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Erich and Kathryn are retired engineers with over 65 years of combined experience in engineering, manufacturing, and management. They started Five Star DEF to help families like them who travel and use DEF for their trucks and campers.
First, there was no way to pre-pay using a credit card at the pump in the big-rig lanes. The pumps are set up for truckers with company credit accounts and do not accept credit cards. This required going into the store and waiting in line (for 5 minutes) to provide my credit card to the cashier. I asked to fill up with DEF, and this was where the experience became truly annoying. The cashier informed me that I would have to purchase diesel first, and then pump DEF on the same transaction. Since I had just filled up with diesel 50 miles earlier and I advised the cashier that I did not need diesel, only DEF. No exceptions, she said, it's all automatic. So I said OK, I'll get a few gallons of diesel and then fill up with DEF. I provided my credit card and she preauthorized my purchase at $100. I'd need to come back in after filling up with diesel and DEF, wait in line (again), and sign the credit card receipt for the actual amount.
I walked out and found the pump ready to go. This was where I discovered difference number 2 at the Flying J: The diesel nozzles in the truck lane are much bigger and pump diesel at a very high rate. They are a bad match to passenger vehicles and trucks. By the time I got it to work, I has diesel squirting all over me, the truck, and the ground. After adding five gallons of diesel, I returned the nozzle to it's holder. I removed the filler cap from the DEF tank, figured out how to get the DEF nozzle out of its enclosed docking station, and inserted the nozzle in the filler neck. I squeezed the handle and DEF began to flow into the tank. I figured the nozzle would shut off automatically when the tank was full. Simple, right? A few seconds later, DEF shot out between the nozzle and filler and the nozzle was expelled out of the filler neck by pressure, and a stream of DEF shot out of the filler neck, all over the ground, on my shoes, and all over the side of the truck. This explained the white crystalline deposits all over the area near the DEF pump. Seems the nozzle shutoff does not work so well in service.
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Extreme & Ineffective: John Kasich's Budget Goes Up In Flames
John Kasich's budget went up in flames yesterday when House Republicans gutted every one of his major initiatives. It follows the crash and burn of Bobby Jindal's similarly extreme plan earlier this week.
Kasich proposed a middle class tax hike to pay for massive tax cuts for the wealthiest Ohioans – that's dead. He proposed a new school funding formula that did nothing to help students in high-need communities – that's dead. And after two years of railing against Obamacare, he tried to seem moderate by proposing an expansion of the Medicaid program – now that's dead too.
Here's the truth: John Kasich's tax and education proposals showed he is too extreme for the people of Ohio, including the small business owners and lawmakers in his own party who helped sink them both. And when he pretends to be a moderate to improve his political standing, he's just too ineffective to get anything done. Ohio deserves better from their governor – and they'll get it in 2014.
Here's a sample of the coverage:
VIDEO: WCPO Cincinnati: Kasich's Tax Plan "In Tatters"
VIDEO: WCMH Columbus: Kasich's Sales Tax Hike Out Of Budget
Toledo Blade: "Ohio House Republicans dealt major blows today to their own governor's proposed budget, shelving his plan to expand Medicaid, stripping out two-thirds of his tax overhaul, and changing how he wanted to fund schools."
Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Republican House lawmakers on Tuesday took a jackhammer to Gov. John Kasich's "Job's Budget 2.0," gutting the governor's plan for sweeping tax reform."
Columbus Dispatch: "Legislative Republicans rolled out a plan today that eliminates most of Gov. John Kasich's tax proposals in his two-year, $63.3 billion budget. House GOP leaders threw out Kasich's tax cuts and replaced it."
Columbus Business First: "Ohio House Republicans Reject Kasich Plans for Medicaid, Sales Tax, Frack Tax, Small-Business Tax Cut"
Columbus Dispatch: "Kasich's Tax Proposals, Medicaid Expansion Out in House GOP Plan"
Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Ohio House Republicans scrap much of Gov. John Kasich's budget proposal"
Toledo Blade: "Ohio House Republicans Make Major Changes to Kasich's Proposed Budget"
Cincinnati Enquirer: "GOP Leaders Take Medicaid Plan Off Budget"
StateImpact/NPR: "Ohio House Moves Away from Kasich's School Funding Plan"
Canton Repository: "Ohio House Trims Kasich Income-Tax Cut to 7 Percent"

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A popular stopover on the way south, La Bien Assise however has much to recommend it for a longer stay. The wooded grounds of the moated mansion make a delightful setting for the spacious pitches of this mall 'Castels' parc and it offers excellent facilities, including a welcoming restaurant and a covered pool, with a waterslide for the children.
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text: In the past the Latin America region was mostly associated to very friendly people, tropical dance music, colorful cities and of course, to a number of issues and challenges around economic and social matters. Rarely this region was seen as a land of innovation and technology. The reality is that Latin America keeps moving along with the 21st Century and change is quickly happening. Today commercial airplanes are designed and manufactured in Brazil, highly skilled software engineers are creating complex solutions in Argentina and Mexican engineers participate in microprocessor design validation. It is clear that technical talent is coming out from universities all over the region. These days technology and innovation are hot in Latin America.The 2010 edition of the Intel® Challenge (Desafio Intel), our regional business plan competition, clearly proved this point as we got an amazing response from around 400 teams formed by young Latin American entrepreneurs wanting to expose innovative projects that use technology to address a wide variety of needs, some very specific to the regional conditions and some others with potential for achieving global impact. At the end of the competition five teams were elected by the judges as the ones with the most potential and readiness to compete globally and create an impact. The teams that will be representing Latin America at the Intel + UC Berkeley Tech Entrepreneurship Challenge this year are: – Gled from Chile, a provider of augmented reality (AR) customized applications. IVEO Desktop and IVEO Web, the software products developed by the team, are capable of adding virtual elements to the real world in innovative ways. – OsComp Systems, a Dominica Republic based team of engineers who have developed a technology that reduces operating and capital costs of compression. – Unima, a Mexican team which develops biotechnology products for the control of food borne diseases and pathogen bacteria that affect both human and animal health and also the productivity on the food manufacturing industry. – Fumajet from Brazil, a company that developed Motofog, a utility equipment that facilitates the activities of vector control in urban areas (e.g. malaria and dengue) and in agricultural areas. – Onapsis, an Argentine startup specialized in the development of Information Security solutions for ERP systems and Business-Critical Applications (BCAs). Latin America is still the land of friendly people, tropical dance music and colorful cities, but it is also a region full of young talent ready to contribute to improve the standard of living of millions of citizens through the creation of technology and the development of businesses that could bring economic growth.


