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The 9 types of coward in the church: are you one of them?
Many pastors and church leaders are miserable because of fewer than five percent of the church members.
Let me state if positively. Over 95 percent of church members are supportive and encouraging.
So pastors and other church leaders need to learn and deal with the reality of church cowards. They are few in number but, like a few bee stings from a hive of hundreds, they can be painful.
Before I suggest a path forward with church cowards, let me identify nine of the most common detractors.
- The business meeting aggressor. This person is largely silent until there is a business meeting in the church. At that point, he or she begins to speak with either passive-aggressive language or outright venom. They take comfort and security by speaking in a crowd.
- The social media attacker. This coward hides behind the shield of a keyboard. They will not come to the church leader directly, but will gladly make their positions and criticism known digitally.
- The "I-love-you-but" hypocrite. This church member prefaces criticisms and diatribes with a disingenuous comment of love and support for the church leader.
- The anonymous letter writer. He or she who does not have the courage to identify himself or herself does not deserve an audience.
- The absent but critical commanders. These church members have a lot of opinions about the church and the church's leadership, most of it critical. But they are rarely involved in ministry or showing their support for the church in tangible ways.
- The financial withholding hoard. You know these church members. When things do not go their way, they stop giving to the church. After all. It's not God's money; it's their
- The nothing good gossiper. This member is happy to spread news about the church, its leaders, and its members – as long as the news is negative, salacious, or false.
- The delegating demanders. Their pattern is consistent. If they have a problem or criticism, they go to someone else to communicate the problem. They then expect the receiver of the message to address the situation.
- The "silence-is-golden" groupies. Unfortunately in many churches, these members are often the exception to the 95 percent statement I made above. Too many members, far beyond the five percent problem members, remain silent when they see unfair criticisms, bullying, and other toxic behavior. Their silence is a complicit act of cowardice.
So how do pastors deal with church cowards? First, you pray for them. As difficult as it may seem, you do pray for them. Second, you stay vigilant for these members so you can be aware of what is taking place. Third, you remember you are their pastor. Finally, you focus your emotional energies on the members who really want to make a positive difference for the Kingdom.
Church cowards will always be with you.
It's up to you, in God's strength, to determine how you will respond.
Originally posted at thomrainer.com
Dr. Thom Rainer is president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.
The views expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the editorial opinion of The Christian Post or its editors.


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Following in the footsteps of previous tween celebrities, Miley Cyrus seems committed to the same pathway, starting as a G-rated wholesome role model and moving to an R-rated persona in no time flat. Evidence? First we had the Vanity Fair pictures that Miley apologized for. More recently, photos showed up on the Internet of Miley (clothed) in the shower, and the news that she is dating a 20-year-old young man. Today, I saw the headline "Miley Cyrus Parades 'Seductive' Antics". It seems the progression for tween celebrities is clear. Build a tween audience through some wholesome media vehicle. Then in a few years, create some new buzz by turning "mature" to ensure that you can keep the audience interested as they head into adolesence. Meanwhile, parents who enabled their kids' connection to the celebrity in the wholesome years, are left holding the bag trying to figure out how to deal with the celebrity's change of persona with their kids now. Caveat Emptor.
Miley Cyrus Parades 'Seductive' Antics
Provocative teen Miley Cyrus has stolen the show at LA Fashion Week — despite only being a member of the audience.
Cyrus, 15, licked her lips "seductively" at her 20-year-old model boyfriend Justin Gaston as he strutted down the runway and repeatedly blew kisses at her, the New York Post reports.
Later the pair were spotted "all over each other" backstage at the Christian Audigier show, which was also attended by Cyrus's mother Leticia, the newspaper said.
Cyrus was also reportedly overheard telling a friend "she was probably staying at Justin's tonight and that they were going to skip the after-party and have a party of their own."
But a spokesperson for the Hannah Montana star insisted the "sleeping-over thing never happened".
"Miley went home with her mum and manager. Leticia is very strict with her."
The teen star's antics overshadowed much of the show and a number of other high-profile attendees in the audience, including Heidi Klum and Billy Zane.
Cyrus's wholesome Disney image has received a battering after provocative self-portraits of her posing in the shower and pulling her shirt up to reveal her bra were leaked onto the internet.
