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You Are So Much More Than What You Eat – Honest!
When will we give up our obsession with weight/dieting and the never ending pursuit of a size 10! It seems that every time I am in the company of women be it at a professional network or social group the main topic of conversation is sharing diet regimes , detox plans and weight goals and to be honest ladies it is BORING!!
Seriously, it is time to change the record. My relationship with food and my body is pretty boring and totally predictable and I know for sure my small talk and conversation is all the better for excluding it! I know the script, I get the self-sabotage, I've got the T-Shirt, mug, key fob and every book on the subject, so please, please talk to me about something else.
Tell me who you are and what makes your heart sing. Share with me your greatest challenge and your greatest joy. Inspire me with your story, your passion, your legacy.
We are so much more than what we look like or what we weigh and until we get this don't expect our teenagers to walk free of eating disorders, self harming or low self esteem any time soon. We are their role models and if we are overflowing with body hatred and a lack of self love why do we assume they will be any different?
Be kinder to yourself, you are already enough and absolutely perfect just the way you are.
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You hit the nail right on the head with this. People should celebrate when they hit their weight loss goals but not obsess about it. It takes away joy from other accomplishments
Hi Jane, I agree with a lot of what you say, especially about obsessing with diets and body image. I have never been on a diet. However, I do believe that if you truly love yourself and have high self-esteem you will respect your body and look after it with nutritious food and exercise. We all recognise how perfect a baby is and would not dream of feeding it junk food, alcohol or cigarettes, as you say we too are perfect the way we are and so need to afford ourselves the same love and care.
I have a passion for my health and well-being and looking after myself makes my heart sing.
Thanks Jane, from Heather
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Let's pretend I offered you a pencil, and I said, "I'll sell you this pencil for $2,000." Hopefully, you wouldn't buy the pencil. But, if your best friend was on their death bed, and I said, "The medicine that can save their life will cost $2,000," you would find a way to pay—even if you didn't have a single dime.
What's the difference between those two scenarios? The amount of money didn't change. Either way, you were paying $2,000. So, what did change? Simple: the value changed. There's an obvious difference between the value of a pencil and the value of someone's life.
If you think in terms of value, you can win every negotiation. And when you win negotiations with this strategy, the other person wins, too. You don't have to think about everything as an either/or situation – "Either I get more products with lower prices or I get fewer products with higher prices." "Either I get a good deal for my money, or I get a bad deal that's cheaper." Move away from that either/or mindset and start thinking about how you can get the best of both worlds.
The key is understanding value. Specifically, you need to understand what's valuable to the other person.
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Here's an example: a supplier is offering you a minimum order quantity of 1,000, but 1,000 is way too expensive. 100 is the best you can manage, but the supplier might want a much higher price per item at an MOQ of 100. Instead of agreeing, try negotiating, and keep in mind what's valuable to the supplier – trust and future business.
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Trekking to Toronto from Brampton with no weekend GO service can be quite a feat, one that we Bramptonians know all too well.
But sometimes there are events worth a trip to the big city. Here's a list of 11 events that we think are worth the travel to enjoy.
Shake Shack Pop-Up at Momofuku Daishō
This American classic is making its way to Toronto for one day only! On Wednesday, January 18th from 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Shake Shack is teaming up with Momofuku Daishō for its debut on 190 University Avenue. Expect a massive lineup of eager foodies preparing to taste the brand's popular shack beef burgers and fries. The quantity is limited, however, and the event will be a first-come, first-serve basis.
Nail and Champagne Bar Pop-Up at East Thirty Six
Thinking of a little pick-me-up or a quick get together with the girls? You'll have the perfect excuse on Sunday, January 22nd if you head to East Thirty Six at 36 Wellington Street East for Toronto's first ever Nail and Champagne Bar Pop-Up. Between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, ladies can choose between 2 packages: $50.00 for a manicure with mimosas and $60.00 for a manicure with champagne.
Beach Bash in the 6ix at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Grab your favourite beach attire on Friday, January 27 and escape to the beach at Ripley's. For $40 you'll be able to enjoy a beach themed menu, cocktails and a ride on a surf simulator. A DJ will be playing dance music all night while you hang out with your faves and pretend you're in Cabo. The party kicks off at 8 p.m. Ripley's is located at 288 Bremner Blvd in Toronto.
Enjoy Toronto's winter culinary celebration from Monday, January 27 to Thursday, February 9. Over 220 restaurants are participating, offering prix fixe menus at discounted prices. It's the perfect time to indulge in some delicious eats from that uber expensive restaurant you've been waiting to try. For further information regarding pricing, menus and to make reservations, visit the Winterlicious website here.
Toronto Light Festival at the Distillery District
There's something about bright twinkling lights that chases away those winter blues. Pair that with the rustic vibe of the Distillery District and you're in for a treat. From Monday, January 27 to Sunday March 12, the Distillery is putting on an epic lights display. We hear it's Instagram-worthy too.
Toronto Tea Festival at the Toronto Reference Library
Calling all steepers! The Toronto Tea Festival is back this year, taking place at 789 Yonge St. on Saturday, January 28 and 29. The festival is perfect for tea lovers of all experience levels. A single day's ticket is just $15 and a ticket for both days is a great price at $25. The ticket covers admission as well as a shopping bag, a free tasting cup and so much more! Peruse hundreds of teas and shop for tea-related products.
First Thursday Party at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Take yourself out of your comfort zone and enter the sophisticated world of art and alcohol for a few hours at the Art Gallery of Ontario. For just $12, enjoy access to art, music, culture, drinks and food stands. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 2.
Harry Potter Dance Party at The Phoenix Concert Centre
If partying with muggles is not your thing, how about a dance party with fellow witches and wizards? The Appreciation Society will be holding a special event for all Harry Potter fans on Thursday, February 2nd. Tickets are $12 per person and upon entering, guests will be individually sorted into different houses and will be provided with a special mask of beloved Harry Potter characters. You'll also be able to try a couple of popular drinks such as butter beer pitchers and fire whisky shots. The fun kicks off at 10 p.m.
Soca on Ice at Natrel Skating Rink
Looking for a family-friendly event that is not only free, but involves amazing tunes and winter fun? On Saturday, February 4th, head to Harbourfront Centre at 235 Queens Quay West with your entire family in tow for Soca on Ice! Dr. Jay de Soca Prince will be spinning all of the hottest soca tracks between 8 – 11 p.m. while you and your family and friends have a blast on the ice. What better way to spend your Saturday night?
Farewell Party at Honest Ed's
We've all caught glimpses of Honest Ed's on our adventures downtown, and now it's time to say goodbye to the historic landmark. This event will take place between Thursday, February 23 and Sunday, February 26, and it brings the city together to pay tribute to the popular Toronto landmark. Before the building is demolished, everyone is invited to head over to 581 Bloor Street West for a special market and dance party in celebration of Honest Ed's.
Game Tournament at Cineplex
Cineplex and WorldGaming are hosting a Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare tournament for Canadian players to compete for $65,000.00 in cash and other prizes. Registration for the event is already open as teams must qualify for the tournament by participating in one of the 24 live regional qualifiers happening at Cineplex theatres on Sunday, February 26. The finals are going to take place at the Downtown Toronto Scotiabank. More information on the event can be found here.