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Recently in Florence County, serious charges have been brought against a man accused of drunk driving. As an individual faces extreme penalties and serious allegations, it is important for them to remember that they still have rights and those rights are always entitled to protections under the Constitution.
The man was driving in the town of Effingham when he crossed the centerline and drove into a yard on the other side of the street. A 35-year-old man happened to be mowing his lawn at the time and was struck by the vehicle. The pedestrian did not survive the incident. The driver now stands accused with driving under the influence resulting in death and child endangerment. The accident remains under police investigation.
Drunk driving charges can greatly range in severity. It is especially important, however, that serious charges are fully evaluated in order to protect the individuals that deserve protection. When a drunk driving accident occurs, the police need reasonable suspicion to investigate the scene and those involved in the accident. The police also need probable cause to make an arrest in a DUI case.
As an individual defends himself or herself against a DUI charge, they must remember that they are innocent until proven guilty. A charge against them does not suspend the rights that they have are entitled to by the Constitution. An experienced legal professional in the state of South Carolina knows and understands the law and what protections are available to an individual charged with a DUI crime. Charged individuals are typically best able to protect these rights by discussing their situation with a legal professional.
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Most home owners want to redesign their home at some point; however only a few can afford substantial renovations. If you think your home needs an upgrade, but you can't afford the cost of a complete update, it doesn't mean you should surrender altogether. You may be unable to do significant remodels, but you can rearrange your home and make it feel new and energizing.
Making little improvements can give you huge results if you have some extra time to tackle rebuilding ventures all alone. With a little creativity and a couple of basic rebuilding tips, you can gradually change your home into your dream home.
Create a Budget
Any remodeling project needs a financial plan even if you don't plan on making any enormous improvements. Recognizing what you can afford makes it simpler to plan your task effectively and abstain from spending more cash than you can manage. When you know the amount you can spend, you can concentrate on purchasing home improvement items and accessories that are in your price range. This way, you will be able to save both time and cash.
Choose what is Important to You
Based on the spending plan you come up with, you may have to limit your redesigning venture to one or a couple of spaces in your home. It is essential to look at your home from both a creative and a functional perspective. If you have appliances that should be replaced, then wait till you can afford the advanced interior design makeover you are dreaming of.
Many home owners who have a small spending plan choose to do cosmetic renovation even if their home's structure or appliances should be updated. This can become an expensive error, particularly if your home needs repairs immediately. Making continuous minor repairs is less expensive over the long time than managing major damage that could have been avoided with regular maintenance.
Separate into different phases
The easy way to make a major rebuilding project affordable is to divide it into various stages. If you make a detailed plan, you can easily and effectively separate it based on what you can afford to spend every month. For instance, if you like modern interior design but presently have a normal home, you can finish your redesigning venture by purchasing one new piece of furniture or artworks every month.
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Rebuilding doesn't mean buying new things for your home. You can make your renovation venture a win without spending a considerable amount of cash by upgrading the furniture and appliances you already have at home. Home improvement stores offer many items that can be utilized to revive or totally change distinctive spaces in your home.
You can revamp your furniture and make it look fresh out of the box new or re-recolor your hardwood floors. There are innumerable possibilities for making little renovation improvements that give huge results. Many home owners never show the dare to do own renovation because they are not certain about how to do it and hiring professional help is costly for them.


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Twas the night before Christmas
and all through the house
not a creature was stirring
although there might have been a mouse
The children were snuggled warm and tight in their beds
in fact, they had been threatened
if they didn't do what I said.
Then it came down the chimney
and down the hall it flew
It was the Great Vomiting Monster
and it knew just what to do
It threw up in the toilet
and down on the floor
then back down the hallway
and on the carpet by the door
Then later that day it threw up in the van
and I said "Hang on honey, I'm driving as fast as I can."
And just when I thought the monster was out of site
it flew back down the chimney again last night
and back down the hallway all over the floor
and again by the carpet next to the door
As I heard my son wrestling with the unwelcome guest
I said "Just cover it with a towel
because I really need my rest"
Now the monster is gone
and we can all get some sleep
and tomorrow we will deal with the vomit - knee deep!
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The NIGHTMARE Before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas
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As social marketers, we at the Ad Council spend every day working on social issue campaigns that try to affect behavior change on a macro level. So when I saw the title of author and National Geographic show Crowd Control host Dan Pink's SXSW panel, "Fear, Shame, Empathy and Other Ways to Change Behavior," I knew I had to attend!
Dan was an engaging speaker with lots of awesome social psychology examples grounded in real research. I'll share his seven key insights around behavior change below, as they are very applicable to any social marketer:
1. Use fear the right way
Negative emotions narrow the scope of the human brain. Negative emotions work well for emergency communication because we need to be focused. For example, shock tactics for in flight safety announcements (e.g. "You are 40 percent likelier to die in a crash if you don't put your tray table up") evoke a much better emergency response than incentivizing, quizzing, or humor. However, negative emotions like fear shouldn't be used if you need an expansive focus. When you're trying to elicit a creative idea from your team or agency, don't say "you're fired if you don't come up with an awesome 30 sec. spot!" Not the best way to get the juices flowing and end up with outside the box thinking.
2. Use a question to persuade
In the 1980 presidential election, Ronald Reagan asked the famous question "Are you better off than you were four years ago?" The answer for the vast majority of people was "no." When the facts are clearly on your side, you should persuade with questions. Questions elicit an active response, and when people have their own reasons for doing something they believe and adhere to it more. Another example is motivational interviewing, a therapy technique in which two irrational questions are asked to a recalcitrant person:
- On a scale of 1 to 10, how ready are you to stop smoking?
- Ok, why didn't you pick a lower number?
Most people won't pick zero or one. If, for example, a person picks a three, he will then have to rationalize why he didn't pick two or one and therefore start talking about his own reasons of why he should quit.
3. Social proof is key
Enlisting the crowd can do wonders for behavior change. The idea is to get across the notion that "this is how we do things around here." For example, people are much more likely to reuse their hotel towels when the sign says "75 percent of prior guests in this room have chosen to reuse their towels to help save the planet" vs. "Please reuse your towel to help save the planet!"
4. Make time to rhyme
When given two proverbs like "Woes unite foes" and "Woes unite enemies," people are much more likely to agree with the rhyming one. This is because rhyming, repetition, alliteration, etc. create enhanced processing fluency for the brain. The candy company Haribo has their gummy bear tagline rhyme in all languages!
5. Give people an off ramp (an easy way to act)
Never underestimate the power of the automatic default or making a choice easier logistically. In an experiment where college students were given specific or general letters asking them to donate to a food drive, the specific letters outlining a clear and easy way to drop the food off got the best response, especially from those people deemed least likely to donate by peers.
6. Put a face on it
On an episode of Crowd Control, Dan's team went into a parking lot where people frequently parked in handicap spots illegally and replaced the handicap parking signs with personalized signs featuring a picture of a local handicapped resident and the words "think of me, keep it free." This virtually eliminated the problem, and they caught on video multiple instances of people pulling in and then backing up after reading the sign. Focusing on the individual over the group, and the specific over the abstract, is a great way to persuade people.
7. Try stuff
Sometimes things work and sometimes they don't. Dan told the story of a Crowd Control episode they did in New Orleans involving putting up cardboard cut-out cops to stop bike theft. People ended up stealing the cops! Using A/B testing and mini-experiments doesn't always work, but you'll never know unless you try!


