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Weekly Report 20/07/16
By Kathrin Germanous, Christina Gadalla and Bianca Bader
We are doing the Duke of Edinburgh scheme and part of that scheme is community service. For our community service we have been helping Michael Mobbs garden in Chippendale. Today we found out how much privilege we have because we have access to water every day and we learnt that mulch means a lot more to plants than we think.
We started the session by gathering the soil and worms under the hay in the chicken coop which we then mixed with water to make mulch! Then we covered the surroundings of plants with mulch in order to prevent weeds which compete with plants for moisture and nutrients. We also learnt that using organic mulch means there is more organic matter in the soil. We put the mulch around many plants in an 'L' shape in order for the plant to be properly covered. After that, we had a small photoshoot as you can see in the video below to show what we actually do not just in words.
Next we had to empty the compost bin and we transported the compost to Michael's backyard. We learnt that compost can be used again as mulch to be put around trees and shrubs to keep the moisture in and to prevent weeds from growing. The street's compost bin hadn't been emptied for only a month but it was already so full, although most of the paraphernalia were old fruits and veggies, there were a few naughty plastic bits inside it!
After we had finished with the compost bin, we got to lay brand new hay for the chickens! They were very happy with our work! Afterward we had to clean Michael's floor because we had stepped in and out of his house with our muddy shoes way too many times. After we broomed and mopped, Michael challenged our knowledge of world affairs. He asked if we were aware of how many people don't have access to clean water around the world. He told us to research about it and the results I found were very eye opening. 783 million people do not have access to clean and safe water. 37% of those people live in Sub-Saharan Africa. 443 million school days are lost each year due to water-related diseases. Half of the world's hospital beds are filled with people suffering from a water-related disease. Nearly 1 out of every 5 deaths under the age of 5 worldwide is due to a water-related disease. So how can we, knowing all of this take water for granted? We use water for showering, drinking, washing our hands, cleaning the dishes, watering our plants, cleaning the floor and 783 million people can't even drink it.
At the end of the session, Michael gave us a 'who gives a crap' toilet paper roll each and challenged us to make the switch. This brand of toilet paper donates 50% of their profits to wateraid to build toilets in the developing world. This organisation has provided 120,000 people with sanitation access, saved 22,758 trees by selling forest friendly paper products, saved 54 million litres of water by making their products using eco-friendly materials and reduced 4,377 tons of greenhouse gas emission by making products with cleaner processes.
Overall, every time we come to Michael's house, we learn something new and it makes us more consciously aware of gardening and of how much privilege we have to live in a country like Australia. We learnt that mulch helps plants to survive, we learnt that compost can be reused for a purpose and we learnt that buying one roll of 'who gives a crap' will save lives.


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Only Sun - Only Sun EP (285 Records)
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Release Date: Out Now
I've had this EP in my inbox for a while and without listening to it I knew I wanted to check it out. Don't ask me why, there was just something about the artwork and the way the band sold themselves to me that peaked my interest. This debut EP from the High Wycombe quartet opens with 'What We Started' and I'm instantly gratified. Thumping drums and low slung, grungey guitars are blended with an indie-pop sensibility and the feeling that you're speeding through the city at night with the car stereo turned up high. 'Dawn (Part Two)' takes the pace down a few notches with a desolate low guitar chord progression along with some Bastille meets Editors vibes that build slowly and epically in to an anthemic sound that make me yearn for the much missed The B Of The Bang. By the time this song explodes you only need to close your eyes to see the slow motion crowd scenes of a summer BBC montage with smiling faces crammed in to a tent somewhere in the English countryside.
The second half of the EP starts with the Dutch Uncles-esque 'Take Care' that layers weaving guitars, rapid fire vocals and skipping drums to channel the spirit of Young Knives and Everything Everything. Final track, 'Impact Of Innovation', is a darker, more forceful tune that you just want to lose yourself in on a Friday night after a long week of shuffling paper round an office for people that you never meet or even speak to. Only Sun are one of those bands that have grasped exactly what it means to make quality tunes and then infuse that with all the frustration and energy of modern living which makes for a fantastic listening experience. I can't help but feeling, though, that these guys must explode on the live stage as all of that energy comes bubbling to the surface. Definitely ones to keep an eye on.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/onlysunofficial?fref=ts

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As we drove up to the school, we noticed the similarities between OPS and our school - both are in relatively new communities with OPS being open for two years now. The difference between the two schools was that Stonefields was built first and the community sprung up around it whereas the community around OPS was already there and were waiting for the school to open resulting in 100 learners starting the first day the school opened and the roll now sitting around 340 learners.
Caroline took us on a tour of the school where we walked all the learning environments. Some of the stand out points for me were:
- There is a clear succession plan for learners with Ormiston Senior High already built and Ormiston Junior High being built. As we walked into the library, we stood in the beginning of the cultural walkway which will link all three schools.
- All the learning spaces have the similar layout allowing learners to make clear decisions about both the type and style of learning they wish to do. It was great to see learners engaged in a variety of different learning experiences.
- Within the learning spaces, there is a mix of fixed and flexible furnishing. I found this mix to be responsive to the needs of both the learners and the teachers.
- Another interesting element is that the entire school operate on the same timetable. There is the flexibility within these blocks to integrate all parts of the curriculum into the design of learning.
- The school also has a KDEC (Kelston Deaf Education Centre) unit attached to it and a lot of the learnings from here are evident in the other learning spaces like teachers switching the lights off to gain all learners attention and the environments being conscious of visual disturbances in them.


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About Us
Alpen Reel Co. was born from the idea that conservation is an integral part of the sport that we love. We believe that, much like hunting and fishing licenses, a portion of the gear that we purchase should go to the conservation of the waters that we use it on. The waters and public lands that we love are threatened daily. We believe that this philosophy gives anglers a direct way to have an impact.
Direct to Consumer
We use a direct to consumer business model which means you are able to buy our gear directly from us. Because of this we are able to build better, higher quality reels at a price that most other companies can't match.


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Every year, I look forward to making my own birthday cake. A few years ago there was an orange blossom and cardamom scented angel food cake with a drippy dark chocolate shellac. Before that, a pink, double-layered sugar-butter bomb from The Sweeter Side of Amy's Bread. Last year I tried out zucchini and hazelnuts in a different cake format, as a two-layer thing frosted with Hervé This's Chocolate Mousse. That was fine, but—and maybe this is something that happens as one gets older—it was a bit much. I guess I'm getting picky.
Desserts that offer the illusion of lightness—a buoyant, airy texture; a fresh, citrusy finish to a meal—are really my favorite. In terms of nutrition they're exactly that, an illusion, but if there's another thing to add to the list of refinements and strong opinions I've developed with age, it's that life is too short for supbar dessert. I'd rather eat dessert less frequently, but make it count when I do. So here's this blog's first-ever cake: A buttery, sturdy cake that gets its deep sweetness from toasted hazelnuts and a relatively small amount of brown sugar, moistened with grated zucchini and a touch of olive oil.
Then the kicker is a loose cushion of "lemon curd whip": this is based on a suggestion alongside the lemon curd recipe in Alice Waters' The Art of Simple Food—a book I turn to all the time for its straightforward, reliably great recipes—where you fold lemon curd into whipped cream and then use it as frosting. The curd stabilizes the whipped cream, and the cream both adds airy body and softens all the sharp aspects of the curd. But most importantly it just tastes like what I'd prefer all frosting to taste like. It's light, uncloying, and elegant; different, but a lot better than buttercream.
A final note: This is a cake that violates one of my recipe rules, which is you can use either the KitchenAid stand mixer or the food processor but never both in the same recipe. But I couldn't get around it this time, and in any case, rules have limits. Use the grating attachment for the zucchini before grinding the nuts, which at least doubles up the food processor's utility.
Zucchini-Hazelnut Cake with Lemon Curd Whip
Makes one 8-inch cake, enough to serve 8
2/3 cup hazelnuts
1-1/2 cups grated zucchini (1 medium, 6-8 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
Zest of one lemon
1/2 cup light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened slightly, plus extra for greasing
1 egg plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
To finish
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup lemon curd *
1. Preheat the oven to 325ºF (180ºC). Line the bottom of an 8-inch inch springform pan with parchment paper then grease sides and bottom of the pan with butter.
2. Spread out the hazelnuts in a small baking vessel and roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly golden brown and fragrant. Cool. Rub off as much of the papery skins as you can manage.
3. Combine the grated zucchini with the salt in a colander and set aside in the sink to drain for 10 minutes to drain. Then extract out as much liquid as possible by grabbing the vegetables in fistfuls and squeezing.
4. Combine the cooled hazelnuts, 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon zest in a food processor and pulse until finely ground and mealy.
5. Whisk together the flour and baking powder in a small bowl.
6. In a stand mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar on medium-high speed until well combined and a somewhat fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add the egg and yolk, olive oil, and vanilla, beating well on medium-low speed until incorporated (it may look a little curdled, but don't fret). Add the dry ingredients, mix on low speed until just combined. Fold in the ground nuts and drained zucchini.
7. Transfer to the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for about an hour, until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean and the cakes start to pull away from the sides of the pans. Cool completely on a wire rack. Run a thin knife around the edge of the pan and unmold the cake.
8. Make the topping within an hour or two of serving: Beat the cream until you have ribbony—but not stiff—peaks. Carefully fold in the curd, taking care not to deflate the cream. Pile on top of the cooled cake and smooth with a spatula or offset spatula. If you feel the need for additional garnish, a few swipes of freshly grated cinnamon or nutmeg on a Microplane would be nice.
Kept in the refrigerator, the cake will keep—even with the topping—for a few days. Let it warm up a bit before you serve it. If you have a cake carrier, store it in that. Otherwise, you can place the cake on a plate or platter and put an overturned 9-inch spring-form pan or other similarly sized bowl on top to serve as a lid.
* I only made this with homemade lemon curd, for which there are several recipes online. Alice Waters' recipe in The Art of Simple Food is my go-to, and it always comes together much more quickly than I expect it to (you can make it while the cake is in the oven). Store-bought, jarred curd, though always less creamy and more jam-like than homemade, would work just as well.


