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Wednesday 11/05/08 - Blueberry Wine
A Little Red Wine Could Take You A Long Way!
Longevity interests a lot of people who aren't ready to give up their lives, just yet, and who look to healthy alternatives to culturally defined eating patterns and "health care."
The benefits of drinking wine have been touted for a while and are thought, by some, to be the reason why the French can get away with eating a high fat diet while enjoying a low rate of coronary disease.
A few years ago, a study by French research team also found that men who regularly drank at least two glasses of wine daily were 50 percent less likely than non-drinkers to suffer a second heart attack.
Previous studies with yeast, a small species of worm, and fruit flies have shown that resveratrol -- a polyphenol antioxidant found in grapes, especially red grapes, and particularly pinot noir grapes which are grown in northern latitudes and used in wines coming from New York, Washington, and Oregon -- is a life-extending compound.
In a new study from Italy, resveratrol has been used to increase the life span of a short-lived breed of tropical fish by more than 50%. Not only did fish given resveratrol in their food live longer than the control group, they stayed livelier as they aged and displayed better memory in stimulus/response tests. And the neurons in their brains didn't decay as quickly when they died and were dissected.
Resveratrol, an organic compound contained in the skins of grapes that protects them from disease, is extracted from grapes by the wine making process. The wine becomes a preservative for the resveratrol and prevents its oxidation.
That's why drinking grape juice or eating raisins doesn't have the same effect; the resveratrol has neither been extracted nor preserved. It's also been shown that resveratrol in food supplements oxidizes upon exposure to air and loses its effectiveness.
Red wine may truly be a "wondrous drug!"
Other studies have shown that wine, especially red wine, can help prevent colds, increase the levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, lower the risk of Alzheimer's, reduce the size and number of fat cells in the body, reduce the risk of prostate cancer, and has anti-inflammatory properties to boot.
Drug companies are trying to copy resveratrol, but might not be able to preserve it's health-preserving benefits. Besides, resveratrol is freely available in red wine and not patentable as such.
Dr. Lawrence Stepanowicz is a Doctor of Naturopathy and writer on health topics. You can find more information on good health in practice at his website and blog, http://practicalhealth.net.
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Dr. Lawrence Stepanowicz is a Doctor of Naturopathy and writer on health topics. You can find more information on good health in practice at his website and blog, http://practicalhealth.net.
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Ways On How To Achieve A Fit Body
The level of commitment and dedication it takes to achieve and maintain a high level of fitness is beyond what some people think they're capable of. This is not the case. Change a few things in your life to form a regular fitness routine, this will help you get into shape.
In the past, weight belts were routinely use. These days, they are reserved for extra-heavy duty lifting only. There are some negative consequences to always having on a weight belt. You end up having a weaker lower back and ab muscles which then become vulnerable to getting injured if you're constantly wearing a belt.
Try performing actual sit-ups along with crunches when you work out. Sit-ups have a bad reputation that isn't entirely deserved. Do not use anchored-feet sit-ups. This specific form of sit-ups can be bad for your back though.
Always exhale after each repetition. This is important because it allows your body to expel wastes and improves your overall energy.
The importance of a strong, solid core can not be overstated. Strengthening your core muscle groups can help you with all of your other fitness activities. One proven method for building your core is doing situps. In addition, sit-ups help to improve your body's range of motion. This will help you get more out of abdominal exercises in the future.
To achieve physical fitness, you should give your abs a regular workout. Work your abs two to three days a week, but no more; like other muscles, your abdominal muscles require time to rest and recover.
Do you want to know the secret of making chin-ups a little easier? Change the way you view them. As opposed to thinking of pulling yourself upward when doing chin-ups, imagine that you're pulling your elbows downward. This trick will help doing chin-ups easier and it will help you do more.
If you smoke cigarettes, eliminate that habit from your life immediately to clear the way for a fit, healthy future. There is never a point where it is pointless to stop smoking. Not only will your chance of suffering a heart attack be greatly reduced, you will increase your life expectancy. Take care of your body and drop the smoking habit.
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The Lightning received a first-round bye in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in team history and competed in the second round for a third time in the last four years. GBC also entered the match ranked first in the NCAA East Region.
Goldey-Beacom will open the campaign Sept. 5 at Millersville.
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Route 66 in the News
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The City of Springfield is putting together plans to honor the birthplace of historic Route 66.
The City-owned West Meadows area (on College just east of Fort) will include a Route 66 roadside park, including a plaza, sculptures, a picnic area, a gateway and more.
One feature at the park would be a replica of the Reds Giant Hamburg sign. Reds, owned and operated by Sheldon Red Chaney and his wife Julia, was a roadside café located on West Chestnut Expressway recognized for opening the worlds first drive-through window. The cafés name was supposed to be Red's Giant Hamburger, but Chaney measured the sign incorrectly and dropped the "er." Reds opened in 1947 and closed in 1984. The building was torn down in 1997.
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Friday night my siblings and I hosted a party at my brother's place in honour of our parents' 50th wedding anniversary. Tents were put up in the backyard, complete with white twinkle lights, tables and chairs. The caterers produced a fabulous feast and one sister ordered a gorgeous cake from the Bon Bon Bakery. Another sister put together an amazing book of memories that most members of the family had written for the occasion.
I spent quite a while putting together a slideshow of their wedding photos and pictures from the following 50 years – including many of us kids as we grew. I'm just putting a few on here as there were almost 120 pages in the slideshow!
Enjoy, and if you like what you see, let me know!!
That's all for now, but I'll share more another time.


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Sunday, November 17, 2013
I'm not speaking of disagreement over essentials that have to do with those things necessary for salvation or eternity life, be assured. Coming to know how much Jesus loves me and that He was willing to die in my place and believing that who He is, and what He did completed what was necessary to deal with my sin as evidenced by an empty tomb, [Faith] are essentials for redemption and eternity and are not up for rejection or denial.
I'm speaking of the non-essentials. By using 'non-essentials' I'm not saying un-important things, just things not necessary for salvation to be experienced.
Things like whether Adam was Federal head and I was present in him when the fall happened or whether I'm lost by my own choice or any combination thereof.
Whether Jesus was Impeccable or could have sinned when tempted.
Whether election or foreknowledge is God choosing me before time because He determined to for reasons known only to Him, or He saw before hand that I would somehow come to choose Him.
Whether repentance and faith are my non-meritorious responses alone and bring regeneration or whether I can repent and believe only because the Holy Spirit has worked regeneration already in me and repentance and faith are the evidences of new birth rather than the causes of new birth.
I have my own understanding of all these.
I lean toward [in fact I embrace] God having worked by His Grace to produce any abilities toward spiritual things and those abilities are the result of His Grace being experienced, not the cause. But I came to all this understanding after I became a believer and not before. An understanding of issues such as these are unrelated to salvation being real for me.
However, the unique situation of which I'm speaking is when there are two guys/gals, on the same staff, who might disagree over those kinds of non-essentials. How do you work together with integrity with differences like that?
It has happened_to me_several times_ on several staffs.
As a result, I developed a certain way [method] of handling it. My way is certainly not sacred and maybe not even the best way. But it is my way and I'll share it for what it's worth.
Two things, I believe, are important to remember.
The first thing to remember___ is that each staff person must be free to investigate and research scripture to grow personally in their understanding of the nuances of doctrine without fear AND must be free to teach their understanding.
An example...an Education minister on my staff had a different view of divorce and remarriage than mine. One day I asked him to preach in my absence. We happened to be at a particular place in Matthew where divorce was being addressed. So I asked him to deal with that passage, if he would.
He was perplexed and even concerned. He saw it differently than did I. "How can I do the that? " he asked. I said, "It's simple, you teach how you see it and be honest enough to mention that I [Bro. Paul] see it a bit differently, but that we respect each other as brothers in the Lord, in spite of our differences on this issue"
Then I suggested he encourage the people to search on their own.
He did and they did.
