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Christmas with Hobbycraft
Jack and I love to made and do so we jumped at the chance to review some Christmas activities with the lovely people at Hobbycraft.
We were sent:
- 3D Christmas tree decorations – £3.00
- Felt gingerbread man toppers – £0.50
- Glitter paper flowers – £1.50
- Paint your own ceramic Santa – £3.00
We couldnt wait to get stuck in and once Jack had donned his Santa coverall we set off crafting. Unfortunately these crafts are suitable for age 3 and over but that didn't stop Jack exploring the contents of the 3D Christmas tree's while Mummy set about making them.
The 3D Christmas tree set contains pre cut green card ready to be slotted together to make your tree and gold and silver glitter glue, sliver ribbon, felt tips and pom poms to decorate with. I decided to make two and save two for Jack and I to try making next Christmas when he may be able to join in. Our first tree has a red base and silver glitter glue tinsel with a golden glitter star and our second tree has pom poms stuck to it to represent baubles, we like simplicity. Although very easy and quick to make they can be very messy and the glitter glue doesn't always wash out :(. The tree's themselves are a little temperamental about standing up which can be quite frustrating when you have finished decorating and they fall over before they are dry.
We used the 3D felt gingerbread toppers and glitter paper flowers to finish off the cards Jack and I made earlier (see our post about them here). The felt gingerbread men were easier to glue to the card than other types of decorations but did need a lot of glue to keep them stuck to the cards. They can also be made into jewellery by simply attaching a fish hook to the back or glued to fabric, the possibilities are endless. The paper flowers worked brilliantly by sticking well yet being strong enough not to rip or tear once damp with glue. I think they add the perfect finishing touches to our cards and add to the festive theme. I also stuck a few of the paper flowers to one another to make tree decorations.
The ceramic Santa was a job for Mummy only so I waited until Jack was tucked up in bed before getting comfy and starting to paint. With vibrant colours the Santa makes a brilliant table topper and stands out amongst other decorations. While easy to paint the brush is a little too thick to get clean lines and the bristles come out while painting. He now sits next to my reindeers in a sleigh on our dinning table and makes each meal more festive.
Jack and I had a lot of fun making this Christmas crafts even though Jack was a little too young. Crafting at this time of year can really help to get us into the festive spirit and spend some time with our little ones.
Hobbycraft have lots of their Christmas crafts on a 3 for 2 offer so dont miss out.
Disclaimer: I was sent these items for the purpose of this review, all opinions are my own and have not be influenced in anyway.


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It is one of the hardier and more adaptable Lambrusco varieties, and unlike the others, it is more abundant around Reggio Emilia than around Modena or Parma. Plantings in Emilia-Romagna have essentially doubled in the last ten years, as producers are replacing Lambrusco Marani (which delivers less obviously creamy full-bodied wines) with it. Lambrusco Maestri is also planted in Puglia and roughly one hundred hectares are reportedly planted in Argentina as well as some in Australia. Most Lambruscos planted outside of Italy don't do well, but this one seems to.
In 2005 there was a molecular analysis done and it was found to have a parent-offspring relationship with Fortana. This Lambrusco is characterized by a slightly more compact and smaller bunch and generally is a very copious, dependable producer and ripens slightly earlier than other Lambrusco varieties. Due to its excessive vigor, excessively fertile soils are best avoided; short pruning is preferable.
Area where Lambrusco Maestri is produced
Lambrusco Maestri gives the fruitiest, creamiest, and most immediately appealing, if not the deepest and most complex, Lambrusco wines of all. When well made, the wine has extremely intense purple tones to its deep ruby hue and has an amazingly fruity, almost bubblegum-like quality to its aromas and flavors of dark plums, ripe black cherry, milk chocolate and candied violets. It's effusively soft and creamy, but with a very fresh grape quality. It is allowed in may DOC blends, such as Colli di Parma, Colli di Scandiano e Canossa, Emilia (or dell'Emilia), Lambrusco Montovano, and Reggiano. IGT blends are numerous, and include Campania, delle Venezie, Forli, Puglia , Rubicone, Salento, and Tarantino.
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Ancient capital of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (1545-1859), the city of Parma has one of the oldest university, since 11th Century. A curiosity: The name of Parma is also linked to a homonymous city located in the United States in the State of Ohio , whose name is due to David Long who in 1826 proposed the new name of Parma in honor of the Emilian city, as he was " impressed by the huge beauty " of this Italian city.

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By Moshe Farache
It is true that a roof of a commercial building is its first strategic protection from natural occurrences, such as the wind, rain, fire, hail, ice, snow, and even terrible heat. But it is to be noted that the roof is a very vulnerable part of the structure of a building because it is exposed to weather and other things that can contribute to the decay and deterioration of the roof, which thus increases the chance of damage to the roof and things under the roof.
A roof's job is to protect the building and its contents. Therefore, businesses would do well to incorporate a regular program that involves the inspection, maintenance and repair of the roof as needed. This will indeed prolong the usefulness of the roof and to make sure that it is protecting the business from any water damage.
But roof problems do occur. And it is best to address roof issues before it is too late. There may be signs of serious roof problems that are clearly indicated inside the building even. Take into consideration the fact of the presence of water stains on a ceiling could indicate the existence of a roof leak that is resulting in the penetration of water.
Mold also inside the building can be an indication that there is a problem with the roof. In either situation here mentioned, it is necessary to inspect the roof for problems that otherwise could worsen over time.
It is best to call in the professionals when there is a leak or mold to get the job done well. This way you know you are avoiding any problems in the future and that things will be safe for those using the building. You will get real value out of your roof if you get the repairs done without delay.


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These pictures are of my garden outside my window after the last snowstorm we had.
I am very inspired by nature, shadows and how they interplay.
"Where there is much light, the shadow is deep" ~ Goethe
"After all, we cannot know what we are going to express. What is really creative is bound to be a surprise
because it is something we couldn't have thought of. This is the thing that we resist the most. We want to
know where we are going, why we are doing it, and what it is going to give to us. We want to know it all.
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She has been with the CS Capital team, now part of United Capital, since 2004. With 10 years' experience, she provides the internal office support and daily maintenance of client accounts. Her attention to detail working closely with the client account managers is the key to our excellent client service. As the main contact with Schwab Institutional, she is dedicated to making client requests her priority.
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You know, having an ADHD friend may be a mistake. We can't be counted on to be on time. Ha, sometimes we can't be counted on to show up at all. We'll forget your birthday. We'll forget dinner dates. We'll forget to gas up your car when we borrow it.
Hell, we might forget we borrowed your car in the first place.
A cousin of mine married a man who may or may not be one of us, but I'm giving him an honorary diagnosis (I can do that right? It's part of my membership kit, a certificate that allows me to initiate others into our family???). They were leaving their home on the east coast to come to the center of the continent for a visit.
