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Give your child the life of luxury in the perfect white dream dress from our exclusive Gjergjani Kids Collection! This curved satin bodice on this full-length dress has an embroidered lace overlay. It has an adorable keyhole back that buttons at the neck. The bodice has a piped satin edge and is adorned with organza flowers with pearl and crystal centers. The back of the dress has three tiered layers of gathered tulle with lace applique on the hem of each layer. This gives the back a full look. Our Gia dress is topped off with a double puffy bow on the back which is also adorned with organza flowers. Gia is fully cotton lined and has many layers of tulle with the top layer having a lace applique around the hemline. Your daughter is the only thing that can make this dress any more amazing!
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Delicious in Dungeon, Volume 1 by Ryoko Kui (May 2017) – What do you get when you cross dungeon adventures and food manga? You get Delicious in Dungeon, where we find our troupe of adventurers on a mission to save their lost team member while figuring out how to survive on the food that the dungeon provides. When young adventurer Laios and his company are attacked and soundly thrashed by a dragon deep in a dungeon, the party loses all its money and provisions. They're eager to get right back to it, but there's just one problem: if they set out with no food or coin to speak of, they're sure to eat it on the way! But Laios comes up with a brilliant idea: "Let's eat the monsters!" Slimes, basilisks, mimics, and even dragons…none are safe from the appetites of these dungeon-crawling gourmands!
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Director of Forensics with the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, Latoya Lake-Marshall, has been selected as the Country Representative for St. Kitts and Nevis with the Caribbean Association of Forensic Sciences (CAFS) at biennial elections held recently at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies, Jamaica.
The Association established the team of Country Representatives at the recent elections. The members are expected to promote the CAFS and contribute to the growth of Forensic Science in the region and will work along with the executive committee to achieve those objectives.
This is the first time St. Kitts and Nevis has been represented in the Association.
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"In expanding our services regionally, I intend to create qualified Forensic Teams in Arson Investigation, Forensic Anthropology, Blood Splatter Analysis and Digital Forensics among others," she said.
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Parental mental health and families: introducing the family model
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June 22, 2016 -
Friday, July 1 is Canada Day! Canada Day marks an exciting opportunity to celebrate Kingston's unique connection to the founding of our nation particularly this year as we mark the 175th anniversary of Kingston being named the First Capital of a united Canada.
Red and White Parade
Kingstonians are invited to join the official Canada Day parade, known as the Red and White parade. The parade begins at the Metro parking lot (Barrie and Princess streets) at 11:30 a.m. and will make its way down Princess Street, ending at City Hall on Ontario Street.
Civic Ceremony
Join me on the steps of City Hall at 12 p.m. for the annual Canada Day civic ceremony. Awards will be presented to the 2016 recipients of the First Capital Distinguished Citizen Award, Honourable Achievement Award and the Mayor's Awards for Youth Volunteerism.
Canada Day Beach Party
Join the beach part from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Grass Creek Park, 2993 Highway 2 E. Activities throughout the day include: live entertainment (starting at 1 p.m.), access to the sandy beach, kids' crafts, face-painting and food vendors.
Music in Confederation Park
Confederation Park will feature a great line-up of live entertainment from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Don't miss the fireworks display at 10 p.m., best viewed from Confederation Park.
FREE in the City on Canada Day
The following is a list of free family activities happening across the city on Canada Day:
Artfest Kingston brings together more than 150 artists July 1 to 3 in City Park for an art show and craft sale featuring live music, workshops and interactive activities. For more information visit www.artfestontario.com/kingston/.
Bellevue House, home of Canada's First Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald, opens its doors for free special Canada Day programming from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/on/bellevue/activ/activ1.aspx
The Pump House Steam Museum and the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum are both offering free admission on Canada Day, for more information visit www.SteamMuseum.ca and www.WoodWorkingMuseum.ca
For a full list and schedule of City of Kingston activities please visit the City website at www.CityofKingston.ca.
Wishing you a safe, fun and happy Canada Day.
Bryan Paterson,
Media contact: For more information contact Christina Thomson, Assistant to the Mayor, 613-546-4291 ext. 1405 (cell 613-650-7231)
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Printing In Microsoft Word
How To Print In Word
With the introduction of Backstage View in Microsoft Word 2010, the process of printing out documents now appears very much different. To see the printing options available, click the File tab > Print. The following panel will be displayed (click on the image to enlarge it).
Using this panel you can control:
- Copies - how many copies of your document will get printed.
- Printer - your default printer will appear here, but you can select others that are on your network.
- What To Print - initially set to Print All Pages but you can change this setting to print a selection of pages, print the current page only or print a custom range of pages.
- Print One Sided - this is the default, but you can change that to print on both sides of the page.
- Collated - this setting tells Word how to collate multiple prints that you request. Do you want all page 1s printing first, followed by all page 2s etc. Or do you want an entire copy of the document printing before moving onto the next copy?
- Portrait Orientation - the default is portrait orientation, but you can change this to landscape orientation.
- Letter - the letter setting allows you to select from a set of commonly used letter sizes, for example, legal, executive, A3 etc.
- Margins - you can alter the size of the margins that are used on your document here.
- 1 Page Per Sheet - this is the initial default, but you can change it to be 2, 4, 6, 8 or 16.
Print Preview In Word
The old way of presenting a print preview of your document has become obsolete. Now, the print preview appears to the right of the print settings. You can page through your document by clicking on the page scroller at the bottom (the left and right arrows), you can jump to a particular page by typing it into the input box and pressing Enter, and you can also use the page up and page down keys on your keyboard to navigate the document.
Changing Printer Properties In Word
Sprinkled throughout the Microsoft Word 2010 user interface are links that perform commands. It's odd to see links instead of buttons on a modern interface, but I'm sure Microsoft know what they're doing! On the print panel, there are links to change the Printer Properties (at the top) and also the page setup (at the bottom).


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- US moves up to 20th place in Global Gender Gap Report, while UK plummets to 26th
- American crude oil and liquid fuel production up 35.7% since 2012 (EIA)
- North Dakota workforce accommodation investment from $89,950 (NDD Group)
American politician Spencer Bachus has been quoted as saying,"For generations, America has served as a beacon of hope and freedom for those outside her borders, and as a land of limitless opportunity for those risking everything to seek a better life."