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Accessible Seating
The Tsongas Center is wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair accessible ramp is located outside the facility (to the left as you face the Tsongas Center) which leads to the main lobby. A passenger elevator is located in the main lobby for floor and concourse access. For those patrons who would like to be dropped off in front of the building, they are welcome to do so, and can enter the building through the East Entrance. The passenger elevator is accessible from the East Entrance as well as the Main Lobby.
For patrons looking to purchase accessible seating, you may order online via TsongasCenter.com ticketing, visit the Tsongas Center Box Office, or call our ticketing call center at (866) 722-8780
If you have an event specific question or question about any of our venue policies please contact the Tsongas Center Box Office at (978) 934-5738.
Alcoholic Beverages Policy
Massachusetts state law prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under 21 years of age; therefore, guests will be required to show proper identification and proof of age when purchasing alcoholic beverages. Any patron in the building under the age of 21 and in the possession of alcohol, will be ejected from the event and taken to the security office where their parents will then be notified for proper advisement. When necessary, these patrons may be turned over to the Lowell Police. All persons who are consuming alcohol and appear to be under 21, and cannot provide proper identification, will be processed as above. All persons supplying underage drinkers will be ejected from the event and turned over to the Lowell Police.
Smoke and Tobacco Free
As of August 25th, 2014, all campus property will be designated smoke and tobacco free. To assist in the implementation of the new policy, signage will be posted throughout campus over the summer reading "Share Fresh Air. Welcome to our smoke and tobacco free campus." Also to support the campus during the transition, we have partnered with Lowell General Hospital to provide free, eight week smoking cessation programs for students, faculty and staff.
Center Entry
All patrons enter through the Main Lobby Entrance to access events at the Tsongas Center and must have a valid ticket to attend an event.
Pre Event Screening
Depending upon the nature of an event, or when considered necessary by Building Management, a visual or full search will be conducted by Center Security. All guests and/or show personnel may be subject to search prior to entering the building.
Visual Search
A visual search may consist of the following: the guest being asked to open any coat, bag or containers of any type. Security will visually scan all guests as they enter the facility for contraband noted below. The guest will be asked to dispose of the item(s) prior to entering the facility. Guests may be turned over to the Lowell Police if item(s) of an illegal nature are discovered.
Full Search
A Full Search consists of the following: the guest being asked to open any coats, bag or containers of any type and also being physically patted down or screened with a metal detector. If contraband is detected, the guest will be asked to dispose of the item(s) prior to entering the building. Guests may be turned over to the Lowell Police if item(s) of an illegal nature are discovered.
Purses, diaper bags, and other small personal bags are allowed, but will be inspected at all entrances. No storage or check-in area will be provided for items not permitted inside the arena. Items confiscated at the entrance will not be returned.
The following items are not permitted inside the center:
• No professional cameras
• No audio/video recording devices
• Any gifts or packages should be returned to the sender/patron
• Backpacks and over-sized purses
• Large bags, over-sized purses, backpacks, duffle bags or boxes
• Food or beverages
• Cans, bottles, coolers or other similar containers
• Video cameras or audio recorders (in most instances)
• Laser pens or laser products
• Noise making devices (horns, whistles, etc.)
• Projectiles (including beach balls and frisbees)
• Over-sized signs (larger than 2' x 3')
• Stickers
• Balloons
• Cigarettes and lighters
• Heeleys, skateboards or skates
• Sticks or poles
• Spiked necklaces and belts or pins of any kind
• Illegal substances or alcohol
• Knives, guns, chains or clubs
• Weapons of any kind or any kind of item that could be construed as a weapon
• Any other item deemed unacceptable by Management
DISCLAIMER: Each show has certain standards and requirements that need to be met in order for the event to take place, therefore policies and requirements are subject to change based on the specific details of each event. These changes can take place at anytime leading up to an event and are subject to change without notice.
As part of the public safety policy, exiting and re-entering the building with the same ticket is not permitted. Exceptions are only made in the case of medical situations and emergencies. In the event of a medical situation or emergency, please contact the closest Tsongas Center Security/Event Staff Member.


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While these cookies are very easy to make, I am somewhat disappointed in the outcome. The texture of the cookies are great-soft and chewy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. But the flavor is nothing like the fluffernutter sandwich that I love. The cookie literally tastes like eating a spoonful of peanut butter. While this might be appealing to some people, it is not the taste I was hoping for.
My Mom had the idea of sandwiching marshmallow fluff in between two cookies, which would add more marshmallow flavor and a bit of sweetness to these otherwise bland cookies. Or, if you decide to make these, you could try adding some sugar and vanilla to the cookie dough to add a bit of sweetness and flavor. Or, you could just stick to the basics and make a fluffernutter sandwich.
Fluffernutter Cookies
(16 cookies)
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1 egg
1 cup marshmallow fluff
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Add peanut butter and egg to a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined. Fold in marshmallow fluff. Do not fully mix in fluff; you want to see streaks of fluff throughout the dough. Drop tablespoon size cookie dough on prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 12-14 minutes. Be careful not to over bake; these cookies are done when they start to turn light golden brown. Let cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes. Remove to cooling rack and cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
16 servings
Per serving:
Calories: 120
Fat: 8.5g
Fiber: 1g
-Quick to make (prep and bake time is less than 30 minutes)
-Very easy to make
-Minimal ingredients
-Soft and chewy texture
-Not very sweet (next time I will try using honey roast peanut butter and possibly adding 1/2 cup or so of granulated sugar)
-Crumbles easily
-The taste and after taste of this cookie is very similar to eating a spoonful of peanut butter (this could be a pro or con depending on who you talk to)
Overall Rating: 2.5 out of 5


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Forget about traditional fundraisers that involve selling or spending extra money. With scrip fundraising, families can easily earn for St. Joseph School while they shop! Simply use scrip gift cards for everyday purchases, and earn a rebate on each one at no additional cost.
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Hosted by: ESI odisha Chapter
Of Endocrine Society of India
15th-18th Nov 2018, Bhubaneswar
MAYFAIR Convention, Bhubaneswar
Duration: 01 days
In the morning, after breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to nandan kanan approx 16 kms.Spread in an area of 400 hectares of land, Nandankanan Zoological Park is the first zoo in India that is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo is around 20 km from the Bhubaneshwar city and is one of the best places for kids in Orissa . This zoo is also India's first captive gharial breeding center.
Nandankanan lies amidst the luxurious Chandaka forest and also owns Kanjia Lake.
There are 47 open-moated enclosures and 54 cages in Nandankanan Zoological Park where there are 126 species of animals including 40 mammal species, 24 species of reptiles, and 56 kinds of avifauna species. The z oo has a total of essential items for the animals inside the park.
Some of the attractions in Na ndankanan that offered India's first white tiger safari, include Reptile Park, aerial ropeway, a joyride in toy train, cable car and boating1580 animals with 812 birds, 634 mammals and 134 reptiles. Visitors can also spot 88 local species an d 32 exotic animal species, along with the rare White Tigers (34). African Lion, Grant's Zebra, Giraffe and Gaur are the other latest additions in t he zoo.
The collection at the zoo com prises of 6 endangered bird species, 15 endangered mammal species, and 10 species of endangered reptiles. This Zoological Park also runs ' Adopt an Animal project' where people can sponsor food and other kinds of.
During animal safari in Nan dankanan, visitors can spot animals and birds like Indian crocodiles, black buck, Himala yan black bear, nilgiri Langur, lion-tailed m acaques, Indian pangolin, Patas monkey, Burmese Python, Indian Pangolin, Orang-Utan, Open-billed Stork, Nicobar Pigeon, Green-winged Macaws, Malayan Giant squirrel, Salt water crocodile, Hippopotamus, Brow-antlered d eer, and more.
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Factors To Consider When Choosing An Online Lender
If you need immediate cash and considering applying for a payday loan online, then be sure you will end up with a reliable lender. A payday loan is indeed a good solution if you will qualify of course. For you to qualify, you must have a steady job for at least a year or six months at the least. Since payday loans are just short-term loans and you can only borrow a small amount of money, the requirements are less stringent. In fact, you can probably get the money you are applying for in just a day. But even if that is the case, you should only apply for this if you really need the money or if you can repay it on time. Take note that because of the ease of the process, most payday loans have higher interest rates. And if you skip a payment, then another interest rate will be charged to your loan.
There are already many online lenders that you can choose from and every lender has different terms, regulations and policies. That is why it is important to do your homework first if you want to end up with the best deal. To help you in this ordeal, here are some sound tips in choosing a payday loan to avail:
Of course, your first concern should be is the possible incurred rates. As mentioned above, every company will have different incurred rates, if you get lucky; you can find one that will give as low as 15% or you can also come across those companies that will incur up to 50%. But the point here is you should know beforehand what you are getting into before making any commitment. If you will not be told upfront about their incurred interest rates, they might as well scout for another lender.
Then next is the loan terms. Being you are planning to apply for a payday loan, you are usually expected to give the full amount back on the next payday. But there are companies who will provide automatic extension though it comes with another incurred interest rate. So, though it may sound tempting, it is important to know that it is an unwise move especially if you have the money to pay back the loan immediately. So, before committing yourself, weigh things carefully and make sure that you will end up with a decision favourable to your situation.
The last but not the least that you should be concern about your prospect online lender is its reputation. Take note that if you get the loan so easily without the company taking the time to verify your capability to repay can be risky to you. They must have other motives. So, be sure to research well about the company.
Though online payday loans are short-term, still it can generate serious problem if you will not be cautious. Take note that you are also not in a good financial situation or else you wouldn't have applied for this type of loan. So, you should be cautious in your every move.


