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Is of the upmost importance to our collection. Using age old techniques and manufacturing them in their authentic form and place of origination, is at the heart of what we do. We achieve this by combining ancient craft with creativity and a unique sensibility to colour and materials.
Our collection embraces the best of skilled craft, whether it is hand crewel embroidery from Kashmir in Northern India, hand knotted rugs from Nepal or our soft woven merino collection made in Scotland. We seek out the best in heritage and artisanship, endeavoring to re-interpret these traditional skills to ensure their survival for future generations.
Perhaps the most celebrated of traditional Kashmiri handicrafts is embroidery. Crewel work is a traditional hand embroidery technique that originates in this area of Northern India. Working by hand, and using a crewel hook, our artisans work together stitching the wool in intricate chain stitch, transforming the cotton or linen fabric into a swirling textured pattern. Kashmiris are known as master embroidery artisans.
Their skills have been passed from generation to generation over many centuries and continues to create much skilled employment for the area. Learn more
Our hand knotted rug collection is made in Nepal. The traditional making process has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. We weave in the traditional Tibetan knot style which was imported into Nepal by refugees during the 1959 Tibetan Uprising. The quality and craftsmanship invested in each rug creates pieces to be cherished as modern day heirlooms.
Our Isosceles Collection is woven in Scotland by a family owned mill that was established in 1797. Situated on the banks of the river Lossie in the highlands of Scotland, they have been expertly producing fine woollen products for two centuries. They are a fully vertical mill which means that they produce fabric from its raw material through to a finished product with all processes carried out in-house.
This ensures the quality and consistency of their manufacturing. We take great pride in working with a manufacturer with such an enduring history to create our contemporary collection of Merino wool products and as a Scottish based company we wish to support manufacturing in Scotland.


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TechnologyOne continues support of Big Day In series in 2016
TechnologyOne has partnered with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) Foundation, to continue its support of the 2016 national BiG Day In™ series.
The BiG Day In™ is an IT careers conference designed for both high school (Years 9-12) and university students interested in careers in technology.
Kicking off its sponsorship at the sold out University of the Sunshine Coast event in Queensland, TechnologyOne's R&D Evangelist Kris Brown spoke to around 400 students about the best four reasons to get up in the morning. Mr Brown urged students to do something they're passionate about and study or learn the skills needed to ensure they're equipped for their dream jobs.
Mr Brown was joined by Graduate Developer Maggie O'Brien on stage, who discussed the steps she took to getting her current position at TechnologyOne and what inspires her most about her job.
TechnologyOne will continue its sponsorship of The BiG Day In™ in June 2016 at the Brisbane University of Queensland and Perth Town Hall events.
"Our goal in speaking to the students at The BiG Day In™ is to inspire them to pursue careers in the IT industry," TechnologyOne Executive Chairman Adrian Di Marco said.
"We believe young talent programs will be the foundation of the future of Australian ICT, which is why we continue to support events like these. It's important that we actively foster a diverse and vibrant ICT industry, and create excitement around this exciting time in Australia's economy to ensure we are engaging early with Australia's youngest and brightest minds in STEM."
Headquartered in Brisbane, TechnologyOne has made significant investment into the country's expanding IT industry over the last 28 years. With a spend of more than 20% of revenue on R&D, TechnologyOne is delivering Australian-bred innovation to the IT sector.
TechnologyOne's graduate program is now a leader in the Australian IT sector, each year employing at least 20 students into its R&D teams, as well as other key areas of the business. The company's intern program was last year announced as one of Australia's best intern programs in Interns Australia's National Fair Internship Pledge (NFIP), setting the standard for interns nationally.
"We believe our expanding intern and graduate programs will continue as the foundation of our talent pipeline into the future," Mr Di Marco said.
"As well as having a dedicated graduate and intern program, we endeavour to fill open positions in our R&D team with graduates, to provide every opportunity to inject new and fresh perspectives into our software development.
"Investment in STEM-qualified students and building local talent will propel the future of the technology industry, and will be vital to the advancement of Australia as a global leader in innovation. Technology will be the next most significant driving force, with pioneering technology solutions providing us with the best opportunity to compete on a global scale."
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About TechnologyOne
TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE) is Australia's largest enterprise software company and one of Australia's top 200 ASX-listed companies, with offices across six countries. We create solutions that transform business and make life simple for our customers. We do this by providing powerful, deeply integrated enterprise software that is incredibly easy to use. Over 1,000 leading corporations, government departments and statutory authorities are powered by our software.
We participate in only eight key markets: government, local government, financial services, education, health and community services, asset intensive industries, project intensive industries and corporates. For these markets we develop, market, sell, implement, support and run our preconfigured solutions, which reduce time, cost and risk for our customers.
For 29 years, we have been providing our customers enterprise software that evolves and adapts to new and emerging technologies, allowing them to focus on their business and not technology. Today, our software is available on the TechnologyOne Cloud and across smart mobile devices.
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CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin
A 271-bed acute care facility, CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin offers a wide array of services, including the area's first dedicated heart and stroke care center; The Temple Cancer Center, and the area's most advanced imaging centers, The Temple Imaging Center and The Kurth Imaging Center.
CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin is home to East Texas' largest emergency room, with 32 private patient rooms, dedicated imaging and laboratory departments, and a highly qualified staff of emergency physicians, nurse practitioners and registered trauma nurses. With board certified neurologists and neurosurgeons on staff, this is the area's only Joint Commission Certified Stroke Care Center in East Texas and a Primary Level II Stroke Facility in trauma service. Additionally, CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial is a regional cardiovascular care center, as well as the highest accredited Chest Pain Center in the area. With designated cardiovascular surgical suites and catheterization labs, a convenient off-campus heart and vascular imaging center, and a board certified Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgeon on staff, Memorial remains the area leader in heart health.
CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial's 24-bed intensive care unit and 26-bed progressive care wing offer the latest in technology, patient safety and comfort. They are staffed by a highly qualified team of physicians and nurses who are consistently recognized nationally for excellence in patient care.
Trained physical, occupational and speech therapists enhance the lives of adults and children at the comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation centers, and patients on the road to recovery from a cardiovascular event can benefit from the hospital's specialized Cardiac Rehabilitation Center. When it comes to the birth of a new baby or pediatric services, the staff in the Henderson Women's and Children's Center offers quality, compassionate care. In 2017, the hospital system assumed operations at Lufkin's only hospital-based off-campus ER, the CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Emergency Center. Other centers of excellence include the Polk Education Center for Stroke, Diabetes and Heart Care, the Express Lab, and Wound Care Center.
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text: Seller: bobbyhelmet (6.092) 100%, Location: Sunderland, Ships to: GB & many other countries, Item: 254206776066 Neolithic Arrowheads in a Selection of Styles I will include with these Neolithic arrowheads a seven page A4 printout containing a basic arrowhead 'type-guide', see item pictures for details. Any questions please ask and I will do my best to answer quickly and correctly. An ideal item for anyone who has an interest in the past and would make an excellent, unusual present. The Neolithic period was the latter part of the Stone-Age and even over-laps with the Bronze age in certain regions. It began when man ceased the nomadic way of life and started settling in agricultural communities. As well as hunting, they started keeping livestock and growing crops in annual cycles. It lasted until the first metal tools were introduced 4-5000 years ago with the Iron and Bronze Ages. The Neolithic period provides a plethora of collectible pieces, each unique and hand-crafted thousands of years ago. To hold a Neolithic arrowhead knowing it was used in the basic, everyday survival of our earliest ancestors is a wonderful experience. Saharan Neolithic Arrowheads show an incredible variety of styles and were used in almost all areas of life at that time. I have personally handled over 50,000 of these Neolithic arrowheads or 'flints' during my collecting over the last 20 years. All of my items are authentic, I do not sell fakes or reproductions, this is as important to me as it is to you. If any of my sales are ever proven to be anything other than stated and genuine I will refund in full. Please visit my shop to best see all the items I have on offer. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - Please use your 'Shopping Basket' and pay for ALL of your items together when making multiple purchases to ensure you receive the correct postal discounts. A glitch in eBay's system means that sometimes logging into your account through eBay UK (.co.uk) is necessary for your 'Add to basket' option to appear under the 'Buy it now' button. Ask me if you need assistance.All contact with me via eBay messages please, emails often end up in spam boxes. Payment is required within 7 days of purchase, all international orders must be sent via a tracked and signed service. I can usually combine items at no extra P+P cost, please pay for all of your items together to get the correct postal discount. I no longer ship to Italy or Brazil, sorry. Where possible I re-use packaging materials, it saves money and is good for the environment. All delivery estimates are generated by eBay, not by myself, they are not guaranteed delivery dates, just estimates. I only post to confirmed Paypal addresses, ensure yours is correct or shipping could be delayed. All of my photographs are taken in natural light. I have collected and traded Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic arrowheads and associated items for over 20 years. Condition: Genuine Neolithic arrowheads from Saharan Africa dating to around 4000BC, these items will show signs of use commensurate with age but are of a far higher grade than the average., Type: Arrowheads, Material: Flint, Era: Neolithic, Age: 4000BC, Region: Sahara


