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Best Diaphragm Sealant found!
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Best Diaphragm Sealant found!
The best sealant for repairing diaphragms is actually a black polyurethane sealant designed for roofs & flashing.
It's Loctite "PL S30" roof and flashing sealant. It's available at Home Depot in 10 ounce caulk tubes for ~$6 per tube.
This stuff never gets stiff or brittle even after years of sun exposure on Arizona rooftops.
Some expensive polyurethane adhesives need to be used up shortly after opening because the product will cure in the container.
This sealant does not have that issue, but it does need to be capped well for use later.
Use in well ventilated area. There are warnings on the tube to users who have lung or breathing problems and sensitivity to isocyanates.
They are warned not to use this product.
The odd thing is that it smells like tootsie-rolls until it cures. Thin layers like what are needed on diaphragms take a few days to completely cure.
Make sure the diaphragm is cleaned well with isopropyl alcohol and completely dry prior to application.
I tested a cured patch of it in a 12 hour bath of gasoline. It did not discolor the gasoline, break down or soften and remained flexible, but it did swell about 20% in size.
After drying out for 2 days it went back to its pre-soak size and remained flexible. I spread ~1" square patch on a nitrile glove and let it cure for a week.
Was unable to peel the edge up from the glove, but was able to delaminate it by stretching the glove severely.
Diaphragms have reinforcement fibers that prevent stretching (or ballooning) so this should not be a problem.
The working time is about 5 minutes for thin coats and longer for thick coats.
I coated the high pressure side of a diaphragm that had several pinholes and a small vertical split (3-4mm).
Will be assembling carburetors soon and putting rebuilt engine back onto frame. Will update any significant progress as it occurs.
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So how did it work? Looking to seal mine as well.
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This is amazing- looking forward to what you find.
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The diaphragm looks good and the sealant is completely cured. Carbs are back together except for brace between top covers.
Seem to have misplaced it. Have to search through the garage & man-cave to find.
Replaced one carb bowl that had a stuck drain screw and stripped head.
Need to find a replacement drain screw for "new" bowl.
Fuel tank has been welded back together and stripped down to bare metal. Will level out contours with epoxy, sand smooth, primer & paint.
Engine is rebuilt and ready to mount in frame.
It may be a while before I'm able to get everything back together and report any results. You may want to pick up some sealant and do some independent testing for your own curiosity before committing to use it on your diaphragms. A 10oz tube cost about $6. The sealant is almost as flexible as silicone sealant, but tougher.
My current plan is to break the engine in with the original carbs then convert to fuel injection after break-in. Have a friend that has successfully converted his XJ1100 to fuel injection. Have already invested in MegaSquirt computer, throttle bodies, injectors (& harness), fuel pump, regulator, and a fuel return port in fuel tank. Everything is doable, but contingent on successful break-in with carbs.
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I'm looking to do something similar. Can you update us on how this experiment went?
'81 Virago XV750 Cafe/Bobber Build
Re: Best Diaphragm Sealant found!
Just FYI I ended up ordering new diaphragms replacements through this site:
Good prices and if installed correctly people seem to have success. I should be getting mine in the mail this week.
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How evenly does the diaphragm move when slide moves? Does it bunch up?
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Your writing can mature by exercising your skills. This group provides writing prompts to "prime the pump" of your imagination. Try to keep your response to 250 words or less.
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Colin? Is that you? I have not seen you in how many years? Never mind. Yes I remember. We were 6 years old. When the teacher took us outside for story time she waited until we were settled next to each other, cross legged on the grass, holding hands, before she began reading.
You were always so tanned, like the other Aussie kids. Your hair was bleached blonde by the Australian sun. And you had freckles. You were my special friend. I don't think our parents ever knew. Did not seem much point in telling them really. We never kissed, not even in a kid way.
Our friendship gained me status among the girls. A boy wanted to hold my hand, such a lofty elevation of my girlhood. And not just any boy but a tanned, freckled, sweet one.
You wore colored, cotton, button up shirts, not tee shirts like the other boys. Then one day I was alone in story telling time. Oh sure I was surrounded by 30 other kids, but no one held my hand. You had gone to America. America??? How far away is that? Your dad was transferred with his work. Were you from the US originally? I don't recall.
I am in America now too and sometimes I find myself looking for tanned, freckled faced, sweet men who wear colored, cotton, button up shirts.


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Who's Dream Is It Anyway?
I used to chase the dream. You know the one.
Or, at least I think you do.
It's the one that goes like this.
Go to school. Get "good" grades, so you can get into a "good" college. Maybe a "good" college isn't "good" enough. Maybe it has to be the "right" college.
Anyway…Then you go to that college so you can get a "good" job. Or maybe it's the "right" job.
Then you get that job so you can accumulate the external signs of wealth. They show that you made it. They show that you made "good" decisions. Or maybe the "right" decisions.
You buy that car. You buy that house. Maybe you buy that watch too.
Then if you have kids, you tell them about the dream. It becomes their dream. And they do it all over again.And again. And again.
Who's dream is that anyway?
Just Rolling with It's about waking from that dream. Or was it really a nightmare?
I think it was somewhere in between. Anyway, I'm feeling fortunate to wake from it.
Now I feel like I'm starting to live a dream. It's a dream that feels like a dream. It feels like my dream.
Maybe that's what Just Rolling with It's all about.
Thanks for joining me. Thanks for being along for the ride.
May Just Rolling with It help you live your dream :)
P.S. - This was originally published in my free weekly newsletter here.


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Community led initiatives in water, sanitation and hygiene (WSH) were on display at the CFAR stalls in the recently concluded two-day Kishori Mela at Shilpgram in Jaipur, Rajasthan. CFAR was among the 30 NGOs that participated in the Mela. More than 1500 adolescent girls from different schools of Jaipur were part of the crowds that came to the Mela which was a part of the One Billion Rising Campaign.
Held on 9-10 February, the Mela was aimed at creating and spreading awareness around menstrual hygiene, livelihood and educational opportunities and health issues among adolescent girls and boys. Although the Mela addressed serious issues, street plays, singing and dancing made for a festive mood at the venue. Lessons on self-defense and health camps formed part of the Mela.
Visitors to the two CFAR stalls were given information on its many community-led initiatives such as the twin-pit toilet technique, conversion of insanitary toilet to sanitary toilets, solid waste management and waste segregation at source. Samples of eco-friendly, reusable cloth sanitary napkins as well as compost from waste were on display. These were in much demand among the visitors.
The twin-pit toilet technology and making manure from waste impressed many. Ms Kavita Mahavar, a resident of Jawahar Nagar basti felt that many people would want to adopt the twin-pit toilet technology as it was economical and doable. This was echoed by Mr Pradeep Joshi who said the technique would prove to be very useful in slum areas of Rajasthan.
Social activist, Dr. Meeta Singh and Ms Ginny Srivastava were of the opinion that making manure as a part of sanitation project was a good initiative and required to be scaled up. Besides, it was an easy process and any woman could make it at her own house.
Mr. D. K. Bose, Trustee, CFAR found the Mela a good platform for showcasing the community initiatives of CFAR and the organisation could take part in it every year. He said it was encouraging to see the response to the products such as manure from household waste and cloth sanitary napkins. However, it was important to impress upon people the benefits of the cloth reusable sanitary pads against other menstrual absorbents available in the market.[/vc_column_text]


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The V first introduced our revolutionary V-Tech step base technology, a feature used on every Connelly ski designed since. V-Tech reduces drag and increases maneuverability letting you stay behind the boat longer. A wide fore-body and sharp bevels set this ski higher in the water, providing support and forgiveness on aggressive turns. The flex pattern is dialed to be very forgiving while maintaining high-performance.


