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Library of Heaven is Path
1163 Butler Qin"s Unique Poison Neutralization Technique
Library of Heaven is Path Author:Heng Sao Tian Ya Vote(40) Comment
Chapter 1163: Butler Qin's Unique Poison Neutralization Technique
Translator: StarveCleric Editor: Millman97
"You know?" Chu Tianxing and King Zhongqing looked at Butler Qin in bewilderment.
It was a poison that even the 7-star pinnacle Royal Physician Sun was helpless before, even passing out after being afflicted with the poison himself, so how could a butler who didn't know the slightest thing about poison possibly know how to alleviate it?
"To be honest, I was also afflicted with the poison a while back, but I managed to keep it under control using a certain method," Butler Qin replied.
Hearing that his subordinate had been poisoned by Zhang Xuan as well but managed to overcome the poison, King Zhongqing immediately exclaimed, "Is that true? What are you waiting for then? Hurry up and treat me!"
"Yes, Old Master! The treatment might be a little painful, so I ask you to bear with it," Butler Qin said grimly as he stepped forward.
"I have been through innumerable life and death situations. What kind of pain have I not suffered before? Rest assured and do it!" King Zhongqing replied proudly.
Back in his time, he had charged into many a battlefield and survived against the odds. No matter how painful a poison neutralization process was, how could it compare to the experiences he had been through on the battlefield?
"As long as you are able to cure my poison, I'll immediately promote you to the official head butler of my manor, granting you authority to mobilize anyone within the manor…" Before King Zhongqing could finish his words, he suddenly saw a palm enlarging swiftly before him, covering his entire sight in an instant.
The slap struck King Zhongqing's face squarely, and the stinging pain threatened to tear his cheeks into two.
"You…" Not expecting his subordinate to slap him instead of treating him, King Zhongqing felt so furious that he was on the brink of insanity. However, before he could even finish his words, another slap had already flown right for his face.
Pah! Pah! Pah! Pah!
A series of consecutive slaps left King Zhongqing's face swelling up as if a crimson bun.
Butler Qin had exerted his full strength in those slaps, such that he was already panting from exhaustion. He carefully raised his gaze and looked at King Zhongqing. "Old Master, are you feeling better now?"
"Better your head! You bastard, I'm going to kill you!" With his eyes reddening in rage, King Zhongqing stood up with a belligerent air around him.
To think that he, the First King of the Qingyuan Empire, would actually be pummeled by his own subordinate, not to mention, in front of Emperor Chu Tianxing at that. And as if that was not enough, the other party even had the cheek to ask him if he was feeling better after.
Better your head!
That is as good as a rapist asking his victim if it felt good!
I'm going to beat you into the ground, you bastard!
King Zhongqing was so furious that it also seemed as if smoke was pouring out of his head.
"You still aren't feeling better yet? Old Master, worry not! I still have another trick up my sleeve…" On the other hand, Butler Qin didn't expect the slaps to not work, so he hurriedly tried to appease the other party first.
"You still have another trick up your sleeve?" King Zhongqing was taken aback for a moment upon hearing those words. Before he could even process what was going on, he saw Butler Qin taking off his shoes, and in the next moment, a leg emanating an exceptional scent flew right toward his face.
The impact of the kick left King Zhongqing's face distorted into the shape of a fried dough twist before he flipped around two and a half times in the air and collapsed heavily onto the ground.
Butler Qin had experimented on himself when he found the effectiveness of the slaps a little lacking, and he had to admit that the kick did have miraculous effects against the poison. In an instant, the pain vanished from his body like a receding tide.
He had been planning on treasuring this secret art as his family heirloom, vowing to only pass it down to those of his lineage. However, since the Old Master required it, he had no choice but to take it out.
"I'll kill you…" Seeing the teeth that had dropped to the ground and the amazing stench that filled his nostrils, King Zhongqing nearly went insane on the spot.
He had ordered his subordinate to treat his poison, but not only did the latter do nothing of that sort, the latter even dared to slap and kick him. Unforgivable!
Standing up furiously, he glared at his subordinate with a piercing glare, ready to tear the fellow before him into two.
But before he could make a move, Chu Tianxing suddenly spoke. "King Zhongqing, your poison… has been cured?"
Those abrupt words jolted King Zhongqing out of his rampage. All of a sudden, he realized that the pain from the lethal poison had really receded after the slaps and kick.
Overwhelmed by astonishment, the rage from a moment ago completely vanished from his mind. He quickly asked Butler Qin in bewilderment, "This… What is going on?"
Butler Qin clasped his fist and explained the matter. "Old Master, earlier today, when you asked me to invite Zhang Xuan over to the manor, we had a small verbal conflict, and he discreetly planted a poison in me. I had a physician look at the poison, and the latter said that not only is the poison indiscernible, it will even corrode one's inner organs, putting one in unbearable agony. However, he did inform me of a way to alleviate the poison, and that is to hit one's face. The more vicious the strike is, the more effective it will be against the poison. That's also why I brazenly made a move against you, and I beg for your pardon!"
"The poison is alleviated through slapping? There's actually such a poison in the world?" King Zhongqing and Chu Tianxing glanced at one another in disbelief.
They had never encountered or heard of such a bizarre poison in the world.
"That's right!" Butler Qin replied affirmatively.
"To actually concoct such a poison, that Zhang Xuan sure is a depraved individual…" King Zhongqing's lips twitched furiously as he cursed, but halfway through his words, his body suddenly jolted. He felt that excruciating pain from before slowly returning to his body.
"This is bad; it's acting up once more. Quick, hit me again!" Recalling that unbearable pain, King Zhongqing could not help but tremble in fear. He never wanted to experience such a sensation ever again.
He quickly pulled Butler Qin over as he stuck his face out to the other party and exclaimed in desire, "Harder!"
"To think that it could work this way as well…"
Shortly after walking out of the Master Teacher Pavilion, Zhang Xuan suddenly chuckled beneath his breath.
Wu shi turned around and asked, "Is there something wrong?"
"It's nothing," Zhang Xuan replied calmly with a smile.
When he had been curing King Zhongqing's wounds earlier in the latter's manor, he had secretly slipped a sliver of his will into the other party's body. It was concealed within his Heaven's Path zhenqi, making it difficult for even a Primordial Spirit realm expert to notice it.
He had made it such that in fixed intervals or whenever the other party insulted him, the Heaven's Path zhenqi would turn into lethal poison and ravage the other party's body. It was precisely because he had left such a hand that he did not hesitate to have King Zhongqing released.
In any case, King Zhongqing's life and death hinged on a single thought of his, so it mattered not whether the other party was imprisoned or not.
Initially, he had only chosen to spare Butler Qin in case he might require a pawn to use in the near future, but who would have thought that the latter would actually end up believing in his 'Face Slapping Treatment Method'?
That actually worked to his advantage for the time being, so he decided to go along with it. After all, even though he had set King Zhongqing free for the moment, he was still more than willing to see the other party suffer, especially after seeing with his own eyes what the other party had done to Sun Qiang and the Poison Hall.
Under the control of the sliver of will he had slipped into the other party's body, he was able to create the impression that slapping one's face would be able to alleviate the corrosion of the poison. Of course, the slapping would not actually cure the poison—in truth, the Heaven's Path zhenqi was just switched back from its poisonous state temporarily…
The poison would recede under vicious slapping and act up if the slapping were to halt for some time. He could probably entertain himself for quite a few days with that.
However, it was another question whether King Zhongqing would be able to last that long or not.
After communicating with the will that he had hidden within the other party's body for a moment, Zhang Xuan decided to put aside the matter and follow behind Wu shi. Not too long later, they arrived at a massive trading hall.
Zhang Xuan took a look at the surroundings, and after confirming his location, he could not help but ask in bewilderment, "Isn't this where the Appraiser Hall is located?"