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The March 18-20 weekend marked the two-year anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. At least 765 towns and cities, in all 50 states, held antiwar actions. Last week's PWW reported from a national action in Fayetteville, N.C., and other cities. Here are a few more reports.
Indy unionists meet in capital
Marching, banging homemade drums and chanting slogans, Service Employees International Union Local 73 members from Gary, Ind., along with Steelworkers, joined several hundred people from around the Midwest in an Indianapolis rally demanding an end to the war in Iraq.
The March 20 protest on Monument Circle here was the culmination of a three-day Midwest Peace Summit on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus that included a keynote speech by author Michael Parenti titled "Democracy vs. Empire."
Texans for peace
In Ft. Worth, Texas, state Rep. Lon Burnam was among the protesters. Burnam has recently sponsored a minimum wage increase and backed a coalition supporting the United Farm Workers within the Texas House. About 100 people took part in the action.
In San Antonio, columnist and Gulf War veteran Susan Ives cited a recent poll indicating that 59 percent of the American public believe the "war is being mismanaged." Ives said, "They know this is not a war to find weapons of mass destruction or to bring democracy, but to bring empire and domination."
She urged more domestic spending on social problems such as providing jobs, "so that young men and women don't have to enlist just to get work, on education so they won't have to enlist just to go to school, and on health care so they won't have to enlist just to have medical coverage."
Many march to recruiting centers
On March 19 in Baltimore, protesters marched for two miles from St. Peter Claver Church to a U.S. Navy recruiting station.
Fred Mason, Maryland AFL-CIO president and a leader of U.S. Labor Against the War, told the crowd, "The Bush administration wants an empire, wants to control the world. We, the people, don't want to control the world. We just want safe communities in Baltimore."
Veterans for Peace organizer John Oliver pointed out that St. Peter Claver Church was where the late Rev. Philip Berrigan organized protests against the Vietnam War. The banner carried in the march saying, "They shall beat their swords into plowshares," was sewn from Berrigan's clothing.
"Veterans for Peace is going to start counter-recruiting in the schools," Oliver said, "telling students the other side of 'Be all you can be.'"
Despite pouring rain, more than 300 people turned out in Tucson, Ariz., March 19 for a march to local military recruiting office. There were also actions in Phoenix, Tempe, Flagstaff, Bisbee and Prescott.
Also on March 19, in New York City, two dozen antiwar groups organized demonstrations at recruitment centers in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx.
By 10 a.m., more than 1,000 demonstrators had gathered in Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem, while about 350 arrived at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, across from the United Nations.
Bound for the Times Square Army Recruitment Center, the marchers carried cardboard coffins to honor the American military personnel killed in Iraq and Iraqi casualties.
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This is without a doubt the dish I made that unfailingly yields the best response. Especially in situations in which I want to impress people whilst putting forth little to no effort, this is my go-to dish. As Jay says, it's the epitome of "less is more." There are FIVE ingredients in these tomatoes and they are amazing every time.
Roasting the tomatoes takes a few hours, so allow yourself time to be home for awhile so you don't burn down your house – that would be super annoying.
If you'd like to learn about a food that is intoxicatingly good and simple to make, lets get started!
Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
It just…sounds good. Because it is!
First, find some tomatoes. This time I've used fresh tomatoes because my parents have thousands of them right now, but I often used canned, whole, peeled plum tomatoes and the results are EXACTLY as delicious. If you use canned tomatoes, be sure you use whole tomatoes and just skip the boiling/peeling step.
The tomatoes will cook down in volume quite a bit and this dish can be saved for days in the fridge, so go nuts in quantity. I used probably 8 medium tomatoes in these pictures.
First, bring a large, LARGE pot of unsalted water to a boil. While you're doing that, score the tomatoes on their butts by making an X through the bottom through the skin using a very sharp or serrated knife. The X should be at least 1 inch in diameter and just cut through the skin, not the flesh.
Once the tomatoes are all scored and the water is boiling, drop the tomatoes carefully into the boiling water. If you don't have a big enough pot or enough water, you can do this in batches – it's a fast process.
See on the bottom right of that picture? You can see one of the skins has come off the tomato. Time to drain them!
Be patient while the tomatoes cool enough to handle. They're HOT. Wash some dishes or something.
Now is also a perfect time to turn your oven on 275F.
Once the tomatoes are cool enough that you can hold them, use your fingers to take off each skin – they'll fall right off. Then, slice each in half (or quarters if it's a large one) and lightly squeeze the guts out and put the skinned, gutted tomato pieces close together in a pan.