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Everybody knows that it's a long-shot to have a European vacation with a tight budget. Why keep on praying for a Euro vacation when Rome's beauty can be appreciated through a resort spotted in Tarlac? With a 3-hour drive from Manila, Goshen Resort and Hotel carries the perfect resemblance of Rome in Bamban, Tarlac.
'Dambana Ni Yahweh' is the main attraction of the resort which looks exactly like the famous Amphitheatrum Flavium in Rome. Tourists are encouraged to take photos of it especially during sunsets.
To give a full-blown European experience, the place offers three swimming pools that overlooks a stunning view.
In addition, iconic Greek architecture such as columns are present everywhere all-throughout the resort.
Fun fact: The water in the swimming pool comes from a deep-well which means it has less amount of chlorine compared to other resorts. Therefore, the water isn't drying on the skin or hair even after long hours of swimming.
For nature-lovers, guests can drive an ATV or explore the farm in Goshen Resort and Hotel. Animals such as chickens, dove, wild boars, ducks, cows, goats are raised and fed organically so it is rest assured that food served are 100% oorganic.


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Before last week, few people outside New York (and possibly some people inside New York) had never heard of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who, last week, won the Democratic primary in New York's 14th congressional district, defeating the incumbent, Democratic Caucus Chair Joseph Crowley, who had run unopposed in a primary since 2004. A political activist since college and now at a young 28 years old, Ocasio-Cortez, would be the youngest woman ever elected to the U.S. House of Representatives if she wins the general election against Republican nominee Anthony Pappas in November. Among the many things that made her win special — woman, Latino heritage, no previously held office position — she took no corporate or lobbyist money for her campaign and she had, as Co.Design recently reported, a very strong campaign identity designed by New York-based Tandem.
In crafting the visual look and feel of the campaign, Tandem's team looked to revolutionary grassroots movements of the past, and specifically to the movements led by labor and civil rights activists like Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez-direct, refreshing visuals often made by hand and conveying a sense of cultural urgency. It was serendipitous that the defining photograph of Ocasio-Cortez, which was photographed by Jesse Korman and supplied by her volunteer team, carried "the same feeling of hope, the upward gaze to the future, to the vision of positive change," says Arenas. "That gaze, in turn, informed the logo and typography to be set at a forward-leaning angle."
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At its most basic presentation, as seen above, the logo was better than the average political campaign logo but still worked with some of the classic features like stars and uplifting, optimistic angles. The use of an angular, condensed sans serif begins to make the logo stand out but it's the opening exclamation point — used in Spanish like ¡this! — that puts Ocasio-Cortez's heritage front and center proudly and does't succumb to the fear of people wondering what the hell is wrong with this upside down exclamation point. The speech bubble device is certainly not original and to me, more than its metaphorical implications, its effectiveness comes in highlighting and framing the otherwise long name of the candidate in an easily memorizable and recognizable shorthand, like, you know, Obama.
Enlarged, all-caps text-set bilingually in English and Spanish, in equal weighting-frames Ocasio-Cortez's countenance with similarly angular effect, and her name, proudly flouted with inverted exclamation marks and stars, is emphatically, unapologetically multicultural. It's an outward display of Ocasio-Cortez's roots as a third-generation, working-class Bronxite with Puerto Rican heritage.
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The campaign then turned to the candidate herself for what will undoubtedly become one of the most iconic political campaign identities ever. The photograph, by Jesse Korman, shows Ocasio-Cortez with a strong, confident, optimistic gaze looking off camera — in a direction that the logo and typography were angled after — and styled pretty much perfectly, from choice of dress to hairstyle. It manages to be modest, honest, and assertive. The photograph works wonderfully with the typography, the color palette, and pretty much any layout you throw at it, from vehicle wrap to button.
I would cautiously deem Ocasio-Cortez's posters as this generation's We Can Do It poster, in terms of a single visual powerfully driven by a woman's portrait. But we will let history decide that, not a dude that blogs about logos.
The applications are all fairly straightforward, carrying the logo or some version of it in different colors. In its angle and boldness, though, it finds a consistent strong presence that makes the swag easily identifiable in the streets.
Overall, this is a remarkably well done campaign that works the outsider status of the candidate with an effective revolutionary-esque aesthetic that speaks — and it proved it so — to a new constituency of voters that is ready to shake the establishment.
Thanks to Alex Davis for the tip.


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The treatments on offer are not medical but many people find they may assist with stress management, pain relief, muscle cramps or relaxation.
This service is free of charge and available across Scotland. Sessions are delivered in your own home and are provided by qualified therapists.
Available treatments include the following, depending on the qualifications and availability of a therapist in your area, as well as the suitability of a treatment for you:
Please note: Complementary therapies will complement existing medical care and should not be seen as a replacement to current prescribed medication.
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Top 5 Favorite Spring Drives, Austin to Texas Hill Country
An hour west of Austin lies the Balcones Escarpment, a long geologic fault zone that divides Texas in half. Balcones is Spanish for "balconies," an apt way to describe how the Texas Hill Country suddenly thrusts up from the gently rolling prairie to create limestone canyons. On lonely backcountry roads, you'll be driving under tall cypress trees past large cattle ranches and fields of bluebonnets that are in bloom come April. Take US 290 west from Austin to Johnson City's Wildflower Loop. Then be sure to tour the nearby LBJ Ranch in Stonewall, stop for bratwurst and a pint of Shiner Bock in the German settlement of Fredericksburg, go for a stroll on the pebble-strewn paths of the 5400-acre Hill Country State Natural Area, and listen to the next Willie Nelson at the legendary country music hamlet of Luckenbach. The homey Hoffman Haus B&B in Fredericksburg is a good place to rest your legs after a day of touring the region.


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It Hurts
Date posted: January 17, 2009
I have this horrible habit of scanning the classroom with my eyes once I walk in. I look for bright eyes eager to learn, skeptic faces, careless bodies, or a friendly smile. He was sitting in the last row on the right next to a friend who sat next to him throughout the semester. I wondered why he grew his hair so long and why he was wearing such a tight shirt. I smiled at myself as I thought that he had the right hair and the right body to do whatever he wanted. He was the shy type; his smile gave it away.
After introducing myself and after briefing my new students about the semester and the points we will cover, I caught him telling his friend that I was hot. My eyes met theirs' and they both blushed. I smiled. After class they came to apologize. I told them that they were forgiven and smiled at them. I know how hard it could be to be my student. You never know where you stand; I am strict yet friendly, professional yet accessible, maternal yet too young to be their mother … me and my mind games … I know.
The semester was three months … we got closer … he trusted me … he told me about his dreams of becoming a musician … he wondered why he needed marketing … he wanted to have an agency as a side business … I believed him … I expected to see his name among the who's who of Egypt in a decade or so. He sent me his lyrics for proofing … he still did not know how to deal with me … am I his instructor or his friend?
In class, I get high on the image of the life-giver – the image of me breathing a part of myself into those students … I give them – literally – a part of my time, a part of my mind, and a part of my soul. In a twisted way, I feel that they are my extension and that I have a hand in the creation of their future … I know … I know … creepy! Usually, people are very competitive and most of us want to be the best at what we do. The only people that are allowed and blessed to be better than me are my students.
He has Leukemia … his hair fell off … he lost the bulk of his muscles … he still has a lot of unfulfilled dreams … no one from his family is a match … he is fading away … and he is taking that part of me with him. A part of my soul will die … I have his lyrics … he is so talented … dear God .. please do not make him a past tense.