This ethos runs through the very heart of the US, ever since the Founding Fathers set sail in 1620 in pursuit of their American dream. To this day, America is seen as a land of opportunity and nowhere is this showcased better at present than in the state of North Dakota.
In much the same way as early settlers pursued their Manifest Destiny ever further westward, those seeking their fortunes now are heading north, to the oil-rich lands of the Bakken Formation, where the modern-day black gold rush is serving to break down gender barriers and enable those starting with nothing to work their way to the top.
US crude oil and liquid fuels production has increased by 35.7% since the start of 2012, according to the Energy Information Administration. The increase, which is largely the result of new fracking technology, has propelled America to the top spot of global oil producers. In North Dakota, the town of Williston has been at the centre of the oil boom. Caitlyn Beley, Communications Director for Williston Economic Development, observes,"Williston is an exciting place to live, and it's really like being a part of history. There are endless opportunities for anyone who is looking to start their own business, or even advance their career. Now is the time to be a part of the progress."
While Britain has been dropping down the Global Gender Gap Report rankings (it has now fallen to 26th place), the US is sitting comfortably in 20th place, having moved up three spots since the 2013 report. In North Dakota, workers like Anneli Anderson are the reason why. Anneli is one of many women working for B&G Oilfield Services as a line locator. The company's line locators are 40% female. Women are also employed by B&G as heavy equipment operators and hydrovac service providers.
Meanwhile at female-owned RT Enterprises, Robin Tierney and Cassandra Feiring are making a name for themselves through their equipment and support services business, which services the Bakken's oilfield companies. Tierney comments,"The people that come here are here to make a living."
It's a simple concept and one that holds true to the American ideal of the self-made man, or in this case the self-made woman.
As Thanksgiving approaches, Americans turn their thoughts once more to the past. In Williston that past consisted of a sleepy town that was gradually losing its younger generations to the lure of big cities in other states due to their better employment prospects. Now, Williston is racing to keep up with the influx of workers, which has created a desperate shortage of accommodation within the town. Robert Gavin, Group CEO of specialist accommodation developer NDD Group, which is behind two leading developments in the area, comments,"No matter how fast we build, workers are still pouring in to North Dakota. Men, women, rich and poor, it doesn't make the slightest difference. All that you need to succeed here is a willingness to work and to pursue the opportunity at hand."
It's an approach that has seen Gavin's company propelled to success. With four workforce accommodation projects already under its belt, NDD Group is currently presenting the Transhudson Hotel – Parshall (available for investment from $89,950) and theTranshudson Apartments – Williston Heights (investment from $150,945), to the global investment community. Gavin himself is another North Dakota success story, having come a long way since growing up in a small mining community in the north of England.
"North Dakota has reawakened something," Gavin continues. "It's the new frontier. Life here is very dynamic and exciting and packed with opportunity. It's the American Dream."


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School-Based Telehealth
How does the program work?
- The school nurse will call the parent/guardian before requesting a telemedicine visit.
- The student will be seen by a nurse practitioner or pediatrician using the telemedicine equipment.
- If a prescription medication is needed, it will be called into a local pharmacy.
- A note will be sent to the student's primary care provider.
Who can participate in the program?
Students who are enrolled in the program at participating schools
How do I enroll my student in the program?
Enrollment Form, English
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*When asked, please enter parent/guardian first and last name.
*If you do not have an email address, please use email@example.com
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact your school nurse to schedule an appointment.
What types of conditions do we treat?
The program treats common childhood illnesses such as sore throat, rashes and chronic diseases such as asthma. If we are not able to treat the condition via telemedicine, we work with the family to connect them to an in-person provider.
When are appointments available?
Appointments are available during school hours.
Does insurance cover the cost of the school-based telehealth program?
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"Without inspiration and motivation the best powers of the mind remain dormant. There is a fuel in us which needs to be ignited with sparks."
-Johann Gottfried Von Herder
Motivation cannot be achieved by physical rewards or medals. It is achieved by reading good thought which has the power to motivate one's inner self for doing his work.
You know something reading is a good habit, but read good books. Reading is not associated with knowledge. Knowledge comes when you read properly and apply them in our life. We can learn this by reading some motivational quotes from quotes to live by. All the motivational quotes have enough power to motivate someone easily. It gives energy to initiates the task. Rest depends on your skills and positive thoughts. Be honest while doing your work, because honesty pays you a lot.
"Believe with all of your heart that you will do what you were made to do."
-Orison Swett Marden
Some people leave all the things on destiny. They do not take challenge and live life as it comes. They never try to change it according to their requirement. They adjust themselves with the life. These life quotes are not meant for such people. Are you one of them? No, then you might belong to the second category. There are some people who never take the life as it come the rather find the ways to make it better according their needs. They take out best of what is coming add something new to achieve what they want from life. The life quotes from quotes to live by are meant for such kind of people. I also belong to this category. I like to face challenges and fight for my existence in this society. I never give up, because according to me hope has no end.


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The evening was overcast, cool and breezy but this didn't bother the birds, with 28 species observed in total. The highlights were Ring Ouzels, Stonechat and Whinchat.
Clumber Park
About a dozen members and guests turned up for the evening walk. A stroll alongside the lake, which was suffering from an algal bloom, produced the usual wildfowl species, though the most interesting find was a juvenile Coot brooding a clutch of eggs, though an adult was in the water near the nest. Finally, the sunset and a few members glimpsed a Hobby before the Nightjars put on one of the best performances for years: wing clapping, calling, churring and fluttering flight just above our heads. As we were leaving two Woodcocks flew over a couple of times.
Blacktoft Sands
A bright and sunny day but with a strong breeze that seemed to
Fairburn Ings
Plenty of wildfowl were back on their winter quarters, but there were no visiting waders. There were over 1,000 Coot present and around 200 Mute Swans. The Lin Dyke hide was burned down in the Spring and has yet to be replaced. Fifty species were recorded including Pintail, Kingfisher and two Black Swans.
