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A bursa is a fluid-filled sac. It helps cushion the muscles, tendons, and bones around a joint. When a bursa becomes inflamed, it's called bursitis. Common symptoms are pain, tenderness, and swelling that limits movement of the joint.
Bursitis is most often caused by overuse of a joint. The repeated movements bother the bursa and may cause it to swell. When that happens, other nearby tissues may become inflamed or have less space to move. Bursitis is most common in large joints such as the knee, shoulder, and hip.
To help lessen pain and swelling, you may need one or more of these treatments:
Rest gives the bursa time to heal. This means limiting activities that put stress on the joint.
Ice may help. It's put on the area for 15 to 20 minutes several times a day, or as directed.
Anti-inflammatory medicines help with painful swelling. In some cases, this can be shots of cortisone or other steroid medicines into the bursa.
Splints and supportive bandages improve your comfort. They also allow the bursa to heal.
Physical therapy may be used to gain flexibility and build up muscles that support the joint.
Aspiration removes extra fluid from the bursa using a needle. This can help your healthcare provider find out what is causing your bursitis. It might be an infection or overuse.
Surgery can be used to remove an inflamed or infected bursa. This is rarely needed.
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Picture this: it's 6pm, you're hungry, irritable (but won't admit it out loud), and in need of a solid three-day nap. You know that if you go home, you'll be facing an endless stream of emails until you inevitably fall asleep in front of Netflix. Well, well, well(ness) - have we got the solution for you.
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Nothing says relaxation quite like a trip to the spa, and we've found one with 'wellness' in the title! The resident favourite (and a favourite of everyone else, too) Talise Spa has various wellness experiences to detox you of your day. The experiences range from a Chakra body treatment that incorporates ancient massage techniques with crystal healing, to an infrared sauna that enhances the detoxing ability of your cells, leading to boosted immunity and an increased metabolism.
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Bikram Yoga, otherwise known as hot yoga, is exactly that – hot. It entails doing yoga in a heated room to maximise the many health benefits – including weight loss, heart health, mental health and stress relief. Yogi-hotspot Dryp offers a Hot Yin Candlelight yoga class, which focuses on slow-paced, deep stretching to increase energy flow and release stress and negative emotions.
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A department for analytical analysis and examination of economic spheres was established at the Azerbaijani Taxes Ministry, a source in the government told Trend on January 18.
The source added that Ulvi Mansurov was appointed as the director of the department.
Previously, he served as the general director of Azerpoct LLC, the country's postal operator. Mansurov left his post last fall.
He also held high positions in the banking system of Azerbaijan.
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The review of decision process is what happens when you disagree with
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It's always a good idea to speak to the Ministry staff member who made the decision you disagree with first. If this does not work, fill in the form below and send it or take it into your local site. You can also write a letter or e-mail to start the review process.
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They have been broken down regionally.
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An advocate deals with the Ministry on someone's behalf; they can only do what the person they represent has said they can do. This consent must be in writing unless the person is present with the advocate.
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MC Raise, a.k.a. Pieter van Bogaert, is the newest addition to Limitless Agency. As the unmissable support for any DJ, MC Raise is sure to bring fresh, unique and motivating bars to any crowd. His talent has been shown at many locations already like The Qontinent, Loudness, and frequently at Epic Hard in Tilburg.
Music is the basis of an event, but the MC brings the epic vibe that completes the entire experience. And honestly, there's no one more fitting for the job than MC Raise. Besides live on stage, his vocals can also be heard in tracks like 'All Night Klaplong' with Dj Thera, and 'Doomed' with Level One.
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Life has been busy as usual, but I'm still trying to get tasty, homemade meals on the dinner table each night. I haven't had the time lately to write a weekly meal plan post, but I figured a monthly spotlight post on the best recipes of the month is doable. As you will see, this month we had a lot of burgers! They are easy to make and quick to cook, which is helpful on busy weeknights. And it's so much healthier to cook your own than get fast food/take out ones.
Baked Breakfast Taquitos – I apologize that there's no picture – sometimes, the dish isn't photogenic or we're in a rush to have dinner…..regardless, breakfast for dinner is always a winner in our house. These taquitos are made with Italian sausage though, not the breakfast sausage that "breakfast for dinner" recipes usually call for. We had more filling than tortillas so my husband used the leftover filling to make breakfast burritos. We thought the sausage to egg mixture was off as well and would recommend using more eggs. Otherwise, this was a tasty meal.
Maple Bacon Beer Burgers – Another dinner that I didn't take a pic of. We had a lot of burgers this month. They are so versatile and there are so many recipes out there to try! The maple syrup gives these burgers a slight sweetness. I substituted ground turkey for the ground beef and they tasted good.
Italian Rice Ball Skillet – I have to admit, I'm not sure that I've ever made an Italian rice ball. However, this skillet was quick, easy and tasty.
Broccoli Rabe Turkey Burgers – Here's another burger recipe. I've actually made these burgers before. I like that there's chopped broccoli rabe both in the burger and as a topping. Although I served these on buns, the recipe recommends serving on a piece of lettuce.
30 Minute Chicken Fajitas – I did not make the roasted pineapple salsa verde which the original recipe includes. However, the chicken was flavorful and this recipe is so easy. I'm not sure why I haven't made fajitas on a sheet pan before. This was so quick and easy to make! We will definitely be having these again soon.
Apple Cheddar Turkey Burgers – This is another burger that I've made before and we've all enjoyed. They are tasty with the apple, cheese and cranberry sauce. I opted not to use the English muffins and served them on hamburger rolls.
What have you been cooking lately?


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The Original Circle Game
What is it?
A devious game of trickery that rewards superior peripheral vision and quick motor skills.
The Circle Game commences when an Offensive Player (Attacker) creates a Circle with the thumb and forefinger—picture an upside down "OK" sign—and holds it below the waist.
The Attacker's goal is to coax a Defensive Player (Victim) into looking at the Circle. Victims who get caught "Lookin'" at the Circle, and fail to take evasive action, lose the game and earn a closed-fist Punch on the bicep from the Attacker.
Who invented it?
Good question! All we can tell you for certain is that it wasn't us. Some internet theories trace The Circle Game's origins to either late-80s locker rooms or an Ohio bowling alley owner.
We do know that it made its major televised debut in season two, episode four of the 90s hit sitcom "Malcolm in the Middle."
But no matter who first invented a game that lets you sock your friends and family, the important thing to know is that it exists—and it is awesome.
Malcolm demonstrates The Circle Game on FOX's "Malcolm in the Middle"
The Nine Original Rules
Our research does tell us one thing for certain: no two people seem to play the The Circle Game the same way. Urban adaptions abound. But the basic rules—which we've translated into battle cards for The New Circle Game—are simple and fun.
1. The Attacker's hand must be below his or her waist.
2. When the Victim realizes a battle has started, he or she should attempt to spot the circle using only peripheral vision. No looking directly at the circle!
3. The Victim has one method to win the game and three ways to diffuse the attack:
- If the Victim quickly pokes an index finger through the Circle (without looking at it):
- and Breaks the Circle, the Victim wins and gets to Punch the Attacker.
- and can only poke In and Out of the Attacker's circle without breaking it, the Attack is diffused.
- If the Victim stares the Attacker in the eye and says, "Not Lookin'," the Attack is diffused.
- If the Victim notices the circle is above the Attacker's waist and calls out "Too High," the Attack is diffused.
4. If the Victim looks at the circle and does nothing, the Victim loses and earns a Punch.
5. If the Victim attempts to poke the circle and Misses, the Victim loses and earns a Punch.
6. If the Victim attempts to poke the circle and Attacker closes the circle, Catching the Victim's finger, the Victim loses and—you guessed it —earns a Punch.