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Philips Arena, the home of the National Basketball Association's Atlanta Hawks and the site for many other events such as concerts and circuses, hosts 1.5 million visitors annually. Led by President Bob Williams, the employees of Philips Arena endeavor to create a world-class "moment of truth" for each of their guests. That moment occurs when the arena becomes a point of contact for its guests, whether it's when they first enter the arena or at the moment the show begins.
The arena's workers analyze those moments, identifying all of the touch points that can occur during an event so they can provide their guests with the best service possible while they are there.
The systems at Philips Arena are designed to provide an efficient, seamless encounter for customers. The arena integrates new technologies such as an in-game text messaging system so guests who have questions or issues can text the arena's base operations staff and receive assistance.
The venue also offers additional in-bowl cameras to allow employees to observe, identify and respond to issues and an instant seat upgrade app that allows ticketholders, while sitting in their seats at a game, to identify better seats that are empty and upgrade from their phone.
Philips Arena encourages its employees to take the most common tasks and find ways to customize and go above and beyond for its customers. The company measures the results through periodic customer experience surveys that provide benchmarks for performance throughout each department.
The Philips Arena customer service department has created a robust worker recognition program that includes monthly recognition for one employee selected to receive a "high end" gift for his or her work and a Star Performer of the Year Award in which the top performers from each department are honored at a banquet put together on behalf of the arena.
How to reach: Philips Arena, (404) 878-3000 or www.philipsarena.com


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Looking for some hidden gem albums? You won't want to miss these records.
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Top 20 Albums of 2013
Once again it has been a great year for blues rock. With several fantastic releases to choose from, the staff of Blues Rock Review narrowed down our favorites from the year. These 20 albums were voted blues rock's best for 2013.
Free Download: Blues Rock Review Album Sampler Volume 2
The Blues Rock Review Album Sampler: Volume 2 features 10 rising stars of Blues Rock, and is now available for free download. Track Listing 1. Claude Hay – I Love Hate You 2. Carson Henley – Fire 3. Ryan McGarvey – Never Seem To Learn 4. Eric Steckel – Last Night 5. Philip Sayce – Rhythm And Truth […]
Blues Rock Review Album Sampler Vol. 2 Available April 2
The Volume 2 Blues Rock Review Album Sampler will be available for free download on April 2 via Bandcamp on Blues Rock Review. Volume 1 was released last June and can be downloaded for free here.
Album Releases: March 2013
March's Album Releases video features new releases from Eric Clapton, Joe Bonamassa, and Evan Watson.
Evan Watson: Midnight Oil Review
On his first full-length album since 2009's A Town Called Blue, singer/guitarist Evan Watson unleashes a collection of songs that showcase his remarkable skills not only with his instruments of choice, but on each note played and produced on the record. After experimenting with recording and producing as a solo artist on his 2011 EP […]
Evan Watson on Songwriting
In his latest video blog Evan Watson talks about his songwriting process as he pieces together a new song called "Vagabond." Watson is continuing work on a new self produced album following his recent EP South. You can find more of Evan Watson's video blogs at EvanWatson.com.
Evan Watson Starts Video Blog
Evan Watson has started a new video blog as he has begun working on his next album. Watson will release a new video every Friday, and debuted the feature on EvanWatson.com last week. In Blog 1, Evan gives listeners a taste of a new track called "The Devil's Hitchhiking to Vegas." In Blog 2, he […]


