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Major (and widespread) Home Router Security Flaw! Here's SEC Consult's original Security Advisory original notice on the NetUSB flaw, CERT's Vulnerability Note, which includes advice on how to fix the hole. This is a nasty one... and a lot of routers, esp. Netgear's effected models, might have no fix.
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CT Guided Drainage
All outpatients that have been referred for a CT Guided Drainage will receive copies of our CT drainage information leaflet when they receive their appointment letter. These may also be found at the bottom of this page or in the PILS link on the front page.
What is a CT guided drainage?
An abscess is a collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the body. The main symptoms and signs of an internal abscess include pain in the affected area, a high temperature, and generally feeling unwell. Internal abscesses rarely heal themselves, so prompt medical attention is indicated if such an abscess is suspected.
In the past, drainage of an abscess/ collection inside your chest or abdomen would have required an open operation.
Now it is possible to drain collections by inserting a plastic tube(s) called a drainage catheter, into the abscess/collection through the skin, with only a tiny incision.
This procedure is called percutaneous (through the skin) abscess drainage.
Before the scan
You will be referred for this test by one of the clinicians in the hospital; they will send a request to the CT bookings clerk who will send out an appointment for you. There may be scope to change this appointment time if it does not suit you.
Please ring the radiology department if you:
- Take warfarin, aspirin and Clopidogrel or anything that thins your blood.
- Are diabetic.
You need to be an inpatient in the hospital.
Your doctors will need to have taken blood for clotting, platelets and renal function and the results must be available prior to the procedure.
You will be routinely screened for MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) prior to the planned procedure.
You will be asked not to eat for four hours but can drink water up to one hour prior to the procedure, unless otherwise advised.
You will be asked to put on a hospital gown and a cannula will be placed in a vein usually on the back of the hand.
If you have any allergies, you must inform the staff looking after you. If you have previously reacted to intravenous contrast medium (the dye used for kidney x-rays and CT scans) then you must tell the radiographers.
What actually happens during a percutaneous abscess/collection drainage?
Before being taken into the scanning room the Radiologist who is performing the procedure will ask you for your consent. If you have any questions regarding your procedure, now is a good time to ask.
You will be asked to lie on the CT scanning table, in the position that the radiologist has determined is more suitable.
If you have not already a cannula placed in the back of your hand or arm, then one may be inserted at this point.
The radiologist will use the CT scan images to decide on the most suitable point for inserting the drainage catheter.
The Radiographers will accurately mark this point with an indelible pen using the centring lights on the scanner to guide them.
The Radiologist will keep everything as sterile as possible, and may wear a theatre gown and operating gloves. Your skin will be cleaned with antiseptic, and you may be covered with a sterile drape.
Your skin will then be anaesthetised, and the biopsy needle inserted into the collection.
What happens next will vary in different situations. Any pus may simply be drained through the needle (aspirated), or a slightly larger needle or plastic tube, which is then withdrawn altogether. Alternatively, it may be necessary to place a larger drainage tube (catheter) into the collection and attach it to the skin, with a special dressing, so that the pus can continue to drain for several days.
While the first part of the procedure may seem to take a while, actually performing the percutaneous drainage does not take very long at all, using the CT scans to accurately guide the needle/ catheter into position. You must keep as still as possible during this stage, if it becomes too uncomfortable please let us know.
Will it hurt?
Most percutaneous drain insertions are uncomfortable for a short period of time. When the local anaesthetic is injected, it will sting to start with, but this soon passes off, and the skin and deeper tissues will soon feel numb. Later, you may be aware of the needle, or the wire and catheter, passing into the collection(s) and sometimes this is painful.
There will be a nurse and radiographer looking after and monitoring you throughout the procedure.
How long will it take?
Every patient's situation is different, and it is not always easy to predict how complex or how straight forward the procedure will be. It may be over in twenty minutes, depending on the complexity and number of percutaneous drains to be inserted.
What happens afterwards?
You will be taken back to your ward on a trolley accompanied by a nurse.
Nurses on the ward will continue to carry out observations, such as your heart rate and blood pressure to make sure there are no problems for several hours post procedure. You will generally stay in bed for a few hours, until you have recovered.
If the drainage catheter has been left in your body for the time being, then it will be attached to a collection bag. It is important that you try and take care of this. You should try not to make any sudden movements, for example getting out of a chair, without remembering the bag, and making sure that it can move freely with you. It may need to be emptied occasionally, and the catheter may require flushing with a saline solution.
How long will the catheter stay in, and what happens next?
These are questions which only the doctors looking after you can answer.
It may only need to stay in a short time. It is possible that you will need further scans to check that the collection has been drained satisfactorily.
You will be able to lead a normal life with the catheter in place, and when the catheter is removed, generally there is only slight discomfort.

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Along with its leak of the 4K Chromecast earlier today, VentureBeat is showing off this picture that it says is of Google's upcoming Pixel phone. Along with the larger Pixel XL, it's expected to be the successor to previous Nexus devices, with a 5-inch 1080p screen and 32GB of storage onboard. A potential $649 starting price is also raising eyebrows, but previous leaks from Android Police indicate that the most notable feature will be software built to maximize Google's new Assistant AI.
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There are a lot of different theories as to why God created the animals with whom we share this earth, but I'm pretty sure I've figured out the real reason. Because He knew how stupid and stubborn humans would be.
Okay, wait. Just let me explain. We don't give animals enough credit for how much they know and understand - especially in regards to the spiritual realm. After all, God created them, too. I think He gave them an extra dose of heavenly wisdom so that maybe, hopefully, cross your fingers, we could learn something from them. But we have to be willing to watch and listen.
The other day I had a wedding to attend, and as a result I ended up leaving the golden retriever I am currently caring for at home for a lot longer than I intended. As the minutes ticked by and the hours passed, the guiltier I felt. She's probably so lonely. Is she hungry? Did she think I left forever? I think I forgot to leave a light on for her. She is probably super mad at me.
I returned home with my chest heavy with guilt. But when I opened the door, I was greeted by the happiest, bounciest dog in the world, her whole body wagging with her tail, jumping up to give me kisses. It was as if she was just meeting me for the first time. I was instantly relieved by her massive display of affection. And then the word GRACE came flooding into my mind, and as I looked into those big brown eyes I swear I saw the face of God. He spoke to me and said, "I AM like this. This is how I love you."
I tend to forget the vastness of God's grace and love for me. I tend to put limits on it, which only produces that sense of guilt and failure. I want to return Home, but I am afraid of what I will find. The truth is, it doesn't matter what we've done, and it doesn't matter how long we've been gone. God will stay Home and wait for each and every one of us. And when we finally get there, He will greet us with a wagging tail and a sloppy wet kiss.
So the next time you leave your dog alone for a long time, and they greet you with a ferocious love – know that our God is doing the same thing.


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There Our Yule Is Ever
Gold-spurners, ring-haters, ever eager to share and welcome in your kin, in widest circles, spawn of life : I hail thee, unseen sources of awesome-flowing giving! Wide cosmos, galaxy-garlanded, fortress of stars : for there our Yule is ever, does not cease! O toasters, boasters worlds' shaping declares, presents and presence changing hands with mirth and boldness, may I, and those I love, and all struggling to transcend the narrow miser-ways of earth become your protégés! For blazoned gold and silver zodiac ring-surrounds the stars with signs of what we might become, fulfilled, and made the true of selves! You are the dream-projection of divine telos hid in us and earth and stars : may we fulfill! And then the gold within display, in acts that blessings manifest, in meeting needs, and greed alone to give, and drink more deeply! Haunting of our own concealed grandeur, holy icons : in your poetry the stars come alive and dreams become bolder. Hail! What faith to hold abundance in not-knowing, and ne'er believe the miser-scares, which preach the burning flames and dearth of hunger! To conjure, from thin air, the confidence in sheer subjunctives, and then pledging their infusion into world! To hold against the normal ought's a higher faith that wills the unexpected good! May I, unfolding, shed my narrow husks and blossom-burst into a fuller fit of giving! Love is not small : your wide arms embrace all. May I have the honor of participation, though imperfect, in your Tuletides? I would give, and taste the gift, each every day.


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I like to think of organizing as an activity that can be done both consciously and conscientiously. My intention and hope is to encourage this philosophy in all of the work that I engage in with clients.
