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I have done a lot of reaching out to Leave voters since the EU Referendum. Remember, Remain won, in every region of Scotland, but it was not unanimous and I have written extensively in this column about how and why. In my view, most folk who voted Leave did so on specific promises, be it public procurement, more powers for Holyrood, fishing, £350m a week for the NHS, or the prospect of giving the establishment a skelp.
Well the promises are unravelling before your eyes. There will be no new powers for Holyrood, quite the reverse. There will be no bonanza for the fisheries catching sector (which is of course just part of our complex and crucial fishing industry along with fish farming and processing).
But one issue remains, especially for a lot of independence supporters. The simple fact that we want as much democracy as close to us as possible. Independence, nothing less. Why, they ask, swap London for Brussels?
I'm very happy to nail that argument. It is safe to say that sovereignty is close to an SNP member's heart. We've thought about it quite a lot. The UK and EU are not like for like, even with our devolved Parliament in Edinburgh, we are a small minority within the UK, and as we're seeing with the wholesale assault on that Parliament's responsibilities, power devolved is power retained. I want to see Scotland independent not to be separate or apart, but to join the world speaking with our own voice, to work with other independent countries towards common endeavours.
The people of Scotland are sovereign. End of. But we're also no longer in the 9th century. In the modern world nations recognise that no man, nor woman, nor nation, is an island. In our daily lives we voluntarily accept limitations on our freedom towards the common good. A red light at a traffic crossing infringes my personal liberty, but a society with rules we all stick to gives us all better outcomes, compared to the alternative.
The same works for countries. The EU is a project. A war avoidance project, and a very successful one (at a time when global tensions are rising, lets remember). A project which lets the people of Europe get to know each other by living working, studying, travelling across each other's borders with a minimum of fuss. It is also a market, and all markets need rules so that commerce happens fairly and consumers are protected. We now agree weights and measures in concert with 500 million other people. Every single EU rule has been democratically agreed by 28 democratically elected governments, and the democratically elected MEPs on behalf of their citizens. Scotland is democratically represented at every part of the process.
Look at Ireland, right now. For much of its independent history it would be difficult to say Ireland was much of a success, but joining the EU gave it a wider platform on which to shine and a solidarity to fall back upon. It is not for nothing that Ireland's continuing boom coincided with EU membership. It is not for nothing now that Dublin has the upper hand in dealings with London, the other 26 EU states have their back, because solidarity matters. Independence in Europe in action right there.
Yes, these rules limit our sovereignty. Voluntarily, for so long as we allow. We made them, agreed to them and yes, we all benefit from them, many times over. We can also get the sovereignty back any time we want so long as we are willing to suffer the consequences on our own sovereign heads.
And lets think of the consequences of other options, many of which are being touted as if they were somehow solutions. With Norway and Iceland near neighbours we know there are plenty other ways of interacting with the EU. They're poor options for Scotland. Either would leave us obliged to implement all the rules, paying through the nose to do so, but giving up our say in their formulation.
Sovereignty is absolute, but if we want what's best it can be shared too. In the EU we do, and benefit massively from that sharing. As an independent Scotland, we'll have our seat at the top table alongside Germany, France, and indeed Malta, and all the rest. We'll not be a small country, we'll be part of the flotilla, able to make common cause on our priorities with like-minded states. It is not that there aren't other options, of course there are, its that independence in Europe is by a country mile, or indeed kilometre, Scotland's best future.


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"As for Mabuse, it would be impossible to make in the United States: the idea of the superior race, of a race of masters, simply doesn't exist. In Germany, even when you are dead, you must obey, "your corpse must obey." I don't believe there is another people who are as ready to die without knowing why." Fritz Lang: interviews
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Walgreens has many shopping rewards programs available and Register Rewards are one of the most confusing. Let's talk a little about how to use Register Rewards at Walgreens so that you can make your savings as smooth as possible.
Register Rewards are a manufacturer's coupon that are awarded for purchasing participating products. These offers will change each week, but here is what you will see in the ad:
This means that you'll buy two Irish Spring Bar Soap 6 pks or Body Wash 15 or 18 oz for $7 and get $2 Register Rewards (also known as "RR") in return. You can also use coupons during this purchase to get even more savings! Check the Coupon Database for any coupons that you may be looking for.
An example of how to use coupons along with your Register Rewards is below:
In a situation like this, your Colgate Toothpaste is priced at $3. You would use the $.50 coupon available in the upcoming newspaper (per the ad) to pay $2.50 out of pocket and get $2.50 RR back. That's like getting some for free!
Once you have your Register Rewards, you need to know how to redeem them. Register Rewards are a bit confusing for two reasons:
First, Register Rewards are manufacturer's coupons. There is a limit of one manufacturer's coupon per item, so you cannot redeem a Register Reward if you have a coupon for every item in your order. This is the perfect opportunity for you to purchase an item that requires no coupon upfront, but where you'll get money back through Ibotta, SavingStar or Checkout 51 after your purchase. If that isn't something you're interested in doing, you can also use a filler item. A filler is anything that you purchase specifically so that you can use that Register Reward. Great filler items include caramels by the checkout (usually $.39), pencils, anything on clearance for $.50 or less or cheap candy.
The second thing that you need to know about redeeming Register Rewards is that you cannot use a RR from a brand (i.e. Colgate) to buy another item from the same brand (i.e. Colgate). What you CAN do is use them to buy a different brand. You are able to get a RR from Colgate and then use it to buy a Crest item. Let me be clear, you actually ARE able to use the RR to purchase anything you want, but if you attempt to use it on the same brand (i.e. buying more Colgate), the new Register Reward that you are expecting will not print. Don't do it!
Hopefully this has answered most of your questions about how to use Register Rewards at Walgreens and your next shop there will be a great one! Find Walgreens deals here, coupon lingo here and how to shop at Walgreens here.
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The test for the parasite came back and come to find out he does not have any parasites, which is GREAT. The levels were high more than likely do to pollen or something to do with allergies, but we are parasite free and the vet was very pleased with that. Me not so much as now we are dealing with leaving Ranger on this medication.
The vet said his organs and everything looks great from the blood work. He was very pleased with the information. By this Friday he should be back to his playful self and acting normal with the level of medication he is on. If he is not then we will slowly back it down to a level that is normal behavior. Being that Ranger is only 2 years old he said that he wants to keep him on the med's for 6 months and then slowly take him off of it and not risk taking him off now until his body adjusts. He says the risk is too great if we try it now so he recommends the 6 month mark. DH and I agreed yet I am still a little leery of him on med's. I am not a huge fan of medications so this is a learning thing for me.
Ranger as you can see from the photo I took last night, wants to play and take his walks as usual which is great. Yet he still walks like a sailor home off leave for a few days. ha! Short walks it is as in 2 blocks and coming from our normal 2 mile walks this is huge. He is pretty tired after the walks so I know we are going far enough right now. Hopefully by Friday he is back to his normal furry self and I will feel a bit better. Thank you so much for all the prayers. A few of you have emailed me with helpful info and I do appreciate all of it. Let's hope that this is a case of one and done for both Ranger's sake and my own. :0)


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Journey toward Learning Society: Possibilities and challenges of Viet Nam LibrariesLibrary and Lifelong learning society (2016)
The government of Viet Nam has made a commitment to build a Learning Society by 2020 as a part of ASEAN countries' lifelong learning ambition. A range of related initiatives have been launched by Viet Nam government to encourage reading and raising awareness of its importance for sustainable development of knowledge and skills. Viet Nam aims to implement and develop lifelong learning activities in out-of-school education institutions such as libraries, museums, Community Learning Centres (CLCs) and cultural center clubs to achieve this national and regional goal. The government of Viet Nam currently operates more than 23,000 state funded libraries and 11,900 CLCs throughout the country and is in the process of both renovating and innovating public libraries, CLCs and museums. In addition to the work undertaken by the Viet Nam government, a number of enterprises have also been initiated by non-government and non-profit organisations to promote literacy and lifelong learning using libraries. As the concern authority believes that libraries can be a potential catalyst for Learning Society project, it is also essential to measure the possibilities and challenges of Viet Nam libraries. This analytical study, therefore, investigates some government and non-governmental initiatives focused on libraries, their impact on reading promotion and lifelong learning, and challenges they face. Proposing a way forward, the paper confirms that Viet Nam's libraries play an essential role in promoting reading and building a Learning Society in Viet Nam.
- lifelong learning,
- Learning society,
- Library,
- Vietnam,
- Viet Nam,
- Social Media,
- Librarian
Publication DateSummer July 25, 2016
Paper presented in the 3rd Annual International Conference of Library and Information Science, Athens, Greece. Currently under revision for publication!
Citation InformationZakir Hossain. "Journey toward Learning Society: Possibilities and challenges of Viet Nam Libraries" Library and Lifelong learning society (2016)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/zakir_hossain/24/
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons CC_BY-NC-SA International License.


