleep, building confidence and maximizing energy. As we work together, you'll develop a deeper understanding of the food and lifestyle choices that work best for you and implement lasting changes that will improve your overall health and happiness.
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My approach is not to dwell on calories, carbs, fats, and proteins. It is not to create lists of restrictions or good and bad foods. Instead, I work with my clients to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun and rewarding.
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The concept of bio-individuality is the idea that each of us has unique food and lifestyle needs. One person's food is another person's poison, and that's why fad diets tend to fail in the long run. Working on the principle of bio-individuality, I'll support you to make positive changes that are based on your unique needs, lifestyle, preferences, and ancestral background.
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The Operations Division is responsible for the administrative oversight of the GTACC's financial, facilities, and marketing operations. The division also ensures the Chamber's compliance with all applicable internal and external rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Objective: To actively seek opportunities that will assist to retain and upgrade the accreditation status of GTACC.
Objective: To uphold by-laws in place or provide suggested revisions based on GTACC's vision and goals set forth by the Board of Directors.
Objective: To ensure that buildings and their services meet the needs of the people that utilize the spaces and reflect the GTACC's brand.
Objective: To review and evaluate GTACC's financial statement, thereby gaining and understanding of the of the financial health of the Chamber and enabling effective decision making.
Objective: To oversee the activity, institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, and delivering offerings that add value GTACC members and partners, and the community at large.
The Business Resources Division is dedicated to providing and promoting value added, quality networking events to GTACC's diverse membership, by ensuring inclusion through new member mentorship programs and by presenting opportunities for personal and business growth. This division invites members to become involved in GTACC programs that will allow relationships to be formed and sustained through a variety of networking events.
First Friday Luncheon
Objective: To offer networking and informative business and marketing-related programs
Event: 1st Friday of each month at 11:30 am at Lone Star College – Tomball, 30555 Tomball Parkway
Participation: Chamber members and potential members
Young Professionals
Objective: To foster personal and professional growth for young professionals through networking, mentoring and educational opportunities.
Led by: Vanessa Galvan, Wells Fargo Bank, 281.205.0589
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of each month
Participation: Chamber members and guests
Business After Hours
Objective: To offer bi-monthly networking opportunities hosted by member businesses.
Event: Scheduled by the Chamber staff
Participation: Chamber members and potential members
Objective: To represent the Chamber and encourage membership.
Led by: Mason Laidley, Edward Jones Investments, 281.290.6208
Meetings: Tuesday before each First Friday Luncheon, 12-1 pm, Chamber Board Room
Participation: Chamber members
Networking Breakfast
Objective: To provide business to business networking. Participants are offered a "live" free thirty second commercial at this event and sponsors are offered additional time.
Led by: Jim Engelke, Lone Star College - Tomball, 214.241.0480
Event: 4th Thursday of each month, 7:30-9 am, Location Determined Each Month
Participation: Chamber members and guests
The Advocacy Division is committed to being a strong voice for GTACC members and the greater Tomball area community. This will be accomplished by addressing public policy issues with participation from the public, members and elected officials, and holding open discussions about issues that affect the business community including: economic development, education, workforce development, energy and healthcare.
Government & Legislative Affairs Committee
Objective: To serve as an advocate for business at all levels of government and to offer candidate forums as needed to inform the voting public.
Led by: Colleen Gilbert, Reach Unlimited, 281.213.8323
Meetings: 1st Tuesday of each month from 8-9 am in the Chamber Board Room
Participation: Chamber members
Health & Wellness Alliance
Objective: Focus on healthcare policy and law for a more informed business community, CME and CEU opportunities to support healthcare professionals and wellness initiatives for a healthy community.
Led by: Dawna Dyson, Juice Plus+, 281.381.0432
Participation: Chamber members
Meetings: Last Tuesday each month, 12-1 pm, TOMAGWA, 455 School St., #30
Business & Education Partnership
Objective: To encourage partnerships between Tomball area private, parochial and public schools, higher education and business.
Mobility & Transportation Committee
Objective: To work to improve and maintain the quality of transportation, including vehicle, air and rail traffic, and to serve as a liaison for the Chamber with local and regional road authority agencies.
