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In America, many people, including politicians and educators, are calling for reform of education. Low achievement levels and a limited labor pool of skilled graduates (especially in the science, technology, engineering and math fields) stimulate talks of overhauling education. The solution, for some, is high-stakes testing. This lesson will define high-stakes testing and accountability and also discuss some problems associated with these tests.
High-stakes testing is defined as the practice of basing major decisions on individual student performance, school performance and school personnel on a single assessment.
The most recent and well-known establishment of standardized high-stakes testing is the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The act requires states to develop standards and assessments for basic skills (such as reading and mathematics) and assess these skills annually. Federal school funding is tied to these assessment results. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is covered in more detail in another lesson.
High-stakes testing places pressure on schools and teachers to produce high test scores each year or face consequences such as reduced funding, salary restrictions and personnel termination. Administrators and teachers are held accountable for the students' performance in their classrooms and schools.
Accountability is defined as an obligation of educators to accept responsibility for students' performance on high-stakes assessments. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 mandates some form of accountability in all schools for grades 3-8.
High-Stakes testing results are regularly used:
Although high-stakes testing is a controversial subject among educators, it does have certain advantages:
The controversy over high-stakes testing deals with how results are used and how reliable results really are in determining what a student knows and is capable of.
Some disadvantages of high-stakes testing include:
National organizations, such as the American Psychological Association, have established guidelines for the appropriate use of high-stakes testing in U.S. schools. The guidelines were set forth in order to promote fairness and avoid unintended consequences of high-stakes testing.
The American Psychological Association recommends that decisions on a student's continued education should not be based on the results of one single test, but a comprehensive set of exams and performance assessments.
They also say that if the results of one single assessment are used to determine a student's continued education, such as for grade promotion or graduation, there should be evidence that the test addresses the specific content and skills that students have had the opportunity to learn.
When using high-stakes testing, school districts and states should only use test results as they are clearly defined. For example, if a test is supposed to determine graduation ability, those results should only be used for that specific purpose.
And finally, special accommodations should be made for students with limited English proficiency, and likewise, for students with learning disabilities.
In summary, high-stakes testing involves making major decisions based on the results of a single assessment. States are mandated to have high-stakes testing, which is tied to state education funding, due to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
Individual teachers and schools are accountable and have an obligation to accept responsibility for students' performance on high-stakes assessments.
High-stakes testing allows educators to gain information on how well a student performs annually and allows schools to track student and school growth (or decline) over time.
High-stakes testing is scrutinized because results could lead to inaccurate reflections of students' actual abilities and knowledge due to non-test related factors. Also, teachers begin teaching to the test instead of building a curriculum around individual class needs when high-stakes testing is involved.
National organizations have established guidelines for proper use of high-stakes testing, which include providing accommodations in special circumstances, only using results for indicated purposes and not basing students' continued education on the results of one single assessment.
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Panetta, on a visit to Thailand, acknowledged that further revelations were possible in the case.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said on Thursday he knew of no other military officials beyond the top commander in Afghanistan drawn into the investigation surrounding former CIA Director and retired four-star general David Petraeus.
Panetta, on a visit to Thailand, acknowledged that further revelations were possible in the case. But his comments suggested that, at least for now, questions about email traffic with a Florida socialite had ensnared no other officers.
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Marine General John Allen, who remains in his post as commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, is being investigated for potentially inappropriate communications with a woman at the center of the Petraeus case, Jill Kelley, a Florida socialite.
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Asked whether the emails were sexually explicit, Panetta declined comment, saying: "What I don't want to do is to try to characterize those communications."
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In a statement late Wednesday issued by the Marine Corps' chief defense counsel, Allen pledged to resolve the questions surrounding his email communications with Kelley, who is also at the center of the Petraeus case.
"To the extent there are questions about certain communications by General Allen, he shares in the desire to resolve those questions as completely and quickly as possible," Colonel John G. Baker said.
Kelley, a 37-year-old wife and mother, is described as a prominent presence in military circles in Tampa. She had come to know both Petraeus and Allen as a volunteer setting up social events at MacDill Air Force Base outside Tampa, headquarters of U.S. Central Command.
Defense officials have said Allen did not have a romantic relationship with Kelley. But the relationship was evidently close enough that both men intervened in a child custody battle involving Kelley's twin sister, Natalie Khawam.
"I have tremendous confidence in General Allen, certainly his ability, his leadership --- and I don't think anybody ought to jump to any conclusions as to where any of this will lead," Panetta said.
General Martin Dempsey, the top U.S. military officer, also expressed confidence in Allen's leadership and was quoted Thursday in a Defense Department news article as saying he hoped the investigation would not derail Allen's nomination to the military's senior post in Europe.
His nomination was suspended to allow for the investigation to proceed.
"We have John Allen scheduled to become the (European Command) commander, and I wouldn't want him to miss that opportunity unless there is reason for that to happen," Dempsey told a reporter with the Pentagon's American Forces Press Service.
"I don't see that at this point, but I see this investigation and how long it could take affecting that."
Dempsey said he asked Allen whether he could carry on despite "this additional stress in his life."
"He assured me that he was ready, willing and able to continue in command, and I absolutely have confidence in his ability to do that," Dempsey was quoted saying.


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I Love Sundays with my family. Every week is an event. My Mom is always so inviting, welcoming lots of friends and family. We all work in the kitchen together-- as you can see some of us girls are in the kitchen and the boys (my dad) is out at the barbecue.... yes, maybe it's a little stereotypical, but I love it.
I made the best salad (I was so impressed with myself just FYI) The recipe is below.....
Blood Orange and Beet Salad-- with tossed walnuts, goat cheese, and blood orange vinaigrette
2 lb beets
1 tsp kosher salt
1 cup walnuts-- I used pecans and candied them
2 blood oranges
8 cups baby arugula (I added spinach as well)
8 oz soft fresh goat cheese
Blood orange Vinaigrette:
1 blood orange
1 small shallot, finely diced
2 tsp dijon mustard
2 tsp honey
1 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp sherry vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1. Cut the tops from the beets, leaving a little of the stem intact, and scrub them well. Put the beets in a large saucepan, sprinkle with the salt, add water to cover by about 2 in. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to med-low and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beets are just cool enough to be handled comfortably. Using an old kitchen towel to hold the beets, remove the skins by rubbing the towel firmly agains the beets. When the beets are completely cool, cut them into bite-size wedges.
