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Bridge RectifiersBridge rectifiers convert alternating current input into direct current output when the diodes are arranged in a bridge configuration. They are ideal for use with high-voltage applications and can be of two basic types– single phase bridge rectifiers and three-phase bridge rectifiers based on the number of diodes in the circuit configuration. Future Electronics holds a collection of through-hole and surface mount bridge rectifiers for every need. Select the ideal one for your project using our search filters.
Current Limiting DiodesA current limiting diode (CLD) also known as current regular diode, is used to limit current over a wide voltage range. It helps keeping the current constant when the voltage changes. Explore Future Electronics' current limiting diode chip selection that can be used in current limiter IC. Our products are categorized by nominal regulator current, maximum limiting voltage, operating voltage, packaging type and power consumption. Simply select the right CLD chip using our parametric filter search.
Fast RectifiersRectification made easy with a wide range of fast rectifier diodes available at Future Electronics. Find everything from general purpose rectifiers, fast recovery rectifiers to glass rectifiers that can be used in industrial, commercial, automotive, and other applications. To help you make the right buying decision, we have categorized our fast rectifiers by maximum average rectified current, maximum reverse recovery time, maximum reverse current, maximum reverse voltage, and forward voltage.
PIN DiodesPIN diodes consist of three layers, a P-type layer, an N-type layer and an additional intrinsic layer. The presence of an intrinsic layer between the P-type and N-type regions of the PIN diode make it an ideal high voltage rectifier, RF switch, and photodetector. If you're searching for a PIN diode, Future Electronics is the right place to choose from an exclusive selection of silicon PIN diode, RF PIN diode, PIN switch, general purpose PIN diode and more.
Schottky DiodesA Schottky diode, also known as hot carrier diode, is a diode that has low forward voltage drop and a very fast switching action. Future Electronics brings you an exclusive selection of Schottky diodes suitable for high power applications. Our exclusive chip selection can be used as Schottky barrier diode, dual Schottky diode, general-purpose Schottky diode and more. For reliable performance, we stock diodes from leading manufacturers.
Schottky RectifiersWith a low reverse recovery time, Schottky rectifier is widely used in power supply and power management circuits. Whether you want Schottky barrier rectifier, Schottky power rectifier, Schottky bridge rectifier, or high frequency Schottky rectifier, Future Electronics offers you a complete range Schottky rectifier chip selection to choose from. Our products are categorized by maximum average rectified current, maximum reverse voltage, maximum peak current, forward voltage, and maximum reverse current for easy selection.
Small Signal DiodesSmall signal diodes are non-linear semiconductor devices that are used in circuit involving small currents or high frequencies. Commonly seen in radio, television and digital logic circuits, they have lower current and power ratings compared to other rectifier diodes. If your design needs a small switching diode or small signal Schottky diode, Future Electronics is the best place to find the most common types of small signal diodes in varied specifications. Our products are from reputed manufacturers to ensure reliability.
Standard RectifiersManage power supply in a circuit with the wide range of standard rectifier diodes available at Future Electronics, as they enable current flow in one direction. With the ability to handle high current flow, our rectifying diodes are just what you need to convert alternating current into direct current effectively. No matter your circuit needs glass passivated rectifiers, power rectifiers, general purpose plastic rectifiers, or high current standard rectifiers, find them all here from industry-leading manufacturers.
Switching DiodesSwitching diodes, also known as pulse diodes, are semiconductor diodes that perform similar functions of a switch in a circuit and are used in almost all electronic applications. Future Electronics has a broad portfolio of switching diode chips from leading manufacturers. From high-speed switching diodes and fast switching diodes to small signal switching diodes and surface mount switching diodes, we have the right product for every design.
Tuning/Varactor DiodesVaractor diodes, also known as tuning diodes or varicaps, are semiconductor devices that act like variable capacitors as their capacitance can be varied electrically. They are used in communication equipment and RF applications that require precise tuning. Future Electronics stocks an exclusive selection of varactor/tuning diodes. Our variable capacitance diodes are categorized by power dissipation, nominal diode capacitance, diode cap tolerance, and other specifications for easy selection.
Ultrafast RectifiersImprove power efficiency in a circuit with ultrafast rectifiers that have very low forward voltage and quick reverse recovery to effectively reduce switching loss. They are used in a wide range of applications, from personal electronic devices to military applications that call for high reliability. Finding the best ultrafast rectifier diode is made easy with Future Electronics. Whether your circuit needs a fast recovery rectifier, ultrafast power rectifier or ultrafast bridge rectifier, we offer the right solution.
ZenerA special type of semiconductor device, a Zener diode not only allows current flow in the forward direction, but also enables flow in the reverse direction when the voltage is above a certain value, which is known as the Zener voltage. If your design needs a Zener diode voltage regulator, power Zener diode, Zener diode regulator, or Zener diode rectifier, check out Future Electronics' reliable yet cost-effective selection of Zener diode chips.


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Call for Entries: Cleveland Stories Dioramas & Drawings
The CUDC's Cleveland Stories: True Until Proven Otherwise project is now in full swing with one successful StorySlam event completed, and a second in the works, as well as an upcoming exhibit opening on April 1, 2011 at the Cleveland Institute of Art's Reinberger gallery, followed by the official book release in June. We tried to create a variety of ways for people to be involved in the project, including telling stories at the StorySlam, submitting stories through our online form and also a couple of creative competitions (with some financial incentives).
You can find more details on the Cleveland Stories project at our www.ClevelandStoryBook.com website, but here's the important information on the two competitions, which we're currently seeking submissions for:
Cleveland Stories Shoebox Diorama Challenge (said with a bellowing echo).
- WHAT: Construct a story you heard at the StorySlam, or one of your own, as a three-dimensional model in a shoebox.
- WHEN: Dioramas must be delivered by 4pm on March 21, 2011. The Cleveland Stories exhibit will open on April 1, 2011 and run through April 30, 2011.
- WHERE: Dioramas can be dropped off at either the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative (1309 Euclid Ave. – Suite 200, Cleveland) or at the CIA Reinberger Gallery (11141 East Boulevard, Cleveland). The most inventive dioramas will be displayed at our Cleveland Stories exhibit at the Cleveland Institute of Art's Reinberger Gallery.
- WHY: Each winning diorama artist will receive $50!
- Please see the Diorama Entry Form
Cover the City with Lines – Drawings of The dambl Maker
- WHAT: This drawing submission request is part of Paul Drueke's project, Cover the City with Lines, which imagines a grass roots, guerrilla system of Bike Lanes as a memorial to Cleveland poet d. a. levy. Submit a drawing depicting your Bike Lane Machine - a bicycle that is altered, or outfitted, so that it marks a line (with impermanent material such as solid or sprayable chalk, light, etc) on the pavement as it's ridden.
- WHEN: Now – Submissions due March 25, 2011. Exhibition opens on April 1, 2011.
- WHERE: Drawings up to 14″x18″ should be sent or delivered to the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative. No digital submissions, but the definition of "drawing" is loosely interpreted.
- WHY: Win $100! All drawings will be exhibited as part of Cleveland Stories @ CIA.
- WHAT 2: Two drawings will be selected to receive $100 towards the fabrication of the Bike Lane Maker/Machine to be included in the Unveiling/Demo as part of the exhibit.
- WHEN 2: Throughout April.
- Please see the dambl_guidelines for more information on the Cover the City with Lines project.
We look forward to seeing your submission and having you be a part of Cleveland Stories!

