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Milan: Andrea Incontri's latest collection mixed military references with playful, feminine items, as if the designer was imagining what a sexy military woman would wear, both on and off duty. Highlights included graphic striped knits and quirky, abstract printed separates. – Joanna Manganaro
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Materials + Trim: Felted wool / Silk crepe / Wool crepe / Medium-gauge yarns / Charmeuse / Tweed (sometimes lacquered) / Cloqué
Print + Pattern: Abstract shapes / Oversized florals / Stripes
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When in Graz, don't miss the Zeughaus (armory), which is the only original historic armory left in the world. Built back in 1642, it contains about 32,000 arms and military equipment dating from the late 15th to the early 18th century, enough weapons to equip an army of 5000 men. At the time the Zeughaus was built, Graz was the center of defense against frequent attacks from neighboring territories, forcing the Styrian lords to organize massive armies in a very short time. What makes the armory unique today is that all items are still organized and stored the way they were 400 years ago.
To truly appreciate the Zeughaus, we highly recommend you take a guided tour, during which you will learn about the regions' history, discover how ammunition for the first gunpowder weapons was made and marvel at heavy, expensive, full body armor which rendered fighters unable to move if they fell off their horses. Once you've explored the Zeughaus, climb up the city mountain to see how the massive fortress contributed to make Graz the defensive bulwark of the region.
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Discover the vast wine region just outside the city of Graz.Graz's Wine Region
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Cleaning Companies in New Romney
List of New Romney based agencies offering home, carpet & upholstery, office & window cleaning services.
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We are an independent company near Rye in East Sussex. We offer our customers commercial and domestic cleaning solutions for all their needs. We clean offices, houses, glass and carpets whatever you need, we do it efficiently, promptly and to a very high standard. Our business has grown steadily since we launched in 1996.
The company was established in 2003 by Lisa and Dean Stewart. We provide office cleaning services, carpet cleaning and domestic cleaning services to customers throughout Kent. We are fully insured and our staff are trained and referenced checked.
If you need an improved cleaning operation for your business environment, we would welcome the opportunity to prove how Ecocleen can meet your needs. We can demonstrate why our combination of a unique regional management structure, fully trained staff, and state of the art equipment, Johnson Diversey cleaning products, national coverage and regular quality management audits is a proven recipe for success.
Staff at Helpful Hands are friendly, reliable and very efficient. We are available for a whole host of cleaning duties, from weekly, monthly and even one off cleans amongst other duties. To find out more please visit our services section. We operate in and around Ashford in Kent with an average radius of 20 miles.
Kent Carpet Cleaners have been cleaning carpets throughout Kent and Sussex for over ten years. All of our operatives are fully trained by Prochem professionals and equipped with top of the range "Prochem steempro" extraction cleaner machines and eco-friendly cleaning products. Carpet, upholstery and rug cleaning in all of Kent. Covering Tenterden, Tunbridge wells, Hastings, Maidstone, Ashford, Dover,
Despite the meteoric growth in laminated floors, carpets still represent over 80% of all floor coverings sold to the domestic market in the UK. Maintaining carpets to make sure they look their best is much easier these days and over the years we have developed our cleaning systems and products in line with the various changes that have occurred to carpet fibres and constructions.
With over 7 years experience in cleaning carpets, upholstery, oriental rugs, european rugs, buffalo leather, leather upholstery, silk rugs and laminate/wooden flooring, our claim to provide you with the best 'value for money' clean you will ever have, is as true today as it was 7 years ago. With our extensive expertise, state of the art equipment and our comprehensive knowledge of spot and stain removal
ServiceMaster East Sussex provides a variety of high quality cleaning services including carpet and upholstery, office, janitorial supplies, hard floor, disaster restoration, curtain and window cleaning. We have recently increased the area we cover, now as well as covering East Sussex (Hastings, Eastbourne, Lewes, Uckfield, Brighton and Hove) we can offer our services to North East Kent (Sittingbourne,
We have been providing our cleaning services to homes and workplaces throughout the Weald of Kent and East Sussex since 1990. We are proud to say that many of our original customers have kept coming back to us throughout this time. All our technicians are trained and approved by the National Carpet Cleaners Association. We do not use sub-contractors or casual labour so you can have complete peace of
We have been providing our cleaning services to homes and workplaces throughout Kent and East Sussex since 1996. The vast majority of our customers have stayed with us since then, and much of our work in genuinely supplied by word of mouth. We pride ourselves in offering a first rate value for money service. a description that is often misinterpreted in this day and age.


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Ditch the spray, get the wipes.
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Well worth the price, and they work! Grab a few for the family just in case if you're planning a trip, this brand is amazing.
Ain't no bugs on me.
Worked great.
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My wife gets the worst bug bites so this is a necessity for us when we go camping and traveling. It's easy to pack in luggage without the fear of it leaking all over your clothes when you get to your destination. With it being individually sealed it works perfect for on the go for any of our adventures.
A necessity for those pests
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I prefer these wipes over the spray due to previous experiences of leaking bottles. Definitely a good buy!
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Really enjoy convince of these multi packs. These are great and simple to use. No mess no unwanted bottle of deet to get mixed in stuff where you don't want it. Also no bites.
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These are really easy to keep around and don't have to worry about and bottles of deet exploding everywhere.
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I really like the Ben's product and have used it for year. I had not seen these wipes before, but figured I would give these a shot. While the sprays are great for around the house, I always worry about putting a bottle of liquid in my bag while travelling for fear that it will be jostled open and my gear will reek of bug spray. These wipes offer a safe option for travel and allow you to apply the product without having to spray everything you have on down. Overall a great option and easy to tuck away in a bag or pocket.
Does the job great!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I keep these wipes with my tackle and pack. Just a quick rub down and you are all set. Works great and its super easy to use. Perfect for kids and adults!
Yup, they work
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If you buy any insect repellent without deet, don't expect it to work well. That being said, these work well. Carried these with me on my latest 4 day hike and i'm sure I would have mosquito bites all over me if it weren't for these.
They are somewhat sticky and have a bland odor, but they are sure to keep you bite-free and work for a little while.
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We bought a boat load of this for our older kids to use on our voyage to central america; aka: bugville.We didn't want to hassle with pump spray for them, we are a paranoid of inhalation of the deet cloud. Ha. One wipe does a pretty decent job at coverage on exposed arms and legs for your average 6-8 year old. There were a couple times where we felt it necessary to use two just to be extra thorough when we were venturing into certain spots where we new bugs would be a problem. All in all in, both kids came out of the 2 week trip fairly free from bug bites. I think they earns a few stripes, but nothing excessive.
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I find wipes wasteful, so I prefer to repellent directly from a bottle.
Still, I leave a couple of these wipes in each of my packs and in each set of 10 essentials that I keep on hand....