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Buy St. Stefanus Online
There are many ways for you to discover St. Stefanus, with one of the easiest being visiting our new online shop.
As St. Stefanus is brewed to mature in the bottle, the taste will evolve as the beer ages. Our online store lets you choose how mature you would like your beer to be – so you can decide how you want your beer to taste.
Purchase a 33cl or 75cl bottle with the most recent cellar release date if you prefer a fresh and fruity tasting beer. If you would like a more complex and aromatic drinking experience, then choose a slightly older, more mature beer and have it delivered directly to your door.
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Software Solutions for Marketing Support
Marketing is an integral part of every company, whether B2B or B2C. Without marketing, it's difficult to generate sales and have a successful business. Marketing may look different for different companies from a full digital content marketing campaign to a tradeshow route, but every marketing strategy needs marketing support.
What Is Marketing Support?
Marketing is a wide umbrella, especially in the digital age. And marketing support comes in all different shapes and sizes, but in general, it refers to any solution, software, or even outsourced work that aids the internal marketing team efforts. Here are some marketing support examples:
- Buying website plug-ins that improve email signups
- Using a freelance writer for content development
- Paying someone for website design and SEO
- Contracting with a video company for commercials and video ads
- Pipeline software
- Email automation software
- Outbound call software
Marketing has changed dramatically in recent years — an Adobe survey in 2016 found that marketers felt marketing had changed more in the past two years than the 50 before that — and it has continued to change since. Thus, software-as-a-service often offer the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to marketing support services because it is not a static product.
In particular, call center as a service (CCaaS) solutions can really elevate your marketing. You may not think of a call center as a marketing hub, but as a key point of customer contact, it's brimming with marketing possibilities.
Here are just a few of the ways that CCaaS software can support your marketing efforts:
CRM Integration for Inbound Calls
For inbound customer calls, CCaaS solutions can incorporate with customer relationship management (CRM) tools to automatically pull up customer information for an individual caller. This enables the agent to easily access information from marketing during customer calls and makes it easier and faster to input any relevant data from the call into the CRM tool.
Pipeline Integration for Sales Calls
Many businesses have developed a pipeline for potential customers, whether it's a simple three-stage pipeline (opportunity, in progress, won/lost), or a multi-layered, eight-stage pipeline based on specific milestones with data leaders need to inform business decisions.
But with every increased need for data, leaders are taking away valuable sales and marketing time from their teams, as they have to spend their time on data entry instead of their strategic activities. By integrating actual call activity with pipeline and CRM tools, leaders can get a more accurate snapshot of sales and marketing activity.
Improved Lead Qualification Through Outbound Calls
Lead qualification is a key piece of the sales cycle that often falls to marketing teams or inside sales reps. For example, after a trade show, marketing may be responsible for following up via either email or phone call with every lead generated from that event.
As a manual process, this can take weeks, which leaves those potential customers open for your competitors. Or they may have forgotten who you are and what you're offering. Speed after these events is key, which is why marketing support services for outbound calls improves lead qualification.
The key feature of these marketing support services is a predictive, automated outbound dialer that integrates with CRM and pipeline tools. An automated dialer will dial out to multiple numbers at once, which means more time spent talking to live people and less time talking to voicemailboxes. It also eliminates manual dialing and automatically pulls up the contact information from CRM, reducing the time between calls. Together, this greatly speeds up lead calling and improves the qualification process.
8x8's Contact Now Solution for Marketing Support
8x8's ContactNow is a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), CCaaS solution that not only improves your customer service call center but also integrates with sales and marketing to improve overall business performance while reducing the need for manual data entry.
ContactNow integrates seamlessly with CRM tools and provides a unified communication platform for your entire business. This improves collaboration and efficiency by providing all relevant customer data to sales, marketing, and customer service employees, often automatically.
Leaders can stay on top of their business performance through analytics and dashboards that show real-time and historical trends to call out areas of success and opportunity. They can get more accurate data while requiring less data entry from employees.
Your sales and marketing teams need the best technology to be as productive as possible. With 8x8's Virtual Contact Center you get world-class technology and everything your domestic or international business needs all in one system. Call 1-866-879-8647 or fill out an online form to request a no-obligation quote from an 8x8 product specialist.


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Manitoba Hydro is proposing to build the Conawapa Generating Station on the lower Nelson River. The generating station (GS) will be the largest hydro-electric project ever built in Manitoba and will generate approximately 1485MW of electricity. The proposed Conawapa generating station will be situated at Horseshoe Bay approximately 210 kms downstream of York Landing and upstream of the Nelson River estuary and the York Factory coastal Resource Management Area. This is an area traditionally used, occupied, and managed by YFFN. YFFN is concerned that Conawapa may cause significant and permanent social, cultural, economic and ecological impacts on the people of YFFN and our territory.
Because of these interests, YFFN approached Manitoba Hydro and sought to engage them in a process of examining the potential impacts of Conawapa and ways that the project could be planned and developed to provide economic and social benefits to its members.
Manitoba Hydro is obligated under the 1995 Comprehensive Implementation agreement to consult with YFFN on any future developments on the Nelson River. YFFN was also the first First Nation involved in the proposed Conawapa Project to conclude a Process Agreement with Manitoba Hydro in December 2006. This agreement sets out a process for YFFN's participation and funding in the planning and consultation process for the project. The agreement sets forth the mutual intent of YFFN and Manitoba Hydro to identify potential positive and negative effects, which may affect YFFN's unique connection and relationship to the land and resources in the lower Nelson River area.
The planning and the environmental assessment process for this project is in an earlier stage than that of the Keeyask project, and it is not clear if there will be any option for a business partnership in the project. However, the environmental studies program is underway and Manitoba Hydro and their consultants are conducting field studies at the Conawapa site, and along the Nelson River, the Weir River, and the Nelson and Hayes River estuaries. A number of YFFN members have been employed by the environmental field studies.
There is a great deal of uncertainty regarding the timeline for the environmental assessment and regulatory approval process for Conawapa. However, as of July 2012, Manitoba Hydro's website stated that "the earliest possible in-service date is 2023. Construction would take 8 to 8.5 years after receiving all regulatory approvals and licenses."
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The King Bedroom has a HDTV/DVD as does the media room which has a hide-a-bed. The king bedroom has a wifi speaker for listening to music. The Queen room sleeps two. The Bunk room has one bunk bed and a hide a crib in the closet that sleeps two in single beds. The Media Room has a very comfortable hide a bed with foam mattress that sleeps 2. The home has wi-fi and internet TV if you tire of the spectacular surroundings and need screen time.
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Well, I fell off the wagon, again, last weekend and posted like an idiot. Don't run away yet! I'm sorry for that. I'll go through any comments and apologise or reply. Going forward I'm using Craig Ferguson's three rules. No worries.
I finally pulled the trigger on a new to me vehicle! And it is good!
It's a 2003 Suburban (K 1500 according to the title huh). It's loaded. Kidney squeezers? Lumbar? Leather? Heated seats? I miss heated seats! I frigging love heated seats! Arrows in the side view mirrors? I'm getting spoiled. It's been better than ten years since I've driven something this good.
It came with a stack of receipts too. The front suspension was rebuilt last year, new Autoride bits, new, new, new everywhere.. It drives so nice too. Super nice. The best nice there is. Nobody else has it this nice! ;)
Immediate concerns are a crack in the windshield (Safelite comes tomorrow) and it needs tires soon.
Why am I so excited? It's just a Suburban? Well, I'm a wanderer. That's how I put 40k on old Crusty in 3 years. Flip a coin, pick a direction and drive. I got my money out of that truck and I'll get it out of this one too. In a little more style this time.


