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Corporate Profile
In 1992, a new voice was heard in the field of
secondary plastics manufacturing. This was exciting because what it
represented was in a field in which there was limited independent
engineering process knowledge; therefore little interest and development.
This phenomenon which dramatically and permanently changed one area of
engineering is an old-fashioned tale of American ingenuity. When Scott Sabreen
SABREEN, his vision was to provide companies with
state of the art technologies, while at the same time, performing his
services with integrity. Starting with
meager funding, The
Sabreen Group with a dream and approach that would not
fade, has grown into a global engineering firm of 23 experts who are world
famous in their fields of expertise.
There were no
businesses that had the expertise to implement solutions in secondary
plastic manufacturing in 1992, manufacturers could not afford to
employ, on the off chance of success, engineers for long term research and development. In that year,
manufacturers never envisioned the possibilities available in color laser
marking on plastics; advanced adhesive surface pretreatments/bonding
performance and special decorating techniques that can now be achieved in
Six-Sigma manufacturing.
The success of SABREEN is not about
Scott Sabreen, but rather the opportunity to
solve problems with high performance teams so that industry can better
achieve its goals in the marketplace; be profitable; and offer its customers
quality at the lowest cost possible. This has been accomplished
worldwide for companies doing business with
SABREEN. Through
the concerted efforts of our experts working
hand-in-hand with world-class companies,
solutions have been sought and, without
exception, every project undertaken has been
completed with 100% success.
Commitment - Tiger Creek
Wildlife Refuge
The Sabreen Group
believes that our greatest gift is the majestic beauty of our
planet. To preserve what is rapidly being depleted, we have
committed to help sponsor the 37 tigers and other members of the
large cat community housed at the Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge,
located at Tyler, Texas. Each of the animals has a background
of abuse and maltreatment. Facing death or a miserable
existence without this sanctuary, they are now able to live their
remaining time in safety. All of their requirements are met
humanely and with love. With this action, The Sabreen Group
continues the same ethos that we exercise daily in business to meet,
in some measure, the needs of the world community. The names of the
tigers we sponsor are Lily (Siberian tiger) and Piffer (Indochinese
Technology Innovations:
Laser Marking Technology
achieves unprecedented
"dark-on-light" contrast and speed on many
plastics, including Acetal POM, that could not
have previously been marked. This breakthrough
enables robust machine vision codes,
alphanumeric text, micro-marking 0.020" (0.5mm)
and smaller, graphics, logos and schematic
diagrams. Actual results below:
United States Patent for "Corona
Charging of Plastic and Apparatus
Therefor". A gas phase surface oxidation
process for pre treating discreet
isolated 3-dimensional surfaces to solve
adhesive bonding problems via enhancing
surface wetting. This invention, used to
manufacture electronic components
significantly improved performance and
reliability of electronic interconnect
systems and other avionic devices.
Incorporating SABREEN'S patented technology for advanced surface
pretreatment and adhesive bonding of engineering thermoplastics, electronic
manufacturers first employed in manufacturing "smart" missiles during
Operation Desert Storm. Additionally, the first of its kind laser enhancing
material additives were used to optimize laser marking contrast. These
technologies are adopted by aerospace and NASA for manufacturing quality
Pharmaceutical introduced the first
consumer-designed ORTHO PERSONAL PAK™
collection of fashionably discreet birth
control carrying cases. Eight unique
designs were created. Retained by
SABREEN was part
of a revolutionary design, molding and
manufacturing team of experts. PERSONAL
PAK™ received numerous awards including
Pharmaceutical product of the year.
Under-the-cap laser marking of linerless
beverage closures for advertising and
random promotional gaming.
SABREEN was the original company (in
conjunction with M.A.Hanna & Precision
Valve) to develop the material science &
laser processes. Under-the-cap laser
marking of linerless closures is
state-of-the-art. The laser additive and
laser process are the first FDA approved
of its kind (BASF, formally Engelhard,
retained SABREEN to develop
the critical laser process). These
breakthroughs lower manufacturing costs
by eliminating traditional compression
molded liners.
Developed surface pretreatments and
advanced bonding process technology for
joining chemically inert dissimilar
materials to encapsulate the explosive
charge mechanism in jet fighter canopy
systems. This Six-Sigma process provides
critical quality control to ensure 100%
successful pilot/canopy ejection.
Indelible laser marking of polymeric
animal tags that enables accurate
identification and monitoring of
SABREEN was
instrumental in providing advanced
material formulations and laser process
knowledge that yields high contrast and
fast marking speed for unique ID numbers
and machine vision codes, data matrix
and barcode. Universal scanners can read
ISO compliant electronic ID devices.
This technology replaced hot stamping
and the labor costs associated with
die-set type and & foil changes.
Backlit panels, displays,
and radio buttons collectively known in
industry as "Paint & Laser Ablation".
SABREEN provides its customers
with advance techniques for robust
manufacturing including optimal paint
color coatings, spray-atomization,
curing, automation, and multi-pass laser
ablation necessary for this close
tolerance process application. Paint &
laser is used in aerospace, automotive
and commercial products.
Pharmaceutical coating
controlled-release manufacturing
SABREEN'S Pharma
experts were successful in determining
critical factors affecting
control-release coating problems. This
work was conducted in collaboration with
a major pharmaceutical company that was
actively instituting Six-Sigma quality
practices and known for their
world-class products and manufacturing.
High contrast & color
laser marking on thermoplastics.
Retained by many colorant, compounding,
and additive companies, SABREEN utilized its laser process and
material science formulation knowledge
to provide unique laser marking
solutions. Through our collaborative
efforts, our world-wide clients earned
many patents.
Direct laser marking of computer
keycaps/keyboards. Laser enhancing
additives incorporated into the
resin-colorant optimize marking contrast
to meet TUV/DIN industry standards.
SABREEN utilized its first
generation material science developments
that were used in laser marking
electronic devices. A fully-assembled
101-piece keyboard is marked in less
than 20 seconds. Laser marking replaces
traditional pad-printing which required
inks, chemicals, cliché plates, 101
silicone pads and heat curing.
Many of our early client relationships
remain strong after 18 years of mutual
successes. Started in the last decade of
the 20th century,
SABREEN expects to achieve dynamic new
innovations in the technologies that now exist
and will continue innovating new concepts not
now dreamed of. Scott Sabreen and
SABREEN'S credo is that when one has been given
much; much should be given back to the


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Spinster Is an Ugly Word
Recently, I watched a BBC video of Jane Austen narrated by Lucy Worsely. For almost an hour, Worsely explains what it would've been like for young women to live in the British social class of the 19th century. In short, Austen never had a chance at the life she dreamed of. Daughters were to be married off, but Austen mostly due to her father being a pastor couldn't offer much in a dowry to any eligible man who had an interest in her. It was also a hard sell for women who wanted to write and sell fiction. As they weren't taken seriously as a man would've been in her position. I suspect it wasn't expected for women to dream of more than a husband and a family of your own. I wonder if she had married, would we still know Jane Austen the author who changed the world of literature.
At the relatively young age of 41 years, Austen died penniless, alone and a spinster. Never to experience the life and lavishness that the characters in her books did. From a quiet and unknown woman came stories that have and will continue to entertain and foster her reader's appetite for the kind of life that she hoped and dreamed of but fell short because fiction isn't reality.
Austen was so much more than just a spinster, she had written novels that would transform the world of literature and even beyond. Sadly, she was never able to see or enjoy the status her writing gained years after her death. I could say I have a lot in common with Jane Austen but I don't. She didn't live past her 41st year, she lived in the UK, and most importantly she in the 19th century. But as I watched this video, I realized how fortunate I am to live in the present. I don't know where the ideas came from those women who in the eyes of that particular era had no potential beyond the roles as a wife and mother.
Dejected and Sad
That was the one emotion that fluttered its wings inside of me as I watched an actress play act out (in the documentary) what Austen might've been thinking or hope for. In her situation, hope was in low supply. She didn't leave home to start university or, nor did she harbor dreams to live on her own, however, Austen did for a period of time. She worked on her writing and kept sending her manuscripts out to the publishers.
