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Houseleek (Latin name: Sempervivum tectorum) can grow in the most difficult environments where hardly any other plant survived. Even at that feature and its appointed because Sempervivum word means "still alive". Therefore it can easily be grown in your home, no matter how much you have the space. It does not require a large amount of land or water, and offers a great deal. It is a remarkable natural remedy with a similar medicinal powers as is the most medicinal plant in the world – famous aloe vera.
Houseleek contains: fumaric and malic acid, plant mucus, fatty oil,tannin resin, calcium malate. In folk medicine used for its anti-inflammatory, astringent and diuretic properties. It is used in the form of juice, coatings, greases, tincture or tea.
The most popular natural remedy on the basis of this plant is known among our people as "Houseleek and honey", is used for various ailments, but usually recommended for fibroids and cysts. The nation is the story of how the Houseleek and among many women helped to avoid surgery. A recipe is as follows:
– 300 grams of rank and full sheets Houseleek
– 500 grams of high-quality clover honey
Houseleek leaves washed, upti excess water with a soft cloth and grind in a blender or meat grinder. Wooden or plastic spoons Houseleek confused with honey to give a uniform mixture. Already at the beginning of mixing Houseleek leaves begin to release your honey juice, so that the total liquid containing become less frequent than honey.
After stirring the mixture pour into a glass jar, close the lid, wrap with foil or dark paper to protect it from light and let it sit in the refrigerator for 7 days. During this time, it is desirable to 2-3 times a mixture stir, because it will be at the top slightly thicken and lower layers to be rarer density.
For this amount of ingredients needed now is of one liter and this amount will be sufficient for 20 days of treatment.
The guardians and honey as a medicine taken 3 times a day one spoonful and put it this way:
1. One teaspoon in the morning on an empty stomach and then half an hour does not need anything to eat or drink.
2. One tablespoon between lunch and dinner (at least 2 hours after lunch, and at least half an hour before dinner)
3. One spoon before bedtime
In doing so always use a plastic or wooden spoon.
How long will the treatment depends on the size of fibroids or cysts. For smaller cysts may be sufficient and only one of these courses of 20 days, while for larger fibroids treatment last longer. In the case of medium and large fibroids Watchtower and take between 3 months and then check it. If you notice that the reduced fibroid, a break of 2 weeks and continue with treatment even 3 months.
To achieve even better effect of treatment is useful for the time parallel to drink every day and one cup of tea from nettle. This will ensure better cleaning blood.
This is truly one of the most effective natural remedies for fibroids and cysts, helping them to be reduced or completely disappear, and falls into a rather safe therapy. Side effects are very rare, and if they occur are usually mild intensity. The most common can be caused by laxative or diuretic effect (diarrhea and increased urination). Even more rarely can occur nausea and vomiting. However, not recommended for persons allergic to honey and diabetics.
The guardians and honey – other applications:
The guardians and honey are otherwise strongly natural means of detoxification and cleansing the body of accumulated harmful substances, so it can be used to this end. Then it will be sufficient by two tablespoons a day, one in the morning and one at night. This recipe is also great for boosting your metabolism and stimulating digestion, strengthen the immune system, elimination of prison, easing the symptoms caused due of thyroid disorder.
In addition to its medicinal properties, Houseleek and honey boast and excellent taste.
The leaves are most medicinal Cuvarkuca the summer when they are full of juice, so it is best then and read. The good thing is that their chemical composition does not change after freezing, so it can be stored in the freezer and use over the winter.
Juice houseleek
Juice houseleek contains polysaccharides and antibacterial substances. Therefore, it can be used as an aid against intestinal parasites, and can be drunk or which rinse the mouth and throat in cases of bronchitis, tooth abscesses, ear and throat.
Tea houseleek
Tea houseleek helps in cases of heavy menstruation, menstrual cramps, diarrhea and ulcers. Cook for 10 g or 12 g of freshly dried houseleek 15 minutes in 250 ml of water. Strain and allow to cool. In the morning on an empty stomach drink a cup of tea, and then every hour on one tablespoon of tea.
Pregnant and nursing women should avoid Watchtower.
Houseleek is an old traditional remedy for earache, eardrum damage and hearing loss. Its juice dissolves excess resin (wax) in the ear and in general, reduces pain. Many were convinced that it works better than drops from pharmacies, and even some pediatricians recommend for children.
To treat it is enough to squeeze 2-3 ml of juice from the leaf, dip them in the ear, a little be leaning and after a few minutes to let the juice leaking from the ear.


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Sixteenth in the recent Vuelta a España, Ireland's Nicolas Roche and Frenchman Jean Christophe Peraud have been confirmed as leading the Ag2r la Mondiale team for the upcoming Tour of Beijing.
The duo will head to China determined to ride as well as possible, with general manager Vincent Lavenu stressing the importance of the event for the team.
"It's the first time that a WorldTour race takes place in China and I hope the Ag2r la Mondiale team will do well on this competition," he stated, conscious that his team is pushing to retain its WorldTour licence and needs points to do so.
"It's a WorldTour event and therefore a competition in which it's important to get results. We line up at start of the Tour of Beijing with a strong team and we will aim to win stages and obtain a good overall ranking. We need victories and I hope we will come back to France with bunches of flowers!"
Roche's Vuelta form plus his eighth place in last Sunday's GP Industria & Commercio di Prato mean that he knows he can be a factor. "I have high goals for this Tour of Beijing," the 27 year old stated. "I'm fit after a really tough Vuelta a España. I'm competitive and I will aim at the overall classification and try to score a stage victory.
"There will be an individual time-trial, which should be decisive. The individual time trial is not my strongest discipline, but I will do my best on a distance that suits me better than a time trial of 50 kilometers. It's important for me and the team to obtain good results on this Tour of Beijing and until the end of the season."
It's been a long year for him and many others in the peloton, particularly as he has ridden two Grand Tours, but the chance to race in a completely different environment gives him motivation to keep going at this late point in the season.
"I was lucky enough to ride the Olympic Games in 2008 in Beijing. I lived in the Olympic village and, unfortunately, I have not seen much of this city," Roche said. "I've only really discovered the Great Wall of China, which is magnificent. So this will be such a great opportunity to see more of the city."
Also making the trip will be Peraud, who was tenth in this year's Tour and sixth in Paris-Nice, Tour stage winner Christophe Riblon, 2010 Paris-Roubaix top-ten finisher Sébastien Hinault, Lloyd Mondory, Mikael Cherel, Julien Berard and the promising Blel Kadri.
The race runs between October 5th and 9th and is the first-ever WorldTour event in Asia.