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Hello everyone! I am Riny.
Working as a professional pianist, I put my effort into teaching as well. It has been a great experience for me to teach piano online. As I have moved to Poland, without this service, it would have been impossible for me to continue teaching my students in Japan--as well as teaching many students I newly met in Cafetalk!
My personal goal as a pianist is making my audience see the power of music, and teaching piano also helps me reach that goal. It is my great pleasure to see my students playing the piano with a full of joy!
Also, if you are preparing for any competitions, I can listen to your piano to give you some advice. I have performed in many piano competitions in Japan and abroad before, so you can count on me. ☺
Let us have fun and fruitful piano lessons!
♪Welcome, New Students!
Even if you are completely new to piano, do not worry! We can start learning piano with me slowly but steadily! Students of all ages welcome.
♪For students with some previous experiences,
For those who have previous piano experience, or currently practicing piano for any competitions, you are also welcome to request my lessons! I would love to help you polish your performance by finding your strength in piano.
♪For students who play the piano for fun,
Do you play the piano as a hobby? If so, you are welcome to take my lessons! How do you hope to improve your piano? I can customize my lessons to meet your needs and wants! We can set a clear goal and work for it slowly and steadily.
♪We can practice any piece!
Even though playing the classics seems popular in piano practice, you do not have to choose classical piece all the time. You can play pop songs in the piano, and it would be great if I can help you master your favorite pieces!
♪For those who cannot read musical scores,
Do not worry! We can start learning how to read musical scores slowly, starting from learning some basic knowledge of music.
I hope to empower many people with the joy of music! See you in my lessons!
= About My Lessons =
I offer various types of lessons. If you are willing to take a one-hour long lesson, request two of my 30-minute long lessons, or request a lesson pack.
♪Ear Training
Become able to write down or play what you heard!
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Foundational piano lesson is for children under the age of 12. Even if your child has never touched piano before, that is totally fine! I can teach them piano step by step.
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Even if you are absolutely new to piano, and no matter how young or old you are, I welcome you to my Beginners lesson! We can learn how to play the piano slowly but steadily!
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If you have more than three years of experience with piano, or currently playing Bach or any higher-level pieces, you are eligible to take this lesson regardless of your age! Either aiming to become a professional or not, I welcome you to my Pre-Intermediate lessons, in which we can learn piano and music in depth.
♪Entrance Exam & Competition Prep
If you are practicing your performance for your music school entrance exam, or for an upcoming piano competition, I can help you achieve your goals!
☆Tutor Profile☆
Reside in Poland. Graduated from Showa University of Music, the Performance II Course. Performed Mozart's concerto with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, which at the time Naozumi Yamamoto conducted, at the age of 6. Received worldwide recognition by performing and winning prizes at major national and international competitions from a young age.
Prize received: the first prize in the 6th Ettlingen International Competition for Young Pianists, Category A (Germany); the Silver Prize, the Prince Prize, and more at the 26th PTNA Piano Competition, National and Final, Class G (Japan); the First Prize at the Yasuko Fukuda Scholarship Audition; the 5th prize at the 5th Hamamatsu International Piano Competition (Japan); the 5th prize at the 7th Dublin International Piano Competition (Ireland), the youngest and the highest ranked winner as a Japanese pianist; the third prize at the Hilton Head International Piano Competition (USA); The third Prize at I Krystian Tkaczewski International Piano Competition (Poland); Performed at International Chopin Piano Competition in 2010 and 2015 (Poland); and more.
Orchestras performed with: the NHK Symphony Orchestra, the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra, the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, the Japan Century Symphony Orchestra, the Central Aichi Symphony Orchestra, the Sendai Philharmonic Orchestra, the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra, the Cracow Royal Chamber Orchestra (Poland), and more.
Performed in concerts and solo recitals in Italy, New Zealand, Poland, France, and Japan.
Other Prize and Membership: Utsunomiya Cultural Awards (宇都宮市市民賞、宇都宮市長特別賞), Kawasaki Cultural Award (川崎市アゼリア輝賞), Member of Japan Federation of Musicians, and more.
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Climate risk, climate change, pricing carbon and carbon farming are now major political and social forces that impact on all industries, including dairy. It is important to understand these issues for your business.
Understanding climate risk, the climate change debate, and how it affects you, requires some understanding of what drives climate and weather, predictions about future climate(s), and the greenhouse gases the dairy industry emits.
This section summarises all that complexity and presents it in ways that are useful for those who are involved in and/or interested the Australian dairy industry.
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Google's newest collaboration is with Jeremy Scott for custom cases for Pixel
The collections of six Live Cases have been designed specifically for Google's Pixel phone and feature Scott's signature cartoon motifs.
Priced at £35 each, the cases boast built-in near-field communication (NFC) technology, meaning each one can communicate with a phone and send an animated wallpaper app to pop-up.
The cases also give users access to a new custom 'J'emoji' keyboard, which features a selection of emojis designed by Scott.
The case is made for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, and Nexus 6P.


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Condomi is a well-known manufacturer of condoms and has been in industry for more than a decade. The company has been successful in offering exclusive condoms for its customers and has become a reputed brand name in different parts of the world, including condoms UK market. There are many benefits offered by these condoms, which put them on the preference list of a number of customers. Here is the list of some of the most prominent aspects of these products.
Free From Animal Derivatives
Most of the Condoms before Condomi were manufactured using casein, which is a milk protein. Due to this, it was difficult for vegetarian customers to use these condoms for oral sexual pleasure. However, with the introduction of these products in the market, the vegetarian group of customers was able to find a solution. These condoms are free from casein and any other animal derivative and thus, are preferred by a huge section of customers all over the world.
Variety of Styles and Flavours
The condoms from Condomi are available in a number of styles and shapes and thus, you can easily shop for the product matching your preferences from an online Condom Shop. For instance, you can find these condoms available in flavours like chocolate, strawberry, coconut, spearmint and others. Thus, if you like to participate in oral sexual session with your partner, these condoms can add significant worth to your pleasure and fun. Also, you can find these products at reasonable prices by searching a genuine condom UK store online.
Locating a Condom Store
There are many condoms online store, which offer Condomi condoms in large variety. All you need to do is use a popular search engine to conduct a search. You can also look for these stores in popular online directories. Also, you can locate area-specific directories to search for an online store in your region. Make sure you land upon the store, which offers original products under this brand and not the fake copies. For this, you can visit the official website of this brand and understand the process of recognizing original products manufactured and sold by it.
It is a good idea to purchase Condomi products from an online store only. You can find other products like lubricants offered by this brand from stores such as www.condomchoice.co.uk. With these online stores, you can always expect a lower price tag on all these products.


