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When it comes to my own wellness, i really take it seriously. With all of the stresses of everyday life, it's important that we take some time for ourselves…and just relax. Not all of us can afford the luxury of a day at the spa or even have the time ! Here are some great tips on how you can treat yourself at home, Your mind and body will thank you, i swear….and also some bath essentials that will be your best friends forever….
1.Rebalancing Exfoliating Shower Gel : L'Occitane
I recently starting using this, not only for its natural benefits but also for their refreshing and you know that Scents are so important in creating a relaxing environment…An exfoliating shower gel with five purifying essential oils (Cypress, Juniper, Lemon, Thyme, Eucalyptus) to invigorate & rebalance. More infos : www.loccitane.com
2.Spa of the world : The Body Shop
When you're feeling tense, fast-track to relaxation with this calming spa ritual. This ritual is a perfect way to de-stress, unwind and reconnect with body and mind. inspired by traditional beauty rituals from across the globe. Whether your body needs to be awakened, cherished or calmed completely, each of three spa body rituals will take your senses places they've never been before. More infos : www.thebodyshop.com
3.Candles Ritual
Candles are a great way to encourage relaxation in any part of the home, but particularly in the bathroom. Having a gentle shower by the light of a few strategically placed candles can be a really fun and relaxing atmosphere.
4.Scented sprigs
Spas always smell gorgeous. By letting the hot water steam mix with the sprigs, you are allowing all of the beneficial oils and aromas from the plant to come into contact with your body, helping to fight viruses and bacterial infections.
5.Body Scrub
Inspired by the indulgent aroma of a freshly baked lemon tart in a French patisserie, Laura Mercier Tarte au Citron Eau Gourmande Eau de Toilette captures the essence of her signature bath and body collection. Contemporary and sophisticated, the delicate, fine fragrance marries soft florals with sheer arrangements of seductive and comforting notes.
More Infos : http://www.lauramercier.com/body-bath-and-fragrance/body-and-bath-collections/tarte-au-citron/
6.Scented oils
A comforting bath detoxifies, relaxes muscles, restores the body and pampers the skin as you soak. And with a few drops of the right essential oils, an otherwise average bath becomes a spa treatment tailored to the needs of your body and mind.
A sublime moisturising oil, the LIHA Idan Oil is made from natural, cold pressed coconut oil into which a Tuberose flower has been immersed. The wonderful scent of this night blooming flower is absorbed naturally into the oil by the traditional African process of enfleurage. More Infos : http://www.lihabeauty.co.uk/
7.Roses Petals
Rose petals sprinkled on top of the water add a romantic and fragrant effect to your bath. You can also blend a few cups of rose petals with half a blender of warm water to make a puree…
8.Herbal tea
Get in the Mood. Jumping right into a treatment can be a little difficult sometimes. Get your mind and mood into the "spa zone" with the right music and beverage. Play your favorite relaxing music, light some incense, and sip on some herbal tea for a perfect relaxing bath session….


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Verizon Reduces Data Center Energy Consumption
June 10, 2011 by FindMyHost News · Comments Off on Verizon Reduces Data Center Energy Consumption
Webmaster Toolbox – NEW YORK and EL CERRITO, Calif. – Using innovative technology that targets cooling efficiency, Verizon has significantly reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions at 24 of its U.S. data centers. The technology, intelligent energy-management systems from Vigilent™, enabled Verizon to achieve the following results:
• Turning off approximately 40 percent of the computer room air conditioners in these data centers within two days of implementing the energy management systems, providing an instant reduction in energy consumption and an anticipated savings of more than 55 million kilowatts annually. Read more

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Well, it looks like the iPad Air unboxing video has hit the net. Australia is 16 hours ahead of North America and with that in mind they are the first ones to get the new iPad Air. The Air launches here in USA and Canada on the 1st and most Apple stores will be opening at 8am or in the case of New York 12:01am.
Apple has raised their research and development spending by over 1.1 billion. It is now up to 4.3 billion. What could Apple possibly be putting all that money into?
Apple has publicly acknowledged that some iPhone 5S models have been affected by a battery issue which is causing them to be drained extremely quickly.
Apple just reported on another quarter, in fact it's their 4th quarter of 2013. The key take aways are that iPhone sales have been strong. Analysts expected sales of the
If you live in North America then you may be familiar with the iOS daylight savings time bug that keeps happening over the last couple of years.
Recently we've seen Jony Ive create a few different products for the Product RED charity and this Mac Pro might just top the charts.
Digital microscopes cost a lot of money and are probably unnecessary for most people. Whether you want to explore the world around you or you want to teach your kids about the unseen world, this little hack for your iPhone will be a great project.
Do you have friends or family living overseas waiting to get their hands on Apples newest phones? Well if so then they are in luck, Apple has released their newest phones in even more countries.
Apple has uploaded some new videos to their Youtube channel. The following videos are now available to watch.
What a day it has been. Apple released more software and hardware updates today than any other day in its history. So if you missed it, here are just a few things to take a look at. Read more


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Make and decorate your own vintage-style paper lampshade. You can either make half a shade to display on the wall or a full shade for your own decorative lamp. Great to use with indoor and outdoor LED fairy lights.
This pattern is for you to download, print, cut and assemble yourself.
You can print it at any size, so you will need to know how to set up the paper size and printer settings according to your own needs.
10 LED battery powered fairy lights by lights4fun.co.uk.
Watch the YouTube tutorial below to see how to make the lampshade.
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My goodness. This drink is delicious.
My husband is a bartender and I worked as a bartender when I was in college, (it's how we met, actually) so you can imagine that we get creative with our bar at home. I'm usually not a tequila drinker but when my husband mixed it with some leftover Kinky I had from a bachelorette party...it became an instant favorite. Your guests will love this.
What you will need:
Martini Shaker
Martini Glass
Silver Tequila
Pomegranate Liquor
Wet the outside rim of the glass with a fresh lime wedge.
Fill a saucer or bowl with sugar.
Dab the rim into the sugar while slowly turning the glass so that only the outer edge is covered
(How cute is this shaker?)
In your martini shaker add:
1 part tequila
1 part tequila
1 part Kinky
Dash of pomegranate liquor
Squeeze of lime
Shake. Shake. Shake.
Dash of pomegranate liquor
Squeeze of lime
Shake. Shake. Shake.
Strain into your martini glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
Such a gorgeous pink color, don't you think?
Why "The Señorita?" Because lime and tequila are key ingredients in a margarita and the Kinky gives it such a feminine pink color. I am also a big fan of Justin Timberlake...so there's that.
What is your favorite cocktail?
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Hair extensions lend length, thickness and versatility to your style and at Classic FX we offer permanent hair extensions using a few different methods, such as tape-ins, weaves and bonds. The hair we recommend is purchased through our supplier Global Best Beauty and is guaranteed to be 100% human, Remy hair.
Tape-In Extensions
Tape-In extensions are a popular low-maintenance choice for adding length and thickness. The hair is "taped" into your hair by our certified extensionist and will stay in place permanently for up to eight weeks before requiring any maintenance. We also offer funky colored tape-ins so you can add a pop of colour without tampering with your natural hair!
Weaves are another way to add length and thickness. A weft of hair is hand sewn by the extensionist to small braid tracks along your head. This form of extension needs maintenance roughly every four to six weeks.
Bonds are individually placed strands applied with a heating tool to "bond" the strand to your own hair. With these extensions, you also have the option of adding in a few streaks of fun colours. Bonds require maintenance every four to eight weeks.