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If you're a member of our Facebook Group, you get to enjoy Hackwings on the regular. If not, picture well-matched Blackwing ferrules and erasers stuck atop your favorite non-Blackwing pencils. Our guest this week is artist and pro-level Hackwinger Jason Patterson, and your three hosts will wax PENCILSOPHICAL™ about this and other topics.
Plumbago Magazine is looking for a few good illustrators to contribute to Issue 4 (Summer 2018!) Find more information or subscribe to our newsletter at Plumbago.xyz.
Show Notes & Links
- Jason Patterson's Hackwings on Instagram
- River of Dark Dreams: Slavery and Empire in the Cotton Kingdom by Walter Johnson | Amazon
- Picturing Frederick Douglass by John Stauffer | Amazon
- Leuchtturm1917 Special Red Dots edition
- The Condemnation of Blackness by Khalil Gibran Muhammad | Amazon
- Full Circle by Luis Sepulveda | Amazon
- The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin | Amazon
- Mosquitoland by David Arnold | Amazon
- Pops: Fatherhood in Pieces by Michael Chabon | Amazon
- The Randy Newman Songbook | Amazon
- Sandra Podcast | Gimlet Media
- Atlanta | Wikipedia)
- Computerworld | Baron Fig
- Wonderbooks
- Blackwing customized pencils | Blackwing602.com
- Pearson's Graphite 2015 | Amazon
Our Guest
Jason Patterson
@hack_wings & @jason_patterson on Instagram
Your Hosts
Tim Wasem
Johnny Gamber
Pencil Revolution
Andy Welfle
@awelfle | @woodclinched


text: My Firefox extensions: Google Browser Sync: This awesome plugin from Google keeps bookmarks, saved form data/passwords, history, cookies, and even your most recent set of open tabs on their servers and keeps all linked Firefox browsers synchronised! Google Toolbar: The Google Toolbar is finally available for Firefox. My favorite features are the search-term highlight, the auto-form-filling (for address, phone, etc), and spell check of text-box entry. Google Notebook: The Google Notebook allows you to define notebooks and save text and pictures in a notebook as you are browsing the web that you can later review. Google Calendar Notifier: I love the Google calendar, and this puts event notifications and daily summaries so that you can see them from the Firefox status bar. Gmail Space: Presents an in-browser WUFTP-style interface to your 2GB+ of Gmail disk space where you can store files that you may need to access from various computers. Download Statusbar: Download progress is shown on a special download status bar at the bottom of the browser instead of the pop-up download manager. Wizz RSS: A side-bar RSS news reader. The nice thing is that with Google Browser Sync above the items you have read/not read are synced across browsers. FasterFox: Allows you to tweak various settings in Firefox for a faster browser experience, including pre-fetching, and some things that violate some RFCs. VideoDownloader: Allows you to save videos from sites such as YouTube and Google Video (including AVI format there). DownThemAll: Tool to allow you to conveniently download multiple items from a page TabMixPlus: Allows you to customize everything about tabs. In particular I like the feature to open new tabs next to the current tab, the red X on each tab, the loading progress bar on each tab, the ability to protect tabs, and the fact that it shows which tabs you have not yet looked at. Also includes a session manager which I disable due to my preference for Google Sync. PDF Download: Convienient little plugin that gives you an easy choice to view PDFs in the browser, outside the browser, or download it. Image Zoom: Lets you zoom in and out of images right in your browser. Update Notifier: Supposed to notify you of updates to any of your plugins. I just installed it so I don't know if it works yet. Cooliris Previews: Shows hover-over previews on Google and other sites. I have not decided how much I like it yet. For my RSS reader I use: Slickdeals.net: Good deals Slashdow.org: News for Nerds Digg: Technology News Dpreview.com: Digital Camera News


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Ten albums and nearly innumerable lineup changes into the game, Skillet has released one of their best records yet.
And that's saying something. While their last two records haven't been quite as impressive, Collide and Comatose remain two of the most memorable albums in Christian rock. With catchier melodies, deeper lyrics, and more energy, this album is much closer to that level of artistry than their other recent efforts.
There isn't anything very surprising, or even unexpected here. It's just better. The opener, "Feel Invincible," is an almost cookie-cutter Skillet track: fast-paced, crunching guitar, bouncing vocal pacing. But it's far more melodic, and even more energetic, than previous singles like "Monster" and "Hero." While Skillet's softer tracks seem to fall flat more often than not (lead singer John Cooper's throaty vocals tend to sound awkward when paired with softer melodies), "Stars" works as a great balance, and "Lions" is surprisingly one of the better songs on the album.
More than anything, though, the thing that sets this album apart from their last two is its nearly unwavering consistency, both musically and lyrically. While not quite Grammy quality, there are few if any throwaway songs here. Even more encouraging is the thematic quality of the record. Many artists tend to grow less overtly spiritual as they attain commercial success, but this doesn't appear to be the case with Skillet. There's a lot of emphasis on looking to God for salvation here, largely in the context of overwhelming life circumstances, almost like if David wrote hard rock songs instead of poetry (yeah, I know, that's weird, but stay with me).
For example, you have "When I need to be saved/You're making me strong, you're making me stand" on "Invincible," "In a grave of roses, while the night is closing in/My soul is so cold, but I want to live again/I know you'll come to me" on "I Want to Live," and "And when I was dead, you gave me new life/I'm lifting you up with all of my might" on "Famous." There are also mentions of God's creation ("Stars"), evangelism ("Famous"), and the helplessness that comes from sin ("Out of Hell"). You won't find many clever quips or allegories – Skillet never have been poetic lyricists – but the depth and focus make up for that.
The downsides of the album are few and far between, but there are some to be found. While the album generally does very good at pointing to God, there are lapses here and there. "Undefeated" seems to take the opposite approach, emphasizing self-sufficiency ("Left for dead but I will rise up on my own/I could make it alone, I got all that I need to survive"). "Watching for Comets" is more similar to the band's previous attempts at ballads than are the record's other softer songs and ends up repetitive with few interesting moments. It's also slightly disappointing that the band doesn't branch out more musically – "I Want to Live" and "Saviors of the World" are the only tracks that feature the kind of instrumentation and experimentation that was previously the band's trademark.
As a whole, however, Unleashed is one of the best albums Skillet has ever released. While I would have liked to have seen more experimentation, it's extremely consistent, with a lot more sing-a-long melodies, and bursting at the seams with energy. It's a strong contender for the best album in Christian music this year, and still has a very strong showing in comparison with secular records, as well.
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10 Mike Stern Licks
Here are 10 Mike Stern signature licks, selected to better understand his unique phrasing, the scales and techniques involved like chromaticisms/passing tones, triads, arpeggio embellishments, tremolo chords …
We will see how he put together the Dorian mode, the Melodic minor scale, the Lydian dominant mode, the Altered scale and more !
Includes a 'special' bonus with the analysis of his trademark triads/arpeggios lines and arpeggio embellishments.
It's a great opportunity to enrich your own knowledge, thanks to the technical notes and lick analysis, you'll easily borrow the ideas and concepts behind these licks and adapt them to your own playing.
As always this package includes, normal/slow tempo videos, the backing track, all the tab/notation with lick analysis, guitar scales chart & tech/theory notes.
Hope you enjoy !
Package Details
10 Licks – Videos (Normal / Slow Tempo)
1 Backing Track
Tech/Theory notes
Guitar scales chart


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Mass Effect 2 - Uncut Version
Buy Mass Effect 2 now!
You will get the Key for the game via eMail directly to your eMail box.
By using the key you can download and install the game via EA Origin. Instructions can be found here.
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The sci-fi role-playing epic continues, as the Mass Effect story delves into darker territory and the fate of Commander Shepard, his crew and the entire galaxy is unclear at best.
A streamlined combat system makes the game even more action-packed than its prequel, with a new regenerating health system meaning you spend less time fiddling with menus and more time shooting enemies. You can also direct teammates individually with the simple push of a button, giving you better tactical control over every encounter.
The number of planets to explore and the complexity of the sub quests you can find has been massively improved compared to the first game, giving you a whole galaxy to explore at will. The original Mass Effect game was the most cohesive mix yet of action game and RPG, and this sequel goes even further in combining both genres into one giant space opera.
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Three people, including a baby, were transported to the hospital after a multi-vehicle collision downtown Tuesday morning.
About 9 a.m., a Silver Saturn SUV ran a red light at Pierce Street when a Dodge Magnum going southbound on Pierce struck the SUV on the passenger side, causing the SUV to flip, police said.
Police said the SUV then clipped a Chevrolet pickup when it flipped.
The driver of the Saturn, a baby and the driver of the Dodge Magnum were transported to the hospital with non-critical injuries, police said.