Leighton Moss
No rarities were seen but we observed 64 species plus 3 other possible species. From the Eric Morecambe hide were hundreds of Eider, Scoter and Knot, and many other waders and wildfowl. Back on the main reserve, there were winter thrushes, but most the enjoyment was provided by a Marsh Harrier and up to 4 Buzzards.
Rother Valley Country Park
The rain held off long enough for 7 club members to spend a pleasant morning but the strong wind made it difficult to find the smaller birds. Despite this 41 species were recorded with loads of the usual wild fowl but no surprises. We had good view of a couple of Lesser Redpolls and fleeting glimpses of Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher and a trio of flying Redshanks.
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After a wet start we were rewarded by a fine and sunny day, and some excellent birds. The highlight was sightings of Hawfinches on two separate occasions, despite the tree surgery going on around the church. We also had good views of a Kingfisher.


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This solid mammoth ivory sculpture of playful elephants has been carved in details with natural criss-cross pattern emerging as natural elephant skin.
Look at the finely chiseled curved trunk, legs, and the mouth.
With bright eyes and animated elephants that look ready to smile, the playfulness is evident in the body movements.
Look at the details on the trunk, eyes, while the wrinkled skin of the elephant has been wonderfully crafted.
The master artist has been able to capture the friendliness of animals well and portrays that in the sculpture.
Mammoth ivory tusk laid buried deep under the tundra permafrost and that is why the mammoth ivory sculpture may have pigmentations and discoloration.
The organic tusk has imbibed the minerals within the soil leading to a dark brown exterior and beige ivory with cream.
The beautiful and unique sculpture carved through the tusk and each layer unfolds another layer of lustrous ivory, used to carve details of the verdant tropical trees and vines.
The beautiful sculpture has been mounted on custom carved teakwood base that not only holds the hollow tusk but adds to the beauty of the sculpture.
Look at the natural richness of the teakwood and how it accentuates the beauty of rich, genuine mammoth ivory tusk.
You can read more about Mammoth Ivory in our education Center.
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News on Hadoop - August 2018
Apache Hadoop: A Tech Skill That Can Still Prove Lucrative.Dice.com, August 2, 2018.
In 2017, Gartner announced that organizations were spending close to $800 million on Hadoop distributions , even though only 14% of companies reported that they were relying on hadoop technology.However, several studies have revealed that the adoption and spending on hadoop technology continues to rise high through last year.Dice analysis demonstrates that jobs that intersect with Hadoop and other data analysis platforms really pay off well in terms of salary.However, to land that sort of a top gig for hadoop skills you need to have a right mix of certifications and hands-on experience.Some of the highest paying jobs according to Dice analysis that use Apache Hadoop are - Backend Developer, Big Data Developer, Data Architect, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, DevOps, Data Scientist,Machine Learning Engineer and Python Developer.
(Source - https://insights.dice.com/2018/08/02/apache-hadoop-tech-skill-still-lucrative/ )
Ab fab – Edwards turns to Hadoop in push for smarter semiconductor factories.Diginomica,August 9, 2018
Semiconductor fabrication plants (or 'fabs') are among some of the smartest factories in the world.Edwards that builds critical subsystems used in chipmakers fabrication plants is using MapR's Hadoop distribution as the foundation for predictive maintenance and more.It is using hadoop to develop a big data platform that will analyse data from its equipments located at customer sites across the globe. This will enable the company to provide them with real-time anomaly detection and predictive maintenance services.Apache Hadoop is the right choice for this project as there is large volumes of data involved, each medium-sized semiconductor plant can have as many as 4000 pieces of Edwards equipment inside and a big fab around 8000 or more.
(Source - https://diginomica.com/2018/08/09/ab-fab-edwards-turns-to-hadoop-in-push-for-smarter-semiconductor-factories/ )
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Small banks need big data to maintain customer service edge. Americanbanker.com, August 21, 2018.
Big data is not only for big banks.Customers today need advanced internet banking and mobile banking options, and to deliver such services even the smallest banks need to get access to customer data.Origin, a $4.2 billion-asset institution is creating omnichannel for its customers to provide them with the ability to do banking from any channel of their preference. Origin is planning to create a central hub for its customers by providing its customers with the ability to see not just Origin bank accounts but also other external bank accounts through their mobile app. This will help customers save the amount of time they spend on various bank environments whilst continuing to control their finances in an organized way.
(Source -https://www.americanbanker.com/news/small-banks-need-big-data-to-maintain-customer-service-edge )
How Shopin is changing big data in online retail through Blockchain. Cryptovest.com, August 21, 2018.
Big data today is an extremely valuable tool for all online retailers but as big data enters mainstream, customers are becoming cautious about the data they share online. Brooklyn-based blockchain startup Shopin provides its customers with the ownership of their purchase history by allowing them to create a universal shopping profile which is stored on the Blockchain.The customers have complete control over their data and can decide on what information they want to share with the retailers. Shopin rewards its customers with Shopin crypto tokens for sharing their personal data. Shopin recently partnered with two popular retailer Bed Bath & Beyond and Ermenegildo Zegna for a demo pilot program. Existing customers of both the retailers were asked to create Shopin profiles that resulted in 719,000 sign-ups.Shopin has helped both the retailers achieve 22% conversions in sales, resulting in $14.7 million additional sales and 65K new customers joining the retailers directly through Shopin profile.
(Source -https://cryptovest.com/news/how-shopin-is-changing-big-data-in-online-retail--through-blockchain/ )
Candy Crush maker King in Hadoop cluster move to Google Cloud.ComputerWeekly.com, August 22, 2018.
The Candy Crush maker King whose games are played across the globe by more than 270 million people operate's Europe's largest Hadoop cluster that data engineers and data scientists use for processing petabytes of data generated by players of its games.Data analysis of player behavior plays a vital role in helping the company stay ahead of its competitors.The major challenge in the gaming industry is to speed, both in terms of the ability to act quickly on player feedback and also to scale with increase in the number of games and players.The company has been evaluating since quite a while on whether to run an on-premise hadoop cluster for quick insights or move to the public cloud for advancing big data capabilities.After weighing on several public cloud options, the company decided to move to the Google Cloud Platform for innovation in machine learning, query processing and speed.