Based on the directions from Hall Master Xing, the location they were currently at should have been the Appraiser Hall, so why was a huge trading hall standing before them instead?
"You should also know about how intricately linked the Appraiser Hall is with trade. Many businesses rise in the vicinity of its establishment, so it was inevitable that it eventually developed into a trading hall," Wu shi explained with a smile.
"That's true." Zhang Xuan nodded.
Appraisers were capable of determining the authenticity of artifacts, and in the Master Teacher Continent, authenticity had always been a problem for both buyers and sellers alike. Receiving an appraiser's certificate on a good was equivalent to having a guarantee on the quality of the good, and naturally, sellers would be able to sell it at a higher price. At the same time, knowing that the authenticity of the good had been verified by an expert, buyers could also purchase it with their mind at ease.
Thus, it was inevitable that businesses would gradually sprout in the vicinity of the Appraiser Guild, and as time passed, a trading hall would be constructed around it, thus becoming the center of commerce within the city.
"Actually, there is something that has been on my mind for quite some time already. If I'm not mistaken, the Appraisal Convention that you spoke of should be an event to verify the authenticity of precious artifacts. However, if that's the case, why would the head of the Painter Guild attend the convention as well?" Zhang Xuan asked.
Since the main focus of the event was appraising, it was peculiar that those of another occupation would be there as well.
"As you know, appraisers deal with artifacts of all sorts. Tonight, one of the artifacts that will be appraised is a painting left behind by the Sorrowless Old Man," Wu shi explained.
"Sorrowless Old Man?"
"He's the most famous painter in the history of the Qingyuan Empire. An extremely talented individual, he was an 8-star painter before he reached three hundred years old. Unfortunately, on the third day after his three hundredth birthday, he vanished without a trace. As for where he went, no one knows for sure. However, there are rumors that he was killed by his enemies," Wu shi explained.
"Three hundred years old? Isn't that age considered young for Saint realm cultivators? Why would others address him as the Sorrowless Old Man?" Zhang Xuan asked in confusion.
Even Hall Master Xing and Wu shi were at least five hundred years old. In comparison, three hundred years could really be considered young among Saint realm cultivators, so that title seemed to be a little inappropriate.
"It is said that in the earlier years of the Sorrowless Old Man, his talents in cultivation and painting were unexceptional. Even as he approached 180, he was still nowhere near to reaching Saint realm. However, his talents suddenly blossomed one day. Within a short ten years, his mastery in painting surged all the way to 7-star, and he managed to advance his cultivation to Saint realm as well. Nevertheless, due to his late breakthrough, he still retained his old appearance despite his lengthened lifespan, and it was because of his old appearance that others addressed his as the Sorrowless Old Man," Wu shi explained.
"I see…" Zhang Xuan nodded.
The average lifespan of a Transcendent Mortal was around two hundred, and typically speaking, a 180 years old Transcendent Mortal cultivator stood no chance of achieving a breakthrough at all. To suddenly be enlightened in the Way of Painting and successfully advance to Sainthood at his age, it must be said that the Sorrowless Old Man was indeed a legend.
While chatting, the duo entered the trading hall.
The trading hall was far larger than Zhang Xuan had expected. There were all sorts of artifacts on display, and a huge crowd was walking back and forth between the vendors, seeking the items they required.
Curious, Zhang Xuan activated his Eye of Insight and scanned through the array of items on display. A while later, he could not help but shake his head in disappointment.
There were a couple of items that could be considered a treasure to Transcendent Mortal cultivators, but to him, they were completely useless.
"Most of the items on the first floor of the trading hall are miscellaneous goods that have not yet been appraised, so they are relatively inexpensive. Most of those on this floor loiter with the hopes of stumbling on a treasure. It would be best if they could hit the jackpot, but even if they do not, they won't make a big loss either," Wu shi said.
"It's from the second floor onwards that the artifacts have been appraised. While their prices are slightly pricier, there's at least a guarantee on the authenticity of the goods. Does Principal Zhang want to take a look around the trading hall first?"
Zhang Xuan shook his head. "There's no need for that."
What he lacked the most at that moment was concentrated high-tier spirit stones. Other than that, there was not any particular artifact that he required.
As for medicinal herbs, ores, and the sort, he had already gotten what he needed from Emperor Chu Tianxing, so there was no need for him to go to the trouble of purchasing them.
Since there was nothing he required, there was no need for him to browse through the items in the trading hall either.
"Since that's the case, let's head straight for the fifth floor then. The Appraisal Convention is being held there." Nodding with a smile, Wu shi led the way forward.
Walking through the crowd, it did not take long for them to arrive on the fifth floor.
Instead of stores, there was a vast hall on the fifth floor.
Before Zhang Xuan could enter the hall, he suddenly spotted two men walking over, and upon seeing one of their faces, he could not help but halt for an instant.
The person was none other than the young man whom he had encouraged earlier in the day—the offspring of the Zhang Clan, Zhang Jiuxiao!

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We had the pleasure of sharing the Open Arts Foundation's expertise by taking part in working groups, conferences and seminars on cultural management and planning, developing cultural policies or joining new networks such as the IN-SItu Network.
In what follows we invite you to read and follow up on each of these activities and in 2017 we urge you to be with us yet again!
Wishing you bright holidays!
Vesselina Sarieva, director of the Open Arts Foundation
What does the NIGHT give Plovdiv or what are its economic effects?
We began this year with the presentation of the results of the economic survey on the effects of Night/Plovdiv on the city's small and medium business, which was the first of its kind. During Night/Plovdiv 2015 the Bauersachs Foundation and the Industry Watch Group in partnership with Plovdiv University's department of Applied and Institutional Sociology and the Open Arts Foundation team conducted a survey on this topic.
The results were extremely positive and showed a total economic effect of between 1 and 1,4 million BGN; over 780 000 BGN direct profits for Plovdiv; over 580 000 BGN readiness of audiences to pay for cultural events; 400% return for the city, meaning that on each lev invested in the Night, the city made 4 lev.
The data was presented to colleagues and partners in Plovdiv and in Sofia.
Read more.
12-th Night!
For us and for the thousands fans September is mostly by NIGHT! The festival took place in on 23 and 24 September offering its 40 thousand strong audience a program of over 140 cultural events at 70 locations in the city. A special focus was the selection of 10 art projects produced or coproduced by us and our partners and singled out in the Open Arts program. These 10 events, being our selection and contribution to the Night's program were prepared and carried out with the help the festival's team and included various fields of art – contemporary art, music, theater, cinema, literature, digital arts. We worked on the different modules with different experts and curators, namely Ursula Maria Probst, Emil Urumov, Vera Mlechevska, Maya Vitkova, Stefan Ivanov and Stanislav Kertikov, Petko Tanchev, the Common Future team.
Of course, once again this year we worked with our traditional participants without whom the night wouldn't be what it is. As always the Special Projects Fund offered support for their projects of which there were 31 in 2016.
Read more here and here, see the Night here.
FLUCA or how cargo of container becomes an art center
FLUCA – the Austrian Cultural Pavilion is Plovdiv's newest place for contemporary urban culture and art. The idea for this pavilion was born in 2015 in conversation with Ursula Probst from FLUC (Vienna). For us this project is a natural continuation of our work on the issue of the city, its alternative spaces and in particular our favourite street of Otets Paisiy. The idea of a mobile cultural pavilion made out of a cargo container was supported with great enthusiasm by the Austrian embassy in Sofia which led to the idea developing further and the scale increasing. This year FLUCA was installed in Otets Paisiy street for the first time on 17 September, presenting diverse art works from Bulgaria and Austria for a month. We're planning on developing the pavilion's potential at least till 2020, working in various fields – contemporary art, music, architecture and the urban environment, performance, video etc. The new season at the pavilion is coming up from April to October 2017 with alternative international events and a very contemporary urban outlook.