2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 and place a rack in the center of the oven. spread the walnuts in a single layer on the baking sheet and toast in the oven, shaking the pan once or twice for even toasting, for 8-10 min. or until the nuts are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.
3. cut the top and bottom off of each orange. Stand one of the oranges on a flat end. Using a sharp knife, carve away the rind from the orange, starting from the top and cutting downward and curving inward, until all the rind is gone and you are left with just the fruit. Repeat with the remaining orange. Cut the oranges crosswise into thin slices and set aside.
4. TO MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE: I used a blender-- grate the zest from the orange with the Microplane. Cut the orange in half and squeeze the juice into the grated zest. add the shallot, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the vinegar and then slowly whisk in the olive oil until well blended. taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
5. Arrange the arugula in a large, shallow bowl. In a medium bowl, toss the beets with 2-3 tbsp of the vinaigrette, coating them evenly. Top the arugula with the beets, orange slices, walnuts, and dollops of goat cheese. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.
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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Halloween isn't all tricks and treats. It also means big money for retailers. The holiday is now a multi-billion dollar industry.
Kai Jackson has more.
Halloween rolls in and the trick-or-treaters roll out looking for sweets. But candy isn't the only thing up for grabs on a day that's now big business across the country.
"Lots of people celebrating at the houses and adults dressed up and Cross Street Market–that was quite fun. We're having a great time," said parent Kim Cunningham.
"I got the pretzels before. I already ate them and I got gummies and I got the almonds," said 6-year-old Eyrun Antonsson.
Halloween has become a one-day financial juggernaut in the U.S.
Americans spend a total of $6.9 billion on the holiday. Of that money, $2.6 billion goes toward costumes and $330 million is spent on pets.
At a business called Doggie Style on Light Street in Federal Hill, pets are the best.
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I'm inspired by the gypsy folkloric feel: cheerful and fun. The little bedroom is how I'd decorate a vintage Airstream, if I had one. Mixing prints, painting the dining room chairs, bright rugs for the floors: all great ideas. Photos: Inside Out magazine; Marie Claire Maison
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At night the elliptical cement pathway glimmered dully under the constant glare of security lights. It slowly released its heat into the air, but was otherwise inert, desolate, a sign of human presence in the past, but not the present. There were a few small indications of nearby habitation, the everpresent cigarette butts, a frayed shoelace, a lolly-wrapper. On the smaller scale, spit, phlegm and human skin flakes nourished the barren russet earth, feeding the low shining weeds.
By day the path was populated by a clade of organisms I will refer to as the people of the shoe, for it is by their shoes – or sneakers, or runners, or trainers - that you will know them.
They walk anti-clockwise, always anti-clockwise, crunching millipedes under foot, collecting a fine film of the everpresent red dust in summer, or a layer of glutinous mud in winter. Their heads are bare, their hair generally short and cut with little care or skill. Their facial features are unmoving, they do not smile. Often, as they walk, they stare at the ground. Rarely do they greet each other if they pass.
Their clothes are purposefully unexceptional. They are shapeless and the colours are dull. In the heat, singlets and t-shirts predominate. In the cold, plain jumpers, hoodies or track-suit tops are added. Track suit pants and jeans are the only form of trousers used. Not only do these men have forced limitations on the extent of their wardrobe, but they fear that any form of ostentation, any sign of variation from the norm might single them out. Put them in danger. This is a place where everything can depend on not being conspicuous.
The forces that drive fashion trends in the outer world are compelled to work in reverse here. Evolution selects for dreariness and tedium.
Yet there is a window - no larger than the tiny hole through which one spies the beauty within a kaleidoscope – in which these men may express their character. While all else about them is harsh and devoid of variety, if one is to look down at their footwear, the world turns on its head. It is in their footwear, in their athletic footwear, that extravagance and individuality may at last be found.
The shoes are composed of the most modern of materials: rubbers and plastics of multiple densities, substances from the high laboratories of Nike and Adidas, licenced to NASA for use in spacesuits, or to Northrop Grumman for use in the next generation of stealth bombers. Leathers grown in nutrient vats from the genetics of rare animals.
The shoes have the streamlined design of sports cars or hot rods, and it would be no surprise to learn that they had been tested in wind tunnels. The patterning over their exterior surface may be a modernist adaptation of the art nouveau aesthetic, or it may comprise a distant homage to the works of Klimt, Kandinsky or Picasso. The colours may scream or whisper; sometimes clashing angrily, sometimes crawling in imitation of spider-webs, sometimes balanced perfectly. Some shoes bear what appears to be armour plating.
Thought has been turned to every aspect of the shoe, however small. The eyelets, glossy and black like the mouth-parts of a funnel web spider; the insole textured with tessellations from the imagination of leading podiatrists; the tread moulded to resemble Penrose tiles or the dorsal spines of iguanas.
Some appear to have nodules erupting along their edges, power-tumours that will add to the flexibility, durability, traction or comfort of the shoe. Some have tiers of fluorescent polyps with integrated LEDs that flash in time to the wearer's heart. Other swellings and outgrowths are seen, their purposes either unknown or too esoteric to be expressed.
The shoes are laden with high technology. Odometers and pedometers with USB ports are built into eerily pulsing soles. The mound of an internal brain-case protrudes from the rearfoot. Reservoirs of luminous green gel eddy and churn as if alive, slaving to correct pronation. Sheaths of carbon nano-tubes provide moisture-wicking. Cooling is achieved with a micropore system inspired by the mounds of termites. Antimicrobial actions are performed by an embedded immune system.
Through the day, these men, these people of the shoe, proudly wear these shoes from the outer world. They walk the ellipse, the cement pathway that will take them nowhere. Cockroaches travelling the outer rim of a plate.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
~ the people of the shoe
At night the elliptical cement pathway glimmered dully under the constant glare of security lights. It slowly released its heat into the air, but was otherwise inert, desolate, a sign of human presence in the past, but not the present. There were a few small indications of nearby habitation, the everpresent cigarette butts, a frayed shoelace, a lolly-wrapper. On the smaller scale, spit, phlegm and human skin flakes nourished the barren russet earth, feeding the low shining weeds.