Good as an emergency backup but too wasteful to use as a primary method for applying repellent EXCEPT for small children: I find that wipes are a good way of applying repellent on little kids since it creates a very even and very light distribution.
Ben's wipes are awesome for keeping the bugs away. The wipes are handy to keep in a pocket, as they are individually packaged. They keep the bugs away while being ever ready in my pack without blowing up on other contents in my pack. I'm a fan.
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It feels so rewarding to have "Morning by the Waves" prints available in my shop! Working on the painting was one of the most enjoyable experiences for me. I let my creativity go wild and create a scene that was energetic yet full of soothing colors. I grew up by the beach and will forever be drawn to the ocean. This painting is directly inspired by the quiet, soothing mornings spent by the waves, before people began filling in on the sand.
This is the color palette of my home. I love a full range of blues and greens – anything watery and earthy is my favorite. 'Morning by the Waves' likely represents the colors of my artistic heart. Lots of blue, smokey white background and layers of teal, brilliant blue, cobalt and vibrant greens in the middle and foreground. I really enjoy that I integrated a full value spectrum. I'm often nervous to use dark grays, but to get the sense of depth that I'm searching for, I know it is needed.
I've shown the unframed version of the 8×10 print here for reference. To see all three sizes I offer, visit my Etsy shop here: "Cortney North Fine Art on Etsy


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Two years ago Stewart Bradley was hailed as the next star on the Eagles defense. Then, in one fell swoop, he tore his ACL during 2009 Flight Night, ending his season before it began and crippling his future.
A few weeks back I mentioned Bradley in my post about the five Eagles most likely to lose their jobs. At the time, I still thought there was more than a 75 percent chance he would return for the 2011 season. But now, with reports indicating that unrestricted free agency will likely go back to four years of experience under the new collective bargaining agreement, that forecast looks optimistic.
Assuming the restricted free agent tender goes away (the Eagles tagged him at the second-round level), Bradley would have no reason to return to Philly. He can simply accept the largest deal on the open market. And I have a feeling that the biggest signing bonus won't be handed down by Joe Banner and company.
The Eagles, under Juan Castillo, will likely have a new defensive system that emphasizes speed, reacting to the ball and playing in space. The team has a host of young linebackers, three of whom were drafted specifically to play in this system. Bradley, on the other hand, seems like a relic from the post-Trotter years. He's certainly athletic, but with a bigger, downhill style.
It might be a good idea to keep a veteran in the middle of this defensive shift. There's enough youth all over to be worried about without looking for two new starters at linebacker. Not that the Eagles have put a big priority on consistency at the position though.
Bradley deserves another season to prove that he's all the way back from that knee injury. But I wonder if that chance will come in a different uniform. How much money and how many years are the Eagles going to offer to an oft-injured player blocking the development of younger linebackers who are a better fit?


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Whale Watching
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Whale Watching in Hawaii
Adult males range from 40 to 52 feet and can weigh up to 45 tons. Despite their size, humpback whales are graceful acrobats. Keep your eye on the ocean and you might see one breach, propelling up to 40 percent of its body out of the water and landing on its side with a spectacular splash.
Whales have great cultural significance for Native Hawaiians. They play a large role in Hawaiian legend—including one creation story—and appear in ancient petroglyphs on several islands. The return of the kohola (humpback whale) is considered more of a homecoming than a visit. Humpback whales are born in Hawaiian waters, making them kamaaina (native born). Some Native Hawaiians also believe the whales are aumakua (family guardians), so these gentle giants are treated with great respect.
Cultural Significance of Whales in Hawaii
Although humpback whales can be seen from all of the Hawaiian Islands, the shallow Auau Channel between Maui, Molokai and Lanai is one of the best whale-watching destinations in the world.
What's the Best Way to See Whales?
You may also spot kohola from the southern shores of Oahu, especially at Makapuu Lighthouse and along the seaside overlooks near Leahi (Diamond Head).
Kauai offers a range of whale-viewing opportunities, including Poipu Beach on the South Shore, Kilauea Lighthouse on the North Shore and Kapaa Overlook on the island's Coconut Coast.
On the island of Hawaii, whales are often seen along the shores of the Kohala Coast, as well as Hilo Bay on the east side of the island. The Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site is another great viewing spot, with its sweeping, elevated views near Kawaihae Harbor. In fact, Puukohola literally means "hill of the whale" in Hawaiian.
Boat tours may be your best option for viewing whales up close. Hawaii has dozens of tour operators, including a few that lead kayak excursions—a thrilling way to experience these majestic mammals.
In respect for the kohola and the safety of sightseers, all watercraft must stay a minimum of 100 yards from the whales, but you'll be surprised how close you feel when a 45-ton behemoth lunges out of the sea. If a boat tour is not for you, the whales' impressive acrobatic displays are often visible from miles away. If you're on land, keep a pair of binoculars handy because you never know when you'll see a humpback's spout (which can be 10–20 feet tall).
Whale Watching in Hawaii
Hawaiian Paddle Sports offers authentic, sustainable eco-tours that empower guests to discover a deeper appreciation of and connection to Hawaii's marine environment. Guests can choose from private kayak, outrigger canoe, canoe surfing, whale watch, and snorkel tours, or take SUP or surf lessons.
Explore Maui Nui's ocean environment with the experts at Pacific Whale Foundation through PacWhale Eco-Adventures top-rated Whalewatches, as well as award-winning snorkel cruises to Molokini & Turtle Arches, Lanai and Honolua Bay; Dolphin Watch ecotours; Sunset Dinner and Cocktail Cruises.
Personalized wildlife ocean adventures. Dolphins, whales and snorkeling.
This Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum tells the story of Hawaii's islands and people. Exhibits trace Hawaii's history from its volcanic origins and the flora and fauna that arrived before humans to life in ancient Hawaii and the immigrant groups that helped shape Hawaii's unique culture of today
Nestled in the lush heart of unspoiled Lana`i, discover this gallery of paradise-inspired pieces by award-wining artist Mike Carroll and his guest artists. Just minutes from the resort in historic Lana'i City, you'll find paintings, prints, woodwork, photography, jewelry, Asian antiques, and more!
"Maui Jim was born on the beaches of Hawaii and is the perfect gift for incentive trips, board meetings, golf outings and more. We help you create meaningful memories with our onsite fitting and true brand experience.
Oahu's only marine-biologist founded and led ocean wildlife tours. Small group (6-10 passengers) charters include year-round whale watching, swimming with dolphins, and snorkeling with giant sea turtles and endemic tropical reef fish. Portion of proceeds donated to marine conservation orgs.
Mana Up is an initiative to build Hawaii's next 100 product companies earning $10 million or more in annual revenue. Mana Up has a 12-week accelerator program offered biannually to enable Hawaii product entrepreneurs to scale their businesses.
Monkeypod Jam is a quaint, local destination featuring house-made preserves featuring Kauai grown produce. Breakfast, bistro-style lunches, espresso, and Saturday Brunch are served daily. Innovative culinary Workshops are also offered by founder, Aletha Thomas and local chefs.
