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IT'S tough getting through a Droughtlander.
A few months have passed since Outlander was on our screens and fans are starting to really miss the show.
Many are searching high and low to find sneak previews and information on what lies ahead for their beloved characters next season.
What we do know is that Claire and Jamie are struggling to adjust to their new location in the new series following season one's dramatic finale .
To help you get through this tough time - and with thanks to Tobias's Tribe - we've gathered a selection of hilarious Outlander memes.
You can check them out in the gallery above.
Last month Sam Heughan revealed fans will have to deal with the "hangover" of the dramatic finale to Outlander 's debut season as the show picks up in France.
Speaking to the Los Angeles Times, Sam said: "We've gone to France. The story picks up as Jamie and Claire go to France to stop the build-up to Culloden and stop the rebellion.
"There's definitely a hangover after the events of season one and everything what happened in the finale.
"It feels like a whole new world. We're introduced to love and characters from Diana's books."
Although much of the second book is based in France, the majority of the action still takes place in Scotland – much to the delight of tourism bosses.
Earlier this summer, the Outlander cast were spotted filming season two in Dysart near Kirkcaldy, Fife.
The original 16-part series was also filmed in locations all over Scotland including Glasgow, Perthshire, Fife, Edinburgh and West Lothian.
Look back on Outlander's sensational first season with our gallery below.
Which Outlander Character Are You?
Plus, check out our exclusive interview with author Diana, who discusses kilts, sex appeal and her army of fans.
You can also test your Outlander knowledge with our quiz and get all the latest Outlander news here .


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We completely support the ECHL's decision to suspend our season until further notice. The health and safety of our fans, staff and players has always been, and always will be, our top priority. The Newfoundland Growlers Hockey Club will provide more updates for future games as information becomes available. The Growlers are very grateful to […]
FROM NBL CANADA: The National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada) board of directors announces that the league will be suspending basketball operations until further notice as a result of concerns regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. NBL Canada is committed to the health and safety of our […]
Due to the St. Patrick's Day holiday on Monday, March 16th, Mile One Centre box office will be CLOSED.
Regular box office hours are 12noon-5pm, Monday through Friday. Tickets are always available online at www.mileonecentre.com.
Regular box office hours are 12 pm -5 pm, Monday through Saturday. On event days the box office will remain open for one hour after the start of an event. Tickets are always available at mileonecentre.com.
Due to the current State of Emergency in effect by the City of St. John's until Saturday, January 25th at 6:00 am, we regret to inform the public that the St. John's EDGE Friday, January 24th game against Halifax has been rescheduled to Monday, January 27th at 7:00 pm. In light of the State of […]
Mile One Centre and the St. John's Convention Centre will remain closed Wednesday, January 22nd.
Further updates about when Mile One Centre and the St. John's Convention Centre will reopen are expected Wednesday, January 22nd.
Mile One Centre and the St. John's Convention Centre will remain closed on Tuesday, January 21st.
RESCHEDULING NOTICE: St. John's Edge games scheduled for January 21st and 22nd have been POSTPONED!
Due to the current State of Emergency and flight cancellations, both the January 21st and 22nd St. John's Edge games against The Sudbury Five have been postponed. A rescheduled date will be issued and all fans will be notified of this change.

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Low cost drying and clean fuels company Coomtech has developed an innovative and patented Surface Moisture Removal (SMR) drying technology for pulverised fuel ash (PFA) with significant benefits for the cement and building products industries.
Demand for PFA is increasing due to a number of benefits that it brings to cement and concrete producers. These include the fact that PFA increases cement performance, allows for more resistant, durable concrete and reduces the embodied CO2 and cost of cement by lowering the clinker factor. Dry PFA can also be moved with ease pneumatically around a production site and blends easily with the other ingredients of the cement or concrete mixture.
However, there is currently an increasing shortage of PFA, particularly in the UK and elsewhere in northern Europe. This is due to the diminishing use of coal-fired power plants. Some companies dry PFA in-house using gas as an energy source. This is expensive and not ecologically sound. However, there is around 50Mt of wet pulverised fuel ash stockpiled in the UK alone, meaning that there is significant potential for this source to be used instead.
Coomtech SMR drying process
UK-based Coomtech Ltd has developed a low-cost drying technology for PFA which uses a gas combined heat and power plant to generate both power and increase the moisture carrying capacity of the air. This can save 20 - 25% of the cost of traditional thermal drying, assuming 80% thermal efficiency.
he Surface Moisture Removal (SMR) drying system is a simple, non-thermal, mechanical process that involves feeding PFA into a tubular device in a stream of high velocity, low pressure air. At the same time a supplementary, high-velocity air is introduced to create severe aerodynamic turbulence. This shears any surface moisture that is present on the PFA particles. While it is not heated using a fuel source, the air in the system has a temperature of around 80°C due to the generating process. This temperature is not enough to dry through the latent heat of vaporisation but is enough to ensure the air in the system can carry the maximum amount of moisture possible.
he SMR system comprises individual components that are familiar to materials handling engineers everywhere and includes hoppers, feed valves, pipes, tubes, cyclones, catchment bag filters and containers. Around 80% of the SMR system consists of tried-and-tested off-the-shelf equipment, greatly reducing the engineering risk for commercial users.
The SMR process can remove moisture from PFA from more than 20% to below 3% or to clients' specific requirements. For some manufacturers' processes the moisture may be reduced to as low as 0.5% if required.
Figures 1 & 2 show Coomtech's test facility at the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling at the University of Greenwich in Chatham, UK, at which the company constantly optimises the SMR system's efficiency, both for drying efficiency and throughput. The suspension zone and turbulence zones are shown. In the turbulence zone, the moisture is sheared from the PFA particles. In the moisture extraction zone moisture is released from the particles to the airstream, mainly as vapour and aerosol particles. Tests have shown that smaller particles lose surface moisture more easily than larger ones. The best results have been achieved when processing material particles of <5mm.
Current stage of development
The upscaling and industrialisation of trials at the University of Greenwich over the past two years has led to a throughput of 1.5t/hr for PFA, using two drying zones. The promise of the system has led Coomtech to the final stages of contract negotiations for the building of commercial-scale PFA drying plants for construction products and cement manufacturing companies in the UK and Europe as well as power generators in the UK for the forward sale of dried PFA into the cement and construction industries. Figure 3 shows a conceptual system for commercial use as a PFA drying system.
Future steps for the SMR system
oomtech is working with Fairport Engineering (EPC contractor), Greenbank Engineering (pneumatic handling) and the University of Greenwich on a scaling-up programme for the SMR system. This has led to a modular design that will process from 50,000t/yr up to 0.5Mt/yr per modular unit. Coomtech and its partners are now at the final stage of discussions regarding commercial contracts for plants in the UK and Europe.
Other materials and technologies
While Coomtech has commercialised the SMR process for PFA, it also has a focus on drying coal and, in principle, any other bulk material that can be pneumatically conveyed, such as aggregates, waste streams, metal oxides and other organic and inorganic materials that have significant surface moisture. In the case of coal, the process allows the efficient combustion of lower grade coals.
Coomtech is also developing two other technologies that it expects to be available to the market in the next 12 - 18 months. The first is Inherent Moisture Removal (IMR). IMR is a globally-patented process that moves the inherent moisture within materials to the surface. SMR can then be used to remove the surface moisture. This has particular potential to upgrade use with low rank coals, lignite, wet biomass and other organic materials.