To me, making the organization process "conscious" means not only focusing full and intentional awareness on the task that is taking place, but also helping the client to explore any possible underlying physical, emotional, or mental issues that may have contributed to the present level of disorganization that we are now attempting to mend.
I also attempt to foster a "conscientious" process, which means that when it's suitable, I also choose to be "green" or environmentally friendly as I organize.
First of all, this means using as many items as possible that you may already own before buying new items. This not only helps the planet, but it also saves you time and money!
Second, when purging household/personal items, I encourage the process of donating, recycling, or selling as many of those items as possible. Nothing should be wasted if it can be used by someone else, or be recycled.
Remember, your trash may very well be someone else's treasure!!
Finally, I believe that it is possible for anyone and everyone to become organized! While it is true that organization may come more easily to some, every single person has the ability to learn how to be more organized. We all lead very busy lives, and perhaps it's just a matter of feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to begin. I am here to help!
Together we can sit down and come up with a plan that will allow the job to get done efficiently and to your satisfaction, and I will not hesitate to share my organizing tips and tricks that will keep you on track in the future.


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Sunday, November 11, 2012
Not Participating But Moving Forward.
I am really sad to say that I needed to make a decision this year not to participate in the Eastside Culture Crawl. The chaos of moving back from Wells, the new treatment to preserve my life from this advanced breast cancer and my adjusted priorities mean I just can't do it. It is a wonderful event. Studios all over the Eastside of Vancouver take part. Hundreds of artsts. Some not so great...many incredible. It is worth visiting Vancouver B.C. for. This year I am going out to see as many studios as I can manage with my new energy level. It is just great seeing so much art in a small distance from the house. I come home from these adventures burning with inspiraton. My breast cancer has advanced now to stage 4. There is no cure now. The treatments I am given simply hold back the hormones feeding the tumours which are now all through my lympathic system, in my lungs and my spine. The hormone blockers might help keep it back a bit. "It" turns out to be an unusual form of breast cancer that has not responded at all to other treatments. Nothing worked after all the different surgeries and treatments I have had. But it has been very, very slow growing. I am lucky that I do not yet feel much pain, that my breathing is challenged but not too bad, and that my brain seems to be working in the crazy way it always did. This year will be full of creativity and support. I love my life and still have so much to do. For now I will keep my studio and gallery in Wells. But it looks like I will be moving to a Gulf Island and keeping an apartment in the city. And looking forward to all these changes.
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Project 90 by 2030 challenges South Africans to reduce their carbon footprint and change the way they live and relate to the environment. This fun stop frame animation was conceived and directed by Daniel Robinson, photographed and edited by Michael Struwig, audio and sound effects by Thulisa Nyathela, Ludwe Mlumbi, Nkosinathi Madyosi and Ongeziwe Nyengane. Read on for about the making of the video …
All posts in Project 90 by 2030
Engaging Renewable Energy
A project of the Electricity Governance Initiative South Africa, 2011. This video looks at the events that took place in November 2011 which promoted informed and sustainable engagement between parliament and civil society on energy and climate issues.
Transition SA Series Preview
We are excited to announce that Cape Town TV is now broadcasting Transition SA. This 6-part documentary series explores Project 90 x 2030 ground breaking initiative to establish renewable energy demonstration sites throughout South Africa.Explore the series Find us on CTV
First Light
EPISODE 3 OF TRANSITION SA: In South Africa there are about 2,5 million households without electricity. First Light – takes a look at a Rural Solar Initiative in KZN South Africa, where 50 impoverished households are fitted with solar lighting kits, many of them receiving electricity for the very first time.
Project 90 by 2030 Youth Forum 2011 – short version
This is the 4.30 minute version of the Youth Forum video from 2011.
This video gives an overview of our environmental leadership program which took place in 2011, in view of the need to influence the outcome of COP17, commencing in Durban in November 2011.
Sea Change
Espidose 6 Transition SA: The Two Oceans Aquarium, Cape Town, is passionate about inspiring in its visitors a love of and respect for the oceans and educating them about the issues of climate change and pollution. In 2011, together with Project 90 x 2030 they embarked on a truly ground breaking project – to become a green energy demonstration site and install the first grid tied wind and solar PV system in the City of Cape Town. This project is set to change the way we view energy generation and hopefully lead the way for similar green energy projects in the city.
Project 90 Clubs Conference
On the 14th of May 2011, 34 students belonging to Project 90 School Environmental Clubs in Gauteng and Kwazulu-Natal attended a Project 90 conference. Here they shared their successes, failures and progress with one another.
A Heap of Energy
EPISODE 5 OF TRANSITION SA: The Johannesburg Zoo is taking their commitment to the environment to the next level and actively greening their operations – demonstrating how smart energy solutions like solar powered golf carts and bio-digestors (which turn food and animal waste into energy), can provide us with a heap of free, clean energy.
Running on Water
EPISODE 4 of TRANSITION SA:
From as early as the 19th Century, Reichenau Mission in KZN, South Africa, was literally running on water – using hydropower to run its Mill and generate electricity. In 2011 with the help of funders, Project 90 by 2030; volunteers and the SA Airforce the hydro electric system was restored – enabling Reichenau to regain a piece of its sustainable heritage and take the first steps towards a greener future.
The Solar Connection
EPISODE 2 OF TRANSITION SA: In 2011 the Durban Botanical Gardens became one of 15 Renewable Energy Demonstration sites setup by Project 90 x 2030 in South Africa. At the Durban Botanical Gardens two, 2.1 kW solar photovoltaic arrays are installed to run the visitors centre. They use state of the art technology to track the sun throughout the day, mimicking a plant's leaves and demonstrating how natural systems can help us find solutions for a clean energy future.


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Nanaimo Bars/
Expletive. These taste even better than they look. I owe it all to Tara at Seven Spoons. She's bona fide Canadian and much more qualified to write about Nanaimo bars than I am. I grew up eating these. They were our north-of-the-border treat, something we got when we took the B.C. ferry to Victoria or went to the Vancouver Aquarium. And they tended to show up at Bellingham potlucks in the 1980's (alongside the requisite buckets of fried chicken iceberg lettuce salads). When I saw Tara's photo, I literally gasped. My kids said, "What, Mom?!" And I said, "I have to make these cookies." So Loretta and I walked to the store this morning and got busy. I totally let her lick the beater, of course. I never heed the mommy blog warnings about raw eggs.
If you were one of the wonderful participants in the healthy eating class I taught this week at Rainier Health and Fitness, please do not lose faith in me. I still stand by everything I said--avoid white flour and too much sugar, overload your day with vegetables and whole grains, and maybe don't make these this week while you're practicing new, healthier habits. Because they will sing your name through the fridge doors.
A thick layer of bittersweet chocolate ganache on top, crunchy coconut-graham-pecan crust on bottom, and a layer of cheesecake in-between. Not the classic pudding-filled Nanaimo recipe (which is far inferior, I think).
Yancey's re-plumbing our house and emerged from the crawl space for lunch. Anyone else have husbands or partners who have been wearing the same work clothes for 15 years? I think it's smart and sexy--how does he know how to plumb a house?! It always amazes me. He watched me cut these up and stuck his fingers in to grab a little square. He pronounced them the best treats I had ever made. But now I'm annoying you, quoting my biased husband as some kind of credible critic. Definitely don't take his word for it. Make them for your next potluck and upstage the pasta salads and spongy chocolate chip cookies. I dare you.
Nanaimo Bars
Tara adds a bit of sugar to the ganache topping. I left it out because I prefer the topping more bittersweet. I used Ghiradelli 60% chips, which I love to have around for projects like this. Though there are a few steps to the recipe, it really isn't hard at all. Just make sure you line your pan with overhanging foil or parchment, or it will be frustrating to get them out of the pan. And I used regular graham crackers instead of chocolate ones for the crust because that's what I had around.


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With the rapid technological advancements in ICT there is an increasing concern about the rising cost of energy and the significant impact of the ICT industry as a contributor to global CO2 emissions. It is estimated that ICT consumes 7.8% of all energy produced in EU, which is expected to grow to 10.5% by 2020 [1]. This is a financial, political, regulatory and ethical issue, which also raises significant questions about the overall environmental sustainability of ICT as its uptake increases.