Providing the Freshest Hawaiian Gifts, Alohawear Uniforms, Delicious Gourmet Gifts Treats and Branded Corporate Promotional items. We're here to help make your Hawaii promotion a success. In business for 9 years, we are a woman-owned and locally operated company on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.


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Hot Packs, also know as wheat bags. Two Ways.
I don't know who first came up with the idea of these wonderful warmers, but I'm assuming they came about after microwave oven technology arose. Prior to that a hot water bottle was a favoured way of warming a bed or alleviating stomach cramps or other aches and pains.
It's amazing how much relief can be gained from application of localised warmth.
Warning! Do not overheat these packs. 1 and 1/2 minutes in the microwave is ample. Remember microwaving causes uneaven heat spots which can cause burns!
These wonderful warmers fetch a pretty price in the shops often around the $20-$30 range. If you would like to make some of these bags for yourself or as an excellent gift, this can easily be done at home. There are many ways this can be done but for today I've come up with the most easy pattern which can be made really quickly, especially if you have quilting pre cuts available. With the fabric already cut its just a matter of a quick sew, fill and hand stitch closed.
Different ingredients can be used to fill them.
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The city woke up to a fresh threat of flood on Sunday when the district administration put on alert all the people living on the river bed and the flood bank, saying 5.5 lakh cusecs of water would be discharged from Prakasam Barrage between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m.
The alert was issued on the basis of a general understanding that the 5 lakh cusecs and above released from Nagarjuna Sagar on Saturday evening would reach the barrage in about 24 hours. However, the discharge from the barrage did not go beyond 3.86 lakh cusecs, which was the maximum recorded at 2 p.m., and did not show any significant increase till late evening.
At 9 p.m., the level of water in the barrage stood at 11.2 ft., with inflow at 3.72 lakh cusecs and outflow at 3.58 lakh cusecs.
Irrigation authorities said that a good amount of the flood discharged from Nagarjuna Sagar was "absorbed" by the river in between, and, hence, all the 5 lakh cusecs and above did not reach the barrage.
Krishna district Collector Peeyush Kumar, who addressed a press conference at noon, cautioned the people residing in low-lying areas of the city and said they were being shifted to the relief camps. "The relief camps will continue for at least three more days and the enumeration will begin only after normalcy is restored completely," he said.
It was estimated that about 14,000 people living in Tarakarama Nagar, Bhupesh Gupta Nagar, Ramalingeswara Nagar, Metla Bazar and Bhavanipuram would be affected by the flood. He said there would be no damage to the 'karakatta' due to the series of floods. "We are taking up the strengthening of karakatta simultaneously. This flood will not affect the strength of the karakatta," he said.
Mr. Peeyush Kumar allayed the apprehensions of many people that enumeration would be over if they did not return home.
The fresh evacuation, which began at 11.30 a.m., reached a peak by 6.30 p.m., and the rescue teams could evacuate about 3,950 people living from Krishnalanka Metla Bazaar to Bhavanighat, who were shifted to various rehabilitation centres.
The officials estimated the total number of people to be evacuated as 52,230. As already there were about 9,000 people in the camps as the flood waters did not recede completely, the total number of evacuees would be around 13,000.


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Discover the inspiration behind Winnie the Pooh and his friends
This fall, Winnie the Pooh and his dear friends from the Hundred Acer wood will be making an appearance on the big screen in a film about their creator A.A. Milne. Goodbye Christopher Robin directed by Simon Curtis will tell the story about how Milne, who served in World War one, tries to overcome the violence and death he witnessed by writing a children's book inspired by his young son Christopher Robin.
This story will shine a light on the innocence of child play and the important father-son moments that served as the starting points for the creation of Christopher Robin, the fictional character based on Milne's son, who befriended Pooh Bear, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet and the rest of the Hundred Acer Wood gang.
The film will star Domhnall Gleeson (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Brooklyn) as author A.A. Milne and his wife Daphne Milne will be played by Margot Robbie (Suicide Squad, The Legend of Tarzan.)
If your not in to scary movies then this is definitely a good option to check out this Halloween season. Goodbye Christopher Robin will hit theaters on October 13th.


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In criticizing various Matthew Continetti articles pegged to his book The Persecution of Sarah Palin, I've focused on two objections:
1) The arguments in the pieces themselves are weak.
2) It is imprudent for an intelligent writer who acknowledges that his subject is unprepared for the presidency to fashion a political strategy to help her win that office!
Today I'd like to raise a final objection.
Shortly after Gov. Palin appeared on the national political scene, I wrote a piece warning Americans against the politics of schadenfreude — the strategy of deliberately drawing political support from the perception that you're being treated unfairly. It is perfectly fair for Mr. Continetti to flag instances when Gov. Palin is being wrongly abused. What vexes me is when he overstates or exaggerates the supposed persecution of Ms. Palin, because I think it feeds the politics of schadenfreude, and an unhealthy trend on the right toward casting ourselves as victims.
So where is the evidence that he overstates his case? I submit this blog post as an egregious instance.
As you read, please refrain for a moment from clicking through to any of the links Mr. Continetti provides:
Sarah Palin's Washington Post op-ed today, calling on President Obama to boycott the Copenhagen climate summit, has elicited a predictable response from the left. Foreign Policy's Annie Lowrey blogs: "I wouldn't recommend reading it." Joe Klein seems worried that "The Washington Post devotes valuable op-ed space today to Sarah Palin." Noted climate expert Marc Ambinder of The Atlantic has penned a long "Fisking" of the op-ed, in which he concludes, "It is virtually certain that humans are causing a significant amount of climate (not weather!) change over time." Gotta love the "virtually" part.
Like Charles Krauthammer, I'm a global-warming agnostic. Like Freeman Dyson, I happen to think that the trade-offs involved in fighting climate change are too burdensome to support at the moment. And the piece to read on the East Anglia scandal is Steven F. Hayward's cover piece in the new STANDARD.
But that's not the point of this post. The point is that Palin continues to be held to a ridiculous standard by the scribblers and bloggers who are outraged that she's still around and opines from time to time on the issues of the day. This is America, folks. Best-selling authors write op-eds. That's what they do. Moreover, Palin happens to have an extensive background in energy issues, from her time on the Alaska Oil and Natural Gas Conservation Commission, to her stint as governor of Alaska. Her opinions on the subject of energy are considered.
The reaction to her is not, however. As Palin critic Megan McArdle memorably put it: "I really wish the media wouldn't act like, well, a bunch of elitist hooligans who are out to get her. I've coined a new phrase to cover the situation: Palinoia. It's when you think people are out to get you, and then they do their best to justify your erroneous belief."