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| 11.1°C Dublin
The last time West Brom visited Wigan in March, Roy Hodgson was found waiting for the media to arrive in the press room to conduct his post-match conference instantly after the final whistle.
Free of relegation fears, there was no need for an immediate debriefing with his players following a score draw -- the meaning of the result was minimal.
Since then, the team's progression has been significant.
Under Steve Clarke, aspirations are becoming broader. Existence is not merely about survival. Had it not been for other results, this victory -- a first away from home -- could have leveraged Albion into the heady heights of the top four.
"It's not a monkey off my back, but it [the first away win] was something we needed to deal with sooner or later," said Clarke. "But we don't look far ahead. I remember as a player [at Chelsea] being top in November and we ended up in a relegation battle. It's a league that can bite you."
Such is Clarke's confidence, however, he could afford to drop Peter Odemwingie to the bench after the Nigerian's two-goal haul against Southampton. Zoltan Gera was also left out despite his intelligence being a virtue in Clarke's reign.
Ben Foster -- the goalkeeper with more clean sheets than any other in the Premier League this season -- meanwhile, was missing after being advised by a specialist to rest, so Boaz Myhill started his first top-flight game in 21 months.
The changes served for an uncertain beginning. Initially, Wigan's careful, methodical football was too advanced for Clarke's side but gradually, West Brom settled and improbably, a lead was sourced. Chris Brunt was left all alone despite his obvious ability to deliver crosses and deliver he did, finding James Morrison in the six-yard box. The midfielder had a run on Gary Caldwell and he leapt highest to head in.
Caldwell's anguish was soon more acute. Billy Jones sprang from right-back, nutmegged Watson and fired towards the box. The Wigan captain's leg was outstretched and he diverted the ball beyond Ali Al Habsi. Caldwell was later withdrawn.
A two-goal deficit was harsh on Wigan who were playing their part. But moments later Arouna Kone lurched towards Jean Beausejour's drive through the zone of uncertainty between goalkeeper and defence and connected with his right boot.
In the second half, Romelu Lukaku made Al Habsi stretch every sinew to save his shot after the Wigan defence hashed a series of clearances.
West Brom were more direct, created clearer goalscoring opportunities and, ultimately, the visitors' athletic football had a more profound impact on proceedings.
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Opera 10 Beta to Feature New Skin
Here is another piece of information for you. The upcoming Opera 10 Beta release will have a new/refined skin. Hicksdesign (guy, who is working on it) said earlier this month on his Twitter:
"New Opera skin will be in the v10 beta, so response is internal so far. Dreading the day the public sees it!
Trying to achieve a standard Opera look, that's tweaked for Mac. This is more of a clean up for 10 though."
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While the latest weekly builds already contain few tweaks, it will still be interesting to see the final result.
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Oh my… that's a joke, right?
Sure the first icon is ugly as crap, but the second one looks like something I've thrown together when I quickly needed an icon for some testing.
Also, what's up with the background? It's annoying and distracts from the rest of the pop-up, why can't they just use an uniform color instead?
Just about anything will be a improvement. The current default theme is Horrible. I still use the old one or "classic" as it is now called.
I'd rather the designers designed a userjs manager and a search engine editor that can move them up and down. A skin that a lot of people will change the second its installed and that regardless of merit will be bitched about is fun too.
If they have the resources all of the above is good too.
Do not worry, this skin is just one guys agenda. He also has to change the UI also not just a skin. In the Opera forums many people have suggested many things. What you say is already looked at or being worked on. :)
How is a User JS manager relevant to the skin? Do you think Jon Hicks is suddenly going to change his career and start programming instead of doing graphical design?
Its part of the UI he is skinning/designing. If they add it, it would be him doing the dialog mock-ups and or making it consistent with the design he's working on.
I love the current skin, it's very elegant.
The "classic" is infantile to me!
About the modifications: this stupid icon is not the main, you must have a look in the tab bar, it goes better. *.*
About the colors: We, Opera users don't wanna a uniform color, it's very normal, who uses Opera wanna see something different from all. ♥
It's one thing to have a colorful interface and another to use two slightly different shades of the same color in a striped pattern, where the stripes are 1px wide.
The only way it could be worse is if he'd put the stripes horizontally instead of vertically.


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When the Chicago Bears head up to the Motor City to tangle with the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon, they will not only be trying to add to an early lead on the rest of the NFC North, but will also be trying to figure out a way to win the battle in the trenches too.
That's because rookies Kyle Long and Jordan Mills will have to battle a duo of defensive tackles that is pretty much unmatched in the rest of the NFL: Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley.
The pair hasn't exactly been jumping off the stat sheet this season, with Suh having zero sacks and with Fairley only having one and a half to his own credit. Despite that, Long knows what kind of challenge he is in for, as he told ESPN Chicago's Jeff Dickerson:
"I've been doing some early preparations. I've been trying to sharpen my mental sword, I guess you could say. I've been just trying to pick up some tendencies that I can use against their defense, hopefully.
"Suh is just relentless. He is a relentless football player. He is somebody that is just going to always keep coming and give you his best. He's got that kind of presence where you're like, 'I can't take a play off.' If you do, he will expose you."
Suh's tactics have been described by a good percentage of NFL scribes and fans as "dirty", but that doesn't diminish what an effective rusher he is. He closes off running lanes with his speed, and he has beaten all sorts of talented linemen in his relentless (there's that word again) pursuit of quarterbacks throughout the league.
So what do the Bears have to do to keep Suh in check on Sunday? For starters, and most obviously, guys like Mills and Long are going to have to be able to win that battle at the line of scrimmage. Jay Cutler has been getting rid of the ball very quickly this season, but on his big fourth quarter plays that have been a staple of this young NFL season, Cutler has had time to get set in the pocket and to make the plays downfield, and if Mills and Long can allow him to get set like that, then it is going to be a long afternoon for the Lions.
Another key in that same vein is that the Bears will likely have to use some sliding protections against Suh and Fairley, especially in the running game. Against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3, that responsibility often fell to starting left guard Matt Slauson, who slid over to the right side of the line on several of Matt Forte's best runs of the evening. That strategy isn't always an effective one, but if Slauson can do it as well as he did in that game, then the Bears should be in good shape
no matter what formation the Lions throw at them.
Finally, the Bears have to be able to vary up their playcalling to ease the pressure on the line against such talented rushers. They did get a couple of big runs out of Forte against the Steelers, but during the later stages of the game, the Steelers made some good adjustments to stymie that running game, and making the Bears a one-dimensional team is never good against a player that can use his speed to make plays like Suh can.
If the Bears aren't successful in establishing the run in the early stages of Sunday's game, then it could be a bad day for Cutler in terms of getting hurried and punished in the pocket. He has emerged with barely a scratch after three games, but against a ferocious Lions team, he is going to have rely on his line and running back tandem to continue that trend.