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'White Ribbon Approved Training Provider' initiative launched
White Ribbon Australia is changing our approach to engagement with providers of training for organisations participating in the Workplace Accreditation Program. From the 1st October 2018, White Ribbon will be introducing White Ribbon Approved Training Provider Status. This launch will instill a process of ongoing quality checking of branded White Ribbon training to ensure high standards of design and delivery are maintained.
In the years since the program began, over 80 training organisations have delivered training to workplaces participating on the program. The official list of White Ribbon Approved Training Providers in Australia and each state can be viewed here.
"Training providers have never had the chance to label their training as "White Ribbon Training" before," said Tracy McLeod Howe, CEO at White Ribbon Australia. "It will give them an unbeatable competitive advantage and position them as leaders in the workplace training space."
For more information about this new initiative, or to come on board as an Approved Training Provider, contact the White Ribbon Workplaces team.
This policy statement represents the organisational position of White Ribbon Australia. It does not represent the individual opinions and views of our stakeholders, including, but not limited to, our Ambassadors, Advocates, Partners and staff members.


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Brij Festival :
Festival Date : Feb 2 - Feb 4,
Main Attraction : Raslila Dance.
One of the most important festivals of Bharatpur is the Braj Festival which takes place in Bharatpur every year before Holi. The festival is dedicated to Lord Krishna who had spent his childhood in the Braj region. The festival displays the Indian culture and rich mythology of the Indian society. Also famous by the name of Braj Mahotsava, the festival lasts for three days in the Shukl Paksh in the month of Phalgun according to the Hindu calendar.
Rasleela is organised on the occasion of this festival. Folk songs are sung by the local singers and the whole town is decorated with colours.
The Braj festival is also organised to attract the tourists from different parts and regions.
Gangaur is one of the oldest and the most important festivals of Rajasthan. It is celebrated in all the districts of the State with equal excitement. Gangaur literally means the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The festival is all about worshipping Goddess Parvati. Married women pray to the goddess for the prosperity of their husbands and family while the unmarried women pray to get a good husband in future.
Gangaur festival is celebrated in the Chaitra Month (March) every year. According to the Hindu calendar, this month starts the New Year for Hindus. This month also marks the end of winter season and the beginning of summers.
Gangaur is an eighteen-day festival and is celebrated with full zeal and excitement.
Teej is another important festival of Rajasthan. It is similar to Gangaur wherein the women worship Goddess Parvati and pray for the well-being of their husbands.
Ladies wear new clothes and adorn themselves with jewellery. They gather at a common place and pray to the goddess. Females swing to welcome 'Saawan'.
'Ghevar' and 'Pheeni' are the sweets of the occasion.
Jaswant Exhibition
Jaswant exhibition is held in the months of September- October during Dussehra celebrations every year.


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It's time to take a look at a few cases for the HTC One M9. We've already done our top 10 best cases, but since then more have become available. So it's time to check out some cases you may not know existed, like this Dreco clear case for the HTC One M9. What's so great about a clear case? Well it allows you to still show off the beauty of your smartphone, and the HTC One M9 is one beautiful looking smartphone.
Essentially, this is a plastic, TPU case for your HTC One M9. So it's not going to give you the best protection against drops or falls. But it will definitely make it a bit easier to hold on to. As the all-aluminum build of the HTC One M9 is a bit slippery, unfortunately. Dreco also uses a Urethane coating on the case, this is to prevent the case from turning yellow. A yellow case that was once clear, definitely not a good look.
Dreco prides itself on this case being just 0.3mm thick. So that it's not adding a whole lot of bulk to your smartphone, but still gives you a bit of protection. The last thing you want is to make an already heavy smartphone, even heavier with a case. Dreco also offers a 1-year warranty on this case. So if anything happens, you can get a new one. Now that's a pretty decent deal.
The normal price for this case is around $29.99, but right now we're looking at a price of $9.99 over on Amazon. Not a bad price at all, so I'd definitely recommend everyone go on and check it out!


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Malaria is caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female mosquitoes.P. falciparum is the most deadly malaria parasite and the most prevalent in Africa, where malaria cases and deaths are heavily concentrated. The first symptoms of malaria – fever, headache, chills and vomiting – usually appear between 10 and 15 days after the mosquito bite. Without prompt treatment, P. falciparum malaria can progress to severe illness and death.
Key interventions include: the use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets and indoor residual spraying, diagnostic testing, and treatment of confirmed cases with effective anti-malarial medicines. In recent years, these measures have dramatically lowered the malaria burden in many settings. Malaria transmission continues in many countries around the world however, and causes hundreds of thousands of deaths each year.
Malaria Research
Malaria still is one of the major public health problems in Mozambique and in the world in general. For over two decades CISM trough research activities is looking out for solutions in treatment, diagnosis and prevention of this disease. With a national and international merit researcher's team, the center is positioned on the higher research spheres in malaria, covering the epidemiologic-clinical research and clinical trials of new drugs and vaccines, along with the monitory activities of morbidity, mortality and burden transmission of the disease.


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Dental Fillings Parramatta
Tooth Fillings And Restorations
What do you mean by dental fillings?
This is what happens when a tooth is starting or is decayed by cavity. The decayed part is taken out and replaced with a filling. Tooth fillings can also be used to restore broken or cracked teeth or those that have been worn down because of improper use such as tooth grinding or chewing hard objects.
What are the different materials to use for cavity fillings?
The location and the severity of the decay, the insurance coverage, the cost of the filling required, the advice of the dentist, all these factors determine the kind of filling to use for the decayed part.
The different types of fillings are the following: gold, silver, tooth-coloured composites, ceramics, and also glass ionomer. Each of these fillings has their own set of advantages and disadvantages. It's up to you and your dentist to decide on the right kind of filling to choose.
What do you mean by indirect fillings?
These are the same with the composite or tooth-coloured fillings, the only difference is that they are done in the laboratory and require two sessions before they are placed on the tooth. This type of fillings is intended for tooth that has not enough structure to support it yet there is not much decay on the tooth and just needs a crown to protect it.
There are two kinds of indirect fillings, the inlays and onlays. Inlays are the same as fillings but it's on the cusps where the work is found. Onlays are often called partial crowns. The work is more extensive than inlays and it covers one or more cusps.
These are known to be more durable than the traditional fillings and they are meant to last for 30 years. There are also direct onlays and inlays and the only difference is that they are made in the dental clinic and it can be placed in merely one visit of the patient.
What do you mean by a temporary filling and when is the right time to have it?
A temporary filling is just that only for a certain time and not meant to last. It is needed under the following circumstances: when the fillings need beyond just one appointment, after a root canal therapy, to let the tooth nerve settle down if ever the pulp has become infected, and during emergency dental cases. You need to consult with the dentist within one month for the filling to be replaced or else it will be infected and might cause other complications.
What are the right ways to take care of tooth fillings?
For the fillings to stay in place, anyone who has had fillings should practice good oral hygiene, daily brushing after every meal, daily flossing, and rinsing with antiseptic mouthwash at least once daily. When you notice that the filling is cracked, has a sharp edge, or a piece of the tooth is missing, it is crucial that you call the dentist right away.
What are some after effects of having dental fillings?
Pain and sensitivity are common issues after a filling is done. Your tooth may be sensitive to air, sweet and cold foods, pressure on the tooth, etc. These issues will resolve on their own after two to four weeks, and there is no need for pain reliever. If not, you have to consult with your dentist.
Rarely are there instances when someone shows an allergic reaction to dental fillings. Symptoms of this allergic reaction are the same as when does have skin allergy. There will be rashes and itching. When indeed there is allergic reaction involved, another restorative material has to be used as replacement.
One other problem is deteriorating fillings which is a result of constant pressure caused by chewing, clenching, or grinding. Only the dentist will be able to determine if the filling is deteriorating; that is why it is a must to undergo regular check-up with the dentist every six months.
Dentist Parramatta, Merrylands | Sydney NSW |
(02) 8090 1109
From ALDI Parramatta going to Parramatta Dentistry takes about 7 minutes to drive. Head east on George St toward Horwood Pl and turn right at the 1st cross street onto Horwood Pl then go right onto Macquarie St. Use the middle lane to turn left onto O'Connell St and right onto Hunter St where you will see us on the left.