Okay, having absorbed Mr. Continetti's characterizations — imagine what you'll find at those links based on what he said — let's look one by one at the critics who are supposedly acting like "elitist hooligans" and holding Ms. Palin to "ridiculous standards."
Example one: Annie Lowery at Foreign Policy. It's to long to excerpt in full, but see for yourself: it is a straightforward, perfectly respectful blog post that critiques the op-ed in the most standard, straightforward manner imaginable.
Example two: Joe Klein:
The Washington Post devotes valuable op-ed space today to Sarah Palin, who uses it to denounce "politicized science":
I've always believed that policy should be based on sound science, not politics.
Okay. But she's not denouncing the politicized, oil-drenched policies of the Bush Administration. She's joining the right-wing hysteria chorus, which has launched a new attack on the science of climate change based on some embarrassing and disgraceful emails written by scientists at the University of East Anglia Climate Research Unit. For a more accurate account of the import of those emails, check out Tom Friedman's column in the NY Times.
The post goes on, but Ms. Palin isn't mentioned again. Reading it in full — again, go check for yourself — one cannot help but ask, "Where's the beef?" How can Mr. Continetti cite that blog post as an instance of Ms. Palin being "held to a ridiculous standard."
And the final example? This Marc Ambinder post. It is a point by point refutation of Ms. Palin's op-ed. A "Fisking" as it is called in the blogosphere — because it is a style of rebuttal you see often enough to give it a widely known name.
By the standards of Internet political discourse, all three of these critiques are notable for their civility and substantive counterarguments. Contra Mr. Continetti's implication, none suggest "outrage" at the mere fact that she is opining. The disagreement is with the substance of her argument. Put another way, Mr. Continetti has shown us examples of three people disagreeing with Sarah Palin about the argument she makes in an op-ed, and he has written a blog post asserting that this is an outrage. This does a disservice to everyone who bought his characterization without clicking through to the linked pieces.
Before closing, let's return to that last part of Mr. Continetti's post:
This is America, folks. Best-selling authors write op-eds. That's what they do. Moreover, Palin happens to have an extensive background in energy issues, from her time on the Alaska Oil and Natural Gas Conservation Commission, to her stint as governor of Alaska. Her opinions on the subject of energy are considered.
What a curiously written paragraph. It manages to elide the fact that "energy issues" encompasses a whole bunch of different stuff. So one can have "an extensive background in energy issues" like building oil pipelines, extracting fossil fuels from the earth, and protecting local water supplies in the process, and know absolutely nothing about other issues, like how to produce battery cells that maximize duration of charge while minimizing waste, or the best way to dispose of nuclear waste, or… climate change!
So does Gov. Palin know enough about climate change to pontificate on it? Mr. Continetti cites as affirmative evidence the fact that she served on the Alaska Oil and Natural Gas Conservation Commission. Why does he cite that body? Its mission is to extract as much petroleum from the ground as possible while protecting the local water supply. Am I unaware of some aspect of its mission that would afford someone involved knowledge about climate issues? Obscure Alaskan agencies aren't my expertise. I'll happily post an update if pointed to anything suggesting the contrary. But I'm not seeing it.
In any case, I wish Mr. Continetti and others would stop exaggerating "the persecution of Sarah Palin." It is difficult to see who benefits from these exercises in supposed victim-hood.
Tags: Charles Krauthammer, Climate change, Freeman Dyson, Global warming, Sarah Palin, United States, University of East Anglia, Washington Post


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All posts tagged "Real Sociedad"
Predicted Man Utd Starting Line-Up To Face Real Sociedad
Manchester United take on Real Sociedad on Wednesday looking to go one step closer to securing qualification to the knockout stages. Here's a predicted team.
- Posted October 22, 2013
Champions League Draw: Reviewing Arsenal's 5 Potential Opponents
With the draw for the play-off stage of the Champions League taking place on Friday, Gooner Daily looks at the five possible opponents the Gunners could face.
- Posted August 9, 2013
[Video] Carlos Vela Scores Late Equaliser As Real Draw With Madrid
Arsenal striker Carlos Vela grabbed a late equaliser as on loan club Real Sociedad draw 1-1 away to Atletico Madrid. Watch video highlights and the goals here
- Posted May 2, 2012
[Video] Carlos Vela Scores Volley & Grabs Assist In 2-0 Win
Arsenal's Carlos Vela continued his fine recent form with a goal and an assist for on-loan club Real Sociedad in a 2-0 win over Sevilla. Watch the goals here
- Posted February 13, 2012


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The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) has issued an advisory alerting users of email scams and cyber campaigns using the highly-publicized Ebola virus disease as phishing bait.
"Phishing emails may contain links that direct users to websites which collect personal information, such as login credentials, or contain malicious attachments that can infect a system," read the advisory.
Ken Westin, Tripwire security researcher, said its not uncommon for cyber criminals to leverage current events as a tactic to social engineer people into clicking links and downloading malicious files.
"Fear is a powerful emotion and one often leveraged by savvy cyber criminals, as fear and other strong emotions clouds people's judgement and increases the likelihood of a successful phishing attack," said Westin.
US-CERT recommends users remain cautious when encountering suspicious emails or messages and follow these preventive measures:
- Do not follow unsolicited web links or attachments in email messages
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- Refer to the Using Caution with Email Attachments Cyber Security Tip for information on safely handling email attachments.
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Hello everyone. This is a bit of an opinion piece based on some of the blogs I've been reading today about the….. shhhh…… controversial topic of women in my age group who are bucking up the courage to "go natural"….. now, before you wee perverts think a "Dance Nekky Party" is about to start, no, it's not! At least not in my little space!
I mean, those of us in the fifty and over group who question 'anti-aging" products. The opposite of aging is, let's face it, pushing up daisies at the cemetery. You're either aging, from the day you were born, or you're dead. I'm alive! Why should I want to anti-age?
I do love Dove soap and always have. One of the few soaps that doesn't make a girl's delicate areas have a reaction. Works on one's face, works on one's unmentionables. Gotta love that.
Dove doesn't have "anti age" products. I love them all the more for that. They use real women for their ads. I double love them for that. They're one of the few companies that don't make me feel like some kind of gross, unworthy monstrosity. With them, I'm just a girl. Just a fifty-two year old woman.
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I have wrinkles, my face is not flawlessly smooth or peaches and cream white like it used to be, and my hair looks a little more like Pepe LePew everyday with that striking gray streak zipping along the middle.
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I'd love to hear from others. Do you fight age, embrace it, or sit in a chair and moan that there's nothing you can do about any of it anyway?
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Oh, alright, due to thousands of tweets received during the writing of this post, I WILL host a "Dance Nekky Party", beginning in ten minutes. Be there and be bare! 🙂
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What causes asthma? Bad genes? Or something in the air?
Pollen, pets, air pollution, smoke, even chickpea dust… all these are known to trigger asthma attacks.
Makes sense right? Asthma is a lung disease in which the airways become narrowed in response to things you breathe in.