Come by our Kamloops hair salon to talk to a stylist and learn which extensions are right for you!


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Community > Art Travels
Art Travels was a public art project created by middle school students of Focus: Youth Photography Project, which I founded with a grant from the Echoing Green Foundation. Focus worked collaboratively with West Oakland's Cole School and the Museum of Children's Art to support students in their creation of bus posters that promoted nonviolence and were displayed in Oakland public buses.
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Houghall Come to College Open Evening - 31/10/18
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
It's time to grow your career and find out more about our exciting land-based courses at our Houghall campus in Durham! This event takes place on October 31st from 5-7PM.
EDC's Come to College open evenings are a fantastic way to learn more about our courses, and have a chat with our tutors to see if the course you're interested in is right for you.
If you're still not sure what you want to do, these events are also a great way to get an idea about what EDC has to offer, and our careers advice team can give you all of the information you need to pick the right course.
Our Houghall events are purely for our land-based courses which are studied at Houghall in Durham.
There's no appointments needed for this event - all are welcome.
- Find out how we give you the employment edge and get expert careers advice and guidance
- Come along for free, impartial advice and guidance to help you make the right choices.
- Speak to our dedicated teaching and support staff
- Tour our outstanding facilities
- Find out about financial support, free travel and learning support
Already Applied?
If you have already applied, our Student Services team will write to you to invite you along to this Come To College evening and send you a text reminder nearer the time.
It is essential that you attend so that we can guarantee your place and make sure the course is the right one and right level for you. We can also discuss any extra support you may need.
On the evening you will be seen by the course lecturer for an informal interview and will be given specific information about your chosen subject. This is a great chance for you to ask questions about the course and college life in general.
East Durham College's Houghall Campus, Durham, DH1 3SG. Please click on the How to find us page to see a map and directions.
Any Questions?
Please note: this event is ONLY for courses run at the Houghall Campus in Durham. If you are intertested in the courses run at the Peterlee Campus, The Technical Academy or A-levels at ED6, please come along to the next Peterlee Come to College event.
If you have any questions about our Houghall Come to College event, please call Student Services on 0191 518 8222.


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Comparison pics of AOA Seolhyun before & after diet!!!
Comparion pictures of Kpop girl group AOA's Seolhyun before & after diet
were posted on Korea's online community,
and it became the center of attention on the netizens.
Netizens who saw the pics reacted "I like her before diet haha",
"Seolhyun becoming more beautiful day-by-day", "I guess, Seoulhyun did very on diet, Good Job Seolhyun!" etc.
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As the holidays approach, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging people to look for and eliminate potential dangers from holiday lights and decorations that could lead to fires and injuries.
Each year, hospital emergency rooms treat about 8,700 people for injuries, such as falls, cuts and shocks, related to holiday lights, decorations and Christmas trees. In addition, Christmas trees are involved in about 400 fires annually, resulting in 20 deaths, 70 injuries and an average of more than $15 million in property loss and damage.
CPSC conducts surveillance of holiday lights and decorations at stores nationwide, and this year has prevented the import of 320,398 units of holiday lights that did not meet safety standards.
"Candle lighting ceremonies during Advent, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are beautiful traditions," said CPSC Chairman Ann Brown. "But keep matches, lighters and candles away from children and never leave burning candles unattended. These simple safety tips will help prevent many of the 10,000 candle-related fires that occur each year. Stay safe this holiday season; it's the best gift you can give."
CPSC suggests following these tips to make your holiday a safe one.
- When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label "Fire Resistant." Although this label does not mean the tree won't catch fire, it does indicate the tree will resist burning and should extinguish quickly.
- When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree is green, needles are hard to pull from branches and when bent between your fingers, needles do not break. The trunk butt of a fresh tree is sticky with resin, and when tapped on the ground, the tree should not lose many needles.
- When setting up a tree at home, place it away from fireplaces and radiators. Because heated rooms dry live trees out rapidly, be sure to keep the stand filled with water. Place the tree out of the way of traffic and do not block doorways.
- Indoors or outside, use only lights that have been tested for safety by a recognized testing laboratory, which indicates conformance with safety standards.
- Check each set of lights, new or old, for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections, and throw out damaged sets.
- Use no more than three standard-size sets of lights per single extension cord.
- Never use electric lights on a metallic tree. The tree can become charged with electricity from faulty lights, and a person touching a branch could be electrocuted.
- Before using lights outdoors, check labels to be sure they have been certified for outdoor use.
- Fasten outdoor lights securely to trees, house walls, or other firm supports to protect the lights from wind damage. Use only insulated staples to hold strings in place, not nails or tacks. Or, run strings of lights through hooks (available at hardware stores).
- Turn off all lights when you go to bed or leave the house. The lights could short out and start a fire.
- For added electric shock protection, plug outdoor electric lights and decorations into circuits protected by ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). Portable outdoor GFCIs can be purchased where electrical supplies are sold. GFCIs can be installed permanently to household circuits by a qualified electrician.
- Use only non-combustible or flame-resistant materials to trim a tree. Choose tinsel or artificial icicles of plastic or nonleaded metals. Leaded materials are hazardous if ingested by children.
- Never use lighted candles on a tree or near other evergreens. Always use non-flammable holders, and place candles where they will not be knocked down.
- In homes with small children, take special care to avoid decorations that are sharp or breakable, keep trimmings with small removable parts out of the reach of children to avoid the child swallowing or inhaling small pieces, and avoid trimmings that resemble candy or food that may tempt a child to eat them.
- Wear gloves to avoid eye and skin irritation while decorating with spun glass "angel hair." Follow container directions carefully to avoid lung irritation while decorating with artificial snow sprays.
- Use care with "fire salts," which produce colored flames when thrown on wood fires. They contain heavy metals that can cause intense gastrointestinal irritation and vomiting if eaten. Keep them away from children.
- Do not burn wrapping papers in the fireplace. A flash fire may result as wrappings ignite suddenly and burn intensely.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to help ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals -– contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 or teletypewriter at 301-595-7054 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain news release and recall information at www.cpsc.gov, on Twitter @USCPSC or by subscribing to CPSC's free e-mail newsletters.
Please use the below phone number for all media requests.
Phone: (301) 504-7908
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Our priority
is to offer personal attention
to all our trainees
A thorough TEFL programme
which gives you the best possible preparation to teach English across the world
Happy graduates
During and after the TEFL course
Welcome to TEFL Barcelona's redesigned website. We have migrated to a more responsive platform, for a better browsing experience from mobile devices. We also took the opportunity to join our blog and the site under the same roof. We hope you will enjoy this mine of information about teaching English in Barcelona, Spain and all over the world!
A brief history of TEFL Barcelona
TEFL Barcelona was set up in December 2005 by Spanish born, EFL teacher and teacher trainer Erwin Ebens. Erwin had been teaching a very popular TEFL course in Paris and decided that the characteristics of that course - a very personal approach and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere - could function equally well in his home city, Barcelona.
Our approach
True to our principles, we aim to offer a refreshing alternative to the "industrial" feel of larger TEFL operators. We make every effort to ensure our students get quality, personalised training, restricting our groups' size. We encourage trainees to develop their own natural teaching style, and we provide them with an ongoing, international job guidance service. (See what past students have said about us: testimonials)
Our Teaching Philosophy
The importance of experiential learning
We may give you information, guidance, and support, but we believe that you learn most by doing the thing yourself. That at the core of a learning process, there is an experiential cycle of trying things out, reflecting on the results, using feedback and information to prepare for the next time and then trying it out again.
