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Grand opening celebration to include remarks, site tours, and entertainment
Layton, UT – Local officials will join staff and partners of Young Automotive Group to host a grand opening celebration and dedication of the new Young Kia dealership at 308 North Main Street in Layton on Friday, July 29th, from 10am until 2pm. The free celebration is open to the public, and will begin with site tours and a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by live music and other family-friendly entertainment.
Speakers will include Layton City Mayor Bob Stevenson; Angie Osguthorpe, President and CEO of the Davis Chamber of Commerce; Michael Sprague, COO and EVP at Kia Motors America; Spencer Young Sr., CEO of Young Automotive Group; and Jared Price, General Manager of Young Kia.
Young Kia moved from its Kaysville location to the new 25,000-square-foot facility in Layton early last week. The new dealership employs 40 staff members - including 6 Kia certified service technicians - and features 13 state-of-the-art service bays, in addition to the largest inventory of new Kia vehicles in Utah.


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Care, Conduct and Being Safe
Grange Primary Behaviour Policy
Grange Primary Attendance Policy
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NSPCC web link. This link gives you a quick reference guide to the apps that your children may be using.
Click this link to find the most up to date guides for social media apps and platforms. Click on the icons to find out more information about each app and to download useful tips to help keep children safe.
Guidance for Facebook Privacy settings:
Guidance for Instagram Privacy settings:
Please be advised - The following link is a valuable resource, but some pages have content not suitable for younger children.
Care & Conduct
Pastoral Care and Discipline
Our school is a caring community in which behaviour is based on mutual respect and consideration for others. There is a collective responsibility within the school towards all children. Each child is treated with respect, fairness and firmness in a caring environment throughout the school. The values, standards and attitudes of the school are made clear to the children, by example and discussion.
Our school 'Code of Conduct'
- All members of the school community are asked to respect each other
- All children are expected to respect their teachers, other adults and fellow pupils
- All children are expected to respect their own and other people's property and to take care of books and equipment
- Children are asked to be well-behaved, well-mannered and attentive
- Children should walk (not run) when moving around school
- If a child has a grievance against another child, it must be reported to a member of staff who will deal with the matter
- Physical violence is not acceptable - neither is retaliation. Repeats of serious incidents will lead to exclusion
- Foul, abusive or racist language must not be used.
- Children are expected to be punctual
- Children must not bring sharp or dangerous instruments to school, or any item that might cause a problem
- Children should wear the correct school uniform. jewellery or trainers should not be worn. Hairstyles and hair attire should be simple and not include hair gel. Longer hair should be tied back for practical and safety reasons.
This code of conduct has been formulated with the safety and well-being of the children in mind, and to enable the school to function efficiently as a place of learning.
Wickford Schools Sports Events - Code of Conduct
Everyone who attends sporting events (players and spectators) has a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour at all times.
All our schools believe that sport should be enjoyed in a safe, positive environment. Remember children's sport is a time for them to develop their technical, physical, tactical and social skills. Winning isn'teveything.
We expect every parent/carer/spectator to play their part in promoting positive sport by observing this Code of Conduct at all times.
Everyone must:
- Remember that children play for FUN.
- Applaud effort and good performance as well as success.
- Always respect the officials' decisions.
- Remain outside playing area and away from the event officials (referees, umpires, judges).
- Let the teachers do their job and not confuse the children by telling them what to do.
- Encourage their own child (and all the players) to play fairly by the rules and respect the opposition and event officials (referees, umpires, judges).
- Avoid criticising anyone - mistakes are part of learning. The children and officials will make mistakes. It is never acceptable to criticise them at any time. This is particularly important when the secondary school students are officiating, as they are the sports leaders of the future and need as much encouragement as the children do.
- Avoid using offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour and discourage others if they are behaving in this way.
If this Code of Conduct is not followed, any/all of the following actions may be taken :
You could be:
- Issued with a verbal warning.
- Obliged to leave the sports venue if told to by a school member of staff.
- Requested by the school Headteacher not to attend future sports events.
This Code of Conduct is agreed by the Wickford schools
Equality Act
As part of the currentEquality Act, GrangePrimary School's objective is to continue to promote and enhance Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural development through the teaching of English and Literacy, with particular reference to issues of equality and diversity.
Child Protection
As a caring organisation with direct responsibility for children, our first concern must be your child's welfare in all its aspects. Therefore, there may be occasions when we have to consult other agencies even before we contact you, particularly in relation to Child Protection/Abuse concerns. Should this be necessary, we want to reassure you that any concerns we have about your child will then be discussed with you after we have talked with the other agency. The procedures we have to follow (it is a statutory duty) have been laid down by the Essex Area Child Protection Committee. If you would like to know more about this procedure, please speak to the Head Teacher. The school's Child Protection policy is available for inspection.
All documents, including Inspection Reports and policies and the approved procedure for the consideration of complaints are available through the school office, for consultation by parents. Please refer to our Freedom of Information Policy. The school is compliant with GDPR.
The Essex Education Authority is insured in respect of its legal liability to pupils, but for a claim to succeed, the Authority has to be found to have been negligent and/or in breach of some statutory duty. It is necessary, therefore, for parents to decide whether or not they should make their own arrangements for personal accident insurance for their children.
Grange Primary Equality and Inclusion Statement
At Grange Primary School we strive to provide an inspiring and caring place to in which to learn. We offer a creative, challenging and fully inclusive curriculum, underpinned by a caring atmosphere and safe environment. As an inclusive school the teaching and learning, achievements, attitudes and well-being of every child and member of our community matters. We take into account pupils' needs and life experiences, providing equal opportunities for all pupils, whatever their age, disability, race, religion or belief, sex, attainment and background.
A view from one of our pupils on equality
Equality is a key thing that I personally think should be respected more and should be a thing that everyone puts his or her efforts towards. It covers many areas; racism and sexism; whether it is women, men, religions or anything, everybody should be treated as the human they are, the human who is just as important as anyone.
Many people are not treated as they deserve to be all because of a news story or an article's way of putting things, the view spreads and people's life can be changed they could be both verbally and physically hurt.
Although progress has been made in both equality and justice there is still lots more to be done, and just slightly adjusting our everyday actions would make life be something to enjoy a lot more. I am not saying the world should be absolute peace because no one can live like that but disagreement should stay as a discussion and debate and not turn into a war.

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Pain Management in Orange, California (CA)
Holly Sata MD
Pain Management
- Holly Sata, MD Inc.230 South Main Street, Suite 210Orange, California, 92868 - United StatesPhone: 714 935-9500
About Our Practice
This practice includes pain management consultation and treatment for acute and chronic pain conditions including spine related disorders, cancer related pain and complex regional pain syndrome. Patients are referred by their physicians for consultation, medication management, diagnostic and therapeutic nerve blocks (epidural steroids, sympathetic blocks, facet injections, radiofrequency ablation, and discography).
This practice also specializes in implantable therapies including intrathecal drug infusion systems and peripheral or spinal cord stimulation. This practice has two onsite pain psychologists and a biofeedback therapist
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Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry
Source: Cornell FNEC
Serving size: 1 cup
Servings per recipe: 4 servings
A healthy version of the popular take out dish.View Nutrition Facts
3/4 pound lean beef round steak, boneless
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup carrots, sliced
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/2 cup onion, sliced
2 cups zucchini squash, bell peppers, or broccoli, cut in thin strips
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash of pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1. Trim all fat from steak. Slice steak into thin strips.
2. Heat oil in frying pan. Add beef strips and stir-fry over high heat. Reduce heat.
3. Add carrots, celery, onion, squash and seasonings and cook until vegetables are tender.
4. In a small cup, mix cornstarch and water until a smooth paste is formed. Add paste to beef mixture, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened.
This recipe can also be made meatless, or with chicken, turkey, or tofu instead of steak.
More About Zucchini
How to Select
Look for zucchini with a slightly prickly, but shiny skin. The skin should be firm and free of cuts and bruises.
How to Store
Store zucchini in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. Do not wash it until you are ready to use it. Cooked zucchini can be stored in the refrigerator as well, but should be used with in 2 days.
How to Prepare
Rinse in cold water. Trim tops and bottoms. Add to salads, or have as a snack with dip. Steam, microwave or boil until tender, bake, roast, stir-fry, or sauté. Add to pasta and rice dishes, soups and stews, and casseroles.


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Ramin Mazaheri
Press TV, Paris
Across France, the Yellow Vest movement celebrated one year of political demonstrations, which were unprecedented in almost too many ways to mention. What appears undeniable is that the Yellow Vests have redeemed France's claim to possess a political spirit which is revolutionary, egalitarian, and unique.