To a large extent ICT infrastructure providers can reduce electricity cost through leveraging data centre locations and, for example, in cloud computing consolidating virtual machines when appropriate. However, the issue of CO2 emissions derived from the energy sources is a growing concern, driven by social and political pressure. The environmental implications of vast energy consumption are likely to result in CO2 constraints being imposed by regulators (such as European Commission) on large infrastructure or computational and storage service providers. Moreover, environmental awareness and pressure by regulatory authorities is likely to influence consumers' selection criteria for ICT sourcing. In this respect, it is no longer sufficient to optimize ICT sourcing models based solely on functionality, quality of services and low costs parameters without considering the energy mix and overall CO2 impact of ICT deployment and execution.
To date, little is known about how to incorporate CO2 emissions and energy consumption into system or application development and deployment decision models. In this respect, the proposed workshop will bring the opportunity for researchers to present the state of the art in energy efficient systems and exchange ideas about novel system or application development as well as deployment strategies, adaptation techniques, optimization models, energy efficient application design and other ways of considering environmental implications (i.e. reduced CO2 footprint) of ICT applications and underlying infrastructure.
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I have returned to the long journey of restoring, or resurrecting, a beautiful piece of antique printing machinery, the Campbell "Century Pony" flatbed cylinder press. It is a two-revolution press which, unlike the larger "drum cylinder" presses, uses a smaller cylinder that makes two revolutions for each impression on the horizontal bed that moves back and forth underneath. On the bed's return under the cylinder, impression is avoided by a slight upward movement of the cylinder.
The Campbell Century Pony presses were a great success and were made between 1895 and 1906, being developed out of Campbell's earlier "Economic" model. My Campbell came with a counter that was dated 1897. This could be a good clue as to its production year. Moreover, during the life-span of a press's production the number produced is usually weighted toward the beginning. (Yearly production numbers usually tailed off sharply in the final years.) The "Century" was marketed to the approaching new century, and most of the advertisements are seen in the mid-to-late 90s. For example, a picture in an article of 1896 depicts my press very accurately (From Printer's Ink, Vol. 18):
The article states that the press weighs over 8600 pounds and is valued at $1600 – a pretty penny back then! One online source states that the average wage earner in 1890 made $1.53 a day and worked 279 days a year, thus making about $480 for the year. The Campbell was thus 3.33 years of wages for the average worker of the time. A low wage today ($10 / hr), at 5 days a week for 52 weeks gets you about $20,800 for the year. We might say that the Campbell would be valued at $70,000 in today's dollars. It's a high-end "19th century flatbed cylinder press" in design and spirit, which was a major purchase for any upstart printer that took decades of hard work to pay off. One question lingered for me: where was it born?
Where the Campbell Was Built
A little research reveals that the Campbell Printing Press and Manufacturing Company originally built its own presses in Brooklyn but in 1879 the patent owners contracted with Mason Machine Works in Taunton, Massachusetts, to build the presses. It was a windfall for that company, and they expanded their operations. By 1893 some 950 people were employed.
A 1904 article in the Iron Age, Vol. 74, proves that Mason Machine works was still building the presses in 1904. Consequently, it's almost completely certain that my Campbell was forged and built in this facility in Taunton, Massachusetts:
This is from an 1899 publication of the company. Shipping of presses west probably routed through Illinois. More research in Leadville might uncover its arrival and presence there. I wonder how and when my Campbell press made it to Colorado. There are several scenarios. It may have shipped new to the printing operation in Leadville, sometime between 1895 and 1906. It may have begun its work in some other town, and was purchased used at some later date. It went from Leadville to Arvada in the 1970s, where Mr Stoddardt used it to print posters for Lakeside Amusement Park. It supposedly hadn't been run for 20 years by the time I heard of it in 2010. It was moved to my shop in Fort Collins in March, 2011. Two weeks ago I inked up the press and flawlessly hand fed 20 newsprint sheets for a letterpress poster through the press. It took one minute, running at 1200 impressions per hour.


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Cornell's Project 2Gen focuses on addressing the needs of vulnerable children and their parents together to capitalize on the strong connection between parents' well-being and children's healthy development.
Project 2Gen aims to build a vibrant research community focused on the two-generation approach by connecting researchers, practitioners and policymakers in New York State and beyond. We help existing programs incorporate a two-generation approach and support faculty pursuing 2Gen research. We use a 2Gen perspective to inform policymaking at the state and local levels. We involve Cornell students in these efforts through the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs and undergraduate research projects and internships.
Project 2Gen is led by co-directors Laura Tach and Rachel Dunifon, and includes the work of students and faculty members from across Cornell. We are developing partnerships with community, state, and national organizations and government agencies to support parents and children simultaneously.


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There's a very modern mystery ongoing in Paris: Drones have been spotted flying over the city two nights in a row this week and nobody knows what they're doing.
This isn't just a puzzle — it's also illegal. Flying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over urban areas at night in France is strictly forbidden.
If found, the pilots could face €75,000 fines and a year behind bars. But right now, no one has any idea who they are.
So what do we know?
- There's been two consecutive nights of flights. On Monday and Tuesday night, drones were spotted hovering above famous French landmarks.
- Sites targeted by the drones include the Eiffel Tower, the Place de la Concorde, the US Embassy, the Invalides museum, the Bastille, and the old city gates.
- There's almost certainly more than one drone. The time period over which they were sighted (between 11 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, for example) and the distance between sites suggests the use of multiple drones.
- Authorities are not concerned about a security risk. "There is nothing to worry about," a spokesperson told reporters.
- Three Al Jazeera journalists were arrested after operating a drone in order to produce a news segment on the drone mystery. Two have since been released, but another is facing court next week.
- The US Secret Service is now getting involved. According to a CNN report on Wednesday, the US Secret Service is "consulting" with Parisian authorities over the mystery. The American Embassy was one the location of one of the incidents, after all.
- There's footage of the drones. The BBC reports that there's a 10-man team analysing footage captured of the drones on Tuesday night. It might offer up clues as to their purpose, whether that's cameras or payloads.
- A Reddit user was looking for drone pilots in Paris last month. It could be unrelated, however. (We've reached out to the user for clarification.)
- Drones have previously been spotted flying near French nuclear power plants. The Independent says a "campaign by anti-nuclear campaigners" is the most likely explanation, and there's not yet any indication if they're linked to the mystery drones presently in Paris.
- The most likely explanation is hobbyists. Drones are increasingly popular purchases, and can capture stunning aerial footage when equipped with cameras. It's possible that the sightings were drone photographers who didn't know — or didn't care — about French law.
A few drones flying around doesn't necessarily sound like a particularly worrisome event, even if it is illegal. But it's important to remember that this come just weeks after more than a dozen people were killed in shootings at the offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and elsewhere. Understandably, tensions in Paris are running high.


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Well, technically, the Winter 06 semester - as it is known here at University of Michigan, lest you get coddled into a false sense of meteorological security by the notion of a Spring semester -- began last Thursday. And in that time, I've been to a total of zero classes. I should note that this isn't entirely due to ennui, as one might (understandably) presume. By Saturday, I was struck down with a nasty combo of a massive cold and a fibromyalgia flare-up. Thus, I spent most of the weekend barely able to stand up and move let alone move our things into the new home.
Fortunately, that Chris is a tasky boy and he did the majority of the work without complaining. Actually, come to think of it, he could have complained the entire time but I was asleep for most of it, so I wouldn't have known. We did, of course, have plenty of generous offers to help us move but considering we hadn't packed and didn't really have any idea how to begin tackling it, it didn't seem fair to subject anyone to all that. Now we're in our new house which is closer to campus and equipped with charming hardwood floors and a wondrous old clawfoot bathtub in which I plan to spend the majority of this semester. However, it's also a tad...buggy. The place is inundated with these little box elder bugs which are, according to our renter, completely harmless and just a bit of a nuisance. She clearly has a more liberal and tolerant bug policy than I.
However, she apparently has a strict policy against microwaves (there isn't one) and TV reception (there isn't any). I'm not sure how people live in these spartan conditions! But one day, when our boxes are all put away and we can find our underwear and toothpaste (not together, one hopes) again, I'm sure we'll just laugh and laugh about it.
I never thought I'd miss the old Brady Bunch split level but, dammit, I do!