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Ever so Introduction to Contemporary Art to new horizons
Plovdiv 2016 educational course
This year's Introduction to Contemporary Art made its second edition in Plovdiv being implemented in partnership with the Municipal Foundation "Plovdiv 2019″ and included in the educational platform FORUM 2019. The art critic Vessela Nozharova gave five introductory lectures on the history of contemporary art that can be viewed online on our Youtube channel.
Read more. Video here.
Lecture Tours with Lachezar Boyadjiev
In May this year we began the new format – Lecture tours with artist Lachezar Boyadjiev. He prepared 4 lecture-tour-performances with different itineraries in Sofia touching upon important issues of the history of art and the city. The project ended with an exhibition entitled Places of Wisdom at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Sofia where documentation from the tours was presented.
Read more. Video here.
Capital LIGHT column
We've continued the Introduction line in a new field – with a column in Capital LIGHT. We invited various authors presenting important issues in the field of contemporary art, current problems and trends and which the cities of art around the world are right now.
Life after the end of art
The 6th issue of Introduction to Contemporary Art in Sofia set itself the ambitious goal of presenting art through the eyes of philosophy and theory. Curator Vera Mlechevska invited Boyan Manchev, Todor Todorov, Svetla Kazalarska and Stanimir Panayotov to lecture. This year's issue was topped off with a lecture from the Collectors' Forum series by our special guest – one of the most influential collectors in the world – Alain Servais. The lectures drew audiences of between 120 and 150 people, happening on five consecutive weekends at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Read more. Video here.
Art critique we cannot live without - for the ninth consecutive year, giving new topics and rubrics in artnewscafe bulletin
As years go by, it is becoming ever more difficult to write about art in Bulgaria and offer serious accounts of cultural and art events. But, unlike other media who give up, we've continued to do it with the Artnewscafé bulletin. Our team is growing and editor in chief Svetla Petkova has been joined by editors Teodora Konstantinova and Radoslav Mehandjiyski. The team was joined by young authors Kiril Buhovski, Desislava Mileva and Milena Radeva.
Read the Artnewscafe bulletin here or download the app for iOS and Android. The bulletin will guide you through the art events.
Open Arts Foundation's activities in 2016
In the past year the Open Arts team took part in workgroups, conferences and seminars on culture management and planning, developing culture policies and inclusion in new networks. These included:
- the Emerging Spaces seminar organized by Fai-Ar and the In Situ network in Marseille, the IN SITU meets ECoCs.
- Тhe Circle for Children annual conference organized by the America for Bulgaria Foundation etc.
- Interactive workshop for a shared European public space in Brussels organized again by IN SITU
- Learning Journey in Berlin for cultural managers organized by Goethe Institute.
- Workshop on cultural sustainability and social economy – "Let's Participate"
- the third Salzburg Global seminar for young culture innovators by invitation from the America for Bulgaria Foundation
- We had the pleasure to join the volunteer groups helping in the excavation of the Big Basilica in Plovdiv. Thank you "America for Bulgaria" for the great experience, we can not wait to go back in the field.
The newest member of IN SITU
We're happy to share with you that as of November 2016 the Open Arts foundation is the first Bulgarian member of the IN SITU international network for art in public spaces. The city and its alternative spaces have always been very interesting to us so expect the unexpected from us and IN SITU very soon in Plovdiv.
The Open Arts Foundation under close scrutiny or what we achieved in facts and figures
The Open Arts Foundation prepared all these events with great dedication, motivation and diligence. Of course, they would not have happened if we did not have reliable partners by our side who believe in us and our ideas and with whom we vibrate to the same frequency.
We had the honour of working with the America for Bulgaria Foundation for the 7th consecutive year. They have given us the strength to follow our dreams for the development of the culture scene in the country.
The support and cooperation of the Plovdiv municipality and the Plovdiv 2019 Foundation have been very valuable. They have shown they appreciate our initiatives and what they contribute to the city.
This was our first year working with the Sofia municipality's Culture Program. They recognised the significance of our educational platform in contemporary art together with our partners Gaudenz B. Ruf, the National Art Gallery and the Sofia City Art Gallery.
We also got support from the Mobility, Audiences and Critics Literature programs of the National Culture Fund.
We had the pleasure of cooperating yet again for Night/Plovdiv festival with some of the best established Bulgarian and international institutions in the country such as the embassies of the USA and Israel, the Institut Français, the British Council, the Organisation of Jews in Bulgaria Shalom, Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture who supported some of the highlights of the cultural program. For the first time we welcomed in our network United Bulgarian Bank, Visa and LIDL who supported the festival and took part in its program with a special cultural events. We continued working with Mentor Mate for the great mobile app of the Night, with Absolut we prolong the night till the surise, EVN Bulgaria and Ataro Klima helped us to have the amazing info point of the festival, Staropramen and Max Telecom were with us on some of the key locations of he Night and Star Hotel welcomed gladly our guests.
Special thanks to the enthusiasm, faith and the support of the Austrian Embassy Sofia for the realization of FLUCA, and the Department of Art and Culture at the Federal Chancellery of Austria and FLUC (Vienna).
Thanks also to Bauersachs Foundation, Industry Watch Group Ltd and the team of Department "Applied and Institutional Sociology" at the Plovdiv University for the great work on the study case for Night / Plovdiv, 2015.
Our events reached a wide audience thanks to our dear media partners: BTV, BNT, Bulgaria On Air, Darik, Egoist, Katra FM, EVA magazine, AMICA, MODA, OMV, OLX, Cosmos co-working space, Capital, Dnevnik, sportal.bg, dnes.bg, Programata, Div.bg, Наука, Off news, GoGuide, timeart.me, Stand.bg, ViewSofia, boyscout, Виж!София, Podtepeto.com, Mediacafe.bg, Plovdiv24.bg and Krivicki & Co.
Thanks to the incredible professionals with whom we had the honor to work in the preparation of various projects. We thank to the volunteers and the interns who tirelessly helped us! We would also like to thank participants in our projects for their inspiration and understanding and audiences for their excellent evaluation of our work!
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TAMPA BAY | MULTIFAMILY OUTLOOK OVERVIEW The Tampa Bay Metropolitan area has solid market fundamentals with a thriving and stable economy. The area has been experiencing significant population growth. In addition, local employers are adding tens of thousands of jobs yearly, leading to a decline in the unemployment rate. The employment growth is leading to… Read more »
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San Antonio, Texas Multifamily Outlook | Rising Demand | Increasing Rents | Declining Vacancy
SAN ANTONIO | MULTIFAMILY OUTLOOK OVERVIEW San Antonio entered 2016 as one of the United States' most stable economies. The city's diverse economy and growing employment base is continuing to attract young professionals that prefer renting to buying. Tenant demand has been rising for Class B and Class C multifamily rental properties in San Antonio… Read more »
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JACKSONVILLE | MULTIFAMILY OUTLOOK OVERVIEW A growing local economy will make the Jacksonville apartment market tighten with rents expected to rise and new housing demand being generated. Vacancies are expected to decrease as newly constructed units are slow to enter the local market. 70s and 80s vintage product will remain popular for renters due to… Read more »


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CAQH CORE is the organization overseeing the adoption of HIPAA transactions as part of the ACA mandated adoption of these transactions. During 2013, the eligibility transaction (270/271) and the claim status transaction (276/277) became mandated for use by all HIPAA eligible entities. At the beginning of 2014, rules pertaining to EFT and the 835 electronic remittance came into effect.
CAQH CORE has reported the adoption rates for electronic transactions as of the end of 2013. These numbers represent the percentage of these transactions that are conducted electronically of the total of all transactions of these transaction types.