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It may be surprising to many, but in a few decades we may look back and realize that President Barack Obama took the most concrete step of any President in the Roe v. Wade era towards reducing the occurrence of abortion.
That step, ironically enough, is the target of many right-wing attacks: the mandate that women's preventative health services –including contraception — be provided free as of August 1, 2012 as part of the Affordable Care Act.
Last week, researchers at Washington University released the results of a three-year study they did in the St. Louis area where they provided sexually-active adolescents and adults with free contraception. What they found was striking, and potentially very important.
As the Washington Post notes:
About half of all unintended pregnancies are the result of contraceptive failure, where a condom breaks or birth control pills aren't taken at the right time. The least expensive methods of contraceptive tend to be the least effective.
Specifically, women in the United States use long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) at a far lower rate than the rest of the developed world — less than 10% of American women choose these forms of contraception. Forms of LARC include intrauterine devices, such as Mirena or ParaGard and subdermal implants like Nexplanon. These forms of LARC are up to 20 times more effective than the birth control pill, but their cost often makes it impossible for many women to afford.
Researchers were surprised to find, though, that when these options were made available for free that their utilization increased dramatically. In fact, fully 75% of the women in the study selected a form of LARC (the researchers anticipated a doubling of utilization into the low-teens). And, as you would expect based on those numbers, unplanned pregnancies and abortions sharply declined.
Teen pregnancies among the study group occurred 80% less frequently than the national average. And the abortion rate, when compared to the St. Louis area, declined by at least 50% and as much as 75% in the three years of the study. And the abortion rate was more than 60% lower than the national average.
Expand those numbers nationally, and there will literally be hundreds of thousands fewer abortions per year even if the rates don't decline as much as they did in the St. Louis area. Enabling access to all forms of contraception empowers women and allows them to make the best decisions — from all the available options — for their lives and circumstances. For that, the Obama Administration deserves credit.
This post was written by Sean Olsen and originally published on Brick City Blog. Follow Sean on Twitter: @sean_olsen
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Cedar-Sinai offers comprehensive programs and services to meet your healthcare needs and help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Search below to learn more.
Adult primary care is all about preventive care and wellness, treating minor illnesses and injuries, and structured treatment programs for chronic diseases.
Care for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) includes treatment from world-renowned experts. We treat ALS symptoms using a team approach and the best available therapies. We make it easier to receive care with a weekly ...
Many anorectal disorders can be treated on an outpatient basis. Cedars-Sinai surgeons are specially trained and have a long record of success in treating hemorrhoids, fecal incontinence and other conditions.
The Aortic Program's cardiovascular specialists have extensive experience in performing the most advanced surgical techniques and procedures. They diagnose and treat the full range of diseases that affects the aorta and branch arteries.
Cedars-Sinai offers a full range of testing, breathing treatments, and vaccinations for patients with asthma. The Asthma Program focuses on education to help patients recognize and treat flare-ups when symptoms start.
When you give permission for your blood and tissue samples to be stored at the Cedars-Sinai Biobank, you contribute to research that can lead to targeted, personalized treatments for heart disease, cancer and diabetes, among other diseases.
One of the largest in the region, the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program performs about 140 transplants a year for patients with conditions such as leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and sickle cell anemia.
Cedars-Sinai is home to a state-of-the-art blood donation facility with comfortable donor chairs, and also has mobile units for community blood drives. One donation can save multiple lives.
The Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Brain Tumor Center offers medical, surgical and neuro-oncologic care for primary and metastatic tumors of the brain, providing patient-centered care that includes education and psychosocial support.
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Cedars-Sinai's oncology experts treat 60+ types of cancer using the latest research, therapies, and technology. Learn about our nationally-ranked cancer program.
One of the few programs of its kind in the U.S., the Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Program offers innovative therapies for rare cancers and uses advanced endoscopic procedures to diagnose tumors not visible through routine imaging.
As a national leader in cardiac surgery, Cedar-Sinai offers the full array of surgical services from open to minimally invasive approaches, including the use of robotics.
The Cardio-Oncology Program is a highly specialized clinic dedicated to the heart health of patients undergoing cancer treatment as well as cancer survivors.
The multidisciplinary Cardiogenetics Program at the Smidt Heart Institute provides genetic counseling, personalized care and support to patients and families with hereditary heart conditions.
Sometimes, in spite of efforts by multiple doctors, patients who have chronic conditions are unable to get a diagnosis. A multidisciplinary team of specialists at Cedars-Sinai finds ways to identify rare and difficult-to-diagnose ...
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Families travel great distances to gain access to the pediatric specialists and supportive environment at the Cedars-Sinai Maxine Dunitz Children's Health Center, which provides the most advanced care for rare as well as common conditions.
Cedars-Sinai is one of the top-rated hospitals for advanced treatment of pulmonary diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Learn more.
The Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program works to improve the lives of patients and their loved ones by providing at-home help, childcare, transportation, access to support groups and patient care services.
The Colorectal Cancer Center's leading specialists offer a full range of diagnostic tests and treatments for anal, colon and rectal cancer. The center draws on the many resources of the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute.
We are one of a handful of centers in the U.S. offering robotic colorectal surgery that leads to a more precise, streamlined surgery and a faster recovery. Our highly trained team performs advanced surgeries, including complex ...
From birth through adulthood, patients in the Vera and Paul Guerin Family Congenital Heart Program receive the most sophisticated treatments available, including advances in nonsurgical techniques that reduce the need for open-heart ...
The Cedars-Sinai/USC Glorya Kaufman Dance Medicine Center takes full advantage of Cedars-Sinai's diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative resources with the goal of rapidly returning injured dancers to their prior level of activity ...
An expert team of endocrinologists, dietitians and other specialists at the Anna and Max Webb and Family Diabetes Outpatient Treatment and Education Center works together to develop a customized treatment plan for each patient.
The Digestive Diseases Center provides virtually every known procedure and treatment for digestive diseases and disorders. The center uses the most advanced gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures to diagnose digestive problems.
The Electrophysiology Program diagnoses and treats complex arrhythmia cases. The team has special expertise in diagnostic procedures that measure electrical conduction of the heart and abnormal heartbeat episodes.
The Ruth and Harry Roman Emergency Department provides 24/7 emergency care to a diverse adult and pediatric population and is a Level 1 Trauma Center, Stroke Receiving Center and STEMI (heart attack) Receiving Center.
The team at Cedars-Sinai provides expert care for all endocrine-related conditions, from the common to the complex. We have the training, education and experience to provide you with the specialized care you deserve.
Endocrinology provides specialized healthcare services through the Anna and Max Webb and Family Diabetes Outpatient Treatment and Education Center, Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Center and the Pituitary Center.
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The Esophageal Center uses a multidisciplinary team approach to ensure that every patient is thoroughly evaluated and receives the most appropriate treatment. Experts include gastroenterologists, surgeons, oncologists and researchers.
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The program provides confidential reproductive health services—including birth control, education and counseling—to healthy women and those with complex medical situations.
The Fatty Liver Program gives patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease access to advanced diagnostic technologies and treatment options, including ongoing lifestyle and nutritional support.
We offer a full range of fertility treatments for individuals and couples who are experiencing a fertility condition, such as infertility. You'll receive care from an expert team of specialists who use the latest technology.
Our foot specialists care for foot and ankle disorders—from heel pain to major joint damage. Our foot and ankle surgeons use their decades of experience and expertise to provide great outcomes. We also offer specialty care for dancers ...
The GI Motility Program provides interdisciplinary, individualized care for patients with digestive tract problems. The program is a national leader in advancing the diagnosis and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and other disorders.
The Gastrointestinal Oncology Center at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute offers the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment for colorectal, anal and pancreatic cancers, among others.
Providing highly personalized consultative and longitudinal care, the General Gastroenterology Program at Cedars-Sinai offers outpatient and inpatient services for a wide array of gastrointestinal (GI) conditions.
Cedars-Sinai's pulmonology experts treat all types of lung issues, at every stage, and match patients with the best evidence-based therapies and clinical trials. Sophisticated pulmonary function tests are used to diagnose lung disorders ...
Whether you're 65 or your 100th birthday is just around the corner, the Geriatrics Program offers care for a broad range of issues that seniors face.
A full range of gynecology services is available to women of all ages, from routine checkups to advanced screenings and treatments. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery is available for many common conditions, resulting in reduced ...
Our hand surgery program offers the latest treatments for hand and wrist pain in one convenient location. Treatments include minimally invasive trigger finger and carpal tunnel release surgeries. We offer care from hand specialists who ...
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**press sample**Hi guys! Today I have the beautiful Winter Blues Trio from Night Owl Lacquer to share with you! Three gorgeous polishes that will reaffirm your love for Winter and get you through the chilly nights! Ha!
Winter Wonderland is a white crelly base filled with bright blue micro glitters and shreds, as well as a gorgeous blue shimmer that gives it a beautiful wintry flash! Here I did three thin coats, but depending on your application you may get away with just two. This did dry on the matte side and slightly textured, so you'll want to use a good topcoat to smooth it out and make it shine! The glitters in this may make it a little difficult to remove. (If you prefer a more stark white appearance, you can also layer this over a white base)
Frozen in Time is a beautiful, almost metallic blue filled with bright blue flakies! Super shiny, even without topcoat! This is pretty sheer on the first coat, but built up really well! Here I did three thin coats plus topcoat; again you may get away with just two! Since these are flakies, it was really easy to remove.
Midnight Snowfall is an amazing deep teal/blue jelly base filled with scattered holo and silver/white shifting flakies! So freaking pretty! Really reminds me of snow falling at night when the moon is bright enough to make the snow sparkle. Love it! For my photos I did three thin coats plus topcoat. This dried relatively shiny and needed just a tad extra scrubbing to remove.
The Winter Blues Trio will be available January 13th at 10pm MST. The trio will be $25 and each individual full size polish will be $9. There will also be an exclusive discount for the Night Owl Facebook Fan Group members, so be sure to join!
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welcome to the last day of august! everyone says this, so i'll say it, too: where did the summer go. i am throwing my arms up in the air in dismay because you know as well as i do that in the blink of an eye, we'll be walking around in conditions like this:
so enjoy the sun and warmth while we have it!
at the end of july, i shared with you three goals that i concocted for this month of august. let's review:
goal #1: be a girly-girl
success rate: B
this goal was more of a success than a failure. i'm esp happy because i kept on trying right to the end of the month. here are a few ways in which i showed my girly-girl colours:
- i watched an episode each of bethenny getting married and the hills. with regular viewing, i could pick up some very useful grooming and fashion tips. [i am also up-to-date on jersey shore. whether that show assists with self-improvement goals is debatable and up to you!]. watching these fluffy shows brought out my inner air-head, i did notice.
- i switched up my earrings and hair barrettes/hairbands every day, and used hairspray once or twice (had to buy the hairspray!)
- i party-prepped extensively for angela's birthday party!
- mom and i enjoyed a bonus shopping outing one aft over at the mall. at the embellished room, i picked up two floral pieces:
- i wore nail polish more days than not, and make up every time i left the house
there is still room for improvement! i fell a little short on:
- actually wearing skirts – shorts are still just soooo comfortable
- lotioning up during the day [in my defense, i do not enjoy putting on lotion before a yoga class as it makes me too slippery]; i did cream up my face nightly
take away lesson: i'm certainly not on the path to becoming a diva any time soon, but it is fun to do a little something to spice up your appearance, even if you are the only one who knows it.
goal #2 blog in lower case letters
success rate: a+
ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner!
i hearby declare that this writing style is the new normal for the blog. i ♥ love ♥ blogging entirely in lower case! hopefully, you don't miss the capital letters because i'm going to stick with no capital letters until further notice.
goal #3: enjoy a different sweet treat every single day
success rate: barely a pass (d+? c-?)
i was doing really well with this goal until i got the flu in the middle of august. that 24 hours of *upheaval* completely messed with my taste buds and appetite. i abandoned this goal because the whole quirky point of it was to riff off baskin robbins and their 31 flavours, and present my own 31 flavours. oh well. i still enjoyed fun treats this month – hotdog, anyone?!
i had no specific reading, knitting or grocery goals for august, but let's recap anyway.
groceries: cheapest month so far since i started tracking in may. chalk that up to the flu: saltines and frozen pepperoni pizza are cheaper than fresh veggies – did you know?!
knitting: i'll talk separately about the silky baby blanket when it's done – almost there!
reading: i finished american wife on sunday august 28th
this novel's structure is unique in that it is divided into four parts, one for each of the places alice lives over the course of her life. while the book is absolutely wonderful, and i highly, mightily recommend it, the weakest chapter is the final section, "1600 pennsylvania avenue" when charlie and alice are in the white house. i just found the tone and pace to be somewhat different in this last part.
here's one quote from alice, from near the end of the book, that struck me: "oh, the past, the past – how the memories of the people i loved sear me." p 546
this novel gets a resounding **** four star rating. i will miss alice! i am totally inspired, now, to read a biography on laura bush. there are a few suggestions in the back of american wife, so hopefully i can find one at the library. for now, i am doing a brain vinyasa and spending time with…
and next up is september – the TRUE new year begins on labour day, totally, don't you agree?
how was your august? any highlights to share? i'm happy with all the outdoor time i enjoyed. i did make the most of the hot and sunny days!