This is applied both in our approach to teaching English to students and our approach to training in general. This is why we have scheduled daily teaching practice sessions, where you can immediately put the theory into practice.
Support and Guidance
This also implies that input sessions are structured less like lectures but more like interactive workshops where you are encouraged to actively participate and, where possible, to discover language and methodology for yourself, and through interacting with your fellow trainees and the trainer, who will be at hand as a resource and mentor, to support and guide you.
Find out more
For a detailed breakdown of the course's components, visit the intensive TEFL courses page.
Or visit our course information overview for a more general overview.
A reflective approach
We also encourage you to develop analytical skills toward your teaching and reflect on the outcome of your lessons as the results of your lesson planning, teaching techniques, people skills and class management.
Moreover, we believe in a humanistic approach to learning and teaching, (teaching the whole person as opposed to solely their mental processes). This implies that not only knowledge of subject matter and methodology are important, but also learning to listen to your students, empathizing with them, building rapport and in general finding ways of enabling learning are equally important.
Course and job testimonial
Alba Robert (Catalan)
"I recommend the TEFL course to anyone who would like to start teaching English and get a job quickly. There is definitely a high demand of English teachers in Catalonia (and the world, I guess) and TEFL is well known and recognized among private schools and English Academies." R E A D M O R E
Job testimonial
Otis Banwell (USA)
I've been teaching English in Barcelona for five months now and have had a wonderful time. I got here in January to get certified and though only four weeks long, the TEFL course I took with you, Lisa, Jamie and Michael provided enough information and hands-on teaching experience so that when I graduated in early February I felt ready to start teaching right away. Some of my more proactive classmates actually got hired and started getting paid to teach before we had even completed the course!" R E A D M O R E
Course testimonial
Christopher Brown (UK)
"I booked my TEFL course on https://teflbarcelona.net// and am now working a full teaching schedule in an academy in Barcelona. My overall experience with TEFL Barcelona was extremely positive. We had a variety of trainers, each with quite different teaching styles (which was interesting to observe, as we were all trying to improve ourselves as teachers), but they all managed to lead us through the course material in a logical and engaging way." R E A D M O R E
Job testimonial
Olivia Kelly (Canada)
"I really enjoyed my experience with TEFL Barcelona and would recommend it to anyone I know. The teachers were approachable and extremely supportive. Within the second week at the school, I was teaching a class on my own! Getting a job was surprisingly easy for me, as I was hired before I even completed the course! I work for a language services company and I am a private tutor for people ages 6 to 52." R E A D M O R E
Working in Barcelona testimonial
Terek Hopkins (USA)
"I started looking into teaching abroad in the countries that I thought I might be interested in exploring. Teaching English as a foreign language started to look like a pretty feasible way to kill two birds with one stone (getting a job that allowed me to make money AND travel). Barcelona Spain almost immediately grabbed my attention, and so I came and got my TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) certificate from an institution that more than prepared me to do exactly what it promised. And I haven't looked back since moving to Barcelona and getting my TEFL certificate from TEFL Barcelona " R E A D M O R E
Course and job testimonial
Stephanie Rhawie (USA)
"Besides teaching, I am loving living in Barcelona. It is one of the most amazing cities I have been to. I have met the most amazing people, eaten the best food, and explored/still exploring this historic city. I am so happy that the TEFL program exists because, without it, I don't think I would be here in Barcelona.
Overall, I would recommend the course to everyone without hesitation. The teachers are amazing; the people I met through the course are still my friends till this day, and it gave me the knowledge I needed about teaching English." R E A D M O R E
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Living in Spain for a year
I am a planner. Always have been, always will be, which is surprising considering the idea of knowing exactly where I'll be next year (or in 10 years) is terrifying to me. I wanted to break free from the normality of life and its expectations. The normal progression...read more
A year Abroad in Barcelona
When it comes to most decisions, I like to be organized and well informed; it allows me to approach the situation feeling safe and confident. When I decided to sign up for a TEFL course and commit myself to a year abroad in Barcelona, there was only so much I could...read more


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The Portable "D" Bottle Carrier snaps onto a D, E, or jumbo D cylinder and is strapped in place allowing it to be safely transported on scene. The handle allows it to be easily carried or hung off of the gurney freeing up both hands of the medical responder. The 2" strap is made of vinyl and is secured with Velcro, allowing quick and easy cylinder changes. The strap has a neoprene pad sewn in to keep the cylinder from sliding out. Bottle not included.
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This listing is for a leather wrist cuff with an embroidered pattern. It has a pearl snap closure.
It is 7 3/4 inches long, 3/4 inch wide and the clasp is located at 7 inches. Please measure wrist before ordering.
If you like this style, but the size is off, send me a note and I can make a custom bracelet in your size at no additional charge.


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Clicks Smartlife by Kambrook Citrus Juicer is a compact, yet powerful juicer that lets you whip up fresh juice from a variety of citrus fruits in just minutes. Holds up to 700ml of juice and comes with rubber feet for non-slip operation.
Clicks Kambrook Smartlife Citrus Juicer
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Did you know? Using certain appliances to process your food, can add lots of health benefits to your diet! That's why Smartlife now offers you a range of electrical appliances, specifically designed to help you eat and live healthier! With the Smartlife electrical range, you can prepare healthy drinks, healthy snacks, blend, dehydrate and process foods to ensure none of those beneficial nutrients get lost in the process. So go for it - enjoy delicious, healthy food while saving time and ensuring your optimal health! 700ml capacity. Non-slip rubber feet. Transparent jug. 12 months guarantee. Customer service centre: 0860 254 257. www.clicks.co.za. Made in China to our exact specifications. Due to continued product improvement, the product illustrated on this carton may vary slightly from the actual product. Recyclable. Paperboard carton. Citrus juicer SBJ0138. Contents: Kambrook recommends safety first. Your Kambrook citrus juicer. Operating instructions. Care and cleaning. Guarantee. Environmentally friendly disposal: You can help protect the environment. Please remember to respect the local regulations. Hand in the non-working electrical equipment to an appropriate waste disposal centre. Guarantee: The Kambrook citrus juicer is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase against any factory defects in material and workmanship. Should a failure occur within 12 months, please return it with the packaging and proof of purchase to your nearest clicks store for a full refund or replacement. This guarantee does not apply to any defect, deterioration, loss, injury or damage caused by, or as a result of misuse or abuse, negligent handling, or if the product has been used other than in accordance with the instructions. The Kambrook guarantee excludes breakables such as glass, ceramic items, consumable items and normal wear and tear. This guarantee is void if there is evidence of the product being tampered with. Kambrook due to continual improvements in design or otherwise, the product you purchase may differ slightly from the illustration in this book.
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Clicks. Smartlife by Kambrook. The smarter choice. Citrus juicer. Healthy living. 40W. Dishwasher safe. 700ml capacity. Spout for easy pouring. Kambrook. Benefits. fresh fruit juice in seconds compact.