(Source - https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252447221/Candy-Crush-maker-King-in-Hadoop-cluster-move-to-Google-Cloud)
India gears up for big data: DoT to send officers to China for training.IndianExpress.com, August 23, 2018.
DoT (Department of Telecommunications) is gearing up to prepare it's officers for the impending adoption of analytics and its relevance in telecom sector. DoT has proposed the adoption of emerging technologies such as IoT, Robotics, AI , Cloud Computing and machine-to-machine communications. By end of 2022, the IoT ecosystem is likely to expand to 5 billion connected devices within the country.DoT policy proposed training and re-skilling of one million people in new age technolgoies.As an initiative for re-skilling, DoT will send its officials to China for a training course on understanding the influence of big data and its applications.Officials plant to visit the headquarters of e-commerce giant Alibaba in China for a training session on application of financial risk control and telecom equipment firm Huawei for a training session on applications of public security based on big data.
(Source - https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/india-gears-up-for-big-data-dot-to-send-officers-to-china-for-training-5319998/ )


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Posts for: November, 2018
The importance of immunizations
Childhood immunizations are one of the most important safeguards against communicable diseases and their serious, long-term complications. Your pediatrician closely adheres to the vaccination schedules published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Why? Well, there's nothing more important than your youngster's health and well-being, and immunizations effectively guard them.
Just what is an immunization?
Most immunizations are given as "shots," or injections, but some, such as the Rotavirus vaccine, are oral medications. However administered, vaccines boost your child's immune system in its battle against diseases which easily spread from person to person.
Each vaccine contains a small amount of a killed or weakened micro-organisms. These altered viruses or bacteria raise the body's defenses against a particular illness such as chicken pox. pneumonia, polio, tetanus, and more...up to 14 in all by time your child is two years old, says the CDC.
Are immunizations necessary?
Your pediatrician, his or her colleagues and decades of research prove that vaccines protect the health of individual children and of the community at large. Also called herd immunity, community immunity works best when as many babies and youngsters receive all their "shots" on schedule. Community immunity protects youngsters who cannot receive vaccines because of cancer treatment, HIV infection or other serious reason. It also shields the general population when people travel from countries which cannot provide access to these important medications.
Both the AAP and the CDC publish and recommend set vaccine schedules carried out at well-baby and well-child visits at the doctor's office. In addition, there is a "catch-up" schedule for children who have begun their immunizations late or had them interrupted by illness or other serious concern.
Your pediatrician's services
They're so important. Your child's doctor keeps your child's immunization records and can distribute them to schools, camps, college, sports, daycare and other organizations who require proof of up-to-date vaccines. The doctor also monitors your child for any adverse reactions, although typically, vaccines produce no more than:
- Localized redness and soreness at the injection site
- Low grade fever
- Pain and swelling
- Fussiness
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it's a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Lipa needed to drop two dates from her world tour with Bruno Mars. However, she had a very good reason.
"I've been performing with an awful pain due to my wisdom teeth," the singer tweeted, "and as advised by my dentist and oral surgeon I have had to have them imminently removed."
The dental problem Lipa had to deal with, impacted wisdom teeth, is not uncommon in young adults. Also called third molars, wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt (emerge from beneath the gums), generally making their appearance between the ages of 18-24. But their debut can cause trouble: Many times, these teeth develop in a way that makes it impossible for them to erupt without negatively affecting the healthy teeth nearby. In this situation, the teeth are called "impacted."
A number of issues can cause impacted wisdom teeth, including a tooth in an abnormal position, a lack of sufficient space in the jaw, or an obstruction that prevents proper emergence. The most common treatment for impaction is to extract (remove) one or more of the wisdom teeth. This is a routine in-office procedure that may be performed by general dentists or dental specialists.
It's thought that perhaps 7 out of 10 people ages 20-30 have at least one impacted wisdom tooth. Some cause pain and need to be removed right away; however, this is not always the case. If a wisdom tooth is found to be impacted and is likely to result in future problems, it may be best to have it extracted before symptoms appear. Unfortunately, even with x-rays and other diagnostic tests, it isn't always possible to predict exactly when—or if—the tooth will actually begin causing trouble. In some situations, the best option may be to carefully monitor the tooth at regular intervals and wait for a clearer sign of whether extraction is necessary.
So if you're around the age when wisdom teeth are beginning to appear, make sure not to skip your routine dental appointments. That way, you might avoid emergency surgery when you've got other plans—like maybe your own world tour!
If you would like more information about wisdom tooth extraction, please call our office to arrange a consultation. You can learn more in the Dear Doctor magazine articles "Wisdom Teeth" and "Removing Wisdom Teeth."
Cold Vs. Flu
Is it a cold or the flu? When it comes to your child's health, your pediatrician provides great information and guidance on the most common illnesses plaguing families. If you are wondering about the exact nature of your child's illness and how to treat it, learn the differences between a cold and the flu and how to treat and prevent them.
What is a cold?
A cold is an upper respiratory viral infection lasting 5 to 7 days in both adults and children alike. Generally milder in intensity and shorter in duration than influenza, a cold causes:
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Watery eyes
- A runny nose
- Tiredness
- Low-grade fever
- High fever
- Body aches
- Cough
- Extreme tiredness
- Severe headache
- Chills
- Eat a healthy diet.
- Stay well-hydrated.
- Avoid crowds during peak cold and flu season.
- Keep your child home from daycare and school if he or she is sick.
- Teach your child to cover his or her mouth when coughing or sneezing.
- Don't share food or utensils, even with family members.
- Vaccinate against the flu. Ask your pediatrician for your child's "shot."
Welcome to Our Blog!
Pediatric Healthcare of Long Island would like to welcome you to our blog. Here you will find informative and useful postings about child health care and our practice.
At Pediatric Healthcare of Long Island we believe that educated parents are better prepared to make decisions regarding their child's health and wellbeing. Our blog was designed to provide you with valuable health care information, the latest pediatric developments and child health care advice from our dedicated team.
Pediatric Healthcare of Long Island hopes you find our blog to be a great resource for keeping up to date with proper child health care and treatments.
