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Chicken with Beans, Bacon and Cheddar
Whole, bone-in chicken legs stay tender and juicy during cooking. Fast enough for a weeknight meal, this warm and hearty one-pot dish will please almost anyone.
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 4 skin-on whole chicken legs
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (each 14 oz./440 g) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup (2 oz./60 g) grated white cheddar cheese
Preheat an oven to 400°F (200C).
In a large, ovenproof fry pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Season the chicken legs with salt and pepper. Add to the pan, skin side down, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Turn and cook until almost cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
Return the pan to medium-high heat, arrange the bacon slices in a single layer and fry until crispy, about 7 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels, then break into big pieces.
Add the onion and garlic to the pan and sauté over medium-high heat until soft, 5 minutes. Add the beans and tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes begin to release their juices, about 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley and bacon and season with salt and pepper.
Return the chicken to the pan, nestling the pieces in the bean mixture. Sprinkle with the cheese. Transfer to the oven and bake until the cheese is browned and the chicken is opaque throughout, about 10 minutes. Spoon onto plates or serve directly from the pan. Serves 4.
Adapted from Williams-Sonoma One Pot of the Day, by Kate McMillan (Weldon Owen, 2012)


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The seventh (and final) article that I recently co-authored for publication in the Journal of Librarianship and Information Science (JoLIS) has now been published as an OnlineFirst paper. Entitled 'Youth digital participation: measuring social impact', the content of the article concerns scholarly debate around digital participatory youth projects, and approaches to their evaluation. My co-authors Alicja Pawluczuk, Colin F Smith, Gemma Webster and I reveal (1) an over-reliance on traditional evaluation techniques for such initiatives, and (2) a scarcity of models for the assessment of the social impact of digital participatory youth projects. Continue reading
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Applications and applicability of Social Cognitive Theory in information science research: paper available on OnlineFirst
The fourth of the seven articles that I recently co-authored for the Journal of Librarianship and Information Science (JoLIS) has now been published as an OnlineFirst paper. The article is entitled 'Applications and applicability of Social Cognitive Theory in information science research'. Its content is concerned with the origins and key concepts of Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) and its value to Information Science research. Particular reference is made to SCT and its applicability to, and applications in, studies of information-seeking behaviour and use, and knowledge sharing.
This work is related to the ESRC/Skills Development Scotland doctoral study of Lyndsey Middleton (née Jenkins). It extends content that Lyndsey presented as a conference paper at Information: interactions and impact (i3) 2017 in June last year (slides available on SlideShare). The full manuscript of the article is also available to download from the Edinburgh Napier repository. Continue reading
Information: interactions and impact (i3) 2017 review #i3rgu
This blog post was updated in March 2018 to include links to the full text of seven manuscripts of articles developed from nine of the papers presented by CSI staff at i3 2017. These articles will be published in the Journal of Librarianship and Information Science (JoLIS) later in 2018.
Information: interactions and impact (i3) 2017 took place at Robert Gordon University at the end of last month from Tuesday June 27th until Friday June 30th 2017, with a packed programme for delegates who had travelled to Aberdeen from across the world. As in previous years, staff and research students from the Centre for Social Informatics (who didn't have too far to travel) enjoyed participating at the event. We delivered a total of nine papers, as summarised in the table below. Continue reading
Congratulations Lyndsey Jenkins: awarded a John Campbell Trust travel bursary
Many congratulations to Centre for Social Informatics PhD student Lyndsey Jenkins on the award of a John Campbell Trust travel bursary.
Lyndsey will use the bursary later this year to support a visit to Turku, Finland, where she will gather case study data for her ESRC-funded doctoral study on workplace learning and innovative work behaviours. Professor Gunilla Widén, and other members of the Information Studies group at Åbo Akademi University, will host Lyndsey's visit. Lyndsey also intends to deliver a seminar presentation on her study while she is with Gunilla's team.
The John Campbell Trust was established as an independent charitable trust through the bequest of the late Dr John Campbell. Campbell was an early member of the Institute of Information Scientists. The trust is administered by a body of Trustees under the chairmanship of Professor Adrienne Muir (Robert Gordon University). The purpose of the Trust is to further the education and development of information professionals through grants, scholarships, research or travel awards, to enhance the knowledge and experience of the information community as a whole.
Looking forward to i3 and iDocQ 2017 #i3rgu #iDocQ2017
Every other year the Information: interactions and impact (i3) conference brings an international community of academic and practitioner researchers together in Aberdeen to explore the quality and effectiveness of the interactions between people and information, and how such interactions can bring about change. In the years in which it takes place, i3 is one of the highlights of the conference season. (For a flavour of the event please see my review from two years ago, and the others to which I link in my 2015 post.) Continue reading
iDocQ Information Science doctoral colloquium 2016 #idocq2016: a review
iDocQ 2016 – the sixth annual Information Science doctoral colloquium – took place on Thursday 23rd June at Strathclyde University in Glasgow. Twenty-eight delegates from Scottish and English universities enjoyed a varied programme on the day. This included: Continue reading
Journal of Information Science i3 conference 2015 special issue now available #i3rgu
The June 2016 issue of Journal of Information Science (volume 42, issue 3) has just been published. This is a special issue of the journal that comprises twelve articles developed from 54 papers presented at the Information: Interactions and Impact (i3) conference held in Aberdeen in June 2015. A guest editorial, co-authored by Peter Reid and Katie Cooper of Robert Gordon University, provides an overview of each contribution. Continue reading

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Can you pick which celebrities "hair faked" it and who didn't ? Get Anthony's red carpet sneaky hair tricks as seen on MTV Australia
When style chameleon Kylie Jenner recently revealed her IRL hair to us on Snapchat, we were suitably shook.
She's been fooling us with ~amazing~ wigs this whole time!? Yep, and so have a handful of other stylish celebs.
We needed to know the truth, so we enlisted the help of celebrity hair stylist Anthony Nader to shed some light on which a-listers aren't actually rocking their real locks.
Prepare to be shocked!
1. Bella Hadid
Were you lusting over Bella Hadid's blunt fringe on the red carpet of the CFDA awards? Us too.
Little did we know, it was actually a clip-on fringe!
"Bella's faux fringe was a red carpet show-stopper and all of us industry insiders were sure she really did take to the shears," says Anthony.
"A faux fringe is such a fun way to change up your look without having to sacrifice six months to grow it out either!"
"Always opt for human hair pieces as it will appear far more realistic. Just unclip one or two tiny clips that are sewn in, position the fringe to the front of your head and backcomb where the clips are (as this holds better) – attach, style, and you're good to go!"
2. Charlize Theron
The beautiful and ageless Charlize Theron appeared on W Magazine's most recent cover in a ~stunning~ Taylor Swift-esque blonde bob.
"I love Charlize's wig on the cover of W Magazine because it looks so real," says Anthony.
"It's the carefully painted-in regrowth which is key to her wig fooling readers. But not us! This dishevelled, shaggy interior of the haircut also makes her wig look soft and natural. I give it a 10/10"
3. Nicole Kidman
According to Anthony, Nicole Kidman is sporting wig almost 100% of the time on any given red carpet.
Did she fool us? YES, but not the industry insiders.
"Unfortunately, poor Nicole's hair has been every colour on the blonde spectrum, and despite being on Hollywood's rich list, she needs a full-time personal hairstylist to weave their magic for ever red carpet event," says Anthony.
"I have to admit her hairstylist is very good at matching up her lace-front wig pieces. Now, the question is, what will she be rocking next!?"
4. Ariana Grande
Ariana's signature ponytail? According to Anthony, it's a straight-up wig, y'all!