Interestingly, twenty-five years later, I now hold the position he held then, not because the text has changed, but because my understanding has changed as I've studied it. Our being free to search and share our understanding of truth without fear was a major factor in maintaining true liberty while on staff together.
The second thing to remember___is that sometimes as a staff, it might be beneficial to agree to take a position on a non-essential as a standard for the staff, knowing some staff member or members may have to adjust to something he or she doesn't hold to personally, but must be willing to adjust for practical reasons.
An example...I pastored a church near a University where drinking was a problem on campus. We chose as a staff to agree that abstinence would be our [the staff] standard. This was not based on agreement on the text of scripture because there were differences of opinion about that.
While ALL staff members agreed that scriptures condemned drunkenness, some held that moderation instead of abstinence was the true biblical position, at least as they saw it.
[I, for example, don't personally hold to the view that total abstinence is taught in the text of scripture as the biblical standard. However, I do believe that drunkenness IS forbidden in scripture.]
But by mutual consent we, as a staff, felt it was best for us to practice abstinence, while on that staff, in order to more effectively minister to those students. [It was the Romans 14:13-15 principle.] A couple of people had to defer [myself included] and abstinence was our practical policy while on staff at that particular church.
This was shared with our church.
We had no established church policy in regards to abstinence as we had developed our own church covenant and that particular non-essential was a non-issue. It was shared for information only.
But the congregation was encouraged as they saw the method we followed to come to our agreement on what was best when good people stood on different sides of theological issues that are not essential to salvation and eternity.
I could give a multitude of other examples but post length will not permit.
My bottomline in all this is multiple...
1. People differ on non-essentials.
2. People who differ on non-essentials can work together.
3. No one should have to be quiet about their differences.
4. Respect for another's position is important.
5. When a policy is decided upon because it is best for the work... don't make the basis for it scriptural if there are good people on both sides of the issue theologically. Make it what it is in reality...practical and good for the work. Nothing else.
6. If there is a church policy on the non-essential, follow it or don't join that staff.
7. Real unity is based on at least these factors...
a) Agreement on the essentials...
b) A right spirit/attitude toward people who differ on everything else.
c) A willingness to have ALL share their views and, when necessary, choose a path that is best for the work by mutual agreement with all being heard and respected.
I think this might be good for a family or a congregation as well as a staff.
I also do not believe this negates teaching the whole counsel of God authoritatively. I happen to believe authority comes from the anointing of the Holy Spirit rather than a position I might hold about some non-essential. But because I take seriously the command to not Lord it over the flock, I chose this method.
As I said, this practical approach is not sacred, [though undergirded by biblical principles] nor perhaps even the best way.
But it is mine...and God has, by His grace, blessed it.
Paul B
5 comments:
- Aussie John said...
So good, my friend! So well said!
"In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity."
I know you could have easily quoted it!
I'm doing so simply to make the point that even when claiming to practice these great principles, so many cannot agree to disagree on what it means, or who actually said it!
I think sinful man has a bent towards
One-Upmanship, with pride convincing each as being an expert who has an inherent need to gain the higher ground against others in matters of belief and practice, rather than a sincere belief in what they are arguing for.
What think ye?
- Paul Burleson said...
Aussie J,
What do I think?
" I think sinful man has a bent towards One-Upmanship, with pride convincing each as being an expert who has an inherent need to gain the higher ground against others in matters of belief and practice, rather than a sincere belief in what they are arguing for."
I think what you think and have written may very well be the core of what drives most theological arguments. How sad is that!
- Victorious said...
I also do not believe this negates teaching the whole counsel of God authoritatively.
But doesn't the "whole counsel" of God include those non-essentials? So, the one who is evidently anointed will teach or preach from their perspective and understanding. That, then, becomes the perceived position of that church/fellowship. That, in turn, makes the non-essential appear as an essential, doesn't it?
It seems to me that the non-essentials make up the bulk of rules and regulations in churches' "What We Believe" statements complete with scriptural references yanked from historical context but that reflect the anointed one's position. Usually no "feel free to disagree" disclaimer follows.
I realize your post primarily focuses on a staff perspective and mine from a congregational perspective, so perhaps my questions miss your intended target.
- Paul Burleson said...
Thanks as always for commenting.
"That, then, becomes the perceived position of that church/fellowship. That, in turn, makes the non-essential appear as an essential, doesn't it?"
My answer is "No, it doesn't." At least from my perspective.
I'm not aware of anything that would indicate that when someone teaches under an anointing that it automatically means their teaching is to be received as the position of all. Not even an elder should be able to speak without examination.
In fact, I'm thinking all believers are to search the scriptures for themselves to make certain of what is being said IS WHAT the scripture means.
Some things are more important than others. Any issue dealing with matters of salvation supersedes all others. Matters of discipleship and guidance for believers are important, just not to the level of salvation issues.
Take for example, a christian suing another christian in a court of law. We would agree that it is of the non-essential category meaning you can miss this with your understanding and go to heaven.
But you can't miss the Person and Work of Christ, for example, and enjoy any assurance of that same place in eternity. You HAVE to be right there.
No one is saying the former is not important in it's own right, It just isn't salvation issues.
- Victorious said...
Thanks for that clarification, Paul!


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Senator Angus King, I-ME, joined me this morning:
HH: I am joined by Senator Angus King of Maine, independent of Maine, and lucky for us, he's also a former governor, two term governor, good governor up in Maine. Let me reach back, Senator King, before we talk about other things, to your experience as a governor. What do you think Governor Abbott's doing right now with a mad bomber running around Austin?
AK: Well, it's a hell of a problem. I mean, it's an all hands on deck situation. They've got some, obviously there's, well, you never know whether this is one person or whether you're having copycats. But the Governor, I'm sure, is working with the Texas Rangers, the State Police, the local police, the FBI. I mean, this is pretty scary stuff.
HH: Now you're on Senate Intel, Senator King. Have you been briefed on this, yet?
AK: Not, yet. We have a meeting this afternoon, as a matter of fact, and I suspect that it will come up. We'll get at least an up to date briefing on what we know at this point. But from press reports, I don't think there are any clear answers on this.
HH: Now we will cover the story as it develops over the morning. Let's turn to some of the stuff I wanted to cover with you. First of all, do you anticipate any difficulty in having CIA Director Pompeo confirmed as Secretary of State?
AK: I think it's an open question, Hugh, because he, when he was going for CIA, the CIA Director and Secretary of State are entirely different jobs. And I remember talking to him offline when he was first nominated as CIA, and we started talking about policy. And he said you know, I'm not doing policy anymore. This is a technical job. This is information. I said you're absolutely right. That's the right attitude. But now, policy, it's all about policy. And it's about representing the country. And you heard Rand Paul is already expressed some pretty serious reservations about his attitude toward Iran, his attitude towards some of the problems around the world. So I don't think it's, I don't think it's a dunk by any means. And remember, if all the Democrats plus Rand Paul vote against him, and John McCain's not there, he loses 50-49. So I think it's going to depend a lot on his answer to the questions. I'm undecided myself. I like him personally. I think he's an incredibly smart guy. But for example, I worry about the, he'll encourage the President to tear up the Iran deal, which I think is a huge geopolitical mistake. There's no upside to that decision. And that bothers me. So I'm going to, what I like to do, Hugh, is I go to hearings even when I'm not on the committee. And I'm planning to go to his confirmation hearings, sit out in the audience at the Foreign Relations Committee, and listen to his answers and make up my mind at that point.
HH: So you are open to voting for him, but you are not yet committed to doing so?
AK: That's correct.
HH: All right.
AK: That's exactly the way I would put it, and you know, I want to see, I want to see what his views and attitude is toward a number of issues.
HH: Now there is also word that a unanimous consent agreement is being hammered out to get some of our national security nominees, including Richard Grenell, who's bound for Berlin, passed by Easter. Have you heard of this, Senator King?
AK: I haven't heard of that specifically, but I know that, I'm of the view that we need to get these national security people in place. You know, one of the most important places that's open, Hugh, is ambassador to South Korea. And we don't even have a nominee for that, yet. So yeah, we've got to move these guys. And I use guys, by the way, Hugh, in a non-gender specific way.