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Sin City just became even more entrenched in their moniker on July 1 as the legalization of recreational marijuana use went into affect in the state of Nevada.
Nevada was one of several states last November to have voters pass referendums allowing for both the medicinal and recreational use of pot. And like Colorado and Washington, who have already seen the benefits of marijuana create businesses and sales which are aiding their municipalities with new revenues and jobs, the number one vacation mecca of the West could now turn into America's Amsterdam where tourists flock to Vegas just as much for their pot industry as they do for gambling.
As most of you know, yesterday adult-use cannabis became legal to sell in Nevada… The sales surpassed any of our expectations. To put it in perspective, in 2011 our company's total revenue was about $500,000. Yesterday, through our four retail facilities in Nevada and our continued strong performance in Oakland, we did about half what we did in all of 2011 in a single day!
Yep, just one operation with exposure to Nevada managed to generate about a quarter-million dollars in sales in a single day.
And that's just one little company!
That's amazing — and it's likely mirrored across most other penny pot operators in Nevada. – Daily Reckoning
Ironically hemp production was one of the biggest cash crops America produced in their early days as a nation, and marijuana was used even by President Washington as a analgesic and substitute for alcohol. And the return of the plant to state controlled production and distributions is an industry with as much potential as any in recent decades.
Prior to the Constitutional Amendment allowing for income taxation, over 50% of the nation's revenue came from what were known as 'sin taxes'. And like with the failures of prohibition in the 1920's, and subsequently later with the 'war on drugs', people will find a way no matter what laws are on the books to consume recreational drugs of any stripe, and when coupled with the hedonism and gambling that Nevada already offers, the legalization of pot will only increase the locations desirability as a go-to spot for vacations and places to visit.
Kenneth Schortgen Jr is a writer for The Daily Economist, Secretsofthefed.com, Roguemoney.net, and Viral Liberty, and hosts the popular youtube podcast on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Ken can also be heard Wednesday afternoons giving an weekly economic report on the Angel Clark radio show.


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Nothing says classic like an all-black ensemble and, believe it or not, you can do this monochromatic look any time—even in the summer. It works especially well for cocktails with the girls or a late lunch in the city on a breezy day.
To create this totally timeless look, start with a black blazer—either fitted or oversized—then add chic-yet-relaxed pants. If you're feeling a bit more daring, try pants in a bold graphic print! But, whatever you do, make sure that one piece is oversized and one is fitted. This will ensure your outfit looks perfectly balanced—not too baggy and not too tight. Add in some statement sunnies and choose shoes that fit the occasion—flat sandals for daytime or feminine pumps for a night out. And you're ready to go… almost!
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Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center
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Phone: 901.692-9600
Fax: 901-692-9606
Parking Policy
- Free, convenient outside parking is offered at this location.
Patient Drop-off and Wheelchair Access
- There is a covered entrance for patient drop off.
- This clinic is handicap and wheelchair accessible.
Smoking Policy
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Bus Warrior
Because if there's one thing I've learned about D.C. traffic and commuting, it's that every shortcut has already been found, every new route tried. It hasn't been designated the second worst traffic city in the nation (bested only by L.A., I believe) for nothing!
But so far I can say this: the bus is a fundamentally different way to travel. It moves you through space above ground, for one thing. I see the white stones of Arlington in military precision. I see the Washington monument looming in the distance when we stop at the Pentagon.
Connections are clearer, the way road leads to road. It's a good way to begin a new chapter, seeing more clearly, perched high above the fray. Not road warrior but bus warrior.


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ACRC/Arizona Clinical Research Center is a community-based, free-standing, multi-specialty investigative research facility dedicated to conducting clinical research trials efficiently and at the highest level of quality. Our primary objectives are to provide optimal patient care and peerless service, maximizing our clients' productivity by meeting enrollment goals and providing error-free research study reports. We aim to develop and maintain long-term relationships with our clients and establish ACRC as a premier clinical research center.
ACRC's multi-lingual staff of 21 includes 10 highly trained/certified, experienced study coordinators. In addition, ACRC has staff members who are dedicated to patient recruitment, utilizing multi- media advertising, extensive databases, specialized community events, and public health education opportunities to ensure top study enrollments. ACRC administrators include:
Patricia M. Plezia, Pharm. D., President;
Manuel R. Modiano, M.D., Medical Director;
ACRC is affiliated with four major area hospitals and contracts with over 60 of Tucson's top physicians. We conduct Phase II, III and IV clinical, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacoeconomic trials. We are also capable of conducting Phase I oncology trials. Our primary specialties include oncology, pain management, gynecology/women's health, gastroenterology, hematology, HIV/AIDS, cardiology, rheumatotlogy, infectious disease, smoking cessation, general medicine and pulmonary disease.


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Monday, August 22, 2011
I really wanted to finish Sofia's nursery before she was born but it was not possible, other things were a priority. I managed to make this mobile though using Cath Kidston paper. Sofie is becoming very curious now and likes to look at what's around. There still lots I'd like to get for her room, especially cute artwork to hang on walls.
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This is an easy to follow tutorial for how to crush a food allergy mom. I'm offering the top 5 most crushing blows I have heard from other parents regarding my food allergic daughter or as commentaries on food allergies, knowing I have a food allergic daughter. I know these work because I myself have been crushed by them. Truthfully, you don't need to follow each step. Just pick your favorite and it will probably get the job done. Of course, the more you use, the deeper the crushing. Some of these have been said directly to me or in front of me. Others were passed along second hand. Either method seems effective. Let's get started.
Top 5 phrases for crushing a food allergy mom:
5) "My child's food preferences are as important as your child's."
Why it works: This not only shows that you consider avoiding allergens to be a choice rather than a necessity, it also shows that overprotective food allergy mom that the effects of eating something other than cheese or peanut butter for a snack or meal are every bit as damaging as the effects of exposing her child to potentially "life threatening" allergens. Just because the snack could kill her child, doesn't mean yours shouldn't eat it. It's not like kids ever transfer food particles around the classroom or playground. If your kid NEEDS these snacks, other kids just need to deal with it. Its not YOUR responsibility to keep her child safe at school. She just wants everyone else to do her job for her. (Last line was borrowed from a particularly fed up mother who was tired of the food allergy moms relying on others.)