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Prescription Drug Abuse - Three Classes
Prescription drug abuse has become increasingly prevalent. In fact, more than 20% of the population has taken prescription drugs for non-medical reasons. Past year abuse of prescription pain killers now ranks second—only behind marijuana—as the Nation's most prevalent illegal drug problem.
There are three classes of prescription drugs that are most commonly abused:
Opioids (odeine, oxycodone, and morphine)
Central nervous system-CNS depressants (barbiturates and benzodiazepines)
Stimulants (dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate)
Right now there are as many new abusers of prescription drugs as the number of new users of marijuana. Much of this abuse appears to be fueled by the relative ease of access to prescription drugs. Approximately 60 percent of people who abuse prescription pain killers indicate that they got their prescription drugs from a friend or relative for free.
While prescription drug abuse affects individuals of all ages a number of national studies and published reports indicate that the intentional abuse of prescription drugs, such as pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants and sedatives, to get high is a growing concern particularly among teens. In fact one-third of all new abusers of prescription drugs in 2005 were 12-17-year-olds as according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
"I had a minor operation when I was a teenager and was prescribed Vicodin for the pain. Very soon after I started taking them I became physically addicted. By the time I finished high school I thought I had to take the drugs every day to feel normal. Eventually I moved onto harder prescriptions like Oxy Contin and within a few months my Oxy Contin habit cost me $100.00 per day. When you first start taking prescriptions you think it's ok because someone has prescribed them to you. I had no idea what I was getting myself into."
If you or someone you now is struggling with prescription drug abuse problems call Narconon Arrowhead Drug Rehab at 800-468-6933.


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The MI Adult Day Health Center at Maple Street is our solution for frail elders who can still safely live at home but who need daytime nursing and social support. The Center's services are designed to promote independence and meet individual medical, nursing, rehabilitative and social needs.
Skilled nursing is the focal point of our services. We also provide a wide range of activities for the body, mind, and spirit including fitness programs, guest entertainers, restaurant and other field trips, games, and crafts. In addition, religious services are available for those who wish to attend.
A light breakfast and hearty midday meal is provided for all and is supplemented by snacks in between activities. Door through door escorted transportation to and from MI is available.
La Casita enjoys a dedicated space within the Maple Street facility and provides a smaller, cozy bi-cultural experience for Latino program participants.
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Delaying vote on California's Delta Tunnels gives estuary hope
Friday, September 08, 2017
On Aug. 28, the Central Basin Water Board voted, 5-2, to postpone a decision on California Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed Delta Tunnel project (also known as California Water Fix) until rate impacts of the project can be clarified. Specifically, officials are concerned about the burden citizens from poorer areas of Los Angeles County will bear without seeing an increase of water supplies.
The $25 billion California Water Fix proposes to construct several massive underground tunnels that will update California's water infrastructure by diverting more water, making the delivery more reliable and improving environmental conditions. Although the project claims it will have environmental benefits and is an "economically smart solution to our state's water problem," it has received resounding criticism from environmental groups.
Additionally, dozens of cities across California have joined to sue the state for impending damages they expect the construction project will create. Finally, a much needed cost-benefit analysis put out by the University of the Pacific in 2016 states that even if "ecological cost" is set to zero, the project's expenses still outweigh its economic benefits.
The ecological importance of the once-mighty estuary of the San Francisco Bay is almost unfathomable.
More than 30 million acre feet of water drain through 1,100 square miles that comprise California's vast delta, and its location on the Pacific Flyway makes the marsh a haven for migratory waterfowl, fish and marine mammals. Subsidence and increasing salinity continue to plague the Delta region, and experts assert that the way to save it is to "is to pump less and only during high spring flows, and to strengthen levees and restore marshlands."
The massive pumping of freshwater away from its natural journey through the Delta toward the sea is by far the most controversial use of California's water. Scrutinizing the distribution of its wealth from mountain sources to urban and agricultural areas across the state sheds light on the true beneficiaries of this plan.
The USGS reports that some 83 percent of the 7.5 million acre feet of water exported through the Delta is used agricultural purposes. Although it earns a hefty $21 billion each year, agriculture accounts for only 2 percent of California's gross state product. Nevertheless, millions of acre feet of water are shipped southward via a vast network of reservoirs and canals.
The maze of historical water rights and current infrastructure battles make critical analysis of this issue difficult to navigate, but it's clear there are two specific regions whose water use and, by extension, farming practices beg further attention.
Of the many agricultural regions in California, Westland Water District and various water districts in Kern County stand out as principal beneficiaries of Northern California's water exports. Together they purchase more than 2 million acre feet of Delta water each year and — in the case of Kern County agricultural moguls Stewart and Lydia Resnick — own several more million acre feet via underground water bank rights.
In both regions, farming choices have veered toward especially "thirsty" crops like cotton, pistachios and almonds that many experts consider unsustainable choices for the region.
Much has been made about the necessity of agribusiness's presence in the California economy, but whether that presence necessitates the irreversible destruction of one of California's greatest resources remain to be seen.
Perhaps the choice is not between more infrastructure and the end of agriculture in California. Perhaps it is time to discuss how the state can regulate farming practices, particularly in arid regions without sufficient groundwater resources, and especially when farming choices endanger the reliability of water delivery for the rest of the state's myriad stakeholders.
California's community leaders and citizens remain undecided as to whether the supposed benefits of this costly infrastructure will ever trickle down to their homes and watersheds. Certainly, the call for a more in-depth discussion of who will carry the cost for this project is an apt one.
Hopefully, similar discussion as to the long-term efficacy of privileging the needs of a few thousand farmers over millions of humans, creatures and a thousand miles of irreplaceable marshland habitat will follow.
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text: The Cape Abilities Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Jonathan Sproul (right) has been hired as the new President /CEO of Cape Abilities. He replaces Larry R. Thayer, who has been acting as the interim President/CEO. "We are excited to have Jon join our team", said Marion Broidrick, Chairman of the Cape Abilities Board of Directors. " As a native Cape Codder who graduated from Barnstable High School, Jon has first-hand knowledge of the Cape community and brings extensive experience in programs, fundraising and strategic management to Cape Abilities." Mr. Sproul, comes to Cape Abilities from the Boston Public Schools where he was the Director of School-Community Partnerships . He has a Bachelor's Degree from Columbia University and a Master's Degree from Harvard University. His experience in strategic planning and management as well as Development will provide Cape Abilities with the leadership needed to continue their commitment to providing high quality, community-based services for people with disabilities. Jonathan, his wife and three children currently live in Charlestown. He is expected to start his new position as President/CEO of Cape Abilities on December 4, 2018. Cape Abilities is a nonprofit organization that has been serving individuals with disabilities on Cape Cod for 50 years by educating, counseling and providing residential, therapeutic, social and employment supports that empower them to achieve meaningful and valued roles in the community.