7. Punches are only allowed on the loser's bicep.
8. The winner only receives one chance to Punch the loser. Make it good.
9. The loser is allowed an attempt to Dodge a Punch.
How to Trick Your Victim
Do whatever it takes! There is no limit to the trickery allowed when drawing attention to a Circle. A tried-and-true method of dropping a casual "Hey, have you seen this?" or "Check this out" usually works just fine.
Players can attempt to coax each other into looking at a Circle as many times a day as they'd like. You'll find some people are easy to trick, while others seem to possess super-human peripheral vision.
- The Circle must also touch the Attacker's thigh.
- "Wipe Off the Punch" with a quick, open-hand brush on the loser's bicep to show you're still friends. If a winner fails to Wipe Off a Punch, the loser can issue a Punch in retaliation.
That's it! That's The Circle Game—a game of whimsy and benign violence that never gets old.


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A very good condition, original peasant trestle table, with two footboards and broad three-plank thick top, all pine, the absence of woodworm tells you this came from high up in the mountain villages. This piece would be suitable as a kitchen island owing to it's height. Or a side table. Dating to 18th century or early 19th.
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While Republicans celebrated the successful House vote on Thursday (4 May) to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as ObamaCare, social media erupted with furious criticism describing the bill as "un-American" and a "disgrace." The American Health Care Act, dubbed "Trumpcare", was narrowly passed in a 217 to 213 vote, sending the bill over to the Senate for consideration where it faces significant challenges.
Just moments after the vote, Democrats in the House waved farewell to their GOP colleagues and taunted them by singing, "Na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye". Democrats believe the vote will backfire on House Republicans facing re-election next year.
Although Republicans have a slim 52-48 majority in the Senate, President Trump is confident the bill will get passed through the 100-seat upper chamber.
"I went through two years of campaigning and I'm telling you, no matter where I went, people were suffering so badly with the ravages of Obamacare," Trump said. "We are going to get this passed through the Senate. I am so confident."
The development, however, quickly triggered massive uproar from the American Medical Association, doctors, advocates and social media users with many taking to Twitter to express their thoughts on the consequences that come with the new bill.
Some slammed the revamped bill's amendment that allows some states to opt out of 10 types of "essential coverage" such as maternal care, prescription coverage, vaccinations and mental health services.
Many battling diseases such as cancer, diabetes or heart disease - conditions referred to as "pre-existing conditions" voiced fear that their healthcare may become significantly more expensive or will be taken away altogether. Sexual assault, domestic violence, cesarean sections and postpartum depression are also considered "pre-existing condition."
Many people shared their own heartbreaking stories using the hashtag #IAmAPreexistingCondition.
Many people also slammed the proposed cuts to Medicaid funding by $880 billion over 10 years.
"As a doctor, wife, mother, patient and employee, I oppose #AHCA as un-American," one Twitter user wrote. Another wrote: "I'm a doctor and your tax cut for the wealthy, take care from the needy, disguised as a health care bill is a disgrace."
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Join the incoming workshop for BigFix Inventory and License Metric Tool customers hosted in Krakow in October 2018!
This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the products, share your experiences with other users, and challenge our team of specialists.
The workshop will be held between 16-17 October 2018 in Kraków.
Attendance in the workshop is free of charge. However, IBM does not cover the expenses related to the participation, such as travel or accommodation costs.
To join the workshop, e-mail Barbara Kowalska (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Include the following information in the e-mail: number of participants, participants' names and their roles and suggestions of topics that you would like to add to the agenda.
Check out the attached agenda for details. Note that the agenda is not final and can be subject to change.
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Any plans to have a workshop like this in the States?
I'd be interested as well, or at least have the presentations recorded and added to YouTube?
+1 I would be interested in a workshop like this in the US as well.
Hi, it is great to hear you are interested!
At the moment, we are hosting a workshop in Krakow only. It will last 2 days and is adjusted to the attendees' needs and their participation, so we are not planning on posting any recordings online.
If you are interested in a similar session in the US, e-mail me your details such as the company name, your current role and the information if more people from your company will be interested. With this feedback, and knowing the interest rate we will consider the idea.
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China is reaching a crucial moment in its long development. The world's most populated country, now the second largest economy on the planet, with an urban population enjoying living standards of the kind never seen by their ancestors, is also burdened with huge social and environmental problems, and inequalities so wide that they could end up undermining the very legitimacy of the CPC, which has been ruling the People's Republic since 1949 and relies on economic progress to justify remaining in power.
Conscious that it needs to tackle these deep-seated problems if it wants the country's development to be balanced and sustainable, Beijing has set a date, 2050, and has established a work programme to become the "socialist society" that the party promised when it was founded in 1921.
In October 2017, the CPC celebrated its 19th Congress, a quinquennial meeting at which the national policy for the next five-year period is generally set out. On this occasion, the Congress took on even greater than usual significance, with the announcement of the start of a "new era", and the steps needed to make it possible by 2050.
As the Chinese president Xi Jinping explained at the Congress, by 2022, coinciding with the first centenary of the founding of the CPC, China will have to have lifted out of extreme poverty the almost 40 million people still trapped in this situation, after which the country will be able to consider itself a "moderately prosperous society".
Meeting this objective will be the starting point of the "new era", which is divided into two phases: between 2020 and 2035, the country will have to undergo "socialist modernisation", based on a series of reforms – still to be shaped. Subsequently, between 2035 and 2050, China will have to be turned into "a great, modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious and beautiful [reasonably pollution free]", explained Xi.
Xi Jinping, the guide for the 21st century
The difficulties of this task would seem to explain Xi's efforts to ensure the continuity of his policy over the coming decades. The last Congress has, in fact, seen power consolidated in the hands of Xi, who has been leading the country since 2013, but has only just now managed to shield himself from potential internal resistance, with the inclusion of his political philosophy in the Party's constitution. Xi has also come out of it exalted, with his theory appearing alongside his name, an honour only previously bestowed on Mao Zedong (recognised in the Constitution as the guide of the CPC since 1945) and Deng Xiaoping (since 1997), who led China's opening up.
This exceptional measure, combined with the lack of a clear successor for 2023, is feeding speculation that Xi may be seeking to extend his mandate, perhaps until the 21st Congress in 2027, or even beyond that. This would break the unwritten rule of mandates being limited to 10 years, divided into two-five year terms, and the successors to the leadership being selected during the second term, through their inclusion in the Politburo Standing Committee, the CPC's most powerful body.
Whether Xi Jinping formally remains as president or not after 2022 is not that important, Mario Esteban, chief researcher at the Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies, told Equal Times, because "the remodelling he has done within the CPC has mapped out his policy for the decades to come. So there may be external elements that distort it, but this Congress clearly marks a before and after."
Xi has established a work programme, influence by the theory of "neo-authoritarianism" already expounded in the 1980s by political theoretician Wang Huning, recently appointed as one of the seven members of the new Standing Committee. According to Wang, in a huge and initially poor country like China, benevolent yet firm authoritarianism is first required, as this is the only way to lay the socioeconomic foundations on which real development and greater opening can be built.
Wang was lifted from the academic world into politics in 1995, by then leader Jiang Zemin, and has since been providing the Party with theoretical contributions to guide the government's long-term action, having maintained this role with the previous leader, Hu Jintao, and now, with Xi. His ideas, in fact, would seem to be the basis for the agenda presented by the current president and leader of the CPC for 2050.