I'm single, and I am 41 years old turning 42 in less than two months. As I viewed this video, I didn't see the similarities to Austen rather all the opposites. If I had been alive in the 19th century I might be more like Jane Austen relying on the kindness of others. Instead, I live on my own and I don't rely on others to pay my rent, bills, groceries and any other extras. When I think about all I have compared to young women in the 19th century without a substantial dowry to catch the eye of an eligible man of the marriageable age. I don't have a lot in savings, I have a school loan that I am slowly chipping away at. I would like to plan for the future but I don't have plans for the single version of me. I have plans for the married version of me, and even that has grown smaller as I am trying to remain in the present, trying to enjoy myself now. I love living on my own and having my own space. In the last ten years, I have been able to see why it's good to be single, and just do what I want and when I want.
Sometimes I feel this stigma of being single, even though statistics tell me that I'm not in short supply. But I am not a part of the hookup era, nor am I looking for a filler until the real deal comes in. I'm in this obvious meanwhile I wait phase, the place where you wonder, you dabble in things that you might not do when you're otherwise married. This is my time to fly, to flourish but like Jane Austen, it is a hard place to occupy.
A lot of women like reading about the Regency era because it's time period has this romantic element to it. It's so foreign to our understanding. There was no rush, no time restraints as we experience them now. We have answers to a lot of what made life hard and difficult. I could list pros and cons to both periods. Most women want the romantic daydreams of their childhood even if no one is able to truly live up to those ridiculously handsome and debonair men.
And sometimes I have these tiny voices echoing all over the place reminding me that where I am and who I am isn't enough when I know it is more than enough. Just being in a place and liking, even enjoying where you have been placed. Not worrying about society's expectations. Don't get me wrong it is important to keep those hopes and desires, but to many of us, it's a heavy burden to carry as the years continue to pass. I've told God more than once to take the desires away, but they remain and so it tells me a couple of things…
Persist. Hope. Trust.
If you were in my interior like God is, you would know this not what I want to do. This is not natural to me because I have made living my life the very opposite of these three things. It's slightly annoying but I think it's a bit of an inside joke on me. I can't see my potential but I am going forward blinded to what is possible. What is conceivable is that yes my prayers will be answered. If I have learned one thing about God it is that He isn't in a rush. My perceived deadlines are just my impulse to want to control a situation that isn't in my doable skills set. I don't think I will next Jane Austen, far from it, but her tenacity to continue writing despite her situation is a token to me that hard work doesn't go unnoticed to least of those.

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Dulac Branch Library to Conduct Community History Project throughout February 2018Friday February 09, 2018 04:09 pm - Posted By Administration
Throughout February, the Dulac Branch Library is conducting a Community History Project, assembling past stories and pictures from the Grand Caillou and Dulac areas of Terrebonne Parish into a shared local history.
The library's goal is to preserve this history for the benefit of the local community, and in March, the library plans to highlight its findings by presenting the gathered stories and photos back to the community as a collection. The collection will be made available at the Dulac Branch afterward. The library currently houses a growing display of the pictures it has so far that is available to the public.
The library is seeking anyone who has (or knows someone who has) a story or photos of past life in the Grand Caillou and Dulac areas to contribute to the history project. At 11:30 am every Wednesday in February, people may come in to have their stories recorded, whether telling the story alone or even while talking with a friend.
People with photos can come in anytime to have the library scan a copy for the project, and social media users can contribute by simply posting their photos and tagging the library.
For more information about the project or how you can contribute, call the Dulac Branch Library at 985-563-2014 or email the library by using the form in the following link:


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BigPrivacy Reconciles Data Protection and Use to Maximize Value
BigPrivacy supports real-time, selective access controls (i) at a fine-grained data element level versus only at the user level and (ii) at generalized, non-identifying data levels in addition to identifying levels. Separating the information value of data from identifying attributes, all while retaining the ability to support authorized relinking of data to individuals under secure and technologically enforced conditions, enables the processing of analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and digital transformation (DX) of protected data including IoT, geo-targeted and regulated data.
BigPrivacy allows data owners to maintain their data in privacy respectful and secure "silos" while enabling the use, sharing, comparing and computing of accurate but non-identifying versions of their data with other data sources. BigPrivacy supports analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and digital transformation of combined protected data sets.
BigPrivacy enables pattern recognition without requiring disclosure of underlying identifying information to transform unstructured data into privacy respectful structured data schemas to support analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and digital transformation of unstructured protected data.
BigPrivacy leverages technical and organizational measures to uniquely satisfy GDPR data safe haven requirements by separating the information value of data from the means of attributing data to specific individuals. GDPR data safe havens enable lawful ongoing processing, secondary use/further processing, minimisation, ongoing use of historical data, and improved security measures, for personal data. BigPrivacy uniquely enables data controllers and data processors to comply with GDPR data safe haven requirements under Articles 4, 5, 6, 11(2), 12(2), 25, 32 and 89.
To learn more about the GDPR Data Safe Havens, read the BigPrivacy GDPR Blueprint.
Many banks desire to consolidate data lakes into one or several centralised locations to enable real time consolidated data analytics on a real-time, selectively controlled basis.
The problem is that traditional data protection technologies are one-directional, requiring that all data and all use cases be presented at the time that data protection is applied. The introduction of new use cases or addition of more data nullifies the data protection. In contrast, BigPrivacy supports multi-directional data protection by leveraging Variant Twin data that is specifically processed for the person, purpose, place associated with each authorised data use in real-time.
Other data protection technologies do not support dynamic pseudonymisation, something that BigPrivacy uniquely enables. As a result, BigPrivacy provides firms with an API to dynamically pseudonymise data enabling them them to selectively control real-time data analytics across the consolidated data lake.
The GDPR requires that data controllers contract only with cloud service providers (and other processors) that provide "sufficient guarantees to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures in such a manner that processing will meet the requirements of this regulation and ensure the protection of the rights of the data subject." To support GDPR compliant cloud processing, BigPrivacy enables dynamic pseudonymization to support:
BigPrivacy enforces context-sensitive controls to enable compliant, scalable, self-service enterprise data use.
BigPrivacy helps to enforce data minimization by technologically enabling the use of the minimum level of linkable (identifiable) data necessary for each authorized process, to protect personal data on a per-authorized-use basis by technically controlling the linkability of data to limit access to linkable (identifying) data and protect against unauthorized use. Accordingly, BigPrivacy can help support data minimization within an organization by enforcing selective access to data, ensuring that an individual employee only has access to the data required for them to do their job and no more.
In addition, BigPrivacy enables two (or more) groups within the same organization, or two (or more) separate organizations, to share, combine and process data in a privacy-preserving manner. In both scenarios, each party desires to learn the results of a coordinated analysis without revealing private data. This is exactly what BigPrivacy technology makes possible. Organizations (or groups) can use BigPrivacy to run algorithms against the union of private data, all without allowing any party to view the other parties' private information. This process, sometimes referred to as "Multi-Party Computation," is accomplished by technically minimizing and harmonizing the data exchanged by the parties.
Some of the largest financial firms in Europe recognise that – unlike any other technology – BigPrivacy enforces data access and use controls at the fine-grained data element level as well as at a course-grained policy level enabling them to maximise the use and value of their data while maintaining jurisdictional data sovereignty and localization compliance. This is critical since they do business in many countries around the globe. They have petabytes of data that could not be integrated and managed for analytics and AI without BigPrivacy non-identifying Variant Twin data to support new, non-consent-based legal basis for processing EU personal data under the GDPR.
Banks are also able to transfer maximum data to the cloud due to the portability of non-identifying BigPrivacy Variant Twin data among processing locations enabling cloud providers to more fully leverage cloud scalability, load balancing, etc.
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"Anonos makes effective controls possible that break the stalemate between responsible use and data obscurity."
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The way your organisation has processed data for years – even for decades – may now create legal liability under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Organisations looking to maximize the value of data for advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, sharing, combination and repurposing ("Big Data Analytics & AI") should be aware of the following:


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Archive for February, 2016
Purchase Antifungal Remedy Diflucan Yeast Infection Over the Counter
Fungal infection comes in different forms and sizes. One such infection comes from yeast. Yeast is a fungus and is a common resident of the vagina, but only in small numbers. A healthy vagina will have plenty of bacteria along with a small quantity of yeast cells. Bacteria like the Lactobacillus acidophilus keeps organisms like yeast in check. However, if there is a sudden change in the balance of the microscopic organisms that lives in the vagina, an increase in yeast cells can take place.