Led by: Jim Engelke, Lone Star College - Tomball, 214.241.0480
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month from 8-9 am in the Chamber Board Room
Participation: Chamber members
Citizen of the Year
Objective: To select the Citizen of the Year in December.
Led by: Latrell and Sam Shannon, 2018 Citizens of the Year
Participation: Nominations accepted from any community member.
Leadership North Houston
Objective: To offer leadership development in partnership with the Lone Star College System; an opportunity to learn about the north Houston community.
Participation: Chamber members nominated and accepted.
The Prosperity Division oversees the revenue generating activities that support the economic activities of the Chamber. By supporting these quality events, the Chamber brings people together, enhances Tomball's overall quality of life, and provides many fund-raising opportunities. All events listed below carry on the excellent reputation that GTACC has earned, statewide—events that attract tens of thousands of visitors to the Tomball community. This division also concentrates on pursuing various avenues to increase membership growth.
Membership Growth
Objective: To retain existing and attract new members by the promotion and facilitation of a multitude of various activities to help build relationships and expand business opportunities within the greater Tomball area.
Tomball Holiday Parade
Objective: To offer a hometown parade featuring Tomball area businesses and organizations welcoming the holiday season including Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's and to encourage holiday shopping in Tomball.
Event: November 23, 2019 at 10 am on Main Street (FM 2920)
Participation: Community/area-wide
Miss Tomball Pageant
Objective: To offer a scholarship pageant for young women in Tomball schools giving each participant a unique experience in public speaking and stage presentation. Presley Babb, Miss Tomball 2019, represents the Chamber at community events throughout the year.
Led by: Mickelle Johnson
Event: November 23, 2019 at 7pm at Salem Lutheran Church
Participation: Community-wide
Tomball Night
Objective: To offer a festival atmosphere with a lighted nighttime parade and fireworks spotlighting locally owned Tomball businesses and to fulfill a GTACC tradition of shopping local that began in 1972.
Led by: Rob Greening, NiteLites of Houston, 281.684.1994
Event: First Friday in August from 5pm to ?
Participation: Community-wide
Chairman's Ball
Objective: To introduce the Chamber's new Chairman and give special recognition to the Citizen of the Year.
Led by: Rosalie Dillon, City of Tomball, 281.255.6221
Event: February 8, 2019
Participation: Chamber members
Golf Classic
Objective: To offer networking, reach out to a broader potential member base, and raise funds for the Chamber's economic and community development efforts.
Led by: Chamber Staff
Event: April 11, 2019
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Christmas is always a special time for us at the Marine, being a family run hotel we strive to create a special Christmas for everyone.
We have a selection of Menu's available throughout the Festive Season, from end of November to January is you wish!
Please get in touch should you need any more information or to make your booking on 01970 612444 or [email protected]
A night for friends, family or colleagues to celebrate the festive season in style at the Marine Hotel - Ideal for small or large parties!
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Saturday 1st December: Jonathan Davies, Welsh & English Vocalist
Friday 7th December: 'Abba Stars' Tribute
Friday 14th December: James Alexander "Like Jackson" Tribute
Saturday 15th December: Jamie Elvis Tribute
£26.00 per person
Ticket price including a 2 course carvery & Entertainment as listed and Disco
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"Mad Friday" - Friday 21st December: Vocalist & Comedian - Just Debs
£25.00 per person - price includes a 2 course carvery & Entertainment from 1pm to early evening!
We offer a variety of menus throughout the festive season; from Christmas lunches to an evening Christmas menu to suite all budgets! No minimum numbers required to enjoy our festive menus, and we have 3 function rooms available for your small or large party.
See our Menus below for what we have to offer (PDF version)
We are open on the 25th of December for our 3 course Christmas Day Carvery lunch.
We are open all day, with live entertainment after lunch and complimentary cake & tea for all who wish to stay for the afternoon. We also have a Christmas Buffet in the evening, if you have room for more food (at an additional price)!?
Tables are very popular so please remember to book, we ask for a £10.00 per person deposit to secure your table.
