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Do you know that type of people who always get straight A's but still have plenty of time for their hobbies or for going out with friends? For regular students, that's only a dream. But what if I'd tell you their secrets in learning? Now that would be a way to make dreams come true.
Firstly, start learning with a lot of time ahead the exams. This way you'll feel at rest because the deadline is far away and you'll be able to concentrate better. You can also make a timetable and stick to it.
Than, after you have started learning, reward yourself for each chapter you've got through. Go out with your friends, watch a good movie or listen to your favourite music. This will help you reduce your stress level. Once you have your mind rest, learning will go smoother. Still, going out with friends can be a trap, because if you miss sleeping you'll feel tired and you won't be able to focus the next day.
Another way of lowering your stress level is making physical exercises. You can go in the parc and play something outside (voleyball, soccer, baseball and so on) or just take a walk. This will cool you down and will get you feeling more enthusiastic and eager to finish your learning.
All in all, if you want to find your confidence and take your exams with the higher grade, follow this advices. You'll study easier and you'll also have fun during the process.
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Quinoa -I do know that quinoa is a superfood/grain and that it is extremely healthy for you! But that's about all I know scientifically speaking. More importantly, what I do know is how delicious, easy to cook and (here's that word again) versatile it is.
This recipe for delicious quinoa salad, is a vegan recipe (you can change this factor if you wish) and I suppose what you would consider "clean" eating. It certainly feels clean when you're eating it! It's healthy, filling, super tasty and extremely easy to make. I quite honestly change what I put in this salad every single time I make it, that's why I love it so much.My recipe is an adaptation from Yottam Ottolenghi's Avocado, Quinoa and Fava Bean salad in his book Plenty. Here is a link to the original recipe: http://www.culinate.com/books/collections/all_books/plenty/avocado_quinoa_and_fava_bean_salad.
My tip: anyone wanting to eat more vegetarian food, purchase this book (you're going to have a whole bookshelf of books soon) – but I'm serious, this book is packed full of extremely enticing vegetarian recipes, you'll be forgetting meat exists after reading this book! Here is a link to purchase: http://www.booktopia.com.au/search.ep?author=Yotam+Ottolenghi&gclid=CODG7-ChirYCFUlcpQod4FEAKQ
Do it…. Now for the recipe! I am not going to give proper measurements because it really depends on your own taste.
- Quinoa – red or white, or both!
- Dried chilli flakes and/or fresh chopped chilli.
- Cumin seeds or ground cumin.
- Lemon.
- Vegetables – sometimes I use carrots, corn, frozen peas, spinach leaves, broccoli, ALWAYS avocado – it is quite literally whatever you like in your salads, or, whatever you have lying around the house.
- Garlic.
- Red onion.
- Any sort of raw nuts and/or seeds – sunflower seeds, pepitas, almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts – whatever!
- Salt and pepper to season (Himalayan pink salt is best)
- Cook quinoa to package instructions and set aside. Cook as much quinoa as you will use, 1 part of quinoa needs 3 parts water, keep in mind that quinoa expands a lot as well so only a small amount is necessary for one person. If you want to make a large salad to feed around four people comfortably, then 1 cup of quinoa will be more than enough.
- To cook the quinoa, place 1 part of the grain (for example 1 cup) in a saucepan, and 3 parts water (in this example, 3 cups of water) and bring to the boil. When boiled, cover and allow to simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes take off the heat, drain into a colander and set aside.
- With the red onion and garlic, you can cook these either by roasting them or pan-frying them – both are delicious.
- To roast – chop up red onion in pieces, leaving the skin on – and place on a roasting tray. Place whole cloves of garlic, again with the skin on, and throw these on the tray too. Drizzle with some olive oil, and bake in the oven until roasted. This is done by eye and I would bake them at around 180 degrees Celsius but you can make the temperature hotter if you want to speed up the process. By leaving the skin on the vegetables, they will become incredibly tender, especially the garlic which turns into a smooth sweet and oh so delicious garlic paste when you squeeze it out of the skin – yes it does mean you have to peel while eating, but trust me its worth it.
- To pan-fry – chop, dice, slice, whatever – the garlic and onion (you could also throw some fresh chilli in here) - again, as much as you want to use - and pan fry in some olive oil on a low heat until soft and translucent.
- Peel and slice as much lemon as you want to use, I like to cut the lemon into segments and then squeeze the remaining lemon juice from the lemon, place this directly into the salad bowl you will be using, to start the process of assembling the salad.
- Sprinkle the lemon juice and segments with dried chilli flakes, ground cumin, or if using cumin seeds – make sure you crush them in a mortar and pestle a bit first – add whatever other seasonings you like, but be mindful of the flavour combinations.
- Now put the cooked quinoa in this same bowl.
- On top of the quinoa, add any vegetables you want as I said above, the choice is yours and completely up to your taste. In this process also add the garlic and onion.
- Top with some nuts and/or seeds, any of your choice, but make sure you pan-fry them in a dry pan on a medium heat for 30 seconds to a minute first, until they are beginning to brown and are fragrant, to bring out their flavour.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, toss gently but thoroughly. If putting avocado in the salad, add that in at this last stage and gently toss through.
- Serve immediately and enjoy! You can refrigerate this salad and eat it the next day, but it doesn't last much longer than that, and anyway its much more delicious when eaten fresh.

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DetailsThe importance in correctly levelling a system is only appreciated by those who have completed this task. Until then you just don't know what you are missing. The Cartridge Man Digital Leveling Gauge will allow you to level your CD, loudspeakers, equipment support, or even turntable! allowing your equipment to perform to you at its best. Imagine the wear that goes on in a bearing to say nothing of vibration, when it is running out of verticle. The eccentric forces will permanently damage bearings and introduce unwanted "noise" into you system unless accurately leveled. This is a fantastic tool, and are not just applicable for leveling your Hi Fi equipment. Professional organisations use them in a variety of manufacturing and engineering applications. Please enquire if you have any kind of trade enquiry. With a resolution of 0.1°, the Digital Leveling Gauge will confine your old fashioned bubble level to the tool box forever. What's more you can centre the levell over the spindle with a wight of 195g, less than ten pecent over the likely weight of your older or modern LP collection Essential for all professionals who regularly set up decks either during a custom install or for demonstartion within their own premises.
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Microsoft is hosting its annual Build developer conference from March 30 to April 1 this year. During the conference, Microsoft is expected to make a number of key announcements related to Windows 10, Universal Windows Platform, HoloLens, IoT, and more. Here's what you can expect from this year's Build conference.
Catch Microsoft's Build 2016 live at Digit.in, starting at 9pm today.
Windows 10
After announcing the new operating system last year, Microsoft may unveil some new features for the OS. The company is expected to bring updates to Notifications and Live Tiles, with "two highly-requested surprises" for the latter. Rumours suggest that Microsoft may introduce interactive Live Tiles that would allow users to interact with them without opening the app. The company is also expected to talk about its new Edge browser and show ways developers could integrate biometric identification into websites using Windows Hello.
The company may also talk about the future of Cortana and Continuum at the event. Finally, there may also be talk about game development on Windows, now that games will be available across consoles, PC, phones, tablets, and more.