Back to Tuesday & Thursday seminars this evening with a presentation entitled "Women in the Media" given by Susan Douglas, Chair of Communication Studies here at UM. Since I am a woman and I have been in, consumed and created the media, there should be something in there for me.
I'm also working out my class schedule which I think will include a lecture course on Women & Gender in European History, focusing on the way World War II changed the roles of women. During my past few visits to Scotland, I've spent a great deal of time talking to my grandmother about the blitz of the Clydebank in Glasgow during WWII and how it changed her life. It's something I'm circling around writing about, dabbling a bit here and there and I think this course could prove very useful.
As we've been strongly urged to take a class with near-legendary-status UM lecturer Ralph Williams, I'm going to be taking his Great Works of Literature English course on Primo Levi and the Memory of Auschwitz.
Chris and I are also hoping to take a class in the nonprofit segment of the business school (yes, there is such a thing) on Grantgetting, Contracting and Fundraising. Seems like something that might come in handy....
As for the Frederick Busch class, I wasn't feeling well enough to show up and harass him last night at the first meeting - and to be honest, I'm having some major second thoughts. As much as I think trying fiction after a 15-year absence might be a lark, I'm not sure doing so in a closed, masters-level fiction class would be the most beneficial way to approach it - for me or the students. I've got a note in to Birgit for tips on getting admitted but if it doesn't happen, I'm pretty content with the course load I have.


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I've always enjoyed going to the gym, but as I've gotten older, I noticed that I was no longer getting the results I did when I was younger. Not to mention - I was bored!! I had been wanting to try Crossfit for awhile, but was scared. I didn't think I was strong enough. I was scared I'd get hurt. I didn't want to embarrass myself. These all seemed like valid excuses until I got to Crossfit East Hanover. I found out that "not strong enough" isn't something to hold me back. That's the beauty of this gym — we are all at different fitness levels and face various challenges, but our supportive coaches are always modifying or substituting movements to keep us all safe while having fun! I've joined many gyms over the years. You get in the gym, do your workout, and leave. At Crossfit East Hanover, I have made some great friends! They have encouraged me through many workouts, and it's so cool to celebrate reaching a goal with the people who have helped you get there. I can't imagine working out anywhere else! - Jen H
For many years, I've done the regular gym thing or just running outside, in an attempt to stay in shape but never really saw the gains I would have hoped. That is now all a thing of the past since I started working out at East Hanover CrossFit. In just 6 months since I started (in Dec 2016) I have seen huge improvements. I've lost inches off my waist and chest, while significantly increasing strength and overall endurance. The coaches do agreat job of both motivating and guiding you down the path to fitness while ensuring you do things safely and at your own pace. The coaches always preach proper form/technique rather than just letting you rush into a heavy weight. They really do care.
A regular gym is simply not the same as sticking to a CrossFit regimen. It's a true feeling of team as your always working out with a group, always motivating and pushing each other to get faster and stronger. You just don't get that sort of positivity and motivation when doing bicep curls in front of a mirror at a gym by yourself. You get all this done in one hour, that's it, one hour out of your day to make yourself better in so many ways. Just come ready to listen to the coaches, ready to work hard and remember you're only competing against yourself, not the person next you.
Simply put, I feel so much better, both physically and mentally, compared to when I started CrossFit 6 months ago. I look forward to continuing my path to self-improvement with guidance from Coach Damien and the whole crew at East Hanover CrossFit.
I joined CrossFit East Hanover several months ago and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a fun and challenging way to get in better shape. I am 43 years old and had become aware that spending the past 25 years sitting at a desk had taken a toll on my health and that I needed to get in better shape for the sake of my well-being, career and future. After several months of workouts I can feel and see the benefits and changes that the crew at CrossFit East Hanover can deliver. The workouts are rigorous but the coaches will cater each workout to your specific needs, they will challenge you, but not ask you to do more than they feel would be safe for your level of strength and conditioning.
Coach Damien, the owner, has done a great job of keeping me grounded in my workouts and holding me back when I might let my pride get the better of me and try to lift more than I should or try an exercise I might not be ready for. In fact every coach I have had the pleasure of working with has offered a unique perspective on how I can better accomplish my goals, and get myself in better shape without hurting myself, which as we all know gets easier as we get older. The environment in this place is really enjoyable, which is important to Coach Damien. The gym always has a cordial light hearted mood, the coaches, and believe it or not, the other clients at the gym are tremendously encouraging and really supportive, when you are struggling you can expect everyone around you to cheer you on and motivate you too try harder than you thought you could to finish the workouts.
If you are interested in getting into CrossFit don't be intimidated, come by CrossFit East Hanover and give it try, it will be challenging and tough and rewarding and fun...all at the same time. And with the knowledgeable staff at CFEH anyone can do it. It has really changed my life for the better.
Matt L
Crossfit East Hanover has become more than just a place for me to work out at or just blow off some steam. The support I have received from the coaches and my fellow cross-fitters has helped me cope with some of the most challenging experiences of my life. Not only have I experienced less back and hip pain as a result of the WODs being tailored to my individual needs, my overall emotional well being has improved. I am truly thankful to be part of the Crossfit East Hanover Family.
- Christine Ferro-Saxon
My 50th birthday was a milestone, a turning point, prompting me to evaluate my health and fitness. Since I've been a resident of Florham Park, I've tried all the local gyms - hopping around from the Y, to Lifetime, to Retro and Florham Park Fitness. I would show up a few days a week, do my penance on the elliptical or try to spin away my giggly bits. I had accepted my body and honestly believed I was relatively fit. On my birthday, I over indulged in food and drink, and simply felt like crap. Something had to change. I joined CrossFit East Hanover (CFEH).
I have unending gratitude to Coaches Damien and Louise. Through their inspiration, patience, and leadership, I've come to understand and trust "the process." This process, which is more effective than any other diet or gym I've tried, is more than hoisting bar bells and running around the parking lot. It is a lifelong commitment to moderation; Defined, measured and accountable moderation. Through this process, I've found a my "new" old body. This body is: leaner; it has visible muscle definition; it has a waist that is almost seven inches smaller; and, it now has the ability to perform feats of strength that while seemingly having no purpose beyond a CrossFit class, translate into making everyday life movements easier. This body is healthier. This body was rebuilt by CFEH.
I never thought I would write a testimonial for fitness center, but this is different. CrossFit East Hanover is not a gym; It's a place where life changes happen. It is a place where you are supported, encouraged, protected from injury, and challenged. This is a thank you note to my "fit family" for the gift of health.
I joined East Hanover Crossfit because I was struggling in the gym, both physically and lacking results. I was a basketball and cardio guy through and through, but my body and mind were telling me those days were over. I decided I needed to change things up if I was going to get myself back into shape. I knew nothing about Crossfit beyond watching the games on ESPN and thinking "there is no way I can do that". When I decided to join East Hanover Crossfit I didn't know what to expect, but I knew the only way I was going to stick with it was if I saw results and enjoyed the workouts. And I have, more then I ever expected.
The workouts keep me engaged and challenged. It's forced me to understand my strengths and my limitations. I have lost weight, but more importantly I can see my body reshaping in a way I have never experienced before. In this short period of time I have seen more results then I would have expected. To be able to enjoy working out, feel challenged and get results along side great coaches and fellow crossfit member has been very rewarding. Its been a little more than 5 months since I started at East Hanover Crossfit and I can only say that I wish I had joined 5 years ago.
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Sang Yoon started the no-substitutions or modifications trope at Father's Office, I think, where he refused to serve his notorious hamburger without blue cheese or countenance ketchup on his fries. Vinny Dotolo and Jon Shook turned it into an aesthetic at Animal; you ate their pig's ears and oxtail loco moco their way or you didn't eat it at all. The chefs at sushi bars like Nozawa and Hiko famously threw patrons out of their restaurants when they asked for spicy tuna rolls, and I have no idea what Jordan Kahn at Red Medicine might do if a table asked for the sauce on the side.
One of the main currents in Los Angeles restaurants over the last several years has been chefs' food without compromise — dinner served as accumulations of precise, specific portions, in a specific order — not a fancy tasting menu, but the way chefs tend to eat themselves. A lot of people, including me, have griped about the recent inevitability of these small-plates menus, but if you look at it a certain way, we have entered the culinary equivalent of the album era in rock 'n' roll, the point when the basic unit of consumption started to become not the course, but the meal. "Meet the Beatles!" had become "The Dark Side of the Moon."