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Dotsub currently offers two types of file services.
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Question: Will you please address the issue of substance addictions?
The dependence on alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and even sugar addiction is a horrible way to live.
Thank you for any information you give to help people heal their addictive life patterns.
Alana's Answer: Hello, dear one. Thank you for bringing this question forth. Alana feels this is a very important question.
Abuse of substances and most types of addiction can be rooted or caused from the perception and feeling a lack of love and connection.
Somewhere within, a person may have developed a core belief that there is not enough love for them or that they are isolated and alone. The essential intention of both these limiting beliefs is a desire to connect to the feeling of love.
Isn't it always about love? Aren't we all striving to recognize love in our lives?
When we have one of these limiting core beliefs we translate it to the physical realms. We begin to find ways to fill the void that exists within us. We want to create a state of euphoria–a state within that emulates the feelings we are seeking–a sensation or feeling that appears to fill this void.
It is interesting how chemicals and substances can create physical energy within the chemistry of our bodies, and how this translates into a sensation that feels similar to love. If we use physical chemicals to substitute for love, trying to recreate this feeling over and over again can addict us.
Alana feels there are other ways to fill this void. An individual that has a strong physical body and a devotion of heart can do this through spiritual directions. They can find spiritual avenues to fill this void by connecting to their heart center, and engaging their higher purpose and power.
An individual with a body that is out of balance from abusing it will have more difficulty devoting themselves to the spiritual realms to fill this void. This is because their body responses really want to control their thoughts. What they need to do as a first step is begin balancing their body. They can seek nutritional support and examine the foods they are eating. They can begin to heal their addictions by taking better care of their body nourishment. Then combine this with some type of addicitons-therapy that aims to heal the root causes with compassion and care.
It is so important to heal ourselves physically, which will also support our emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions. We cannot cut off our bodies, since we live within our bodies. It is so important to embrace all that we are.
So, dear one, recognize that all dependency on anything outside of ourselves can be healed. It begins by the addicted person to begin embracing all aspects of their nature as they are able.
Alana suggests when one is addicted, to begin on a physical level with some kind of addictions-therapy that will help them understand why they need support, and then address the spiritual root though some type of spiritual practice that is without judgement. The mental and the emotional will heal as we address the physical by supporting our bodies, and the spiritual by reconnecting to our heart and higher natures which are pure love.
Thank you, dear one, for your question.
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30 in 15: Young Avalanche seek next step under Royby Brian Hunter
Though pundits weren't expecting much from Colorado, the team regrouped in a hurry. Buoyed by a draft that saw the addition of center Matt Duchene with the No. 3 pick and a brilliant season in goal by Craig Anderson, the Avalanche claimed a Stanley Cup Playoff berth on the strength of a Duchene shootout goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the final week of the regular season.
The three seasons since have seen Colorado fail to return to the postseason, and following a 15th-place showing in 2012-13, sweeping changes were made. The Avalanche have a new coach, Patrick Roy, and another high draft pick, Nathan MacKinnon. Expectations may be low outside Denver, but that won't be the case inside the team's dressing room.
|G. Landeskog
|M. Duchene
|R. O'Reilly
|A. Tanguay
|P. Stastny
|P. Parenteau
|J. McGinn
|N. MacKinnon
|S. Downie
|C. McLeod
|J. Mitchell
|M. Olver
|P. Bordeleau
|J. Hejda
|T. Barrie
|R. Wilson
|E. Johnson
|M. Hunwick
|C. Sarich
|A. Benoit
|N. Holden
|S. Varlamov
|J. Giguere
|N. MacKinnon, F
|M. Sgarbossa, F
|D. Siemens, D
Though the Avalanche may have a long way to go on the back end, there will be no excuse if they can't significantly improve on their average of 2.38 goals per game from last season, 26th in the NHL. All the pieces are in place for far more offense.
Start with the top line, where Duchene is expected to center Ryan O'Reilly and PA Parenteau. Duchene, who will turn 23 in January, already has 266 NHL games under his belt and is developing into exactly the player Colorado thought it was getting at the 2009 draft. He rebounded from a 2011-12 season plagued by injury and inconsistency to score 17 goals and 43 points in 47 games last season, and the team signed him to a five-year contract extension during the summer.Those 43 points tied for the team lead with Parenteau, who fit right in during his first season in Colorado after finally establishing himself as an NHL regular with the New York Islanders in 2011-12 and signing a big free-agent contract. O'Reilly, taken one round and 30 picks after Duchene in 2009, got his own lucrative payday in February when the Avalanche matched an offer sheet he signed with the Calgary Flames as a restricted free agent. His 20 points tied for fifth on the team playing 29 games, but now the natural center will move to left wing.
"I actually, after the season, talked to one of our assistant coaches and suggested him playing on my wing," Duchene said of O'Reilly. "There was a bit of a gap there on the left side. I played with some really great guys last year, it was fun, but never had a guy that really stuck there. He's a smart player. He's going to pick up playing real quickly."
Colorado's second line could hold the key to the team's fortunes if Paul Stastny and Gabriel Landeskog can rebound. Stastny had nine goals and 24 points in 40 games, and his name has been bandied about in trade rumors. Landeskog suffered through an early-season concussion and the dreaded sophomore slump after a brilliant rookie season. They likely will be joined by Tanguay, who at 33 still possesses top-six ability.
MacKinnon, who turned 18 on Sept. 1, should be able to ease his way in to the League, starting on the third line with Jamie McGinn and Steve Downie as his wings. Roy won't need to overwhelm MacKinnon in the beginning with minutes or responsibilities, but the opportunity will be there for him to earn more of both if he acclimates quickly.
OUT: David Jones, RW (trade, Flames); Shane O'Brien, D (trade, Flames); Greg Zanon, D (free agent); Aaron Palushaj, RW (free agent, Hurricanes)
Other prospects in camp, among them Michael Sgarbossa, Colin Smith and Joey Hishon, will push veterans Cody McLeod, John Mitchell, Brad Malone, Patrick Bordeleau, Mark Olver and David Van Der Gulik for spots on the fourth line or as depth forwards.
Aside from the personnel, the biggest factor in the Avalanche improving their offense may be Roy, who is ready to loosen the reins and let his skill players shine. That has Duchene, for one, itching to get the season started.
"We didn't play that fast offensive style, we tried to grind it out a little bit too much, I think," he said of the philosophy of former coach Joe Sacco. "Now with Patrick, he sees the game so well, and whatever he's falling short in to begin with he's going to pick up really quickly because he's so smart. He'll be able to figure out how our team should play right off the bat."
In drafting MacKinnon rather than Seth Jones, Colorado passed on adding a dynamic prospect to a blue-line group that was seen as the team's major weakness last season. The Avalanche allowed 31.4 shots per game, sixth-most in the League, and their 3.12 goals allowed was the fourth-worst average.
New faces in camp include veteran Cory Sarich, who played the past six seasons with the Calgary Flames and was acquired via trade along with Tanguay, and largely unproven Andre Benoit. At 35, Sarich brings more than 900 games of NHL experience to the table, but with two assists in 28 games last season he's clearly a one-dimensional asset. Benoit is a journeyman who turns 30 in January and comes off his first extended NHL action when he played 33 regular-season and five Stanley Cup Playoff games with the Ottawa Senators.What's clear is the Avalanche will need more from a returning group that consists of veterans Erik Johnson, Ryan Wilson, Jan Hejda and Matt Hunwick, and a pair of promising 22-year-olds, Tyson Barrie and Stefan Elliott.
With four assists in 31 games last season, Johnson's stat line barely differed from that of Sarich. The difference is Johnson's in his prime at 25, a No. 1 pick by the St. Louis Blues who scored 10 goals and 39 points in his second NHL season. Like Wilson, who played 12 games in 2012-13, Johnson has had his development stunted at times by injuries. Colorado needs full, healthy seasons from this tandem.
Though there are high hopes for prospects Duncan Siemens, Will Butcher and Chris Bigras to contribute somewhere down the road, more immediate help could be provided by the duo of Barrie and Elliott. Each has shown flashes of offensive ability, but it's being reliable in the defensive zone that will determine whether one or both stick as regulars.
One rumor involving Stastny had him going to the Buffalo Sabres as part of a trade for Ryan Miller, but the Avalanche appear committed to Semyon Varlamov, whom they acquired from the Washington Capitals for draft picks prior to the 2011-12 season. Over the past three seasons, starting with his final one in Washington, the Russian has seen his goals-against average rise from 2.23 to 2.59 to 3.02 while his save percentage has dipped from .924 to .913 to .903.
Rather than give up on Varlamov, the move to bring in Francois Allaire as goaltending coach suggests there's still plenty of hope for his future. Allaire had a major influence on Roy during his playing days and resurrected the career of Varlamov's current backup, Jean-Sebastien Giguere.
Now 36, the Conn Smythe and Stanley Cup winner with the Anaheim Ducks isn't going to carry a team for an extended period at this stage of his career, but Giguere thrived in his first season as Varlamov's backup (15-11-3, 2.27 GAA, .919 save percentage in 32 games in 2011-12) before experiencing a tail-off in the lockout-shortened campaign.
Varlamov and Giguere have to be better for the Avalanche to contend for one of the final playoff berths in the new Central Division, but the defense carries much of the burden as far as cutting down quality scoring chances and making the goaltenders' lives easier.