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Remember a long time ago when I used to travel with Napkin? How I blogged often about it? The planning, the adventures, the memories, all that mess? One of the big reasons that I decided to quit my job at the theatre was because the schedule simply DID NOT allow for me to ever take … Continue reading
HobBAE: Reupholstered Chair
I did it! After a bunch of late night youtubing and a few trips to the hardware store I have officially taken my maiden reupholstery voyage! LOOK AT THIS! (Guest appearance by a very stretchy Wilbur the Dog!) Here's a pretty good before and after: I fell in love with this blue velvet burnout fabric … Continue reading
New Section: HobBAES!
…And you thought I was joking. Yes, I went and bought chalk paint at a reasonable hour! And yes, after all that Pinterest searching, I cut my hair off!With all these impending life changes, I've been obsessively looking for things to do when I go home. There are A TON of home repairs that … Continue reading
Real Talk
Ugh. I just stopped myself from searching local stores that sold chalk paint and sand paper at one in the morning. That was after I stopped myself from attempting to reupholster a chair cushion (I've had a glass of wine, nothing good will come from that.) I'm craving some serious hobby time so I settled … Continue reading
I can't believe it's been September since I've written here. There are SO MANY things to catch up on but right now I just need an outlet so I'm going to pretend that you know everything and then (maybe, who knows) use that as a way to motivate myself to ACTUALLY bring this blog up … Continue reading
Here's the Big One. (Or: Closing A Door.)
No excuses this time. Just picking the figurative blogging pen up again. I guess it's time to tell you the massive story about the house so that I can start moving forward with this blog. Things continue to happen but without the backstory it's impossible to blog about anything else. So! Let's start with the … Continue reading
For Napkin on His Birthday.
I had a moment this past Monday, while watching you. You were staring at a turtle that had come curiously close to where we stood on the bridge looking over Mill Pond and you were explaining their ultimate defense mechanisms and regenerating organs (something like that.) It was quiet, otherwise– and something about your voice, … Continue reading


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April showers bring…scratch that. No showers around the Phoenix area lately! But April definitely brings spring – which means blooming flowers and plants. These also mean allergies and bugs, especially bees. We can't do much for your allergies, but we can definitely help with the bees. Here's some information to get you started, specifically on the Western Honey Bee.
What is the most common type of bee in Arizona?
That's easy! The Western Honey Bee.
Is the Western Honey Bee aggressive?
Typically, the Western Honey Bee will only sting when provoked or when protecting its hive. The key is to understand what these bees consider to be provoking or threatening behavior. Obviously, it's best to give them a lot of space and to avoid their hives at all costs. However, they can also be disturbed or provoked by loud noises made near their hives. In fact, the local news recently reported on a bee attack on a man and a firefighter in central Phoenix. But in general, you should be safe as long as you are being mindful of their presence and doing your best to leave them alone.
Where am I most likely to encounter the Western Honey Bee?
This species of honey bee is distributed throughout the world, so you've likely already encountered them many times. In the wild, they often hide in holes of trees and in rock crevices. Around homes, they will "set up housekeeping" in the eaves of homes and attics. (Housekeeping is when bees are setting up a new hive to reproduce and to make honey.) Other places they may set up shop include irrigation boxes, old tires, under sheds, and in crawlspaces under mobile homes.
Is there anything else I should know about the Western Honey Bee?
Here are a few more little tidbits about them:
- They live between 122-152 days.
- The may also "Ball up" in trees and bushes on the sides of homes. ("Balling up" is when a colony of bees swarm together in the air, off the end of a branch, etc., while they search for a new home. It often happens in the late afternoon, and may move to another location the following day.)
- They live according to an internal class system. The hierarchy is:
- One queen per colony. She lays the eggs.
- Hundreds of male drones. They all compete to mate with the queen.
- Thousands of worker bees. They maintain the hive and the colony.
- New queens leave their old hives in late spring and summer with thousands of worker bees to form new colonies. They will spend up to 24 hours looking for a new nesting place. Most of these swarms are harmless and will only attack if provoked.
Check back later this week for our article on the Africanized Honey Bee (a.k.a., "Killer Bee)!