Flying to catch a flight
They were running late and made it to the airport with only minutes to spare. While my cousin shuffled tickets, her husband rushed their luggage to the baggage check-in counter. "Are we too late? No? Thank heaven!" they collapsed for a few moments in seats in a waiting area before being ushered to their plane. They settled in for an uneventful flight as they congratulated themselves on making it to the plane with moments to spare.
The flight was several hours long. They relaxed. As they circled Toronto airport in preparation for landing my cousin's husband looked out the window at the layout of the terminal. It looked different from their home airport. For one thing, back home they were able to drive right up to the front door of the airport.
Suddenly our hero realized that the front door of the airport back home was exactly where he left his car, still running, waiting for him to return to it, to put it in the parking lot. Once on the ground they made a hasty call back home to the authorities who went out and checked. "Yes sir, your car is still there. Yes, it's still running, would you like us to park it and shut it off? Very good sir."
Alright, quiet down …
Okay, we've had a good laugh (I'm still laughing and it's been 20 years since this happened). But I don't feel bad about laughing, I've done stuff that was just as foolish. No, I'm not going to tell you what those things were, but my cousin's husband has a few stories about me he'd like to share. Ask him.
The cost …
The point is, that we've all made some pretty hard to believe blunders and we've paid in either embarrassment or detriment. The latter can come in the form of lost opportunity or lost assets, even lost friends and lovers.
Worth the purchase …
We've all paid any number of prices for our muck-ups, and we're not done I'm sure. But if adversity builds character, and we're told that it does, then we must have that to spare.
Those who haven't paid the price
I've noticed that the people I was jealous of as a youngster, those who were given every break, ever chance, and every advantage without earning it, now seem to lack that quality we call character. I'm not saying you either have ADHD or you lack character. I am saying, however, that the ADHDers I've met in my life seem to be people with character.
They might not be people you can rely on to remember your birthday or your meeting or your dinner date. But these ADHD friends of mine are among the people I want to have in my corner when the chips are down, when the stuff hits the fan, when it all goes south, blows up in your face, goes pear shaped.
Enough clichés? Maybe not
Maybe you don't have to be a character to have character, but I'll give you odds that if you are a character, you probably have it. And maybe that's the way I like my peeps. Many of them may be a little off center, but they're still right on the mark.


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The delta of Colma Creek was formerly an important habitat for the waterfowl known to be hunted by the Ramaytush in historic times, and archaelogic sites have been recorded near the creek.The area which is now South San Francisco was originally part of Rancho Buri Buri, a large Mexican land grant to the Sanchez family dating to 1827.Following incorporation additional industries moved into the town, including two steel mills. By the 1920s the city was "the smokestack capital of the Peninsula." South San Francisco proudly called itself "The Industrial City", a motto immortalized in 1923 by a huge sign on a hillside overlooking the city.Industry remained the city's main economic focus through the 1950s.Upgrade to a suite for additional comfort for your family, small group or an extended stay.Suites include wet bars, microwaves and mini-refrigerators.
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During the depression the city maintained 35 industrial operations, including four meat-packing businesses, six iron or steel plants, a smelter for precious metals, seven equipment manufacturers of various kinds, two large paint factories, three other chemical works, and three food packing establishments.
During World War II shipbuilding also became a significant operation.
Other industries soon moved in, including a pottery works, two brick companies, the paint manufacturer W. Fuller & Company, the South San Francisco Lumber Company, and the Pacific Jupiter Steel Company.
The city of South San Francisco was incorporated in 1908 following a dispute with San Mateo County, which had blocked the construction of a smelter on San Bruno Point which was supported by the locals.
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World Cancer Day Reflections from Lisa Richardson, MD, MPHPosted on by
World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4, raises worldwide awareness about cancer. In this blog post, Lisa C. Richardson, MD, MPH, answers a few questions on how far we have come in lowering the number of cancer cases and deaths and about the future of cancer prevention.
Let's kick this off with a little introduction. This year's World Cancer Day theme, "I am and I will," is a call to action for personal commitment. Who are you and what will you do in honor of World Cancer Day?
I'm Dr. Lisa Richardson, a clinical oncologist and director of CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, and I will continue to work toward a world where all people are free of cancer.
When you reflect on how far we've come in cancer prevention and treatment, what are you most proud of?
I'm very proud of what CDC has done to help improve cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. We've also made big strides in raising public awareness about cancer and in educating people with cancer.
I continue to be proud of our national programs, like the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program and the Colorectal Cancer Control Program, that reach those in need. Our nationwide campaigns—Bring Your Brave, Screen for Life, and Inside Knowledge use personal stories and real situations to show people how important it is to know your family health history, understand cancer symptoms, and get the right cancer screening. These efforts are helping save lives.
But we're far from being done with our work—we're just at a launching point for the next phase! We will continue to focus our efforts on preventing cancer, on making sure all people get the right care at the right time for the best outcome, and on helping cancer survivors live longer, healthier lives.
What are the biggest challenges we face?
I think one of our biggest challenges is making sure people get the right messages. There is a lot of information about cancer out there, about when to be screened and for what, and it can be overwhelming. We want to make sure we reach the right people, at the right time, with information that is easy to understand.
Another challenge we face is that not everyone has benefitted equally from the progress we've made in the cancer field. Some people have been left behind, whether it be different racial and ethnic groups, those living in rural areas, or those with limited resources. It's imperative that our efforts are focused on benefiting everyone.
What can people do to prevent cancer?
Each of us can do something to lower our risk of cancer. If you use tobacco, quitting can lower your risk for many types of cancer. A healthy diet and regular physical activity can also help lower your risk for cancer. We can talk to our doctors about what screening tests we may need. These are just a few of the things we can do. Learn more about what you can do to lower your risk of cancer.
What are you excited about in the cancer field?
I'm excited about a lot! Emerging technologies make a big difference for cancer screening and treatment. New communication outlets give us an opportunity to reach more people with timely, accurate information. Finally, greater use of electronic health records is helping us continue to improve cancer reporting in the U.S. These are big opportunities to maximize the most cutting-edge, proven tools.
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Communities Sandwich
Sandwich is one of the Cape's most majestic places with its historic homes, beautiful scenery, the dunes of Sandy Neck and quaint historic center — here you will experience New England's early history firsthand. Leading statesman, Daniel Webster liked to hunt and fish here in Colonial times. Sandwich village offers some interesting shops and quality restaurants.
Sandwich is the oldest town on Cape Cod, founded in 1637 by the Cape's first permanent English settlers. Historic buildings include the 17th century Hoxie House, Wing Fort House, Eldred House (home of author/naturalist Thornton W Burgess) and Dexter Grist Mill (1654) – still grinding corn at the edge of serene Shawme Pond to this day. Sandwich is also famous for its distinctive hand-blown glassware.
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Phyllis and Jerry Cohen tells us their 68-year marriage is based on two principles: Take the good and bad together, and compromise.