There are many reasons that can disturb the proper balance of organisms that resides in the vagina. One of the more common factor is the taking of antibiotics. Since antibiotics fight off bacteria, the effect of the drug also inevitably eliminates even the good and beneficial bacteria that our body has. Another issue that leads to improper balance is the rise or elevation of estrogen levels, possibly caused by pregnancy, hormone therapy, or health problems.
Vaginal yeast infection results in the itching and soreness of the vagina. Yeast infection is usually caused by Candida albicans, a type of yeast. Women who develops this issue will experience pain and discomfort. The feeling of burning sensation can be felt during urination as well as during sexual intercourse. Some women have white discharge but without any foul odor. Remedying the issue will be through Diflucan yeast infection over the counter purchase. This antifungal drug is very effective in getting rid of issues, conditions, and infections caused by fungi.
Vaginal infection can easily be mistaken for something else. If you develop such a condition but are not certain as to what the issue you have developed is, make it a point to visit and consult your doctor so that proper diagnosis of your issue can be properly processed. If your condition is indeed a fungal yeast infection, using antifungal drugs like Diflucan becomes necessary. Getting Diflucan yeast infection over the counter treatment is highly advised to stop the progression and spread of the infection. Using Diflucan yeast infection over the counter remedy helps in keeping the infection in check and eliminating it in the process.
When it comes to treating yeast infection, most doctors recommend the use of Diflucan as Diflucan yeast infection over the counter treatment drug purchase enables you to effectively treat your infection while at the same time ensuring that the developed infection does not spread and harm other body parts and organs.
If you develop vaginal yeast infection, keep in mind that your infection is of fungal origin and that antibiotics will not work in treating the condition. It is important not to waste time and money in using the wrong treatment. Vaginal yeast infection is of fungal in origin, caused by a specific strand of yeast called Candida albicans. Click to continue…


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Free CNA Training in South Carolina
Free CNA Training
If you want to become a certified nursing assistant in South Carolina, you must first attend a CNA training course that has been approved by the state. Once you have completed that, you must then sit for the state exam, which consists of both a skills and written section to test your knowledge of what you were taught while you were in CNA training.
While many CNA training courses only cost a couple of hundred dollars in South Carolina, some of them can be quite expensive. If you are currently out of work or don't have a lot of income, even the least expensive CNA training course could put a burden on your budget. Thankfully, there are options available to you. If you know where to look, you may be able to find free CNA training classes and jump start your new and exciting career!
Where You Can Find Free CNA Training in South Carolina
- Goodwill Industries- There are several programs throughout South Carolina that can provide you with free CNA training. One of them is Goodwill. They have partnered with South Carolina's Advance Nursing Education Center to provide free training to individuals who wish to work with patients in medical facilities and earn their certification. In order to qualify for this CNA training course, however, you must meet certain requirements. You must have a low income and be considered disadvantaged or disabled.
- Medical Facilities- Like almost all states, South Carolina's medical facilities are short handed when it comes to CNAs. This means many medical facilities are willing to pay for the CNA training you need to find employment. In order to obtain this free CNA training, however, most facilities will ask you to agree to work for them for six months to a year after you have earned your certification. If you agree to this condition, however, you could start your career quickly without having to worry about searching for the perfect job opportunity. It is already provided for you.
- Reimbursement- If you have already paid for your CNA training out of your own pocket, you can still turn it into free training through reimbursement. Some employers will reimburse you for all of your expenses, and some are even required by law to do so. In order to obtain this type of reimbursement however, you must keep a record of all your expenses and request it during the first year after CNA training at the first medical facility you work at.
- Project Hope- If you are receiving TANF or SNAP benefits from the state of South Carolina, or you are part of the foster care system, you can obtain free CNA training through Project Hope. Low income households may also be eligible for the training. Boot camps for these courses can be found in Columbia, Greenwood, Florence, and Beaufort. To obtain an application and see if you qualify, please visit this website.
Start Your New Career Today- Find Free CNA Training in Your Area
If you live in South Carolina and want to become a CNA, don't be discouraged by the cost. There are many opportunities available for free CNA training.


text: This recording, formerly on a small private label, has recently been released on the 'super budget' Warner Apex label. Jill Crossland is an English pianist of some (although far from great) renown, famous mainly for winning a notable competition by performing from memory both books of the '48'.Her playing is very accomplished, although some may find her choice of tempi a little idiosyncratic - for example, the first rendition of the Aria lasts over six minutes. Also, some listeners may well be put off by her regular use of pronounced rubato and her often unusual articulation. The recorded sound is acceptable, although not exceptional. The liner notes are somewhat irritating and pretentious - not being long enough to provide a decent picture of the music yet long enough for the author to wax slightly too lyrical for my tastes.For me, however, this is a very pleasing recording. It doesn't rank up with the best - it is outstripped by Hewitt, Tureck, both Goulds, Perahia and the latest Schiff - but it does have moments of great lucidity and charm. There are moments where one smiles, or is startled, to hear the music in this light. And besides, it's very cheap!A worthy addition to the ever-growing Goldberg catalogue, but only buy it if you've heard the best first.


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So Reader is closing down and I need a new RSS aggregator. What a pain. It seems like Blog Lovin' is the crafty blogger's choice at the moment, so despite the incredibly painful name I've decided to "claim my blog" and if you are making the switch over in that direction you can Follow my blog with Bloglovin by clicking the link. I actually just imported everything lock stock and barrel straight from Google, so much for good intentions of whittling it down a bit!
Packing and general insanity proceeds apace here. I've got a swap to send off to the Netherlands on Tuesday which is largely done but I have two bee blocks to do for my quilt group that are due in a few days too so I'm going to try and continue the juggling act of sewing and packing and painting Hazel's new room. I am woman, watch me multitask!
Here is Ollie this morning, about to fall asleep on my lap. Dogs just don't do laps as well as cats, it's awkward all-round, but he does love being as close to us as he can get!
29 March, 2013
It's painful but...
Posted by Jacqui at 29.3.13
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- Leonie DonsMarch 30, 2013 at 8:24 AM
He is such a cutie that Ollie! We had a umber of pugs growing up and those little faces are something! Good luck super woman with your multitasking!ReplyDelete
I found the name horrific too, but prefer it to GR. Ollie looks adorable!ReplyDelete
- Jacqui MiyabayashiJune 26, 2013 at 2:28 PM
Cute! You moved house? Congrats!ReplyDelete
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RDSEA Ocean Climate Monitoring, Tropical PacificWednesday, December 20th, 2017
RDSEA Joins XPRIZE Shell Ocean Disccovery TeamMonday, February 13th, 2017
2016 MTS Buoy Workshop, WHOI, MAMonday, September 5th, 2016
Success in the Caribbean, Costa RicaSunday, April 3rd, 2016
RDSEA and Campbell Scientific Partner in the CaribbeanRDSEA International (St Pete Beach, FL) and Campbell Scientific; Centro Caribe (San Jose, Costa Rica) in collaboration have been awarded a contract with APM Terminals (Netherlands) for a MetOcean and EIS study of harbor and port expansion in Limon, Costa Rica. Full surveys, and a real-time data program displaying water column physics and water quality parameters will be conducted over a three year period beginning in early 2016.
Tampa Bay PORTS Adds Waves BuoyThursday, December 10th, 2015
Marine Optical Buoy (MOBY), Lanai, HI, 2015Monday, June 22nd, 2015
2015 IEEE Currents, Waves and Turbulence Measurement WorkshopMonday, June 22nd, 2015
RDSEA Summers in Alaska, 2014Tuesday, February 17th, 2015
2014 ONR/MTS Buoy Workshop, San Diego, CASaturday, March 15th, 2014
The 10th ONR/MTS Buoy Workshop was held Monday, March 3rd thru Thursday, March 6, 2014 in San Diego, CA in the Regency Ballroom at the Town & Country Resort and Convention Center. This Years' Theme: Buoy Systems – Where are we going? The workshop's mission is to foster the technology and experience exchange in the highly specialized field of oceanographic and other data buoy systems. Oceanographic and ocean engineering data buoy systems' understanding and technology has greatly advanced in the last 50 years. Significant technological aspects and obstacles of buoy systems and their components will be discussed. Topics for the 2014 workshop vary from; Success and Failures of System Designs, Vandalism Issues, Offshore Energy and Key Updates on Existing Projects and Programs. For full information and schedule please see the following URL: http://www.whoi.edu/buoyworkshop/2014/index.html
The Buoy Workshop is conducted with support from the Ocean Engineering and Marine Systems Group of the Office of Naval Research (ONR), and by the Marine Technology Society (MTS), Washington, DC.
