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A review of January's Ecocentric Mom Box for Mom and Baby.
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Invited guests are welcomed and encouraged to enjoy the club.
Delighting guests is a cornerstone of our culture.
As a private club, use of the facilities is exclusive to members; However, invited guests are welcomed to enjoy and appreciate the club's amenities.
Prior to arriving, it is recommended that all guests acquaint themselves with our customs and traditions listed below.
All guests must check-in with our security staff at the gate. Golfers check-in with our helpful outside services team.
Dress Code
Clubhouse & Golf Courses
- Collared shirts (Ladies must have a collar or sleeves)
- Sweaters
- Medinah golf shop-style pullovers
- Jackets
- Slacks
- Golf shorts (similar in style to walking and/or Bermuda shorts) of an appropriate and tasteful length
- *Not Permitted - Short shorts, cargo shorts or pants, and jeans or denim material of any color
- All golf shoes shall have non-penetrating spikes
- Required to be worn brim forward
- Not allowed above the lower level of the Clubhouse
Tennis & Swimming
- Proper tennis and swimming attire is required
- Cover-ups must be worn at all times outside the pool area
Mobile Devices
Clubhouse & Golf Courses
- Use of cellular phones, tablets and other mobile devices is permitted
- All devices must NOT ring on property and must be set to silent or vibrate
- Use is limited to "pressing situations" ONLY
- Outgoing calls must be made in a discreet manner and in remote areas so that others are not affected
Club Dining Areas
- Mobile device use is NOT permitted in any club dining area
- All indoor club facilities are NON-SMOKING
We are excited to see you!
Medinah Country Club
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Medinah, IL 60157


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- Automation and AI will increase spatial/regional inequalities. Paper by Morgan Frank and colleagues
- Explore, select and download data of the global population projections by age, sex and education, a great collaborative work of researchers from the Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital
- Greyhound: a powerful platform to interactively explore and analyze massive point clouds with Trillions of points in the browser, via Howard Butler
- The dynamical structure of political corruption networks. A paper by Haroldo Ribeiro, Luis Alves et al., analyzing 27 years of political corruption scandals in Brazil
- Citywide effects of high-occupancy vehicle restrictions: Evidence from "three-in-one" in Jakarta, by Rema Hanna et al.
- Want to find statistically significant hierarchical modules in weighted networks? paper here and code here, by Tiago Peixoto, who is the author of the graph-tool Python library
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"A writer's job is to take one thing and make it stand for twenty." ~ Virginia Woolf
Monday, April 15, 2013
Maine Muffins
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Would they taste a little like a carrot cake?ReplyDeleteReplies
Alex, Not as sweet since they don't have as much sugar (and no icing) as cake--Delete
This sounds like a great alternative to your breakfast cereal bar! Thanks KarenG! Take careReplyDelete
So great Karen thank you! Just jumping around A-Z and I 'hit' on you - I have a brunch here at home on Sunday and I reckon I could make these and knock the socks off my guests!ReplyDelete
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They sound fantastic, Karen! You had me with the cinnamon and vanilla. :)ReplyDelete
I will try this recipe soon, I like making my own muffins, too, they always taste better. Maine muffins sound just right to me, I like nuts, carrots but haven't used apple that much in muffins. Thanks for sharing your cooking expertise, Karen.ReplyDelete
Lovely! I'd substitute the eggs for yogurt and a dash of baking powder to make it eggless but I love muffins. A much better option for healthy eaters!ReplyDelete
I love homemade muffins! These sound great! I'm not a fan of raisins, but my kids love them. I might be making these for them soon =).ReplyDelete
Oooh that's a good recipe! I love coconut in muffins and well, anything.ReplyDelete
These sound yummy!ReplyDelete
Perfect for a rainy morning!ReplyDelete
I can smell them in the over already!ReplyDelete
I love homemade muffins, Karen ... and this recipe looks great! I make double batches and freeze them. As you said they are healthy with good carbs and proteins...ReplyDelete
Yes, I'm a fan of muffins. Will definitely try these!ReplyDelete
I should try this recipe. Thanks for sharing it.ReplyDelete
Sounds mighty good. What are the number of calories in each one?ReplyDelete
I like all the additions at the end of the recipe. Sounds delicious!ReplyDelete
Hi Karen, tried this recipe last night (kids like muffins) and it's a def winner. I substituted choc chips instead of raisins and didn't add the carrot (I had grated too much apple). So, your recipe is flexible as well. Love it!ReplyDeleteReplies
D.G., Chocolate chips instead of raisins is always a good substitution! Glad the recipe worked for you and you all enjoyed the muffins!Delete


