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Our Journey in hemp - 1-800-USE-HEMP *873-4367 in the U.S.A.
2017 - Pennsylvania can be hemp farming if we repeal the restrictions - green building, hemp farming for concrete, for composites, for jobs from the farmers fields - chemurgy - using the farmers fields vs single source monopolized restricted energy sources. Hemp plus pretzels created Hempzels©
Funny that everyone is still embattled over medical marijuana while the other major industrial nations grow industrial hemp. I had the pleasure of meeting Mario who presented his research and history of using hemp shiv, lime, crete mix and water to make strong concrete for commercial and residential applications. After hearing him twice it was the magic lightbulb - this is carbon negative, renewable, our global partners already have done the research so let's start growing up for concrete & green fresh...enjoy the videos about hemp crete in all aspects of the home.
We can be doing this, growing hemp, decorticating it, using the shiv in green building - the rest of the worlds doing it - other States in the Union have either shipped in bales from Canada & crete mix and have built their own houses with hempcrete. Check it out.
Imported hemp shiv to make the first hemp house - Ashville North Carolina grew a lot of hemp pre-marijuana hysteria. Learn, spread the word -
Hempcrete Class created by Erica & Les of the Keystone Cannabis Coalition along with founder of Hemp Heal's - former enforcer for the Philadelphia Flyers Hockey team & true cannabis advocate Riles Cotes. Pictured below is a class with teacher John Henderson from Colorado - folks came from NY City to check it out.
Watch the Canadian farmers talk about hemp as an industrial crop. Knowing the difference as we get ready in preparation to grow hemp in Pennsylvania.
CEO Shawn Patrick House at the London Ontario Hemp Alliance Conference in 2003.
Understand research has already been done - we move forward in our operations. Watch this:
CEO Shawn Patrick House at the Hempola Valley Farms to visit Gregg Herriott - along with hemp historian James Stark - this visit was pre-911. Our first aquisition of hemp flour for Hempzels.com
Articles from Hempzels, ARticles about Natalie's Choice, News story, press releases..
Forming to address hemp farming needs & education of cannabis hemp - to be continued.
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Historical information regarding hemp & cannabis in Pennsylvania
Videos from Canadian farmers - cannabis pictures of Pennsylvania equipment & farming hemp in Pennsylvania.


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I am SUPER excited about this post. I've done several giveaways here on my blog, but this is the first I've paired up with a local artist to give away a custom piece of art work! Keep reading to find out how you could win a hand-drawn custom portrait of you and your plus one.
A few weeks ago, my friend Morgan introduced her friend Kelly Hewitt and I via email, and thought we might like to collaborate for a blog post. When Kelly told me a bit more about her, her business, and offered a fun and completely different type of giveaway I was pumped! Kelly is a skilled artist in Tampa, Florida with a very unique style. She has recently launched and online store and Etsy shop for her creative business, Melodious Monster, and I thought many of my readers would enjoy learning about her.
Kelly's artistic style, in my opinion, is edgy, simple yet abstract, unique, and witty with a bit of dry sense of humor tied in. Her sketches are unlike anything I've seen and I just love it! She was kind enough to send me a few pieces of my own and I couldn't wait to share them with you!
These prints will be perfect in my kitchen and in my craft room. I love the "Bake it till you make it" one!
These cards are perfection. I can't wait to send them to two lucky friends!
And these will be fabulous in my office (Maybe. My husband has already threatened to steal the chocolate one twice.).
How cute is that birch tag? Kelly can make those to order, and they're great for ornaments, gift tags, dressing up a package, or just something fun to add to your art collection.
And if you know someone getting married, this is a fun and completely original gift!
I love to paint and draw myself, so I am all about supporting other local artists and crafters. It's pretty rare to find someone who is so imaginative and creative on paper these days!
So, want to win a one-of-a-kind piece of art work? Since it's Valentine's week and everyone is feeling extra lovey, we've decided to give away a custom, hand-drawn couples portrait. If you win, you can see yourself, character-style, next to your husband, wife, best friend, child, parent, pet … whoever you choose! (If you want a family portrait, Kelly will be more than happy to add additional people for a slight charge.)
Seriously … how cute would this family portrait be hanging in your hallway?
To enter this giveaway, comment below telling me who you would have in your custom portrait with you. That's it! I will select a winner at random on Thursday, February 19 and announce it here on the blog.
Really want to win? Here are two ways to get additional entries:
1. Follow Kelly (@MelodiousMonster) on Instragram!
2. Tweet about this contest for an additional entry! Be sure to take me, @BlakeleyAV, in your tweet for it to count. Sample tweet: I just entered to win a custom hand-drawn portrait by Melodious Monster on
@blakeleyav's blog! You should enter, too: http://wp.me/p22UdQ-1pk
(Contest dates: Feb. 9 – 19, 2015. Winner must be 16 years of age or older, and must be a US resident.)
Be sure to check out Kelly's Melodious Monster website and Etsy shop in the meantime. Those amazing greeting cards are calling your name … 🙂

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Could you help oversee councillors' expenses?
Lincolnshire County Council is looking to recruit new members to the Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP), the group that oversees the rules on what its councillors can claim in allowances and expenses.
Local Government has a reputation for rigorous standards of transparency and accountability and the IRP, a group of local people with an interest in public services, helps to reassure the public that those standards are being maintained.
"We are there to recommend and keep under review the level of allowances paid to the council's elected members," explained panel Chairman, Peter Clay.
"Helping the democratic process and being able to contribute positively in the local community through the IRP has been a real joy for me."
To be considered for membership of the panel, you must either live or work in the area covered by the county council. You will also have to be a clear, objective thinker, have the ability to analyse information and be politically independent.
Panel members are eligible for a modest fixed annual allowance and expenses are paid for travel and subsistence.
If you think you would like to get involved in this valuable work you can contact Nigel West, Head of Democratic Services, Lincolnshire County Council, County Offices, Newland, Lincoln LN1 1YL or Tel 01522 552840.
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Story Time is a recurring series in which Johnny plays through custom user-created stories in recent WWE games, which the nL members riff on. The segment uses both stories created by LT and random downloads. The unpredictable and nonsensical nature of the videos has produced many hilarious moments, and several nL memes.
Unfortunately, Create-a-Story was removed from WWE 2K15, and is not expected to return to the series soon.
Randomly downloaded story..awesome.Edit
In which the broadcast team yells non sequiturs, Luke Gallows assaults a paramedic and Tony Chimel wants doughnuts.
A Brother's TaleEdit
CM Punk tells a cautionary tale about frequent nL target Fatt Lardy. Created by LT.
Surviving the WWE: JobberEdit
Jobber attempts to ascend to the top of the WWE ladder. Includes the debut of the sad piano music.
The WWE doctor faces the wrath of his coworkers when he reveals he doesn't like pickles.
Like farther Like sonEdit
Ste guides his son Jaymac through the beginning of his WWE career.
Rey Mysterio wants to go to McDonald's with MVP, but he has a TLC match with Edge first.
Primo InjuredEdit
Primo gets some mic time, only to be interrupted by Sheamus, Zack Ryder, and Vance Archer.
Primo's Road to WrestlemaniaEdit
Can Primo find his way to the granddaddy of them all?
Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler trade insults and punches.
cena meats karlosEdit
Cenation member Karlos gets a rude introduction to WWE from Legace.
Big Show says Legacy stinks, The Rock gets hit by a car, and a number of nonsensical events in between.
THE CHOSEN ONEEdit
Ted DiBiase, Jr. and Drew McIntyre engage in an intense feud, while Jerry Lawler is only capable of saying "puppies".
stupid officerEdit
Officer Nasty and his bisexual gang attempt to seduce Tiffany, but Kill comes to the rescue.
Snitsky's favorite custom story.
DINNER W. THE DEADMANEdit
Undertaker and Michelle McCool's marriage is falling apart.
Chocolate DropEdit
One of, if not the, most infamous moments in all of nL.
RRF GETS AGGEdit
A referee declares he's gay, but Teddy Long insists he's bi.
Big Show gets in a brawl with Mr. McMahon, and then runs into trouble with the Grisham Group
Hunter VS MilkmanEdit
The intense rivalry of Triple H and Sheamus (not Htial) comes to a head...?
WWE PIZZAEdit
Justin Roberts and Tony Chimel shill a WWE branded pizza.
Mcmahon autopsyEdit
An overly long "soap-opera" story that Johnny got bored of, which does not actually include a Mcmahon autopsy.
Teddy and His GhostsEdit
When Teddy Long is attacked and killed by ghosts, The Hurricane, CM Punk, Kofi Kingston, and Chavo Guerrero attempt to destroy them.
A Shameful ThingEdit
Sheamus must defend himself after Santino repeatedly accuses him of attacking him. Created by LT.
nL's RevengeEdit
nL's original characters get their revenge on Edge and Rey Mysterio for constantly appearing in custom stories.
CENA'S GOT A FERBY.Edit
John Cena has something important to tell Ricardo Rodriguez.
THE ADVENTUR OF THIGHEdit
A grotesque creature tries to seduce the Divas.
Ronald McDonald and his faction feud with John Cena.
GREATEST STORY EVEREdit
John Cena is dead!
Super Evil Cena!Edit
A retelling of WWE history from Money in the Bank 2011 onwards, in which John Cena turns heel and begins a reign of terror. Can anything stop Super Evil Cena?
CM and Ray disagreeEdit
Rey Mysterio defends the honor of Star Wars against CM Punk in a TLC match.
Damien Wost Gay DayEdit
Damien "The Wok" Johnson has his wost gay day.
Stone Cold AcpoclypsEdit
Stone Cold and Mark Henry team up when their contract signing is interrupted by the Great Khali, and it only gets worse from there.
Ryder Bangs AJ LeeEdit
Zack Ryder is desperate to have sex with AJ Lee, who may actually be Beth Phoenix. But first, he'll have to avoid her father, Brock Lesnar.
One Night In PhoenixEdit
The actual Beth Phoenix wants revenge on X-Pac after he gives her many STDs.