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A, Epiphany 1 - Matthew 3:13-17 "ALL Righteousness"
Christianity stands apart from all other religions. In fact, in the narrow sense, Christianity by its very nature opposes religion; it has nothing to do with religion, and really shouldn't be called a religion. Nevertheless, in a wider general sense, we still refer to Christianity as one of the world's major religions.
Religion exists because death exists. People look to religion to bridge one's existence from this world to the "after-world". In this sense Christianity is similar, in that one is carried through death into eternal life with God. But on examining how death is bridged within the various religions one will come to understand Christianity is very different to religion. In fact, in the narrow sense it is not a religion.
So what is religion? If you were asked this question, what would you answer? Furthermore, how would you explain the differences between Christianity and, say, Buddhism, or Hinduism and all western New Age variants of these eastern religions? Or what about Judaism, or Islam? Knowing the differences helps us isolate and uphold the single ultimate truth Christianity professes to hold.
If you believe Christianity is just one of a number of various truths amongst the world's religions and philosophical truths, Christianity for you is just a religion. Why? Because when one believes like this they usually explain, "My faith is right for me and your faith is right for you!" But this is not the faith given by the Holy Spirit in the Word of God. Rather this is a subjective faith; a faith that comes from a person rationalising different belief systems within themselves. And when one puts on the rationalisation filter first before trusting the God of Christianity, are they really trusting God? Or are they doing a work to believe? In fact they're doing a work of righteousness!
On the other hand, within the one holy apostolic and catholic church hidden within the denominations of Christianity, one will first trust God, from an act of faithfulness from God towards us, and then with this God-given faith rational thought centred on Christ and other types of understanding will be enacted within by the Holy Spirit. This then will produce righteous works to come from within us. And these good works God had planned in advance before any of us were created.
Christianity is not a belief system which can be chosen; rather it chooses you and me. It is prefaced and driven by God. It can't be observed from afar, like a work choice product. Rather, Christianity permeates the whole being when the Word of God is heard.
When we do the right thing, God's will is enacted within us by God; we participate in God's will. Any action on the part of our human-centred will is a move away from God's will, whose will it is to have us trust him completely. Therefore, for Christianity to be right there cannot be any religion that's right.
And this is the chasm which separates Christianity from world religions. It's the right actions done within the scheme of the individual religion or within Christianity which allows us to be taken from this world to the next. But the one doing the right thing is the critical difference between Christianity and religion.
So religion in the narrow sense cannot be Christianity, because one is required to seek a right relationship with someone or something by earning it. Once a sufficient amount is done the person is worthy enough to deserve a new life, or a better life, in the next life. But only if the person deserves it!
Christianity however, is under the total control of God. The Son of God, Jesus Christ, is sent and he does the right thing, for a right relationship with God. So what is the thing, he does right? It's not so much about what he did, but that he trusted God the Father while doing it. God allowed the doing to happen to Jesus, ultimately, his death on the cross! And now risen, Jesus acts in us by sending the Holy Spirit to show us his righteousness resides hidden in us and in the church which looks to him as the only way, the only truth, and the only life.
Religion is being bound to something. It's duty done for gain. And a religious righteousness is a rigorous requirement demanding deeds to avoid the wrath of death.
John the Baptist was performing a religious baptism on those who came to the river Jordan. People were coming, confessing their sins, and being baptised. This was a deed done during the days after Israel's former glory was gone as a result of human sin. His baptism was one of preparation and cleansing for the coming of the Messiah.
To those at the river John said, "I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into the barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire." (Matthew 3:11–12, ESV)
John was looking to the One who would come purifying with the Holy Spirit and fire since religion had failed. It failed because its adherents were more concerned with themselves doing the right thing than the right relationship doing the right things would allow. They sought not a relationship with the glorious God of heaven, but rather sought glory for themselves through their righteous deeds.
So when Jesus arrived at the Jordan, and requested to be baptised by John, his apprehension is understandable. After all John was proclaiming, He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. And now he wanted John's baptism of cleansing which was really his anointing as the Messiah. But why does this need to happen?
Listen for it as you hear the gospel reading Matthew chapter 3:13-17… Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness." Then he consented. And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." (Matthew 3:13–17, ESV)
It had to be so to fulfil ALL righteousness. Jesus was not sinful as were the others who came to be baptised. So why was he baptised? To fulfil ALL righteousness. He was anointed as the Messiah, crowned with the Holy Spirit, and declared by God as his beloved pleasing Son. Why? Because he was doing the right thing, glorifying God's will by faithfully being anointed to the task of being enthroned on the cross where he would experience God's winnowing folk, by suffering the fires of eternal death. Although innocent of this death, Christ allowed himself to be treated like chaff that's burnt. And through it all he was faithful because of his loving relationship with God the Father.
Jesus underwent the religious rigours of Judaism for ALL righteousness. He allowed John the Baptist to administer the rite which began his beaconing to the fury of the cross; a rite through which we today allow his work on the cross to baptise and burn us; to clean and refine us.
In our baptism ALL righteousness is fulfilled making us all right with God. Jesus underwent a baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire first, so we might be live under the fire of the Spirit, who gives us the faith to focus on Jesus as we undergo all sorts of fiery trials on this earth.
But this righteousness doesn't just end at our baptism as if now we must work to keep the righteousness. We not only look to Jesus as our example of righteousness, but we know his righteousness resides with us. ALL has been done, ALL is being done, and ALL will be done in us and through us as we allow the faith placed in us by the Holy Spirit at our baptism into Christ Jesus to do what God intends it to do in us. This ALL happens by the ALL righteousness of Christ.
After his baptism, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, but nevertheless, he set his face resolutely towards Jerusalem and the cross. In your baptism, the Spirit seeks to lead you through this wilderness. Yet he reveals the hidden Jesus Christ in you in this worldly wilderness, and calls you to allow his faithfulness to engender trust as you walk towards your cross of earthly death.
When you allow God to be God, when you allow Jesus to be you Christ, and when you allow the Holy Spirit to be the one who breathes the breath of faith in you, you will be all right with God. Through faith Jesus walks with us from the font to the funeral; the Holy Spirit seeks to resolutely set your face towards the cross.
So how do we do the right thing? By trusting God! By allowing your sin to be exposed and allowing the power of God to cleanse you through a washing of daily repentance.
Jesus fulfils ALL righteousness. Letting him do it, letting God do what God needs to do within, is true Christianity. For us who believe it is not duty but rather beauty. Livin' is being forgiven and trusting that Christ's righteousness is working in us and through us, to the glory of Father, by the work of the Holy Spirit. Amen.