Note: Don't squeeze too hard, these guys are fragile! You wouldn't want anyone mashing you too hard after you'd been dropped in boiling water and skinned. Be polite.
Note: I discard the skins and guts when I'm using fresh tomatoes, but I save the juice and insides when I use canned tomatoes – it can be used in anything with a tomato base. You bought it, why waste it?
Note (I can't stop): If you want to, take out the cores. These cook so much that you don't even notice cores/stems once they're done, but if you're finicky and like to waste time be my guest. I leave them in.
Now that the tomatoes are all gutted and lying (hens lay) face up in your pan, or pans, in my case, gather some salt, sugar, and olive oil. That's it! This is important: DON'T OVERDO THE SALT AND SUGAR. Please. These cook on a low temperature for hours, so the salt and sugar will intensify quickly. The first time I made these they were practically inedible they were so salty. Trust me. This is 2 8×8 square pans full of tomatoes, and I used 1/2 tsp each of salt and sugar. Barely sprinkle it over all the tomatoes, and add more only if each tomato hasn't received a LIGHT dusting of salt and sugar. It's way less than you think, I promise.
Once the salt and sugar is in, drizzle olive oil over the whole thing. This is where we go nuts. There should be olive oil covering the entire pan going to about halfway up the tomatoes. I'm not joking. It's a lot. And it's good.
Now, put the oily, salty, sugary, face-up tomatoes in the oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Walk away. When you come back, they'll be a little droopy, like this:
Then, flip them over so you can see their butts. They'll look a little plump and pale. Stick everything back in the oven….
And wait for another hour. Or an hour and a half, if you're doing something that takes 90 minutes. Be patient with these guys! Look for old-man shrively butts that look like a frog standing up:
YUM. Now, flip everything back over so the insides are exposed again. See how the edges are getting dark? That's what we want. BUT, if yours are really dark and lots of the tomato is exposed, add a little more olive oil – 1/4 cup or so just to be sure nothing burns. Put the pan back in for 30-45 more minutes until the tops have dried out.
During the last round of cooking, mince up 4 cloves of garlic FINELY. At this point you can also send me a note or gift card thanking me for the smell that is coming out of your oven.
It's really no problem! I'm happy to share.
When the tomatoes are dry but not blackened, take them out of the oven and while the oil is still sizzling, sprinkle everything with garlic.
While everything is still hot, COVER the dang pans with something that seals (saran wrap is fine, aluminum isn't sticky enough) and let them be until you're ready to serve them.
Now comes the fun part: how shall we serve them? The oil is amazing, as are the tomatoes. For this particular day I cut some baguette into thin rounds and toasted it and served the tomatoes with some cheese and the bread. I use a few drops of olive oil and salt and pepper on one side only and toast them in a skillet. YUM.
But you could do anything you wanted! You could cut the tomatoes up into small pieces and mix them with the oil and some lemon juice for a salad dressing, or put everything in the food processor and use them on pasta, or put them on a SANDWICH. Whatever you do, don't throw away any of the oil, ever. Use it for bread, pasta, starting onions and garlic in a pan…it's heavenly.
Dang it, I'm starving. Make these for someone you love. If they don't like them cut them out of your life because they are wrong.
OH! I almost forgot to tell you. Something will happen to the garlic when you put it raw into the hot oil. Don't be afraid! If you have fresh garlic, it will turn blue. The first time this happened to me I called my friend Matt, who's a chemist, and asked if it was possible that the garlic could have molded in four minutes. He laughed at me because I'm dumb. He also told me that there's some kind of chemical reaction with root plants and acid that turns them green/blue. It won't hurt you at all, just looks a little weird. DON'T FREAK OUT. It tastes the same. You're welcome for having friends with lots of different jobs. The end.


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- Don't present until you've had an earned income and produce a profit.
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- Try to align yourself with an investor who is a natural fit. If you're in real estate, IT or retail, who should you partner with?
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Council's building certification team is available to assist with building relating enquiries and lodgement of development applications for building work. Our team is based in Toowoomba however issue development approvals for building work throughout the region. They also handle jobs across other local government areas in Queensland.
A 'duty building certifier' is available by appointment in Toowoomba during office hours.