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TEGN: book one is the first of three books planned by Even Mehl Amundsen. The book came out as the result of a personal project where the artist challenged himself to draw 366 illustrations telling 366 stories!
These drawings and stories were published online daily, on his facebook page, during a year's time. Later on they were compiled into one book. The book's publishing was paid for using the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter , in 2017. I backed up the project because I love the author's art, but I must confess, I wasn't ready for what came in the mail!
The package didn't just contain a book, but also a A4 sized print of great quality and a pretty book marker. The book is, no doubt, the most wonderful edition I've ever seen! The cover is made of a very sturdy material, with a ridged texture that looks like leather. The colours are perfect. The binding is garnisheed with resistant fabric. The finishing details is so amazing and it shows a professionalism from the editor and printer that I haven't seen before. I was pleasantly surprised by the form.
What I expected from the content was simple. Good art, featuring different characters, followed by small descriptions. Well, I was positively surprised on this too!
The character creation is indeed fantastic. The feeling of immersion into this world is also as I imagined. But I wasn't ready for the level of story commitment brought by TEGN. Even's writing is creative and sensible. The characters are connected, the stories overlap, there is a build up, a structure, a well thought pathos. This isn't, after all, a common artbook, neither it is a novel, but a sort of illustrated album. It stands on it's own as a whole new book format, never seen before, where words and pictures coexist at the same level.
I ended up hopelessly lost in the story, starring female warriors and wise dwarfs, dragon keepers, fauns and other magical creatures. Even managed to create a fantasy world that feels quite real (with it's viking, celtic and arabic inspirations), with traditions, cultures and costumes. All the needed ingredients for a epic fantasy universe are here. I can hardly wait for the next book.


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Welcome to Ciao Bambini Consignment Store
Welcome to the Ciao Bambini website. Ciao Bambini is a family-run business with over 10 years experience in designer children's wear. We operated a retail store in Aldergrove, BC, for 7 years. Today, Ciao Bambini is an online business.
We have a beautiful selection of new and used clothing, shoes, and infant carriers, etc. at reasonable prices. Our clothing range from outfits for newborns up to children of 10 years.
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Let's Make this Another Great Year!
We Need Your Help to Fill 1000 Stockings for Those in Need this Christmas
Every year, Extreme Outreach Society gathers the community to help fill stockings with gifts, hygiene items, and treats. Although we focus primarily on children who are caught in the cycle of poverty, we also support people who end up at shelters, detox and on the streets; those who have many needs and would otherwise never receive a gift.
This year our goal is to give out 1000 stockings to those in need in Greater Victoria area!
The WARM A SOUL campaign runs from November 1 – December 2. The stockings for children in Greater Victoria are delivered during our Extreme Annual Christmas Dinner and stockings for homeless and less fortunate adults are delivered by volunteers.
How to Join in on the Fun!
To reach our goal of over 1000 stockings, we need your help! Businesses, schools, other groups, and individuals can get involved in bringing joy to someone in need this Christmas by donating funds for us to purchase and fill stockings, or by filling stockings on their own! Follow the instructions below to get started.
We need your help! If you would like to come and help stuff and/or sort some stockings, please contact us!
Stocking Stuffer How-to's
- Each stocking should cost approximately $20.00
- For women and children, pick up a large red stocking from any Dollar Store
- For men, use a pair of large wool socks. Put one sock in the toe of the other
- Fill your sock/stocking with items such as brushes, hygiene products, clothing, toys, books, games, and hard candy. For more gift ideas, see the section below: "Creative Ways To Help"
- Please secure stockings with a safety pin to keep items from falling out during transport
- Please attach a note to the safety pin with the category (boy, girl, woman, man) and if it is for a child or youth, the approximate age range that the stocking is suitable for.
- We will include a card of encouragement with your stocking. Please refrain from adding your own personal note or information.
Stocking donations can be dropped off at our Extreme Outreach Coffee House from November 1 – December 2! If you were unable to drop off stocking donations before December 2nd please drop off at the Extreme Coffee House by December 14th.
For stocking-stuffer suggestions and creative ways to Warm a Soul – CLICK HERE
Don't have time to make a stocking?
We can stuff stockings on your behalf! You can donate $20 and we'll go out and purchase all the supplies for you. Help us reach our goal and warm a soul for those less fortunate in our community!