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SEC football coaching circus is more fun and crazier than Mississippi politics
Matt Luke is a very good choice to lead Ole Miss football program; Ross Bjork should have been fired
For many years NASCAR has had what it called its "silly season" (driver changes, team changes, crew changes). Politics can certainly have its silly season at any time. SEC football is not immune from having its own silly season of coaching changes. Former interim Ole Miss coach Matt Luke is the new head of the Rebel football program. That is a good thing and he deserves a shot. Luke played at Ole Miss as did his father and brother. He is a Rebel through and through and deserves the job. There is one report that if Luke got the job, it depended on the Rebels beating rival Mississippi State. If true, it is sad because Luke deserved the job and just one game, even against the Bulldogs, should not have been the determining factor. When Ole Miss AD Russ Bjork announced Luke was his pick, he said he had made a wide search and determined his best choice as a new head football coach was already in Oxford. Who is Bjork kidding? With all its problems with the NCAA Committee on Infractions, Ole Miss was not exactly the sexiest and most attractive football coaching job in the nation. A big problem in Oxford is too many Ole Miss fans are outraged with the NCAA penalties. They are unrepentant and think the Rebels are victims. I don't see how Bjork should survive as AD. The NCAA mess at Ole Miss took place on his watch. Add in the existing Rebel players that are considering transferring to other schools. The parents of one player told a national reporter that when their son was being recruited, they ask disgraced and former Coach Hugh Freeze how the NCAA investigation could impact the Rebel football program, and thus, their son's future. They were not told the truth, but even more, the parents also asked Bjork the same question. They got the same bogus answer from Bjork they got from Freeze. Ole Miss is appealing the 2018 bowl ban, but if


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Pratt Institute's Environmental Health & Safety in the Arts: A Guide for K-12 Schools, Colleges and Artisans
Numerous health hazards and environmental risks are associated with the creation of art.
Art instructors are in a unique position to not only prevent pollution by the careful selection, use and management of art materials, but also to pass on their knowledge to their students. This document is intended to provide a basic understanding of the potential hazards present in various art materials and processes. Many art materials contain regulated hazardous substances which, by law, must be disposed of properly. As the teacher or supervisor in charge of the area, it is your responsibility to provide a safe "workplace" for all your students and to ensure that all hazardous waste is managed properly.
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Nya carries a plastic bottle to the pond near her village to fill with water; she then carries the full bottle back to her village on her head.
Nya carries a gourd with her when she fetches water. Auntie gives Salva a gourd when he joins the group after leaving her barn.
Uncle Jewiir carries a rifle that he was allowed to keep after leaving the army. The soldiers who lead the refugees to the river also shoot at them with rifles.
Salva's mother wears an orange headscarf. Salva sees a woman wearing the same color headscarf in the Itang refugee camp, but it is not his mother.
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The terms offered by Iran for negotiations with the US and other powers now scheduled to take place in Istanbul this October are seen by some in Europe as a bid by Tehran to buy time for its nuclear program – and an expression of growing Iranian confidence.
While Europeans give points to the Obama administration for a tactical approach to Iran that they say makes sense – "you want to say you've tried everything before turning the screws," is how Bruno Tertrais of the Foundation for Strategic Research in Paris puts it – the consensus here is that Washington lacks a clear strategy on Iran.
Talks in Turkey?
Top European Union diplomat Javier Solana on Tuesday said that Turkey was the likely venue for the Oct. 1 meeting that includes the five United Nations Security Council members, plus Germany.
Tehran's diplomatic letter last week stating a willingness to talk made no mention of its nuclear program, though Tehran has subsequently stated that it did not consider the subject forbidden. Washington officials have said bluntly that Iran's centrifuge program is in the its final stages, and that the US would raise the nuclear issue in any forthcoming talks.
By accepting talks without a commitment to deal with the core issues, Iran is under no obligation to turn its efforts to satisfy them, European specialists say.
"The headline in Tehran is that 'Iran won,'" argues Mamoun Fandy of the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London. "They see themselves talking from a position of strength not weakness."
That strength, analysts say, runs in numerous directions. Iran believes Russia and China are not strongly in the American or European camp, even though Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday he did not rule out fresh sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program. There is also deep skepticism that the US is open to a military option, with Iraq and Afghanistan still in play for the Pentagon.
Tehran also has far more reach in the Middle East and Gulf states than the Americans often admit or understand, say analysts like Mr. Fandy. In recent years, US forces have indirectly aided Iran by removing the Taliban from Kabul, and by reordering Iraq in a way that gives Iran strategic clout in much of that country.
"Iran feels emboldened at the moment," Fandy argues. "The Sultan of Oman, an influential individual, and the prime minister of Qatar have recently been in Tehran" to confirm their acceptance of the elections outcome, he said.
Not-so-great expectations
US officials had hoped elections in Iran would bring a different look and tone – but Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad remained in power amid caustic charges from European leaders of fraud and abuse and human rights violations by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
"From the Iranian point of view, there are few reasons to believe there is more pressure on Tehran," says Mr. Tertrais. "They believe ... that a US military option is off the table. They are definitely trying to buy time. That's what they've always done. Their approach has not changed. Their offer is a sign Iran has absolutely no intention for meaningful negotiations. After six years at this with the EU, the UN, they well know such an 'offer' is off the mark. If they want serious talks, they know what to say."
Some analysts say Tehran's diplomatic letter last week, which described a desire for peace and harmony among nations, is a statement that Iran will stick with what it calls it's "natural rights," and does not want to participate in talks only because it has a nuclear program.
French foreign minister Bernard Kouchner said of the talks at a Monday dinner with his counterparts in Brussels: "Alas, I am not expecting much from them."


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What should I pack for a self-catering holiday in Edinburgh?/
Many people are now choosing the benefits of self-catering accommodation over expensive, impersonal hotels. One question we regularly get from guests is what exactly is provided, and what do they need to bring themselves?
We supply everything apart from your own personal belongings. So our advice to you is : travel as light as you can. Edinburgh isn't renowned for it's reliable, glorious sunshine. So use the extra space in your suitcase to pack a rain jacket, an extra jersey and some sun-cream – you never know, there are days where you'll need all three up here!
Here are our top 5 things you do not need to bring:
1. Toilet paper – we supply enough to get you through a long weekend. If you need more, there are supermarkets very close reach.
2. Salt and Pepper (and other kitchen essentials) – there is plenty in the apartment for you, including
3. Towels – these are bulky items, so save the space. We supply enough towels for everyone, including extra for the swimming pool.
4. Hairdryer – each apartment has a hair dryer for your use.
5. Baby cot and highchair - just ask us, and we'll arrange for one to be left in the apartment for you.