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1941 Cadillac Other Fender Skirt
Sale price: $21,000.00 make an offer
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I have been with eBay for several years and I want to keep my reputation here 100% positive. I am a private collector. who has endless passion for classic cars and trucks. 90% of the vehicles have been rented out to movies commercials or high-class parties. Right now. I'm liquidating my collection since I'm selling my warehouse.
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You're looking at a 1941 pre-war original Cadillac with fender skirts. This awesome Cadillac has always been garage-kept and is very solid. A true beauty that runs. drives. and looks great. I bought this car from a collector. who owned and enjoyed it for many years.
This solid car has been professionally restored with a 1971 Cadillac Eldorado 500ci engine and its matching automatic transmission. I would highly recommend such modification of classic heavy cars. This is not a $50. 000 or $100. 000 muscle car. so no need to worry about numbers matching.
This 1941 Cadillac accelerates up to 90 MPH on a highway. Professional engineering and installation is flawless. The stock differential was retained in favor of keeping the original rear axle. brakes. wheels. and wheel covers. Instead. the driveline was custom fabricated with 71 front U-joints and 41 rear joints to mate with the stock differential. 12-volt conversion with modern gauges was also performed. Battery disconnect switch serves as anti-theft device and for storage safety. The car also comes with some spare parts that were collected throughout the years. This classic car starts. idles. drives. steers. and stops as it should. even better with automatic transmission and power steering. This is as good as it gets. a marriage of classic authenticity and modern performance.
The car has a fresh shiny burgundy paint and looks very presentable. Great chrome all around and a great grill. Undercarriage is very clean and rust free.
The interior is super clean and very presentable. The seats. door panels. headliner. and the carpet are in great condition. All the windows go up and down as they should. The steering wheel and the dash are in a very nice shape.
The odometer shows 40. 076 miles on the car but the car has only around 6K miles after the upgrade. This great looking and driving Cadillac is ready for a new owner.
Please note. I want to make sure that you are absolutely satisfied with your purchase. Bid with confidence and if you have any questions that I might not have covered in the description. don't hesitate to ask. You can email me or send me your telephone number and I will give you a call. I have tried my best to describe this vehicle as accurately as I can. People have different opinions and expectations of older vehicles. It is your responsibility to inspect the vehicle or send a third party inspector for your satisfaction. Remember. this classic is from 1940's and can have some imperfections that I'm not aware of
Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. I can cooperate with your shipper. This vehicle is advertised on other websites. so I have the right to end the auction early if it gets sold. I'm not a dealer. but just a very passionate collector of classic cars and trucks.
Please. be ready to buy when you click. A non-refundable $500 deposit is due when the auction ends. The final payment is due within 7 days after the auction ends. Balance is to be paid via bank wire or a certified bank cashier's check. Check will need to clear before the vehicle is released and the title is sent. The winning bidder needs to contact me within 24 hours of auction end to make payment arrangements. Please. arrange all financing prior to bidding. If you are not sure about anything. please don't assume - just ask. I'm very easy going and will help in any way I can. but. please. be absolutely sure that you are ready to buy when you bid. All non-paying bidders will be reported to eBay.
People have different opinions and expectations of older vehicles. It is your responsibility to personally inspect the vehicle or send a third-party inspector that will perform an inspection to your satisfaction. Remember. this vehicle is from the 1940's. and even though I've tried my best to describe it. it can have some imperfections which I'm not aware of.
I'm saying this because I've had a bad experience with a ruthless dealer that tried to extort money from me after the car was inspected and delivered! If you are buying and paying for this classic. please contact your transporter after vehicle is picked up and within 2 hours please give me a positive feedback!
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New Vehicles come with a full-factory warranty. Used vehicles may have a remaining-factory warranty. but please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehicle.About Vintage Car Collector Like any gear head. I've always had a passion for automobiles from all over the world. Collecting everything from vintage and classic cars. to exotics and some of the rarest automobiles in the world has been a hobby and passion of mine for the last 20 years. I started buying cars from all over the world. In the course of the many years that I've been doing this. I received a lot of inquiries to rent my collection out for movies. photoshoots. parties. you name it. Throughout the years. my cars have bene featured in many films. advertising campaigns. photoshoots and more. I'd like to personally welcome you to VintageCarCollector. com where you can see cars from my collection. cars that I also have for sale at wholesale prices and cars that are available to rent! Take a minute and look around. you'll see everything from the whacky to the rare and even concours quality cars! Regardless of the condition. year or make. I love cars through and through! Terms and Conditions Payment Options We accept the following payment methods:
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Vehicle Pickup & Shipping All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. General Terms Notice to Bidders: All of the vehicles we list on eBay are for sale locally. We reserve the right to end an auction early. All cars are immediately ready for delivery upon sale. Deposit: We require a non-refundable $500 deposit within 48 hours of winning the auction. Please call to make arrangements for payment. Payment Types: Cash in person. Certified Funds. Institutional Financing. Bank wire transfer All sales transactions must be completed within 7 calendar days of auction close. Prices subject to change without notice and do not include Title. License. Registration Fees. State or Local Taxes or Processing Fees. if any. Please contact seller first for vehicle availability. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable information. use of this information is voluntary. and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy. completeness. and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options. accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties. including the availability or condition of the equipment listed is made. EPA mileage estimates for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions. driving habits. and vehicle maintenance. Fees and Taxes
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the world's largest contract chipmaker, announced a 9.2 per cent increase in net profit in the three months to the end of June from the first quarter, and forecast its recovery would continue into the third quarter.
The company said chip demand for communications and consumer electronics was driving growth.
"Due primarily to demand recovery from our customers, our second-quarter business had improved better than we guided previously," said Lora Ho, TSMC's chief financial officer. "We expect the recovery to continue for the coming quarter."
The company reported net revenues of NT$58.5bn ($1.8bn) in the second quarter, up 5.1 per cent fromthe first quarter but down 9.8 per cent from the same period last year. Net profit rose to NT$18.37bn, up9.2 per cent from the previous quarter but still 21.5 per cent lower than the second quarter last year.
Ms Ho said the company expected shipments to increase by between 14 per cent and 16 per cent in the third quarter, after rising 14.5 per cent in the second. She forecast the utilisation rate to rise to 90 per cent from 85 per cent, and for the gross profit margin to improve despite a continuing fall in the average selling price.
Rick Tsai, CEO, said he was now more optimistic about the semiconductor industry this year, which he forecast would grow between 4 per cent and 5 per cent, because of steady global economic growth.
Mr Tsai said that although the foundry sector probably would not grow as quickly as the wider semiconductor industry, he was optimistic about 90 nanometre manufacturing technology.
He said the new technology was already contributing 2 per cent of revenues, a figure he said would rise to 10 per cent in the third quarter and "well above" that in the fourth.
"We are very confident 90 nanometre will go over very well this year and next,"Mr Tsai said.
Analysts said there were few surprises in the results, although they expressedconcern about the declinein the average sellingprice.
Murat Atamer, an analyst at Primasia Securities, said that despite TSMC's upbeat forecasts, there was not much upside left in the company's share price, which has risen nearly 28 per cent since the start of November last year.
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Diverse ways to make sound investments
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|There are a lot of types of investment. Loosely, they are divided into four groups: short-term deposits, bonds, property, stocks. Within each asset group there are investments to suit diverse types of risk, duration, returns and liquidity. There are also different ways of investing. You can take the 'DIY' route and make an investment directly in one or more asset groups. Or, you can invest in a managed fund where specialists make a full scope of investment for you. 1. SHORT-TERM DEPOSITS A) Bank savings accounts The simplest kind of cash investment is a savings account. Returns on these investments are lower compared with other investments, but returns are guaranteed by the bank. Thus, your investment will not fall in value. You can withdraw a part or the whole sum whenever you want (total liquidity). B) Fixed term deposits You put an amount in a bank for a set period. In return, you receive a higher interest than you can get from a savings account. You can withdraw your money, but you will get a lower interest. 2. BONDS The government and firms issue bonds. You give them a sum for a fixed period of time, and they promise to pay a set interest and pay you off at maturity. Bonds lock your money away for a set term, but they can sometimes be traded. 3. PROPERTY Investments made in property can be very profitable, providing it is properly managed. Property investments can be direct and indirect. A) Direct property investment decisions If you have made a direct property investment, you can control the day-to-day management of your rental property yourself, or hire a property management company to do it for you. B) Indirect property investment In case of an indirect property investment, you can invest in a private superannuation investment pattern or managed investment fund that invests a part of your amount of money in property. This kind of indirect property investment also makes it easier for the average investor to receive the benefits from different types of investment. 4. STOCKS AND SHARES By investing in stocks of a company listed on a stock exchange you receive the right to share the future income and value of that business. The return comes either in the form of dividends or in the form of capital gains. Certainly, stocks and shares can also decrease in value. Remember to consult your financial consultant before making an investment.
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Master Freight International Limited is a wholly Malawian owned company. It was incorporated as a Limited Company on 26th February 2014. The company has a team of professionals doing full freight logistics in customs clearing, freight forwarding, shipping, warehousing and transport.
Master Freight has its Head Offices in Kanengo Lilongwe on Plot No. 28/243, next to NASFAM warehouses and on the same road with Illovo and Almeida Transport. The company has also invested in warehouses at the same plot.
Master Freight is an international freight forwarder and can handle cargo from or to any corner of the world..
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DCU: Legacies #9 (DC Comics)
by Len Wein, Jesus Saiz, Bill Sienkiewicz, Scott Kolins & Karl Story
When this series debuted last year, I was truly thrilled with the traditional approach to super-hero storytelling and the use of a grounded narrator, reminiscent of Kurt Busiek's protagonist in Marvels. I've also enjoyed the use of different art teams for each issue. Unfortunately, the last couple of issues — which focused on the death of Superman and the "breaking of the Bat" storylines — stemmed from that event-driven, early '90s kewl vibe that just doesn't represent the best of what DC has had to offer over the years. Obviously, I knew it was coming, but I didn't enjoy them. On the plus side, writer Len Wein does a good job of revisiting a couple of lesser-remembered events: Final Night and Day of Judgment. Connected by Hal Jordan's quest for redemption, Wein's recap here reminded me of the fun I had reading those comics more than a decade ago. Jesus Saiz's art captures the doom-and-gloom atmosphere of Final Night nicely as well.