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Below you will find frequently asked questions about WinterGreen™ Synthetic Grass and Artificial Grass and Turf in general. These are representative of many of the questions we field on a regular basis. Please look through them at your leisure and see if any questions you may have are answered below. If not, please contact us and we would be glad to answer any questions you may have about our artificial grass or our installation methods. If you have any questions about our 10 Artificial Grass Types, each grass page will usually answer those questions.
Why choose WinterGreen Synthetic Grass?
WinterGreen™ Synthetic Grass has recognized through dedication and hard work that there are absolutely no short cuts. With our 100% American made grass to our one of a kind installation team, our goal is to provide the very best products and experience to all of our customers.
How Long does Artificial Grass last?
WinterGreen™ Synthetic Grass is built to last. With the unique makeup of each products' grass blade, we can properly equip each customer with the right product for the type of use they are looking to get out of the area. A good example is the difference between a front yard and backyard installation. Most backyard applications are designed for more use and traffic, where as a front yard is typically used for more curb appeal and aesthetics. In most cases the turf will last 15-25 years, depending on how it is used. This is backed by our manufacturers 15-year warranty.
What type of maintenance does Synthetic Turf require?
One of the many draws to installing artificial grass is the idea of a maintenance free yard! When artificial grass is installed the correct way, it can be extremely rewarding for this reason alone. MAINTENANCE FREE!! With the exception of picking up dog waste and leafs, it is a walk in the park compared to constantly worrying about mowing, watering, fertilizing and weeding, along with all the dead spots from pet urine and highly shaded areas.
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Our one of a kind base drainage system that is installed under the grass is similar to a built in 3-5 inch French drain. Our artificial turf and base drainage systems have been tested vigorously, and we have found that the drainage is second to none. The drainage is better than natural sod and dirt applications by a long shot.
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Our artificial Grass is built to last, and includes a 15 year limited manufacturer's warranty.
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Our custom installed product cannot realistically be quoted by the square foot. Each lawn is different and WinterGreen™ Synthetic Grass prices each project individually based on turf type, required ground preparation, size, and numerous other factors.
Any turf company that randomly provides a square footage price over the phone or on the Internet is simply selling outdoor carpet, and is not selling the same custom installed projects that we are well known for. In addition, other turf companies frequently charge for the entire amount of turf that will be brought to the job site, including waste, whereas WinterGreen™ Synthetic Grass only charges for the actual square footage to be installed. Simply receiving a square footage price without a site visit is not a realistic or credible estimate of the true cost.
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Special Orders of Carpet Mice, Magic Carpet Mouse Pads, Oriental Carpet Mouse Pad in different sizes (up to 1 mt in width) with custom Biz name, logo, phone, website, etc are accepted. Other sizes can be used as glass coasters, framed art, drapes, and covers. Per request, all models can be produced as hand-made or machine carpet in all sizes in silk or wool.
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Baharestan Carpet, a legendary masterpiece mentioned in Persian manuscripts of the sixth century AD.
Behind every knot of a Persian carpet, there's a long history going back to thousands of years, that's the reason why Iranian carpets have always intrigued historians, orientalists, as well as anthropologists. Historical records indicate that the Achaemenid court of Cyrus the Great (600 BC or 576 BC–530) at Pasargadae was decked with magnificent wall-to-wall carpets.
Today, the designs of the many Persian carpets named Baharestan are inspired by the original Baharestan carpet (meaning the spring carpet) The Baharestan Carpet, also known as Bahar Khosro and Bahar-e Kasra was a historical object commissioned by Sassanian king Khosrow Anoushirvan (531-579), specially made for the main audience hall of the Sassanid dynastic imperial Palace at Ctesiphon, in the province of Khvarvaran, near today's Baghdad.
Reports of its actual size of the Baharestan Carpet differ; however many believe that the Baharestan Carpet was 140 m long and 27 m wide. Woven using silk, gold, silver, and precious stones, the carpet depicted a splendid garden akin to Paradise with embossed images. In 637 AD with occupation of the Iranian winter capital, Ctesiphon (known to Arabs as Mada'en), the Baharestan carpet was taken by the conquerors, cut into small fragments and divided among the victorious soldiers as booty. Thus unfortunately no originals from this early golden age of carpet-making in Persia have survived.
In the History of the Prophets and Kings by the famous historian Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari, he recounts the measures of the Baharestan Carpet to be 450 Qadam by 90 Qadam.
According to the book Habib al-Siyar, by Muhammad Khwandamir ((1475–1534), the measure of the Baharestan Carpet were 60x60 Gaz, each 10 Arsh was adorn with green emeralds, red rubies, blue sapphires, yellow sapphires. A total of 900 camels were used to transport the pieces of the precious carpet to the city of Medina, seat of the third caliph Omar Khattab. After cutting and distribution, each piece was measuring around 40x40cm. One piece given to Imam Ali was sold for 20,000 Dinars.
According to historians, the famous Taqdis throne was also covered with 30 special Baharestan carpets representing the 30 days of the month and four other carpets representing the four seasons of a year.
The Arab assimilation of the Persian community began by destruction of books and artworks which left a big scar on the Iranian historical memory.
Many centuries later, the Baharestan Square in Tehran hosted the first Iranian Parliament (Majlis) after Iran switched to Constitutional Monarchy following the Persian Constitutional Revolution (1905–1907).
Hand-woven carpets remain an inseparable part of Iranian lifestyle despite economic factors and hardships. Many Iranian artists designed and produced carpets named after Baharestan according to their own imagination and concept of the legendary Baharestan Carpet.
In 2007, the largest hand-woven carpet entered Guinness World Records measuring 5,630 m² (133 meters long and almost 48 meters wide) the giant Persian Carpet was manufactured by the Iran Carpet Company, designed by Iranian artist Ali Khaliqi and produced by 1,200 Iranian weavers. It was created for the Abu Dhabi mosque, UAE.
The carpet was created in 9 parts and assembled in the mosque. The carpet would have been around 6,000 square meters originally, but parts of it had to be taken away in order to fit it onto the floor in the mosque.
Iran is the world's largest producer and exporter of finest handmade carpets, generating three quarters of the world's total trade. Iran-made Persian Carpets carry the kind of love a true lover dedicates so that the loved one can enjoy the comfort, beauty, softness, warmth and a unique kind of devotion.
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KPMG Luxembourg excels at the Luxembourg Healthcare Summit 2016, winning the Healthcare Advisory Award.
KPMG Luxembourg wins this year's Healthcare Advisory Award.
The 3rd edition of the Luxembourg Healthcare Summit on 6 October 2016 brought together professionals from the health, healthcare and life science sectors for a chance to share insights on a variety of topics concerning the "patient's experience". Over 250 participants were there to discuss current issues, participate in workshops and enjoy the networking opportunities with other local and international experts.
A highlight of the evening was the award-ceremony, whereby KPMG Luxembourg was honoured with the Healthcare Advisory Award. Overall, 7 Prizes were awarded for outstanding performance, initiatives and solutions in the Healthcare sector. KPMG Partners, Micheal Hoffmann and Patrick Wies, as well as their Advisory team were recognized for their experience and pluridisciplinary, transnational competence.