Council's affiliated certifier is Total Range Certification, who provide a range of building approval and consultancy services for the construction industry, from large commercial projects, industrial projects and residential project (including new dwelling, extensions, alterations and additions, sheds, carports, pergolas and the like). Please visit their website for more information.
To find a private certifier please search business directories such as the Yellow Pages or via an online search. You could also contact any registered local builder for advice on private certifiers that they know of or would recommend.
Alternatively QBCC can provide you with a list of licensed certifiers. You will need to download and print off the application form ('Obtaining a list of licensed operators' PDF) from the QBCC website.
Building certifiers assess and inspect that building and structures are actually built to approved plans. During inspections they physically check that structures are constructed accurately, in the approved location and to approved standards; based on the approved development approval and plans issued by the building certifier. For example, they measure the height of handrails, assess the assembly of stairs/walkways, structural framing, fire safety, energy efficiency etc. If they detect a matter that is contrary to the approved plans, standards or relevant codes; changes to buildings and structures or further development approvals or compliance permits are required.
Building certifiers do not supervise work quality. The primary function of the certifier's inspections is to confirm that the construction work complies with the approved plans and relevant building standards at pre-determined stages i.e. footings, slab, frame and final and any other required stages or aspects.
It is the responsibility of the contractor and owner to work together to ensure that the building work is carried out to an acceptable standard of quality and finish. Some owners may engage their architect or designer to supervise these aspects of the work.
All accredited building certifiers, both Council and private based, are bound by a strict code of conduct and have an obligation to always act in the public interest. Severe penalties can apply if they fail in their duties. The Queensland Building and Construction Committee (QBCC) website carries out audits of building certifiers and private certifiers work, investigates complaints and can take disciplinary action against building certifiers and private certifiers found guilty of professional misconduct. Any person may lodge a complaint with the QBCC against the action of a building certifier or a private building certifier.
Building certifiers are involved in assessing and inspecting building work to ensure compliance with the Planning Act 2016, Building Act 1975, Building Regulation 2006, National Construction Code (Building Code of Australia) and relevant Australian Standards and building assessment codes (i.e. Queensland Development Code). They do not undertake plumbing or planning related approvals or inspections. Building certifiers may be licensed to:
A familiar issue that building certifiers discover is that parties involved in a building development do not thoroughly read the conditions of the relevant approvals for the development and what is required for a specific project. Specifically, the times of required inspections are a common oversight which may result in potentially expensive and time consuming ramifications. For example, framing inspections are scheduled before insulation, lining and cladding is placed on walls – if sheeting is installed before inspections it will have to be removed so the required inspections can be carried out.
Usually, disagreements between building certifiers and parties involved in building/altering structures occur due to misunderstanding a particular issue of a specific project. Such disagreements are commonly solved by simply clarifying the matter – as per the approved plans. Disagreements could also occur at the assessment stage of a project, before construction has started. As the project at assessment stage is a 'concept-on-paper', changes are much easier to make than after pouring the cement! Therefore differences are easily solved by open communication between parties.
Parties to a development have a right to appeal a decision of the building and development approvals and conditions therein are available under the provisions of the Planning Act 2016. Building and development matters may be heard by the Building and Development Dispute Resolution Committee or the Planning and Environment Court.
In the event of a 'falling-out' with a building certifier, parties can refer the matter to the Queensland Building and Construction Committee (QBCC) for mediation and if they are not satisfied with a decision they can refer the matter to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT).
All building certifiers who issue approvals in Queensland, both Council and private are required by law to be licensed with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission. They are also required to be registered with the appropriate accrediting body such as Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) or the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
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Researchers at Osaka University have developed a method for manufacturing composites of alumina ceramics and titanium.
Various types of metal-ceramic composite have been researched and developed, the researchers say, but their combination and fine structures have been limited. In particular, the combination of ceramics such as alumina used as matrices and titanium – a biocompatible metal – has proved problematic, in that the structure of the composites achieved has not been uniform. This is due to the high reactivity of titanium – oxidation happens and chemical compounds are produced – and the large particle size of commercially-available titanium powders, of several tens of micrometres.
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Surfacing of Tree Roots
by Karen Weiland, Advanced Master Gardener
I'm sure all of you have witnessed, at one time or another, the buckling of concrete sidewalks and paved driveways due to roots from a nearby tree. Tree roots will also sometimes surface in lawns, causing a nuisance when trying to mow the grass.