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Column: Building pathways to agriculture education
As the seventh largest city in the nation and one of the fastest-growing population in a metropolitan area, San Antonio's economy will grow to support the needs of our community. That includes more grocery stores and restaurants, which means advancements in food science and technology are necessary to meet growing demands.
On any given semester, students in Palo Alto College's agriculture program learn about the importance of agricultural production, supply, processing and marketing, planning, and managing renewable natural resources — and the role it plays in our daily lives.
In Fall 2018, the agriculture program expanded its outreach to local elementary schools to educate them about the importance of agriculture. The "Grow with PAC" program, in partnership with the Children's Hunger Fund, has provided 185 boxes of garden starter kits containing a variety of fruit, vegetable, and flower seeds to area schools, where Palo Alto College's agriculture students helped plant the gardens and educate the children and teachers about growing their own crops.
Next semester, those students who participated in the Grow with PAC program will be provided additional educational sessions about animal science and its role in agriculture, along with information about Future Farmers of America (FFA) programs at the high school level.
Earlier this month, Palo Alto College hosted over 35 high school FFA chapters from across the state for the in the fourth annual Palo Alto College Agriculture Leadership Conference, the largest conference of its kind in Texas. More than 330 high school students competed in nine different events promoting leadership, agriculture innovation, and teamwork.
Throughout the day, students competed in various agriculture events including Greenhand chapter conducting; Greenhand quiz; senior chapter conducting; senior quiz; ag advocacy; public relations; radio; and creed. The sweepstakes winning team was East Central High School, followed by Sandra Day O'Connor High School.
Part of the learning and the outreach to our community includes providing information about career opportunities in the industry, which range from farming to production to distribution. Agriculture and farming technology is one of the fastest growing technological advancements in Texas, along with food science. To learn more about the agriculture program at Palo Alto College, visit alamo.edu/pac/agriculture.
Jerry Arellano is director of community and public relations at Palo Alto College, part of the Alamo Colleges District.


text: Back in 2010, Fox News interviewed meteorologist Piers Corbyn who owns his weather prediction company WeatherAction. His company claims to predict the weather for up to a year in advance and they have almost always been right. In this interview, Corbyn discusses why he did a better job at predicting the weather that than the British government. He was also one of the scientists interviewed on the documentary The Great Global Warming Swindle.


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You may not think about visiting your dentist to treat snoring or sleep apnea, but Dr. John Cutting of Edgewater Dental Arts can provide treatment to minimize snoring and improve symptoms of sleep apnea.
About Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Millions of people snore and though it isn't always a serious condition, snoring can be a sign of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a condition that causes a person to temporarily stop breathing. Sleep apnea has the potential to lead to serious problems because of decreased oxygen to the brain and heart.
Treatment Options
Dr. Cutting can create a snore appliance, similar to a sports mouth guard that will help to keep the airway open while you sleep and prevent snoring. The snore guard is customized to fit comfortably in your mouth and limit the movement of the tongue to the back of the throat.


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I fell down a rabbit hole today — originally I was looking for a blog widget for my linkedin account. The Linkedin blog has a few they are testing and the site itself has some very plain ones — but none were quite right. At 300 px for a blog sidebar badge, the test ones aren't going to work.
However, this quest got me thinking about my blog theme — 3 columns seems a bit much. I tend to use my blog as a testing ground, but over the past year it was resembling not so much a blog as the Las Vegas strip.
So I started the quest for a unique WordPress blog theme – widget-ready, 2 columns, reasonable level of customisation. I ended up finding inexpensive software that allowed me to create my own.
Artisteer (http://www.artisteer.com), created by Extensoft (http://extensoft.com) , allowed me to create a standards-compliant WordPress theme with a drag and drop interface that was fun and really easy to use.
At this writing, the software cost $US50 for a home/educational version for one user (you can use on one desktop and one laptop computer). It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the standard version, but will certainly do the trick for me. Pros can buy the full version for $125 and they company is planning to release an editor for Joomla and Drupal along with Blogger, Sharepoint and other CMS packages.
I had to do a bit of tweaking once I'd uploaded the theme — for me, I have to have the RSS/subscribe info at the top of the page. I'd also have liked to add my sub page names to the editor and do tweaking on the sub page template, but it's early days and I can use the theme editor in WordPress to upload header images for sub pages.
This could be a real time saver for you pro-CSS coders – I know that for a complete CSS n00b like me, it has saved me literally DAYS of time. Even searching for free themes costs time — so this little baby has paid for itself on the first blog for me.
And in the interest of full disclosure — no, I do NOT get a kickback from the company and the links I am providing are NOT via any affiliate program.
All in all – I'm very, very happy with my ROI.
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Good story and it looks like it will work fine… although I don't think it produces fluid layouts, I bought it and now wondering how to solve the standard below..
This sites are vertical areas which stretch 100% of the screen with a fixed width center that houses the content. Other characteristics are gradients, gloss effects and large footer areas containing more content, like http://wsatp.com.
Pretty in Pink!!
Thought I had gone to the wrong site for a moment.
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We will customize a package just for you including the opportunity to learn to SUP, games and beach soccer in a safe environment! All equipment is included and your party will leave with a certificate.
From birthday parties to wedding functions, bachelors or hen dos, we offer you an adventure filled day you will never forget!
Entry fee to all packages must be paid up front or a deposit of 50% prior to the event.
Terms and conditions apply to all packages.
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Philip Glass in Conversation with Pico Iyer
General Admission
"Few composers of our time have dismantled the barriers between the music of the people and the music of the elite more consistently and creatively than Philip Glass." The Guardian (U.K.)
Promethean composer Philip Glass has had an unprecedented impact upon the musical and intellectual life of his times through an extraordinary body of work that has become part of our cultural soundtrack. Glass is also a born storyteller and an acutely insightful chronicler of life and creativity, whether reflecting upon his time as a taxi driver in gritty 1970s New York, making eloquent observations on Buddhism in the West or examining music's relationship to spiritual yearning and social justice. This special evening with Philip Glass and Pico Iyer, created for this series only, brings together two unique and commanding cross-cultural interpreters for an intimate conversation about life, creativity and the global soul.
Additional ResourcesMore Links: https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=4250
Pricing$25 - $45 : General Public
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Rules to Follow In Order to Protect Your Information and Prevent Identity Theft: Part 1
Young or old, rich or poor, anyone is susceptible to identity theft. In fact, identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the nation, with almost 10 million incidents a year. The good news is that you are able to prevent your identity from being stolen — by being vigilant and responsible with your personal documents.
If you lose your credit card, let the card issuer know right away
Not only will your bank be able to give you a new card sooner, it will be able to temporarily freeze your account so no charges can go through. It will also let you know if charges have already been made, and file a report to get you your money back if there were erroneous expenses added to your account.
Do not use ATMs that are not attached to a bank
Stand alone ATMs are never a good idea because it is easier for thieves to install skimming devices on them that will capture your information when you swipe your card. As a rule of thumb, make sure to only use ATMs that are attached to a bank's physical, brick-and-mortar building.
Invest in shredding services
Paper shredding services are crucial as medical bills and credit card statements all contain sensitive information. Always keep these invoices in a secure space, and once you do not need them anymore, make sure to shred them. This goes for credit cards as well! Businesses can also benefit from shredding services to protect both their employees' and clients' information. However, it is important to stay alert during the shredding process, as almost one-third of respondents said that paper documents were more at risk for an information breach while awaiting disposal or shredding.
Check your account at least daily
Thieves are fast! It is important to check your accounts on a regular basis in order to catch the thieves before the damage gets out of hand. Make this a habit and you will be able to become more familiar with your accounts.