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Addiction begins as quickly as the first use of your drug and holds on to your life until you receive drug addiction recovery treatment. However, each person's journey into addiction is unique. There are many factors contributing to this journey, including biology, psychology, genetics, age, gender, drug history, family history and the type of substance being used. Despite the differences in your addiction and others', most recovery follows a similar path.
Understanding Drug Addiction Recovery Phases
As said before, your journey through addiction is unique, but drug addiction recovery follows a similar path for most people. This path includes several phases from addiction to long-term sobriety.
The first stage of addiction recovery begins as you realize you have a problem. This sometimes happens only after you suffer a wide variety of life problems related to your drug use, such as health, money, legal or work problems.
In this phase, you are still using drugs. You haven't taken real steps toward drug addiction recovery. However, you start preparing yourself for the journey into sobriety.
The biggest part of this phase is your passing from awareness into acknowledgement that you have a drug problem and need treatment. This is a major shift in your thinking; an important one that changes your life.
Your second phase into recovery shifts you from awareness of your problem to actual action. You start learning about your addiction problem and how it affects everyone around you.
In taking this step of learning about addiction and its affect on others, you are moving forward to recovery. You haven't talked to rehabs yet, but educate yourself for the next steps.
Looking Into Recovery Options
Once denial is over, you start taking steps to limit your drug use and gain sobriety. This is where your recovery really starts. You look into treatment options, talk to friends and family about rehab, and consider your future. In this phase, many people in your shoes decide to enter treatment.
Early Recovery
Early recovery is a risky, yet significant time in your life. You stopped your drug use and began learning how to stay sober.
For example, you leave negative influences behind. You stop taking part in negative activities and behaviors you have long relied upon during drug use. This frees up time and energy to focus on your recovery.
Relapse is common at this time and you'll use relapse prevention methods each day. Additionally, you are learning new skills for coping, healthy living and rebuilding broken relationships as you go forward.
Recovery and Maintenance
The fifth stage of recovery means you have worked hard and earned your sobriety. You learned important skills for relapse prevention and use those each day. Moreover, you actively watch your behaviors, thoughts, skill practice, support system, and vulnerabilities. You are mindful of your triggers and temptations and do what you need to avoid and overcome them.
The best part of the fifth phase is that you begin to live the life you wanted when you thought of becoming sober. You see your progress and have much to be proud of.
Importance of Recovery from Drugs
When you suffer addiction to drugs, there is nothing more important than gaining recovery. Every day of drug use is a gamble with your life, health, and welfare. This is why recovery is more than just a path to overcoming addiction. In recovery, you transform yourself to the person you truly are, living a life you deserve.
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Maja Lundgren's outspoken description in Myggor och tigrar (2007) of the male dominated cultural life of Sweden raised an animated debate in media. Well known authors and journalists felt themselves scandalized and accused Lundgren of being paranoid. Others claimed that the narrator and character »Maja Lundgren« was not to be confused with Maja Lundgren the author, because the book was fictional and not factual. In this article I discuss Myggor och tigrar out from different fiction theories and conclude that it seems most rewarding to approach the problem of fictionality as a question of rhetorical communication rather than ontology or stylistic devices. I also maintain that Lundgren's book would implode if read as fiction, since the rhetorical strategy implies the identity of the author and the character.
Sunnanäng (1959) has been described as Astrid Lindgrens "most problematic book". The reason for this is its ambiguous status, critics being uncertain whether it is to be regarded as a work for children or adults. There are not that many interpretations of it, and it is obviously hard to deal with. Recurring questions when it comes to the tales of Lindgren are genre and ontology. Are for example the adventures in Nangiyala, in The Brothers Lionheart, to be seen as only existing in the mind of the sick and dying Karl or not? The same type of question, which could be related to Todorov's concept of the fantastic, is often dealt with when discussing the four tales in Sunnanäng. It is common to suggest that we are to naturalize them in a realistic way, i.e. as dreams or fantasies within the minds of the protagonists. This, however, often proves to be not that easy, although Lindgren's text itself at times hints at this kind of interpretation. In this article I discuss these questions, exemplifying with the "problematic" tales of Sunnanäng. Lindgren treats similar motifs in different ways in different narratives, and she also puts different genres into play, making a special genre more or less dominant in each tale: myth, Christian legend, local legend, and medieval allegory, respectively. The article is grounded on a view on fiction which has the rhetorical strategy of a work as its main interest, focusing on how theme is generated and on the effect and function of the narrative and its motifs and devices.
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The Great Migration
Rural–Urban Migration in China and Indonesia
Edited by Xin Meng, Chris Manning, Li Shi and Tadjuddin Nur Effendi
Chapter 5: The Educational and Health Outcomes of the Children of Migrants
Sherry Tao Kong and Xin Meng
Sherry Tao Kong and Xin Meng 1 INTRODUCTION In 2005, at least 126 million migrants from rural areas were working in Chinese cities (NBS 2006a). In addition to its immediate-and sizeable-economic effects, migration on such a scale has important implications for the welfare of the next generation. The children of migrants either move to the cities with their parents or stay behind in the countryside to be cared for by other family members. While reliable statistics on the number of children left behind in the countryside are hard to come by, a figure of20 million is commonly cited in the literature (Ye, Murray and Huan 2005; State Council Research Group 2006: 229). I Similarly, only rough estimates of the numbers of children who have migrated to the city with their parents are available. It has been suggested that this floating population comprises about 15 million children (State Council Research Group 2006: 229; Shi 2005). The well-being of children is important not just to their parents but to society as a whole. If the development of migrants' children is compromised, not only may they fail to reach their potential, but they may become an economic and social drag on society. Like other children, the children of migrants will play an important role in China's future social, economic and political development. They will help shape the society of tomorrow. This chapter studies the educational and health outcomes of the children of migrants against the backdrop of the huge flows of rural migrants...
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Stunning Contemporary Villa with Pool Near Monaco
Beautiful contemporary Villa situated at entrance of Monaco, benefiting from large terraces and a splendid swimming pool, sea view. Yearly Rental or 6 months.
In a quiet and wooded only 5 minutes from Monaco - Property is composed :
-on the ground floor: bright living/dining room, fully equipped kitchen, guest wc.
-on the 1st floor: master sea view bedroom with dressing room and bathroom/shower room, two aditional spacious bedrooms with closets and a bathroom.
Outside, a huge garden with swimming pool, a large terrace with summer kitchen, an separate apartment consisting of a main room and a shower room, laundry room.
This document does not form part of any offer or contract. All measurements, areas and distances are approximate. The information and plans contained herein are believed to be correct, however, their accuracy is not guaranteed. Pictures only show certain parts of the property at the time they were taken. This offer is available subject to any sale, removal of sale, change of price or any other conditions, without prior notice.