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Fine porcelain pendant, handcrafted in Spain. Enameled in semi-glossy white and decorated by hand piece by piece with ceramic digital transfer, permanently fixed to the porcelain through firing (it does not wear out with use). Portrays Manny Calavera from the famous videogame Grim Fandango designed by Tim Schafer (LucasArts, 1998).
Made in collaboration with ceramic artist María Torné and DH Joyas.
Includes gift box and adjustable cotton cord. The pendant admits any cord or chain with a diameter of 2mm.
Please note: This is a handmade product that follows an artisanal process which makes each piece unique. This means each of them may be slightly different from the other, and tiny imperfections may appear. Please keep in mind that you are buying hand made ceramic.
Photos by Alberto Rivas
Gift box printed by Bolsalea
Customers outside Spain may be liable for any customs and import duty, quotas, permits, product restrictions and other local requirements. These charges must be paid by the recipient of the parcel. Customs policies vary widely from country to country. Therefore we suggest that you check the requirements in your country before placing an order. We will not be liable for any custom or import duties.


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McCall's 6966 - Maxi Skirt
I took advantage of one of those one-day sales at Mood and purchased a lovely bright green Ikat jersey knit, which I knew would be perfect for McCall"s 6966:
I sewed up View C, which is the black print on the pattern envelope, but without the ruched waistband. And the waistband? So clever! I've been sewing many years now, but I've never applied an elastic waistband in this way, and I must say I plan to use this technique again! The elastic encased in the wider band keeps it unseen, yet gives the support necessary.
This skirt is so flowey, which I tried to show in the less-than-flattering picture below:
Summer is officially over, but here in the Midwest it is still warm and sunny.
I plan to continue to wear my new skirt into the fall/winter, with boots and a
belted cardigan perhaps. And I plan to make the shorter version in the future.


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Derbyshire County Council
Derbyshire County Council's responsibilities are detailed on their website.
For matters concerning highways, pavements and street lighting faults, the telephone number to ring is 08456 058058
South Derbyshire District Council
Responsibilities of South Derbyshire District Council are detailed on their website. For matters concerning dustbins and drains, please telephone 01283 595795
Environment Agency
Floodline telephone number is 0845 988 1188
The Aggregate Levy Sustainability Fund
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Sempervivum spp. Flower
This morning when I went out to water my plants I saw these unique flowers coming out from the Sempervivum spp. (a.k.a. hen-and-chicks). They are not very obvious because they are rather tiny. However, with a little bit of magnification anyone can see the intricate details of these dainty flowers. When the flowers are unopened, grayish green sepals wrap around baby-pink petals. As the petals unfurl, reddish pink color is revealed in a star-like shape. Red stamens with yellow tips stick out from the center.
The name sempervivum means ever-living (semper meaning always and vivere meaning to live). So far they have proven to be ever-living in my garden.
Various succulents in one pot. Notice the tiny flowers hanging.
Sometimes the most beautiful things come in small packages.


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Table of contents
1. Background
This report compares the latest workforce jobs (WFJ) estimates with the equivalent estimates of jobs from the Labour Force Survey (LFS). This is produced every quarter, when the latest WFJ estimates are released.
The concept of employment (measured by the LFS as the number of people in work) differs from the concept of jobs, since a person can have more than one job and some jobs may be shared by more than one person. The LFS, which collects information mainly from residents of private households, is the preferred source of statistics on employment.
The LFS can also be used to produce estimates of the total number of jobs in the UK, by adding together the headline employment figures (which are equivalent to main jobs) and those for workers with a second job. The WFJ series, which is compiled mainly from surveys of businesses, is the preferred source of statistics on jobs by industry, since it provides a more reliable industry breakdown than the LFS.Back to table of contents
2. Reconciliation estimates spreadsheet
A spreadsheet containing Labour Force Survey and workforce jobs reconciliation estimates is available at data table X03.Back to table of contents
3. Comparison: March 2017
The Labour Force Survey (LFS) estimate of total UK jobs for the February to April 2017 3-month period is calculated by adding together the LFS figures for total employment (31.954 million) and workers with second jobs (1.102 million). On comparing this LFS UK jobs estimate (33.056 million) with the corresponding workforce jobs (WFJ) figure for March 2017, (34.831 million) the LFS total jobs estimate is lower than the WFJ figure by 1.775 million (5.4%).
Figure 1 illustrates this comparison over time. These estimates have not been adjusted for factors causing differences between the two sources because many of these factors cannot be measured on a quarterly basis. Over the latest comparable quarterly periods, the LFS series shows a quarterly increase of 85,000 jobs (0.3%) and the WFJ series shows an increase of 226,000 (0.7%). On an annual basis, the LFS series shows an increase of 350,000 (1.1%) and the WFJ series shows an increase of 464,000 (1.3%).
Figure 1: Labour Force Survey (LFS) and Workforce Jobs (WFJ) estimates of jobs as published, thousands (seasonally adjusted)
UK, March 2011 to March 2017
Source: Labour Force Survey, Office for National Statistics
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The 2006 National Statistics Quality Review of Employment and Jobs Statistics identified about 30 reasons why the LFS and WFJ estimates of jobs can differ from each other. Some of these factors can be quantified approximately using information from the LFS and other sources, while others are much more difficult to measure. The measurable factors causing differences between the LFS and WFJ figures are included in a downloadable spreadsheet within the "download chart" option of this report.Back to table of contents
4. Reconciliation
Figure 2 shows the two jobs series adjusted to take into account the measurable factors causing differences between the Labour Force Survey (LFS) and workforce jobs (WFJ) statistics. Once these factors have been taken into consideration, the adjusted LFS estimate of total UK jobs is lower than the adjusted WFJ estimate, by 1.076 million (3.2%).
Figure 2: LFS and WFJ estimates of jobs adjusted for measurable differences, thousands (seasonally adjusted)
UK, March 2011 to March 2017
Source: Labour Force Survey, Office for National Statistics
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The difference between the adjusted LFS and WFJ estimates (1.076 million) is beyond the likely bounds of the sampling variability of the difference. The approximate sampling variability (95% confidence interval) is roughly plus or minus 300,000 to plus or minus 400,000. However, it should be noted that the adjustments are themselves subject to a margin of uncertainty and there are other factors causing differences between the two sources which have not been adjusted for.
There are about 20 additional factors that could explain the remaining difference between the LFS and WFJ estimates. As well as sampling variability, they include, for example, timing effects. The LFS estimates are averages for 3-month periods, whereas business surveys measure the number of jobs on a particular day.Back to table of contents
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Caregivers Need Support, Too
Many of these supporters dutifully provide care without complaint. Yet, demands may start to take a toll and their own health may be compromised.t's estimated there are more than 150,000 unpaid family caregivers in Hawai'i. These valuable helpers are typically women in their early 60s who are caring for their husbands or elderly parents while still working. And that doesn't take into account those who may occasionally care for their grandchildren, as well.