New challenges for a new era
"In addition to proclaiming a 'new era' starting now, Xi also defined a new 'principal contradiction'. This principal contradiction has historically been used to determine or justify the work focus of the CPC. Therefore, with the redefinition, the party has officially shifted the focus of its work towards [a] more balanced development instead of a primary focus on economic growth", sinologist Mareike Ohlberg, research associate at the Mercator Institute of Chinese Studies (MERICS), the largest European study centre currently devoted to China, told Equal Times.
According to Xi, 14 points will be implemented, the most relevant being "addressing the 'principal contradiction' between inadequate and imbalanced development and the people's ever-growing need for a better life", in other words, to combat inequalities and to shift the economy towards a more efficient and more ecological model that allows its citizens to live a "prosperous" life, and the CPC to preserve its legitimacy.
Meeting the 2050 development agenda rests on future improvement measures in the social, labour and environmental fields, which will be shaped over the coming years.
"With this redefinition, the party has officially changed its focus towards more balanced development, rather than prioritising economic growth," says Ohlberg, pointing out, however, that Beijing had already initiated several "programmes to combat the ever-growing inequalities, with varying degrees of success."
"We already, in fact, had a glimpse of this with Hu Jintao" (president between 2003 and 2013), Esteban confirms. "I think that Xi is going to concentrate on the transition that we could already see coming, shifting from a model centred on the amount of growth to one more focused on the quality of that growth."
Both researchers expect to see successive improvements take shape over the coming years. Esteban nonetheless points out: "There is no doubt that they are serious about this, it is not mere rhetoric: there is a political will and they are working on it, but this does not mean that it's going to be easy or that it's going to be achieved overnight, because there are many difficulties and many things they want to change very gradually," so as not to risk damaging the CPC's image with the potential short-term side effects of some of the reforms.
"If we look at the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan (2016-2020), and compare its objectives with those of the previous plans, we can see that the focus on the social dimension and environmental protection is much more present than before," he explains. And "environmental objectives have emerged that were not previously included", he adds.
Esteban believes that we can expect, as of now, to see greater emphasis on the redistributive role of the state, with progressive improvements in the quality and the scope of social services, as well as more rights-based reforms aimed at improving working conditions and creating quality jobs.
He also, however, warns that, "There are also taboos within these reforms, which place serious obstacles in the way of the objectives sought, as until freedom of association and collective bargaining are allowed, employers will continue to carry much more weight than the workers."
Ohlberg also expects to see "a greater focus on qualitative indicators of development, establishing a functional social security system, alleviating the effects of a rapidly ageing society, combating regional inequality, and working towards closing the urban-rural gap, etc. All that said, how this new focus will manifest in practice and whether it will be able to undo the massive challenges China is faced in all these areas is a different story."
Neither of the researchers, however, expect to see greater gender equality, as unlike in other areas, the CPC and the government "don't admit they have a problem in this area", Ohlberg points out. Whilst it is true that China is one of the most advanced countries in this regard, said Esteban, gender inequality remains ubiquitous and is so deep-seated within society that the women's rights activists who are starting to emerge in the country are seen by Beijing as a "group outside of its control whose influence needs to be curtailed", said Ohlberg.
The 19th Congress also reflected Xi's ambition for China to take on a greater role on the international stage and to fulfil the dream of "national rejuvenation", which means, according to Ohlberg, that "China is likely to become more proactive in promoting its own political system and development model as alternatives to the Western political and economic order".
Since the 2008 global crisis "the CPC has invested in think tanks and research projects to provide a theoretical basis for the Chinese model, or the Chinese path, as it likes to call it". These think tanks and research projects help to sell the model to its own population, in the main, but "gaining international support for the Chinese way of doing things is increasingly important for the CPC", concludes the researcher.


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Receiving random gifts in the mail does not suck. Last week, I was the recipient of a six pack of gourmet root beer. Who knew there was such a thing? It was from a company called SharpSpring. They were trying to get my attention to demo their marketing automation software on behalf of Elasticity.
The little story they told and the gimmicks included in the package were entertaining and fun. I totally went for it, read all the material and even emailed the more appropriate person at Elasticity to say, "We should check these guys out." My little advice piece based on the experience is over on the Elasticity blog, if you're interested.
The more I thought about the effort, the more I think it aligns with my notion that we're all in the business of creating a better train wreck. Mind you, the analogy isn't perfect. Getting free root beer isn't bad, much less a train wreck. But it is more than any of SharpSpring's competitors have done to get my attention. They effectively one-upped everyone else.
Like Buzzfeed's headlines and Funny Or Die's videos, companies are realizing what gets our attention today will fall flat tomorrow. To stand out from the crowd, we have to effectively one-up everyone else's efforts.
This is both good and bad. It's good because it holds us to higher standards, makes us think harder and improves our output. It's bad because today's impressive will become the mundane. We're creating a world where only the most sensational will work. And when everyone becomes sensational, then the sensational becomes mundane.
In order to get more people to sign up for a marketing automation demo, the next company is going to have to spend more money than it costs to ship a six pack of root beer with some clever collateral. Take that cycle through a few more times and the cost of acquisition outweighs the revenue.
My mind has been focused on this phenomenon for a bit now. I hope to coalesce the thinking in my New Media Expo talk next month called, "What Hath Social Media Wrought," which is inspired by a previous post on the topic.
We are now in a sea of noise with very little signal. The ones that shine through are the most sensational. They can be good and bad. But they can also appeal to the least common denominator. And that worries me.
Could it be that the greatest prophet of the 21st century is, in fact, Mike Judge? Is the Idiocracy upon us? Could be.
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In his role as president, Dr. Rose acts as the official voice and representative of the medical staff. He appoints committees of the medical staff, supervises and coordinates medical staff activities; serves as a member of the hospital's board of trustees; chairs the Medical Executive Committee and Credentials Committee; and acts as a liaison among the medical staff, trustee board and hospital president.
"I am humbled by the support of my colleagues," Dr. Rose said. "In this leadership position, I plan to align the priorities of all our stakeholders – patients, medical staff, administration, employees and other providers in our community – to deliver the best, high quality healthcare to our patients and strengthen our reputation on Chicago's North Side." Dr. Rose lives in the city's Uptown neighborhood with his wife.
Other newly elected medical staff officers are:
- President-Elect: Henry Finn, MD
- Treasurer: Sabah Khan, MD
- Secretary: Spyros Theodorakis, MD
Henry Finn, MD, F.A.C.S., medical director of the Chicago Center for Orthopedics, medical director of the University of Chicago Bone and Joint Replacement Center at Weiss and professor of surgery at the University of Chicago, also remains the appointed Chair of the Department of Surgery at Weiss. The position entails managing the clinical and administrative organization, activities and functions of the department, coordinate inter- and intradepartmental services and programs, and oversee the clinical privileges in the division.
"I am honored to get this vote of confidence from my peers to serve an additional term in this highly regarded position," Dr. Finn said. "I will continue to foster an environment of professional excellence and collegiality, and put an emphasis on the patient experience."
Maribe Bangayan, MD, pulmonary and critical care medicine specialist, has been elected Chair of the Department of Medicine at Weiss. Her duties include supervising the medicine department in both the administrative and clinical spheres, recommending clinical privileges to department members and implementing a monitoring and development system for members.
"I am excited to take on this role," Dr. Bangayan said. "I hope to enable the medical staff to deliver the best patient care possible."
"Each of these physicians has demonstrated excellence in practice within their own disciplines," said Anthony J. Tedeschi, M.D., chief executive officer at Weiss. "In these leadership roles, I'm confident Weiss' patient safety and quality care record will remain strong."
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The Pavilion on the Links by Robert Louis Stevenson
Title: The Pavilion on the Links
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
In: Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories (Robert Louis Stevenson)
Rating Out of 5: 3.5 (Liked this)
My Bookshelves: Classics, Crime, Romance
Pace: Slow
Format: Short story
Publisher: Word Cloud Classics
Year: 1880
5th sentence, 74th page: Fresh provisions were brought under cover of darkness by the old woman from the mansion-house.