Phyllis and Jerry met because Phyllis' grandmother lived across the street from Jerry's family. Phyllis and her family visited "religiously" every Sunday. As a teenager, Jerry became interested in Phyllis, the girl across the street.
Phyllis belonged to the No Name Club at the JCC. One day the club went on a hayride. Phyllis invited Jerry along as her date. They had a nice time so they went out again.
Jerry took the #8 bus to Wilkins Avenue to pick up Phyllis. They continued on the #8 downtown, to lunch at Hutzlers, go shopping or see a movie at the Century Theater.
When WWII started Jerry joined the Navy. Phyllis wrote to four boys in the Navy…and wrote the same letter to each one. But only Jerry wrote back to Phyllis every day.
After the war, Jerry attended Loyola and joined the basketball team. Phyllis attended every game. Before long they were a twosome. And when the time came to propose, Jerry got down on one knee in front of Phyllis' entire family and proposed…..the rest is history!


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8 October 2007
A new week
So, this was my week..
Worked during the day, came back for a quick dinner with Samuel. Gave the new babysitter instructions and went to Amsterdam for a debate about the Dutch health care reforms.
A normal day at work, scrap jacked Rhian at night. My first scrapjack!
I had a long but fun day with my colleague in Zaandam. We are going to 'adopt' a sketchy neighbourhood with our programme to see what kind of benefits the people will have from our new government, in the next few years. So, we were there to meet a lot of inspiring people.
Hung out with my friend Marcia, (she's lives in Florida and is a chiropractor).
Thursday: = "mommy-day"
I've mailed the RAK, at last! I hope that those packages will travel fast.
Work and preparations for my B-day party.
A lot of stress about our car, what seemed to be a small malfunctioning thing (I don't understand a thing about cars), is going to cost us about €2000,-. Looking for a second opinion somewhere else.
Hairdresser, Shopping, cleaning....
My belated B-day party. With a lot of great conversations with my friends...I forgot to take more pictures, received a lot of cool gifts to, it was fun!
Realised that there was a little bit to much wine involved. Last minute shopping in Amsterdam with Marcia, who left for Florida this (early monday) morning. Look at the girl in the second photo: LOL!
17 comments:
- Kelly said...
What a week!!
Hope you recovered from your party!
And Happy Belated Birthday ;o)
Kelly xxx
- 8 October 2007 at 13:13
very busy indeed...it all looks and sounds great though!!!!
- 8 October 2007 at 15:38
- Deanna said...
WOW, your work is gorgeous!
I am gonna have to keep my eye on you! lol
looks like you had a busy week, glad you could end it with a celebration.
- 8 October 2007 at 15:42
- Heather said...
You really did have a busy week. Happy belated birthday and glad teh week ended good. Loved all the pictures.
- 8 October 2007 at 15:59
- Vee said...
looks like an awesome week. love your layout and that rak looks awesome!! :)
- 8 October 2007 at 16:32
- Erin said...
love that you posted about your week!
Hope your birthday party was as fun as mine was! I was celebrating this weekend too!
- 8 October 2007 at 18:05
- Natalie said...
Wow! Busy week! Love all the pictures. And the layout too.
- 8 October 2007 at 18:56
- Fauve Design said...
busy busy busy!I totally luv that gnome stamp :)
- 9 October 2007 at 23:44
- Rachael said...
Very busy indeed!!!
Great layout!!
- 10 October 2007 at 01:44
- amytangerine said...
wow- sounds like a super busy week! love your bike!
- 10 October 2007 at 02:28
- ~Nancy~ said...
WOoow.. girl.. you've been busy!!! A real busy mommy!! Hope you're hangin' in there!! And love your layout! XOXO
- 11 October 2007 at 20:55
WOOOOWWWW what a week! You are a very busy woman!! Your layout is great! And it's nice to read you had a great b-day party! Well I hope you have some time to do some shopping.....they have such great new goodies at the HEMA. Like ribbons, buttons, giftwrap and applications...in that great HEMA style. So....as a HEMA-fan you really need to take a look!
- 11 October 2007 at 21:50
- Unknown said...
Happy B-day!
sounds like a LOT of fun!
- 11 October 2007 at 23:25
- Shelly Brewer said...
Glad you had a good birthday..and do you know how jealous I am that you get to be in Amsterdam?? I just LOVE it there!
- 13 October 2007 at 14:22
- Micayla said...
So glad to hear you had a fab birthday. You are such a busy bee, I am totally bogged down with stuff at the moment and cannot find the time to scrap.....But you must be super woman coz that layout is gorgeous!!!
- 16 October 2007 at 18:29
- Scraps from a boy said...
Ooh what a busy week!! And... I love your layout!!
- 17 October 2007 at 14:43
- Unknown said...
Busy indeed! Love all the photos and the layout! lol @ the woman looking at you both!!
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The last 15 hours have provided a real-time lesson on the ethics of publishing serious accusations with an election looming.
Wednesday night, The New York Times quoted one woman who said Donald Trump groped her on an airplane in the early 1980s. Another woman told the Times Trump kissed her on the mouth without consent in 2005 at Trump Tower. The Times found no other witnesses to the incidents and there were no police reports.
Late Wednesday, People magazine published writer Natasha Stoynoff's first-person account of how, in 2005, Trump pushed her against the wall and forced "his tongue down my throat" while she was reporting a story for the magazine.
And The Palm Beach Post ran the story of another woman who said Trump groped her 13 years ago at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Like the other stories, there were no witnesses, no way to independently confirm what happened.
These four stories suggest a pattern that will force every news organization to decide how to report the allegations, source the information and establish standards for referencing them in the remaining weeks before the election.
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Trump has vehemently denied the allegations. He has threatened to sue The New York Times if it does not retract the story.
As the story unfolded on cable news, we began evaluating the decisions newsrooms faced when deciding whether and how to air these allegations. The list of questions worth considering include:
- How long should they cite and link to these original stories naming the women?
- How much weight should they place on the fact that, in each of these new cases, the women who claim to have been victimized are willing to be named?
- If they are reporting a story for the first time, how clearly have they investigated their leads? Did they go looking for sources, or did they come to you?
- How clear is it to the public that there are no official records of these claims, such as police reports?
- In the absence of records, what should reporters do to substantiate evidence of the claims? For instance, The New York Times interviewed the sister of a woman who was working in a New York office when Trump groped her. She recounted the call she received from her sister describing the incident. While it doesn't prove the claim, corroborating interviews like this go a long way.
- Have reporters asked women why they didn't disclose the incident earlier to establish a record of what happened? If not, they open themselves to questions from the general public about why they didn't press for an explanation. Better to give the accuser and the accused a chance to answer tough questions.
- Who can provide context about why victims often do not report such attacks, how reliable memories of such incidents are and explain the laws surrounding sexual assault?
- What do reporters know about the reliability of the person making the accusations? The veracity of accusers are often called into question, and information from their lives may affect the story's ultimate believability.