Keep an eye out for our part 2 in this series!
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According to the new Microsoft support documentation, this feature will be deactivated on January 10, 2020. Microsoft points out that the metadata for any synchronized video project (the term used to mark and organize video information) will be removed from the cloud and that Microsoft will not be able to restore them.
The metadata for synchronizing video items includes all necessary information, such as the order of video clips, music timing, and the text of the title card.Microsoft 公司总部所在地:美国 主要业务:软件 Indicates that no actual photos, videos, or other content in OneDrive will be affected after deleting this feature, and this change only affects video items (slides) that you create and synchronize to OneDrive using the Photo application.
Now that users access this feature in the photo app, they receive a warning notification:
Synchronizing video projects to OneDrive will end on January 10, 2020. We recommend that you turn off synchronization now to ensure that you have the latest version on this PC.
If you process video items from a device and enable synchronization, you don't have to worry about this change because the Photo application already stores metadata locally. If you edit a video project from multiple devices, you should save the latest version of the edit locally, or you may lose access to important metadata next year.
After you turn off synchronization, follow these steps to manually back up the video project to OneDrive:
Open the video project.
Click "See More"
Select the backup project option.
To save a copy of the latest version of the video project, simply select the "Close Synchronization of All Projects" link in the warning message. You must repeat this step on all devices that have edited video items. Also, remember that when synchronization is turned off, the photo application will no longer synchronize video items to OneDrive.
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Rewind - Time Travel Game : E20
Can we be rich if we go back 20 years? Based on a unique idea, REWIND is a new quiz show in which a particular year is the subject. In each episode, three teams of celebrities compete to be the best 'investers' of that year. They quiz various topics related to the particular year to make 'seed money,' and invest it in the most promising business at that time. Celebs are confident that they experience or know the past. Can their logical reasoning and bold bet yield the best outcome for them? Will their investment for the past succeed? Please join the quiz show full of laughter and nostalgia!
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"The White House Moves Toward Promoting Face Masks to Fight COVID-19."
"CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
CDC also advises the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. Cloth face coverings fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost can be used as an additional, voluntary public health measure.
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The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance."
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An Incredibly Concentrated Source of the Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, and Vital Proteins Your Body Needs to Thrive
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- USDA Certified Organic Bone Broth Protein provides superior joint protection! Our Bone Broth Protein Powder is loaded with collagen powder, glucosamine, and chondroitin to help increase joint mobility. Also promotes strong immunity… gut health… and younger, healthy looking skin.
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text: This project developed mechanisms for resource use and conservation in the high conservation value forests of Mount Cameroon. Partnerships for forest management were formed with a range of stakeholders including village users, national institutions and a major agro-business plantation corporation. The capacity of resource users and other stakeholders to implement a participatory strategy for sustainable use and conservation of forest resources in the Mount Cameroon region was developed and demonstrated by measurable impacts on livelihoods by forest user groups. Key forest resource information was factored into innovative forest management planning methods for use by Forest Officers and community forest managers. The project was based in the Limbe Botanic Garden, which was transformed into a semi-autonomous and viable research, training and information management institution providing services in participatory biodiversity conservation. In the exit phase, the technical assistance managed by LTS put emphasis on strengthening institutional capacity to take on vital roles and services.


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There are nearly as many methods for quitting smoking as there are ex-smokers. Those who succeeded in breaking nicotine's bonds cite everything from quitting cold turkey to hypnosis and even prescription lozenges as effective ways to stop smoking. Most of the tools offer temporary relief from the physical withdrawal symptoms of smoking cessation, but do not address the powerful psychological addictions. These are best addressed by behavioral modification counseling or group therapy, and by other techniques used successfully by former smokers, which are outlined in Tips from the Pros. Strategies that address both the physical and psychological addictions are the most likely to succeed.
The first two weeks after quitting smoking are critical to a person's success. Withdrawal symptoms begin within just a few hours of the last cigarette smoked then will increase in intensity until these symptoms peak after 3 to 5 days. After two weeks, the withdrawal symptoms disappear. Withdrawal symptoms include:
Physical Symptoms:
- Headache
- Tingling in hands and feet
- Sweating
- Intestinal pain and discomfort in the form of cramps or nausea
- Sore throat, coughing, general respiratory problems similar to cold symptoms (the good thing, though, is this means the smokers' lungs are clearing)
Emotional Symptoms:
- Extreme mood swings: temper tantrums, feelings of dependency, neediness
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Lack of mental clarity — difficulty in concentrating
- Depression — in the short term, some smokers actually grieve the loss of cigarettes. Planning for these feelings of loss can help a smoker get through the early withdrawal symptoms of depression.
See the next page to view some of the different tools to help you cope with symptoms and stop smoking.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Several types of nicotine replacement therapies are available, including nicotine patches, gums, nasal sprays, inhalers and lozenges. The objective in using nicotine replacement therapy is to break the habit of smoking, while gradually overcoming the physical addiction to nicotine. These methods provide a low dosage of nicotine without the harmful tars and other contaminants found in cigarette smoke. Clinical evidence does not prove which replacement therapy is best, since individual preferences vary.
Overall, when using a nicotine replacement, consider the following:
- Not cheating on the first day of nicotine replacement increases the chance of quitting permanently tenfold.
- Nicotine replacement therapy is temporary and is used to aid in smoking cessation. These therapies should never be used as a long-term substitute for smoking.
- Counseling, self-help, or group therapy programs can enhance the effectiveness of the nicotine replacement therapy.
- Smoking is prohibited while using nicotine replacement. Smoking and using nicotine replacement simultaneously can cause toxic levels of nicotine in the bloodstream.
- Most users will experience some side effects from nicotine replacement, including headache, nausea and insomnia.
- Nicotine replacement may adversely affect individuals with certain conditions such as heart disease, circulatory problems or pregnant women. No matter what your health, check with your doctor before beginning any nicotine replacement therapy.
Nicotine Patches
The patch is sold over the counter, but it is best to consult your doctor before using them. Patches are easy to use and are sold under a variety of brand names in different strengths and dosages. All patches are similarly used:
- A single patch is used each day, providing a steady dosage of nicotine through the skin.
- The patch is replaced every 24 hours, and is applied to a hairless location above the waist and below the neck (back, shoulder, arm, etc.)
- Patches must be stored safely and discarded safely, especially in homes with small children.
- The Food and Drug Administration recommends using the patch for three to five months.
For more common questions and expert answers on quitting smoking, visit Sharecare.com.
Nicotine Gum
Nicotine gum is also available over the counter. The gum contains small amounts of nicotine, which are absorbed into the lining of the mouth. Though the product is called "gum," it is not chewed like regular chewing gum. After initial chewing to release the nicotine, the gum is then 'parked' between your cheek and gum so that the nicotine is absorbed in the mouth rather than swallowed from over-chewing. Some things to consider when using nicotine gum:
- Gum is convenient, flexible and delivers nicotine to the bloodstream faster than the patch.
- Users chew one to two pieces of gum per hour, never more than 20 per day.
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks and other acidic beverages interfere with nicotine absorption, so cannot be used within fifteen minutes of chewing nicotine gum.
- Side effects from nicotine gum include upset stomach, mouth ulcers, hiccups and throat irritation.
Nicotine Inhalers
Nicotine inhalers are plastic, cigarette-shaped cylinders filled with nicotine cartridges. Inhalers are available by prescription only. Before asking your doctor for a prescription for a nicotine inhaler, consider the following:
- Dosage is flexible since users inhale on demand.
- Inhalers satisfy oral urges since it mimics the hand-to-mouth action of smoking.