HH: You bet.
AK: People.
HH: You bet. Yeah. Would you be willing to go to Chuck Schumer and say we've got to get this done, specifically Grenell, because they've got a new government, and they're in, they're the most powerful non-nuclear nation in the world. We've got to get people over there.
AK: Yeah, I mean, I don't have any hesitation in talking about those kinds of nominees. And Berlin, but you know, I've got to tell you, South Korea's pretty important, too, right now.
HH: We need a nominee for South Korea, but we also need the Secretary of State. I'm not debating you. I will listen and see, and then we'll talk about it afterwards.
AK: Yeah.
HH: It's a conversation. Let me talk to you now about the Special Counsel investigation. And I'm going to ask this of Lindsey Graham next hour. If Mr. Mueller was fired, would you consider that to be an impeachable offense?
AK: No. I would consider it a crisis. I would want to think about it in terms of all the other material that we've seen. High crimes and misdemeanors is the standard for impeachment, and I have a high standard for impeachment. I don't think impeachment should be used to change a government you don't like. I think going back to Andrew Johnson in, you know, 1867, this is something we've got to be really careful with. We don't want to change our form of government. But the problem is that if the President does this, I think it is a huge mistake. It adds weight to the argument that there's been an ongoing obstruction of justice of trying to basically quash in investigation. I think it's, I wouldn't say it rises to the level of an impeachable offense, but I certainly think it's going to create a real problem. And I think, I went down the list yesterday. There are 8 or 9 senators, including people like Orrin Hatch and Chuck Grassley and John Cornyn who have said this would be a huge mistake. Newt Gingrich said it would be a disaster. Lindsey said he thought it would be the beginning of the end of his presidency. So I think everybody's concerned about this, and I think it would be a huge mistake from his point of view. If he's really, if he's innocent, which he keeps saying that he is, he ought to want this thing to go forward and be as thorough as possible so the American people can get the results, can be, have confidence and say yeah, look, this Mueller guy did a tough job and a thorough job, and there's no evidence. That's the result the President should want. If he cuts it off, half the country's going to think hey, he's trying to hide something.
HH: I agree with you. I think it would be a disaster to fire the Special Counsel, and I believe the reason he hired the people that he did is because they're professionals, and at the end of the day, no one, even the most extreme critic of Donald Trump, will be able to argue with their conclusion that no collusion occurred, if that is in fact their conclusion.
AK: That's right.
HH: And therefore, he ought to leave him alone and just hurry it up. But let me turn to the other half of this. I agree completely with your comments on Face the Nation concerning Mr. McCabe. I'm going to wait to read the inspector general's report until I weigh on whether or not he ought to have been fired. That was made by career professionals to the Attorney General with a very short timeline. I don't envy him the position that he is in, in having to make that, and I will wait to read that. But I am concerned about the FISA process, Senator King. I used to do those warrants for two Attorneys General. I would review them, and the last thing, the last guy to review them before they went to their desk. They're very, very complete. The FISA warrant on Carter Page appears to me to be deeply problematic. Do you share my concern?
AK: Well, I haven't seen the whole finding, I mean, the whole background, so I really can't comment on that. Again, you've got a series of FISA judges. Carter Page, I think, the warrant was renewed three or four times, and I'm pretty sure it was a different judge every time.
HH: You're correct.
AK: And they had to show, as you know, after the initial warrant, they then had to show that usable intelligence was being achieved to, in order to renew it. So that, to me, substantiates the fact that the original warrant had some substance to it, and then it was renewed three times based upon intelligence that was coming from the warrant. So I wouldn't call it tainted or any, I think that's going a little far. I think it was a, you know, I think you're, well, you know, I think you're underestimating the judge. If he thinks it's politically tainted, you know now, we know from, that the FBI did reveal that the material from Christopher Steele came from a political opposition operation. It was pretty clear about that. So I don't agree with you. I think there was enough there. And remember, it's probable cause. It's not guilt. And that's the standard, is you have to show probable cause. And that's, I believe that's what they showed.
HH: Yeah, and they need to show credible evidence of probable cause, and I do not believe that was there in the initial warrant. Now if they produced it subsequent to that, that doesn't change the flaw in the first warrant. But we will see. I'm just, are you open to finding that that process was abused, Senator King?
AK: Sure. Well, I've been concerned. John Cornyn and I authored an amendment to the Intelligence Authorization Act on, or not, I'm sorry, on the FISA renewal that just went through a few months ago because of our concern about the process and being sure that it wasn't being used improperly under 702, and also FISA. I mean, it's a very powerful tool of the government, and I, you know, I think anybody wants to be sure that somebody's guarding the guardians. That's the whole heart of our whole system, Hugh, as you know. But I think again, you don't have to have proof beyond a reasonable doubt in a situation like this. The intent is to find evidence. And you and I can argue about it, but the ultimate decision was made by a judge whose job it is to make these kind of calls.
HH: Yeah, it does seem to me, it's going to be fascinating for your committee to go through and actually investigate those FISA warrants, because I have always had 100% confidence, because I used to see the FBI's work product, because there wasn't a division of national security in the days that I was at Justice in the 80s. And they always had great work product. And it was never in doubt. We never had one warrant kicked back, not one.
AK: Was that, was that the 1880s, Hugh?
HH: (laughing) Yes. Look, you and George are the same age. I'm younger than George.
AK: They were tapping telegraph lines in those days, right?
HH: Let me conclude by asking you about this omnibus and whether or not it's going to get done, and why we cannot get a DACA deal in this bill. Why can we not get $26 billion for the border and permanent status leading to citizenship for the DACA dreamers? What is the problem, Senator King?
AK: Well, we had that. That's the bill we had three weeks ago. That's exactly the bill. It was $26 billion for the wall, or for the border security, and the extension of DACA and a path to citizenship for the Dreamers, not for their parents. I mean, that's exactly the deal, and in the middle of the night, we reached agreement. It was one of my most, it was my best day in the Senate and my worst day in the Senate. On Wednesday, we had the deal. It was bipartisan. We had 8 Republican cosponsors and a line on half a dozen more. And then in the middle of the night, the Department of Homeland Security issued what I call a scurrilous press release that said this was going to lead to amnesty for 10 million illegal aliens, including criminals, and they just went, you know, they went nuts on this thing. And then the White House issued a veto threat. And the Republicans in the Senate basically got spooked and said, you know, we can't vote for this. The President isn't going to bless it, and we can't do it. And we got, we ended up getting 54 votes. 3 Democrats didn't go for it, because they were concerned about the wall. And then the Republicans were concerned, the 8 Republicans who cosponsored it stayed with it, I must say. But they couldn't get the other votes. Okay, so bring us forward to today. I've got to tell you, Hugh, I think the bill three weeks ago was the high water mark for the wall. I don't think, as a person who helped bring this together, I don't think I could get 46 votes out of the Democratic Caucus today for the wall, for that deal, because since that time, it sort of deteriorated. And I think a lot of, a lot of the Democrats really had to suck it up to cast that vote.
HH: I'm disappointed to hear that. I hope you go back and try one more time, and that the $26 billion is trusted, not a promise of $1.6 now and the other later, but $26 billion put into a trust fund, because that is just unfair to these kids. And it's unfair to border security. As we see, security matters in Texas a lot. Senator King, I'm out of time. It's always a joy to talk to you. Thank you for coming on. I appreciate you being open with me on all this, and please talk to Chuck Schumer about getting unanimous consent for Grenell and the rest of those people. We've got to get serious on national security. Thank you, Senator.
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Friday 5th January 2018 - Della Bentham
We take a look back at the top selling lots of 2017...
As we turned the page to a brand-new year, we decided it was the perfect time to take a look back at the top selling lots of 2017. From the small delicate beauty of a ring to the large roaring grunt of a V12. Take a look at what piqued people's interests last year.
We start off by taking a look at the top 10 hammer prices of 2017.