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90 Minute Imperial IPA
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery – Delaware, United States
- Original Release Date: 04/2001
- Style: Imperial/Double IPA
- Bitterness: 90 IBU
- Sampled: 12 oz. bottle
- Price: $2.99 bottle
Description: "Esquire Magazine calls our 90 Minute IPA., "perhaps the best I.P.A. in America." An Imperial I.P.A. brewed to be savored from a snifter. A big beer with a great malt backbone that stands up to the extreme hopping rate. 90 Minute IPA was our first continually-hopped beer, which is a method of hopping that allows for a pungent, but not crushing hop flavor. Since introducing the world to the continual-hopping method with our 90 Minute IPA, we've since released a continually-hopped 60 Minute IPA, 120 Minute IPA and even a 75 Minute IPA (a cask-conditioned blend of 60 & 90 Minute IPAs)." – Dogfish Head Crafty Brewery
Before: I happened to like Dogfish Head and their ApriHop beer. I also like their attitude. I cannot help but like that surfer man in all their videos. I should probably figure out what his name.
I picked up the 90 minute IPA because it said someone rated it a 100 on the label and because it was next to the ApriHop. So, I figured that I should take two of them: one that is the 'best' in the world, and one that is an unrated beer. I am getting my toes wet with this one. I read that the hops will rip my tongue out; I hope they do not lie! I recommend you hear the interesting story behind this beer at Dogfish's YouTube, click here. We will see if this stands up to the influence it had on the clerk at the cigar shop.
First sip: Smooth. Nevertheless, this is a heavy beer. It is so heavy that I want a steak right now. I also have a strange urge to go to the gym and box. I blame the Spike I am popping. Either way, I like it.
The look: The beer in the snifter has a copper hazy color with a creamy white head. The beer has a nice carbonation.
The smell: Taking a deep sniff, the beer is does smell like citrus or sweet, sour and a little 'earthy' or what is the hops.
The Taste: Basic flavors are sweet, sour, and bitter.
The front of the palate is damn sweet. You can definitely taste the sugar in the brew. The middle of the palate, you get that sour hop punch you in the face like you made a joke about someone's grandma…but it was just playing, too. Bitter on the back of palate, but they did not over-indulge. Definitely heavy and full-bodied, I like it. I might have to pick up a six-pack next time I have a grill fest. The flavor is rich and balanced, and not acidic at all.
Rating: Four and a half Stars. There is reason why people give this brew a good name to live up to, because it lives up to it. Moreover, something we have in common (besides being heavy, full-bodied, and rich) is that the beer has integrity. I will say this here, before beers have enchanted nothing and me worse than finding out it was a lie. Which reminds me of a book I am reading Trust Agents, you can read the first few pages here at Amazon (not an affiliate link).
Have you tried this beer? Did I say something wrong? Do you have questions? Leave your review or comment in the comment box and let the world know how you feel.
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MRG: Technology Management and Licensing & Contracts
These sources are for my ongoing Management Resource Guide (MRG) project for LIS 2700. The sixth topic is technology management as wells as licensing, contracts, and negotiation with electronic resource vendors.
Similar to grant writing, technology management is something that leaves me scratching my head occasionally. I understand technology in general but the thought of being responsible for running a whole networked environment or negotiating a license agreement is a little intimidating. This is where my resources beyond the journal articles really come in handy. They have a lot of practical guidelines for managing technology, such as the technology plans from various libraries, toolkits for license negotiation, and creating technology policies for your library.
Book chapter
Evans, G.E. & Ward, P.L. (2007). Managing Technology. Management Basics for Information Professionals (pp. 455-480). New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Ltd.
Professional library journal article
Cervone, H.F. (2010). "Emerging technology, innovation, and the digital library." OCLC Systems & Services, 26(4), 239-242.
This article is interesting to me because technology evolves so rapidly that how does one define "emerging" technology, much less implement it in ways that are simultaneously proactive and practical? Cervone hits the nail on the head when he says "one must keep in mind that innovation for innovation's sake is not usually a good thing. Innovation without demonstrable value being added to processes or services is not something that is typically valued by an organization's leadership" (240). He stresses that librarian managers need to recognize that technology that is new or emerging to us may be old hat in another context, thus we have to be careful with our terminology to maintain credibility. Also stressed is the importance of keeping in sync with the library's parent organization – if it is an institution that values innovation, clearly the library should strive to be on the cutting edge or risk being viewed as out of touch. Conversely, if the parent organization is more traditional and is slow to change, innovation should be approached with more caution.
Professional management journal article
Badawy, A. (2009). Technology management simply defined: A tweet plus two characters. Journal of Engineering and Technology Management, 26(4), 219-224.
Gives a simple definition of technology management and discusses the various types of technology and how to manage them. The biggest takeaway for me was the idea that technology management requires planning through laying out how an organization will deal with technology – which it will adopt, how it will adopt it, how it will benefit the users, etc. Badawy's definition (the tweet plus two characters) says that technology management is the "process of effective integration and utilization of innovation, strategic, operational, and commercial mission of an enterprise for gaining competitive advantage" (Badawy 224). I think overall this is a great simple definition of technology management, even if many librarians might balk at the "competitive advantage" part. True, libraries are not businesses trying to beat the competition in the traditional for-profit business model sense. Yet, libraries increasingly find themselves in the business of competing with the internet for providing services that are traditionally in the library's wheelhouse. Proper and well-thought-out management of technology can give libraries that edge to compete with Google.
Library sites, policies, and procedures
- Avon Free Public Library Technology Plan for 2007-2010
- Brown University Libraries Technology Plan 2009-2011
- Licensing Guidelines from Harvard University Library from 2007
- Guidelines for Review and Negotiation of License Agreement for Electronic Resources from Florida Center for Library Automation and Florida State University Libraries
- Licensing Toolkit: California Digital Library to assist with the licensing and negotiation process for University of California staff
Other resources
- Technology Plan guidelines from the Utah State Library
- It Takes a Community to Bridge the Digital Divide, OCLC WebJunction archived webinar and resources on building digital communities
- Technology Planning for Libraries, a Slideshare presentation from Michael Sauers & Christa Burns
- Policies from OCLC WebJunction. Webinars and resources on developing library policies, including specific technology-related policies
- There's an App for That! An ALA policy brief on libraries and mobile technology public policy considerations


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Great stories in books and films have always fed my passion for movie-making. Telling stories by becoming a character myself was the obvious thing to do. I've wanted to be an actress since I was a very young child. I have explored different areas of the job, especially when dubbing foreign films and animated movies and also lending my voice to characters in audio plays. I have been given the chance to collect a lot of great experiences, to be part of fantastic projects, and to meet quite a few very nice people every time I enter any of the studios. It's an absolute pleasure to work in the dubbing industry.
I am an assiduous comedy consumer and I also write comedy myself. With my colleague and friend Sybille Zillner, I will surely have a few impudent gigs in the future. My big idols are Bill Maher, Olli Dittrich, Monika Gruber and Alan Carr.
I love writing. I write my own stories and, of course, pursue my journalistic work and copywriting (ca:st – Das Schauspielermagazin /Swarovski 1895) with great passion. I also write the lyrics to my own songs. For the Europa audio play "Dragonbound" I wrote and sang the theme song and got to produce part of the sound-design for episodes 8 and 9.
My amazingly talented friend Mascha Müller and I have written a lot of songs together. Mascha also inspired me to follow in my mother's footsteps and start painting. My mother has produced innumerable amounts of art pieces since 1992 and has become virtuoso in the field of modern art. In my paintings I explore colorful and sometimes slightly morbid fantasy images that commute somewhere between representational and abstract art work. I paint with acrylic colors but I also enjoy digital effect work on photos and taking pictures of abandoned places like old houses, hotels and industrial facilities.
Besides working as an actress, I have studied Cultural Sciences at the Fern Universität Hagen and successfully completed my Bachelor of Arts degree. In my bachelor's thesis entitled "Die Küche in der Relation zu anderen Räumen in den verschiedenen Gesellschaftsschichten zur Zeit der Hochindustrialisierung. Eine soziologische Analyse," I am examining the connections between the modes of life and interior design, upscale décor and modern appliances during the late period of industrialization in Europe. I have always been interested in cultural differences and the diversity of lifestyles and interior design.
A mainly vegan diet and playing sports are crucial to my life. I also have an interest towards the less comforting topics such as the exploitation of animals and people, and bullying. I am not a big fan of religions and other types of brainwash, especially when they involve things like the surpression of women etc. I despise political extremes. I am quite a rational centrist. Of all the uncomforting but important topics I am personally most devoted to animal rights since animals don't have their own voice and are most innocent. I am very aware of the real consequences of my actions. I actively help spreading information by voluntarily working at education stands in the city. Concerning topics such as 'wearing fur' my tolerance is very limited.
I love being in nature. I discovered my love for nature when I was a child and my parents took me out to beautiful places in the countryside. My father and I often went to feed wild pigs in the forest. I love traveling, cycling and I love my fantastic circle of friends. And even though I would miss the juicy green of the German countryside, I would love to live in California. It feels like a second home to me ever since the time I spent a year there as an exchange student when I was a teenager.
There are a few things that to me are essential to a good quality of life: friends, cats, nature, yummy food, good movies, music, art, a bike, a little pinch of nostalgia, a grain of philosophy, lots of natural ease and of course humor!


