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Members of Council at the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) have written to the chancellor, Philip Hammond, setting out their concerns about the capacity and resources needed to meet the demands on the NHS.
The letter was signed by RCP president Professor Jane Dacre and 55 members of Council, representing 34,000 doctors across 30 specialties and 1,000 physician associates.
The signatories are fully committed to the NHS and want to work with the government to build on the NHS's achievements. However, they say in their letter that the increase in patient need is outpacing the resources available and that government needs to be 'realistic about the level of sustained investment that is required to maintain the quality of our health and care services'.
The Council members say:
NHS staff are currently doing a fantastic job in a challenging environment to minimise the direct impact that system pressures are having on patients. However … goodwill is being relentlessly and unsustainably drawn upon.
In this budget, we urge you to give health and social care the resources that they desperately need … Without sufficient investment in the NHS, social care and public health interventions, patients are at risk of avoidable harm, and the future sustainability of the NHS is under threat.
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Aim: to enable delegates to familiarise themselves with the other aspects of protection to structural steel systems besides the application of board, paint or spray – specifically the determination of how the thickness is calculated for the various types and sizes of steel sections available.
Delivery: The sessions will be delivered using mainly PowerPoint presentations and group discussion. Photographs and samples are used to emphasize certain aspects of the course.
Award: Each candidate will receive a certificate if a successful understanding has been gained.


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Today I was invited onto BBC Radio Gloucestershire to discuss digital culture, social media and whether it's a good idea to take a break occasionally. I was asked to think about whether I ever take a break from social media? How many hours do I spend online each day? What about holidays – do I ever switch off completely?
Digital detoxing is a topic that comes up a lot for me, in various guises, so I'm always happy to try and give a more positive spin, as we look to 'enjoy the best', whilst 'avoiding the worst' online.
You can listen to the extract on my blog, along with a few social media posts around the interaction.
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash


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Module [928] - how to use and variations
This module supports a display of a large photo with icons below showcasing one or more videos and/or a dynamically generated photo gallery and/or an online demo. Logic may be added at some point as required to allow an editor to populate a photo gallery as part of this module, but currently the code looks for a product OID and retrieves photo gallery data (if available) from the product content service. The primary image and all video content is provided within Tridion as part of this module. All elements are considered optional so any combination of the following elements will be supported: large image, video gallery, dynamic photo gallery, online demo. The video gallery is supported by nesting a module [811] Video Gallery within the 928 module, the photo gallery by nesting module [825] Photo Gallery, and the online demo by nesting a module [812] Online Demo. The parent module is necessary to provide requested spacing/formatting of the collection of videos, images, and eventually demos.
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showing a large image with icons below showcasing a video gallery, online demo and/or image gallery.
[928] - Image with Nested Video and Photo Gallery
Schema fields used:- Image (supports 'Image')
- List of Links (supports 'Flex v2.0 - Generic Module' such as: 811, 812, 825)


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Using response probabilities for assessing representativity
Nonresponse in surveys may effect representativity, and therefore lead to biased estimates. A first step in exploring a possible lack of representativity is to estimate response probabilities. This paper proposes using the coefficient of variation of the response probabilities as an indicator for the lack of representativity. The usual approach for estimating response probabilities is by fitting a logit model. A drawback of this model is that it requires the values of the explanatory variables of the model to be known for all nonrespondents. This paper shows this condition can be relaxed by computing response probabilities from weights that have been obtained from some weighting adjustment technique.


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Cool Tetris, Pentix and much more...
Version: 3.1Advanced Tetric Lite is a little more than just Tetris. It also includes Pentix, a popular variation of Tetris that's more complicated and more interesting, and two additional variations of Tetris (Advanced Tetris and Advanced Pentix).
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There are also nine different block sets to play with: blocks, numerals, kinetics, dice, wild, planes, cubes, squares and misc. You can use your own sound effects if you like, but the pre-set sounds will not disturb you while you play. The background picture can also be changed to your liking. Outstanding graphic is one more advantage, which will bring you to the world of pleasure and fun, to the world of Advanced Tetric Lite.