- The nicotine vapor is absorbed in the mouth, not the lungs.
- Side effects include throat and mouth irritation since the inhaler must be used frequently to obtain satisfactory levels of nicotine.
Nicotine Lozenges
A new form of nicotine replacement therapy is now available over-the-counter as the Commit lozenge. This type of replacement therapy is used in the following ways:
- Lozenges come in two dosages, 2 and 4 milligrams, and are designed to reduce nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
- The nicotine lozenges are taken for 12 weeks, and dosage is gradually reduced over this period as nicotine cravings subside.
- Lozenges are equally priced to nicotine gum and patches, roughly $25 per week.
- The dosage of nicotine in the lozenges is the same as that in nicotine gum, but approximately 25% more nicotine is released from the lozenge compared to the gum.
- If approved in the United States, the lozenges will be available by prescription only since a doctor determines which dosage is right for each individual.
Some smokers use hypnosis as a tool for quitting. During private sessions with a therapist, hypnotherapy utilizes techniques like guided imagery, meditation and relaxation to relax the subject. Hypnotherapists work on convincing a person's subconscious to break the emotional ties with smoking. Once the patient is in a relaxed state, the hypnotherapist offers motivations for quitting smoking and reinforces a positive self-image for the subject. Through mental relaxation and conditioning techniques they learn, many smokers are able to quit using hypnosis therapy.
Acupuncture is a healing technique derived from ancient Chinese medicine in which needles are placed in certain nerves on the body that are believed to play a role in a specific health problem. Acupuncture is thought to cause endorphin release, decreasing the withdrawal symptoms that occur with quitting smoking.
The acupuncture technique most widely used for smoking cessation is to attach small, curved staples to three different places around the edge of the ear. The patient is then instructed to apply pressure to each staple, in a particular order, when cigarette craving occurs. Acupuncture for smoking cessation has become popular and more wide-spread, but its long term success rates have not been fully studied.
Bupropion (Zyban)
Bupropion is a unique antidepressant used to aid in smoking cessation. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1996, and marketed under the brand name Zyban, this prescription-only medication is an easy-to-use pill with few side effects. Bupropion increases the effects of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly dopamine, which may play a strong role in nicotine addiction.
The medication enhances brain chemistry to bring on the same pleasurable effects that nicotine has in a smoker. Bupropion is not habit-forming and does not alter mood — it gives no "high" feeling. Also, don't be deceived by the term "antidepressant." Bupropion is still effective in the cessation process even for those who don't suffer from depression. Bupropion may be right for you, but before you discuss it with your healthcare provider, consider the following:
- Bupropion may take 2-3 weeks to begin working, so should be started before the actual targeted stop-smoking date.
- Bupropion can be used alone or with nicotine replacement therapy. Studies show high success rates in people who used bupropion along with a nicotine patch for long term smoking cessation.
- Bupropion has been used for several years as an anti-depressant under the name Wellbutrin, but is an effective smoking cessation aid even in people with no depression. Those who do not suffer from depression that use bupropion for smoking cessation will have no noticeable effect on mood.
- Bupropion is not addictive, and unlike nicotine replacement therapy can be used long-term.
- Although most people tolerate bupropion well, some people experience a few side effects such as dry mouth, nausea, headache, nervousness, excessive sweating and insomnia. Most of these side effects occur the drug is started and subside with continued use.
- If you have a history of seizure or epilepsy, bupropion may not be the best choice. Make certain that your doctor is aware of any history of seizures before prescribing bupropion.
Many people try to quit smoking without any outside help. Although some smokers are unsuccessful in quitting cold turkey, certain activities can help a smoker through the first two weeks of nicotine withdrawal. One of the biggest obstacles in quitting cold turkey is learning to make the behavioral changes associated with smoking habits without any outside help. There are a number of excellent books, tapes and manuals designed for those who want to quit cold turkey. Most importantly, the decision to quit has to come from the smoker. Studies show that only those smokers who are committed to quitting are successful in breaking the habit.
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Karamea Farm Baches
If you're looking for comfortable accommodation in Karamea, look no further.
We are run by friendly, dedicated staff whose aim is to ensure that your stay makes you want to come back for more. We are located 150m from the historic Karamea Village Hotel with it's multi-award winning West Coast cuisine and fine beverages.
Karamea is located on the sub-tropical far north west coast, a small community isolated from the rest of New Zealand by the mountains of Kahurangi National Park, the only road connection being the spectacular scenic drive over Karamea Bluff from Westport.
Karamea is the start (or finish!) of several popular tramping/hiking trails in the mountains and forests of the Kahurangi, such as the Heaphy Track, Wangapeka and Leslie-Karamea tracks.
Spectacular mountain and coastal scenery and recent improvements in access to the internationally significant Oparara Basin draw an increasing number of visitors to the area, as does the relaxed atmosphere and sub-tropical micro-climate, making Karamea the perfect place to get away from the crowds and have a real West Coast adventure.
All our units are fully self contained Kiwi-Style baches have the following facilities:
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Results from Dye Day #1: Alkanet Root
So, let's break it down by dyestuff. We'll start with Alkanet Root—the biggest surprise of Dye Day.
Although the primary source of our information on how to dye with Alkanet Root was from Jenny Dean's Wild Colour, I did get some very helpful advice from Carol Lee on Ravelry. Carol Lee is a font of wisdom regarding natural dyeing. I've learned a lot just by reading her posts on Ravelry. But, she was kind enough to give further advice by email, as well. With this said, let's dive in to the methodology!
Dye Notes:
Dyestuff: Alkanet, Alkanna tinctoria
Parts used: Roots, dried
Yarn: KnitPicks Bare Superwash mordanted with 8% aluminum potassium sulfate and 7% cream of tartar; Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool unmordanted
Source: Hillcreek Fiber Studio. The roots are a wonderful deep purple with a reddish cast. I was surprised by how light and almost papery they are.
Ratio of dyestuff to fiber: 226g of alkanet : 160g wool yarn. This ratio is higher than the 1:1 recommended in Wild Colour. I chose to up the grammage on this one for a couple reasons. First, the 1:1 ratio frequently given is a basic amount that should give good dye results. However, Carol Lee says that she more commonly uses a 2:1 ratio for many dyestuffs to get better, more saturated colours. I bought an 8oz bag of alkanet, which is 226 grams. This made it 66g more than a 1:1 ratio and 94g less than a 2:1 ratio. I figured, we might as well chuck it all in and ask questions later. Finally, I knew that in addition to the 160g of yarn we were dyeing, I was going to dye and unknown quantity of cane as a favour to my basketweaver friend, Martha. I wanted to make sure that there was enough dye in the dyebath to cover this experiment, as well.
Extraction method: This is where cross-referencing multiple sources really came in handy. The recipe given in Wild Colour is for a water extraction. She does, however, talk about alcohol extractions more on her website. However, it was Carol Lee who recommended soaking alkanet first in alcohol—specifically Everclear or a grain alcohol over 90 proof. She says that this is the best way to get the Alkanet to readily release its colour.
I soaked all 226g (8oz) of the dried Alkanet Root in 750ml of Everclear overnight. Important note: Whoa is this flammable! I kept it covered and away from anything that would even look at it sideways. Cautious, that's me. But wow, did that release a lot of colour. It was a deep, deep burgundy purple.