Universal Windows Platform
Last year, the company unveiled its Windows bridges that would allow developers to port apps from other platforms like iOS and Android over to Windows. However, following the acquisition of Xamarin, Microsoft discontinued the Android bridge called Project Astoria. Xamarin allows developers to write apps in a single programing language and customise the software to run on Android, iOS, and Windows. The company may also showcase some improvements in the user interface and experience in the Universal Windows Platform (UWP).
The first shipments of the Developer Edition of the HoloLens start from March 30, so expect Microsoft to talk about development for the AR headset. The company has been talking about HoloLens every chance it gets anyway. Microsoft will be holding sessions on educational experiences in HoloLens as well as its apps. The company is holding a session on developing UWP apps on HoloLens. These apps are called '2D apps' by Microsoft, since they are projected on 2D surfaces and the company will inform developers how to ensure their apps work well on a platform like HoloLens.
Microsoft is expected to talk about bringing UWP apps to the Xbox One console now that it has received the Windows 10 update. The company will be hosting a session on how to build apps for the console as well as integrating Windows 10 UWP games with Xbox Live. In addition, the company may talk about cross-platform play.
IoT and Cloud
Microsoft is also expected to talk about IoT and the cloud at Build 2016. The company is holding a number of sessions on its Azure cloud computing platform and IoT. In addition, the company will talk about building apps for Azure as well as home automation using IoT and UWP apps.
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Wednesday forecasts showing snow, sleet and rain for Connecticut
There are several forecasts for our small state of Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service.
A winter weather advisory was issued for Southern Fairfield County around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. The advisory will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, the weather service said. There is an expectation of mixed precipitation and a possible snow accumulation of up to two inches.
Southern Fairfield County can expect periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain, causing travel difficulty Wednesday.
"Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving," the weather service said.
The area could also see up to one-tenth of an inch of ice.
"The ice will result in difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Wednesday," the NWS said. "Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times."
A winter weather advisory was posted around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday for northern Fairfield, Middlesex, New Haven and New London counties as well. The advisory is expected to be in effect from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.
"Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, and ice accumulations of up to one-tenth of an inch are expected," the advisory said.
A winter weather advisory is also in effect for Litchfield County from 7 a.m. Wednesday to 4 a.m. Thursday. The weather service said it expects mixed precipitation and 3 to 5 inches of snow, with 7 inches in some areas.
Because the forecast varies across the state, click on the links for a more local forecast:
The New York NWS office has two snowfall maps.
The "Expect at least this much" map has snowfall between less than 1 inch to 2 inches across southern Connecticut and the New York City area.
The "Potential for this Much" map has 3 inches along the shoreline, 4 inches about 20 miles from the shoreline and up to 6 inches in Danbury.


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Hawai'i > Pacific Northwest
April 17 -April 18 2015 Honolulu > Seattle > Portland
Transitions Spring 2015
Moments from last few days on Oahu Enjoying one more meal at Greens & Vines Raw Vegan Gourmet Restaurant Getting out of the house for…
Waikiki Stroll
One more dinner & stroll on this famous shore during this chapter of our Hawai'i living!
Last morning in Puna
Our last morning with family in Puna before we headed out to the airport to return to Oahu last week to prepare to move to…
Saddle Road Ride
Driving over the Saddle Road from the Kohala Coast with destination Puna. Listening to Classic Rock & enjoying the ride with the changing & expansive…
A Sunday Sunset on the Kohala Coast
Viewing a majestic sunset from the Fairmont Orchid on the Kohala Coast
Afternoon Treats, Swim & Eats at Fairmont Orchid
My coverage of the vegan cuisine at the Fairmont Orchid was featured in the July/August issue of Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine. See more at my…
Morning, Beach & Eats at the Fairmont Orchid
Tofu & Kabocha Scramble Macadamia Nut Hummus with Local Vegetables at the Hale Kai Restaurant Tofu Bowl with Cashews & Local Vegetables at the Hale…
Saturday Sunset on the Kohala Coast
Watching a gorgeous sunset from the shores of the Fairmont Orchid on the Kohala Coast
First Hours at the Fairmont Orchid
We loved our stay on the Gold Floor at the Fairmont Orchid on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island. It was precisely the "Hawaiian…
Mobile Moments at the Fairmont Orchid
Mobile phone captures from our stay at the Fairmont Orchid
En Route to Big Island
Beginnings of our April 2015 trip to the Big Island to enjoy some Hawai'i travel & visit with family one more time before leaving the…
Mojo Barbershop
Last Christmas, one of my presents to my husband was a gift card for a cut & shave at Mojo Barbershop in downtown Honolulu. We…
Sacred Garden of Maliko
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Have boat - please help with research... PLEASE PARTICIPATE WITH SECCHI APP
No time like the present to start something for the future
Dr Richard Kirby, a Plankton Biologist at Plymouth University and Project leader explains; "Many of the datasets that scientists rely upon today to tell us about long-term changes are 'citizen science' studies that were begun a few decades ago. Often we look back and wish we had already started monitoring something about the natural world - "if only we had started measuring 'x' ten years ago". Well our view was there is no time like the present to start something for the future. This is why we created the Secchi App and this Citizen Science project, to try to encourage data collection on the plankton and make data submission simple."
"One person recording a Secchi depth twice a month for a few years will generate useful data about their local sea," Kirby says. "The more people that take part, the greater the project and the more important and valuable it will become to future generations."A recent study has suggested that the phytoplankton in the oceans that underpin the whole marine food chain has declined by 40% since the 1950s due to climate change. A team of scientists from Plymouth University, UK, have created a mobile phone app called Secchi and a Citizen Science project to encourage thousands of seafarers around the world to take part in a global study of plankton.
What does being a Citizen Scientist involve?
Taking part in this project is straightforward and simple.
When a seafaring citizen scientist is ready to use the app, the first step is to make a Secchi Disk (instructions are included). The small, white disk–made of plastic, wood or metal–is attached to a tape measure on one side and a weight on the other. You hold the tape measure and lower the disk vertically into the seawater, and as soon as it disappears from sight, you note the depth below the surface on the tape measure. This number, the "Secchi depth," reflects the transparency of the water column, which is influenced by the number of particles present. The Secchi depth also tells scientists the depth to which light supports life in the water.
You use your smartphone and the Secchi app to obtain the GPS location and to enter the Secchi depth - a network connection isn't required for this. It is very important that you use the Secchi app to obtain the GPS location when you measure the Secchi Depth. The Plymouth researchers receive the data as soon as you regain network connectivity. You can also upload photos and type in additional details like water temperature (measured by the boat) and notes on visual observations–say, a foamy surface, a plankton bloom or a flock of feeding sea birds. You can follow the data you collect, along with that of others, on the project's website.
The app is named after the inventor of the measuring disk, Father Pietro Angelo Secchi, who used it to gauge the cloudiness of the Mediterranean in 1865.
The amount of phytoplankton in the water column will vary seasonally, from place to place and annually. You may choose to set up a sample site and measure the Secchi Depth twice or more a month, or you may choose to make recordings on your travels, but avoid taking measurements in estuaries and areas of turbulent water. In whatever way you decide to take part, your help will assist the team in Plymouth to better understand the Oceans biology.