Two solitary men, once as close to being friends as men of their temperament could ever be, meet again on a bleak Scottish coast. Northmour has brought the corrupt banker Huddlestone, and his beautiful daughter whom Northmour is pursuing, to seek concealment in an isolated pavilion by the sea.
This was quite a fast-paced and unexpected story. I didn't really have much of an idea about what to expect, but it was certainly fun. And unexpectedly romantic considering all of the other Stevenson stories that I have read so far. Or at least, I kind of found it that way with all of the foreshadowing which he uses throughout.
Each small chapter throughout the story highlights a new discovery, and a new moment in the journey that helps the protagonist to eventually overcome all odds and obtain his heart's desire. There is also a great juxtaposition between Northmour and the main protagonist. Where one is honourable and honest, the other is quite underhanded and certainly scary in the way in which he claims Clara. Luckily, there is triumph of good over evil and a hope for the future.
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Highlights from TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 Reviews
- The New York Times: "Best router for most people".
- 450 Mbps and 1300 Mbps connections for 1.75 Gbps total bandwidth
- Support 802.11 ac: Provides data transfer rate 3 times faster
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TP-Link Archer C7 Gigabit Router covers your home with fast dual band WiFi. The strong 2.4GHz (450 Mbps) WiFi band is perfect for sending emails, browsing the web and listening to music. The 5GHz band reaches 1300 Mbps so you can game and stream in HD at the same time without interruption.
Powerful Connections
TP-Link Archer C7 Gigabit Router's dual USB 2.0 ports make it easy to connect external drives to the router, letting you quickly share files, photos, video and music wirelessly. Achieve peak performance with your wired devices through four Gigabit Ethernet ports that can operate 10 x faster than standard Ethernet.
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- Simultaneous Dual Band: TP-Link Archer C7 Gigabit Router's separate WiFi bands enable more devices to connect to your network without a drop in performance
- Easy Bandwidth Management: Advanced QoS makes it easier for you to manage the bandwidth of connected devices
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- Intuitive Web UI: Ensures quick and simple installation of your TP-Link Archer C7 without hassle
- Fast Encryption: One-touch WPA wireless security encryption with the WPS / WiFi button
- WiFi On/Off: Turns on/off wireless radio as needed using the WPS/WiFi button
- Power On/Off: Conveniently powers on or off your TP-Link Archer C7 Gigabit Router as required
- Hassle-free Management with Tether App: Network management is made easy with the TP-Link Tether App, available on any Android and iOS device
- Guest Network: TP-Link Archer C7 helps keep your main network secure by creating a separate network for friends and visitors
- Access Control: Establish a whitelist or blacklist to allow or restrict certain devices to access the internet
- Parental Controls: Restricts internet access time and contents for children devices
- VPN Server: PPTP VPN and OpenVPN are supported, making it easy to set up a secure connection between your private network and the internet
- Encryptions for Secure Network: TP-Link Archer C7's WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK encryptions provide active protection against security threats
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- Through your TP-Link Archer C7 Gigabit Router's FTP server, you can also access your files and media from network devices remotely
- Built-in Print Server: Allows wireless printing from multiple computers (works in conjunction with a USB printer)
- Built-in Media Server: TP-Link Archer C7 Gigabit Router allows you to play music, watch videos and view photos from any device on your network
- Offline Download: Allows you to download files without keeping your computer powered on all the time
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- 1 X TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 Dual Band Gigabit Router
- 3 X Detachable Antennas
- 1 X Power Supply Unit
- 1 X Ethernet Cable
- 1 X Quick Installation Guide
Three-Year Local Singapore Limited Hardware Warranty
- Length: 24.30 cm
- Width: 16.06 cm
- Height: 3.25 cm
- Weight: 864 gm
Hardware Specifications
- Buttons: WPS/Reset, Wireless On/Off Switch and Power On/Off
- 3 X Detachable antennas ( RP-SMA)
- External power supply 12 VDC / 2 A
- Wireless Standards:
- IEEE 802.11 ac/n/a 5 GHz
- IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
- Frequency 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- Signal Rate:
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- 2.4 GHz: Upto 450 Mbps
- Wireless Functions: Enable/Disable Wireless Radio, WDS Bridge, WMM, Wireless Statistics
- Wireless Security: 64/128-bit WEP,WPA / WPA2,WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK encryption
- Guest Network:
- 1 X 2.4 GHz guest network
- 1 X 5 GHz guest network
Software Specifications
- Quality of Service: WMM, Bandwidth Control
- WAN Type: Dynamic IP / Static IP/PPPoE/PPTP(Dual Access) / L2TP(Dual Access) / BigPond
- Management: Access Control, Local management and Remote management
- DHCP: Server, Client, DHCP Client List, Address Reservation
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- USB Sharing: Support Samba (Storage) / FTP Server / Media Server / Printer Server
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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I hope all the get togethers whether big or small are heart-warming and memorable. I felt a bit sad for an elderly woman who mentioned yesterday that she was going to be alone this year as her children had other plans. I know she is a very proud woman and likely wouldn't go to any of the dinners being hosted by several of the churches in the area. In thinking about her situation along with certainly others in our city, I'm going sign up to help with the preparation and serving of next year's community Thanksgiving dinner. I have spoken to several people over the years who have donated time and money towards this event and they've said it's indeed a rewarding experience.
Some of the people I know go all out with their Thanksgiving Day dinners and seem to fuss far too much about who they want in attendance, what they're going to be eating and drinking, while being in a near maniacal state attempting to create a gathering that is the picture of perfection. Unfortunately, I have been in attendance of some of those dinners and nearly all of them were filled with energy levels of high anxiety that you could cut with a knife. The fussing and second guessing of what the host or hostess believes to be the best for their guests soon become annoyances similar to that of a buzzing fly at the table. I seem to find myself invited to a number of holiday gatherings and since I can't be everywhere at once, I'm forced to respectfully decline those I can't attend. Perhaps it's my free-spirit nature to take it with the grain when someone chooses not to attend something I've planned. I guess that isn't the case with others as I do get back a few subtle digs in response from people when declining an invitation. Seems they take it far too personal and hold it as a bit of a grudge.
I'll never forget the time I didn't attend a wedding I was invited to by a client. I sent a card with regrets along with a gift certificate to the bride and groom. I was chastised by the mother of the bride several months later for not attending while I held my tongue to keep from saying, "I'm still waiting for a thank you note for the gift from your daughter and son-in-law." Seems it goes back to the idea, "It's all about me rather than we." I got a laugh from a new tenant who said he's going to pass it on within the social media about my new coined phrase I shared with him. I mentioned to him something about his responsibilities to his new landlord and said, "I don't like "Me" because it's an upside-down "We", so keep the "We" a "We" instead of a "Me."" We will see in time if I made a lasting impression on him by his actions during his tenancy.
We all received our taste this morning of the winter months ahead with the -10 degree temperature. If we can fly to the moon, then why can't our scientists invent a glove fabric that will keep our fingers from freezing. I shoveled the sidewalk of one of my relatives home this morning and by the time I was finished, my fingers were on fire from the cold. People who don't keep the cracks of their sidewalks free of weeds make far too much work for themselves or those who do their shoveling. A smooth shoveling job is far less work than an elbow jolt when running into a patch of dead weeds in the section cut of a sidewalk. In spite of cold and snow, I'm thankful we didn't get more ice before the temperatures dropped.