10 - ROLEX - A Gentleman's Perpetual Triple Calendar Moon Phase Padellone Wrist Watch
Sale Price £44,000
Coming in at number 10 is a beautiful Gents Rolex. The 18k yellow metal case, surrounded the signed automatic movement. The dial featured baton hour markers, moon phase aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to six, split day and month apertures to twelve with outer Arabic numeral date track. The gold case was complimented perfectly by a black alligator strap with gold plated pin buckle.
9 - PATEK PHILIPPE - A Gentleman's World Time wrist Watch. 18ct Yellow Gold Case
Sale Price £52,000
Patek Phillipe are renowned as one of the world's most impressive wrist watch manufacturers. So, it comes as no surprise that they feature in the year's top 10. This beautiful watch featured a Silvered dial with cloisonné detailing to the centre representing the world map, a twenty-four hour ring with day and night colouration, outer ring displaying cities of the world and was finished off with a signed brown alligator strap.
8 - VACHERON CONSTANTIN - A Gentleman's Patrimony Perpetual Calendar Wrist Watch
Sale Price £56,000
The second watch to feature in this list sold in February. This piece was a real head turner. The skeletonised dial with hour markers made it stand out from the crowd. It was complimented perfectly by the black crocodile strap with signed platinum pin buckle. The movement itself was also visible from the rear, making this a truly spectacular piece of wrist wear.
7 - 1973 Jaguar E-Type V12 Convertible Registration No: 7797 BH
Sale Price £74,000
The E-Type is often referred to as one of the most beautiful cars ever created, and it's not difficult to see why. The sweeping clean lines made it go down in history. This was a nice original example finished in its original Green Sand coachwork, with Brown Leather interior it had covered just 50,000 miles from new. The vehicle came complete with all of its original Service/ Instruction books including the original Service Book which shows the early Service Records.
6 - 1967 Fiat Dino Spider Registration No: 588 HOT
Sale Price £76,000
This Fiat Dino Spider sold back in February and was a fine example of Italian design. The early Fiat Dino was described by the vendor as in good condition all round, with only 25,000 miles on the clock which were believed to be genuine. The car was imported from Italy in 1975 and had been family owned since then. It came complete with most of its MOTs from 1975 onwards and did not appear to have been welded even underneath.
5 - Brilliant-cut diamond ring, weighing 12.18cts, with baguette-cut diamond stepped line shoulders
Sale Price - £94,000
This stunning single stone diamond ring sold in December and was a true head turner. The brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 12.18cts, with baguette-cut diamond stepped line shoulders made it stand out. The accompanying report dated 24th May 2013, from HRD, stated the ring had I colour, SI2 clarity, Ring size O and a Weight of 8.9gms.
4 - ROLEX - A Gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Milgauss Bracelet Watch. Circa 1958
Sale Price - £110,000
When it comes to watches there isn't a more desirable name than Rolex. The Rolls Royce of the watch world if you will. This particular piece went under the hammer in November with Fellows. A gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Milgauss bracelet watch from 1958. It had a Stainless-steel case with calibrated bezel, a black 'honeycomb' dial with dot hour markers and quarterly arrowhead hour markers and came with no box or papers.
3 - CARTIER - A Platinum Diamond 'Lia' Ring
Sale Price £120,000
This beautiful Cartier ring sold in September, again with Fellows. The rectangular-shape diamond, weighed 4.57cts, with baguette-cut diamond accent gallery and tapered band. The accompanying report dated 5th September 2006, from the GIA, stated D colour, Internally Flawless. Ring size K1/2. Weight 16gms. The ring came complete with maker's case.
2 - A Platinum Diamond Single-Stone Ring
Sale Price £144,000
This fine example of a single stone diamond ring went under the hammer in November for a very handsome price indeed. The brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 5cts, with tapered shoulders and polished band was a beauty. The report dated 18th March 2014, from the GIA, stated D colour, VVS2 clarity. With letter dated 18th March 2014, from the GIA, stating Type IIa diamond.
1 - A large and impressive Chinese porcelain wucai fish vase
Sale Price £811,000
Here it is, the most expensive hammer price of 2017 on Easy Live Auction.
A large and impressive Chinese porcelain wucai fish vase. Of broad shouldered form, the short neck with lipped rim, painted and enamelled with large and small golden carp, their elongated bodies in yellowish-orange, the scales, barbels, lateral and dorsal fins all finely outlined and detailed, amidst rising lotus blossoms with bright yellow and iron-red petals and their green pads, encompassed by feathery and spiky undulating grasses, all between a collar of petal lappets below the neck, and a band of leaf tips issuing from the base, the wedge-shaped footring fired orange-brown and enclosing a borderless six-character mark.


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In the tradition of William Preston, who wrote a few different texts to this tune for the benefit of the Craft, Brother Andrew Hammer has offered another version for consideration by the brethren.
God bless Freemasonry!
Long live Freemasonry!
God save our Craft!
With compasses and square,
Let us find Beauty there,
Wisdom and Strength to share:
God save the Craft!
Great Architect arise,
Bring Light unto our eyes,
Raise up our souls:
Truth and fidelity,
Love and sincerity,
Join us in harmony,
From pole to pole.
God save our gentle Craft!
Long live our noble Craft!
God save our Craft!
Make us victorious,
with minds industrious,
and hearts illustrious,
God save the Craft


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On a Saturday evening at 4 PM, my friends and I had an uncontrollable urge to drink our asses off. We hadn't had a rough week or anything; we just really needed to drink. We weren't completely sure why, but instead of grabbing half a dozen pints, we took off to Light House Café Worli. Oh boy, how we wish we had just grabbed the pints. Read on to know why…
It was one long-ass walk from Worli Seaface, and to make matters worse, Google Maps totally confused us. So by the time we reached the café, we were dying to sip on something cold. Opening the huge door was a task in itself, and the security just stared dead at one of us struggling with it, by giving zero fucks. We were moved. Such welcome, much wow.
The bar and café was divided into two, both looking not very different. However, the outside section felt no less than a furnace, while the inside had decent air-conditioning, but obnoxiously loud music. So, choosing where to sit was a little tricky. It was either getting drenched in your own sweat or not having a conversation. We chose the latter.
Inside, the waiter was quick to hand us over the menu. Actually, he was a little too eager. Again, can't blame him. There was no one else to hand anything to, anyway. So we found comfortable chairs as we held their huge menus. We sat down, and called for multiple beers and a Watermelon Sangria. Jerk Chicken was our choice of starter and it was selected without much argument (not because we all agreed, but because it was really hard to hear anyone over the music. Some of us might have wanted enchiladas or calamari. Who knows?)
Their service was prompt, but the server couldn't help but spill our drinks. Now we wouldn't have cared if it was coffee or tea. This was daaru, and we weren't happy. The Sangria tasted almost fine, and that was due to our sheer love for watermelon. We could barely taste the wine or the brandy; it was mostly very fruity. The beers saved the day as we were already paying 325+ taxes for the Sangria that was as good as a mocktail. The Jerk Chicken came with a side salad and it wasn't too bad. But it still wasn't spicy enough to take the fruitiness of the Sangria off our taste buds.
Once our system was immune to the loud music, we started having normal conversations. One and a half hour later, we had a waiter by our table asking if we needed anything more. We took this as their not-so-polite signal to fuck off, and left. We still struggled with the door on our way out, while the security guard continued to stare at us. Life had done a full circle.