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An ideology is a shelter
I continually try to refine and clarify my thoughts about ideology, since the dominance of ideology in public life is the great problems of our age.
We have two complementary definitions of ideology we can work with:
1) Eric Voegelin characterizes ideologies as attempts to substitute a secondary, "dream reality," for our primary experience of confronting a mysterious universe which we did not ourselves create. (As The Poet* puts it: "Let it be known / there is a fountain / that was not made / by the hands of man.")
2) Michael Oakeshott's characterization of ideology is as a category error, where the ideologue attempts to use a theory to handle an aspect of life that can only be handled by paractical knowledge. I believe that in Oakeshott on Rome and America, I was the first person to note the connection between Oakeshott's essays on rationalism and the Aristotelian distinction between theoria and phronesis, although, as always, I credit Noel O'Sullivan, my editor at Imprint Academic and a brilliant academic in his own right, for cluing me in to this connection.
These two characterizations of ideology are complementary because the secondary reality in Voegelin's defintion can not be anything other than a theory (making Voegelin's definition compatible with Oakeshott's), while at the same time it is clear that an attempt to substitute a theory for practical engagement with the world is an effort to evade confronting primary reality (making Oakehsott's definition compatible with Voegelin's.)
But what do I mean when I say, "An ideology is a shelter"? Voegelin notes that ideologies arise in the wake of the destruction of traditional cultures. Traditional cultures differ from ideologies in that, while they are a way of viewing reality, they are not theories. (Of course, a traditional culture may contain some theories, but it itself isn't one, unlike, say, Marxism.) We eat meat with our fork (or with our hands) because that's the way things are done, not because of some high theory about how meat ought to be eaten. And people living within a traditional culture are comfortable, because that is the way life is. (As Clifford Gertz points out, for the residents of Java, to be civilized was simply to be Javanese.) A traditional culture provides a shelter, within which one can live one's life in the comfort of knowing it fits into a pattern of birth, life, death, and renewal.
But in the wake of the destruction of traditional cultures, most often by invasion, people are left wihout the shelter that traditional ways of living provided. And of course, a new tradition cannot be created "on the fly," so the most plausible substitutes for a tradtion that has been destroyed are theories. Thus we see, in the wake of Alexander's destruction of the traditional cultures of Greece, Egypt, and Persia, the rise of Stoicism, Epicureanism, materialism, Manichaeism, the cult of Sol Invictus, and so on.
Similarly, in the wake of the Protestant Reformation's destruction of the cultural unity of Western Christiandom, we get the rise of fundamentalist Christianity, Deism, materialism, idealism, Marxism, feminism, progressivism, libertarianism, and so on.
As Voegelin noted, after Hitler and Stalin, there is really no moral excuse for anyone being an ideologue. Nevertheless, many of our fellow citizens are ideologues, and it behooves us to understand why that is so. And the reason is, as one of our blog commentors kindly pointed out, that an ideology provides the ideologue with a "framework."
The loss of a traditional culture is profoundly unsettling. It leaves people empty, alienated, and confused. An ideology offers a shelter from this storm: people are filled with the mission of the ideology ("Overthrow the capitalists!"), they bond with their fellow ideologues ("Greeting, comrade!"), and are given books filled with easy answers to hard questions. So it is understandable, even if unfortunate, that so many wander into the ideological shelters.
* I follow Aquinas here, who used "The Philosopher" to refer to Aristotle, and "The Interpreter" to designate Averroes. An interesting sidenote here: The Poet was introduced to LSD by the CIA's MKUltra program, the existence of which was, for many years, denigrated as a crazy "conspiracy theory."


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Reference photo shoot for some drawing or another. Tot Leo sits wondering what in the hell he's gotten himself into. Except for the love handles, looks like I lost all my baby weight. Also, I'm giving away my well endowed stuffing secret (seems like I tossed in 2 paperbacks for laffs).
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Hello lovelies! Today's healthy reminder is one we all can use in the hottest month of summer. Do you know where your meds are? Are they overheated? If so, they may be completely useless...
One of the biggest summer no-no's? Keeping your meds in a hot car! Same goes with vitamins and sunscreen. High heat can destroy the active ingredients in your pills (and in sunscreen), rendering them completely useless. In fact, the New York Times ran an article recently about a family whose son's allergy meds were left in the heat and ended up not working when he needed them most. In short, leaving your pills in the heat can = a life-threatening oops. On a hot day, the best place for your pills are in your purse with you, or left in the house.
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Young Citizen of the Year - Riley NolenBy Cobram Courier
He might only be 18, but Riley Nolen (pictured) has shown true leadership in Berrigan Shire as president of the Berrigan Rural Fire Service crew and now the Young Citizen of the Year.
Mr Nolen joined the RFS in 2016 as a way to help his local community.
He previously worked as an office assistant at the fire control centre in Albury where he experienced all aspects of the incident control centre and has been able to translate that knowledge back to Berrigan.
Mr Nolen is also a trainer with the Berrigan Football Club and has committed to a Responsible Service of Alcohol course to help behind the bar at the Berrigan Community Club.
He was shocked to receive Young Citizen of the Year.
''It's nice to know someone put in the effort to nominate me,'' Mr Nolen said.
As president of the local crew, he already has plans to make sure the history of the RFS was honoured in Berrigan.
''We're in the process of getting a mural about the first bushfire brigade meeting which took place in Berrigan,'' Mr Nolen said.
''We have one (mural) already, but this time it will be at the pub where the first bushfire meeting was held.''
Mr Nolen hopes by setting the example he can attract more members to the fire crew.
''Over the next 12 months it would be good to get more members,'' he said.
Mr Nolen's commitment to the RFS was praised by Berrigan RFS captain Vic Watson.
''Riley is a terrific kid. He's completely dedicated to the brigade and the community,'' he said.


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Too bad for Mitt Romney. Turns out income inequality — that thing he claims has no place in our political debate, or anywhere outside of "quiet rooms" — will be a central theme of President Obama's re-election message. We know this because one of his top economic advisers essentially claimed as much in a public address at a top DC think tank on Thursday morning.
And the data he brought to the table suggests Democrats will have an easy time making their case."[W]e can't go back to the type of policies that exacerbated the rise in inequality and threatened economic mobility in the first place if we want an economy that builds the middle class," said Alan Krueger, chairman of President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers. "This means that we must adequately regulate excess risk-taking and corrupt practices in financial markets. It also means that we can't go back to tax policies that didn't generate faster economic growth or jobs, but rather increased inequality. Instead of going backwards, we should adhere to principles like the Buffett Rule, which states that those making more than $1 million should not pay a lower share of their income in taxes than middle class families. We should also end unnecessary tax cuts for the wealthy, and return the estate tax to what it was in 2009."
The GOP wants essentially the opposite policies — to take things further than George W. Bush was able to. And that's why they want to keep inequality issues out of the sphere of legitimate political debate. But the problems are very real, as Krueger explained.
Below are adaptations of two charts Krueger used in his presentation.
Thirty years ago, the U.S. underwent a shift — from an economy that grew in a way that lifted all segments of society, to an economy that gives heavy preference to the wealthy. That's the broad story of the last three decades, but as Krueger pointed out, policy has a role to play. The trend abated temporarily in the 1990s, when the country returned to an era of fairly uniform income growth distribution. That all changed for most people, and their lost income has instead trickled up the ladder.
As Krueger said, "We were growing together for the first three decades after World War II, but for the last three decades we have been growing apart…. I should point out that the pattern in the post-1970s period is not monolithic…. [T]he period from 1992 to 2000 was an exception, when strong economic growth and the policies of the Clinton Administration led all quintiles to grow together again. Indeed, all income groups experienced their fastest income growth in years…. If in the first decade of the 2000s the income of the median household had grown at the same rate as it did in the 1990s, middle class households would have an extra $8,900 a year to spend on their mortgages, rent, cars, food, and clothing, or to add to their savings."
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The Goodbye Girls
Chris Bishop
Two women. One man. Random moments and a chance meeting that will change his life forever. Directed by Seeta Indrani (The Bill, Asian Woman of Achievement, Arts and Culture Award). Starring, Nina Wadia (Goodness Gracious Me, All About Me), and Comedy Store Players Steve Steen and Andy Smart. Music by Gene Loves Jezebel and Osibisa.
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- 2007
- Type of film
- Shorts
- Running Time
- 10 mins
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- DV Cam
- Director
- Seeta Indrani
- Producer
- Seeta Indrani
- Editor
- Chris Bishop
- Screenwriter
- Seeta Indrani, Chris Bishop
- Director of Photography
- Andy Parkinson
- Production Designer
- Chris Bishop, Seeta Indrani
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- Chris Bishop
- Music
- Gene Loves Jezebel, Osibisa, Raiomond Mirza
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- Nina Wadia, Steve Steen, Andy Smart
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Book 1 Question 1. On Victories in Battle
Article 1: Whether Superman would win a fight over the Batman.
Objection1: It seems that Superman would defeat the Batman in a fight based solely on his superior superhuman abilities.
Objection 2: Further Superman gains his strength from the sun and as we know the sun always shines.
Objection 3: Superman cannot be killed by any means known of today.
On the Contrary, if Superman and the Batman were to face off for a battle of epic proportions, one in which the bards will sing down through the ages, that the victor in deed would be the Batman, for as the saying goes, "The Pen is mightier than the sword."
I answer that the Batman would have the distinct advantage and easily defeat Superman due to his constant struggle against superior opponents in size, speed, and strength. As the Apostle says, "In my weakness I am strong." Furthermore, the Batman has defeated other alien races even after the end of him seems inevitable. Lastly, the Batman, having been trained in the best universities of the world and having mastered several fighting styles has the tactical and intellectual advantage.
Reply to Objection 1: It is not might alone that wins battles but also wisdom and strategy, for it is the tortoise that wins the race.
Reply to Objection 2: As we know, there are places the sun don't shine, has never shinned, nor will ever shine.
Reply to Objection 3: The easiest way to defeat Superman is by means of the utilization of kryptonite. Victory does not necessitate the death o f our opponent.