I have to confess that yesterday appears to be a repeat of some of the years past. I wrote an offer yesterday on Thanksgiving Eve. and we had an acceptance this morning. Whenever visiting with sellers about times to buy and sell, I tell them, "Buyers are out there all the time, so don't ever think you can judge when it's the best time to sell." I received a phone call from my high-rolling sister who is a Realtor in California who informed me that one of her million+ listings sold this week. I wondered why she was a bit more hoity-toity when speaking with her before she intimated her most recent sale. Good for her and good for everyone who works towards that near-perfect business transaction. We are both even more thankful during this Thanksgiving day.
One of the Geraniums that lives in my office window caused me to smile today. She is reaching so dearly for the light that likely her flower petals are feeling against the window as my fingers did this morning. It looks like we're all reaching for the warmth of the light.


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"We have tested several sources, but the smart profile database is unquestionably the best one."
Lukoil is known as one the most ambitious fuel supplier. They have just invested in new reporting-tools to make life easier for their fleet customers.
Dimitri Jaspers, Fleet Manager, is responsible for the development of the fleet owner market share and has set up a close collaboration with Fleet Profile to ensure that they reach their goals.
An overview of two years of intensive acquisition on national (which he controls directly) and regional (which he trusts to the network) fleet owners:
"The starting point is the database. We have test several sources, but the Smart Profile database is unquestionably the best one. We find a significant amount of information about companies, decision makers, but also about fleet information and fuel cards. This makes it easy to assess the potential for each prospect.
Before today, we only had a clear image of the vehicles that were purchased by fleet owners, however the leased vehicles escaped our analyses. Thanks to the accurate information that Fleet Profile provides, we are able to perfectly segment our market and divide it among several locations on the base of potential and zip codes.


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The rate of growth in giving to education in the U.S. is likely to slow in the coming year, according to a new forecasting tool launched by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
The CASE Fundraising Index, or CFI, predicts philanthropic support for schools, colleges and universities will grow by 5.3 percent for the academic year that began July 1.
Over the past 20 years, the average annual rate of growth for giving to education has been 7 percent.
For the 12-month period that ended June 30, the index estimates educational institutions will record a 7.2 percent increase in giving, roughly even with the 20-year average.
"The initial CFI results suggest that the weak U.S. economy will slow the rate of growth in educational fundraising in the coming year, but the results also suggest that giving will continue to grow," CASE President John Lippincott says in a statement.
"For the previous 12-month period, the CFI indicates that the effects of the economic downturn had not yet impacted giving to education," he says.
The index is based on a survey of senior fundraising professionals at universities, colleges and independent schools in the U.S.
CASE will conduct the survey twice a year — once at the end of the academic year and once at the end of the calendar year.


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Artist James Jean Previews Comic Book-Inspired Collaboration With Prada
The renowned artist partners with the luxury fashion house.
Having earlier this year collaborated with Staple Design to celebrate their 20th anniversary, Los Angeles-based Taiwanese artist James Jean has now lent his instantly-recognisable illustrative talents to Prada for its spring/summer 2018 collection. Appearing across a range of bags — from totes to waist bags — in an array of different colors and designs, and also recurring on key pieces throughout the collection, the link-up sees Jean once again wheel out his distinctive comic book style for the Italian fashion house in the latest installment of a decade-long collaboration.
Scroll through some of the images below, courtesy of Jean's Instagram, check out his latest large-scale public work, and take a tour of the minimal LA hideout where the prolific artist lives and works.


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Hernan Crespo insists Argentina could play Juventus' Gonzalo Higuain and Inter captain Mauro Icardi at the same time - "all great players can do it".
The Albiceleste repeatedly ignored the Nerazzurri man before Jorge Sampaoli took over, and he has overlooked Pipita for recent squads.
"It's been a long time since I saw a penalty box striker like Icardi," Crespo, who scored 35 goals in 64 games for Argentina, told RMC Sport.
"Football was changing and the traditional striker was disappearing in favour of the false-nine - Icardi brought that role back from the past.
"Higuain should also be praised though, he's a number 9 who plays for the team, he gets involved in the play and relies less on crosses.
"Could they play together for Argentina? Yes, all great players can do it. But they have to be added to [Lionel] Messi, [Paulo] Dybala, [Angel] Di Maria and so on.
"They can't all play, as people in Argentina would like.
"The difference between us and Italy is Lionel Messi, who dragged his national team to the World Cup."
Crespo was also asked if he'd have preferred to play for Maurizio Sarri's Napoli or Max Allegri's Juventus.
"That's one to ask Higuain! For a striker playing with Sarri would definitely be a lot of fun.
"But for a player it's also important to know you have a strong club like the Bianconeri behind you, that's something that all the other teams are missing.
"If they're level it'll become very difficult for the Azzurri to triumph in May: the Bianconeri have a different mentality."
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Bending adversity : Japan and the art of survival / David Pilling.
by Pilling, David (Editor) [author.].Material type: BookPublisher: New York : The Penguin Press, 2014.Description: xxxiv, 382 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9781594205842 (hardcover); 9780143126959 (softcover).Subject(s): Japan -- History -- 21st century | Japan -- Politics and government -- 21st century | Japan -- Economic conditions -- 21st century | Japan -- Social conditions -- 21st centuryDDC classification: 952.0512 Online resources: Publisher description | Contributor biographical information
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First published: London : Allen Lane, 2014.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-348) and index.
Tsunami. Tsunami ; Bending adversity -- Double-bolted land. Shimaguni ; Leaving Asia -- Decades found and lost. The magic teapot ; After the fall -- Life after growth. Japan as number three ; Samurai with a quiff ; Life after growth ; The promised road ; From behind the screen -- Adrift. Asia ex-Japan ; Abnormal nation -- After the tsunami. Fukushima fallout ; Citizens ; After the tsunami.
Financial Times Asia editor David Pilling presents a fresh vision of Japan, drawing on his own deep experience, as well as observations from a cross section of Japanese citizenry, including novelist Haruki Murakami, former prime minister Junichiro Koizumi, industrialists and bankers, activists and artists, teenagers and octogenarians. Through their voices, Pilling captures the dynamism and diversity of contemporary Japan.
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2019 Arctic Cat ZR 8000 SNO PRO ES 137
- Year : 2019
- Location : Big Bend, WI, US
- Price : $ 11,299
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2019 Arctic Cat ZR 8000 SNO PRO ES 137
Features may include:NEXT-GEN BODY PANELS
Arctic Cats Next-Gen body panels are designed to seamlessly cut through the air with as little atmospheric tension as possible. With only a quarter-turn of the two quick-release tabs, the side panel comes off and provides easy access to the engine compartment for general maintenance.8000 C-TEC2 ENGINE WITH DSI
The 8000 efficient, responsive and fresh out of St. Cloud, Minnesota. This 2-stroke engine features noticeably faster throttle response and acceleration compared with our previous 8000, plus up to 30% reduction in oil consumption below 7000 rpm, 36% increase in low-end torque and 18% increase in midrange torque. Delivering a rare combination of increased power, reduced emissions and ultra-low oil consumption, the overall crispness sets new standards for performance and rideability in the 160-HP class.ARCTIC DRIVE SYSTEM
The Arctic Drive System features CVT drive and driven clutches for a combination of smooth shifting, optimal performance, maximum durability; great serviceability; and reduced weight. The new drive clutch features a roller bearing on the shaft that enables an auto-adjusting belt tension design and delivers consistent performance without manual adjustments. It also features a 12.5 percent lower effective starting ratio (while maintaining the top ratio) for smoother engagement and reduced belt wear at drive-away speed, with more evenly distributed force for lower belt pressure. Its a design thats unique to Arctic Cat.DELUXE DIGITAL GAUGE
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Just say the name Ripsaw and one of the best trail tracks out there comes to mind. The 15 wide footprint with 1.25 lugs provide excellent durability and traction on groomed or hard-pack snow. Standard Ripsaw is available in 129? or the Ripsaw II is available in 137".PROCROSS - 6 SKIS
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Sisters For Change has conducted a range of VAWG projects in the UK, including investigating and documenting public authority responses to violence against Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BME) women at both a central and local level across England; delivering annual workshops to strengthen the legal capacity of frontline VAWG service providers; bringing together key actors from government, civil society and the criminal justice sector for roundtable discussions and dialogues on the Domestic Abuse Bill; and improving public authority responses to VAWG. In our research, we work closely with frontline VAWG service providers. Our reports and briefing notes offer concrete policy and legislative recommendations for improving responses to violence against women and girls.