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Adults @ £66.50 per person
OAP Concession @ £64.00 per person
Children (2 to 6 years) @ £25.00 per child
Children (7 to 12 years) @ £35.00 per child
Our 3 night package starts on Christmas Eve, with guests departing the hotel (should they choose to) on the 27th of December.
The package is incredibly popular with guest's return year on year, who come to enjoy the Marine's hospitality and great food for 3 days over the festive season.
See our Prices below
Deluxe Sea View Rooms at £415.00 per person
Standard Double/Twin: Sea View @ £385.00 per person
Rear View @ £365.00 per person
Third Floor Double/Twin Rooms at £365.00 per person
Single Occupancy Deluxe Sea View Room @ £515.00
Double Room for Sole - Sea View @ £475.00
Double for Sole - Rear View @ £415.00
Single Room Rear View @ £375.00
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The ground floor has a lovely entrance hall with wardrobe, toilet and a oak stairs to the first floor. Living room with fire place, parquet flooring and French doors to the garden. A second living room with also French doors to the garden.
The living kitchen very well equipped with new induction cooker, extractor, oven, microwave, fridge, washing machine and a dish washer. A door leading to the garden.
From the entrance hall an oak staircase leading to a landing on the first floor.
Here you will find 3 bedrooms and a smaller box room. One bedroom has a bathroom ensuite with shower, bidet, wash basin and a toilet.
The second and third bedroom share a bathroom with bath, shower, bidet, wash basin and toilet.
The box room has built in wardrobes and enough space for a children's bed. On the first floor, wooden floors, except for the bathroom.
A staircase leading to the second floor, here you will find 2 bedrooms, one with access from the other and a bathroom with shower, wash basin and toilet.
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I feel like I am a bit out of the loop these last few weeks. I have been playing a horrible game of catch-up during the month of September, that is never ending… constantly working, yet, not seeing anything crossed off my to-do list! And I am definitely finding out about things last minute or after the fact. Do you ever feel that way?
Anyways, let's take for example how September is national Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness (PCOS) month. After doing a bit of research, I found out that there were also 32 other observances occurring during the month of September; no wonder I can't keep track! I figured I would look to see if there were any that would be of relevance to BLOOM and these are what I came up with: National Self-Care Awareness Month, Self Improvement Month, and National Suicide Prevention Month. I wish that I could give everything its fair share of adequate coverage… but there really is not enough hours in the day, alas, I'm digressing.
A few days ago (after I found out about PCOS awareness month) I sat down to start writing this blog article. I figured that it would be a great way to help educate women about a syndrome that is so common; yet so rarely discussed, understood, and/or even diagnosed. In fact, amongst premenopausal women, it is the most common endocrine disorder, with greater than 50% going UNDIAGNOSED!
Yep, that's right, I said endocrine disorder. So that is where one of the other issues takes place. Women fall through the health care system cracks. The name is a misnomer. Who takes care of PCOS? The majority of women believe that PCOS is a gynecological problem; however, it is actually caused by hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance secondary to genetics; enlarged ovaries and anovulation are just common signs and symptoms! It is also a contributing factor to metabolic disease! So is it the GYN, endocrinologist, or even the PCP that should ben managing it? Are they communicating, or are they assuming the other one is taking care of it? Or do they even understand it enough to know, since the most common phrase patients hear is " you are normal."
So on the evening of September 25, 2018, I was in my office, typing away. At the same time, an audience of 10.4 million people watched the Season 3 premiere of NBC's This Is Us, making it one of the most-watched shows on television. Well, being a bit behind on the DVR — I watched it last night.
What a timely coincidence. For those of you that are not in the loop — Kate Pearson (Chrissy Metz) is morbidly obese and diagnosed with PCOS after suffering a miscarriage, and repeatedly trying, unsuccessfully, to get pregnant. I applaud NBC for choosing something that affects at least 1 out of 10 women to bring light and awareness too.
Excess facial and body hair…severe acne…irregular periods…anxiety and depression…infertility…weight gain…male pattern hair loss… all common signs and symptoms of PCOS. One misconception about PCOS the show did play right into was with regard to weight. While 50% are obese, 25% of patients actually present as thin or even underweight. Also, cysts on your ovaries are not a diagnostic criteria. In fact, there have not yet been precise and uniform criteria established to diagnose PCOS.