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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The well-known travel site Tripadvisor named 10 destinations in the world that are getting more and more popular to visit. Mexico and Australia both have two destinations within the top 10, competing with Mar de Plata in Argentina, Sao Paulo in Brazil, and Kiev, Ukrain, among others. This just goes to show that are more exciting travel destinations to discover in Mexico than just its beautiful beach resorts.
Mexico City has become one of the most requested destinations, says Astrid van Dam, owner of Superior Tours Vallarta, who sells a lot of tours to Mexico City. The City improved tremendously under the Administration of Marcelo Ebrard, the former Mayor who, in 2010, was awarded the World Mayor prize by the City Mayors Foundation, an international think tank dedicated to local government.
Mexico City is actually now one of the safest cities within Mexico, very advanced in recycling projects, and an example for many cities within Mexico and beyond. It must have been quiet a challenge to improve a city of over 25 million people so much in so few years!
"The City is huge, and you need at least several days to see all of the highlights. The Historic District, the museums (Mexico City has the most museums in the world), the Pyramids, and the Basilica de Guadalupe are each a Must-See when visiting the vibrant Capital of Mexico. But also Coyoacan and Xochimilco are both not to be missed either," says Astrid, who has personally guided over 100 tours to Mexico City.
"It's impossible to show everything in a few days, but somehow we always manage to give a very good impression of Mexico City. People always come back pleasantly surprised and, just like Puerto Vallarta, they always want to go back for another visit," she adds.
Guadalajara, the second city on this particular Tripadvisor Top 10 list, is receiving more and more tourism as well. "We now offer a 3-day tour to Guadalajara every weekend," says Astrid. "Just a few years ago, we only offered this tour once a month, so that says it all. Guadalajara has lots to offer as well. "The historic district, Tlaquepaque, and Tonala are Must-Sees, but the modern area of Zapopan and Lake Chapala also make nice weekend escapes - especially for Puerto Vallarta residents and visitors."
If you are interested in a overnight tour in Mexico, Superior Tours Vallarta is the travel agency to go with. The company has experienced guides all over the country, and can customize any package. For more information on their overnight tours, please visit SuperiorToursVallarta.com. Their next trip to Mexico City is scheduled for March 07-11, 2013.Located in Old Town Puerto Vallarta, Superior Tours is a full service, licensed travel agent and DMC - and the Banderas Bay area's leading Tour and Transportation company - offering customized tours in Vallarta, throughout Mexico and to many other countries. To learn more about Superior Tours Vallarta, click HERE. For more information or to book your tour, visit SuperiorToursVallarta.com.


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Mudrooms: Tracking Creative Design in While Leaving Mud Out
The mudroom has been increasing in popularity for the last 20 years. A perfectly designed mudroom will keep mud and dirt outside while adding to the unique design of your home. Don't settle for a run-of-the-mill mudroom when you can design your own and have us build it for you. Customization is key when it comes to homeownership. Here are several things to keep in mind when you design your mudroom: Read more


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Thursday, September 23rd 1:00-2:00 am
Can't Stop- Red Hot Chili Peppers
Don't Stop Me Now- Queen
Tank- The Seatbelts
Jungle Boogie- Kool & The Gang
Eels Mashup- The Mighty Boosh
Viva La Gloria (Little Girl)- Green Day
Beer- Reel Big Fish
Readymade- Red Hot Chili Peppers
Tundra- The Mighty Boosh
Ready To Die- Andrew W.K.
Love Train- Wolfmother
Run To The Hills- Iron Maiden
You Will Remember Tonight- Andrew W.K.
Cockney Rap- The Mighty Boosh
Holy Diver- Dio
Enter Sandman- Metallica
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Metal and Mayhem with DJ Wolfman
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The ALBACORA Group is made up of a number of trading companies whose basic aim is to capture, transport, store, distribute, market and package tuna fish. The Group came into being in 1974 with the formation of the parent company ALBACORA S.A., made up of large business groups with different levels of trading experience that integrate perfectly in to achieve its established objectives.
The tuna freezer ships of the Albacora Group are considered to be the most competitive in the world. Their design provides them with the characteristics required to fish in a way that is responsible and respectful of all International Fishing Agreements for the protection of the species. The Group's commitment to the environment also extends to its state-of-the-art transformation plants which are pioneers in the obtaining of environmental and good practice certificates
The Albacora Group is also commmitted at a social level, not only to its staff but to the areas in which it operates and aims to create stable employment and wealth in a responsible manner and in collaboration with cultural and sports entities.
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Electronet series DO Transmitter DO-TX-22 is designed for use in general purpose water applications. They are provided with accurate predetermined factory calibrated sensors. Rugged design and corrosive resistant material keep electrode spacing and surface area too long last. Durability of the material and high resistance to corrosion ensures the long life and requires low maintenance.
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But maybe you are cautious (like me), your face pressed wistfully against the glass, eyeing the sleek futuristic designs but aware of some drawbacks (and uncertain of others).
Sigh no more! You can link directly to dynamic views of your blog without changing your template.
The dynamic templates are impressive and suggest what the future of blogging might look like.
Or not. Bloggers who have switched to the dynamic templates are encountering problems and limitations. Many are switching back.
There are seven dynamic views, and especially if you have a lot of photos the effect can be really striking.
On the other hand the pages are less customizable and missing features that some bloggers find indispensable. Only a handful of gadgets are now supported, for instance. Javascript is not.
Blogger keeps adding features to these templates, so don't write them off. But you can have the best of both worlds by linking to a dynamic-template view of your blog from your regular old-fashioned one.
(Old fashioned? Yep, those layout templates, introduced with fanfare in 2010, are no longer cutting-edge. But here's is the remedy for my comrades in caution.)
To see your blog in a dynamic view, just append the following to your blog url in your browser:
/view/magazineAdding the above text string to your blog's url take you to the Magazine view, but there are six others each with its own unique url. (Click to get them.) One of those, Flipcard, has four subviews that you can't link to directly. (Unfortunately, because one of them is really cool.)
You can use this technique to link to any label-search page (and probably to any search or archive or other page that is not static), by inserting the text string after the root address of your blog. For example you can view all my "hints" posts on this blog dynamically with the following url:
too-clever-by-half.blogspot.com/view/magazine/search/label/hintsAlas, Too Clever is too drab to do justice to these layouts. Fortunately I have another blog that I sometimes wheel out here for demonstration purposes only. It's about apples, and provides more colorful dynamic views. This layout is called Snapshot.
My favorite effect can be found by using the Flipcard layout (at /view/flipcard) and selecting the Date subview (which sadly has no direct url).
If you have a seasonal category of posts in your blog this combination will show the cyclical nature of your subject in the clearest possible way. For an example, click the Date option after clicking here.
Caution is smart, especially if you've put effort into your blog. But you can have these flourishes and keep your reliable blog layout too.


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Tuesday, 14 April 2015
My Apple Dumpling Girl – 2015
Our latest show, My Apple Dumpling Girl, is currently touring. Come and see it if you can. Further details appear on the Current Work page.
Our next appearance is at the Leominster Festival on Saturday 30th May at Leominster Community Centre. The performance starts at 3pm with tickets priced at £6 and £4. Click here for further details and booking.
In July we will be part of the Unity Festival run by Hijinx in Cardiff. We will be performing on 3 days.
Wednesday 1st July at the Millennium Centre - 11 am and 1 pm
Saturday 4th July at the Tabernacle Church in the Hayes (Opposite Reiss in the new part St Davids Centre and close to the Royal Arcade). Show times are 11:30 am and 3:45 pm
Sunday 5th July at the Tabernacle Curch again with shows at 11:00 am and 2:30 pm
Hope to see you there
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All the fun of the Fringe
So the Edinburgh Fringe Festival starts this week. The biggest festival of arts, comedy, theatre, music, dance and dodgy street performers in the world.
Today I asked one of my friends (a lifelong Edinburgh resident) if he had any plans for the Fringe. This was his reply (almost verbatim):
"Naw I f**kin hate the Fringe man. Bunch of pish am-dram f**ks. All them middle class c**nts thinking they're arty. Most of the shows are rubbish, you have to spend a fortune and see loads of sh*te on the off chance of seeing something good.
Then you've got places like the Pleasance and Udderbelly, these supposed "heart of the Fringe" type places. They do my f**king nut in too, all these floppy haired posh students prancing around like they're the first c**ts ever to put a f**king show on in Edinburgh.
Then there's the comedy. None of the comedians come with a complete show, they're just practicing in Edinburgh for when they f**k off on their nationwide tour next year.
And it's so f**king busy too, ye just cannae go into town at all for like a month. It's just horrible like.
But you know what the worst thing is? it's what it does to people who live in Edinburgh. For three weeks every year, they turn into a bunch of arty farty c**ts going 'oooh I try and see as much as possible during the festival, I just love the theatre, don't you? Ooooh yes I take three weeks off work every year to support the arts.'
Eh? What do you do the rest of the f**king year? When was the last time you went to an art-house cinema? Or a play? Or saw some live music? Or listened to an orchestra? Or went to an opera? This is f**king Edinburgh - this stuff is available to you ALL F**KING YEAR ROUND!! yet you only get involved in August, because that's what everyone else does. F**k the Fringe man. I hate it."
I wish I hadn't asked.
For the record - I love the Fringe. But hey…..I'm an arty farty c**t!