Sisters For Change Report: Unequal Regard, Unequal Protection: Public Authority Responses to Violence Against BME Women in England, November 2017
Sisters For Change worked with five partner organisations – all specialist BME organisations in the ending violence against women sector – to research and document the way in which specialist services are commissioned and delivered in six local authority areas. The report presents a comprehensive evaluation of current practices of commissioning and funding of BME VAW service providers and a detailed legal analysis of the weaknesses and failing in public authority and criminal justice responses to BME victims of violence. It makes 16 concrete and practical experienced recommendations to improve State responses to violence against women and girls and ensure public authority compliance with legal obligations under the Human Rights Act 1998, Equality Act 2010 and child and adult safeguarding legislation.
Over the last 12 months, Sisters For Change, in partnership with The Manchester Maya Project, a consortium of specialist BME VAW service providers, has conducted extensive research to examine local authority approaches and responses to domestic abuse; commissioning and funding of domestic abuse services across Greater Manchester. Working directly with three specialist BME VAW support services – Saheli, Wai Yin and Ananna – we have documented the experiences of BME women victims of domestic abuse living in Manchester and the challenges they face in accessing statutory services and support in Manchester. We have reviewed a wide range of cases to assess how local authorities and welfare and health services in Manchester respond to BME women victims of domestic abuse. Our case evidence raises serious questions as to the compliance of local services with their homelessness, safeguarding, equality and human rights duties in relation to BME women victims of domestic abuse.
In publishing this report, Sisters For Change and The Manchester Maya Project partners seek in the short term to inform the development of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Violence Against Women and Girls strategy (due to be published later in 2019) and Manchester City Council's current review of its approach to commissioning domestic abuse services and in the longer term to improve and strengthen responses to BME women victims of violence by local authorities and statutory agencies across Greater Manchester.
Sisters For Change has developed a series of six briefing notes looking at some of the most important issues to be addressed by the Domestic Abuse Bill. The briefing notes set out recommendations to Government to ensure an inclusive and effective Domestic Abuse Bill for all women.
Improving public authority responses to violence against BME women.
Improving public authority responses to high risk victims of domestic abuse.
Improving accountability in local government responses to domestic abuse & VAWG.
Oversight & accountability: Role & powers of the Domestic Abuse Commissioner.
Definition of domestic abuse.
UK compliance with the Istanbul Convention.
As part of the UK Government's consultation and inquiry prior to the publication of the Domestic Abuse Bill, Sisters For Change submitted a consultation response to the Government and written evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee on Domestic Abuse.
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Anthony Haynes writes: By way of contributing to International Women's Day, I'd like to recommend an article on a key topic — the perception of pregnancy in relation to recruitment and job application.
In the article published by Fast Company, Jen Watts Welsh — who is evidently and expert story-teller — reflects on her experience of becoming pregnant:
I found myself at three months pregnant ready to make a professional move but realized my timing was lousy. Impossible even. I'd loved my latest experience and coworkers, but felt I'd grown as much as I could within my role and the company at large. I was ready to start looking for my next challenge. But job searching takes time, and I'd be lucky to find an opportunity by the time I was six months pregnant, and who would hire me then?
Like many pregnant women, I internally shrugged my shoulders and accepted my fate. I would stay put, I told myself. Use this time to figure out my next move, take my maternity leave, and start interviewing when I became hirable again (i.e. after the baby was born).
But then she changed her mind — and her behaviour…
Jen Watts Welsh's story, and her reflections on it, have implications for employers, recruiters, and candidates (whether actual or potential). I commend it to you!
You can find it here: https://www.fastcompany.com/90304455/heres-what-happened-when-i-interviewed-for-a-new-job-while-heavily-pregnant
PS My thanks to Anth Mckeown, our Business Development Manager, for alerting me to the article.


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This side debate over He-Man eating meat is a bit of a tangent to the original train of thought. There is the potential in future MOTU movie(s) He-Man will be anti-gun which may upset some people. However it really shouldn't because it is rather in character for what He-Man represents. He-Man has historically been an over the top moralist throughout the franchise. The vegetarianism mentioned in the 1987 movie is just ONE example of the oozingly good "ooey gooey" morality that is found in MOTU. Every episode of Filmation tried to teach some kind of lesson even if it wasn't always He-Man explaining the episode's lesson at the end. This tradition continued throughout 200X/MYP. He-Man is "good" maybe even too good which is kind of what makes Skeletor and other villains in the series somewhat relateable.
This is one of the finer nuances of MOTU that separates this franchise from other superheroes. The hero is too perfect and disturbingly good that it at times generates sympathy for the villains.


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Yale students develop 'active shooter' alert app
It took three and a half minutes for faculty and students at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., to learn there was an active shooter in their school.
Four Yale University students feel their mobile alert app can drastically reduce response time during similar emergencies.
"We realized there that schools really have a communication problem internally, but also externally," said Michael Chime, who developed the app Prepared with classmates Daniel James, Neal Soni and Dylan Gleicher to alert students and faculty members during school shootings.
International reports described 2018 as the worst year in the United States for gun violence in schools, and the Parkland shooting was at the center of it. Data from Education Week, a journal covering education in the U.S., found that there were 24 school shootings that resulted in 114 injuries or deaths.
The mobile application lets faculty respond almost instantly to an active shooting incident using their phones to connect with students and first responders.
Chime said most of the features on the app are the result of feedback from local schools, and a case study he and his team conducted on the Parkland school shooting.
Approved users can send a lockdown notification to the entire school and local law enforcement through the program by pressing and holding an "active shooter" button for three seconds, which sends out an Amber alert-style message.
The program also lets users provide information on the emergency through a messaging feature, including location and description of the suspected shooter.
"That streamlined response will be communicated with the authorities at the press of a button," Chime said, touting a 15-second alert time.
A newly added feature also notifies school district officials, who can then can send emergency messages to nearby schools.
"We're able to ensure that the security of the schools surrounding (the emergency) are in thought as well," Chime said.
The app has already received a favorable review at Yale, according to Chime, who said the university has invested roughly $40,000 into the startup, including the Miller Prize for $25,000.
The quartet will also spend their summer in an accelerator program where they will continue to develop the application and work with school districts nationwide to implement it.
They've reached out to school districts in Connecticut and other states, including Louisiana and Ohio, where James and Chime are from, respectively.
Chime said they've been in contact with local law enforcement as well.
Another app developer said he saw the undergraduates' startup as a valuable tool for the school system.
"I think that's potentially powerful for sure," said Ben Berkowitz, CEO and founder of SeeClickFix, a New Haven-based web and mobile platform that allows users to communicate with local government about public works issues.
His company, which has been around for a decade, has about 350 city partners that use the application and website as a primary means of taking public service requests about potholes, graffiti or illegal dumping.