Yoon, and Shook and Dotolo may be better known, but the dark prince of No Substitutions Nor Modifications is Casey Lane of Tasting Kitchen in Venice, a chef who barely acknowledged that what he was cooking in was a restaurant until he had been there almost a year, who maintained a fairly expensive all-Italian wine list impenetrable even to experts in Brunello and Chianti, and a menu that seemed to consist mostly of variations on pasta, salad and toast. It was delicious toast, of course, thick, made with great bread, and wood-grilled, but it was still toast. I've been to Tasting Kitchen probably a dozen times, marveling at the Portland, Ore., chef's freshly made tonic water and the art-directed plates of grilled anchovies, but I'm not sure I understood what I was supposed to be eating. I'm not sure I was meant to understand.
The Parish is Lane's newest no-substitutions project, a bi-level restaurant in that odd, wedge-shaped building where Spring and Main streets meet downtown. You can sit on the open triangular terrace on the south end of the restaurant, gnawing on chicken wings and watching police cars and taxicabs screech from one one-way street to the other — it feels very much like New York's Tribeca neighborhood circa 1985. You can trip up the narrow stairs to the second-floor barroom, lighted by the dim, bare Edison bulbs all but mandatory in moody new bars, or crowd into what seems like a lunchroom by the kitchen downstairs, or sit at the long bar, supervised by John Coltharp, the maestro who presided over the earliest days of Seven Grand. The dining room is open until 2 a.m.
The Parish is a gastropub; the Parish even calls itself a gastropub. But while it has all the characteristics of the tribe — fish and chips, a decent burger, a bartender obsessed with pairing each dish with a different locally brewed ale — it is a lot closer to April Bloomfield's original Spotted Pig in Greenwich Village than it is to Melrose beer bars, a restaurant that seems to adopt the form only to subvert it.
So that cheeseburger? The cheese in question is Époisses, the soft-ripened goo from Burgundy known as France's stinkiest. Symbolist poet Paul Valéry said it smelled like the feet of God, and the dripping mass, distinctly not comfort food, makes your eyes water even as you inhale it. The pan-fried chicken, a deeply flavored specimen whose crust is crumbly rather than crisp, is served with smoky grilled peaches that somehow manage to taste meatier than the bird.
The kitchen occasionally buys an entire pig and makes full use of it: gargantuan pork T-bones; towering meat pies filled with soft, stewed pig's head and roast vegetables; a walk-in full of curing charcuterie. Lane's interpretation of poutine, the calorific Quebecois concoction of French fries and gravy adopted as kind of the culinary mascot of Animal, includes Indian paneer instead of the traditional cheese curds (it works), a handful of peas where you wouldn't think peas belong, and a slippery scoop of boned pig's foot supplementing the sauce. The dish becomes something else altogether, floating halfway between India and France. (The poutine with fried oysters may be even better.)
You can find grilled beef marrow with celery, sticky chicken wings close to Tasting Kitchen's standard, and a big bowl of clams spiked with chunks of spicy salame, everything you might desire to soak up a draught of Brouwerij West Saison Extra or of Eagle Rock Manifesto Witbier. The Parish is kind of a meaty place.
But some of the best dishes here tend to be quiet food: freshly made dal; scoops of freshly made sheep's milk ricotta on slabs of grilled brioche; bowls of fried chickpeas studded with fleshy fried olives; or a bowl of super-concentrated tomato soup served with a grilled cheese sandwich to nosh on. A salad of beets and mache is dressed with a thin yogurt dressing — you don't realize that the subtly bitter top note is molasses until you have almost finished the plate. Vegetarians, though perhaps not vegans, will find plenty to eat here.
You will eat grilled corn with honey butter. You will buzz through Coltharp's cocktails, maybe a Black Bee with bourbon and stout, or a Real McCoy, an abstracted daiquiri with Jamaican and agricole rum. You will have an odd, treacly tart called Elvis Goes to Sussex, and you will be happy enough, because Casey Lane's rules of engagement have gradually become your own.
The Parish
Casey Lane reinvents the gastropub ... as a gastropub.
840 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, (213) 225-2400, theparishla.com.
Snacks $6-$11; small plates $6-$12; larger plates, $12-$20, more for big meat; desserts $7-$9.
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Q: I am in my late 60s and would like to put some of my investment money in another class of assets. I currently own four apartment buildings that have no debt. They have a value, based on the income, of about $550,000 and net out about $55,000. They tie me to the area and require that I be involved in the everyday management. I would be happy with a safe, trouble-free investment that would yield half of that. I am troubled by systemic corruption in the investment community. I just don't trust the private sector to act honestly with my money. Any ideas?
L.R., Indianapolis
A: The first idea that strikes Robert Burkarth, a CPA with Householder Group, in Stamford, Conn., is that you need to get the chip off your shoulder about investment advisers. Yes, there are a few bad eggs. But the vast majority are honest professionals and since you likely can't pull off by yourself any of the recommendations he's about to make, you're going to have to figure out how to trust a few of them.
Let's assume that right now your cash flow is OK, maybe you are even saving money. But your living expenses will increase over time at a minimum of the rate of inflation. There is also no mention of ultimate estate/wealth transfer goals to a next generation, if any, which would affect any recommendation.
That being said, Mr. Burkarth presents three options on converting the rental properties into different holdings that provide some level of guaranteed income. Ideally, that income would have the capability to increase over time as the cost of living rises.
Option 1: Sell the properties and use IRS Code 1031 to eliminate any capital-gains tax on the sale. A condition of the 1031 exchange is that it is "like kind," e.g., rental property for rental property. Typical yields are in the 6 to 7 percent range, with no management duties or other expenses associated with the investment, on top of appreciation of the property's value. No tie to the area, no responsibility for everyday management.
Option 2: Create a Charitable Remainder Unitrust and transfer the properties to it. Properly applied, this can eliminate the capital-gains tax, thus preserving the full principal value of the real estate to be invested for income or total return. With current rates, approximately an 8 percent distribution for life would give you a $200,000 tax deduction. You or anyone you name can be trustee of the funds, investing and managing them as seen fit. Every year, 8 percent of the year-ending principal is distributed to the investor (you), which is taxable at differing rates depending on the investment results of the trust.
Option 3: Sell the properties, pay the taxes, and invest the money yourself or with a professional. Unfortunately, many investors are looking for the "investment Bigfoot" – full liquidity, high guaranteed returns, no risk, and no cost for the advice. That combination may exist, but like Bigfoot, Burkarth says, it's highly unlikely.
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THE GERMAN EU NUMBERPLATES: A TYPOGRAPHIC ROAD ACCIDENT? The FE font used on the new German car numberplates has split the nation - for some it's an 'affront to aesthetic sensitivities' (acc. Erik Spiekermann), for others it's a successful contribution to fighting crime.
We've all seen them - the strangely proportioned letters on the new EU numberplates on Germany's cars. The hunt for the laboratory which mixed this typographical Satan's brew turned up quite a story:
In the 1970s when the Red Army Faction was holding Germany in suspense with its stolen cars and forged plates, a graphic design enthusiast from Gaggenau in south-west Germany came up with a font that would be difficult to forge. He presented it to the Federal Highways Research Institute (Bundesanstalt für Strassenwesen - BASt). Then, between 1978 and 1980, type designer Professor Karlgeorg Hoefer (1914-2000) took up this idea, and together with the University of Giessen (Dept. of Physiology and Cybernetic Psychology), he developed the FE font (FE being the abbreviation of the German word 'fälschungserschwerend', meaning difficult to forge). By the time they had finished their work, the wave of terror had subsided and the numberplates kept the old DIN-standard font. Only when the EU suggested harmonising the design of numberplates across the Union, did somebody remember FE, and take it out of the drawer, a full fifteen years after its creation.
The first cars to sport the new-style lettering in 1994 were from Berlin and Brandenburg. This 'outing' was followed immediately by heated debate in the design world. The font's makers and supporters rose up in defence: Because the DIN 1451 shapes used on the old plates were based on a square raster, it was quite easy for someone to change individual letters and numbers, like an F into an E, a C into an O, P into R, 3 into 8 and vice versa. Also, the new font was supposed to be much easier to read by electronic data-capture equipment. The resulting font was non-standard, with each letter individually designed.