Final Edition; 2013 Publication Series: Environmental, Coastal and Offshore (ECO)Saturday, February 22nd, 2014
As part of our publication series for 2013, our seventh publication on the year was a small focus on "Data", the real reason for making ocean measurements in the first place. We thank TSC (publisher) and the ECO Journal for accepting our submittal for the Nov/Dec. edition. Monitoring our oceans, bays, estuaries and rivers takes considerable thought, planning, and expense, sometimes the end result "data" gets lost in the process. A complete understanding of the instruments in use must be known, the principles of operation, how they sample, the best sampling protocol for the required information needed upon completion of a deployment/project and then what to actually do with the data once recovered. Was it collected in real-time, stored in memory, full raw data sets or averaged, or, all the above? How will it need to be processed? We have created a new gallery in our drop down menu simply called; "Data" so that we can start to display some of these data collected over the years on a variety of projects and perhaps answer some questions that many of you may have. As new sensors come on-line we will continue to add to this gallery. To view the Nov./Dec., 2013 ECO Journal, click here


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Pflanzen im Schlafzimmer – die grüne Bedrohung!
Some precocious, health-conscious housewives keep lecturing us that we must by no means keep any plants in the bedroom, because they simply "breathe away" our valuable oxygen at night! If you google for the corresponding terms, you get the impression that 90 % of the people are firmly convinced of this claim. Frightening to see how many of them seem to lack even the most simple logics: It is well known that, despite all the warnings, many people do have plants in their bedrooms, and yet they still enjoy good health. Shouldn't this fact be enough counterevidence?
In the desperate hope to weaken this silly myth a little, I will now make a calculation. It is true that plants do not produce oxygen at night, but only consume it; however, this consumption will at most – if ever – come close to that of a human.[1] Thus we will now have a look at the oxygen consumption of a human.
Imagine a room of 3 x 3 m with 2 m to the ceiling. The volume of this room is 3 x 3 x 2 = 18 m³. This means that there are 18,000 liters of air in this room. Out of these 18,000 liters, about 21 % are oxygen and 0.04 % are carbon dioxide.[2] (The rest consists of other gases which do not interest us.) So there are 3,780 L of oxygen and 7.2 L of carbon dioxide in the room. In a diagram, it looks like this:
Now let's imagine a man who spends the night in our imaginary room. He sleeps for 8 hours, drawing about 18 breaths per minute with a volume of 500 ml each.[3] He thus breathes through 4,320 L of air; the remaining 13,680 L in the room remain unchanged. The exhaled air contains only 16 % oxygen, but 4 % carbon dioxide. Thus our person exhales a total of 691.2 L oxygen and 172.8 L carbon dioxide. If we add these values back to the 13,680 liters of unchanged air, this results in an oxygen content of 3,564 L (19.8%) and a CO2 content of 178.27 L (0.99%) for the whole room. Therefore, after one person sleeping in a small room for 8 hours, the distribution looks as follows:
The difference is shocking. No wonder people keep dying from lack of oxygen while sleeping. Especially parents' bedrooms, youth hostels and other multi-person sleeping accommodations have often been the scene of surprising deaths that could have been avoided if only we would raise the public awareness of the immense nocturnal oxygen consumption. (Irony off.)
But seriously: A few small plants in the bedroom will in no case draw more oxygen from the air than we do ourselves in our sleep (and even then there would still be 18.6 % oxygen remaining in our example room). A life partner who is sleeping in bed next to us is a far greater threat to our nightly breathing air than a plant. So if anything, you should throw him/her out first. :P
There is yet another argument that I find quite funny: If the oxygen requirement of plants at night was indeed as high as is always claimed, you would suffocate immediately when taking a night walk in the forest. :P And now have fun greening your bedroom!
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I wanted you to know, in my case, the doctors see nothing wrong about me. But I still hear my pulse in my ear. I don't sleep at night. At times I feel like ending my own life.
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Please do not despair. Pulsatile tinnitus has a rational cause and in many cases it can be treated. It is unlike regular tinnitus caused by exposure to noise.
Pulsatile tinnitus is due to turbulent blood flow in an artery near the cochlea. You are actually hearing the blood rush through the artery when the heart pumps. The turbulent flow can be caused by many conditions; high blood pressure, twisted arteries, atherosclerosis, and other causes. A vascular surgeon may be able to determine the cause, in which case treatment is possible.
One way to reduce pulsatile tinnitus is to thin the blood somewhat. The thinner the blood, the less pressure in the vessels and the lower the noise. Arches Tinnitus Formula helps reduce pulsatile tinnitus by thinning the blood and also by making the blood vessels more pliable.
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I am 65. I banged my head against the wall and fell down. Two days later, I had ear noises. An ENT doctor said my tinnitus is a neurological problem. He said go to a neurologist. What do you make of all this?
Thanks, David D.
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You most likely have a mild case of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), or mild concussion. These injuries often cause tinnitus and other side-effects. In mild cases the brain is able to recover and hopefully your tinnitus will resolve. A neurologist is the correct specialist to determine how much damage has been done.
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Wishing you quiet times,
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Gun Shot Tinnitus
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I have suffered from tinnitus and hearing loss for about seven years because of an explosion (gun shot). I just started consuming Gingko and vitamin B1 a few days ago but it's not helpful yet. I am wondering if your products can help me with consideration due to explosion as a cause.
Arash T.
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Thank you for your message. Yes, I believe our products can help you. Arches Tinnitus Formulas are most effective for those who have tinnitus due to noise exposure, like yourself.
I'm glad that you've started taking ginkgo and vitamin B-1 but there are some things you should know:
1 - Most over-the-counter ginkgo is not very effective. Consumer Labs tested many major brands and found that 77% did not live up to the specifications for high quality ginkgo.
2 - Even if you do have good ginkgo, you must take 240 mg twice daily for about three months before you can expect good results.
3 - While vitamin B-1 is very good to use, you should consider a B-Complex vitamin that contains the entire family of B vitamins. These compounds work in coordination with each other to help reduce stress and are much more effective when taken together.
Arches Tinnitus Formula contains the highest concentration of Ginkgo biloba extract of any product on the market. We have trademarked it Ginkgo Max 26/7® to separate it from the old standard of 24/6. It also contains zinc picolinate and odor reduced garlic, both of which have been shown to be helpful.
I recommend you use the Arches Tinnitus Formula Combo Pack. This contains a three month supply of all our products. By the end of this period your tinnitus should be reduced and you should be feeling better.
Wishing you quiet times,
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Olympics has been and gone, and was awesome the whole time. And here in the UK the BBC covered it brilliantly.
I want to make a playlist of the wicked music on bbc coverage. I don't just mean the opening and closing ceremonies by the way, I mean the actual bbc stuff, little documentaries and such.
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The new X01 DH will be available in two versions, a 7-speed one, and a 10-speed one, each with minor differences between them besides the obvious number of sprockets.
SRAM X01 DH 7-speed will rely on a 1×7 drivetrain, with a CNC-machined chainring available in a wide array of teeth: 30, 32, 34, 36 or 38. As for the cassette, it will feature only the 10-12-14-16-18-21-24 combination. The sprockets bear the name of Mini Block X-Dome, and SRAM claims it's the lightest downhill sprocket cassette available at the moment. Also, the manufacturer stresses the fact that with a narrower cassette there will be more space between it and the wheel, thus lowering the risk of damage or malfunction.
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Now to continue on our topic of grooming. WE SHOULD start for MEN
Women comes in later in the next updates!
Let me tell you a secret that most women possessed, they judge men at the instant they see you. Yes that's a fact. Ask a woman close to you, like your mother, sister girlfriend or girl friends. The very first thing that majority of women, [why did I say majority? because I want to generalized but not conclude stuff by myself ^_^], do when they see an eye candy of a man is how neat he looks. Secondly she will look at his actions and mannerisms. For now since the first impression states for how neat you look, we shall only focus there.