It is hoped that sailors wanting to get involved will begin as soon as possible with the experiments and continue indefinitely with collecting data. The team expect the Secchi Disk study to run for many years to come to create the world's biggest plankton survey. If enough data is generated (by just a small percentage of the world's seafarers), it will form a unique global database on the productivity of the oceans and how they are being impacted by climate change.
You can find out more at the project's website www.secchidisk.org which has some excellent tutorials.
You can participate in this project by making a Secchi Disk and using the free to download iPhone or Android 'Secchi' application.
Join in and make this the World's largest, ongoing Citizen Science marine biological study.
"You don't need a network connection to use Secchi. Secchi stores all the data until you get a mobile signal when it will ask you if you want to submit your data now, or wait until later."
RK, SV Odontella
The marine phytoplankton account for approximately 50% of all photosynthesis on Earth and, through the plankton food web that they support, they both underpin the marine food chain and play a central role in the global carbon cycle strongly influencing the Earth's climate.
Living at the surface of the sea the phytoplankton are particularly sensitive to changes in sea surface temperature. A recent study of global phytoplankton abundance over the last century concluded that global phytoplankton concentrations have declined due to rising sea surface temperatures as a consequence of current climate change.
We need to know much more about these changes and you can help by making a simple piece of scientific equipment called a Secchi Disk and using the Secchi App.
Where can I find out more about the Secchi App and this project?
- Please see the two presentations for iOS and Android. Full instructions are also included with the App.
Why is this project important?
- The phytoplankton underpin the marine food chain and so we need to know as much about them as possible.
Who can use the Secchi App?
- Secchi App is for seafarers and scientists.
Is the Secchi App free?
- The Secchi App is free and it is free to take part, however, we do ask you to make a Secchi Disk.
What is a Secchi Disk?
- A Secchi Disk is a 30 cm, flat, white disk attached to a tape measure or a rope, and weighted from below by a small 200 g weight.
Do all Secchi Disks have to be 30 cm in diameter?
- Yes. It is very important that everyone uses a disk that is the same size to standardise the survey.
What is the Secchi Disk used for?
- A Secchi Disk is used to measure the Secchi Depth. The Secchi Depth measures the turbidity of the water, which is influenced by the amount of phytoplankton in the water column.
What are phytoplankton?
- Phytoplankton - also called microalgae - are microscopic plant-like cells and they are the sea's main primary producers.
How do you use Secchi Disk to measure the Secchi Depth?
- With the sun behind you, you lower the Secchi Disk vertically into the water from the side of your boat. The point at which the disk just disappears from sight is the Secchi Depth.
Can a Secchi Disk be made from anything?
- Yes. A Secchi Disk can be made from any material so long as it is white, or it is painted white.
How often should I take a Secchi Depth reading?
- You can take a Secchi Disk reading as often as you wish, every day, once a week, twice a month, or just occasionally.
Where should I take a Secchi Disk reading?
- You can take a Secchi Disk reading wherever you wish at sea so long as you cannot see the seabed and you avoid estuaries.
Should I measure the Secchi Depth at a particular time of day?
- Yes. The Secchi Depth should be measured between 10.00 hrs and 14.00 hrs.
Should I remove my sunglasses?
- Yes. Please do not wear sunglasses when you measure the Secchi Depth.
Should I clean the Secchi Disk?
- Yes. It is important to keep your Secchi Disk clean so that its visibility does not change.
Who will use the data I collect?
- The data you collect will help scientists around the world to understand the phytoplankton.
What happens if I submit a Secchi Depth when I have no network connection?
- In this case, the data will be stored on your phone as a pending reading. When you next get a network connection you will be prompted to either submit or delay until later.
How much data am I uploading to the database?
- Secchi data occupies about 4 kb per reading. Photographs occupy about 50 kb.
How long will the project run?
- This project begins now and continues indefinitely into the future.
Will this really be the biggest global marine survey?
- We hope so, but that is up to you.
Follow @secchiapp and #secchidisk for latest updates
25 February 2013
Secchi App for Google Nexus 7 released
Secchi App for Google Nexus 7 released
23 February 2013
BBC News report on the Secchi App
BBC News report on the Secchi App
21 February 2013
Secchi App and SecchiDisk database launched
Secchi App and SecchiDisk database launched
Please see the two presentations for iOS and Android. Full instructions are also included with the App or this instructional video.


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Gender equality cannot be achieved by the Victorian Government alone. It is the responsibility of all of us individuals, families, communities, work places, businesses, sporting associations, as well as media and the arts to build a culture of respect and equality for all individuals.
The Victorian Government recognises women's leadership in gender equality, including proven strategies developed over time by women's health, community organisations and advocacy networks to improve the status of women and reduce gendered violence.
Through the Strategy, the Victorian Government will continue to support and grow the specialist expertise and cultural competency in gender equality developed by women's services.


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Mistress Strangelove or : How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love My Kinks
The (Mis)Adventures Of A Reluctant Mistress
Chapter 1 : A Shopping Addict Is Born
Chapter 2 : My Inner Bimbo
Chapter 3 : If The Nuns From My Catholic Grade School Only Knew
Chapter 4 : With Bells On
Chapter 5 : Would You Dance With Me?
Chapter 6 : Its Harder Than Walking And Chewing Gum
Chapter 7 : One Woman's Porn Is Another Woman's Research
Chapter 8 : 'With Bells On' In Real Life
Having resolved to use more dirty talk in Real Life sex to see how it improved my sex life, I set about practicing it in Second Life. Over the next couple of weeks, I had some more cybersex experiences where I continued to experiment and see what worked and what didn't. By holding post-coital critique sessions of my cybersex techniques, I must have frustrated numerous guys who only wanted a quick cyberfuck.
I sat there afterwards grilling them for information, "Did 'licked my luscious pink lips' turn you on or would 'ran my tongue over my pouting pink lips leaving them glistening' have been better?" I was taking the new found information from reading online porn and watching porn video excerpts and turning that into 'descriptive text'. In Real Life, I was attempting dirty talking a bit, but it still embarrassed me and I found myself floundering around trying to find the right things to say and the courage to utter them. Before this, I was the usual moan, groan and "oh my god" type of sex person, interspersed with the occasional "ow" as my head bounced off the headboard. No more though, men in Second Life seemed to love it and I was determined to try it out in Real Life.
Halloween was rapidly approaching and I was looking around for a costume for a huge Real Life party I was going to. I loved my new jewelry in Second Life with the bells that tinkled every step I took. It disappointed me that I couldn't wear something in Real Life with bells on it everyday, but I think the other people in the office where I work would complain. Also, I was definitely didn't want to mimic the Second Life bells since they were attached to nipple clamps - that would be an amusing story to tell at work, "Yes, every time I jiggle my boobs, they ring because I have nipple clamps with bells on them." Not the picture of a modern professional woman, my advancement at the company instead of being on an upward tragectory would turn into more of a horizontal, couch-based career path.
I eventually hit upon a costume that was a rousing success. During my first couple of weeks in Second Life, I purchased a dark, tiger-striped cat suit that I loved. I had also purchased neko ears and a tail that went with it. The tail and ears were excellent, moving around on their own and picking up on key words as you typed. Those words would change your neko "mood" and suddenly the ears or tail would perk up and swish around depending on what you said. What sealed the idea was the realization that cats sometimes have bells on their collar, so all I needed was to go as a cat, wear a collar with a bell, and a tail that swished around. Simple as that.