Dyebath: The next day, we strained off the dyed liquor into a large stockpot. We then put all the bits of Alkanet Root into some pantyhose, tied it off, and added it to the dyebath. Wild Colour notes that Alkanet Root is sensitive to both the pH and the minerality of the water used in the dyebath. My tap water has a pH of 8.8 (as measured by my trusty pH-o-meter) and a lot of minerals. Because of this, we decided to use distilled water for the dyebath. Unbeknownst to us, we accidentally bought distilled water "with added minerals". Oops. Lol. Not sure if that had anything to do with our results or not. In any case, we added about 2 to 2.5 gallons to the dyebath. We tested the pH, and got a reading of 5.5, so we added a little sprinkle of washing soda (also bought at Hillcreek) to the dyebath to bring up the pH. This INSTANTLY changed the colour of the dyebath. Before it was a dark purple with more greyish undertones, and the washing soda made it redden and deepen a bit. It was pretty cool. We retested the pH, and had a reading of 6.9.
At this point, we added our yarn. Everyone came with different brands and weights of yarn, both superwash and non-superwash, but my Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool was the only unmordanted yarn in the bunch. I wanted a control of sorts. In retrospect, I would have left some superwash unmordanted, as well. I was really amazed how differently superwash wool took up the colour vs non-superwash wool. In the future, I'll dye both kinds mordanted and unmordanted to see the results.
The dyebath was slooooowly brought up to temperature and then simmered for an hour. The yarn was then allowed to cool in the dyebath overnight. In the future, I'd like to get a thermometer to more accurately measure temperature in these dyeing experiments. The only thermometer I had this time is our beer-brewing thermometer, and that could not be sacrificed to the cause.
The results?
Purple-black what??? Not what I expected at all, but I'm very pleased with it. My only regret is that somehow in the process, one of the knots on the superwash hank slipped and tightened, creating a very distinct resist on the yarn. No colour got through on those spots. It was a good lesson in how effective that method can be in creating resist patterns on yarn in the dyepot. I'd be curious to hear from anyone who has also gotten this dark of a colour from Alkanet Root or if anyone more versed in natural dyeing can explain why we got this colour.
Dye Experiment Aside:
One of our dyebaths on Dye Day #1 didn't work really at all. This was the birch bark dyebath. I would call it a total FAIL except that by not even imparting any colour, we were left with skeins that could be modified guilt-free.
I decided to overdye my superwash skein of birch bark un-dyed yarn in the exhaust from the Alkanet dyebath. I also decided to see what would happen if I made the pH acidic. So I used distilled vinegar and dropped it down to 3.9. The colour of the dyebath didn't really change much. I added my yarn to the dyebath and simmered it for an hour. Results? I got a slightly purple-ish undertoned brown:
This was a surprise both because the "exhaust" bath really was not at all exhausted. There was still a ton of colour in there. Also because the bath was in fact purple. I'm not sure if this is a result of dropping the pH so low or of a reaction with the colour over the birch bark. Probably some combination of both. But, as brown is my favorite colour (followed closely by orange and turquoise), I am fine with the results.
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For one night each summer, the Saskatoon Hilltops meet with their alumni and trade blows and bruises.
The annual pre-season football game pitting the Hilltops against their alumni is a long-running tradition, and one you won't find in many other places. Hilltops head coach Tom Sargeant calls the contest "one of the most physical games we play all year." The latest incarnation goes tonight, 7 p.m. at SMF Field.
"The Edmonton Wildcats gave me a call – 'hey, can we do an exhibition game?' " Sargeant continued. "But we've got the best deal in town. We get to bring alumni together with our young players. It's an unbelievable family atmosphere that's second to none, and makes Hilltops football what it is. These guys come out knowing they're getting our guys ready for the upcoming season, and they take a lot of pride in that. They do a real good job of teaching them how to play the game the proper way."
Sargeant, whose Hilltops are the defending Canadian junior champion, says a handful of his players have gone down with injuries the last few years during the alumni game. He's sitting some starters this time, figuring he already knows what they can do.
"We want to make sure we keep healthy and safe," Sargeant said. "We know we've only got to replace four starters (from last season), so we've got work to do in terms of getting some depth.
"I've got two jobs this year.
No. 1 is to keep this team humble, and No. 2 is to keep them healthy. There's no points given out in this game, and as coaches we want to see where everybody's at – and our key starters, we know where they're at. They don't need to be performing (tonight)."
The Hilltops commence their regular-season schedule on Aug. 16 in Calgary. Sargeant, who is into his 18th year as the team's head coach, expects his current veteran-laden squad to live up to the lofty expectations swirling around the clubhouse.
"The sky's the limit for this team," Sargeant said. "You've got 20 starters back, and by the end of last year, they played as good football as we've seen in a long, long time. We've been blessed with four championships in five years and sometimes those things run together, but this team's unique. It has a special opportunity in front of it, and it has a high skill set with tremendous character. You add those things together, good things can happen."
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We also would like the ability to customize the URLs of the articles, sections, and categories. This would help out IT department map to the URLs much easier.
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Sea Of Love BB Bandeau
The ocean provided rich inspiration for the silk Sea Of Love BB bandeau. Underwater plants and sea creatures set a romantic scene, with intricate illustrations depicted in vibrant colors. Iconic Louis Vuitton signatures like Monogram Flowers and LV Circles are placed in between the aquatic images, while the other side features an allover Monogram print with shells incorporated.
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Florence-based luxury footwear brand AQUAZZURA, founded by Colombian designer Edgardo Osorio has launched its first boutique in Dubai, in partnership with the Etoile Group.
Located at The Dubai Mall, the store strengthens the ties of AQUAZZURA with the region, and features a unique concept perfectly emulating the city's glamorous lifestyle.
"I'm so happy to finally be able to welcome all the wonderful AQUAZZURA clients of the country into our new home at The Dubai Mall," says Osorio. "I wanted the boutique to be inspired by the charming, historic architecture of the region, but in a contemporary way."
Looking for the perfect balance between Arabic elements and the modern design of the brand, the interior pays homage to the beautiful Islamic architecture.
The sophisticated space displays some of the AQUAZZURA distinctive codes, such as the golden detailing and the black and white combination. The signature striped motif is featured in the marble façade and the arches creating a connection within the AQUAZZURA stores around the world, while a warm shade of pink is present both in the ceiling and in the milled walls.
Harmoniously, the Arabic decoration is dominant in the gold-framed boutique windows and niches with solid brass shelves, both in form of arches. While the recurring motif of the eight-pointed star, often seen in the Middle Eastern tilework, is featured in the ceiling tasselation and in the form of a star-cut hand-woven wool carpet positioned in the centre of the boutique floor as part of an intricate geometric pattern.
The AQUAZZURA Dubai Boutique will provide a unique customer experience offering the latest collections and the most iconic shoe styles of the brand, with a selection reflecting the fashion-conscious international clientele of the city.


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AvoRed - an Laravel E commerce
A Laravel Open Source Shopping Cart
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I'm in Hillsborough county. I used to live in Palm harbor, then Tampa, now Valrico. I keep moving east to get away from everyone but they just keep coming. We moved up North for years for work and I was outside Philadelphia PA. Tampa is by far more crowded and traffic is 50x worse, I didn't think that was possible.
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Tampa is bad man! We went to a Rays game last month & it's a kluster for sure. We're heading north a bit pretty soon to New Smyrna to get out of the geriatric belt a little bit. It's just going to keep growing here, lots of large companies/corporations setting up shop in your area. We'll stay until it gets to be too crowded & then probably head to Wyoming or somewhere with a really low population density. I prefer warm weather but I don't like all the people, must be getting salty with age lol! I'd rather hang out with animals more than most people these days.Last edited by a moderator: Jul 10, 2019
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We like NSB too, close to everything but still pretty low key. We'll keep a Florida residence too, not sure how much cold I can handle either lol! I spent half my childhood in rural Western Colorado so no stranger to the cold but I was younger then. Probably spend the warmer months in Wyoming to start. Maybe we'll become reverse snowbirds someday who knows? It's nice to have a white Christmas & all that but it gets old fast after the new year.