Currently, there is no cure, but symptoms are looked at individually and treated separately. A successful treatment plan is always multimodal. Therapy is normally directed at the pancreas in order to reduce insulin resistance, which can be affected by diet, exercise, and/or medication. PCOS varies by individual, therefore, so should the treatment plans. Lifestyle modifications and accountability are key.
At Bloom Wellness & Aesthetics we have the knowledge and expertise to care for the complex PCOS patient. As a boutique practice, we are able to provide patients with an individualized care plan, that may be constantly re-evaluated. We do not subscribe to a one size fits all routine nor do we only believe in one "school of thought." We look to find your optimal, and what combination of treatment modalities/interventions/resources it takes to get there!
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Centiva in Las Vegas
It was great to see Centiva, a wonderful green hometown company so well respresented in Las Vegas. They have been making beautiful high end vinyl flooring in environmentally green ways for years. Mayor Irons has suggested a couple of times that I meet these guys - particularly Thomas Trissl. Well, he wasn't in Las Vegas this week but his company was so well represented in a beautiful, large booth. Really funny to have to go to Las Vegas to meet these great guys. But I look forward to seeing Leigh Wright, their senior designer as well as John Bonney when they get back to town.


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Did you know that Vietnamese is the seventh most spoken language in the U.S.? About 1 million people speak it at home. Census numbers from 2000 put the total number of Vietnamese living in the U.S. at 1.2 million. That's sizable.
Bringing with them a strong Buddhism influence, Vietnamese have their own unique way of looking at healthcare. Things like a respect for elders and those in authority, a belief that life is a cycle of suffering and rebirth, and a focus on the community over the individual all impact the way Vietnamese patients interact with healthcare in the U.S.
For example, medical treatment can be delayed because pain and illness are simply considered part of life. Decisions about care can be slow in coming as such decisions are frequently made as a family. Folk or herbal remedies might be favored or used in parallel with western approaches. But because western medication is sometimes viewed as too strong for the smaller Vietnamese body, patients may cut their dosage or discontinue it altogether after symptoms disappear.
Healthcare translation is about language, yes. But it is just as important with communities like the Vietnamese that those translations are informed by an understanding of the culture.
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The Imani Milele Children's Choir is coming to PCW on Wednesday, August 8th, at 6 p.m. Please mark your calendars to come hear an energetic and compassionate group of young people sing their hearts out. This is a free event, so please invite a friend!
The Imani concerts are an inspirational and exciting blend of unique arrangements, original compositions, praise and worship songs, and traditional hymns, all produced by Imani's very talented choir directors. Expect the choir to engage, entertain, and unify your church audience through its uplifting upbeat songs, complex harmony arrangements of their Acapella, and the unique African dances – all bringing glory and honor to our Lord.
The concerts are crowned with an excellent worship session that invites the audience to worship together with the choir.
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Throughout history, the images of women in just about every form of western media has served to reflect and perpetuate the mainstream culture's own misogyny and sexism. Sadly, the relatively new medium of video games has been no different.
Video games, compared to older forms of media such as cinema, television and radio, is unique in that its defining quality is its capacity for interactivity. Even now, with the convergence culture of the internet at our fingertips, there is no other medium that has the ability to engage participants in the same way that video games can.
It is this interactivity that is important to consider when discussing and exploring how the images and representations of women in this medium affect those who engage with them as players and consumers.
It is unfortunate that video games have largely been given the reputation for being just another technology-centered boys club. This reputation is damaging for two main reasons: (1) because it justifies the male-catering, misogynistic imagery and attitudes that pervade the medium and its subcultures and (2) it disregards the very fact that there are many women who play video games, and this reputation only serves to discourage more women from joining their ranks.
According to the Entertainment Software Association 2013 sales, demographic and usage data survey, 45% of all people who play video games are women and 46% of all video game purchases are made by women. But while women make up about a half of all game players and consumers, only 16% of video game characters are women. Why is that?
It has been long argued that video games featuring female leads just don't sell, thereby creating the need for games made primarily by men, for men, and featuring male characters in the lead to become the gaming default. The unquestioned norm of video game titles. So then where do the 16% of female video characters fit in if they're not protagonists?