- How do these allegations line up with others that Trump has not denied? His own statements?
- What would be the likely effect of reporting the allegations? What might happen if you withhold the information?
- What is the tone and content of your entire body of work covering this candidate?
- How will you explain your decision-making to the public?
The Times' decision to publish accusations against Trump is similar to a call made by the Los Angeles Times' in 2003 to disclose accusations of groping made against California gubernatorial candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger just five days before the state's recall election.
The Times had been investigating accusations of womanizing by Schwarzenegger for months and found six women who told stories of being sexually mistreated by Schwarzenegger. Two of the women allowed themselves to be named. Four didn't. By Election Day, after the first story spread like wildfire, the list of women leveling accusations grew to 16. Eleven women were identified in print.
The editor of the Los Angeles Times, John Carroll, explained his decision to publish the allegations, summarizing the decisions the paper faced:
- Publish it late in the campaign. Given the passions of the election, this would touch off an outcry against the newspaper. We had no illusion that it would be warmly received.
- Hold it and publish after the election. This would prompt anger among citizens who expect the newspaper to treat them like adults and give them all the information it has before they cast their votes.
- Never publish it. This could be justified only if the story were untrue or insignificant.
In Schwarzenegger's case, allegations of sexual misconduct had not been part of the campaign until the Los Angeles Times broke the story. The paper was also able to examine the aspiring governor's schedule to confirm the stories lined up with some known facts — even if there was no direct evidence of the groping.
New York Times executive editor Dean Baquet defended his paper's decision to publish the story in comments to CNN Wednesday night. "I think it is pretty evident this story falls clearly in the realm of public service journalism, and discussing issues that arose from the tape and his comments since it surfaced," he said.
The argument for newsworthiness is supported by Trump's denial of sexual assault allegations during the debate Sunday night. The allegations also dovetail with Trump's statements on a now-infamous recording where he said he groped and kissed women uninvited and got away with it because he is a "star."
Meanwhile, Trump is already using the story to paint journalists as biased, calling the article "phony" and "fabricated."
In the hours after the Times broke the story, news organizations began repeating it without independent verification, a common practice in the news industry. CNN, USA Today and The Washington Post quickly picked up the Times' story, and many others have since followed suit.
This isn't unlike the 2007 story that wrecked John Edwards' political career — except it came from a less reputable source. The National Enquirer broke the story, and other media quoted the Enquirer. The allegations — that Edwards fathered a child with his mistress — eventually turned out to be true.
So, given this history and the stakes at hand, what should we make of the Times' decision to go with the story?
Al Tompkins' conclusion
The weight of evidence that Trump assaulted women gets heavier by the day. But the unproven allegations in the latest round of stories isn't enough to justify a she-said, he-denies story that provides little new insight and is impossible for the accused to disprove — especially with the election just a month away. If these cases, like the LA Times story from 2003, had been the public's first exposure to a candidate's propensity to force himself on women, the issue would be more urgent.
The growing body of evidence is enough to make a reasonable person say "maybe, probably, I believe, based on my experience these things happened." But in journalism, that should not be enough to label a person as a sex abuser.
News organizations that report this story should provide ample disclosures about what they know, what they don't know, how they know that, what they know about the source's motivations and what they've done to verify the story.
Kelly McBride's conclusion
As with the Los Angeles Times in 2003, news organizations dealing with accusations of sexual harassment against Trump today have high standards they must meet before going to press.
Named accusers are critical for credibility. Additional reporting that verifies the accusers were likely to be in the place where they intersected with Trump makes them more credible. Showing those reporting steps to the public, like People reporter Natasha Stoynoff did, makes the news organization more credible.
Finally, having additional, named sources with whom the accusers shared an account of the assault is also critical, as The New York Times did in quoting Brianne Webb, the sister of Rachel Crooks, who recalled her sister's phone call immediately after. While many women who are assaulted tell no one, many others share certain details.
It may be tempting for news organizations to report or repeat these or similar allegations of Trump's past assaults on women without taking these steps. While onerous, it's important to not pile on without doing the journalism that gives the allegations credibility and allows the public to see the investigative reporting surrounding the allegations.


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If you live in Europe or Russia I'd say there's a 100% chance you've already come across a Calzedonia store. This Italian hosiery brand founded in 1986 and based in Dossobuono di Villafranca di Verona has taken over the Europe as far as legwear shopping is concerned with more than 1300 stores located throughout the continent and sales profiting over 1 billion Euro in 2009. The Calzedonia group also owns the Intimissimi (dedicated mainly to underwear and sleepwear) and Tezenis brands (also dedicated to underwear with a few knitwear and easywear items).
The legwear collections launched by Calzedonia every year have certainly become a breath of fresh air in the legwear universe. Featuring beautifully crafted tights, leggings and stockings they release PDF catalogues (which are available in printed format in their stores) every season which also work as a sort of lookbook giving good advices to buyers on what to wear with their particular styles of legwear. Most of their legwear is sober and chic featuring earthen tones, delicate patterns and some occasional animal prints. Although the prices of their items are a little high they normally have really high quality fabrics and are neatly crafted so in the end they're worth the investment.
Unfortunately the links to their previous seasons' catalogues become unavailable for download whenever the company remodels their website, which happens twice a year when they release their new collections so, over the years I've been collecting them from their website and searching the web in order to find previous ones that I have missed in order to compile all of them so that they remain available for legwear fans worldwide.
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Blue Talk 04:28, 1 September 2010 (UTC)
LOL! Kirk Johnson (talk) 07:45, 8 June 2011 (UTC)
I'd love to see a counter-counter-argument to that counter-argument at tektonics.org. - LucidFox (talk) 17:17, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
- Here it is: "The article claims that our objective intuitive morality shows that homosexuality is evil, and a very bad kind of evil. I say they're full of shit." (See my user page.) LiberalOfAnUnknownVariant (talk) 21:50, 21 September 2012 (UTC)
- Yeah, I'd go with "full of shit" as a counter-argument too. Some points don't need addressing, you just need to demonstrate clearly that they weren't even a counter-argument to begin with, which is usually far easier than refutation - hence a colour scheme can come in handy. d hominem 17:31, 22 September 2012 (UTC)
This text was used almost word for word on an episode of the "West Wing". Does anyone know which came first? VOXHUMANA 03:13, 25 September 2012 (UTC)
- The West Wing came second. gnostic 06:21, 25 September 2012 (UTC)
This is the funniest article on RationalWiki, simply because the subject is utterly hilarious. Any other candidates? --22.214.171.124 (talk) 03:15, 4 March 2018 (UTC)
Own-able Canadians[edit]
These. Anna Livia (talk) 18:04, 4 July 2019 (UTC)
Was there any response from dear Laura?