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Rubina Ashraf
- 9th November 1959
- Karachi
- Female
- Pakistani
Rubina Ashraf
- Profession: Actress, Producer
- Zodiac: Scorpio
- Marital Status: Married
- Rubina Ashraf Height: 5 feet 5 inch
- Qualification: Degree in Graphic Designing
- Drama Debut: Aur Dramay
- Film Debut: Lahore Se Aagey (2016)
- Religion: Islam
- Awards: Lux Style Award for Best TV Director
- Hometown: Karachi
- Rubina Ashraf Age: 60 Year as in 2019
RUBINA ASHRAF is a Pakistani actress and producer. She was born on 9th November 1959 in Karachi Pakistan. She completed his degree in graphic designing in 1986. Rubina Ashraf started her career with a play 'Aur Dramay' written by ashfaq ahmed and which was aired on PTV. Later on she did work in countless Pakistani dramas. She played both roles negative and positive. In 2016 she Played a vital role in a Pakistani movie 'Lahore Se Asgey'.
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Fuel costs make up a large percentage of a fleet's total operating expenses. Since fuel isn't exactly cheap these days, it makes sense from a financial standpoint to make continual efforts to lower your gas bills however possible. The good news is that there are several things a fleet can do to keep their fuel consumption as low as possible.
Use Auxiliary Power Units
Auxiliary power units (APU's) are devices that provide vehicles with additional amounts of energy. There is a wide range of APU's on the market today. They are available in battery and diesel options. They are easy to find, as they can be purchased through manufacturing companies and truck makers.
Conduct Routine Wheel Alignments On Your Vehicles
Did you know that the alignment of your vehicle's wheels can have an impact on your fuel economy? If the total drag of your vehicle is high, it will hurt your vehicle's fuel consumption because an engine will need to work harder. For this reason, drivers should have their vehicle wheels regularly aligned to lower the fuel costs.
Carefully Plan Routes
If you are the manager of a fleet and want to keep your fuel costs to a minimum, you need to dedicate some time to planning efficient routes for your drivers. You can also potentially lower your fuel consumption if you schedule your drivers' routes for times when there is less traffic. Generally speaking, the best times to drive are in the early mornings or at night. When a driver hits traffic, they are forced to idle and burn precious fuel. This can usually be avoided if a driver takes off on a route at the right time.
Use Cruise Control When Possible
Most of the newer vehicle models today have cruise control. If you are driving for several hours on a major roadway, it is nice not having to keep your foot on the gas pedal. If a driver has a long journey ahead, cruise control will allow them to maintain a steady speed while on their route. Cruise control is also economical because it helps lower fuel consumption. Vehicles use less gas when they remain at constant speeds as opposed to frequently needing to accelerate/decelerate.
Check Your Vehicle's Tire Pressure
It is essential that every driver conducts a thorough inspection of their vehicle before taking off on their route. A pre-trip inspection is crucial for ensuring everyone safety. Also, they are important for maximizing the efficiency of the vehicle. Drivers need to check their tire pressure before they hit the road because it helps to reduce fuel consumption. This is because an engine will need to work harder and utilize more fuel if the tires are low on air.
Don't Exceed Speed Limits
There are several reasons for why you shouldn't speed. In addition to obvious risks of fines and the added stress on the engine, speeding will have an adverse effect on fuel consumption. If you are a fleet manager, you need to stress the importance of obeying all speed limits with your drivers.
Turn Off The Engine Whenever You Can
It is important that a driver only turns on their vehicle when it necessary to do so. Many drivers are guilty of allowing their trucks to run for several minutes before moving their vehicle. Drivers need to realize that when you idle your vehicle for extended periods, you are burning significant amounts of fuel.
Don't Overfill Your Tank
There is no need to fill a gas tank all the way to the top. By doing so, you are running the risk of it overfilling when it becomes heated. Any gas that spills over is wasted. A driver just needs to be careful when they are filling their tank.
Pay Attention To Traffic
Believe it or not, a driver can save a ton of fuel over the course of a long trip if they pay close attention to the traffic ahead of them. The less a driver needs to break; the less fuel they will burn. If a driver can spot a slowing of traffic ahead, they can instead simply lay off the gas instead needing to break at the last moment. It can make a significant difference over a long trip if the driver has this mindset.
Purchase Your Gas Wisely
Although this may seem rather obvious, it is certainly worth mentioning. If you are serious about saving more money on your fuel consumption, you should only be purchasing your fuel from the fuel providers with the lowest prices. Why spend extra money when you don't have to?
Use these best practices to maximize fuel efficiency and start cutting costs today!
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Debating with an Atheist
If you debate with an atheist one of the core arguments they try to make it to try to prove that God is not Most Gracious, Most Merciful, All Powerful or Most Just
I think this is a really interesting indication that they even in their disbelief know that for God to exist he would have to be Most Gracious, Most Merciful, All Powerful or Most Just
Rather than even entertaining that God may not be these things they know to their core that God would HAVE to possess these qualities?
What does that tell you about human nature?
Monotheism natural instinct
[30:30] Therefore, you shall devote yourself to the religion of strict monotheism. Such is the natural instinct placed into the people by GOD. Such creation of GOD will never change. This is the perfect religion, but most people do not know.
*30:30 Recognizing God ALONE as our Lord and Master is a natural instinct. We are born into this world with such an instinct. See 7:172-173 and Appendix 7.
We know deep down instinctively who God is.
[7:172] Recall that your Lord summoned all the descendants of Adam, and had them bear witness for themselves: "Am I not your Lord?" They all said, "Yes. We bear witness." Thus, you cannot say on the Day of Resurrection, "We were not aware of this." [7:173] Nor can you say, "It was our parents who practiced idolatry, and we simply followed in their footsteps. Will You punish us because of what others have innovated?" [7:174] We thus explain the revelations, to enable the people to redeem themselves.
In order to know God, we need to be able to differentiate between good and evil
[91:7] The soul and Him who created it. [91:8] Then placed innate knowledge what is evil and what is good.
فَأَلْهَمَهَا = fa-al-ham-aha
Root = ل ه م = laham = natural instinct, divine inspiration, innate knowledge
Migration Short Story
"The fact that our heart yearns for something Earth can't supply is proof that Heaven must be our home." C.S. Lewis
I have a desire for food because food exists
I have a desire for sleep because sleep exists
I have a desire for love because love exists
I have a desire for forgiveness because forgiveness exists
I have a desire for God because God exists
Universal yearning
Look at all cultures and people -
Even claim that humans are hard wired to believe in God
Why do people search for atonement when they do something wrong
Feel bad for what they have done - do they do that to please God these are instinctive qualities
When someone does not feel these things we call them arrogant or anti-social or a psychopath
What is the definition of religion
There is a debate in academic circles about what is the definition of religion. Recently BBC ran a series of articles about this topic. And I couldn't help notice that their definition of religion vs. culture were completely interchangeable.
In the Quran the Arabic word for religion is the same word as judgement
Deen = religion
يَوْمِ الدِّينِ. = Yawm edeen - Day of Judgment
Therefore our religion is the metric by which we judge
Universal Morality
There is a debate among atheist and believers is there such thing in universal morality (objective morality) or is all morality purely subjective (non-universal)
If someone does not believe in a universal law giver then there is no universal morality, and therefore
what is moral is just a mere opinion and purely subjective.
And if you follow this argument to its limits it means there may be conditions where torturing an innocent child could be a moral act.
The only reason we can say that there is universal morality that under no conditions would such an act in our world ever be justified as moral is if we believe in a God who established the laws.
[55:7] He constructed the sky and established the law. [55:8] You shall not transgress the law. [55:9] You shall establish justice; do not violate the law.
The Declaration of Independence states, "We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness…."
unalienable: unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor.
If you believe what is legal means that it is moral then let's look at what was considered legal in the past and ask yourself was this moral?
Or the greek practice of pedophilia (aka pederasty) is perfectly moral because their culture at the time accepted it
If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything
Hypocrites wants to change the definition of righteousness
[11:12] You may wish to disregard some of that which is revealed to you, and you may be annoyed by it.
[2:8] Then there are those who say, "We believe in GOD and the Last Day," while they are not believers. [2:9] In trying to deceive GOD and those who believe, they only deceive themselves without perceiving. [2:10] In their minds there is a disease. Consequently, GOD augments their disease. They have incurred a painful retribution for their lying. [2:11] When they are told, "Do not commit evil," they say, "But we are righteous!"
مُصْلِحُونَ = peace-makers / reformers / righteous
While a believer aims to reform themselves the hypocrite aims to reform the difference between what is right and wrong. What is moral and immoral.
[2:12] In fact, they are evildoers, but they do not perceive. [2:13] When they are told, "Believe like the people who believed," they say, "Shall we believe like the fools who believed?" In fact, it is they who are fools, but they do not know.
[40:35] They argue against GOD's revelations, without any basis. This is a trait that is most abhorred by GOD and by those who believe. GOD thus seals the hearts of every arrogant tyrant.
[40:56] Surely, those who argue against GOD's revelations without proof are exposing the arrogance that is hidden inside their chests, and they are not even aware of it. Therefore, seek refuge in GOD; He is the Hearer, the Seer.
When to follow your heart and when to follow your brain
[17:36] You shall not accept any information, unless you verify it for yourself. I have given you the hearing, the eyesight, and the brain, and you are responsible for using them.
The word that is used is: وَالْفُؤَادَ = wa-al-fu-ad as opposed to galb
Comes from the root = ف ا د = fahd
Connection with not just what is in one's head e.g. the brain
Technically known as the enteric nervous system, the second brain consists of sheaths of neurons embedded in the walls of the long tube of our gut, or alimentary canal, which measures about nine meters end to end from the esophagus to the anus. The second brain contains some 100 million neurons, more than in either the spinal cord or the peripheral nervous system,
For comparison, the human brain contains 100 billion neurons
99.9% we use our brain
0.01% of the time we use our heart / feelings
Difference between hearing something and seeing something
But don't fool yourself
So clever that he could convince himself fo anything
"The first principle is that you must not fool yourself – and you are the easiest person to fool." Richard Feynman
Second level thinking
Criminal justice system
Our belief should never override our morality
Are we ever allowed to act immorally? Is it ever justified
Ends justify the means - never justify bad behavior
[7:28] They commit a gross sin, then say, "We found our parents doing this, and GOD has commanded us to do it." Say, "GOD never advocates sin. Are you saying about GOD what you do not know?"
Are you allowed to do sin to get to righteousness?
[5:32] Because of this, we decreed for the Children of Israel that anyone who murders any person who had not committed murder or horrendous crimes, it shall be as if he murdered all the people. And anyone who spares a life it shall be as if he spared the lives of all the people. Our messengers went to them with clear proofs and revelations, but most of them, after all this, are still transgressing.
Bearing witness - be equitable God takes care of both
You Shall Not Bear False Witness
[4:135] O you who believe, you shall be absolutely equitable, and observe GOD, when you serve as witnesses, even against yourselves, or your parents, or your relatives. Whether the accused is rich or poor, GOD takes care of both. Therefore, do not be biased by your personal wishes. If you deviate or disregard (this commandment), then GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do.
God controls the outcome, we are not responsible for the outcome we are only responsible for making the right decisions to please God.
Not sure then consult with others
Traits of the Believers
[42:37] They avoid gross sins and vice, and when angered they forgive. [42:38] They respond to their Lord by observing the Contact Prayers (Salat). Their affairs are decided after due consultation among themselves, and from our provisions to them they give (to charity).