Cuisine: Multi-cuisine
Popular Dishes: Chicago Style Pizzas, Breakfast Menu
Cocktails to try: All basic cocktails at affordable prices, Herbed Beer and Cocktail Indiana
Music: Pop (No dance Floor)
Average Price Per head: 1800 for two
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Chocolate Caramel Peanut Pretzel
Popcorn Recipe Ingredients:
2 cups roughly chopped pretzels
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
1/2 cup, plus 3 Tbsp. butter
2 cups mini marshmallows
3 Tbsp. light corn syrup
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup roughly chopped peanuts
1/4 cup water or milk
Popcorn Recipe Directions:
Measure out the Gaslamp Sea Salt and Olive Oil Popcorn and place in a large mixing bowl. In a medium-sized, microwave-safe bowl, add 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup, and place in the microwave for 2 minutes. Stir in the marshmallows and microwave for one minute. If the marshmallows are not melted, microwave for one minute at a time until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. Pour the marshmallow caramel over the popcorn, stirring until the popcorn is coated evenly. Sprinkle in half of the chopped pretzels and half of the chopped peanuts onto the popcorn and mix until thoroughly combined. On heavily greased baking sheets, spread the popcorn mixture into one even layer.
In a small saucepan, add the salt, vanilla, chocolate chips, 3 tablespoons of butter, and 1/4 cup water or milk and stir until smooth over medium heat. Once the chocolate mixture is melted completely, drizzle over the popcorn. Sprinkle on the remaining peanuts and pretzels and refrigerate for 5-10 minutes, or until the chocolate has set.
This popcorn recipe has the perfect blend of salty and sweet to satisfy both sides of the mouth.
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Roussillon wines on LanguedocWineshop – Between the Mediterranean sea to the East, Spain to the South and the foothills of the Pyrenees to the West, the Roussillon represents 13 appellations and a wide diversity of terroirs. The warm winters and hot summers with annual temperatures and sunshine which are the highest in France, are ideal for vine culture. Côtes du Roussillon and Collioure wines are dry while those from Maury and Banyuls are natural sweet wines, generally associated with deserts. Clos des Fées, Domaine Gauby, Domaine Singla, Château de l'Ou, Château de Rey...
€19.50Organic Culture. Deep in colour, the nose is extremely complex with scents of summer fruit (morello cherry, prune, blackcurrant, raspberry), dry or crystalised fruit (orange, fig), pepper, cocoa, wood, and characteristic aromas of the Grenache grape, rich, fruity, powerfull and well-structure. Try with game, lamb with herbs or cheeses. Learn More
€18.60A Côtes du Roussillon red wine with a deliciously rich, classy nose. On the palate red and black berry fruit aromas are spiced up by scents of laurel, sage and cinnamon. Produced from old vines, it is long with seductive complexity. Learn More
€29.20An intense and concentrated Côtes du Roussillon wine with a dominant Mouvedre. Finesse and smoothness are the main characteristics of this high quality vintage, Château de Rey, of which only 759 bottles were produced... Learn More
€9.60A fresh, elegant Côtes du Roussillon red from a blend of Syrah and Grenache. Highly appreciated for its scents of ripe red fruit ; cherry, bilberry and sweet spices, a festival of aromas on the pallet. It will go well with lamb, red meats and tasty dishes with spice and dried herbs. Learn More
€14.00Organic vine culture. Recent vintages have been highly concentred with explosive scents of fruit, delicate tannins and a silky texture. This wine will be best with game, italian pasta and dishes in sauce. It will go perfectly with braised meat. Learn More
€9.00The "Tradition" is a Roussillon red wine with balance and finesse : Full body with notes of ripe, dark fruits and spices. Fresh with silky tannins. Learn More
€7.35A nice red wine with soft tannins and appealing fruits. Aromas of red berries and a fun wine to enjoy with tapas or seasonal cuisine. Learn More
€15.00"This wine elegantly combines depth and freshness. Floral notes on the nose with fruit and long, toasted overtones which are full of charm. The palate reveals a ripe body with soft, classy tannins. A full bodied wine with a strong personality, mineral on the finish. A rich, apertising wine which I regularly appreciate with friends to accompany all sorts of food". Jérôme Sommier, sommelier. Learn More
€16.50This wine has red fruits and earthy notes on the nose, a light, silky texture, and a refreshing, spicy palate. An easy-drinking wine whose fine tannins give elegance. Learn More
€12.70Made from ripe grapes with full-fruit flavours, hand-picked. In the sorting table they are gently destemmed and any foreign bodies removed. this wine is a wine of pleasure, to drink with friends : fruit flavors... a hint of acidity... a pleasant roundness mouth... He leaves very fresh note, slightly spicy. Learn More


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Day 12
Plugged or unplugged: that is the (first) question.
The second, of course, is: what are you listening to?
"I walk along and dance when I walk," says Pam, the How Not to Act Old blogger who charted my uphill launch walk earlier this month. Pam recommends Duffy, "now one of my favorites," and the tune "Warwick Avenue" in particular.
My daughter Melissa runs every day, and wouldn't dream of putting on her sneakers without grabbing for her I-Pod. The American group, oddly enough called Of Montreal, tops Melissa's favorite on-the-go music these days, but beware the teenage playlist: it's hard, heavy, and filled with lyrics you'd never dream of listening to in your house.
Don't believe me? Check out this song from Of Montreal, which I listen to when I walk with music, thanks to Melissa. Like Leslie, who takes her daughter's I-Pod for on-the-go motivation, I'm never quite sure what I'm going to hear on Melissa's playlist. And that's part of the fun.
Special thanks to Jessica for recommending the Ting Tings. LOVE 'EM — especially "That's Not My Name" (see video above). This Indie British post punk duo with an edgy percussion strut to their sound must surely fit the About.com: Walking recommendation to pick music with a beat between 115 to 120 per minute to help keep your walk in rhythm.
Not only that, but the site's walking maven Wendy Bumgardner points to research that says walking to music not only helps motivate walkers to go further, it also makes you smarter!
Got other walking favorites? Post them on the comments page, and I'll put up some new music links soon.


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Starting up your own business can be daunting. Not only do you need to get it off the ground, attracting new customers, and working hard to offer your product or service; you're also responsible for filing the paperwork.
With sole trader accounts, organisation is the key. You need to make sure that paperwork is filed properly, so that your tax return can be completed accurately and on time.
What are sole trader accounts?
The financial paperwork that needs to be collated and kept for a minimum of 6 years includes the following.
Sales and purchase invoices
Invoices of your sales to customers, and what you have bought from suppliers, need to be recorded in a daybook. This could be a physical notebook, a spreadsheet, or a specialised accounts computer package, such as Sage). This daybook will list all of the sales and purchase invoices raised, including the date they were raised, the invoice number, the customer or supplier account, and the amount of the invoice.
Sales invoices should be filed either electronically or paper based, in invoice number order so that they can be easily traced.
For purchase invoices, you could file the invoices in either invoice number order, date order, or supplier order. Again, these need to be easily traceable.
Other records
When keeping sole trader accounts, you'll also need to file bank statements, showing what has come in and gone out of your bank.
Details of any payments made or receipts received need to be recorded in another daybook, called the cashbook. This will need to list the type of payment, the date, who was paid and what the payment was for. This is also required for the receipts side too.
It's also useful to keep a record of cheque stubs, bacs listings, remittance advice slips, and supplier statements.
Well organised self employed record keeping will make it much easier for you to keep on top of what has been paid and what still needs to be paid. It also means that, if you employ an accountant to do your tax return, he or she can work easily through your paperwork to complete a set of accounts and complete tax liability calculations.
If you'll be doing your own tax return, find out more about what records you need to keep here.
When they first start doing sole trader accounts, many people find that taking a short course in bookkeeping prepares them to handle their own accounts efficiently in the long term, without the need to employ an accountant.


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It is just another normal day for Chapel Hill resident Lakeshia Walker as she grasps her 4-year-old daughter's hand, leading her to pre-kindergarten class.
Walker's mind is at ease, as she said she is confident in the quality of the education her daughter is receiving.
"The teachers are great," she said. "I can tell she learns a lot."
Walker also said her daughter, who is starting her second year at Ephesus Elementary School, enjoys her time in school.
"She loves it. She (doesn't) want to leave," she said.
Amid smiles and screams, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools welcomed pre-kindergarten students for their first full day of school on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Bill Frenzel, director of the Pre-K/Head Start program in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, said Sept. 3 was the first day teachers had full classes, and students were in the classroom from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
He said extended care also started that day, meaning students had supervision as early as 7:30 a.m. and as late as 5:30 p.m.