Assembling the costume turned into an adventure itself. I already had a mostly opaque black catsuit covered in gold glitter I could wear. Needing the cat portions, i.e. ears, tail, and the collar, I went to the costume store. The ears at the store were good, also being black with glittery gold, but the tail, well, it just was a tiny little bit of limp fabric. No swishing around, no raised up and bobbling around over my head, in general it was a lousy cat tail. Second Life's potential was already corrupting me, "This is awful, it should be simple to throw together a simple tail and script it so it... oh... scripting... hrmm... animatronics... errr... gah... Real Life sucks."
I had hit a big, Real Life quandry, how to make a tail that stayed aloft and moved around. Thankfully, my father prepared me in life, while my mother taught me to sew and knit, my father taught me how to use tools and provided me with a little used tool box that I've always kept around for sentimental reasons. Mostly, I just get one of my Boy Toys to fix anything I need. Changing light bulbs, mowing lawns, carrying shopping packages, opening jars, and sex - the five things men are most useful for, although not necessarily in that order.
I manufacturered my own tail out of some stout wire and furry fabric - thereby pleasing both parents by using both wire cutters and needle and thread in the construction of the costume. Although, the uses I planned for that tail would not have pleased them anywhere near as much. I took an old, black, leather mini-skirt threaded the tail through a hole in the rump I made and I was finished with the ears, tail, and body suit. In a previous chapter I mentioned that I have 2" platform, 6" heel black patent leather hooker boots that I mostly only wear on Halloweeen. This was Halloween and I was planning on wearing them.
Next came the collar and bells. The costume store didn't have a decent looking collar, so I decided I had to go to a pet store to get one. I went off to the pet store to purchase a collar for my neck, eventually finding the cutest pink collar that would be perfect. But, I realized that I had no idea if the collar would fit. Glancing around I began to try on various sized collars to see which ones fit. At any second I was afraid someone would walk up behind me and ask me what I was doing. But being the comsummate shopper that I am, I had to make certain it both fit and looked good. I tried on collar after collar, looking in the mirror I carry in my purse to see how it looked and wishing there was a bigger mirror right there in the store to model in front of. Although, I bet that the demand for mirrors so that the dogs and cats can see how they look in their new collars is generally pretty low. That was one of the more strange moments in my life, standing in the middle of a big petstore, trying on collars and hoping no one noticed.
Finally, I found a collar that fit perfect and looked just righ, I turned to go purchase my illicit goods when I thought about the matching leash on the hook next to it and the line, "I'm just a naughty little kitty that has run away from my owner, would you be my owner?" popped into my head. I giggled as I mentally saw the look on my date's face when I would say that to him, so I grabbed the matching leash and went to assemble my costume.
The final state of the costume was a black catsuit with gold glitter all over it, a black leather mini-skirt, the aforementioned hooker boots, black cat ears, a black cat tail long enough to curve up higher than my head and wobble around adorably on its own, and a pink collar with a big bell and a leash dangling from it. I topped it off with pink bows on wrists and tail adorned with more bells and long pink ribbons streaming from them.
Later, while walking down the street, if people didn't initially notice me, the bells drew their attention and the rest of the costume held it. At the party, my tail wobbled around, tapping people on the shoulder and meeting them all on it's own. Everyone was having a fun time with my costume, most of all me. I'd never dressed as a Real Life neko before and it was incredibly fun having a tail and leash to play with, flirt with, and in general draw too much attention to myself with. My Boy Toy was mesmerized the whole time and I'm certain I saw him staring and drooling on more than one occasion. I had a blast.
This exhibitionist streak continued throughout the evening and it prepared me for my first major Real Life foray into dirty talk during the after-party sex that night. As the party wore on, I kept walking near my date and whispering dirty little phrases in his ear. Tempting him, teasing him, and giving him a prelude as to the wild, uninhibited sex to come later that evening. I used tried and tested lines that I'd critiqued and honed with my impromptu Second Life focus groups. He didn't stand a chance and couldn't wait to leave the party all night, but I kept him in suspense the entire party.
When we did leave, he couldn't keep his hands off of me and when we made it to the car he wasn't prepared to wait for the drive, so I had sex in a car for the first time since I had my own apartment. I didn't even take off the costume, there was no need, it was a crotchless catsuit. Yes, I was utterly shameless. We ended up doing it 'kitty style' because the tail made it difficult for any other position, all the while I was using more and more of my well-practiced cybersex phrases to drive him even more mad with lust. By the end that was some of the most vigorous and empassioned sex I'd had in a while, all due to a little bit of inspiration from a Second Life neko costume and cybersex.
One of my favorite pop-culture references to dirty talk comes from Friends, where Ross is learning how to dirty talk.
Ross: I was the James Michener of dirty talk. It was the most elaborate filth you have ever heard. I mean, there were different characters, plot lines, themes, a motif... at one point there were villagers.
Joey: Whoa! And the... uh-huh?
Ross: Well, you know, by the time we'd finished with all the dirty talk, it was kinda late, and we were both kind of exhausted, so...
Joey: ...you cuddled.
Ross: Yeah, which was nice.
I prefer to think of myself more like Shakespeare - a true artist, rather than the over-wordy Michener. Which is also why we had time to get to the actual sex. But the 'villagers' line still makes me giggle and a number of times while at the party that 'villagers' line would pop into my head and I would giggle as I thought about more and more creative things to tease my boy toy with.
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On this season's second-to-last episode, someone finally sang a Whitney Houston song well.
That elimination was genuinely surprising. Oh well, good-bye Cole.
Welcome to the semifinals!
Kelly Clarkson appeared on this very Christmas-y episode.
Twelve performances is a lot for six people. It seemed tough on all of them, even the judges.
How about that Starbucks chorus, right?
This is a great top eight, perhaps the best ever on this show.
Congrats, Adam Levine. You are sexy.
Blake really is a better coach than all the others.
America got to choose who got saved last night.
We were down to the top twelve on last night's episode.
Josh Logan is one of the few performers that sounds like he could eventually be a professional singer.
And so begins this season's live show portion.
One face off last night was so boring, we got up and made some coffee.
So often, when contestants on The Voice pick their own songs, they can't actually sing them.
There wasn't a single battle that stood out on last night's episode.
East Coast hipster versus West Coast hipster.
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Blow the Whistle would like to say thank you to all our partners for their support and welcome all new partners on board the campaign. It is through our common goodwill and drive that we will be enabled to propel this initiative and truly make a difference in the fight against crime.
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Incubator Sports is an online sports talent platform, that allows young sports people to showcase their skills and achievements.
Incubator Sports believes in entrenching values and respect at grass routes level. Blow the Whistle is an excellent anti-rape initiative, and by making a stand we hope to encourage youngsters to do the same.
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They harness the power of a variety of mediums to engage consumers with a brand. It's the touch, taste, hear, smell and feel side of marketing.
BAM will connect your brand with the hearts and minds of consumers; dedicated to creating, planning and executing advertising campaigns that stand out.
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We believe that initiatives such as the Blow the Whistle campaign, have the power to create significant change and result in a better future for all and that is why we are proud to be a partner.
Legacy Group Holdings is focused on developing the Legacy brand as a fully inclusive lifestyle brand.