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Spatial Analysis of Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act Projects
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As the first federally mandated restoration program, Louisiana enacted the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) to address Louisiana's land loss crisis.
The Science Issue and Relevance: As the first federally mandated restoration program, Louisiana enacted the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) to address Louisiana's land loss crisis. Between 1990 and 2015, the CWPPRA program has authorized 204 coastal restoration projects. These projects use a variety of restoration techniques and vary in size from small barrier island vegetation planting projects to large diversions of freshwater and sediments. As one component of the CWPPRA restoration monitoring program, the Coastwide Reference Monitoring System (CRMS) was designed to monitor the effectiveness of restoration actions at multiple spatial scales from site scale to the influence of projects on the entire coastal landscape. Restoration project effectiveness is assessed using many data types including hydrologic, ecologic, and spatial data sets. One component of project evaluation is change in land and water composition coast-wide within restoration project boundaries and within CRMS sites.
Methodology for Addressing the Issue: Geographers maintain and utilize various databases and data layers for analysis of the success and effectiveness of these restoration efforts in Louisiana. Land/water datasets are created to assess the land change in areas of interest for restoration planning and assessment throughout the Louisiana coastal zone. Aerial photography is used to determine change at a finer scale and for specific applications, i.e., shoreline change analysis. The CRMS uses the land change assessment as a landscape indicator in the reporting feature.
Future Steps: In addition to the programmatic obligations, CWPPRA/CRMS geospatial datasets are used by USGS to support modeling, scientific research, and web-tool development.
Location of the Study: Throughout the Louisiana coastal zone, Latitude: 29.678°, Longitude: -91.552°


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Top 5 Hottest Restaurants in Brampton: April 28-May 3
Here are the 5 hottest restaurants in Brampton for the week of April 28 - May 4, based on the amount of organic page views and searches these restaurants received on inbrampton.com.
A new, unique Indian restaurant boasting traditional flavours and a specialty opened recently in Brampton, and readers are a-buzz. It's called Paranthe Wali Gali - which means "the lane of parantha-makers" - and it's located at Clarence and Kennedy. A parantha is an Indian flatbread that's popular in different styles in South Asian countries. The flatbread is typically flaky and can be stuffed with different ingredients. Paranthe Wali Gali serves a whopping almost 60 different kinds of paranthe (plural of parantha), including butter chicken, beet root, and chicken biryani. Some of the paranthe are inspired by different South Asian regions, like Chennai (parantha with potatoes and southern-flavoured herbs) and Kashmir (parantha with kidney beans and Indian herbs).
If you're looking to enjoy a romantic date or a sophisticated dinner, Antica is more than worth a try. This Mayfield Road restaurant pairs warmth and sophistication, wowing guests with a classic wine bar and comforting earthy tones. While a great deal of attention has been paid to the setting, the restaurant is better known for serving fine Italian fare. The resto's website calls attention to the fact that the establishment occupies "one of the most prestigious indoor spaces in Snelgrove" and the enriching ambiance is apparent as soon as you walk in the door. This restaurant is ideal for a special occasion and the menu doesn't disappoint, offering such classics as Gnocchi con Pera e Gorgonzola, Penne alla Vodka, lamb and more. If you want to be wowed, try the homemade gnocchi or any of the tender, succulent veal dishes available on the menu.
3) Hakka No. 1
This Melanie Drive spot is an epic choice for all of the industrial workers in the area, and once you know about it, it might become your go-to spot for lunch specials and hakka food. From noodles to rice to meat and beyond, you'll find a huge variety of food on the menu, including all kinds of chicken (manchurian chicken is pictured below!), noodles (Shanghai, Singapore, and ho-fun included!), beef, fish, veggies, and delicious sauces you can think of. The serving sizes are huge and the restaurant is surprisingly cozy, with ample seating space. Whether you're snagging some take-out, you're there for a $7.25 lunch special (which comes with water and a mouthwatering spring roll), or you're there with a few people prepared to order everything on the menu, you won't regret your decision to go here. Hakka No. 1 even has bubble tea - yum!
Okay, we need to talk about Lynn's! First of all, drop everything you're doing and decide when you're going to make your way over to this Orenda Road spot serving up authentic Trini cuisine that tastes like your mom made it. Except she didn't make it - Lynn did, and Lynn happens to be one of the friendliest restaurant owners you'll meet in Brampton, cooking all of the food from scratch, and she's almost always at the restaurant. The food here is ridiculously fresh and flavourful. Here, you'll find classic dishes like surf and turf, curry boneless chicken, roti, chow mein, and even jerk chicken. Let me tell you - the jerk chicken falls off the bone, and you can tell that it has soaked up a lot of flavour and a kick of spice. The coleslaw is the best I've ever had. It's sweet, juicy, and cool. And the rice and beans really complete the dish. To top it off, everything is portioned well, and you might have some leftover for your next meal or snack. And the curry chicken? You could practically drink the sauce it comes steeped in. Enough of me telling you all of this, though, make the trek and find Lynn's in the industrial area at Orenda Road and West Drive.
If you love Filipino cuisine, you'll be excited to know that Brampton just got a new Filipino restaurant! It's called Fan "D" Flame, and it's serving up some delicious food from its spot in the plaza at Main and Bovaird, in the same area at Rona and the passport office. What can you expect to eat at Fan "D" Flame? A ton of classic Filipino dishes, with some Chinese and Western fusion, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. From fried rice and noodles, to chicken wings and spring rolls, to halo-halo and lechon, you'll find it all at Fan "D" Flame. According to the owners, this new restaurant offers dine-in, takeout and even catering. Restaurant owners highlight that Fan "D" Flame roasts their pic in house, with an oven that can fit eight pigs for roasting. It's called Cebu's lechon, and if you eat pork, this is definitely something you'll want to try. And, this place serves bubble tea! …and there's a buffet.
The 5 hottest restaurants in Brampton this week are based on the amount of organic page views and searches these restaurants received on inbrampton.com the week of April 28-May 4, 2018.
Top 5 Hottest Restaurants in Brampton: April 28-May 3
- McLaughlin and Ray Lawson closed due to shooting investigation in Brampton
- House of the Week: $1.6 Mil House with Insta-Worthy Backyard
- Peel District schools in Brampton with reported cases of COVID-19 – September 29
- Dufferin-Peel Catholic District schools in Brampton with reported COVID-19 cases – September 29
- Mayor Brown raises concerns over banquet hall events and weddings in Brampton


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Top 10 Foods to Lose Weight
1. Cereals and whole grains
When eating carbohydrates, we must choose the slow assimilation coming from cereals and whole grains like brown rice, oatmeal, chia, and wheat, which maintain levels of insulin low and stable and prevent insulin spikes that stop burning fat and promotes the gradual increase in fat storage.
A study by researchers at Pennsylvania State University found that men and women who follow a diet low in calories and added carbohydrates from whole grains lost significantly more abdominal fat than those who followed a low-calorie diet carbohydrate sources refined.
2. Pomelo
A study by the Scripps Clinic (San Diego) found that men who ate half a grapefruit or 236ml of grapefruit juice three times a day lost an average of 1 kg in 12 weeks, without changing your diet.
The effect is probably due to the ability of grapefruit maintain stable blood sugar level in blood.
To test the effects yourself, try adding half a grapefruit to some of your daily meals.
3. Whey
Drinking whey protein between meals is a smart way to improve not only muscle growth but also fat loss.
UK researchers discover that when subjects consumed a whey protein shake 90 minutes before eating a buffet lunch, eating many foods that when consumed a casein protein shake.
The scientists reported that this was due to the ability to increase serum levels of hormones that reduce hunger cholecystokinin and glucagon peptide-1.