On August 29 and 30, pre-K teachers only had about half of their students in the classroom at a time, and the school day was shortened by about an hour with no extended care offered, Frenzel said.
The Pre-K/Head Start program receives both local and federal funding and also offers care for special needs children. Eligibility is largely based on family income.
Frenzel said Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools has 11 elementary schools, including a bilingual school, each of which is involved in the program based on availability of space.
He said the school system increased the program by a classroom size to accommodate the roughly 230 pre-K students enrolled this year, which is more than last year. Regular classrooms can have a maximum of 15 students, and special needs classrooms can have as many as eight.
Teachers play a large part in the quality of education students receive, Frenzel said.
"All of our teachers have pre-k licensure," he said. "I think that level of knowledge makes a big difference in what happens in the classroom."
Ephesus Elementary School principal Victoria Creamer said school staff works hard to acclimate pre-K students to their new environment.
She said the biggest challenges for students lie in following the routines and separation from their parents.
"They got to run through their routine in smaller groups," she said. "That's sort of a big transition piece."
She also said the lead pre-K teachers visit students' homes twice a year to meet with families and learn more about their students.
Creamer said that, as the principal, she is the on-site administrator of the school, but the pre-K program is mostly separate from her jurisdiction.
"The teachers did a lot of work," she said. "We try to do just business as normal."
Jennifer Allred, a pre-K teacher at Ephesus Elementary and a Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year, said she has mixed feelings about the dynamics of her class this year.
"I'm interested to see what it's like," she said. "I'm a little apprehensive."
Although Allred has taught middle school in the past, she said she knows she's in the right place.
"I felt like I could make a bigger impact (in pre-K)," she said.


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Wow. I have been gone for a while. I knew, when I left for college, that things that I loved would be put on the back-burner while I got everything figured out, but I did not realize that my blog would turn into a ghost town. I also did not think that I would miss it this much. For those who have continued to look at my blog, thank you. And for those who left for a little while, welcome back! I am happy to say that I am back and ready to start blogging again.
A lot of things changed while I was away at college, but the majority of these changes were personal adjustments I made, after realizing that I was not prepared for college life and all its challenges. For me, the struggle was more of a mental one than anything else, and I found myself very lost at times. So I thought that I would share a few lessons I learned during my first year of college. Some are more obvious than others, but I think they are all important lessons to remember:
A lot of things changed while I was away at college, but the majority of these changes were personal adjustments I made, after realizing that I was not prepared for college life and all its challenges. For me, the struggle was more of a mental one than anything else, and I found myself very lost at times. So I thought that I would share a few lessons I learned during my first year of college. Some are more obvious than others, but I think they are all important lessons to remember:
1. Be open-minded || As hard as it is, try not to be judgmental. As a typically judgmental person, this was initially really hard to do. But what you have to understand, as someone new to college, is that university gives you a safe space to experiment and to be yourself. I always encountered people who judged others for who they were, who they wanted to be, or the choices they made. In truth, during the first year of college everyone makes choices that they don't think were the best in hindsight, but being open-minded about the choices you make and the choices others make can give anyone a lot of perspective on life's decisions. Be open to taking risks and, even if you decide not to take a risk, be open to the idea that someone else might want to.
2. Be honest || By this, I mean be honest with yourself. Check in with yourself often and ask "am I okay?" Ask yourself "am I in a good place in my life?" If you answer no to either question, do a little self-reflection and a little soul-searching, and figure out what went wrong or what you're missing. A lot of times, people miss the signs that are telling them to slow down or stop, and they stop listening to their body and themselves. When you stop being honest with yourself about who you are and who you want to be, you really miss out on the entire point of college; university is four years to selfishly follow your passions and discover yourself, but if you work to hard or pursue the wrong passions you waste so much time and energy on the wrongs things or the wrong people. Although the path to self-discovery is long and winding, and a lot of times we all make wrong turns and take a longer path to get to the end, if you are taking a path that is wrong for you without knowing it, you may end up in the wrong place. So take time to reflect and recognize, because it's good for you and because it will reward you in the end.
3. Be yourself || In the first year of college, everyone just wants to find their place and make friends. I know that the friends I have found in my first year of college will be in my life for a while, and this would not have happened if I had not been completely honest about the person I am. Trying to be someone else is not only really hard, but also really exhausting, and if you continue to pretend that you are someone that you aren't you will eventually find yourself surrounded by people that you don't want to be around and don't connect with. Though at times trying to fit in seemed like the only option, if you feel like you haven't found a good group of friends, or even one good friend, give it time. By the end of my first semester I still felt lost and out of place, but I didn't give up and stayed true to who I was, and I eventually found amazing friends. You don't just have to be honest with yourself, you have to be honest with others too.
4. Put yourself out there || Being outgoing and social was a major stressor for me, especially at the beginning of the year. As I have grown older, I have become more and more introverted, and because of this putting myself out there to meet new people and socialize was not only a daunting task but also very exhausting. However, my advice is to just do it. No matter how much you hate being social and going out, making connections during the first few weeks of school is crucial, and makes an enormous impact on the rest of your college experience. When people invite you to go out or go to dinner, go. And make a habit of saying "yes" to doing things that you would normally not do, within reason of course. Practice spontaneity and be more adventurous. It will make for a more exciting year and will give you amazing memories with lifelong friends.
5. Choose your friends wisely || This is a tough one, mainly because, in the beginning of the year, you just want to have friends. But recognize the red flags and notice when things seem out of place. You will meet a lot of people in college who seem great and are really cool, and a lot of times you will want to be friends with these people. But if you find that these people don't prove their worth as your friends, and don't stick by your side through tough moments, they are not your real friends. A real friend will be more of an addition to your life than a subtraction, so if it seems like you are putting a lot more effort into the relationship than they are, stop. It is likely that they are not worth it. Talk to them if you feel like something is wrong, but, in the end, if they just aren't receptive to your needs or don't care about you as much as you really care about them, it most likely is not worth your time. You will find so many amazing people in college who will truly care about you, so don't waste your time with people who really could not care less. College is a time to be selfish, but you still have to invest in others, and a person who is not willing to invest in you is not a friend you want to have.
6. Stay close to your roots || In the chaos of school and work and life, we forget what is most important. This is a PSA to call your parents. Often. As dumb as this sounds, you will need your parents in college. If not to tell you how to get a stain out of a dress, then to just be a support system for you. Often we lost sight of ourselves in college, and family reminds us who we truly are and where we came from. If you don't usually talk to your family, reach out to friends back home or someone who has known you for a long time. Staying in contact with people who know you the best or people you have known for a long is so important to help you stay true to yourself. If you go MIA on your parents, at some point you will miss them, so let your friends and family know that you are alive and that you care about them.
7. Don't jump into a relationship || Please don't do this. College is a time to discover who you are and who you want to be, and if you are so focused on someone else it is almost impossible to take time for yourself without considering the needs of another person. Being in a relationship is about learning about someone else, and how can you do that if you need to be learning about yourself? I am sure many people will say that jumping into a relationship is not a problem, and if it works for than that's fine. But, before you commit to a relationship, think about how a relationship will impact your own individual journey, and decide if that is a sacrifice you are willing to make.
8. Take your classes seriously || People rarely talk about how difficult college actually is, but college is not a cake walk. I got a little blindsided by this notion, and felt myself unable to catch up with the mountain of work that was always in the process of being finished. Like a hamster on its wheel, college became a grind that was miserable and endless. This turmoil is completely preventable; the answer to the problem of how to keep up is to work hard. Do your best when you can, and put your work before your play. At the end of the day, personally, I came to college to work and learn, and that should be my main priority. Talk to your professors, work with your peers, and sit down with your assignments and really try to do your best. You are there to learn and grow, and hard work is a big part of this growth.