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Let's get one thing straight, planning an office fit-out is no easy task, since you need to get everything spot on from the beginning. The interior of any office should be thoroughly planned and organised, since it will be where the employees will spend their days, and clients will come visit the business. That is why it is important that you pay proper attention to the office fit-out.
It isn't surprising to learn that a lot of businesses hire professional office fit-out services, since that takes most of the pressure of them. They can give the professionals a rough idea of what they want, and get high quality services along with an interior design that works for their organisation. So if you're planning for an office fit-out with a collaboration zone, here are some things you need to learn:
Get a rough estimate about the project
One of the first things you have to do is get a rough estimate about the overall cost of the office fit-out. It will allow you to make decisions that will match with your budget, and also keep a check on unnecessary spending as well. You need to compare different estimates from companies and then decide about the possible changes you can afford for your office fit-out plan. Make sure that you have budgeted properly, and check the cost for the following things in the estimate:
- Design brief
- Building assessment
- Technical plans
- Material delivery
- Project management
- Construction
Once you have the rough estimate about the entire project, you will understand in which areas you can afford to have budget cuts.
Keep your branding in mind
Modern day offices have interior designs that match with the branding of their organisation, which is something that you will have to keep in mind as well. The office fit-out should reflect the culture and personality of your business, and also leave a suitable impression on your clients as well. It is a form of marketing as well, which is why a lot of businesses are looking for office fit-outs that match with the branding of the organisation.
So when you're designing the office fit-out, make sure that you keep the following things in mind:
These are the top tips in how to plan an office fit out
- Overall appearance
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Make sure that the final office fit-out matches with the needs of your employees, and will be able to properly instil the core values of the company into them. You will also have to take into account about the workplace designs that will suit your employees and help design a collaboration zone that will make them more productive. So make sure that you keep the following things in mind:
- Air conditioning units
- Thermostats and heating vents
- Switches and power plugs
- Windows and lights
- Fans, ducts, and ventilation
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Thanksgiving brings people together. Whether it's the Canadian Thanksgiving in October or this weekend's American Thanksgiving, plan to get together with friends and family to celebrate.
It doesn't matter if you have retired or just spend a few months abroad each year…being "thankful" is worth celebrating wherever you find yourself at this time of the year.
Consider incorporating your natives country's traditions and recipes with those of your newly adopted home to establish new traditions and memories. While not all countries celebrate the same cultural holidays worldwide, it's always fun to introduce yours to them and theirs to yours. After all, isn't that part of the joy of travel and retirement abroad?
If you are spending this year's Thanksgiving in the Banana Coast of Honduras then gather up your friends and plan an amazing meal. Bake your pumpkin pies and baste that turkey but with all of that fresh seafood, consider making some sopa de caracol (conch soup) and pastelitos (stuffed meat pies), stuffed tamales, enchiladas, tacos Hondureno. Why not cook some chismol, pinchos (shish kabobs) or fresh tortillas. Buy some fresh coconut bread made by the local Honduran women to compliment your meal.
Not only will you have an amazing meal with wonderful friends both old and new, you will be reminded how lucky you are. After all, that's the point isn't it
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Georgia is the first state in the deep south to have a Comfort Women memorial statue, unveiled last month in Brookhaven's Blackburn Park. Atlanta joins 54 other municipalities around the world that have comfort women memorials to commemorate the more than 200,000 victims of sex trafficking during WWII. There's been opposition to the memorial —… [Read More]
Everything you need to know about Amendment 2: the Safe Harbor Fund
[Trigger warning for discussion of human trafficking and sex trafficking, including non-detailed mentions of rape] *This post has been updated with new information about anti-abortion implications of the Safe Harbor measure. On the ballot this November will be a measure to set aside dedicated funds for victims of child sex trafficking. The measure is hoping… [Read More]


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An intimate look at artist Caroline Walls' latest solo exhibition.
I'm a visually obsessed, native New Yorker, who's always searching for the coolest in design, food & travel.
Over the last 5 years, I left a well established career in healthcare to pursue my passion for design and writing. This website is my little piece of inspiration, thoughts & adventures as I seek out the most creative spaces & experiences around the world.
I hope you find this inspiring & share with me what inspires you as well! I'd love to hear from you. Thank you for visiting!
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All in Interior Design
An intimate look at artist Caroline Walls' latest solo exhibition.
A look inside Kimpton Hotel's first boutique hotel restaurant in Amsterdam.
A revitalized boathouse turned vacation home, so good you have to see!
A peek inside my NYC penthouse wedding last Fall.
Check out the best view in Dumbo at the newly opened Cecconi's, by Soho House restaurant group owner Nick Jones.
Norm Architects team up with Danish brand, Menu, for a new office, co-working space, and cafe in Copenhagen. Shop my favorite items by Menu below!


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Welcome to Rainbow Wellness
Reflexology and Reiki Treatments
Organic and 100% Pure Essential Oils
Jess Rainbow Woodside is a passionate advocate for the integration of complementary therapies and a tailored, whole-of-person approach to wellness.
Our philosophy is about creating balance in the lives of our clients. – Graceville Physiotherapy
Jess shares the Graceville Physiotherapy philosophy and vision for an integrated wellbeing program and lifestyle, providing relaxation treatments from their dedicated massage room since October 2014.
Book your appointment online
Rainbow Wellness Reflexology, Reiki and essential oils complement existing services including Physiotherapy, sports injuries, massage, Pilates, pain management, actively aging programs, Exercise Physiology, Podiatry, postural assessments, dry needling, personal training, pre and post-natal health, baby massage, Naturopathy and nutrition – and much more!
Servicing 4068 Chelmer, Indooroopilly, Long Pocket and Taringa; 4105 Tennyson; 4075 Graceville, Sherwood, Corinda and Oxley; 4104 Yeronga & Yeronga East; Fairfield, Annerley, Moorooka and surrounding Brisbane suburbs.
Together, we offer a holistic, tailored approach to your wellbeing.
Self-care and support
For techniques you can use at home, and practitioners Jess knows and trusts, click here.
Jesse Rainbow Woodside
Juggling family, corporate career and completing a university degree while suffering debilitating, chronic pain had gotten the better of me – I was way off balance, and on edge. Thanks to the support of family, friends, physiotherapy, acupuncture, counselling and pain management education, I eventually accepted, then adopted an active self-management approach. This required a major attitude and lifestyle overhaul – no small task, or overnight achievement. It did, and still requires understanding, patience, commitment, and the support of an amazing team consisting of allied health, GP, and complementary medicine therapists.
A Reiki and Reflexology treatment was the breakthrough. This was the first time I had ever experienced inner peace and quiet. I left with eyes wide open appreciating the colour and vibrancy in the everyday – things that had eluded me for far too long. Along with that came the realisation and confidence that I not only could I play a major role in my own healing, but that I could live my values, and use my experience, empathy, and great capacity to love and learn to support and empower others. So, the retraining began …
Today, I glide between the roles of wife, mother, various tasks for corporate and vocational education contracts, and as a professional Reflexologist and Reiki practitioner.
I have the intent, and am an active life-long learner, discovering tools and expanding my natural healing knowledge and experience to support and empower you:
- Diploma of Reflexology – Australian Institute of Applied Sciences (AIAS) – awarded 2015 Manual Therapies Clinical Excellence award for client care and academic performance
- Certificate in Advanced Maternity Reflexology Techniques (Mauricio Kruchik), The Israeli Forum of Reflexology
- Certificate in Reflexology for Pain Management (Mauricio Kruchik), The Israeli Forum of Reflexology
- Certificate in Reflex Therapy for Parkinson's, Alzheimers and Dementia – Temprana Reflex Therapy and Sorensenistem Facial Reflex Therapy, The International Institute Lone Sorensen
- Reiki I and II (Usui Shiki Ryoho)
- Seichim I and II (Isis)
- Endeavour College of Natural Medicine – Certificates in Tui Na (Traditional Chinese Massage), Reflexology, Aromatherapy, DIY Skincare
- Wellness Coaching I and II (Wellness Coaching Australia)
- Bachelor of Business – Marketing major, awarded with Distinction, Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
- Cert IV Project Management (ACPM)
- Cert IV Training & Assessment (Rose College)
And that's just for now. Every instance, interaction and event presents an opportunity to live, love and learn.
I am grateful to those who have, and continue to support and encourage me – I am truly blessed to have so many special individuals in my life. I thank each and every one of you, and wish to acknowledge and give special thanks to:
– My family, particularly Mum who gifted me with the middle name 'Rainbow', my gorgeous husband who balances and grounds me, and my son who reminded me that "the world needs more rainbows";
– Former colleagues, now friends and fellow entrepreneurs who continue to support and inspire Alison Chalmer and Jodi Jones;
– Talented healers: Kate McKnight for opening my eyes and setting me on the natural healing path, and teacher Sandra Rygier for showing me the way;
– Angela & George Melit at Graceville Physiotherapy for recognising the benefit of complementary therapies in the whole-of-person approach; and
– Four very talented ladies who have designed, developed and depicted my dream to share with you – Anna Matjasec of Design With Style , Marika Andrews of 3littlepenguins, Angela Buddee Photography. and Kate from Hart Creative Design.
Love and light.
Professional Memberships
Jess Woodside is a member of the following associations, and upholds their code of ethics and professional conduct, in addition to the COAG National Code of Conduct for Healthcare Workers (QLD).
Reiki Australia Practitioner Ethics and Professional Code of Conduct
Reflexology Association of Australia Code of Ethics
International Aromatherapy & Aromatic Medicine Association (Australia) IAAMA Code of Ethics