But this logical conclusion, that in genetically susceptible individuals asthma is caused by things we inhale, may be missing the target by miles.
Let's take a closer look. What happens in an asthma attack?
In an asthma attack, the lining of the airways becomes inflamed. That means swollen and covered in thick mucus. Also the smooth muscle in the airway walls contracts. All these things work together to narrow the airways, making breathing difficult.
Traditional thinking states that in asthmatics airway inflammation is triggered by things we inhale, or sometimes by cold or emotional stress. Which is true.
But rarely do we discuss why some people react to these things and others don't. A few other facts also hint at the limitations of this way of thinking.
Asthma prevalence (how many people have it at any given time) varies greatly around the world, from 1-7% in Eastern Europe, China and Indonesia to 17-30% in the UK, New Zealand and Australia (1). While this could be explained by differences in genetics, it is notable that asthma appears to be a predominantly Western disease.
Of particular interest is the observation that asthma prevalence has risen dramatically in the last few decades (and it is generally agreed that this rise is real and not just the result of increased rates of diagnosis). For example in Aberdeen in 1964 only 4.1% of children were affected, compared to 19.6% in 1994 (2). This parallels the rise in adult chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers, which are beginning to be recognised as dietary in origin. A similar rise has also been seen in other atopic conditions (eczema, allergic rhinitis), and I hardly need to mention the obesity epidemic that has been developing over the same time period.
This rate of rise more or less excludes the possibility that susceptibility to wheeze is mainly determined by your genes, which do not change so quickly. That only leaves environmental factors as the probable culprit.
So could it be air pollution? Well, back in 1994 Professor Anthony Seaton from the Department of Environmental and Occupational Medicine at the University of Aberdeen wrote a hypothesis paper entitled "Increase in asthma: a more toxic environment or a more susceptible population?" (3). In it he states that:
"it is not surprising that the attention of researchers should have focused on air pollution […] There is no doubt that many [outdoor air pollutants] can induce bronchoconstriction in susceptible individuals in the laboratory setting […] However air pollution in general in the UK has lessened substantially since the smogs of the 1950's […] there has been a well documented fall in levels of smoke and sulphur dioxide. [Urban] ozone levels have not altered since the early 1970's […] Peak urban levels [of oxides of nitrogen] do not appear to have risen. While these data over an adequate time and range of sites are sparse, there is no evidence of the significant rises in any pollutants that would have been necessary were they to have been responsible for the increase in asthma and hayfever. In support of this conclusion, no association between exposure to particulates, nitrogen dioxide, or sulphur dioxide and prevalence of asthma was found in the American six cities study, nor in a more recent study which compared schoolchildren in the heavily polluted city of Leipzig and the cleaner city of Munich; there was significantly more hayfever and rhinitis in Munich children, while the prevalence of airway hyperreactivity did not differ significantly between the two populations.
Meanwhile there is no reason to think that exposure to animal dander, cigarette smoke, house dust mite, cold and stress have increased in recent times, and if anything they are more likely to have fallen with the invention of vacuum cleaners, hypoallergenic duvets and central heating, and with greater passive smoking awareness, certainly around children.
Why are more and more people developing airway inflammation in response to environmental triggers? Why do people in large parts of the world hardly suffer from asthma at all, and why did people in the UK hardly suffer from asthma in the past? Something we are doing (or not doing) here and now is making us ill, regardless of our genes.
Back to the pathophysiology. We are all being exposed to foreign inhaled particles all of the time. Healthy bodies do not develop an abnormal inflammatory response to those triggers. We are designed to be able to cope.
The key to this puzzle may lie in a chemical process known as oxidation. Put simply, oxidation is what happens when a chemical combines with oxygen. Or it can refer to the loss of electrons, but I'm not going to go into the details of that here. What is important to know is that oxidation reactions are occurring all the time in our bodies, producing toxic metabolites called oxygen free radicals. These are highly chemically reactive and have been implicated in the aging process. If not removed, free radicals cause cellular damage, and they are important mediators in airway inflammation.
What our bodies need, in order to clear free radicals from our systems, are antioxidants. These include enzymes our bodies make themselves, and complex chemical compounds derived from plant foods in the diet: vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids, flavonoids and lycopene to name just a few.
So reduced dietary antioxidant intake may result in increased susceptibility to oxidant attack and airway inflammation. Could this be the key? After all, we know that only around 20% of UK children aged 5-15 currently consume the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables per day (4), and over 50% of a Scottish sample of adults consumed less than the recommended daily intakes of vitamins C, E and carotene (3).
Well, consumption of fruits rich in Vitamin C (kiwi and citrus) has been shown to be a highly significant protective factor for wheeze in children in one Italian study that asked about intake and then followed up 18,737 children (5).
The International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) analysed the global prevalence of wheeze, atopic eczema and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in 6-7 year olds and 13-14 year olds in relation to diet. Symptom prevalence was plotted against food intake derived from UN FAO (Food and Agricultural Organisation) data for 53 of the 56 countries that took part, and a consistent inverse relationship was seen between prevalence rates and the intake of starch, cereals and vegetables (6).
This means that in countries where a high proportion of calories are derived from grains, tubers and vegetables, asthma prevalence is low, and vice versa. It does not tell us that the people in those countries who have asthma are the ones eating the least amounts of these foods, and so it is impossible to say from this that the relationship is causal, but it is one piece of the jigsaw.
What you need to do in order to draw conclusions about causation, is take a group of asthmatics and a group of matched non-asthmatic controls, and either add or take away the dietary components of interest (in this case antioxidants from fruits and vegetables), and see if they get better, or worse, over time.
As long ago as 1985 (7) it was shown that treatment of 35 adult patients with severe asthma with a vegan diet for one year, resulted in medication being withdrawn or drastically reduced in almost all cases. 24 patients completed the treatment, and of these, 92% reported improvement at one year. There was also significant improvement in a number of objective measures of lung function and of biochemical indices measured in the blood.
But this was not a randomized controlled trial. That took another 27 years…
At this point I would just like to acknowledge Dr Michael Greger for his excellent video series: Preventing Asthma with Fruits and Vegetables, Treating Asthma with Fruits and Vegetables, Treating Asthma with Plants vs. Supplements, and Treating Asthma and Eczema with Plant-Based Diets.
If your head is hurting by now, I suggest you take a break, have a stretch and watch these videos that introduce the study we will be discussing in my next post. Then we'll move on!