9. Eat, sleep, repeat || Party, party, party. It's a regimen many college kids take on within the first year, and frankly it's dangerous. Not only does it ruin your health, but it also ruins your GPA, and you will end up too far behind to catch up in your schoolwork and your classes. Parties are fun, and you should absolutely go to a few, but make sure that you are also eating at least one vegetable a day, exercising, and getting sleep. Whenever I stopped sleeping, I immediately got sick, and that was my body's way of telling me to slow down. But if your body doesn't do that, recognize when you have spread yourself too think or when you are doing way too much, and take a break from the party scene to do some work and chill out. When you spend the whole weekend recovering from Friday and Saturday night ragers you lose valuable work time, so do everything in moderation and make time for your health and your work.
10. Take care of yourself || This goes hand in hand with being honest with yourself. Though it is always important to be honest with others, sometimes we forget to be honest with ourselves. When you get caught up in school, work, and parties, often we forget to be honest about what we want. Not only is it important to make sure that we take care of ourselves, but also remember that, especially in your first year, you do not have to do everything. Not only that, but if you don't want to go to parties or take an internship, you do not have to. One of the biggest problems students face is taking on too much and spreading themselves way too thin. Take some time for yourself to relax and get everything in order. You do not have to know exactly what you want to do, but throughout college you will learn what you do not want to do. If you do not want to do it, you do not have to. Be true to yourself and put yourself first; college is a time to be really selfish and make decisions with your best interest in mind, and that is a good thing. I have learned the hard way that it is almost impossible to be successful if you do not take care of yourself.
My freshman year was not the easiest, but I definitely learned a lot and it was really rewarding. For those of you who are basking in the glow of high school graduation, you have a lot to look forward to. But don't lose sight of who you are, and take care of your self. I have learned that I need to make myself a priority, and recognize what is best for me. I recommend you do the same.
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The Howard University Health Sciences Clinical Skills Center is a 5,000 square foot state-of the art learning space that opened August 2009. The design of the center is primarily an ambulatory setting; however, the rooms have the flexibility to simulate other settings and environments. The technology within the center is a web-based digital solution that captures and stores both video and data during encounters. The system allows the flexibility to observe and provide feedback to learners in real-time and post time. Also, the system allows access to learners for self-assessment of their skills.
Our Mission
The mission of the Howard University Health Sciences Simulation and Clinical Skills Center (Center) is to provide an ideal learning environment to support educational curricula throughout the healthcare enterprise and to promote patient safety through simulation education. This is accomplished by developing comprehensive simulated experiential-based activities in a safe and non-threatening environment. These activities allow for instruction, practice, and assessment of fundamental and advanced clinical/technical skills with opportunities to advance interprofessional education and collaboration. The simulated activities address the following educational domains: cognitive, psychomotor, affective and team training. The Center provides a simulated environment where health sciences students, post-graduate trainees, and practicing health care professionals learn and improve their clinical skills with deliberate practice in a controlled environment prior to real-world engagement. Faculty/instructors can monitor and assess the growth and development of learners individually and as members of teams to ensure the learners achievement of curricula milestones.
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The vision of the Howard University Health Sciences Simulation and Clinical Skills Center is to provide exemplary education and service to the health science enterprise's students, postgraduate trainees, faculty/instructors and practicing healthcare professionals to promote patient-centered collaborative care and to promote patient safety through simulation education and research.
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- Provide educational programs that prepare learners to examine and interact with patients in a manner beneficial to both doctor and patient.
- Ensure that all learners meet a minimum level of competence at each stage of their education.
- Provide a multi-disciplinary and non-threatening place for learners to obtain, improve, and integrate skills.
- Provide a space where learners can have the privacy and time to develop interpersonal and communication skills and understand how these skills relate to patient care.
- Help learners move beyond personal barriers to improve patient care.
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Asanas are yoga postures and the physical movements of yoga practice and, in combination with pranayama or breathing techniques constitute the style of yoga referred to as Hatha yoga. Traditionally asanas are positions, which make us fit and healthy in all the way. In the yoga sutra, Patanjali describes asana as a "firm, comfortable posture", referring specifically to the seated posture, most basic of all the asanas. Normally asanas will be held for an average of two or three minutes. Besides being held steadily they should also be held comfortably. No pain should be experienced while holding the posture or in the hours or days that follow. Hindu Shastras tell us of 84 lakhs asanas. A lakh being equal to 100,000, this brings the number of yoga postures to 8,400,000.
Pranayama is a Sanskrit word meaning "extension of the praa or breath" or "extension of the life force". The word is composed of two Sanskrit words: prana, life force, or noted particularly as the breath), and ayma, to extend or draw out. (Not "restrain, or control" as is often translated from yam instead of ayama). It is a yogic discipline with origins in ancient India. Pranayama is traditionally viewed as a practice involving a lot more than just breathing for relaxation. It is a term having a broad range of meanings and connotations Pranayama is the foundation for our body because it refreshes our breathing system and makes fit our respiratory system. It is a term having a broad range of meanings and connotations. The sage Patanjali, in yoga sutras, defines pranayama as regulation of incoming and outgoing breath coupled with retention.Introduction of Pranayama
Despite all its popularity, today very few of us truly know what meditation is. Some regard meditation is the mental concentration on something; others consider that we meditate when we imagine something that gives us peace or satisfaction. All these methods are being with one goal to slow down and, eventually, completely stop the incessant activity of our minds. These exercises are not really meditation they are substitutes for meditation because it is normally very difficult to stop your mind altogether. In reality, meditation is a state of thoughtless awareness. The real meaning of meditation is transforming our mind. By engaging in a particular meditation practice you learn the patterns and habits of your mind, and the practice offers a means to cultivate new, more positive ways of being. With regular work and patience, these nourishing, focused states of mind can deepen into profoundly, peaceful and energized states of mind.Introduction of Meditation
The word mantra has two parts; man, which is the root of the Sanskrit word for the mind; and tra, which is the root of the word instrument, means an instrument of the mind, a powerful sound or vibration that you can use to enter a deep state of meditation. A combination of certain codified sounds is a mantra. The correct chanting of mantras under the guidance of Siddha (Guru) brings about the manifestation of thoughts & desires, and even of devs & devis. It is originated from Ved, which was written by Lord Brahma. The teachings of the Vedas consist of various mantric chants or hymns cognized by different seers or rishis from the cosmic mind. The body gets an effect from mantras. It keeps away from all the diseases and negative energy.Ganesha Mantra: It stays prosperous at our home.
The main philosophy of yoga is simple: mind, body and spirit are all one and cannot be clearly separated. Yet there is a multitude of philosophical ideas developed by looking into the deeper dimensions of the body, mind and spirit. Yoga is a set of spiritual practices but in itself is not an institutionalized religion, per se. Hinduism is related to yoga through a common recognition of the Vedas as an authoritative source, and both Buddhism and Jainism share many of the core values of the yoga tradition. But classical yoga is best understood as a system of spiritual practice, rather than a particular religion.Introduction of Yoga
Mudra can be described psychic, emotional gesture. It is a combination of subtle physical movements which influence our mind, pranic body, internal organ and concentration. There are hand mudra, body mudra, facial mudra thus Hand Mudra is most famous. When the Mudras is practiced at the highest level, it leads to awakening the Prana, Chakra, Kundalini which can bestow specific powers. Mudra manipulates Prana and eventually our Nadi and Chakra.Introduction of Mudra
It is a term for the body locks in Hatha yoga, treated under the heading of mudra. Specific Bandhas are; Mula Bandha, contraction of the perineum, Uddiyana Bandha, contraction of the abdomen into the rib cage, Jalandhara Bandha, tucking the chin close to the chest, Maha Bandha, combining all three of the above Bandhas. Among these, I will give you a short description of the few important ones. You can select that which suits you well and practice regularly. A Cough, asthma, enlargement of spleen and liver, sex-sublimation, venereal diseases, consumption, chronic constipation, leprosy and all sorts of incurable diseases are also cured.Introduction of Bandha
Ayurveda or Ayurvedic medicine is a system of traditional Hindu medicine native to the Indian subcontinent. Contemporary practices derived from Ayurvedic traditions are a type of alternative medicine. Ayurveda is a discipline of the upaveda or "auxiliary knowledge" in Vedic tradition. The origins of Ayurveda are also found in the Atharvaveda, which contains 114 hymns and incantations described as magical cures for disease. Since then Ayurveda has stood for the wholesome physical, mental and spiritual growth of humanity around the world. Today, it's a unique, indispensable branch of medicine, a complete naturalistic system that depends on the diagnosis of your body's humours - vata, pitta and kapha - to achieve the right balance.Introduction of Ayurveda
Yoga Anatomy is a study of the Subtle currents of energy that moves through the layers of three bodies. The Ancient yogi held the view that we actually have three bodies; Physical, Astral and Causal. Asana practice is a way of imposing order on the human system and use the poses in a proper alignment. We don't live to do Yoga but we do yoga in a proper way and proper sequencing so that we may live a healthy life. Basically, Yoga Anatomy comprises of breathing excercises, muscular and skeletal adjustment as well as correcting improper body alignment. Yoga Anatomy is a valuable resource that allows you to see each movement in an entirely new light. This approach will lead you logically through a wealth of musculoskeletal anatomy, bring the academic discourse to life, and permit you to understand the body's architecture and work with its safety.