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Plenary Session - Life Course Effects of Maternal Diabetes
Introduction: Maternal metabolic adaptations occur during pregnancy to support fetal growth, including a decrease in maternal insulin sensitivity and compensatory increase in insulin secretion. Until recently, these changes were thought to be primarily endocrine-mediated. The gut microbiota has emerged as a modulator of host glucose metabolism, but its role in pregnancy-associated metabolic adaptations is unclear. We have shown that maternal gut microbial populations change over the course of pregnancy and in the current study, investigated whether microbiota are necessary for glycemic adaptations to pregnancy.
Methods: Non-pregnant (NP) and pregnant (gestational day 14.5; GD14.5) specific-pathogen free (SPF; NP, n = 10; GD14.5, n=11) and germ-free (GF; NP, n = 6; GD14.5, n = 5) C57BL/6N female mice received an oral glucose tolerance test (oGTT; 3.5g/kg). Mice were sacrificed post-oGTT and blood and pancreatic tissue collected. Serum insulin was measured by ELISA. Pancreatic β-cell mass was quantified by immunohistochemical staining of insulin (abcam, ab7842) in fixed tissue sections. Data were analyzed using a Bonferonni-corrected two-way ANOVA.
Results: Pregnant SPF and GF mice had a lower fasting blood glucose than non-pregnant SPF and GF mice (ppregnancy = 0.0078). Although glucose tolerance was similar between SPF and GF mice at GD14.5, serum insulin increased with pregnancy in SPF mice (p = 0.0095), but not in GF mice, where GF mice have decreased serum insulin overall (pmicrobes = 0.0087). Moreover, GF mice overall, demonstrated lower pancreatic β-cell mass compared to SPF mice (pmicrobes = 0.0265).
Conclusion: Lower serum insulin levels in pregnant GF mice suggests that pregnancy doesn't impact insulin sensitivity and other insulin-independent glucose-lowering mechanisms may operate in GF pregnant mice. It appears that pancreatic β-cell expansion is hindered in GF mice, suggesting that the gut microbiota may be necessary for increased insulin production during pregnancy. Importantly, this study may inform interventions in maladaptive metabolic states during pregnancy.


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|Nobel Prize Medal: Alfred Nobel & Science Unveiling Nature
Each year a few win Nobel Prizes
And a few win the grand Golden Gloves
But of all the awards this society affords
How many prizes are given for love?
Why not honor your very first crush?
And the first time you kissed in the dark?
The first time you actually "did it"?
And the first one who shattered your heart?
With whom did you first
do THIS crazy thing?
And with whom did you actually
first attempt THAT?
Why not honor your own
personal best sparring partners?
And give medals to your love's
own champ diplomats?
As the audience applauds
As the musicians soar
You announce your own picks
For the Grand Prix d'Amour
For the Award of Aphrodite
and of the lesser muses
Who taught us love's delights
And the body's pleasant uses.
Be generous in giving out trophies and prizes
For unforgettable lips and sensual surprises.
Praising much what thou lovest well
You shall be your own Nobel.


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Google is testing small but new feature to improve those clicking on the local map search results: a button. Spotted today in the search results, you can now click a "full screen" style button to expand the local results and help Google drive more clicks to local results where desired. To help users find even more local businesses, Google is testing this button.
Once you make your way to the map results page, nothing has changed — it appears just this new button is currently in testing.


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It was great to be back in the saddle again, so to speak. I have been way too busy doing training and therefore not doing radio for quite a while. But today I was back with a full show dedicated to LGBT History Month.
First up was some promotion for this event next Wednesday evening at M-Shed, which I am chairing. In studio with me were my good friend Henry Poultney from Off the Record, plus Cai, Jade and Lara who are all young people involved with the event in some way.
Next up was Karen Garvey from M-Shed, who I have also come to know very well over the years. She was mainly talking about this event on Saturday. There's lots going on, much of it also involving people I know well. My co-chair from OutStories Bristol, Andy Foyle, will be demonstrating the wonderful history map that we built last year with help from Bristol university. Simon Nelson from the City Council will be talking about the pioneering African-American gay man, Bayard Ruskin. Performance artist, Tom Marshman, will be leading a guided tour of queerest exhibits in the museum. Lori Streich will be talking about lesbians in feminism. LGBT Poet Laureate, Trudy Howson, will be topping the bill. And to round it all off the local chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will be being fabulous.
You can listen to the first hour of the show here.
Kicking off the second hour was Daryn Carter from Bristol Pride. He is staging an event at the Watershed on Saturday the 25th. We have a lady from the Tate talking about their forthcoming Queer British Art exhibition. We have Jake Graff. We have Tom Marshman (again). We have Oscar Wilde (probably just a tribute band). And we have me covering 4,500 years of trans history in art. I may have to talk quite quickly.
Daryn and I also had a bit of a rant about the mess the Church of England has got itself into over same-sex marriage.
And finally I was joined by Lesley Mansell from North Bristol NHS Trust to talk about the public LGBTHM events she has organised at Southmead Hospital. They are both trans-focused as well. It is a refreshing change to find part of the NHS working hard on trans inclusion.
You can listen to the second hour of the show here.
Thanks as ever to Ben, my engineer. I'll be back in the studio on March 1st for a show devoted to International Women's Day.
The playlist for today's show was as follows:
- Prince – I Would Die 4 U
- Tegan and Sara – Faint of Heart
- Laverne Cox – Sweet Transvestite
- Janelle Monáe – Q.U.E.E.N.
- Lady Gaga – Born This Way
- The Vinyl Closet – Garbage Man
- Cyndi Lauper – True Colors
- Labi Siffre – It Must be Love
I played Cyndi for Caroline Paige, the RAF trans woman who gave that great talk in Exeter at the weekend. The Labi Siffre was for Kevin as a late Valentine present because I'm soppy like that.


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Unitary Tax
A corporate tax on a corporation's global income. Some countries levy unitary taxes on corporations operating in their borders in order to prevent them from avoiding taxes by transferring income to another country with a low or no corporate tax. See also: Transfer pricing mechanisms, Aggressive accounting.
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A state corporate income tax on worldwide income. Although they are unpopular with corporations, unitary taxes are instituted by governments to foil firms that use creative accounting techniques to transfer their income to states or countries with low income-tax rates.