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La Ciaccia Hotel & Residence in Valledoria-Castelsardo
The perfect hotel on the Gulf of Asinara, in Sardinia
The La Ciaccia Hotel and Resort is a 3 star hotel located in the town of Valledoria , in front of the Gulf of Asinara in Northwestern Sardinia.
Recently built, the La Ciaccia Hotel and Resort boasts a privileged location: it is 300 meters from the first beach and only 700 meters from the most famous beach of Ciaccia, "Maragnani".
Only a few kilometers from some of the most beautiful destinations on Sardinia's Northern coast, such as Castelsardo, Isola Rossa and Stintino, the Hotel Resort is the ideal accommodation for those who want to enjoy a relaxing holiday while still being very close to many services, such as bars, supermarkets and shops.
La Ciaccia Valledoria provides guests with a choice of Hotel Rooms or Resort Apartments, catering to those who want to spend a family vacation as well as those looking for privacy and independence.
The property also boasts a seasonal outdoor pool and a Restaurant Pizzeria with an a la carte menu or set menus for the Bed & Breakfast, half board or full board options.
Near the Hotel and Resort you can practice sports such as tennis, horse riding, wind-surfing and kite-surfing. As a matter of fact, La Ciaccia beach is one of the island's most popular surfing spot. You can also go diving, take boat trips and enjoy wellness treatments: only 13 km from Valledoria you will find the famous Thermal Baths of Casteldoria.
Thanks to its rooms and apartments, each guest at the La Ciaccia Hotel and Resort Valledoria will find their own oasis of peace here.


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Georgian Suite
Hugely spacious, the Georgian Suite is situated on the first floor at the front of building with views across the front garden and the surrounding hills of Bath. Taking up the entire width of the house and separated by glass doors, both the drawing room and bedroom are sizeable. Decorated to celebrate the Georgian era when Bath was the most fashionable place to be in England - and when our house was built.
Suite Facilities
- 52 sq m / 560 sq ft suite
- Super King size bed (180cm x 200cm – 71" x 79") by Mattison (mattress in cashmere, wool and cotton)
- Air Conditioning and secondary glazing in bedroom
- Separate living area with dining table where breakfast will be served
- Rain shower and free standing bath
- Complimentary bath robe and slippers
- The White Company toiletries
- 2 Smart 42" TVs with internet connection
- Bose® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Portable Speaker with Built-In Speakerphone
- Free WiFi High Speed Broadband Internet Access
- Writing desk with UK / EU / USB socket
- Safe (suitable for laptop)
- Well-stocked Minibar
- Nespresso machine
- Complimentary tea & coffee facilities with a selection of high quality teas and homemade biscuits
- Complimentary fresh fruit bowl
- Shaving/Make-up mirror
- Iron and ironing board
- Front garden and Hill views
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Georgian Suite
To celebrate the Georgian era, when Bath was the most fashionable place to be in England - and when our house was built.
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Roman Suite
The Romans discovered Bath's natural hot springs 2,000 years ago and we are still enjoying them today.
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Chinese Suite
'Chinoiserie' was so fashionable in the 18th centuary that we are sure our house had a room in this style - but this one has a modern twist.
Breakfast at Grove Lodge is served in the comfort of your own suite. Every morning we will bring breakfast to you and serve it in your living area at whatever time suits you. Click here to find out more about our breakfasts.


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(Record.vn) After two years of research, the Molecular Biology Department of the Central Military Hospital 108 has mastered the technology to detect genetic mutation with high reliability.
biology testing room (vast.ac.vn)
Molecular biologists have found it difficult to discover mutations that may cause cancer because they occur only in malignant cells, such as EGFR, Kras, and PIK3CA in lung and colorectal cancer, and FLT3 , NPM1 and JAK2 in leukemia.
In addition, the current method of taking specimens do not ensure high accuracy as malignant cells may not appear in the samples.
As such, scientists have to find mutation detection methods with high reliability which can discover such mutations or those that only circulate in peripheral blood.
To date, international associations including the European Society for Medical Oncology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, insurers and the Ministry of Health of Vietnam have not set up any standard method to discover the mutations that may cause cancer.
Laboratories and hospitals in the world use many different methods to detect mutations and different procedures to collect specimens.
Sanger sequencing is the lowest-cost and easiest method, but it has the lowest sensitivity. It can only discover mutations when the number of mutated cells is higher than 20 percent of total cells.
PCR, or Polymerase Chain Reaction, is a method based on the Taqman probe. If Taqman is integrated with Amplification Refractory Mutation System (ARMS), it can discover mutations when malignant cells account for more than 1 percent of total cells.
However, as Vietnam cannot create Taqman probes in accordance with ARMS, all the laboratories using PCR have to import compatible testing kits.
As a result, it is very costly to discover EGFR, Kras and PIK3CA mutations. On average, every patient has to pay VND8 million for every test.
The Bidirectional allele specific PCR with ARMS technology is also an advanced method which high sensitivity. However, the method is costly and cannot be applied on a large scale because the cost is too high for most Vietnamese.
The technology invented by the Central Military Hospital 108 has important significance. With its technology and testing kit, the test costs only VND2.5 million.
According to Ngo Tat Trung and Le Huu Song from the hospital, the testing kit, priced at just one-third of the foreign-made kit, has been recognized by EMQN as meeting safety and accuracy standards for cancer diagnoses.
The Central Military Hospital 108 is considered as one of the most famous hospitals in Vietnam. It is the first hospital in Vietnam that carried out organ transplants (kidney, liver). It is also famous for surgery.
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Mind Zero is an action-packed dungeon-crawler RPG for the PlayStation Vita system. Play as Kei, a high school student whose life turns upside down when he forms a contract with a "Mind," a weapon/being with deadly powers. With the government and other forces trailing him and his friends, Kei will need to discover the secret behind "Mind." Will these newfound powers help him or ultimately be his doom? As you and the rest of your party battle enemies, use your "Mind" to do your bidding - unleashing powerful attacks. Master skills and become even more powerful. Each "Mind" is unique in its abilities; however, as you delve deeper into the story, learn the dangers of these power "monsters." Are these "Minds" a blessing or a curse.
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So. The bottoms I ordered were too tight in the leg. So back they go. I ordered another mini skirt type bottom that will hopefully fit better. Today I got my bra sized tankini top and as I feared it was about 3 inches too long. I have a terrible combination of and extremely short torso and a huge difference between my ribcage/waist and hips. So most things are too long and have the added bonus of immediately rolling up like cartoon shades once I move.
I tried to find petite length tankinis and cropped tankinis but to no avail. I really don't want to wear a bikini top because I'm just not comfortable being that exposed. I am seriously considered just fucking making one or having one custom made. If we could post measurements, y'all would understand.


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Colored contact lenses for Astigmatism
It used to be that you're just happy that you're no longer going to use your eyeglasses when going to school because your parents decided that you can wear contact lenses instead. No more of the geeky or nerdy look that's often the impression when people see you wearing eyeglasses. There was also the relief that you felt when you found out that your astigmatism problem can also be corrected with the same contact lenses.
Now, there's even more reason to be excited. There are colored contact lenses that you can try that also feature astigmatism correction. It's the FreshLook Colorblends Toric from Ciba Vision. Its unique technology combines three colors in one to create a very natural and subtle effect in changing the color of your eyes. Colors available are blue, honey, green and gray.
They come in 1-2 weekly replacement schedules. What this means is that you can wear these Freshlook Colorblends Toric lenses continuously for a week without removing them at night. However, after the week is over, you need to replace them with a new pair. Now, you can use the lenses far longer, for up to 2 weeks if you remove them at night and clean them prior to use the next day. It's best that you visit your eye practitioner for a more personalized fitting to see how comfortable these lenses will be in your eyes. However, you have another option if you simply want to see the colors of the contact lenses. You can visit the FreshLook website and with just a click of your mouse you can easily change the colors of the contact lenses using a model's photograph. If you wish, you may even upload your own photo so it's like you're seeing the actual results if you're wearing your new contacts.
So now, you'll be sporting a new look without anybody even finding out that you have astigmatism with the new FreshLook Colorblends Toric.