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Over the past two weeks as temperatures finally rebounded into the seventies in the Washington region, we began to see an uptick in insect activity outdoors. Last week we invited pest-slaying parasitic wasps in for an evening snack of honey. This week we turn our attention to mosquitoes. On a warm day last weekend while cycling on the spectacular C&O canal, I stopped for a short water break and was instantly mobbed by a band of robust mosquitoes. These dark bodied vampires were likely Anopheles quadrimaculatus, a fresh water breeder commonly found throughout the eastern United States. Adults overwinter in protected locations such as human-made structures and tree holes and actively seek blood meals with the return of warm weather in spring.
Catching the scent of fresh human prey, hungry Anopheles mosquitoes swarm the hand of this foolish person.
About this time last spring we met two other mosquitoes found in the Washington region, the pale marsh mosquito, Ochlorotatus dorsalis, and the yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti. Aedes aegypti gained notoriety last year for its role in transmitting a nasty arbovirus called Zika. For most people Zika virus is not a serious health risk. Only about 20% of those infected will show symptoms and for those that do fall ill symptoms are usually mild and include fever, rash, joint pain, red eyes, muscle pain, and headache. These symptoms usually pass in a few days to a week. However, for pregnant women, Zika poses serious health risks to unborn children. Infection with Zika during pregnancy has been linked to severe developmental disorders of the fetus including a condition known as microcephaly (micro = small, cephaly = head). These babies with abnormally small heads sometimes suffer potentially severe problems including seizures, developmental delays, impaired balance, hearing and vision, and reduced intellectual capacity. A recent study of pregnant women infected with Zika in Rio de Janeiro found adverse outcomes in 46% of offspring, several of which were born with microcephaly. These abnormalities were found irrespective of which trimester the Zika infection occurred. Microcephaly appears not to be the only disease linked to Zika virus. Evidence from French Polynesia and other locations link the autoimmune disease of the nervous system called Guillain–Barré syndrome to Zika.
Where did Zika come from and where is it now? Zika virus was first discovered in the Zika forest of Uganda in 1947. It spread across Africa to Asia and the first human outbreak occurred in Micronesia in 2007. It hopscotched across several islands in Oceana in 2014 and then jumped to several Pacific islands before arriving in South and Central America in 2015. As of March 2017 the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) listed travel advisories and Zika risks for more than 100 nations worldwide.
Here in the United States 2016 was a breakout year for Zika as the virus made landfall in several states and was reacquainted with its old friend the yellow fever mosquito. Some recent accounts placed the yellow fever mosquito primarily in southern states lining the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. However, historical chronicles as early as the 1700s report many northern cities in the US plagued by yellow fever mosquitoes and diseases they carried. In 1793 Philadelphia was struck with an outbreak of yellow fever that killed some 5,000 people. Baltimore experienced yellow fever in 1794 and in nearby Norfolk and Portsmouth more than 3,000 died in the yellow fever epidemic of 1855. A recent study found a population of yellow fever mosquitoes that successfully overwinters in the Capital Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. We met a similar population of Culex mosquitoes living underground in New York City a few weeks ago. These remarkable scalawags have made a hibernal home in the relative warmth of yet unknown subterranean redoubts somewhere beneath the city. During summertime and early autumn when scientists conducted their studies, larvae of yellow fever mosquitoes were collected from water-containing vessels including a birdbath, fountain, trash can, plant saucer and from a storm water basin. These clever human-loving species spend winter snug underground and bubble up in the summer to breed in the warmth of the Washington summer and dine on humans in the heart of DC.
According to the CDC, between January 2105 and March of 2017 some 5,158 cases of Zika have been reported in the US. The great majority of these involve travelers to foreign lands who acquired the virus elsewhere and returned with it to the US. Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, by the end of July 2016 indigenous populations of yellow fever mosquitoes near Miami completed local transmission of the virus from mosquito to person. By the end of the year, more than 216 cases of local mosquito-borne transmission of Zika occurred in the Sunshine state. In November of 2016, Texas became the second US state where Zika was presumed to be transmitted locally. Here in the District-Maryland-Virginia region, according to the CDC between January of 2015 and March of 2017, 34 cases of Zika were found in DC, 114 occurred in Virginia, and 134 were reported in Maryland. To date none of these cases are believed to have involved local transmission. According to the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in 2017, 6 cases of Zika have already been discovered.
Female mosquitoes like this yellow fever mosquito biting my hand use human blood to produce eggs. While feeding, viruses like Zika are transmitted from the mosquito to the human in saliva injected into the wound by the mosquito.
What will 2017 bring with respect to mosquitoes and Zika virus? Insect development is strongly related to ambient temperatures. A simple truth is that within certain limits of hot and cold, the warmer it is, the faster insects, including mosquitoes, develop. This means hot regions enable mosquitoes, including the yellow fever mosquito, to complete more generations each year thereby increasing the likelihood of Zika transmission. Could local transmission of Zika occur in places like Washington DC? Well, some of the ingredients are present – humans infected with the virus and yellow fever mosquitoes present. Working in our favor is the fact that our summers simply may not be warm enough or long enough for mosquitoes to reach population densities high enough to transfer the virus from one person to another. Effective management of mosquito populations in our cities and rarity of Zika in the human population may also mitigate the chances of person to person transmission.
What can you do to avoid contracting this potentially dangerous illness? Let's start with vacationers and those heading away for a spring break. My first suggestion is to consult a physician or reputable website such as the CDC website for travel advisories regarding illnesses before you travel abroad. For pregnant women or women who plan to become pregnant who are living in or traveling to countries with Zika, beware of significant health risks to your unborn child. Also be aware that Zika can be transmitted sexually and take precautions if your partner has travelled to countries or regions in the US with Zika. Excellent advice for women concerning Zika and unborn children can be found at these two links:
If your destinations include locations where Zika is endemic, be sure to use personal protection when you are outdoors. Travelers returning to the US from Zika regions should continue to use mosquito repellents for at least three weeks according to the World Health Organization. This way, travelers who may unknowingly return home with the Zika virus in their blood will help prevent the local transmission of Zika here in the US by keeping the virus out of native mosquito populations. Although mosquito bites are most common at dawn and dusk, Aedes aegypti seek blood during daylight hours. Protect yourself from aggressive biters by wearing light-weight, long-sleeved shirts and pants when working or playing outdoors. Certain brands of clothing are pretreated with mosquito repellents such as permethrin. I have worn these in tropical rainforests where mosquitoes were fierce and the clothing really did help. Permethrin aerosols can be purchased and applied to clothing. Permethrin is not to be applied to skin.
Many other insect repellents can be applied to exposed skin before you go outdoors. Some will provide many hours of protection, while others provide virtually none. The "gold standard" of mosquito repellents is the compound DEET. Higher percentages of DEET in a product generally result in greater levels and duration of protection. However, surveys indicate that some people avoid using DEET for a variety of reasons. In recent years many botanically-based products have come to the marketplace. Scientists discovered that wild tomato produces a compound, 2-undecanone, and created a product which prevents mosquitoes from landing on humans. Picaridin is another active ingredient that provides long lasting protection against mosquitoes. Other products containing oils extracted from lemon eucalyptus, Corymbia citriodora, and products combining oils of soybean, geranium, and caster bean protected people from mosquito bites as effectively as products containing DEET in field trials, but often for shorter time intervals. One new repellent with a cryptic moniker called IR3535 has also made the CDC preferred active ingredient list. Products based on citronella and other essential oils derived from plants vary greatly in repellency with average protection times ranging from 5 minutes to 2 hours. So, you may have to apply these products more frequently to be protected.
Questions always arise regarding the use of repellents on children. Repellents carry precautionary statements on their labels. Always read the label carefully and follow directions and precautions exactly. You should help children apply repellents and consult a pediatrician before applying any product to the very young. Some products state that children should not handle the product and even some botanically-based products warn against use on kids under the age of 3. If your travel destinations include places that will be clothing light, be sure to use sunscreen to protect your beautiful skin from harmful UV and use insect repellent. Repellant is applied after, not before, sunscreen and should be replenished after swimming.
Watch this video to learn tricks for reducing problems with mosquitoes around the home.
The excellent CDC web sites on Zika virus, the information rich "Mosquito Information Web Site" of the University of Florida, and the fascinating articles, "Evidence for an Overwintering Population of Aedes aegypti in Capitol Hill Neighborhood, Washington, DC" by Andrew Lima, Diane D. Lovin, Paul V. Hickner, and David W. Severson; "American Disasters: 201 Calamities That Shook the Nation" edited by Ballard C. Campbell ; and "Zika Virus Infection in Pregnant Women in Rio de Janeiro" by Patrícia Brasil et al. were used in the creation of this episode. To learn more about Zika and yellow fever mosquitoes please visit the following web sites:


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- Macro Photography, also known as close-up photography, is the photography of small objects. A macro lens is a lens that offers a magnification of either 1:1, (1x) or sometimes only 1:2 reproduction.
Macro Photography
Macro Photography Technical Explanation
Unfortunately, in photograhy the terms "macro" and "micro" and "magnification" are often used inaccurately. Some photographers may use the phrase "high magnification" to describe macro photography, when in fact most macro lenses only reach 1:1 reproduction, or 1x magnification. This means that a 5mm long grain of rice would be perfectly reproduced by the macro lens as 5mm long, when the image hits the camera sensor.
What is Lens Magnification or Reproduction?
Lens magnification is actually a characteristic of the close-focusing capability of a lens, and nothing else. In other words, almost any lens of any focal length could technically be made into a 1:1 macro lens, the only difference would be that a telephoto lens would achieve 1:1 reproduction when the subject is quite a distance away from the camera, where as a medium or wide-angle lens that reaches 1:1 reproduction would have to have the subject mere inches from the lens. There is of course a practical limit to which focal lengths are conducive to 1:1 reproduction, which is why most 1:1 macro lenses are in the range of 50mm to 150mm or 200mm.
Also, optical magnification is independent from a camera's sensor size and resolution. A lens that does 1:1 macro on a full-frame 24 megapixel sensor, is still a 1:1 macro lens on an APS-C 24 megapixel sensor.
However, the resolving power of the sensor (how tightly the pixels are crammed together) does indeed influence the effective magnification of the camera system as a whole. Therefore, having a higher resolution sensor, or a smaller sensor of the same resolution, will allow a macro image to resolve more detail. Unless the lens itself is simply not sharp enough optically, for such a high-resolution sensor.
Macro versus Micro
Most lenses that achieve 1:1 reproduction are named macro lenses, however Nikon uses the term Micro to describe their 1:1 reproduction lenses. This is because of the official definitions of the two words, and how they actually relate to lens magnification or reproduction.
Outside of photography, "macro" means large, while "micro" means small. In the realm of photography and camera lenses, some manufacturers used the term "macro" because they wanted to denote a lens that could make small things appear large, despite the fact that most macro lenses do not exceed 1:1 reproduction, and therefore are not actually making the subject "larger than life", but merely "life-size". Nikon, a company that also makes microscopes, used the term "micro" to describe its lenses that can photograph very small things.
In case you were wondering, there is indeed one lens that can exceed 1:1 reproduction (1x magnification) without any adapters or other accessories, the Canon MPE 65mm f/2.8 Macro, a lens that can ONLY photograph subjects at 1-5x magnification.
Other macro lenses can exceed 1:1 reproduction, of course, when used in conjunction with accessories such as extension tubes or magnification filters.
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palmone will soon be opening its first engineering center in europe. the center will focus on smartphone development specifically for european carriers and their customers. in building the center, palmone is hoping for new developments to its treo line that could benefit future treo smartphones sold worldwide. the center will be located in swords, ireland, near dublin's international aiport. the development center is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2005. read more from the palmone press release.
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Evasi0n7 jailbreak v1.0.6 has simply been released, bringing an iOS 7.0.6 jailbreak to those running the brand-new firmware on their iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Here you'll find details on just exactly how you can harness its energies to jailbreak your tool running the most up to date firmware.
Given that the new firmware, in addition to the newly-updated Evasi0n7 tool, are essentially unmodified from earlier versions, our previous tutorial on the best ways to jailbreak iOS 7. x will still view you with the procedure without issue. Below, we've offered connected to the step-by-step tutorial, wonderful and simple to follow:
Password: "www.download.ir"
Before you jailbreak iOS 7.0.6, you should guarantee that you have actually updated to iOS 7.0.6 with iTunes, and not over-the-air. As as been noted on numerous celebrations in the past, downloading and install the update directly to your device triggers issue with the succeeding jailbreak, so if you are preparing on releasing the wonders of Cydia onto you iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, make sure to apply a fresh upgrade by attaching using iTunes on your Windows Personal Computer.
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As each the change log, this rudimentary software program updated supplies an essential protection fix to the SSL hookup confirmation, and although it was originally believed that Apple might discreetly slip a spot or more into the mixer, fortunately, we're still then whereby the most up to date public launch of iOS can be jailbroken on all tools for which it is offered.
So, after downloading and install the most recent model of Evasion7 from the links provided below and following our comprehensive instructions, ideally, you should be up and running with Cydia quickly and without incident. As above mentioned, satisfy run a fresh set up of iOS 7.0.6 just before you jailbreak, so as not to extend the procedure and reason problems that could otherwise have been prevented.
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The Fine Print
We do have a minimum required total for our services. Please inquire based on the event. Should the guest count or menu be adjusted, the minimum balance still must be met.
Client will choose from Contractor's available options. Menu must be confirmed by 14 business days before the Event, or else Client may be subjected to a penalty fee starting at $50. Menu will be fixed, and no changes may be made, 5 business days before the Event.
Client are required to pay a deposit to secure the date and time of service. Payments can be made with debit or credit cards through our online invoice system or over the phone. The deposit is not refundable. This payment will go towards your final balance. Upon cancellation of event, this deposit will be kept. Additional cancellation fees may apply.
For catering events or bookings made over one month in advance, a set fee is required for the deposit and needed to secure the date.
The event location and nature of services may be subject to a travel fee and/or accommodations. We will discuss this with you upon booking.
Client will pay Contractor a total based on the agreed upon services (Sections 2-5). Any adjustment to the guest count may alter the menu price. An itemized invoice will be provided.
Client may request additional services, with the knowledge that these services will add to the total cost agreed upon by this contract, and must be agreed to in writing, either as an addendum to this Agreement, or in a separate document.
The balance on the total cost for the Service is due 1 month prior to the Event. The final balance will be invoiced is to be paid online, over the phone, or check mailed to the provided address.
Client agrees to provide Contractor with the total number of guests no later than 7 business days before Event. Client is responsible for payment for the minimum amount for this Service. As noted in Section 6, any adjustment to the estimated guest count may alter the menu price. Client agrees to break down the guest list into adults and children, and include any food allergies or special dietary requests, if applicable.
Client may cancel this Agreement and will forfeit the deposit, as outlined in Section 3. Cancellation occurring at least 72 hours before Event will result in total bill reimbursement less the cost of goods already purchased, preparation services rendered ($35/hour) and Deposit. Cancellation occurring less than 48 hours before Event will result in loss of Deposit and Invoiced Balance.
We normally ask the Client to provide the following equipment for Contractor's use when performing the Services: Tables/chairs, and place settings. Contractor shall provide all other equipment necessary to perform the Services.
Any notice required to be given to either Party under this Agreement shall be sent via email or phone to the appropriate contact information provided.
- All work shall be completed in a professional manner, and if applicable, in compliance with all building codes and other applicable laws.
- To the extent required by law all work shall be performed by individuals duly licensed and authorized by law to perform the work.
- Contractor warrants that it is adequately insured for injury to its employees and others incurring loss or injury as a result of the acts of Contractor or its employees.
- In the event Client shall fail to pay any periodic or installment payment due hereunder, Contractor may cease work without breach pending payment or resolution of dispute.
- Contractor shall not be liable for any delay due to circumstance beyond its control.
- Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee of Client.
- Any changes to this document must be in written form and acknowledged by both Contractor and Client.
- This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Georgia.
- Neither the Client nor the Contractor may assign this Agreement without prior written consent from the non-assigning party.
- The headings of the sections herein are for convenience only, and shall not affect the meaning of the provisions of this Agreement.
- This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Client and the Contractor, and supersedes any prior understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this Agreement.
There are no other promises, conditions, understandings or other agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.


text: I recently started creating these new bowls. I love making them! I hand build the forms and then paint the patterns onto the bone dry unfired clay. Something about painting onto that absorbent dusty surface feels deliciously primitive and ancient. Clay itself is a time machine of sorts. When I hold a cool damp chunk of it in my hands and form it into something, anything, a bowl, a figure, a cup, an ornament, I am repeating the actions and intentions of the earliest of human artists. While I sit in my swivel chair at my canvas covered work table, my brain is firing the same commands to my clay dusted hands that some ancient human's brain fired at their own dusty working hands whilst squatting near a fire in some prehistoric cave, some 15,000 years ago.


text: Effective long term results stem from consistency, whilst understanding the world from the child's perspective. Understanding what behaviour is expected in any given circumstance is very complex and something we as adults are often still learning when faced with a new situation. This has led me to think about how many similarities there are between managing children's behaviour and that of management within the workplace. There are so many skills that we need to draw upon when supporting children and their development that are also used at work – negotiation, reasoning, compromise, creativity, patience, assertiveness and the list goes on.