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I started playing in high school, taking lessons from a local Montana teacher, Dr. Ralph Campbell, and participating in clinics at the University of Montana. I was the lead drummer in the Polson High School Stage Band, playing swing and jazz, soloing and performing with the highest honors in statewide competitions. After high school, and some music education at the U of M, I helped form the progressive rock band Papa Tuba, which covered artists from the Grateful Dead to Yes, Frank Zappa to Led Zeppelin, as well as many original tunes. Papa Tuba performed over a three state area, as well as outdoor festivals with over a thousand attendees (not a bad accomplishment for a drummer not yet 21 years old).
I left Papa Tuba to move to Oregon, where I played for a groundbreaking church — Life Church, of Salem Oregon — playing an early incarnation of in what would become the current wave of church praise and worship music (my music director and senior pastor, Mike Herron, is currently an artist and worldwide representative for Integrity Music). I also helped form the Salem, Oregon band No Lies, which covered the mainstream of what was current CCM, as well as many original numbers. No Lies performed in both Oregon and Washington in many church and non-church venues (again, serving as a forerunner in crossing over from the "sacred" to the "secular.")
After 15 years helping lead instrumental worship in Oregon, I moved back to Western Montana, where he started a retail music business and music school, and formed a band with some of my musically accomplished children, called the Noisy Boys. Also in western Montana I joined the blues band The Ruminators, featuring Doug Ruhman on guitar.
In 2003 I moved to my current home in West Palm Beach, Florida, where I played with the tribute act Simply Shania (www.simplyshania.com), and continue to play for multiple churches and music conferences from the Miami metro area in Florida to the Treasure Coast. Gear


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Here we are back again for a new school year, with very high hopes and expectations.
We are also eager to develop many interesting and challenging projects for our greatest club. Being a great school, as we are, means requiring the total support of teachers, parents, school staff and the community members, too.
This year, without exception, a forecast of opportunities for all those involved in it, with determination and pleasure. In my personal point of view, being a teacher at this so rewarding school, I would like to share these words, which I have dedicated with enormous pride.
"Another school year ahead of us
Another school year has just begun,
Another school year to cherish
In the hope of being a successful one"
Teacher Sandra Alpalhão


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Henry VIII,the Reign
Cardinal College Ipswich
Eight monasteries were suppressed to fund the building of Wolsey's Cardinal College School in Ipswich and the Church of St Peter became the school chapel.
Wolsey's planed to build the school in the manner of Winchester and Eton. There was no stone available locally and the Countess of Oxford declined Wolsey permission to quarry her cliffs at Harwich for fear of damaging the town below.
Instead, he looked to France and his French allies. 'Mr. Daundy has sent 121 tons of Caen stone from Normandy, and promised 1,000 more before Easter'. This was not enough and a letter from Wolsey dated 26 January 1528/9 requests the Comte de Beaumont to obtain from his master, Francis I, King of France, the grant of a special quarry at Caen, "pource que…ay commencé a bastir et ediffier deux collèges, l'un a Ypswich, qui est le lieu de ma nativite, et l'autre en l'Université de Oxenford".
After Wolsey's fall, the college was dissolved and demolished.


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All windows and doors, usually had expanded steel mesh, used for barbeque's fitted to them in an angle iron frame.
Most had a designated safe room, with the Radio, within the farmhouse that could be defended until support arrived. Sometimes this was a central corridor that allowed the farmer to move into other rooms to attack those outside through the windows.
it was common to build sand bag walls in front of sleeping areas and under bedroom windows to stop bullets passing through walls as single brick walls will not stop 7.62×39 mm rounds, , sandbags were stacked in front of doors, to provide secured firing arc's, about a meter away from the main building,
fox holes were sometimes dug to provide fire positions, and occasionally escape tunnels were also dug,
Beds were never placed against the outside walls of a farmhouse.


text: |Metropolitan Hotel Toronto - a very refined hotel in the heart of Toronto, close to the financial district, internationally renowned art galleries and museums, Eaton's Centre and the world-class shopping of Bloor Street. The Metropolitan offers a refuge from the non-stop pace of everyday. A place to rest and strategize far from the noise, yet always within a modem's reach. Where your indulgences are met in an exceptional blend of gracious courtesies, attention to details and services provided by les clefs d'or concierges.


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Claudia Larcher is a visual artist with a focus in video animation, collage and installation. She studied "Plastic and Multimedia" at the University of Applied Arts in the masterclass of Prof. Erwin Wurm and "Media Art" in the masterclass of Prof. Bernhard Leitner. She attended various cross-media workshops for example at "Tanzquartier Wien", at "Tokyo Wonder Site Japan" and the "Tanz Medien Akademie" in Weimar. Claudia Larcher's artistic interests are places connected to history, familiarity and memory, questioning the meaning of "home" and "identity". The rooms stand therefore both for topographical realities and imagined memories. This results in (site-specific) video animations, photo-montages, collages and objects. She also experiments with visuals for performances and concerts.
Selected exhibitions: The New Nature, Mobius Gallery, Bucarest/ RO; Galerie Raum mit Licht, Wien/ AT; Galerie 22,48m2, Paris/ F (2018); RUMAH INDONESIA, Sewon Art Space, Yogyakarta/ IDN (2017); GHOST RIDE THE WHIP, Galerie 5020, Salzburg/ AUT; FAUX TERRAIN, Ars Electronica Festival, Linz/ AUT; SHOW & TELL, Anthology Film Archives, NYC/ USA; FAUX TERRAIN, Galerie Lisi Hämmerlein cooperation with Bildraum Bodensee, Bregenz/ AUT (2016); IN RELATION TO PLACES AND TIME,Galerie Raum mit Licht, Wien/AUT (2015); SCENES, 22,48m2 Gallery, Paris/ FR (2014);