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These figures were calculated based on data provided by health plans covering about 40% of the covered lives in the U.S. For more information on this data and the compliance process, visit the CAQH CORE web site, www.caqh.org .
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Copper for Healthy Nails
Copper plays a vital role in the development & performance of the nervous & cardiovascular systems. This mineral also inhibits the growth of microbes which helps to protect the body against harmful germs & bacteria.
Although important for overall body & immune system health, this mineral is only needed in trace amounts. Anyone with a balanced diet should intake an ample supply as both deficiency & toxicity are rare.
Copper has been used in medicine for thousands of years, largely due to it's antifungal & antibacterial properties.
Those same qualities help to fight infections of the nail & nail beds. This is especially important for those whose nails are exposed to elements that promote the growth of harmful bacteria.
Food Sources
Here are a wide variety of fabulous sources.
Animal Sources
Oysters, organ meats, red meat, poultry & shellfish (contains the highest concentration).
Fruit & Veg Sources
Whole grains, legumes, cherries, dark chocolate (yay), dried fruits, nuts , leafy greens, prunes, soybeans, tofu, mushrooms, potato skin, coconut, papaya & apples.
Signs of Deficiency
Aside from a raging nail infection, other signs that you are deficient in copper are dark spots under nails which can be brittle & thin.
Important Heavy Metal
Not just a metal, copper is clearly important for the health of our whole bodies. Lucky for us its easy to find (even in chocolate) and even easier to make sure you have an ample supply. Be sure to check out the other vitamins that are important for nail health & for the VIP treatment you can subscribe to the Inspirationail newsletter.


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The market potential for sophisticated 3D/4D Electromagnetic ("EM") geophysical imaging of sub-surface resources is already substantial and the need for more sophisticated data acquisition is growing rapidly. Australia has identified resources of more than 150 trillion cubic feet of Coal Seam Gas (CSG), almost 400 trillion cubic feet of Shale Gas and 20 trillion cubic feet of Tight Gas.
EM methods utilise either natural-source field variations or a transmitter of EM signals to determine the distribution of electrical resistivity in the earth. By examining the frequency-dependent response of the earth to time-varying inducing fields, it is possible to determine the resistivity in three-dimensions (3D), and on scale-lengths of a few tens of metres to kilometres.
Induced change in the earth, in the form of fluids (electrically conductive) injected into a reservoir at depth, can produce a measurable change in the EM response, collected at the surface. Such measurements can be used to estimate the direction and distance that sub-surface fluids are penetrating natural fracture networks and hence indicate the degree of permeability in the host mineral. Thus, EM represents one of the few methods to actually determine connectivity of fluid flow (at depth) without the need for drilling additional boreholes.
One of the primary drivers of the value of an exploration asset is its geological prospectivity. The prospectivity of an exploration asset is typically assessed through the interpretation of a range of geological, geochemical and geophysical data by subject matter experts. In addition, assessment of the profitability when weighed against the costs is fundamental to valuing a target resource, also taking into account the environmental impacts of exploration, both of which are subject to a high degree of uncertainty.
For the resource and energy sectors, there is great importance in understanding sub-surface variations that affect the movement of fluids.


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Time Warner Cable is currently looking for a sales engineer at its offices in Coppell, Texas. As a sales engineer at one of the nation's leading cable and telecommunications companies, the open position is responsible for assisting sales teams in meeting sales goals and communicating with customers and clients. The sales engineer is also primarily responsible for acting as a liaison between customers, clients, the sales team and other Time Warner Cable departments.
The ideal sales engineer candidate has at least four years' experience in telecommunications, as well as knowledge of the technical backend of Metro Ethernet technologies.
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Leigh Savin heads the experienced and insured team of performers who come together to form Rebellious Judgement, creating spectacular shows utilising fire spinning, fire breathing and body burning. As well as the slightly less daunting soft poi flags and tails, LED poi, hoop, speciality magic and stilt walking.
Both Leigh and his team believe in the business and the potential it has in becoming a real success through previous achievement. An eye-catching form of entertainment at weddings, events, private functions, corporate team building sessions and also learning workshops, Rebellious Judgement is one of a kind. There is the potential to build upon these opportunities and enter new markets, but the company are looking for a helping hand with the next stage of their business plan.
Current challenges include supplying the specialised equipment to Leigh's team who are ready and waiting to showcase their skills, as well as issues surrounding securing bookings made with upcoming wedding fairs across Essex. Precisely why the business support, planning, networking and capital from the Essex BIG Business Boost will all come together to help Rebellious Judgement push themselves to the next stage of their business life. Increasing brand awareness is vital for the success to continue, and Leigh understands that the competition will give his team someone to look to and notice the plans for the future.
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Currently, at Alchemy we create facemasks, and a luscious and vibrant moisturizer. Our ingredients are organic, with the majority being homegrown, or wild crafted in our local environment. Our moisturizer is made in a slow and loving way, over a period of 2 weeks, and it has taken over 2 years to refine this process. If necessary, we can also make bespoke products to suit particular skin types, or people with skin conditions or allergies. Over the next year, we plan to expand our range of products.
"The skin care products so carefully hand crafted at Alchemy make your senses dance."
"Alchemy Herbal Cosmetics feel lush and nourishing on the skin. The smell of the moisturizer is like a morning meadow on a summer day. Once you apply the cream on your face your skin feel energized and awake. Great way to start the day and you only need a little bit. The little goes a long way. "


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Axiom is an aluminium profiled perimeter trim which complements Armstrong ceiling grid and tiles. Axiom conceals the support system of a suspended ceiling grid.
Axiom is available in a range of profiles including:
- Classic (Flat vertical)
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- Concave and Convex.
Axiom can also be used as a transition between two ceiling areas or to produce 'cloud effect ceilings as above.
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I have a treeview with nodes populated with only strings. Attached the node structure. Now, how can I acheive search capability through recursive search in node structure. I have gone through http://docs.telerik.com/devtools/wpf/controls/radtreeview/how-to/bring-path-into-view, but this uses index mechanism and only for numericals.
Any suggestions on how to search for a string in recursive and bring into path. Please provide your inputs.
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I have some good news, as well as sad tidings, for our regular QMTS readers; the 70 blogs written to date have received over 18,000 views since it was launched in June 2011. There are hundreds of science blogs out … Continue reading
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A new dinosaur exhibition is open to the public at Queensland Museum and Sciencentre. Explore-a-saurus has taken the place of the successful Mummy exhibition on level 2 at Queensland Museum and Sciencentre. The Learning Services team thought that teachers who read … Continue reading
Conservation Matters: is the glass half full or half empty?
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New "WhoDunit" Science Exhibition at QM
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Indian Summer and Koharu (小春) Biyori (日和) October 18, 2019
Flowers Bloom June 19, 2019
For the first time in 20 years my 'May Flowers' did not bloom during the month of May. May Flowers is, of course, a nickname I gave to the irises we had transplanted from the old house to here when we built a new home at the winery in 1999. A few years ago, I came so close to having said the same thing. My May Flowers always bloom on Memorial Day weekend, but that year they didn't at the beginning of the long holiday weekend. But in the end the blossoms arrived on Memorial Day Monday. Flowers always keep their word. They relieved me then.
But this year they finally broke their promise. When Memorial Day weekend ended without the blossoms of May Flowers, I looked up at the sky and thought about the cold rain and winds we kept getting throughout the month. The flower buds were; however, swelling quickly as the month headed toward June.
The clouds were hanging low, and the cool mist was flowing in from the Lake in the morning of June 6th. Another chilly damp start of a day was replaced by the sunshine by lunchtime. I was busy in and out of my farm barn, taking advantage of the dry afternoon by working on my tractor. When I was passing by the flower bed along the winery barn in late afternoon, I saw some light purple swaying in the breeze. Oh, my May Flowers! I stopped to look and smell the brand-new blossoms. "It's not when, but the fact that they've returned." It was a moment of confidence that was found in the arrival of this year's May Flowers.