4) "If it's that severe, you should just homeschool."
Why it works: This is the best way to show that food allergy mom that her child has no right to public education if they can't tolerate being around your child's favorite foods. Why should THAT child even be here if everyone else has to change the way they pack lunches? If his food allergy is that severe, he should just dig a hole and never climb out of it. That will keep him safe for sure and nobody else will have to worry about it. You know that if it were your child, you would just abandon all hopes and dreams for their future and change the plan. After all, it's not like they will EVER be able to function normally anyway, so why even bother trying to exercise options that should be reserved for "normal" parents?
3) "Food allergies are not real. They are made up by attention seeking parents."
Why it works: This works for two reasons. It shows that the parent is to blame for the condition, while also pointing out the inauthenticity of food allergies. You need to show these mothers that they can't pull the wool over your eyes. As if contact with a smear of ranch dressing could really KILL a child with an egg allergy. What kind of a dimwit does she take you for? Certainly it would just be a mild rash or a tummy ache. Those who DO suffer breathing difficulties, anaphylaxis, and even heart attacks following ingestion probably only do so because their parents have caused such anxiety about everything the child eats. Those parents should be ashamed of themselves. After all, if you don't fully understand a disease, it probably doesn't exist.
2) "Ick. I don't know how you can eat that stuff."
Why it works: This is a great one. You don't have to actually express disbelief in the food allergy to get this jab in. After working for her child's entire life to find/create safe alternatives to the foods your kids enjoy without a second thought, you can use the food allergy mom's own efforts to crush both her and the child. Chances are, she has convinced her child that their alternative is every bit as tasty as what your kids are eating. She might even believe it's true. Pffffffffft. Can you imagine? Be sure you say it in front of the child, so the mother HAS to address it with them and to be sure they won't feel so satisfied with their alternative in the future. Maybe if we take away the acceptance of alternatives, she'll drop the ridiculous charade.
1) "Maybe it's just nature's way of weeding out the weak."
Why it works: This one hits hard in a totally different way. With this one, you can admit that perhaps exposure to the allergen would actually kill her child. The fact is, who cares? Is she is so full of herself that she thinks the loss of such a small percentage of the population would impact us? These children are obviously defective anyway. Maybe if her child dies from an exposure to their allergen it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. I heard it put best, "maybe if we just all turn our heads for about 5 years, the whole food allergy problem will just fix itself."
There you have it. Just put on your pleasant parent face and deliver any or all of these lines in a sweet voice. Chances are, nobody will stand up for her, and you will have successfully crushed a food allergy mom. Honestly, there will be nothing she can say or do, so you needn't worry about it coming back to you. She's going to have to maintain her focus on food and she really can't afford to make any enemies. She really can't even react because she's not going to want to bring any more attention to it in front of her child, who is already likely teetering on the edge of being a social outcast. After all, food is central to all social events. The most she can do is go home a cry about it after the kids are in bed. Pathetic!
If you're not interested in actually crushing her, but just want a few little digs to let her know you truly don't understand or agree with her ways. These are good to keep in your back pocket and slip into conversations with food allergy mom as needed…
-That's a little over the top. (to be used for any precaution she takes)
-It's too dangerous for the non-allergic children to have an Epipen in the classroom.
-I feel so sorry for your other kids because they have to live with this.
-Since there is likely a genetic component, I guess it was a tough decision to have more kids.
Happy Crushing!
Just remember this. If you ever change your mind and heart, there are ways to help rebuild some of the rubble others have left behind. Here are a few things people have said to me that make my heart feel fuller just thinking about them.
5) "I would be doing the same thing if it were my child."
4) "These precautions are really not hard. Anyway, it's worth it to keep every child safe and included."
3) "I would like to pack a completely safe lunch/snack so our kids can play together without you having to worry. What are some good food ideas?"
2) "I just wanted to give you plenty of notice that I plan to bring in a treat for my child's birthday." (followed by details of what they will be bringing so I can provide a comparable safe treat.)
and the biggest, best, most delightful way to build up ANY parent…
1) "I LOVE your child." (End it right there. This should not be followed by "but…")


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From NPR:
"I was skinny. I was a stick. The upper part of my body was really, really thin. You could see my ribs!" exclaims Maggiore. "But from the waist down, it was like there were two of me or something."
Tree-trunk-like legs and a slim upper body are the signature characteristic of a lipedema patient. You can starve yourself and exercise for hours a day and the fat will not regress. But Maggiore didn't know that at the time. She swore off bathing suits and hit the gym fanatically.
Even though she was mystified by her body, she didn't consider going to the doctor. "Clearly, there was something wrong with me. I wasn't eating the right things. I wasn't exercising correctly."
She tried every diet imaginable, from Atkins to Weight Watchers to Jenny Craig. Nothing worked.
Finally, last year — when she was 68 years old — a lymphatic specialist shocked her with a diagnosis of lipedema.
"I was like, 'Whoa!' " exclaims Maggiore. "I've never heard that before. They have a name for it and it's not my fault!"
Lipedema is a lymphatic disease that is thought to affect 10 million to 17 million people in America, mostly women. Exact patient estimates are not available because it's hard to diagnose. In fact, many lipedema patients don't even know they have it. Neither do their physicians, who often assume their patients are obese. Plus, doctors often confuse lipedema with lymphedema — a prevalent lymphatic disease that presents similar symptoms. Maggiore says every doctor she saw throughout her life told her she needed to lose weight.
There isn't a standard exam like a blood or urine test for lipedema. Instead, doctors use physical clues, like the unusual texture of the skin. It starts to feel like sand, then pebbles, and then small stones. The fat cells keep enlarging and …


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Magellanic Penguins, Spheniscus magellanicus
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Description & Behavior
Magellanic penguins, Spheniscus magellanicus (Forster, 1781), stand about 70 cm tall and weigh an average of 4 kg. Their head and upper body is black and they have 2 wide black stripes, one under their chin and the other that forms an upside down "horseshoe" shape around their belly.