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What do I not need to carry?
A mosquito net is generally not required while traveling to high-altitude regions in India, although India is a malarial-pandemic country.
What kind of travel options are available at hill stations?
All spots are well-connected by Rail, Road and Air transport system. Many pre-paid taxis & luxury buses are available for travel within and outside the region.
What are the health risks when travelling to a hill station in India?
It is not advisable to eat from road-side, and/or footpath shops, as the risk for carrying Gastroenteritis, typhoid, cholera or jaundice are high due to unhygienic water or food. Quality of drinking water may not be a problem at hilly areas. Although, many international brands are available.


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Enjoy the VIP treatment with this ticket giving you access to Mandala Beach club with no lines as you head inside immediately upon arrival. Once there, you'll enjoy free open bar from 10:30pm to 3am so all drinks are included for you to enjoy.
On top of this, you'll have access to a VIP section at the club which includes tables and waiters. There is also one round of bottle service for a group of 6 or more people.'
With the purchase of this ticket, you also get 24-hour on site staff with friendly, multi-lingual staff who will take care of your group throughout your stay. With this tour, you are not tied down as you have the freedom to adjust your itinerary if you'd like to! The'on-site staff will gladly help with any adjustments or changes you want to make!


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The US Navy has proposed that its Pacific fleet conduct an exercise of strength and military power in waters near China to warn the Asian giant that the US is prepared to deter and counteract any military episode, as CNN has learned from sources of the US Defense.
The proposal, which for now would be only a draft and totally confidential, would consist in carrying out a naval macro-operation during a week in November. The objective would be for this operation to be intensive. It would involve warships, combat fighters and marines to demonstrate that the United States can quickly counteract possible attacks from different fronts.
It would be an intense week in which the United States would want to send a clear message to China near its territorial waters of the South Sea. The Pacific fleet would operate near these waters and the Taiwan Strait to claim the right to freely transit international waters. Although China is the recipient, the high instances of the US Defense have indicated that there is no intention of entering into combat with the Chinese, underline the sources consulted by CNN.
While it is true that the US Navy usually conducts this type of operations throughout the year in the Pacific region, the proposal in question would imply that these exercises were concentrated in a few days and that they were many and intensive.
This operation could reach the west coast of South America, where China is precisely increasing its investments, according to CNN. If the proposal is approved, the operation could even reach the Russian doors, he adds.
The intentions of the United States Navy are made public shortly after a Chinese military vessel forced a US destroyer to abandon the waters that the Asian giant claims south of the South China Sea.
Source: Mundo Sputnik News


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News About News: Information Arrival and Irreversible Investment
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- Drazen, Allan & Sakellaris, Plutarchos, 1999. "News About News: Information Arrival and Irreversible Investment," Macroeconomic Dynamics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 3(3), pages 451-462, September.
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- Yishay D. Maoz, 2005. "More on Bernanke's "Bad News Principle"," General Economics and Teaching 0510002, University Library of Munich, Germany.
- J. W. Fedderke & J. M. Luiz, 2008. "The Political Economy of Institutions, Stability and Investment: A Simultaneous Equation Approach in an Emerging Economy. The Case of South Africa," Journal of Development Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 44(7), pages 1056-1079.
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Colour Codes XDR-RX2 Issues
Colour coded my tracks in RB (Export mode) and renamed the colours with appropriate labels..
When browsing tracks on the RX2 with info pane on, the stars have changed colour to the assigned colour code - great.
However, I would rather the info pane display a coloured dot with the label next to it (instead of coloured stars). With the info pane off, the dot and label displays next to the track, but I prefer to have the info pane on. Is this possible?


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This is a 60"x 24"(at its widest point 22" at narrowest) pine slab that I decided to try the waterfall style coffee table on. The top is now 40" long from end to the waterfall 45. It is 2" thick and still has the bark on one side(tree was felled in winter so bark sits snuggly on the edge+ has finish nails to add more support) while the other is clean. It is stained using Minwax pecan stain which doesn't overpower the naturalness of the wood in my opinion, it helps to minimize the yellow in the pine. It is then finished with 4 coats of rub on poly(the bark on the table is finished with 4 coats of spray on poly). The leg is made from 2×2 pine and then painted using Rust-O-Leum-Hammered-black spray paint. The table stands 18" off the ground(to the top of the table) and the underside is painted a flat black and then clear coated. The top also has some "blue stain" running down both sides which I think makes the interesting knot pattern in the middle stand out even better. I am asking $150.00 plus half of whatever the shipping. will cost from my zip 42376 in ky. Text or call my cell any time if interested 270-302-4987. Thanks…
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#1 posted 04-25-2018 12:12 PM
Nice table!!!
-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!! Variety is the Spice of Life!!
#2 posted 04-25-2018 12:51 PM
Nice job with the wooden legs that look like metal.
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#3 posted 04-25-2018 01:12 PM
Very interesting and unique looking table. Nice work!
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#4 posted 04-25-2018 02:10 PM
Right on, thanks for all the compliments. It's much more rewarding posting project pics on here where more than myself and the buyer appreciates the work. Thanks again
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#5 posted 04-28-2018 07:16 PM
Looks awesome
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#6 posted 04-28-2018 07:19 PM
thanks a lot!!
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A successful Git branching model
via nvie.com.
Great post on real-world branching conventions for Git, including when to create branches for development, and when to merge them.
The comments have some great tips about when to use "git rebase" rather than "git merge –no-ff" in the workflow.
Hat-tip to @mk2s for sharing this!


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Jordan's Prince Hassan bin Talal Turns Seventy
HRH Prince Hassan bin Talal of Jordan, uncle of the current King, today celebrates his seventieth birthday.
He was born in Amman in 1947 as the third son of King Talal of Jordan and his wife Queen Zein. The majority of the Prince's schooling was undertaken in England, where Hassan also attended university, gaining a Master of Arts in Oriental Studies at Christ Church, Oxford University.
It was during his schooling in London that Prince Hassan met his future wife, the Pakistani-Jordanian Sarvath Ikramullah. They married in 1968 and went on to have four children: Princesses Rahma, Samaya and Badiya, and Prince Rashid.
Prince Hassan was the Crown Prince of Jordan for over three decades during the reign of his brother, Hussein I, though his nephew – Abdullah – succeeded the throne in 1999 upon King Hussein's death. The Prince has been a strong support for the Jordanian monarchy for many years, and he and his wife often attend foreign royal events representing King Abdullah (and through their own personal relationships with their European counterparts).Filed under Jordan
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What is phosphorus?
Phosphorus, like potassium, is found in many foods and is important for many different functions in your body. The phosphorus that you eat is in the form of phosphates.
When you are on dialysis you will need to limit how much phosphorus (phosphates) you eat. You might need to start limiting phosphorus before starting dialysis. Ask your doctor or dietitian if you need to start limiting phosphorus.
What does phosphorus do?
Builds bones and teeth
Provides energy
Comprises a part of DNA
High phosphorus
How does high phosphorus cause damage?
Makes bones brittle
High phosphorus pulls calcium from your bones, making them weak and brittle.
Raises blood pressure
High phosphorus raises your blood pressure due to narrowed blood vessels from the calcium and phosphorus crystals.
Creates deposits in veins and organs
High phosphorus can cause the formation and deposit of a calcium and phosphorus structure in your veins and organs. Over time this can create bonelike crystals.
Causes calciphylaxis
High phosphorus can lead to calciphylaxis. Calciphylaxis is a condition that consists of painful sores on the skin that can lead to infection.
Types of phosphorus
Your body absorbs phosphorus differently from different foods.
Your body absorbs phosphorus differently, depending on the type of food and whether it is natural phosphorus or added phosphorus in packaged or processed foods. It absorbs:
40% of Grains
60% of Meats, Beans and Nuts
80% of Dairy
100% of Added Phosphorus
Foods with added phosphorus
Added phosphorus is used to preserve food. It is commonly found in:
- Lunchmeat
- Hot dogs
- Pancake or biscuit mixes
- Ranch dressing
- Fast food
- Colas
- Tea (canned or bottled)
- Powdered lemonade
- Frozen foods
- Tortillas
- Many other types of packaged foods
Phosphorus as an additive
Because the body absorbs 100% of added phosphorus, it is very important to read the label on food items that come in a box, bag, or jar. This is also why it is always important to take your phosphate binders (medicines used to reduce the absorption of phosphates) if prescribed by your doctor, every time you eat. Phosphorus is difficult to find when looking on the food label. Go to the ingredient list to find added phosphorus and keep a list of the brands without added phosphorus to make shopping easier the next time.
A quick way to spot added phosphorus is to look for phosphates or "phos" in the ingredient list. Some examples include:
- Phosphoric Acid
- Pyrophosphate Polyphosphate
- Hexametaphosphate
- Dicalcium Phosphate
- Ferric Phosphate
- Sodium Phosphate
- Monocalcium Phosphate
- Aluminum Phosphate
- Sodium Polyphosphate
- Sodium Tripolyphosphate
- Sodium Polyphosphate
- Sodium Tripolyphosphate
- Trisodium Phosphate
- Tetrasodium Phosphate
Low phosphorus
Having a low level of phosphorus is uncommon, but it can happen. If your phosphorus level is low, it might be because you do not have a good appetite and you are not eating enough, or you may be taking too many binders. Talk to your doctor or dietitian about how to keep your phosphorus at the right level. There are often no symptoms of low phosphorus.
If you have severely low phosphorus (phosphorus less than 1mg/dL), you could experience respiratory failure, heart failure, seizures, and/or coma.
Managing your phosphorus levels
Keep a list of your favorite foods that do not have added phosphorus.
Check these products at least once a year (just in case the ingredients change).
Check nutrition labels for added phosphates.
The closer to the top of the ingredient list, the higher the phosphorus in the product. The more types of added phosphorus in the product, the more phosphorus it has.
Always carry your phosphate binders with you, especially when you are going out to eat.
Try to keep them in places where you eat: kitchen table, couch, dining room, etc.
Take your phosphate binders 5-10 minutes before you eat.
Choose grilled rather than breaded or fried foods. The breading has added phosphorus.
Cook at home.
Talk with your dietitian if your phosphorus unexpectedly rises.
Tips and webinars on phosphorus in the kidney disease diet
To learn more about managing your phosphorus in real-life situations, like shopping in a grocery store or eating in a restaurant, watch the following videos.