Groundhog Day and Setsubun(節分) February 12, 2019
It was late January 1984 when I first heard the term "Groundhog Day." I was getting ready for the second semester of my freshman year at SUNY Oswego. "Groundhog Day" — what is "groundhog"?? Lots of things were still so unknown for someone who just came from Tokyo to pursue the college degree in meteorology and astronomy in rural Upstate New York. I don't recall when I finally discovered the meaning of the day correctly but do remember wondering about this: this is about the same time when we celebrate the arrival of spring in Japan. Is there any relationship to that?
The question resurfaced and faded as Groundhog Day passed every year until I came across an article in the February issue of Astronomy Magazine in 2007. Yes, I did see a writing about Groundhog Day and its implication to the duration between the winter solstice and the vernal equinox. To my regret it slipped through between my busy schedules then. So, when I saw the revised version of the article on Facebook this year, I was delighted!
The idea of Groundhog Day was brought to America by German immigrants, and the animal of choice in their old country was hedgehog, according to the author, Rich Talcott. Well, it makes sense as it has been famous as a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition and that's where Punxsutawney Phil resides. But my true interests lie in why it's February 2nd every year, and Rich explains it as one of the four so-called cross-quarter days, which mark the midpoints between the solstices and equinoxes. Ah, that's Setsubun (節分)!
The Lunar Calendar was predominant in the Eastern Hemisphere until modern era. To my knowledge it is still in regular use in some nations including those in the Middle East. It is based on the movement of the Moon, that completes its cycle around the Earth in 29.5 Solar days. As time goes on, a half to one and a half days difference per month will result in considerable gap between the Lunar and Solar Calendars in terms of which month or season it is at one point of time. Ancient astronomers observed the sun's location in the sky to invent some tools for farmers to follow for their field work – farming has been always essential to mankind throughout the history. They learned when the solstices and equinoxes happened, then divided the entire year into four seasons setting a solstice or an equinox at the middle of a season. So, the point which is equivalent from a solstice and an equinox was set as a Setsubun, that is a cross-quarter day in Rich's word. Setsu, denoted by 節, means a season, and Bun, 分, a dividing point; all together Setsubun 節分 means where it divides two seasons. Precisely speaking there are four Setsubuns per year. However, the one between winter and spring has been what we customarily indicate when we say Setsubun. As is Groundhog Day, knowing a coming spring is the significant event in our lives thus we celebrate the day. It's been always the fascinating fact that we, in the East, denote an end of a season at Setsubun so that a solstice or an equinox is the middle of the following season to the contrary a beginning of a season is either at a solstice or an equinox in the Western Hemisphere.
When we look around the world, we notice that there is a broad notion of a "month" that consists of around 30 days, that makes me wonder if just about every culture and/or civilization once set the movement of the Moon as an indicator of time in life as well as the Sun. As we evolved, we couldn't neglect the discord of those celestial bodies, so we had to find the way to compromise. Perhaps Old Germans, as well as other Europeans, figured out what we did in the East. Or there might have been communications between the West and the East in the past, and Groundhog Day and Setsubun might be the results of such. We, as humans, seem to share certain omnipresent senses regardless where we physically exist.
Incidentally, I was recently asked when the Chinese New Year's would be this year. I would have never heard this question when I first came here over 30 years ago. I felt so amused that I responded by asking, "do you know when the next new moon will be?" The person who asked me the question looked startled. They are still with the Lunar Calendar, so the first of a month is always the day of new moon. Maybe it's a handy trick for you to remember!
Note: If you are interested in knowing more of the astronomical facts concerning Groundhog Day, visit the blog or Facebook page of Astronomy Magazine.
Songbirds November 21, 2018
The very hot and very dry summer came to an end in the middle of August when we got over 5 inches of rain within a few days. The heat continued, but the rain made a comeback to my rain gauge from time to time. A hot and dry summer is good for the grapes, but when it became rather droughty, it brought a different kind of concern to the grape growers, myself included. So, it was a welcome change to see some rain every now and then. As the grapes were already well underway to early harvest due to the mid-summer heat, that also kept the disease pressure low; occasional rainy days even felt refreshing following the extremely hot period.
At the beginning of September the rain went away somehow, and it started to dry out again. I recalled the beautiful fall weather of last year – sunny and much warmer than normal temperatures – which brought us a great harvest time. After a soggy summer, it appeared as if we'd be reliving the true summer of 2017. I started to prepare for the harvest, which was for sure to come earlier this year, without much doubt to have the same sort of harvest time as last year, based on the dry summer we'd had.
The changes happened when the remnant of tropical systems dumped the moisture in the middle of September. It was not necessarily rain, but high humidity in the forms of dews, mists and fogs all the time. There were not many occasions for the grapes to dry out; the excessive moisture promotes the growth of the spoilage microorganisms, namely bunch rot, aka botrytis, and downy mildew. Now we had to forget about the low disease pressure: we've got to do something! Luckily the grapes were ripening quickly so we started our harvest. Diamond came in first (if you are a fan of Evening Glow and/or Fialka, this variety gives the flavor you love), and Maréchal Foch and Pinot Noir followed.
October 2018 turned out to be another memorable month, to say the least, in which we weathered two totally separate seasons in just one month. The first half was more or less like summer, while the latter half brought a sure taste of winter. Rain also prevailed throughout the month. We tried to move along as much as we could before the spread of the diseases would become a serious threat to the grapes.
One day when I walked out from the winery barn to head back to the house, I heard a clear musical whistle in the backyard. Oh, a White-throated Sparrow! I instantly stopped to look toward the brush where the voice came from. It was another gray damp day in the first week of October. The whistle was repeated a few times then quiet down. White-throated Sparrows appear in spring when we have wet weather before trees bud out around here. They always seem to be busy feeding on the leftover seeds from the previous year, and somehow move away when the sun gets higher in the blue sky as the season progresses into summer. The misty October afternoon resembled the rainy spring weather in which I'm used to seeing them. I heard their song time to time though never caught them in sight.
We finished our harvest on October 14th and were busy processing the grapes the following day. I was a little nervous as a storm was called for in the afternoon – when we crush and press the grapes, we have to leave the front door of the winery barn wide open. The winds picked up gradually, and by early afternoon stormy looking clouds filled the sky that appeared to be getting ready to come down. I heard the distant roar over the Lake. "Must be the cold front approaching," I thought as I'd had the same experience in the past. Fortunately, it never poured here while we were working. By shortly after sunset we finished cleaning and closed the door. I felt relieved.
The cold front swapped the season from summer to winter overnight, and it remained wet and chilly the rest of the month. I started to see Northern Juncos frequently in the yard who are messengers of the coming winter. Bluebirds were often on the power wires – do you know we have year-round bluebirds here? White-throated Sparrows were still heard in the brush in the cold rain along with the familiar voices of Cardinals, House Finches and Common Flickers.
While I waited for the foliage, the winds ripped a lot of leaves from the trees this fall. My backyard was no exception as the brush turned bare gradually as I walked back and forth between the buildings everyday. One moment I came to a halt to look around the brush – I hadn't heard the clear whistles for a few days. It was the last week of October under the gray sky that was such an accustomed scene by then. "Maybe they left," I thought. "I don't know where they overwinter, but they have a place to go." It felt like the chilly mist was coming in from the Lake. "I'll see you again in the spring rain." It was my promise to the Songbirds for sure to return next year.
The Blue Moons of 2018 January 24, 2018
The year 2018 started out with a so-called Super Moon if you remember — it is a full (or new) moon that occurs when the Moon is near or at the closest point to the Earth on its orbit called the perigee. Since the Moon is closer to us than other times, it appears bigger thus brighter (when the lunar phase is full). This Super Moon was actually the closest Super Moon throughout 2018. So, you would think that we already had the best show of the Moon this year.