World Range & Habitat
Magellanic penguins, Spheniscus magellanicus, are found around the Falkland Islands and the coasts of Argentina and Chile. They are an abundant species with an estimated 100,000 breeding pairs in the Falklands alone. Larger populations inhabit Argentina and Chile. Breeding colonies are found from the Gulf of San Matías in Argentina, south to Tierra del Fuego, and north along the Pacific coast of Chile up to Puerto Montt. Magellanic penguins nest in burrows in more sparsely populated colonies than other penguin species. Nest densities are estimated to range from 0.001 to 0.1 nests per square meter. This species prefers offshore islands with tall grasses and vegetation where they can find protection from birds of prey. Although the Atlantic coast of Argentina has less vegetation, it is still home to a large breeding colony.
Feeding Behavior (Ecology)
Magellanic penguins, Spheniscus magellanicus, feed on small fish, squid, and crustaceans. Outside of the breeding season, foraging trips extend as far north as Brazil. During breeding season, foraging is conducted daily to average depths of less than 50 m although dives as deep as 100 m have been recorded.
Magellanic penguins are preyed on at sea by sea lions, leopard seals and orcas; birds of prey such as gulls and skuas prey on chicks and eggs.
Life History
Magellanic penguins, Spheniscus magellanicus, return to colonies in September to form nests and 2 eggs, equal in size, are laid in October. Eggs are incubated by both parents for about 40 days starting around November. Females take the first 2-3 week shift while the male forages up to 500 km away from the breeding site, then the female leaves to forage for the same length of time. When the chicks hatch, parents alternate brooding the chicks for about 1 month while the other forages each day. The chicks remain in the nests until they develop their adult plumage and do not form crèches (small groups of young penguins) like other penguin species. Once the chicks fledge, the parents return to the sea to forage until molting season, which begins in March and lasts about 1 month. Following the molting season, adults return to the sea until September. Females reach sexual maturity at 4 years of age, males at 5 years.
Conservation Status & Comments
Magellanic penguin populations declined in the Falkland Islands when food became scarce due to commercial fishing of squid and fish. Other populations have declined as a result of pollution from oily ballast water released by tankers. An estimated 40,000 Magellanic penguins are killed annually by oil pollution in Argentina.
Magellanic penguins, Spheniscus magellanicus, are listed as Near Threatened A2bcde+3bcde+4bcde (NT) on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species:
A taxon is Near Threatened when it has been evaluated against the criteria but does not qualify for Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable now, but is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.
References & Further Research
Center for Biological Diversity: Penguins
Magellanic Penguin, Spheniscus magellanicus - International Penguin Conservation Working Group
P. Yorio, P. García Borboroglu, J. Potti & J. Moreno, 2000, Breeding Biology of Magellanic Penguins Spheniscus magellanicus at Golfo San Jorge, Patagonia, Argentina
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When it comes to thinking up catchy phrases and nicknames for illicit drugs, no one does it better than gay men. The term "Tina," or "Teena" is widely used in gay communities as the casual or street term for crystal methamphetamine.
The name derived from the fact that the drug is commonly bought in sixteenth of an ounce packages; known as a "teena." The name has also been attributed to the Western female name, Christina, which sounds similar to part of the drugs name, "crystal."
[Origin: Most likely American, either San Francisco or New York City. The phrase was popularized by men frequenting online dating sites in the late 1990s and early 2000s.]
For a comprehensive list of Methamphetamine slang terms, visit KCI: The Anti-Meth Site. Many LGBT, HIV/AIDS and anti-drug organizations have focused on this particular drug in the past ten years for being so closely linked with the increase in HIV infection rates among young men. "Hurricane Tina" was a successful ad campaign and program launched by Gay Men's Health Crisis in New York City in 2007 to spread awareness of this troubling trend.


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There is one man who could conceivably beat Usain Bolt. His name is David Rudisha and before today he was probably the greatest runner you had never heard of.
The Kenyan broke his own 800m world record about an hour before Bolt claimed the history-making "double-double" - 100m and 200m Olympic gold medals at two consecutive Olympics.
Their respective performances on a warm Thursday night in London prompted a delicious hypothetical: if the fastest man in the world over 200 metres and the fastest man in the world over 800 metres met in a 400 metre race, who would win?
Both men have used the one-lap event in their training plans over the years, racing the distance at smaller meets or in relays.
Bolt's personal best for the distance is 45.28 seconds but is also five years old. His best time in the past three years is 45.54secs.
Rudisha's personal best is 45.50secs, recorded in Sydney in early 2010. The 23-year-old Masai often races a 400m for speed work at the beginning of each season. The distance also runs in his blood. Rudisha's father, Daniel, won silver at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico in the men's 4x400m relay.
Rudisha was open to the idea of the Clash of the Titans-like match-up, but refrained from tipping a victor.
"Usain Bolt is a great athlete. He's the greatest sprinter I have ever seen over many years," Rudisha said after his own gobsmacking performance, which was the first 800m world record broken without the use of a pace-setting runner.
"His specialty is the 100 and 200, although he's also a 400m athlete, I understand. I also do the 400 sometimes early in the season and we were just making fun, [saying] maybe one time if we can meet in the 400, just compete for fun and see who will win. It would be great and it would just be fun to watch it."
There have been no formal talks on the prospect of a showdown but it would almost certainly be an exhibition-style event, since neither athlete competes seriously in the distance.
Perhaps it could even take place on Australian soil. Bolt said earlier this week and again after his 200m victory that he planned a holiday down under in the near future and Rudisha, whose manager is an Australian, has made it a habit of starting his season here each year.
"I've been in Australia for the last three years now and since then I've been really working well, my season has been great, because I get the opportunity to have races early in the season," Rudisha said.
His specialty is the 100 and 200, although he's also a 400m athlete, I understand. I also do the 400 sometimes early in the season and we were just making fun, [saying] maybe one time if we can meet in the 400, just compete for fun and see who will win. It would be great and it would just be fun to watch it
"To go out early in Australia and do a 400 for the speed and also get some good time to train at sea level is always something great and we are happy because it's a good place for training and competing. Maybe next year, I'll also come there."
Georgina Robinson is the chief rugby reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald.


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Inherently there are leadership opportunities on the field for our Beyond Soccer participants, but we take this to the next level by giving them the chance to earn money, coach, referee and participate in year-round leadership camps and conferences.