"Ariana's hairstylist really needs a trophy for how well they've built this ponytail into her hair. It looks so real it almost needs its own Instagram account."
"If you want to try this at home, though, make sure you invest in the longest human hair 'switch'" (industry talk for a hair-piece)
"Do an 'inner' ponytail first, leave out an approx. 2-inch section around the hairline, then attach your switch and secure it to the pony base. Now, brush up all the hair around the hairline smoothly into the ponytail base and secure."
"Finish off by taking a half-inch section and wrapping it around the base. Spray with a hard-hold spray and pin the ends in."
5. Chrissy Teigen
Apparently, Chrissy never leaves home without a few or more hair pieces to make her locks appear thicker!
"When you're a beautiful, social butterfly like Chrissy and your BFF is hair extraordinaire Jen Atkin, it's very easy to change up your style."
"Chrissy isn't afraid of voluminous hair, but to do that she uses hair pieces that blend with her natural colour and cut. Hair pieces are really fun and allow you to change up your boring day job hair into a night-out style in a matter of 10-15 minutes tops!"
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In windows, right click on my computer and go to properties.On this window it will say how much ram is installed.If all the chips are being reported (From what I can tell you have 3 256mb chips)Then Windows should report 768 MB (Or a few MB less if you have onboard video)If it does then it looks like your good to go Shane
The bios normally takes the clock of slot 1 and applies it to all of them. But every motherboard is different.The only thing you need to worry about is getting errors in memory. So just run a memory test, and if all passes then your all set Shane
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A great deal of your time is spent in the world of feelings, emotions and intuitions. For the most part, your life is experienced as an ebb and flow of emotional tides and currents. You usually react strongly to the emotional atmosphere of any given situation. You don't deal with people so much by their outward appearance as you do by their inner state. You seem to know things intuitively and have some degree of psychic power. Your best communication is often nonverbal.
You are very impressionable though you try to hide it. Since intangibles play a great role in your life, practicality or intellectualism isn't necessarily your thing.
Few things bring you greater happiness than a successful, close, personal relationship. You have an innate understanding of the interconnectedness and interdependence of all forms of life. Empathy, compassion and emotional rapport can be your strongest virtues. However, not many people are ready to merge the way you are. Learn to recognize and respect other peoples' boundaries. Because of your constant awareness of other peoples' emotions, you need to insure your privacy and to practice some form of daily prayer or meditation.
TIP: Master an art form such as poetry, music, photography or dance. You can do it.
All things aquatic and nautical fascinate you; you are in your natural element when surrounded by water. So, get yourself a hottub, a waterbed, an aquarium and a fountain. Or live by a great body of water. Because of your heightened sensitivity to fluids you are advised to drink purified water and to purchase and service a water-filtration system for your home.
Essentially, you're a strong individual, an extremely good friend, a formidable enemy, prone to intense likes and intense dislikes. You live relatively in the world of black and white.
You've little time for superficial people, places or things.
You prefer deep commitment, deep conversation and deep thoughts. If you can't tell it like it is, you prefer to keep quiet. It should be mentioned that you have your share of secrets.
Your eyes. We could write a whole book about the looks that you give. We'd have a chapter on staring and a chapter on x-ray vision. No doubt people say things about your eyes: "If looks could kill," "I feel like you're mentally undressing me," etc.
You've proven to everyone that you can hold on. Your staying power is second to none. Now learn to let go. Every day find something to sell, give away, throw out or burn. If you want to get the most out of life, let go of old crap, literally, figuratively, and most of all, psychologically.
You have forgiveness issues that tend to make your personal relationships challenging. People whisper about your sex life. They dare to include you in their most passionate fantasies. Love it or hate it, yours is the fate of a "sun sign Scorpio." You must contend with powerful desires.
Emotionally you're not cold so much as you are thoughtful. Unless there are conflicting signals in other sections of your reading, you're probably not often accused of being too sentimental or gushy. When you're under stress you analyze. No doubt to this day there is something steadfast and meticulous about you. You can be a perfectionist. One way or another, you like to solve people's problems.
TIP: Perfectionism and excellence are two sides of the same coin. One focuses on eliminating deficiencies. The other focuses on increasing quality. Learn to balance the two.
Add some green and brown to your wardrobe. Get a little kinky with food. Find new uses for chocolate sauce and licorice whips. Eat Ben and Jerry's ice cream off your lovers nipples.
You're methodical and discriminating. You can be very fussy as well as practical. You have some natural business instincts.
However, it is necessary for you to be some kind of a health nut. Find an exercise program that's right for you. Make regular visits to a health food grocery store. Invest in fresh organic fruits and veggies and food supplements.
You're suspicious, curious and probing for the truth. You have natural detective instincts and analytical abilities. Your psychological insight is shrewd. Your ability to do original research is profound.
Ideals matter to you, so does adventure and excitement. You've probably got quite an outgoing, high spirited and imaginative side to your romances. You're searching for ideal love, true love, perfect love and other elusive things.
Deep emotions and strong desires are yours. You spare no effort to deeply probe many secrets. Your sex life is the best, or the worst. Having sex with you can be heavenly or hellish. You're hot stuff, volcanic actually.
Duty is important to you. With sufficient practical knowledge, your organizational skills can win the day. Publish some of your social criticisms. You can do something big with your skepticism.
You can learn to get close without getting clingy. Develop inner security and you earn the right to love. Keep your body moving. Enjoy regular physical activity. Remember that not all digestive problems are from what you eat, sometimes it's what's eating you.
You get a 7-year itch to free yourself from limited and limiting forms of communication. You can find silence unsettling. When you're restless, which can be extreme and often, feed your head new and innovative information. It is likely that you experience some flashes of genius.
It is probably a good idea for you to steer clear of people heavily involved with alcohol and religious fanaticism. For at least 5 minutes a day for 5 weeks focus your mind exclusively on the meanings of this statement, "All observation tends to be self observation."
You're here to find yourself, be yourself and express yourself. The hell of it is that jealousy and power struggles are issues you must squarely face. Jealousy is not necessarily a trait of yours. However, you'll have to deal with the jealousy of your peers and in business.
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2007, P1,Q5 Study Figure 8, on the insert, which shows an area of Stoke-on-Trent before and after improvement. Suggest why this urban renewal scheme has advantages over a comprehensive redevelopment scheme (4)
Level 1 (Basic) 1-2 marks
Simple statements, with lifts from Figure 8, or with no indication of why the scheme in Stoke-on-Trent is better than comprehensive redevelopment.
The area has been landscaped and there are places for the toddlers to play. Roads have been improved. Renovation is cheaper.
Level 2 (Clear) 3-4 marks
Linked statements, which show how urban renewal is better than slum
With comprehensive redevelopment people would have to be moved away from the area where they had lived for a long time and there would be a loss of community spirit. With urban renewal however, people could stay in the area and the houses would have been modernised and improved for example with new bathroom facilities or new roofs. The general environment is also improved making it a more pleasant area in which to live for example 'green' areas are provided through landscaping and play areas are provided for young children. (4 marks)
Why can gentrification be considered a disadvantage to some people living in inner city areas? (1 mark)
•The price of houses would go up and the local people may not be able to buy in the area any more.
•There may be some change of service provision in the area e.g. a pub might become a wine bar.
•These changes might lead to social divisions within the area.
Name the large urban area you have studied. Compare your chosen large urban area with the model in Figure 2 (Burgess concentric zones model). You must refer to examples of streets / districts in your answer. (4 marks)
Level 1 Basic (1-2 marks)
No reference to named example or basic description of the area with no reference to the model.