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EBMUD crews will begin removing accumulated soils from our Briones storage site off of Bear Creek Road.
EBMUD continually generates trench soils as a result of construction projects and pipeline repairs, and uses storage sites like Briones on an ongoing basis to temporarily store the soil until their ultimate reuse or disposal. The Briones site has reached capacity and soils must be moved to allow for continued use.
Trucks will haul soil starting Tuesday, April 24 through October 2018. Typical work hours are from 7:00 a.m and end at 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Trucks hauling soil to a site in Livermore will travel eastbound on Bear Creek Road toward Camino Pablo to access Highway 24 and will return on this same route.
EBMUD is communicating with local cycling groups and other affected stakeholders, as well as local law enforcement regarding temporary increases in truck traffic.
A portion of Oursan Trail within Briones Reservoir will be re-routed during this time.
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New Arrivals: Are all invasive species bad all the time?
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8 | Earth Watch
Saving our sand dunes; bird watching in the boreal forest; clotheslines in your neighbourhood.
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Bearing Witness: Brian McHattie watches unhappily as Hamilton proceeds with its expressway through Red Hill Valley.
By Krista Foss
36 | Urban Nature
The Green House: How to reduce your ecological footprint without leaving your home.
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The Wild Ones: Ontario's Dogs and Cats.
By Dan Schneider
44 | Inside Ontario Nature
Upcoming AGM will be one to remember; Jean Labrecque celebrates 25 years with Ontario Nature.
46 | Last Word
Unfair Trade: Our global economy brings us cheap products and a host of invasive species.
By Jerry DeMarco
18 | Where the Waters Divide
The Walpole Island First Nation must contend with chemical spills, development and the erosion of traditional ways. Even so, the community has preserved some of Ontario's rarest species of flora and fauna.
By Sharon Oosthoek
22 | Us Versus Then
The odds are stacked against nature advocates when pleading their cases before the Ontario Municipal Board. Just what does an environmentalist have to do to win around here?
By Linda Pim
28 | Motion Detector
Professor Barrie Frost has spent a career studying how the brain perceives movement. Along the way he put butterflies into flight simulators and invented a flirtatious virtual pigeon.
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32 | Killarney Dreaming
Forgot long, hot portages and ravenous blackflies. The best time to go camping is in the winter.
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When motorists drive past the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home in Land O' Lakes, chances are they won't know much about the history of the man for whom the facility is named. That's where Bill Dotterer comes in. He's a volunteer with the Tampa Bay History Center and he shared the story of 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez's life and his heroic actions during a talk earlier this year at … [Read more...]
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Joe Marchica, owner of Lake Padgett Bistro, has owned several restaurants in the area. In fact, he's been in the restaurant business for 40 years. His wife Gina, son Nicholas and two grandmothers all work together to provide an exceptional dining experience. Lake Padgett Bistro offers a full-scale restaurant menu serving family recipes handed down through the generations. The family originally … [Read more...]


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This is a tutorial segment of Double comparatives of English Grammar. In this lesson, the instructor is explaining about how to express a cause and an effect in a easier way with examples. She says that it's the relationship where one thing makes a change on another or one factor say for example sunshine, produce a result in another by making us to feel happy. Comparative forms are used to express a cause and effect. Words like brighter, happier are examples for that. For example, in the sentence, The brighter the sun, the happier I feel. Here, the cause is "brighter" and effect is "happier".
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The artsdepot is a multi-purpose cultural centre located in North Finchley, in the London borough of Barnet. It was officially opened on 23 October 2004 for the enjoyment and development of the arts in North London.
The arts programme offers high quality professional performances in two main theatre spaces, The Pentland Theatre with 395 seats and a Studio Theatre with 158 seats. The building also contains dance and drama studios, a gallery space and a cafe. The programme of performances ranges from theatre, to live music, comedy, dance, visual art, spoken word and children's events.
artsdepot runs an extensive education programme of courses and classes for children and adults. Outreach and strategic partnerships include working with local schools, artistic companies, other venues and festivals to deliver arts education to all sectors of the local community.
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Du Yu 杜宇 was one of the semi-mythological kings of the ancient state of Shu 蜀. Stories about his life are to be found in Chang Qu's 常璩 book Huayang guo zhi 華陽國志 that quotes from the geographical treatise Shuijingzhu 水經注, the chronicle Shuwang benji 蜀王本紀, and Lai Min's 來敏 (meanwhile lost) book Benshulun 本蜀論. Some stories are also to be found in the geography Taiping huanyu ji 太平寰宇記 and the fragmentarily transmitted texts Shisanzhou zhi 十三州志 and Qinjing 禽經 (a book on birds).
According to these stories, Du Yu hailed from Zhuti 朱提 (modern Zhaotong 昭通, Yunnan), where he is said to have fallen down from the sky, and married Liang Li 梁利 (also known as Zhu Li 朱利) from Jiangyuan 江源 (modern Chongzhou 崇州, Sichuan), where she had been born in a well. Du Yu's imperial title was Emperor Wang Di 望帝, and his residence during his more than a hundred-years-long reign was in Pi 郫 (west of modern Chengdu).
Legend says he instructed the people of Ba 巴 and Shu how to plough the fields. His counsellor Bie Ling 鱉靈 (also written 鱉冷, later known as King Kai Ming 開明) once tamed the floods, similar to Yu the Great 大禹, of a river at Mt. Yushan 玉山. Du Yu therefore decided to retire and to cede the throne to Bie Ling. Bie Ling came from the region of Jing 荆 (modern Hubei), where he died and his corpse disappeared. It later reappeared at the bankds of a river near Pi, was revived, and Bie Ling had an audience with Wang Di.
The book Shuwang benji says that Du Yu once had an affair with Bie Ling's wife, but later repented his misdoing and decided to retire because of his moral inferiority. After retirement, Du Yu lived deep in the mountains. His soul is believed to have transformed into a cuckoo (dujuan 杜鵑, formerly also known with the names zijuan 子鵑, zigui 子規, zigui 子䳏, zijuan 子嶲 or zigui 姊歸). The bird's appearance in spring has the aim to remind the people beginning with their work on the fields.
Another story says that Bie Ling usurped the throne, and the transformation into a bird was the result of Du Yu's unsuccessful attempt at getting back the throne. The cuckoo is also known with the name duyu 杜宇. In Sichuan, "Lord Du" 杜主君 was known as the god of agriculture, similar to Shen Nong 神農 in the Central Plain.
There is yet another story reporting Du Yu's fight with an evil dragon of Minjiang River 岷江 who held the Dragon Maid (Long Mei 龍妹) prisoner. Du Yu freed the girl, tamed the waters of River Min, and married her. Later Du Yu was incarcerated by one of his own trusted ministers who wanted to make the Dragon Maid his own wife. Du Yu died in the mountain prison and transformed into a cuckoo, returning to the palace, where his wife also took the shape of a bird.