Summer Youth Jobs Program: We hire 10-15 full and part-time Beyond Soccer high school or college students over the summer months, when so many youth are looking for jobs. Our summer Coach-Mentors help us connect more kids to important summertime sport, health, academic and leadership initiatives. A Summer Jobs grant from the Mass. Attorney General's Office made summer 2015 our most successful summer to date in terms of youth employment. Since inception we have distributed more than $30,000 in summer wages.
Junior Coaching Initiative: Our oldest high school and college participants get access to beginner coaching courses in partnership with Mass Youth Soccer. They assist our city-wide recreational program, introducing soccer to 4-8 year olds, and also get hired as "Junior Coaches" during our two-week Soccer & Wellness Camp.
Leadership Conferences & Programs: We partner with other nonprofit organizations that provide our middle and high school students with access to leadership events outside of Lawrence. As an example, a relationship with Dream Big! (Boston, Mass) has been connecting young females to leadership conferences at Northeastern University, Boston College and UMass Boston. The girls learn from accomplished collegiate and professional female athletes about the positive role that sports "played" in their education, careers and life choices. Other leadership partners include Chica Program, Empowerment Through Sport Leadership Series.
Referee Program: Beyond Soccer sponsors referee courses for high school students with a desire to earn money while staying connected to a sport they love. Last spring, 6 Lawrence High School students became Essex County Youth Soccer referees.
School-year Internships: Beyond Soccer students, recognized for their commitment to sports and classroom achievement, help us in the office with administrative tasks. Students get to practice and improve their computer and communication skills.


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October 28, 2013
I've moved!
Please come visit my new virtual home at
Well, Messing About in Boats, of course!
This is a drive-by posting to announce the release of this perfectly pocketed pattern.
Messing About in Boats is a sweater to live in – or mess about in.* From a design perspective, it was one of those rare projects that simply worked from beginning to end. My lived-in sweater turned out with just the right amount of ease, slouchiness, length, and comfort. Things appeared where I wanted them (neckline, cuff, bumforgiving hem split, pocket placement) without a single frogging or rethink.
And I had 2 yards of yarn left after casting off… Phew!
(I'm knitting a second one, while trawling the internet for yarn for a third.)
* Annabel, a valiant test knitter and Island Knitting Retreat creator, invented the name – an homage to Ratty and Mole, and possibly to pooling.
August 11, 2013
I've moved!
please come visit my new virtual home at
One simply cannot have too many stripes.
Therefore, strrripes:
OK, so the challenge was and still is this: how do you start from one shoulder and wind your way down to the hem in one piece of knitting, while striping and with absolutely minimal cutting and joining of skeins? And achieving symmetry? And no finishing left to do when you're done?
The challenge is still on for even if the Ziggurat method is now worked out and finessed in general – I have so far worked out the turns and joins for 6-row stripes (as in the blue/green cardigan above) and 4-row stripes (below) – there are other possibilities…
Each variant of striping and pullover versus cardigan works differently; the colour change has to happen in different places – unless one likes cutting, joining, sewing. That, too, is of course possible.
(I like sewing. I like knitting. I just don't like to sew my knitting. When I'm done knitting, I want to be done done.)
Oh, and a knitter just asked about using multiple colours, not just two. I have work to do!
p.s. The fabulous yarn for the Strrripes cardigan at the top is dyed by Ce of The Uncommon Thread. Her BFL Sock yarn has fantastic sheen and drape. It's almost hard to believe there is no silk involved. The happy, gorgeous colours in the other cardigan are dyed by Tuulia of Knitlob's Lair. The yarn is Väinämöinen, a 4-ply sock yarn. (The pattern is not available yet but will be.)
Doctors without Borders & p/hop
February 14, 2010
Thanks to the brilliance and generosity of Natalie Fergie of The Yarn Yard and Pete and Clare at MSF (Médecins sans Frontières/Doctors without Borders), knitters are raising much-needed funds via p/hop — Pennies per Hours of Pleasure. Knitters donate patterns, knitted items for raffles, yarns, pattern books. These are made available to other knitters (or non-knitters for that matter) in return for a donation to MSF — as much as they think the item is worth or as much as they can part with.
Dido is one such pattern. If you would like to knit it, you can find it now at p/hop (along with other interesting patterns).
Dido can be knit as stole (requiring about 700-800 yards/metres of fingering yarn) or as scarf (requiring about 400 yards/metres).
There is more information on the pattern here (as well as a link to p/hop and the download link).
It is necessary to knit.
February 8, 2010
My knitting obsession fervour has lately morphed into a desire to design things. I still like to knit other people's fantastic patterns. And I still waste hours trying to work out a pattern I've seen — not because I'm cheap and don't want to pay for it, I'll have you know, but for the challenge of working it out.
The latest challenge is to start from nothing. Nothing?! I'm lying. Nothing comes out of nothing. There's always something. Such as a fantastic YARN in a fantastic colourway, that lands next to another colourway — and ZOIIIIING!
A glove. Callisto.
And a mitten. And a mitt. And so on.
My obsession can perhaps now be called a worthy (pre)occupation.
With a big, big thanks to Natalie of The Yarn Yard.
(It's all her fault you see.)


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Strike Suit Zero Discussion
Trainer Tools and Resources
VIDEO DEMONSTRATION: Link or Link
You need Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 or higher, otherwise the trainer will crash.
You can download it here: www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=21
(You must install it only once)
Using this Trainer
Launch the trainer first, then launch the Game and then Press F1 at the Main Menu.
Listen for "Trainer Activated".
Press desired hotkey (trainer).
Options (Trainer)
Numpad 1: Infinite Armor
Numpad 2: Infinite Shield
Numpad 3: Infinite Energy
Numpad 4: Infinite Thrusters
Numpad 5: Unlimited Primary Ammo
Numpad 6: Unlimited Secondary Ammo
Numpad 7: Mega Energy
Numpad 8: Mega Shield
Numpad 9: Infinite Flux
Numpad 0: Remove Target's Shield
- Unlimited Primary Ammo:
While active, take a single shot and your ammo is refilled.
- Mega Energy:
Increases your maximum energy to a great value. Note that your energy bar goes down, don't worry. It's because only your maximum
energy value is increased. Use 'infinite energy' to refill the bar.