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Smart tips: 1. Freeze left over citrus juice in ice trays to make refreshing flavoured water. 2. Freeze spare citrus juices to make slushies when citrus is not in season. Sugar free lemonade recipe. 4 juicy lemons. 5 cups cold water. 1/2 cup of honey. Juice lemons and pour in pitcher. Add cold water and honey and mix well. Add some fresh mint leaves and strawberries for variety. Instruction booklet. Please read these instructions before use. Please retain your instruction booklet for future use. Before use: Remove any packaging and promotional material from your citrus juicer and position it on a stable, secure, dry and level work surface, away from the edge of the surface. Place the jug (D) onto the base (E) so that it engages. Put the cone (B) on to the shaft (C). Ensure that it is fitted securely onto the driving shaft. Hold the lid (A) over the jug and lower it into position. Caution: avoid contact with moving parts at all times during operation. Operating instructions: The appliance will only function correctly if all parts have been properly assembled. 1. Wash the fruit and/or vegetables and cut them into pieces that will fit into the unit. Do not put them into the unit yet. Note: citrus fruits, etc., will need to be peeled prior to juicing. 2. Connect the appliance to the wall outlet socket and switch on. 3. Put the peeled pieces into the top of the unit and gently push them down. After you have processed all the ingredients and the juice flow has stopped, switch the appliance off. Care and cleaning: The appliance is easier to clean if you do so immediately after use. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, scourers, acetone, alcohol, etc., to clean the appliance. All detachable parts, except the base unit (motor), are dishwasher safe. 1. Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the wall socket. 2. Remove all the detachable parts from the motor unit. Disassemble the appliance in the following order: Remove the lid. Remove the juice collector jug together with the filter. 3. Clean these parts with a stiff brush in warm water, with some washing up liquid and rinse them under a tap. Note: pay particular attention to the filter. It is important to remove all residue from it. Failure to do so will affect the performance of the juicer. 4. Clean the motor unit with a damp cloth. Never immerse the base unit (motor) in water, nor rinse it under the tap. Troubleshooting: Problem - Solution: The appliance does not work - switch off. Check for correct assembly and that jug mechanism is in position. There is a smell from the motor unit the first few times the appliance is used - this is normal. It is just manufacturing residues burning off. If the smell persists, make sure you are not overloading the juicer or trying to process the fruit or vegetables too quickly. There is a lot of noise when operating, a strong smell or the unit is becoming very hot - switch off immediately and contact your service centre for advice. The filter is blocked - switch off. Check that the filter is clean. There is a strong vibration when processing the fruit or vegetables. Reduce the quantity you are trying to process. Switch the appliance off and unplug it. Check if the filter has been properly placed in the juice collector. Check if the filter is damaged. Cracks, splits or any other damage can cause this type of malfunction. Juicer recipes: Lemon and honey dressing: Ingredients: 6 tbsp. virgin olive oil. Juice of 1 lemon (approx. 3 tbsp). 1 tbsp. Honey. Sea salt and ground black pepper for seasoning. Directions: 1. Extract the lemon juice using the citrus juicer, then combine all the ingredients in a jug. 2. Mix together well and use as needed. 3. Store any unused dressing in an airtight container in the fridge, for no more than two days. Information: Makes approximately 150 ml dressing. Tips: Using the citrus juicer will allow you to get the most juice from the lemons. Lemon curd: Ingredients: 4 unwaxed lemons - juice and zest. 200 g castor sugar. 100 g butter, cut into cubes. 3 eggs. 1 egg yolk. Directions: 1. Grate the zest from the lemons, using a very fine grater. 2. Extract the lemon juice using the citrus juicer and then combine all the ingredients in a heat-proof bowl, then whisk together, making sure they are well combined. 3. Sit the bowl over a pan of gently simmering water, ensuring that the water is not touching the bowl. 4. Stir the mixture every now and then, until it is a creamy consistency, thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. 5. Allow to cool slightly and pour/spoon the mixture into a prepared jar. 6. Store in the fridge and use within 2 weeks. Information: Makes approximately one 500 g jar of lemon curd. Tips: Using the citrus juicer means you get the most juice from your lemon. Ensure you wash and sterilise the jar before filling with curd. Citrus marmalade: Ingredients: 1 kg of mixed citrus fruits, such as scrubbed lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruit. 2 kg of preserving sugar. 2.5 litres of water. Directions: 1. Extract the juice using the citrus juicer and pour into a preserving pan. 2. Using a sharp knife, slice the peel and pith into thin, medium or chunky shreds, according to your preference. 3. Add the prepared peel to the juice in the preserving pan and cover with the 2.5 litres of water. Leave overnight, or for up to 24 hours. 4. Bring to the boil and simmer slowly, until the peel is tender and the mixture has reduced by one third. This will take approximately 2 hours. 5. Stir in the sugar, then stir until all the sugar has dissolved. Then boil rapidly until setting point has been reached. 6. Leave to cool for 10 minutes, then pour into sterilised jars and seal. Information: Makes approximately five 450g jars. 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October 17th, 2013 9:42 am
The Drum has been invited to the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday 22 October to promote Birmingham's cultural diversity and creative excellence. The visit was suggested by MP Gisela Stewart, as part of a drive to raise awareness at the highest seats of power of the vibrant creative industries growing from Birmingham's rich cultural landscape.
The Drum along with two of Birmingham's most exciting young Hip-Hop artists, Madflow and Sic'nis, who break the mould in rap by delivering conscious, progressive music and lyrics that cut out swearing, sexism and racial stereotypes.
"As a female MC, I'm working with The Drum to attract more young women to the art form and redefine the music in mainstream media" says Sic'nis. "Going to parliament is a real privilege and an opportunity to showcase the creative innovations coming out of Birmingham."
"We are proud to be supporting the innovative creative works being produced in Birmingham," said Martin Cox, Programme Manager of The Drum. "As England's Second City, Birmingham has a huge amount to offer in terms of cultural and artistic innovation, and it is important that the work of such talented young artists gains wider attention and greater support."


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We need your support for Phase II of the Two Rivers multi-use trail.
The American River Parkway was envisioned as a natural area along the American River bound together with a system of walking and bicycle trails. The current parkway extends from Folsom Dam to the Sacramento River and will be linked to a separate trail system there as well.
The Two Rivers Phase II trail is a critical link to the existing Parkway trail network stretching from Sutter's Landing Park to the Fair Oaks/H Street bridge. Although the primary use of the trail will be for recreation, it will also provide a safe off-street bicycle and walking link between River Park, Midtown Sacramento and Sacramento State University. Because development of the parkway is limited, the Two Rivers Trail is one of the few permitted ways to improve access to the parkway for residents of all abilities. For example, access to the parkway is limited for physically disabled persons; a paved trail will improve access for these people as well as others.
The Two Rivers Trail will be placed on the river side of levee on the access road where existing, providing privacy for residents who live on the levee and excellent views of the river and the parkway for trail users. Construction of the trail will be limited to the base of the levee; the trail will not cross natural areas of the parkway (such as Paradise Beach).
We understand that there is concern about the impacts our City's homeless population has had and will have on the American River Parkway and adjacent residents. We believe that increasing access to the Parkway will lessen those impacts. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a set of design principles that argue that by increasing access to a public area, such as the Two Rivers Multi-use Trail, communities benefit from increased activity and the "natural surveillance" that comes with more "eyes on the street".
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Good sexual health is important for individuals but it is also a key public health issue. Much progress has been made in some areas of sexual health over the last few years. For example according to a report in 2013 by the Department of Health, rates of teenage pregnancy are at their lowest level since records began and, although there is still no cure for HIV, early diagnosis means that most people with HIV can expect to live a near-normal life expectancy.[1]
Ahead of our Online Clinic on Sexual Health opening from 8-12 June 2015, we wanted to find out more about general awareness of sexual health amongst our visitors and members, and better understand whether people are practicing safe sex. We also wanted to know how informed our audience are about sexually transmitted infections and if they know where to go if they are experiencing symptoms.