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ITTA BENA, Miss. – Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Famers and Mississippi Valley State University legends, quarterback Willie Totten and defensive lineman David "Deacon" Jones (posthumously), were two of five former HBCU standouts that were honored at the MEAC/SWAC Legends Reception.
The event took place last weekend as part of the 9th Annual MEAC / SWAC Challenge presented by Disney in Orlando, Fla. The reception serves as one of several activities prior to the 9th Annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney, with Mississippi Valley State facing Florida A&M at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla.
Other honorees included award-winning choreographer Chuck Maldonado (North Carolina A&T), radio personality Charlie Neal (Villanova University), and author Lucille O'Neal (Bethune-Cookman).
Totten and Jones joined many former SWAC athletes that have been recognized during the Challemge. The list includes: gospel artist Smokie Norful (University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff), former NFL cornerback Everson Walls (Grambling State University), Eddie Robinson (Alabama State), NFL Hall of Famer Mel Blount, Super Bowl MVP Doug Williams, Kellogg's Senior Vice President of Global Nutrition/Corporate Affairs Celeste Clark (Southern),former NFL linebacker Robert Brazile (Jackson State), NFL Hall of Famer Ken Houston (Prairie View A&M) and Vice Admiral David Brewer III (Prairie View A&M).
Totten set more than 50 Division I-AA passing records. His team, along with NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, scored 59 points a game, and in one year he threw for a record 58 touchdowns.
Totten played professionally in the CFL with the BC Lions (1986) and Toronto Argonauts (1987) before moving on to the NFL, as a replacement player for the Buffalo Bills during the strike-shortened 1987 NFL season.
Jones specialized in quarterback "sacks", a term which he coined. Nicknamed the "The Secretary of Defense", Jones is considered one of the greatest defensive players ever.The Los Angeles Times called Jones "Most Valuable Ram of All Time," and former Redskins head coach George Allen called him the "Greatest Defensive End of Modern Football."
Q: What is the Legends Awards, and how did it come about?
A: The Legends Award was established in 2009 to pay tribute to extraordinary alumni who have used their respective MEAC and SWAC university education to bring excellence to their professional achievements and/or community service endeavors (local, state, national or global). The Legends Awards were established to honor dedicated alumni who, through exceptional service to their respective university, have helped to advance the institution's mission and goals. Legends Award recipients are representative of the rich diversity of MEAC and SWAC universities, and they inspire others. Through their enduring commitment to excellence, integrity, civility, diversity and service, they serve as stellar examples for future graduates of MEAC and SWAC institutions.
Q: What is the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Legends Reception?
A: The MEAC/SWAC Challenge Legends Reception is a semi-formal cocktail reception and dinner that allows recipients the opportunity to share their stories about how they are making a difference within their industry and/or in the lives of others. The event, held at one of Disney's famed hotel ballrooms, allows attendees to experience the magic of Walt Disney World and the pageantry of black college football during this exciting fun-filled Labor Day weekend.
Q: Who's eligible to be a Legend awardee?
A: Legends candidates are typically, though not always, graduates of MEAC or SWAC schools, having earned a bachelor's, master's or honorary degree from the university (or its predecessor schools and colleges). Individuals who attended—but did not graduate from an HBCU—can also be eligible to be candidates, as are individuals who are affiliated with an HBCU. All nominees are considered on a case-by-case basis by the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Legends committee.
Q: Who comprised the Legends committee?
A: The MEAC/SWAC Challenge Legends Awards committee is comprised of select members of the Disney and ESPN staffs, as well as faculty from the participating MEAC and SWAC Challenge schools.
Q: How are candidates chosen?
A: Those who wish to submit a name for consideration to the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Legends Awards Committee should send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com. Please write "MEAC/SWAC Challenge Legends" in the subject line. Please include a one-page letter of recommendation addressing significant accomplishments. The letter may come from the nominator or alternate supporter. Other relevant supporting documents included should not exceed three pages.
Q: What happens once nominees' names have been sent in?
A: Once a nomination is received, it will be reviewed for that year and the following year only. In any given year, three to six total Legends Awards will be awarded only if qualified nominations have been submitted. Winners will be contacted by a member of the Legends committee.


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An estimated 97 million adults in the United States are overweight or obese which amounts to one-third of adults (34.9%) and 17% of youth. Being obese substantially raises the risk of developing hypertension (high blood pressure), dyslipidemia (high cholesterol), type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea and respiratory problems, and endometrial, breast, prostate, and colon cancers. Higher body weights are also associated with increases in all-cause mortality (i.e. death from all causes). Obese individuals may also suffer from social stigmatization and discrimination. As a major contributor to preventive death in the United States today, overweight and obesity pose a major public health challenge.
The Definition, Prevalence, and Cost of Obesity
Prevalence of Self-Reported Obesity Among U.S.Adults
The way the medical profession defines obesity is based on a ratio called the body mass index (BMI). Dividing your weight (in kilograms) by the square of your height (in meters) provides the BMI.
An adult who has a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight.
An adult who has a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.
An ideal BMI is between 18 and 24.9.
The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the U.S. was $147 billion in 2008 U.S. dollars; the medical costs for people who are obese were $1,429 higher than those of normal weight.
Americans Continue to Gain Weight
Despite years of knowing better Americans are continuing to gain weight. The number of diets that are available to lose weight is coming close to the number of people overweight. The confusion of what to eat is confounded by the foods that are available to us.
Addiction is a real problem that many people do not factor regarding the inability to follow a "healthy" diet. Addiction is linked to the "sweetness" of food. Sweetness is a function of not only how much sugar is in a food but how easy it is to absorb. Refined sugars are usually simple sugars and are monosaccharides or disaccharides. The simple sugars are very easy to absorb and cause a spike in the blood glucose. Refined sugar contains no fiber, no minerals, no proteins, no fats and no enzymes – only empty calories.
Many foods also contain refined sugars. These include candy, regular soda, syrups, table sugar, cakes, cookies, pies, sweet rolls, pastries, fruit drinks and dairy desserts. Because so many convenient foods include added sugar, any packaged or restaurant food that contains sugar could be considered a refined food. A study published in 2013 in the "American Journal of Preventive Medicine" found that sugar-sweetened beverages are the primary cause of higher caloric intakes, and their consumption is associated with a higher intake of a number of other refined foods, including pizza and grain-based desserts.
Complex sugars exist in plants and are called polysaccharides. These sugars require more time to digest and slowly enter the blood stream. There is no spike in the blood glucose and your body has longer and better energy source. In addition, the whole foods plant based diet (WFPBD) is an excellent source of fiber, minerals, proteins, enzymes and has a balanced amount of fats.
Exercise is important but diet is the key. When I first started practicing medicine I emphasized exercise but now I want people to realize that if your diet is poor, exercise will not be enough to gain health.