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Proposed 'back yard' development consisting of 5 pairs of two-storey semi-detached houses with rooms in the roof space and dormer windows; detached outbuildings/cycle stores; detached two-storey building with rooms in the roof space comprising 5 flats; new access with associated car parking and amenity areas - following demolition of the existing house. (Application number 2019/0942). Replaces previous application 2018/1551, which was rejected on the grounds that a development exclusively of four-bedroom houses did not meet the local need for smaller, more affordable, dwellings.
The proposed development includes 97 residential units, a hotel (84 bedrooms) and retail units, together with access, station interchange, car parking, servicing, new public realm, landscaping and other associated works following demolition of some existing buildings and structures on the site. (Application number 2018/3810)
The owners (The Jockey Club) have put forward proposals for Sandown Park racecourse, which include plans for some 300 apartments and a 150-room hotel on this Green Belt site. (Application number 2019/0551). The closing date for objections is 25th March 2019. For more information, see https://www.saveeshergreenbelt.com/
A major development of independent living units at junction of Manor Road South/Greenways/Bypass, on site of Grace Lodge and 4 & 6 Greenways, which are to be demolished. (Application Number: 2018/0746)
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As I'm sure you know, engines typically generates plenty of noise while they're operating. Noise is pretty much inevitable considering engines run off of thousands of small controlled explosions per minute. The fundamental purpose of an exhaust system is route the potentially dangerous exhaust gases away from the cab of the vehicle, however, a straight exhaust without any sound damping/reduction is very loud. For this reason, mufflers were built specifically to reduce the noise produced by the car's exhaust system. Exhaust resonators, on the other hand, fine-tune the exhaust sound rather than decrease its overall volume.
What are Resonators?
Resonators are basically chambers which look like mufflers, however, they are typically quite a bit smaller than a muffler. They are in charge of helping ease out a portion of the noise generated by the engine and they also remove certain frequencies of the exhaust system to provide a better overall sound. Resonators are typically designed to create a type of sound wave that counteracts a specific sound frequency. The kind of frequency it counters will depend mainly on the car it's installed on.
How Resonators Work
Car exhaust resonators are generally constructed from hollow steels of cylinder tubes. They are built just like acoustic resonators, which create "exhaust notes" that give the exhaust noise or more pleasurable tones. The sounds they create can be improved through the adjustment of exhaust notes.
These accessories are typically ad-on elements of an exhaust system. They are installed alongside the muffler in the exhaust pipe and work to reduce exhaust noise. Exhaust noise will pass through the resonating chamber, which then alters the sound to bring about destructive interference so it can then be countered by the opposing sound waves.
Performance Benefits
Although the main function of a resonator is to improve the sound of the exhaust, it also has some performance benefits. When an exhaust pulse comes through the exhaust system, it creates a low-pressure area behind it. With a good design, this low-pressure area can help pull the exhaust pulses behind it. This is known as scavenging and a well-designed resonator will greatly improve scavenging efficiency which leads to much greater flow.
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Besides exhaust resonators, catalytic converters likewise play an integral role in the overall exhaust system. It aids the muffler complete its job in mitigating exhaust noise. But instead of countering each other's sound waves, the two work together to limit the sound generated by the exhaust pipe.
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Saw this morning that IU received a commitment from a 2017 guard out of Georgia, which has proved (in a general) sense to be the rule and not the exception for Crean's IU program, in that the player in question is not a Hoosier state native. The impression has been that Crean has gone about as far away from the Bob Knight blueprint as one can get in terms of roster construction…Knight built his program almost entirely on kids from Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. He occasionally recruited Michigan (I know they were hot after Peplowski for one) but I don't recall his actually signing anyone from this state. Regardless, he had an approach that resonated with that fanbase in a major way and when he won with it, the impression was solidified that this was the "right" way to build a program at that school.
Looking at this year, Crean has only 3 scholarship players from the state of Indiana on his team (Yogi, Blackmon and Hartman). He has two more from Illinois (one being grad transfer Max Bielfeldt). It's a far, far cry from Knight's approach. Now, one could wonder if the failing has been in those states rather than with Crean…maybe they're not producing as much in the way of talent as they used to. I don't think that's the case. Take a look at the last few years, using RSCI as a basis for evaluting Top 100 players.
2015 – Yes, kind of a down year in Indiana with only 2 Top 100 players but add in 9 more from Illinois and Ohio.
2014 – 4 in Indiana and 8 more from Illinois and Ohio
2013 – 4 in Indiana and 5 more from Illinois and Ohio
Now, to be fair, Crean hasn't ignored the state. His 2012 class was heavy on instate kids…they just didn't stick around very long outside of Yogi (it's also noteworthy that the two highest rated instate players that year opted to go to MSU and Michigan, respectively). I just saw that note today on his 2017 commitment and it got me to think about the subject. I don't think it's an issue at most schools. Most of the elite programs historically actually aren't dependent upon local kids to a great extent…Duke, UNC, Kentucky and Kansas all have normally had far more kids on their rosters from outside their home states than within it. UCLA has had a bit more of a home state orientation, so they're an exception. Indiana is different, though. It's different because of the space the sport occupies in the state's DNA and specifically the place that IU basketball occupies.
Crean's got to do whatever he needs to keep the program competitive but it does make me wonder…can you really satisfy that fanbase without a roster heavily tilted toward regional states? I think it's a question MSU fans can think about as well. For Izzo's program, it's been almost entirely about the Upper Midwest but especially Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Look at the rosters for the 7 Final Four teams:
Last year – 6 guys from those three states (MSU had multiple players from Illinois as well, but I'm not counting them for the sake of this discussion…if you expand it, it's even larger still).
2010 – 9
2009 – 10
2005 – 8
2001 – 10
2000 – 9
1999 – 10
Now, again, those teams also had guys from Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota on the rosters…count them and the numbers are larger still. I think it has been a part of the program's identity. Would it feel the same for fans if MSU were more like a UConn or Arizona or the others I mentioned above? I don't know that it would.


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Rickey Green: 1957-2018
Rickey Green passed away peacefully at home in Morgan Mill, Texas, on October 10 after a brief bout with leukemia. Born July 4, 1957, Rickey was renowned as one of the original team roping gunslingers, and later earned a reputation as one of the best known teachers of team roping. His career highlights included 10 trips to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the 1988 NFR average title with Charles Pogue, and the win at the 1984 Bob Feist Invitational Team Roping Classic heeling for the late Mark Arnold. Rickey is survived by his wife, Kelly; their daughter, Whitney; his dad, Virgil; four sisters; and many other family members and close friends. There will be no memorial services, per Rickey's wishes. The Green family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund.


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Well, what a busy few months we have had. We have been visiting and showing at some of the best shows in the country. We always love seeing our existing customers and finding out how Amulette fits in to their lives . We have also made some new Amulette friends and have new stockists of our fabulous (if we say so ourselves) products!
Top Drawer in Olympia was such fun and although we were both utterly exhausted by the end (flu and other coughs and sneezes definitely not helping) we met a lot of interesting people.
It was packed this year, and lots of people took the opportunity to stop and have a chat. When you work away in the workshop, with only Radio 4 for company, conversation is a wonderful thing. Aside from anything it gives the poor dogs a chance for some peace and quiet!
The Jewellery & Watch at the NEC in Birmingham was a mad few days. For anyone who hasn't visited the NEC it is enormous with many different halls showing many different things. We were positioned in the Jewellery Quarter with some lovely people Bill Skinner and Nick Hubbard Jewellery as neighbours who we spent many happy hours talking jewels and sparkles. It's tough!!! We also took the opportunity to show case some pieces from Lisa's new collection - which went down a storm. Diamond charm rings anyone?
On the subject of diamonds I must tell you that we went and had a nose in the gem section and actually held an ENORMOUS diamond - our inner Liz Taylors came to the fore momentarily before we both came back down to earth! It was truly magnificent.
We also received some very exciting news as we are finalists in the Retail Jeweller UK Jewellery Awards - an enormous honour and we were both quite overcome! Definitely a call for Champagne! We will let you know how we get on.


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September 2011 ASCO 2011
Metastatic Melanoma
Melanoma has historically been refractory to most standard systemic therapy. Metastatic melanoma has a poor prognosis, with the median survival for patients with stage IV disease ranging from eight to 18 months after diagnosis, depending on the substage.1 Two approved treatments, dacarbazine (DTIC) and interleukin- 2 (IL-2), have not demonstrated an impact on overall survival (OS) in randomized trials.2
However, new agents and treatment strategies are changing the landscape of the management of melanoma, aided by a greater understanding of the genetic abnormalities that catalyze the development and progression of the disease. The discovery of activating mutations in BRAF, for example, was followed by the discovery of other mutations, which allowed melanoma to be classified into a group of diseases. This also created the opportunity to develop therapies that target the activating molecules and their pathways.3
New research is ongoing to explore novel agents and therapy combinations, identify additional prognostic biomarkers that may result in personalized therapy, and improve current treatment options.
At ASCO 2011, various studies were presented that highlighted the ongoing clinical advances in melanoma. This article reports on eight of these studies.
- An open-label pilot study of vemurafenib in previously treated metastatic melanoma patients with brain metastases provides early efficacy signals and demonstrated that vemurafenib is well tolerated in symptomatic patients with melanoma metastatic to the brain.
- The BRIM-2 trial — a pivotal phase II study of vemurafenib in previously treated patients with BRAF V600E mutation-positive metastatic melanoma — confirmed that vemurafenib is an active agent in patients with BRAF mutation-positive melanoma who have completed prior systemic therapy.
- BRIM-3 — a phase III randomized, open-label, multicentre trial comparing vemurafenib with DTIC in patients with V600E BRAF-mutated melanoma — showed that vemurafenib improves overall response rates (ORR), progression-free survival (PFS), and OS compared with DTIC in patients with previously untreated, V600E BRAF-mutated metastatic melanoma.
- Molecular testing with an investigational polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay (the cobas 4800 BRAF V600 mutation test) has a higher sensitivity than Sanger sequencing and is robust, rapid and accurate. This test may have clinical utility in assessing the activity of vemurafenib for BRAF V600 mutations, as demonstrated in the BRIM-2 trial.
- A claims-based analysis assessed the burden of metastatic melanoma, including treatment patterns, healthcare use, and costs, and found that resource utilization and cost increased considerably after the development of metastases in patients with melanoma. Furthermore, targeted therapies are needed to improve outcomes and reduce the burden of disease.
- A phase III randomized study of ipilimumab plus DTIC versus DTIC alone as first-line treatment in patients with advanced melanoma demonstrated that combination therapy significantly improved OS. Furthermore, adverse events were similar to those seen in previous studies of ipilimumab alone.
- A phase I trial of ipilimumab plus bevacizumab in patients with advanced melanoma — the first combination study to investigate potential synergies of these agents — suggests that the combination can be safely administered.
- The first in-human phase I study of the oral RAF inhibitor RAF265 in advanced cutaneous melanoma defined the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of this agent, and showed that clinical activity was observed at multiple dose cohorts in patients with BRAF mutant and wild type melanoma.
References: 1. Balch CM, Gershenwald JE, Soong SJ, et al. Final version of 2009 AJCC melanoma staging and classification. J Clin Oncol 2009;27:6199–6206. 2. O'Day SJ, Atkins MB, Boasberg P, et al. Phase II multicenter trial of maintenance biotherapy after induction concurrent biochemotherapy for patients with metastatic melanoma. J Clin Oncol 2009;27(36):6207–6212. 3. Davies H, Bignell GR, Cox C, et al. Mutations of the BRAF gene in human cancer. Nature 2002;417(6892):949–954.