The upstrokes and the cross-strokes are of different weights, the round shapes have distinct variations and angles are gently smoothed. On numberplates, all the symbols in FE are 75 mm high, the letters are 47.5 mm wide, the numbers 44.5 cm wide. But here's where the objections start: the letters I, L, M and W forfeit their integrity of shape and the accented vowels Ä, Ö and Ü are shrunk in height. Shorter car registration numbers leave lots of empty space on the plate - according to the critics, enough for forgers to insert additional letters or numbers. And, as there is no uniformity of style, nobody would notice if one of the letters was changed - unless you happened to have the entire alphabet in front of you to compare it with.
One fallacy, incidentally, is the good legibility BASt claims for the even width of the characters. This ignores the fact that rhythm and contrast also have a role to play, even when identifying individual symbols. White space is just as important as the black symbols. And, indeed the FE narrow font (up to nine characters must be fitted onto the plate) really is a visual challenge.
Individuality has its price. Which reminds me: the fact that the representatives of the signmaking industry and their strategic positions in key institutions played a big part in getting this font accepted, is another story entirely...
Susanne Schaller
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2002 05 14
What comes in my mind hearing about this discussed design, is the simple fact that aesthetical feeling changes according to the familiarity people have regarding a particular shape (or color, sound, taste...)_ So, due to its massive diffusion, I'm sure this typeface will soon became a "classical" shape for carplates and similar purposes_ Anyway, I must admit I'm still not ready to appreciate its aesthetical solution, but I hope burglars will...
Fulvio Bisca
2002 07 16
The first time I saw FE, was on German cars (many Germans come to Sweden on holiday), 1998 or so. From the very first second, I was fascinated by the shapes. They were so irregular, macho and funny. I photographed all plates I could see, and built Sauerkrauto (http://www.chank.com/font_detail.php?sku=5267) font from the photos. When Chank saw my project, he said that I should create lower case also. And I did, and it was a good thing I did, because my lower case version is totally different from the FE lower case. This way, Sauerkrauto has a value if its own.
Martin Fredrikson Core
2002 06 06
I think the FE font is amazing - just the fact that it's in public view is so refreshing. Designers tend to react badly to it for two reasons: they get hung up on all the formalities that they were taught in school, so they see it as a personal attack on their training, which it very well might be; and these days designers have a great deal of trouble coming to grips with functionality (as opposed to self-expression), since functionality reduces the "Art" in their field, noting that society now values Art much more than Craft.
The FE font is not as functional as its creators claim, neither is it as dysfunctional as some designers would so much like to believe (of those who even care about functionality). But it's such a unique marvel of contemporary society, it makes very me happy when I see it, right there in real life.
Hrant H Papazian
The MicroFoundry
2002 05 20
What I think? That FE Mittelschift is fantastic, and it would be fantastic even if it wasn't studied for a mainly functional purpose. Erik Spiekermann has all the rights to find it distasteful. It is objectively pleasing and attractive. Maybe burglars will counterfeit carplates, but surely people waiting behind a car for the traffic lights to switch will have at least something visually exciting to look at (I love also Italian and American carplates alphabets).
Claudio Piccinini
2002 05 15
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With its clean, minimalist graphic lines, Picto is a unique wristwatch. It indicates the house by a dot on the rotating dial, while the minutes are indicated by a conventional hand.
Designed by Steen Georg Christensen & Erling Andersen, it is the first wristwatch created according to this rotating disk principle. "With Picto, we wanted to design a "picture" of time. Where traditional watches show the time with the ticking hands, it is the watch face that rotates on Picto, giving the illusion of the earth moving and time passing."
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Why You Should Get Perimeter LED Screen For Your Arena?
Arenas are built for various purposes. These arenas can be used to host various events, meet-ups and even matches. Arenas are built by organizations to make it easier for people to hosts events and they monetize it by allowing people to host meet-ups by giving some fees. This fees can be considered as the rent fee or booking fee. Thereby, organizations that own arenas can increase its monetization by putting in various other tools or strategies. There are various marketing strategies that helps organizations to optimize monetization of the arenas. However, proper marketing campaigns are designed in order to make it happen successfully. To optimize ROI or monetization from arenas, organizations hire expert marketing professionals on high salaries and lucrative career opportunities. These professionals then set up tremendous marketing campaigns to optimize the revenue that these organizations are getting from the arenas. This again involves a lot of risk plus money and not every campaign get successful no matter how experienced the professionals. Sometimes luck too plays its part, and despite all the efforts the marketing campaign fail because of luck resulting in huge loss. Here is one tool that can help you monetize your revenue from arenas and it brings guaranteed results once it is installed. This tool is known as Perimeter LED Screen.
Perimeter LED Screens are basically LED screens that short in height, wider in width and covers the entire perimeter of the arena. These are very popular all over the world. These are generally placed in stadiums and are utilized for various methods. Have you ever seen a football match in a stadium or a live broadcast of the football match? If yes, then you must have noticed LED screens that are placed in the entire perimeter of the ground showing brand ads, sponsors and scores. These are LED screens which are the best method of revenue for any stadium or arena. If you are willing to optimize the revenue of your arena then you should immediately go for LED perimeter screens. You can then portray brand ads and sponsors on these screens. For every event that is organized in your arena, a lot of brands will be willing to place these ads on the LED screens. The amount that you are going to charge for the ads placed on the screens will be very high and still numerous brands will be willing to seal the deal.
LED screens provides great reach and engagement for brands. It is a strongest form of ads and brands love to get it because of the reach and engagement it offers to the brand. Thus, optimization of revenue from arena is very simple with LED perimeter screens.


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Ok stop. Go in your bathroom right now and pick out any of the products that you can use to cook with and you could use as a moisturizer. I'll wait…..
Oh you're back! Empty-handed nevertheless. I'm not :D, thanks to discovering Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil.
Tropical Traditions is one of the first companies to export virgin coconut oil to the United States from the Philippines. The founder of the company, Brian Shilhavy, discovered the health benefits of coconut oil after moving to the Philippines with his wife. Mr. Shilhavy is dedicated to extracting the oil in traditional form, so that coconut oil is at its highest quality.
As soon as I received my oil, I had to take notice at how well and safely packaged the product was, considering it was a huge glass jar! I opened the jar and it smells just like coconuts! The oil is very light as well. In the good spirit of me being who I am, I immediately took a small spoon to get a little bit of the oil and rub on my skin! Applies and absorbs well, dosen't leave the skin greasy.This would be excellent to apply after a shower.
I also cooked with it the same night I got it, has a very rich coconut flavor, yet it is very light as well. You can use it to cook literally anything! I made a cake with some coconut oil in substitution of butter (and for some, vegetable oil). It was great and I could taste just a little hint of coconut in the cake (yummy!).
There are some great health properties to using coconut oil in your foods. Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, a nutrient that supports the immune system. You can check out this site for a very long list of health properties from consuming coconut oil.
What about the skin? Coconut oil is excellent for the skin! Most of your lotions contain water. Water based products are only a temporary fix to the skin. Water expands the tissues and as soon as blood carries the water away, that wrinkle free, smooth skin is gone! Coconut oil is absorbed into the skin and removes dead skin cells, repairs damage done to the skin, and over time will make the skin soft long term.In addition, coconut oil has antiseptic properties, which will prevent fungal and bacterial infections.
Add a third bird: Hair. Coconut oil is great if you pre-poo!! It softens the hair and the scalp, even loosens up dandruff better than your medicated shampoo!
You can read about more skin care properties of coconut oil here.
There are three types of coconut oil, Gold label, Green label, and Expeller-Pressed. You can check out the details with the differences of the three here.
Tropical Traditions can be found on their site, Amazon.com, and some health food stores. Prices on Gold Label are as low as $19.95 for one pint and goes up from there
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Chart Rigger Turns 7 Today, So Here Are 7 Questions For You To Answer
One could say my work here is done, and, yes, I take full credit for it. Oh, I jest. But sometimes I do wonder if it's time for me to get an actual life and leave the pop trash-talking behind. Then I realize, well, I'd probably just be shooting up smack in an alleyway downtown in place of blogging, so...