There a several reasons why roots grow through to the surface, one being that some tree species are just more naturally prone to growing this way than others. Also, the older a tree gets, the more likely it is to have roots that surface. Along with the tree growing in girth over a number of years, so do the roots. Some of the roots do grow deep for stability and to find moisture, but some of them only grow about four to eight inches deep. There are times when roots will be visible due to erosion of the soil or if the soil it was planted in has been compacted, it will lead to shallower growing roots.
It is not recommended to cut off or prune visible tree roots as this could have a detrimental effect to the tree. Instead, try to work with the tree and its' behavior. Understandably, this may not be feasible when working with buckling concrete, but if roots are surfacing in a lawn, there are steps that can be taken to make both you and the tree happy.
A temporary solution would be to apply a shallow layer of soil over the root and plant grass seed in the new soil. However, as the tree grows so will the root and after a number of years will likely resurface. A more lasting solution would be to remove the grass and relandscape the area by planting a groundcover, that will not need mowing, in its place. The grass can also be replaced with a covering of mulch.
As always, Happy Gardening!
More information about gardening and related subjects can be found online at www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/garden_pubs. The Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service can be reached at 499-6334 in LaGrange Co., 636-2111 in Noble Co., 925-2562 in DeKalb Co. and 668-1000 in Steuben Co.


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Six tips and tricks for taking the stress out of spring's most chore-ful holiday.
As the days begin to stretch and the cold sting in the air begins to soften, it's hard not to start counting the days until spring, even if there's still snow on the ground. As spring approaches, so too does the joyful, fearful, rejuvenating and too often overwhelming tradition of spring cleaning. A truly mixed blessing for the chore-averse, spring cleaning allows us to save any deep-cleaning efforts until the windows are open, the soggy boots are stowed away and sunshine fully illuminates the winter's worth of dust that has accumulated. But putting off that burden until spring has one obvious downside: it's a big clean. Often too big, resulting in one half-hearted attempt on March 20 giving way to a never-ending series of delays.
But it doesn't have to be that way. With a little preparation in the winter, spring cleaning can still be the revitalizing interior overhaul we crave after winter without depleting a season's worth of elbow grease. So says Shannon Brehm, a design specialist at Chicago's Interior Define. Brehm knows a thing or two about interior cleaning. "Our showroom has to be spotless," Brehm said. A dusty showroom doesn't do much to move couches. Still, "we can't afford to lose a full day to spring cleaning." So Brehm and her team take steps in advance to minimize the burden of spring cleaning.
Brehm says her team cleans the showroom every day, both before and after open hours, but it still require a major cleaning every now and then, including in the spring. To prepare for those big cleans, Brehm says there are a few important steps.
This is the big one. If you heed no other item on this list besides this one, you can still get through spring cleaning if you make and stick to a plan. (But read on, the others are good too.) Having a plan is essential to avoid feeling overwhelmed when cleaning day arrives. "We've got a large space," Brehm says, "if we go in there without a clear strategy, it's just too much. You don't know where to start."
A good spring cleaning plan should have at least two specific items. First, schedule a specific time to clean. Most people, needing at least a few solid hours to clean, are going to opt for a weekend, but come Saturday, there are going to be more exciting things to do than clean and plenty of reasons to wait until next week. Pick a date in advance and schedule around it.
Second, create a list of exactly what needs to be cleaned and who is going to clean it. "Because we've set a plan of who is going to clean what, it doesn't feel like we're all undertaking this enormous task of cleaning the entire store," Brehm says. "Each of us just has a few specific tasks or areas, and we know how to tackle them." If you are cleaning your space by yourself, plan which rooms to clean first, so you aren't left to make decisions on the fly come cleaning day.
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"Microfiber cloths are essential," Brehm says. "We go through a ton." Other key cleaning items include heavy-duty scrub pads, buckets (a 10-quart bucket will be big enough to hold a mop), a squeegee, a duster (look for one with an extendable handle), a toothbrush (for grout and corners) and cleaning solution for each surface in your home, including windows, hardwood, linoleum, marble, mirrors and carpet.
"We don't have a lot of extra stuff at the store," Brehm says, "but at home, it can be a problem." When it comes to cleaning, extra stuff can be a problem for a lot of us. Too much stuff—magazines, mail, games, books, even furniture—can be a time-consuming distraction come cleaning day. Before cleaning, make sure everything that can be put away, is. Better yet, get rid of whatever you a don't need. Throw away, give away or sell whatever you're willing to part with. Nothing slows down a deep clean like searching for a space to store the waffle iron that has sat on the kitchen counter, untouched, for over a year.