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Upcoming events.
Well, with the Gulf Cup, Asia Cup and World Cup Qualifying events all behind us, it's been looking like a really dull fixture list for the Omani national team in the coming months.
After the Gulf Cup all the hype seems to have gone; Milan Macala and John Adshead have left and Ali Al Habsi's move to the Premiership looks to be over for now.
We do have the Islamic Games (April 8 – 20) to look forward to, which will be taking place in Saudi Arabia and the group Oman has been put in consists of Iran, Sudan and Tajikistan – Iran being our main opponents and we all know what happened last when we played them. Yes, the referee was banned and sent home and three of their players were banned, one for disgracefully stamping on our star striker Imaad Ali. What sort of team has their own players slapping each other? Should be a bad tempered match when we do meet.


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For the most part these are standalone stories occurring in my futuristic, galaxy-spanning world of the Sectors. When there are sequels, the spoilers in succeeding books for the first book are as mild as I can make them. Where there is any connection besides the Sectors setting, I've grouped the books and put them in my suggested reading order. The stories all occur in the same general time frame, although I'd say the events of WRECK are the earliest.
Wreck of the Nebula Dream – took place prior to the Star Cruise books, no direct link as far as characters but sister ships
Star Survivor – direct sequel to Wreck, set a few years later.
Star Cruise: Marooned
Star Cruise: Outbreak – next book after Marooned
Star Cruise A Novella: Stowaway plus Rescue and Golden Token short stories – novella originally released in the Pets In Space anthology, now only available in this volume. Two short stories also set in the Sectors, limited release, previously in anthologies, now only available here. Also includes 3rd short story Star Cruise: Thanksgiving, which was originally published on my blog.
Star Cruise: Songbird – originally appeared in the Pets In Space 2 anthology, now available separately. Occurs on the Nebula Zephyr and some of the previous characters appear.
Star Cruise: Mystery Dancer – Set on the Nebula Zephyr so a few of the crew appear in supporting roles. Originally in the Pets In Space 3 anthology but now available separately.
Danger in the Stars – novel telling the story of the sister of Stowaway's heroine. This book is completely standalone but it probably helps to read Stowaway first.
Two Against the Stars – novel telling the story of a third kidnapped alien empathic woman fighting the Amarotu Combine crime syndicate in the Sectors – a second spinoff from Stowaway but standalone.
The Fated Stars – novel telling the story of a fourth kidnapped alien empath priest and the kickass female mercenary from the Sectors who comes to his aid. This is a standalone but refers to events in the previous three empath stories in passing, in a non-spoilery way.
Escape From Zulaire – completely standalone but occurs in the Sectors
Mission to Mahjundar
Hostage To The Stars – direct sequel to Mission to Mahjundar
Lady of the Star Wind – begins in the Sectors and moves to a less high tech setting
Trapped on Talonque – completely standalone
Sectors New Allies Series – Badari Warriors
AYDARR (A Badari Warriors Scifi Romance Novel) – book one in the award winning series. This is connected to the Sectors, although the action happens outside the borders. As far as the timeline, to me this series is occurring at roughly the same time as the alien empath stories, like The Fated Stars, but there's no direct connection to any of the characters from the Sectors novels.
TIMTUR: THE TEACHER'S ALIEN HEALER – released under the In The Stars Romance label; the events occur between MATEER and JADRIAN
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Jermall Charlo (27-0, 21 KOs) is one-half of the most recent sibling duos to take the boxing world by storm.
The undefeated 28-year-old now campaigning at 160 pounds, made boxing history with brother Jermell by becoming the first identical twins to hold world titles simultaneously at junior middleweight.
Jermall relinquished his junior middleweight title to move up to middleweight in 2017, where he has been impressive thus far quickly working his way to become one of unified champion Gennady Golovkin's mandatory challengers.
Familial Beginnings
The Charlo brothers have always been compared to one another and competed in various sports while growing up in Houston. At age 8, their father, Kevin, a former amateur boxer to help instill discipline, introduced them both to boxing. The rest is history.
Jermall crossed paths with fellow boxing star Errol Spence Jr. while the two competed as amateurs in the qualifying tournament for the 2008 Beijing Games and they have remained close friends ever since.
Unfortunately, Jermall's dreams of Olympic gold disappeared when he injured his toe thus ending his amateur career with a very respectable 65-6 record.
Rise to Prominence
Jermall followed brother Jermell to the professional ranks making his debut on September 12, 2008, with a second-round TKO over Cimarron Davis near his hometown.
After going largely unnoticed whilst compiling a record of 12-0 with eight Knockouts, Charlo finally got his opportunity against the more experienced Orlando Lora on the Austin Trout – Saul "Canelo" Alvarez pay-per-view undercard in 2013.
Jermall shined in controlling the action with his superior physicality and forced a fifth-round stoppage.
The knockouts kept coming, which included a third round trouncing of Italian veteran Lenny Bottai in Las Vegas, to mark his 14th straight stoppage win. That streak finally ended against Michael Finney who extended Charlo over all ten rounds losing by unanimous decision to the hot prospect. By then, however, Jermall had earned his first title shot against champion Cornelius Bundrage.
The Bundrage fight turned out to be a complete mismatch. The more skilled and much sharper Charlo recorded four-knockdowns en-route to a third-round TKO to claim the 154-pound title.
He would make three successful defenses the most notable being a hard fought twelve round unanimous decision over former champion Austin Trout. The fight was much closer than the scorecards indicated though with neither man able to take full control of the fight.
Move to 160 Pounds
Jermall, who had long struggled to make weight, soon vacated the title to move up to 160 pounds as previously mentioned.
"I've been thinking about moving to 160 pounds for a while now," Charlo said. "It was a struggle for me to make the weight for the last title fight. Once I captured the title, I defended it immediately, because I wasn't sure how long I could hold the weight. I held it an extra year to fight Austin Trout and Julian Williams.
Charlo quickly made his presence known with a sensational fourth-round TKO over Argentina's Jorge Sebastian Heiland, who was stopped for the first time in his career. He then flattened Hugo Centeno with a vicious combination punctuated by a left hook that sent the Californian beneath the ropes and partially out of the ring as referee Steve Willis counted him out.
Charlo will likely have a long wait before landing his coveted crack at Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs) if the fight happens at all. GGG will face Canelo Alvarez in their previously cancelled but still highly anticipated rematch now set for September 15.