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One of the more colourful characters in recent memory has been released from WWE.
In a statement on WWE.com, the company announced that as of September 20, The Boogeyman was no longer part of the company. The official notification said, "WWE has come to terms on the release of Boogeyman (Marty Wright) as of today 9/20/06. We wish Marty the best in all future endeavors."
Wright first caught the eyes of WWE's higher ups during the Tough Enough 4 tryouts in 2004. The former professional bodybuilder made the first round of cuts during the two-day tryout period, but left after admitting his real age of 40 (the cut-off had been 35 for the competition). Later, Wright would sign with WWE and be assigned to Ohio Valley Wrestling, where he underwent development and evolved into the Boogeyman persona.
In July 2005, vignettes for The Boogeyman began to appear on WWE programming and in October he was introduced to the Smackdown roster by then co-general manager Palmer Cannon. Cannon explained that Wright had been an actor for a TV show that never made it to "the network". The Boogeyman would soon begin to make regular appearances and would wrestle his first match against Simon Dean in December 2005.
Over the next few months, The Boogeyman would show up on Smackdown, and occasionally Raw. He would feud with JBL, which culminated in a victory at the Royal Rumble and Booker T, which included a WrestleMania win, before tearing his bicep. A few months later, promos for The Boogeyman started again, however he never returned to the show.
Wright's departure leaves Mike "The Miz" Mizanin and Nick Mitchell as the only TE4 alumni on the main WWE roster. Previously, winner Daniel Puder had be realeased from the company.
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The Supreme Court decided three cases yesterday. Two are patent infringement cases and the third rejects a criminal conviction under a chemical weapons treaty. Spoiler alert: The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is reversed in both infringement cases.
The first case is Limelight Networks, Inc. v. Akamai Technologies, Inc. (12-786). Limelight and Akamai both run content delivery networks (CDNs). Akamai is the exclusive licensee of a patent that defines steps to deliver content. Limelight uses several of the steps but not all of them. The step in particular is performed by third parties using Limelight's services to deliver their content whereas Akamai performs that step itself as part of the process. Akamai sued for infringement and won a $40 million judgment in the District Court.
The Federal Circuit decided Muniauction, Inc. v. Thomson Corp., 532 F. 3d 1318 (2008) shortly after the jury returned its verdict. That case held that a defendant in a direct infringement case must follow all of the steps to be liable. On motion, the District Court reversed itself. The Federal Circuit reversed. It held en banc that a defendant could be held liable even when there is no direct infringement provided the evidence could support liability on an inducement theory.
The Supreme Court reversed. It held that §271(a) of the Patent Act (the infringement section) requires all steps to be performed by an infringer before liability attaches. Liability for inducement (§271(b)) requires a finding of direct infringement under §271(a). The Court stated the Federal Circuit's conclusion that infringement by inducement existed independently from the statute is wrong based on the Court's precedent. The Court declined to review or validate the rule announced in Miniauction here, sending the case back to the Federal Circuit to draw its own conclusions on the case. Justice Alito delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court. I'll mention as a side note that when the Court established its web site in 2000 or so that it distributed its opinions through Akamai. It wasn't long before the Court dropped that arrangement and used its own servers.
The second patent case is Nautilus, Inc. v. Biosig Instruments, Inc. (13-369). The case concerns the proper standard for definiteness a court will use in construing a patent under §112 ¶2 of the Patent Act:
The specification shall conclude with one or more claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter which the applicant regards as his invention.
Biosig is the licensee of a patent that describes a device that measures heart rate on an exercise machine. It does so by filtering out electromyogram (EMG) signals from electrocardiograph (ECG) signals through use of a electrodes placed on a metal cylinder attached to the machine. The patent described this as a "common" electrode "mounted . . . in spaced relationship with each other." Nautilus sold exercise equipment with a similar feature. Biosig sued for infringement.
The District Court granted summary judgment to Nautilus holding that "in spaced relationship with each other" failed the definite test of §112. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed. It held the standard of review to be that the claim is "amendable to construction" and is not insolubly ambiguous." The Supreme Court reversed. It said the standard to determine indefiniteness is whether the claims, read in light of the patent's specification and prosecution history fail to inform, with reasonable certainty, those skilled in the art about the scope of the invention. Though language is imprecise, it must afford clear notice of the claim. The Federal Circuit's standard would allow some patents but not others without any consistency. The Court does not decide the merits of Biosig's claim against Nautilus. It sends the case back to the lower courts for further reconsideration in light of its ruling. Justice Ginsburg delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.
The third case is Bond v. United States (12-158). It concerns the application of the Chemical Weapons Implementation Act to an individual who used several chemicals to exact revenge on another. Carol Anne Bond found out that her friend Myrlinda Haynes was carrying a child fathered by Bond's husband. She did not take the news well. Bond acquired toxic chemicals and applied them to Haynes' car door, mailbox, and door knob. Haynes avoided most of the applications as they were easy to see. She did suffer a minor burn to her thumb on one occasion and treated it by rinsing her hand with water.
Bond ultimately was caught. Federal prosecutors brought charges against Bond that included a violation of the Chemical Weapons Implementation Act. Bond moved to dismiss these particular charges as violating of the Tenth Amendment. The District Court denied the motion and Bond entered a conditional guilty plea reserving her right to appeal. The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the plea holding that Bond lacked standing to raise the Tenth Amendment challenge to her conviction.
The Supreme Court reversed in an earlier case (Bond I) holding that an individual may "assert injury from governmental action taken in excess of the authority that federalism defines." The Court did not express any views as to the constitutional challenge in that case. On remand, the Third Circuit affirmed the conviction holding that the terms of the Act applied because of the highly toxic nature of the chemicals and that her use of them did not reach the "peaceful use" exception. Bond's Tenth Amendment claim was also rejected.
The Supreme Court reversed again. It did not reach the Tenth Amendment argument as the Court stated that the Act did not apply to Bond's conduct. Congress did not intend the Act to apply to what amounts to a local assault normally prosecuted by the states. Congress does not normally intrude on a state's police power under principles of federalism. The Court is unwilling to assume that is the case here.
In sum, the global need to prevent chemical warfare does not require the Federal Government to reach into the kitchen cupboard, or to treat a local assault with a chemical irritant as the deployment of a chemical weapon. There is no reason to suppose that Congress—in implementing the Convention of Chemical Weapons—thought otherwise.
Chief Justice Roberts delivered the opinion of the Court and was joined by Justices Kennedy, Ginsburg, Breyer, Sotomayor, and Kagan. Justice Scalia filed an opinion concurring in the judgment as was joined by Justice Thomas and by Justice Alito as to Part I. Justice Thomas filed an opinion concurring in the judgment as was joined by Justice Scalia and by Justice Alito as to Parts I, II, and III. Justice Alito filed an opinion concurring in the judgment. The concurrences were chomping at the bit to reach the constitutional question. –Mark


text: From a sleepy phenomenon to the second biggest event next to the Super Bowl, Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl comes to the NASDAQ market site. As the event marks its 10th anniversary, the process of Puppy Bowl X together is quite amazing. This year's special will air six times over the course of 12 hours, starting at 3 p.m. ET, with new content added for each airing. Most importantly, Puppy Bowl raises awareness for rescue animals. Animal Planet's Marjorie Kaplan gives TheStreet's Jill Malandrino an inside look at the production of Puppy Bowl at the Nasdaq Marketsite.