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"Baby" entered the Guinness World Records book as the most disliked video on YouTube and on the Internet as of 2013.
"Friday" amassed more than three million dislikes before the video was taken down in June 2011 (before being reinstated three months later).
The mega-hit from South Korea is the definition of a viral video, as it quickly reached millions of daily views around the world a few months after release.
The music video drew a lot of attention for its portrayal of Cyrus, shown naked on a wrecking ball as the song progresses.
Sartorius became popular by posting videos of his lip-syncing to popular music. Naturally, this gave way to producing his own music, resulting in the masterpiece that is "Sweatshirt".
We can assume that this video has so many dislikes because there are decent people out there who recognize this vile, female-degrading "music" for what it is.
This track is one of Miley Cyrus's hits about throwing a house party and using some drugs.
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Probably the most annoying song ever. Probably.
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Because life is a long journey, one should have something he can look forward to. Some excitedly planning for New Year's eve 6 months before. Some couldn't wait for the day they turn 17. Busy people almost patiently waiting for every weekend to come so they can spend time with their loved ones. Teenagers anxiously waiting for the same date in every month to celebrate their "anniversaries" with their boy- and girlfriends, and then tweet about it like crazy. Somebody is willing to drive across town to find the perfect Valentine's bouquet. Because everybody needs some excitements in his life. Excitements that come in the form of the thrill of giving, getting, wanting and needing. Of course there are also people who don't give a crap about these things. That certain dates are just another day which comes and goes just like any other dates. That certain celebrations are a waste of money. That surprises are overated. Everybody is entitled to have his own belief. So there's no wrong or right.
What's sad is when someone who used to believe in those "magic moments" suddenly loses her faith. Losing it makes her numb and ends up living her days more like a programmed robot. Or a ghost. Floating from places to places, just for the sake to be somewhere instead of living the moments and cherishing the beauty of the places she's been or the company she's been with. Not to feel anything is a scary feeling that nobody should ever experience in her life. Especially for someone whose life used to be filled with love, fun and excitements. A hopeless romantic, as I called it. A person who thinks that all you need in this world is love.
For a hopeless romantic, choosing to be indifferent is not an easy task. The moment she tries not to care in the things that she used to believe in is the moment where her life has turned into a neverending hardwork. Because eventhough deep down her heart is still aching to get those magic moments back, she has to try with all her might not to expect anything anymore. Yet in the same time she still secretly waiting to be saved by the very person that she loves to make her believe again.
Because the saddest, most ironic and probably pathetic part of it all is that, intentionally or subconsciously, "dead" or alive, she is doing it, still...
In the name of love.


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Prof. Rashid Ahmed Mohammed Hussein, the Vice Chancellor, promised university staff to bring good news during his telephone statement to them from his residence in Medina. He congratulated them on Eid al-Fitr and praised at the same time the effort and perseverance of the workers of the university. This statement came during a celebration organized by Public Relationship for the workers of the university.
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...Historically, transitioning from a large company to a startup might have been much more challenging for biotech R&D talent than for tech talent, given the geographical separation between pharma R&D (Pennsylvania/New Jersey) and startup/small company life science R&D (Cambridge or San Francisco). But with the increasing co-localization of large pharma R&D and life science startups/small companies in Cambridge and the Bay area, the transition from big pharma to startup becomes much easier, at least for the talent fortunate enough to live in one of these hotspots.
Unfortunately, if not surprisingly, many but not all of the pharma R&D layoffs are occurring in places like North Carolina and Pennsylvania, where the life science startup landscape is extant (Durham-based Pharmasset, acquired by Gilead for about $11B, comes to mind) but comparatively limited.
Two final thoughts:
First, while many wonder if there's a life science bubble, my sense is that while there's clearly some frothiness (especially in areas like immuno-oncology), big pharmas continue to need promising products, and their shift to S&D means that they are unlikely to generate these internally. Hence, there will remain a durable market for promising life science startups, so long as there's an attractive commercial market for pharmaceutical innovation (still true in the U.S., arguably not so much in many other places).
Second, biopharma R&D talent need to adjust career expectations, and see themselves not as permanently affixed to a large pharma, but rather likely to work for a series of companies, offering a trajectory perhaps characterized by greater promise and interest, but less stability.Here's my extremely uncharitable interpretation of Dr. Shaywitz's post and predictions:
- Biopharma R&D talent needs to get used to lower salaries and benefits (because that's what happens with smaller firms, as opposed to larger ones) in exchange for potential large buyout-related sums.
- Biopharma R&D talent should not expect the luxury of a long, stable, single company career.
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How to Transfer Music to IPadsby David Weedmark
When you buy music from iTunes, Apple ensures that you have access to your purchases from any device at any time via iCloud. Music that you ripped yourself is another story. Apple doesn't offer the option to put your own songs on iCloud. However, you can transfer them to your computer using the iTunes app and your iPad's USB cable. Any song files that are recognized by iTunes will be recognized by the iPad, including MP3s and CD rips.
Step 1
Download the latest version of iTunes on your computer. If you haven't added music to iTunes yet, you can import song files or entire folders from the File menu. Connect your iPad to the computer with its USB cable and follow the on-screen prompts. You may be asked to enter your Apple ID and password in iTunes the first time you connect the iPad.
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Swipe the iPad's lock screen. A message appears on the iPad's home screen asking you to verify that you trust the connected computer. Select "Trust."
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Click the iPad's icon when it appears in iTunes.
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Click the "Music" option in the left menu, then click the "Sync Music" check box. By default, iTunes automatically syncs your entire music library to the iPad. Before selecting this option, take a look at the bottom of the screen to see how much storage is still free on the iPad.
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Click the "Selected Playlists, Artists, Albums and Genres" option to manually sync specific music to the iPad. Click the available options to specify what you want sent to the iPad. Note that you also have the option to include music, videos and voice memos. If you can't decide what to transfer, click the "Automatically Fill Free Space with Songs" check box, and iTunes will do just that.
Click the "Apply" button to transfer your selections to the iPad. When the progress bar at the top of iTunes indicates that the sync is complete, you can safely disconnect the iPad from the computer. All of your transferred music is in the Music app on the iPad.
- While iTunes is free and relatively easy to use, it's not your only option. If you put song files in a cloud service like Google Drive, OneDrive or Dropbox, you can play those songs on the iPad. Cloud music players like CloudBeats, BoxPlayer and Player for Google Drive are available in the iPad's App Store.
- ITunes also has the ability to sync your iPad to your computer using Wi-Fi. Connect the iPad to the computer with the USB cable, click the "iPad" icon, select "Summary" and then click the "Sync with this iPad Over Wi-Fi" check box. After you apply this option, you don't need to use the USB cable again.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443930206059075309.post9216375490527807400..comments2020-07-30T15:25:58.955-07:00Comments on EU for US: Mobistar customer serviceLinda Margarethttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443930206059075309.post-25707596951906401682013-04-11T09:34:56.768-07:002013-04-11T09:34:56.768-07:00I also desperately need to cancel (AGAIN) my mobis...I also desperately need to cancel (AGAIN) my mobistar contract. I had to spend a whole day in their headquarters, near NATO, missing work (because they are only open during work hours) to attend an appointment. I brought my cancellation letter BUT the attendant:
a) didn't read it properly and made me keep it
b) asked me out
c) told me his lifestory
d) promised to cancel the contract
e) 2 months later and he still hasn't cancelled the contract.