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Hannover / Grünwald near Munich, April 13, 2015 – The young company LuvSide GmbH from Grünwald near Munich, which builds and markets innovative vertical small wind turbines (SWT), provides this year for the first time at the Hannover Messe its innovative Savonius wind generator rotor of public. The specially-designed LuvSide rotor with striking double-helix shape provides a performance increase of about 25 percent compared to conventional Savonius geometries. LuvSide is a partner at the joint stand of Bayern Innovativ in Hall 13, Stand C26.
At this year's Hannover Messe, which still takes place until 17 April 2015 LuvSide presents its innovative vertical wind generator at the joint stand of Bayern Innovativ in Hall 13, Stand C26 to interested visitors. The collective stand is supported by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Infrastructure, Transport and Technology and offers young Bavarian company like LuvSide GmbH the opportunity to present their innovative products and processes and their development skills to an international audience. Already at the trade fair in New Energy Husum in March earned the new vertical rotor of LuvSide much attention.
Unlike conventional vertical Savoniusrotoren which mostly have a relatively high weight and a relatively low efficiency, which is why they have "a stiff breeze" need to ensure rewarding electricity production, the LuvSide GmbH went from the south of Germany in the development of its rotor completely new ways to eliminate these serious disadvantages. The innovative concept of LuvSide based on three pillars.
Although further developed that LuvSide rotor follows the classic savonius idea, but has an innovative and proprietary rotor geometry with striking slats that thanks to intelligent flow guidance avoids annoying turbulence, thus eliminating the weak points in terms of efficiency. The specially designed rotor of LuvSide with its characteristic double-helix shape has proven in complex 3D flow analysis from the aerospace engineering a performance increase of more than 25 percent compared to conventional Savonius geometries.
To compensate for the weight penalty of other rotors in vertical construction, LuvSide sets when selecting materials to consistent ultra-lightweight manner with fiber-reinforced high-performance plastic. Thereby the rotor of LuvSide achieved an enormous weight advantage. The ultra-lightweight way not only creates advantages in start-up behavior of the rotor in light winds, the material also guarantees despite adverse weather influences a durability of more than 20 years.
Third quality criterion is a specially tailored for this wind wing power electronics, which is precisely tuned to the low-speed generator of German manufacture. This is directly integrated into the foot to create a direct load path from the wind turbine to the generator and to reduce the number of components. The control electronics regulates the optimum interaction of wind power, speed and current collectors.
Currently LuvSide with its equipment with a rated power of 1 kW in the prototype phase (max power 1.5 kW.); more wind turbines with outputs of 3 kW and 6 are in the pipeline. Currently searching for suitable locations for farther Referenzanalgen that provide sufficient wind.
"We also count on the Hanover Fair 2015, which continued visitor interest, because the value of 25 percent increase in performance caused a stir in the small wind turbines industry," says Rolf Hoffmann, Managing Director of LuvSide GmbH. "The Hannover Fair is the ideal platform for us to make our innovative rotor concept known internationally and to attract more prospective customers."
And Hoffmann continues: "Since LuvSide unlike horizontal small wind turbines (HWEA) drives the shaft only by the pure wind resistance, completely new installations at home, in commercial areas and high buildings are possible, who were excluded for the so-called three-lobe blocks so far. My belief is that LuvSide is a popular companion in a more conscious living society with its outstanding performance, the near silent operation and its attractive design in a short time. "


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How to sleep well every night?
With changing lifestyle, people are nowadays asking this question more than ever! The reason being, not many people can afford the luxury of having a good sleep. Sometimes it looks like a farfetched dream when you are unable to sleep at night for days! An average adult is expected to sleep for at least 7-8 hours in a day. If you are unable to get that, then it can start affecting your mental and physical health.
There are many factors that cause such sleep deprivation. From unwanted stress to increased work pressure, all of these acts as a hindrance and can take a serious toll on your life later on.
To avoid this, we have listed below 5 tips on how to sleep better at night so that you never have to compromise your sleep and wake up next day feeling refreshed as ever!
Exercise regularly
People who exercise daily have more chances of getting sound sleep at night. It is recommended especially for those people who suffer from Insomnia – a sleep disorder that has become very common these days.
Go for walk or do yoga that doesn't require much effort to promote sleep and gradually turn it into a habit that sticks.
Get a Comfortable Mattress
We rarely associate good sleep with mattress. Although it contributes a lot in providing comfort during the night that you have always dreamt of! According to one of the studies, it was found that mattress reduced back pain by 57%, shoulder pain by 60%, back stiffness by 59% and improved sleep quality by 60%. If these figures are to be believed than mattress certainly is one of the best quick fixes for lack of sleep at night. Although keep in mind the various factors such as size, comfort, warranty, etc before buying online or from the market. The reason why a Snoozer mattress is the best choice for you! They are India's oldest mattress company that has been providing luxurious comfortable sleep 1995. Visit any of the Snoozer stores near you to enhance the sleeping quality.
Declutter your Mind
Avoid unwanted stress, thoughts or feelings that can interfere with your sleep. Modern day life crisis are many! But don't let them rule your mind at night when it's time to sleep peacefully. Unwind yourself as much as you can without indulging in activities that disturb your sleep.
Pay attention to what you eat and drink
When people ask, "How to sleep better naturally and longer", eating and drinking right is the best way to go about it. Don't indulge in heavy meals right before sleeping and neither go to bed hungry. See, what suits you the best. In terms of drinking, avoid coffee that contains caffeine and also, alcohol. They have a slow effect on your mind that disrupts sleep later in the night.
Check the lighting of the room
When you are about to sleep, make sure your room is dark for a sound sleep. Or else use dim lights to reduce nighttime light exposure. Another method is to stop watching TV or switch off lights 2 hours before heading for sleep.
By now it might be clear how you can improve sleep at night. So make sure to incorporate


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It doesn't mention any competitors by name, but Ford's latest commercial for the segment-leading F-150 pickup is meant to remind viewers where the Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500 stand, even after both were redesigned this year.
The 30-second spot, called "Big Dog," reinforces the nameplate's leadership in the full-size pickup segment and features a Great Dane, sand sculptures and comedian Denis Leary, a veteran of F-150 ads.
"This year was really about reiterating F-150's standing and how that looms big over the competition," Paul Trillo, the commercial's director, told Automotive News. "The rest of the trucks on the market are sort of in F-150's shadow, so no matter what they do, they are always going to be below the big dog."