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Only a few years old, Scion is the youngest brand on the market -- a fact that seems appropriate, given that it's targeted at a very youthful demographic. Scion has quickly found a home in the hearts of buyers seeking its winning blend of value and style. The frosting on this cake is that Scion is part of the Toyota family, offering all the quality and reliability you'd expect from a marque with its parentage.
When Toyota realized early in the 21st century that it was losing market share in the younger demographic due to a stodgy image, the company took a chance and decided to spin off a new brand called Scion (its name means "descendant" or "heir to"). The first Scions, the xA and xB models, were introduced for the 2004 model year. These edgy little cruisers were first available only in the California market; after a staggered rollout, Scion vehicles became available nationwide.
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Carlisle Wildcat Families,
The recent events in Florida have caused us all to pause and reflect. Once again, our nation is experiencing a tragic incidence of school violence. Our hearts and prayers go out to the students, families and staff of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.
These events cause all of us to reflect and evaluate our own situations and raise anxiety and questions. Whether we are students, staff, parents, or community members, we are all going through the same thing. I ask that you do what you always do in uncertain times — take extra care of the people around you.
As a District, student safety is our number one priority. We take this very seriously and address it from many angles. The district has over the last 3 years invested in physical/structural updates to have secured entrances at all our buildings. We have updated our District Readiness and Emergency Management plan vetted by our local law enforcement. The district's counseling and at-risk programming identifies and provide supports to address student needs early as they emerge, we have a very positive working relationship with local law enforcement. The district's policies and practices are designed to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment that is focused on student safety. We will continue to re-examine and review all of our procedures as we move forward.
We all have a role in ensuring the safety of our students. We encourage parents and guardians to have open dialogue with their students. If you or your student see something or hear something that is concerning, say something. Contact and report concerns to your school administrator, counselor, teacher, or local law enforcement officers.
Carlisle is a great community for students and families. By all stakeholders working collaboratively, we will ensure a safe learning environment for all students that keeps a focus on learning and student success. Thank you for your support and please keep the community of Parkland in your thoughts.
Bryce Amos


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Mr. Vallabh Roopchand Bhanshali
(Non-Executive Director)
Mr. Vallabh Bhanshali is a well-known thought leader and investment banker. He is the Co-founder of ENAM group, a reputed home-grown investment banking and long-term investor groups of the country. He has keen interest in several subjects outside his core activity such as behavioral science, economic and national development and scientific spirituality. He is widely recognized across business, media, social and spiritual circles for his work, talks, interviews and innovative ideas. Amongst his many honors, he is a doctorate from Teerthankar


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Positive Prayers
- Thank You Lord for helping me to be Prosperity Minded! I am not conformed to this world.But I am transformed by the renewing of my mind, so that I may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. I believe what Your word says about prosperity, over all other opinions or circumstances!
- You wish above all things that I would prosper and be in health, even as my soul prospers. With Your help, I am prospering. I am in health. My soul is prospering.
I seek first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things are being added unto me.I pray for the blessings of other people.I pray for God's love, joy, peace, and prosperity to spread to all people – all around the world
- I am bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. I have replaced thoughts of fear and lack, with thoughts of faith and abundance
- My delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law I meditate day and night. I am like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth his fruit in his season, my leaf also does not wither, and whatever I do, shall prosper. Thank You Lord, for prospering me.
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|History of the BDC
In the 1970's, the Berwyn Business Development Commission (Commission) was established by a group of civic-minded business owners for the purpose of creating a better Berwyn. The commission's efforts were focused on land development and local business promotion. Among these efforts, the "Better to Buy and Save in Berwyn" campaign was launched. This was a unified effort by Berwyn business owners to display decals and promote business. However, budget constraints limited the reach of the organization.
After more than a decade of research into growing the scope of the organization, the Commission founded a Local Development Corporation in 1983, and thus, the BDC was born. The BDC's first official meeting was held in February 1984. As the organization matured, it became clear that funding would need to be secured at the local level in order to bring development projects to fruition. In 1987, the Cermak Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district was established, and by the end of the summer 1988, the BDC had received 501(c)(3) status. Eventually the other three commercial corridors established TIF districts, including Ogden Avenue (1993), the Depot (1997), and Roosevelt Road (1997). The Board's tripartite goal for these districts was to increase real estate tax revenue, sales tax revenue, and employment opportunities.
The BDC evolved out of the vision of a group of concerned citizens, and by bringing that vision to the table, those founders launched a movement that has improved the Berwyn community. Our momentum has been a result of each generation of residents and business owners maintaining that original vision and sense of cooperation. Though the faces and products may have changed over the years, the mission has remained the same.


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St. Petersburg | Local LGBTQ artists Chad Mize and John Gascot have partnered to curate two Pride-themed art exhibits across three venues during the month of June.
"LGBTQ and ally artists will be painting the town rainbow this Pride season," the duo announced via press release May 1. "St. Pete Pride is already well-known as Florida's largest Pride celebration, boasting a massive parade, a variety of performances, concerts and parties, but this year creatives are making the most out of this yearly tradition to adorn galleries and artful spaces with visual celebrations of individuality, diversity and loving freely."


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Stop kalken med AMTech kalkknuser 100
Many places in Denmark have water in the taps a very high calcium content. It is not in itself a problem.
The problem is that the lime collecting in large and long chains of the lime crystals. The crystals clinging together and stick to all that water comes in contact with, on its way through the house: Water pipes, water heaters, faucets, basins, tiles, dishwashers, washing machines, coffee machines, etc.
Amtech has developed a system that is capable of breaking the lime crystals by means of a special technique based on ultrasound. This technique prevents the lime from gathering, and form hard deposits, as we know from scaled installations and wet areas. The technique also makes that also calcareous deposits degrade. For example. in water pipes and toilet bowls!
The energy Amtech lime crusher 100 provides the water, allows the water takes on the character of soft water (containing the same amount of lime, however, as previously).
The treated water will be on its way through the tubes and the like.attract additional lime crystals, and it is, therefore, that tubing and sanitary gradually will contain less and less lime.
Good for the house, economy and environment
With Amtech limestone crusher 100, the consumption of detergents, washing powder, shampoo and soap reduced by at least 25%, and in some cases even up to more than 40%.
It is important in this regard in the first weeks to be aware of the added amount of laundry detergent, and constantly vary the amount added until the result is top notch.
Calcite crystals clustered in untreated water.
calcite crystals treated with Amtech limestone crusher 100th
When washing machines, dishwashers, past consumption and water hardness is different, it's a good idea to try them for the first few weeks.
Scale remover, descaling and softener for clothes omitted entirely, and overall, a family can save around kr. 2,600, – a year on this account.


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An outing hosted by Chicago Pizza Tours at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta. Come learn the history of how the deep dish came to be and what helped make this pizza synonymous with Chicago. History of the invention of the deep dish, the owner, and how this pizza has left its mark on Chicago history will be discussed. Learn all about the ingredients that go into making these pizzas, as well as the physics and equipment.
Come hungry, as we will be dining on their signature specialties and save room for dessert as their deep dish cookie sundae will close out the evening. Wine or beer will be provided, 2 drinks per person. Pizano's is located at 61 E. Madison Street just outside of Millennium Park in Chicago's Loop neighborhood.
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Greek mythical character Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection in the water and stared at it until he died, would be chuffed with the amount of talk about narcissism today. Drop the word 'narcissist' into a conversation and most people know the kind of person you are talking about: someone with an inflated sense of their own importance, a feeling of entitlement and a craving to win, or believe they are the best – and they are often charismatic with it. People are also becoming aware that a relationship with a narcissist can be damaging.
However, there is another, equally important, character in Ovid's myth – from which the term narcissist is derived – who barely gets a mention: Echo. Cursed by goddess Hera, she is sentenced to silence forever, only able to utter the last words of another, meaning her existence is dependent on the person she echoes: Narcissus. While narcissists come across as confident, charming and caring, this is often a mask covering insecurities, and they rely on others echoing and admiring them for their self-worth.