that's one awful idea of customer service.

Can someone PLEASE send me the address that I'm supposed to send the cancellation letter to? firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443930206059075309.post-9206323642863620372011-08-12T04:56:33.416-07:002011-08-12T04:56:33.416-07:00yes, avoid mobistar like the plague. try mobilevik...yes, avoid mobistar like the plague. try mobilevikings.be if youre here for a short stay and need a good data firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443930206059075309.post-86856555887582223062011-05-11T01:42:36.080-07:002011-05-11T01:42:36.080-07:00I HATE MOBISTAR!!! I agree with the first post com...I HATE MOBISTAR!!!
I agree with the first post completely, and can add an even worse twist. When I signed up with Mobistar, I asked the salesman to review each clause because the contract was in Dutch. One of the first things he said was 'Its a two year contract' at which point I said 'No thank you, I will be leaving Belgium in one year.' His reply' "No need to worry, if you leave the country you can simply cancel the contract without any penalty.". One year later - I need to send a registered letter to cancel my contract and get a reply 6 weeks later stating "my contract is still active, it will cost 150€ to cancel, plus the subscription fee through 6 weeks after my reply" This after a year of the worst customer service I have experienced in 20 years using over a dozen telecom companies.

I HATE firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443930206059075309.post-3096385893930239392011-04-18T14:21:19.505-07:002011-04-18T14:21:19.505-07:00I am dreading going to Brussels. IN case I do, can...I am dreading going to Brussels. IN case I do, can anyone tell me which is the best modem/internet service for a short no contract basis in firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443930206059075309.post-81388987799623283382010-12-05T19:28:23.083-08:002010-12-05T19:28:23.083-08:00Although excellent customer service seems like a p...Although excellent customer service seems like a pretty basic tenet of running a business, it seems to be forgotten or over-looked by many business owners. Just as we remember good customer service, bad customer service is even more unforgettable. But thumbs up for those who gave good service! They deserve free publicity..:)
Small Business Answering servicekattyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443930206059075309.post-8897179726857653112010-11-29T05:12:09.587-08:002010-11-29T05:12:09.587-08:00Mobistar are evil. I signed up for internet and th...Mobistar are evil. I signed up for internet and they never activated the connection. They'll charge me €120 for sending a guy over, or they'll charge me for cancelling my contract, or they'll continue charging me for the internet I have no access to. Whatever happens, I firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443930206059075309.post-22734878143086808222010-10-25T09:10:08.117-07:002010-10-25T09:10:08.117-07:00I have just been ripped off by Mobistar. I had a r...I have just been ripped off by Mobistar.
I had a real cheat of a salesman -blood shot eyes and probably high on drugs perhaps because of the guilt that gnaws at his conscience after he keeps ripping innocent customers day after day.
Mine is nearly a similar story and I even challenged the authorities to check the CCTV images as to how he had duped me instead I get a bill for 150 euros despite oral confirmation that this wouldn't happen.
Belgium is a country filled with ill bred farmers and cheats- rude creeps who handle phones but don't have the basic knowledge of how to use one- not an iota of politeness.
To hell with MOBISTAR.
Boycott the company and its malpractices.
Am really firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443930206059075309.post-21174677512431041682009-09-01T23:25:40.811-07:002009-09-01T23:25:40.811-07:00I agree completely. I have had bad experiences wit...I agree completely. I have had bad experiences with Proximus and Mobistar. Add to the list for utilities, belgacom and electrabel as well as my cable provider Brutelle (now Voo). The only decent customer service I've had is with Base and they still don't compare with a real customer oriented company. Maybe that is why I only shop for essentials here and take the rest of my business abroad.Martin Gaalhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443930206059075309.post-10515272447245113842009-08-31T19:10:42.973-07:002009-08-31T19:10:42.973-07:00Your frustration is tangible in this post. Having ...Your frustration is tangible in this post. Having worked in both customer service and sales, I am aghast at your treatment, and sympathize greatly.