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There are two kinds of scholarships:
When the students register for the school, they must say whether they are interested in the scholarships or not. If they are, they must specify which one they prefer. Additionally, they must indicate which course they want to take and, in case the chosen course is full, which course they prefer as a second option.
"The organization will distribute the 100 Scholarships with equitable criteria among the Universities that have students enrolled in the school. Then the representatives of said Universities in the RedUNCI will set an internal order of priority "
Deadline for school enrolment: 10/08/2017
School students notification: 01/09/2017
Enrolment at: http://inscripcion.cacic2017.info.unlp.edu.ar


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CARL Community-based Research Manual
The aim of the manual is to assist civil society organisations (CSOs), students, supervisors and all those involved in the Community Academic Research Links (CARL) Initiative at UCC in understanding and engaging with community-based research. This manual should be used as a guide rather than a rulebook.
The guide is in three parts; the first part refers to the initial meetings, whether it is with the community group or students. This is the most important element of the process as it lays the groundwork for later activities. The second part is focussed on the development of the research request, i.e. things to watch out for as the request progresses. The third part of the manual looks at the loose ends that need tidied up on completion of the research.


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Long Live Arabistan
by Gerald A.
's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sent a letter to President George W.
Bush this past May 8th in which, among other things, he proclaimed
's alleged original sin and the need to create another state for Arabs
in the region.
Well, since he insists, there's a way to meet at least some of his
demands…sort of.
As the lion's share of the original 1920 Mandate of Palestine
was handed over to Arab nationalism in 1922 with the creation of what
would later be renamed
, a more than just partition of the land favoring the Arabs had already
been completed between the two nationalisms competing for it. Indeed,
Arabs wound up with some 80% of the total area.
So, the real place where justice for Arabs has not yet been addressed and
still remains to be achieved is in…hold onto your seats…
During the 7th century C.E., Arab Caliphal imperialist armies burst out of
Arabian Peninsula
and colonized, settled, forcibly Arabized, and spread Islam by a
conquering sword in all directions.
Judaea, renamed
(for the Jews' historic enemies, the Philistines) by conquering Romans
after the second revolt of the Jews for their freedom, became occupied by
Arabs at this time. And so did
Using southern
as a springboard, southwestern
--Khuzestan province in particular--traded back and forth between invading
Arab and Iranian rulers.
While it became subsequently linked to
despite repeated Arab invasions over the centuries, Khuzestan became so
extensively Arabized that, in Safavid times (16th-18th centuries C.E.),
the province was commonly known as Arabistan. In modern times, not until
's Reza Shah defeated him in 1924, the Arab Sheikh of Muhammarah ruled
much of the area.
Arabs have remembered all of this very well.
Indeed, once again Iraqi-based Arabs--this time under Saddam's
banner--launched the long and bloody Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s that was
largely fought over this oil-rich and strategically important area…Khuzestan for Persians, Arabistan for Arabs.
To deal with this problem,
has ruthlessly suppressed any manifestations of Arab nationalism by any
and all means necessary. By the early 20th century, a proposal had been
put forward to even outlaw the Arabic language.
More recently, here's some excerpts as to how the British Ahwazi
Friendship Society reported the situation on July 29, 2005:
The Unrepresented Nations and Peoples
Organisation (UNPO) released a statement condemning the recent violent
repression of ethnic minorities in Iran following the election of
right-wing hardliner Mahmoud Ahmadinejad …Pointing to clashes between
security forces and Ahwazi Arabs and Kurds, Nicola Dell'Arciprete, UNPO
Assistant General Secretary, said: "The UNPO condemns the
Government's repressive policies against all the Iranian citizens. Iran is
a multi-ethnic country in which half of the population belongs to ethnic
minorities such as Azeri, Gilaki and Mazandarani, Kurds, Arabs, Lurs,
Balochis, Turkmen…
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Located in a highly sought after pocket of Baulkham Hills, is this charm and character filled three bedroom home. Ideally situated close to all amenities, including a short 10 minute walk to Baulkham Hills Stockland Mall and approximately 100m to city bus stops. The beauty of this home is the generous 885sqm block and R3 zoning, making it ideal for an investment or building to add extra value.
- Three good sized bedrooms with a split system air conditioner, fan and built in robe to the master bedroom.
- Carpeted formal lounge room plus dining and family area.
- Offering a good sized kitchen with plenty of cupboard storage and overlooking the huge grassed backyard complete with shed, perfect for entertaining and ideal for children and pets.
- Two separate driveways provides plenty of parking space, one with separate carport for shelter.
Conveniently located close to M2 bus into the city, Ted Horwood Reserve and a variety of schools including Baulkham Hills North Public School, Muirfield High School and Baulkham Hills High School. This property is a great investment opportunity with endless possibilities.


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I've just started reading a book called "A Journey of Days: Relearning Life's Lessons on the Camino de Santiago " by Guy Thatcher, and I have to say, a tenth of the way in, I am already disappointed.
The story so far; having arrived in Spain, Guy suffered a set back where all his luggage had gone missing. Rather than re-kit himself immediately (something that he eventually had to do!), he waited to see if it would turn up, and so lost 5 days. Downtime you would think you would allow some leeway for, when embarking on an 800 kilometre walk, but when he eventually hit the trail, it was from Pamplona, Spain, and not St. Jean Pied-de-Port, France.
There's the rub; I'm reading a book on the Camino de Santiago, written by a man who didn't actually do all of the walk, and worse still, didn't do the bit over the Pyrenees, missing out around 100 kilometres!
The remainder may well be a captivating read, but this bombshell is making it difficult to continue further. I feel cheated. If the product description had proclaimed that it was the story of a man who walked "most" of the Camino de Santiago, I probably wouldn't have bought it!
I remember a similar sinking of the heart when reading Bill Bryson's account of his journey along the Appalachian Trail; "A Walk In The Woods". A third of the way into the book, Bill and his hapless mate took a look at the distance they had covered on the whole map of the 2,172 mile route and realised they would never complete it.
From there on, the story lost most of it's appeal for me but I persevered. Despite it being just a series of tales along different sections, it was still a decent read and it didn't manage to quash my interest in other titles about long distance walking.
One, that stands out, is a thru-hikers account, by David Miller; "AWOL on the Appalachian Trail". I loved this one! For me, it accurately portrays the atmosphere of a truly long hike. It describes the lows, the injuries, the mistakes, as well as the highs that make people want to do it.
One quote within, that I particularly liked; "Anything that we consider to be an accomplishment takes effort to achieve. If it were easy, it would not be nearly as gratifying. What is hardship at the moment will add to our sense of achievement in the end."
Granted, my own experience currently consists of trips that are week at the most, and in relative comfort, but this book does inspire me to set off on a much longer multi-day adventure. You can't ask for more than that, really.
As for "A Journey of Days"; I'll pick it up at some point, and I'll see if it tempts me into finishing. The signs aren't good, though.


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Honours Even As Binnie Hits Another Goal For The Blue Machine.
Preston Athletic 1-1 Dunbar United Tuesday July 25th 2017
The final pre-season friendly took place this past Tuesday as the boys played host to the east south champions, Dunbar United who will be playing in the east premier league this term.
The home side thought that they were ahead on 13 minutes when a great ball in from the right was fired home by Jason Young, but referee Boise Allan ruled it offside. Both teams then pressed for an opener and it did not come until the 51st minute when a long shot by substitute Chris Hogg was parried by Inglis but Dean Ballantyne pounced on the ball to give the visitors the lead. This lasted till the 80th minute when in-form striker Greg Binnie ran onto a through ball and fired home the equaliser.
Honours even in the end as the boys now look forward to the visit of Ormiston FC in the qualifying league on Tuesday night.