New Street, Colmore Row and Broad Street are in the centre of Birmingham. The next areas are Highgate and Sparkhill and then come Hall Green. The furthest out is Monkspath. In the centre are shops and offices. Then come poor housing and nearer the edge are better class housing.
Level 2 Clear (3-4 marks)
Some indication of where the urban morphology fits or does not fit perfectly into the simple concentric model of Figure 2. Need to refer to at least 2 urban zones for full marks. Maximum mark only if some comparison made to urban model.
Birmingham is an example of a city that generally fits into the concentric zone model. The CBD is found in the centre of the city and has all the typical features of a CBD. New Street is the centre of the retail area, Colmore Row is the main financial area and Broad Street is one of the main entertainment areas in the CBD. Birmingham's CBD is surrounded by the Inner City areas as identified in the model. Highgate is an inner city area that had been redeveloped and there is now a mixture of both industry and lower quality housing. Sparkhill is another inner city area although this area is more traditional with rows of 19th century terraced housing that have now been improved and gentrified. One area that does not fit the circular model is Edgbaston/ Harborne. This area is close to the CBD however is chararcterised by expensive 19th housing that was originally owned by industrialists. The houses tend to be large detached houses. Housing is newer as you move outwards, for example the outer suburb of Monkspath is newer than the inner suburb of Hall Green. Monkspath is dominated mostly by modern, high class detached and semi detached housing and Hall Green is characterised by interwar semi detached housing. Another area that does not fit the concentric model is Chelmsley Wood. This is a housing estate found on the edge of the city.
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August 2019
Welcome to our August newsletter!
Introducing Felicity James, Bsc (Hons) - Doctor of Chiropractic
She enjoys treating patients and observing the changes in people's quality of life that can be achieved through chiropractic care, such as in the treatment of headaches and low back pain, as well as during pregnancy and the early years of a child's life.
What's On
It's a quieter time in the Studio this month. However, we still have some exciting future guest classes and workshops to look forward to.
Top Tips
As parents or caregivers, it's important to realise that there are many factors that contribute to the healthy growth and development of children.
Recipe of the Month
Fennel and feta with pomegranate seeds and sumac.
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Growing Children
Normal growth, supported by good nutrition, enough sleep and regular exercise, is one of the best overall indicators of a child's good health.
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** Save the date **
Celebrate our birthday with nibbles, drinks and classes.
July 2019
Welcome to our July newsletter!
Interview with Jacqui Mayes - Nutritional Therapist
Jacqui has always been interested in food and has a real love of cooking. She initially qualified as a chef before spending 15 years in television production.
As well as her private practice, she combines her knowledge and experience of the corporate world with her nutritional knowledge to deliver informal, informative, interactive seminars, cookery demonstrations and workshops to corporate and school audiences.
What's On
If you are staying local over the summer we have some lovely events and activities over the coming weeks.
There are many other exciting guest workshops in the pipeline.
Keep an eye on our What's On boards in both clinics for more details.
Top Tips - The whole you
Holistic health can be defined as an approach to life. Rather than focusing on illness or specific parts of the body, this approach to health considers the whole person and how they interact with their environment.
Recipe of the Month
Many people experience chronic digestive symptoms and fatigue.
The recipe for this month is a really delicious banana bread! It's full of fibre to aid digestion with a good balance of slow releasing carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats to give sustained energy release and avoid those blood sugar drops that we often experience shortly after eating a sweet treat.
Fibre is found in carbohydrate foods like vegetables, fruits, nuts and whole grains. Fibre passes through our digestive system unabsorbed by digestive enzymes within the stomach, taking with it toxins, waste, fat and cholesterol particles. It's thought that adequate fibre helps to improve our heart health, makes us feel full and helps with digestion and detoxification. Adults should aim to get at least 25 - 30 grams of fibre every day, yet it's currently thought that the average adult only gets about 15 grams of fibre or less from their diet.
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You are what you eat ! - The importance of healthy fuel
The old adage 'you are what you eat' couldn't be more true!
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Therapies at Durham House
It not just chiropractic treatments, acupuncture or massage therapists here at Durham House. We have a range of services to help patients with their holistic health.
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Celebrate our birthday with nibbles, drinks and classes.
June 2019
Welcome to our June newsletter!
Interview with Bernadette Hughs
Bernie is a sports and remedial massage therapist and has been working in the industry for over ten years. Bernie first qualified in ITEC holistic massage and ITEC reflexology in 2007 before going on to gain her BTEC level 5 professional diploma in sports massage and treatments in 2011.
What's On
With the Summer Equinox this month, you might be motivated by the longer summer days and the opportunities to enjoy more movement and connection.
There are many other exciting guest workshops in the pipeline.
Top Tips
It's pretty easy to go your whole life without ever thinking about your elbows!
Recipe of the Month
This month's recipe is a summer salad with watermelon, radishes and mint which are all in season and at their best in June.
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All About Elbows - Swinging into Summer
With Summer on the horizon, we get to enjoy some of our outdoor favourites, such as golf and tennis.
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We are excited to announce that we have added a further beginners pilates class to the Studio timetable. This daytime class will be on Tuesdays at 10.45 am. We will trial this class throughout June to see how popular the day and time are.
We are pleased to announce 2 new additions to the Durham House team this month.
May 2019
Welcome to our May newsletter!
Interview with Camilla Beavis
Meet Camilla Beavis, our newest chiropractor working out of both the Fleet and Farnham clinics.
Camilla graduated from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic and obtained a Master of Chiropractic degree, awarded by Bournemouth university.
Camilla enjoys using her passion for health, sports and education to help people get back to their best and give them the tools to stay feeling great. Camilla looks at patients as a whole, assessing how many aspects of their function and lifestyle may be influencing their complaint. She then uses a variety of treatment techniques to suit different people and intends to continue learning more.
In her spare time, Camilla remains very active and enjoys a wide variety of sports, including triathlon, skiing and climbing. She is also pursuing her fascination with neuroscience through a Masters degree at Kings College London.
To find out more about Camilla read her interview by clicking here.
What's On
With a couple of bank holidays and the summer looming we are motivated to get outside, move more or play. You might like to consider a workshop or mini retreat instead for yourself or to enjoy with friends.
There are many other exciting guest workshops in the pipeline.
Top Tips
Regular chiropractic adjustments are the foundation to the health of the spine. You are able to move because your spine allows it. The spine also protects the function of the nervous system. When your spine doesn't move properly, the nervous system doesn't function properly and you're not as healthy as you can be.
Having and maintaining a good posture is a major step in preventing back problems. When leading a busy lifestyle, the basic warning signs of back problems can go unnoticed. Of course no one is immune from back pain, but the British Chiropractic Association has some simple advice to help.
Recipe of the Month
St Georges Day - 23rd April, marks the start of the British Asparagus season and so we have combined the delicious, nutrient packed vegetable with a Gluten Free classic in our recipe for May.
Dubbed the Usain Bolt of the vegetable world, British Asparagus can grow up to 10cm in one day ! Here are some other more interesting health facts -
When someone with celiac disease eats gluten, an autoimmune response that damages the small intestine is set off. In turn, the small intestine loses its ability to absorb the nutrients in food, leading to malnutrition and other complications. The symptoms vary widely among people. An extensive list of symptoms can be found on the coeliac.org.uk website. Though gluten is commonly associated with wheat, foods made with barley and rye must also be avoided. The use of oats is questionable at this time.