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VENUE CHANGE: While we're still at Atlanta Tech Village, we're now on the 4th floor campus of DigitalCrafts. Suite #420. Check out DigitalCrafts' course offerings at:
Civic hack night is a welcoming, open space for civic-minded, social good tech projects. We invite people of all backgrounds and skill levels to participate. While writing code is usually a component of our projects, we also need participants with backgrounds in user-experience design, data science, project management, and marketing.
We'll have pizza available, so don't worry about dinner plans.
We start off by learning about civic projects attendees have brought and then divide ourselves into small groups to get to work. We also organize breakout groups for brainstorming new projects and host an orientation session for new members. If you have a project to work on, or you'd like to lead an interest group brainstorm, please email us at [masked].
Bring a laptop, because most of civic hack night is spent collaborating in breakout groups.
Sign up to our Slack organization if you haven't yet -- http://slack.codeforatlanta.org -- Slack is useful for sharing resources during civic hack night and keeping in touch between events.
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Resonate Global Mission is seeking to fill a full-time position for a Theological Educator in Asia. The purpose of this position is to engage people in the Spirit's call to embrace God's mission by casting a vision for God's mission, equipping missional leaders, and partnering with CRCNA congregations and other churches and ministries worldwide with a primary focus in Asia.
To apply, complete an online application attaching a current resume and cover.
If you have additional questions regarding the position or location, please contact the Human Resources Dept. at 616-224-0770 or 1-888-272-2850.
Job title: Theological Educator
Department: International Program in World Missions
Status: Full-time, exempt
To engage people in the Spirit's call to embrace God's mission in Asia by casting a vision for God's mission, equipping missional leaders, and partnering with CRCNA congregations and other churches and ministries worldwide with a primary focus in Asia.
The salary range for this position is $49,940 - $58,753 US and $49,558 - 58,303 Canada
****The successful candidate for this position will be required to satisfy 2 intermediate steps. Information and wages regarding these steps are listed below.****
Step #1
Missionary Candidate: The purpose of this position is to prepare for international service by building a network of prayer, care and financial support in North America that will enable future ministry. Ordinarily, this will progress from part-time to full-time as the support network grows through the work of the candidate and the missionary support team that is designed for this purpose. One can expect to be in this role for 6 to 12 months, depending on how quickly the support network comes together. The current pay for this step is $19.52 US or $23.23 CND on the CRCNA Domestic scale.
Step #2
Missionary in Training: The purpose of this role is to develop language and culture skills, ministry skills and relationships that will enable future ministry, and begin to use those in ministry. Ordinarily, one can expect to be in this role for 6 to 18 months, depending on prior background and experience. The current pay for this step is $35,546 US or $38,004 Canada on the CRCNA International scale.
1. Serve as faculty at an associated Theological Seminary —Teach courses, mentor students, participate in school functions, and assist in faculty development.
2. Facilitate/ promote institutional development of the seminary, primarily in relation to the curriculum and academic credibility.
3. Develop the Worship Arts program and/or the Christian Education program as well as the Master of Divinity program at the seminary.
4. Collaborate with local church leaders to assist or provide pastoral training (e.g. Timothy Leadership Training), as able.
5. Communicate the nature and value of Resonate's ministries to the CRCNA and beyond, and participate in support-raising for those ministries; develop and maintain a network of supporting churches and individuals .
6. Raise financial support goal of at least 90% of the individual cost of the position.
7. Educate and encourage the CRCNA (especially supporting churches) and others about the nature of the global church and its mission, local ministries and support-raising in the CRCNA, encouraging them to develop a deeper passion and involvement in global missions.
Other Responsibilities
1. Find and maintain a legal presence/visa for living in specified country.
2. Participate in annual budgeting and planning and produce financial and ministry reports.
3. Participate in the annual field retreat.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
1. Regular travel throughout the assigned region
2. Challenging road conditions; high pollution within the city
3. Limited internet connectivity
4. Sporadic power outages
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
1. Commitment to Christ and the mission of his church.
2. Membership in a Christian Reformed congregation or a church in ecclesiastical fellowship with the CRC is required.
3. Agreement with the Statement of Faith documents listed in the Covenant for Office Bearers for the CRC is required.
4. Commitment to the constitution, bylaws and policies of CRWM.
5. A deserved reputation for integrity, trust and spiritual maturity.
6. Willingness to participate with CRWM staff in pursuit of its strategy and to accept CRWM policy and supervision.
7. Clear theological comprehension and articulation and conviction of the Reformed faith and its applicability to the ministry context.
8. Ability to speak the local language, after the initial language training period, is required.
9. Passion for training ministry leaders.
10. Ability to work well on teams and with people from a variety of perspectives (including theological).
11. Ability to communicate well in international and North American settings.
12. Strong sense of call, relational ability, ministry gifts appropriate to the local ministry.
13. Humility and servant/learning attitude in relation to host culture.
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1. Master of Theology (Th.M) is required, and doctoral degree is preferred.
2. At least three years of cross-cultural experience is required
3. Experience with development in theological education preferred. At least two years in leadership (or mentored under qualified institution) within a theological educational institution is preferred.


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It is a paradox that in spite of knowing about the jailbreaking available for iPhone not many of them have tried it while the ones that have tried it ahve been fully rewarded for doing so. Will it not be something worth doing to be able to get hold of all the new games and applications?. One can make their iPhone so distinctive from what a lot of iPhone owners have. One such thing that can be done is to use the iPhone as a wireless modem along with creation of unofficial programs for ones iPhone available on some other phones also. What a great opportunity this would be, and best of all you can have features on your iPhone that no one else has, causing your phone to stand out from other peoples' phones.
Everyday there are so many people enhancing the features on their iPhone with ones like internet tethering, streaming, researching content, search engines, etc. The amount of applications and downloads that are available for iPhone users still don't seem to be quite enough, because there are always new ideas popping up in the minds of those that have become sort of obsessed with it. As third parties continue to deliver to those that proceed in jailbreaking their iPhones, Apple rushes to complete the 4.0 firmware update that is said to give users of the iPhone more options and more of what they want. Most of the that do not have a lot of features on their iPhones tend to look at only the option of jailbreak. The number of modifications that have been undertaken by Apple is to stop a lot of people from making use of the iPhone with the applications of other such service providers like the AT&T wireless services. As one will be able to save on the monthly charges they wish to make use of it along with the programs offered by other service providers for a much cheaper rate.
It is the advent of the iPhone and the dissatisfaction of a lot of people that gave way to the iPhone jailbreaking. With a view to fulfilling the customers needs they created a iPhone dev team that was created with a set of volunteers also called as programmers . As time went on, Apple became more influenced by this group of programmers and now they have an Apps store with more features than what they started off with. The best thing that has taken place due to the jailbreaking of the iPhones is that Apple has now focused on providing more features and options for its users.
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A while ago I wrote about a nebulous concept, one I called "Attachment Living"
Today I'm going to expand on what I meant a little more, because, well because it's pertinent to me right now, and I think it's a concept missing in certain sectors of the attachment parenting community. I think it's something that get's forgotten in a desperate game of one up-person-ship. Who has the best baby carrier, who is "more" of an attachment parent than the next person. To be frank, I couldn't give a monkey's bollocks about that sort of rubbish. I really couldn't, and I don't think the monkey would be too happy if I did.
Plenty of posts have written about this topic. About not being so freaking rigid. I'm going to link all of the ones that speak to me right here, so that we get that part out of the way FIRST.
- This post here from Conscience Parenting, did my head in at first, but now I get it. I'm with her, I'm tired of the evangelical nature of some people. I'm not leaving to community, but boy I have been sorely tempted.
- This post here is the response from Evolutionary Parenting to Conscience Parenting, and it's one where I support the conclusion, I'm sticking with the community.
- This is one I wrote eons ago, about what I think attachment parenting is and is not.
- This one echoes many of the things I wrote, but does it so much better, I only found it yesterday, but boy is it good. Attachment parenting, is a frame of mind. This I am in love with.
- PhD in Parenting has a brilliant definitive history and list of what it is and is not, and breaks down the little nuances. I'm particularly fond of this quote: "When people think of Attachment Parenting, they often think of Dr. William Sears. He coined the term and came up with the 7 Baby B's of Attachment Parenting. This list is essentially seven tools that can help parents to foster attachment with their babies. You do not have to do all seven of these to be an attached parent and you can do all seven of them and not be an attached parent. The seven B's are a toolbox that can make attachment parenting easier. It is easier to use a drill than a screwdriver in many instances, but it doesn't mean that it isn't possible to do the same job with a screwdriver or that it isn't preferable in some circumstances, but it probably will require more effort and more time."
- Jan Hunt, someone I deeply respect and admire has this to say on the topic.
- And finally Dr Laura Markham, another of my go to parenting gurus has these insights to offer.
Like Attachment Parenting, Attachment Living does not mean blind acceptance. It means being consistently flexible. I'm a bit of a fan of the concept of "authoritative parenting". Like some other parenting philosophy junkies, I call it Backbone parenting. Just because it makes it easier to distinguish from authoritarian parenting, The words are so easily confused! I like the backbone image because it shows at once how we can be strong and flexible, we have our limits. So when I say Attachment Living, I don't mean Permissive Living, a la permissive parenting, where there are no boundaries at all. Note, I'm with Dewar when she talks about her concerns about how people define Permissive Parenting, for me it means letting kids get away with hurting other people, violating other peoples rights and feelings, and deliberate rudeness, so let's be clear on that before we move on!