Most women spend countless hours in front of the mirror to have themselves looking good, don't you think you can be at least hygienic? Shave everyday or 3x a week seems appropriate if you want to save that rugged style [ boy! the Beattles Sgt.Pepper era is long gone back in the 60's] Wash your hair or trim it 4-6 weeks or so, if you want to sport long doo's then make them look presentable, use deodorant's [no need to stress the importance factor here], wash your genitals for crying out loud! [what more can be embarrassing than when mr.hardy makes his grand showing and flies were circling all over him] wait these are just the basics!
More complex stuffs are cut the nails of your hands and feet or if you want em long clean those dirty crap underneath them [women likes to check men's nails when they stare at your hand], make sure your socks and shoes wont smell by applying foot deos on your feet, clean your shoes, press em clothes and wear a clean pair of shirt or underwear everyday [not much for pants since you can wear them twice the minimum ^_^]. Now if you go for those minority looks like a rocker perhaps or an EMO kid, then make sure you have a clean looking face and the look doesn't make you look like a greasy street bum.
oh those were the days
Such detail to your self is already a big piece of the pie for women when you start off to make that very first impression of yours. Even if you are not so good looking or just an average Joe, there will be times when your confidence will be boost by feeling clean and [feeling] handsome.
here's a few general tips:
1. GO TO A HAIRSTYLIST: instead of the usual barber, go to a hairstylist often. they make hair doo's customization the best and they always seem to know what they are doing unlike those sleazy barbers who cut and cut all day to copy Hitler's bowl head. the only downside is Saloons and Hairstylist cost more even thrice the price of a simple barber cut, but the rewards will be gold, as a good hair day will surely not keep the chics away!
2. SHAVING: hair and hair growing on places they aren't design to be must be taken off, the more skin you show, the lesser hairs you keep, that's the rule of the thumb. If you don't want to lose that goatie, then trim it to an acceptable level. Pubics are best when trimmed and nicely cut to a few centimeters. As I said, gone are the days of the hippies and John Lennon wannabes, stick to the George Clooney look or the Brad and the Beckhams' as other's want to point out.
3. GLASSES: nerd! well don't be. generally glasses don't look good. isolated cases of cuteness can be achieved but most of the time you will look like a weird science project with a pair of specs, so lose them! wear contacts instead. If you think contacts are pricey, then ask a lady friend or a trendy gay guy to what shape of specs suits your face.
4. DRESS CODE: this is the second most important thing in your look. Go to a fancy club or pub and spy on the newest thing that most guys wear, then make an effort to emulate but be sure to make your self stand out for that individuality feel. If it suits your body and image, buy latest mags and look at what good-looking models wear and ask a woman or a woman at heart if the dress code you styled your self looks good on you. A second-third opinion works best only if they come from the opposite sex, since these are the species you wanna impress!
5. WORKING OUT: if you can, take advantage of making your body have the right curves and lose that AB and have em ABS. these appeals to women more, but hey if you can accept what you see at the mirror when you look at it after shower, then I don't have to force you on working out. Go grab that supersized FastFood Meal and kill your image and your self fatso! Remember being fat is not appealing to women, they may say your cute but they won't sleep with you! And don't be the next Schwarzenegger too, unless you are trying to attract dudes and not dudets =P
ABS is better than AB
ABS is better than AB
Everything in moderation my friend.
6. TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY/MIND/SOUL: the most important part of grooming. if you have a disease, have it treated right away with the right stuff and not crappy myths. You can't use a deadly smile if you have lousy teeth and you can't show skin if you have skin problems wont you? also take care of your mind, don't overdue everything, like talking too much, showing too much knowledge unless you're a geek in National Geographic, or stalk some girl. Focus and keep your mind at a healthy state [I don't know, do yoga or have a vacation but always keep in mind to keep that stress level low, eat properly]. Your soul must not rot in hell here on earth, don't be a friggin' war freak, be nice and kind or at least for a few hours in a day. Be nice to children and offer seats to the ederly, when your personality is okay women tend to magnetize straight into you.
There, those are just general tips on grooming for men, of course there are more to it, but if you have all of those then you can pretty much say you have covered the basics in making it easy to attract or find your potential mate. If you are hard headed and a rebel, oh so you really want things to go your way, then make it in moderation and don't go to extremes which can make you a deviant of society.
ever wonder why chics dig these types?
ever wonder why chics dig these types?
For your information being in the norm or the accepted is a start for you. That's why it's called normal and accepted because people generally like it or are pleased with it. So if you tend to sway a bit to the left or right, just tone it down to an acceptable firewall level.
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How to Pass the NREMT Exam and Tests
The NREMT exam is a computer adaptive test (CAT) that gauges student's knowledge level by introducing pilot questions periodically throughout the test. These questions do not count toward the test score, they simply allow the test to determine with 95% accuracy the students aptitude.
Hopefully this information is helpful and motivating enough for you EMT and paramedic students to ensure they you adequately prepare for the exam after finishing your paramedic courses. But even with all the motivation in the world, it's best to put the odds of success in your favor by using some helpful study aids and tools. So in this post, I'm going to go over some of these.
How to pass the NREMT Exam – top tips
Get Plenty of Study Time – Make sure you allow yourself plenty of time in advance of the exam for study time – you don't want to cram for the NREMT. It's best to have a regular study schedule, such as in the mornings, or evenings around your existing schedule or classes. You also want to study the materials you learned about in class on the same day or within 12 hours of the class, so it's as fresh in your memory as possible. So if you are taking night classes, study the next morning.
Audio Record Lectures – Recording your lectures to an MP3, or with your iPhone or other smart phone is an excellent way to retain information. You can then listen to the recordings to refresh your memory during odd times such as driving in your car, while working out, laying in bed, or whatever. It is scientifically proven that repetition of concepts and theories is the best method of reinforcing and retaining new information.
Use Flashcards – Flashcards are extremely helpful, especially to memorize things such as various drugs and EMS procedures. THey are excellent for enhancing your study time, and they are very convenient for bringing with you wherever you go. Be sure to categorize your flash cards for organization purposes, and to easily access the sections you need to work on at a given time.
Use Study Sheets – Another idea is to outline and summarize your lecture material on single sheet pieces of paper – this can be used later to memorize the material, similar to flashcards, but a bit more in depth. These sheets provide a quick summary of the NREMT material and reinforce the material so that you can retain it as well as possible. Re-writing information is one of the best ways to retain it in your brain long term.
Visit Your Instructor – Limiting your time with your instructors to class time is a big mistake. Most instructors have an open door policy for extra help, and it's a great idea to utilize this, especially if you are lagging behind or are struggling.
Form a Study Group – Have you ever heard the expression, "two minds are better than one"? It's true, the more heads you can get together to tackle the NREMT material, the better you will learn the material, hands down. If possible, find people that are doing well and seem to get the material. Obviously if you are studying with people that are lagging behind or not doing better than you, it does you no good. Also try to find people that live close by – it's much easier to spontaneously meet up with people if they are only a few minutes away and won't be hard to reach. Once you find the perfect study group candidates, just casually introduce yourself if you don't already know them and propose getting together and helping each other prepare for the test.
NREMT Practice Tests – Most of you already know about practice tests, as they seem to be everywhere online. Many rely on them a bit too heavily, but they are still excellent learning tools. Practice tests are great for identifying areas you need to focus on more than others. However, there is no substitute for using a combination (as many as possible) of all these study aids and tools. It's like shooting a single round gun vs a shotgun – it's hard to miss with the shotgun.
Make Wall Posters – This study tip won't win any interior decorating accolades, but it sure will help you learn your NREMT material. Get a poster pad or several large sheets of paper and use felt markers to write down various snippets of information you need to learn with large lettering. This should be used for the hard to memorize things like lists of drugs. Then put them up on the wall in your home study area, or even your bedroom or bathrooms. How about the ceiling above your bed, so you can study as you try to fall asleep? Put them up anywhere you want. All of the supplies needed to do this are at your local Office Depot, Staples, OfficeMax or (maybe) Wal-mart.
Hopefully these tips will help with your overall EMT training and studying for the NREMT. Again, be sure to use ALL these NREMT study aids and tools in combination – the more ways we use to memorize information, the more effective we are, and the longer we retain the information.