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We just received a call on the Colorado Animal Welfare League number from a student doing research for a project in her Government class. She was asking to speak to one of our volunteers who was in charge of euthanizing the animals. At first I was a bit taken aback by the request. Why would anyone assume a rescue group would have anyone in charge of euthanization? After pondering it further, I came to the realization that this student either didn't: a) read our website to see that we are a foster-based rescue group and don't operate a shelter – thus no one would be in charge of euthanization; or b) maybe she just didn't really understand the difference between a rescue group and a shelter.
Convinced that it had to be option b, it struck a chord that maybe many other people don't really know the difference between shelters and rescue either and so I'm setting out to clarify this topic.
Shelters are typically buildings that contain multiple kennels or dog runs as well as catteries that can house many unhomed animals at a time. Some municipalities operate their own shelters but many shelters operate as 501c3 non-profit organizations and are subsidized by contracts with local municipalities. These contracts provide for incoming animals picked up by local municipal animal control officers to be housed and managed by the shelter. Shelters typically offer pet lost and found services, adoption services, low cost veterinary care services, and animal surrender intake services for the communities in which they are located.
Subsidized shelters and municipal shelters are able to support a payed staff for animal care, operations and management which they also supplement with volunteers. The subsidized shelters typically have huge marketing budgets and receive large donations from wealthy benefactors and large businesses due to their visibility within the community. Municipal shelters typically operate within a very limited budget.
Unless a shelter is specifically marketed as "no-kill", many of these large shelters will euthanize animals that remain at their shelter too long or that are deemed as unadoptable by the staff.
Adoption fees at shelters are typically low as the shelter itself operates primarily from subsidized government contracts (or the local government itself in the case of municipal shelters) rather than the fees themselves. Adoptions done through shelters appear to the adoptive family as easier because the shelter staff is less concerned with placing the animal in the appropriate home based on the needs of the family and the personality of the animal.
Shelters will typically receive animals from animal control officers, seizures in animal welfare cases, and surrenders from local owners.
While filling a crucial need due to the perception that domesticated animals are somewhat disposable in our society, shelter life can have an adverse impact on the personality of a dog or cat. Many animals will forget any house training they have after spending weeks in a kennel in addition to losing basic social skills from lack of interaction with people.
Rescue groups were created by necessity with the intention of pulling animals targeted for euthanization from shelters in order to give them substantially more time to find a new home. Rescue groups typically operate as 501c3 non-profit organizations staffed primarily by volunteers.
Many rescue organizations operate by providing foster homes for the animals in their program until they can find the animal their new forever home. Foster care prior to rehoming a shelter dog is imperative to re-introduce the animals to living in a house, re-setting expectations for their behavior, and re-socializing them with people. Without this reintroduction to appropriate behavior, many animals that have been sheltered or have been living stray would be considered unacceptable by their new families and be returned to the rescue.
Rescue adoption fees are typically higher than those found in shelter adoptions because rescues rely on adoption fees and donations to cover their expenses which may include: transportation, veterinary care, food, vaccinations, and spay/neuter. The adoption process varies per rescue, but many rescues will have extensive interviews with the prospective adopter and some may require home visits prior to adoption to ensure the animal is placed in an appropriate home and won't be returned into the system.
Rescue groups will typically pull animals from local shelters or may assist other local and non-local rescue groups by taking their animals into the organization. Some rescue groups are breed-specific and will only accept pure-bred or mixed animals of a single breed, some will only accept puppies, some will only accept pure-bred animals and some will help any breeds. Many rescue organizations will not accept surrendered animals direct from owners as they feel it is the owner's responsibility to rehome any animal they are essentially disposing into the system.


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The Central Council of the Midlands, sometimes known as the Council of the Midlands, was the ruling body of all the Midlands. The Council ruled from Aydindril and was led by the Mother Confessor. The First Chair of the council was always held by the Mother Confessor, who by ruling the Central Council effectively ruled the Midlands.
Organization Edit
The rulers of the most powerful lands of the Midlands were entitled to appoint a councilor to the Council. These councilors comprised the membership of the council. Each councilor was entitled to one vote, with no nation's vote having more weight than another's. The Mother Confessor represented the lesser nations and made sure that their rights were not being infringed upon in favor of higher-ranking lands. Though the council theoretically made decisions based on what a majority of councilors voted for, the Mother Confessor ultimately possessed the right to veto the council's acts. The leaders of the various nations of the Midlands were also entitled to personally address the council to better put forward their concerns or to highlight the issues facing their land.
Appearances Edit
- Wizard's First Rule (First mentioned)
- Stone of Tears (First appearance)