In a replay of the first four months of the protests, across the country, police initiated violence immediately. This allowed the government to arrest hundreds and cancel protests, while the violence was manipulated by the media to discredit the Yellow Vests.
The Yellow Vests were so supported that they succeeded in attracting first-time protesters. These political innocents were often among the 11,000 arrested, the 2,000 convicted, the 1,000 imprisoned, the 5,000 seriously hurt and the 1,000 critically injured.
Wild, unfounded allegations initially accused the Yellow Vests of being a far-right movement, but they have repeatedly marched against Islamophobia and anti-Semitism.
The Yellow Vests inspired similar protests in many other nations, most notably in Algeria. They won tangible victories — such as ending budget austerity — but their cultural impact has been more obvious, at least so far.
Analysts and citizens say that it can never go back to how it was before the Yellow Vests. The movement will continue, and its repression as well, and the consequences of both are still too massive to fully understand.
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Western blot analysis of extracts from mouse brown adipose tissue (positive) and mouse prostate (negative) using UCP1 (D9D6X) Rabbit mAb (upper) and β-Actin (D6A8) Rabbit mAb #8457 (lower).
Immunoprecipitation of UCP1 from mouse brown adipose tissue extracts using Rabbit (DA1E) mAb IgG XP® Isotype Control #3900 (lane 2) or UCP1 (D9D6X) Rabbit mAb (lane 3). Lane 1 is 10% input. Western blot analysis was performed using UCP1 (D9D6X) Rabbit mAb.
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Supplied in 10 mM sodium HEPES (pH 7.5), 150 mM NaCl, 100 µg/ml BSA, 50% glycerol and less than 0.02% sodium azide. Store at –20°C. Do not aliquot the antibody.
For western blots, incubate membrane with diluted primary antibody in 5% w/v nonfat dry milk, 1X TBS, 0.1% Tween® 20 at 4°C with gentle shaking, overnight.
NOTE: Please refer to primary antibody datasheet or product webpage for recommended antibody dilution.
NOTE: Prepare solutions with reverse osmosis deionized (RODI) or equivalent grade water.
Load 20 µl onto SDS-PAGE gel (10 cm x 10 cm).
NOTE: Loading of prestained molecular weight markers (#13953, 10 µl/lane) to verify electrotransfer and biotinylated protein ladder (#7727, 10 µl/lane) to determine molecular weights are recommended.
NOTE: Volumes are for 10 cm x 10 cm (100 cm2) of membrane; for different sized membranes, adjust volumes accordingly.
* Avoid repeated exposure to skin.
posted June 2005
revised November 2013
Reprobing of an existing membrane is a convenient means to immunoblot for multiple proteins independently when only a limited amount of sample is available. It should be noted that for the best possible results a fresh blot is always recommended. Reprobing can be a valuable method but with each reprobing of a blot there is potential for increased background signal. Additionally, it is recommended that you verify the removal of the first antibody complex prior to reprobing so that signal attributed to binding of the new antibody is not leftover signal from the first immunoblotting experiment. This can be done by re-exposing the blot to ECL reagents and making sure there is no signal prior to adding the next primary antibody.
NOTE: Prepare solutions with reverse osmosis deionized (RODI) or equivalently purified water.
posted June 2005
revised June 2016
Protocol Id: 263
This protocol is intended for immunoprecipitation of native proteins utilizing Protein A agarose beads for analysis by western immunoblot or kinase activity.
NOTE: Prepare solutions with reverse osmosis deionized (RODI) or equivalent grade water.
10X Cell Lysis Buffer: (#9803) To prepare 10 ml of 1X cell lysis buffer, add 1 ml cell lysis buffer to 9 ml dH2O, mix.
NOTE: Add 1 mM PMSF (#8553) immediately prior to use.
Proceed to one of the following specific set of steps.
NOTE: To minimize masking caused by denatured IgG heavy chains (~50 kDa), we recommend using Mouse Anti-Rabbit IgG (Light-Chain Specific) (L57A3) mAb (#3677) or Mouse Anti-Rabbit IgG (Conformation Specific) (L27A9) mAb (#3678) (or HRP conjugate #5127). To minimize masking caused by denatured IgG light chains (~25 kDa), we recommend using Mouse Anti-Rabbit IgG (Conformation Specific) (L27A9) mAb (#3678) (or HRP conjugate #5127).
posted December 2008
revised April 2018
Protocol Id: 409
UCP1 (D9D6X) Rabbit mAb recognizes endogenous levels of total UCP1 protein. This antibody does not cross-react with UCP2 and UCP3 proteins.Species Reactivity:
MouseSpecies predicted to react based on 100% sequence homology:
Monoclonal antibody is produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic peptide corresponding to residues near the carboxy terminus of human UCP1 protein.
Uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) is a mitochondrial inner membrane transport protein that is primarily expressed in brown adipose tissue (BAT). UCP1 dissipates the pH gradient resulting from oxidative phosphorylation, which uncouples ATP synthesis from oxidative phosphorylation and leads to the release of heat energy. As a result, UCP1 plays an important role in thermogenesis (reviewed in 1). Research studies indicate that subcutaneous white adipose depots in mice contain beige adipocytes that express low levels of UCP1 protein (2). Additional studies show possible differences in thermogenesis in individuals carrying specific polymorphisms in the corresponding UCP1 gene (3). Related studies link UCP1 to the possible development of obesity and type 2 diabetes (4).
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Entrez-Gene Id: 7350
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We are a curious species. We want to know what makes us tick. For centuries we have tried to control our destiny, our health, wealth and the quality of our lives. We are pleasure and solution seeking beings.
After years of trying to manage our destiny by commanding and exploiting the earth, the world around us, and other people, more recently science has moved to the territory inside our body. As we are aware, science has feverishly and curiously explored our genes. Once we can diagnose the entire sequence of our DNA, we will know which genes are mutated and/or are damaged and how to correct the sequence. That means we can reach the goal of healing our bodies from the source. Finally, we won't play hide and go seek in our race for longevity and radiant health.
Many medical systems are trying to address our wellbeing, but all of them whether homeopathy, naturopathy, allopathic or Ayurveda, all deal with generalized assumptions about our type of issue and how to stop, heal, or address it. Currently, medicine is still working from the outside in, rather than from the inside out. One method currently used to heal is numbing the symptoms. Another uses the trial and error of various medications to stop the symptoms. Finally, this system goes to war, killing cells or cutting out pieces of the body, a scheme familiar to us historically from war tactics of burn and conquer between countries.
The attention on our genes is, of course, exciting. Correcting the gene sequence can address our biological health from the source, from the inside out. Science is in a rush to find ways to give humanity this information.
As with the freedom to communicate over the net, this progress is accompanied by security and privacy issues. Just as it was with AIDS patients a number of years ago, the danger of employers or mates finding out our illnesses makes us vulnerable to biases and injustice. How do we make sure that we have access to this life-saving information and no other person can have access to it without our permission?
As we have found from the data breaches through internet hacking, that is a major concern as we hasten to arrive at the source of our biological being: our DNA.
DNAtix is an Israeli startup company that is developing technologies for secure handling of genetic data using blockchain technologies. It has currently taken to creating a secure system that addresses these DNA issues. They intend to offer individualized friendly and inexpensive way for a customer to receive specific gene data physically, emotionally, or mentally, while maintaining that database is completely secure. They offer to keep the data private and unavailable for sale, hacking or sharing without the individual's agreement. This is the paradigm shift we have longed for in our work with mental and physical health.
In our political and technological atmosphere with its' emerging right- winged politics and dictatorships, it is particularly important to find an impenetrably secure way of keeping such data, so it will be only used for the benefit of humanity and not to do damage or control others.
That is the reason I believe DNAtix have put together a package that addresses our most important human needs: control over the quality of our well-being with safety and privacy. Go DNAtix!!!


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Are you Looking for members? Search through the latest members below and you may just see your perfect match. Contact them and setup a meetup this week. We have hundreds of other members waiting to talk to someone just like you! Register your 100% Free Account Here
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Let's see the world!
Let's see the world!
Hi, my name is Felipe, but you can call me Phillip! I'm a Hufflepuff, favorite movie is the sixth, favorite book is the seventh. Um trans, If you must know. That's the main info, I can tell you the rest later haha hufflehugs ❤
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Down the rabbit hole
Down the rabbit hole
I'm really not sure what to put in here - most of what I'd put in here is in all the different subsections on the profile. I may seem prickly at times but I'm a softy in reality. If you want to know more, feel free to send me a message.