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Software Testing Outsourcing Explained – How to Choose the Best Services Provider
Сanceled flights, hybrid vehicles shut down while driving, unavailable emergency centers – all these issues are due to software fails that in their turn are caused by bad software testing. In 2018, you just can't lose time, money, clients, and trust. Software testing outsourcing is one of the ways to make sure your software works as planned. Check out more in this article.
Software testing fails
In January 2016, a smart thermostat Nest failed its main mission. It stopped working. The idea is great – control and monitor the temperature at home simply using your smartphone. However, it isn't great at all to wake up in the middle of the night because of a low temperature at home. If there kids, elderly or sick people in the house, such fails may bring many negative results, including problems with health. The reason for Nest thermostat problems was a software bug.
Here is another software fail. Can you believe that Christmas shopping can turn into a real nightmare for sellers? Due to a glitch, in 2014 some prices on Amazon's website crashed to 1p. Of course, customers started ordering 10-100 copies of items they needed. Fortunately, the madness was stopped. However, the losses could be dramatic. Besides, sellers were under a lot of stress.
Can you let such sensitive customer data as passwords and authentication tokens get leaked? An intimate photo leakage of a famous actress was a world-shaking news. Many fans found this news interesting. However, this is a violating act that put actress under a lot of stress. Yes, some software fails aren't just undesirable. They are embarrassing and violating. How to avoid software fails that bring stress, money losses, and other damages to your company? Invest in professional software testing outsourcing. Besides, outsourcing is cheaper than investing in-house.
Why outsourcing?
Is it reasonable to outsource major functions usually carried out by internal staff to specialized service providers from other companies? Surprisingly, yes, it is. There are several reasons for that. For example, here are the main goals you may achieve with professional outsourcing software testing:
- Reduce operational costs
- Free internal staff for other purposes
- Make time-consuming functions more efficient
- Become aware of the world trends
- Improve company focus
- Look at the company from the outside
- Get consultations
- Find business partners
- Prove the ideas' relevance
There are 3 main reasons that combine the previously mentioned points: objectivity, time, and experience. First of all, looking for great outsourcing software testing providers, you'll want to work with those that save your time. No long negotiations and misunderstandings. Experienced QA testers will work quickly and effectively, so your staff can focus on other tasks, achieving goals faster. Secondly, the experience is what matters most of all. Companies with impressive portfolios will use effective testing methodologies. Whereas internal sources may be not good enough in testing, there are many professionals from other countries who take to testing like a duck to water. Great results guaranteed! And of course, there is such an important feature as objectivity. Being able to view your business idea critically, the outsourcing company will take a fresh look at it. Thus, troubleshooting will be easier and more effective.
Important questions
So if you've decided to find a professional company providing high-quality outsourcing software testing services, here are some questions you may ask before starting cooperating.
Who is going to be assigned to the project? Can I have a look at their resumes? Can we organize an online chat to get acquainted and flush out the details? Can you provide us with references? What companies have been using your services? How often will I get reports? Can you provide me with written status reports? Will there be any phone meetings for better cooperation? Is there any time difference?
Outsourcing software testing professionals will provide you with answers to all these questions. Moreover, in most cases, you'll easily see the answers yourself if you just have a look at their site or portfolio. Outsourcing companies will make sure that all Personally Identifiable Information provided by clients is protected. They will also maintain effective communication channels with you.
Usually, outsourcing providers companies hire dedicated professionals that are experienced in various spheres: game development using unreal engine, mobile application development, OpenText services, etc. Luckily, if you enjoy working with a certain company in one project, you'll also be able to use their services for other projects.


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Another connection that I can make is that the solar eclipse affects the wild animals outside. It affects them by tricking them into thinking that twilight has arrived and then they go on with the routine with what they do around twilight time. There for they get tricked into thinking its later then it is.
9. One extra connection I can make to the eclipse is that i was in the play school house rock at the Lerner theater and i know the whole song ,"inter planet Janet".
8.One music connection i can make to the eclipse is the song " Bringing Back the Sunshine" by Blake Shelton. That is my all time favorite song ever!
7.The safety measures to take when viewing a solar eclipses are, wear safety goggles provided to you and make sure you don't look at the sun straight on. Failure to do this could result in blindness.
6.The dangers of looking at the solar eclipse are it can damage your retina if you look at it too long , unless you have a total solar eclipse, making you blind. Indiana doesn't have a total eclipse there fore we need to be extra careful because not all of the sun is covered.
5.Indiana will not have a total eclipse on Monday. Instead we will have a Partial eclipse. A partial eclipse is when only a part of the sun is covered.
4.In total there are 4 different types of eclipses. Their names are ; Partial eclipse, Annular eclipse, Total eclipse, and Hybrid eclipses.
In total there are 4 different types of eclipses. Their names are ; Partial eclipse, Annular eclipse, Total eclipse, and Hybrid eclipses.
3.Solar eclipse don't come the same day,time of day, or even season. They are more random but scientists have accumulated an average of how many times they occur. The average is 2.4 solar eclipse occur every year.
2.The next total solar eclipse is on October 14, 2023. In 2023 I will be 19 turning 20 years old. So I will be an adult when the next one comes!
1.A solar eclipse is when the sun, moon, and the earth are all aligned. Since they are all aligned, the moon blocks the suns rays from shining on the earth there fore we see a shadow of the sun reflecting on the moon.


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Rape, robbery, memory
The police surmised he had been slipped scopolamine...
Posted Aug 13, 2008
The patch I wore released scopolamine into my body in a very low, continuous dose. Aside from my fuzzy memory, it was otherwise benign. But scopolamine in higher doses is being used, now, to commit crimes--rape, kidnapping, and robbery most prominently--usually by slipping it into food or drink. When I was in Italy this summer, an elderly man, traveling with his wife, was killed after "waking up," at a train station, finding that he and his wife had been robbed, and falling onto the train tracks into the path of an oncoming train. His wife remembered accepting a cappuccino from a stranger who had befriended them, and that's about all. The police surmised that they had been slipped scopolamine or something like it.
The drug has also been implicated in the large number of cruise ship rapes. Criminals like it precisely because it causes short-term memory loss: victims can't identify them or testify against them. Blocking memory is like wiping away fingerprints. But don't be fooled--it's not that victim has no knowledge of being victimized, it's that the victim has no idea how such a thing could have happened. Scopolamine is also known as "Devil's Breath." That pretty much says it all.


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Gantners monitoring and control solution "Made in Germany" is an optimised, individually tailored system and – as result of high quality engineering – based on newest technology.
Project scope and components provided by Gantner:
Q.reader data logger and Power plant controller
The heart of Gantners monitoring solution is the inverter independent datalogger Q.reader which tracks and controls all power plant information. The scalable modular design allows to control up to 100MW by one Q.reader. As Power plant controller (PPC) it provides all important functionality as absolute production constraint, power gradient constraint, voltage control, power factor control etc.
The PPC fulfils the requirements of the Solar Energy Plants Grid Connection Code, in addition to the Egyptian Transmission Grid Code (ETGC). Also grid communication to the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) is in the scope of our solution and based on IEC 60870 standard.
DC Combiner boxes
Gantners latest string level monitoring devices "string.bloxx" provide current measurements 10 times more accurate compared with competing monitoring solutions, not susceptible to temperature variance. Designed as an integral component of our individually customized DC Combiner boxes (DCB) "string.CB/CC" they are applicable for string voltage up to 1500V and dimensioned for up to 32 PV strings.
The composition of our highly demanded DCBs has been ten of thousand times successfully proven itself in various solar projects, often with very special requirements in terms of both technical performance and of regional standards as well as in extreme climatic conditions.
Meteorological data such as solar irradiance, ambient temperature, module surface temperature and wind parameters are monitored according to IEC 61853 standard.
Commissioning of the power plant has been performed onsite by our engineers. Remote support is provided via high security connection with help of "gantner.RAS". Gantner.RAS is a remote access service for global fleet management of onsite DAQ devices.
Cloud based analysis software
Gantner.webportal is a cloud-based software solution for PV monitoring, data storage, visualization and analysis. Automated reporting and a dashboard provide traceability of the PV plant performance for the investor/owner. Forecasting for PV power production is based on semi-physical models that make use of PV system configuration information. Gantner.webportal is fully compliant with international standards as IEC 61724-2.