- Mega Shield:
Increases your maximum shield to a great value. Note that your shield bar goes down, don't worry. It's because only your maximum
shield value is increased. Use 'infinite shield' to refill the bar.
- Infinite Flux:
Deactive option when it isn't needed anymore to avoid crashes.
- Remove Target's Shield
While active, your current target's shield has been removed/destroyed.
Customize Hotkeys
Change hotkeys directly on the trainer/editor by selecting your desired hotkey via a drop down menu.
To save hotkeys press right mouse button on a hotkey and press save button on context menu.
A file will be created inside of the trainer/editor directory. If this file is missing or damaged the standard hotkey setup will
be loaded.
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Any chance of adding in an Infinite/Mega Flux option? The ability isn't unlocked until about the 3rd mission in. It'd be GREAT to have!
Even if you don't add it in, EXCELLENT work! Thanks Again!
Awesome work as usual, guys! Thanks!
Any chance of adding in an Infinite/Mega Flux option? The ability isn't unlocked until about the 3rd mission in. It'd be GREAT to have!
Even if you don't add it in, EXCELLENT work! Thanks Again!
Don't ask for that, you have infinite armor and shield, just blow things up for it ^.^
And thank you for getting to this so quickly! sure steam will patch it soon, Had a few bugs when playing it without a trainer this morning, some scenes wouldn't move on after doing the objective. So probably will be patched, but hey it's singleplayer they won't patch it much! ^.^
Wonderful speedy work
Died twice attacking that large space station, so waiting for your assistance
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This is a perfect dish to make ahead, as it can be served room temperature. Feel free to substitute chick peas for the white beans and add other herbs such as thyme or Italian parsley. Recipe by Amanda Cushman.
1/4 cup virgin olive oil
2 medium shallots, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 16 ounce cans Cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
2 large ripe tomatoes, seeded, chopped
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 loaf crusty Tuscan bread, sliced in 1/2-inch slices
Virgin olive oil for brushing
Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and sauté the shallots and garlic for 1 minute. Add the beans and salt, pepper and rosemary, cover the pan and reduce the heat to low and cook for about 7 minutes.
Using a fork, mash up the beans in the skillet to form a rough paste. Add water as needed when the beans become too thick. Set aside.
Combine the tomato with the olive oil and minced garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
Heat the grill over high heat. Brush the bread with a little olive oil and grill on both sides until toasted and charred slightly, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the bread to a serving platter. Spoon the puree on top of the bread and garnish with the tomato.
Yield: Serves 8 to 10 as an appetizer
Grilled Bread with Rosemary-Scented White Bean Puree – PRINTABLE


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Tim Wood LimitedCertificate of Excellence 2019
Tim Wood Ltd specialises in fine bespoke kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, furniture and architectural interiors, in London, Bath, the UK and Worldwide. Tim Wood Ltd designs and creates truly unique furniture of the very highest quality. What sets the company apart is its unique designs on an individual basis for every client and project. Tim Wood Limited specialises in combining the highest level of craftsmanship and creative use of different types of wood and many other materials, with the very best of modern manufacturing methods. We create custom made pieces that are truly original, beautiful and functional. The extensive range of work extends from individual pieces such as a jewellery box or boardroom table to kitchens, libraries and bathrooms and to the interior design and fitting out of entire houses and commercial projects. Tim Wood Ltd furniture is made in Britain. We are very proud of the fact that we make all our furniture in the UK. Our team of craftsmen are dedicated and experienced at working with all types of wood and other materials, using the most modern processes to create distinctive, beautiful and functional pieces. We design and make kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, furniture and architectural interiors for unusual spaces in a wide range of properties from apartments to houses of all types. We often get involved in the minute detail from handmade dovetail drawers, custom-made extraction systems, custom-made stainless steel bins to fit a particular space and decorative carvings and relief work. We use a mixture of unusual timbers, many other materials and finishes to create a truly distinctive and unique result. In truly bespoke kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, furniture and architectural interiors, the space is completely optimised. Everything is designed to make the very best use of the space, so everything is specially selected and made for you. Commissioning kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, furniture and architectural interiors has numerous advantages: from the ultimate in space planning, living with something unique that suits your personality and your family and reflects your own individual style. Bespoke kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, furniture and architectural interiors add cachet and value to a property. At Tim Wood Ltd we ensure that commissioning bespoke work is an easy and enjoyable process. We guide you through the process, find out exactly what you like and suggest what might suit you best. We always go out of our way to create truly bespoke work that will enhance your life and add style, cachet and value to your property.
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FP group National building and maintenance contractors T: 0845 862 0985 W: www.francoproperties.co.uk E: email@example.com Fully qualified and insured tradesmen Here at the fp group we cover all aspects of building and maintenance wether it be commercial or domestic, no job is too big or too small. Below is a full list of our services - full refurbishments - Conversions and extensions - New builds - Carpentry contracting - Electrical contracting - Plumbing and central heating - Tiling and decorating - Plastering - Bricklaying - Emergency call outs for plumbing and heating ,electrics and break ins - Installers of UPVC windows and doors - Suppliers and installers for kitchens and bathrooms - Firestone rubber roof specialists with high warranty - Ground works, driveways and patios Safety testing for gas and electrics For your free survey, contact us today with any questions, our friendly advice is free 0845 862 0985 Visit our Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/Franco-property-group-245969309088105/
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Lawrence Osborne Carpentry & Construction LtdCertificate of Excellence 2015
Thank you for visiting our page, here are just a few examples of the services we can offer to you. We provide a complimentary site visit to discuss your requirements work with you to provide a solution right for you. We cover all areas of East Anglia for Commercial and Private clients. Kitchens - Let us take the stress out of your kitchen refurb by allowing us to manage the e2e process. We can offer a full solution to your needs, or if youre thinking of just freshing up with a change of worktops - no problem! We do it all. Fencing & Decking - All exterior works taken. Skilled workmanship with attention to detail and the vision to add extra finishing touches to your project. Bathrooms - Whether its a revamp or full refit/design, be sure to speak to us about your ideas and work to a cost effect solution to suit your needs! Commercial - We provide commercial management solutions covering all trades. An increased level of insurances means that we can cater for those requiring an increased level of PLI - in excess of £10m and working at heights. We are currently servicing multiple national facilities management companies and provide rapid responses when required. Total Transformation - Let us project manage your restoration, whether it be large or small, we have the skills and experience to deliver your requirements in a cost effect and timely manner.