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What did I post last on this? Oh yes. That gorgeous Tyvek exterior. Ahem.
Let's move on.
We have siding now. We choose tight-knot cedar with a bleaching oil application, one of the good recommendations from our contractor (as opposed to a good bunch of stuff that...ugh. I don't need to get into all that now). Here is our "address" side of the house. Note that we plan on (eventually) power-washing the paint off the brick chimney to match the extension.
Ok, if you moved left from the photo above, you get this view (below)...ultimately the entrance to what will be our front porch. The deck--what's left of it--is coming down.
Keep going around to the back of the house and this is behind our new dining room, with the french doors. When these pictures were taken, we were planning a brick patio. Now we have it ...but you'll have to wait for an updated set of shots to see it. You can see all our skylights from this angle.
Here is the driveway side of the house (to the right, around the corner of the first photo). No garage doors yet. (Still! Next week, we think.)
Here is an interior shot of what the old "sunroom" area looks like now that the renovation is relatively complete inside. This is the block of windows to the left on the photo above.
Next week, after a little painting and additions, I hope to post the whole exterior set. Interior...well, we're working on that.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Renovation: Now it looks like a house.
Posted by N at 11:12 PM
Labels: bleaching oil, brick chimney, cedar siding, Renovation, skylights
3 comments:
- pve design said...
Looks lovely! If you need help with color selection, I can help!
- July 27, 2008 at 4:36 PM
- eao said...
this is coming along nicely. when does the guided digital tour go live?
- August 4, 2008 at 7:50 PM
- N said...
Hah. Let me get that iMovie working, eao. If I get pictures of the kids up, you all are lucky!
Just swing by next time you're on the right coast.
- August 4, 2008 at 9:25 PM
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Parabens and Preservatives…
Most of us prefer preservative free, and "good ingredients" in products!
You may be surprised at the ingredients in your products, and why ingredients are important... (and some Quick Links for you)
Silicones and Why are they in your skin care products?
The unexpected benefits of microdermabrasion (and why you want to know)...
Why pH matters in skin care products (and why you should care...)
What's in Your Microdermabrasion Cream, and why it matters?
What's in Your Anti-Aging Products, and why it matters?
The latest shocking trend in Anti-Aging Skincare (hint: Lye)...
Product preservation is a common factor between all product lines. Anti aging products contain peptides, and other ingredients that require the presence of preservatives.
Several natural based preservatives are under evaluation for use, but have not passed regulations for non-contamination in products, past 12 months. Like Grapefruit Seed Extract, they may not be recognized in the global arena as broad-spectrum preservatives that prove stable long term to prevent contamination at the required levels to pass approval. Back in 2006, the Global Cosmetic Industry reported, "The area is a minefield… Finding alternatives to Parabens that meet safety levels and shelf-life expectations is proving a major challenge."
Mr. Hooper of Body Blue products notes, "There are some brands on the market that have exploited a loophole in the regulations in order to claim preservative free," he insisted. "If a raw material used in the product is preserved unnecessarily, or is over preserved using any preservative--whether synthetic or natural--then the preservative does not have to be listed on the ingredient deck. This is misleading to the consumer and is potentially damaging to the whole industry."
What risks exist for preservative free, or inadequate preserved products? Dangerous ones. Let's look at some of the contamination issues, and organisms commonly seen in products, and the physical results.
Health A to Z writer, Diane Griffith, in her article entitled "Contamination at the Cosmetic Counter", cited a study done by New Jersey Rowan University professor, Dr. Elizabeth Brooks who tested skin, eye and lip makeup from over 20 cosmetic companies and found molds, fungi, and E.coli.
Brian Perry, PhD in his article entitled, "Cosmetic Microbiology" published in Microbiology Today, Vol. 28/Nov 2001 states, "Organisms commonly isolated from poorly preserved water-based products include Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Staphylococcus and Bacillus species, Pseudomonas, including P. aeruginosa, Burkholderia cepacia, Penicillium and Candida albicans. Gram-negatives are most common and, as they have very diverse metabolic capabilities, can survive in a wide range of environments. They are often introduced through water supplies."
Daniel K. Brannan, in his book entitled, Cosmetic Microbiology: A Practical Handbook, reports the presence of common bacteria cutured from cosmetics and personal care products including:
Streptococcus pyogen "S. pyogenes is the cause of many important human diseases ranging from mild superficial skin infections to life-threatening systemic diseases. Infections typically begin in the throat or skin. Examples of mild S. pyogenes infections include pharyngitis ("strep throat") and localized skin infection ("impetigo"). Erysipelas and cellulitis are characterized by multiplication and lateral spread of S. pyogenes in deep layers of the skin. S. pyogenes invasion and multiplication in the fascia can lead to necrotizing fasciitis, a potentially life-threatening condition requiring surgical treatment. Infections due to certain strains of S. pyogenes can be associated with the release of bacterial toxins. Throat infections associated with release of certain toxins lead to scarlet fever. Other toxigenic S. pyogenes infections may lead to streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, which can be life-threatening." Aspergillus "Aspergillus species are highly aerobic and are found in almost all oxygen-rich environments, where they commonly grow as molds on the surface of a substrate, as a result of the high oxygen tension. Commonly, fungi grow on carbon-rich substrates such as monosaccharides (such as glucose) and polysaccharides (such as amylose). In humans, the major forms of disease are: 1. Allergic aspergillosis (affects asthma, cystic fibrosis and sinusitis patients). 2. Acute invasive aspergillosis (risk increases if patient has weakened immunity such as some AIDS patients and those undergoing chemotherapy). 3. Disseminated invasive aspergillosis (widespread through body)." Serratia marcescens "Only pathogenic species of seratia - tends to colonize in the respiratory and urinary tracts - since 1960' s classifed as an opportunistic pathogen in pneumonia and respiratory infections." Stachybotrys sp "The genus Stachybotrys species, of which Stachybotrys chartarum (also known as S. atra) is the most common, is capable of producing mycotoxins, which can affect occupants producing both mucosal and neurological symptoms. Acute exposure can cause severe symptoms. All species produce mycotoxins that may be lethal to animals if eaten. The presence of Stachybotrys sp. is often overlooked due to the fact that it is difficult to isolate from the air. However, Stachybotrys sp. needs a substantial amount of water and a suitable nutrient substrate (cellulose) to initiate growth. Most often Stachybatrys sp. is only isolated from bulk and/or swab and tape surface samples where conditions are favorable for growth. It is possible that Stachybotrys sp. could exist in other locations that have been subjected to persistent water intrusion."
The decision then becomes, which preservatives do we use?
Behentrimonium Methylsulfate is an ammonia-based preservative and irritant, TEA and DEA (Tri and Diethanolamines) are known mutagenic compounds, and Hydroxymethylglycinates have a tendency to break down into formaldehyde. Only Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, and Methyl and Propyl Parabens pass the full spectrum 12-month non-contamination requirements. As a result, many Asian countries require 0.05% Methyl and Propyl Parabens in products, for product entry, including Japan, who in 2007 added Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, as an alternative.