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Brandon Michael Jacque, 25, died March 27, 2019
On March 27, 2019, Brandon Michael Jacque, 25, left us and gained his angel wings.
Brandon was born in Austin on April 13, 1993. He attended school in Burnet CISD and graduated in 2011 from Burnet High School. Brandon was a gifted athlete, participating in football, baseball, and track.
Brandon was a loving father, son, grandson, and brother. He had a heart of gold, a smile that would brighten anyone's day, and a contagious laugh. Brandon loved his family and friends and would make time to help when needed and provide everyone with a good laugh. Brandon's love for his daughter, Harper, was unmatched. The day she was born, he found love like he had never imagined and that love helped him improve his life in countless ways.
Brandon loved life and showed it daily in all that he did.
Brandon leaves behind a daughter, his mom and dad, grandparents, a brother, a sister, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, and many friends. He will be missed immensely. Fly high, Brandon, and smile down on us.
A funeral service is 11 a.m. April 2, at Hill Country Fellowship. Interment will follow at Bear Creek Cemetery.
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'Back to back shows, as last Wednesday's theme of fine female voices enhanced by fabulous playing continues into THIS October. Husband and wife team MEGSON return to The Biddulph Arms with their profile steadily on the rise after several Folk Awards nominations and numerous festival appearances. Incredibly already promoting their fourth cd 'The Longshot'; comprising another collection of cameos from an industrial North with the title track highlighting the highs and lows of following your local football team. All of which sounded very impressive when I saw them in Leicester over the Summer. And talking of 'impressive', support comes from Shropshire trio FLAXENBY with again, superb guitar/mandolin and fiddle topped by one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard.'
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As part of its attempt to lower drug costs and increase transparency, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a proposed rule on January 31, 2019, to overhaul the current prescription drug rebate system in Medicare Part D. The rule would end "safe harbor" protection under the Anti-Kickback Statute for rebates paid by pharmaceutical manufacturers to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) after the point of sale of a prescription drug and create a new protection for discounts given at the point of sale. The rule would also create a new safe harbor protection for fixed fees paid to PBMs.
"Right now, manufacturers can't give discounts to patients," said Ted Okon, executive director of the Community Oncology Alliance (COA). According to Okon, the rule is trying to take these after-point-of-sale rebates away that artificially inflate drug prices and give patients the benefit of any discounts by making them legal.
Medicare Part D beneficiaries' out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs are calculated off the drug's list price at the point of sale, not the lower net price, after rebates from the pharmaceutical manufacturer have been applied. As noted in the proposed rule, about a quarter of a drug's list price is made up of rebates and "nearly" every drug company that announced a price increase in January 2019 claimed that "all or nearly all" of the increased cost was going toward rebates paid to PBMs or insurers.
"There is a belief that not only [are rebates] harming beneficiaries, it's costing the Medicare program more," explained Okon.
The proposed rule claims that by ending rebates and allowing discounts at the point of sale, Medicare beneficiaries' would have lower out-of-pocket costs for Part D drugs, but whether such cost-savings would happen is unclear given the complexity of the system and other proposed changes to Medicare being considered.
"We have more questions than answers right now," summed up Blair Burnett, senior policy analyst at the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) who noted that ACCC is still assessing the proposed rule before releasing a statement. She explained that this proposal is running concurrently to many other changes to the Medicare Part D benefit. For instance, HHS has proposed shifting certain drugs from coverage under the Part B benefit to Part D, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed in November allowing step therapy in Medicare Advantage plans for Part B drugs as way to manage utilization. She said it's a question of when all the pieces fit together, will patients see that benefit that's being proposed.
"Obviously, from our perspective, we certainly hope that [patients] do," she said, "but the CMS actuarial analysis did cite potential significant changes to a Medicare beneficiary's premium, and we wouldn't want to see a lower[ing] in drug prices come at the cost of an exorbitant increase in premiums."
Okon agreed that the proposed rule would not occur "in a vacuum" and offered a different perspective, saying the drug distribution and payment system has too many middlemen in it and that there's not one solution. His belief is that this proposal will be a solution. "You have no idea other than taking the plan sponsor's word for it that [having rebates] actually help bring down premiums," he said.
Okon also said that the proposed changes will put insurers "on the hook" for explaining why they raise premiums so much, and that pharmaceutical manufacturers will now be "exposed" if drug prices don't come down after the Medicare rebates go away. "We can't say it's a magic bullet, but we think it's a good first step," he said.
At the latest Senate committee hearing on drug prices on February 26, 2019, Senator Chuck Grassley asked the panel of seven pharmaceutical company executives, if the rule is finalized, would they commit to lowering drug prices? The executives expressed support for the rule, but whether lower list prices would follow seemed contingent on eliminating rebates from commercial plans, in addition to Medicare.
"If the rebates were removed from the commercial sector as well, we would definitely reduce our list prices," said Pascal Soriot, executive director and chief executive officer of AstraZeneca.
The executives also cautioned that they would need to see the rule in its final form. Jennifer Taubert, Executive Vice President and Worldwide Chairman at Janssen Pharmaceuticals Johnson & Johnson, explained that she is supportive, if "there aren't additional fees that are added into the system to compensate for the rebates given."
The comment period for the proposed rule is open and ends April 8, 2019. If the proposed rule follows the usual timeline, Okon predicts that the final rule would come out within 45 to 60 days, or around June, followed by another comment period. The idea, he said, would be to have the rule completely finalized before plans from insurers are submitted in the fall for the upcoming calendar year. The rule would then take full effect January 1, 2020.
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I don't generally watch morning television; I doubt that will much surprise anyone. But watching a bit of morning television is all but unavoidable when you are in fact on morning television. Most of the shows are running their own programming continuously on monitors in the so-called "green room."
And so it is that I saw a bit of the Today show this week, as a result of appearing on the show to talk about miscellaneous "health headlines." I enjoyed viewing a reunion of the cast of Pretty Woman, which I would not have seen otherwise. And, inevitably, I saw a mix of diet news, diet advice, and cooking tips in the short span of voyeurism that preceded my own segment.
Diet, food, and cooking are staples of morning television. What makes the never-ending parade of diet segments possible is, in large measure, the willingness to provide constantly changing messages and not worry about the inconsistency. On any given day, the best, or worst, thing in the food supply might be eggs, or dairy, or wheat, or meat. On any given day, the best way to lose weight and look like one of the beautiful people is to always eat THIS, and never eat THAT; and then the very next day, it might be to always eat THAT and never eat THIS.
This was the case back in the day when I worked for Good Morning America; and it's still the case now.
The question for everyone who is watching routinely is: Do you really know what's good for you?
In other words, with a vast inventory of television segments, spanning years, touting mutually exclusive approaches to dietary bliss and enviable beauty; and with a corresponding panoply of quick-fix diet books -- what is the net effect of all that competing information? Are you, or aren't you, actually confused about the basic care and feeding of Homo sapiens, e.g., yourself?
The question is partly the result of my on-set reminder this week of what populates the morning show hours. It is also partly the result of an exchange with a colleague this week, who argued that the public is not at all confused about what constitutes healthful eating -- they just don't like it.
I agree that to some extent people don't like, don't want, and maybe can't handle the truth that you actually have to eat well and exercise to derive the benefits of eating well and exercising. There is no silly combination of foods under the light of a crescent moon; or rotating food exclusions on alternate Tuesdays -- that will substitute. There is no silver bullet to substitute for the phenomenal benefits of actually living (and eating) well; and there is no scapegoat food, nutrient, or ingredient that, if expunged from your diet, will let you eat an array of very tasty, glow-in-the-dark crappola with impunity. And there certainly isn't any lotion, potion, or vial of pixie dust that will let you ignore diet and exercise altogether and nonetheless wind up an Olympic-medalist-underwear-model.
But if such dithering really is all that's going on, it means everyone truly knows what's good for them, and is just procrastinating. It means the entire problem of bad dietary patterns and their bad consequences is really just about people who know better, behaving badly. It means, I suppose, that the answer is entirely about personal responsibility. It means no one needs a hug or a hand, but everyone needs a brisk smack and a bracing dose of: "Snap out of it!"