We discovered that the majority of those who completed our survey lost their virginity between the ages of 16-25 (65%) or over 25 (13%) but a surprisingly large amount were under 16 (22%). It is important that sexual health education is available to people of all ages to ensure they are making informed decisions about their sex lives including contraception and also that they know where to go if they have a problem.
Where are people learning about sex?
Sexual health remains a much discussed topic in the media and there have been many reports about the dangers of children being exposed to pornography on the internet instead of receiving support and education from people they trust.
The majority of those who took our survey and are under the age of 30, first learned about sex at school (61%) or from friends (46%). A large amount found out about sex from TV, Magazines and the Internet (49%), and only 19% from their parents or siblings. The majority of those over 30 also learned at school (55%) or via their friends (42%), and 27% from their parents or siblings. In comparison to the under 30s, only 12% or the over 30s learned from TV, Magazines and the internet. As we live in an age of fast moving technology, the younger generation are now more reliant on outside media sources to first learn about sex compared with the older generation who had to rely on their families and schools more for information.
We also wanted to find out more about the use of contraception, also known as birth control amongst our audience. 96% of those who completed our survey are sexually active and 87% have previously used some form of contraception. 59% are not currently using any form of contraception, but many stopped taking contraception after the age of 30 for various reasons including trying to have children, menopause and health conditions.
The most popular forms of contraception amongst our participants are condoms (44%) and the oral contraceptive pill (36%). Other less popular forms include the IUD or Coil (17%), implants (10%) and injections. Only 1% of those who took the survey use femidoms.
The only methods of contraception that can protect against both pregnancy and STIs are condoms or femidoms. The majority of our participants were aware of this however, a small number believed that the contraceptive pill (13%), the IUD/Coil (7%) and implants (7%) can also protect against both, but these are only effective against pregnancy and do not protect from the transfer of STIs.
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Of those who are sexually active only 56% have ever been tested for STIs and 34% have had a one night stand with unprotected sex. 15% admit to having had an STI at one point in their lives. Some of those who took our survey were aware that STIs can be passed on through any sexual contact including vaginal, anal and oral sex but not all were aware that all sexual contact holds a risk.
STIs do not always display symptoms. For example, some common infections such as Chlamydia rarely show any symptoms at all. If you are concerned about STIs or you are showing symptoms it is important to understand where to go if you do need to be tested. 31% were not aware of the location of their local GUM (genitourinary medicine) or sexual health clinic.
If you need advice about any aspects of sexual health, including STIs or contraception, you can contact your local GUM/Sexual Health Clinic and discuss it with a trained professional. You could also take a look at our Online Clinic on Sexual Health running from 8-12 June and open now for questions. talkhealth are teaming up The STI Clinic, and the charities Saving Lives and Women's Health Concerns to offer support and guidance. Experts will be available for the whole week to answer questions on all aspects of sexual health.
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West Indies marks | England marks
Fidel Edwards - 9
An outstanding, if somewhat puzzling, display from the quickest bowler on either side, and maybe even in the world game. At Lord's Edwards' figures of 6 for 92, although magnificent, failed to take into account three dropped catches that could and should have set him up for an eight-for. At Chester-le-Street, he reserved his best and most venomous spell for James Anderson, of all the unlikely targets. Quite why he couldn't rouse himself for more obvious targets, such as Kevin Pietersen, is a mystery. Perhaps he was just fed up at his lack of support.
Sulieman Benn - 7
Cruelly under-rewarded for his efforts. Bowled with attacking intent and cunning varieties, and from a height that had the potential to turn every ball into a hand-grenade. Pietersen certainly didn't enjoy the best of the battle, and he wasn't alone, as the combative cricketer who had taken eight wickets in the Jamaica triumph returned to something approaching his best form. Had fun with the bat as well at times, and wasn't shy in dishing out the verbals either. West Indies could have done with more of his spirit.
Ramnaresh Sarwan - 6
Not quite the superhuman who cracked 626 runs in the previous series, but away from the featherbeds of home, Sarwan still helped himself to his fourth century in six Tests, which was quite some achievement for a man who never got going in his other three innings. His strength through the covers was diminished by the threat of the moving ball, although with the sun on his back on the fourth day at Chester-le-Street he made hay impressively to record West Indies' only hundred of the series. Nevertheless, he was dismissed twice in the same day in both matches, which was something of an unwanted ignominy.
Denesh Ramdin - 6
Caught the eye with two free and easy half-centuries, the second of which, at Durham, had England's bowlers on the run when they thought they were going for the kill. His glovework was still prone to untimely lapses, however, not least the leg-side drop off Alastair Cook that condemned his bowlers to yet another long and fruitless day in the field.
Brendan Nash - 5
Enhanced his credentials with a pugnacious 81 at Lord's, but either side of that innings he was swept away in West Indies' tide of futility. Out-thought at Chester-le-Street, first by a bouncer barrage that made him susceptible to a loose under-edged drive, then by Bresnan's booming swing in the second dig. And then there was his dropped catch at square leg on the first afternoon at Lord's - the error that arguably transformed the momentum of the series.
Chris Gayle - 4
Led by example, which is not meant as a compliment. His late arrival ahead of the Lord's Test set the tone for a hideously forgettable series, and not even his fourth-day fireworks could atone for his divisive comments about the future of Test cricket. He is entitled to his opinion of course, but there's a time and a place for expressing sentiments, and this, sadly, was neither.
Devon Smith - 4
Two starts, two failures, and no surprises. At times in the first Test at Lord's, Smith looked the most accomplished batsman in the side, but then would come the inevitable error, and all his hard work would unravel. He attracted the odd good delivery, it has to be said, not least the Onions yorker at Lord's, but his travails against Swann became the subject of ridicule when Strauss elected to open the bowling with his spinner for West Indies' first innings of the series.
Shivnarine Chanderpaul - 4
Equalled Viv Richards' record of 121 Tests at Chester-le-Street, and overtook his runs tally in the very same game which was a spooky coincidence. But aside from a futile 47 in the follow-on, there was little for the ICC World Player of the Year to cheer. At Lord's he made 0 and 4 as Swann got his number in both innings, and though things improved in the second Test, he found simply being a barnacle wasn't sufficient to get his team back into the contest.
Lendl Simmons - 3
His temperament at times seemed unflappable, which meant that his series haul of 55 runs in four innings was a crushing disappointment. Simmons is unquestionably a name for the future - anyone who can score 282 off an international attack, as he did in St Kitts for West Indies A against England in February - has to be worth investing in. Somehow his returns failed to stack up, but watch this space, he'll get it right soon.
Jerome Taylor - 3
Innocuous and superfluous, and a dreadful shame it was too. What has become of the man who rampaged through Sabina Park back in February? A combination of injuries and ennui seems to have set in ever since, for Taylor's pace was powder-puff at times, not least in a critical first over to Kevin Pietersen in the second Test. Taylor is in need of a long lay-off and recharging of the batteries.
Lionel Baker - 3
Bowled one superb delivery to castle Ravi Bopara, and that was that, really. With a lithe, whippy action that is designed to be repeated, Baker really ought to be a line and length merchant, the steadying influence around which a team can build. Instead no two deliveries ever landed in the same place. Four-balls were only ever a matter of time.


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Police all over the Bay Area are warning homeowners to lock their doors and windows and be aware of anything suspicious in their neighborhoods. This after a rash of burglaries in at least three cities: Palo Alto, San Carlos and Redwood City.