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The first headline above the fold on the cover of this morning's Asahi Shimbun read: "Scrambles Against China Triple". The news received widespread coverage, and was covered in English over at the WSJ's Japan Realtime blog:
Japan's Air Self-Defense Force has scrambled 83 times in the first half of the year to check out military aircraft from China buzzing Japan's air space, according to the Defense Ministry's Joint Staff Council on Thursday, more than triple the amount compared to the same six-month period in 2010.
It's another reminder of how fraught Japan-China relations have become over a disputed archipelago in the East China Sea, called Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China. Japanese intercepts of Chinese planes occurred a total 96 times in the whole of last year, and just once in the first half of 2008.
Read more at WSJ: Japan Realtime
The graph below, reproduced from the Asahi print edition, shows just how significant the growth in scrambles against Chinese aircraft has become, jumping in the latter half of FY2010. The first half of FY2011 saw the largest number of scrambles since FY2003 – last year as a whole saw the largest number of scrambles in 15 years, and it looks set to be blown out of the water this year if the current figures repeat themselves. The figures show a growing parity in recent years between Russian and Chinese provocation against Japanese airspace, demonstrating the strains in the relationships between Japan and China.It is also interesting to note the year of decreased Russian activity.
What are we to make of all this? Well, clearly, the headlines are hiding the fact that the scrambles had already significantly increased in the last half-year period from Oct 2010-Mar 2011. It may even show a greater degree of capability (generally or locally) on the Chinese side. It also shows that the Chinese have no qualms about provocation when they have a territorial claim at stake – but we already knew that.
Below the fold, the Asahi also reported on a press overflight of the disputed Senkaku islands in an MSDF P-3C with the headline, "Around the Senkakus, Number of Ships Increased."
The figures for the latter half of FY2011 will be released in April next year, but it is safe to say that you won't have to wait that long to hear another story of the ASDF being scrambled – the last six months saw more scrambles than there were days.
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A former contributor to World Intelligence (Japan Military Review), James Simpson joined Japan Security Watch in 2011, migrating with his blog Defending Japan. He has a Masters in Security Studies from Aberystwyth University and is currently living in Kawasaki, Japan.
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Learn the basics of mosaic at the inspirational Sillymoo studio in Box. The setting is friendly and informal and classes are kept to small groups of up to 8 people. These popular courses are perfect for complete beginners and are run throughout the year. You will have the opportunity to create a small mosaic piece using the skills taught on the day with all tools and an abundance of materials provided to get the creative juices flowing!
Children's workshops are also available upon request.
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These popular courses are for those wishing to learn the art of mosaic and are suitable for complete beginners as well as those returning to further their experience. You will have access to glass and ceramic tiles, stained glass, coloured mirror, buttons and gems, nuggets, milleflori and vintage china. You will be guided through the process of planning and creating your piece and will be expert in cutting tiles to any shape within the first hour of your arrival. Classes are kept to no more than 6 people to allow for full support and tuition throughout the day. I guarantee you will leave with a mosaic you will be proud of together with the skills and confidence to tackle larger projects. All tools and materials are included as is a delicious lunch, tea and cake.
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think the city with most nicknames in Indonesia is Ambon. Island of Spices, a nickname that I always read and heard during my high school time, precisely on history subject where long time ago Moluccas Island/Ambon produced spices, also as trading market. Another nickname is Sweet Ambonese, literally they are all sweet. Ambonese are very nice and helpful. "Ambon the city of music", totally agree. Ambonese are very talented. They have amazing voices and high musicality. Even the local government supports the music events in Ambon. Lovely people and beautiful city landscape made me fell in love with Ambon.
I almost left by my plane due to unclear announcement in Makassar airport. The voice of the speaker was so small until I couldn't hear the announcement clearly. Moreover they opened the same gate for same airline, in the same boarding time but different destination. Something doesn't feel right, my sense worked at that time. I asked then officer and yep, the plane was about to take off and I was the almost left one. What only matter was I didn't miss the flight. I chose to sit near the window because I knew the view will be amazing. The plane flew to the south across Takabonerate archipelago, consists of atoll type islands and they really look like a painting on canvas.
Once I arrived at the airport, my couchsurfing host picked me up with his motorbike. It's the first time I saw a city in Indonesia using ferry as the transportation connecting different side of the city. Ambon city shaped like horseshoe that's why it's closer to take boat from one side to another side crossing the sea rather than overland. I stayed in Amans Inn for Rp 220,000/night. The hostel is strategic, near the market, harbor, and also bus station.
Some beaches that I visited around the city are Liang and Natsepa Beach. Hunimua Beach or known as Liang Beach, located around 40 kms from Ambon city. A beautiful beach and also relaxing with the awesome water color. Getaway for local people during weekend. Many kids jumping from the bridge into the crystal clear water. I went there during weekend and I saw many families doing picnic at the beach. Go in weekdays if you seek for serenity. Liang Beach can be reached by public bus or angkot to Tulehu. It costs Rp 15,000 one way. Entrance fee to Liang Beach is Rp 2,000/person. Liang Beach is much prettier and cleaner than Natsepa Beach, but Natsepa Beach is closer from the town than Liang. Along the roadside you'll find the famous Rujak, mixed fruit with peanut sauce. Taste sweet and savory.
Another places that you cannot skipped during your stay in Ambon is World Peace Gong, a symbol to commemorate SARA riot happened in Ambon in 1996-2002. If you have more time visit Christina Tiahahu Statue, Indonesian heroin from Ambon with the city view by taking angkot to Karpen (Rp 3,000), also Giant Eel in Waii by taking another angkot to Waii (Rp 10,000) and continued by Ojek (Rp 15,000).
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The "Yeh Hai Mohabbatein" ghost track has been stretched a lot. Not just the viewers, it's getting to the show's actors as well.
Divyanka Tripathi, who has got herself injured multiple times trying to be a violent and possessed woman, is now consciously avoiding watching "YHM" on TV.
While shooting one of the horror scenes, Divyanka was left stunned when she looked in the mirror. Since it gave her nightmares, she decided to not watch herself on the small screen.
Divyanka has been working on the track for almost two months now and wishes to get back to the character (Ishita Bhalla) she shot to fame with, The Times of India reports.
Apparently, Ekta Kapoor's team has been improvising on the script and they will continue dragging it till the real culprit is unmasked.
"We are shooting for a ghost track for which I am supposed to move around swiftly, pushing and throwing heavy objects aggressively. I keep forgetting while performing that I'm human after all (and not a ghost), and perform so aggressively that after the sequence I'm left with several injuries. I have got the maximum number of pulls and strains over the past few days," she told the leading daily.
In other news, the show will reportedly take a leap in 2016 where Ruhi (Ruhaanika Dhawan) and Aditya (Gautam Ahuja) will be shown as fully grown adults in their 20s. However, since there has been no official confirmation yet, this can, at best, be considered a speculation.