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On my last day at the Museum of Brands as Visitor Services Coordinator (which includes managing the retail aspect of the museum) I thought I'd reflect on my first time dipping my toes in retail management. And, importantly, make the most of my access to a SLR camera, that DEPTH. I've convinced myself I need to buy an SLR for this blog now. Or maybe an iPhone 7 plus will do… (I don't need either)
It's worth mentioning first, I've never before been a retail manager of any description, and probably wont be again. I enjoyed it a lot, I learnt a lot, but ultimately it's not entirely for me. Seeing as I reflected on volunteer management, that I LOVE, in 5 points, here's the same of things i've learnt as a retail coordinator. I've probably learnt more than 5 things, at least I hope I hope I have. But
- Suppliers can be a nightmare, and can also be so so lovely. As I said, I've never before been a retail manager of any description, so the world of pro-forma invoices was entirely new. Likewise, I was aware that trade discounts exist, but not how to negotiate them and set up accounts. Most companies are a breeze, and make the process as simple as possible for the customer, and some not. Reaching out to publishers directly to stock books, for example, difficult. Lot's of suppliers, perhaps rightfully so, want payment before the stock is dispatched, which is fine unless your outstanding invoices are paid monthly. Heritage Books were my guardian angel in this, and I couldn't recommend them more. As a small independent company, they basically run as the middle man between the museum and the publisher. But they also do so much more than that, they research books that would be suitable for your collection and audience, as well as sending samples of books your undecided on. Basically, if the shop needs a middle man, find a middle man. Try find one as brilliant as Heritage Books, you wont find better.
- My maths is terrible. I sort of knew this before. I've not used any form of maths since secondary school, through choice, and everything has a calculator these days so it's easy to get lazy. Thinking about percentages and divisions again has certainly taught me a lot, mostly that numbers always have been my weak point. That said, learning again how to even think about percentages has taught me a lot. That feeling we all had in school of "I will NEVER use maths outside of the classroom"… its not true, unfortunately.
- Visual merchandising is everything. I guess perhaps I already knew that. Psychology of buying is something I was slightly aware of, of course it's the premise behind the Museum of Brands itself. What I wasn't aware of is just how integral it is, and how much of a balancing act. If the quantitiy stock on the shelves is too low, like with postcards from experience, they wont sell. Likewise, if the quantitiy stock on the shelves is too high, like with books from experience, they wont sell. I knew enough about making shelves look pretty, but there is so so much more to it than that. I have a new found respect for retail managers of big stores, museum related or not.
- Spend Per Visitor and Retail Conversions are different things. The average retail conversion in the museum and gallery sector in 2016 was 18%, and that basically means that 18% of visitors to a museum convert into retail buyers. Spend Per Visitor, on the other hand, means the average amount the overall visitor number spends, which is of course dragged down by non-buyers. Both are important, but I've learnt the value of contradicting, confusing, and complicated statistics! (Kind of)
- Basically, it's unpredictable. There is an enormous amount of studies and advice on how to manage retail, both in and out of the museum sector, but ultimately customers are unpredictable. Advice that works one month might not work the next. Planning ahead is key, as well as being flexible.
- As a bonus number 6, because this is the most difficult, don't stock things just because you personally like them. And likewise don't not stock things just because you don't personally like them. Shedding your subjectivity is nearly impossible, but worth the effort, I learnt this the hard way!
I'm aware this blog post is coming across as wholly negative. It's not intended to be, it's just a bit funnier that way. I tend to learn more from my own mistakes than from my own successes, and of course I don't want to be read as arrogant! While retail management isn't my forte, there is a lot I loved about it. Making shelves look pretty (which is not the professional way to describe it, I know), placing orders, and testing out new products has been a creative and exciting process.


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Nissin i60A Flashgun - Fujifilm
This product is in good stock and is available for dispatch in our normal delivery timescales.
Weighing just 300g, the Nissin i60A flashgun is a compact, yet very powerful, accessory for your compact system camera. With a guide number of 60m at ISO 100/200mm, the zoom head can cover focal lengths of 24-200mm. Use the integrated wide-angle diffuser to increase this range to 16mm for your super-wide angle lenses. Its wireless slave TTL functionality can be controlled by another Nissin flash ... More
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Key Features: Nissin i60A Flashgun - Fujifilm
- For use with Fujifilm CSCs
- Compact design
- Features a full colour LCD display
- 180° rotating head
- Guide Number of 60m (ISO 100 / 200mm)
- LED, AF Assist Light
- Powered by 4 AA batteries which provide 220 full power bursts
Focal Length Range Coverage of 24-200mm
The Nissin i60A has a powerful flash output of 60m at ISO 100 / 200mm. The zoom range adjusts from 24-200mm, and can be extended to 16mm using the built-in wide-angle diffusion panel.
Access to 8 Channels and 3 Groups
The Nissin i60A flashgun has wireless slave TTL functionality, which can be controlled by another Nissin flash unit or by the Air 1 commander unit. It can also control three groups of flashes in its role as a commander.
Simple Operation with a Full Colour LCD Display
The i60A has the same quick-select dials as the i40 alongside the compact, full colour LCD display. Manual Power Levels are provided and displayed on 1/3rd stop increments, from 1/256 to 1/1. TTL Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC) is also shown in 1/3rd stop graduations, from -2 to +2.
Versatile Head Design
The flash head rotates 180 degrees horizontally to the right and left and tilts up 90 degrees for bounce flash applications, close up work, etc.
Technical Specifications:
- GN 60m (ISO 100 / 200mm)
- HSS to 1/8000th
- Flash Modes –TTL /M
- 1st Curtain Sync / 2nd Curtain Sync
- FEC – 0.3 EV Increments (±2 stops)
- Manual Flash – 1/256 – 1/1 output control (1/3rd stop increments)
- 24 – 200mm Auto and Manual Flash Zoom
- NAS 2,4GHz Radio Receiver Built-in (Canon, Nikon, & Sony, Compatible)
- A/B/C Groups
- 8 Channels
- TTL Optic Wireless Slave Mode
- Basic Optic Slave Mode S1, S2
- LED Light
- AF Assist Light
- Colour LCD Panel
- Quick Select Dials
- 90 Degree Tilt, 180 Degree Swivel Head
- External HV Battery Port
- Quick Lock Foot
- Recycle Time Approximately 0.1 - 5.5 seconds
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 98.0 x 73.0 x 112.0 mm
- Weight: 300g without batteries
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Hello Kitty Gun the 3rd & other weird guns
Sometimes you find something odd. Then you realize you just touched the tip of an iceberg. Not only are there other models of the dead-ugly Kitty Gun floating about …
… if you just look hard enough you find that there is a whole market of "pimped" gun designs waiting for you out there:
Please check also the Hello Kitty Guns articles number 1 and number 2 on this blog!