1 – The burden of childhood asthma. E. von Mutius. Archives of Disease in Childhood 2000;82(Suppl II):ii2-ii5
2 – Worldwide variations in the prevalence of atopic symptoms: what does it all mean? J.O. Warner. Thorax 1999;54(Suppl 2):546-551)
3 – Increase in asthma: a more toxic environment or a more susceptible population? Seaton A et. al. Thorax 1994;49:171-174
4 – British Heart Foundation Heart Statistics: http://www.bhf.org.uk/research/heart-statistics.aspx Accessed on 20th September 2014
5 – Consumption of fresh fruit rich in vitamin C and wheezing symptoms in children. Forestiere F et. al. Thorax 2000;55:283-288
6 – Diet and asthma, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and atopic eczema symptom prevalence: an ecological analysis of the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) data. P. Elwood et. al. European Respiratory Journal 2001;17:436-443
7 – Vegan regimen with reduced medication in the treatment of bronchial asthma. Lindahl O. et al. Journal of Asthma 1985;22(1):45-55


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Be aware that Social security recently ruled that Early Onset Alzheimer's disease qualifies for its "Compassionate Allowance "list of diseases.
By Carole Larkin
Alzheimer's Reading Room
One of these articles that caught my eye is in the December/January issue of Neurology Now, the American Academy of Neurology's Magazine for Patients and Caregivers.
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The article was called "Dementia in the Workplace" and was written by Gina Shaw. It had a number of issues and possible answers in it in regards to being on the job with Alzheimer's (or MCI). I'd like to bring some of them up for discussion.
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The impact of Early Onset and Early Diagnosis:
This question is relevant because of the number of "boomers" at the age of Early Onset.
Additionally, many "boomers" have determined that they are going to have to work longer, due to loss of assets set aside for retirement during the last several years. That means that they will be working into the years defined as "Late Onset".
If they are diagnosed early in the disease (say during MCI), before symptoms mandate they leave their jobs, then they and their families will have the ability to determine when they will leave the workforce. It seems to me to be a far superior option, rather than being "let go" or "fired" due to job performance problems or having to deal with a crisis caused by an action or non-action due to the advancing cognitive disease.
They may be able to negotiate with their employer a change of positions, to one that they could more easily handle using aids such as day planners and checklists or by handing over more responsibility to co-workers and subordinates. Pat Summitt has used both these strategies.
Deciding to relinquish the job:
What factors should be considered when making the decision to give up the job?
The author says Safety first, and that makes all kinds of sense to me. If other peoples' lives literally depend upon that person being cognitively at "full speed", that should be the first priority of the person with the cognitive issue and his family.
Some of the examples she gives are: "a surgeon, a nurse, an airline pilot, or a school bus driver". Think about it. Scary!
Secondly, if the job holds great responsibility or involves working with or deciding on things involving many millions of dollars (either the company's or individuals) whether financial ruin could occur due to action or non-action due to the advancing cognitive disease. Considering stress on the individual and the burden on his coworkers to pick up his "load" of work certainly is a factor.
If a job is a repetitive job, such as stocking shelves or being on a manufacturing line, the person may be able to stay on the job longer than say a person who has to learn and process new information all the time, such as an Information Technology worker or a stockbroker.
After leaving the job:
Be aware that Social security recently ruled that Early Onset Alzheimer's disease qualifies for its "Compassionate Allowance " list of diseases.
Diseases on that list get fast-tracked through the approval process for Social Security Disability benefits.
Money isn't all there is to life after being employed. Each and every one of us needs a reason to get out of bed every morning, meaning a sense of purpose and meaning to our day. People who have Alzheimer's are no different. It is VERY IMPORTANT to plan in advance, if you can, to have something that is either meaningful to your loved one, or helpful to others for them to do, after leaving employment.
Things like, yard work or gardening if that gives your loved one pleasure (a planter box inside if it's winter!), knitting clubs, or painting classes, if that's their bent.
Volunteering is excellent, perhaps at church assisting church personnel in some form or other or at a hospital delivering flowers to patients, or assisting a little league team with their equipment. The possibilities are endless, and all non-profits need volunteers all the time. Without meaningful engagement, isolation and depression can appear quickly. Your job as caregiver of a person with Alzheimer's is tough enough as it is, without depression adding to the challenges.
Friends of mine, Lee and Pat Sneller, are great examples of doing it right.
Lee was diagnosed in 2009 while participating in a clinical trial for Alzheimer's (as a "normal" subject).
Lee was an engineer, teacher and a businessman. After his diagnosis and the end of his employment Lee is busy doing things he feels passionate about and also helps others.
Pat and Lee give speeches about the fact that there is Life after Alzheimer's, have been very active in the Local and National Alzheimer's Association, working on committees, and generally being one of the "faces" of Alzheimer's in a uplifting and positive way.
Lee also volunteers for SCORE. SCORE stands for: Service Corps of Retired Executives. It is an agency of the Small Business Administration.
As a businessman, Lee always mentored people. He continues that today by coaching people who have their own small business or those who want to start a business.
As a SCORE volunteer, he works as a counselor to provide guidance and advice.
Lee (and his SCORE partner) meet with clients every week in the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce offices. He also helps to organize monthly meetings, sends out emails, collects RSVPs, and helps the chapter stay on top of things.
He does have some problems with this occasionally, sometimes forgetting to add something to a communication. He has decided to ask someone to review the emails before he sends them out so that he can continue to fill this role. He finds this responsibility very satisfying, since it speaks to his strengths in organization
I admire this couple for their attitude and their ability to create "Life after Alzheimer's."
More Insight and Advice from the Alzheimer's Reading Room
- How Alzheimer's Spreads Throughout the Brain
- Test Your Memory for Alzheimer's (5 Best Self Assessment Tests)
- What is Alzheimer's Disease?
- What is Dementia?
- What's the Difference Between Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
- Communicating in Alzheimers World
- How the Loss of Memory Works in Alzheimer's Disease, and How Understanding This Could Help You
- Learning How to Communicate with Someone Suffering From Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's World -- Trying to Reconnect with Someone Suffering from Alzheimer's Disease
- Does the Combination of Aricept and Namenda Help Slow the Rate of Decline in Alzheimer's Patients
- Driving with Alzheimer's Can Mean Death
- About the Alzheimer's Reading Room
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Kiribati accused of 'cover-up' over ferry disaster
A dinghy from the MV Butiraoi ferry that sank off Kiribati is spotted from the air carrying seven survivors
The Kiribati government faced criticism Friday for obstructing foreign journalists attempting to cover a major ferry disaster that has left the tiny Pacific nation in mourning.
More than 80 people, including 23 children, died when the ferry MV Butiraoi sank on January 18, the same day it set off from Nonouti island bound for the capital South Tarawa.
The alarm was not raised until eight days later, with a subsequent search finding seven survivors in a dinghy and only scattered debris from the missing ferry.
Michael Morrah, a journalist with New Zealand's Newshub, said he and a camera operator had their passports seized when they arrived in Kiribati this week to report on the disaster.
He said immigration officials also visited their hotel and demanded they delete interviews with the ferry's owner and a couple who survived the sinking.
"They said we were no longer allowed to report on the ferry sinking in Kiribati," Morrah told Radio New Zealand.