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Nice easy going guy looking for love
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True love finds its way
True love finds its way
Outgoing. Energetic. Fun.
Harry potter freak just...
Harry potter freak just looking for the luna in my...
Ravenclaw with some Slytherin undertones, Libra, ENFP.
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Caring wizard looking for his mate!
How are you? Just your average Potter fan looking for love in all the wrong places, are the one who is going to help me get my mischief managed? All kidding aside, I am hardworking, caring, and loyal (just like a Hufflepuff) Looking for someone who can compliment my crazy...err awesome...
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Jayys on you!
Jayys on you!
Im looking for RELATIONSHIP, with someone who knows what they want :P lol ahaha im 19 years old lol
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We all know why we are here. We all have one interest in common. I am a huge fan and any words related to it make my ears perk and I try not to reveal my nerdy side. I am a very good person and am trying to be the best role model for people. I tend to pickup on things easily and am a real people...


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Have you ever heard of an online casino in Singapore? Singaporeans tend to be up with technology, so I suspect you have. They're also called live casinos.
A live casino Singapore is a virtual casino where you can play casino games over the internet instead of visiting a casino in person. Accessing a virtual casino requires nothing more than a Wi-Fi connection and a computer, tablet, or smartphone and your wallet! This new virtual entertainment ensures you can play your favourite casino games at any time of day or night. You don't even need to be in Singapore to place a bet with a live casino in Singapore. It's flexible, modern day gambling that fits in with your timetable.
There are four different types of live casino Singapore, all based on how games are delivered.
In the earliest days of virtual gambling, people needed to download large software files in order to play casino games. If you had a slow internet connection, you might instead install software from a disk. Although these download casinos are still around, they are less popular these days because there are easier options now
As the name says, these live casino Singapore do not require users to download software. While the earliest no-download games had some problems (slow and prone to glitches), things have changed since 2001 when they first came in. Faster Internet speeds and the introduction of more reliable languages like HTML5 and Flash have improved the usability of games in no-download casinos. Nowadays, they are just as good as the download versions.
A survey by Deloitte's Global-Technology, Media 8 Telecommunications (TMT) in 2015 showed that Singapore ranked highest globally for smartphone penetration. While a few years old, this survey demonstrates Singaporeans avid love of technology. This is great news for live casinos in Singapore because mobile phones enable users to gamble in mobile casinos. Hundreds of games can be played right from your smartphone handset, using just your browser to get started.
There are apps for every possible entertainment niche these days, including gambling. Casino apps are available for both Android and Apple devices. You can take advantage of a strong graphical interface while playing your favourite games. Apps will normally store your log in information too, so all you need to focus on is which roulette numbers to call! If you're a traveller, just be mindful that some countries block people from downloading these apps.
Whether you're just exploring the world of gambling or you're a veteran high-roller, an online casino in Singapore will suit you. Provided you are tech-savvy, you can sign up in seconds. Be careful of your safety and security by selecting a casino with a legal gaming license and games audited by third-party firms. Once you've chosen your favourite live casino in Singapore, select your games and get started. Good luck!


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Comparison of Clinical and Histologic Outcomes of Zirconia Versus Titanium Implants Placed in Fresh Sockets: A 5-Month Study in Beagles
Javier Montero, DDS/Manuel Bravo, MD/Yasmina Guadilla, DDS/María Portillo, DDS/Leticia Blanco, DDS/Rosa Rojo, DDS/J. Ignacio Rosales-Leal, DDS/Antonio López-Valverde, MD
DOI: 10.11607/jomi.3668
Purpose: This study evaluated the clinical and histomorphometric results of titanium (Ti) and custom-made zirconia (Zr) implants placed into fresh extraction sockets in beagles that did not receive oral hygiene attention or a softened diet during postoperative healing. Materials and Methods: The roughness of the Ti and Zr implant surfaces was assessed by confocal microscopy. In eight beagle dogs, four implants each (two Ti and two Zr) were placed in the distal sockets of the third and fourth premolars with the implant shoulder at the bone crest and subjected to submerged healing. Standardized radiographs were taken after placement and 5 months after placement (at sacrifice). Histologic and histomorphometric measurements were performed on nondecalcified histologic sections. The main outcome measures included implant survival, bone-implant contact (BIC), and bone loss on the buccal and lingual plates. Results: Topographic analysis showed significant differences between the Zr and Ti surfaces. Roughness was higher for Ti than for Zr implants, kurtosis was close to 3 for Ti, and skewness was negative for Zr. After 5 months, the mean BIC was similar for the Zr (57.0% ± 15.2%) and Ti (56.5% ± 14.4%) implants, and the most severe bone loss site was observed on the buccal wall. The risk of failure was significantly higher for the Zr (43.8%) than for the Ti (12.5%) implants. Conclusion: The implant failure rate for the Zr implants was 3.5 times higher than that of the Ti implants. This may be partially explained by the less favorable topography of the Zr implants, which had, on average, significantly lower roughness (Ra 0.85 ± 0.04 µm), negative skewness of the surface profile (1.56 ± 0.27), and higher kurtosis (7.88 ± 1.99).
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Skin79 Super Plus Beblesh Balm Review
I love trying new BB creams and so far I have tried tens of them and I can give opinion on BB creams, based on my skin type! I was very happy to see this SKIN79 Super Plus Beblesh Balm in July 2016 Glambox.
As I tried it for the first time, I liked it exactly to the level of Ponds BB cream (which I normally use), so my first opinion about SKIN79 Super Plus Beblesh Balm was a normal BB cream in an expensive range!
But as I proceeded with the sample, I found it working in long term, i.e. it's not just a BB cream that you use to even tone your skin, but it also helps you improve the quality of skin by improving wrinkled skin!
As per the product description, it is a unique Triple Function formula – whitening; wrinkle improvement & UV Interception SPF will brighten your complexion, correct your skin tone, and naturally cover blemishes. It will illuminate your skin with a unique, fresh glow and sheer coverage.
As color may vary according to skin tone/type, it goes all well with my skin tone. You can check out their website for more shades that better your skin tone!
The 40g full size product is priced for AED 140 which may seem higher, but if you are really concerned about your skin and have to go out daily, investing in such a BB cream is a wise choice. You can find it online on Skin79's website or in Sahara Mall and Etihad Mall.
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Universal service obligation fund
USOF is Government special fund, who is responsible to deliver ICT common services to the Mongolian citizens, especially to rural households, regardless of their location and living standards. USOF develops its annual planning on programmes and projects to be implemented in the ICT field, endorses it by the Chairman of CITA and presents it to the Premier Minister for the approval.
Main responsibilities:
To provide citizens with the most common ICT services at real cost regardless of their residing locations and living standards within the framework of the state policy and create environment to deliver ICT services to rural areas through establishing, fixing, expanding and using the broadband networks.
Website: www.usof.gov.mn


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I came across the Oxymax brand at a store in the UK and purchased a few of the products without really knowing too much about the company or its ethos. I loved them so much and wanted to learn more about the brand so I contacted Oxymax directly who were able to advise me further and were really helpful, providing fantastic customer service. I then made the decision to purchase several other products in the range which I love just as much. The products are really high quality and make a clear difference to my skin, and I am completely converted as a result. Thanks Oxymax!
The Vitamin Booster Serum keeps my skin feeling supple. Each day I use the serum I can feel the active ingredients penetrating into my skin. My skin has never felt so silky smooth. Thank you OXYMAX your skincare is fantastic and I love that its ingredients are all natural.
The Super Oxygenated Face Cream absorbs quickly and the smell of the Rose flower oil is great. I invest in quality skincare to ensure a healthy and radiant complexion.
Taking OXYMAX Bioavailable Oxygen is part of my daily holistic approach to health and wellbeing
For those of you wanting to know what skin care regime I am using at the moment; OXYMAX skincare which is honestly amazing! It's one of the most natural products on the market and it's helped keep my skin glowing
I Started taking just a capful of OXYMAX per day in Autumn this year. I have not been ill at all during winter, even during some stressful personal issues and when many of my office colleagues have been sick with a variety of illnesses. I believe OXYMAX has greatly boosted my immune system.
Both my husband and I are amazed with OXYMAX, our energy levels over the last three months have increased dramatically and we feel on top of the world. We went from lazy gym goers to wanting to go more then ever. When we had a break from OXYMAX for seven days we certainly didn't feel as alert or energised. I couldn't wait for my new bottle to arrive, it's now our daily routine. We went from sharing a bottle to now one each, and now the kids want a piece of it as we rave about it so much.