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An absent-minded professor was moving to a new house further down the block from where he was living. His wife knew that he was prone to forgetting things so she wrote down the address of the new house on a piece of paper before he went off to college. She handed him the paper and the keys to the new house and reminded him not to go back to the old house.
That morning one of his students asked him a complex question and the professor wrote the answer down on the back of the slip of paper. The student asked him whether he could keep the paper. Forgetting what was on the other side of the note, the professor responded,"Certainly."
In the evening he returned out of habit to the old house,tried the key and couldn't get in. Realizing his mistake he searched in his pocket for the slip of paper with the new address, but of course, it wasn't there. So he wandered along the street and stopped the first personable looking lad whom he saw.
"Excuse me, I'm professor Galbreath. You wouldn't happen to know where I live, do you?"
"Sure,dad." said the boy.
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CHICAGO — Michael Jackson's children and mother said on today's episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that they're still learning to cope with his death a year and a half after the pop star overdosed on a powerful anesthetic.
Jackson's oldest children, 13-year-old Prince and 12-year-old Paris, said they are adjusting well to private school, although their younger brother, Blanket, 8, is still home-schooled. The children have been living with grandmother Katherine Jackson, who is their guardian, since their father's death in June 2009.
In the pre-taped interview, Katherine Jackson said Blanket, whose given name is Prince Michael Jackson II, is shy but now wants to attend school next year, when he'll be in fourth grade.
The children were taped in the Jackson's back yard with several cousins and spoke about their memories of their father.
Prince, whose birth name is Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., said he and his father often walked the beach early in the morning drinking Coca Cola and eating Skittles or Snickers. Paris said he took her to art museums and was "the best cook ever."
Katherine Jackson said she wants to give the children as normal a childhood as possible, and is more lenient than her son was — including when he made the children wear veils in public.
Paris said the veils weren't always comfortable but that they wore them so "when we went out without our dad nobody would really recognize us," and she appreciated that he was trying to protect them.
"I think no one understands what a good father he was," Paris said.
Katherine Jackson also told Winfrey that she believes her son was addicted to plastic surgery, and once even asked his surgeon to pretend that he'd operated on Jackson's nose if he ever asked for another surgery. She said she was concerned that his nose kept getting smaller and that it looked "like a toothpick at one time."
She said her son was insecure about his looks, and "one day made up his mind to get his nose done."
Jackson's father, Joe Jackson, also appeared in a brief interview with his wife and denied to Winfrey that he had beaten his children, as Michael Jackson had told Winfrey in a 1993 interview. But when prodded by his wife, who said "you might as well admit it," Joe Jackson acknowledged whipping them with a strap to keep them out of trouble.
Joe and Katherine Jackson also denied that they had ever filed for divorce, though Joe Jackson — who in an interview last year blamed his wife for their son's death — said he thinks his wife "is too easy with people … just like Michael."
Michael Jackson physician Conrad Murray is charged with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly improperly administering a mixture of sedatives, including the anesthetic propofol, in an attempt to get the chronic insomniac to sleep. Murray has pleaded not guilty.
Last month, Jackson's brother Randy complained about the interview in a series of posts on Twitter, saying he disagreed with his parents allowing the interview.


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FSA BMP and dismounts take a direct hit during a chaotic attack against SAA Troops… probably singing more than just their eyebrows.
A purported armored assault by FSA rebels near Hama, Syria is easily broken up by SAA troops leaving a smoky and chaotic battlefield. The GoPro video taken by one of the dismounts, shows the poorly trained and coordinated FSA rebels attacking an SAA position with several BMPs. After inserting the infantry, the BMPs carelessly idle in the kill zone and really don't seem interested in using their heavy weapons to defend themselves or the exposed infantry. Naturally, the poorly trained dismounts stick close to the armored vehicles and try to return fire. Very quickly, a few of them including the cameraman, post up on a BMP just as it takes a direct hit from an RPG or recoilless gun.
The large fireball engulfs the rebels, thoroughly scorching the cameraman and though it's hard to tell, probably doing greater damage to his buddies. At this point the cameraman briefly collects himself, getting to his feet and checking the rear of the BMP – now spewing thick smoke. Either a result of his poor training or the shock from his close-call, the cameraman begins aimlessly running around the increasingly confused and chaotic battlefield. The FSA assault is clearly in trouble, as he inadvertently captures the now fractured dismounts and the disorderly withdrawal of the remaining FSA BMP elements.
There appears to be a complete lack of understanding of the basic concept of fire and movement in this video. Though smart enough to concentrate multiple armored vehicles on a single location, they frustratingly do not appear to use their heavy weapons to gain fire superiority and overwhelm their adversary. They haphazardly insert the infantry, who quickly stall under heavy incoming fire. Then the BMPs just linger, offering little more than a juicy target to an enemy gunner. Guess these guys have never heard the old maxim, "Fire without movement is pointless, movement without fire is suicide."


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Is it Safe to Drink From a Water Fountain During the Pandemic?
Experts weigh in on best practices to stay safe and hydrated this summer.
Your Favorite Store or Restaurant Is Open. Is it Safe to Go In?
There are steps you can take — and signs to look for — to make you feel comfortable and help you decide whether to open the door and walk in.
'Too Many are Selfish': US Nears 5 Million Virus Cases
Fourth of July gatherings, graduation parties, no-mask weddings, crowded bars — there are reasons the U.S. has racked up more than 155,000 coronavirus deaths, by far the most of any country.
Can You Get Coronavirus Twice?
"It's very much emerging science," said Dr. Philip Landrigan, director of the global public health program at Boston College.
Watch: What Does an Asymptomatic COVID-19 Infection Look Like?
Have you been diagnosed with COVID-19 but don't have any symptoms? Think again. What may be happening to your body on the inside reveals the ferociousness of this virus.
Could Employers and States Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations?
Most surveys have found that only about two-thirds of adults say they would probably get the vaccine — but could states make it mandatory?
For COVID Tests, the Question of Who Pays Comes Down to Interpretation
The government and insurers vowed that tests would be dispensed for free. Now, those promises are being rolled back in ways that are creating turmoil for consumers, even as testing has become more plentiful.
A Coronavirus Vaccine: Where Does It Stand?
As of early July, roughly 160 vaccine projects were underway worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. But will any of them work?
Conspiracy Theories Aside, Here's What Contact Tracers Really Do
Part old-fashioned shoe-leather detective work, part social work, the goal is to interrupt the spread of the illness by reaching out to people who test positive — and people they have been in close contact with.
Want a COVID Test? Result Times Lag Due to Virus Surge
Elliot Truslow went to a CVS drugstore on June 15 in Tucson, Arizona, to get tested for the coronavirus. More than 22 days later, the University of Arizona graduate student was still waiting for results.
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With over 50 years of innovation and experience in the furniture industry, The Ashley Companies(Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.) has become an industry leader as a manufacturer of quality furniture products. Ashley manufactures its own products in the United States and also purchases components and products from other countries. Our intention is to give you the best value for your hard earned money; therefore, we offer both domestic-made and imported items to fit a variety of decorating needs and budgets.


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Another scene from the train, this formerly quiet little square that I painted a few days ago (CLOSED )is gradually giving way to nature. We fight it back every chance we get and carve it into symetries we can grasp in our gardens, but it is relentless. When humans are forgotten it will rage on. We forget, to our peril, that we are only a very small part of the miracle of life on this planet.


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Biarritz – The place of much 'sein'
We travelled by train down to Biarritz from Hossegor, which was probably our shortest travel day ever. We are staying in an airbnb room in a family's house in Anglet/Biarritz and since they're super nice we were met at the station by Patricia's mum. She didn't speak a single word of English but we managed and she was really sweet.