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With the weather for Australia Day forecast to be superb, Cindy and I planned an outing to some parts of Melbourne we'd yet to visit: breakfast in Balaclava to get us started, and then a wander around the bay from St. Kilda to Brighton. Cheap Eats and the breakfast blog had made me very keen to try out Las Chicas - anything that gets both a V (for vegetarian friendly) and a little toast picture (for good breakfasts) in the Cheap Eats Guide is always going to excite me.
Despite some Australia Day Parade-related tram confusion, we made it to Las Chicas without too many difficulties. It's directly across from a tram stop and about fifty metres from a train station, so there are no problems with accessibility. And, luckily for us, there were no problems accessing a table either - we were seated straight away at a communal table in courtyard area out the back. Cindy quickly ordered an iced coffee to boost her failing system's sugar levels - 11 o'clock is a bit late for her first nutrients of the day.
Once the remnants of the previous customers' breakfasts had been cleared and our drinks had arrived, we settled down to study the menus. The heading 'Vegetarian Favourites' was a good sign! Cindy mixed and matched, combining a breakfast bagel with a half serve of porridge, while I almost put together my own breakfast combo, before realising that my choiced added up to about $20. As a compromise, I opted for the baked beans brekky: pumpkin and polenta loaf with beans and spinach, topped with a poached egg. The loaf was thick and tasty - I knew straight away I was going to be satisfied for hours after getting through it all - but probably a little on the dry side. A second runny poached egg would have solved this problem, but probably killed me in the process. The beans were delicious and the spinach provided the illusion of healthiness - a great combination. Cindy wouldn't stop raving about her toasted brekky bagel, topped with citrus pistachio ricotta, so I made one last effort and squeezed in a mouthful. The ricotta mix was tremendous - sweet with a slight citrus tang. Cindy enjoyed it so much that she was basically licking it off the last bit of the bagel that she couldn't fit in. Her porridge sounded good too, with fresh bananas and strawberries stirred through along with almonds and maple syrup. It disappeared before the bagel, suggesting it was well enjoyed. While all the food was tremendous and the service was friendly and efficient, the most exciting thing about Las Chicas was probably the menu - it's a fair way to go before eating, but with so many fantastic sounding options available, we'll almost certainly be returning soon.
The rest of the day was taken up with the walk around the bay - it was a beautiful day and an extremely pleasant stroll, despite the fact that we under-sunscreened and both ended up burnt in various places.
Some pictures from the walk:
Address: 203 Carlisle Street, Balaclava
Ph: 9531 3699
Price: veg breakfasts $9 - $12
P.S. This post would not have been possible without the kind and honest staff of Melbourne Central Lion Hotel - in a sunburnt and tired haze after our long wander, I foolishly left the camera on a table there, after enjoying a much-needed cold beer. Luckily, they picked it up and kept it behind the counter until I shamefacedly returned - they seemed quite bemused by all the pictures of fruit on it.