Anyway, this blogiversary always creeps up on me, and I never quite know what to write about. That said, I found it much more interesting to hear about you this time last year. So once again, let's get to know each other a little better. (Yes, I'm talking to YOU.) And we'll make it 7-themed.
Here, I'll show you mine first. Then you show me yours...in the comments.
1. I turned 7 years old in ___, a year that was memorable because _________.
1981. It was the year MTV first hit the airwaves (though we didn't get it in my house till 1982).
2. Looking at the above 7 chart-topping singles, I can't believe ____ is sill around.
Flo Rida. His songs seem to me like they could have any interchangeable rapper thrown in for vocals. They also come across like one-hit wonder type singles. Then again, that probably just proves he's adaptable, and likely explains why we're still talking about him. Or maybe he's given all the right people handjobs?
3. Who released the best seventh single of their career out of these artists:
• Rihanna, "Umbrella"
• Britney Spears, "Lucky"
• Madonna, "Material Girl"
• Beyonce, "Check On It"
• Katy Perry, "Firework"
It's a toss-up between Madonna and Rihanna for me. Two vastly different pop singles from two vastly different eras. I flipped a coin and it came up RiRi, but I can't truly pick one over the other.
4. When I was 17, I was dating a (guy/girl) whose first name was _____.
I wasn't. Ages 17 through 19 marked a very "single" time period for me. I don't think I was really comfortable in my own skin then.
5. Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman star in a movie called Seven, which I saw _____.
Opening weekend, in the movie theater while on a first — and last — date. Guy was creepy, much like the movie. Whatever, I got a free meal at the Italian Oven on the edge of my university's campus out of it.
6. I'm still reading this trashy blog seven years later because _______.
Well, I'm still writing this blog seven years later because I think I'm obsessed with Britney's lopsided weave and Beyonce's attempts at still trying to have a pop career. Normal concerns for a healthy adult...right?
7. My birthday is ____.
February 7. See? It's related to the theme!
Now it's your turn. Hit me up below, and thanks for reading all these years later!
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text: Gynaecology Services « Back to Hospital » Find the right consultant BMI Sarum Road Hospital Gynaecology Services Health Assessment at BMI Sarum Road Hospital The Mulberry Oncology Suite One Stop Prostate Clinic Orthopaedic services Physiotherapy Podiatric Services Private GP service Gynaecology services at BMI Sarum Road Hospital Nearly every woman will suffer from a gynaecological problem at some time in her life. Whilst it may not be life threatening and may only affect them at certain times of the month, it can still have an impact on their quality of life and ability to do everyday things. We can treat a wide range of conditions The Gynaecology service at BMI Sarum Road Hospital offers treatment for a wide range of conditions including: Early pregnancy Endometriosis Fibroids Heavy periods (menorrhagia) HPV screening and vaccinations Investigate and treat urinary incontinence Painful periods (dysmenorrhoea) Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Screening and treatment for cervical, ovarian, uterine, womb and vulval cancers Vaginal and uterine prolapse The type of treatment you will receive will depend on your symptoms, your age and whether you wish to have children. Your consultant will assess your condition and give you an expert opinion. If further diagnostic tests or treatment are required, these will be explained fully during your consultation. Common diagnostic tests Biopsy Blood tests Colposcopy Hysteroscopy Laparoscopy Pelvic examination Ultrasound Urodynamics How we can help The gynaecology service offers you fast and convenient appointments with a consultant gynaecologist. Following a referral from your GP, your consultant may be able to reassure you that what you are experiencing is nothing to be concerned about. Or they can discuss treatment options that could relieve your symptoms so that you can return to enjoying your life to the full. With significant medical advances made in gynaecology in recent years, many treatments, such as hysterectomy, now have minimally invasive alternatives. Together, you and your consultant can decide the best route for you and develop a tailor-made treatment package to achieve optimum results. Reasons to see a consultant gynaecologist: Abdominal or pelvic pain during or between periods Bleeding between periods Dispareunia (painful intercourse) Failure to conceive Heavy periods Intermittent or irregular periods Irregular discharge Itching or burning Sensation of prolapse Stress incontinence Why not call us on 0808 101 0372 to find out more. Treatments Anterior repair Cervical cerclage Colposcopy Diagnostic laparoscopy and dye test Endometrial ablation Endometrial ablation NovaSure Hysterectomy Abdominal Hysterectomy Vaginal Hysteroscopy Laparoscopic myomectomies Laparoscopic sterilisation Laparoscopy Obstetrics Posterior repair Reversal of Sterilisation Uterine cancer condition Back to top Facebook Twitter Linked in Google plus Pinterest


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Area cleared of unwanted weeds and mulched to let Daffs have agood start,as they are showing their heads above ground.
Getting down to basic`s in weeding and gerenal maintance in the garden.
Some more of our people helping out.
Young Daff`s showing their heads after weeding.
We had a good turn out of people on the saturday.There we did some general garden tidying up as you can see from the photos I enclose.The area we mulched was to ensure that the spring bulbs ie daffs have a change to get a head before the weeds got a foot hold.
Enjoy your Community Garden,
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GNL Québec Inc. is proposing the construction and operation of a natural gas liquefaction (LNG) facility and export terminal located in the District of La Baie, Saguenay City, Quebec. The site of the project is located near the Grande-Anse marine terminal (Port of Saguenay). The main infrastructures are the natural gas liquefaction facilities with a production capacity of 11 million tons per year, port infrastructures for marine tanker loading of LNG, LNG storage tanks and support infrastructures. The wharf would be designed to accommodate vessels with a capacity of 100,000 deadweight tonnage (DWT). The proponent plans to begin the project construction in 2018.
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I love this ANABA because it is one of the World Heritage Sites that tells the tales of the prosperous Ryukyu Kingdom
It looks like a big caslte with great history.
Perfect for those who love history and buildings.
Shurijo Castle served as the proud and dignified center of Ryukyu Kingdom and its politics, foreign affairs and culture.
With architectural influences from both China and Japan, the Castle shows its exceptional cultural and historical values in its unique stonework and architectural design. Thus, Shurijo was designated as a World Heritage Site in December of 2000, the 11th World Heritage Site within Japan.
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Qt Creator does not include a debugger. It provides a debugger plugin that acts as an interface between the Qt Creator core and external native debuggers such as the GNU Symbolic Debugger (gdb), the Microsoft Console Debugger (CDB), and an internal Java Script debugger. You can use the native debuggers to debug the C++ language.
You can use the Qt Creator Debug mode to inspect the state of your Qt projects while debugging.
In the Debug mode you can interact with the debugger in several ways, including the following:
Qt Creator displays the raw information provided by the native debuggers in a clear and concise manner with the goal to simplify the debugging process as much as possible without losing the power of the native debuggers.
In addition to the generic IDE functionality provided by stack view, views for locals and watchers, registers, and so on, Qt Creator includes features to make debugging Qt-based applications easy. The debugger plugin understands the internal layout of several Qt classes, for example, QString, the Qt containers, and most importantly QObject (and classes derived from it), as well as most containers of the C++ Standard Library and some gcc and Symbian extensions. This deeper understanding is used to present objects of such classes in a useful way.
For an example of how to debug applications in the Debug mode, see Debugging the Example Application.
For more information about the functions available in the Debug mode, see Interacting with the Debugger.
If you install Qt Creator as part of a Qt SDK, the GNU Symbolic Debugger is installed automatically and you should be ready to start debugging after you create a new project. If you want a special setup, such as using debugging tools for Windows, see Setting Up Debugger.
Modes of Operation
The debugger plugin runs in different operating modes depending on where and how the process is started and run. Some of the modes are only available for a particular operating system or platform.
You can launch the debugger in the following modes:
When you click the Start Debugging button, the debugger is launched in the appropriate operating mode (plain, terminal, or TRK), based on the build and run settings for the active project. Select Debug menu options to launch the debugger in the other modes.
Plain Mode
To launch the debugger in the plain mode, click the Start Debugging button for the active project, or choose Debug > Start Debugging > Start and Debug External Application... and specify an executable.
Terminal Mode
To launch the debugger in the terminal mode, select Projects > Run Settings and select the Run in terminal check box. Then click the Start Debugging button for the active project.