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Making a Difference - Steve's Club Denver
One of the great things about the Steve's Club model is that it can adapt to the needs and resources of different communities around the country. In Denver, they built their program from the interests of their founder and founding board, the volunteerism and financial resources of a nearby community, and some of the highest needs kids from their corner of the city. The combination of variables produced one of the larger and fastest growing clubs in the Steve's Club family.
Within parameters set down by the National Program, each Local Club can decide who they work with and what at-risk population they will serve. In Denver, the founders want to pull from their immediate community, while also serving kids with high mental health needs. In partnership with Third Way Centers, an area non-profit providing housing and treatment to teens, Steve's Club Denver (SCD) works with 3 different types of athletes in treatment.
For one, they send coaches twice a week to a locked residential treatment center and these athletes are considered higher risk for their recent history of neglect, abuse, or legal problems. Secondly, they work with more stable teens who attend a school run by Third Way and access CrossFit Broadway, or who live in Third Way group homes and workout at Project Rise Fitness-Stapleton. These students have staff with them at all times, but are farther along in their treatment than those in the locked facility. The third type of participant is an older adolescent, living in an apartment run by Third Way, and attending workouts at CrossFit Broadway.
"Since our start, we've wanted to follow students within Third Way from their highest risk, to their most stable. This way, Steve's Club gets to be a consistent part of their week, every week, regardless of where they go next with their treatment." Duncan Seawell, a clinical psychologist and the founder of SCD, takes great pride in the fact that teens within this part of his program have the benefits of consistent high intensity exercise, consistent adults as coaches and mentors, and consistent positive peer culture within workouts.
"If we know consistency is a key ingredient in healthy child development, why not mix it in with other essential ingredients like effective workouts, healthy relationships, and the good time we all enjoy by working out with our friends."
The Denver Club is successful in a number of ways and for different reasons. Throughout their development, however, they have proven a key piece of the National Program philosophy shared by all locations: Give Local Clubs the opportunity and freedom to work with who they want and they will find a way to build an effective program for at-risk teens.
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It is a common problem for New York residents: how to protect your ailing parents' assets. For many families, the largest asset is the family home. Many seniors spent their entire lives pouring money into their home, with property rates increasing over the years, the home is a significant asset to be passed on to heirs. At the same time, if the senior does not have long-term care insurance, there is always the risk of the home being lost to pay for a nursing home or other support services.
The Life Estate
After first considering the risk, many adult children who are unfamiliar various elder law and estate planning tools attempt rudimentary protection efforts. For example, the adult son or daughter may convince their parent to sign a new deed, giving ownership of the home to the child. This seemingly avoids having the transfer go through probate and may protect the home from some long-term care costs (though this is not always the case).
A slightly more sophisticated transfer is the "life estate." This works by signing a new deed from the parent to the parent for life with the remainder interest to the children. The idea is the same except that the parent technically retains an ownership interest in the property until their death.
Yet, both of these options are rarely, if ever, the ideal approach to meet the stated goals For one thing, to fully protect assets from possible nursing home costs and the need to enroll in New York Medicaid program, the transfer must be made five full years before enrollment. For seniors who need support earlier, the outright transfer of assets to children or use of a life estate offer little protection. This is not including the various adverse tax ramifications and potential family conflict created by transferring assets in this way.
In virtually all cases, use of trusts is a far superior way to avoid probate and save assets from Medicaid. A trust is far more flexible in allowing assets to be sold or transferred as necessary. In addition, the trust is more comprehensive; many different types of assets can be transferred into it. Trustees can also help manage the process and steps can be taken to limit the potential for conflict between siblings or in-laws.
Do Not Go It Alone – Get Legal Help
Considering the significance of securing proper care and protecting family assets, it is critical not to make haphazard choices on these matters. Elder law estate planning attorneys are experienced specifically in ensuring you take advantage of all options available to streamline the inheritance process and protect assets from long-term care costs. Secure the help of professionals.


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Nana B steps down as NSS Deputy Executive Director
Henry Nana Boakye has stepped down as the Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS) in charge of operations.
This, is to enable him to concentrate on his new elected position as the National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
He has since communicated his resignation to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Nana Boakye was appointed as the Deputy Executive Director of the NSS in February 2017 and ahead of the NPP July 7, 2018 conference in Koforidua, where he was contesting as National Youth Organiser, there were concerns of a possible conflict of interest in relation to holding both national and partisan office.
Nana Boakye reacting to the concerns said he will step down from the NSS position if he was to win.
He won the National Youth Organiser position by beating the other contestants Kamal-Deen Abdulai, Emmanuel Nana Bediako D. Appiah and Dominic Kwesi Eduah.
He polled 423 votes as against Kamal-Deen's 102 votes, Emmanuel Nana Bediako D. Appiah's one vote and Dominic Kwesi Eduah's Eduah's 246 votes.
Last week, there were public concerns as to why he was still at post at the NSS two months after taking office as the National Youth Organiser of the NPP, and he responded he was waiting for President Akufo-Addo to return from his two-nation tour to China and Rwanda to officially communicate his decision to resign.
Meanwhile, reports suggest another youth activist of the NPP, Kwaku Ohene Djan has been appointed to replace Nana Boakye as Deputy Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS) in charge of Operations.
Below is a copy of his resignation letter.
September 7, 2018
Dear Sir,
At the last National Delegates Conference of the New Patriotic Party, held in Koforidua, I had the honour of being elected as the National Youth Organizer of our great party. Prior to, and in the aftermath of my election, I reiterated my commitment to building a robust and effective youth wing, which will play a pivotal role in our party's quest to retain power in 2020 and beyond.
In order for me to be able to discharge this duty, in this new role, to the best of my ability, I have decided, after extensive consultations with the leadership of our party and other stakeholders, to resign as the Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Scheme.
Mr. President, I am eternally grateful for the opportunity you gave me to serve in your government. My days at the National Service Scheme afforded me in-depth knowledge into a wide range of issues affecting and of concern to the youth of our country, and I will be relying on this experience, amongst others, to help your Government in meeting the aspirations of the teeming masses of Ghanaian youth and also the youth of our party.
I remain your loyal lieutenant who will, at all times, protect and defend the interests of your Government, and I look forward to serving you even more in my new role as National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party.
I thank you, once again, Mr President for the opportunity, and may God continue to bless you.
Yours sincerely,
Henry Nana Boakye
National Youth Organizer
New Patriotic Party.


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Cheat's chilli prawn noodles
Nutrition and extra info
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal311
- fat10g
- saturates1g
- carbs29g
- sugars0g
- fibre2g
- protein29g
- salt4.76g
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- 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
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- 1 heaped tbsp coriander purée (from a tube)
- pinch of crushed dried chillies, to taste
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- 400g can chopped tomatoes with garlic
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- 1 heaped tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tbsp vegetable bouillon powder
- half a 250g pack Chinese egg noodles
- 400g frozen prawns (large North Atlantic ones are tender and juicy)
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Heat the oil in a wok or deep frying pan. Toss in the onion, squeeze in the coriander purée and sprinkle over the crushed chillies to taste (go easy at this stage). Stir fry for 5 minutes until the onion is softened but not browned.
Pour in the tomatoes and 11⁄2 canfuls of hot water, add the tomato purée and sprinkle over the bouillon powder. Season well. Bring to a bubble, stirring, then lower the heat a little and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes until slightly reduced but still sloppy. While the sauce is simmering, break the noodles into a bowl and pour in enough boiling water to cover. Stir and set aside.
When the sauce is ready, drain the noodles and tip them into the sauce with the frozen prawns. Stir well and heat through for 2 minutes only – just to defrost and heat the prawns. Taste for seasoning and add more chilli flakes and a little sugar if you like. Serve in bowls with spoons and pass round chunky hot bread for scooping up the last of the sauce.