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"A thoroughly engaging program! This is my 6th year as principal and 17th as an educator. "Brain Challenge" is the best assembly I have ever seen. My students are grades K-5 and this show captivated each and every one of the for the entire hour. The questions were wonderfully age appropriate. Yes, we are bringing them back next year!"
Principal Kristen Reingold Forest Brook ESSmithtown Long Island NY
"For the 7th year in a row, you rocked the house! Brain Challenge is now a highly anticipated annual event."
Larry Barth (Owner/Director) Kenwal Day Camp
"Every year the students and parents love your show. I think it's terrific. How you can control a crowd of over 200 screaming kids amazes me. See you next year "
Principal Rudy Massimo, RJO M.S.Kings Park, Long Island
"Principal Frank Corrado at Roosevelt M.S. raved about your show 12 years ago and he was right. From your lightning spelling round to your amazing 8th grade "Simon Sez," "Brain Challenge" has become a welcome annual event. It's easily the best school assembly I have ever come across."
Principal Bob Klemt, Liberty M.SWest Orange, New Jersey
"Brain Challenge" Family Fun Night at 5th Ave. E.S., East Northport, Long Island, New York.
After the show PTA's Catherine Dawkins said, "Holy Cow! This show was so totally awesome. My son called it 'epic.' It's the best family fun night we've ever had at this school. I'm getting terrific reviews."
PTA's Carolyn Simmons said, "Last year we had a different game show company. We weren't too happy with them. Another school told us how amazing your "Brain Challenge" Family Fun Night was."
MC Allen & PTA's Catherine Dawkins. April 26, 2014
"Your simon sez was amazing. The Brain Challenge tv game show was the best camp entertainment I have ever seen."
Donna Edington (Director), Cedarville Country Day Camp
Hollyrock Entertainment is proud to provide their amazing PTA assemblies and school assemblies for schools across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Our PTA fundraisers are perfect for kids of all ages. So, whether you are running a program for a middle school class or a high school class our ideas will hold true. Our fundraisers are a great way to build a sense of community within your school.
Hollyrock Entertainment has years of experience providing great PTA fundraisers. We proudly serve people from New York and New Jersey to Connecticut and Pennsylvania. We know the importance of having fun at school and how crucial development for our young kids is, which is why we take what we do here seriously. But not too seriously, because having fun is the most important element. If you are interested in hiring us for our PTA fundraisers, please contact us today. The number to call is (516) 364-5408. We can help you with any questions you might have about any of our services. We look forward to helping you plan your next PTA fundraiser!


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According to Dutch photographer Albert Dros: "Everyone knows that Iceland has amazing landscapes throughout the whole country. But Iceland doesn't only look beautiful from the ground. It also looks incredible from the sky.
On a recent flight, I had the opportunity to expand my aerial portfolio and focused on mostly top-down images. Photographing top down is not easy. The landscapes look completely different than you're used to. It's like seeing a whole new world.
New views go by every second and you have to be quick to capture them properly. All these top-down views really look like paintings, hence the name of this series. Rivers, ground textures, valleys, they all look very different from a top-down perspective. The advantage of using a plane is that you can quickly fly everywhere and your perspective is much higher as opposed to using a drone.
Special thanks to Haraldur aka Volcanopilot for being a great pilot!"
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Phlebotomy Technician Learnership
The PathCare Academy offers this programme for the training of Phlebotomy Technicians (Further Education and Training Certificate: Phlebotomy Techniques, NQF level 4). The two year course has been successfully offered by the Academy since its inception when we engaged in South Africa's first Phlebotomy Technician Learners. PathCare, led the process of developing this qualification with the support of the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA). The qualification is approved and authorised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and is run as a learnership under the auspices of the HWSETA.
The learnership consists of a structured learning component (theory) as well as workplace experience (practical). The training is outcomes-based according to the unit standards that make up the qualification. Learners are taught anatomy and physiology, medical ethics, laboratory safety (including HIV infection prevention), and how to safely collect blood and non-blood specimens for medical pathology and blood transfusion purposes. Registered Phlebotomy Technicians are equipped, through the knowledge and skills gained.
These samples aid in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease and disease processes in the body. The theory component of the programme takes place at the Academy in Cape Town, but the practical component is offered in numerous locations across South Africa and Namibia. Each year the Academy has increased its intake of candidates from locations outside of Cape Town. In this way, PathCare is helping to build the skills base in this regard in areas of South Africa and Namibia with greater skills shortages.
The PathCare Academy also trains phlebotomy learners from Western Province Blood Transfusion Services as part of our ongoing co-operative relationship with that organisation.
On successful completion of the two year course and a Board Examination set by the HPCSA, the phlebotomy learner is able to register with the HPCSA as a qualified Phlebotomy Technician and is able to work in pathology laboratories, such as PathCare, or blood transfusion services.
PathCare Academy learners have consistently achieved exceptionally high pass rates on these exams, with Academy learners with maintaining a 96% pass rate over 12 years. In 2018, our learners achieved a 100% pass rate for the eighth consecutive year!
The programme commences annually in February. Positions are advertised internally within PathCare and on the PathCare website in September/October of the year preceding commencement. The entry-level criteria includes Grade 12 with biology and mathematics, or maths literacy. Selection includes pre-interview testing and panel interviews. Successful candidates are paid an allowance and are employed on a two-year contract during their studies at the PathCare Academy.


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Independence Monument
Independence Monument is perhaps the most iconic view and formation within the Colorado National Monument boundaries. Seen here about 30 minutes before sunrise, the lights of Grand Junction can be seen shining in the early morning hours. The horizon lit up briefly in an orange glow before giving way further to sunrise.