Although Methyl and Propyl Parabens can be derived from natural sources, the majority of companies that utilize Parabens, use petrochemical based Parabens. Valid concern remains both in the scientific communities, and the public, with the possible hormonal influence on the body from Paraben use.
Methyl and Propyl Parabens have a history of over 50 years of use in cosmetics, personal care products and food. They are not known to be mutagenic, or carcinogenic. They are linked to estrogenic activity. In the January 2005 issue of the Journal of Applied Toxicology, Darbe, P. et al presented studies of Parabens in 20 breast tumors. The authors stated the importance of studies on normal breast tissue to measure any existing levels of Parabens to determine if a difference exists between normal and cancerous tissue. In October 2002, The Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Marick, D. et al of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, reported a case-control study of anti-perspirants and deodorants. No linkage was found to increase the risk of breast cancer.
In July of 2005, Global Cosmetic Industry reported a study done in 1995 of 215 cosmetic products, which showed 99% of all leave-on products and 77% of rinse-off products, contained Parabens. The use of Parabens in anti-perspirant and deodorant products is still being reviewed. No distinctions are made between the source of Methyl and Propyl Parabens. The anti-perspirants also contained Propylene Glycol, which is significant. Propylene Glycol, aside from being a petrochemical and the basis of anti-freeze, is a solvent. Methyl and Propyl Parabens are lipid-based compounds. Propylene Glycol is able to act as a transfer to drive the Methyl and Propyl Parabens deeper into the tissue where they will seek out lipids, for example breast tissue.
Methyl and Propyl Parabens can be synthesized from plant tannins and terpines, as well as petrochemicals. This process can cause confusion. Sometimes phenols are used, which are a class of organic compounds that contain a 6-member aromatic ring bound to a hydroxyl group. Phenols are responsible for the fragrance of essential oils, and have anti-oxidant properties. Parabens are esters. Esters are a combination of an organic acid and an alcohol. Many fats and oils are esters, and many esters are used for artificial flavorings and fragrances, such as: Ethylheptanoate, which smells of grape and Pentyl Acetate, which smells of banana. Methyl and Propyl Parabens can be derived from plant and some animal sources. For example, Propyl Paraben is a Propyl ester of p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, which can be from petroleum distillates, and can also be found as a natural substance from plants and the scales of animals.
Many preservatives also act as a neutralizer, which can negate the effects of acid-based anti aging ingredients.
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate (IPBC) is the preservative of choice for many natural, and baby products. A highly effective broad spectrum preservative, IPBC passes full microbiological testing. Commonly used in baby products, the only cautions are as IPBC is Iodine-based. It should not be used in spray products, or at product levels higher than 2% of the formulation. When companies use a broad spectrum preservative in low amounts, it is not necessary to add other preservatives, this allows for a purer product.
The USA based National Institutes of Health, toxicology website through the National Library of Medicine makes some distinctions on Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate. Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate is a broad spectrum, fungicide preservative with a long history of use. First, combined with other preservatives and used in amounts of up to 97% in paint and sealants, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate is now a favorite with environmental architects who find the short half-life and non-toxic, non-carcinogenic, non-volatile properties of Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate to benefit green living and working environments.
A type of Carbamate fungicide, there are also Carbamate herbicides and Carbamate insecticides, according to the National Institutes of Health, Carbamate fungicides do not affect the body in the same manner as Carbamate insecticides and pesticides. Carbamate insecticides and pesticides inhibit the cholinesterase enzyme, "Reported toxic manifestations have included CNS depression, seizures, extrapyramidal effects, neuropathy, and gastrointestinal effects of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. These agents are often compounded with hydrocarbon-based solvents, which may be responsible for toxicity." Internet searches reveal clinical studies on animals with Pesticidal Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, these results have been reflected in articles to create issues with humans, "a mutagen in animal testing", when it is not the same compound.
As in all preservatives, skin irritations, and allergic reactions can occur. When reviewing many of the medical articles on contact dermatitis and Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, it is interesting to note the base compounds used in the studies include petrolatum and known irritants. Just as Methyl Parabens can be derived from tree bark, and Propyl Parabens from animal scales, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate itself can also be solvent derived, or water based. Medical studies do not differentiate which compound was used. NaturDerm products use an organic acid-based aqueous (water), non-solvent based Iodine salt preparation of Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate.
A study of 4,883 patients over 18 months reported that test findings of Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate in a base of petrolatum showed a reaction rate of 0.3%, and was not able to elicit significant allergic reactions at a concentration of 0.1%, and recommend further studies at a higher level of 0.3%. "The preservative Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate: frequency of allergic reactions and diagnostic considerations." Schnuch, A. et al. Contact Dermatitis 2002 Mar; 46(3): 153-6. A second study of 3.5 years length with routine patch testing of 3,168 people (2,093 women and 1,075 men) with a cosmetic that contained Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate yielded 7 cases, or 0.3%, to be positive for allergic contact dermatitis. Two of the 7 allergic cases also tested positive for another compound in the product. "Allergic contact dermatitis from 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butylcarbamate (IPBC) - an update." Brvid, L.E., et al. Contact Dermatitis 2001 May; 44 (5): 276-8.
To meet global requirements and consumer concerns, for the safest most effective product preservation, NaturDerm products contain less than one fourth of 2% of the product formulation, of IPBC.
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Accidents Involving Machinery
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This recipe is from my cousin, Rusty, he's a great cook. He made this up at our farm last year and everyone loved it! My husband has asked me to make it about 15 times, I finally called up my cousin to get the recipe. It was great! Enjoy!!!
1 lb fresh lean ground pork
2 T fish sauce
3 limes, juice & zest
2 T garlic, minced
2 T fresh ginger, minced
5 green onions/scallions, chopped
3 T Cilantro, chopped
5-7 small dried Thai chili peppers
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 head of cabbage
1/2 bag broccoli slaw*
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If you have never used ginger, peel it then chop, it is a root so it is very fibrous
Fish sauce does not smell great (imagine that) and is very salty so do not add any additional salt.
Thai chili peppers
Mine were full of seeds so I had to remove most of them.
Brown the pork
*the broccoli slaw is not a typical part of this recipe, I just had it on hand and threw it in when I added the garlic and ginger.
This dish is tangy, delicious and unique mix of flavors.
Clean the cabbage leaves and tear them to cup sizes.
Fill the cups with the pork mixture and enjoy!
Weight Watcher Friends: this recipe serves 5 and each serving is 1 cup and has 4 points per cup.