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####ING PEOPLE!!!! WTF how do you not know this is gonna happen? There are ####ing signs!!!! Another gator...dead. When it says call and they will handle it that's what happens, they don't relocate them. I love Florida because I love being outside and I love the very diverse wildlife we have....but this is their home and you have to respect that they are sharing it with you. Even more so with ####ing alligators... it's a god #### dinosaur.... They are dangerous...they can and will pretty much kill and eat anything... people included! I think the quote below probably describes the situation perfectly....
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We start this Triple Trailer Tuesday with one for Will Smith's Urban Fantasy movie, Bright. In an alternate Los Angeles, a human cop and an orc cop team up to locate a legendary blade everyone wants—and will kill for.
Elves, goblins, orcs, mages… should be interesting. I have some reservations, but I'm willing to give it a shot.
Next is the last official Kong: Skull Island trailer before the movie releases on March 10.
I'm still convinced it's gonna be an anti-war, anti-American preach fest, but I'm willing to give it a shot.
The next trailer was unexpectedly released after Target inadvertently revealed the existence of this sequel to Shadows of Mordor long before the developer was expecting to.
Look, that is simply incoherent, as a part of a Middle Earth. Makes no sense, given the mythos established by Tolkien.
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On a 2012 medical mission trip to Belize City, Belize, Alden Ramsey of the eponymous Alden Skirts looked at the over 100 families crowding the city hospital and found herself wondering. Many of these families had traveled days and nights to receive treatment from doctors who volunteered with nonprofit World Pediatric Project (WPP), an organization that provides medical care to critically ill children in developing countries.
The majority of the mothers Alden saw in the hospital were single parents. She asked herself, "Can these women both financially support their families and be caregivers to their sick children?" It seemed like an impossible task, and the answer for many was no. After contacting WPP's local coordinator and asking if any of these single mothers had sewing skills, she was introduced to Ana Vasquez.
Ana was an unemployed single mother who had a teenage daughter, Celine. Celine had been diagnosed with spina bifida--a rare condition requiring highly specialized medical treatment and numerous lengthy trips to hospitals for surgeries. Ana had been let go from her two previous jobs because of the incredible amount of time needed to care for her daughter. She needed a job with flexible hours that would allow her to support her family both as a caregiver and as a breadwinner. Alden wanted to help.
One year later in Ana's hut in Orange Walk, Belize, Ana and Alden worked on a rented sewing machine to design the first Alden Skirt prototype. From that first skirt in 2013 grew the social enterprise Alden Skirts. Each skirt is created by a single mother like Ana who is caring for a child like Celine. In addition, a portion of Alden Skirts' profits go to WPP to support their continuing treatment of critically ill children.
Above, Ana speaks about her life, Alden Skirts, and her daughter's health. Here is a brief preview of Ana's interview:
"I am so proud and happy. It has changed for the good and a lot. I have 3 beautiful daughters- 2 in high school. Thanks to Alden Skirts, I can send my daughter to school. I'm paying 2 school fees with Alden Skirts. I am so happy. I had been so stressed before on how to pay my fees. So I feel stressless now. Thanks to the good Lord to give me this opportunity that I found these good people."
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My know it all son refuses to go to school and wants to do it online, well Mr. fucking know it all it's to late for this semester so your ass has to go back to the local high school. This little fuck is driving me crazy with his damn demands and wants. This is what my stupid ass fucking husband left me with, a kid with no damn direction but knows it all. I joined the gym yesterday and Im making him come with me because he isnt going to sleep til noon and up all night.
I didn't realize my ass had so many muscles in it as it aches so much from walking on the treadmill. Im not even using an incline but damn I can hardly walk I'm so sore. Then I've got this married guy who I really like but I'm not going to cross that sacred line because when I invest my heart I invest it deeply. I refuse to be a booty call for anyone and yes I miss sex, yes I love it and yes I want it but NOOOOOO to married men.
I'm getting hit on my every loser there is in this world and Im ready to pack up my toys and go home, delete all of my dating profiles and call it quits. I'm sick of the weirdo's and those that want kinky sex even though they do not even know my middle name. The financial stress is finally getting it to me as I am so overwhelmed with how to pay the damn bills I do not know what to do any longer.
Im tired of being the one who has to have all of the answers and solutions to everything that goes wrong around here and I'm sick of my know it all son's bullshit. I can't make him do a damn thing and we wouldn't make it if we didn't have his social security every month. I hate having to rely on his income to make it but my lovely husband fucked me royally during the divorce and now here I sit wanting to jump off a damn cliff.
The kids are aware that there will be no presents again this year and there is nothing I can do about it. I feel like such a super loser because I should have the answers and I should be able to support my family. I'm so completely overwhelmed right now all I can do is cry from frustration. I wish I knew why my life has to be so difficult and lonely but of course I will never get the answers to my questions.


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Welcome all to our 2019-20 Lecture Programme
The SSPR is proud to launch our new Lecture Programme for 2019 – 2020!
It's time to join the society / renew your membership!
This year the Society's Annual Programme has a theme:
'Between Worlds ~ Examining the Evidence'.
2019 SEPTEMBER the 19th: Non-Human Entities by Alyson Dunlop and Ian Shanes
2019 OCTOBER the 17th: It Happened to Me – Real Ghost Stories for Hallowe'en
2019 NOVEMBER the 21st: Fungus and Folklore by Gordon Rutter
2019 DECEMBER the 19th: Paranormal Pecha Kucha – a Selection of Short Talks
2020 JANUARY the 16th: Annual General Meeting and Cases Review
2020 FEBRUARY the 20th: Understanding Spirit by Tom Johnston
2020 MARCH the 19th: Demonstration of Mediumship Fundraiser CANCELLED
2020 APRIL the 16th: Psychic Surgery by Chris Ratter CANCELLED
2020 MAY the 28th: The Paranormal Exists! So What!? by Nick Kyle *ONLINE TALK on ZOOM*
For Nick's presentation, please check your emails for a link to the event.
Our talks take place on the 3rd Thursday of each month, from 7.30pm in The Glasgow Theosophical Society, 17 Queens Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9BL.
The Scottish Society for Psychical Research, is a registered Scottish educational charity. It was founded in 1987 by the late Prof Archie Roy, an Emeritus Professor of Astronomy at Glasgow University.
The Society is the largest & oldest continuous organisation in Scotland dedicated to investigating the Paranormal.
We have a monthly lecture programme which runs from September to May: on the 3rd Thursday of the Month at The Glasgow Theosophical Society (Theosophy House) at 7.30 pm.
Our Investigation Group Meetings are taking a break at the moment. But will return soon with a Vigil! Join to find out more!
All are welcome to attend and we pride ourselves on being a friendly group.
The Society itself holds no corporate view on the reality or nature of 'the paranormal' and we welcome believers, sceptics and critical thinkers alike.
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Dr. Meckamalil received her Doctor of Chiropractic Degree in 2016 from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, after completing her bachelors degree in Kinesiology in 2012 from the University of Regina. She is a certified neurofunctional and medical acupuncture provider with a diploma from McMaster University.