I would like to thank Julie who introduced me to this wonderful product. As a person who is constantly low in energy, straggling to keep going after 3pm without caffeine, today I am a new person. My energy level jumped from 0-100, I have energy to keep working without coffee, I don't feel tired and I do feel wonderful.
I have recommended the product to all my friends and family and I am now sending a bottle to my cousin in Italy.
Thank you Julie & Oxymax!!! You have changed my life.
As an advert user of multivitamins I know how important it is to feel healthy and happy. Upon discovering Oxymax, I was taking multivitamins daily believing that they were providing me with all the essential vitamins to feel great. By the late afternoon my energy was depleting and I was relying on coffee to get me by. I was given a sample bottle of the Oxymax and because I had run out of my vitamins I started taking the Oxymax as a replacement until I re purchased my vitamins. After a week I felt really energetic and didn't feel as sluggish as I normally do. Even though I wasn't taking my vitamins it was the Oxymax that was giving all the energy I needed and my body felt great. Even that bloated feeling was gone. I strongly recommend this product and am really happy to continue to use it. I have recently purchased a bottle for myself and bought one for my sister too. Thank you Julie for referring this incredible product.
I highly recommend giving this a go… I am feeling great after taking it for 2 weeks. Not only has it given me more energy but it has also had the unexpected benefit of improving my asthma and breathing. Not so strange I guess seeing as it is full of oxygen!


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Learning objectives:
- Describe the physical and genetic features of circoviruses.
- Explain how chicken anaemia virus causes disease, including the interaction with avian immune cells.
- List the viral and environmental factors which are involved in the epidemiology of Chicken Anaemia Virus infection.
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Dolores Mission Church
We will begin out Stations of the Cross walks through the neighborhood on Friday, February 16. Meet in the plaza at 5:30 pm.
Join us for Stations of the Cross in the Community every Friday during Lent. March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7. Meet at 5:30pm on the church plaza.
We will continue our walks for peace this Friday, July 22. We will gather in the plaza at 6 p.m. Mass 6:30 p.m.
Make our community a safe place, join our Peace March Tuesday, August 4, 2015 we gather at Dolores Mission Plaza at 5:30 to walk together to Hollenbeck police station First and Chicago there we meet other groups in the March.
The annual National Night Out will be Tuesday, August 5. That afternoon at 5:30 p.m. we will walk from the Dolores Mission Plaza to the Hollenbeck Station and join other groups walking for peace. Together and united we can keep the peace in our neighborhood!
We meet Friday, October 12, at 5: 30 p.m. in the plaza to walk and pray for peace in our community and celebrate mass in the neighborhood. Thank you for your presence which makes a difference for our young people and parents.
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Links I love!
Dr. Brene Brown's web site. She has developed a powerful cirriculum that allows us to walk through the swampland of shame and come out the other side as an authentic human being striving for a wholehearted life! Her books include: I thought it was just me, but it wasn't; The Gifts of Imperfection and Daring Greatly. She has recently joined forces with OWN (Oprah Winfery Network) to offer an on-line class based on the Gifts of Imperfection.
I often refer clients to watch her TED Talks:
This e-store offers audio and video lectures about a variety of topics in the self-growth and spiritual realm. They have a downloadable video course by Dr. Brene Brown called: The Power of Vulnerability and a great audio, especially for couples: Men, Women and Worthiness.
They also carry audio downloads of Mediation and Guided Practice.


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Our mission is to ensure that dairy farmers globally are able to provide livestock comfort with quality products. We want farmers to be aware of the factories we represent and the best practice solutions that we offer. It is our priority that these solutions are delivered to the farmer in the most efficient and cost-effective way so that they pay for premium products rather than logistics and marketing. Cow and calf comfort is what we do and the comfort of our fellow farmers is equally important to us.
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Prague Wedding Photos: destination wedding of Katie + Michael who traveled down from the UK for their beautiful Vrtba Garden / Vrtbovska Zahrada wedding.
Family & friends participate during an evening of singing and dancing during Katie & Michael's wedding day celebrations at the Crystal Ballroom at the Alchymist Grand Hotel in Prague.
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Healthcare for the senior dog
With better veterinary care and pet food, dogs are now living much longer than before. Old age will depend on the breed and the bigger the breed the shorter the life span. Giant breeds like the Great Dane and Newfoundland usually live about ten years while poodles and Yorkshire terriers now commonly live to 16 years.
Make sure your pet has an annual booster. This will also include a full health check to make sure any problems are spotted early. Have your pet weighed every 6 months to make sure it is not overweight.
Flea and worm treatment
Make sure your pet is wormed every three months against roundworms and tapeworms with either drontal or milbemax worm tablets . As tapeworms are transmitted by fleas carry out routine flea control all year round . We recommend Advocate because it kills not only fleas but also treats for lungworm - this is a parasite carried by slugs and snails and can be fatal if swallowed.
Higher quality pet food is helping our dogs to live longer. However as your pet ages its feeding requirements will change and many pet food manufacturers now produce diets specifically for the senior and mature dog.The senior pet is usually more sedentary so easily gains weight. They are also less tolerant of sudden dietary changes. Poor kidney and heart function will mean it needs a diet of high quality protein which is low in sodium and phosphorous. They also need increased vitiamins, minerals and unsaturated fatty acids to maintain coat condition. Higher fibre in the diet can help avoid problems with constipation
Old dogs cannot smell or taste as well as before and often have underlying dental disease. You can help by providing good quality digestible food and even warming it it slightly to encourage appetite. Older dogs often benefit from 2 smaller meals a day.
Weight gain
As yor pet ages it will lose muscle mass and become more sedentary. If it carries on having the same amount food as before it will gain weight easily. Overweight dogs have a higher risk of arthritis, heart disease, diabetes. Try to avoid this by cutting back on the calories the minute your pet starts reaches middle age. You can do this in various ways
Mild weight gain
Stop all titbits and only give vegetables and fruit as food treats. Increase the daily exercise by ten minutes twice daily. Encourage a less sedentary lifestyle by playing with your dog more and alleviating boredom.
Moderate weight gain
Start cutting back on your pets food intake and mix in vegetables instead. Consider trying a calorie-controlled diet.
Excess weight gain
Visit your vet and discuss putting your pet on a prescription calorie controlled diet like Royal Canin Obesity which is excellent for weight loss. This should be fed exclusively until you pet reaches its target weight.. Be patient as weight loss in dogs takes a long time.
As your pet ages it will still be mentally alert and love to go out for its walks. A walk to a dog is, as much about exercise as an outing to the world outside so you must not deprive it of these excursions. However if your pet is showing signs of stiffness on rising in the morning it may be getting arthritic so you will have to cut back on the amount of exertion it gets on walks.
- Take your pet for lots of shorter walk rather than one long marathon
- Drive your pet to the nearest park where it can enjoy a romp and get enough exercise without tiring the joints.
- If you pet is overweight, weight loss will enable it to get more exercise.
- Don't let it tire itself out. Let it rest if it shows signs of flagging or carry it back home.
Common Health problems in the Senior Dog
Firstly - don't forget to get your pet checked regularly! Owners often fail to seek veterinary advice if their pet is slowing down assuming it is just 'old age' . However many diseases of the elderly pet can be treated and much can be doen to help your pet's quality of life. Even small changes to your pets lifestyle will keep it fit and content.
This means an 'inflamed joint'. It can be a natural ageing change or could be secondary to an old injury or hip dysplasia. Your pet will be stiff on rising in the morning but may become more mobile as the joints warm up. You may find you have to carry it home after long walks.
What you can do;
- Frequent shorter walks to avoid tiring out the joints
- Keep your pet slim
- Give your pet glucosamine oral supplements like Arthri- aid or Royal Canin Mobility tablets
- Provide a soft bed like a bean bag to ease tired old joints
- Stop your pet climbing stairs or leaping into the car
- Avoid slippery or polished floors
- Keep your pets nail trimmed regularly
- Groom you pet daily with a soft brush
- Raise the food bowl if your dog has a stiff neck or back
If you notice your pet banging into objects and becoming disoriented on walks it may be going blind. Many owners find this very upsetting but your pet will have learnt to adapt to its diminished vision. In fact many owners only find out their pet is blind when they move house or take it in holiday! If the lens of the eye becomes cloudy it could be getting cataracts so take it to the vet for an eye check. Cataract surgery is now readily available although it can be costly. However most blind dogs lead very happy lives as have a very acute sense of smell. They also don't have to watch TV or read the newspaper like we do!