"The reason for this was because, in their words, the sinking was a very sensitive matter."
Kiribati ferry disaster
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation also reported this week that officials told its journalists they would not be welcome to travel to Kiribati and report on the tragedy.
Morrah rejected the government's argument that media interviews with those connected to the tragedy would interfere with an official inquiry into the sinking.
"I think it's a step backwards for democracy and the principles of openness and transparency that we've become used to in the Pacific," said the reporter, who left Kiribati on Thursday.
Teena Brown Pulu, a specialist in Pacific development at Auckland University of Technology, said journalists should not face political obstruction.
"(It's) not the time for a cover-up. What is (the) government hiding from the public?" she tweeted.
Former Kiribati president Ieremia Tabai said he was baffled at the government's handling of the media.
"This is a free country and the media is part of our system," he told the ABC.
Officials are yet to explain why it took eight days to launch a search and why the 17.5-metre (57-foot) wooden catamaran was carrying so many passengers.
Ferries are a transport lifeline in Kiribati, which consists of 33 atolls and reefs scattered over an area the size of the continental United States.
The country's last major ferry disaster was in 2009, when the Uean Te Rao II sank with the loss of 35 lives.
A subsequent investigation found the vessel was unseaworthy and not carrying an emergency beacon, flares or sufficient life jackets.
It also found safety standards on the Kiribati domestic fleet were not sufficiently enforced.
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I'm calling a function from pl/sql, but I do not require the result in this case. Is there a cleaner way to call this function without using a dummy variable?
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One of the cons of backyard chicken keeping is being faced with the decision to euthanize your animal. As a first time chicken keeper or an oldie, who hasn't crossed this bridge, you will have a couple of questions on the subject. When should I euthanize a bird? How should I go about it? Both these questions will be answered, hopefully aiding you in this tough situation.
First off what is euthanasia?
Definition of euthanasia: the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy.
When should I euthanize a chicken?
- If a bird is in serious pain from an illness and there is no hope of recovery.
- If a bird is unable to live a good quality of life due to injuries.
- If a bird has a contagious disease which threatens the livelihood of your flock.
- Excess roosters unable to find a home causing stress to hens or humans. (Granted this last criteria does not fall under the true definition of euthanasia)
How should I euthanize a chicken?
Although different opinions vary on what is the most "humane" way to euthanize a bird below is listed the commonly used ways and how to perform them.
Ax and Stump:
For this method you will need a very sharp ax or hatchet, a chopping block of some sort, and a bucket. It is a good idea somtimes to practice on some inert object beforehand. Once you are confident with your aim and strength of swing you can get your bird. Hold the bird down with your left hand or have someone hold it for you. Get the bird's neck as flat on the block as possible (some hammer two nails into the stump to place the head in between to keep it in place). Strike hard and clean, if you miss don't freak out or run away, keep control of yourself and do it again. Be prepared for the bird to spasm, it isn't alive just reflex. At this time you can place it into the bucket until it subsides.
The Broomstick method:
What you'll need is a broomstick or pole of some sort which won't break under pressure. Place the bird on solid ground between your feet while holding the legs. Lay the broomstick behind the chicken's head. Step down on the broomstick while simultaneously pulling up the chicken's legs to snap the neck. Be sure to force into it so it actually breaks the connection of head to spine. If you pull to hard the head can come off. Watching a video online or an experienced person demonstrate it for you first is best.
Cervical dislocation:
This accomplishes the same goal as the broomstick method but with a more hands on approach. You must hold the bird's legs in one hand and it's head in the other, with your thumb wrapping around the bird's throat at the base of the jaw and your fingers coming up to wrap around the top of the head and meet you thumb. Tilt the head slightly upwards and back, so the beak is toward the sky, and then yank your arms in opposite directions as quickly and as hard as you can. If unsure please watch an experienced person demonstrate for you or watch a video.
I found this method best for birds that are unable to move or hurt to be handled. If you are familiar with guns or know someone who is shooting at the head will cause instant death. You can use a gun (like a .22) or a strong pellet gun.
Gas method:
There are several different gassing methods, but I will link you to a specific article showing one way to go about it: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-chicken-worlds-worst-chore-culling-the-injured-and-sick-babies.72140/
The most humane way is the best way you can carry out. Some maybe squeamish about the broomstick or cervical dislocation methods, while others still with the axe and the cone. Choose a way that you have the most confidence in completing without causing extra pain to your bird.
Thank you to all the helpful BYC members for their discussions and sharing of their knowledge on this subject.
Further recommended reading: Topic of the Week - Let's talk about euthanasia
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In a recent ruling against Crozer Chester Medical Center, U.S. District Judge Eduardo C. Robreno found that physician's assistants (PAs) are entitled to receiving overtime pay under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA. The Judge disagreed with the defendant's argument that PAs are exempt from the FLSA overtime regulations under the professional employee exemption.
The defendant argued that PAs fall under the realm of the exemption because they practice traditional medicine, citing the Department of Labor's definition of "traditional professions of law, medicine, and teaching," which excludes pharmacists, nurses, therapists, technologists, sanitarians, dieticians, social workers, psychologists, psychometrists, and/or other positions that service the medical profession. However, there is no specific mention of PAs in the DOL regulatory exemptions, Further, Robreno found the professional exemption inapplicable because the Department of Labor has consistently taken the position that the overtime exemption does not extend past actual physicians. Therefore, in finding in favor of the PA, the Judge ruled that Plaintiff Charles Cuttic was entitled to 1.5 times his hourly rate of $50 for every overtime hour that he worked in the 3 years preceeding his lawsuit.
This case illustrates the importance of challenging an employer's overtime policies. There are many instances where an employer's interpretation of how to apply a certain overtime exemption is not necessarily consistent with the law. If you'd like for an attorney to evaluate your FLSA exemption status, please contact Pogust Braslow & Millrood for a free consultation.


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Cheddar and apple may be a classic combination, but that does not mean that cheddar is the only cheese that pairs successfully with apples. Mimolette, which looks nearly identical to a cantaloupe before it is cut, is a French cheese based on a Gouda recipe. Its deep orange color is reminiscent of what many Americans think of as cheddar, which explains why Mimolette is often characterized that way. The cheese has become popular and is fairly easy to find in stores with good cheese selections. Otherwise, use an aged Gouda or cheddar.–Laura Werlin
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Mimolette, Apple and Cranberry Galette
- Quick Glance
- Serves 8
IngredientsEmail Grocery List
- For the dough
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, very cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 ounces Mimolette cheese, coarsely grated (or use aged Gouda or cheddar)
- 1 egg, separated
- 1/4 cup water
- For the filling
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup apple brandy, such as Calvados (or use hot water)
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 pounds tart-sweet apples, such as Jonathan, Braeburn, or Gala, peeled, cored, and cut into very thing slices, about 1/8-inch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons decorating sugar, also called sanding sugar (or use regular sugar)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Make the dough
- 1. Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse the mixture 3 times. Add the butter and cheese using on/off turns just until the mixture looks clumpy and the butter is the size of large peas.