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On the campaign trail, Bob Filner promised he'd make San Diego's emergency homeless shelters— normally open only during the winter—available year-round. And, as mayor, he included nearly $2 million to do this in the city budget that took effect July 1.
But, early on, there were warnings that it wasn't enough. A June 3 letter from San Diego Housing Commission Vice President Mathew Packard to Amy Gowan, the city's assistant deputy director of economic development, warned that the money Filner allocated didn't take into account routine expenses, like utilities, and also failed to include money for unforeseen expenses that might result from having the city's two shelters—a facility for single adults in Barrio Logan and one for vets on Sports Arena Boulevard—open beyond their normal four months. Packard says Filner didn't consult with the Housing Commission, which administers the shelter contracts, prior to including money in the budget to keep the shelters open year-round.
"We found out when the public found out," Packard says.
The funding was supposed to keep the shelters open a full year, beginning July 1, 2013.
Bob McElroy, CEO of Alpha Project, which runs the adult shelter, says Filner promised him that as long as he was mayor, the shelters wouldn't close. According to the Regional Task Force on the Homeless, more than 3,000 people are without shelter nightly in San Diego.
An Aug. 22 memo from Housing Commission CEO Rick Gentry informed the mayor (who'd not yet resigned at that point) and the City Council that there's money enough to keep the shelters open only through April 1, 2014. The memo says that if the program were to become year-round permanently, it would cost roughly $933,267 more than Filner had budgeted.
McElroy says that despite the shelter's 220 beds, he's still turning away roughly three-dozen people each night. While there's been criticism that some folks are using the shelter for long-term housing and not emergency need, McElroy says beds are being used to "detox" people from the street—to get them stabilized and ready to move into programs like Connections Housing, which offers both transitional and permanent beds.
Interim mayor Todd Gloria says he's working with city staff and the Housing Commission to explore ways to stretch shelter funding, including a close look at administrative costs. But, he adds, "it's important we recognize the possibility that the shelters will have to close in April."
"It's extremely unfortunate that Mr. Filner allotted insufficient funds to keep our shelters open year round as promised," he says.
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Although online business owners are being dazzled by social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, the old-style method of participating in highly-targeted forums or message boards is still one of the most effective traffic-generation methods used today. Your link can be prominently displayed in front of the exact audience you're attempting to lure. Don't overlook this strategy. You may be surprised with the results it still brings in.
These 4 quick tips will ensure that you are using forums effectively and to the best advantage.
Quick Tip #1: Choose wisely
Forums are extremely popular on the internet. You can more than likely find a forum related to just about any subject you can think of from fantasy baseball to purses. Because of the abundance of forums, you should be very picky when choosing which ones you'll frequent and post on. This will save you time and allow you to achieve optimum results.
Basically you want to decide on a forum that relates either directly or indirectly to your niche, but there must be a connection. Otherwise, your posts will be just a time waster. In fact, the more you can "niche down" your topic, the most effective your marketing will be.
For instance, if you're selling NASCAR memorabilia, then targeting a general sports forum may generate some results, targeting a fantasy football forum will probably get very little results, but finding a NASCAR forum will get the best results.
Quick Tip #2: Read the Rules
Your next step after deciding on a forum to join would be to read the rules of the forum. There are forums that may not allow you to include a signature file (where you would put a link to your website) at all. Others have rules that dictate how many posts you need to have before you can add a signature file. Some allow zero marketing – so you'd skip those.
Once you read the rules, remember to always adhere to them no matter what. If you violate these rules in any way you may be pegged as a nuisance and kicked out of the forum, while possibly ruining your reputation and wasting your time.
As long as you're a valued contributing member of the forum offering great advice and content, more often than not you will be able to include a link to your site in your posts.
Quick Tip #3: Create a Compelling Signature File
After choosing a forum or two and familiarizing yourself with their rules, it is time to decide what you want your forum signature file to express about you. Since you want people to click through to your website, you need to make sure that your signature line is targeted and entices people to learn more about you.
This is a wise opportunity to utilize your copywriting skills. Make sure those one or two sentences gets prospects attention and curiosity as well as alerts prospects that you may be able to solve a pending problem of theirs as well.
It is wise to test your signature file and tweak it to see which advertisement gets the best results. Keeping it fresh also gives the added benefit of attracting the eye to those who've gotten used to your old ads.
Quick Tip #4: Build Trust
People may be a bit suspicious of new members when they first join a forum. There is a dynamic in any forum, and believe it or not, often cliques are formed. If you want to have hope of getting people to click on your signature file and eventually buy from you, you'll need to earn their trust first.
There are many different ways to accomplish this, and you can get an idea for which way is best by looking at the profiles and posts of the most prolific and respected members. Examples of how you may build trust with forum members include…
- Having a profile picture.
- Using a real name (or a real sounding pen name) as your username.
- Filling out general info in your profile like location or birthdate.
- Including some personal information in your profile bio, to make you seem like a real person that they can relate to.
People generally want to know something about who they are speaking to or considering doing business with.
Forums can be a source of highly-targeted web traffic when used smartly and correctly. Choosing a related forum, following the rules, creating a great signature file, and proving that you can be trusted are all excellent ways to ensure that you'll get traffic to your website and benefit from increased "expert" status while networking in online communities.


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Medicines are expensive and often come with pretty nasty side effects. Essential oils are the alternative that you should really explore if you want relief from common medical issues. This can range from skin irritation all the way to serious illness, but essential oils have been shown to be especially effective against common colds and sinus infections.
There are a lot of essential oils out there as the benefits are being seen by more people every day. To find the best oils to treat your condition you'll need to carefully examine the ingredients list to make sure it's effective.
Sinus Infection and Essential Oils
Essential oils are now used by a lot of people and offer a number of benefits. They're cost effective, easily accessible and can be very effective. Sinus infections are a common problem that affects people of all ages. They can be particularly nasty when we're younger but whatever age we are they're disruptive to our home and work life. To make matters worse we can be hit with sinus infections a number of times a year.
Sinus infections occur when the nasal cavities are inflamed and become swollen. This makes it difficult to speak and often difficult to breathe. An absolute nightmare if you have a presentation due in work, but there is a negative impact for everyone.
Sinus infections are commonly caused by a virus which is spread through the air. There is also evidence that they can be caused by bacteria or rare fungi. Essential oils are being used not just to treat the symptoms but to help with the infection itself. This means that continued use can lead to a generally stronger immune system.
Using Essential Oils
Essential oils are almost always used through inhalation. By breathing in the essential oil you'll find they can provide instant relief to your sinuses (providing you're using the correct essential oil). It's important to find an essential oil that is easy to transport so that you can use it on the go or whenever you need it.
Essential oils come with instructions but are so simple that anyone can use them. This is part of the appeal as they aren't as specialised as some medical procedures.
Which Essential Oil to Use
There are a lot of different essential oils which are specially created to deal with this issue. As well as individual oils there are a number of blends on the market. To make sure you've got the best essential oil for you look out for these key ingredients:
● Ginger
Fast acting and distinctive, ginger is an old world cure for a number of throat problems. Singers and performers still use it to keep their vocal chords functional when they're sick. Ginger works by reducing inflammation and allowing you to speak and breathe normally.
● Lavender
One of the most well known essential oils, lavender is used to relax the body, mind and soul. It's effect on the nervous system is to help soothe and calm any inflammation or infection. This lowers your recovery time and let's you get back to work.
● Cinnamon
Cinnamon isn't just used in lattes, but is also present in a number of home cures. It works to clear the throat and nasal passageways while fighting any infections across the body. One of the best smelling and most popular essential oils in the world.
Any of the ingredients above, or a combination, will help fight the symptoms and improve your immune system more generally.
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The Global Coalition Against Domestic Violence will host a two-leg international conference on 11-15 April 2013 in New York City, US, and on 18-21 April 2013 in Dakar, Senegal (West Africa) in the view of reducing incidence of domestic and family violence at all levels, the organisers said this week.
The conference, which is expected to provide an open and frank forum for discussion, will also lend support to individuals and families working in the field of family and domestic violence, and help establish and grow a worldwide network and resources through information sharing, according to a statement issued by the organisers.
Domestic violence continues to affect and claim lives, and separate families and inflict a long lasting trauma on the victims, many of whom happen to be women and children.
Women's rights activists said at least one-third of all women across the globe have in one way or another experienced domestic violence.