Living with a blind dog
- Keep it on the lead on walks
- Follow the same route every day
- Avoid sudden changes to the furniture
- Don't startle it with sudden loud noises
- Make sure your dog is not in the driveway when reversing your car.
Heart Disease
Old dogs do not get heart attacks like people. Their heart problems often come on so gradually that owners often think it is just old age and don't realise it can be treated. A condition called Endocardiosis is common in the toy breeds like Cavalier King Charles, Yorkshire Terriers and Chihuahuas. The heart valves get leaky stopping the heart from pumping properly. This can be treated with medication enabling these dogs to live happy lives for years.
How do I know if my pet has heart disease?
- A dry cough
- Getting tired on exercise
- Breathless
- Blue gums
How can I help my pet?
- Keep your pet slim
- Give your pet shorter walk
- Avoid strenuous exercise
- Regular check ups with your vet
- Keep it cool in hot weather
- Do not feed salty foods like crisps and bacon
Dental problems
As you dog ages it needs to have its teeth checked every year by your vet. Good oral hygiene is very important for your pets comfort and well being and to prevent the classical case of 'dog breath!' . Even if your pet eats a hard diet it will still get plaque forming on the teeth. This leads to build up of brown cement called tartar, tooth decay and bad breath.
Signs of dental disease
- Bad breath ( halitosis)
- Painful eating
- Brown tartar on the teeth
- Reddened and inflamed gums
Once tartar has formed it cannot be removed by a toothbrush. We will need to give your dog a general anaesthetic and remove the tartar with an ultrasonic dental scaler. Any rotten teeth will have to be extracted. Once the teeth are clean you should try and brush your pet's teeth daily using circular movements along the gum margins. A canine dental kit and meat flavoured toothpaste are available at reception.
If you think your pet is going deaf get your vet to check the eardrum is not blocked by wax. Many owners think their dog has gone deaf practically overnight. In fact what has actually happened is that the dog has been going deaf over a period of time but suddenly can no longer hear the pitch of the owners voice when they call him.
Living with a deaf dog
- Always approach your pet from the front
- Never disturb him while he is asleep or he may get a fright
- Deaf dogs can sometimes snap at young children
- Keep them on a lead on walks as they could easily get hit by a car
- Make sure your dog is not in the driveway when reversing your car.
Old dogs can suddenly lose their balance as though they have had a stroke. This is not caused by a blood clot to the brain like in humans but in fact is due to inflammation of the vestibular or balance canals. The cause is still unknown. Although the signs can be quite dramatic and very upsetting this can be treated and many dogs recover within 2 weeks.
- Complete loss of balance and falling over
- The head may tilt permanently to one side
- The eyes will be flickering from side to side
- They may not be able to eat because they cannot reach down to the food bowl.
- Your pet may appear very confused and disorientated
How to help
- Hand feed your dog
- Keep you dog rested and in one room so he cannot hurt himself
- Take it to your vet immediately - sometimes a course of steroids can help
- Be patient - often these case take a few weeks to get better
- Some dogs get left with a permanent head tilt but often cope amazingly well
Rapid weight loss
If your old dog starts to lose weight suddenly this should be check immediately by your vet. There are many causes of weight loss in the older dog but diabetes, kidney problems and cancer are common causes. Your vet may need to do a blood test to investigate further.
Increased thirst
This is common as your pet ages and can be caused by kidney and liver problems or diabetes. If your dog is female and not spayed it could be a womb infection (pyometra). Your vet may ask you to bring a urine sample and may do some routine blood tests to get a diagnosis. It is helpful if you keep a chart of exactly how much water your pet drinks every day.
What to do:
- Never deprive your dog of water
- Keep a chart of your pets daily water intake for your vet
- Collect a fresh urine sample before you go to the vet
Older dogs often wet the bed or leave puddles on the floor. If your dog is also showing increased thirst your vet will have to investigate for kidney problems with blood tests.
However overweight large breed dogs commonly get a leaky bladder valve. This can easily be treated by weight loss and medication to help tighten the bladder sphincter.
What you can do
- Take your pet out frequently to let it urinate
- Make your pet lose weight
- Give medication regularly
- Never scold you dog - it's not their fault!
- Put waterproofing under its blanket for easy cleaning
Prostate problems
If your male dog isn't castrated then the prostate gland will enlarge with advancing age. This could be a natural ageing change or it may become enlarged with an abscess or cancer of the prostate. The enlarged prostate may press against your dogs bladder and colon causing straining on urination or defecation. Occasionally your dog may also pass blood in the urine.
If you see your dog straining get it checked out quickly because if he continues to strain he will rupture the muscles and cause a hernia. Your vet will need to do a rectal examination to determine what type of problem he has. X-rays of the prostate or an ultrasound scan may be necessary. Many types of prostate problems can easily be treatd by castration.
Lumps and bumps
- The older dog can get skin tumours on the eyes, legs and flanks. If you spot a new lump get it checked out immediately. Some are benign fatty lumps but many lumps may need a biopsy and if malignant, rapid surgical removal.
- Older dogs often get little growths called papillomas on the eyelid. Although these are usually benign, surgical removal is advised to prevent them rubbing the eye and causing eye infections.
- If your bitch is not spayed you should check her belly every week for lumps on her mammary glands. If one appears take her to the vet as if may need surgical removal.


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Lake Carlton (Approx. 300 acres): Lake Apopka flows North via the Apopka Lock and Dam thru the 6 mile long Apopka-Beauclair Canal, and connects Lakes Beauclair (1000 acres), Carlton (300 acres), and Dora (4,500 acres) before reaching Lake Eustis (7000 acres), the mid-point lake of The Harris Chain.
The Dora Canal empties into the southeastern corner of Lake Eustis, after it meanders one mile from Lake Dora; cited in Florida History books as the state's most beautiful mile of waterway, lined in a canopy of 2000 year old cypress tree stands teeming with nature and wildlife.
The Harris Chain of Lakes is located primarily in Lake County, Florida, 30 miles northwest of Orlando. It is part of the Oklawaha River basin, a sub-basin of the St. Johns River. It is known by locals as the Harris or Oklawaha Chain of Lakes. The Harris Chain consists of 9 primary (74,000 acres) lakes, all flowing north, and eventually draining into the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville, Florida via the St. Johns River.
The Harris Chain was added to the National Bass Fishing Hot Spot List back in the 1980's when it became home for the B.A.S.S Megabucks trail (1986-1990). Pro bass anglers of the day agreed that the chain was the most diverse in structure and vegetation types of any & all that they fished. Kissimmee grasses, maiden cane, bull rushes, cattails, and lily pads are abundant emergent aquatic types of vegetation found throughout the chain.
Bottom growing grass types are Eel, Shrimp, Southern Naiad, Musk, and Coon Tail. Structure such as docks, residential canal systems, dredge areas, and State Game and Fish "Fish Attractors" complement The Harris Chain diversity these pro anglers spoke of.
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5700 Trimble Park Rd., Mt. Dora, Fl.32757
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In this Racer's Edge podcast episode, Embracing Change, we visit with special guest and host, Dena Kirkpatrick, to discuss the history of Racer's Edge and our long-time working relationship. You will learn about some of our personal experiences with riding and training horses as well as our favorite equine products and motivational quotes.
Conversation Fact Check
- The first episode of Racer's Edge aired in January 2014.
- Dena Kirkpatrick: One Smooth Motion pairs with DenaOneSmoothMotion YouTube videos to share the mental and physical aspects in regards to training a barrel horse.
- In 2007, Jeye worked with Horsecity.comTV to create what they refer to as "Meet the Girl" videos that aired on Horsecity's show on RFD-TV, which you can now find here.
- Racer's Edge will be reformatting to a one-hour special on Ride TV in 2019.
- Barrel futurity races date back to the early 1970's, the Barrel Futurities of America was formed on September 22, 1983 with the help of Florence Youree, Pat Hutter, and Sue Sistruck.
- The divisional 4D barrel races were formed in 1992 by the National Barrel Horse Association.
- Correction to Dena's story- she first attended the first NBHA finals in Augusta, GA not Atlanta, GA. Augusta still hosts the finals today.
- RFDTV The American
- World Champion Rodeo Alliance (WCRA)
Dena's Favorite Quotes:
"At some point, everything's gonna go south on you and you're going to say, this is it. This is how I end. Now you can either accept that, or you can get to work. That's all it is. You just begin. You do the math. You solve one problem and you solve the next one, and then the next. And If you solve enough problems, you get to come home."