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Creating A Medical Home For Children and Youth In Foster Care
Due to the severe and oftentimes traumatic experiences of many children who end up in the foster care systems, the have a special set of medical and health needs that deserve to be addressed in a comprehensive and routine manner. The aim of this program is to improve the use of social emotional screening rates, referral patterns, and follow-up in the delivery of care for patients in foster care in pediatric and family practices.
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Activity Aim
The aim of this project is to improve the use of social emotional screening rates, referral patterns, and follow up in the delivery of care for patients in foster care in pediatric and family practices. This activity will assess the various practices and protocols in place for integrating patients in foster care into a medical home using a strategic population based management approach. Additionally, participants will receive education on a variety of topics essential to addressing and improving quality of care for children, youth and famillies in the foster care system, as well as coordination and communication at the practice level.
Activity Overview
Studies consistently demonstrate that many health care needs for children in the foster care system go unmet. Many children and adolescents are coming from abusive situations and may have acute needs that must be addressed efficiently. Many of these patients will have chronic health issues, such as asthma, that have been neglected due to sporadic health care and the lack of a continuous medical home. These are some of the common physical health needs of this special population, that are compounded by overwhelming mental and emotional health needs, and oral health needs.
This activity proposes to integrate patients in the foster care system into a medical home in order to address these numerous issues in a routine and comprehensive way.
Unfortunately, like the numerous special health care needs that exist, there are also many complicated barriers that prevent the successful integration of this patient population into a medical home. Some of these barriers will be incorporated as proposed areas to improve quality of care, coordination and communication:
- Standardized communication between primary care and child welfare
- Patient access to initiial visits & assessment of needs upon entry into the medical system;
- Provider awareness about the standards for patients in foster care;
- Patient access to specialized care and services for patients in foster care;
- The importance of follow through among providers who identify special issues and needs.
Suggested Resources
Due to the severe and often traumatic experiences of many children who end up in the foster care system, they have a special set of medical and health needs that deserve to addressed in a comprehensive and routine manner. As a result, the American Academy of Pediatrics created an initiative called "Healthy Foster Care America." Many of the guidelines proposed in this activity follow the AAP recommendations.
Please see more about their "Healthy Foster Care America" initiative at: http://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/heal...
Learning Objectives & Activity Guide
The quality improvement activity learning objectives and activity steps are as follows:
STEP A: Activity Pre-Work: Complete the Pre-Assessment
STEP B: View Learning Session 1: This session includes an activity orientation and key educational content.
STEP C: Complete the First Set of 10 Patient Chart Extractions, and enter each chart into the website tool, by clicking "Add Patient Chart," and please select "Baseline" Chart Extraction and click "Save" for each chart.
Learning Objectives
- Deepen the provider's understanding of children and adolescents in foster care as children and youth with special health care needs and their exposure to toxic stress and trauma to 100% by the end of Learning Session I and the end of the 6 month activity period.
- Enhance the provider and practice's understanding of and implementation of a population management approach and processes within their practice for foster care patients by the end of Learning Session II and the end of the activity period.
- Increase the provider and practice's adoption of a standardized communication system with the child welfare agency, including having a practice contact, to 100% by the end of the activity period.
- Increase the provider and practice's incorporation of the AAP guidelines for scheduling, office processes, and the enhanced periodicity schedule for follow-up, billing and coding for foster care patients to 100% by the end of the activity period, including having open access to initial visits and preparation for a comprehensive visit.
- STEP D: Complete A PDSA Cycle: Document a workflow system that allows for open access to initial visits and preparation for a comprehensive visit.
- STEP E: Complete the Second Set of 10 (new or recent) Patient Chart Extractions, and enter each chart into the website tool, by clicking "Add Patient Chart," and please select "Midline" for this round of Chart Extractions and click "Save" for each chart.
- Increase the provider's routine implementation of social emotional development screenings for children in foster care to 75% by the end of the activity period.
- For patients with positive screens, increase the provider's referral rate to 100% and increase the follow up rate to 25% by the end of the 6 month activity period.
- Enhance the provider's knowledge of the importance of promoting a dental home and dental varnish (for patients 6 months-42 months of age) for patients in foster care by the end of Learning Session II.
- Increase the provider's knowledge of the availability of data and identification of patients in foster care within the CCNC Informatics Center to 100% by the end of Learning Session III.
- Increase the provider's understanding of the importance of a transition plan for their adolescent foster care patients by the end of Learning Session IV.
- STEP F: Complete the third set of 10 (new or recent) Patient Chart Extractions, and enter each chart into the website tool, by clicking "Add Patient Chart," and please select "Final" for this round of Chart Extractions and click "Save" for each chart.
- Augment the provider's understanding of the policies around Consent and Confidentiality at the end of Learning Session V and by the end of the activity period.
- STEP G: Activity Wrap-Up Work: Complete the Post Assessment and Activity Evaluation
Presenting Faculty
Marian F. Earls, MD, FAAP
Dr. Earls is the Lead Pediatric Consultant for Community Care of North Carolina, and is the current lead on the state CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant for the state. From 1994 to July 2012 she was the Medical Director of Guilford Child Health., a large, non-profit, private Pediatric practice that is the pediatric division of Triad Adult and Pediatric Medicine in Greensboro, North Carolina. She is also a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician. Guilford Child Health is a public-private partnership between two community health systems and the department of public health, and serves families at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. She is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics for the University of North Carolina Medical School. Dr. Earls also is Medical Director of the Neonatal Follow-up Clinic (multidisciplinary) for the Level III NICU at Women's Hospital in Greensboro. Dr. Earls is Immediate Past President of the North Carolina Pediatric Society (President 2008-2010). She is chair of the Mental Health/School Health Committee for NCPS. She has been a member of the Committee on the Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health of the AAP, and was the lead author on the committees Clinical Report "Incorporating Recognition and Management of perinatal and postpartum Depression into Pediatric Practice," (PEDIATRICS, November 2010). She is a liaison from the AAP to AACAP (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry). She has been elected to the Executive Committee of the AAP's Section on Early Education and Child Care. She is a member of the Mental Health Leadership Work Group of the AAP that is charged with national dissemination of mental health integration in primary care pediatrics.
María Esther Díaz-González de Ferris, MD, MPH, PhD
Dr. Ferris is an Associate Professor in the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. She is the Medical Director, since 2000 to present of the UNC Pediatric Dialysis Unit, Renal Research Institute. She is the founder and co-director 2009 to present of The International Health Care Transition Research Consortium https://sites.google.com/site/healthcaretransition/. Dr. Ferris is also the founder and Medical Director of the UNC Health Care Transition Program http://www.unckidneycenter.org/hcprofessionals/transition.html.
Kevin Kelley, MSW (NC DSS | Child Welfare)
Mr. Kelley is the Section Chief for the NC Division of Social Services (NCDSS). Mr. Kelley has spent much of his career in DSS addressing the needs of automation and data collection at the local case worker level. Mr. Kelley began his career as a child welfare social worker working in a private provider agency. For the past several years, the focus for North Carolina has been on developing a system that addresses child well-being, rather than program process measures. These efforts are also currently underway using a collaborative approach with leadership from various divisions within the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as well as related Departments for Juvenile Justice and the courts. As a county administered state, the role of the NC DSS is to provide training and technical assistance to county agencies in a consistent and effective manner. In this regard, the Division is committed to a high level of commitment to transforming the child welfare system in North Carolina by enhancing the application of evidenced based and evidenced informed practices.
Aditee Narayan, MD, MPH
Dr. Narayan is Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Duke University Medical Center in the Department of Pediatrics. She is the Associate Medical Director for the Duke Child Abuse and Neglect Medical Evaluation Team, as well as the Program Director for the Duke Child Abuse Fellowship. Dr. Narayan performs medical evaluations of pediatric patients who may have been abused or neglected.
Leigh Poole, MA
Leigh Poole is a native North Carolinian and a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Wilmington where she earned her undergraduate degree, and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she earned her Master's degree in Educational Psychology, Measurement and Evaluation. Leigh has worked with universities, non-profits, and statewide organizations providing expertise in program evaluation, technical assistance, project management, and systems level data management. Currently, Leigh works with the NC Pediatric Society on Fostering Health NC, an initiative focused on building and strengthening medical homes for children in foster care. In this role, Leigh manages implementation of the program, provides technical assistance to the field, and works with the state advisory team to develop and promote best practices.
Esther Smith, MD, FAAP
Dr. Smith graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University and attended medical school at University of St. Eustatius where her first two years in the classroom were spent on an island in the Caribbean, then she finished her 2 years of clinical rotations in Washington, DC. Her residency was through East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, where she met her husband, who is also now a Pediatrician. She has been practicing outpatient Pediatrics for 5 years in Greensboro, NC. She is a participant of the Community Practitioner Program through the NC Medical Society Foundation, and her areas of interest have included Pediatric Obesity, Foster Care, and Pediatric Palliative Care.
Jean Smith, MD
Dr. Jean Smith is a Developmental- Behavioral Pediatrician, recently retired from Wake County Human Services in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Smith served for over 10 years with the Children's Health and Development Programs that provide comprehensive and holistic assessments for children entering foster care in Wake County. Currently, she is a consultant for Fostering Health NC, a recent initiative under the NC Pediatric Society.
Leslie Starsoneck, MSW
Leslie Starsoneck holds a Master's degree in Social Work and has worked for many years in the area of public policy and nonprofit programming for children and families. For the last decade, she has worked as a private consultant, assisting nonprofits and state government agencies in capacity building activities, research, and program development. She has worked with the NC Pediatric Society since November, 2011 assisting with organizational development initiatives and leading efforts related to connecting children in foster care to medical homes.
Adam Svolto, MPA
Mr. Svolto completed his undergraduate studies at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. He then attended flight training and served as a navigator with assignments to bases in North Carolina and abroad. After completing his military service, Adam entered the private sector and gained experience in operations management and consulting. Adam joined the NC Pediatric Society in March, 2014 and currently serves as Program Director for the Fostering Health NC initiative. He holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from North Carolina State University.
Lindsay Terrell, MD
Dr. Terrell is a Child Abuse and Neglect Fellow at Duke University Medical Center. She completed her residency at Duke University in 2014. Dr. Terrell performs medical evaluations of pediatric patients who may have been abused or neglected and has a special interest in children in foster care
Activity Completion
Upon activity completion, the Activity Director, Marietta Ellis will complete a Physician Attestation form on your behalf regarding your completion of the activity in order to receive full MOC IV credit. Participants will need to utilize standard self-report procedure to attain CME credits and will receive a CME certificate. Please contact her with any questions about this MOC IV Activity by email at firstname.lastname@example.com
The NC Pediatric Society and the NC Academy of Family Physicians received funding from Community Care of North Carolina's (CCNC) federal CHIPRA grant to develop and pilot test this activity. This opportunity has been extended until June 2017. To get credit, participants must have completed the MOC by that time.


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May 19 - 5K
July 5th - 4K fun run
Aug 23 - Triathlon
Sept 1 - 5 K
Sept 14 - 10K Terry fox run (or bike)