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Terrain Hopper Overlander 4Z
Ultimate in off road wheel chair mobility.
The Overlander 4 is the full blown go-anywhere TerrainHopper and a dream come true for those who wish to go to previously inaccessible places; thanks to the unique patented independent suspension system, you are not thrown all over the place!
A truly off road wheelchair that can climb over fallen trees gracefully! If you come across muddy fields or rocks, streams, on your adventure, don't despair, TerrainHopper can handle any terrain and steep inclines.
Some off road wheelchairs or scooters find it hard going over dry sand. This is no problem for Overlander 4. Please have a look on You Tube to see TerrainHopper in action.
The electronics (excluding the joystick) are water resistant so you can hose down your buggy without worry. If you need your TerrainHopper to be completely waterproofed, you can opt for this system.
The purposeful looks are not deceiving. This is one tough 4 x 4 wheelchair. The side roll bar lifts up for easy access; (or can be removed if not required). It not only looks good but gives protection.
The seating and steering (Flexi Steer System) are adjustable to suit your personal needs. Steering is controlled through handle bars or joystick or a combination of both. The handle bars can be orientated to a position that best suits you and the setting can be different for the left and right hand. The joystick can also be positioned in various configurations. The 4×4 and front wheel drive setups enable an incredible turning circle, handy for those tight spots!
There is an option for 2 control systems so that the 4 wheel drive system can be switched to 2 wheel drive to conserve power and can be driven in front or rear wheel drive mode. So if one system fails, you are not left high and dry. However, 2 sytems are recommended if the user's weight is over 11 stone/70kg.
There is an option to have 100% power steering through either joystick or handle bar control through the benefit of actuators for those who may need assistance.
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The main features are:
- Independent suspension system.
- Adjustable steering
- Front & Rear Lights / Indicators
- Mirrors
- Lap belt
- Side Roll Bar – A really handy feature which gives protection. The roll bar lifts up on either the left or right hand side for easy access with an option available to have both sides lift.
- Adjustable seat forward and backwards.
- An optional side access seat is available if required.
- An aluminum overhead roll bar can be ordered to give full protection if required.
Overlander 4 is a Class 3 medical product .
Standard Items Include:
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- Speed Option 1: 4 mph/8.5 kph
Geared for extreme off road use
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Geared for moderate less demanding off road use.
- Choice of five standard colours
- Lemon Yellow
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- Orange
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- All round suspension
- Side roll bar to open either left or right hand side
- 1 mirror
- Exmoor Trim seat
- Lap belt
- 4 x 750 watts of peak rate power motors
- LED Front lights
- LED Rear lights
- Indicators
- Manual steering
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Nordik Spa-Nature boasts an impressive variety of outdoor pools. Surrounded by a natural and bucolic environment, each pool is unique and offers its own distinct experience. Whether you're here with your friends or by yourself, visit the 3 different areas of the site to discover your own paradise.
Choose one of the 3 cold pools as a 2nd step of the thermal cycle or to cool down a little during a heat wave. You can soak in one of the 6 outdoor hot pools or in the temperate pool at any time to relax and unwind completely.
Rivër is the enormous waterfall that steals the show in the Borëa zone, near the Vaporo sauna's exit. The icy water flows from the mountain and collects in a primary pool. Pass right under the waterfall or submerge yourself in one of the two pools, it's up to you to decide! Its temperature is 10 oC. The experience is challenging, but vey satisfying in the end. Dare yourself!
Located in the Kaskad zone, the silent area at Nordik, Kristal is a cold waterfall from the mountain. Somewhat hidden and perched above the Kalör hot tub, you will feel like you have travelled somewhere else entirely and become part of the sublime setting. A glance is enough to take your breath away, nearly as much as the water temperature (15 oC).
The Kylmä pool is a small, aboveground glass pool. Its rectangular shape is reminiscent of an aquarium. Located in the social zone and facing the Panorama Lounge, your immersion in this cold pool will become a public performance. This is your stage! Kylmä is located near the Maa ad Tuli saunas. Its temperature is 15 oC.
This temperate pool is located in the Borëa zone, a few steps from the Finlandia sauna. This is the best pool for your initiation into the thermal experience, because its temperature is about 21 oC. During a summer heat wave, the Tempër pool will be your oasis.
Facing Restö, Gëser is the warmest pool at Nordik! Its temperature is 39 oC. On a warm summer evening or a beautiful spring day, you will feel time stop. The water jets massage your muscles and relieve you of your daily tensions for greater happiness and well-being. In the evening, the pool is lit for an even more sublime experience.
Temperature: 39 oC
Location: Borëa area
Features: The first and the warmest pool at Nordik!
In the Kaskad zone, discover Kalör, the largest hot tub at Nordik. Its temperature is kept at 38 oC. With the mountain acting as a spectacular backdrop, Kalör is quite simply majestic.
Temperature: 38 oC
Location: Kaskad area
Features: The largest hot tub at Nordik
Näkymä is the enormous panoramic pool that offers a breathtaking view of Ottawa-Gatineau. Head over to the Panorama Lounge to order yourself a glass of wine, then slide into the Näkymä pool to share moments in pleasant company, in any season. Its temperature is 37 oC.
Temperature: 37 oC
Location: Panorama area
Features: Offers a breathtaking view of Ottawa-Gatineau
Two enormous new hot baths are now open in the Panorama section to expand your comfort and relaxation options. A first bath, a therapeutic Jacuzzi, pours into a second hot bath, which finishes its path in the Näkymä infinite pool. A technology imported from Germany was used for the therapeutic air bubble bath. In this bath, your body floats gently. Air bubbles have a soothing and comforting effect on the skin, tissue and nerves, activating your circulation and targeting your muscles and joints. The magic of air bubbles evaporates the stress and strain your tired body suffers, and strength, endurance and placidity return.
Each of these baths can hold up to 50 people! Carved into the rock and in symbiosis with nature, these baths offer a Hot Springs-inspired experience while evoking the Canadian Rockies. The water's temperature is 37 oCelsius.
Temperature: 37 oC
Location: Panorama area
Features: A therapeutic jacuzzi and a Hot Springs-inspired
Next to Espace Banyä in the Borëa area, discover the Onsën covered hot pool. Inspired by the natural hot springs of Japan, this brand new pool is covered, a first at Nordik! The pool is built from rocks and stone, its benches are perfectly shaped for your body. A gentle waterfall completes the experience and takes you away to sublime relaxation. Its temperature is set at 37 °C.
Temperature: 37 oC
Location: Borëa area
Features: Covered warm pool, inspired by Japanese traditions.
The very essence of our success as the largest North American spa centre in a natural setting is water. At Nordik Spa-Nature, water quality must not just be excellent, it must surpass all standards of excellence.
We strive toward this goal every hour of every day, using a three-pronged approach:
1-Trained, experienced staff
The team that monitors our various pools is made up entirely of certified pool operators, who are in constant action throughout our daily operations. Few establishments hire such specifically qualified personnel for this job.
2-Cutting-edge equipment
Our powerful supply and pumping systems ensure that the water in our pools is completely filtered every 30 minutes. A computerized monitoring system analyzes water in real time, and automated control systems chlorinate and disinfect as needed. The process is further enhanced with new UV lamp technology to guarantee water quality throughout the spa.
3- Meticulously applied protocols
While our automated systems are highly reliable, our staff also checks computerized data by hand every three hours. If the slightest problem arises, we do not hesitate to close a pool until its parameters comply with the highest standards.


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Moving from acknowledging the need for sustainable sourcing towards implementation requires a number of interrelated strategic choices. In this chapter, we offer a model for the main decisions that you need to take when building a sustainable sourcing strategy. The following chapters will then each look at one of these decisions in detail. Note that these decisions, though connected, may present themselves in a different order than the one in which we discuss them here. You are also likely to revisit and modify some of the choices you make: Building a sustainable sourcing strategy is typically an iterative process.
The main decisions your company has to take are:
Diagram 6 above summarises these above decisions. Obviously real decision making processes in companies are complex and the elements of the above diagram may be repeated several times or steps may be taken in a different order. They all interact and depend on your company's business case for sustainable sourcing (Chapter 1, the balloon in the centre).Next Previous