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Are you trained?
Yes. I completed a 800 hour program from an accredited school on the West Coast in 2003 as well as many hours of continuing education. I have been professionally licensed and working in the field for over ten years.
What is your training?
I am trained in Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage, myofacial release (Barnes method), trigger point therapy, and Thai massage. I have also picked up a few ashiatsu and neuromuscular tricks in my travels. Because of this my work is quite versatile and can be adapted to a variety of needs.
Where are you located?
142 High Street Portland, Maine. Entrance to the building is near the State Theater, O2 Salon, and Found Vintage. Note: Sometimes GPS software will suggest High Street in South Portland. I am NOT in South Portland. I'm in Portland around the corner from the State Theater.
I meet clients in the lobby because the building is a maze and I don't want you to feel like you're in "The Shinning".
Is there parking?
The simple answer is to use the Gateway parking garage. There is parking on High Street and the surrounding blocks but it is catch as catch can. Parking can be tough on busy days. May the parking odds ever be in your favor!
Do you take credit cards?
I accept cash or credit cards.
What is your preferred form of communication?
Text or email but you can call if you are more comfortable with that. I try to respond right away but please be respectful of my time and allow for 24 hours for me to respond. I also usually don't respond after 10pm.
Also, if I seem terse or distant in my written or phone communications it is because these forms are not secure. Client information and session details are private and I take that very seriously. Keep in mind this is a professional service. I ask that you please keep communications about the session to logistics (i.e. date, time, length of session etc). Brief and polite thank notes would be the only exception to this. I'm happy to answer any questions you have about the session in person when I see you.
How should I get ready for the massage?
Pretty simple. Shower, cut your finger and toenails, and then come ready to connect, relax and enjoy.
What are your hours?
I work seven days a week 11am-8pm by appointment as time and energy allows. I DO take time off, however. See below for booking ahead.
What about out-calls?
Out-calls are limited to the Portland area (i.e. South Portland, Westbrook, Gorham, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cape Elizabeth). Traveling outside is unlikely but not impossible. If I choose to travel I may charge an extra fee to do so. Fees are set on a case by case basis based on distance and the number of clients I'll be seeing versus the business I'll miss if I'm not at my studio.
How far in advance should I book?
Please be respectful of my time and give me at least 60 minutes lead time for appointments. Booking 24 to 48 hours in advance is optimal as I sometimes get busy around towards the end of the week. My availability for evening appointments is often a little more open than during the day.
Do you work late-nights?
I prefer not to work after 8pm; however, if I agree to a late night session I charge $200 for the first hour and $50 for each additional 30 minutes.
Why does Google list different rates than what is on your site?
The short answer is: Because Google just makes stuff up. My rates are as listed on this site.
The long answer is: Google rates your business based on an algorithm that has very little to do with what you actually charge. There isn't much one can do about what Google thinks you should charge.
Do you have a table?
Yes. I have a table set up for all in-calls. Out-calls can be performed on a bed, on my table or my Thai futon.
What is Thai massage? How is it different?
A combination of acupressure and yoga-like stretching techniques that employs the use of the therapist's fingers, thumbs, elbows, arms and feet on the body's muscles, pressure points and energy lines ("Sen") to clear energy blockages and balance the body's energy. It is performed on a mat or futon and employs little to no lotion or oil.
Or just watch this video.
Do you use oil?
I use a blend of coconut oil upon request. For most most services I use lotion.
Do you have a shower?
Unfortunately I do not at this time.
Do you do deep work?
Depth of pressure varies from client to client. I'm a slender guy but my training allows me to apply a great deal of pressure. Those who like deeper work will not been disappointed.
What is your cancellation policy?
Appointments must be cancelled before 11pm the night before the appointment. No exceptions. Appointments cancelled after that time are subject to a $100 cancellation fee. Failure to pay the cancellation fee results in a blacklist. Last minute appointments cancel after booking are also subject to the fee.
No-shows are subject to the full appointment price or are blacklisted.
What I'm saying is be respectful of my time. Don't book unless you are 100% sure you can make it.
I've got a cold, will a massage be good for me?
Nope. Stay home. Reschedule when your feeling better.


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An announcement from Saint-Gobain regarding the relocation of its North American headquarters (Saint-Gobain Announces New North American Headquarters) drew the most reader interest last week: "Saint-Gobain recently announced plans for a new, state-of-the-art North American corporate headquarters at 20 Moores Rd. in Malvern, Pa., where it has signed a long-term lease for..."
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Thursday, 12 December 2013
The five boxes of emotional location
3. anger
5. jealousy
2. loneliness
4. loss
1. love
chocolate boxes,scissors,tape measure,hair combs,suspender clips,brown labels
20cm x 15cm
A mistress keeps the chocolate boxes that her lover gives her and puts her sewing notions in them.
She lives by herself but they do eventually get married.
She has no children of her own.
Category rules
Museum artefact type 1:objects arranged in a case purposefully.
Museum artefact type 2:
objects tampered with.
Museum artefact type 3:
objects just named.
Museum artefact type 4:
enigmatic objects.
Museum artefact type 5:
objects recycled.
A button implicator
Fled is that music
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Happy November Everyone!
For the month of October, five (5) chinchillas were surrendered and six (6) chinchillas were adopted.
The year has absolutely zoomed by and the beginning of the month, and our anniversary, passed once again without fanfare.
Chinchillas have literally become my life and I can't imagine not continuing with Whimsy's. And since it's the day after Thanksgiving, it's only appropriate that I thank you everyone for the excellent, encouraging words and continued support with your orders. Thank you so much all for spreading the word about our rescue and store and thank you personal watchdogs on the forums who have confronted those who have tried to copy our designs! Thank you to those of you who round up your invoice total and thank you to those who have the special blessing to submit donations above and beyond. (You know who you are). Thank you to the countless wonderful families and individuals who have sought to provide a home for one of our rescues. With all these blessings it's much easier to deal with last year's loss of our dream. We very nearly won a 35 acre farm. Whimsy's essay was chosen as a finalist among thousands, but the essay contest was canceled right along the home stretch. It was a crushing piece of news to know we were so close. Now, as promised last month, here is the essay we submitted.
My life operates as a series of ironies and clichés. I was born with an intense love for animals, but am allergic to them. I also have allergy-induced asthma that reacts to animal dander, dust and pollen. Yet I operate a home-based small animal rescue and work diligently to make my organic garden into something resembling a Thomas Kinkade painting.
As a child I would never leave home without my rescue inhaler and wad of tissues. My constant presence at the neighborhood horse stables earned me the friendship of the owner's daughter. There she gave me literal crash courses in horseback riding and fence mending. By the time I was 14 years old, I bought my first horse with money I earned delivering newspapers. Sir Ashleigh, Tenderfoot of Hamburg, didn't mind my constantly runny nose. Often we would sneeze and blow in tandem.
Ever a statistical outlier, when I was 19 years old I went looking for a new home with greener pastures. I left one coast for another with my horse and pet chinchilla when we moved from California to Virginia. Here I also found a nursing degree and a husband. We started our family immediately and my career as stay-at-home mom began. Sadly, my children never met my horse. Like a foreshadowing of marital events, Sir Ashleigh passed away unexpectedly when I was pregnant with our first child. It was an accident, but one that never lost its sting.
Persisting in the "despite all odds" saga, in 2003, I became a single mother of four small children. When the judge questioned my ability to survive, my divorce lawyer explained that I was a woman who could make five meals out of one chicken. "Just do it" was my mantra to go back to college while continuing my commitment to homeschool the little ones. I managed to graduate Magna Cum Laude and earned multiple degrees in Speech/Language Pathology, Special Education and Psychology. My two oldest daughters followed closely in my academic footsteps when they enrolled precociously in college at ages 13 and 14, and continue to maintain perfect 4.0 grade point averages. My youngest daughter also began college at age 13 and earns straight A's just like her sisters. I like to believe my family would fit in well in Garrison Keillor's Lake Wobegon stories: "Where all the women are strong, all the men are good looking and all the children are above average."
A country girl at heart, for years I would dream aloud with the kids about one day having our own farm with horses again. We talked of cultivating orchards and growing our own hay, of having some quirky fainting goats, a guard donkey, perhaps a llama or two, and of course a peacock. As proud supporters of the backyard hens movement, we collectively lament that the Virginia Beach city council refuses to permit its residents a few chickens. So while the city ordinances don't allow for farm animals in our neighborhood, we had to be content with dogs, cats, birds, fish, a flying squirrel, a hedgehog, ferrets and 100 chinchillas.
The chinchilla "thing" began as a homeschool project. We had the time, experience, space and heart to fill an unusual but overlooked need. We began our operation as a chinchilla specific rescue in November of 2008 and have grown to be one of the largest and most successful of our kind. During this time a few local and national magazines have written articles that spotlighted our shelter. The positive regard has been both rewarding and humbling.
The chinchillas reside in our converted garage that opens directly into our kitchen. To make more room for triple stacked cages we gave up the adjoining laundry room three years ago. To make even more space, we also traded our giant water heater for a tankless external unit. On occasion we have to hold temporary cages in the dining room. But that is reserved for short term boarders or emergency transfers from other shelter facilities.
I have since learned that other people's unwanted pets pose a never-ending influx. My greatest task now is to keep the ratio of surrenders to adoptions relatively equal and the cages out of the primary living area. We are operating at full capacity and have a waiting list for incoming animals as I struggle to reclaim enough space to have a washer and dryer again. It's a constant battle to keep their bath dust and pine shavings out of our home. What was once plenty of room has become crowded, and the chinchilla "thing" has become a full-time job.
To support the career that chose me, and by popular demand, we began making cage accessories and chew toys from select fruit and nut woods. An aspiring Master Gardener, I provide tree pruning as a free service. In return we get to keep the branches to cut, process and fashion into chinchilla chew toys. Together with help from the special needs students at a local high school, we assemble our original pet chews.
Volunteering with the students is undeniably a win-win situation. We began this mutually beneficial relationship during a required practicum for one of my Special Education courses in college. When the teacher lamented that she didn't have enough community jobs for her students to fulfill their work experience requirements, I told her about how handling all the different shapes and textures and following the patterns of our chew toy designs helps my son, who also has special needs. We've been volunteering with the students now for about as many years as we've been operating the rescue, and plan to keep our bimonthly visits indefinitely. We've seen many of the students who age out of the school system and are left with very limited opportunities to be contributing members of society. A dream I have fostered is to ultimately open an adult home and working farm for individuals with cognitive disabilities. The number of students and chinchillas we serve has steadily risen over the years and sometimes, especially during the hottest and coldest months of the year, it's a challenge to cut and process enough materials to keep the students and critters busy.
Out of necessity, I've become a successful craftsperson and have acquired an impressive array of tools. Not only do we make chew toys, we also create signature designed cage accessories. Environmental enrichment is something I strongly advocate when it comes to keeping a healthy and happy pet. We built a tidy little backyard workshop that is jam-packed with wheeled bins of parts and pieces that we bring with us when we have student work days. It also holds boxes of cut lumber ready to assemble into ledges, hidey houses, and chinchilla-sized bridges and swings. Large, pre-decorated cages that we offer for sale with chinchilla adoptions fill the center of the shop. I have to shift everything around like a game of Tetris to get to my supplies. Admittedly, my workshop is now too cramped for more than operating the tabletop drill press or router. I do most of the big cutting and especially dusty work outside, weather permitting.
As our little homeschool endeavor has grown, so has the demand on our modest space. The chinchillas have two rooms devoted to their cages, and the dining area is the showroom for the products we offer in our online store. My master bedroom and the majority of the upstairs and reclaimed attic are storage for boxes, packing supplies, hay, dried herbs and whole loofah in bulk, emergency travel carriers, a few hundred pounds of pumice stones and processed wood, and other raw materials. Like wearing "skinny pants" after a big meal, or home is nearly bursting at the seams and uncomfortably full.
Man plans, God laughs. My "5 year plan" included paying off the house and saving for a larger home with elbow room and land enough to have horses again. Last summer as I scrolled through the local Craigslist for garden supplies, I found my dream horse. Things just fell into place and by the end of the week I had my heart's desire. I managed to find a pasture board facility a half hour's drive away and three months later we added our second gaited mare. Sharing two horses among a family of five has been an interesting challenge, so this summer I found the perfect little confidence building Paso Fino gelding. He and my youngest daughter bonded immediately. Horses are a lot like potato chips (it's hard to have just one or two), and we are undoubtedly making up for lost equine time. It does concern me that the collective boarding fee for our growing herd is nearly as much as a mortgage payment-- minus the equity. We visit the horses daily as I insist on a self-care arrangement. But the daily drive to the stables itself is a time-stealing, joy-sucking demon of necessity.
For my son with autism, riding and grooming the horses is therapeutic. My oldest daughter is a natural born equestrian. She and our green broke Rocky Mountain mare are learning together and are quite a remarkable team. My second daughter is too timid to ride my very forward moving Spotted Saddle horse. She has expressed that a mini would be just her size and speed. My youngest daughter has pseudoseizures and also feels safer closer to the ground. Horse-drawn carriages are something we considered, but never thought the opportunity could be a viable one here in the suburbs.
I hope that this essay has proven and shown that I am a good steward of all that is entrusted to my care. I am debt-free and have excellent credit, but ironically, am unable to get approval for a loan of the necessary amount to meet our growing needs. I have always maximized the use of what I have, and dream within the realm of possibilities. Rock Spring Farm would afford an almost limitless canvas to paint those dreams into reality; whether it would be for a chinchilla shelter, group home, orphaned foal rescue, horse motel, day camp for children with special needs, or a respite for those in mental anguish. I have confidence that our history demonstrates we are capable, responsible, high-energy and ultimately portable as we are eager and ready to expand. Even so, if my children and I were fortunate enough to win the farm, my biggest hope would be that people say it couldn't have happened to a nicer family.