–The Martian with Matt Damon
"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twenty six times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."
– Michael Jordan
Kate's Always First
Dena's Super Mare
Kate's Favorites
|Saddle Pad
|Suede Top Zone Saddle Pad
|Protective Boots
Mentioned by Jeye: Legacy Tall Hind Boot
RE Crew's Horse Profiles
MP Call Me Corvinus aka "Corvin"
Human: Jeye Johnson
Song: It's a Great Day to Be Alive by Travis Tritt
Corv likes to take it easy, he doesn't like to over think or over exert. Thinks it's a "goofy thing but hey-he's doing alright".
Easters Sweet Note aka "Annie"
Human: Hannah Haugen
Song: No Scrubs by TLC
Annie is a hard worker and selective with affirmations of love, does not thrive on human contact.
Kate Always First aka Kate
Human: Dena Kirkpatrick
Song: I'm Going to Live Forever by Irene Cara
Kate is not too feminine, slightly intimidating, yet eloquent. A total stand out most likely out hanging with the boys.


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The government has advised cancer patients not use herbal treatments in favour of modern medicine as one popular so called cure, has been dismissed as "ineffective".
The pills in question are produced by Mor Saeng, but according to Doctor Narong Aphikulvanich, the Medical Services Department's Deputy Director General, they have no effect on the disease.
In a statement he said. "we have tested it on seven types of cancer including breast, liver, and colorectal cancer but the tests had no impact on any of the cancers.
Also Read: Free Cancer Cure Causes Traffic Jams In Prachin Buri
The man behind the so called "miracle" pills is Saengchai Haelerttrakul AKA Mor, which means doctor in the Thai language. However, he has never had any formal medical training.
But he claims that many of his patients have reported back to him that they feel better after taking his medication.
Patients queue up every month outside his home in Prachinburi, as Mor gives away free pills. Thousands of people are said to have taken the pills in search of a cure for their illness. Some people have queued for two days it was reported.
But if patients are truly feeling improvements in their condition, even in the short term, is there any harm in taking the pills?
The official status suggests that patients can try the medication offered by Mor but they should not abandon modern tried and tested medicines or treatments.
Mor has said he will continue to give away his pills as long as people want them as it gives hope to them.
He also said that he has had offers from foreign doctors to purchase his formula but has rejected the offers so far, as he believes that by doing so, the Thai people may not be able to obtain his medication.
Source : Nation
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Condor Agate has some of the best colors and patterns.
Condor Agate comes from Argentina, from the mountains by San Rafael. Luis de Los Santos, the man who discovered the new agate in 1993, named it Condor Agate. They were loosely scattered all over the area. Once they collected all the Condor Agate off the land, they started mining about a ton of good quality Condor Agate every month.
Now they have to excavate to find more Condor Agate. They don't have to dig all that deeply though.
When you are struggling with moving or legal conflict, reach for a piece of Condor Agate. It summons relief.
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The best yoga classes in Astoria
A community of yogi's in your neighborhood.
By THE YOGA STUDIO
Yoga in the Community
While The Yoga Studio in Astoria, Queens, is new to the community our location is not. We chose a place that had already been part of the yoga community here because we know how important it is to the people here. We wanted to continue serving the old and new yogis in our neighborhood because we are a part of it too.
Being part of a studio in your community brings your involvement with the practice to another level. Our community of instructors and students brings support to a yoga that can't be gained from at home practice. Group yoga sessions have proven to add a social support network that benefits your mental health and commitment.
Yoga Together is Better
"Spending quality time with family, friends, and community—while also staying open to new relationships—is the secret to a happy, healthy life. One of the most powerful ways to forge more vital, lasting connections: yoga."
Practicing yoga in a group has many benefits both on and off the mat. Whether you're a beginner or expert yoga opens up an instant community of people who are there to both help and learn with you. Research from the University of Oxford has shown that exercise in a group can have numerous benefits that can help you and your practice.
Staying Committed
When you practice yoga at a studio you give yourself a form of accountability for attending. Our own well being motivates us to connect to an activity like yoga but sometimes the couch calls at the end of a long day. Having a class of familiar faces to return to gives your yoga practice another motivation that we all sometimes need. You're making yourself responsible to a group that is all in it together battling a busy life.
Committing to a regular yoga class also gives us dedicated time in our week to practice. When we aim to do yoga throughout our week at home other life events can often get in the way or distract us. Actually scheduling the time for your wellness makes it easier to keep up with and make time for in your busy life. For that reason The Yoga Studio offers classes from morning to evening in Astoria to help fit our busy schedules.
Be Part of Your Community
Joining The Yoga Studio in Astoria is a great way to meet new people in your community. Our location acts as a town square for yogis in the neighborhood that is always welcoming and supportive. Especially if you're new to the area our yoga studio can be a great way to meet new people.
Combining an activity that already focuses on wellness with a supportive group setting can be great for your mental health. Socializing and interacting with other people, even it's just a hello to a familiar face is an important part of good mental health.
Our Instructors
One of the biggest benefits to doing yoga at a studio is the expert guidance of an instructor. At the beginning of your yoga journey it can often be frustrating and feel like you aren't doing a pose right. Having an instructor there to direct you and the class through poses while bringing your attention back to breathing can help you become much more comfortable in the practice. Instructors are also there to offer encouragement. Yoga can have difficult poses and long periods of time you need to hold them. With someone there to help you have the physical and mental barriers can be keep you from getting discouraged.
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At The Yoga Studio in Astoria we value our community of teachers and members. Together we create a welcoming atmosphere for those new and old to the practice. We offer a range of different classes to cater to more people than ever. No matter your experience or fitness we're confident we can find a class that will fit you.


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by Dr. Will Cole
Magnesium is one of the most overlooked deficiencies in conventional medicine and one that I see often as a functional medicine practitioner. Even though it is the fourth most abundant mineral in your body and needed for over 300 biochemical reactions, between 50 and 90 percent of people don't get enough of this nutrient. Close to 60 percent of your body's total magnesium is located in your bones and the rest can be found in your non-muscular soft tissue and muscles. It's easy to see why we can't overlook this deficiency any longer if we want our health to thrive.
So what exactly does magnesium do for us?
Magnsesium is an electrolyte along with potassium, sodium, and calcium. Although it is the least abundant electrolyte, it is just as vital for your body to function optimally. Your body absorbs magnesium in your gut through your small intestine, and then stores it in your body. Excess magnesium is regulated by your kidneys to excrete leftover amounts of this nutrient into your urine.
You'd be surprised how many of our daily body functions depend on magnesium:
1. Energy creation
Your mitochondria is responsible for ATP synthesis – your body's process for producing energy. With close to 1/3 of your total cellular magnesium located in the mitochondria, low levels can contribute to fatigue.
2. Brain health
MIT research has found that magnesium helps regulate brain receptors that are responsible for memory function. In fact, supplementing with magnesium can improve symptoms of brain fog. It also increases neuroplasticity which works to reduce cognitive decline.
3. Muscle function
Since a large amount of magnesium is stored in your muscles and cells, it works to control neuromuscular signals, helping your muscles to contract and relax. Not having adequate magnesium can lead to spasms and stiffness.
4. Bone health
Magnesium works in conjunction with calcium to transport it from your muscles to other areas of your body – your bones included. Insufficient levels of magnesium can lead to low bone mineral density and contribute to osteoporosis.
5. Mood regulation
Your calming neurotransmitter, GABA, relies on magnesium for its receptors to function properly and reduce stress, lower anxiety, promote relaxation, and improve sleep quality and duration. Magnesium is also considered an NMDA receptor modulator which regulates your excitatory neurotransmitter, glutamate.
GABA and glutamate each have opposite roles and therefore work together to keep your mood steady. Glutamate is a precursor to GABA and excess amounts are converted to GABA. Conversion problems can lead to a surge in glutamate, a drop in GABA, and increased anxiety and depression.
6. Thyroid health
Since magnesium is necessary for thyroid hormone production I often see deficiency as an overlooked contributor for thyroid problems.
7. Inflammation
Almost every modern health problem can be linked to inflammation. Studies have shown that magnesium lowers the inflammatory marker, CRP.
8. Heart health
Magnesium works with calcium to prevent hypertension, stabilize blood pressure, and reduce overall cardiovascular disease risk.
9. Blood sugar
Research has shown a link with lower triglyceride levels and a decreased risk of type 2 diabetes with increased magnesium intake. Since magnesium is excreted through the urine, diabetics typically have lower levels of magnesium since urination is more frequent with this health problem.