I don't buy it. Personally, I think it's a three-part problem at the least.
1) Genuine confusion. There are experts who contend that the one thing wrong with our diets is meat, or dairy, or both. There are other experts, with comparably impressive credentials, who contend that the one thing wrong with our diets is wheat, or gluten, or all grains. There are experts with impressive credentials who suggest that saturated fat is now good for us, and others with comparable imprimaturs who say it's still bad. There are prominent voices in prominent places making innumerable, competing claims about nutrition.
If you are not a genuine expert in the field yourself, and are not at least a bit confused, I think the only thing it can mean is that you haven't been paying attention.
My impression is that a very significant part of our failure to use what we truly do know about good nutrition is the constant emphasis on only disagreement that reverberates through our culture, in real space and cyberspace alike. There is, in fact, a very different reality -- but we live in the virtual reality where competing opinions and confusion prevail.
2) Cultural pacification. Our culture tells us constantly that ambivalence, and even hypocrisy, is OK when it comes to nutrition. It's OK to fret about the climate, the environment, and the availability of water -- and yet recommend eating more meat. It's OK to fret about the abusive treatment of animals yet glibly wrap our cupcakes in bacon. It's OK to wring our hands about epidemic diabetes and worse in children -- and keep marketing multicolored marshmallows to kids as part of a complete breakfast.
Ultimately, of course, we decide what is and isn't OK; culture is a medium of our own devising. But culture and its murmurings exert a powerful, subliminal influence on us all. And it's hard to recognize that the status quo is all wrong, when messages reach you multiple times every day to tell you: It's fine! Now, just reach for your credit card...
3) Collusion. The icing on this dubious cake is the prevailing tendency for wishful thinking, suspension of common sense, and dyed-in-the-wool procrastination. I think everyone knows that psychedelic pseudo-fruits and multicolored marshmallows cannot possibly constitute fodder for a breakfast of champions, no matter how many exonerating micronutrients are thrown into the vat of gloop. We allow ourselves, however, to pretend this is all OK -- because to do otherwise would obligate us to confront the challenge of fixing it. Perhaps along with some genuine ignorance about healthful eating is the willful pursuit of bliss.
Perhaps it's wishful thinking on my part, but I believe all of this can be fixed. I think the important contribution of genuine confusion can be dispelled by demonstrating to the world -- and to you, if you are among the confused -- that there is, in fact, an overwhelming, global consensus among experts about what constitutes the basic theme of eating well. That theme is actually clear, and the global consensus does exist; I am involved in an effort that is well on its way to demonstrating that.
Once we pull that truth out of the shadows, maybe the other problems fall like dominoes. Cultural messages at odds with the truth become awkward once the truth is widely known. And once we are forced to admit we know where "there" is, we surrender any good excuse to ignore the challenge of how best to get there from here. Perhaps by confronting that challenge together, we can pave the way.
That our relationship with food, and its implications for our health, and that of the planet, are rather badly broken is quite clear. The better we can all say exactly how it's broken, the more likely any of us is to live long enough -- to see it fixed.
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It's hard to be optimistic at this juncture, so I'll keep it short. The Mets obviously aren't this bad, it's just not the case. A lot of the problem is hitting, and all of the other problems with mental errors and actual errors and even some of the relief pitching is probably a byproduct of confidence. Once the Mets get going again, and they are going to get going again, these problems should melt away.
One of my biggest complaints is Jorge Sosa and the starting pitching. We've gotten some big games, like Monday night, that have looked like slump-busters, only to have the next day's pitcher pitch us out of it early. This trend needs to stop, and we'll get a stretch of good pitching again that will wake us up sooner or later. You can't micro-manage these situations, blame Willie, blame Delgado or really anybody. They seem to be trying to hard more than not trying hard enough. Tuesday's game turned on Beltran's throw in the second inning. Pressing to help, seeing an opportunity he throws fast and hard and it sails into the stands. If the team is going good, Beltran probably pauses for that split second he need to make an accurate throw.
I can point out positive signs, throw out numbers, but none of it really means anything. The Mets will get out of this, and how they get out of it, and how hard they get out of it will go a longer way in demonstrating how good the Mets are this year than the slump itself.
I do think things need to be shaken up a bit here and there though. None of our outfield moves worked out, but I think we could do with testing out some of our Zephyr relievers up here, just for some new blood. Another new starter might work too, although while I think Sosa might have used up his magic, he definitely gets one more start. I wonder if seeing Philip Humber up here would motivate these bats to wake up for him though? Just a though, I'm sure Omar and Willie are in the process of making something interesting happen, and I trust them.
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Somewhere south along the 8 freeway near the Mexican border is a tiny road off a small town that takes you to Anza Borrego State Park. Off that small road are more, smaller dirt roads that branch off in a variety of directions. Off one of those dirt roads, in a hardly marked area through canyons I wouldn't feel safe driving through with any weather whatsoever in the forecast, is a small, barely noticeable trailhead.
It goes straight up.
There's no shade, there's no trees. Just rocks, you, dirt and the almost-Mexican sun. Two miles up and onto a ridgeline that looks like one of the other literal thousands of ridgelines that extend all the way to the southwestern horizon, is a network of wind caves.
I sat out here for a few hours, enjoying exploring the caves while my cameras caught the clouds moving in to the southwest. Overall I think I got just two timelapses here, and the one above is my favorite of the two.
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I have an estimating program I want to copy or transfer that is in an old laptop and is in dos.
is there a way to copy this to a cd. the old laptop that currently has the program on had a 3/12 floppy drive.
thank you
Sure you could copy that program to a CD, but you have to run it in DOS. Not Windows CMD prompt.
I see that you have Vista.
If it is a standard IDE Laptop Hard Drive, you could buy an USB External Hard Drive Case to put it in.
Though as Vista 32bit has no MS-DOS, only NTVDM 16bit MS-DOS5 emulation, the program may not run !
Though if you have Vista 64bit, it has no NTVDM.
You can transfer by network, modem, cd or usb.
Youi'll need to make sure you copy all the files associated with the program. There's a good chance they're all located in the same directory. Find that directory and copy everything in it--files and subdirectories--to floppies, if that's all you have. Depending on the amount that needs to be copied you may need several disks.
There may be some stuff loading in config.sys and autoexec.bat related to the program too. That may not matter if you get it to run with a newer OS but you might want to copy them too, just in case.
Then copy them all to another computer, recreating the directory structure as it was on the laptop. Copy config.sys and autoexec.bat to the folder also; don't put them in their normal place in the root directory. You don't want them possibly interfering with booting of the other PC.
Then burn it all to a cd.
Hi Acampi,
building on Daveincaps reply above, it is often forgotten that frequently dos applications were *INSTALLED* and a program to do this came as part of the package,.
It is one thing to copy the data, but can be something very different if copying the application itself.
Thus when copied to a different pc, problems might occur when running. For example when printing or with a different monitor. Even memory size can enter the equation.
If the old laptop only has a floppy dirve, copying can be done using this with PKZIP/PKUNZIP.
Please advise back on progress.
Good Luck - Keep us posted.
If you're having trouble running the DOS software in Vista or Win7, you can try ExDOS. It solved all the problems I was having with a dBase IV program on Windows 7. Exdos supports 64-bit too, but I think only for Windows 7, not Vista.
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This fascinating article, linked below, explains the process of how Dr. Samuel Ramsey, a leading researcher in the field of honeybee health with a focus on parasitic mites, discovered that the Varroa mite is feeding on honeybees and is the biggest cause of the decline of the honeybee in the world.
In this colorized image of a honey bee, taken via low-temperature scanning electron microscope, a Varroa mite (arrow) can be seen tucked between the bee's abdominal segments. (Photo credit: USDA-ARS, Electron and Confocal Microscopy Unit, Beltsville, Maryland)
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-Hippocrates, Ancient Greek Physician
This quote by Hippocrates is what guides today's communication. A strong immune system is the best defense against the threats to good health. And so, we offer resources you can use from your home.
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Have you heard that honeybees never sleep? It seems to be a notion that is perpetuated by word of mouth. Researchers say otherwise. It just goes to prove that you can't believe everything you hear.
According to Jürgen Tautz in his book The Buzz About Bees, foragers enter a pronounced state of sleep—largely at night and in the hive. However, sometimes they sleep outside the hive as well. In addition, beekeepers and bee photographers the world over have reported seeing bees asleep in flowers. The bees may remain stationary for hours, only to fly away when disturbed.