The Moon takes 29.5 days to circle around the Earth. Consequently, we will see a second full moon this month, that is called a Blue Moon. Incidentally this Blue Moon will also happen near the perigee, that makes it a Super Moon again, and will be occulted in our planet's shadow displaying the total lunar eclipse on the 31st. Wow! That's a rare occurrence. We will see the total lunar eclipse of the Super Blue Moon; some call the eclipsed moon a Blood Moon, so it will be the Super Blue Blood Moon. (In the East we call the color of the moon in the total eclipse "copper" – I think it sounds softer than blood.) But, oh well, in either way, this will be indeed an extraordinary month to see two full moons in this manner.
Then following February will have no full moon. Look above – the lunar cycle is 29.5 days. That is longer than the number of the days in February, isn't it? So, we'll see the Moon, of course, but not in the phase of full. And remember; a month without a full moon can only happen in February because of this.
We will have a repeat of January in March, that we will see a Blue Moon again. The first full moon will be on the 1st of the month, then the second full moon, the Blue Moon, will occur on the 31st. Neither of them will be a Super Moon this time (to my knowledge at this moment; forgive me if I'm wrong), but it's still uncommon to have a Blue Moon again within two months. You know the way of saying, once in a Blue Moon, that means something that doesn't happen frequently, don't you? Statistically a Blue Moon occurs once in about two and a half years. So, we are now witnessing some very interesting moments in history.
I have kept my weather log ever since this winery operation was initiated. In the last December when I was preparing my book for 2018, this moon behavior caught my attention. As I filled the calendar in with the lunar phases along with other phenomena I follow every year, I realized what kind of year this 2018 would be. — I have a memory of having a year just like this in the past. Two Blue Moons and February without a full moon in between. When was it? Which year?? — It was way before this electronic era when few media would bother picking up some "little" star incidents into their news – perhaps except some astronomy-related magazines and articles. In the frigid January the Moon started its trek from waning to waxing; spent February without getting full accordingly. By the time the second Blue Moon of that year arrived, we were here getting ready to open our Tasting Room door to welcome another season in spring. And, so will we again this year.
Bush Roses November 4, 2017
This has been a rough year for the bush roses around our Tasting Room. After the balmy winter and spring, the deceptive summer followed with lots of cool rainy days. Then when the flower buds grew large enough for the blossoms any day, deer ate most of them one night. I was outraged. Mildew from the prolonged excessive rain defoliated many of them despite my fungicide sprays. "I've never seen them this miserable," I thought, dispirited all summer long from the obvious certainty that I would lose them after this season.
September seemed to have turned the things around. The sunny days and comfortably warm, occasionally very summery, temperatures were back to our region. The grapes wasted no time taking advantage of the nice weather – and so did the bush roses. By the time October arrived there were a number of new clean shoots developing, and eventually the flower buds were forming on the top of them. "If they won't get frosted, they might survive." I started to have some hope in my mind.
Last weekend I had two young couples visiting our Tasting Room together. I learned that they were sisters and their husbands as they walked in and we started to chat. One moment I just glanced outside the picture window because something moved in my sight. One of the sisters was a little behind – she was smelling the roses that had just started to bloom a few days ago. "Beautiful!" She rushed in with a glowing smile and quickly joined our conversation. It was another mild sunny day for late October, and perhaps the best day we had for the bush roses this year.
Bluebirds nesting in the Vineyard June 1, 2017
On the way back from the vineyard work one afternoon I saw a pair of bluebirds hopping around one of the bluebird boxes at the end of the North Vineyard. I knew they'd made a home out of it this year — the second time I can remember in the last over 20 years. I had kept seeing them flying back and forth between the box and the woods; sometimes obviously protecting it from other birds trying to sneak into it. I walked back to my house to drop my tools off on the porch while eyeing on the male bluebird perched on the vineyard post just above their sweet home. I had my camera in my hand, and quietly started walking toward him.
Maybe around 70 feet I took the first shot. Well, it was a little too far; his figure was just a small dot in the screen. I went a little closer to take the next shot. Hmmm, still a little far away. The bluebird was, of course, watching me approaching to their box. I went another 10 feet. Maybe a little more. — How close can I get? I kept inching up while shooting him every so often. Then one moment he finally took off. He flew toward the other end of the vineyard, but swirled above the grape vines and landed on the top of another post in the middle of the vineyard. We looked at each other for a moment, then I walked away to go back to my house.


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Ska and Eli, once childhood sweethearts, traveled very different paths after high school. Eli became a decorated Navy SEAL and Ska became a meth addict and a sex slave to her depraved drug dealer. With help, Ska escaped the world of drug use and rebuilt her life. When her dealer is released from prison years later, he comes after Ska, believing her to be responsible for his brother's death. He vows to rebuild a drug empire on the reservation and kill Ska.
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Are you constantly feeling exhausted, depleted, full of guilt and frustration, and realizing it's negatively effecting your baby and your relationship with your partner?
Do you wish you could just feel confident and strong in your body, and simply relish in the joy of a motherhood without feeling miserable and irritated?
You instinctively KNOW that bringing a baby earth side is a sacred rite of passage, and that every mother and baby deserves far more than an endless war of exhaustion and tears.
You want to bounce back after pregnancy, with a deep connection to your baby, and get on with being the best version of your mama self.
I have four children, so I totally get it, mama.
After struggling with one baby to the next, suffering from both extreme postpartum depression and postpartum bi-polar, I finally got the God-given message that our society is simply doing this whole thing wrong.
By my third baby, I had healed my body faster and more deeply than I ever have before. My hormones were next to perfect, and I was blissed out for months, fully living aligned within my body and my powerful intuition.
Discovering how to find bliss in postpartum was no small feat. Using my connections, experience, and trainings as a birth worker, I was able to spend countless days, months, and years researching postpartum in the right places. I traveled to conferences, spoke to indigenous midwives and birth workers, and read everything from long lost texts to the latest scientific evidence. Not only was I on a mission to discover how to have an amazing postpartum experience, I was also desperate to heal my own past postpartum trauma.
When I started implementing these transformative techniques, everything changed.
It became clear that to experience health, joy, and vibrancy in postpartum, I needed to understand how the postpartum body actually functioned, how my actions helped create both inner and outer harmony, and exactly how to apply this to the modern life of being a mom.
In two years, I went from depths of intense sadness and despair, having panic attacks and intrusive thoughts, and hating being a mother to:
-Having a deeply healed body that was strong enough for juggling multiple children and hiking mountain trails for fun and adventure.
-Feeling abundantly alive, joyful, and whole, fully loving and appreciating myself and my relationship to my baby, family, and my higher power.
-Being fully confident in my parenting choices, knowing exactly what my baby needed and the best way they needed it, no matter the situation or who said otherwise.
I have more energy and passion in my life, all while fully engaging with my children, and WHILE helping more mamas than I've ever dreamed of do the exact same.
Are you ready to experience a blissful postpartum and heal your body naturally both inside and out?
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Postpartum Program
3 months to take your postpartum journey from stressed-out to serene
More sleep, deeper healing, stronger connection with baby, and a life without postpartum depression and anxiety.
A private 3 month mentorship with Maranda Bower.
I've designed this program especially for the mama who:
1. Energetically understands that working together at this high level is a calling; an invitation to take the plunge into the sacred work of healing postpartum.
2. Struggles over confidence with her body and daily flow but is determined to transform herself to a healthy, aligned being that brings her closer to her HIGHEST and most authentic self.
3. Wants to connect deeply to her baby AND maximize her sleep and nutritional health so she heals faster, and her postpartum hormones stay balanced.
There is not a single person or program out there that will give you what it takes to heal your mind, body, and soul postpartum.