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In 1848, the Pratt & Letchworth Company was established by Samuel F. Pratt, Pascal P. Pratt and William P. Letchworth. The company initially manufactured cast iron hardware for saddles and carriages. Over the next few decades, Pratt & Letchworth diversified its product line to include cast iron hand tools, toys and railroad equipment. By the turn of the 20th Century, castings for railroad equipment became the company's primary product. In 1923, the Dayton Malleable Iron Company acquired Pratt & Letchworth. Located on Tonawanda Avenue in Buffalo, New York, the Pratt & Letchworth foundry consisted of three buildings on 25 acres of land. During its peak production years, the company employed nearly 1,000 people. In 1981, faced with dramatically reduced demand for railroad equipment, Pratt & Letchworth ceased operations. In 2005, the foundry was demolished.
In order to melt iron and steel, Pratt & Letchworth used electrical arc furnaces. The interiors of the arc furnaces were lined with asbestos-containing refractory materials, which protected the furnace from deteriorating. Asbestos-containing refractory materials resisted high temperatures, but the refractory materials deteriorated after constant use and required replacement. During removal and application processes of refractory materials, asbestos-containing dust and fibers became airborne, which workers inhaled. Workers who handled asbestos materials or worked in the vicinity of others who did are at risk for developing an asbestos-related disease, such as mesothelioma or lung cancer.
Asbestos was also incorporated into numerous materials that covered equipment at Pratt & Letchworth. Pipes, valves and pumps were covered with asbestos-containing insulation. Asbestos gaskets were used to ensure a tight seal between flanges of pumps, valves and pipes. During maintenance and repair procedures, workers removed worn pipe covering or block insulation; scraped gaskets from flanges; and replaced packing material in pumps and valves. These processes released asbestos-containing dust into the air, which workers inhaled.
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I have a little obsession. With cookies. I can pass on most desserts, but when cookies are involved… it's a tough one! Especially chocolate chip cookies. So I started to look around for an awesome recipe, trying different ones out. I came across this recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie and gave it a whirl… yum!
I made some slight adaptations, and here it is!
Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
5 tbsp organic coconut palm sugar (can be substituted for brown sugar)
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
4 tbsp chocolate chips (I prefer Enjoy Life's chocolate chips, as they are dairy-free)
2 tbsp melted coconut oil
2-3 tbsp milk of choice (I prefer unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
Pre-heat oven to 375°
1. Blend the first 4 ingredients in a blender or food processor. I used my Vitamix.
2. Mix together with remaining ingredients.
3. Form into cookies and place on a greased baking sheet, or parchment paper on a baking sheet.
4. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes.
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Enjoy the thrill of skydiving with only a short training session. Friends and family are most welcome to join in on the fun during training. After a scenic plane ride over the Salisbury countryside get ready for the time of your life - get ready for freefall - a 120 MPH gravity powered, exhilarating descent towards mother earth. At 5000 feet the parachute is deployed and you can enjoy views of most of the south coast while under the canopy are then also able to steer the parachute on the way back to the landing area.
Maximum weight is up to 18 stone and needs to be in relaion to height. (Conditions apply) Minimum age is 16 and needs parent consent forms signed. Anyone 40 and over and anyone with pre existing medical condition will need the declaration of fitness form signed by a GP.
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Oh noes!
I just died.
Is that a mound of brown rice that's been molded into the shape of a cake and topped with strawberries?
So much for a Costco sheet cake.
And my four year old nephew is a food allergy monster, too–dairy, soy, and nuts. It's difficult to feed him when you're out and about. EVERYTHING, and I mean e-ve-ry-thing, seems chock full of some combination of those three things. The positive is that he simply can't eat much processed food, but it does take a toll when you just want to feed him a quick bite. Plus, even if you're vigilant, some well-intentioned, but nevertheless unsuspecting person, always ends up offering him some form of contraband (usually cookies) and then you're left dealing with the allergic fallout.
Anyways, I always enjoy perusing your blog. I'm in Korea, and I never tire of seeing how other black woman contend with life in Asia.
OMG, your baby is SHOO adorable ! He is a looker 4 sure ! All dem ladies better watch out :P.
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New homes are starting to get smaller for the first time in nearly three decades. The average size of new single-family homes dropped from 2,521 square feet in 2007, hit a plateau in 2008 and began falling in 2009. The average home now has fewer beds and bathrooms as well. This decline of home size has not been solely caused by the crash in the housing market, and instead has decreased due to other factors, such as an increased share of first-time home buyers and a desire to lower energy costs.
Month: June 2010
Home loan interest rates drop again
Good news for those looking to refinance, the national average for interest on 30-year fixed loans has sunk to just 4.69 percent. These are the lowest interest rates that have been seen on home loans for around 50 years. While these rates are great for home buyers or those looking to refinance, they could be worse for those trying to save through savings accounts and CDs, as interest rates on these have fallen as well. In all, around 291,000 homeowners have refinanced as of March.
may foreclosures
The foreclosure numbers are out for May, and it appears that more and more banks are seizing homes. Nationwide, lenders took back 93,777 properties, while foreclosure filings fell by 3% since April. Oddly enough, this recent wave of seized houses actually has to do with the market becoming more stable. Lenders have been fairly lax in repossessing homes for the past few months while they tried to keep up with the vast number of people who were forced to default when the housing bubble burst. Because of the recent stabilization of the market, lenders are starting to catch back up and repossess assets again. Oregon's foreclosure rate is currently one of the worse in the nation, ranked as having the 16th most foreclosures in the nation.
Majority of HAMP modified loans fail
As it turns out, most borrowers who have modified their mortgages through the government sponsored Home Affordable Modification Program are likely to default. In fact, somewhere between 65% and 75% will default within the first year. Many borrowers find modifying their mortgage did little to solve their other debt problems, and still end up in either foreclosure or short sale. This comes as little surprise, as borrowers who have modified their loans spend, on average, 64% of their monthly income paying off debt. Should any small emergency arise they are often unable to pay the monthly minimums on their debts. It would be nice if there were a better plan.
Home loan fraud
Why are home loans so hard to get now? This is a question that has undoubtedly been on every homebuyers mind since the recession began. Well, as it turns out, the economy is not the sole reason for the banks recent stinginess. Recently a fraud probe in Oregon charged 39 people with loan fraud, including lending professionals, real estate agents and others affiliated with the real estate industry. Many of these cases were committed by falsely inflating a propertys selling price, which contributed to the housing bubble. While many of those committing loan fraud have been put out of business by the latest crackdown, fraudsters still remain. Rescue fraud has become increasingly popular; victims are those in danger of foreclosure and unscrupulous types are preying on them.
Buying a home after foreclosure
Due to the rush of foreclosures lately many are wondering what their options are for buying a home after foreclosure. While foreclosure is damaging to your credit, the reasons behind your foreclosure may affect how quickly you can buy your next home. Lenders look at things other than credit score when considering you for a home loan, and if they fail to see why you were foreclosed upon, they might assume you are what is known as a "walk away."
"Walk aways" are what the loan industry calls those who have purposefully defaulted on their mortgage when they could still afford to pay it. This is done typically because the amount owed on a home is greater than the price; many believe they can simply walk away from the mortgage, allow the bank to reposes the house, build up their credit again and buy a new home. Be wary, though, as if lenders suspect that you have done this they will be hesitant to allow you to borrow. What is typically a 2 to 5 year waiting period for buying a new home could be increased to 7 years or more.
Housing shortage could be on the horizon
A housing shortage could be looming in the not too distant future. While it may seem impossible now, over the last 3 years too few new homes have been built, creating a deficit of over 1.5 million homes, that could climb to a shortage of over 2 million next year. Some 1.6 million homes must be added each year to keep pace with demand from population increase and old house demolition. This should prop up house prices over time.
These trends are heavily reflected in Eugene and Springfield, where new building has slowed to a near stop. In 2009 and 2010, there were probably fewer than 100 new houses built. This means that house prices in Eugene and Springfield should increase, along with the national market.


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How to adjust a Renault Clio headlight
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The Renault Clio is a popular small car, and has had three generations with a fourth due in 2012. It was launched in 1990 and the original models had rectangular headlights, from 1998 the headlights had more rounded corners and in 2001 the headlights were made more angular.
They all can be adjusted in the same way and adjustment is important so the driver can see clearly and badly adjusted headlights do not blind oncoming drivers.
Park your Renault Clio on a flat surface facing a wall or garage door with enough room to walk in front of it. Measure from the ground to the centre of the headlight and put a chalk mark on the wall at this level straight in front of each headlight.
Draw a straight line horizontally between these two marks. Stand the broom against the wall opposite the centre of the car, so that you know where the midpoint is.
Reverse the car straight back until the headlights are 7.6 metres (25 feet) away from the wall and turn the headlights on full beam. The brightest point of the beam should be about 5 cm (2 inches) below the horizontal line and should not be pointing outward from the car. If the headlights are pointing towards the ground too much, use the headlight adjuster switch on the dashboard and adjust the level from "4" towards "0" to bring them up. If they are still too low with the setting on zero you will have to manually adjust them.
Locate the adjustment screws – there is a cross-member above the radiator and headlamps with a hole above each headlight and you will see the screws below these. Turn the screws to raise or lower the headlight beam until it is shining at the correct area. There are also adjustments to move the light beam left or right.
- Stand behind the car to clearly see if the light is pointing straight ahead or is aimed to one side or the other.
- Don't forget to brush your chalk mark off the wall.
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Islanders Renew Partnership With WRHU 88.7 FM, Radio Hofstra Universityby Staff Writer / New York Islanders
The New York Islanders announced today a new radio broadcast agreement with WRHU 88.7 FM, Radio Hofstra University, to broadcast games throughout the 2013-14 National Hockey League season. This season, Islanders fans will also have the ability to listen to the broadcast on WRCN 103.9 FM, improving the signal further east into Suffolk County.
"We're pleased to continue our partnership with WRHU, while also better serving our loyal fans by extending the broadcast signal further east on WRCN," Islanders Senior Vice President Michael Picker said. "The management and students at WRHU have done an excellent job with the broadcast and we're excited for WRCN to help us improve our broadcast reach into Suffolk County."
Islanders Radio veteran Chris King will once again produce the broadcasts and serve as the radio voice, handling the play-by-play duties. Hofstra University students will assist in the broadcast and have the opportunity to serve as color analysts and sideline reporters.
Dr. Evan Cornog, Dean of the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University, said: "WRHU is a college radio station that holds itself to the highest professional standards, so we are delighted to enter into a fourth year as the flagship radio station for a great professional sports franchise, the New York Islanders."
The Islanders will open the season on the road against the New Jersey Devils on Friday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Team captain John Tavares and the Islanders will play the following night, Saturday, Oct. 5, their home opener at Nassau Coliseum, against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The opening faceoff is set for 7 p.m.
"JVC Broadcasting is incredibly proud to partner with Hofstra University and the New York Islanders to carry the games in Suffolk County," General Manager of WRCN Matthew Goldapper said. "Residents from Islip to Montauk will now have the ability to listen to all of the action on 103.9 FM."