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Spinal health and core strength
When you feel great, and your body works great, you perform better at home, at work, and socially. Basically, it's the recipe for a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Most folks in our society don't drink enough water. The human body is made up of 60 percent water. We need to hydrate appropriately for proper function. The spinal discs (the sac of fluid between each vertebrae) are comprised of mostly water. When you don't hydrate sufficiently and the joints don't move properly, the discs shrink in size; think of these discs as grapes (healthy) or raisins (unhealthy). Your spinal movement and overall health is significantly dependent upon the health of these discs.
In order to strengthen the spine, the most important group of muscles that must be strengthened is the core. The core refers to the internal abdominal muscles, the deepest spinal muscles, and the muscle at the floor of the pelvis. The core muscles are those that provide the greatest amount of stability for the spine. Even one minor injury to the low back can cause these muscles to be weakened significantly. The core is often very weak because of improper muscle firing due to prolonged sitting and lack of movement. Strengthening the core is hard work. No matter what level of care you now render your spine, you can always improve with basic core spinal exercises.
Spend time lengthening your spine and the associated muscles. Stretch often. The practice of stretching doesn't need to be a long, arduous process. You can build in two-minute stretching sessions while sitting at your computer, or you can stand and stretch in a doorway while talking with a co-worker or taking a phone call.
Health can get really complicated, but it doesn't need to be. Keep these four simple rules as part of your regular routine and you and your health will benefit. If you're looking for improved function, better performance and a healthier, more active lifestyle, create a happier and healthier spine.
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April 2019
Welcome to our April newsletter!
Interview with Emma Childs
Meet Emma Childs the newest massage therapist working out of the Fleet and Farnham clinics.
She qualified as a massage therapist after completing her Diploma of Sport in 2009 whilst living on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Emma is experience in many massage techniques including Remedial massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Cross Fibre Friction, Myofascial release, PNF stretching, Trigger point therapy, Deep tissue, Pregnancy massage and Hot Stone therapy. She is also trained in Reiki healing.
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What's On
With Spring equinox behind us and the potential for nicer, lighter weather looming, we're encouraged out of our winter hibernation and into a natural period of more energy and drive.
There are many other exciting guest workshops in the pipeline.
Top Tips
Massage and running go hand in hand, and here's why...
Running requires sustained, repetitive muscle contractions. The greater these contractions are, the greater the force generated and the more muscle fibres are required to shorten.
In a nutshell, massage improves the effectiveness of the circulatory system. This system is responsible for oxygen transfer, nutrient delivery and waste removal at a cellular level.
Therapeutic massage can elicit very specific physiological responses, such as increased blood circulation, increased diameter of blood vessels and decreased blood pressure.
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Recipe of the Month
Like the chocolate bunny and the dyed eggs, it's difficult to pinpoint exactly when people started this Easter tradition of making hot cross buns - sweet rolls studded with raisins or currants and marked with a cross on top - during the week leading up to Easter Sunday. It's said the tradition started in the 12th century with a monk who was inspired to mark his rolls to celebrate Good Friday.
Some say the tradition of baking bread marked with a cross is linked to paganism as well as Christianity. The pagan Saxons would bake cross buns at the beginning of spring in honour of the goddess Eostre - most likely being the origin of the name Easter. The cross represented the rebirth of the world after winter and the four quarters of the moon, as well as the four seasons and the wheel of life.
The Christians saw the Crucifixion in the cross bun and, as with many other pre-Christian traditions, replaced their pagan meaning with a Christian one – the resurrection of Christ at Easter.
According to some historians, it wasn't until Tudor times that it was permanently linked to Christian celebrations. During the reign of Elizabeth I, the London Clerk of Markets issued a decree forbidding the sale of spiced buns except at burials, at Christmas or on Good Friday.
The first recorded reference to 'hot' cross buns was in 'Poor Robin's Almanac' in the early 1700s:
For whatever reason or belief you choose to bake a batch of hot cross buns on Good Friday, it will most likely be to enjoy them with your loved ones. Whether it be for Eostre, Easter or the beginning of a much awaited spring - enjoy!
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History of Massage Therapy
In its simplest form, massage is the external manipulation of the skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones with positive intentions of relaxation and psychological or physical benefit to the recipient. Massage is generally considered part of complementary and integrative medicine. It's increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations.
Beyond the benefits for specific conditions or diseases, some people enjoy massage because it often produces feelings of caring, comfort and connection.
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March 2019
Welcome to our March newsletter!
Interview with Jon Walsh
Jon practices a personalised approach to health care which recognises the uniqueness of each patient.
Whilst acupuncture is his primary method of treatment, Jon will create a plan that also incorporates lifestyle advice and nutrition, all of which is tailored to address the underlying cause of a problem.
Jon graduated from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine with a BSc (Hons) degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. During his clinical training, Jon was very fortunate to be mentored by some of the UK's most experienced and respected acupuncturists.
Since his late teens Jon has followed a deep interest in healing and has been on a path of continued learning.
As a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) Jon follows a strict code of conduct and is professionally insured.
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What's On
As well as our standard classes, we continue this month with more exciting guest classes and workshops to help your well being:
A spring based yoga workshop hosted by Natalie Coleman and Yvette Meredith.
A series of non smoking workshops run by our hypnotherapist Viv Evans.
An exciting new Ashtanga Yoga class and a men's yoga class instructed by Brad van Bylevelt.
A yoga detox workshop with doTERRA essential oils run by Eva of Essential Love.
Workshops on various topics delivered by the Seasonal Yoga Teachers - this month's is yoga for insomnia.
There are many other exciting guest workshops in the pipeline.
Top Tips
Choosing an acupuncturist, or any healthcare provider, is an important part of your healing and wellness process.
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Recipe of the Month
Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday.
Shrove Tuesday always falls 47 days before Easter Sunday, so the date varies from year to year. This year Shrove Tuesday is 5th March.
Shrove Tuesday was the last opportunity to use up eggs and fats before embarking on the Lenten fast and pancakes are the perfect way of using up these ingredients.
The pancake has a very long history and has featured in cookery books as far back as 1439. The tradition of tossing or flipping them is almost as old: "And every man and maide doe take their turne, And tosse their Pancakes up for feare they burne" (Pasquil's Palin, 1619).
The ingredients for pancakes can be seen to symbolise four points of significance at this time of year:
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How Acupuncture works
Western medical acupuncture is the use of acupuncture following a medical diagnosis. It involves stimulating sensory nerves under the skin and in the muscles of the body.
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February 2019
Welcome to our February newsletter!
Interview with Elliot Goodrich
Elliot is a registered chiropractor who graduated from the Anglo-European Chiropractic College in Bournemouth with a Masters of Chiropractic.
Elliot treats a wide range of patients suffering from headaches to shoulder problems.
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What's On
Hopefully your 2019 started well and you managed to spend some time looking after yourself.
A mindfulness workshop with Babs Lehner-Platt at Inner Focus counselling.
A restorative yoga and meditation class also hosted by Babs.
Our very own Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra class hosted by Yvette.
An extended class with Charlotte Temple.
An exciting new Ashtanga Yoga class and a Mens Yoga class instructed by Brad van Bylevelt.
"For the Love of Yoga" workshop on the 8 limbs of Yoga hosted by A Couple of Yogis.
There are many other exciting guest workshops in the pipeline. In March we have a spring based yoga workshop hosted by one of our Studio instructors Yvette, along with non smoking workshops run by our hypnotherapist Viv and many guest yoga teachers hosting over the next few months
Keep an eye on our What's On boards in the clinics for more details.
Top Tips
A physically active body must achieve a stable balance around each active joint for top performance.