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Passengers on an Azman airline flight were thrown into confusion Friday as a yet to be identified man jumped on the aircraft on the runway of the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos.
Our reporter learnt that the incident occurred while the aircraft was taxi-ing in preparation for take-off. Details of the incident remain sketchy but a passenger confirmed the development to PREMIUM TIMES in a telephone interview on Friday afternoon.
The passenger, who declined to have his name in print, said the man emerged from a nearby bush and ran towards the aircraft.
Upon seeing him, he said, the pilot turned off the engine and distress calls were made to the airport authorities. An amateur video posted online showed that the man eventually climbed the top of the plane and sent passengers into a panic.
This newspaper learnt that airport authorities have since brought the situation under control.
Henrietta Yakubu, FAAN spokesperson, confirmed the incident and told this newspaper that details would be made available in a press statement.


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Thors Cave above the Manifold Valley (NC 343)For more information about purchasing this painting or a print please get in touch...
Looking across to Thors Cave on a sunny day in May. An ancient dwelling place, the cavern was formed by the action of water dissolving the carboniferous limestone over millions of years. There are wonderful views of the Manifold Valley from the entrance. With the cave as a backdrop, I aimed to show the splendour of the may blossom in 2018, a fantastic year for flowers of all kinds.
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Soy wax paired with fragrance notes of cherry blossoms and ivy, hand poured in a 2-wick copper tin. Perfect for travel!
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Treat your family to a special breakfast with this colorful Red Velvet Waffle recipe! Perfect for Valentine's Day, Christmas, or anyone who loves Red Velvet Cake. Sometimes, plain old waffles just aren't good enough and you need a special breakfast idea. These Red Velvet Waffles are it. Red Velvet Waffle Ingredients This Red Velvet Waffles recipe is made with many of the same ingredients that are found in a traditional Red Velvet cake: flour, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, … [Read more...]
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How to Enroll My Student
Welcome to THHS
Registration Information for Incoming Students
Step One: The following documents are required for all new student registration:
1. Two proofs of address (a current gas, water, or electric bill, mortgage statement or lease agreement in parent/guardian's name).
2. A copy of the student's current transcript or grade report.
3. A copy of the student's immunization record.
4. A copy of the student's birth certificate (the student will be registered under their legal name provided on the birth certificate per California Ed Code).
5. If you want your child to be considered for honors classes at THHS, you will need a letter of recommendation from his or her current subject teacher(s) as well as the latest standardized test scores.
Step Two: Go to Saddleback Valley Unified School District REGISTER NOW at:
Click on: "Online Student Registration" – Aeries (AIR)
Click on: Blue "Aeries Internet Registration" (AIR) Box
Follow the steps to register your student and create an SVUSD account.
Step Three: Please make an appointment, using the student's last name, with the appropriate Guidance Technician. Bring the completed registration form and documents listed in Step One. We will be unable to process your registration without the documents listed above in Step One. Student and parent must both attend the registration appointment.
Appointments will begin in June 2019.
Guidance Technician:
Michele McCann (A-El) firstname.lastname@example.com
Nancy Murphy (Em-Le) firstname.lastname@example.com
Kathy Ahearn (Li-Ri) email@example.com
Stephanie Bell (Ro-Z) email@example.com
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Kathy Granite (A-El) firstname.lastname@example.com
Haley Glasgow (Em-Le) email@example.com
Jenna Clement (Li-Ri) firstname.lastname@example.com
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Most people never saw it coming. USB charging sockets are now a part of our lives. Lithium-ion batteries are making their way into basically every type of portable electronics. Whether you're trying to recharge your smartphone, a tablet, or one of a thousand other devices, it's increasingly done through USB.
USB has been around for decades, and because it's adaptable to the future, it will stay around for decades. Which is why USB charging sockets are becoming just as common on electrical wall receptacles as ordinary 3-prong outlets. You don't want to be in the situation of deciding between having your TV plugged in, or being able to charge your phone. And you don't want to be at the mercy of being able to find your special USB adapters.
If you or anyone in your building owns even a single electronic device, it's going to be worthwhile to have these sockets anywhere those people use their device. That doesn't mean you need to convert every port in an entire building to having USB sockets, but they can be particularly prudent for living rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms.
Choosing a USB Wall Receptacle
You don't need to be an electrician to choose a good USB wall receptacle. Even if you're experienced with this kind of home installation, you don't want to be second-guessing the quality of a USB wall receptacle. You just want it to work. And you shouldn't lose one of the two standard outlets in the process, unless that's what you want.
But you will need to have a good idea of what it is you expect from charging outlet. Depending on your needs, seemingly small details can make for big differences in real world use. Those differences are mostly played out in charging times and the port types of an outlet.
Significance of Amperage
Amperage determines how fast you can charge your stuff. Having one amperage is good for charging a smaller battery over a longer period of time. For example, a one amperage socket will need most of the evening to finish charging your smartphone. You'd want to plug it in before bed, and you'd be in terrible shape if you forgot.
The amperage rating of the USB outlet specifically is what you need to look for. Don't confuse this with the amperage of the outlet. If a manufacturer doesn't tell you the amperage for each USB port, you can just divide the listed amperage across all ports.
For example, if the amperage is listed as 2A and there are two ports, then each port is one amperage. By contrast, 4.8A socket would help charge a modestly sized 1500mAh battery about 20% faster than using the 2A socket. These charging speeds aren't night and day differences. But they add convenience, and they certainly add up to significant time differences when you're charging bigger batteries.
Outlet Size and Layout
If you ripped a standard wall outlet from your wall, you'd find it's not much thicker than your thumb. But USB outlets are about twice as thick. This detail matters because some older homes use shallow outlet boxes. In those homes, you'd need to replace the in-wall box in addition to the charging outlet. This isn't an issue in newer homes, since the swap to modern outlets occurred generations ago.
Aesthetic and Safety Features
Anytime you're changing a part of a home or room, aesthetic is going to be of some concern. Most receptacle charging outlets look fairly similar, so your biggest concern will be matching the coloring of your location. And most USB wall receptacle charging outlets are available in a handful of different common colors.
As far as safety certifications, UL-rated outlets are the only way to go. And looking out for UL listing is pretty important because charging outlets constructed poorly are more prone to becoming a fire hazard. The UL certification indicates a product follows very specific and stringent safety requirements. The right USB wall receptacle charging outlet may even go well beyond those requirements, implementing their own additional safeguards.
Other Considerations
The USB format has both the standard USB header and the micro-USB header. Those are important differences in the form factor of the plug itself. You'll want to think about the devices you and others use, and if there's a preponderance of support for one type of header over another. And as a rising star in the world of USB, you might want to lookout specifically for a USB-C port. It's an increasingly common format, and it's poised to be useful for years to come.
How much technology can you cram into a single outlet? The TOPGREENER answers this question in such a way that makes it almost certain to be the best choice for most people choosing a USB outlet. It does that with inclusion of both USB Type-A and Type-C charging ports. It does it with IntelliChip technology. And all without skipping a beat on safety regulations.
Build & Aesthetic
The physical plate uses the standard 5.1 x 3.1 x 2.2-inch build. And it's composed of rugged hard shell plastic to protect from collision. That makes the plate sturdy enough to be installed in both commercial and home environments.
The TOPGREENER USB Outlet includes a variety of face cover, distinguished solely by their color. These additional covers help you adjust the TOPGREENER outlet to better match a room without having to bust out a bucket of paint.
Ports & Power
It's a 5.8A dedicated to USB services is split between the USB-A and USB-C. The Type-A connection draws 2.4A, while the Type-C connection draws 3A. And those ports can provide just about everything you could ask for. You maintain strong charge speeds even with two devices going at the same time. Fancy features like QUALCOMM quick charge isn't supported, however.
The 15A tamper resistant receptacle is constructed to help ensure people don't accidentally or intentionally stick foreign objects into the charging socket. And most important of all, the TOPGREENER is UL listed, so you can trust it's of electrically sound design. All that's left for safety concerns rest solely on the person who does the actually installation.
Ease of Installation
Within this receptacle, you'll find short circuit protection, a fire-resistant wall box, and tamper resistant switches. As for the primary plugs themselves, they're a pair of 15A outlets, both with a tamper-resistant design for optimal safety and a hard-to-fail installation process. And on the high tech side of things, the built-in IntelliChip technology can even help prevent battery overcharge for your USB devices.
Back in 2015, hover boards quickly became one of the best-selling and most popular Christmas gifts of the year. Over the next few weeks, a slew of boards exploded, burned out, or burned down homes. Make no mistake, having the right outlet isn't going to be able to save you from fundamentally flawed electronics. But having the right outlet is very well capable of stopping that kind of serious damage in a variety of unfortunately common circumstances.
Other Considerations
TOPGREENER describes their receptacle as meeting the NEC Article 406.14R. That's basically a very technical way of pointing out their device follows the rules dictated by the National Electrical Code.
Snapping on the various colored covers is quite easy. This kit includes the white face cover that is pre-attached to the base, a black cover, and light almond cover. It also includes a 3.3 foot USB Type-C cable that terminates in a USB Type-A connection. That's a great little addition for people who are just getting started in the format.
Leviton T5632-W Tamper Resistant Duplex Receptacle
If the name didn't give it away, the Leviton T5632-W offers two vertically aligned high-powered USB ports. The USB ports have been nearly positioned between the two traditional power outlets. With a reasonably impressive 3.6A charging capacity, the T5632-W leaves little to be desired. And like with the TOPGREENER outlet, Leviton uses smart-chip technology to their benefit.
Build & Aesthetic
Out of the gate, the Leviton T5632-W has some strong aesthetic advantages. It's available in a wide range of common colors, including white, light almond, ivory, gray, brown, and black. But you'll want to keep in mind that this receptacle does not include its own protective face plate. You'll need to use face plates you've already got installed within a building, or purchase additional plates separately.
But it's not all just pretty design. The plugs themselves are vertically aligned to provide more space, and to reduce the stress placed on inserted USB cables. Within this receptacle, you'll find much of the same modern tamper-resistant technologies used in the TOPGREENER unit. And the Leviton T5632 uses smart-chip technology helps recognize the specific power requirements of a device that's attached, and then optimally charge that device in response.
Ports & Power
Each USB port uses the common Type-A connector, which will be advantageous for people who aren't currently using the Type-C connections. With this receptacle in place, you don't need to invest in a bunch of different USB adapters for every device you purchase over the next decade. It allows you to just use the wall socket as a centralized location for charging your smartphones, tablets, and so forth.
Ease of Installation
The T5632-W is back and side wired, so alongside the compact design, installation is quite a breeze. You don't have to punch a giant hole in the wall just to get all the necessary room to safely install the box. And the design of the Leviton charger makes the setup process rather simple, even if you don't particularly have this kind of experience working around the house. And if you decide to use more than one of these USB wall receptacle charging outlets, the T5632-W can be multi-ganged alongside other Leviton devices.
Other Considerations
As with TOPGREENER, Leviton complies with the National Electrical Code requirements. This kit includes the duplex receptacle, the USB charger, and two mounting screws. It doesn't include the faceplate which you place over the receptacle.
The T5632-W is available in a 1-pack, 3-pack, 6-pack, and 8-pack. This receptacle was already a fairly economical choice, but it only gets more economical as you continue to upgrade each additional outlet. And each of these USB wall charging outlets enjoy enjoys a five-year warranty from Leviton.
Choosing Between Two Excellent USB Wall Receptacle Charging Outlets
The TOPGREENER TU21548AC and the Leviton T5632-W have a number of things in common. With respect to safety standards, both have passed rigorous certification. Both share the same essential layout, and both offer the same number of USB ports.
But the TOPGREENER uses a 2.4A USB type-A port, and a 3A USB Type-C port. You're either going to be able to use that Type-C port, or not. If you've got a smartphone that takes advantage of the Type-C port, the TU21548AC is going to be a no-brainer. And the installation gets a little simpler with the inclusion of their "unbreakable" plate cover for the outlet.
By contrast, the Leviton T5632-W offers a pair of 3.6A USB Type-A ports, with no Type-C port connection. For connecting an individual device, you'll get fast charge on your electronics than with the TOPGREENER receptacle. But that charge will slow down if you decide to plug in two USB devices at the same time.
If you've got a real thirst for Type-A slots, then having two ports is much better than having one. That makes the Leviton T5632-W the right choice for people who are only using Type-A connections, and truly need to make use of both ports on the receptacle.