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Last week I decided that I really wanted to do some backpacking on Mt. Lemmon. I wanted some water and shade to escape the heat of Tucson and my partner wanted some easy mileage as he had just done 15miles the day before we headed out.
As we approached the Catalina Highway we were still unsure of what trail we wanted to take… our indecision created a random loop of shorter trails that made for an amazing two day trip! We decided to park at the Sunset trail and take Sunset to Marshall Gulch and then from Marshall we could hike down the Wilderness of Rocks Trail to camp.
After just over a mile on the Sunset Trail we looked down the canyon to see a gorgeous series of small waterfalls! I was so excited that I made Jace hike down to the first one we saw. It had an awesome beach area and a little cave feature that made it a wonderful place to stop and relax.
We got to Marshall Gulch in no time and jumped onto the Marshall Gulch Trail – this was my first time actually taking the trail beyond just spending time in the water at the Gulch. It was incredible! I did not feel like I was in Arizona. The trail was narrow and winding, shaded and followed a stream nearly the entire way. Needless to say I was blissfully snapping way too many photos and playing in the forest like a little kid.
Next we hiked down into the Wilderness of Rocks area and ran into quite a few folks who were either rock climbing, bird watching or just out for a day hike. This area was also breathtaking, the rock formations reminded me of castles looming above the tree line in the distance or towering above us along the trail. I have definitely been inspired to try out the climbing routes there.
It was getting later in the day and we had made it as far as we had intended so we started to look for a good camp site. Jace found a pretty established area with a very large, well-built fire pit and we took our packs off there. I was excited to see that in the area there were quite a few trees that had been cut down or fell down (not excited about the death of a tree – excited about what the meant for my evening) they were perfect for shelter building! Shelter building is my favorite outdoor skill – and I had opted out of bringing my tent so I was pretty excited to have all the materials. I do not get to practice too often because I will not cut down or destroy any plants to build them – unless in a survival situation so I made it fancy.
The next day we had planned to hike up to the Lemmon rock lookout and spend another night out on the trail but we were tired and decided to head back. This time after hiking out of Wilderness of Rocks we took the Aspen Trail back to Marshalls. The Aspen Trail is now hands down my favorite trail in Southern Arizona. Sadly my camera died about halfway through but I did catch some of the amazing views.
The trail took us first to an amazing view of the Wilderness of Rocks area we had just hiked out of.
Then it wound along the side of the mountain before plunging down into the aspens that lead us back to Marshall Gulch. This was the perfect loop and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an easy overnight vacation trip!
Activities | Events | Trails | Trips
The morning started for me at 2:30 am with an alarm clock. I managed to get more sleep the night before than I would have guessed considering what was looming for the day. 2 scrambled eggs, one Eggo and a bottle of Gatorade went down quickly and I was off to meet Jeremy Davis for the ride down to the start. We arrived more quickly than we expected and waited in the car for a while before heading down the hill to Kentucky Camp and the check in.
The weather would be the defining variable for everybody that day.
At 6:00 am, we had a rather informal start and the pack of runners headed up the hill and out onto what would be a truly challenging day. It was in the mid 40's that morning and the wind was building quickly. By the time the sun came up, I was on the first high point of the course and the view was amazing to the east. Rich rose and orange colors, silhouetted mountains and low silvery clouds were everywhere. The wind was howling but the morning was great. I caught up to Jeremy and we were discussing if he should pick up his jacket at the next aid station or when we came back through at mile 29. We quickly came down the backside of the ridge and found the mile 7 aid station. Jeremy decided to grab the jacket, we topped off on water and snacks and headed off.
Somewhere after the aid station it became apparent that someone had removed the markers showing where to turn and if you were still on course. I was lucky to be running with a few people who had been on the training run a few weeks earlier on this section. It was (and still is) very hard for me to understand why somebody would remove the markers. Some runners thought it may have been some of the other people who were in the same area that day. Other runners thought it was just random people out to cause a little havoc. Either way, it was an awful thing to do and could have put runners in real danger if it had occurred later on the course.
Jeremy and I made our way to the next aid station (mile 19 I think) where we found two other Summit Hut runners. It was nice to see some familiar faces. We didn't stick around though, there were too many miles to cover and I was feeling really good. We made our way up and over Gunsight Pass and started working our way back down the north side when the rain started. The forecasts were calling for steady rain starting around 11am, wind 20-30 mph gusting to around 45 with a total accumulation of around an inch. It was 9:55 when the first sheet of rain hit me. There was no gentle shower first, no light sprinkle build up. It went from dry and windy to sideways rain instantly. The rain was cold and unrelenting for the rest of the day. I had a very light sil-nylon jacket with me that went a long way until I got back to my drop bag at mile 33 for my real rain jacket. Jeremy and I got to the 25 mile aid without any real problems and celebrated the half way point. I had a really gross waterlogged PB&J and we started looping back toward the 7/29 mile aid station.
From here on out I actually don't remember much. The weather dominated my thoughts as it continued to rain hard and steadily get colder. I tried to stay mindful of eating and drinking enough to stay warm and to get moving faster at the first sign of cold in my feet or hands but it was a losing battle. I made it to my drop bag at mile 33 and was able to pick up my rain jacket and refill some food. The jacket made a huge difference for a while. I was able to mostly dry out on top and got a lot warmer until the jacket was overwhelmed by the unrelenting rain. At some point at the aid station I had unknowingly hit the pause button on my Ambit. I covered almost 5 miles with it paused before I caught another runner who was asking how much farther the mile 40 aid station was. When I looked down and saw the time wasn't moving I was crushed. Normally that kind of thing would be frustrating but no big deal but I was exhausted and cold and it was just enough to push me over the edge. My pace slowed and I got cold and hungry as I hit my mental low for the day. It took a few minutes but I pulled it together, ate a ProBar and got moving down the trail again. The ProBar was close to 400 calories and I think I really needed it.
The last few miles into the 40 mile aid station were tough. Stream crossings started to pop up everywhere as more and more rain was washing down the canyons. Most of the streams were swollen up to or beyond their banks. The water was ice cold and full of mud and was really taking a toll on my ability to stay warm. I came into the station and tried to eat some warm chicken chili but once I stopped moving I could feel the cold really setting in. Staying still was not an option if I wanted to finish. I topped off my water bottles for good measure and started shuffling down the road toward the aid station at mile 46. The volunteers at 40 let me know that it was closer to 7 miles to the next aid and about 11 to the finish. I really appreciated the honesty, the extra distance would have been a moral buster if I didn't know about it.
It was starting to get dark as I came into 46. I grabbed a handful of M&M's and kept moving. Still raining, getting colder and the trail kept getting worse. This section was on the Arizona Trail again and the trail is cut into the hill side above the road. The trouble is the trail was below the ground level of the slope of the hill so it just filled up with water like a trough. The choice was to slosh through more ice water or risk the high grass on either side. I knew there were prickly pears in the grass and rocks on the trail so I trusted my instincts and took each trough in stride, in the water sometimes and in the grass others. I had really wanted to finish the race without using my headlamp at the end but that was getting tough. I could occasionally see a runner in front of me as they went through gates with their headlamp but I was convinced I could get there without another stop to dig into my pack. I knew I was getting close to Kentucky camp and when I saw a light on one of the buildings I couldn't believe it was almost over. I made my way up to cheers and smiles as I crossed the line at 12 hours 40 minutes. My girlfriend was waiting for me on the porch of the main building and I could barely keep it together as she congratulated me. Inside there was a fire and a place to sit and that was all I could have asked for. I got changed, ate a hamburger and started to try to process the day.
Since the race I've heard that there were around 140 people who started the race but only 61 finishers. Several people were found on the trail in bad shape from the cold wet weather and I can't say thank you enough for the volunteers working this race. There was always somebody at each aid station, no matter how crowed it was, asking if I need anything, filling my water bottles and helping me get moving again. It was an amazing effort on their part, THANK YOU!!!!
Activities | Events
I'm sitting, resting after completing the Elephant Mountain 22k, waiting for my girlfriend to come through the first lap of her first 50k enjoying the beautiful weather and recounting the past three races that have lead up to the Old Pueblo 50 mile race one week from today.
San Tan Scramble was my first 50k of the year and it was fantastic. Everything lined up that day for a fantastic race and PR. The morning was cold and dark as we huddled around the portable heaters waiting for the race to start.
The course was three laps of just over 10 miles of mostly flat and rolling hills with wide smooth trails. There was only one difficult climb and it was very steep. The first lap was run clockwise, the second counter clockwise and the third clockwise again. It was just enough to keep things interesting.
I'm in the gray jacket and hood under the heater
I started the race I the dark, feeling great and looking for a fast time. My previous best 50k time was 8:15 on a challenging course. I knew I would be faster that day if for no other reason other than there was much less climbing. I told myself to shoot for 6 hours but realistically I would be happy with anything under 7.
Starting in the dark
The first 10 miles went by fast. Really fast. I had committed a cardinal sin of running and was wearing a new pair of tights and by mile 6 I was having some "issues" with some of the seams. Up until this race I hadn't used the small body glide stick I always carried my pack but today I was so thankful for it. A quick stop behind a bush and a liberal application of the stick and most of my issues were solved. The course started with rolling hills leading to a short climb to a ridge. From there the next few miles dropped away to the last aid station where the tough steep climb began. Over the top, it was a fast decent back down to the desert floor and a quick few minutes back to the start/finish line.
Great views southwest near the start
The first time over the high point
Lap 1 done
The second lap required more effort. I finished the first lap right at 2 hours and I really wanted to keep the 6 hour finishing time an option. The second lap started with the steep climb which was nice. I put my head down and hiked up as fast as I could. The back side was loose and rocky which wasn't much of an issue on the way up but on the way down it was like running on big angry marbles that threatened to break your ankle with every step. I slipped and slid my way past a couple of people on the way down and started to focus on getting back to the start/finish line for the 3rd lap. I was running well. There was a great breeze most of the day and even in the full sun, it wasn't too hot. A couple of rolling hills and an aid station later and I could see the finish line and the start of the third lap. I kicked the last quarter mile and made it in again just over the 2 hour mark. Below, finishing the second lap a little more focused on the effort.
Cool crested saguaro on the course
Lap 2 behind me
I was feeling great. I got out of the aid station quickly and starting running down the guy in front of me. As I caught up to him, he looked back and said "Did you see that guy?" "What guy?" I replied. The he told me that the winner had just finished. Now I know that I'm a middle of the pack runner on my best day but it really deflates me when I hear that the winner is 1.) Done running and 2.) Over 10 miles ahead. I think I ran about 3 more miles and I hit the wall. It took another 3 or 4 miles of walking and slow running to get out of my head and get caught up on fluids and nutrition before I could muster up a running pace again. By the time I reached the last climb of the day I was feeling good again and I caught two more people power hiking up the slope. One more fell behind on the way down (road shoes suck on trails!). I was on the last leg with one more runner in my sights and about half a mile to go. I told myself "go get him" just as he looked back and took off. We both pushed hard and I closed the gap but I couldn't get there in time. I finished in 6:35 and it was great.
The third race of the Trail Series with Aravaipa Running and of my season is the McDowell Mountain Frenzy. I had planned on bumping up to the 50k for this race as a part of my Old Pueblo 50 training but I had been sick for the two weeks leading up to the race so I decided to run the 25k. The race course was run around various loops on the Competitive Track at McDowell Mountain Park. I believe most of the trails are designed for mountain bikes so they were smooth for the most part but consisted of lots of short drops and climbs. I had run one of the Spartan races here earlier in the year as well as one of the night races put on by Aravaipa this summer so I was familiar with the trails and knew what to expect.
It was a cold start, about 31 degrees but the sunrise was great. You can see Weaver's Needle silhouetted against the rising sun on the right.
I felt a little left out when the 50k runners got started. Especially when I saw that one of the runners was pulling a tire. She runs races pulling this tire to try to raise awareness for recycling. I was impressed. Half an hour later it was my turn and we set off. I started at the very back of the pack, intent on starting slowly and picking up the pace later if I felt better. That didn't last long, as I got frustrated with the pace and I started to pass a few runners as we ticked off the first two miles. The first aid was around mile four but I noticed it a few miles early which made it come very slowly. Look closely and you can see the green tent on a ridge.
Feeling good for the camera
This is the "world famous" fountain in Fountain Hills, AZ about 12 miles away
After the first aid, it was about 3.5 miles to the next aid according to my watch. I started feeling a little better and the rolling hills were going by more quickly than I had remembered. I continued to pass a few runners and came into the second aid station. This felt like the highpoint of the run as I looked back towards the start but I found out later that it was not. From the aid station the course ran relatively straight to the north, back to the east edge of the parking lot. As I ran past my car I remembered that when I was planning for the 50k, I made up a drop bag which included a fresh pair of shoes. I've never done a shoe change during a race and with the last loop only being 5 miles I decided it was a good time to try a change so I ran over to the car and made the swap. I had started in Inov-8 245's and switched to Salomon Sense Mantra's. The 245's have much more ground feel in them and the Mantras were more cushioned. The main reason I wanted to try the swap was to see if it would work well or if I thought I would need it in the OP50. My shoes don't usually give me any issues but the heel in the Mantras was rubbing the last time I ran them so I slathered some on both heels and a couple of other spots to see what happened. I'm also trying out a new product called Trail Toes. It's an anti-friction product for your feet or anywhere else you're having a rubbing problem.
I headed back to the spot I left the course and rounded the corner to pass through the start/finish line to start the second loop. I knew this loop was going to wander back and forth so I tried not to pay attention for the first couple miles to avoid getting frustrated. The trail included a run through "The Chunnel" as it was called on the sign. It was a very large culvert pipe which probably would have been fun to blast through on a mountain bike. The last 1.5 miles were really tough. First, you could see the finish line before the course went back behind the largest hill in the park. Then I realized that, yep, I'm going up that hill. It was a steep climb that took a lot out of me as I coughed my way up. Coming over the top, I started running again and I realized there was a slim chance I would be able to break three hours but from that point I couldn't see the trail had two more super steep and short climbs hidden in the last half mile. I started cramping badly after the first one and stopped to stretch for a moment. I realized I wouldn't break three hours but I wanted to run across the finish line so a quick pause to stretch seemed like the right decision. 3:02 was my final time and it felt good considering how I had been feeling the weeks leading up to the race. Here is a link to the race on Movescount: http://www.movescount.com/moves/move22245053
The shoe change was interesting. After running 10 miles in one pair, the subtle differences between them you wouldn't normally notice felt pretty crazy for the first few minutes. The Mantras have a higher ankle cuff which felt really strange. They also have a single pull lacing system which was hard to get just right after using normal laces. I did really enjoy the extra cushion though. It felt great and made my feet feel like they had done half the mileage they had actually done. I'm planning on trying the swap again in the next race. The Trail Toes stuff worked pretty well. I haven't used something like this before so I wasn't sure what to expect. I didn't get any blisters or noticeable rubbing in the spots these shoes were rubbing previously. I ran the same type of socks and put on a fresh pair when I switched shoes to try to keep the comparison fair. I would definitely recommend trying Trail Toes if you have any spots you are having trouble with.
This was also the first race I tried out some custom apps for my Suunto Ambit. The Ambit allows you to design apps so you can measure, estimate or calculate just about anything you want. I have two on my watch; one that estimates your 50k finishing time and one that estimates your 50 mile finishing time. They use your average pace, distance remaining and elapsed time to make the estimation. It's interesting to keep track of but it can be a little addicting.
The next race is San Tan Scramble on 1/11/14. I'm planning on running the 50k for sure. With the OP50 coming up soon I'm definitely feeling pressure to log some good training runs, get healthy and stay strong.
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10 Best Places to Stop Between Yakima and Tri-Cities
The drive between Yakima and Tri-Cities can be long and boring, especially if you drive it very often. There are some great places to stop on the way to break of the menotiny and do something different! Click on the titles to get the google map directions to each location!
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Adult stem cells are present in all tissues in the human body.
The major sources of ASCs that can be obtained from an adult human are:
- Bone marrow
- Peripheral blood, and
- Adipose Tissue (Fat).
However adult stem cells have been identified in many organs and tissues, including brain, bone marrow, peripheral blood, blood vessels, adipose tissue, skeletal muscle, skin, teeth, heart, gut, liver, ovarian epithelium, and testis. They are thought to reside in a specific area of each tissue (called a "stem cell niche").
Adipose tissue, like bone marrow, is derived from the mesenchyme and contains a supportive stroma that is easily isolated. Adipose tissue represents a source of stem cells that is having far-reaching effects in a large number of fields of medicine
The best source to harvest ASCs from one's body is the adipose tissue. Below is a comparison of three sources:
- Bone marrow - About 50,000 ASCs can be harvested at any one time. These mostly become blood cells.
- Peripheral blood - About 10,000 ASCs can be harvested at any one time. 50% of which will become blood cells and 50% will become tissue cells.
- Adipose tissue (Fat) - About 10 to 50 million stem cells can be harvested at any one time, 5% of which will become blood cells and 95% will become tissue cells.
Scientists at Monash Immunology and Stem Cell Laboratories ('MISCL') - as well as other international laboratories, have been carrying out extensive research to improve our ability to manipulate stem cells so as to be able to generate specific cell types so they can be used to treat injury or disease. In addition researchers at MISCL have been carrying out research to improve our ability to grow large quantities of adult stem cells in cell culture.
The initial concentration of researchers was on MSC's from the bone marrow. However, the clinical use of MSCs from the bone marrow has presented problems, including pain, morbidity, and low cell number upon harvest. This has led many researchers to investigate alternate sources for MSCs.