Palo Alto police are investigating eight break-ins that all happened last Friday. Three occurred at an apartment complex on the 300 block of Sheridan Ave. and another three apartments were hit at a complex on the 400 block of Grant Ave. In both instances, the complexes were in hallways that required keys to get into. The burglars pried open the front doors and then stole electronics and jewelry.
Police say two homes in the area were also hit.
While in Redwood City, police say they have received reports of at least 60 burglaries in the past two months. Officers say the thieves posed as painters. They are using surveillance video to try and identify the burglars.
San Carlos police are also looking into two daytime burglaries that happened last week. In both instances, the thieves entered through rear sliding glass doors.
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About the Innov865 Alliance
The Innov865 Alliance develops, supports, and promotes the Knoxville region's entrepreneurial ecosystem. It is a collaborative effort to celebrate and showcase Knoxville as a great place for entrepreneurs to start and grow businesses and increase access to capital. Innov865 Week is our signature event; however, the Alliance coordinates other activities throughout the year, including pitch competitions, educational opportunities, and social events.
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University of Tennessee Research Foundation
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes the commercialization of UT intellectual property, encourages an entrepreneurial culture, contributes to state and regional economic development, and promotes research and education to benefit the people of Tennessee and beyond.
In its role as the technology transfer office of UT, UTRF works to identify and support UT inventions and discoveries with the highest potential to be developed into commercial products. Through the launch of new startups and via partnerships with existing companies, inventions are brought from the laboratory to the marketplace. Technology transfer benefits the public through the launch of innovative new products in healthcare, technology, agriculture, education and more.
The UT Research Foundation frequently partners with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the State of Tennessee for research and education initiatives.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the U.S. Department of Energy's largest multiprogram science and energy laboratory, with scientific and technical capabilities spanning the continuum from basic to applied research. These resources enable the lab to tackle an exceptionally wide range of research and development (R&D) assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems. In addition, ORNL has a well-deserved reputation for combining insights from fundamental science with an in-depth technical understanding of applied systems to deliver practical solutions to real-world problems.
ORNL aggressively pursues opportunities to put these solutions to work, often collaborating with industry to accelerate their deployment by the private sector.
Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) is a public-private partnership focused on supporting the development of high-growth companies in Tennessee. Its ultimate goal is to make Tennessee the No. 1 place in the Southeast to start and grow a business.
LaunchTN supports entrepreneurship by providing resources, mentorship and connections for entrepreneurs, plus helping entrepreneurs obtain funding and connecting inventors with entrepreneurs and investors. The organization assists entrepreneurs with raising capital and focuses on outreach, hosting events that bring together entrepreneurs, mentors, researchers and investors from across the state and country and serving as the marketing arm for entrepreneurship in Tennessee.
Pershing Yoakley & Associates
Pershing Yoakley & Associates provides timely insight and delivers comprehensive support in accounting, consulting, and management. The company has a proven track record of unsurpassed performance in healthcare, finance and business practice. PYA has been built with an unyielding commitment to integrity at all levels, objective research and reporting, creative problem solving and an attention to clients that starts at the executive level and filters through the entire organization.
PYA launched Teknovation.biz in 2012 as a vehicle to allow East Tennesseans to spotlight and celebrate "all things" related to technology, innovation and entrepreneurship in East Tennessee. It is intended to help create more awareness of our region's assets and help drive technology, innovation and entrepreneurial job growth.
Knoxville Entrepreneur Center
The Knoxville Entrepreneur Center (KEC) provides access to a regionally recognized company development program, an involved network of dedicated capital sources, successful local mentors, and world-class training. The KEC connects entrepreneurs with mentors and the resources necessary to start their businesses. It inspires, encourages, and enables entrepreneurs by adding value to their business ideas. The KEC is a place where entrepreneurs come daily to move their business ideas to a higher level.
University of Tennessee Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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Tennessee Valley Authority
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UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm
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Bunker Labs Knoxville
Bunker Labs – a 501(c)(3) non-profit – is a national network of veteran entrepreneurs dedicated to helping new veteran entrepreneurs start their own business. We are committed to seeing that every entrepreneur in the veteran community has the network, tools, and resources they need to start their own business.
25% of transitioning service members want to start a business and they need places inside their community where they can connect with the people, resources, and support they need to start and grow their businesses. We're here for them!
Innov865 Events
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Rural Water - Quarter 4, 2010 - (Page 11)
A Successful Partnerships are Key association. From the President AS PRESIDENT OF National Rural Water Association, I am appreciative of the confidence placed in me by the NRWA Board, but humbled by the enormous tasks in front of our Since NRWA began in 1976, we have focused on fostering opportunities to enhance the success of state rural water associations to the benefit of their members, the local water-wastewater utilities. I look forward to continuing the mission with partnerships we have built across the country representing the 27,000 local rural water-wastewater utilities. My hope is that we can further enhance Rural Water's standing and reputation through the leadership we provide to state rural water associations. In early December 2010, we plan to officially organize the Hawaii Rural Water Association. That will bring about a partnership where all 50 of the United States will have Rural Water programs available to their water-wastewater utilities. I believe in partnerships. A partnership is an arrangement in which entities and/or individuals agree to cooperate to advance their interests. Partnerships are frequent, regardless of opinions, beliefs or politics. Non-profit organizations, for example, may partner together to increase the likelihood of achieving their mission. Governments may partner with other governments to achieve their mutual goals, as many religious and political organizations do. In education, schools partner with other schools to achieve broader and better educational opportunities for their respective students. Partnerships also occur at personal levels, such as two people who go steady, get engaged or married. Partnerships between governments, interest-based organizations, schools, businesses and individuals, or some combination thereof, have always been and remain important avenues for accomplishing more than the sum of its parts. Working with others has always been the hallmark of Rural Water. I'm proud of what our state associations and their utility members have accomplished in the 35 years of our organization. We continue to grow and prosper and have dramatic impact on the people we serve, the states we work within as well as our elected representatives locally and nationally. Partnerships that combine resources and reputations allow us to be more successful in advancing our mutual agendas and policy objectives—to the benefit of all partners. Rural Water's partnerships with USDA, FSA, RD and EPA are important to the well-being of our membership. We will continue to nurture our partnerships with U.S. senators and representatives who work shoulder-to-shoulder with us in Washington, DC. I know our partners within the entire water and wastewater industry are acutely aware of the chances for impending water crises and see these as perhaps the most broad-reaching national water issue in the coming decade. Rural Water is dedicated to advancing our programs from the local, state and national policy levels. I believe that we can effectively deal with any crisis and continue to grow our partnerships to the benefit of our most important partners, the citizens of America. Thank you for your support and your partnership with Rural Water. I look forward to working for you during my tenure as your president. BY JOE LILES, NRWA PRESIDENT I'm proud of what our state associations and their utility members have accomplished in the 35 years of our organization. We continue to grow and prosper and have dramatic impact on the people we serve, the states we work within as well as our elected representatives locally and nationally. Fourth Quarter 2010 • 11
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Rural Water - Quarter 4, 2010
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From the President
Running Out of Water
Freshwater Scarcity: The Greatest Crisis Most Americans Have Never Heard Of
Climate Change!?
Protecting Indiana's Water Supply
Fussing and Fighting in the Same Sandbox or Working Together for the Community?
2010 Waterpro Wrap-Up
Regulatory Update
Quality on Tap Pride!
Throwing My Loop
Index to Advertisers/Advertiser.com
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A new cop will be walking the beat soon in Miami, and he'll be doing it on four legs.