After completing her chiropractic degree, Dr. Meckamalil had the honour of being selected to become a Clinical Sciences Resident, which allowed her to have the unique and rare opportunity to pursue a chiropractic fellowship. During her residency she worked alongside renowned orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists and neurologists in various hospitals such as Hamilton General, Mount Sinai and St. Michael's. The knowledge and experience she gained from these placements allows her to specialize in the correction of biomechanical disorders and restoring proper function to the human body. Dr. Meckamalil focuses on understanding the root cause of your particular complaint and devises a treatment plan that is personalized to you. She uses various evidence-based techniques, which include chiropractic mobilizations, adjustments, soft tissue therapy, rehabilitation and acupuncture.
Dr. Meckamalil also has a keen interest in pelvic floor health. She understands the important role a healthy pelvic floor plays in the quality of life of her patients. She provides external pelvic floor therapy to patients from all ages and genders addressing common issues such as pelvic pain, chronic low back pain, poor posture and changes in bowel and bladder function.
Finally she has a strong passion for research and education. After completing her thesis in mental health, she had the opportunity to present her study at the annual World Federation of Chiropractic Conference in London, England. She is also the proud recipient of several research awards and grants. Through her research she has learned the importance of understanding how one's mental health can impact their physical symptoms of pain and discomfort. Alongside her research, she pursues her second passion by teaching various courses at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College such as clinical education and anatomy labs.
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- Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Regina (2008)
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If you are feeling confused about all the things you could be doing to grow your homeopathy business, you are not alone!
There's lots of different advice and it can seem overwhelming.
My main business is homeopathy, and Your Radiant Business is something I offer alongside that.
There's the Radiant Business School course which begins in September and April each year.
This is designed to be affordable and give you the motivation and confidence, as well as structure and systems for a sustainable homeopathy practice.
There are other courses that I offer from time to time, including homeopathy webinars on specific topics.
Some people want to work directly with me, and so I offer a limited number of spaces for 1:1 mentoring.
Wherever you are on your homeopathy journey, I hope there is something here for you.
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Work by the amazing Dana Tanamachi. In love with all of her chalk hand-lettering work.
Hand Lettering: Inspiration
I've been trying to work hand lettering more into my daily habits and have drawn inspiration from a few amazing designers. If you haven't seen work by Sean McCabe yet, get on it. Seriously amazing and seriously inspirational. This is a collection of work from a bunch of various designers – check out the link to see their dribbble portfolios.
Where do you find inspiration for hand lettering?
Bob Case – Illustrator
Ran across the amazing work of Bob Case, illustrator and designer.
Intricate Patterns
I've had a thing for intricate details on handmade work lately. Loving the high contrast black/white feel on both. I've been working on playing around with my Crow Quill pen (talked about here) and working on getting details to come out crisper. Right now I've just been filling letterforms or whole sheets but I would love to start playing around with using the designs to create images such as these.
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Brittney Thomas joined Payne Wealth Partners, now United Capital Evansville, in June of 2018 as a Relationship Manager. As support staff for the Certified Financial Planners (CFPs), Brittney performs many of the necessary tasks in the development of a client's financial plan, from gathering financial reports and records to analyzing the information and researching a number of different options for each client's plan. She also prepares reports, inputs data into the firm's Wealth Planning software, and assists clients with using the planning website. Her responsibilities allow the CFPs on staff to focus more completely on developing client relationships.
Brittney's extensive background in multiple roles within the financial services industry has given her a wealth of experience in customer service as well as further developed her natural intuition when it comes to financial management. "I really enjoy helping people live the life they want to live." When the workday is over, Brittney enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family.


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Just a quick note to let everyone know that our Endangered Species Program office at the USFWS headquarters has completed the editing and uploading of a special podcast on Balcones Canyonlands NWR. You can download the podcast on the following page:
Endangered Species Program: Partnership Stories
Also available for viewing on this web page are a dozen photos of the Refuge highlighting our habitats, species, and programs. Enjoy!
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Selling on Amazon and buying from Alibaba can be exciting but to really know how it all works and to get the best deals it's best to visit China and see it for your self. This article is to help merchants and trader who plan to attend the Canton Fair in Guangzhou.
Tip 1 – Getting the best seat on your flight
It's a long trip to China so there's a well-known trick I use to arrive relaxed and to locate the best seat on a flight. Visit www.seatguru.com, choose your airline, date and flight number. The system will display a colour coded outline of every seat on the plan with commentary from other travellers showing where the best seats are located. Once you identify a good seat, try to reserve it online or through your agent. If the seat can't be reserved beforehand, as is often the case with emergency exit seats, note down several good seat numbers and request one of them when you're checking in at the airport.
Tip 2 – Getting Money
The official currency is the Yuan or RMB. Compared to the USA, Australia, UK, Germany and other first world countries where card is used to pay for most things, China is predominantly a cash based economy so carry RMB with you. USD, GBP and other currencies are generally not accepted when paying for taxis, buying food or paying for other goods and services. RMB can purchased in your home country before travelling or extracted from ATM's in China. Look for ATMs at the airport.
Tip 3 – Getting to the hotel from the airport
The 3 methods are hotel chauffeur, airport taxi and bus.
- The chauffeur is going to be the most expensive option but is probably the best as no language skills are required and it's more secure than a taxi or bus. If you're lucky, the car will provide water and newspapers for your enjoyment. When you get through immigration and customs you'll meet a driver holder a plaque with your name waiting to shuttle you away in luxury. Call the hotel ahead of time and ask them to send a car to pick you up.
- Taxi is less expensive but you'll need to show the driver where to go in Chinese so a trick is to print out the address, in Chinese, and have it ready to show it to the driver. Payment is in in cash, RMB. No cards accepted. Be careful of hustlers offering rides. Never go with them and only go in the red and blue taxis.
- For those who want to live on the edge, a bus is the cheapest but it's also the most complicated. They leave every 30 minutes for major hotels. You'll need to somehow workout where the bus leaves from, buy a ticket and then know where to get off because it's all in Chinese. Payment is in cash, RMB.
Tip 4 – How not to get lost
Keep hotel cards with you at all times as they show your address in Chinese. If you get lost or need to take a taxi back to your hotel, show the card and a helpful person will point where to go and a taxi will know where to take you. Most hotel cards have a street map printed on the back showing where the hotel is located.
Tip 5 – Mobile phones and getting a local number
One of the first things I do when arriving in China is to get a local SIM for my phone because it's inexpensive and provides some credibility. These can be purchased in most 7/11 type convenience stores so ask the hotel concierge where you can buy a SIM. If you're visiting factories or want manufacturers to call you then you'll need a phone number. You don't need to buy a monthly or annual plan to get a SIM in China and you can recharge your phone with little minute cards that you buy anywhere.
Tip 6 – Charging your phone
If you depend on your phone for messages and photos then it's a good idea to take one of those high capacity battery packs to the fair because you won't be able to easily find a wall socket anywhere. A technical problem with thousands of people congregated in the same place is that every phone is fighting for network access and this chews up the battery 2-3 times faster than normal.
Tip 7 – Using a translator
It's important to find and use a translator, especially when visiting factories. Within the fair, most companies have sales-persons who speak English, French, German and Spanish but it's rare that the owner of the company or the person in charge at the fair who speaks English. If you're serious about a product then you'll want to negotiate with the owner, not the sales person, as they have limited capacity to haggle price, value and features. For this you'll want a translator to repeat what you say in Chinese and to interpret exactly what the provider is saying to you. Additionally, using a translator looks very professional.