The group offers clients, shareholders, members and partners an opportunity to invest in all the benefits of the skills and experience of its founders and the values they aspire to uphold
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Asian Sourcing Link (ASL) is the world's leading supply chain management company for promotional products, and supplies Blow The Whistle with all of the physical whistles.
Headquartered in Hong Kong, ASL's team have been the leaders in the promotional products industry for over 25 years. ASL have the most experienced senior management team in the industry each with extensive experience of managing global programmes. Today ASL has sourcing offices throughout China and regional headquarters in Europe, Africa, Asia and America.
ASL manages the supply chain for many of the world's leading brands ensuring that products are produced to the highest quality meeting all safety and ethical standards. Through our extensive experience in the industry, we are seen as the global experts in supply chain management.
The ADreach Group was established in 1998 and today boasts more than 40,000 advertising sites across South Africa - delivering more targeted opportunities than any other outdoor advertising company in the country.
The Clicks Group is a specialist retail group focused on health and beauty.
"We support the Blow the Whistle campaign because we believe that in order to make South Africa a safe place for all, we have to actively advocate for the health and well-being of our women and children"
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Legacy is known for its collection of exclusive and luxury hotels, resorts, lodges, golf, executive suites and residential estates. Legacy's focus is to become Africa's leading lifestyle brand, committed to enriching the dreams and lives of all with whom it's associated, driven by the simple adage to leave all who come into contact with us, better off than before we met. Legacy... Creating Lifestyles, Enriching Dreams, Leaving Legacies.
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Euclid's Elements
Point size
Definition 1. A point is that which has no size.
Definition 2. A line is a length without any breadth
Definition 3. The ends of a line are points.
Definition 4. A straight line is a line which lies evenly with the points on itself.
Definition 5. A surface is that which has length and breadth only.
Definition 6. The edges of a surface are lines.
Definition 7. A plane surface is a surface which lies evenly with the straight lines on itself.
Definition 8. A plane angle is the inclination to one another of two lines in a plane which meet one another and do not lie in a straight line.
Definition 9. And when the lines containing the angle are straight, the angle is called rectilinear.
Definition 10. When a straight line standing on a straight line makes the adjacent angles equal to one another, each of the equal angles is a right angle, and the straight line standing on the other is called a perpendicular to that on which it stands.
Definition 11. An obtuse angle is an angle greater than a right angle.
Definition 12. An acute angle is an angle less than a right angle.
Definition 13. A boundary is that which is an extremity of anything.
Definition 14. A figure is that which is contained by any boundary or boundaries.
Definition 15. A circle is a plane figure contained by one single line such that all the straight lines radiating towards than line from one single point lying within the figure are equal to one another.
Definition 16. And the point is called the centre of the circle.
Definition 19. Rectilinear figures are those which are contained by straight lines, trilateral figures being those contained by three, quadrilateral those contained by four, and multilateral those contained by more than four straight lines.
Definition 20. Of trilateral figures, an equilateral triangle is that which has its three sides equal, an isosceles triangle that which has two of its sides alone equal, and a scalene triangle that which has its three sides unequal.
Definition 21. Further, of trilateral figures, a right-angled triangle is that which has a right angle, an obtuse-angled triangle that which has an obtuse angle, and an acute-angled triangle that which has its three angles acute.
Definition 22. Of quadrilateral figures, a square is that which is both equilateral and right-angled; an oblong that which is right-angled but not equilateral; a rhombus that which is equilateral but not right-angled; and a rhomboid that which has its opposite sides and angles equal to one another but is neither equilateral nor right-angled. And let quadrilaterals other than these be called trapezia.
Definition 23. Parallel straight lines are straight lines which, being in the same plane and being produced indefinitely in both directions, do not meet one another in either direction.
Let the following be postulated, which is to say to be granted as known without need of proof.
Postulate 1. How to draw a straight line from any point to any point.
Postulate 2. How to produce a finite straight line continuously in a straight line.
Postulate 3. How to draw a circle with any centre and radius.
Postulate 4. That all right angles equal one another.
Postulate 5. That, if a straight line falling on two straight lines makes the interior angles on the same side less than two right angles, the two straight lines, if produced indefinitely, meet on that side on which the angles are less than two right angles.
Common Notions
Common notion 1. Things which equal the same thing also equal one another.
Common notion 2. If equals are added to equals, then the wholes are equal.
Common notion 3. If equals are subtracted from equals, then the remainders are equal.
Common notion 4. Things which coincide with one another equal one another.
Common notion 5. The whole is greater than the part.
Proposition 1. To construct an equilateral triangle on a given finite straight line. Let AB be the given finite straight line on which it is required to construct an equilateral triangle. Describe the circle BCD with centre at A and radius AB. Again describe the circle ACE with centre B and radius BA. Join the straight lines CA and CB from the point C at which the circles cut one another to the points A and B. Now, since the point A is the center of the circle CDB, therefore AC equals AB. Again, since the point B is the center of the circle CAE, therefore BC equals BA. But AC was proved equal to AB, therefore each of the straight lines AC and BC equals AB. And things which equal the same thing also equal one another, therefore AC also equals BC. Therefore the three straight lines AC, AB, and BC equal one another. Therefore the triangle ABC is equilateral, and it has been constructed on the given finite straight line AB.
Proposition 9. To bisect or cut a given rectilinear angle precisely in half: Let BAC be the angle it is required to bisect. Take an arbitrary point D on AB. Cut off AE from AC equal to AD, and join DE. Construct the equilateral triangle DEF on DE, and join AF. I say that the angle BAC is bisected by the straight line AF. Since AD equals AE, and AF is common, therefore the two sides AD and AF equal the two sides EA and AF respectively. And the base DF equals the base EF, therefore the angle DAF equals the angle EAF. Therefore the given rectilinear angle BAC is halved by the straight line AF, which is the very thing which was required.
Proposition 10. To cut a straight line in half: Let AB be the given straight line. Construct the equilateral triangle ABC on it, and bisect the angle ACB by the straight line CD. I say that the straight line AB is bisected at the point D.
Proposition 47. In right-angled triangles the square on the side opposite the right angle equals the sum of the squares on the sides containing the right angle.


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Hartmetall Estech AG shows a growth in 2017 again! Sales and incoming orders have experienced a double-digit growth and the profit situation developed positively. Thanks to the commissioning of a new sintering HIP furnace and new CNC milling turning centres, capacities have been increased and delivery times were reduced.
Hartmetall Estech AG, an Estech Group company, continues to focus on sustainability and quality in growth and is active in more than 30 countries. Its subsidiary, Hartmetall Estech Italia, is just as successful and on the upswing.
Our product portfolio has been expanded. We offer more direct pressing parts for the production of inserts in high-precision blank quality. You also get rods with twisted cooling channels in standard and custom production. Highlights remain nickel-bonded carbide blanks, which we supply e.g. for the food industry, medical technology and petrochemicals with FDE certificate. Under the motto:
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The continuing price increases for tungsten carbide and cobalt could no longer be absorbed by the steel and carbide industries by means of internal optimisation. Commodities traded on the stock market became significantly more expensive in the third quarter of 2017 - the cobalt price even doubled. Although we have tried to keep prices stable for a long time, this has forced us to adjust our prices. Our customers were informed in writing in the fourth quarter of 2017.