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This recipe was given to me by a friend who has a middle eastern restaurant in Plano, TX: Texas King Cafe & Grill. I see pictures of their dishes show up on my Facebook feed from time to time and they always look delicious. About a week ago, I saw something in particular that caught my eye: Chicken Kofta Masala. I was unsure of what "kofta" meant at the time but I knew "masala" is a spice mix or a curry. I had to have it and since I live nowhere near Texas my only option (other than flying out there) was to make it myself. All I had to do was ask for the recipe- they were more than happy to oblige by sending me the recipe and answering all of my questions about it (and there were many, lol). So a big thank you, I love this recipe!
It turns out, Kofta if basically a middle eastern meatball, usually served with a spicy gravy (or when served dry, considered a type of kebab). It is true then, Italians are not the only culture with a culinary heritage including some sort of meatball. It seems that most cultures have some form of the dish, putting their own twist on it. In India they are sometimes made with fish or are entirely veterinarian. In Sweden they have those delightful little meatballs served in a creamy nutmeg-studded sauce. Meatballs have long had their foot in the door throughout Africa, Asia, Germany, Mexico etc, etc. I feel informed. But I feel quite lucky to have been given this wonderful recipe for "meatballs".
You can think of kafta masala as a kind of curry. In fact, you may find it labeled as such when you go to purchase it. Mine is called Spice Mix for Kofta Curry and is from a manufacturer called Shan. You will find this at Indian/Pakistani grocery store, online or maybe even in the international section of your local mega mart. While you're there, you might want to grab some basmati rice and some naan bread to serve with it (Even better: try making your own naan bread! I did with spectacular results!)
This is a spice mix, so yes I'm sure you could look online and come up with a recipe for the actual mix but I don't have most of the spices on hand in my pantry (maybe someday?) so I opted to buy this premixed packet. It contains things like coriander, green cardimum, red chili, roasted powdered chickpea, fenugreek leaves, papaya powder, you get the idea. I have the chili powder on hand! But that's about it, so rather than purchase all of these I say go with the packet. It cost me 99 cents!
The meatballs are composed of ground chicken, some of this kafta mix and a puree/paste of onions and jalapeno. You have a lot of control over how spicy this dish will be from start to finish, like in this step. Go with more jalapeno if you want it spicier or visa versa. My measurements are kindof middle-of-the-road-but-leaning-towards-pretty-spicy. I thought I was more tolerant to spice until I got halfway through my bowl of this and realized I should have added more yogurt to cool it down a bit! Again, an easy thing to remedy. I'm thinking my friend who gave me this recipe would call me a wuss though, as I cut down the spicy elements from the version he gave me even before wanting to add more yogurt!
Anyway, these meatballs need time to chill in the fridge because there is not "traditional" binder in them. Traditional all seems so irrelevant now as apparently Italian meatballs are not the "standard" or even the oldest form of meatball! Let these sit at the very least 4 hours but it's better if you can let them sit overnight. The meat will stay much firmer this way and won't fall apart on your during cooking. Make the meatballs smaller than you would an Italian meatball as well- that will also make them more manageable. The results will be worth it! They are super tender, juicy and flavorful!
The gravy they are served in is made with the remainder of the kafta spice mix, yogurt and a puree of tomato, onion, garlic, ginger. I did not make a typo in the recipe below: you will use a whole head of garlic (not a clove) in this recipe. I'm not talking about a whole head of elephant garlic, just a nice middle of the road sized one. I used a small head and next time I will up that even a bit more. The meatballs cook right in this gravy and absorb a lot of it's yumminess. The garnish of cilantro below is not labeled optional because it goes so well, and really accents the flavors in this dish. It also adds a brightness that would be missing otherwise. I sent an early version of the recipe to my friend to proof read for me and it said "optional" for the cilantro garnish and he wrote back and said that "it's really not [optional]". Point taken, and I'm glad I listened! After all, there is coriander in the kafta mix which is dried cilantro. Hard boiled egg is also listed as an optional add-in which I have not tried. Apparently this is a very traditional add in for kafta in a lot of countries. I have been told it will add a very different flavor to the dish, which I am curious to try. He said that the eggs can be added in, halved, right before presenting the dish, or even put in whole.
This will make approx. 40 small meatballs which is a lot so you have a few options: prepare as stated to feed a crowd, cut meatball ingredients in half (but not the sauce ingredients), or form all the meatballs and freeze half for later (freeze before cooking by placing in a single layer on a parchment covered sheet pan in the freezer until frozen, then transfer to an airtight container or ziptop bag). I opted to freeze half. I plan to cook them under the broiler at a later date (after thawing them) and serve them as kebabs or cook the sauce again and re-live this meal (very happily)!
Chicken Kofta Masala
Ingredients for the meatballs:
- 2 lbs. ground chicken
- 3 jalapenos, seeds and ribs removed (according to how high you want the heat level) and roughly chopped
- 1 medium yellow onions, peeled and roughly chopped
- Room temperature water
- 1 tbsp. of 1 packet of Kofta Masala Curry Mix (1.75 ounces pack- Shan is a major brand of this and it can be found at Indian/Pakistani grocery stores. You will need the rest of the pack for the gravy)
- Canola or vegetable oil
- Black pepper
- Kosher salt
Ingredients for the gravy:
- 4 medium size tomatoes
- 1 medium head of garlic, each clove peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp. fresh grated ginger
- 2 medium onions, peeled and roughly chopped
- Remainder of the kafta mix packet
- 2 tbsp. plain Greek yogurt (you may use regular yogurt; you may add more at the end to bring the heat level down or serve as an option for people to add to their individual servings)
- Crushed red pepper, optional
- Chopped, halved or whole boiled eggs, optional
- ½ cup Cilantro roughly chopped, to garnish
- Basmati rice to serve, optional
- Naan bread to serve, optional
- Place ground chicken in a large mixing bowl
- In the bowl of a food processor, add one of the chopped onions, the jalapenos, a sprinkle of kosher salt and 1 tbsp. of water
- Process until a paste is formed and drain off as much water as possible by placing it in a fine mesh sieve and pressing down gently to allow any excess water to drain out. Since there is no binder (aka breadcrumbs) you don't want this to be too wet. (If you want a really soft meatball, you may add one piece of soft white bread, soaked in milk, with the milk squeezed out after about a 5 minutes soak. You may also opt to add one well beaten egg to the mix to act as a binder. Neither of these should be necessary with the proper chilling and handling, however. If you don't have adequate time to allow the meatballs to set up in the fridge add the bread and/or egg)
- Add the paste to the ground chicken along with one tablespoon of the kofta masala mix, 2 tsp. black pepper (or more if desired), 2 tbsp. oil and mix well with hands
- Wet hands and form small meatballs- should make about 40- placing in a single layer on a sheet pan. The mixture will be very soft so if you can't make perfectly shaped meat balls at this stage, don't fret.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm up the meatballs. You can reroll the meatballs at this point if desired, as the meat will hold its shape better.
- In the bowl of a food processor, place the tomatoes, garlic, ginger, remaining onions and a sprinkle of kosher salt
- Process until a paste/puree is formed
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large sauté pan or dutch oven (one with at least 12 inches in diameter, at least 2 inch straight sides and a cover) over medium heat. You need to be able to fit all the meatballs in it in a single layer
- Cook the tomato/ginger/garlic/onion paste in the warm oil for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently
- Add the remaining kofta masala mix and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes more, again, stirring frequently
- Add the yogurt and stir to incorporate it
- Carefully add the meatballs to the gravy
- Cover with a lid and allow to cook for 10 minutes
- Remove the lid and very gently stir/flip the meatballs and cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through
- Check for seasoning: add more salt, to taste, crushed red pepper if more heat is desired or an additional tbsp. of yogurt if too spicy
- Mix in the hard-boiled egg, if using, remove from heat and garnish with cilantro
- If you want the sauce to be thinner, add a bit more water. If you want it thicker, reduce it longer over the heat
- Serve with naan and/or rice if desired
I do hope you try this dish. I love middle-eastern and Indian cuisine. Curries in particular, which this is. Enjoy 🙂
I realize there is a lot to read an taking in in this post so I will put the naan bread recipe and instructions in a subsequent post. I am glad I tried making my own naan though, it was quite gratifying, delicious and actually cheaper than buying it at the grocery store. It goes perfectly with this meal and it's great to take a bite of when your mouth is tingling from all the spices going on!
And please do check out the Facebook page for Texas King Cafe & Grill! They are always posting pictures that get my mouth watering. I wish I lived down there sometimes just so I could go in and try the food! So if you live in Texas (especially near Plano), make a trip out to see 'em. If this recipe is any indication of what they have to offer, I wouldn't hesitate! A special shout-out to Sohail who made this recipe and post a reality for me! Thanks for putting up with all of my questions and naivete about cooking this cuisine: I promise I'll get better with practice. Thanks a bunch! I'm hoping there will be more awesome recipes from you up here in the near future! 🙂


text: Three guys from the South Palatinate area of Germany; Dominik, Yannis and Patrick, make up ROMN. Between them, they'll release their debut EP 'MMXV' later this week via Very Us Recordings. By way of a preview, we're gifted the funky yet tender 'Collide'. Influenced by the likes of Jamie XX, Moderat and Caribou, the album will feature a guest appearance from Occupanther. We're tipping these guys for great things, stream 'Collide' below via SoundCloud.


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You would think that in the era of dating apps, finding a boyfriend would be as easy as ordering Uber Eats. There are all these single people out there on apps and dating sites, so why aren't we coupling up – especially when survey results have shown that most of us actually want to settle down?
There's this scene in Sex and the City, where a particularly hungover Charlotte had a meltdown over brunch.
While my dating history doesn't span as far back as Charlotte's, I have been single for a little over a year now. And let's just say I've had my fair share of Charlotte-level meltdowns in front of my girlfriends, loudly proclaiming to the entire bar that I might very possibly die sad and alone.
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You would think that with the proliferation of dating apps, it would be easier to find The One. Or at least, The One I Can Settle Down With. But after a year of swiping on Tinder, Bumble, Bite, Coffee Meets Bagel and going on dates, I've realised I'm no closer to getting into any sort of relationship. Hookups? Oh yeah, these apps will definitely connect you to the nearest available D faster than you can order McD's. But getting a boyfriend? Like Charlotte, I'm exhausted. Where is he?
2016's Marriage and Parenthood survey commissioned by the National Population and Talent Division found that a vast majority of Singaporean singletons – we're talking 83 percent here – actually do want to get married.
But what's confusing is that in the same survey, six in 10 single respondents said that they're not dating seriously, and four in 10 of them said they've never dated seriously before.
So let me get this straight: statistically speaking, most of us do want to settle down. But we're not dating seriously either. Something just doesn't add up here.
Expectations vs Reality
When asked to explain this discrepancy, Rishma Petraglia, founder and head matchmaker at The Heart Whispers, says that single Singaporeans our age actually love the idea of marriage. We're die-hard romantics who believe that fate or destiny will let us cross paths with our life partner eventually… And that is problematic.
We want to believe that we would lock eyes with someone from across the room somewhere, and in that instant, we'd know that he is The One.
Or maybe he'd literally bump into us on the street, accidentally spilling his drink on our shirt. First he'd apologise, then we'd strike up a conversation, and Happily Ever After will follow shortly. Unfortunately, real life doesn't work that way. And for some strange reason, we just don't want to believe that we can swipe right on The One.
"What ends up happening then is that a lot of singles just sit back and relax when it comes to dating. They like the idea of being in love and married, but don't like the idea of going on dates to find The One," says Rishma. It's the romantic equivalent to wanting a toned body, but not being able to commit to the diet or a gym plan.