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Diabetes accounts for 12 percent of deaths in the United States, a significantly higher percentage than previous research revealed, making it the third-leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer.
The findings are from the University of Pennsylvania and Boston University published in PLOS ONE.
Andrew Stokes, a demographer at Boston University who earned a master's degree and a Ph.D. from Penn, and Preston had published a series of articles about excess mortality associated with obesity, focusing recently on diabetes, one of its main consequences.
They turned to two well-known, nationally representative datasets, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, or NHANES, and the National Health Interview Survey, or NHIS.
"These are the two major health surveys in the United States," Stokes said. "We can follow people into death records and compare those who have diabetes to those without diabetes."
For the researchers' study purposes, each had its distinct advantages. NHIS was large, providing a sample size of more than 282,000 people, a subset of which self-reported they had diabetes.
Though generating smaller numbers, around 21,800, NHANES offered something NHIS did not: a hemoglobin A1c measure, an objective biomarker indicating whether a person met diabetes criteria without needing that person's account of having such a diagnosis. It also captured those who didn't know they had the disease.
The data showed that people with diabetes have about 90 percent higher death rates than people without diabetes.
The researchers also found that diabetes as the "underlying cause of death" had been grossly underreported, giving the disease itself less weight as a major contributor to mortality patterns in the U.S.
Annually, the U.S. government releases mortality estimates per disease, including diabetes.
But, because someone with diabetes often has other health-care complications — cardiovascular disease, kidney disease — it can be challenging to pinpoint exact cause of death, leading to ambiguity on a death certificate and to inaccurate mortality statistics.
More accurate assessment of this epidemic is crucial now, given the sharp increases in its prevalence.
In 1980, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 5.53 million people in the United States with diabetes; in 2014, the most recent year for which statistics exist, that number jumped to 21.95 million people, a nearly 300 percent increase.
For now, researchers stress the necessity for large-scale solutions in general.
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IN A MOVE that benefits all students, Aberystwyth Students' Union Shop has agreed to sell sanitary products at a 5% loss (cost price minus VAT ) following a request from the Aberystwyth Feminist Society.
The decision to sell these products at cost price was motivated, in part, by the limited options available to students around campus and the fact that dispensers selling sanitary products can be expensive. The decision was also dependent on the fact that buying sanitary products is often time-sensitive – which further limits the options available to students.
Alison Salter, SU retail manager, said that the SU felt "a social responsibility" to reduce the prices of these products due to the time-sensitive nature of the purchase and the limited options available to students. In addition to thi,s the SU shop is also looking to change supplier to further reduce the prices that they are being sold at.
A Students' Union spokesperson stated that: "Following a request from Aberystwyth Feminist Society, Aberystwyth Students' Union is proud to announce that our shop is selling sanitary products at cost price. The move aims to minimise the cost of these essential items, classed as luxury items by the Government, to our students. The SU welcomes comments and suggestions, and makes every effort to consider and deliver on the requests and expectations of our members, so in this case we were really pleased to be able to provide a positive and pro-active response to Charley's inquiry."
The government currently taxes sanitary products as luxury 'non-essential items', which has led to massive outcry in recent decades and numerous campaigns for the tax to be reduced or removed altogether. The current change.org campaign is partnered with two other campaigns based in France and Canada, and as of the morning of 3rd March it has 190,797 supporters.
Aberystwyth University's Student Union joins other Student Unions across the UK who have made a move to reduce the prices of sanitary products for their students. The University of East Anglia was hailed as the first in England, at the end of last year, to make the move to selling sanitary products for no profit in protest to the 5% tax. This has helped encourage other universities like Goldsmiths to follow in their steps.
According to BBC Newsbeat, the Students' Union at the University of Sussex has recently re-priced their sanitary products to £2.21 for tampons and £2.34 for sanitary towels , signifying a 31% and 27% reduction in price respectively. Other universities considering selling them for no profit include Cambridge.
Charley Weatherill, Aberystwyth's Feminist Society President said that: "We're so pleased at the Union Shop's positive and speedy response to the Feminist Society's request to lower the price of sanitary products. The government's insulting 5% 'luxury item' tax makes them prohibitively expensive from a lot of outlets, especially considering the money troubles that come with being a student. This is a great move which will really help people afford these essential items."
The tax came into effect in 1973 at 17.5%, following Great Britain joining the European Union. After a campaign headed by the Labour MP Dawn Primarolo the tax was finally reduced to 5% in 2001, which is the lowest rate it can be reduced to as the EU dictates the bottom rate of VAT. Despite this limitation there are hopes that the current national campaign will lead the British government to lobby the European Union to get them to remove this tax on sanitary products altogether.