IMR uses a unique heating technology called Ohmic heating at around 275°C and low pressure. Ohmic heating uses the moisture in the material to provide the heat source and create thermo-chemical conditions for decarboxylation to occur. This avoids the efficiency losses of other processes and leaves the pores hydrophobic, preventing moisture from re-entering the pores.
For coal, the benefits of using IMR and SMR in combination are: Higher calorific value; Increased grindability; More efficient combustion due to lower moisture; Lower CO2 emissions.
The second other technology is Trapped Moisture Removal (TMR). It is designed to push tightly-bound surface moisture to the surface of more fibrous or open-particle materials such as some sub-bituminous coals and other organic materials in situations where the drying process must not alter the structure. The details of this technology are not currently available due to Intellectual Property restrictions that will apply during development.


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I've been on a bit of a hiatus from Music City Auction…but now I'm back! I'll be clerking more often and we're also having the auctions more frequently! Now we'll have Monday night auctions in addition to the Friday nights. Follow us on twitter @MusicCtyAuction for updates. Below are a few of my purchases from last Monday's auction :)
We needed a bathroom mirror…so I bid on this Ford pump cover mirror and Billy loves it. It fits perfectly in our weird home. Love.
As soon as I saw this fridge, I immediately thought of how much room drinks take up in the fridge in our kitchen. Therefore, I bid on it…and won. Now we have a cute fridge on the porch for drinks and more room for our food in the other…serve yourself.
Finally, my sister is eventually going to open a restaurant…either here, or in Charleston and I've been doing a bit of picking for her. This flange sign will hang on the wall in her place someday :)


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Practice Areas
IPR Enforcement: Breathing Treatment Systems, Fabrics, Cameras, Headsets, ATMs
Breathing Treatment Systems. The International Trade Commission has instituted investigation 337-TA-997 to determine whether imports of medical systems used in the treatment of sleep-disordered breathing, particularly obstructive sleep apnea, are violating Section 337 of the 1930 Tariff Act by reason of patent infringement.
Complainants ResMed Corp., ResMed Inc. and ResMed Ltd. request that after this investigation the ITC issue a limited exclusion order, which would direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to prohibit the entry of infringing products into the U.S., and cease and desist orders, which would require the named respondents to cease actions that violate Section 337, including selling infringing imported articles out of U.S. inventory. The respondents in this investigation are located in China and the U.S.
Separately, the ITC has determined to suspend the limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders it issued in patent infringement investigation 337-TA-890 of the same products pending the outcome of a remand decision.
Woven Textile Fabrics. The ITC has terminated patent infringement investigation 337-TA-976 of woven textile fabrics and products containing same with respect to two respondents on the basis of settlement agreement and consent orders with complainant AAVN Inc.
Document Cameras. The ITC has terminated patent infringement investigation 337-TA-967 of document cameras and software for use therewith with respect to the last remaining respondent on the basis of a settlement agreement with complainant Pathway Innovations & Technologies Inc.
With respect to one respondent previously found to be in default, the ITC is requesting comments no later than May 23 on (a) the form of remedy, if any, that should be ordered, (b) the effects of any such remedy on the public health and welfare, competitive conditions in the U.S. economy, U.S. production of article that are like or directly competitive with those that are subject to investigation, and U.S. consumers, and (c) the amount of the bond under which infringing articles could continue to enter the U.S. during the 60-day period the president has to review any ITC-ordered remedy.
Wireless Headsets. The ITC has terminated without the imposition of import restrictions patent infringement investigation 337-TA-943 of wireless headsets after affirming a summary determination of patent invalidity due to indefiniteness.
ATMs. The ITC has terminated patent infringement investigation 337-TA-972 of automated teller machines, ATM modules, components thereof and products containing the same with respect to two patents based on complainant Diebold Self-Service Inc.'s withdrawal of those claims.


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Hey! I made curry again! This time it was a japanese style curry, with kabocha squash.
½ kabocha squash (about 1½ pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into ½-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ large yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 ounces carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks (½ cup)
1/2 cup green beans
1 garlic clove, crushed and minced
½ tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons Oriental curry powder ( I use S&B oriental curry powder, which i found on amazon)
3 cups vegetable broth (
1 small apple, peeled, cored and finely grated
¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
1 tablespoon unsweetened dairy-free milk
toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Salt to taste
Prepare your squash and roast cubes at 425 for about 30-40 minutes or until tender.
Heat oil over medium heat in a large soup pot or Dutch oven and add the onions. Cook, stirring often until onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook for another minute, until fragrant. Add tomato paste and curry powder, cook for another minute, until mixed in. Add the broth, carrots and bring to a gentle boil, cover and reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for about 10 minutes. Carefully remove foam as it forms (optional). When there is no more foam, add grated apple and soy sauce. Cover immediately.
Meanwhile, make the roux. In a small saucepan, heat the oil over low heat, add the flour all at once, whisking until incorporated. Brown roux, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes. Add the curry powder and continue to cook for 2 minutes until fully combined. Remove from heat immediately.
Add a ladleful of liquid (up to 1 cup or more) from the vegetable pot into the roux and stir rapidly with a wire whisk until smooth. Add more if needed, then transfer the roux mixture to the vegetable pot. Stir constantly until the curry is smooth. Add the green beans and kabocha. Cook, stirring often, about 10 more minutes until it thickens a little. Just before serving, stir in the non dairy milk and season with salt. Serve over rice with sesame seeds.
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VANCOUVER , April 23, 2015 /CNW/ - NovaCopper Inc. (TSX, NYSE-MKT: NCQ) ("NovaCopper") and Sunward Resources Ltd. (TSX: SWD; OTCQX: SNWRF) ("Sunward") are pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") pursuant to which NovaCopper has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Sunward by way of a court approved plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement").
The combination of NovaCopper and Sunward will create a leading exploration and development company with a strong balance sheet of approximately US$23 million in cash for the advancement of the Arctic and Bornite deposits located in the Ambler mining district of Alaska , USA. The company plans to advance the Arctic deposit towards feasibility with a US$8-10 million field program this summer. Meanwhile, plans are underway to maximize shareholder value at the Titiribi exploration asset in Colombia. Sunward has focused on community engagement at its Titiribi project and with its talented and experienced Colombian management team, has built a strong reputation with local communities.
Under the terms of the Arrangement, Sunward shareholders will receive 0.3 (the "Exchange Ratio") of a NovaCopper common share ("NovaCopper Share") for each Sunward common share ("Sunward Share") held. The Exchange Ratio represents the equivalent of US$0.1841 per Sunward Share based on yada yada numbers stuff and VWAP and all sorts of wonderful business-speak continues here


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Please note: this Trek X-Caliber 7 Slate is available for in store collection only. This is a global policy of Trek Bicycles. If you would like to purchase this model we recommend using our Click & Collect payment method to reserve your bike online.