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Detonator 14.70 Drivers
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There is an abundance of things to do in the area around Plant City whether you want to explore the magnificent Edward Medard Regional Park, sample the local produce at one of the many markets that represent the bulk of the city's agricultural industry or learn more about the region's special wine products with a tasting trip to a local winery. The coastal area in this part of the state is also close by which is ideal for a nice drive or for those who wish to spend a leisurely day relaxing on the beach surrounded by fine, golden sand and crystal clear blue sea. Hiking, boating and fishing are other popular activities inland while the city itself is home to various museums for those who prefer more cultural pursuits.
In nearby Lithia the R&R Ranch is perfect for a family day out and offers guided horseback trail rides through the surrounding countryside as well as pony rides for smaller children or more novice riders as well as pony parties for group bookings. There are a variety of different overnight camps organized by the ranch throughout peak season and the ranch also has a cafeteria and restaurant for those who wish to purchase food and beverages as well as providing picnic areas for those who have brought their own refreshments and also has a farm petting zoo which has a skunk among the variety of animals for the kids to pet and play with. The property itself is beautiful and very well maintained while the horses are nice and tame as you are riding much loved and well cared for pets owned by this family run business. The animals themselves are well kept and in great shape while the tack provided is in excellent condition. There are horses to suit all ranges of experience, from beginning to expert level riders and for children and adults of all ages. Opt for a guided tour though Alderman's Ford Preserve for which offers breathtakingly magnificent scenery and is an ideal way to view Florida in its natural beauty. Afterwards, why not stay a while and have a wander around the stables where the kids can assist staff in grooming and feeding the animals.
For those who are interested in the area's agricultural produce then why not stop off for a visit to Brandon Farms in Dover and sample some of the strawberry products for which this state is world famous. Feast on strawberry sundaes and milkshakes, strawberry shortcake or even strawberry pizza then buy some fresh strawberries to take away with you to munch in the car on your journey home or purchase home made products to take back as gifts for friends including jams, jellies and condiments like pickle and chutney. If you simply want a short stopover to enjoy a picnic lunch then Alderman's Ford Park is the perfect location, described as a 'gem in the wilderness,' due to its tranquil setting and exquisite scenery where you can eat in the shade at one of several pavilions or catch some rays while at one of the many picnic tables available.
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Just over a year ago, Rita Chesterton and her team won Lehigh Valley Startup Weekend for a working app that enables teachers to use an iPad to distribute, collect, grade and return their students' homework. Now her company, Skaffl, is ready to take the Braket app to market. Skaffl recently received a Ben Franklin Technology Continue Reading…
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Every minute, someone in the world dies of tuberculosis (TB). Up until now, there has been no quick, accurate and affordable way to test for active TB. But if all goes as planned, TB Biosciences will be able to provide just such a test to populations in the most dire need. Read more: http://www.keystoneedge.com/founders/foundersamniedbala010914.aspx?utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Dr.+R.+Sam+Niedbala+of+TB+Biosciences&utm_content=%7bEmail_Address%7d&utm_campaign=Could+a+small+PA+town+foster+the+next+Mayo+Clinic%3f


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A Practical Guide
Author: David H. Peters,Nhan T. Tran,Taghreed Adam
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View: 2805Interest in implementation research is growing, largely in recognition of the contribution it can make to maximizing the beneficial impact of health interventions. As a relatively new and, until recently, rather neglected field within the health sector, implementation research is something of an unknown quantity for many. There is therefore a need for greater clarity about what exactly implementation research is, and what it can offer. This Guide is designed to provide that clarity. Intended to support those conducting implementation research, those with responsibility for implementing programs, and those who have an interest in both, the Guide provides an introduction to basic implementation research concepts and language, briefly outlines what it involves, and describes the many opportunities that it presents. The main aim of the Guide is to boost implementation research capacity as well as demand for implementation research that is aligned with need, and that is of particular relevance to health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Research on implementation requires the engagement of diverse stakeholders and multiple disciplines in order to address the complex implementation challenges they face. For this reason, the Guide is intended for a variety of actors who contribute to and/or are impacted by implementation research. This includes the decision-makers responsible for designing policies and managing programs whose decisions shape implementation and scale-up processes, as well as the practitioners and front-line workers who ultimately implement these decisions along with researchers from different disciplines who bring expertise in systematically collecting and analyzing information to inform implementation questions. The opening chapters (1-4) make the case for why implementation research is important to decision-making. They offer a workable definition of implementation research and illustrate the relevance of research to problems that are often considered to be simply administrative and provide examples of how such problems can be framed as implementation research questions. The early chapters also deal with the conduct of implementation research, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and discussing the role of implementers in the planning and designing of studies, the collection and analysis of data, as well as in the dissemination and use of results. The second half of the Guide (5-7) detail the various methods and study designs that can be used to carry out implementation research, and, using examples, illustrates the application of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method designs to answer complex questions related to implementation and scale-up. It offers guidance on conceptualizing an implementation research study from the identification of the problem, development of research questions, identification of implementation outcomes and variables, as well as the selection of the study design and methods while also addressing important questions of rigor.


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Kindergarten Language: Star Words
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Who Causes the New Birth?
We've been looking at John 3 and what Jesus said to Nicodemus about being "born again" or "born from above." Now let's consider who causes this to happen. Do you cause your own spiritual birth… or does God? Scripture teaches that only God can cause anyone to be born again and that we can't cause


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The 9th Kings was a territorial infantry battalion when the Great War (World War I) began. On the 4th of August 1914, a telegram containing one word arrived at their headquarters: "Mobilise!" This book follows the unit from mobilisation in 1914 through to the demobilisation in 1918 after the armistice. Along the way, they take part in all of the big battles, Somme, Arras, Ypres along with a near continuous series of skirmishes and patrols while in the front line.
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Here is the question not asked. Are you ready to go into a diabetic coma and die/ That is the worst that can happen. If you take a glucagon kit with you, or have one every where you can think, you are less apt to go into a Diabetic Coma. It can save your life. i have 5 aroubnd the house, the car, my office, refrigerator, bedroom. everyone knows what to do if they find me unconcious and not respoding to their wake up prodding. are they worth it - definitely. have I ever had to use one - no but was close once to a coma and don't want to take the chance of not waking up from passing out. It happend too quickly. I even went to the police and fire department and told them abou this med, they carry them on their 1st repsonders vehicles. Another goosd thing for us - a quick pull from the dark side of Diabetes. get a kit.
If you've had some really low blood sugars and you do not respond quickly enough to glucose tabs or other fast-acting glucose, glucagon may save your life. In the past year, my husband had to inject me with glucagon on two occasions. I was hospitalized for 1.5 days on the first last August and treated and released from the ER on the second this past July. Without his quick administration of the glucagon, I might not be here and able to respond to your question. We always have a glucagon kit handy.
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As Ag. Director for Network Projects, he is responsible for the overall supervision, coordination and monitoring of the activities of the Network Projects Directorate to ensure smooth and effective implementation of all major electrical infrastructural projects approved by ECG, the Ministry of Energy and Donor Agencies. He oversees three (3) Divisions namely; Urban Projects, Special Projects and Rural Projects.