Meet Felipon, the newest member of the Miami Police Mounted Unit, who was donated to the city Wednesday by Felipe Valls, owner of renowned Miami Cuban eatery Versailles Restaurant, and his daughters.
Key West Police Dog and Horse Punched on Same Day
Mayor Tomas Regalado and Police Chief Manuel Orosa accepted the donation at a news conference at the restaurant Wednesday morning.
The horse was renamed Felipon in honor of Valls.
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Huntingdon in Bloom – The Results
The Royal Horticultural Society, Britain in Bloom competition has come to a close, but here are some pictures of Huntingdon in Bloom, who received £150 funding from Anglian Home Improvements.
Huntingdon is a very proud town having won numerous awards over the years, including Best Large Town in the Anglia in Bloom competition. This year they have continued to work hard by planting 300 saplings in Hinchingbrooke Country Park and will be planting a further 400 during October.
This fine town was hoping to win the Large Town category at this year's RHS Britain in Bloom, but they were just pipped to it by Glenrothes. However, they did achieve a Gold award in this category, which is a great accolade to have for the town.
For more stories about the RHS Britain in Bloom, sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, visit the Gardening section.


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THURSDAY, Dec. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Fruit flies have a special brain circuit that prevents them from eating, or laying their eggs on, spoiled food that contains toxic molds and bacteria, a new study finds.
This brain circuit detects a chemical called geosmin, which is produced by harmful fungi and bacteria, according to the authors of the study, which appears in the Dec. 6 issue of the journal Cell.
"When this compound is present in the air, even the most attractive food source becomes unattractive," senior study author Bill Hansson, of the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, in Germany, said in a journal news release.
"This is highly interesting, as it's seldom that single compounds have a direct behavioral effect and that they are active at extremely low concentrations as we observe here," he added.
Hansson and his colleagues studied the common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster), which feeds on yeast that grows in fermenting fruit. They pinpointed a specialized neural circuit in the fly that is highly sensitive to low concentrations of geosmin and responds exclusively to its odor, described as "earthy."
This geosmin-detection system was found in multiple species in the genus Drosophila, which suggests that the circuit evolved to keep the flies away from toxic feeding and breeding sites in the environment, the researchers said.
-- Robert Preidt
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The Two Worst Things That Could Happen With A Business Loan
It is important to have an understanding of what can go wrong with a business loan. The focus of this article is on two situations that will have the most severe financial consequences. A loan disapproval at an early point in the application process is not included here because it is not likely to have the immediate financial consequences of the examples provided below. Business owners should be prepared in advance for these problematic circumstances so that they can develop contingency plans.
Recall provisions allow the lender to call the loan (forcing the borrower to repay early) prior to the expiration of the loan. This issue is not of concern to commercial borrowers whose business loan does not contain provisions permitting the lender to recall the loan. However many traditional commercial lenders routinely place recall clauses in their loan agreements. The conditions which can trigger a recall will vary but will commonly include periodic review of financials and credit history by the lender. Under these circumstances if agreed levels of income and credit standards are not met, then the bank will typically notify the commercial borrower that they must pay off the loan within a 30-90 day period.
When confronted with a recall notification, commercial borrowers will have little recourse other than to seek refinancing from another lender. In seeking alternative sources of commercial financing, prudent borrowers will eliminate potential lenders who will impose similar recall provisions in new financing. To avoid the recall situation in the first place, commercial borrowers would be wise to consider only commercial loans which will not have recall terms. For commercial borrowers who currently have recall provisions in their commercial financing agreement but have not yet received a recall of their loan, it will be equally wise to consider refinancing their business loan before such a recall occurs so that refinancing is accomplished according to the commercial borrower's timetable and not that of the current commercial lender.
The commercial appraisal process is lengthy, expensive and relatively uncontrollable in terms of results. In many cases one of the unknowns is how much the appraisal will cost. Unfortunately commercial mortgage appraisal costs can be unpredictable and will approach what many borrowers view to be excessive for specialized commercial properties such as assisted living facilities. Appraisals for a stated income loan will usually be more costly because the lender is primarily depending on credit scores and a sound appraisal to support the loan. These appraisal situations will cost more for commercial properties in rural areas because qualified appraisers may not be available locally. The timetable for completing an appraisal is another potential source of problems, and until the appraiser is selected and commits to a schedule, the completion date is not likely to be known with any degree of accuracy (and this can result in a longer processing period for the loan).
Even though cost and schedule are critical issues, an even bigger issue is the appraisal value that is provided by the appraisal. For example, I have seen instances in which a commercial borrower thought their property was worth $500,000 but the commercial appraiser selected by the lender produced an appraisal with a value of $285,000. While this is not a routine outcome, it is certainly not unusual to receive an appraisal that produces a value that is less than the commercial borrower expects. A similar (but avoidable) problem occurs when a commercial appraisal is not accepted by the lender because the appraiser did not provide an appraisal meeting basic guidelines. For example, a key element of a commercial appraisal is the valuation based on analysis of income. If an appraiser chooses to submit an appraisal based only on comparable sales data even though the lender stipulated in the engagement letter that an income appraisal is required, then the lender will not accept the appraisal (and is likely to refuse even a modified report from the appraiser when they violate such a basic appraisal requirement).
It is important to have an understanding of how the appraiser will be asked to determine value as well as to realize that there might be significant assets which will not even be included in the value. Items such as equipment and furniture are frequently excluded, especially in commercial real estate loans. For businesses such as funeral homes and assisted living facilities, it is very common for the overall business value to be much higher than the real estate value. But an appraisal based on the real estate value will nevertheless exclude the excess business value from the commercial real estate value.
What contingency plans are advisable for the appraisal process? First, be prepared for the appraisal to be more expensive than initially expected and ensure that funds are available to cover this possibility. Second, be prepared for the appraisal to take longer than expected. If buying a business property, the buyer should discuss this possibility in advance with the seller. If refinancing, the owner should not make plans for spending funds until the appraisal has been finalized and the lender indicates their readiness to close the loan. Third, consider in advance what action to take if the appraisal produces a lower value than expected. Fourth, decide if an additional appraisal is warranted (this possibility needs to be considered especially for the situation in which the appraisal is not accepted by the lender).
The purpose of this article was to focus on business loan problems with immediate financial consequences. There are a multitude of other serious commercial loan problems which borrowers should have a similar awareness of in order to avoid unnecessary complications. Commercial borrowers should visit http://aexcommercialfinancing.com and http://steve.bush.googlepages.com/home for an overview of strategies for avoiding commercial financing problems.
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Jan teaches university courses as a sessional instructor and facilitates workshops for healthcare and social service providers, in agency and conference settings, locally and internationally. As a practitioner educator and practicing counselor, Jan is passionate about shared social inquiry that honors and elicits the unique local resources and wisdom of each person, each relational network, culture, and community. Accepting the premise that dialogic engagement is inherently generative and transforming (Anderson, 1997), Jan encourages practitioners to respond compassionately and spontaneously in each inter-active moment, rather than encouraging counselors' reliance on pre-figured interventions, expert-led strategies, and treatment formulations.
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There are opportunities to volunteer everyday at the park with roles including visitor centre reception, health walk leader, conservation, education assistant, to name but a few. The Friends also run a volunteer session at the Edward Kemp Community Garden and Growing Area every Wednesday, 10-12 p.m. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer then please complete the application form and email to Volunteering or send to Friends of Birkenhead Park, C/o Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre, Park Drive, Birkenhead, CH41 4HY.
Download our volunteer handbook for further information about the Friends, Park Roots CIC and volunteer policies.