As Laura Mulvey discussed in her piece called "Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema," female characters are often placed in visual media as bystanders, objects for the creator and the viewers to project their fantasies and desires upon. At worst, they're victims, kidnapped and murdered to drive the male protagonists' story arc and at best they're sidekicks and/or love interests, again existing purely in relation to the male lead (who stands as the avatar for the presumably male gamer). These female characters are often presented to embody a handful of feminine stereotypes and tropes. The damsel in distress, the sex object, the prize for beating the bad guy.
Women as only valuable for their bodies and sexuality, women as helpless and needing to be saved, women as foolish, frivolous and vain are commonly recurring stereotypes which female characters are presented in not only video games, but in all western visual media.
But because of the interactivity of games, these representations are experienced in even greater depth than ever before. Males who are constantly exposed to these images begin have twisted views of real women. And what of that 46% of women that play video games, how does engaging with these images effect them?
In recent years, there has been a growth of awareness about these issues of female representation in video games. The gaming industry itself, largely consisting of white and male developers has also become more of aware of this issue with figures like Anita Sarkesian and Anna Lind putting themselves out there, demanding greater and more varied representations, often in the face of a hysterical internet hatemob hellbent on silencing them through threats of violence and harassment.
There is hope that this still-growing media will shake off its awkward teenage years of reckless misogyny and eventually mature into a media taken not only seriously as an entertaining and interactive platform, but also as a progressive story-telling medium filled with fully realized characters with agency and direction, both male and female.
Berg, Chris. "Gamers call for evolution of female representation in video games." DailyEmerald. 6 Feb 2014. (http://dailyemerald.com/2014/02/06/gamers-call-for-evolution-of-female-representation-in-video-games)
Chambers, Becky. "Why Games With Female Characters Don't Sell, and What It Says About the Industry." The Mary Sue. 23 Nov. 2012. (http://www.themarysue.com/why-games-with-female-protagonists-dont-sell-and-what-it-says-about-the-industry)
Eileen Espejo, Christina R. Glaubke, Patti Miller, McCrae A. Parker. "Fair Play? Violence, Gender and Race in Video Games" Children & Media Program. 2001. (http://www.childrennow.org/uploads/documents/fair_play_2001.pdf)
Kuchera, Ken. "Games with exclusively female heroes don't sell (because publishers don't support them)." The Penny Arcade Report 21 Nov. 2012. (http://penny-arcade.com/report/article/games-with-female-heroes-dont-sell-because-publishers-dont-support-them)
Tremblay, Kaitlin. "Intro to Gender Criticism for Gamers: From Princess Peach, to Claire Redfield, to FemSheps." Gamasutra: The Art & Business of Making Games. 1 June 2012. (http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/KaitlinTremblay/20120601/171613/Intro_to_Gender_Criticism_for_Gamers_From_Princess_Peach_to_Claire_Redfield_to_FemSheps.php?print=1)
Zorrilla, Michele. "Gender Representations in Video Games." Video Games and Gender: Game Representation, Gender Effects, Differences in Plays, and Player Representation. June 2011. (http://radford.edu/~mzorrilla2/thesis/gamerepresentation.html)
Entertainment Software Association. "Essential Facts About the Computer and Video Game Industry." 2013 Sales, Demographic and Usage Data. (http://www.theesa.com/facts/pdfs/esa_ef_2013.pdf)
Mulvey, Laura. "Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema." Film Theory and Criticism : Introductory Readings. Eds. Leo Braudy and Marshall Cohen. New York: Oxford UP, 1999: 835
Music: "Lawson" by cyber.akb (http://cyberakb.bandcamp.com)
Video games used in movie:
God of War Ascension (2013)
The Witcher (2011)
Lollipop Chainsaw (2012)
Dead or Alive 5 (2012)
Duke Nukem Forever (2011)
Soul Caliber IV (2008)
Dante's Inferno (2010)
Tomb Raider 2 (1997)
Bayonetta (2010)
Dragon's Crown (2013)
King of Fighters: Maximum Impact 2 (2006)
Super Mario Galaxy (2007)
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011)
Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time (1998)
Mass Effect 3 (2012)
Beyond Good and Evil (2003)
The Last of Us (2013)
The Walking Dead (2012)


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The Big Question #5/
Demi and Georgia tackle the BIG question of What are you doing in the New Year? Along the way they talk about their new years resolutions and how they are planning to tackle 2015.