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-- Major SPOILERS lie ahead for The Last Jedi --
That scene in The Last Jedi featuring Supreme Leader Snoke has been recreated in LEGO form. The latest entry in the Star Wars saga has proven to be a divisive one, to say the least. Though critics roundly praised The Last Jedi, it seemingly split the franchise's fanbase in two. One of the most polarizing moments of the film, of course, was the out-of-left-field death of Snoke.
The Supreme Leader was widely expected to take on an Emperor Palpatine-like role in the new trilogy. With Kylo Ren filling in for Darth Vader, Snoke was seemingly being positioned as the First Order's true big bad. The dozens of fan theories that surrounded the mysterious villain's true identity all went up in smoke simultaneously, however, when Kylo betrayed and killed him in The Last Jedi. In doing so, he triumphantly became the new trilogy's main villain -- and pissed off a whole lot of fans.
Related: The Last Jedi's Snoke Reveal Is The Best Movie Twist In Years
If you find yourself jonesing for another look at TLJ's biggest twist, Youtube user Lego Man has you covered. This dedicated fan has recreated his/her own version of Kylo cutting Snoke down to size using stop motion LEGOS, some minor CG special effects, and what we're guessing is audio from a bootlegged version of TLJ. Take a look at the final product in the video above.
Similar to Lego Man's recreation of the big Darth Vader scene from Rogue One, the Snoke scene featured above looks to be a shot for shot remake. It's some truly fine work, and after just 2 days online, it's already closing in on 300,000 views.
Again, director Rian Johnson's decision to kill off Snoke a full movie earlier than expected was...controversial. Not many fans went into TLJ thinking Snoke was on the chopping block, and therefore weren't thrilled with the twist. Folks were far more concerned about who he was before the new trilogy kicked off than who he was in the here and now, it would seem. While offscreen reading material might provide some clues for that, ultimately, it's not all that important anymore. The First Order has a new Supreme Leader now, and a far more complex/interesting one at that. And the new trilogy is all the better for it.
Next: Kylo Ren's Last Jedi Betrayal Proves He is a Sith
Source: Lego Man


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Weight Gain After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery has helped more than 220,000 people across the country lose weight and improve their health.
Even with all its benefits, bariatric surgery does not guarantee permanent weight loss. In fact, people who undergo certain weight loss procedures, such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve or lap band surgery, gain about 8 to 10 percent of their weight back on average. Those who undergo weight loss procedures that restrict calorie absorption, such as duodenal switch, usually maintain their weight loss and experience 10 to 15 percent greater weight loss than the previous procedures I mentioned.
If you've had bariatric surgery or are considering a weight loss procedure, it's important to understand that they are not a magic bullet. To maintain your weight loss after surgery, you'll need to do much of the same things anyone else would do to maintain a healthy weight.
Understanding Weight Gain After Surgery
Sometimes people gain weight after bariatric surgery because they don't continue to follow their doctor's advice. Immediately after surgery, you may stick to the prescribed diet and eat as healthy as possible. However, you may resume old habits after several months—or even a few years—following surgery.
In other cases, it's not eating habits that lead to weight gain. With some procedures, the stomach may expand after surgery. After gastric bypass surgery, for example, we staple the stomach to create a small pouch that only holds one ounce of food at a time. However, the stomach pouch may stretch beyond this limit, causing you to absorb more calories than you should. Sometimes, a corrective procedure can address this issue. But even in these cases, it's still important to follow your doctor's prescribed post-surgery plan.
Causes of Weight Gain
Not Sticking to a Balanced, Healthy DietDeveloping healthy habits and losing weight before surgery can make your post-surgery transition easier.
If you snack a lot or love to indulge in certain foods, curbing these inclinations or finding healthy substitutes for them before surgery is really important.
Following a healthy diet filled with whole grains, fruits, vegetables and plenty of lean protein can help you maintain your post-surgery weight.
Initially after surgery, most people must adhere to a full liquid diet for several weeks. However, after this time period, they can begin a longer-term diet. People who have had sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass need 60-80 grams of protein a day after surgery. For duodenal switch patients, that number is 80-100 grams a day. That's because protein keeps you full and is critical to helping the body repair and replace tissues and fight infections. Lack of protein can lead to hair loss, fatigue and muscle loss, so it's an important part of any post-surgery diet.
You also should pay close attention to your blood sugar. Minimize or avoid simple carbohydrates such as white bread and white rice and sweets like candy, donuts and ice cream. Instead, focus on complex carbohydrates and high-fiber foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Too Much Alcohol & Caffeine
Alcohol and caffeine contain a lot of sugar and empty calories. You should drink these beverages in moderation—or not at all if they are triggers for you.
After surgery, drink plenty of water, eat soups and drink mostly sugar-free clear fluids, like decaffeinated tea, G2 Gatorade, Vitamin Water Zero and Crystal Light. Dehydration is a concern after surgery, and not consuming enough fluids can lead to continual vomiting that could cause vitamin deficiencies. Aim for 64 ounces of clear fluids to stay hydrated every day.
Lack of SupportWe all need support at some time in our lives. Joining a weight loss surgery support group can help. Talking to people who also have undergone weight loss surgery can make you feel less alone in your journey. Studies have shown that people who actively participate in these groups have about a 10 percent lower body mass index compared to those who do not.
Nutritional counseling also is very important. Most hospitals offer this service through a comprehensive program focused on long-term weight loss. This is a great resource for many bariatric patients, allowing them to work with a dietitian or nutritionist to monitor their diet and health after surgery. The key is to be actively engaged in the process and follow the advice of professionals who are there to help you.
Maintaining a healthy weight long term is difficult for anyone, but it can be especially challenging after bariatric surgery when you must completely change your approach to food. No one wants to feel like they are on a diet all the time, but you should treat these dietary changes as part of new, healthy long-term lifestyle. If you're concerned about regaining weight after surgery, plan your meals in advance. Carry healthy snacks with you to stave off cravings for unhealthy foods, and seek the help of a nutritionist, dietitian or personal trainer when you need it. Keeping the weight off for the rest of your life is hard, but with the right support you can do it.