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Ahead of the November 2008 deadline and after an international public tender selection process, the Irish Government body, the Road Safety Authority [RSA] selected Digi-Sign to deliver the mandatory 2003/59/EC Directive for road transport operators.
This sophisticated environment combines the use of the Digi-CA™ Service to deliver digital signatures for use by RSA and the many training and testing centres around Ireland. The digital signatures will use Digi-Seal™ to sign on line forms and file uploads across a network of RSA systems. The entire service will be delivered under the unique Total Trust Management™ [TTM™] service that effectively means Digi-Sign will run and operate the entire environment for RSA.


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Last week's fifth annual Celebrity Charades tournament was a benefit for the LAByrinth Theater Company. It was also, according to Andre Royowho plays the lovable snitch Bubbles on The Wirea bit too white. The teams were divided into good and evil, and it just so happened that Royo, along with three other people of colorLAB's John Ortiz, Yul Vasquez, and Craig muMs Grantended up on an evil team. They always put the black man on the evil team, Royo (sort of) jokes. His team lost. Why? He thinks the clues (among them, the song Piano Man and the musicals Cabaret and My Fair Lady) weren't black enough. There were no hip-hop songs. There were no urban movies. There were no urban plays, says Royo. I wanted Dreamgirls. (Get Up, Stand Up was one of the clues. But the team of Noah Emmerich, Bob Balaban, George Wendt, Richard Kind, and Aasif Mandvi, who is Indian-American, didn't get it.) We did the best that we could do, Royo says. But the white teamI mean the right teamwon. Says a LAB spokesperson, I think Andre just hadn't played charades before.
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