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Seventh annual Strathearn Art Walk fosters "great vibe"
The uncurated visual arts showcase has risen to high popularity from humble beginnings
On September 8, 2018, the seventh annual Strathearn Art Walk filled the park space along Strathearn Drive with visual art, music, and beer from around Edmonton.
The uncurated outdoor artists' showcase featured 270 visual artists and craftspeople peddling their wares in tents lining the park. Yet it had more humble beginnings seven years ago, starting with a twelve-artist roster. Jenny McAllister, the Art Walk's director, says organizing the event from scratch has been "a huge learning curve."
"There's no manual on how to pull off an event like this," McAllister says. "We've really worked out the kinks every year."
According to McAllister, the Art Walk was founded to give neighbours an opportunity to connect, as well as to support some art galleries that were in Strathearn at the time. While those local art galleries are no longer the event's focus, the Art Walk still aims to bring neighbours together — and outside in September — over art, food, and drink. This year, the event featured Strathcona Spirits and Blind Man Brewing for drinks, plus expanded food options, including Fat Frank's, Nikita's Creamery, Juniper Bistro, and District Café. It also included Kennelworth Junior High, which was facilitating arts and crafts for young people.
"Every [year] we try to do a few things different," McAllister says. "Some things stick, and some things don't work out as well — and then we do something different."
According to McAllister, finding enough volunteer manpower to pull off the event has been a perennial challenge. This year, however, the Art Walk team recruited 106 volunteers, which McAllister sees as a strong indication of the community's support for the event. Volunteers come from both within and beyond the neighbourhood and range from preteens to retirees.
As the Art Walk overlooks the river valley with a view of the downtown skyline, McAllister attributes some of this success to its great location and "vibe."
"Whether you buy anything or whether you just come for a walk around, it's just a great place to be," McAllister says.