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The hosts of The Big Question now have their own Twitter account! Follow them @fccbigqfm to talk to Demi and Georgia.


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After a career managing teams, marketing financial products and relationship banking, Tom Lalli is ready to start a new career by purchasing The Cleaning Authority of White Plains.
Reuben decided it was time to start looking into something new. He was ready for a new challenge. "I'm driven and like the independence," he said. "I look forward to the entrepreneurial/management aspect, and to establishing a good relationship with both the employees and customers."
After spending 28 years in the accounting industry, Tom Roth was ready for something new.
Paul and Jessica Dominick are looking forward to taking a shift in their careers by opening The Cleaning Authority of Katy.
Franchise Gator recently released its 2019 Top 100 and The Cleaning Authority made the list.
Vuong Dinh is excited to be pursue his next business venture by opening The Cleaning Authority of Orland Park.
Gary and Laurel Cox, owners of The Cleaning Authority of Bowie, MD, were featured in the January issue of Davidsonville Country Living, a local social publication. The Cox family was featured in the Sponsor Spotlight section, and the article highlights their history with The Cleaning Authority.


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What do Cindy Crawford, Big Data, AI, Robotics and Innovation have in common? Aside from being subjects of keen interest to many, each was on the featured agenda at the recent Wall Street Journal D.LIVE/D.LUXE getaway held at the Montage Resort at Laguna Beach, CA. The event was billed as an "exclusive gathering of CEOs, founders, investors and luminaries from around the world." The 3-day program brought together leaders and influencers from the worlds of technology, fashion, leisure and entertainment, philanthropy and art for a discussion of how ideas in business and technology innovation are shaping the business, fashion and leisure landscapes.
Among the notable tech and business leaders participating in the program were chief executives and line-of business heads representing firms including Alibaba, Cisco, Facebook, General Motors, Intel, Levi Strauss, Microsoft, Oracle, Qualcomm and Walmart. In addition, storied entertainment and media industry figures, such as Jeffrey Katzenberg, Barry Diller and Ariana Huffington, held forth on some of the innovative and disruptive changes that are reshaping business and markets today.
Some of the memorable quotes and takeaways from the program included:
The final afternoon of the Wall Street Journal program focused on entrepreneurship and the intersection of new business models within lifestyle and fashion, and featured discussions with actor and entrepreneur Jared Leto ("I have always been entrepreneurial, ever since I sold dope as a kid.") and supermodel and businesswoman Cindy Crawford ("Modeling is the only profession where women make more money than men.").
The closing discussion of the three-day program, an interview by the Wall Street Journal's Jason Gay of recording industry producer Scooter Braun (manager of recording artists Justin Bieber, Kanye West and Ariana Grande), proved to be unexpectedly powerful, moving and relevant. As the manager for the singer Ariana Grande, Braun recalled in very personal terms the May 2017 terror attack at Manchester Arena in England that left 23 dead and 250 injured following an Ariana Grande concert. Three weeks following the terror attack, Braun helped organize the One Love Manchester concert to benefit families and victims of the attack. Recalling that the May terror attack occurred as concert-goers were filing out of the Manchester concert, Braun recounted how as the crowds filed out of the One Love benefit concert, they sang in unison, at the top of their lungs, the anthem "You'll Never Walk Alone" in a spirit of courage and defiance.
Three days of thought-provoking discussion and stimulating ideas about the impacts of Big Data, AI, Robotics and Innovation ended with a poignant reminder and beneficial perspective, that amidst the discussions of disruption and innovation and its impact on our lives, we live in turbulent times where it is our common humanity that binds us together.
Randy Bean is an industry thought-leader and author, and CEO of NewVantage Partners, a strategic advisory and management consulting firm which he founded in 2001. He is a contributor to Forbes, Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review and The Wall Street Journal, and founder of the Big Data for Social Justice Foundation. You can follow him at @RandyBeanNVP.