- 2. Lightly beat the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of the ice water together. Add the mixture to the dough and pulse 5 times. Add remaining ice water and pulse just until the mixture holds together. Test this by taking a small lump and rolling it between your thumb and fingers. It should form a small ball. If it falls apart easily, add more water 1 teaspoon at a time.
- 3. Turn the dough out onto a large piece of plastic wrap and flatten into a disk. (Handle the dough as little as possible. You don't want your warm hand to soften the butter).
- 4. Wrap the plastic around the disk and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days. Let soften at room temperature for about 10 minutes before proceeding.
- 5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the filling
- 6. Place the cranberries in a small heat-proof bowl. Pour the apple brandy over them and let sit for about 15 minutes. Drain the liquid and set aside the cranberries.
- 7. In a large bowl, toss together 1/4 cup of the sugar, the lemon juice, and cinnamon. Add the apples and cranberries, mix well. Let stand 15 minutes. Stir well before proceeding.
- Assemble
- 8. In a small bowl mix together the egg white and water. Set aside.
- 9. Cut out a piece of parchment paper about 16 inches long, and place it on your work surface. Lightly flour the parchment and roll out the dough to a 15-inch round. Transfer the dough and parchment to a baking pan or sheet. Don't worry if the dough is a little larger than your pan because you will be folding in the sides of the dough to make a 13-inch round.
- 10. Arrange the apple slices and cranberries on the dough leaving a 2-inch border. Gently fold the 2-inch border of the Galette toward the center to encase part of the filling, crimping the edges a little as you go. (Repair any gaps or cracks so that the galette won't leak while baking). You should end up with a "window" of filling about 9 inches in diameter, with the crust overlapping the edges of the filling.
- 11. Pour 2 tablespoons of the apple juices over the apples. Brush the folded-over edges with the egg white mixture. Sprinkle the crust with 1 tablespoon sanding sugar.
- 12. Bake until the border is golden and the apples are tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool for about 20 minutes.
- 13. Just before serving, whip the cream with the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Serve the galette warm or at room temperature with a dollop of the sweetened whipped cream.
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Lectures and talks take place at 7.30pm in the Helen Roe theatre, which is in the basement of Society House, 63 Merrion Square, unless otherwise indicated. All are welcome to attend.
25 January 2018 – Annual General Meeting
'Prince of Spies': Henri le Caron and Irish American Republicanism
Dr Gillian O'Brien, Liverpool John Moores University.
Please join us for a drinks reception at 6.30pm.
22 February 2018
George Victor du Noyer, the road from artist to geologist
Dr Susan Hegarty, DCU School of History and Geography
29 March 2018
Frederic William Burton: a life defined by art and antiquity
Dr Marie Bourke, curator of 'Frederic William Burton: For the Love of Art'
26 April 2018
Lords and literature: contents and contexts of some late medieval Irish manuscripts
Prof. Ruairí Ó hUiginn, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies
31 May 2017 – Helen Roe Lecture
Skellig Michael: unpeeling its many layers
Mr Grellan D. Rourke, OPW
27 September 2018
Conflict or coexistence? Pagans and Christians in fifth and sixth century Ireland
Dr Elva Johnston, UCD School of History
25 October 2018 – Frank Mitchell Lecture
Reading the Irish Cistercian landscape
Dr Geraldine Stout, National Monuments Service
29 November 2018
A taste for Gothic
Dr Judith Hill, Architectural Historian
13 December 2018
The dioceses of Meath and Ossory in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
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The Senate failed Monday to take any action to limit gun sales to people whose names appear on federal terror watch lists, as Republicans voted to impose a three-day waiting period and Democrats sought to allow the government to ban such sales.
The votes followed the quick rejection of a pair of amendments that would have expanded background checks for people buying guns.
Senate Democrats waged a nearly 15-hour filibuster last week to force these votes on gun control measures after a June 12 mass shooting that left 49 victims dead in Orlando.
"What am I going to tell 49 grieving families?...What am I going to tell the community of Orlando?" Florida Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson said. "Sadly what I'm going to have to tell them is the NRA won again."
[ Filibusters Make Careers, Not Laws ]
Connecticut Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, who led the filibuster, said before the votes that he wasn't certain of the outcome but believed it was important to put senators on the record. Others argued that the Senate should vote on something that could actually be adopted.
"Today's votes to make a safer America failed," Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-NY, tweeted. "But they will not be the last in this fight. It's still the beginning."
The first vote of the afternoon came on a Republican-backed amendment would have increased funding for federal background checks and notified law enforcement if someone investigated for terrorism in the past five years tries to purchase a gun.
The measure, sponsored by Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, received 53 yes votes, short of the 60 needed for adoption.
[ Orlando Shooter Transcript Released ]
A broader Democratic amendment garnered only 44 of the 60 votes needed for passage. The measure, sponsored by Murphy, D-Conn., aimed to expand the National Instant Criminal Background Check System by requiring a boost in how records are shared for identifying anyone who should be banned from purchasing guns. It would also require a background check for every gun sale, including those on the internet and at gun shows.
[ Five Things to Watch: Senate Takes Up Gun Control ]
Afterward, the Senate took up a measure sponsored by Texas Republican John Cornyn that would impose a 72-hour delay on gun purchases by people on terror watch lists. The amendment received 53 of 60 votes needed for adoption.
California Democrat Dianne Feinstein's amendment, which would allow the attorney general to stop gun purchases by those on terrorist watch lists, also failed after receiving 47 of the 60 votes needed.
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, told reporters she hopes to unveil a bipartisan compromise on gun control Tuesday, saying there is "tremendous interest from both sides of the aisle, which is encouraging." Collins said she would like to have a press conference after caucus lunches Tuesday.
"I realize people feel very strongly in support of the Feinstein and Cornyn amendments, but I think it's evident that neither has the votes necessary to pass," she added. "So my hope is that we'll be able to present a bipartisan compromise."
Cornyn said Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has told Collins she will get a vote on her proposal if she wants one. He said he hasn't read Collins proposal because it's not finished yet.
Feinstein said she was skeptical that under Collins's version "we would be left with a bill that has no teeth."
Some member crossed party lines. Republicans Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire and Mark Kirk of Illinois, both facing tough re-election bids, voted for both the versions of the terror watch list amendment.
Sen. Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said he was skeptical of Ayotte's motives. "She should make up her mind and not be a hypocrite," Reid said. "The junior senator from New Hampshire says she's voting yes on everything. That's not logical but that's what she's doing."
Democrat Jon Tester, a Montana senator who leads the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, voted against the background check amendment championed by Democrats because of what an aide described as concerns about blocking relatives and neighbors from buying and selling firearms to one another without running background checks.
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