This Trek X-Caliber 7 Slate 2020 is available with our legendary Podium Point free accessory scheme. Trek's X-Caliber is the go-to cross country hardtail mountain bike built for speed, efficiency, and quick handling and has been upgrade with a new frame and new specifications for 2020.The X-Caliber's Alpha Gold aluminium frame set has been revised with new tube profiles and cleaner internal cable routing and still features key performance features such as a 100mm travel XC fork, tapered headtube and Boost141 hub spacing. For 2020 X-Caliber 7 gets a new rear derailleur and an air fork that's a lot lighter and more adjustable than the coil fork found on the previous model.X-Calibers feature Trek's Smart wheel sizing which means the wheel size is matches to the rider height to best optimise geometry and rider fit. This means 27.5" wheels on XS and S and 29" on larger frame sizes.If you're looking for a fast cross country hardtail with high style and a low price, then X-Caliber is the one.
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Water is a key component of your plan. It seems to be constantly neglected. I think this is because people just do not know why it is so important. It's easy to simply say, "drink more water." but what will water really give you? Drink up and you will see, feel and experience the difference with a hydrated body!
Water keeps your metabolism humming.
Water maintains healthy blood and muscles.
Water radiates your skin.
Water eliminates bloating.
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✿ Features: The support handle helps you feel safer when you step into the kitchen cabinet. Anti-skid corners help secure the ladder firmly in place.
Product Name: Step stool
Material: solid wood
Ladder type: step stool
Number of pedals: 2 steps ladder
Color classification: wood color
Size: 400*400*450MM
Load capacity: 120kg
Packaging set: step stool *1
Care instructions:
1. The wooden furniture needs to be laid flat to avoid instability.
2. Do not put the furniture next to the air conditioning or heating, so as to avoid moisture deformation of the furniture.
3. Try to avoid direct sunlight.
1. Because the display is different, the product will have a little color difference, please prevail in kind, thank you.
2. Because it is manual measurement, there will be 1-3CM error, please prevail in kind, thank you for understanding.
3. Avoid children from climbing or jumping on furniture and causing unexpected injuries.
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Mindbody Self, The: How Longevity Is Culturally Learned and the Causes of Health are Inherited The
From the author of the very successful MindBody Code comes a new book that examines the impact our cultural beliefs have on our health and longevity. Drawing on extensive scientific research and his years of experience as a clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Mario Martinez explores the cultural conditions that influence our sense of self and explains how this affects the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of disease as well as the way we think about aging. He lays out the theory and practice of his own "mindbody cultural science" and offers contemplative exercises and experiential processes to help us translate our minds' intentions into sustainable actions that support well-being.
Topics include:
– Understanding the biosymbolic world
– The pathology of disease and the anthropology of illness
– Growing older vs. cultural aging
– Navigating adversity using uncertainty as a guide
– Biocognitive tools for a healthy life
The MindBody Self presents groundbreaking discoveries derived from deep insight and impeccable scholarship—but you don't need a background in science to benefit from this book. Each chapter concludes with a practical exercise that makes complex scientific discoveries not only accessible but applicable for all readers.
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Mandarin Boutique Hotel
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Mandarin is a delightful boutique hotel situated in an unspoilt natural setting close to south-west Turkey's magnificent Turquoise Coast.
Perfect for nature lovers who also value a touch of luxury and a high level of personal service, Mandarin has been designed as a stylish and supremely comfortable hideaway, which nevertheless boasts a pleasantly informal atmosphere without any hint of stuffiness or pretension.
Mandarin comprises just eight guestrooms and thus offers a very intimate ambience, making it the perfect venue for honeymooners, romantic couples, special celebrations and even high-level business meetings.
Please note that, to maintain its air of tranquillity, Mandarin does not accept children under the age of 14 years.
Mandarin's deluxe guestrooms and suites are extraordinarily spacious, and equipped to the highest standards. Bespoke, hand-carved wood furnishings lend the interiors a distinct sense of traditional charm, whilst up-to-the-minute facilities include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, CD/DVD players, fridges and hospitality trays. All rooms have large terraces or balconies, and each has its own Jacuzzi.
Mandarin's resident hosts go out of their way to make guests feel at home and to help them get the most out of their stay. Days get off to a good start with a wholesome breakfast (which can be served in your room at no extra cost if preferred) including homemade jams and eggs from Mandarin's own chickens cooked to order. The five course evening meals, focusing on traditional recipes and fresh local produce, really are an event to look forward to.
Mandarin's enchanting garden and stylish communal lounge areas invite guests to read or write, play cards, chat to their hosts and fellow holidaymakers, or linger over a drink from the bar. For those wishing to do no more than soak up the warm Turkish sun, marvel at the gorgeous views and enjoy the tranquil setting, Mandarin has a good-sized swimming pool and a large outdoor Jacuzzi.
In spite of Mandarin's rural setting, a hire car is not strictly necessary, as the local dolmus (minibus) service serves both the renowned beach resort of Oludeniz (9 km) and the bustling harbour town of Fethiye (22 km).
The surrounding area boasts a wealth of archaeological sites and natural attractions, and keen walkers are kept happy with plenty of scope right on Mandarin's doorstep, as the hotel lies alongside the route of the famous Lycian Way.
Those seeking further energetic thrills can enjoy scuba-diving in Oludeniz or even experience paragliding from the peak of Mount Babadag. By car or local taxi, guests can reach the sandy beach of Kidrak in around 10 minutes, whilst confident swimmers can bathe off the rocks at Aktas, around 20-30 minutes' walk away.
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I just recently took one of the Twitter psych tests and it turns out I am very connected but not very emotional on Twitter.
I wondered, is that a good or bad thing? Was that darn test insulting me or setting me straight?
I do admit that I try to keep my emotions offline and my words of wisdom online. My strategy is to share news and information about technology relevant to moms, families or anyone involved in social media. But it is times like these where I feel emotion index will be rising……
For some time I have been dealing with some of my own treasured family members that have cancer. It is such a personal struggle I have found it hard to share online. But I gain strength by reading the posts from a strong network of cancer bloggers (some of which are Silicon Valley Moms Group bloggers including Susan from Why Mommy, Linsey from MeTooYou , BlogHer bloggers, and more).
Another special person who has showed their strength online by sharing their family experiences with cancer is Anissa Mayhew. I met her when she wrote for Deep South Moms Blog but then starting following her personal blog Free Anissa and another blog called "Hope4Peyton" about her experiences with childhood cancer.
But on Wednesday I saw information on Twitter about something that happened to Anissa and I got really worried. Then I happened to be talking to Barbara Jones first thing that morning and she informed me that Anissa had a stroke. It has been inspiring to see the support online for Anissa through a blog posts with information on how to support the family (and Mister Linky lists where people can share their posts on Anissa) to a page set up on CaringBridge.org. Lotus Carroll created a page to enable those wanting to put twibbons on their Twitter profiles. Even the Bloggess did a great job of posting her emotional and (as she does so well) funny thoughts and practical links to help Anissa. A PayPal link was set up for those that would like to help the family using PayPal.
But the most powerful posts are those from Anissa's husband who is posting on Hope4Peyton.
A big cyber-hug and get well prayers for Anissa!


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About Barsana Healthcare Center
The initiative of the Barsana Healthcare Center had its seeds sown through Barsana Eye Camp. A group of doctors (who in turn founded the Bhaktivedanta Hospital later) & H. H. Radhanath Swami were on a pilgrimage to Barsana, Mathura Dist., UP in the year 1992 who identified the need to conduct eye camp to reduce needless blindness from the cluster of villagers surrounding Barsana. The camp became a regular feature after it received an over whelming response from the local communities & nearby villages in Barsana. The need & the magnitude of blindness triggered starting a full-fledged facility offering specialized Eye & Dental care under one roof to poor & the needy sections of the society in that area.