In many African patriarchal societies such as West Africa, South Africa, Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the man is seen as the 'eternal' head of the household, thousands of women have been victims of domestic violence, but suffering in silence and afraid to be sent packing if they dared to speak openly about it.
The worst part is when the women are illiterate and uneducated and only depending on the man's bread for survival.
By hosting this 'extraordinary' two-leg event, which is said to be the largest national gathering of community based groups, the Global Coalition Against Domestic Violence is hoping to bring together men, women and organisations to speak as a united voice against this scourge that goes unabated in many parts of the world.
The organisation also said it wants to demonstrate with full force that domestic violence is no longer tolerated or acceptable in today's society.
Those wishing to attend the conference should get application forms by sending an email to the Registration Desk via email@example.com.
Who should attend?
* Domestic violence workers
* Community groups
* Family relationship workers
* Community leaders
* Indigenous women and men's groups
* Psychologists, social workers, NGOs
* Women groups, human rights enthusiasts
* Nurses, doctors, psychiatrists, police officers
* People who are interested in combating domestic violence
* Government representatives, community Leaders
* Consultants, legal Professionals
* Domestic violence field workers, teachers
*Photo: The Mirror


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Talk about a one-man culture war.
The president of Exodus International, Alan Chambers, issued a series of apologies and explanations this week about plans to shut down the organization, which for 37 years has worked with Christians dealing with same-sex attraction.
Chambers has been under fire from both Christians who say he has not been vocal enough about their belief that homosexual behavior is unacceptable sin, as well as from gay rights activists who point to stories of deep harm done by so-called Exodus' 'reparative therapies' said to turn gay people straight. He says the mission of the organization no longer fits what he says he now knows about God, and the demands of a "messy," changing culture.
In an apology to the gay community, Chambers noted that he "cannot apologize for my deeply held biblical beliefs about the boundaries I see in scripture surrounding sex" and marriage but added that he will no longer "fight you on your beliefs or the rights that you seek."
Chambers, who says he and his wife Leslie "are more in love than we've ever have been" but admits to still being attracted to men, said in a nearly hour-long talk Wednesday at the organization's 38th annual conference that he and Exodus leaders came to the conclusion that God was calling them to shut down the ministry.
"We're not going to control people anymore," he said. "We're not going to tell them how they should live. We're not going to be responsible for what they're doing. It's not our job. You are not the Holy Spirit. I am not the Holy Spirit. The church is not the Holy Spirit. We are called to proclaim the truth of who God is, the riches of his grace and his mercy."
Below is an excerpt from an open letter Chambers posted to the LGBT community.
( Jamie Cary / ) — Lisa Ling
Exodus' announcement coincides with a television episode on Lisa Ling's "Our America" show, which features Chambers. Called 'God and Gays,' the episode airs Thursday night on the Oprah Winfrey Network. We'll post clips from the video when they're live.


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Between being out and about trying to get my Fitbit steps up to scratch, and getting up at the crack of dawn to go the gym, there's one thing that really comes in handy, and that's a backpack. Since leaving school (which seems like a lifetime ago), a backpack hasn't been something that I have ever felt the need for, mostly because they make me feel a bit geeky, but that was until I got sent a Mi Pac rucksack from Menarys to put to the test.
Upon receiving the rucksack, my first impressions were very positive. The navy, floral patterned exterior was pretty and girly, without being too gaudy, and its tan suede patches gave it a unique edge that I really loved. The backpack comes in a variety of colours, from neon brights to something a little more subtle, but what seems to carry throughout the brand is that quirky suede finish to make them stand out on the shelf.
A quick look inside told me that this backpack was going to come in SO handy, because of its many hidden compartments. The backpack is divided down the middle, with multiple pockets on each side of the divide, and a zip pocket to keep your cash and other personal items stowed away. It also has the functionality to feed your headphones through the backpack and into your ears, but I'm much too indecisive with my playlists not to have my phone in my hand when playing music!
As luck would have it, the next few weeks gave me plenty of opportunity to test it in a variety of environments. So without further ado, here is the verdict from each one:
Game Of Thrones Tour
The occasion: Work sent me on a Game of Thrones tour from 9AM until 6PM, which meant lots of essentials and a light and easy to carry bag to keep them in. There was lots of walking on the agenda!
The contents: My all day adventure meant that I had to bring provisions for all weathers, including a waterproof jacket and umbrella, a few snacks, a bottle of water, my camera, my work iPad, a notebook and the usual contents of my handbag, like a purse and mobile phone.
Impression: This was the first time I'd used the bag, and I couldn't get over how light it was! Without the contents inside, it's literally light as a feather, which is great when you have lots to carry. I walked 18,000 steps from 9AM-5PM (or so my Fitbit said!), most of that with the rucksack on my back, and my shoulders and back weren't sore in the slightest. In fact, I barely knew I was wearing it. The divide in the middle was perfect for keeping my iPad, notebook and camera separate from the snacks and less businessy stuff, and the pockets were perfect for keeping pens and valuables close at hand.
The Gym
The occasion: For weeks I have been lugging my gym gear in a beautiful overnight bag that I purchased in New York last year, which is a waste of a good bag in my book. The backpack was a more functional solution, but the question was whether it would be able to fit all of my gear.
The contents: On a regular day, my gym bag consists of a towel, a bottle of water change of clothes for work, my make-up bag, my hair straighteners, a brush, a pair of tights, shower gel and deodorant. Luckily, I keep my heels in work and wear trainers en route to the office, which spares me a little space.
Impression: Getting everything into this bag was a tight squeeze, but the beauty of a Mi Pac is the fact that it is so small and light, so that is no criticism. My towel was tightly rolled, and my water bottle was wedged in at the last moment, but I managed to get the rest in, with the help of the side pockets for things like my deodorant and make-up. It was light, which is pretty ideal after a hard kettlebell workout, and so much more practical than an overnight bag. The side pockets were a godsend here for ensuring that things like shower gel didn't leak over my work clothes.
Camera Adventures
The occasion: On a rare sunny afternoon off work, I took a little walk around Antrim Castle Gardens, and decided to take the backpack out for yet another test run!
The contents: This time around, it was camera gear all the way, and those bits are pretty compact, so space wasn't an issue. I managed to fit in my iPad (which I tether to the camera using WiFi so that I can edit and upload on the go), my Olympus PEN camera, my 45mm lens, and even a small extendable tripod!
Impression: The backpack wasn't really necessary for this adventure, but it came in handy regardless for carrying things like a tripod that don't usually come out with me. Again, it was so light, easy to carry, and the handy pockets made it easy for me to access my spare lens without too much fidgeting. All in all, a pretty handy bag to have.
The Final Verdict
I am not a backpack, outdoorsy kinda girl, but the Mi Pac completely won me over. It's more stylish than your average backpack, it's light as a feather, and for its size, you can fit quite a bit in there. I will 100% keep using it.
The Mi Pac is available at all Menarys stores in Northern Ireland. It gets my seal of approval – will it get yours?
* This backpack was gifted to me by Menarys for review, but I gave it a solid testing, and my review is 100% honest! If I didn't love it, I wouldn't blog it!


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Astrology is a powerful tool! It enables us to transcend time and space, to penetrate entire centuries or even millennia and go back in the distant past and "experience" from an incredible vicinity some major historical occurrences that have been poorly recorded and thus remain obscure, to revive human stories and situations we know very little about. It enables us to probe and somehow "resuscitate" the lives, the character and the behaviours of historical key-figures and meaningful situations that would be otherwise irrevocably lost in the mist of the time....Thanks to astrology we are able of penetrating even the sanctuary of an intimate relationship (provided we are given the birth data of its members)!
Today (I am writing this article on June 4th, 2015), 107 years ago, the flirtatious but rather inconspicuous girl you see above was born. Her name was Geli Raubal. She was Adolf Hitler's niece (half-niece actually) and according to many his lover (the prestigious "Astrodienst" for example is explicitly reporting Geli as being "Hitler's mistress")!