Kriya most commonly refers to a "completed action", technique or practice within a yoga discipline meant to achieve a specific result. Another meaning of kriya is an outward physical manifestation of awakened Kundalini, such as a spontaneous body movement related to kundalini energy flow. Kriya Shakti is "a power of thought", said to be greatly studied by yogis. The Purity of body encourages purity of the mind. Yoga has developed six cleansing techniques or shat kriyas for purification of the physical body. Through these simple exercises, nature is assisted in the elimination of waste products and mucus. Many mental and physical ailments may be alleviated through the practice of kriyas.Introduction of Shatkarma


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With long-establishing Amish craftsmanship forming the foundation of each build, Destination Yachts has made a name for itself as a longstanding manufacturer dedicated to bringing houseboating to everyone's budget. The Indiana-based company first spread its roots after owner Sheldon Graber and his brother Terry sold their Myacht company to Tracker Marine. Graber's senses told him the industry needed a twin hull houseboat with the right balance of luxury and economic quality—and thus Destination Yachts was born. Ever since 1998, Graber and his growing team have worked to innovate finishes that were both elegant and affordable. Customers can chase exactly what they want in a houseboat thanks to the customization of builds that range from 35 feet to 100 feet long.
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First there was turkey….
Then there was tofurkey….
If you were thinking the brilliant minds behind Thanksgiving couldn't get any more creative, you were wrong. Because then there was… turducken and turducken wrapped in bacon!
Thought throwing a bunch of random meat together was over? Wrong again. Because this year Repo Comedy brings you….
TurTuckerDucken tastes just like a turducken but with a"funny" aftertaste. Gone are the days when you would have to put up with relatives asking when you are going to get married and have a baby. When they first see the TurTuckerDucken, they'll be so freaked out they'll be afraid to talk to you. Then, pull the string out of the TurTuckerDucken's butt and he'll crack jokes all night, turning your family's awkward drama into laughter the entire family will appreciate!
The idea came about last year when Tucker May got a turkey stuck on his head while trying to recreate a funny scene from his favorite sitcom, Friends. It was hilarious and the rest was history.
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Swiss Skate Crew Shreddermoes' Playlist
Over the summer, Girls Are Awesome and adidas Originals had the pleasure of meeting Shreddermoes, an all-girl skate crew based in Zurich, when Laura Kaczmarek and Heckmecks met up with them to explore the city. Since 2013, members Salome, Nathalie, Denice, Julia and Joani have been hitting up skate spots all over Europe and putting out some bail-heavy, hip hop-vibey, sick skate videos.
Considering the v. chill soundtracks they've chosen for their skate videos, we had a hunch their playlist would be full of similarly saucy sounds and classic bangers. And they didn't disappoint! The playlist Shreddermoes made us has Shaggy in it (!!!), Afroman and Tupac—but also Buena Vista Social Club and Pink Floyd, because why not. It's chaotic, all over the place and very long indeed—but is pretty much the sonic equivalent of spending a day hitting up all sorts of skate spots with your best buds. Enjoy!


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My son lives like a son. Meaning, he takes all momma wants to give him. If I walk in with a plate of cookies, he dives into them. If I offer him a hug, he runs up to get it in full. If I sit down with him, he delights in showing me things. If he gets injured, he runs to me and asks how I might help. He takes what I give, eagerly and willingly.
Somehow he knows where he is –is safe. And, what I am giving – is good.
Christians aren't always good children. It's not because we aren't loved, adored and chosen, we completely are, but it's mostly because we grew up.
I've been meeting a lot of children of God in need lately, but when he tries to use me to love them, they shut it down.
Here's how it tends to go:
Rather than living as a needy children, we living as arrogant adults. To turn away the love of Christ is to turn down the greatest gift moving on earth. We do it often.
Maybe, because we don't want to owe people things. Maybe, because we feel guilty or embarrassed. Maybe because we feel undeserving.
The maybe's don't matter.
What matters is, like children, we open our arms up to hold the gifts God is outpouring through others. What's important is that we see all the ways he is trying to love us. What is important is that we let this love in, so we can let this very love out.
God wants us to sit at his feet and feel his love. He wants us to grow in community. He wants us to receive the glorious inheritance of his riches, which often walks into our life through the other body parts of Christ. He wants us to stand in need, so we see that he can stop what is making us bleed.
10 Questions to ask yourself: Are you not receiving God's love?
Do you let his love in?
Do you embrace what God is offering you?
Do you make time to sit next to God?
Do you listen?
Do you remember God's goodness?
Do you notice God through your day?
Do you seek spiritual eyes to see?
Do you trust by faith?
Do you push off distraction?
Do you renew your mind when it gets off track?
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I headed out this morning with great enthusiasm for a 2 or 3 hour bike ride and beach tour up the coast. I havent ridden for over a month ... well turns out that just riding up the hills to get out of my neighbourhood was all the challenge I could handle. I only made it as far the golf course before I turned around. Sigh.
Right now is a busy time for reading and studying. I am in the midst of another Spanish Class and also trying to ramp up on a new programming language and technology related to my recent job change. I decided to pack up my books and plunk myself down at the beach for an afternoon of reading and studying. I have found that studying doesn't seem as arduous when you do it at the beach!
I decided to take a break and walk into town. There is a restaurant that is all decked out for Halloween and I wanted to check it out. LaJolla Shores is also home to The Cheese Shop. In addition to being funky and having great sandwiches they sell Canadian Chocloate Bars!!! Sure they cost three times what you would pay for them in Canada. But, if you don't want to mail order a case at a time, the Cheese Shop is a pretty good option. Alas, by the time I took my break they were already closed for the day. On my way back to the beach I popped in the local market. Not sure why, it isn't like I was expecting they would have a stock of Canadian chocolate bars. Along the back wall were some fridges with a wide variety of drinks - so against all hope I decided to check it out for my ever elusive favourite drink. That brings me to the HIGHLIGHT of the day --- with great joy I discovered one really over priced bottle of - Sobe Zen Blend.


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A woman gets up, puts up the shade, takes the cover off the parrot's cage, makes coffee, and has a cigarette. Suddenly the phone rings. Her boyfriend is coming over.
She puts out the cigarette, pulls down the shade, puts the cover back on the parrot's cage, and gets back into bed. The parrot, from under the cloth: "Well that was a short fuckin' day!"
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Project RGB LED Grid: An Interactive LED Wall
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Team LOL (Lots of LEDs) of the University of Portland, consisting of Logan Adams, Jord Garcia, Dan Nelson, and Alex Varvel embarked on a challenging engineering design project. The team chose to build an RGB LED Grid, explained below in the body of the report. This report serves as the Senior Honors Paper accompanying the Founders' Day presentation.
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