The facility is currently equipped with an Eye OPD, Operation Theater (OT), Pharmacy & Optical Shop with plans to expand into a full-fledged dental facility in the future.
The objectives of Barsana Healthcare Center: –
1) Reduction of needless blindness as per WHO Vision 2020.
2) Offer quality dental care to the local communities.
3) Provide general healthcare & surgical facilities to the needy.


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Pick of the Week & Election Issue Part 1
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We could have chatted for sometime as we really didn't get o deep into some of the issues, but one thing was clear is that Mr. Yap, BC Liberal MLA for Richmond-Steveston, an MLA for the supposed free enterprise party, staunchly supports continuing the current hybrid retail system and problematic distribution system.
For those that have listened to the show over the last year or so, you know that I strongly believe that fixing distribution is key to long term liquor reform and the creation of a truly level playing field.
The current system that supports the LDB's monopoly on the distribution of imported wines, beers & spirits, is broken. By broken I mean costing the government $300M/year in lost taxes because of unfulfilled orders.
How to fix it is remarkably simple, but first let's look at the biggest problem to solve – capacity.
The current distribution centres we built to handle $1B/annum of volume. 2017 will see $3B in volume go through. What this means is that some orders just can't get filled because there is no space to accommodate the stock needed. So what was the LDB/BC Liberal solution. Spend $1B in building a larger facility in Delta.
The fact is that all the BC Liberals had to do was to pass an order in council that allowed suppliers to choose their distributor. There are a number of private & bonded distributors that are nowhere near capacity and would gladly take on the extra work. Not all suppliers would move, but a good number would because they value the 10% growth they automatically get.
Secondly this would speed up delivery times. No longer would a product ordered by a store in Richmond have to leave the bonded warehouse (ContainerWorld, Hillebrand) in Richmond, go to the LDB warehouse in Vancouver, only to be shipped to the store in Richmond.
Third, and this is the bonus, the government would not have to re-purpose any workers at the LDB Warehouse. The only thing that would change is that they have the capacity to fill the orders they get.
There are other things that such a change would involve and I would be happy to share those if you like. Drop me a line at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Pick Of The Week
Paul Mas Valmont Rouge 1L
In October I took a couple of bottles of the Paul Mas Valmont Blanc to Mom and Dad's for Thanksgiving dinner and they were a big hit, so when I saw the Rouge version, I thought I would give it a whirl and I am very glad that I did.
This blend of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah shows classic Languedoc aromas and flavours of black cherry, plums, dried herbs and black pepper spice.
This is a medium bodied wine that is very well balanced. What that means is that the flavour, the body and finish all worked together. It wasn't flabby, or light, or short or tannic and bitter. It showed fresh ripe fruit, savoury spices with a delightfully fruit filled finish.
I would, and will, pair this with roasted chicken, and beef stews. As for cheese, go with a Gruyere or Ementhal.
Grapes ~ Grenache, Carignan, Syrah
Country of Origin ~ France
Region ~ Languedoc
Price ~ $11.79 1L
Score ~ 8.5/10 – Over Delivers
Purchased At ~ BC Liquor Store Langford
Jas du Lauzon 2015 Luberon
April 1, 2017 § Leave a comment
One of the my favourite things to do when in the 'wine store' is to scour the shelves in the dark corners. Every store has them and the typical retailer places slow-moving items there.
I find that this is also where you find some great deals, and that is how I came across this weeks wonderful find.
As most of you know I have a great love for Grenache and Grenache blends, so when I saw the Jas du Lauzon languishing in a dark corner of the Cascadia Uptown store, it was a match made in heaven. It was also only $14.99 so it seemed to me that it was must try.
It pours almost black in the glass and has aromas of ripe raspberries, stewed plums, blueberry and black pepper spice.
The palate showed richness, and supple depth with a fresh fruit and spice finish.
Given that most of the time any purchase I make has to stretch across 2-3 meals, a great wine, for me, needs to be food versatile, and this one fit the bill nicely. I had this with Paella one night, chicken the next and finally homemade pizza, and in all cases the wine worked really well, and hence I grade this one as a great buy and it over delivers for the price.
Price ~ $14.99
Blend ~ Grenache, Syrah
Country of Origin ~ France
Region ~ Luberon (Southern Rhone/Provence)
Score ~ 8.2/10
Label ~ Over Delivers!
Purchased at ~ Cascadia Uptown
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Domaine de Pellehaut 2015 Rosé
June 28, 2016 § Leave a comment
Have you ever watched the move My Summer In Provence? Every scene that involves a meal has a bottle of Rosé. It makes perfect sense because Rosé can be incredibly refreshing and wonderfully versatile. In fact Rosé goes with a broader spectrum of foods than does white (I know I know I am generalizing). So when the temperature rises to above 20C and the grass starts to bleach out, I get a craving for rosé.
As I strolled through my local wine shop I saw a signficant increase in the number of rosés from Provence, which is classic. Prices ranged from $15-$25 which is what I expected, but then I say a lonely wine from Gascogne. Not your typical rosé hotbed and you know how I love to find great values where they are unexpected, so I grabbed a bottle of the Domaine de Pellehaut 2015 Rosé.
Price ~ $18.99
Score ~ 8.1 Over Delivers
If you follow me on Instagram (rod_phillips) you no doubt saw the photo I took of the wine. The colour is a deep rose, and the nose shows bright fruit of strawberry, raspberry. and currants, while the palate is fresh, alive and bursting with finesse and elegance. The finish shows all the fruit and is dry. It is not possible to not want more of this wine, as evidenced by my instagram photo. This is a highly shareable wine and my recommendation would be to have 6-10 bottles kicking around for when friends drop by as one will not be enough.
Grapes ~ I had to do some research for this one as the label doesn't really tell you anything. Tannat, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Malbec
Store Section ~ France
Availability ~ Private Stores only
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Lovico 2013 Gamza
June 26, 2016 § Leave a comment
You know that part of the store that you walk past each time. Typically it is the dark corner where the dust bunnies hold their daily get togethers. This is where retailers categories that have the lowest sales, but have enough sales to justify being in the store.
I often have walked right by the section but the other day I stopped. I'm not sure why. Maybe I was feeling what it was feeling- I just need some love. Maybe the dusty bunny chatter was getting loud and it caught my attention. Anyway I stopped, looked and found the next wine that I had to buy.
When you think of Italian, French or Spanish wines you likely conjure up visions of rich colours, sensous landscapes and, of course, a couple of little old wizened folk that make the vision complete.
But what of Bulgaria? If you are like me you are likely thinking of row upon row of drab gray concrete Soviet era buildings, with downtrodden colourless people strolling the pock marked, beaten up streets. Hardly inspires confidence or enthusiasm for the wine, but this is exactly where you find great buys; where they are unexpected.
I reached out and firmly grasped the Lovico Gamza by the neck, wiped off the dust, and proudly presented it to the cashier who immediately tried to sell on an Aussie wine. Nope! I'm going Gamza!