The spot was produced by Ford's ad agency, GTB, which enlisted creative services company Big Block. The commercial's director of photography, Paul Cameron, has worked on TV shows such as Westworld and movies including the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
Despite the boasts, the automaker does not directly call out Ram or Chevy, in contrast to the Chevy Silverado commercials that attacked Ford by name and literally poked holes in the aluminum bed of an F-150.
"When you're the No. 1, best-selling truck in America, there's no need to directly call out the competition by name," Trillo said. "Instead, it was about visualizing the F-150's prowess in a way that no other truck commercial would do. There's a cheekiness to the visuals, from the dog bobblehead to the exploding truck sand sculpture, that reminds us F-150 remains in the lead and it's not afraid of having a little fun while it's ahead."
Ford's F-series has been the nation's top-selling pickup for the past 41 years, but competition is increasing. The Silverado, GMC Sierra and Ram 1500 have been updated this year with new engines, interiors and unique features meant to eat into the F-series' market share. Ford, meanwhile, has added a diesel option to its truck.
F-series U.S. sales grew 4.8 percent to 603,926 vehicles through August. Silverado sales increased 4.4 percent to 379,441 units, according to Automotive News estimates, while Ram brand sales fell 1.9 percent to 360,214 units.
Trillo said GTB and Ford essentially gave him a "blank canvas" to create the ad, and the idea to use dog imagery came from lead copywriter Tom O'Connor and Brad Hensen, the commercial's executive creative director.
Big Block shot the ad in multiple locations in California. It will run nationally through year end, particularly during NFL games.
"New Ford F-150 ad takes subtle digs at redesigned Ram, Chevy pickups" was originally published by Automtoive News on 9/21.


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12 Inspirational 💡 Life Quotes 🌎 to Get You through Anything 🌈 ...
When times get hard, inspirational life quotes help us make it through! It's amazing how a few words can change your whole day! The best way to keep your spirits high is to ignore negativity and dwell on uplifting and inspirational words. Below are twelve life quotes that are not only positive, they're true! Keep reading for a few quotes that may just give you a new and more positive perspective on life!
1. "There Are Two Ways to Live Your Life. One is as Though Nothing is a Miracle. the Other is as Though Everything is a Miracle." – Albert Einstein
This is one of my favorite life quotes. It reminds me to be aware and grateful for what I have. If you view everything like it was supposed to happen, it's hard to appreciate anything, especially the little things! When you wake up, when you get home safely from a long trip, when you accomplish a goal, think of them all as miracles and be grateful!


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This certificate is designed for heritage language educators, language teachers who teach classes of mixed heritage and new language learners, and educators who are interested in creating culturally and linguistically sustaining classrooms for multilingual learners. Gather with critical bilingual and heritage language teachers from across the country to explore, share, and create powerful learning opportunities for your multilingual learners. Courses in this certificate include:
We are also developing additional "short-courses" - two or three week explorations on topics requested by participating teachers. Check back or email firstname.lastname@example.com to receive an email with more information!
All classes are offered synchronously (in real-time) and online. All classes can be taken as continuing education (CEUs), for credit towards an additional license in World Languages Education with a Certificate in Heritage Language/Late Bilingual Education, or for graduate studies credit. Each class is the equivalent of a 3-credit undergraduate/graduate course. For those taking a credit option, additional work will be required. Critical Approaches to Heritage Language Education will be offered as a 6-week summer course (meeting twice weekly for two hours each). If you have participated in the CARLA Institute 1-week intensive course, this will be counted. "Deeper dive" classes will be offered either as a 6 week summer option or spread out over 14 weeks during the academic year, in order to provide focused professional development and community of like-minded educators to share ideas and resources with throughout the school year.
To earn the full certificate, participants will also complete a classroom project and either present at a practitioner conference or (co)author a piece of writing. You will also need to show a minimum language proficiency (e.g. OPIc/WPT) of advanced-mid if you're teaching in a high school setting, or an advanced low if you're in a middle school setting.
Limited to the first 25 registrants, per session.
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Teaching heritage learners is not the same as teaching learners of a foreign language. Heritage languages are languages other than English that are spoken in homes, communities, and extended families. Although many of our students come from vibrant multilingual contexts, unless bilingual options are available, youth seldom have access to expanding their home/community languages (and literacy in them) in schools, which are predominantly English environments. When students are given the opportunity to use, learn, and expand on their heritage languages, they are able to tap into an abundance of resources and knowledge.
We will examine identity work, social justice topics, community-based learning and inquiry projects for growing heritage language (literacy), content-based instruction that promotes ethnic studies and racial consciousness, and arts-integrated multiliteracies for heritage language development. This is the introductory prerequisite course that introduces the "deep-dive" topic courses. Participants will collaborate; connect experiences of heritage teachers and learners to research on multilingual development; and learn how to bring communities, classrooms, and digital storytelling together to create powerful heritage language learning environments.
Critical Approaches to Heritage Language Education will be video-based and real-time. We will use Webex (like Zoom or Skype) and Google Classroom to create as close to an in-person environment as we can. Meetings will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-7pm CST, with small group meetings based on student schedules.
This course is the only prerequisite for all of the other courses in our series. Rather do this in-person? Contact instructor for information about week-long intensive in-person option at the CARLA Institute in Minneapolis, MN.
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" Practical Advice for Teachers of Heritage Learners of Spanish: Essays by Classroom Teachers: Essays by Classroom Teachers (2nd Ed.), Edited by Michael Peto; 2018).
Arts-based Reading & Writing with Heritage/Bilingual Learners course we will bring together arts-integration, strengthening the multiple language literacies of multilingual and emergent bilingual youth, and critical pedagogies for growing and sustaining biliteracy. We will examine the wide range of what "counts" as literacies, focusing in particular on multimodal and multilingual literacy practices that are connected with vibrant community arts practices. We will explore how the visual arts, movement, soundscapes, and written/oral arts can be infused in our language and literacy teaching. All participants will collaborate with others at similar comfort and confidence levels to create arts-integration plans that can be implemented in their current teaching contexts.