Recipe of the Month
Few things go together like chocolate and Valentine's Day.
The history of Valentine's Day stretches back to the Roman era, but the addition of chocolate as the staple fixture on the day dedicated to the celebration of love is a fairly novel addition.
Perhaps it's a marketing strategy of the genius Richard Cadbury of the 19th century that is still hugely successful even to this day.
For your health - that great taste comes at a price - lots of sugar and fat, not ideal for your health! A Dechox could help you kick start some healthier habits.
For the challenge - the satisfaction of completing Dechox could be reward in itself, especially if you're competing with family and friends!
For the cause - every donation you raise, no matter the amount, helps to power life saving research into heart and circulatory diseases.
Whether you Dechox or not, check out our delicious alternative to a chocolate pudding in the recipe this month.
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January 2019
Welcome to 2019 and our January newsletter!
In this month's issue we focus on the Studio and all that goes on there. Check out our article below detailing the classes that we currently have on offer.
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Interview with Vic Williams
Our Studio Coordinator Vic Williams is responsible for the smooth running of the Studio.
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What's On
If 2019 is the start of a new beauty regime for you, speak to Sue Masters about her exclusive beauty offers available for this month.
A welcoming Yin class with Ruth at My Yoga Club.
Alexander Technique workshop with Jane.
There are many other exciting guest workshops in the pipeline. In February we have:
A Mindfulness workshop with Babs at Inner focus counselling.
Our very own Yin Yoga and Yiga Nidra class hosted by Yvette. Following on from the success of the Christmas Bliss class, we have added more Rest, Restore, Renew classes to our schedule for the rest of the year.
We also have yoga teacher training, non-smoking workshops and many guest yoga teachers
Top Tips
Healthy Posture Christmas!
The New Year isn't meant to initiate huge character changes.
Recipe of the Month
As promises are made at the end of the festive season, more and more people are committing to making a lifestyle change that requires stronger willpower than going to the gym more than once in the first month of the year!
Like all New Year resolutions, sticking to them can be tricky, but what ever you intend to do, try not to worry about it unduly.
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Red Bud man Robert A. Burgdorf has been donating blood since 1982, and even as he reached his 24 gallon donation, he has no signs of hanging it up.
"I'm not stopping," he said.
Burgdorf, 75, was among those giving blood during the American Red Cross blood drive at Red Bud Regional Hospital on Thursday, Nov. 15. For Burgdorf, this donation marked his 24 gallons of blood he's donated since he started nearly 36 years ago. Because each blood donation can save up to three lives, Burgdorf's donations may impact over 515 lives.
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Let's face the truth: applying for a job overseas is not easy. Then, there are also tons of documents you need to comply with to make sure that you are properly documented and be able to enjoy the status of OFW.
Thankfully, the government, particularly the POEA, is taking steps to improve and promote efficiency in their services.
Did you know that POEA now has online services facility? This means booking appointments, registering, getting clearances, and requesting for documents among others can be done online. This also means you don't have to line up and wait for hours waiting for a single document to be released, thereby making everything more convenient.
Here are the services you can avail of through POEA's online facility:
This service is available in case you want to request for OFW Information Sheet or Record. Instead of going early to the POEA Office to get a number, you can simply log-in to their OFW Records System and schedule an appointment.
When scheduling for an appointment, make sure you have a previous Appointment Reference Number (ARN) to log-in. If you don't have ARN yet, you may register and set an appointment through this link.
Manpower Registry (e-Registration)
Aside from licensed recruitment agencies, POEA, from time to time, releases job openings for Filipinos aspiring to work overseas. You can set up your profile through POEA's e-Registration facility. The said facility also allows OFWs to get access to online services such as applying for OEC and paying processing fees.
Take note that this service is also particularly important for direct hires. This is also necessary for all seafarers.
In case you don't have an account yet, you may register through this link.
Balik Manggagawa Online Processing System
One of the most important requirements you need to secure as an OFW is the Overseas Employment Certificate or OEC. This will serve as proof that you are a properly documented OFW and exempted from travel taxes and airport fees among others.
You can set up an appointment through this link.
Online Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar
This is another important requirement you need to comply with as OFW. The Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar or PEOS is a service of POEA that provides you with necessary information you need to know about overseas application, the fees involves, and safeguards against illegal recruitment among others.
Don't worry because this service is free. You simply need to log-in and make an account, take the learning modules, and print your PEOS certificate. Take note that the PEOS Certificate is an important requirement when applying for a job overseas, so make sure you take this seriously.
Verification of Status of Recruitment Agencies
This is important. Illegal recruitment is something the government is seriously working on to avoid compromising the lives of Filipinos. Before you apply, make sure you check this facility because it lists the names of legitimate recruitment agencies as well as those whose licenses were suspended.
If the name of the agency you applied for is not on the list of agencies with valid license, then don't push through and look for a new one to avoid being a victim of illegal recruitment.
Verification of Agency's Job Orders
It's easy to say that a particular job is needed overseas, but how sure are you?
This is why POEA launched this online service to check that the agency has approved job order/s as submitted by licensed recruitment agencies.
SRA / LOA Online Application System
This is the Online Recruitment Authority Application System. As of this writing, there is limited information as to how this system works.
Unfortunately, not all is well for OFWs. In case you filed a case against your foreign employer due to employment issues, then this system will give you an update as to the status of your case.
As of this writing, this site is still under maintenance.
The POEA Online System is still a working progress, but it is a good step to provide thousands of OFWs a convenient access to various services. Take advantage of it.


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NVIDIA Announces RAPIDS, Medical Image Application, and a Driving Simulator for Autonomous Vehicles.
Today Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, gave a keynote at the GPU Technology Conference 2018 in Munich. He announced RAPIDS, an open-source CUDA accelerated toolkit that can help data scientists to faster process their data. They announced a partnership to work on medical imaging. They announced a self-driving car simulator that car manufacturers can use for verification of autonomous vehicles.
Major Automakers Aim to Bring Blockchain to Cars
Launched by four of some of the major automakers worldwide and a number of other companies, the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (MOBI) focuses on speeding up Blockchain adoption for mobility applications, from payments to ride-sharing and autonomous vehicles.
Baidu Release Huge Dataset "ApolloScape" for Autonomous Vehicle Research
Baidu, the Chinese internet giant, has released ApolloScape, a massive data-set for autonomous vehicle simulation and research. ApolloScape is an order of magnitude more complex than similar open data-sets. It is part of Apollo, Baidu's vehicle simulation and hardware platform. With this release, Baidu strengthens its position in the automated driving sector.
Autonomous Vehicles Became Better at Predicting Lane-Changes
Researchers created an algorithm that allows self-driving cars to predict lane-changes of the surrounding cars. The system works by using a deep-learning technique called Long Short-Term Memories (LSTMs). Although the most likely scenario on the highway is that every car stays in its own lane, their algorithm was able to slightly improve on this baseline prediction.
How Apple Uses Neural Networks for Object Detection in Point Clouds
Apple invented a neural network configuration that can segmentate objects in point clouds obtained with a LIDAR sensor. Recently Apple joined the field of autonomous vehicles. Apple has now created an end-to-end neural network to segmentate objects in point clouds. This approach does not rely on any hand-crafted features or other machine learning algorithms other than neural networks.


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Portland, Maine – Community Counseling Center has launched a new website: www.commcc.org. The dramatically redesigned site was created by VONT, an internet marketing firm located in Westbrook, Maine. The site embodies Community Counseling Center's forward-thinking vision and commitment to the growing needs of its clients. The website provides rich content, direct access to program managers and intake staff, and streamlined searching for appropriate finding programs and services.