Price ~ $9.99
Score ~ 7.8 Over Delivers
I have to say I really got into this wine. I pulled the cork and did my first taste and I thought "funky", so I let it breathe for 20-30 minutes. Yes a $10 wine that needs to breathe.
When I can back to it the aromas had blossomed and were so intriguing. One would be forgiven if you thought Cabernet Franc. No wait, it must be Pinot. No, no there is too much spice, maybe Gamay Noir. Wow what is Gamza!
Gamza, it turns out, is related to that other household name, Kadarka. When I taste it I can't believe that its not the distant cousin of Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir and Cabernet Franc.
Aromas of crushed red berries, cherry and grapes, with spice and pomegranate. The palate is light to medium bodied, hence I wouldn't suggest those that buy $10 Malbecs run out and get this. Yet there are some many interesting things going on in this wine.
I gotta say that for under $10 the Lovico Gaza was a great find and one that I will definitely seek out again.
Grapes ~ Gamza
Store Section ~ Eastern Europe
Availability ~ most private and public stores.
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Tinhorn Creek 2014 Gewurztraminer
May 27, 2016 § Leave a comment
I had a long chat with a fellow veteran of the liquor industry and put me in a nostalgic mood.
Back in the late 90's VQA and BC Wines were still on fringe of wine culture, and most of the brands that we take for granted today were start-ups.
This was the case for Tinhorn Creek. In 1998 the agency I was running became the sales agent for Tinhorn Creek. Previous to that Kenn and Sandy were selling their wine out of the back of their car. The labels were a sea foam green 3/4 wrap that feature a metallic burgundy creek running down the middle. The whites showed biting acidity and it wasn't unusual to find 'wine diamonds' at the bottom of the bottles. With all that said, it wasn't hard to see the quality and potential of the winery.
Another reality of the time was that every BC winery had a Gewurztraminer and most of them were off-dry to sweet, but Tinhorn's was drier and the wine brought out loads of flavours.
Price ~ $16 (almost exactly what it was in 1998)
Score ~ 8.2 Over Delivers
The nose is brimming with spices, melon, pear and generous lychee nut. The palate is alive refreshing with a finish that gives a spicy, lychee, pear kiss to the taster.
The get the most out of this wine just chill it down a few degrees so that the bottle is cool to touch (should take about 1 hour in a normal fridge), then serve with either seafood including prawns, anything curried, salads (especially those with fruits in them), and grilled chicken.
Grapes ~ Gewurztraminer
Store Section ~ BC/VQA
Availability ~ In both private and public stores
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Gehringer 2014 Private Reserve Riesling
April 23, 2016 § Leave a comment
Every morning I take Oxxo the family dog for a stroll around what we call the loop. Recently the loop has not only provide some wonderful vistas but it also bursting with Spring flowers. The morning air has been filled with a Cornucopia of floral scents and it put me in the mood for some aromatic white wine.
To that end I tripped down to my local store and spend some time perusing the BC/VQA shelves. I came upon a wine that made me smile. I smiled because I have such fond memories of meeting with Walter Gehringer at his winery on the Golden Mile Bench.
I spied his 2014 Private Reserve Riesling and snapped it up.
Walter has some of the oldest Riesling vines in BC that has consistently produced some of the best wine year after year after year.
I recall first trying what has become the Private Reserve Riesling back in 1995 when you could count on one hand the number of quality producers in the Okanagan. Today there are over 150 inching towards 200, and yet the Gehringer wines are still priced under $20… well under $20. Thank you Walter.
Price ~ $14
Score ~ 7.6/10 Over Delivers
When I stick my generous nose in the glass I am pleasantly welcomed with white peach, pear and a hint of Jasmine flower. The palate is well balanced showing great flavour and finesse, with the finish delivering fresh fruit and real refreshment (hard not to have a second glass).
I suspect the elegance of this wine is a function of this wine being in bottle for a year before it got to me. Old vines like the ones that Walter has, can not be rushed into expressing themselves fully. Time allows the wine to make its full statement and allow the taster to sense the wisdom of their choice. I would love to try the 2015 beside the 2014, but that is just the dork in me.
Pair this wine with, and this is really simple to do, chicken thighs marinated for a number of hours in Lemon juice, Orange Juice, fresh rosemary, salt, pepper, garlic, touch of cayenne pepper, and a half a cup of white wine. The pairing is simply fantastic. I would also pair this wine with anything that has cumin and little spice to it, fresh fish and Spinach salad with some citrus in it.
Grapes ~ 100% Riesling
Store Section ~ BC/VQA
Availability ~ both private and public stores.
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Inspired fabrics and designs await you in "Quilts From the House of Tula Pink"! Welcome to the world of cutting-edge fabric designer Tula Pink, where clever quilts show off fanciful fabric, and your imagination can be let out to play. Featuring fabrics that you know and love, Tula offers 20 patterns with her signature flair for color, design and original style. Between 10 amazing quilts and 10 extra-cool companion projects, you'll be inspired to play with fabric, color and design in a way like never before! Step inside to find: 10 large quilt patterns, perfect for the bedroom or snuggling on the couch.10 accessory sewing projects, like an embroidered lampshade and a fabric cuckoo clock, to make your everyday life extraordinary. Tips from Tula on choosing and combining fabrics, selecting a quilting motif, and even sketching your own fabric and pattern designs.Step-by-step illustrations (hand-drawn by Tula herself) and super-simple sewing techniques for successful quilt making. Come on in to Tula's house for the ultimate in sewing, style and fabric innovation!
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The latest book in Kate Lloyd's Legacy of Lancaster trilogy, Forever Amish, introduces us to a young woman about to uncover a shocking secret and find an invitation to a new way of living. This is a story of forgiveness, legacies, and the ties that bind through generations.
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Teppanyaki, Yakitori, Sushi and Sashimi are the main types of cooking of Japanese cuisine.
The word Teppanyaki is derived from teppan, which means iron plate, and yaki, which means grilled, broiled, or pan-fried.
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Sashimi is very fresh raw meat or fish sliced into thin pieces. The ingredients for these dishes are sourced from fresh local supplies when possible.
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Liz Ugaz received her early dance training in Peru under Ballet Ressigeur Jorge Rodriguez Vede, renowned and former Director of Ballet Camaguey in Cuba. Ms. Ugaz graduated from The National Ballet School of Lima, Peru with a degree as Classical Ballet Teacher.
After relocating to Florida, Ms. Ugaz attended the Florida International University (FIU) and graduated with an Honors Degree in Dance. At FIU she also studied Dance History, Character Dance, Modern Dance, Contemporary Dance, Music, and French, and gained much attention for her research paper on 'Physical Training and Its Impact in Dance.' Her performing experience includes several classical and contemporary pieces such as The Nutcracker, Sherezade, Rites of Spring, Ravel, Bolero, La Bayadere, Don Quixote, Giselle.
Ms. Ugaz also attends annual ballet seminars/conferences imparted by experts in the Cuban classical ballet methodology and participates in seminars like Classical Dance Methodology with Cuban Methodologist Gloria Padron, Choreography Seminar imparted by French Choreographer Roger Meguin, Ballet Methodology and Practice Seminar by Ballet Regisseur Jorge Rodriguez Vede, Classical Dance Repertoire Seminar by Cuban Ballet Masters Lidice del Rio and Jorge Rodriguez Vede, and Improvisation and Composition Seminars by American Choreographer Heywood McGriff (University of Texas in Austin).