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Great yarmouth plumbingCertificate of Excellence 2015
ABOUT GREAT YARMOUTH PLUMBING Based in Great Yarmouth, GY Plumbing offers a local plumbing service throughout Norfolk and Suffolk. Our business is based on the traditional values of providing a personal, professional and quality service. We pride ourselves in offering competitive and transparent prices, the highest quality of workmanship and excellent customer service from start to finish. Our goal is complete customer satisfaction. An experienced plumber will manage your project, from initial scope to completion, taking the time to fully understand your aims, provide recommendations and offer expert advice. We always treat your house as a home, not a building site. Keeping disruption to a minimum and always cleaning up after a days work! Full written quotations will always be provided, and by understanding the fine details of your job, we are confident our jobs will be accurately priced. But if your project and your ideas develop as the works begin, we always offer a flexible approach throughout the job. There will be no hidden charges or surprise costs, if additional work is required we will always agree this with you before we begin. All prices quoted are inclusive of tax and disposal of waste. On occasion we may ask for a deposit We have full public liability insurance for your peace of mind.
Blue Sky Property servicesCertificate of Excellence 2019
Property management and maintenance specialists:(please email or phone us directly for a quick response) Extensions, loft conversions, renovations, fitting bathrooms and kitchens, bespoke carpentry, building project advice, property maintenance and management. We also specialise in home staging, helping getting homes ready for sale and visiting prospective new properties with clients to advise on potential
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TandM property maintenanceCertificate of Excellence 2019
T and M Property Maintenance can provide extensive advice, free no obligation quotations that are tailored to suit your requirements. Our skills turn your ideas into reality! We have a long and distinguished track record, with many years' experience of providing dependable and professional services for projects in the building and housing development sector. A full list of services, including reviews and photographs of previous work are on our website: http://www.tandmpropertymaintenance.co.uk
Easton Joinery LTD
Joinery in Norwich & Norfolk Easton Joinery offer traditional bespoke products across the U.K, with a team of highly skilled craftsmen; creating some of the highest quality products you will see. Using our extensive Knowledge on all products we ensure your end product will last the test of time. Easton Joinery LTD has ensured that Joinery in Norwich will remain a high standard with our attention to detail.
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J.P.S Plumbing services
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Raison Home
Our concept is very unique from that of many other companies, we do not offer a showroom. Instead, we offer an exclusive in-home design service (we bring the showroom to you). Not only does this concept have many benefits, it is also the best place to get to know you, your lifestyle and to get a real feel for your space. At Raison Home UK, we believe that the customer should be at the heart of everything we do. We really listen to your wants and needs, co-piloting with you to design your dream kitchen or bathroom. We simply treat people how we would like to be treated. We understand having any renovations done in your home can be a stressful time so we will take full responsibility for project managing this from start to finish and beyond. Even when the project is complete I will still always be available to assist you in any way. When visiting your home, we will normally break this down into two appointments: Appointment 1 - Getting to know you, your lifestyle and to measure. We will ask many questions to get the best accuracy and how you use your space from day to day. We will talk about the colours, styles and layouts. Appointment 2 - Presentation of your kitchen/bathroom. Everything discussed in the previous appointment will now come to life, please remember anything can be amended as much as you'd like. I will also provide a no-obligation quote at this stage.
Touchwood UK
We are kitchen and furniture designers, manufacturers and installers. We pride ourselves on our customer service and nothing is too much to ask. We have many years experience and offer a full bespoke service.
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My MinionsCertificate of Excellence 2019
My Minions are a Property Management and Maintenance company based in Norwich, Norfolk. We understand how busy life can be for everyone - and the effects it can have on the upkeep of your properties. Our objective is to help you to achieve your goals by removing the irritations and worry from property maintenance. Whether it's to get a garden regularly maintained, fixing a leaking tap, planning a full redecoration or even renovation, we cover it all with a wide range of services meaning you only ever need one point of contact for all your maintenance. If you're a landlord with multiple properties we even offer a Property Management service with 24/7 call for both yourself and your tenants.
Adept living Limited
Adept Living is a construction, bathroom and kitchen professional situated in the east of England. Using the most experienced and high quality tradesman available for each individual aspect of the installation a quality finish is ensured.
Image CarpentryCertificate of Excellence 2019
General carpentry and building in Norfolk. Everything from new doors to new builds, kitchens and bathrooms, decking and landscaping. Property maintenance specialists.
B and d hodge builder.s
21 years together' still got it' top misses love holidays me kids and still a" top builder" still hate the cold city slicker's. , Loves the city, loves Countryside, Loves Buildings, Loves Grolsch, Vindaloo,Hates being COLD.
Aquafix Plumbing & HeatingCertificate of Excellence 2019
Aquafix is dedicated to provide a quality bathroom and kitchen installation service. We are accredited as a Which Trusted Trader & Norfolk County Council Trusted Trader. We offer a free quotation and include a guaranteed warranty on all our installations, either 12 or 18 months. Choosing Aquafix Plumbing & Heating could save you between 20 and 30% on major Bathroom & Kitchen companies installation costs. All work is carried out by City & Guilds qualified fitters. For a professional & competitive service, contact us on 01362 688678 or 07877 427344.
NK BuildersCertificate of Excellence 2019
Family run, friendly and reliable building firm covering Lowestoft, Great Yarmouth & Norwich NK BUILDERS can do it all from planning and design to the finished product. Services include : All UPVC windows, doors, conservatories etc Woodburner installations Paint and decor Fence, Gates, Decking etc Extentions / Alterations Tiling Kitchen / Bathroom installations Heating & Plumbing Roofing Brick / Block work Plus much more. . .
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Moorcroft kitchensCertificate of Excellence 2015
Moorcroft Kitchens Ltd designs and builds bespoke handcrafted kitchens and free-standing cabinets using traditional skills and techniques. We also produce staircases, windows, doors, door lining sets, skirting and various mouldings. We are happy to carry out all aspects of joinery and carpentry including minor repairs and renovations. See our website for more information.
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