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Lately I've been feeling like no matter what I do I'm failing. If I spend a bunch of time with Sammy I feel like I'm neglecting my work. If I spend a bunch of time working I feel I'm neglecting Sammy. For me, the companies I have owned and currently own are like having another … [Read more...]
30 Months Ago
Yesterday, April 12, Sammy officially turned 30 months (or 2 1/2 years old) old. I can still say with the utmost sincerity that for me, there is nothing more surreal than parenthood. I have at least one moment every single day in which I am flabbergasted that I'm a dad. … [Read more...]
Sammy Adventures: Moonstone Beach in Cambria, CA.
I would venture to say that Sammy goes on some kind of adventure four to six times per week. It may be climbing the hill in our backyard, going to the grocery store, visiting the downtown park or Barney Schwartz Park, running off with Annie and I on the weekend to wherever it is … [Read more...]
Toddler on a Plane
Toddlers on a plane can be scarier than snakes on a plane. Although being trapped on a plane at 30,000 feet with snakes makes my skin crawl so I think I'd rather be on a plane with toddlers. On January 5th we put Sammy on a plane for the first time in his life. … [Read more...]
The Magic of Christmas
We've been talking about how to handle this whole Christmas thing with Sammy now that he's beginning to understand more and more about the holiday. We have been very specific about certain things we want to instill in Sammy and a sense of entitlement is NOT one of them. Not to … [Read more...]
Talking About Depression
Depression. I think that word conjures up many things for most people. Maybe you have depression. Maybe you know someone that has it. What's worse…you may know someone that has lost their battle with it. … [Read more...]
Fieldtrip to Cambria
It's been a while since I've taken Sammy to Cambria and I noticed myself getting mildly ill from not seeing the ocean in a month. So we headed out. This stretch of beach is indeed one of my favorite. Since I first moved to the Paso Robles area back in October of 2003 to now, I'm … [Read more...]
5 Fun Online Hobbies for Parents
At the end of the day, if you have kids, there's nothing quite as attractive as doing something for yourself, by yourself, that requires little to no mental effort. Spending the day working, dealing with kids, and all of the other daily tasks that running a household entails, … [Read more...]
Veterans Day, Sammy, and Paso Robles
I decided to take Sammy to the Paso Robles Downtown Park this morning to let him run around. We were greeted with dozens of American flags due to today being Veterans Day. Below are some photos from our time in the park but some highlights were: … [Read more...]
Sammy Turns Two
Hard to believe. Sammy, who was just born yesterday, turned two on October 12th. Okay, I know he wasnâ??t born yesterdayâ?¦obviously, but wow have these first couple of years flown by. As the saying goes, the days go by slow and the years go by fast (or something like that). … [Read more...]
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I am back from Farmville, Virginia, where I had a great, great time with Kerri Cushman, her colleagues and students. It was a whirlwind, with limited internet access, and today is totally crammed full of a billion catchup tasks, and several tight deadlines, so there's no time to write. So here are a few photos (I didn't have time to take many of those, even!) I do enjoy being a visiting artist, though, and this was exceptionally good. Thanks, Kerri!
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Over the past month or so my friend has been working on a custom push bar for my Ranger. Well, we finished it over the weekend and I got my lights wired up last night, so it's picture time!
The lights are Hella 500FF, wired to come on with my high beams. They are super bright. The only problem I'm having is a bit of shaking, but I'll figure that out. I don't notice the shaking so much as I'm worried about them eventually moving over time. I'm just happy I managed to wire them the way I wanted/needed to (on hi's with a switch to turn them off) the first time. I'm not an electrician by any means.
Oh and I broke my headlight adjuster so I need to fix that. Oops.


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A view inside.
Proprietor of Palmer Hobbies, Bill Lanza, has opened his doors!
Come in and have a look around!
Palmer Hobbies features a variety of model railway products, magazines, and, of course, railroad books!
Patrons of the old Tucker's Hobbies (formerly Tucker's Hardware) in nearby Warren, Massachusetts will find familiar faces.
The new store is easy to find. It's located at 1428 Main Street in Palmer, Massachusetts. Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to Palmer, turn right and drive toward Depot Village. The shop is located in the center at the lights near the Hess Station and across from the CVS drug store.
Palmer Hobbies is near the famous Palmer Diamond, where New England Central's former Central Vermont crosses CSXT's Boston & Albany route. It's across the tracks from the popular Steaming Tender restaurant (near CP 83).
Phone: 413-436-5318. Open Tuesday to Saturday. (Closed on Sunday and Monday).
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Baton Rouge Woman Undergoes Coronal Brow Lift
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CASCaDE: Computational Assessments of Scenarios of Change for the Delta Ecosystem
The CASCaDE project comprises an approach for determining how multiple drivers of environmental change would interact to change ecosystems targeted for restoration by CALFED. CASCaDE is aimed not at predicting the future, but at building an understanding of how the ecosystem might respond to a few plausible scenarios of change.
Design of this study is built from hypotheses that: (1) California's hydrology will change during the 21st century in response to global warming; (2) ecosystem structure and function will respond to changes in California's water supply, population, land use, sea level, constructed habitats and storage-conveyance facilities, and potential levee failures; (3) sufficient information is available to project plausible scenarios of change in each of these forcings; (2) climatic, hydrologic, hydrodynamic, water-quality, geomorphic and ecosystem processes are linked in the Bay-Delta-River-Watershed system, and thus models to project future conditions there must also be linked; and (5) strategic planning by CBDA will benefit from mechanistic, ecosystem-scale projections of future forcings and responses, posed as plausible scenarios of system change.
We are developing, modifying, and linking numerical models of key processes to explore likely BDRW responses to plausible future external and internal changes. The cascading effects of changes under these scenarios will be followed as they propagate from the climate system to watersheds to river networks to the Delta and San Francisco Bay. The resulting linked modeling system will provide a scenario evaluation capability that may be used subsequently (in follow-on projects) to assess a variety of possible management approaches to accommodating the projected changes.
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Reward yourself for getting your Mother's Day shopping done early with this great deal.
For a limited time, photo and gift customization website Shutterfly is offering 40% off nearly everything. Simply enter coupon code "APRIL40" at checkout to have this discount applied to your eligible order.
The sale promises to be the perfect way to "make Mom's Day." Shoppers can apply the percent-off discount to a variety of Mother's Day gifts, including home decor, photo gifts, cards and stationary.
See the retailer's website for full offer details, including some exclusions. This promotion ends April 8.