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Sunday, May 22, 2011
Guarantee yourself a STELLAR Monday!
Want to head into the week with excitement and pure enthusiasm? Try these tips I use every Sunday.
Sunday is one of my favorite days of the week. It is the one day I give myself time to relax, reflect, and completely rejuvenate so that I can have the best upcoming week possible.
It is important you take time out to reconnect with yourself. To reassess your goals, put your life into perspective, and to appreciate the small joys you have in the PRESENT.
One of the best gifts we have been given, is to be able to choose our path in life. We get to choose to GROW! To continue to be a better YOU. Always striving to be the best YOU can be. There is NO such thing as standing still..... if you aren't growing, then you are slowly deteriorating.
So, let's use TODAY (Sunday, or whatever day works best for you) to put into practice the Triple R Threat.
1. Relax.
Enjoy the day. Let yourself skip the usual day to day work load, and just enjoy time with family, nature, friends, a good book, meditation, a nice afternoon snooze. You name it- if it is relaxing do it. But let yourself really enjoy it. Don't have things going on in the back of your mind. Be in the NOW and enjoy whatever it is you are doing.
2. Reflect.
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate last week? What went right, what went wrong? How can you make this upcoming week better? These questions can be asked about how you did as a parent/spouse, how you did working towards your goals (health, fitness, growing a business, planting a garden, learning a new subject), how you did at work, etc.... Then reset your short term goals for the upcoming week, and get them done. If you had to put the same goal from the previous week-- what got in your way from being able to get it done, have you put something in place so it won't happen again, and you will reach that goal? If not- is it really that important? Why waste your precious time on non-important things?
3. Rejuvenate.
Most weeks start off pretty okay for most people. They have had the weekend to not do the everyday work stuff, and they are ready to re-attack come Monday. As the week goes on- everyday gets a little harder and you are just looking for Friday to show up, so that you can shout WEEKEND!! Sound familiar?? Well, that is when the last R "rejuvenation" comes into play. You have relaxed, you have reflected back on your previous week and you have decided what you will do this upcoming week. Now- write it ALL down. If you go into the week with a CRYSTAL CLEAR picture of exactly it is you want to accomplish, you will be completely rejuvenated. Your mind will be clear and refreshed. It is when you head into the week and you are not sure what you want to do, or you feel like you are stuck in a rut- that you start to think negative thoughts and that wheel just keeps on churning, and you feel like your weekend was wasted. Stop wishing for a better life, and GET one. The last part of rejuvenation is to look around you, and find the small things you are grateful for- the things are you grateful for RIGHT now!
Now that I have given you the Triple "R" Threat-- go guarantee yourself that STELLAR Monday!
Always be moving forward and up!
The Bertinator
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Friday, May 20, 2011
Do you love PUSH UPS or is it just me?
Have you ever wondered WHY the marines do SO many push-ups?? I mean- really?! What are they good for?
Well- let me tell you what they are good for, and if you don't believe me- I want you to start adding them into your every other DAILY routine (workout or not)- and then you ask me "What are they good for?"
1. The obvious- to strengthen and condition your chest muscles.
2. They help tone your arms too-- bring your arms in close to your body, and you hit more of the triceps. Who doesn't want to kiss their "saving" arms goodbye?
3. My personal favorite-- they work your COMPLETE core. Say goodbye to those pesky crunches, that you feel like you have to do 50+ to feel a really good burn anyways- and switch them out for push-ups. When you are doing a boy push-up, you are having to keep your body in a straight, plank position. Your whole core- including your back stabilizer muscles are working. People ask me ALL the time, how did I get to have such a flat stomach after 4 kids. I reply with PURE JOY -- Boy Push-Ups!!
Was I ever skeptical of that? Yes I was. In fact- what really got me over the "Why are boy push-ups so good for you" question was when I decided to join the 100 Push-Ups Challenge. Within the first week- I started to notice muscles that were sore- that I had NO idea the push-ups worked. Mainly my abs! I wasn't even really noticing the soreness in my chest as much as my core. I also felt it in my inner thighs, as you have to squeeze your legs together. That is when I became a #1 fan of push-ups!
Can't do a boy push-up? Check out my video here on how to work up to them. Trust me-- it WORKS!!
For those of you who can already do boy push-ups. I challenge you to the 100 push-up Challenge.
Get your abs poppin with the push-up! Let me know how you do.
What are you waiting for... time is a tickin'.
The Bertinator
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Skillet Chicken with Green Chile Sauce
One of my all time favorite ingredients is CILANTRO! I wish I could just eat that all day- but that would be weird.--- SO! I usually will do searches for great recipes with cilantro in it. Here is one of the results of my searches:
Today- I bring to you a DELICIOUS chicken meal from Good House Keeping. (Do you not just adore the picture I found from an old Good House Keeping magazine? Because I adore it! And don't you only wish magazines were still 25 cents?)
Here it is- give it a try! It is Ranger approved... (meaning a thumbs up from everyone in The Bertinator Family)
Skillet Chicken with Green Chile Sauce
4 medium (1 1/4 pounds) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 can(s) (4- to 4 1/2-ounce) diced green chiles
1 cup(s) grape tomatoes, each cut in half
3/4 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
1 clove(s) garlic, crushed with press
2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh cilantro
1. Place chicken-breast halves between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. With meat mallet or rolling pin, pound breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper.
2. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add breasts and cook 6 to 7 minutes or until browned on both sides and chicken loses its pink color throughout, turning over once. Transfer breasts to platter; cover with foil to keep warm.
3. To skillet, add green chiles, grape tomatoes, chicken broth, ground cumin, garlic, and any juices from chicken on platter. Cook 3 minutes to reduce sauce slightly, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro.
Nutrient Breakdown: Calories: 205 Total Fat: 5 gr. Sat. Fat: 1 gr. Total Carbs: 4 gr. Total Protein: 33 gr.
Bon Appetit - and let me know what you think!
And if you have found a wonderful recipe you would like to share, please send it to email@example.com and I will try it out. If it passes The Ranger test- I will share it with the world! Thanks!
The Bertinator
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Treadmill = Dreadmill?! I don't THINK so!
Yes, it is true. If you go 5.5 on 0 incline, for 45 minutes, then I agree 100% - NOT the funnest ride of your life. That is for sure.
However- WHY would you do that to yourself when that machine goes up and down-- fast or slow--- and you get to choose when it does what. It listens to YOU!!
Here is my latest kick butt treadmill work out! Give it a try... and you will be calling that "dreadmill" the "shredmill" in NO time.
jog 5 min. 2% incline (I never have the treadmill on 0.... EVER... you burn more calories going up)
Main workout:
jog 3% incline 5 min.
(hop off)
dumbell staggered squat kicks (20 reps per leg)
walk as fast as you can 8% incline 4 min (squeeze those GLUTES with every step and no holding onto handles)
(hop off)
squat blast punch with weights - 30 reps (squat then punch arms straight out, shoulder height, alternating then stand = 1)
walk as fast as you can 10% incline 3 min.
20 star jumps
walk as fast as you can 8 % incline 4 min.
squat blast punch with weights - 30 reps
jog 3% incline 5 min.
dumbell staggered squat kick (20 reps per leg)
jog 2% incline 5 min - cool down
Sidenote: You are more then welcome to sprint on the inclines for 30 sec. on 30 sec. off vs. walking as fast as you can. I prefer to walk, because then I can really engage my glutes-- where I want to really feel the burn. But you must NOT hold onto those handles bars...
All I have to say is How do you like me now?!
The Bertinator
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Double the odds of your RESULTS!!
Bertinator Advice of the Day:
Start working out with a friend!
The most recurrent boot campers/clients that I have- are ones that come in with a friend, from the get go. They also see results quicker then the ones trying to be accountable on their own.
You can definitely see results, and stay consistent in your workout/diet regime all by yourself- but HELLOO?!?!
DOUBLE the fun-- and bring or drag someone with you on the trails, to the gym.. wherever. This way, you can be held accountable, and you get to hold your friend accountable.
I'm not a mathematician... but I'm pretty sure that equation equals AMAZING RESULTS and guaranteed
It can be a sibling, a spouse, a long time friend, or a friend off craigslist... whatever floats your boat and gets the job DONE!
Words of Wisdom brought to you by THE BERTINATOR!!
(so it is totally true)
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Best hotel ever
Mi Amor hotel was truly something out of a magazine. From the views, to the rooms, to the staff everything was beyond perfect. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing perfect place. The food was beyond great, it was fresh and reasonably priced. I'm not one to leave reviews but this hotel truly deserves high praises.
October 2019 — Paige P
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Every child at Blossom Patch Nursery is assigned a Key Person. This, we usually be decided on within the first month of a child starting our nursery. The adult becoming the child's Key person is chosing considering whom the child and the parents have built the best bond with during the first weeks.
This member of staff is responsible for compiling the child's progress reports/records and imputing them into activity planning for the child. The child's Key Person is responsible for making sure that her/his key child gets access to all areas of the curriculum in a way that suits the child and is following their interests.
The Key person is also the one who writes in the child's home/nursery book. However, because some members of staff work on a part-time basis only, the room leader on duty may complete this book on their day offs.
Even though children at Blossom Patch Nursery all have a Key Person, every member of staff will work with every child, so that a child does not become too attached to one person. We put this system in place to prevent possible problems that can be caused if the staff member is taken ill or on holiday.
The child's Key Person will be the first port of call for parents, along with the Manager, to discuss any aspect of nursery life.


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Exercise equipment to stay healthy at home
Exercising in the privacy of your own home can be rewarding, if you don't like going to a gym or you don't have any gyms near you and you would like to do regular structured exercise then owning a piece of exercise equipment might be just what you need.
There are many different types of exercise machines out there including tread mills, exercise bikes, home gym equipment. sophisticated rowing machine devices, equipment that simulates boxing and weight lifting .The list is endless. You will first need to work out what equipment would suit your needs - check out advertising and find out the benefits of each piece of equipment- what it can do for you ,is it easy to assemble ? how much space it takes up? and so on . Look for equipment that has a name brand and is popular.Try to get a trial on it if possible or else look for video's and reviews about it . Once you purchase the equipment follow the instructions and always start at a level that is suited to your own level of fitness. Do not try to get super fit on one session as you will only hurt your self . Make sure to eat well and have plenty of water on hand whilst doing the exercises.
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