Nobody can say for sure whether the Hitler's - Geli's relationship was a sexual one or not. What we definitely know is that it was the most intense relationship in Hitler's life! And that this relationship was permeated by an extreme possessiveness, especially from Hitler's part. When Hitler found out that Geli had a fling with his private chauffeur he threatened to shoot him! In 1931 Geli asked Adolf to leave the apartment and go back to Vienna in order to take singing lessons (a Jewish man she was in love with was secretly awaiting her). But Hitler furiously refused and ordered his guards to get tighter on her. On September 18, 1931 Geli was found dead in Hitler's apartment. Apparently she had committed suicide, shooting herself on her chest with one of Hitler's pistols. She was 23 years old!
So, what's the story behind Hitler's - Geli's relationship? Because there is something deeper there and that something we have to find out! You see relationships - any kind of them - do not casually "result". They are dictated by profound needs of ours and they are attuned to often obscure and irrational facets of our souls - facets we are not very much aware of. But Astrology can substantially assist us in this direction! So, let's take a look at their Synastric bi-wheel (with Hitler's natal chart in the inner circle and Geli's in the outer one):
Αs Ι already explained, the two of them do not seem to be particularly compatible - under an astrological point of view. There is however a "latent" synastric element that might create a certain degree of compatibility between them. Hitler's Moon is located in the restless, youthful and communicative Third House of his chart. This configuration alone - isolated from the rest of the chart - denotes that a Gemini woman could ultimately be the ideal Adolf's partner (as the Third House is tightly related to the sign of Gemini)!
It also impresses us the fact that both Geli's Sun and Pluto are falling in Hitler's Eighth House (while simultaneously her Sun is in a wide conjunction to Hitler's Pluto)! That's a very powerful Synastric configuration! Actually, the Eighth House is the BIG MERGER! It does unite and merge two individuals (physically, mentally, psychologically, financially, erotically etc.) to the extent that the two interconnect to a very visceral and profound level, within the deepest reaches of their souls! Under the Eighth House's spell the partners are somehow "squeezed" the one over the other, till they finally shed the shell of their individuality and merge into a single entity, transforming themselves into - let's say - the legendary "Androgynous"! And with such a strong Eighth House emphasis some very powerful drives and passions dominate this relationship. Which, unless sexually consumed or somehow "sublimated" might eventually give birth to feelings of mortal hatred and hostility!
Since we don't know Geli's time of birth we don't know too the exact degree her Moon is in. We are absolutely sure though that it is in Leo, around the 13th degree of that sign. Thus, it is probably forming a tight conjunction with Hitler's Saturn! This means that Geli was experiencing Adolf as a sort of (strict and severe) father figure. On the other hand, Hitler was feeling very complacent having this brilliant and vivacious young woman by his side! The Saturn - Moon conjunction might also mean that he was somehow controlling and limiting her (psychologically, spatially etc), that he was ever trying to discipline her! And since Geli's Saturn is squaring Hitler's Moon too it was hard for them to communicate on an inner level, to exchange feelings and achieve a proximity within their souls, to manifest tenderness to each other etc. Thus, it would be a lot easier for them to resort into raw sexual intercourses...
A strong sexual connotation is ensued too in this relationship by the fact that both their Mars's are forming aspects with their respective Moons. It was hard for them to feel at ease. A spirit of intensity and unrest was constantly hovering over them and they were very easily and without an apparent reason upsetting each other! They were both feeling that the other member was excessively cruel and aggressive, an insensitive person that was repeatedly hurting their feelings...
But apart these pivotal synastric configurations there is something else that made Geli so important to Hitler: the two specific zodiacal signs her Luminaries are in (her Sun in Gemini and her Moon in Leo). You see Hitler was very much attached to his mother, whose death never managed to overcome. His mother was a Leo with a Gemini Moon (her Sun-Moon zodiacal combination was the reverse of Geli's!). So definitely Geli was reminding Hitler something of his mother. That would explain a lot why he was so fond of her. But it doesn't end here. Hitler's father was a Gemini with his Moon in Leo. He had the very same Luminaries combination as Geli! The fact is Hitler hated the guts of his father. And that hatred he undoubtedly transferred onto Geli. That would explain why he abused her so much, bringing her to the point of committing suicide (provided she was not murdered, of course...)
Thomas Gazis
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Debt rises by 5 percent in top 20 cities
Borrowing's biggest in Dallas, Houston; Detroit trails in debt
With the recession fading in the rearview mirror, consumers are once again loading up on debt and carrying larger balances on credit cards, auto loans and student loans, according to a study released Tuesday.
In the past four years, average U.S. consumer debt has risen 5 percent, to $25,927, according to the credit-reporting bureau Experian. In 2010, the same measure of national stood at $24,678. The report also examined the debt levels in the top 20 U.S. metro areas and found that everything really is bigger in Texas, with Dallas and Houston as No. 1 and No. 2 in per-capita consumer debt. Detroit was 20th. (See map and data: Top 20 cities' debt, credit scores)
The debt increase is significant because it marks a reversal of the trend that began in 2008 and 2009, when consumers began paying down debts as the economy crumbled and banks became stingier in making loans. The Experian study is in line with other recent research that shows that consumers are once again becoming comfortable with debt as the economy improves.
Michael Walden, an economist at North Carolina State University, says rising debt levels are not necessarily cause for concern. As long as personal income is also rising, consumers should be able to manage the increased debt without damage to the economy.
"Since the recession ended, and we have been growing economically, debt has begun to climb, but not to alarming levels," he says. "That's just the natural process. Debt is up, but it's actually a sign of economic improvement rather than a question about consumers overdoing debt."
In February, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that total consumer debt in the fourth quarter of 2013 rose by $241 billion, to $11.5 trillion -- the largest year-over-year increase since 2007. Still, total debt remains 9 percent less than its peak in 2008, the Fed said.
About 70 percent of the debt, the Fed said, comes from mortgages, followed by student loans (9 percent), auto loans (7 percent) and credit cards (6 percent).
Consumers appear able to handle the increased debt, because the percentage of income they are spending on credit cards and other loans is around a 30-year low, Walden says.
Michele Raneri, Experian's vice president of analytics, said the company's study backs up that idea, since the average credit score stayed at 665 between 2010 and 2014.
"People are more comfortable taking out more credit, and yet their scores aren't suffering. That shows they can handle more debt," she says.
Regional differences
The Experian report, which excluded real estate loans, said that of the top 20 cities, 19 had higher average debt than they did four years ago.
Cities with the highest average debt loads tend to be those whose economies have fared well in recent years. The most indebted cities -- Dallas, Houston, Washington, Seattle and Baltimore -- all had unemployment rates of 6 percent or lower in March, below the national average of 6.7 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Although there has been a pent-up desire to begin spending again, we hope they don't commit the financial sins of the past.
|-- Gail Cunningham
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Leading the way was Dallas, with an average debt per consumer of $28,240. Dallas' economy has benefited from the growth of the energy, high-tech and health care sectors, and it's in the middle of a housing boom, says Steven Shwiff, an economist at Texas A&M University at Commerce. Just this week, Toyota announced it is moving its U.S. headquarters from California to Plano, a Dallas suburb.
"Those are the kinds of things you'd expect to make people feel more comfortable about incurring a little more household debt that you would see in, let's say, Las Vegas," Shwiff says.
At the bottom of the debt list is Detroit ($23,604), the only city to lower its average debt since 2010. Its unemployment rate in March was 8.3 percent.
The study also examined average credit scores. At 702, Minneapolis had the highest average of the 20 cities. Dallas, Houston and Miami tied for lowest, at 648.
Avoiding financial sins
Despite the increased appetite for debt, consumers appear to be cautious about taking on too much too fast, says Gail Cunningham, spokeswoman for the National Foundation for Credit Counseling.
"Although there has been a pent-up desire to begin spending again, we hope they don't commit the financial sins of the past," she says. "Even if spending has increased, the point is, how did they manage their debt obligation? It appears they are managing it responsibly."
Nonetheless, a March 2014 NFCC survey showed that people aren't eager to reveal their debts. The survey showed that three times as many people would be embarrassed to reveal the amount of their credit-card debt than their weight.
The main problem that credit counselors see, Cunningham says, is people who wait too long before taking action. Faced with economic problems, too many ignore the issue and wish it away instead of taking action.
"A lot of times, people think tomorrow will be better and don't do anything to resolve the problem," she says. "If they wait too long to reach out for help, it only makes matters worse."
|The credit bureau Experian analyzed the credit scores and average credit card, auto loan and student loan debt totals for the top 20 American cities. Click on a city to reveal its data.
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