"This website was designed so that clients and visitors could easily access the information they needed about our services and programs," said Erin Smith, Community Relations and Grant Manager. "The new www.commcc.org is easier to navigate, reflects the diverse programs we offer, and provides us with increased flexibility for future growth."
Some features of the new website include:
• Bold new colors that represent Community Counseling Center's partnership with Maine Mental Health Partners and MaineHealth
• A clean, uncluttered design with moving images and featured content
• Foreign language landing pages that offer translations in the top five languages spoken by Agency clients
• Videos offering information about services for those who are Deaf or hard of hearing
• A sophisticated search tool that allows visitors to input their needs and be connected to services and programs that are right for them
• A secure online giving portal that will provide visitors the ability to make tax-deductible donations, as well a register for upcoming events
The development of the new website began in 2009 when Community Counseling Center received funding through Project Safe and Strong, a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention through the Department of Justice. Designed in part to increase community awareness about the effects of bullying and cyber-bullying, the new site provides resources for parents and children, and will also help funnel search engine requests for help with bullying to the agency. "We are thrilled with our new site and are looking forward to using it as another communication tool in reaching out to those who need help," said Smith.
With roots dating back to 1874, Community Counseling Center is one of Maine's oldest and most comprehensive private, nonprofit family service agencies, making a difference in thousands of lives each year though prevention, education, treatment and wellness programs. Today, Community Counseling Center has over 100 staff dedicated to meet the mental health needs of children, adults, elders and families in the community. Community Counseling Center is a member of Maine Mental Health Partners and MaineHealth.
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The prior dog-plan fell through. So instead, next week, we'll start looking for a pup, going to animals rescue shelters. We want a dog that's a few years old, so he/she will be better around kiddos. Puppies bite, scratch, and jump too much for Kennedy's tastes. We're excited. Kennedy loves dogs. Last night, she was holding a toy block with a dog on it. She started saying "doggie".
I'm picking up Tom from the airport in a few hours. He's already pencilled the first 5 pages of a possible second series for Karma Incorporated (Karma Incorporated: Vice & Virtue). I haven't seen the pages yet, but he's very happy with them. I think his exact words were: "I love 'em. I want to kiss and snuggle them, but fear paper cuts." ...maybe I've said too much.
I'm not making the pace I wish I was with NaNoWriMo. I was hoping to be further along, especially with Wizard World Texas this weekend. I won't get much done. And last night, I got distracted by Lost Season One DVD. Who knows? Maybe I can pull a few all nighters some weekend and catch up?
For those going to Wizard World Texas, I'll be at the Viper Comics booth promoting Karma Incorporated (all three issues now available). I'm also volunteering at the ACTOR booth a few hours each day.
Tomorrow, Melissa and I have our 2nd annual cook-out. If you're interested in coming, you can read more about it here.
Also, Dead@17: Protectorate #1 came out yesterday in stores. Pick up a copy. I read it yesterday, and it's really good stuff. Kudos to Alex, Ben, and Marlena.


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Click here for this week's specials at Sportco Wholesale
Sportco Wholesale on Amazon is a store selling electronics, tools, outdoor products, and more. Click the blue link above to check out what deals and promotions they are currently offering in a variety of products. At the moment, they do have a Save 20% Off of Select Items promotion.
Feedback History
Sportco Wholesale has earned about 3,500 positive feedback ratings, with a current 94% positive overall score. Sportco Wholesale is also rated as a #1 Best Seller in many of the categories that they sell on Amazon. This basically means that they offer both a competitive price, as well as a history of customer satisfaction in those categories.
Sportco Wholesale mainly sells items like electronics, tools, outdoor products, and more. They sell brands like Sawyer, Weber, Lodge, Chuck It, DAMPRID, Smith's, Crosman, Sawyer Products, Lansky, Coghlan's, Kershaw, Coleman, Kiss My Face, Masterbuilt, Mountain House, and others.
This is one of those Amazon stores to visit when you want the retail experience. If you've been to a department store lately, or even any sporting goods store in general, you should be familiar with the brands and styles that they carry.
Items like Weber 7416 Rapidfire Chimney Starter, Lodge L8SK3 Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Skillet, Weber 6557 Q Portable Cart for Grilling, Camp Chef Carry Bag for BB60X and Double Burner Cookers, etc.
Sportco Wholesale sells brand new merchandise, and does offer a 100% Authentic guarantee, as well as a 100% money back guarantee.
When you sell name brand products, etc., especially at a discount, a popular question is always going to be if the items are authentic, fake, or knock-offs. To answer that question…
Let's take a close look at their recent feedback history. Amazon buyers have a really good way of weeding out the good sellers from the bad. If an item even SLIGHTLY looks like it might be a counterfeit or knock-off, they will leave you bad feedback. And any and all flaws will usually be reflected in a seller's feedback. With that being said, over the past 12 months, Sportco Wholesale has received about 1,600 positive feedback ratings, compared to just 4% negative feedback comments. With that sort of lop-sided ratio, it definitely appears as though Sportco Wholesale is an honestly run business, selling authentic merchandise.
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All items are guaranteed to be 100% authentic, and come with all the manufacturer paper work, in their original authentic boxes as provided by the manufacturers.
What I like or don't like
Their storefront is very organized. You have a product menu on the left side with all of the brand categories available, as well as top menu with store categories. So you just find your desired category, and go from there. Once you get into a listing page, you get a left hand menu with all of the brands available. So this store is very easy to navigate.
Another thing I appreciate is their attention to detail in their listings. Each listing has multiple clear and large pictures, so you can clearly see what is included in the listing. Their descriptions go into a lot of detail, and provide all the specifications that you might be looking for like the model they work for, size, color, etc. The quality of their listings is about as good as it gets on Amazon. You get all sorts of pictures, sizes, weights, package contents, etc.
Their attention to detail, and their excellent feedback really makes you feel secure in shopping from this Amazon store. As does their 30-day hassle free returns policy. No need to email back for a return authorization, or deal with with annoying emails back and forth. You just click on return, and send it back. And having a month to do so is quite convenient.
Have you shopped at this store before? If you have, leave a comment below and share your experience.


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Enter the Matrix
Last Friday, I decided it was time to introduce my oldest daughter to The Matrix. I'm happy to report (a) she liked it and (b) the film, which was released way back in 1999 (!), has held up pretty well. Yes, the computers and cell phones featured in the movie are dated, but the subjects of A.I., virtual reality, and control over the population are still relevant today.
Residual Self-Image
After Neo (Keanu Reeves) has been freed from The Matrix, brought into the real world and his physical body healed, his liberators have to show him what The Matrix is. In this scene, Neo is jacked into a computer program and his avatar's appearance, complete with hair, stylish '90s era clothing, and a distinct lack of creepy ports embedded in his body. In other words, very different from his real-world self.
It's no surprise that this change confuses Neo. Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) explains "your appearance now is what we call residual self-image. It is the mental projection of your digital self."
I find the concept of residual self-image applies to the real world. For example, I recently turned 43, but I don't feel all that different from when I was 30. More importantly, my residual self-image, my mental projection of myself, is that of a younger version of me.
I'm pretty sure this happens to most people. As long as we don't have any major health issues, we assume we still look like we did 5, 10, or even 15 years ago. That is, of course, until we look at pictures of ourselves from those periods and we are surprised at how young we look or how much weight we've gained (or lost, depending on the individual).
Residual Personal Spending
In my experience, a phenomenon similar to residual self-image occurs with our spending. For lack of a better name, I'll call this Residual Personal Spending, which is how you think you spend, not how you actually spend.