Ms. Ugaz has a vast experience in teaching beginners, intermediate, advanced ballet, pointe training and classical ballet repertoire. Her knowledge and respect for the Cuban ballet methodology and her passion for the art have contributed to her constant search for perfection not only technically, but most of all artistically by adhering to the teachings of Maestro Fernando Alonso, Father of the Cuban Ballet.
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AHA urges CMS to improve EHR program
The AHA Dec. 11 urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to revise the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program framework to reflect experience and the need for flexibility, and delay new requirements until the health information exchange standards and infrastructure are "mature" enough for nationwide use.
To reach its goal of EHR adoption and use across a sizeable majority of eligible hospitals (EH), critical access hospitals (CAH) and eligible professionals (EP), CMS needs to reorient the program's framework and timeframe to provide "operational and strategic flexibility for participating providers to enable them to achieve our shared national vision of an e-enabled health care system," wrote AHA Executive Vice President Tom Nickels in comments on the Oct. 6 final rule for the EHR programs.
In releasing the final rule, CMS announced a 60-day public comment period to gather additional feedback about the incentive programs going forward. The meaningful use incentive program, created under the 2009 HITECH Act, provides physicians and hospitals incentive payments under Medicare and Medicaid to implement EHRs, but also reduces payments for those that do not.
The final rule moves from fiscal year to calendar year reporting for all providers beginning in 2015, and offers a 90-day reporting period in 2015 for all providers, for new participants in 2016 and 2017, and for any provider moving to Stage 3 in 2017.
The AHA's letter includes specific recommendations to improve the structure of the program, increase flexibility and base meaningful use requirements on what the association describes as "mature" standards.
In its call for structural improvements, the AHA recommended the final rule allow a reporting period of any 90 consecutive days in the first year of a new stage of meaningful use, and postpone the required start of Stage 3 until at least 2019. And the association said that an EH, EP or CAH that attests to meeting 70% of EHR requirements should be designated a meaningful user.
On flexibility, the AHA recommended measures that, among things, would focus more on the availability of "mature functionality in certified EHRs, rather than count the use of functionality;" provide a hardship exemption from penalties for any EH, EP and CAH that changes vendors during a reporting period; and uniformly apply to all providers any modification to program requirements.
The transition to new technology has been a challenge for providers due a lack of "vendor readiness, mandates to use untested standards, insufficient infrastructure to meet requirements to share information and compressed timelines," the AHA stated. CMS should not require providers to use a "standard of functionality in certified EHRs in advance of evidence that the standard or functionality is ready for nationwide use. Robust testing and implementation guidance of mature standards must precede requirements for provider use."
2015 Edition health IT certification.In other health IT news, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Dec. 11 published a notice correcting technical errors in its Oct. 16 final rule for the 2015 Edition HIT certification criteria.
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Welcome to Odense - right in the middle of Denmark
VisitOdense welcomes you to Hans Christian Andersen's home town and the "capital" of Funen. Odense is charming high streets, lots of museums and activities, Odense Zoo, lovely green parks and much more. On this page you can find information on restaurants, shopping, accommodation, events, sights and whatever else you need to plan your trip to Odense.


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At the end of knowledge, wisdom begins, and at the end of wisdom, there is not grief...but hope.Lloyd Alexander
"Lloyd Chudley Alexander" was a widely influential American people/American author of more than forty books, primarily fantasy novels for children's literature/children and young adults. His most famous work is The Chronicles of Prydain, a series of five high fantasy novels whose conclusion, The High King, was awarded the 1969 Newbery Medal for excellence in American children's literature. He won U.S. National Book Awards in 1971 and 1982.
[http://www.nationalbook.org/nba1971.html "National Book Awards – 1971"]. National Book Foundation (NBF). Retrieved 2012-02-22.
[http://www.nationalbook.org/nba1982.html "National Book Awards – 1982"]. NBF. Retrieved 2012-02-22.
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We are all very familiar to getting treated with allopathic medicines. Antibiotics, analgesics, anti-inflammatory medications, or anti-allergic tablets appear commonly in our conversation when we talk about treatment modalities. In there, the treatment is targeted more towards the diseased organ or tissue, thereby trying to eradicate the pathology.
Homeopathic system of healing, one of the most popularly practiced holistic healing technique around the world, differs from the modern medicine in many areas. The main aim of homeopathic treatment is targeted towards restoring the constitutional balance within, to aid in setting the body-equilibrium. It does not target the organs or tissues, unlike allopathy, but focuses on the inner balance of the health-equilibrium. It is achieved by carefully selecting an appropriately suited remedy for an individual patient, considering the various characteristics at the physical, emotional and intellectual sphere. A professionally trained homeopath knows how to find out these qualities and arrive at the most-similar remedy selection by analyzing them.
This makes it a challenging situation to select the most-similar homeopathic remedy for each case. Though the clinical diagnosis happens to be same for two patients, the remedy selected might be completely different for both. Each case thus raises the interest-quotient and a homeopath needs to be highly alert not to miss any significant characteristic symptom from the narration of the patient.
Though causative factor ranks the highest in remedy selection process, one may come across a case that can demand overlooking the causative modality and prescribe on the characteristic particular symptom. This following case will show exactly the same.
Case introduction:
Mrs SM, a 44 years old woman, visited Swaroop Clinic for the complaint of severe coccydynia, which involves pain at the tail-bone. She was suffering for almost 8 years with that excruciating pain along the tail-bone. The pain had started after a fall on a hard surface while climbing down a hill. The pain was aching kind and on prolonged sitting in one place, for more than half an hour, she used to get intense burning in the affected region. It had made her difficult to travel long-distance. She couldn't even sit comfortably in a movie-theatre, where the seats have enough cushioning, and thus could not enjoy movies or theatre performances which were her favourite hobbies. She have had taken treatment from few orthopaedic surgeons, who had prescribed her some analgesics, but without any significant relief. One of our patients had referred her to Swaroop clinic for trying homeopathic treatment for the first time.
Remedy selection:
Hypericum was selected considering the causative factor of fall and possible injury to the nerve-endings. Incidently, hypericum is one of the most commonly indicated remedy for coccydynia.
The patient was prescribed hypericum in different potencies and repetition patterns but there was no relief at all. After exhausting all possible combinations of hypericum, the case was reviewed for the presence of any significant symptom.
Burning pain, which is not usually documented, caught the attention and guided us to the selection of Apis mellifica. It is a remedy made with honey-bees and just like the bee-sting; it too represents an inflammatory process.
Apis was selected on the basis of the burning pain that gets aggravated by prolonged sitting. Apis given in medium potency, thrice a day, relieved the pain completely within a month.


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Why Should You Not Cheat on Your Health and Diet Plan?
People who care about their own health might have their own plans which lead them to the enjoyment of a better life. For example, one might have come up with a very healthy diet plan as well as a plan for good exercise, one that helps him or her feel and look great. However, you might be making the mistake of having a lot of "cheat days," days in which you forget about your health and your diet and just indulge in anything and everything that you want to eat. Here, then, are just a few of the many reasons why you should not indulge in cheat days, but stick to your own goals and your own health plan with faithfulness.