This is the only intuitive AND science-based program in the world designed to give you back your power during this sacred life transition.
In this program designed specifically for you, I'm going to give you everything you need to create the best possible postpartum, in the most gentle and natural way, without overwhelming you and leaving you confused about what to do.
You already have enough on your plate and you need something that will be fulfilling and joyful, not only as an end goal but as a complete process.
My past and current clients have:
-Gotten a full night's sleep after our first call.
-Eliminated postpartum anxiety after 4 sessions together.
-Lowered or gotten off medications for postpartum depression/anxiety.
-Increased milk supply after having to supplement from lack of milk production.
-Created a meaningful and loving bond with baby after months of disassociation, guilt and anger.
-Healed birth and postpartum trauma stemming from lack/mismanagement of care.
-Gained confidence in raising their baby in a way that was meaningful for them.
-Rebuilt their marriage after a long struggle with postpartum rage.
In the Blissful Mama Postpartum Program, I meet you where you are and CUSTOMIZE these 8 dynamic pieces so that you can have serenity in postpartum.
Align with the Sacred Window of Becoming
Transform your postpartum confidence and learn the significance of the Sacred Window.
Understanding the postpartum body and how it functions is a MUST for creating an authentic postpartum experience that meets your body's personal needs. When you fully grasp the fundamentals of postpartum, you will:
1. Set the foundation necessary to positively transform your postpartum and dramatically affect your health, including your future menopause.
2. Be prepared for your upcoming labor to minimize physical and emotional trauma, and learn what to do if your birth didn't go as planned.
3. Rise above negative beliefs about life after baby, and create realistic expectations about postpartum and your post-baby body.
Get sleep, even when your baby nurses constantly
Establish patterns that support deep sleep, your fastest route to healing.
Sleep in postpartum is your lifeline to exceptional health, and feeling alive and serene. But how do you get the sleep you need with a gorgeous yet demanding newborn? Get ready to:
1. Discover the MODERN day Postpartum Lying In. Learn the ancient technique designed to connect you to health and your higher power, and how to transform it to meet your needs in today's world.
2. Learn the infant sleep cycle and how it's set up to save your baby's life, plus absolute necessities for ensuring your baby gets the best sleep possible.
3. Get clear on your personal sleep needs, and how to plan, delegate, and communicate your needs in a way that feels good.
Nourish yourself with the Blissful Mama Postpartum Nutrition Plan
It's counter-intuitive to everything you're being told right now.
What you eat in postpartum intensely effects your gut health, which is why many postpartum mamas experience intense gas and bloating, a surge in food sensitivities/allergies, and a significantly increased risk to autoimmune diseases. Get ready to:
1. Uncover the easiest and most effective way to nourish yourself postpartum, with easy meal prep and freezer meals that will last you weeks and weeks.
2. Make sure you are getting all the essential nutrients that are absolutely necessary for hormone balance, milk production, and minimizing postpartum hair loss.
3. Learn the truth about placenta ingestion and whether it's safe for you and your baby.
Discover the six sacred healing therapies
Cut your healing time in half and heal your body more deeply.
After birth, your body is raw and vulnerable to all things, as every layer of your being has been shed. Each layer must be added back carefully and precisely so that you build a solid foundation within your body that radiates strength and vitality. You'll heal with:
1. Universal postpartum practices celebrated around the world, proven to awaken the body's natural ability to heal, and feels downright euphoric in the process.
2. An ancient technique designed to provide you with abdominal stability, ease aches and pains, and support you in holding your newborn.
3. An understanding of the safety and proper usage of herbs and whether it's safe to include essential oils.
Balance your hormones
Avoid/Kick Postpartum Mood Disorders and enjoy the wonder of a new baby with joy and delight.
Mood Disorders and disruptions are a growing epidemic, with well over 30% of mother's reporting of such disarray. However, most postpartum mood disorders are not pathological. These disruptions are not the problem but a symptom of a much greater misunderstanding in postpartum. Get ready to:
1. Take back control of your hormones and learn how to shape them to your benefit and be a participate in their delicate dance to normalcy.
2. Find the perfect emotional support in today's busy world, and your alternatives to finding your tribe when you don't have one available.
3. Understand the power of what your emotions are telling you, and learn to accept their invitation to shed the shit and live a better life.
Confidently care for your baby
Discover the powerful force of your mama intuition and your innate knowing.
Being able to bond with your baby and establish healthy breastfeeding are critical for postpartum well-being. And when you become a mother, your intuition becomes intensified and can sometimes be overwhelming as you care for your baby. You'll learn to:
1. Fall in love with your baby and your innate ability to care for them, and hone your intuition to work for you, not against you.
2. Consciously influence your baby's genetics, which happen in the first 10 days of life, and how that effects your relationship especially in the early years.
3. Use the Swahili word translated to "Motherbaby", which unifies the mother and baby with authentic adoration and a healthy attachment.
Get the body you'll fall in love with
Exercise and movement in postpartum can structure your body exactly how you've always wanted, but only if done right.
The sensitive balance of postpartum exercise can either shape or break you. Knowing exactly how to support your new body and bring about core strength is one of the most elemental tools to amazing health. Get ready to:
1. Learn the physiology of the postpartum body and how to best support your own ligaments, joints, and proper blood flow without stress and added pressure.
2. Develop and easy routine that incorporates the best exercises, so that you support your organs, core muscles, and changing ligaments without weakening them even more.
3. Understand the dreaded diastasis recti so that you can heal from it or prevent it from taking over your strength and well-being.
4.Blossom within your new body in a way that feels lively and beautiful, and makes you feel whole, confident, and without physical strain.
Find your new normal
Create routine and ritual that feels fulfilling.
Pregnancy and postpartum draws you inward to explore and redefine your truth. After much surrender and transformation, it's time to come into the light and outwardly share your newfound experiences. Your get to:
1. Discover time for yourself and enjoy the moments you spend replenishing your heart and playing with your personal bliss without difficulty or guilt.
2. Explore your new body and your relationship with your partner including all things exciting and intimate.
3. Create celebration, tradition, and ritual that brings connection to your family and a sense of stability throughout your days and years as a mother.
Spots are extremely limited in this 1:1 mentorship program.
Your Private Mentorship with Maranda includes:
– 3 months of solid support, mentoring, and coaching with Maranda.
– (8) 45-minute coaching calls to get you on track and make sure you have everything you need.
– Unlimited Messenger support for optimal support throughout the program.
– Access to Blissful Postpartum e-Course so you can review key principles at any time for your convenience.
– Access to a complete training library as needed to support your learning and healing.
Investment $4,500
(Pay in full = $4,000)
Is this the transformation you know you need?
Create a blissful postpartum that will leave lasting peace and health throughout motherhood. In the Blissful Mama Postpartum Program you will learn to get the sleep your body needs, nourish yourself and baby, balance your hormones naturally, uncover your truest and most intuitive self, find a new normal within all the change, and so much more.
I've been exactly where you are, and I know how critical it is to take action right away. There is only a small window in which to prepare for postpartum and to miss the opportunity can be the difference of depression, anxiety, failing gut health, antidepressants, and a disconnected baby.
Get unwavering support and promise that you'll do whatever it takes to ensure your baby and your self are experiencing postpartum as it's meant to be, in all it's beauty, as you truly deserve. Don't find yourself wishing six months down the road that you had the ability to make this decision again. You won't.
Imagine getting the perfect start to motherhood, easily enjoying the magical moments that are so short-lived, and creating an unyielding foundation of your bond and body for a lifetime. It's your time to prepare for your journey and set yourself up for postpartum bliss.
Only YOU can make the difference.
With love,
Spots are extremely limited in this 1:1 mentorship program.