Tip 8 – Getting a translator
I found translators outside the fair, near the old centre, close to the university. There will be hundreds of students from the college offering their services holding signs for the language they translate. It's best to give them a short verbal test and ask a few questions as they have different levels of competency. Cost is about $50 per day. A separate pass will need to be organised for the translator on the day. If you really like the translator, then buy a multi-day pass but take it back at the end of each day as a common trick is to offer their services with a pass at a higher price the next day to another person. This can be a pain.
Tip 9 – Food
There are several food halls and café's distributed around the fair. McDonalds, Papa John and Starbucks can be found but the queues at lunchtime are long. It's all fast food so if you have special dietary requirements it's best to plan ahead.
Tip 10 – Getting into the fair
To get into the fair you'll need a pass and to get the pass you'll need to apply on-line or apply in person at the fair. If it is issued before you arrive then it can be collected from various locations within Guangzhou or collected at the fair. The website has more details: http://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en/. If you apply for a pass on the day, then expect to queue for 1-3 hours while they make the pass on the spot.
Tip 11 – Business cards
You absolutely must have a business card to do business in China, period. They won't talk to you in a booth without one or give you prices unless you give them a business card. Best to use a burner email account rather than your real email account as they'll bombard you with messages and offers.
Tip 12 – Medicines
If you require special medication or prescription medicines then make sure you bring an adequate supply with you. Getting medicines is almost impossible. I made the mistake of running out of blood pressure pills and waisted a day searching for pharmacy that stocked a generic equivalent.
Tip 13 – Getting to the fair
Most hotels provide a free shuttle service that'll take you from the hotel to the fair and back home again. Hundreds of buses park in the same location for the day so it's important to clearly identify your bus, the pickup location and time or else you'll be catching a taxi home or walking. All buses are signposted in Chinese so unless you speak the language, it can be confusing.
Tip 14 – Apparel
The fair is very big and it's relatively warm to hot so wear something cool, professional looking and comfortable. Shoes should be comfortable and "worn in" because the last thing one needs are blisters from a new pair of shoes. For men, shorts are not generally accepted so long pants are best. A suit would be over-dressing and a tie isn't needed. Jeans are ok.
Tip 15 – Being focussed
Plan for success. The way to get best results from the fair is to be focussed and to go in with a plan. With so much to see, it's really easy to become distracted or overloaded so a plan will help focus the mind. The fair is organised into product types so if you're buying toys for example then you'll find all the toys in the same location. If you're buying kitchen goods, then all the kitchen goods will be co-located for easy access and browsing. My approach is to identify a range of product types in my niche, e.g. vegetable juicers, and then visit just those stands.
A map of the fair is available online along with a database of products so a useful tip is to find the companies you're interested in beforehand so that you know exactly where to find them. It's useful to send them a quick email beforehand saying that you'll be visiting and the products you're interested in so that they can bring them to the fair just for you. Manufacturers have thousands of products and can't bring everything because they're limited for space so letting them know beforehand that you're interested in a particular product will ensure they'll be ready for you.
Tip 16 – Documenting prices, and products at the fair
When quoted a price, I like to write the price on the vendors' business card and then take a photo of the item with the price so that when revising my photos later, I can remember who was selling the item and the price they quoted.
The price quoted you at the fair is just the opening salvo so expect to be able to negotiate a much lower price over time. I've found that the best way to negotiate price is by visiting their factory and seeing for yourself that everything is legit and that you're not dealing with a middle-man.
Not all of the booths are factories and many are trading companies. I always want to negotiate with the factory and avoid trading companies for several reasons.
- Branding – I want to 'private label' products and customise so want to know what capacity the factory has to OEM and customise products for me.
- Quality – I want to manage quality and prefer to do this directly with the manufacturer rather than through an intermediary or third party.
- Agility is important. Dealing directly with a factory is faster.
- Cost – I want the product to be as inexpensive as possible so that I can maximise profits. Having a interposed entity inserted between myself and the factory means higher prices for me and less competitiveness when selling on Amazon.
The easiest way to determine whether a booth represents a factory or is a reseller is to look at the goods on display. Factories are focussed and will be selling a range of similar items. E.g. cookware. Trading companies will be selling a mix of different types of products. E.g. cookware with utensils with plates with glasses so paying attention to these details will provide clues as to who they are.
Another way is to ask them directly about a specific product "did you make this"? Don't assume they will be up front so it pays to look for other clues to validate what they tell you.
Tip 17 – Catalogues
Just about every booth has a colour catalogue to give you. Be judicious or else you'll end up with dozens of kilos of catalogues to ship home. I take a fairly large wheelie bag that rolls behind me with adjustable length handle to the fair just for catalogues. Bag quality is important. Bring a well-built bag with durable wheels so that it doesn't break while travelling long distances with you each day.
Tip 18 – Visiting factories
If you want to negotiate the best price and see how products are manufactured then it's best to organise to visit the vendors' factory. The Chinese are very hospitable and proud of their accomplishments so expect to be looked after and taken to dinner. They know that you've spent thousands of dollars and flown a long way to visit them and they know you're serious so they'll look after you. Most factories will send a car to bring you to the factory and to take you home. If they don't offer this service, consider it unusual.
Tip 19 – Negotiating price
The position of power from which to begin negotiating price is when you've visited the factory, inspected the products, met the management, read the company prospectus and have built a relationship. The 'take it or leave it' method we use in western countries doesn't see to work as well in China.
In every transaction, all parties agree on price, but they never agree on value. This becomes patently true in China when negotiating because the Chinese will quickly lock in a price, which is to your advantage, because it lets you then negotiate 'add-ons' such as luxury packaging, quality, MOQ, lead times and black label branding without changing the price. The trick is to negotiate a reasonably good price knowing that once it's locked in, you can negotiate everything else without changing the price. By contrast, in western countries we like to know all the requirements before quoting but in China, it's the exact opposite most of the time.
Another strategy that can be used to get a much lower price is though understanding how Chinese manufacturers price projects. The process is a bit advanced but it's worth understanding because if you learn this tip and are successful with it, you can get a 30% discount, or more over the quoted price. A little known fact is that most factories pad products with a 200% margin so by reducing their margin to 100% they'll still be happy. Incredible but true so here's what you need to do to save lots of money.
- Negotiate a price that you are initially satisfied with, a price that you'd accept even if they didn't give you a better price. As part of the terms, the manufacturer will request a 30% deposit which actually represents their 'break even' price or 'cost price'. The Chinese are very astute business people and do not want to take a loss on anything so by requesting a deposit that covers their cost, they carry no risk and can make a profit anyway through liquidation should you not pay the final 70%. This is very important to understand as you'll see in the next step.g. if the order is for $10,000 and the deposit is 30% then the break-even price for the manufacturer is $3,000. The remaining $7000 is their profit.
Now, make a lower offer that is less than the quoted price, say half of their profit margin, but keep the deposit amount they initially requested the same ($3,000). By doing this, you're letting them cover their costs and they won't make a loss should you bail later. They are accepting a smaller profit margin (100%) in exchange for your business. Many factories will accept this as they need to pay back government loans and show export activity on their annual reports.
e.g. for step 2, offer to pay the $3,000 deposit but bid down to $6,500 for the entire deliverable, a $3,500 potential saving on the order.
Tip 20 – Trademarks and patents
If you try to import a trademarked or patented product in to the USA or other countries without a permit from the intellectual property owner then your import could be denied entry (e.g. Louis Vuitton bags). Chinese manufacturers are becoming more aware of the need to adhere to international intellectual property laws but it pays to check patents and brand names for products when importing into the USA. I like to use TESS to verify the ownership of a USA trademark. The UK, Australia and other countries have their own IP organisations. You can find TESS here: http://www.uspto.gov/trademark


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