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ADHD is the most common behavioural disorder in children. The problem is not new – it was first accurately described in children in 1902. Its modern title, ADHD, goes back to 1983. ADHD is increasingly being employed as a diagnostic label for individuals who display a wide range of symptoms, such as restlessness, inability to stay focused, mood swings, temper tantrums, problems completing tasks, disorganization, inability to cope with stress, and impulsivity. Frequently its symptoms are co-mingled with learning problems, oppositional conduct, and depression, which altogether compound the family's emotional burden.
The cause of ADHD is likely to involve a variety of genetic and neurological factors.
Hereditary factors are thought to contribute most, accounting for 50 percent of the variance. An organic neurological problem in the brain also has considerable research support. Social factors alone are not considered an etiological cause but may make a pre-existing condition worse. In western countries, including New Zealand, 1-7 % of children were diagnosed and the disorder is responsible for 30-50 percent of the referrals to mental health services for children. ADHD is more prevalent in boys by a 3:1 margin.
ADHD is defined as being excessively distracted, and this is usually accompanied by impulsiveness. It is present by the age of seven years and it should be apparent in more than one setting, for example at home and in the classroom. Children may have problems with giving close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork or other activities. There may also be trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities. Often the child does not seem to listen when spoken to directly nor follow instructions, and often fails to finish schoolwork or chores. They often avoid or dislike things that take a lot of mental effort for a long period of time such as schoolwork or homework. There is trouble in organizing activities and frequently they may lose things needed for tasks and activities (e.g. toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools). They can be easily distracted and forgetful in daily activities.
ADHD can be present in adults, with a similar symptom picture but it may be less obvious. They may be distracted and forget names, phone numbers, appointments, car keys, cell phones and wallets. Hyperactivity and poor concentration should be present for a diagnosis of adulthood ADHD, along with two of the five additional symptoms: mood swings; hot temper; inability to complete tasks and disorganization; stress intolerance; and impulsivity. It is estimated that 30% of children with ADHD will have some kind of adult manifestation.
The definitive diagnosis must be deduced from a highly detailed clinical history, as taken from information provided by parents, teachers, and the afflicted individual. The conscientious clinician will do an in-depth parent and patient interview along with a physical examination, solicit corroborative information from adults in other settings (especially teachers), and obtain an assessment of academic functioning. Because ADHD is a developmental disorder, symptom manifestations are highly individualistic and core symptoms may shift with age. The main diagnostic criterion is from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-VI). Children receive a diagnosis if they have core symptoms of either attention problems or hyperactivity/impulsiveness, or both.
Pharmaceutical Medications
Common forms of medication given to children and adults with ADHD are methylphenidate (Ritalin, Rubifen, Concerta), atomoxetine (Strattera) and dexamphetamine. The most well known of these medications is methyphenidate. Methylphenidate acts on the central nervous system with a dopamine-agonistic effect that is slower in onset but mechanistically almost identical to cocaine and amphetamines. This degree of reliance on methylphenidate is unfortunate because its action is virtually identical with cocaine, to such an extent that in the United States it is a Schedule II controlled drug, which means that it is classified as having high potential for abuse. It can interact with some antidepressants, especially MAOIs. It should not be given to children that also have anxiety, as it can make anxiety and nervousness worse for some. It should also not be used for those children who have been diagnosed or have a family history of Tourettes' syndrome. Atomoxetine is considered to be a non-stimulant treatment for ADHD, a fairly new medication that does not have long term studies. It has some side effects, most noticeably constipation and loss of or decreased appetite, upset or sore stomach, nausea or vomiting, which can cause weight loss. It causes mood swings, early morning waking, sleepiness, tiredness or irritability.
The two most studied dietary approaches to ADHD are the Feingold diet and a hypoallergenic diet. The Feingold diet was developed by Benjamin Feingold, M.D., on the premise that salicylates (chemicals similar to aspirin that are found in a wide variety of foods) are an underlying cause of hyperactivity. As many as 10 to 25% of children may be sensitive to salicylates. The Feingold diet also eliminates synthetic additives, dyes, and chemicals, which are commonly added to processed foods. The yellow dye tartrazine has been specifically shown to provoke symptoms in controlled studies of ADHD-affected children. Not every child reacts, but enough do so that a trial avoidance may be worthwhile. The Feingold diet is complex and usually requires guidance.
Eliminating individual allergenic foods and additives from the diet can help children with attention problems. A hypoallergenic diet can reduce food additives as well as intolerances to common foods like wheat, dairy, citrus, soy and eggs. Since some people find it difficult to manage dietary changes a food tolerance test can evaluate sensitivities via a simple blood test. . More information on Food tolerance testing.
Consuming sugar may aggravate ADHD. One study found that avoiding sugar reduced aggressiveness and restlessness in hyperactive children. Girls who restrict sugar have been reported to improve more than boys.
Smoking during pregnancy should be avoided, as it appears to increase the risk of giving birth to a child who develops ADHD.
Lead and other heavy-metal exposures have been linked to ADHD. If other therapies do not seem to be helping a child with ADHD, the possibility of heavy-metal exposure can be explored with a health practitioner.
Some children with ADHD have lowered levels of magnesium. Those given magnesium supplementation had a significant decrease in hyperactive behaviour.
Dose: 100-200 mg a day
Vitamin B complex
B vitamins have been shown to be deficient in most children with ADHD. B vitamins function as cofactors in energy producing reactions, detoxification reactions and also in the formation of some neurotransmitters.
Dose: 50 mg of B complex twice a day
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine, is involved in the body's conversion of amino acids to serotonin, one of the main neurotransmitters involved in mood. It may alleviate hyperactivity; for some children it works better than methylphenidate (Ritalin).
Dose: 50-200 mg a day
Omega 3 Fish Oils
A deficiency of several essential fatty acids has been observed in some children with ADHD. Dose 1-2 grams a day for children, 2-6 grams a day for adults
Phosphatidylserine is the subject of many studies around the world, showing that it improves attention, concentration, short term memory and imparts a protective effect against stress chemicals.
Dose: 100 -300 mg day
DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol)
DMAE can help alleviate the behavioural problems and hyperactivity associated with ADHD.
Dose: 100-300 mg a day
Proanthocyanidins are powerful antioxidants found in plants. Thier use may improve attention in ADHD.
Dose: 100 – 300 mg a day
ProBiotic supplementation
Lactobacillis acidophilus, Lactobacillus GG, Bifidobacterium bifidus and Saccharomyces boulardii are examples of good bacteria that can be used therapeutically, especially in children where there has been a history of antibiotic use.
Dose: One to two billion colony forming units (CFUs) per day of acidophilus is considered to be the minimum amount for the healthy maintenance of intestinal microflora.


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Chinese New Year, the time of year to take advantage of the special dishes that only make an appearance once a year and as kids, gather our year's income from red envelopes. Of all the traditional new year foods, my favourite has always been the sweet rice cake, known as nian gao (年糕). In Korean it's called dduk (떡) and in Japanese it's mochi.