Arts-based Reading & Writing with Bilingual/Heritage Learners will be video-based and real-time. We will use Webex (like Zoom or Skype) and Google Classroom to create as close to an in-person environment as we can. Meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-7pm CST, with small group meetings based on student schedules.
This course is designed for people who have taken the Critical Approaches to Heritage Language Education course (through UW-Whitewater or the CARLA Summer Institute). If you are interested in this course, but have not yet taken Critical Approaches to Heritage Language Education, contact the instructor for options. Instructor email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Book: Chappell, S., & Faltis, C. J. (2013). The arts and emergent bilingual youth: Building culturally responsive, critical and creative education in school and community contexts. Routledge. ($25-$35 on Amazon).
"In problem-posing education, people develop their power to perceive critically the way they exist in the world with which and in which they find themselves; they come to see the world not as a static reality, but as a reality in process, in transformation." (Freire)
In this course we will explore the power and potential of designing our learning environments around inquiry-based and problem-posing approaches with bilingual learners. We will familiarize ourselves with the foundation of these approaches, and draw clear links between their fundamental goals and the goals of creating rich multilingual and multiliteracies environments with heritage/bilingual learners. We will build our confidences around the differences between project based learning, critical service learning, and youth participatory action research with guest instructors J Eik (University of Arizona) and Dr. Josh Prada (Indiana University-Purdue). Using built-in collaboration time, participants will design, implement, and share units to bring these pedagogies and transformative beliefs about the potential of an education for collective self-determination into the multilingual classroom.
This course is designed for people who have taken the Introduction/Critical Approaches to Heritage Language Education course (through UW-Whitewater or the CARLA Summer Institute). If you are interested in this course, but have not yet taken Critical Approaches to Heritage Language Education, contact the instructor for options. Instructor email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Inquiry Approaches to Bilingual/Heritage Language Curriculum Design will be web-based, synchronous meetings (using Zoom, Google Classroom and Flipgrid). Meetings will be held on Thursdays, 6-8pm CST. .
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All readings will be provided by instructors. We suggest participants also familiarize themselves with the Berkeley YPAR Hub website: http://yparhub.berkeley.edu/Outcomes
"People are fulfilled to the extent that they create their world (which is a human world), and create it with their transforming labor." (Freire)
We know that content-based instruction is a vehicle for meaningful, authentic, and engaging bilingualism and biliteracy around conceptually interesting and intellectually challenging topics. We also know that learners whose lives, perspectives, and experiences are reflected in critical ways in what they are learning about and the texts they explore and create can transform the classroom into a rich and powerful space where youth take the lead in their own learning.
In this course, we will explore what it means to be a content-based language teacher with heritage and bilingual learners. We will do this through examples of teaching and learning through intra-ethnic studies and critical race theories. These include concepts like intersectionality, storytelling and testimonio, interest convergence, and indigenizing or truth & reconciliation pedagogies. We will work together for the first portion of the summer, then participants will do an independent study using a text of their choice and transform that into a unit of study that we will share with one another.
MUST have either taken or be concurrently registered in the Critical Approaches class, OR taken the Introductory class with CARLA.
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Magandang Buhay is the best television talk show of Pinoy tv which is hosted by Karla Estrada, Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, and Jolina Magdangal-Escueta and broadcasted by ABS- CBN. The rating of this show went beyond expectation. When the show was aired the combination of the three hosts initially seems odd, but later on, through their active talk, their rating increased. They engaged their audience with the correct and pertinent questions. Besides their distinct personalities and hard work, they took the show more to more than a prepared script. With their guests, they speak about their personal life stories.
The festive environment of the show and the appearance of the host with humor make the audience more interested in the show. The show becomes more engaging when the guests act naked and answer to each probing question. Magandang Buhay is something that its title represents. In this talk show, you can learn about some valuable lessons to lead a better life.
In ABS-CBN Pinoy TV show Magandang Buhay, there are talks like Daniel Padilla talks about intimacy and longing for Kathryn Bernardo, his first love at any given moment. The incredible moment when KC Concepcion and half-sisters Frankie and Miel share bond of true sibling love. There are also many funny moments like how happily married Richard Yap suggests Jodi Sta. Maria to find true love and start a relationship. You need to glue your eyes and ears to enjoy this fun. These fun talks make the audience watch this show with pleasure. The hosts contribute a lot in efficiently delivering the message to the audience and the viewers.
This Pinoy tambayan show also reveals some hardships and the bitter truth about the guest which they had faced and gone through in order to get a successful life. You can watch the pinoy channel episode when Rommel Padilla who is the ex-partner of Karl shared his experience that he and his partner still share the strong bond for the sake of their younger son. The main purpose of this Pinoy tv show is not only to rev up your morning but it also gives you the inspiration you need to get to start your day.


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by Tom Sadowski
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 6:44 AM
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. Please, no more defenses of cute cat videos. © 2019, Tom Sadowski
In my junior year of high school I had a history teacher who went by the name of Mr. Klinefelter. I'm almost certain he had a first name but it was not the way of our school system to divulge teachers' first names lest, for example, students use that information to find out where a teacher lives and then … and then …
We lived in a more innocent time when our plots never went too far beyond finding the home address for a teacher.
Nevertheless, Mr. Klinefelter challenged the class on the first day of school. He announced that any student who could reveal the identity of Fred C. Dobbs would get an "A" for the semester.
To be sure, we all diligently worked on that assignment. We asked friends and we asked family. We would have asked strangers but still being in high school, most of us had not yet acquired the skill of coherent conversations with strangers. We went to the library, hit the card catalogs and dissected volumes of "Who's Who." Exhausting all leads, we came up with nothing. There was no one by that name who we could identify to Mr. Klinefelter's satisfaction.
This all happened 16 years before the internet was created and 23 years before the world wide web. Obscure information was hard to come by.
Anyone with access to the web today can tell you in a flash about Fred C. Dobbs. He was the character that Humphrey Bogart played in the 1948 classic film "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre." Of course, we couldn't find him in Who's Who or in any history or phone book; he didn't exist, sort of.
Today, we have search engines and the internet. It's the equivalent of having thousands of people at your disposal to find the information you need to get an "A" in history at a cost that is hardly noticed.