It's amazing that for how much magnesium does for our health, it continues to be one of the more underrated nutrients when looking at underlying causes and treatments of our health problems.
Why Is magnesium deficiency such a problem?
There a few reasons why magnesium is such a common deficiency – and it all has to do with how our modern world has developed:
1. Poor nutrition: Processed, pre-packaged foods that are filled with sugar and devoid of nutrients like magnesium make up the majority of the standard American diet.
2. Medications: Medications like diuretics and antibiotics can decrease our absorption of nutrients by compromising our gut health.
3. Soil depletion: Current agriculture practices have stripped soil of important nutrients, including magnesium, therefore decreasing the amount of nutrients in the food grown in the soil.
4. Gut problems: Chronic gut conditions like leaky gut syndrome can further perpetuate poor magnesium absorption.
Signs of magnesium deficiency
Since magnesium plays a role in so many areas of our body, it makes sense that symptoms of deficiency can manifest in different aspects of our health as well. However, two of the most obvious symptoms of deficiency include:
Muscle cramps and spasms
The seemingly random spasms, cramps, and "charley horses, in your body are one of the most common signs of magnesium deficiency.
Migraines and other headaches
Millions of people experience migraines and other types of headaches on a regular basis. When you experience a migraine, it is due to the tensing up of blood vessels. But magnesium is responsible for relaxing these. It is estimated that 50 percent of migraine sufferers are magnesium deficient and close to 60 percent have genetic mutations that hinder the body's ability to metabolize magnesium.
Additional symptoms include:
- Osteoporosis
- Restless leg syndrome
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Constipation
Magnesium Supplements
Since it is difficult to get adequate magnesium through diet alone, supplementation can still be important, especially when trying correct deficiencies.
The same rules apply for magnesium supplements when choosing which one you should take. You'll want to ensure that the brand you choose is transparent with where it sources its ingredients from and what their manufacturing procedures are. It also needs to be free from additional fillers and ingredients that could also contribute to symptoms.
You also want to take your starting levels into account to determine how much magnesium you need to be taking. Consider working with a functional medicine practitioner who can test your magnesium levels with advanced nutrient labs. Since the majority of your body's magnesium is stored in your cells and bones, not your blood, this often contributes to the inaccuracy of conventional nutrient labs.
Overall, magnesium is safe to take, but large amounts could potentially cause GI upset and diarrhea. Go off your doctor's recommendations or start at a lower dose and listen to your body and gradually increase your amount over time. It is important to check your levels every few months to assess how you are improving to determine what you need to do about dosing. But for healthy individuals the daily recommended amounts are:
- Infants to 6 months: 30 mg
- 7 to 12 months: 75 mg
- 1 to 3 years: 80 mg
- 4 to 8 years: 130 mg
- 9 to 13 years: 240 mg
- 14 to 18 years: 360 mg for women; 410 mg for men
- 19 to 30 years: 310 mg for women; 400 for men
- 31+: 320 mg for women; 420 mg for men
- During pregnancy: 350 to 360 mg
- While breastfeeding: 310 to 320 mg
There is no "right" time to take magnesium. However, due to it's calming effects, taking it right before bed can be the best way to capitalize on its ability to boost GABA levels and relax muscles. Magnesium can be found in multiple different forms, so you'll want to consider this when deciding which one will work best for your specific symptoms.
Magnesium chelate
This form is extremely bioavailable and is found in magnesium containing food sources.
Magnesium oxide
This is most commonly used in supplements. Research shows it only has a 4 percent absorption rate so if you are struggling with absorption issues this is probably not your best option. This low bioavailability gives it an intensive laxative effect that makes it a good constipation remedy.
Magnesium citrate
Magnesium is combined with citric acid to make this from. At 16 percent, it has a higher absorption rate than magnesium oxide, but also makes a great choice for relieving constipation.
Magnesium Threonate
Since this form can pass the mitochondrial membrane, research is supporting its ability as a powerful neurological support and a good option for those with depression, anxiety, or brain fog. However, this form is not as readily available.
Magnesium oil
This is a whole new way to boost your magnesium levels. Instead of ingesting it, magnesium oil is placed directly on the skin. This makes it one of the best options for people with gut dysfunctions that limit absorption. Since it also soothes the muscles in your digestive tract, rubbing magnesium oil on your abdomen can combat an upset stomach.
Another way to get in magnesium is by soaking in epsom salts or magnesium flakes. One study showed that after 12 weeks of topical magnesium therapy – soaks and oils – magnesium increased by 25 percent in participants! No wonder soaking in magnesium is so relaxing – your muscles will be relaxed and you'll be ready to head directly to bed.
Foods to focus on
There are many foods, mostly plant-based, that contain magnesium. This makes it an easy nutrient for most anyone to obtain through diet. Some of the best food sources include:
- Spinach, 1 cup: 157 mg
- Swiss chard, 1 cup: 154 mg
- Mung beans, 1 cup 97 mg
- Dark chocolate, 1 square: 95 mg
- Pumpkin seeds, 1/8 cup: 92 mg
- Cashews, 1/4 cup: 91 mg
- Almonds, 1 ounce: 80 mg
- Black beans, 1/2 cup: 60 mg
- Avocado, 1 medium: 58 mg
- Salmon, 1 filet: 53 mg
- Kefir, 1 cup: 50 mg
- Figs, 1/2 cup: 50 mg
- Banana, 1 medium: 32 mg
- Broccoli, 1 cup: 32 mg
- Brussels Sprouts, 1 cup: 32 mg
If you are experiencing any symptoms of magnesium deficiency, work with a functional medicine doctor to assess your levels in order to get your health back on track. For the rest of us, don't underestimate the need for this nutrient!
If you want to learn more about your own health case please check out our free health evaluation. We offer in person as well as phone and webcam consultations for people across the country and around the world.
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I have just found a very good website that lists the various version numbers for SQL Server. You can see from the list which services packs and updates have been applied. http://www.sqlteam.com/article/sql-server-versions
Month: June 2009
SQL: List of database files
The script in this post can be used to extract a list of databases along with the files associated with each database. The size (according to SQL Server) is also returned in pages and bytes.
SQL: Save (Not Permitted) Dialog Box
The Save (Not Permitted) dialog box warns you that saving changes is not permitted because the changes you have made require the listed tables to be dropped and re-created. The following actions might require a table to be re-created: Adding a new column to the middle of the table Dropping a column Changing column nullability […]


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How Facebook news feed works
Facebook's recent F8 conference was a huge event, with a heap of information on new products, projects and the future ambitions of Zuckerberg's ever-expanding social behemoth. In fact, there was so much presented at F8 that it was almost impossible to take it all in. Helpfully, Facebook's posted videos from most of the F8 sessions online – though even then, with close to 100 videos uploaded, it's hard to know where to begin.
But there was one session of particular interest that many might not have noticed, one that looked at a crucial element of the Facebook infrastructure which is particularly relevant for for all brands and users. In a session entitled "News Feed: Getting Your Content to the Right People", Adam Mosseri, Facebook's VP of Product for News Feed, went through exactly how Facebook's infamous News Feed works, providing an overview which included a heap of helpful insights to help people better understand the driving force that decides what users see on the platform.
Here are the key details of the session, outlining the News Feed algorithm's crucial elements.
The Mission of News Feed
Mosseri began his session by talking about the mission of Facebook's News Feed, saying that we now live in a world where there's "more and more information for us to consume every day, but only so much time we have in which to do that."
As such, Facebook sees the mission of News Feed as being to connect people with the stories that matter most to them.
This aligns with previously stated logic around the aims of News Feed – last year, in an interview with Time Magazine, Facebook's Chief Product Officer Chris Cox said that:
"If you could rate everything that happened on Earth today that was published anywhere by any of your friends, any of your family, any news source, and then pick the 10 that were the most meaningful to know today, that would be a really cool service for us to build. That is really what we aspire to have News Feed become."
It's important to understand this core motivation behind News Feed and how it works. Many people have speculated that the aim of News Feed is purely to make more money for Facebook, but the logic of that viewpoint just doesn't stack up – if that was the only motivator, Facebook would fail, as users wouldn't be getting the experience they want. The only way to keep users coming back and spending more time on the platform is to ensure that they're seeing more of what they want to see – and as Facebook's numbers show, both active user counts and average session timeson the network continue to increase year-on-year, so they're clearly getting something right. Definitely, there's an element of business in there, but the user experience – connecting users to the content of most relevance to them, every day – is the core driver. And as such, if you can create content that caters to your audience demand, you're likely to win out and benefit from improved organic reach.