Volunteers are an essential part of the park. There is a friendly, loyal team who take part in a variety of activities every day of the week.
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MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Manchester Monarchs are proud to announce that prior to the "American Pride Night" game Mar. 5, against the Orlando Solar Bears, local women and men of the military will play a game against the Boston Bruins Alumni at the Verizon Wireless Arena.
The game is brought to you by the World War II Foundation- Military Families Story Project to support the efforts of all who sacrificed either at home or on the battlefield during the war.
Throughout American Pride Night, the Monarchs will be honoring World War II Veterans and those who have served our country.
Sponsorship in the ROAR game program for this special night is available, and includes company tickets, advertising opportunities, or an autograph signing with the Bruins Alumni.
V.I.P. ticket packages are also on sale, and will include admission to both games of the double feature. Packages begin at $50 and include one (1) adult and one (1) youth ticket, with additional tickets available for $20 each. Club seat packages are available for $75, with additional tickets available for $35 each.
The first 100 V.I.P. packages sold receive a meet and greet with the Bruins Alumni, while all other V.I.P. package holders will reserve spots in the High-Five Tunnel for the Bruins Alumni or Manchester Monarchs.
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My second annual appointment with the neurologist was today. I'm always exited for these because I always have good news and he's always very happy about how well I'm doing, but today, the tables were turned. I was doing very well, he was asking about my driving and it was decided that I would practice … Continue reading Slowly start again
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Yesterday I went to see my neurologist but it was just a routine appointment. Like always he was happy to hear that nothing has happened, no seizures. I did have to talk to him about an incident I had last night with my pills. I keep all ten of them in a weekly pill container … Continue reading Medications and hot weather
This morning I woke up earlier than usual, even though I had a long day at work because today I had an appointment with my neurologist. It was just a routine checkup, to let him know how everything is going and of course I was very proud to tell him that, if everything keeps going … Continue reading Almost there!
It's March again and you know what that means? Brain Injury Awareness Month. Every year different organizations have different campaigns to celebrate this month, like #ChangeYourMind from the Brain Injury Association of America or the best one I've seen so far #notinvisible. This campaign is being used by Faces of TBI, a movement started by … Continue reading Brain Injury Awareness Month 2019
I was very happy to learn that a hospital here in Puerto Rico, Manatí Medical Center, just opened a comprehensive epilepsy unit in an effort to provide reach patients al over the island. Crean unidad comprensiva de epilepsia para pacientes puertorriqueños As the article says, the goal of the center is to monitor, diagnose and … Continue reading Comprehensive Epilepsy Unit
Yesterday I realized that for the first time I missed an appointment with my neurologist earlier this month. I still don't understand how that could happen, those appointments are the most important ones, at least for me. I'm still wondering why they didn't call me from his office to confirm the day before like they … Continue reading It has been a very long time since I've read a book so captivating
November is an important month, not because the holiday season starts soon or because we eat turkey, because it's epilepsy awareness month. There are a lot of activities happening around the world to teach people about epilepsy and to help people who suffer from it. I want to welcome November, like I always do, offering … Continue reading Epilepsy Awareness Month
As you probably know, there are a few hurricanes lurking around, deciding where they want to attack. We are hoping and praying that nothing comes even close to Puerto Rico because, apart from the fact that no one over likes hurricanes, we are not ready for another one. We still have not recovered from Maria … Continue reading Oh my Vimpat and Keppra
Every time I visit a doctor I want to give him or her good news, to show them that their treatment is working. It was no different this morning when I went to see my neurologist for my routine 6 month appointment. I had nothing but good news to tell him: 1) still seizure free … Continue reading The neurologist and the cleaning
Check this out: Stanford researchers listen for silent seizures with "brain stethoscope" that turns brain waves into sound This is an article about this pretty awesome thing neurologists at Stanford are developing that allows doctors and nurses to hear a seizure. It's like an EEG but instead, except EEGs can't always read every seizure because not … Continue reading The "brain stethoscope"
Three years seizure free!!! This third year is just a little bit sweeter than last year was just because there were a few moment which I thought would ruin it. Throughout both hurricanes and afterwards I was so terrified and nervous of having another seizure because I was worried about so many things. I was … Continue reading Three years!!!!!!!!!!
This week, being the week before Easter, I thought I would be able to rest and relax. I was hoping to go to the beach, the movies and maybe even have a lazy day just staying home all day. The week didn't turn out this way. Begging with having to go get blood drawn on … Continue reading Easter break
I just realized today that I have an appointment with my neurologist in two weeks. My first thought was "this is great, I'm still seizure free", but then I remembered that last time I saw my neurologist he asked me why I wasn't driving yet and seemed disappointed in me. That was back in August … Continue reading Reminders
My electroencephalogram was removed today. This process, just like gluing it to my head yesterday, didn't hurt one bit but it was a lot faster. I'm not sure what the technician put on my hair to make it all come out, but my head was really sticky, like I had way too much hair gel. … Continue reading After the EEG
Like I said yesterday, today I was getting an EEG. I had 24 electrodes glued and taped to my head. These are all connected to a recorder that I'm have to carry around like a purse, except it's not really that cute. Each of the cables from the electrodes is a different color and that's … Continue reading Electroencephalogram


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|Welcome to Home Hardware
We are thrilled to know that Big White is welcome at the Home Hardware department store in Cranbrook, British Columbia. Finding a place to quietly settle in for the night as we free-range across Canada, can be unsettling to those of us who live full time in a mobile home. Our 'rv' is our abode. Frank converted this 17-passenger HandiDART bus two years ago, and it's been our primary domain ever since.
We depart the parking lot and cruise west along Highway 3 to our next stop-over.
Today, we are exploring the town of Creston, British Columbia.
We pull into the library parking lot and step outside. It's October 12, and the weather is much warmer here than inside our bus. We don't have central heating, just a small heater and when it's turned on it cloaks us with a blanket of warmth, but the moment you turn it off, the cold clings to you like a thief.
|Millennium Park
We get a good sense of this gentle town by strolling its streets, visiting the senior centre, having a meal at a restaurant and speaking to some of the people at the grocery store and on the avenues. At one of the Chinese food eateries, we have a conversation with the owner.
"How long have you lived in Creston?" I say.
"Oh, all my life. But I don't like," the man says.
"Why don't you like it?" Frank says.
"It's too old. The people are old and no one wants to eat at my restaurant anymore."
He sets down a large bowl of soup in front of us, two empty bowls, a plate of dumplings and walks away.
We also have a sense of it being old, by Canadian standards, and pay special attention to the restoration of some of its buildings. The biggest regret we have is that the hub of the town is plowed through by large trucks, leaving behind their ghastly smell of burning diesel, and fast moving cars travelling to and from work in outlying centres sometimes beeping their way through the intersections. With regret, potential visitors find it nearly impossible to pull over on Highway 3.
|Updating an original building
The next day, as we wander around the town, we meet two older men sitting at Millennium Park. We approach them and engage in conversation.
|Another view of Millennium Park
"Most of the people living in Creston are seniors, these days. That suits us just fine," the man with the cane says. "We've got young families too and like every other town in the world, we've got restless trouble-makers."
"It's like a retirement community. People move here from as far away as Calgary," the man in the baseball cap says.
We talk with the gentle souls for another half hour and then set off to explore more of the town.
Along our travels, we consider places to settle down once we are not able to live this ramblers' lifestyle, and Creston has been added to our list.
|View of mountains from street in Creston, BC