4 apples
Apples are a great source of slowly digested carbohydrates with numerous beneficial antioxidants. A group of compounds known as apple polyphenols has proven very effective in increasing muscle strength, endurance and fat loss, especially around the abdomen.
The polyphenols of apple parents directly improve the body's ability to burn fat and limit production and storage of fat, and increase endurance and strength allowing you to train longer and harder.
A typical large apple provides about 200 milligrams of polyphenols and about 30 grams of carbohydrates.
5. Nuts
A study by the University of Loma Linda, California, reported that subjects after performing a diet low in calories and high in fat (40% of total calories from fat) with most fats from almonds lost significantly more fat and abdominal fat over 24 weeks that subjects who consumed the same calories and carbohydrates but from consuming less fat.
So be sure to include nuts such as almonds and walnuts in your diet.
6. Green Tea
The main ingredient in green tea, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) inhibits the enzyme that normally breaks down norepinephrine, a neurohormone that keeps your metabolic rate and helps burn more calories during the day.
Drinking green tea is a good way to stay hydrated during training, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition, he reported that subjects who drink green tea during exercise obtained a loss of abdominal fat significantly more than those taking a placebo.
Most studies demonstrating the efficacy of green tea for fat loss have used green tea extract. A study confirmed that EGCG extract is better than the tea EGCG absorbed. It takes about 500 mg of green tea extract in the morning and evening before meals.
7. Blue Fish
Fatty acids Omega-3 fish oil promotes fat loss. The omega-3 fatty acids increase the activity of a protein called mTOR and insulin, which are sensitive to small changes in energy metabolism.
MTOR has direct effects on protein synthesis and on the appetite control center of the brain. Omega-3 fatty acids stimulate mTOR, which inhibits the feeling of hunger and prevents protein degradation.
For best results, take 1-2g of fish oil at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
8. Guacamole
Avocados are full of monounsaturated fat, which normally is not stored as body fat. Also, contain mannoheptulose, a sugar blunts insulin release and increases calcium absorption.
Maintaining low levels and get enough calcium is essential to stimulate fat loss. Try adding a quarter of avocados in salads and sandwiches.
9. Soja
Consumption of soy protein rich in isoflavones decreases fat storage in the body while promoting the growth of lean muscle mass.
Natural soy has a tendency to equalize levels of insulin and sugar in the bloodstream which helps considerably reduce hunger.
In fact, in a 2008 study from the University of Alabama, researchers found that men who drank 20g of soya day for three months lost a significant amount of abdominal fat.
10. Spices
Spicy foods like peppers, jalapeno peppers, pepperoni contain active ingredient capsaicin, a chemical that has been shown to promote burning calories at rest, reduce hunger and food intake.
Although the thermogenic effect of capsaicin is modest and temporary, you can get to increase metabolism 8 percent for a couple of hours.
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Heather Sorensen, Wedding Planner/Coordinator My passion for wedding planning and coordinating lies in helping people find happiness; I love working with brides and grooms on the wedding details that make them happy and remind them what getting married is all about. Vintage&Lace is a wedding planning, coordinating, and designing partnership created by Heather Sorensen and Rachael Halpern - lovers of vintage-modern fashion, wedding enthusiasts, and best friends. Heather lives in Austin, Texas and works on unique, local weddings; whereas Rachael spends her days on the Big Island of Hawaii specializing on Hawaii Destination Weddings.Vintage&Lace style takes the best inspirations from the past and adds a modern twist to create an elegant and timeless vision that is unique to you. We enmesh romantic and delicate gestures with a modern daring interpretation to provide a distinctive image of class and style. One's style on their wedding day should make them feel beautiful, hopeful, and centered. It should appreciate the soulfulness and sincerity of the occasion and speak directly to who the bride and groom are as a couple. And, it should be fun! Our experience, professionalism, and intimate knowledge of local venues and vendors allows us to handle all the wedding day details with ease. Our job is to make sure that you have the freedom to relax and enjoy one of the most memorable occasions of your life.


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Sarah Jones
Sarah Jones is a US based award winning journalist with a large social media presence and over a decade of experience in mainstream TV news.
She is one of the top twenty NorthAmerican Young Leaders chosen by Friends of Europe. Sarah received the Women Economic Forum's highest honor on International Women's Day 2018 in the Hague when she was named one of their "Women of the Decade" in News & Social Engagement. Sarah was selected as one of the top one thousand most influential Twitter profiles. On more than one occasion she has been invited to advise senior level military planners and government officials - in the US and allied countries - on social technologies. In 2014 she was voted Best Journalist in Social Media by a panel of industry leaders at the Sixth Annual Shorty Awards. Sarah is also an International Women's Media Foundation fellow and a two time International Reporting Project Fellow. While Sarah covers a range of world and US news stories - she is among the top forty female social media influencers for conversations surrounding artificial intelligence. Sarah started her transition from newsgathering and producing to on-air reporting in 2016. She films, writes, edits, produces and reports her own material.
Sarah has been an Online Media Awards judge and Skoll World Forum delegate since 2015. She also founded the international moment of silence and online event to help remember fallen journalists with co-partners like the Committee to Protect Journalists and the UN Foundation's Plus Social Good. The event reached over 9 million people in it's first year and in person events were held around the world. She has worked with Reuters Trust; VICE; Al Jazeera America; TRT World, CNN; ITN's Channel 4 News; Gulf News; BBC World Service; Brook Lapping Productions on the documentary "9/11: The Day That Changed the World"; and ABC 7 News in her hometown of Chicago on a biweekly feature called "Someone You Should Know." Sarah Jones is a graduate of City University London's International Broadcast Journalism Masters program with Merit.


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Justice-Driven Education for Christian Leadership
Leadership & Justice: These two words are central touchstones that connect me to St. Andrew's College's mission. For those new to the A Deacon's Musing community, I have recently had the exciting honour to assume the role as the new principal of the college. There are many facets to the role, many (perhaps most) of which I am just beginning to fully appreciate. The depth and scope of the role is inspiring, challenging, daunting and – ultimately – life-giving. It is truly a gift to be able to wake each day knowing that I have joined a team that are working to change the world!
Leadership & Justice: As I return to the discipline and practice of blogging in this new role, I queried the readers and seekers in the community about how they connect these two touchstones. For the many conversations, through various media, I am most grateful. The conversations in their richness of those conversations, whether in Private Message or publicly, via such platforms as twitter, has me thinking deeply and musing imaginatively.
Leadership & Justice: As these conversations have unfolded and as I recognise the tangents I have followed, I was aware that these two values might inform a new leadership blog series. I have written many times about leadership and have already completed one entire series on the subject. Though some of my current musings likely complement those previous explorations, it has become clear that leadership and justice require more space than a normal blog might allow. As such, I believe this series will likely unfold in at least four parts.
Leadership & Justice: The first part of the series is this initial blog. Hopefully, it will provide some context for what follows and will conclude with naming some assumptions. The second in the series will explore leadership and some of the nuances that impact the nurturing and preparing of leaders in the context of living and leading in faith communities generally, and specifically within The United Church of Canada. The third musing will unpack justice from an expansive Christian perspective. Finally (at the moment of the writing of this initial blog), we will discuss the manner in which the two touchstones connect and inform one another as conversation partners.
Leadership & Justice: These words invoke multiple images and meanings. Based on one's social location – education, gender identity, sexual identity, vocation, family of origin, to name only a few factors – it can easily lead to assumptions that can obscure connexions that might be established in respect to a larger shared conversation. So, I thought it might make sense to simply list, as a way to draw this first conversation to an end, a few of the assumptions I have that underlie this new series:
As we pause in this first part of our conversation, I invite you to consider these assumptions.
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