I can use the Chinese characters to further explain what nian gao is; the word nian 年 means 'year' and the word gao 糕 is 'cake'. However, there are a lot of different types of gao. The cake we know in English is dan gao, literally translated into 'egg cake'. There is also savoury so-called cakes, such as the radish or taro cakes that are also served during new years. Chinese is kinda confusing like that.
Back to talking about nian gao, the most traditional version of it is flavored with sugar (brown, white, or sometimes red sugar) and simply steamed. Once the nian gao is completely chilled, it is sliced up, dipped into beaten egg, and pan fried to a golden brown. A crispy layer on the outside and super chewy on the inside. I drool at the thought. My grandma makes an amazing lower sugar version, since she is diabetic, and it I look forward to a pan of it every year.
Another childhood memory of nian gao is eating the baked version at church potlucks. Other aunties would bring a big pan of it and I'd be the one to constantly re-visit the table to grab myself another serving. Now that I'm a cook myself, I want to recreate it at home. Two years ago, I began baking my own nian gao. I remember baking three or four batches in a week, tweaking the recipe each time, to achieve the perfect baked nian gao. And oh ho ho, whaddya know, my version is packed with coconut flavour!
"Define perfect", okay, I accept the challenge.
- Minimal sugar
I've tried using only half a cup of sugar and it just didn't have enough taste. So ⅔ cup is optimal amount, not overwhelmingly sweet nor flavourless. Also keep in mind that the recipe yields TWO pans of cake, coming out to a mere ⅓ cup per pan.
- Minimal fat, and only healthy fat
During my mad scouring through the internet to get a sense of the ratio of ingredients used, I noticed a lot of butter or cooking oil being used. But you know me, I tend to keep my distance from using butter in my recipes. In my healthy version of nian gao, I've used coconut oil, and a minimal amount of it as well! ⅓ cup of coconut oil makes the cake rich without leaving the eater with greasy fingers. It also enhances the aroma of the cake, making the house smell glorious~
- Bold coconut flavour
Ahem, I'm not Coconut Crumpet for no reason. I highly recommend using the Gold Label coconut milk from Rooster Brand (photo of it linked in the recipe); it contains much more coconut cream than the typical can of coconut milk. And that coconut cream (yes also very fat but it's the good stuff!) is what provides the maximum amount of coconut flavour to the nian gao.
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Perfected Baked Coconut Rice Cake (椰汁烤年糕)
Recipe by Coconut Crumpet
Yield: two 8-inch round pans
- 1 (400g) bag glutinous rice flour
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 (400mL) can Rooster Brand Gold Label coconut milk
- 3 eggs
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
- ~2 or 3 tbsp milk
- Optional fillings: Red bean paste, lotus seed paste, black sesame paste etc.
- Optional topping: Large shredded coconut flakes
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Grease two 8 inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut milk, and oil.
- Add wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until batter flows off spatula in ribbons.
- Pour ¼ of batter into the bottom of each pan. Spread evenly.
- Dot red bean paste (or whatever filling you choose) over batter.
- Pour ¼ more batter on top of filling and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle coconut flakes on top.
- Bake for 55 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool in pans for a few minutes before turning out onto plate. It should fall out very easily. Use kitchen scissors for clean cuts.
Love from Coconut Crumpet's Corner ♡


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Florida Keys (high 81, low 72)
Yesterday sure didn't turn out like we had planned.
We know that Sunshine Key Rv Resort changes significantly during the summer months. In the winter, it is snowbird city. The residents are for the most part an older crowd. (like us) The vast majority speak English as their first language.
The summer residents are mostly Cuban families that I'm guessing are probably from the Miami area. The problem is that they build large
"compounds" and it appears that 4-5 families share these compounds. We were in an area fairly close to the water and we were pretty much by ourselves…until all of a sudden lots of small trailers started being hauled to various sites all around us.
Yesterday, we started seeing large groups of people arriving with large cargo trailers. Right behind us we saw about 10 adults setting up their compound. We saw a regular size stove, side by side refrigerator, and huge tv, along with lots of "building" materials. They appeared to be making their compound on two sites.
This was going on all over the place and we started to get nervous. Our first concern was that we'd be boxed in and not be able to get out of our site when it was time to move.
Our second concern was that we didn't want to be surrounded by noisy multi-family compounds. Most of them have 3-4 golf carts, multiple cars and frequently a boat. They party hard all week-end and you'd better like their music, because it's loud and constant. The golf carts (gas engines and fast) all seem to have loud stereos blaring as they race around the park. No thank you.
For some reason, the Cuban people do notseem to like non Cuban people. Many of them are rude, they don't speak to you and pretty much treat you like you don't exist. Sorry, I don't mean to come off as prejudice, but this is my observation. When we lived in Tampa we also found this to be true. I'd sure like to know why they don't like us. They appear to like this country, since they fled Cuba to come here.
So we went to the office to see if we could move to another site. The last thing we wanted to do yesterday was move the motorhome and all of our stuff. By this time it was getting pretty hot….not a good time to have to pack up and move.
The park still has lots of areas where there are snowbirds and we decided to move back to the spot where we were in December/January. We are in the middle of a group of very nice, friendly snowbirds. We know our "stuff" will be safe and people will look out for it while we are gone. We know our neighbors, and they will be here until at least after we leave. Then all bets are off.
Sunshine Key is a great winter destination, but during the summer they offer special deals and in our opinion, that's where the problems begin. I understand they need revenue all year and these specials certainly bring in the revenue. The problem is that it gives the park a bad (deservedly) reputation and people reading about the problems, don't realize it is a summer problem, not a winter problem.
They offer seasonal sites for a reduced amount. The rv can be left on the site all summer, but you can only be there Friday through Sunday. There doesn't appear to be any rules about the number of people, vehicles, or golf carts per site. The trailers are small for the number of people, so they build these fortresses that have outdoor living areas. They make outdoor kitchens, and apparently laundry rooms as well. They do a good job of covering them up with bamboo screening, outdoor rooms and the like, but you still have a massive compound with too many people per site, in my opinion.
We had heard there is a new manager here and he was going to address some of these issues. I don't think he's having much success.
The summer season is supposed to start April 15, but there were quite a few already setting up yesterday, so that appears to be another rule out the window. We knew up front what was coming this summer, but we didn't realize it started quite this early. We had already decided against coming back until next fall.
So, we moved, and are now back in "America". English is spoken again, the music is quiet and our neighbors only have two residents per Rv. We have a pretty pink flowering tree beside us and a beautiful sea grapes tree in front of us. Life is good again!
So we didn't do anything fun yesterday other than take a long walk while having happy hour.
Stay tuned to see what today brings. It's been pretty windy so kayaking would have been out anyway. I guess yesterday was a good day to move.


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When the Hot Now sign is lit, you know it's time to head over to Krispy Kreme!
Hotlight Hour takes place every single day at our doughnut Theatre store for one hour each evening between 7pm and 8pm. When it's on, it's on!