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Amata Grassi was born Amy Beatrice Koch on June 1, 1894. She used the stage name Amata Grassi when she went on to become a professional dancer. As a dancer, she was a member of the Chester Hale Girls and she also served with the U.S.O. during WWII. Grassi married Chester Hale around 1919, and their marriage lasted until 1931. Around 1945 Grassi married her second husband, Walter E.M. Husen. Grassi died in the 1970s.
This collection contains personal documents relating to Grassi and her family, correspondence between her and her husbands and friends, a number of photographs of Amata's family and of her trips, a phonograph record, and a collection of home movies.
Amata Grassi papers, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Illinois at Chicago


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Source: Institute For Responsible Technology
A permit application has been filed with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for the release of genetically engineered diamondback moths in New York. Read more...
To go to the USDA comment page, use this link:
Availability of an Environmental Assessment for the Field Release of Genetically Engineered Diamondback Moths
Genetically Engineered Diamondback Moths
A permit application has been filed with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for the release of genetically engineered diamondback moths in New York. To comment, go to https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/04/19/2017-07840/availability-of-an-environmental-assessment-for-the-field-release-of-genetically-engineered
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) in response to an environmental release permit application (APHIS Number 16-076-101r) received on March 16th, 2016 from Dr. Anthony Shelton of Cornell University1 to allow the field release of genetically engineered (GE) diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) strain OX4319L-Pxy on a release site within the grounds of the Cornell University New York State Agricultural Experiment Station (NYSAES). The release site for this EA consists of an experimental field, up to 10 acres in size, within which there will be a single point at which the open air release will occur2. The applicant would additionally be conducting caged field studies in the area defined as the release site, but outside of the Brassica plot containing the single release point. In subsequent years, the specific location of the release site within the NYAES may change due to crop rotation practices; hence this EA considers locations covering the entire NYSAES as the action area. To read more, go to https://www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/aphisdocs/16_076101r_pea.pdf
Genetically Engineered Eucalyptus Trees
ArborGen, Inc. with headquarters in Ridgeville, South Carolina, wants "non-regulated status" for their genetically engineered eucalyptus trees. As required by law, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has published the draft Environmental Impact Statement with a public comment period. To comment, go to https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=APHIS-2012-0030.
To read more about the threat of industrial tree plantations, see this article from the Center for Food Safety.
GE trees would threaten forests and communities throughout the U.S. Southeast–known by activists as "ground zero" for the development of GE trees.
The Southeastern U.S. has been the world's number one producer of wood pulp with one in five forested acres converted to industrial pine plantations. The region's forests are now also being logged for wood pellet exports to UK coal plants.
"GE tree plantations are a false solution, not the magic cure-all to climate change and deforestation promised by the wood products and energy industries," added Cristina Stella, an attorney with the Center for Food Safety. "GE trees would contaminate and destroy natural forests; reduce biodiversity; pollute water; endanger the health of workers; and negatively affect local communities. CFS is committed to using our extensive legal and policy expertise in GE organisms to prevent these impacts."


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25 years after the end of apartheid Courtroom 19 of the Western Cape High Court was filled with the claimants of District Six, an area eviscerated off the slopes of Devil's Peak by the apartheid government in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Of all the apartheid crimes, this may not have shed the most blood, but it was symbolic of the apartheid regime's cruelty and its resolute will to cleanse a multiracial district of its 'immorality'. Yesterday, Advocate Budlender put questions to the minister of Rural Development and Land Reform as to why a substantive plan for the district had not been submitted to the court timeously and just when this would be done.
Minister Nkoana-Mashabane seemed at times confused by what she was being asked, at times she took up attempts at political grandstanding. However, her rhetoric, concerning the crimes of apartheid and the deep racial inequality in the country, were met with complete silence in the court. The people who had come to listen were, it seemed, not interested in hearing from her what had been done to them. They were there to hear what will be done for them. They had come not to be told how they had been dispossessed but why they had been ignored for more than twenty years.
In fact the only person to get audible murmurs and cheers of agreement was Acting Judge Tembeka Ngcutaitobi. Ngcukaitobi who recently published the book The Land is Ours, which set out the story of black legal history in South Africa, was not to be fobbed off by the minister's: equivocations; her claims that fund raising for the project would now begin to take place in various but unconfirmed government departments; that companies and South Africans would be appealed to for money to rebuild the area; that the project would cost too much for the ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform. Ngcukaitobi in many ways became both the voice of the people squashed into the small courtroom and the 1021 whose claims have not been processed.
What had, Judge Ngcukaitobi asked, happened to the R700 million Jacob Zuma had promised the project in 2012? Why had the minister produced 'nothing factual' with regards to the project? Why were there no concrete plans after over twenty years? Why had two separate and incomplete plans been made by two different companies? What substantive action was taking place other than claims by the minister that something inchoate would take place in the future? To this this the minister simply stared back in a form a stupefaction, the underlying nature of which is difficult to ascertain.
Acting Judge Ngcukaitobi warned the Minister that she had produced nothing of real value in her entire day's worth of testimony. 13 claimants, Ngcukaitobi rebuked, had died in the last two years waiting for the Minister's answers. For the most part the crowd sat waiting in silence, waiting to hear their fortune. Just what fortune they received from Nkoana-Mashabane in court was precisely that of a tarot reader. She answered nothing with clarity but rather with the strawman's misty promises, promises conceived in the affluent rooms of South Africa's impassive political class. But if there was some small succour for the group of the silent abandoned onlookers it was held in the judge's questions. Whether the voice of an acting judge can rebuild a community is now a question – but sadly not an answer.
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Research Article
Corrosion Inhibition and Adsorption Properties of 2-Methyl Imidazole on Mild Steel in Binary Acid Mixture of (HNO3+HCl)
Patel, K. B., Kadiya, H. K.
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The corrosion inhibition of 2-Methyl imidazole on Mild Steel in (HNO3 +HCl) binary acid mixture was studied by weight loss method, Temperature effect method and polarization techniques. Corrosion rate increases with increase in concentration of mix acid. The inhibition efficiency of 2-Methyl imidazole increased as the concentration of 2-Methyl imidazole Increased. The inhibitor is found to be an excellent corrosion inhibitor from the results obtained. The adsorption of inhibitor on Mild Steel surface has been found to obey Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The inhibition action depends on the chemical structure, concentration of the inhibitor and concentration of the corrosive medium. The values of activation energy (Ea), free energy of activation (ΔG°ads), Heat of adsorption (Qads), enthalpy of adsorption (ΔH0ads) and entropy of adsorption (ΔS0ads) were calculated. Corrosion rate increases while I. E. decreases with rise in temperature. Potentiostatic polarization results revealed that Imidazole act as mixed typed inhibitors.
Corrosion, Mild Steel, Nitric and Hydrochloric acid mixture, 2-Methyl imidazole
Cite This Article
Patel, K. B., & Kadiya, H. K. (2013). Corrosion Inhibition and Adsorption Properties of 2-Methyl Imidazole on Mild Steel in Binary Acid Mixture of (HNO3+HCl). International Journal for Pharmaceutical Research Scholars (IJPRS), 2(4), 193-197.


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Weird Facebook Message From A Google Employee
Someone on Facebook just sent me a weird message. He asked how I would respond to these questions:
"I need to see results before I increase my budget"
"That time we tried xxx product, it didn't work."
"Let me talk with xx before we make any changes"
"I would only like to try it for a week"
"I don't have that kind of budget right now"
"Let me think about it and get back to you"
Here's what made this so weird…he went on to say:
"I'm short listed to be part of Google Adwords training team and your answers will be a great help so i can share it to my colleagues."
So some employee at Google is trying to get the upper-hand in his training group by getting me to answer his test questions? It sure sounds like it (his profile listed "Google" as his place of employment). I can't fault him for this…it's actually very smart. But I'm not going to tell Google how to close more sales, lol.
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