One should certainly not indulge in regular cheat days because when he or she does so, the body will not be able to fully adjust to the new diet which a person has chosen. One might know that in order to adjust to a new diet, he or she should spend some time following it – cheating regularly, however, confuses the body and makes it unable to adjust easily. One will be glad to know, then, that when he or she sticks to a diet plan without cheating, it will be possible to gain better health much sooner than expected.
Another thing that people will be able to enjoy when they do not cheat on their diets is the benefit of being able to avoid guilt. Those who indulge in cheat days might eat everything which they know is unhealthy, which can lead, not only to guilt, but also to discouragement. On the other hand, if you do not cheat on your diet plan, you can be sure to feel very much encouraged and even excited, which will certainly lead you to the enjoyment of the health that you are seeking in a shorter period of time altogether.
Cheating on your diet plan is also something that you should not do because, although some say that this raises your metabolism and helps you to burn fat faster, you will just end up taking in too much unhealthy substance and then suffering a crash later on. What one should do, then, is to come up with a reasonable and a healthy diet plan, one which will lead to the changes in health that he or she wishes to achieve.
When all has been said, then, you should certainly take the best care of your health, which includes coming up with a very healthy diet plan and sticking to it faithfully, avoiding the temptation to cheat on it – this will certainly promise you with a lot of benefits to enjoy.
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I hope my fellow Aussies had a great one - I know I did!
26 January 2012
Happy Australia Day
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Looks better than my cheese sandwich!ReplyDelete
Heh, better than my hot dogs and sasuage with rice last night....ReplyDelete
Yeyy! scoff's on!ReplyDelete
We had vegetarian friends around and ate haloumi. Tasty, but possibly un-Australian.ReplyDelete
Is that an Aussie shaped burger I see before my eyes!ReplyDelete
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happy aussie day, mate! my kinda plate, yum...ReplyDelete
Cheers I had a good one in Cairns. Found a pub that had $3.50 Coronas all day and every day.ReplyDelete
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st: Different types of missing data and MI
"Clyde Schechter" <email@example.com>
st: Different types of missing data and MI
Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:20:09 -0700
I am analyzing a data set that has three different types of missing data
in it. The data come from an observational study, and the primary
analysis involves testing an outcome which is more or less log-normally
distributed, contrasting its distribution in two groups. The overall
analytic scheme is:
-glm outcome i.group covariates, link(log) family(gaussian)-
Some of the missing data arose because of a freezer failure which left
several of the blood specimens unanalyzable. These cases are missing a
bunch of covariates (but not all, as some of the covariates are not based
on the lab data). I am comfortable treating these as missing completely
at random.
Some of the missing data is the kind of haphazard missing data that is
just typical in clinical studies. While I am personally not comfortable
with thinking of this as missing at random, it seems to be the way of the
world to treat this kind of situation as such, and at least for
presentpurposes I can go along.
So the above fall within the scope of data that I can handle with -mi-
My problem is a third kind of missing data. One of the covariates is the
result of a lab assay that has a lower limit of detectability. So these
data are not missing in the full sense, rather they are left censored at
the lower limit of detectability (or, more properly, interval censored
between zero and the lower limit of detectability). I don't know what to
do with these. -mi- doesn't seem applicable since these are certainly not
missing at random. And any way I can think of to try to impute values
here strikes me as inherently invalid because it appears that the data
simply do not contain any information whatsoever about the relationship
between this variable and the outcome (or anything else) in the
undetectable range. And I don't know of any analytic methods that handle
interval-censored independent variables.
For now, because the lower limit of detectability is close to zero, and
because analyses and graphical explorations excluding these cases suggest
that this variable is not associated with the outcome anyhow, I've done an
analysis where I simply recode these particular values as zero. But I
can't escape the feeling that this is not really defensible.
There are two alternatives I would prefer. One is to simply omit these
cases altogether--but there are a lot of them, about a third of the
sample, and it would leave us rather underpowered. The other is to just
drop this variable (especially since it doesn't seem to be associated with
the outcome anyway, at least outside the censoring range)--but the
variable was actually identified in our study aims as one of the key
predictors of interest. (I guess we weren't very prescient!)
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Clyde Schechter
Associate Professor of Family & Social Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, NY, USA
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All evidence suggests that time-deprived, well-off professional parents are inventing a new kind of child poverty.
In the compellingly horrible new film, We Need To Talk About Kevin, a woman schedules some bonding time with her son. Eva, a thwarted adventurer chained to her home by motherhood, takes her teenager to a fancy restaurant. She hopes to engage him in a friendly, birds-and-the-bees conversation, but 15-year-old Kevin sees it coming and lays bare her maternal concern – or lack of it - with a jeering, foul-mouthed tirade that will freeze the ovaries of every mother cowering in the stalls. The movie, which ends with dear Kevin locking his classmates in the school gym and using them for target practice, shoots a lethal arrow into the modern myth of Quality Time – the busy person's substitute for loving your child.
I will spare you the rest of the gory details. But I should say I simply couldn't believe Lionel Shriver's chilly bestseller on which the film is based. Hailed as a searing examination of a woman whose hatred of motherhood may have begotten a psychopath-in-waiting, what the novel laid bare for me was its childless author's dread of children. Nevertheless, the story struck a nerve because it came out at a time when Western adults seemed to be losing the plot of parenting. For the first time in human history, parents were more likely to be scared of their children than the other way round. more
Monday, October 31, 2011
Britain's middle-class children are so privileged – and so neglected
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Brookstone Fold-A-Way Rowing Machine Review
Many exercise machine manufacturers advertise the benefits of their products not only in terms of what they do for your health, but what they can do for your budget and busy schedule.
Most machines on the market bill themselves as all-purpose alternatives to expensive gym memberships by promising to work out the parts of your body that need the most exercise without having to set foot outside your home. One such machine is Brookstone's Fold-A-Way Rowing Machine.
How does the Fold-A-Way Rowing Machine Work?
Like most rowing machines designed for use at home, Brookstone's model works by allowing you to engage in a full cardio workout that involves your entire body. You perform the exercise by sitting in the unit's seat with your feet in the pedals and then performing a rowing motion with the handle bars at your side.
It comes equipped with a monitor that allows you to track not just how many calories are burned during your workout, but how many strokes and cadences you've performed. You can also control the intensity of your workout by adjusting the resistance of the tension cylinders as you attempt to build endurance and muscle tone simultaneously.
Does the Fold-A-Way Rowing Machine Work?
As you may have surmised from the product's name, the main selling feature of Brookstone's rowing machine is that it is easy to both construct and to store. It folds up into a compact form to enable storage in a relatively small space (though you may not be able to fit it under your bed depending on how high off the ground your bed frame is positioned). It can even fit into the trunk of your car.
Unfortunately, the unique benefits of this machine end there. It is a fairly simple machine that does not have many of the features found on other more expensive models. In fact, apart from the display monitor, there are remarkably few features and even less potential for workout variety with this machine.
You can basically perform only one or two basic rowing exercises. Unless you plan on performing the same exercise every time you work out, you will likely get tired of this model fairly quickly. It may be better suited for those looking to stretch their body muscles without building too much endurance.
One consumer who has tested the limits of the rowing machine notes that, "I have now used the machine for approximately a dozen workouts of 45 minutes each. I can get a marginally adequate workout using it, but I don't enjoy the experience because of machine's design limitations."
How Much Will I Lose?