The store will be buzzing for Hotlight, when you can come and get your hot Original Glazed doughnuts straight off the line and you can enjoy complimentary hot drink refills (including syrup!) during the hour whilst you dine in!


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Two years ago, when we first wrote a blog about online physician reputation management there were...
- Fewer people writing and using reviews,
- Only a few review sites where people posted, and
- There were no tools like you can find today to monitor everything about you.
Oh how times have changed.
But the main point of our blog is still solid. Online physician reviews can, and do, have a major impact on someone's purchasing decision. And even though a medical service isn't a traditional purchase, it's still a choice for most patients. Even for services they really need, they can choose from a few doctors. How will they do that? Recommendations is still most common. Those can be personal or online.
We often use them without even realizing it. When I searched my general practitioner in Google the physician website was fourth in search results, plus there's a huge box at the right on the desktop to feature him in Google. Many won't even get to his website to see what they have to say before exposure to many different reviews, as you see here.
We also naturally tend to gravitate towards sites we know and already trust like Health Grades or Yelp. Both of those beat the practice's own site for this doctor.
According to BrightLocal, a study published in December 2016 shows 84 percent of customers trust online reviews as a personal recommendation.
Of these people, 74% said a positive review makes them trust a business more. Thankfully fewer people (60%) said that a negative review makes them question the quality of a business. But that's still a lot of your potential customers who might think twice before booking an appointment after reading a bad review.
92% of consumers now read online reviews versus 88% in 2014. Consumers are buying everything from lightbulbs to cars to surgeries and everywhere in between. With the addition of mobile friendly sites as standard practice it makes sense that even more people are doing these searches. Simply because it's easier than ever before with a small computer in their hands at all times.
In 2016, the National Research Corporation reported that 47% of consumers indicated that a doctor's online reputation matters. This percentage is tied with the restaurant industry for #1 among all local business types.
This means that some people don't regard the content of the reviews as highly as others. But if almost half of your potential patients think that reviews are important, then we need to help you find a way to be sure you've got the right tools in place.
Take control of what is found online about you and your practice. It's one of those things that really can't be done in any effective manner manually anymore. A service that is pulling data about each doctor and/or facility is what we've found to be the best starting point. But then what?
If every doctor in the practice has a 4 or 5 star rating on all of the various review sites being monitored by your service provider – then rock on! You don't really need to do much other than just keep on doing what you do.
The sad reality is that no matter how good our intentions we sometimes don't see eye to eye and that can cause a negative review to get published. Pause before replying, if you can reply. It's a very personal feeling when you see someone comment about you and your life's work. But remember, your response can actually make things worse if it's not carefully crafted and all facts taken into consideration.
Whenever possible I recommend the practice call that patient right away and have the discussion offline. That way when you respond online (if you can) you'll be able to state that you saw this and addressed with Mr. X privately because he is very important to you.
If PHI has been disclosed we especially don't recommend commenting. That's acknowledgement of the PHI by the healthcare provider and is best removed or at least left alone
Your review service can often help with removal of a review, especially if PHI is at hand. Ask them what they can do before you sign up for a service. Ask us if you're not sure what kind of review services are out there and what you get with each.
Whether you do it yourself or you engage a reputation management service, negative reviews should not be ignored. If you're starting to see a few comments that aren't as positive as you'd like, it could be a flag that someone at your practice is not interacting well with patients. Or perhaps there's a problem with your operational flow that has caused some discontent. These are things that can easily be addressed, improving your patient experience and reducing further harm to your personal reputation!
Use a Service for Online Reputation Monitoring and Reporting
So that you or your staff aren't blind-sided by a negative review we recommend that you use a service that monitors everything and gives you a regular report on your status at each site, but will also inform you when a new review is posted out there in the web world.
Use Staff or a Service to Make Listing Updates and Address Reviews
It's not enough to know what's out there, you'll also need hands to help correct things and address items as they come up in reviews. Most of the online review collection service do not review and update the data. They only aggregate it for you. You will want a service like what we offer at 30 Degrees North as part of an SEO program – since reputation and review sites play a role in your search results.
If you can't use a service be sure to pay particular attention to these five physician review websites:
- Healthgrades.com
- Yelp.com
- Vitals.com
- WebMD.com
- RateMDs.com
Facebook could also play a role if you have reviews enabled on your business' page. You can turn them off on your own Facebook page if you'd like, however.
While your best referral sources typically know you personally, there can also be those doctors who have heard of you and your capabilities but want to do their research before sending patients your way. What if they find poor reviews that you haven't addressed? Or what if they see a few listings online but none of them have been personalized to "fill in the blanks" of the profiles set up by the review sites? Try to complete as much of these as you can (or have your service work on it for you) so that you have a fully developed presence online.


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A narrow gauge diesel locomotive 76011-6 standing in depot Septemvri.The mashines of this class , made by factory 23TH AUGUST WERKE - Bucuresti (now FAUR) were moved on the line Cherven Briag - Oriahovo , but with a decreasing a passenger and freight conveyance on this line , the locomotives for 760 mm were got across in Septemvri , have restored and damaged.From 15 mashines , there are only 4 - 005 , 006 , 011 and 012.The Argeninian company "YCRT Rail" sold 3 of them - 005 , 006 and 012.Onto the locomotives had done a general overhaul , painted and they passed over a trial tests.After that , the 3 mashines moved in harbour of Burgas , loaded up on boats and gone towards Argentina.In nowadays 76011-6 standing in front of narrow gauge depot Septemvri and not a motion.
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text: Reversing Course By Charlotte West A Japanese students have been studying abroad less in recent years. The government aims to change that. R O U N D T H E WO R L D , the decreased by 14 percent in 2010–11, following a general trend of decline since its peak in the late 1990s (Open Doors 2011). From 1994–95 until 1998–99, Japan was the leading sender of students to the United States but has since fallen to seventh due to surges in students from India, China, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia; the effects of a rapidly aging Japanese population; and other factors including the global economy and the recruiting cycle of Japanese companies. According to the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT), Japanese education abroad student numbers to Europe and other countries have also decreased. Despite paying lip service to the need for workers who have the skills to operate in a global economy, Japanese companies tend to favor students enrolled at domestic uni- popularity of education abroad is steadily growing, but in Japan, numbers are actually declining. In the last 15 years, Japan has gone from being the leading sender of students to the United States to falling behind other countries whose students are going overseas in record numbers as governments and companies recognize the need to produce university graduates who have the cross-cultural skills required to work in a global economy. In response to these trends, the Japanese government has recently launched a series of grant programs intended to internationalize Japanese higher education, including support for study abroad. According to the Institute of International Education (IIE), the number of Japanese students on U.S. campuses J A N + F E B . 13 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATOR Students on campus at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan. DOSHISHA UNIVERSITY 51http://www.apu.ac.jp/home/exchange http://www.apu.ac.jp/home/exchange


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Only a millennium ago, in most areas of the globe, ice was difficult to get through. You had to purchase your ice from a delivery service in hotter environments, which transported heavy bricks from a warmer climate or an agricultural cooling plant. The price of ice was relatively steep, but you didn't have a lot of selection if you wished to maintain your meals cool. Ice has been a rare commodity in the hottest areas of the globe. You might live your entire existence in an equatorial country and never see a piece of ice.