Here's how it works: We go about our daily routines, spending money as we always have. Sometimes this goes on for years.
One day, we decide to take the red pill. Either we begin tracking our spending on our own or we hire a financial planner who forces us to find out where our money is going. Suddenly, we discover our residual personal spending is all wrong. We spend how much on dining out? We couldn't possibly spend that much on groceries!
Take the Red Pill
Do yourself a favor, and take the red pill - start tracking your spending. Technology makes this easy. You can use Mint to aggregate your bank and credit card transactions. Or, if you're like me and hate advertising, use an inexpensive service such as Tiller to aggregate your transactions in an easy-to-manage spreadsheet. Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with either of those services.
To paraphrase Morpheus: This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill, the story ends. You wake up in your bed, go about your day, continue to spend as you always have, and believe whatever you want to. You take the red pill, you begin tracking your spending, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes - how much you actually spend on dining out and groceries. Remember, all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more.


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After a good race last Saturday, when the drivers achieved 3rd and 4th positions, Coletti and Marciello started Sunday's race in 5th and 6th places.
Both drivers gave the best of themselves in the first part of the race and they achieved 2nd and 3rd place, battling each other for the best position.
Afterwards, they both loosened the pace to preserve their tyres for later in the race.
The last few laps were very intense with Mitch Evans closing right in on Lello and twice the Russian Time driver got ahead but each time Marciello kept his head and immediately repassed the New Zealander to take his second podium of the weekend.
The next round of the 2014 GP2 Series will be in Silverstone in two weeks.
Thomas Couyotopoulo, Sporting Director of Racing Engineering: "A very strong result from both cars today. Lello had a very good start and pushed hard during the entire race. As he didn't start on new tyres, he suffered a bit during the closing laps, and had to give up his second place in favour of his team mate. He defended very well from Evans during this stage of the race and celebrated an excellent second podium this weekend. Stefano had a more reasonable pace during the first part of the race, but came back very strongly on the leader during the second half. He finished second, stuck to the car of Cecotto in front of him. Overall this has been a very positive weekend and we were finally able to translate our performance into results. A big thank you to our boys, who have done a great job by putting two fast and reliable cars on this new track. We will work hard to keep the momentum and get very strong results during the next events."
Rafaele Marciello: "Overall this was a good weekend. I had a really, really good start. I was on used tyres and pushed hard at the beginning of the race, so I think I should have saved them a bit more, but I pushed for the win. When I was in third, I defended my position to Evans well as my tyres were pretty much gone during the closing laps. But overall finishing both races of the weekend on the podium is very good for me and the team."
Stefano Coletti: "I had a good start moving from 5th to 4th. I then passed Lello, but he was much quicker than me at the beginning of the race. My tyres took a longer time to get up to working temperature, but when they were ready, I started to push and passed Rossi on the outside of turn 3. I also passed Lello, who struggled with his tyres, so he let me go through. I then tried to catch Cecotto, but the gap was too big and I would have needed one or two laps more. But I am very happy with P2 and the fastest lap time in the race."
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text: Skin Health More Skin Conditions Print How to Recognize Pityriasis Rosea By Heather Brannon, MD Updated June 25, 2019 More in Skin Health More Skin Conditions Acne Psoriasis Eczema & Dermatitis Fungal, Bacterial & Viral Infections Skin Care & Cleansing Products Pityriasis rosea is a common, sometimes itchy rash that resolves on its own. The rash begins with a herald patch and continues to spread in a characteristic pattern, typically over the course of 6 to 8 weeks. The cause of pityriasis rosea is unknown and there is no cure to date. These photos illustrate the phases and characteristics of pityriasis rosea. 1 Herald Patch James Heilman, MD/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 3.0 Pityriasis rosea is a common, itchy rash that resolves on its own. The rash begins with a herald patch, pictured here. The herald patch is a single 2 to 10 centimeter round or oval-shaped lesion that most often appears on the trunk and resembles ringworm. Within a few days, smaller lesions appear mainly on the trunk or wherever the herald patch is located, but they can also spread to the arms, legs, and face. Lesions can continue to spread several weeks after the herald patch first appeared. 2 Herald Patch Joe Miller This is another example of a herald patch at the onset of pityriasis rosea. A full rash usually develops within a few days or several weeks of the herald patch's appearance. Pityriasis rosea typically occurs in people between 10 and 35 years of age. The appearance of the rash, especially its striking resemblance to ringworm, is cause for concern, but it's a non-threatening skin condition that resolves on its own. 3 Typical Rash Joe Miller This is what pityriasis rosea looks like when the full rash has broken out. Lesions start to appear around the herald patch and can spread to the arms, legs, and face. The lesions tend to be oval-shaped with thin, tissue-like scales that cover them, and they can be itchy. Lesions are salmon-colored and relatively discrete on light skin. On dark skin they are hyperpigmented. In most cases, a pityriasis rosea outbreak will clear up in 6 to 8 weeks, but it can persist for up to 5 months or more. 4 Trunk Joe Miller Pityriasis rosea most often takes hold on the trunk. Studies that have investigated the skin condition's potential viral or bacterial origins are inconclusive, and the cause for pityriasis rosea is unknown. In some cases, the rash is preceded by a recent infection with fever, fatigue, headache, and sore throat. Pityriasis rosea tends to occur most often in colder months, and it occurs in all ethnicities. Only 2 percent of those who have had pityriasis rosea will have a recurrence. 5 Atypical Rash Joe Miller Pityriasis rosea rashes tend to look the same, but an atypical rash is not uncommon. The photo above is an atypical form of pityriasis rosea. The lesions are not as distinct; instead, they are more generalized over the area. The rash can be more papular, or bumpy, in young children, pregnant women and on darker skin tones. In infants vesicles, and wheals have been known to appear. Even oral lesions can occur, and in some cases, the rash covers the entire body. 6 Generalized Rash Joe Miller This is an atypical pityriasis rosea rash on the upper back. Normally there are fewer lesions that are more spread out over the trunk, but these papular lesions cover a lot of the area and are very close together. An atypical rash is often misdiagnosed as ringworm, psoriasis or eczema. If the rash can't be accurately diagnosed solely on appearance, a KOH (potassium hydroxide) test will be done to identify the rash's fungal elements. 7 Pityriasis Rosea on the Neck Joe Miller Although pityriasis rosea appears mostly on the trunk, it's not uncommon for it to spread around the body, including the arms, neck and even scalp. The rash rarely spreads to the face. It's unknown whether pityriasis rosea is contagious and there is no cure. The skin condition runs its course and usually clears up after 6 to 8 weeks. In many cases, a dermatologist will prescribe an oral antihistamine or topical steroids to help with itching. Few studies have investigated treatment options, but there are few theories that may shorten the rash's course, including concentrated doses of erythromycin (an antibiotic used to treat acne), sun exposure and UVB therapy. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you live your healthiest life. Email Address Sign Up There was an error. Please try again. Thank you, , for signing up. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Mayo Clinic. Pityriasis Rosea.


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For Rent | House | 21 Apple Berry Avenue, Coomera QLD 4209 | $450 per week
Directions: Follow Pacific Mwy/M1 to Coomera Overpass in Upper Coomera. Take exit 54 from Pacific Mwy/M1, Take Foxwell Rd and Finnegan Way to Apple Berry Ave in Coomera
Located in the beautiful Ferndale Estate, this delightful home has been quality built with modern fixtures and fittings. Includes ensuite to the master bedroom, separate living areas, air conditioning, well-appointed kitchen with dishwasher, outdoor entertaining area and a large level backyard for the kids and pets. The estate boasts playground areas, pathways and open grass areas with plenty of space for the kids to play close to home.