The amount of weight you can expect to lose by using the Fold-A-Way Rowing Machine will likely not be much, as the machine provides only a limited variety of exercises. If anything, you should use it primarily as a primer for exercise with superior equipment. Most of the weight loss you experience while using this model will likely come from your diet, not from usage of the unit itself.
Pros and Cons
- Convenient design for easy assembly, storage and transport. It fits under a bed
- Good way to stretch muscles before intense workout.
- Limited design does not allow for variety of workouts.
- Weight limit of 220 lbs.
- You get a marginally adequate workout
Problems and Complaints
The main problem cited by consumers is that the machine suffers from rather severe design limitations, thereby rendering it far less effective than pricier models on the market with many more features. The design also does not accommodate individuals above a certain height and weight. Nucpiper, an amazon reviewer claims that,
"he foot rests have an inadequate lip at the bottom of the heel that is supposed to keep your foot from slipping off. If you are tall (I'm 6'1"), good luck getting a full stroke without the seat slamming into one stop or the other."
He then adds,
"The dashpot on one side squeaks unmercifully; foot placement & the rotating foot rests limit the workout that legs get."
According to the owner's manual, the unit only supports individuals who weigh 220 lbs. or less.
The Brookstone Fold-A-Way Rowing Machine is a model of curbed effectiveness that suffers from poor design resulting in minimal weight loss and endurance building. It should be viewed primarily as a unit intended for those who can only handle lighter exercise regimens or who value the convenience of its folding and storage capabilities above its workout potential.
This is the best (what I bought)
You may disagree with me but the Concept 2 Model D rowing machine is the best! I bought one 5 months ago and it works wonders for me!
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Thomas A. Rivers Sr., 85, of Middletown Springs, Vt., passed away at Rutland (Vt.) Regional Medical Center on Jan. 1, 2010.
Thomas was born on May 21, 1924, in Willimantic, Conn. He was the son of the late Metus and Grace (Geetersloh) Rivers.
Thomas enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942. He was a nose gunner on a B-24 airplane and flew two missions on D-Day and 25 missions over Europe during World War II. After being honorably discharged as a staff sergeant, Thomas worked as a senior circulation manager at the New Haven Register in New Haven, Conn. He retired from the newspaper in 1982, and began working part time as a rural route mail carrier.
Thomas loved NASCAR and could be found faithfully every Sunday watching the race in his recliner. Thomas loved his family and was always willing to give anyone a ride wherever and whenever they needed one. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren. We could always count on Dad whenever we needed him.
Thomas is predeceased by his parents, his first wife, Raymonde, his second wife, Shirley, his brothers, Richard, Mike, and Jim, his sisters, Mae, Sister Grace Frances (Betty), Frances and Margaret.
Survivors include his children: Richard and his wife, Joanne, of Connecticut, John and his wife, Judith, of South Carolina, and Edward and his wife, Oksana, Tim and his wife, Carole, Francis and his wife, Glenda, and Tom Jr., all of Florida; his daughters, Carol Fox and her husband, Richard, of Hampton, Lisa Fenton and her husband, Chris of Middletown Springs, and Stacie Arnhold and her husband, Forrest, of Hampton.
Thomas is also survived by his grandchildren: Robert Loomis, Benjamin, Emily, Thomas, Sarah, and Richard Fox Jr.; Leslie, Brian, Juliann, and Elizabeth Bardin; Jonathan, T.J., Laura, and Nicole Arnhold; Carmen Cimino, Nathan Rivers, Trisha and Phillip Rivers, Tammy and Jennifer Rivers; his sisters, Ellen Stagis, Shirley Caya and her husband, Ray, and Mary Rose Ferrara and her husband, Rocco; as well as several great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the Progressive Care Unit at Rutland Regional Medical Center for the great care they took with Thomas in his final days.
Calling hours were held Jan. 6 at the Durfee Funeral Home in Fair Haven, Vt. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Jan. 7 at Our Lady of Seven Dolars Catholic Church in Fair Haven.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations are made in Thomas' name to the Poultney Rescue Squad, PO Box 76, Poultney, Vt. 05764.


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Russian authorities on Sunday arrested four Dutch LGBT rights advocates for violating the country's anti-gay propaganda law.
The Russian online newspaper Lenta reported that police detained the activists at a summer camp in the city of Murmansk in the northwestern part of the country during a human rights seminar in which a local LGBT advocacy group was participating. The publication said Kris van der Veen, president of LGBT Groningen, a Dutch LGBT advocacy organization, gave a lecture on gay rights.
Rolf Jurjens of LGBT Groningen confirmed to the Washington Blade from the Netherlands that authorities had arrested van der Veen in Murmansk on Sunday.
Jurjens said van der Veen and the three other Dutch LGBT rights advocates had traveled to the city to film a documentary about gay life in Russia. Local media reports indicate van der Veen interviewed a 17-year-old teenager before authorities took him and the three other activists into custody.
The four activists had been scheduled to appear in a Murmansk court earlier on Monday, but authorities have released them from custody.
Officials reportedly fined them 3,000 rubles ($92.80.)
They are also expected to eventually return to the Netherlands.
"We are still in Murmansk," van der Veen wrote on his Facebook page in Dutch earlier on Monday. "It is about the documentary, gay propaganda. It is good, but it's still very vague what's next."
Van der Veen and the three other LGBT Groningen members are the first foreigners charged under the "promotion of homosexuality" to minors ban that President Vladimir Putin signed into law in June.
Putin earlier this month signed a second bill that prohibits same-sex couples from other countries from adopting Russian children.
These two laws came into effect against the backdrop of increasing anti-LGBT discrimination and violence in Russia.
Two men in the southern Russia city of Volgograd and on the Kamchatka Peninsula in the country's Far East have been killed during what local authorities have described as anti-gay attacks in recent months.
Police in St. Petersburg on June 29 arrested 40 LGBT activists and a handful of nationalists who challenged them during a gay rights rally. Authorities in the Russian capital on May 24 arrested 30 LGBT rights advocates who tried to stage a Pride celebration outside Moscow City Hall.
Members of Coming Out, a Russian LGBT advocacy group in St. Petersburg, will go on trial on Thursday under the country's "foreign agent" law that came into effect last fall.
The U.S. State Department, the European Union and various human rights organizations have repeatedly criticized Russian lawmakers and Putin over their opposition to LGBT rights in the country. Actor Harvey Fierstein is among the growing number of those who have called for a boycott of the 2014 Winter Olympics scheduled to take place in Sochi in February.
"American and world leaders must speak out against Mr. Putin's attacks and the violence they foster," the actor and playwright wrote in an op-ed the New York Times published on July 21. "The Olympic Committee must demand the retraction of these laws under threat of boycott."
"The United States places great importance on the protection of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all people, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender persons around the world," State Department spokesperson Noel Clay told the Blade in a statement on Monday. "We call on Russia to uphold its international commitments regarding freedom of assembly and freedom of expression."
Jasmine Heiss of Amnesty International also criticized Russian authorities over the Dutch activists' arrest.
"Ultimately, Amnesty International sees the legislation as an affront to free expression and an attack on minority rights, whether applied to Russian citizens or foreign tourists in Russia," she said. "As the arrests showed, the legislation represents government sponsored intolerance and violates the prohibition of discrimination."
I actually wouldn't mean learning more about this young man.