In the mid-20th century, all this altered. Compact, inexpensive refrigerators introduced in the house and corner store the means of food preservation and ice production. New automatic devices for ice makers produced life even easier in the 1960s. Most Americans are taking the ice for granted these days, even during the hottest summer days.
The forerunner of the family ice maker was the ice plastic table. How this system function is relatively evident: you insert water into a mold, hold it in the freezer until it transforms into a solid, then remove the ice cubes. An ice maker does precisely the same thing, but it is fully automated to pour water and extract cubes. A house ice maker is an assembly line for an ice cube.
What Should Consider When Buying a Portable Ice Maker?
For the most part, portable ice makers will be on the small side, which is what makes them portable, but in how much space they take up and how much ice they can produce or store you will find some variety. Manufacturers will provide their item specs with sizes and usage frequency, so it's simple to verify that you're purchasing the volume or ability you need. Read our Top 10 Best Portable Ice Makers Reviews in 2019 to get best idea about them.
Production Capacity and Speed:
Besides finding out how much ice you need to keep your ice machine, you need to create sure it makes ice fast enough for you. The capability of manufacturing is generally supplied in pounds of ice per day.
If you go through a bunch of ice regularly with your family or office partners, or you want to be assured that your party customers will never have to wait for a refill, the greater the manufacturing capability you will be.
Portable ice manufacturers are a comparatively inexpensive appliance. They usually begin at about $100 and they differ in the price for higher-capacity designs up to about $250. All in all, it's not an enormous price spectrum. A close look at the feedback indicates that typically moving up from the most inexpensive price designs implies ending up with a longer-lasting device. Within the first year, many of the cheaper ice machines seem to begin having issues, particularly when they are strongly used.
The Facility of Use:
Portable ice machines are usually quite simple to use. Most of them have intuitive checks, basic instructions and no actual specifications for assembly (you only need an electrical outlet). Some may have checks that are mildly easier to use than others, and some may have characteristics that create telling when the ice machine is complete simpler. All in all, though, you shouldn't worry too much about finding out how to use a mobile ice machine.
It's a difficult job to freeze water. As such, any device that is not particularly well-manufactured is probable to have problems in a comparatively brief quantity of use. Unfortunately, portable ice machines are not the type of appliance that you can count on buying once and using for a decade or more, and it is unlikely that most of the highest quality models will last that long. You can check our reviews on ice maker for countertop and buying guide to chosse best one.


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Our objective is to create an revolutionary, inspiring school to serve households in our neighborhood. Kentwood — QB Jalin Church, soph.; OL Conner McArthur, sr.; LB Trevon Erickson, jr.; WR Tidane Sow, sr. Additionally, funds go into a school based mostly on poverty, but they are used to serve the students at-threat academically. The group wears the varsity colours, cardinal red and white, with a central stripe and the varsity's brand emblazoned on the helmet.
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Twins can be a handful for anyone. Luckily, Laura Ballard found Dr. Juliet Leman of Women's Care of Colorado to help ease the load. Following a recommendation by her sister-in-law, Laura found Dr. Leman four days before the birth of her twins. She is very grateful to have had Dr. Leman in the delivery room when she needed both firm direction and comfort during a difficult birth.
"She is a blessing and relief to have found and has been present and by my side since my first meeting with her. She is educated and answers all of my questions in a down to earth and non-judgmental way."
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Summer Spark Campaign and Online Tool – Designed to help busy parents and caregivers learn about summer learning and its benefits, as well as find summer activities and programs available across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties for children pre-K through high school, all in one place – SummerSparkSEM.org.
Summer is a great time for children and youth to explore and ignite their passions, have new experiences, get connected to caring adults while parents are at work and develop the confidence and skills to be lifelong learners. Summer programs help bolster a child's academic and social skill development and address learning loss, also known as "summer slide," which is a decline in reading ability and other academic skills that can occur over the summer months.
The Summer Spark website is free to use, easy to navigate and provides a clearinghouse of summer learning opportunities across the tri-county region as parents and caregivers search for the best opportunities for their kids. Parents can search the one-stop, comprehensive site for information and resources to fun, educational activities and programs that fit their child's interests and the family's schedule by specific criteria such as age, cost, zip code and focus area.
Activities and programs listed at SummerSparkSEM.org include the following focus areas: academic enrichment; STEM (science, technology, engineering and math); life skills; college and career prep; community engagement and leadership; fine arts, crafts and performance; and sports, recreation and wellness.
The list of programs at SummerSparkSEM.org continues to grow and is expected to include more than 300 programs, nearly double the opportunities listed on the site last year.
Supported by United Way for Southeastern Michigan and powered by Youth Development Resource Center, the goal of Summer Spark is to mitigate summer slide, drive literacy rates in metro Detroit and elevate the skills children and youth need to return to school in the fall ready to succeed in the year.
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1 Listen now, you rich, weep and howl at your miseries which are coming upon you!
2 Your riches have decayed, and your garments have become moth-eaten.
3 Your gold and silver have become corroded, and their poison will be a witness against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You stored up treasure in the last days.
4 Indeed, the wages of the laborers who reaped your fields, which were kept back by you, cry out, and the cries of the reapers have entered into the ears of the Lord of Hosts.
5 You lived luxuriously upon the earth and you lived riotously, you nourished your hearts as in a day of slaughter.
6 You have condemned; you have murdered the just[. ]He does not resist you.
7 Therefore be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer awaits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient for it, until it receives the early and late rain.
8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts, because the coming of the Lord has drawn near.
9 Do not murmur against one another, brothers, lest you be judged. Behold, the Judge stands before the doors!
10 My brothers, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of evil suffering and of longsuffering.
11 Indeed we count those blessed who endure. You have heard of the patience of Job, and you saw the end of the Lord-that He is compassionate and He is merciful.
12 But above all, my brothers, do not swear, neither by heaven nor the earth, nor any other oath. But let your "Yes"be "Yes,"and [your] "No,""No,"so that you may not fall into hypocrisy.
13 Does anyone among you suffer misfortune? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praises.
14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call on the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.
15 And the prayer of faith will save the [one ]who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, it will be forgiven him.
16 Confess your transgressions to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of the righteous is very powerful.
17 Elijah was a man of similar nature to us, and with a prayer, he prayed earnestly for it not to rain, and it did not rain upon the land for three years and six months.
18 And again he prayed, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit.
19 Brothers, if anyone among you wanders away from the truth, and anyone turns him back,
20 let him know that he who turns a sinner back from the error of his way will save a soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.