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Balm, hot and dry, cordial and exhilarating,
sovereign for the brain, strengthening the
memory, and pwerfully chasing away
John Evelyn, Acetaria (1699)
Lemon balm is extremely easy to grow. It self-seeds freely and will root from the smallest piece. As a result, like most mint, it can be quite invasive, I highly recommend planting it in containers and keeping it in check.
The best way is to cut it hard back before it gets a chance to flower in mid-summer. You can clip it into ball shapes at about this time too!
Lemon balm is most potent and fragrant when fresh, but it doesn't grow all year long so if you want to keep it going all year you need to dry it or freeze it. It can be dried by hanging in bunches, then stripping off leaves. It can also be dried on trays and should be dried in a dark place with good air circulation. Dry within 2 days or leaves may turn black.
For fresh flavor, even in winter, I prefer freezing chopped lemon balm leaves in vegetable oil. The lemon balm and oil combination can be added to baked goods. Another option is to freeze whole or chopped leaves and water in ice cube trays.
So you've added lemon balm to your garden, cupboard or freezer, now what do your with those lemony leaves?
Lemon Balm Legends & Lore
Lemon balm is a member of the mint family. It's a bee-friendly plant, that alone is worth having it in your garden! In fact, I once heard that if you rub the inside of your beehive with lemon balm, then the bees will never leave. I'm not sure if this is true, but beekeepers do agree that lemon balm is beneficial to bees and the quality of their honey. In fact, it's botanical name, Melissa officinalis comes from it's association with bees ("Melissa" = "bee" in Greek).
Traditionally* it is considered to have a calming effect, and since it is a kind of mint, aids in digestion. Carmelite water was formulated by the 14th century nuns of the Abbey of St. Just as an herbal tonic and toilet water (yes, it cured all your ails and made your outhouse smell lovely). The basis for Carmelite water is lemon balm, and it can still be purchased today in Germany.
In the 17th century it was often used as an herb for polishing furniture.
There has been some scientific research into the uses of lemon balm, showing it to reduce the oxidative stress status in radiological workers. There have been some other studies which may support the Old Knowledge that lemon balm has a sedative effect and can help reduce stress or reduce anxiety.
One study showed a positive correlation to improved cognitive ability. Another study showed it could improve function in Alzheimer's patients by reducing agitation.
Lemon balm has also been shown to have mild anti-bacterial properties, though other plants have a much stronger link. It is also thought to be a strong anti-oxidant, thanks the its high flavonoid content (also the phenolic acids, terpenes, rosmarinic acid and caffeic acids which are present). Lemon balm also contains tannins, which are astringent and contribute to lemon balm's antiviral effects, and eugenol acetate, which is believed to be one of the phytochemicals responsible for lemon balm's reported antispasmodic effect.
*I include the traditional uses only as point of interest. Please see more A Word about Herbs and Wildflowers
Lemon balm has so many wonderful uses, and I'll share some of them with you here.
Lemon Balm Recipes
Falling Day's Strawberry Lemon Balm Scones Via HedgeCraft
In Iced Tea
I use lemon balm most of all as a fresh infusion in my herbal iced teas. They add a refreshing light lemony taste. I just muddle them a bit, usually with my mortar and pestle (but you could easily just crush them gently between your fingers) and throw them into a fresh batch. You don't need more than a few sprigs to get enough flavour.
On a Fruit Salad
You can just chop up some fresh lemon balm leaves and sprinkle them onto a fruit salad for a light lemony-lift.
Roasted Lemon Balm Chicken via All Recipes
In-a-Pinch Afterbite
I find Afterbite works pretty well, but sometimes it's easier to just reach over and grab some lemon balm out of a planter. I smoosh it up and rub it onto the pesky (usually mosquito) bite
Lemon Balm Chicken by Rainbow Squish
As a Mosquito Deterrent
It's no DEET, but the mosquitoes do seem to shy away from it. I like to position my lemon balm planters near our sitting areas outside.
In Baking
You can throw in some finely chopped leaves and a little lemon zest to enhance your muffins and whatnot. It goes especially well with blueberries.
Lemon Meringue Ice Cream with Lemon Balm via BBC Food
Herbal Water
Lemon balm is a great herb for this. Just fill a jar with fresh leaves and a little lemon. Pour in cold water and let it cold brew in your fridge for (at least) several hours. Quite refreshing!
Lemon Balm Simple Fresh Liquor
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups firmly packed lemon balm leaves and stems
- 1 litre vodka or brandy
- Directions: Combine sugar and water, bring to a boil. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Pack leaves/stems in a large glass container. Cool the syrup to lukewarm, then pour over the leaves and add the vodka or brandy. Cap and store in a cool, dark place and steep for at least one month before consuming. Don't forget to give it a little shake every few days. Strain before you decant it into storage bottles.
Lemon Balm Fresh Tea
Put fresh leaves into your teapot (that has a strainer!) and pour hot water over them. Let them steep until it's ready to drink! This can be helpful for a sore tummy.
Sleepy Syrup
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon balm leaves
- 1/4 cup honey
- Directions: put lemon leaves into a small saucepan and add just enough water to cover the leaves. Simmer, partially covered, until the liquid is reduced by about half. Take out about 1/2 cup of the liquid and stir in the honey. It can be stored in the fridge for about a week.
Sleepy Pillow
- 1 part lemon balm, catnip, chamomile, hops and lavender
- cloves
- cinnamon chips
- Directions: combine all the WELL dried herbs gently. Add about ½-1 cup per sleep pillow pouch. Insert about 6 cloves and 1 teaspoon cinnamon chips per pouch. Place fully "sealed" pouch in the pillow case or below the pillow.
Lemon Balm & Honey Butter
- 1/4 stick butter
- honey
- finely chopped lemon balm
- Directions: you can either throw this all in your food processor or blender, or you can just kinda blend it with a spoon.
Candied Lemon Balm Leaves
Oh yes! Beat an egg white with a little water. Dip lemon balm leaves into the mixture, then dip into sugar. Lay on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake them at 200F for 20-45 minutes until they look dry, but not brown.
Add Fragrance to a Homemade Cleaning Solution
If you're making homemade vinegar cleaner, throw in some muddled lemon balm leaves for a fresh scent.
Lemon Balm Tincture
Using a sterile jar, fill to 3/4 full with fresh lemon balm leaves. Add 80 proof or higher alcohol (I use Absolute vodka ever since they stop selling Everclear) until the jar is filled. Use a non-metallic lid to seal it and store it in a cool, dark place for 4-6 weeks. Make sure you give it a little shake every other day or so. Strain and place into another sterile jar and store in a cool dark place. It should be good for at least a year.
Face Toner
- 8 oz lemon balm distillate
- 1/2 tsp glycerine (or honey)
- Directions: mix well and use a cotton ball or facial cloth to apply to face after washing. Keep mixture in the fridge.
Spa Treatment
Fill a coffee filter, cheese cloth, clamped tea strainer, clean hose socks, or other kind of bath bag with lemon balm leaves and rose petals and close. Let it soak in your bath water for several minutes while you run your bath.
Sunburn Bath Soak
- ¼ cup dried mint leaves
- ¼ cup dried calendula flowers/leaves
- ¼ cup dried chamomile flowers
- ¼ cup dried lemon balm leaves
- ¼ cup green tea
- Mix the above herbs. Use ½ to 1 cup in a small muslin bag per bath. Let steep in the bathtub. Note: You shouldn't soak for too long when you have a sunburn. The water is dehydrating and that doesn't do your sunburn any favours. Keep it short!
Lemony Lip Balm
- 1 ounce of beeswax in a pot.
- 1 cup of lemon balm infused oil.
- Melt the beeswax in a pot. Add the lemon balm oil. Stir and heat on low until melted and mixed well. Pour the balm into tins or small jars.