All of this searching for information has been text-based, but lately I've been fascinated by imaged-based searching. Image searches have been with us for a while where you could ask the software to find similar images, but now I've got an application on my phone called Google Lens.
Google Lens is object recognition software. It's constantly been improved since first introduced in 2017. I can point my camera at a dog or a snake, invoke Google Lens and it will search the web for comparable images. Then it will let me know that not only am I looking at a dog or a snake but, this is very cool, it will usually specify the breed or species and point me to web sites that may inform me that I am standing way too close to the snake for my own good.
Point the camera at a foreign language sign to translate the text. Direct Lens at a book and get a summary, reviews and places to purchase the book. Artwork gets you information about the piece and the artist. Lens over a landmark for historical facts. A view of an events poster can put the event on your calendar. Lens will read bar codes, find the product and give you links to where it can be purchased. You can even hold a leaf up to the camera and Lens will tell you it's poison ivy and give you the scientific name just in case it still matters to you at that point.
This is very exciting, but how far will it go? Does it have a dark side? When I Lensed a photo of Elvis, it identified it as Elvis Presley. A photo of Pope Paul VI took me to a book about the right Pope. Fine for celebrities. But will it get to a point where you can enter a face and search the web for that face? Would that be great or scary?
I Lensed over the picture I use for my column and found Lens still can't identify me although it produced a selection of strange-looking men including Albert Einstein so I suppose I should feel flattered. I then did a traditional search for an image of Fred C. Dobbs and discovered he looks a lot like Humphrey Bogart.
It's too late for me to get that "A" in history but if we cut back on searching for cute cat videos and use our new information superpowers to not destroy our world, we'll all continue to make — and even have a — history.
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Few days ago, one of my friend has pointed my growing obsession for jewelries. I didn't actually realise until she said it… now I'm looking at my post for the last months and… duuuuh! The funny thing is that I don't even wear that much jewelries, but I have to say if I was to start my life all over (not the early teens stage please) I'd probably try to give it a go as a jewelery designer. For now I'm just enjoying admiring other peoples work. More about Kyoko Hashimoto here.
Kyoko Hashimoto February 10, 2010
Lego Wallet December 16, 2009
It's too late to order those funky wallets by ColorByNumbers for Christmas… But nothing to worry, we're starting the year soon enough…
Trademark T-shirts December 1, 2009
This one is for the boys who've been complaining that I never post about guy's stuff. I'm a huge fan of the Mister P. t-shirt! They don't have my size though… oh yes I had forgotten already, this one is for the lads, not for me…
Bloodsuckers rings November 30, 2009
This one is for all my friends who are obsessed with the Twilight saga at the moment. I personally don't get it… no seriously I don't. I keep staring at Edward and I just don't get what's the fuss is about (he's waaaaaaay below my standard says the cheeky voice inside of me). But anyway ladies, you can add this ring to your Christmas wish list… who knows…
Christmas is coming November 25, 2009
Christmas is coming soon. Yes, I'm only realising now… because I'm very slow at those things. I really need to get started just thinking about what would be nice to get friends and family. I have no idea who I could get this ring to, but I'm dying to buy it just for the craic.
Lilian Asterfield October 11, 2009
I'm as excited as if I had found gold! I'm in love, I want them all. Lilian Asterfield is the label created by genius goddess (yep… just that) Nicole Deponte. Her label is providing a whole line of one of a kind accessories all made out of ties. My favourite top (for now 10 years nearly) is a very shy version of what Nicole Deponte does. I'm ready to have a new favourite top! I just have to make a decision now… this is going to be a tough one.
Creature Hoodie October 6, 2009
Rocket World's Creature Hoodie Sasquatch "Wild Thing" Edition is part bear, part beast, and part Bigfoot. They say it's perfect for mischief, subversive actions, taking on poachers and corporate greed, communing with nature, urban exploration, and staying cozy… I'd love my man to have one like this… Yes, I like furry men.
Moustache Gloves October 2, 2009
Winter is coming… o.k, o.k not quite. But it really felt like it this morning. The moustache madness seems to have no limits and I'd happily add this new item to my moustache collection!
Earth Brooch September 14, 2009
Select your favourite place on earth and wear a custom piece of jewelery based on the topographic landscape. I really like the idea and if it wasn't for the price I'll get like 3 of them… yeah I haven't been able to make a decision, so as usual I'm going for the easy way: I want them all!


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Savvy travelers choose the Park Hyatt when they stay in Abu Dhabi; this elegant five-star resort has everything covered. Located right on Saadiyat beach with stunning views of the ocean, surrounded by a pristine green golf course, it's also just a short drive from the airport and close to Saadiyat's cultural quarter. The hotel's 306 spacious and comfortable suites and villas boast elegant touches like private balconies with views of the golf course, ocean or exclusive open-air plunge pools. The hotel's range of restaurants, cafes and bars provide a range of delicious cuisines in various stylish settings, from the chic and laid back to the sophisticated and elegant. Business guests will be delighted with the excellent conference facilities, while visitors in town for more leisurely pursuits are also catered to, whether it's a game of tennis, a round of golf or a thorough workout in the fitness center. Alternatively, guests can simply laze by the pool or indulge at the spa.
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drinking wine, sighing
It is just a matter of perspective, isn't it. Positive thinking. Turning a down into an up. Half empty can be half full. That kind of thing.
What am I talking about? I feel overwhelmed. With so many things. Work, family, lifestyle, money, life in general. Being down with the flu might not have helped but the old testament has really convinced me with this seven years of famine and seven years of good harvest business. I've had more than my fair share of good harvest and I'm getting into the years of famine. Drought. Half empty.
I need a kick up my butt. I need to pull myself together and get my perspective right.
The weather has been crazy. Still. Sorching hot weather with heavy downpours here and there. Is supposed to be like this for the rest of the week also. I feel a bit down cos of the flu but more importantly cos I haven't had a run since last Wednesday. I swam a fair bit on Saturday but it's just not the same as running. I worked hard in the pool and I felt out of breath and I felt my muscles burn and I felt tired afterwards but it's just.... not the same. There was so little satisfaction afterwards. Maybe it's cos I'm still not very good at it. I'll try harder next week. Maybe I could be a swimmer too.