Attach Mode
To launch the debugger in the attach mode, select Debug > Start Debugging > Attach to Running External Application..., and then select a process by its name or process ID to attach to.
Remote Mode
The remote mode uses a gdbserver daemon that runs on the remote machine.
To launch the debugger in the remote mode, select Debug > Start Debugging > Start and Attach to Remote Application....
Core Mode
The core mode is available only in Unix. It debugs crashed processes using the core files (crash dumps) that are generated if the setting is enabled in the shell.
To enable the dumping of core files, enter the following command in the shell from which the application will be launched:
ulimit -c unlimited
To launch the debugger in the core mode, select Debug > Start Debugging > Attach to Core....
Post-Mortem Mode
The post-mortem mode is available only on Windows, if you have installed the debugging tools for Windows.
The Qt Creator installation program asks you whether you want to register Qt Creator as a post-mortem debugger. To change the setting, select Tools > Options... > Debugger > Common > Use Creator for post-mortem debugging.
You can launch the debugger in the post-mortem mode if an application crashes on Windows. Click the Debug in Qt Creator button in the error message that is displayed by the Windows operating system.
TRK Mode
The TRK mode is a special mode available only for Symbian. It debugs processes running on a Symbian device using the App TRK application that runs on the device.
To launch the debugger in the TRK mode, open the project, select Symbian as the target, and click the Start Debugging button.
For more information on setting up Symbian projects, see Setting Up Development Environment for Symbian.
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Shaquille O'Neal: Education is part of my success story
This joke's too easy, but we gotta bite. Shaquille O'Neal is the true definition of Big Man on Campus.
Locals may recall the former Miami Heat power center received his doctorate in education amid much fanfare from Barry University at the James L. Knight Center back in spring 2012.
For such a famous basketball star, he sure has hit the books hard: the 43-year-old attended Louisiana State University as a business major from 1989 to 1992, before leaving to enter the NBA draft. O'Neal returned to LSU to nab a degree in 2000, then an MBA online from the University of Phoenix.
The New Jersey native is especially appreciative of his time at Barry, which is throwing a fundraiser Saturday night at Soho Studios in Wynwood to celebrate the Miami Shores institution's 75th birthday. The BMOC will play host at the retro-style gala, with a supper-club theme. Guests will be wined and dined as well as entertained by Grammy winners Wyclef Jean and Betty Wright, performing songs from 1940 to today.
"I've already lined up my black and white Zoot suit with the chain hanging out the side," laughs Shaq, who retired from the sport with the Boston Celtics in 2011. "It's gonna be nice. I may do some off-the-cuff jokes, we'll see."
Asked why he went full tilt with his studies over the years when he could have just as easily enjoyed the rich-and-famous ride, the four-time NBA champ answers like the true legend he is.
His motto: no excuses.
"I just put it in my mind that this was something I was going to do," says O'Neal. "You could be one of those people who have a negative attitude, but you commit, realize everyone is watching, and make sure you do it correctly. [Education] is part of my success story."
There were a few blips along the way. O'Neal admits that during his time at Barry, he once turned in a less than stellar work and paid the price with a mediocre grade.
"They wouldn't let me cakewalk," O'Neal says. "I remember I was tired, having one of those days. I did a half-ass paper and got a C. Dr. [David] Kopp was like, 'What is this?' And I said, 'It's a C, a C is good.' He said, 'C is not good.' I redid it and ended up with an A."
If you attend the $500 a head bash, count on a free selfie with the 7-foot-1 TNT commentator.
"I'm just a regular guy," says O'Neal, who was sworn in as a reserve police officer at the Doral police department in January. "I"m not stuck up. Just come on over."
Tickets: Call 305-981-1156 or go to www.Barry.edu/75.
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Monday, April 8, 2013
Every morning I would take my dog for a walk through the old park outside of town. One day as we walked through the frosty park I noticed a small shimmer of light on the icy ground. First I thought it was just the sun reflecting its light on the frost but as we got closer the light grew brighter. I knelt down to see what it really it was. "A key!?" I yelled, confused. What's this key doing way out here? I thought. "This park has been deserted for years, I wonder who left it here???
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I am a licensed cosmetologist with almost 40 years in the business. While my children were growing up, I worked for many theater productions doing the hair of the entire cast. My volunteer work included Christian Youth Theatre, McGees Middle School, West Johnston and Clayton High Schools, and West Johnston Dance Team where I learned to replicate even the most elaborate historical hairstyles. With all my experience with large casts, a large wedding party is an easy task.
I continue to enjoy conquering the most difficult hair. I delight in the challenge when clients tell me that their hair is impossible, won't hold a curl, is too thin for beautiful styles, or is untameable.
I have done hair for multiple settings, including weddings, proms, photo shoots, pageants, and special events. My specialty, however, is bridal hair. With each bride, I offer a complete package. Not only do I style hair the "day of," but I also provide pre-wedding consultations. The bride is always the top priority. The first thing I do in each consultation is ask the bride what her expectations are, and from there I work hard to not only meet those expectations but to exceed them. My biggest reward is seeing the reaction on the groom's face as the bride walks down the aisle. It is the greatest acknowledgment of a job well done.
After many years of having brides in my "chair," preparing them for their big day, I have found not one is nervous about what the future holds. When she finds out I have been married for over 30 years and have raised six children, she usually asks me if I am happy... and what is the secret to that happiness. I am not an expert, but I do know a thing or two of what goes into my successful marriage, especially the "what not to do" aspects. I will give advice if asked. I have had the encouragement of having great role models in my life (both my parents and in-laws have been married for 60 yrs), and I have an excellent support system in place. When I don't have all the answers, I have great resources and a wealth of experience to guide me.
Think of this page as my "chair" and feel free to ask me anything about marriage, children, having babies (I am a certified Doula), and family matters (I was born into a family of 10 and was adopted by a family of 7). I also married into a large family and had a large family myself, homeschooling (I've homeschooled all of my children at some point, and I substitute teach in the local schools in my area), and then, of course, hair and style. I've got a tremendous amount of life experience. I care greatly for people and want to help out any way I can. I am straightforward, so be prepared for honest answers from my point of view. Ask your questions here, or send me an email at firstname.lastname@example.com. I look forward to hearing from you!


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More than once, we've challenged the kids to linger just a little longer. Contrary to popular opinion, some parents don't have cooties! We'd enjoy the chance to sit and talk a few minutes more about their day, what's on their minds, what's coming up for the evening, and so on. Understandably they have homework to do, piano to play, texts to send, tv to watch, and it might even be laundry day with a "Family Power Fold" on the evening schedule. Still, we're counting the days til college and measuring the preciousness of each moment. We crave more lingering.
It occurred to me one day recently that my time with God is like that. He wants me to linger. I'm in a hurry. He says "come near to me and I will come near to you" (James 4:8). I quickly say "gimmee gimmee" and then run for my To-Do list.
Sometimes I linger. I stay long enough to get what I wanted to get out of it. But did I stay long enough for God to give all HE wanted to give or for either of us to experience the full delight of our undistracted, unhurried nearness to one another?
What if I spent time in quiet reflection with the Lord until I was absolutely certain we were BOTH finished?
3 Trust in the LORD and do good;
DWELL in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Take delight in the LORD,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the LORD;
trust in him and HE WILL DO THIS:
6 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,
your vindication like the noonday sun.
7 BE STILL before the LORD
and WAIT PATIENTLY for him
With Thanksgiving, Christmas and a new year fast approaching, perhaps you would take this challenge with me:
Meet with the Lord quietly now and then, praying and reading the Bible — when you think you're done, ask the Lord, "Are we done yet?" If you sense the answer is "yes" then go forth and enjoy the rest of your day appreciating that God is always near. If you're unsure that your mutual business is done, then be still a while longer, read a little more, journal or pray and listen for more promptings of the Holy Spirit.
Who's in?
Let us know what happens, will you?


text: November 9, 2016 Andrea Abenoza-Filardi Recipes The Most Delicious Pumpkin Pancakes November 9, 2016 Andrea Abenoza-Filardi Recipes We LOVE fall in my family. We love the fall colors, fall root vegetables, apple cider, sweaters, boots, Halloween, Thanksgiving and pumpkins. We can't get enough pumpkin! And here's the best pumpkin pancake recipe for those of you who love fall just as much as us!