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With tax day around the corner on April 17, it's time to gather those W-2s and financial statements in hopes that your return will equal a big check. Know what may help? Health-related tax deductions, which can add up for those who qualify.
While crunching the numbers may require some due diligence, such as sorting drugstore receipts, tallying mileage to doctor appointments and tracking down 2017 medical invoices, the payoff of reducing your taxable income may be worth the work.
UnitedHealthcare has some suggestions to keep in mind during tax season.
Clock It: The IRS allows a tax reimbursement of 17 cents per mile for travel to and from medical appointments, so make sure your travel log is up to date.
Itemized vs. standard deductions: Is it really worthwhile to organize all those 2017 medical expenses?
In 2017, if you are itemizing deductions, you may deduct medical expenses once they exceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income. For example, if your adjusted gross income is $50,000, the first $3,750 of medical expenses are not deductible, and neither are any expenses that you were reimbursed for or paid for with pre-tax dollars. Any non-reimbursed expenses beyond $3,750 would be deductible.
What can you deduct? As a general rule, procedures that are medically necessary are deductible while enhancements that doctors wouldn't consider medically necessary, or are considered cosmetic, are not. Health insurance premiums may also be claimed as a deduction, if you pay your premium entirely on your own. If you do not pay your premium on your own, or your health insurance premiums are paid on a pre-tax basis, you cannot claim them as a deduction.
Top off your HSA: If you have a Health Savings Account (HSA), you may want to consider topping off your pre-tax contribution. The maximum 2017 contribution is $3,400 for self-only coverage or $6,750 for family coverage, and if you're over 55 you can stash away an additional $1,000 as a "catch-up" contribution. The deadline for contributing for 2017 is tax day: Tuesday, April 17, 2018.
An HSA combines the flexibility of a medical insurance plan with the cost effectiveness of a tax advantaged savings account. HSA dollars cover qualified medical and out-of-pocket expenses, including those that may not be covered by your health plan.
HSAs also have evolved into a handy record-keeping tool so you have the necessary documents on hand at tax time by allowing you to scan receipts and directly attach the expenses to your account, keeping documentation archived electronically.


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At AFS, our overall investment philosophy and approach to portfolio management is described best as prudently conservative. We do not believe that long term success can be attained by attempting to time and/or predict short term market movements. This philosophy is emphasized through our asset allocation and diversification process. During Investment Policy creation we focus on educating our clients as to the benefits of a sound investment plan and more importantly the execution of that plan.
With decades of market activity to analyze and hundreds of studies to review, we know the most important factor that affects investment performance isn't the ability to time the market, anticipate global economic changes, or forecast investor psychology. In fact, more than 90% of a portfolio's performance depends on asset allocation—the science of combining the right categories of investments. Asset allocation, which is tied directly to the client's Investment Policy Statement, is the core of our investment philosophy and approach to portfolio management.
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Guest: Dr Requier Wait Agri SA Head: Economics and Trade Centre of Excellence
Guest: Prof Morgan Chetty/ Head of the KZN doctors health coalition
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Start your morning on a bright note with Abongile Nzelenzele's positive outlook and morning chats.
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If your goal is to make money from your web site, collecting customer e-mail addresses is one of THE most important tasks you can complete.
This important task can be easily done by using an autoresponder.
Since most people don't usually buy the first time they visit your site, you need to build a certain level of trust in your site and this is not generally done on the first or even the second visit.
To overcome this you can offer a newsletter by using an autoresponder to stay in touch with your visitors and remind them why they should re-visit your site and/or buy products you recommend or sell.
If done effectively, it may increase your sales tremendously.
For those of you that may not know, an autoresponder is an automatic e-mail message or series of messages that are sent at certain intervals specified by the sender.
Autoresponders are good tools for building relationships with your existing visitors by following up on purchases and promoting additional products you may have to offer. They also help you establish trust with your visitors that have given their e-mail addresses to you but have not yet purchased anything from you.
However, before you start collecting email addresses, here are certain things you should keep in mind:
1. Learn Your Visitors and Their Needs.
The more you know about them, the better you can tailor your messages to their wants and desires.
You want to be able to push their emotional buttons, answer any questions, and be able to provide solutions to potential problems they may have.
Don't start sending out junk information or bombard them with buy this product/that product, you'll lose your subscribers in a heartbeat.
2. Keep Your E-Mail Messages Relevant.
Stay focused. Remember, it is very important to keep your visitors interested. Put yourself in their shoes for a minute and think about what you would want to know if you were in their position.
3. Don't Be Too Anxious To Close The Sale.
If you throw one sales pitch after another in your emails, it will be obvious the only thing you're trying to do is get a sale. Sure that's your ultimate goal, but you can't make it so obvious.
The exception: If your autoresponder is setup to send emails to people who have already purchased something from you and your goal is to promote the other products at your site, you can be a little more forward about getting the sale in this situation because these people have already purchased from you.
Your conversion rate may be a lot higher with these people than a person who has never bought from you.
4. Add Value To Your Subscription
Offer freebies only to your subscribers. Make sure the free offer is relevant to their needs and is of good value. Don't insult them by offering some product that they won't want or need.
5. Show Personality
Show people there is a human behind these emails and sale pitches. Add a humor touch in a world where faces are not seen at times. Lighten up your messages by adding humor now and then.
Many successful affiliates said their autoresponder was their most effective marketing tool. They stress how important it is to build relationships and conduct follow-ups via email.


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Development and Govt. Relations Meeting Text Size
Event takes place on October 02, 2017 at 6:30 PM
Holyoke City Hall: Council Chambers
City Council
Holyoke Massachusetts
Notice of Committee Meeting
There will be a regular meeting of the Committee on
Development & Govt. Relations
At City Hall in the Council Chamber, on Monday October 2nd at 6:30PM
Per order of the Chair: David Bartley
Item 1: Previous Meeting Minutes
Item 2: Special Permit application of Paola Ferrario for non-conforming structures, other than single and two family structures (4.7.3) at 2 – 4 Portland Street (Map 078 Block 00 Parcel 048)
Item 3: Special Permit application of PeoplesBank for a Drive thru facility (4.3 C.25) at 1850 Northampton St., 1864-1866 Northampton St., 12 Corser St., 14 Corser St. respectively. (Map 110 Block 00 Parcels 04, 05, 14, 13)
Item 4: Bartley 6/20/17: Order: that the Office of Planning & Economic Development and representatives from the Historic Commission be invited to present the City's Historic Preservation Plan Update to the Development and Government Relations Committee of the City Council.
Administrative Assistant: Ryan M. Allen
The listing of matters are those reasonable anticipated by the chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
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"Fresh beauty opens one's eyes wherever it is really seen, but the very abundance and completeness of the common beauty that besets our steps prevents its being absorbed and appreciated. It is a good thing, therefore, to make short excursions now and then to the bottom of the sea among dulse and coral, or up among the clouds on mountains-tops, or in balloons, or even to creep like worms into dark holes and caverns underground, not only to learn something of what is going on in those out-of-the-way places, but to see better what the sun sees on our return to the common every-day beauty."Unless you experience Central Park or one of New York City's other parks, you might think there is not much fresh beauty in New York City. Yes, New York City has its share of urban decay and blight, but there is still common every-day beauty to be seen in places other than the obvious, from tree lined streets, both residential and commercial, to wildflowers growing in window boxes.
An ordinary lone evergreen growing in a yard in Queens takes on symbolic significance once you have seen the giant sequoias of Muir Woods. Skates and mussels in Jamaica Bay look more beautiful once you have snorkeled amongst the coral and tropical fish of the Caribbean. Even calcium deposits dripping from underneath bridges and in the subway appear more sublime after you have seen stalactites in Mammoth Cave.
We normally think of large wilderness preserves as a place for urban dwellers to retreat to, to find fresh air for the lungs and solace for the soul. Wild places, once visited, can also transform how we look at the urban environment and help urban dwellers to appreciate even a common orange pansy growing in a front stoop flowerpot (photo right).
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. A day spent in the wild can help us refocus our gaze and see our urban landscape in a fresh perspective.