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Larry Meehan "Mr. Boston" passed away peacefully Saturday morning after a 2 year battle with pancreatic cancer.
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As a result of a strategic 2017 merger between two industry giants focused on taking advantage of rapidly growing consumer demands in the kayaking segment, Michigan's KL Outdoor and Quebec-based GSC Technologies are officially stepping out as Hemisphere Design Works (HDW).
The existing HDW house of brands commands an industry leading 30 percent of the market, and with a forecast of double-digit growth through 2020, it's leading flagship brands Sundolphin, Future Beach and Evoke are positioned to capitalize on this demand. HDW is planning to further accelerate its market share in this quickly expanding outdoor segment by ramping up production to accommodate the coming needs of this category. "The creation of Hemisphere Design Works enables us to better position our brands and capitalize on the projected growth over the next two-to-four years," said CEO Chuck Smith. "Our goal with this merger and repositioning is to not only to cement our place as the industry leader, but to also set our company up to generate higher production yields while also expanding our overall distribution capabilities."
HDW's long term plan is to create an industry leading entity that can facilitate organic growth, gain potential acquisitions and continue to design and make boats that appeal to beginners and advanced paddlers alike. HDW has begun consolidating their current brand portfolio to increase production capacity, provide a more focused and higher quality product, and better accommodate growing retailer demands.
In order to further position itself to deliver on orders faster and more efficiently, HDW is in the process of bringing a new plant online in Atlanta to be the cornerstone of a planned expansion into the Southeast region. With the newly expanded production and distribution capabilities HDW is not only seeking to expand heavily into independent retailers across the country, but grow the presence of all their brands in every retailer across the nation.
"Hemisphere Design Works is more than just a company of brands," said VP of Sales and Marketing Wes Mooney. "Our goal isn't just to sell more kayaks, it's to elevate kayaking into the forefront of recreational pastimes for years to come, and we are now positioned to make this happen with more production power, better distribution, and the marketing influence to succeed."
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Grape Varieties: A blend of 87% Shiraz and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon the fruit was sourced from Adelaide Hills and Kalimna (Barossa Valley).
Total acids: 6.9 grams per litre. pH: 3.64 Alcohol: 12.2%
Vintage Conditions: Copybook season in the vineyard with ideal warm, fairly dry weather and a warm, dry vintage.
Tasting Notes: size> First Grange to be made predominantly from Kalimna (Barossa Valley) rather than Magill (Adelaide) fruit. Also the first and only Grange to use Adelaide Hills fruit. After the 1955, this is the second most successful Grange in Australian wine shows with four trophies and 20 gold, 10 silver and three bronze medals. Considered a top vintage from the start.
Considered one of the very best Granges. (Aust. Financial Review, Oct. 1981)
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The 4th IBA basketball tournament 2016 was held at the Indian central school on 14 April. The tournament was officially declared open by Dr. Shantha Mariya James. Eugene Koshy, President IBA gave the presidential address, highlighting on the importance of fair play and teamwork in the playfield and also said that the world of basketball returned with IBA hosting this tournament. Also present at the opening were Koshy Abraham, Vice Chairman IBA and Sibi Kurian Treasurer. D.K. Dileep, General Secretary, IBA gave the vote of thanks.
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It is the statement that every administrator in the highly competitive skilled nursing environment dreads hearing: "I don't want my mom to stay here … this place smells."
Enough of those bad impressions and a facility will quickly become history. Yet all too many provider organizations cut corners on laundry and housekeeping, putting themselves at a high risk of getting rejected by prospective clients due to an odor complaint.
"Most family members don't know whether the nursing staff is competent, whether the therapy staff is qualified or if the administrative staff is caring, but they trust that those elements are in place," says Jim Keeley, vice president of Healthcare Services Group. "But every visitor knows if there are odors in the building, if the rooms are dirty or if the linen is stained, and it is a major influence on their decision about whether Mom or Dad will stay there."
Keeley's says there are still a number of facility administrators who don't understand that the facility environment is one area that visitors feel comfortable evaluating, and that it is the environment that is often what makes or breaks a facility's reputation. Even if a facility recognizes that it has an odor problem and takes steps to improve it, Keeley says by that time, it is usually too late.
"There is an old housekeeping expression: 'You will never get a facility clean enough to overcome a bad reputation,'" he says.
Kim Shady, senior vice president of on-premises laundry sales for Laundrylux, sees a lot of laundry rooms and says his impression is formed in the first three seconds of stepping inside.
"You can immediately see what expectations they set for themselves," he explains. "High expectations are contagious. The best ones are clean, their equipment shines and they demonstrate proper linen handling. These may sound like simple things, but they don't happen everywhere."
While a bedbug infestation may not be as readily apparent to visitors as stains and smells, negative word-of-mouth can spread faster than the insects. After decades of dormancy, bedbug infestation has become an enormous problem across the United States, both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Environmental Protection Agency report.
In a joint statement, the CDC and EPA recently concluded that the current national problem with bedbugs "is likely due to the convergence of three human behaviors: lack of awareness of the historical and biological link humans have with bedbugs, increased international travel and past over-reliance on pesticides."
Long-term care facilities are fertile ground for bedbugs, more than any other healthcare environment, says Patrick Copps, technical services manager for Orkin Commercial Services' Pacific Division. A recent three-year Orkin study found a year-over-year escalation in bedbug outbreaks, with nursing homes being most affected.
There are several reasons for this trend, he says.
"First, residents have more personal belongings, that may come into the facility harboring bedbugs and are not addressed by the same cleaning practices used for facility furnishings," Copps says.
"Second, long-term care facilities are highly trafficked with visitors who may also carry in the pests on handbags, luggage or items they bring to loved ones. Finally, studies have shown that the elderly may be less likely to react to bedbug bites, meaning that it could take longer to identify and address the pest's presence."
Copps recommends that facilities follow a four-step guideline to keep bedbugs from becoming a reputation-tarnishing problem, starting with staff training and methodical inspection, and upon discovery of bedbugs, immediate notification and plan-of-action protocol.
"Upon positive identification, you should be prepared to follow the action and treatment protocol that you have developed with the recommendation of your pest management professional," he says. "This may include stripping the room of linens to be laundered separately from other bedding, preparing furniture for topical treatment, readying the room and its contents for heat treatment or disposing of infested items."
Organization, systems key
As HCSG's divisional training manager for laundry and housekeeping operations, Albert Raymond knows what constitutes a top-flight operation. One thing they all have in common is a strong organizational structure.
"It starts with management — there has to be an organization in place," Raymond says. "There must be an established system and procedures to follow. If the system isn't set up, there is no way an individual can understand and maintain everything about that department."
Along with organizational skills, laundry and housekeeping managers need to be strong communicators, Raymond says.
"Over the past 60 to 70 years, things have stayed pretty much the same in cleaning," he says. "How you deal with employees and different situations is what has changed."
In this day and age, there is no one concrete way to manage, Raymond says. Because the long-term care industry is so heavily regulated, he maintains that provider organizations must deal with staff in a way that is different from any other industry. Careful discretion must play a role in every management decision, he believes.
"Public relations is also very important — they have to know how to handle complaints from families," Raymond says. "Occupancy rates are everything now and with that push, everything is magnified 100 times over."