How News Feed Works
First off, Mosseri notes that when publishers first post content into News Feed:
"…at that moment, nothing happens. It's not until the people that follow that publisher open up Facebook that we look at that story and all the other stories that we could show them and then try to figure what they're most interested in."
This underlines, Mosseri says, that the system, even at a technical level is very user-centric – the system's built around each user's individual preferences and actions, not dictated by the content itself.
So, for example, if you were to publish a new post and no other competing content came into the stream between when you pressed 'post' and when an individual user with some connection to your Page opened Facebook, there's a good chance that your content would be served to that user. But if there was other, competing content from publishers with which that user has more of an affinity with published at the same time, then your chances of reaching him/her are lessened. This is likely why those 'best times to post' articles tend to recommend posting late at night – BuzzSumo's recent research on Facebook post performance, for example, suggested posting between 10pm and midnight in your audience's local time zone is when you'll see best engagement. That's because there's fewer Pages posting at that time, yet there's enough people still awake to see it.
That's not to say that advice is wrong – BuzzSumo's research is excellent and the data presents the facts as they are – but it underlines the way the News Feed system works, with your post in a virtual auction against other, competing content. If you're posting at the same time as everyone else, your post reach will be lessened purely because of increased competition. The only way to combat this is, as noted, to post at lower activity times, when competition is reduced, or increase your Page's connection with your fans by posting content that they're more likely to engage with, strengthening your Page's connection in the attention auction.
Mosseri underlines this further in his presentation, noting that "the most important input into what you see in your News Feed is who you decide to friend and what publishers you've decided to follow".
"When you first sign up to Facebook, your News Feed is totally empty – it's a blank slate. And then, slowly but surely over time, you friend the people you care about, you follow the publishers you're interested in, and you build your own, personalized experience."
From this, your Facebook News Feed is created, with a range of different posts from these entities – Facebook then needs to determine which stories matter to you most from that selection.
For each of these posts that could be served to you based on your interests, Facebook tries to determine how likely you are to 'Like' each one, how likely you are to share it and to spend time reading it. Facebook predicts the likelihood of these actions based on a several factors.
As you can see from the image, the factors Facebook uses to assess each individual post are:
- Who posted it – How often the user engages with content from this user/Page
- Type of content – How often the user engages with this type of content – e.g. photos, videos, links
- Interactions with the post – The amount of interactions a post has had infers a relative level of importance/relevance of the post
- When it was posted – Recency is an important ranking factor, as people want to be kept up to date with the latest news – though Mosseri notes, it's not the most important factor. The example Mosseri cites is if a relative has announced her engagement, that's likely to be highly relevant, even if it was posted a week ago, so "if we're doing our job at News Feed", Mosseri says, that announcement would get higher priority, despite it being older – though how Facebook determines that relevance, exactly, is not clear (it likely comes down, in part, to trigger words – for example, reports have suggested that using the word 'congratulations' in your post will boost its relevance factor).
At the end of this assessment, Facebook assigns each story with a "Relevancy Score" which is specific to each user and based on their respective predicted levels of interest in each post.
Each individual story which could appear in your Feed is assigned a score and the presentation of your News Feed is defined by those results.
If you finish your Facebook session, then come back again later, the process starts all over again, ranking each story that's been posted since your last visit.
There are the basic mechanics of how News Feed works and how the content you see on Facebook is determined. Given this process, it makes sense that stories from friends and family are going to be given precedence over brand content, as you're more likely to be engaging with those more personally-relevant posts. This makes it more of a challenge for brands to get significant organic reach, but it also underlines the need for Page managers to focus on engagement and interaction with their followers, as opposed to using the platform as a broadcast or advertising medium. Of course, you want, and need, to tell people about your products – that's how marketing works – but you also have to consider how you're encouraging interaction and how you're engaging with your audience in comparison to how they would be interacting and responding to other posts. The more you can connect with them and generate interaction, the stronger your News Feed signal will be.
(And worth noting, the recent News Feed addition of time spent reading content within links will obviously benefit publishers and Pages in this regard).
Measuring Success
So how does Facebook know they're getting it right and delivering a better user experience through the News Feed? Mosseri says they measure their success on two significant fronts – "what people do and what people say".
"What people do are things like are they liking more, are they sharing more, are they spending more time on Facebook, are they commenting more with their friends. If they're doing these types of actions a bit more, that's an indication that we're creating some value. But we know that these things aren't everything – maybe you're seeing a post that's a sad post, maybe a high school friend's dog passed away. You might not feel liking or commenting on that, but maybe it's interesting to you."
Mosseri says that to determine these differentiating factors, Facebook invests a lot in their 'Feed Quality Panel' program. The Feed Quality program incorporates two elements:
- The Feed Quality Panel – a team of users (reportedly 700+) who spend time ordering their News Feeds from least interesting to most interesting, which Facebook then uses for benchmarking against what their system would match to those users based on their activity
- Online Surveys – "Tens of thousands" of News Feed feedback surveys get filled out every day, according to Mosseri. You know the ones – those prompts in your side bar asking you to answer a few questions to improve your News Feed
Facebook uses the responses from these surveys to compare how interested users said they were in each story, to how interested the system thought they'd be, which then helps them to refine and improve the prediction models in the algorithm.
In addition to this, Mosseri notes that Facebook places significant importance on giving users more controls over their own News Feed experience.
Measures like who you follow and friend are down to the individual, and it's important, Mosseri says, for Facebook to underline the importance of that element to ensure each person's News Feed remains highly relevant to them.
In terms of unfollowing, Mosseri highly recommends people try unfollowing people who post content that's not relevant to them.
"Maybe you have a kooky aunt who posts funny photos that you're not interested in, or maybe a publisher no longer really posts stuff that you like. If you unfollow them, your News Feed experience will get more interesting."
When you hide posts, Mosseri says, Facebook will try to show you less similar content in future. And there's also 'See First', which enables users to select their own, custom group of people or publishers who they find the most interesting, which can then be prioritized in News Feed. These user-defined measures are important, as they give people the ability to maintain control over their on-platform experience beyond the algorithm itself.
How Publishers Can Maximize Their Reach
In the final segment of Mosseri's presentation, he discusses how publishers can maximize attention and traction within the Facebook News Feed. Mosseri highlights four key measures to consider.
- Write compelling headlines – Mosseri notes that publishers should seek to write compelling headlines – "Not 'clickbaity' headlines, but headlines that give people a real sense of the content that's behind that click." Mosseri says Facebok know that users enjoy this type of content and the News Feed team do what they can to ensure such posts perform well within the system.
- Avoid overly promotional content – Posting too much promotional content can cause your audience to get less interested in your posts over time, which can lead to reduced reach.
- Try Things – Mosseri says that this is the most important thing – "if I could leave you with one thing, it would be to experiment and try things." The key point that Mosseri emphasizes here is that what works for one publisher won't necessarily work for another – you need to experiment and test different methods to determine what resonates most with your audience, whether that's long-form content, short-form, video, image posts. The only way to know for sure what's of most interest to your audience and what they want from you is to try things and see what generates the best response.
- Publisher tools – Your publisher tools, like Facebook Insights, are your key guide point as to how your content is performing and your audience response. It's crucial that you spend time analyzing the data and comparing what works in order to understand what you should be posting and what your audience wants to see. Audience Insightsis another tool that can be hugely beneficial in assessing what's of most relevance to your target market.
And in the last note on publisher tools, Mosseri highlights Facebook's recently added Audience Optimization tools, which are post-level organic targeting features that can help the News Feed algorithm to better determine who's likely to be most interested in your content.
Through Audience Optimization, which you can access by pressing the target icon at the bottom of any post as your creating it, you can define what your post is about by selecting specific topics to which it relates, which tells the algorithm that this post may be of interest to people who have these subjects listed as interests. You can also use Audience Optimization to implement restrictions, letting the algorithm know who won't be interested in a specific post, which can also help improve targeting – you can read our full rundown on Audience Optimization here(and our experiences in testing the tool here).
Mosseri's insights are both insightful and highly valuable for any publisher looking to get the most out of Facebook's News Feed. While much of the information presented was already what people either knew or suspected, having the actual rundown from the person in charge of Facebook's News Feed team and how it operates is hugely valuable.
The full video of Mosseri's F8 presentation is available here.
Source : http://www.socialmediatoday.com/social-networks/how-facebooks-news-feed-works-explained-facebook