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Bunting Named WKRG GM
Mark Bunting, WKRG Mobile's director of revenue, has been named vice president and general manager at the Media General station. He succeeds Joe Goleniowski, who has retired, and reports to Gene Kirkconnell, leader of the Alabama Broadcast Group and president/general manager of WVTM Birmingham.
Bunting had been director of revenue for WKRG, a CBS affiliate, since 2007. He joined WKRG as a radio sales manager and account executive in 1986 and was promoted to national sales manager for the television station in 2001.
"Mark is a proven professional and a popular, involved community leader," said Kirkconnell. "I am excited that Mark will continue to bring his passion and experience in this new role to help make his hometown an even better place to live."


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Theory 001 is a pure expression of gin crafted with local botanicals. Wild California rose hips are paired with local Western Juniper to create a flavor unique to the Sierra Mountains. They are all tied together by our local water, filtered through centuries of granite. Theory 001 is the first in a series of Gin experiments.
Common Juniper, Western Juniper, Coriander, Orange peel, Rose Hips
45% alc/vol
Distilled gin
90 Proof
Truckee, CA
Gin is a place to experiment and embrace the local flavors that we find throughout Truckee. Our Master Distiller and his team often forage the local forests, riverbanks and alpine surroundings in search of new inspiration. For Theory 001, Rosehips from the banks of the Truckee River provided the perfect compliment to the Juniper that forms the base flavor of all Gin. A day with friends and family yielded a bounty that comes through in every sip and is enhanced by your favorite mixers.
Gin starts with Juniper, and for Theory 001 we use a combination of Common Juniper and Western Juniper for a balanced approachable base. coriander, angelica peel, orange peel and rose hips are the foundational additions that our Master Distiller plays with to attain the right overall flavor. For Theory 001, we wanted a simple expression of Gin that paired well with your favorite cocktail.
Our Master Distiller's Recipe:
Theory Gin 001 and the French 75
Theory Gin 001 is a classic and intentionally simple Gin that pairs well with a variety of cocktails. While the Gin Martini is an obvious choice (and make no mistake, Theory Gin 001 makes a damn fine Martini) The French 75 brings out the best of Theory Gin 001's botanical mix.
The French 75 is a crisp, refreshing sparkling gin cocktail that's perfect for holiday or festive gatherings.
1 ½ ounces gin
¾ ounce fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
¾ ounce honey based simple syrup (recipe below)
2.5 ounces Champagne (or enough to top the glass)
Lemon peel, for garnish
Honey simple syrup (yields enough for about 5 cocktails)
¼ cup honey
¼ cup water
- To make the simple syrup: Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, just until the honey has blended with the water. Remove pot from the heat and let it cool.
- To make your cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in Theory Gin 001, lemon juice and the honey simple syrup. Fasten the top on the shaker and shake until well chilled, about 10-15 shakes. Strain into Champagne glasses and top with Champagne.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon, raise a glass and enjoy!


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Hospitality 101 and beyond
What is that, even? Do we know anymore?
I think that in our rush rush disposable frenetic world, we don't even stop to think about hospitality. And we wouldn't know how to create it because we don't stop long enough to think about the fact that it's missing.
But when we go someplace and experience someone's hospitality, it kind of points up the gigantic lack of it in all other areas of our lives.
We can come away from that experience with a couple of different responses. We can go, Wow, that was an amazing experience and I would like to re-create that. Or, Wow, that was an amazing experience and I could never ever re-create that! Or, Wow, that was an amazing experience and the closest I could get to experiencing that again would be to go to a Bed-and-Breakfast or a super fancy hotel.
I actually don't think a super fancy hotel comes close to the experience, though. I mean, you have the maid that turns down the bed twice a day and puts different pillows on it and stuff like that. You have the hotel restaurant that charges $18 for a bowl of oatmeal, served maybe with a smile. You have the pool boy that comes out to offer you drinks.
But that's not the hospitality I'm talking about.
This is what I'm talking about . . . .
Your bed has a book on it just for you that pertains to your life situation. With the book is a pair of new comfy socks because your host knows it's chilly in the house. And there's a hand-written welcome note with the socks and the book.
Your room has empty table- and shelf-space for you to put your stuff. There's a stack of magazines on the table, and two bottles of water.
There's an extra blanket at the end of the bed. Your host shows you how to turn on the various lights and warns you that that Mickey Mouse lamp will say something when you turn it on. She shows you how to close the blinds and assures you that if the chain falls off, it's not your fault because it has a mind of its own.
You have a bathroom that's across the hall but it's all yours. It's spotless. Big perfect puffy white towels are ready for you. The shower has a rack that holds shampoo, conditioner, body wash, puffs, a sponge, and an embossed round soap.
There's a basket on the sink counter, and it holds stuff in it that's just for you: a skin exfoliator, a little tube of toothpaste, a shower cap, a little jar of night crème, a thing of deodorant. All brand new, in case you forgot yours.
This is just your room and your bathroom. When you walk in and experience this—see the book and socks on the bed, the water bottles ready, the basket of emergency toiletries in the bathroom—you know your host was thinking about you way before you even arrived.
He or she thought about what you might need and actually went out and bought it. And then arranged it all to be ready when you got there.
That's part of the hospitality thing. A host who has anticipated your needs and gone out of his or her way to provide for those needs before you arrived.


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November Giveaway: The Stache Necklace.
One lucky reader is going to win Lemon Kissed's The Stache Necklace !! Lucky! And what perfect timing for Movember!!
Up for grabs: Lemon Kissed's The Stache necklace.
This is perfect to keep for yourself or give as a gift. If you do give it as a gift, be warned, the recipient will expect every other present you give them in the future to be just as awesome. There's always a price for giving someone the coolest present they've ever received.
The necklace will make you cooler than the rest, but subtly, so you don't hurt feelings, because that's not nice.
Sterling silver necklace measures 18 inches in length and the black mustache is .37 inches x 1.5 inches.
Entries + Rules (The Nitty Gritty)
MANDATORY STEP: Earn 1 entry by leaving a comment on this giveaway post saying what your favorite item is in Lemon Kissed's Etsy shop. REMEMBER: THIS STEP IS MANDATORY! (+1)
For an additional entry, become a FACEBOOK FAN, and you'll receive 1 entry. Just come back and tell me you're a fan. If you are already a fan, just leave a comment telling me this, and pat yourself on the back for being rad. Oh, and I'd love it of you suggested my page to your friends!! (+1)
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Earn additional entries by mentioning the giveaway on Twitter, your blog, or your facebook status. If you do that, come back and leave me an additional comment telling me that you did so. (Please remember to make a new comment for each additional entry!)
Earn an additional 10 entries if you purchase something from Lemon Kissed's Etsy shop. This cannot be a past-purchase. Please leave a comment if you purchase an item and once the transaction has been confirmed, you will receive your additional 10 entries! (+10)
Winner will be chosen randomly using the Random Number Generator www.random.org
When posting comments, please make sure I know how to get in contact with you if you win!
This giveaway begins as soon as it is posted, and ends on my birthday, Sunday (11/14), at 11:59 PM, Pacific Standard Time. The winner will be announced on Monday (11/15). Please respond to my email/contact within 2 days of winning, or I will visit the Random Number Generator and pick a new winner. Hard core.
Giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only this time around - thanks!
Good luck, friends! Don't forget to spread the word.
A very special CONGRATULATIONS to Lisa B for being the winner of the giveaway. The Random Number Generator chose lucky number 27! Thanks to everyone for playing - was it fun?!
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Snack Review
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Taste test: These cheese puffs looked mostly like regular cheese puffs, with a bright orange color, but there were also quite a few tiny green specks on each piece.
We crunched in to find an excellent soft-but-crisp cheese puff texture, with a very nice mix of cheese and mildly hot spices. The spices got hotter in the aftertaste, and the heat lingered for a good long while. Our tasters were very big fans of these, as people sung the praises of the Cajun curls while returned to the bag for multiple handfuls. The level of orange cheese residue on the fingers was about average, so a napkin is recommended. Another success in the series of specially flavored cheese curls from Herr's!
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Smell test: A sweet and tangy smell.
From the package: "If variety is the spice of life, Herr's Cajun Flavored Cheese Curls will be the life of any party. Cops with a zesty mix of Creole spice and cool ranch seasonings. A satisfying snack that brings down home flavor to your home."
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