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Interview: Josh Koury on "We Are Wizards"
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By Aaron Hillis
Even if you're the rare bird who has never heard of a Muggle, Hogwarts or Lord Voldemort, you won't feel left out while watching "We Are Wizards," a heartfelt and hugely entertaining doc about the Harry Potter fan phenomenon. Directed by Josh Koury (of 2002's "Standing By Yourself"), the film isn't just about groupies but what the Potter-verse has inspired among a few chosen subjects, including wizard rock bands like Harry and the Potters, Draco and the Malfoys, and the pint-sized Hungarian Horntails. Self-made activist Heather Lawver chronicles her successful fight against Warner Bros. over their persecution of Potter fan sites, and eccentric artist Brad Neely explains his "Wizard People, Dear Reader," a hilarious audio commentary to be played in conjunction with the first "Harry Potter" film. Koury, who also teaches on the film faculty at NYC's Pratt Institute, spoke with me between classes about his own Potter fandom, the ambiguities of copyright infringement and his decision to abandon the Brooklyn Underground Film Festival.
You yourself are a "Harry Potter" fan. What do you think it is about the series that has roused you and this legion of super-fans?
The books are very well-written, and everybody likes the underdog story. When it comes to the fan base, we try to let the people in the film speak for themselves. It's always a personal relationship. What I think is significant about the series is that it's been a part of people's lives for so long. Let's take [The Leaky Cauldron fan site founder] Melissa Anelli, who is 26 right now. The first book came out when she was 16. They were still an important part of her life back then. This film is about these people and their personal stories, but at the same time, it's about using this inspiration as a stepping stone for other creative endeavors.
But how did this subculture get so big? We're so inundated with media, viral successes are still typically fleeting, and yet this series continues to appeal to kids and adults of all demographics.
It's the scope; it reaches people all over the world. What's different about this particular tale is that "Harry Potter" was the right story at the right time and place. There's also "Lord of the Rings" and "Chronicles of Narnia"; this isn't the first great piece of literature that's captured a generation, but it came out at a time for the communication age to grab hold of it and move it in an interesting direction. The wizard rock scene and the Harry Potter fan base don't just stay concealed in a room. These aren't nerds hanging out in their parents' basements and going into chat rooms. They get their guitars and groups together and take it to the streets. It's almost like a family.
Do you think wizard rock is a legitimate rock subgenre, or a novelty that will eventually wither?
It will fade in time. I'd like to be optimistic and say it's going to last forever, but it's not. Look, the last book came out a year ago, and it's still as strong as it's ever been, but you can tell that over the next year or two, things will start to slow down. But some of the more popular bands are just excellent musicians. Recently, I went to a wizard rock show where Draco and the Malfoys, the gentleman from the Whomping Willows, and some other fellow from a band that's not in the movie all got together and played different songs. Man, they just wailed.
With such a wild array of possibilities, how did you track down and curate your subjects?
The process for finding our characters was basically Internet research. Also, people we interviewed would lead us into interesting directions. It would be pretty impossible to make an 80-minute movie that's truly a retrospective of Harry Potter since the fan base is so long, and there's an infinite amount of wizard rock bands and fan sites. From the beginning, we didn't want to make a "Trekkies"-style documentary where you make fun of the nerdy kids. We wanted to focus our efforts and energy on finding people that we felt had something great to offer: real musicians, or Brad Neely, [who] is a great artist and a comedian. A lot of these are people that I was excited to hang out with, not just because we made the movie or in reference to the movie. Paul and Joe DeGeorge of Harry and the Potters are two terrific guys and great friends of mine now, and Brad Neely is a terrific guy to hang out with. That's what inspired us.
The film chronicles the story of Heather Lawver and PotterWar, the fan organization that campaigned against Warner Brothers' copyright bullying in 2001. Wouldn't it be in a studio's best interest to allow fans to grow the myth?
Yeah, it does, and that's what they figured out. We make Warner Bros. a bad guy for a few seconds, but at the end of the day, we do try to paint them as a progressive company. 2001, which was only seven years ago, feels like a century in the Internet world. I think they were developing their attitude towards the fan base at the time, and realized quickly that it's probably not in their interest to turn off the fan outlets out there. Warner Bros. has definitely pulled back and opened their arms to the fans out there. With the recent exception of J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. versus RDR Books, which was in the news in the past six months, they have a really terrific relationship with the fans. They probably wouldn't admit this, but my opinion is that it mainly came to develop because of this PotterWar instance.
Is there any concern about using the words "Harry Potter" on the packaging of a film not sanctioned by Warner Bros.?
We've taken it to a copyright lawyer, and it should be cool and the gang. Warner Bros. is obviously a huge company and can do whatever they want, but as a documentary filmmaker, you have certain rights. We've also been very careful in making the movie. There's no music, we don't use any [licensable] fonts, and there's no footage involved. We tried to be as respectful as possible, and that helps a lot. We do have to express that this is not a Warner Bros. or official Harry Potter product, which we're more than happy to do.
Brad Neely's "Wizard People, Dear Reader" is hosted on a site called illegal-art.org. Do you think its underground mystique helps it grow, or does it only limit its potential audience?
Brad is kind of a minor celebrity at this point. He does a lot of work these days, [like] that George Washington movie and [animated shorts] for Super Deluxe. But what that Web site does is promote work that's in the gray areas of copyright. Brad has every right to distribute his audio. I think where they got into problems was when venues would rent the original "Harry Potter" flick and play it along with it. I don't know what the solution to that is, whether everybody just brings an iPod into the next screening [or not]. "Wizard People, Dear Reader" is just really funny. It's good comedy. The guys who do "Mystery Science Theater" released their own audio track to play with the first "Harry Potter" film, and it's available for download, very popular, and they're making lots of money off of it. So why is Brad's illegal but theirs is not? The easy answer is, neither are, but if you're a tiny artist like Brad, you can get scared and pushed around easier than some of the bigger dogs can. Once Warner Bros. started to shut down those screenings, that's when people became interested very quickly about his audio release. He was on NPR and in Time. Everybody wanted a piece at that point. [laughs]
Do you think it was a cop-out when J. K. Rowling announced that Dumbledore was gay after the series ended, instead of on the written page where her influence could've opened minds?
To a degree, it was. But I also believe that she probably didn't have to say anything. That was blurted out at some sort of convention, where the question wasn't "Does Dumbledore have any sexual interest?" There was nothing that led to that [directly]. I'm glad she said it, because it does open up people's minds. Those who are upset about Dumbledore being gay are not really fans. They're the people who think they have the right to tell people what to think and what they should read. There are wizard rock songs that make light of that issue, playing with it and having fun. That's great because that's what being open-minded is about. It's a great reflectance when the fan community embraces it and celebrates.
You were the programming director for the Brooklyn Underground Film Festival, which ended in 2006. Why is the fest no longer around?
Well, the film festival is no longer around because the two founders, myself and Miles Kane — who's actually the editor of "We Are Wizards" and helped develop the film with me — decided to close it for two reasons. One: It was difficult — you only have so much spare time in your life because we both have full-time jobs. We wanted to spend that time doing something creative. Instead of spending it on Brooklyn Underground, we decided to make a new movie. Two and a half years later, we have "We Are Wizards."
The other reason is that we started the Brooklyn Underground Film Festival [because] we felt that there was sincerely a lack of venues for smaller films, and I think that's been eradicated. Talking about the internet and communications, for a lot of great films — thanks to YouTube and other festivals that have emerged — there's just less of a need. If you have a good work, it's short, and people want to see it, they will see it. At a certain point, the reason for having a film festival becomes just to have a party, and that's not what we were doing. Also, film festivals in general are more open to this work. Every year at Sundance, you see films that are getting more and more experimental, even the narratives. Hollywood films are getting more open-minded as well. What do we need another underground festival for?
[Photos: Harry and the Potters; Draco and the Malfoys; the Hungarian Horntails; director Josh Koury – Brooklyn Underground Films, 2008]
"We Are Wizards" is now open in New York.


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Wild Woman lives with the song of the sea in her veins, and the heart of a wolf in her chest: a tired old mother wolf who has seen many seasons, and whose strength is wearing out. But she remembers the pulse of the wild; her blood quickens at sunrise on the coast, as she watches the indefatigable sun rise, morning after morning, the eternal waves ebbing and flowing, on the shore and within her being, through the everness of time, in the only place where her soul is at home. She carries this with her inland, in her waning years, yet every cell of her being is attuned up and over the mountains, where the seaspray, the ancient forest, the eagle's cry, the ley lines in this power place, call to her forever, singing: Come home, come home, so spirit and being can be one, before you lay your body down for the last time.
This place claimed her, long before she claimed it.
It has called to her for lifetimes.
It is forever and forever singing her home.
An attempt at a haibun (with syllable count gone wild), on the topic of Identity for Sumana at Poet's United's Midweek Motif.


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Huddersfield Town manager Jan Siewert admits that his squad may need a complete revamp this summer, as the club prepare for relegation from the Premier League.
The Terriers are cut adrift at the bottom of the table, 15 points from safety with only eight games remaining this season.
With their fate seemingly decided, Siewert a
"If you think of how many games we have won since March last year - it is four," Siewert said on Thursday, as quoted by Sky Sports.
"We have a long-term idea and there will potentially be a lot of changes."
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Despite picking up just three points from his opening seven games, Siewert is intent on giving his players the opportunity to prove themselves between now and the end of the season. He also admitted that he knew taking over from David Wagner in January would be a difficult job, but he is determined to put things right.
He added: "I knew it would be a difficult situation, I'm not here as a magician, but I'll give all my energy for the long-term to find the solutions the club need.
"We have to look at each player until the end of the season to help complete the picture for me. At the moment, it's still about the games and how we play, and then there is a time where I will speak to the players."
Huddersfield face West Ham at the London Stadium on Saturday, a fixture which could provide an opportunity for the players to prove their worth to a manager who is clearly willing to give them a chance.
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