Staff empowerment is another important element, Keeley adds. He says managers need to make employees feel like they are not "the lowest rung on the ladder" and that they are instrumental in creating a safe and comfortable environment for residents. That can help create a care team that works together.
Rethinking laundry
Even well-run laundries have room for improvement. Shady says the need for upgrading efficiencies is nearly universal in long-term care. A truly successful laundry and housekeeping operation, he says, not only provides high-grade cleaning and decontamination services, but does it at the lowest energy and labor costs possible.
"Very few administrators have the knowledge about what makes laundry successful," Shady says. "They don't know about the effectiveness of the equipment or how to efficiently schedule staff. It's just not something they think about."
An important consideration for administrators, Shady says, is how labor relates to equipment and flow of linens through the facility. Frequently, he says what facilities will find is that worker scheduling does not line up properly with the workflow.
"The best solution is to stagger the starting and stopping times of the workers," Shady says. "If everyone starts at 9 a.m., there is only enough work in the first 45 minutes of the shift to throw in a dirty load and sit and wait for it to be completed. At the end of the day, it's the same thing: There are no more soiled linens to wash, but everyone is waiting for a dryer to be done so they can fold the last items. Spreading out workers across the shift is a good way to control costs."
Careful monitoring of drying cycles is another way to chip away at expenses, Shady says. Checking the load to see if it's dry before the timer ends could save five minutes per load.
"Five minutes doesn't sound like much individually, but after 12 loads, it adds up to an hour," he says. "That can produce significant energy and cost savings."
More than cleanliness
A premier laundry and housekeeping operation doesn't settle for minimum standards of performance. It shoots for the highest level of excellence, Keeley says.
"A quality job means more than simply good state survey results. There are in fact, many weak housekeeping departments who do well survey after survey because they benefit from very strong nursing departments," he says.
"If the environment is a focus of administration and nursing leadership, the whole facility becomes part of the housekeeping effort and the results are great even if the housekeeping department is less than stellar."
In most cases, what separates the best housekeeping and laundry departments from the merely average is personnel interaction with residents, families, visitors and co-workers, Keeley says.
"A laundry department that proactively reaches out to residents and staff, and participates in resident council and family meetings will be well-received for its involvement and concern," he comments.
Housekeeping by its nature is more visible and more involved with the residents and the public, but Keeley says the best employees make the job personal, such as knowing the residents and their families by name.
"This elevates the housekeeping department to a high status," he says. "In many ways, the housekeeper knows the residents better than the CNAs or nurses. Housekeepers spend 10 to 15 minutes a day in the resident room, emptying the trash and mopping the floors and maybe asking, 'How are you feeling today' or, 'How was breakfast?'"
Ultimately, fine housekeeping and laundry operations are much more than clean floors and wrinkle-free linen, Kelley says.
"From the standpoint of the resident, it is Sally who cleans my room or Jennifer who delivers my clothes and chats for a moment or two," he says. "Those things are what create a top-notch image."
Integrated pest plans work best
Integrated pest management practices are an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with people and the environment. This information, in combination with available pest control methods, is used to manage pest damage by the most economical means and with the least possible hazard to people, property and the environment.
Bedbug control is most effective when residents diligently participate. In multi-family housing, active participation is also required of the building management.
A comprehensive IPM program to control bedbugs should include a number of methods, such as:
*Using monitoring devices
*Removing clutter where bedbugs can hide
*Applying heat treatment
*Sealing cracks and crevices to remove hiding places
*Using non-chemical pesticides and judicious use of effective chemical pesticides
Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Environmental Protection Agency, 2012
The case for in-room washers
Most skilled nursing facilities probably would not consider adopting an in-room washer and dryer, citing impracticality and cost prohibition. But that doesn't stop Dan Hayes from making an argument in favor of it.
Hayes, president of Creative Laundry Systems, specializes in high efficiency washers and ventless dryers, which he says are tailor-made for older communities. While he's not advocating supplanting central laundry operations, he says there are certain advantages to having in-room units.
"It's a matter of safety, sanitation, convenience and status, and in senior living communities, it's also a matter of pride and privacy," he said. "Literally, no one wants to wash their dirty linen in public. There is a tremendous sense of shame associated with wetting your pants as an adult."
In-room units have tremendous marketing potential for attracting new residents, Hayes said, citing a recent Apartments.com survey that found in-room laundry was the most-requested amenity in apartment searches.
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South Africa dethroned England as world champions when they defeated them 15-6 in the world cup final at Stade de France in Paris on Sat...
PARIS, 20 October - South Africa defeated England 15-6 in the world cup final at Stade de France on Saturday to add a second Webb Ellis Cup to the one they won as hosts in 1995.
Reigning champions England came into the match on the back of four impressive victories after a poor start to the tournament but were unable to find a way through a disciplined Springboks outfit who were miserly in defence, dominated the line-outs and kicked five penalties.
England fly half Jonny Wilkinson, the hero of their 2003 triumph in Sydney, was unable to turn on the magic this time, missing two drop goal attempts and given little chance to impose himself on the match.
South Africa led England 9-3 at the break after an even first half marked by tactical high kicking and little open play.
Both sides sought to flex their muscle and apply pressure with a series of up-and-unders, though to little avail.
Percy Montgomery opened the scoring with a three-pointer on seven minutes after centre Mathew Tait had slipped and become isolated in the ruck and England were penalised for failing to release.
Wilkinson squared the ledger on 13 minutes after South Africa wing Bryan Habana was called for lying on the tackled player, counterpart Paul Sackey.
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But Montgomery regained the advantage for South Africa three minutes later after team-mate Butch James was adjudged to have been impeded on a kick and chase.
Wilkinson tried a quick riposte but pushed his drop goal attempt wide.
South Africa twice attacked late in the half but were repelled on the line on both occasions.
However, they were awarded a penalty for the second drive and Montgomery kicked truly to push the margin out to six points.
England began the second half in sensational style as Tait cut a swathe through the middle of the South Africa defence with a series of steps and swerves to set Mark Cueto up for a try. But after a long deliberation by the TV match official, the wing was ruled to have been in touch when he crossed over in the corner.
A Wilkinson penalty kick for an infringement earlier in the movement was some consolation, though.
England's hopes were hit on 48 minutes when full back Jason Robinson, playing his last match before retirement, left the field with a shoulder injury.
Montogmery squeezed home his fourth penalty from as many kicks on 51 minutes to restore his side's six-point lead (12-6) after England conceded for handling in a ruck.
Francois Steyn took over the kicking duties on 62 minutes when England were penalised for obstruction and the impressive young centre didn't let his side down, piercing the uprights from 46 metres.
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I have tried just about every reflective collar on the market over the past 5 years. These look nice and reflect brightly. The breakaway strength is set appropriately. However, the reflective coating can get scratched off pretty easily so I took one star off. So, if your cat is new to wearing a collar or often scratches at a collar, go with a plastic reflective collar. Otherwise this is a good choice. For more safety, add a reflective tag so your pet can be seen from the front, when the collar isn't visible. Put some red Scotchlite tape on the back of any existing tag, and turn the tag so the relective tape is facing outward. The reflective collar&tag combo will make him highly visible at night. If the pet gets lost, even in the daytime or at a distance, the bright red dot of the tag on its chest will show that it's a lost housecat, not wild.
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