Four bedrooms
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Formal carpeted lounge room
Separate spacious family and meals area
Air conditioning
Excellent kitchen with dishwasher, glass splashbacks, gas cooktop, plumbed fridge space and stone bench tops
Roller blinds throughout
Ceiling fans throughout
Security doors and screens
Large flat fully fenced yard for the kids
Covered outdoor living and entertaining area
Auto double lock up garage
Close to Coomera Railway station, Gold Coast TAFE, and new shopping centre and child care
Quick access to motorway for Coast and Brisbane commuters.
Sorry, no pets
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Bea Kleinman and Golda Schwartz are the epitome of good neighbors.
"It's such a pleasure to be able to do something for someone else," said Kleinman, 91.
"I can't help support (the homeless), but I can give my feelings, my love."
"At my age," said Schwartz, 92, "I'm doing what I can. My heart breaks and goes out to the people on the street." Schwartz, who was a young girl during the Great Depression, recalls going with very little.
Kleinman and Schwartz were part of the group of Levine Jewish Community Center Oasis seniors who performed a mitzvah - a good deed - project to benefit the homeless.
The seniors painted and decorated canvas tote bags and filled them with toiletries and donated personal-care items, said Jodie Iagnocco, LJCC director of Senior and Adult Services.
"These bags were distributed to the Room in the Inn participants for them to take with them when they depart from the LJCC," said Iagnocco.
Room in the Inn is a successful Urban Ministry Center program that relies on partnerships with more than 100 Charlotte-area organizations, primarily congregations and colleges.
During the winter months, RITI provides food and warm, safe overnight shelter for homeless "neighbors," as the program calls them.
The LJCC provides three nights of shelter through RITI, said Mitch Ormand, Family and Youth Services supervisor.
"Jodie had asked what the seniors can do to help," said Ormand.
Iagnocco and Ormand brainstormed and came up with the welcome bag idea.
On three separate days in November and December, the Oasis seniors used their imaginations, stencils and paints to paint and decorate the bags and filled them with new donated toiletries.
"I'm so glad that I didn't toss them, " said Hattie Hedgepeth, referring to new, unused items she contributed.
"All of us donated whatever we could," said Hedgepeth, 71. "We cleaned out all our lipsticks, bonus gifts, things that I don't use that others can."
"I'm not a very good painter," said Millie Alves, 84, "but they provided stencils for us. It's a good feeling to help people that are a little less fortunate and contribute to a little happiness."
Alves painted and filled about eight to 10 bags. "It's not much of a contribution, but every little bit helps," said Alves.
A broken neck and an artificial hip limit 92-year-old Nellie Geere physically. "I can't get involved in too many physical activities," she said; however, she was more than happy to do what she could to help.
Geere donated unused soaps, shampoos, toothbrushes, toothpaste and creams.
"So often the seniors' abilities to do a mitzvah project is hindered by their lack of mobility," said Iagnocco. "They felt so good about decorating these bags, and the prospects of filling and distributing them to those in need, that they left here today with big smiles and full hearts."
Altogether, the seniors made and filled 50 bags.
"Approximately 35 bags were given to Room in the Inn, and the rest of the bags and health care items that were donated were brought to the Center of Hope," the women's and children's Shelter run by the Salvation Army, said Iagnocco.
Herm Ziegler, Room in the Inn coordinator, said the Oasis seniors had the appreciation of the neighbors and the RITI volunteers.
"Tote bags like those are greatly appreciated because they last and are used over and over by the recipients," said Ziegler. "None were left behind.
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Booming sales of new sport utility vehicles helped General Motors Co. set a profit record last year and have given the automaker impetus to forecast steady earnings in 2018.
Even as sales at home slowed, GM posted adjusted profit of $1.65 a share for the fourth quarter, beating analysts' average prediction of $1.38 a share. The company made up for shipping fewer vehicles to dealers by delivering pricier models and cutting costs.
"We couldn't be more pleased with our results and disciplined execution," Chief Financial Officer Chuck Stevens told reporters Tuesday at the company's headquarters in Detroit. "North American earnings and pricing has been a benefit. What has really driven results in North America has been our focus on cost. It's a combination."
GM's earnings strength has been fueled by several new crossovers that were redesigned as American consumers pour into more spacious models. Both the compact Chevrolet Equinox and larger Traverse hadn't been completely overhauled since around the time GM emerged from bankruptcy in 2009.
The company's stock jumped 18 percent in 2017.
Two big charges last year led GM to report net losses of $5.15 billion for the quarter and $3.86 billion for 2017.
Excluding the one-time charges, GM made $9.9 billion, or $6.62 a share.
The U.S. tax law made the company's deferred tax assets less valuable, resulting in a $7.3 billion non-cash charge in the last three months of the year. The automaker also took a $6.2 billion charge in the third quarter related to the sale of its European units Opel and Vauxhall to the French carmaker PSA Group.
Sales of the Equinox rose 20 percent in the U.S. last year, and the more expensive Traverse grew 5.8 percent. The new Equinox sold for an average price of almost $25,700 last month, up more than $3,000 from the average last year for 2017 models. The Traverse sells for an average of about $36,800, up about $7,000, according to data from GM.
GM also started selling redesigned versions of the Buick Enclave and GMC Terrain last year. Its Cadillac XT5 crossover made major gains, with U.S. deliveries surging 73 percent in 2017. Demand for the luxury brand is rapidly growing among Chinese consumers, with the division expecting global profit to double by 2021.
The SUV strength blunted the effect on GM when the seven-year streak of U.S. auto industry sales growth came to an end last year. Other automakers haven't weathered the storm as well, with Ford Motor Co.'s fourth-quarter earnings prompting the stock's biggest sell-off in almost 18 months.
Ford's plan to enter the fast-growing small SUV segment in the U.S. -- an area where GM's Buick Encore has been competing since 2013 -- could help it play catch-up this year.
GM Financial, the automaker's in-house lender, has been expanding and should keep growing this year, Stevens said. Profit increased by about $400 million to $1.2 billion last year. The unit should eventually finance 55 percent to 60 percent of GM's retail sales in the U.S., up from about 40 percent in 2017, according to Stevens.
GM's earnings for the year will prompt the company to pay its 50,000 union workers a bonus of $11,750, spokesman Tom Henderson said.
Full-year earnings in 2018 will be in line with the $6.62 a share earned in 2017, according to the company. Executives are forecasting steady profit even as the carmaker plans to idle truck plants so they can change over to building revamped Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups.
Stevens said GM expects interest rates to increase 0.75 percent this year as the Federal Reserve acts to stave off inflation, adding that, generally, auto companies' finance arms try to make up for rising rates with subsidies.
Auto loan rates now run around 3 percent to 4 percent for buyers with good credit.
Across the industry, subsidized loans make up a relatively low percentage of incentive spending because financing rates remain so low, Stevens said. But as rates rise, companies likely will move dollars from other sales incentives to keep loan rates low, he said.
"Leasing and cash-based incentives are kind of predominant now," Stevens said. "As interest rates increase, there will be more subvented financing. Then you'll reduce other parts of the toolbox."
A quarter-point rate increase from the Fed pushes up a typical monthly car payment by only $3, Stevens said.
GM expects 2018 to be another strong year for sales because wages are growing, gas prices are low and consumers will have more disposable income because of tax cuts, Stevens said.
Information for this article was contributed by Tom Krisher of The Associated Press.
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