This is where spring cleaning gets real. Giving some love to the mostly unseen but hardworking pipes and vents in your home can pay off. Literally. "It costs a lot of money to heat and air-condition a big space like ours, especially with people coming in and out all day," Brehm says. "Twice a year, we'll clean our ducts, vents, and filters, which can save a lot of money in the long run."
A filthy filter has to work a lot harder to pass clean air through, and that applies to more than just HVACs. Pull your fridge away from the wall and check the coil. Is it covered in dust? Yes, it is covered in dust. That dust is taking a toll on your fridge and your energy bill, and it can cause malfunctions down the line. Check your stove, washer, dryer and any other major appliances as well.
"We always hire professionals to take care of the heavy-duty cleaning," Brehm says. "They are fast and they do a great job." A professional cleaner won't be able to declutter your home or clean your HVAC (though scheduling a tune-up with an HVAC professional isn't a bad idea either), but when it comes to making your surfaces spotless, they can get it done fast. And to be frank, they can do a better job than you. So if you're willing to swap some cash for time, start checking out the reviews of your local cleaning services for help on the big day.
"I love a freshly cleaned space, whether it's our store or my home," Brehm says. "I always have a plan to enjoy it when we're finished cleaning. We'll have a drink in the store, or I'll have a book ready at home so I can relax and enjoy the space."
The feeling of renewal that comes with a clean home can be inspiring, but fleeting. It only takes a few days to get used to a spick-and-span home, so take advantage of the feeling while you can. Luxuriate in your fresh, spotless spaces. Take it all in. Then go outside—it's spring!


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Cordura Booties (sold individually)
The Neewa Cordura Booties (sold individually) are boots designed for sled dogs for professional use.
Made of high-tenacity nylon, they are designed to ensure extreme durability even over long distances.
They are very easy to put ON / OFF, with their stretch Velcro fastening, they do not risk coming off during a race.
We recommend them for sled dogs and for all activities in the snow.
The Cordura Booties have been designed with the support of Fabrizio Lovati and of the entire Team Dogsledman.
MEASURING TIP: We recommend that, in order to choose the best fit, you measure front and hind paws separately. A simple way to do so, is to have the dog step on a sheet of paper and to mark the outline of the paw. Choose the correct size, based on the width of the outline.
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Following a 20-year career performing at the greatest centers and opera houses in the world, including The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and the Champs-Elysees, Katherine McDonnell was named Artistic Director of West Valley Conservatory of Ballet in 2011. Born in Washington, D.C., she was introduced to ballet at a young age, studying for six years with Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo premier danseur Oleg Tupine. Then at age 13 she accepted a scholarship to the School of American Ballet in New York City, where she was loaned to Maria Tallchief's Chicago Lyric Opera before joining John Clifford's Los Angeles Ballet at age 19. While with LAB, Miss McDonnell was fortunate to have worked with such notables as Alicia Alonso, Fredric Franklin, Melissa Hayden, and Alexander Minz, as well as Alexandra Danilova. She joined Nevada Festival Ballet as a principal dancer at age 24, where director Margaret "Maggie" Banks created roles for her in La Boutique Fantasque and Carmen: The Ballet. During her 10 years with NFB, Miss McDonnell danced many of the principal roles in the classical repertoire including Myrthe in Giselle, Dew Fairy in The Nutcracker, and the waltz girl in Les Sylphides.
Miss McDonnell's career and reputation flourished as she toured extensively throughout the U.S., spent a summer at the World Expo in Osaka, and a year in France dancing at the famed Lido de Paris. In 1998, McDonnell joined Ballet Tucson, then under the Ballet Arts Foundation, at Mary-Beth Cabana's invitation, where she danced a variety of classical and contemporary roles. In 1996, while teaching at the University of Nevada, McDonnell choreographed her first pieces for the Dance Arts Department. When she retired from the stage in 2000, McDonnell devoted her artistic energies to teaching, and as a guest choreographer for schools and companies in Arizona. Miss McDonnell's affinity for Balanchine's works led to her certification as a teacher, by the NYCB Education Department of the New York City Ballet Workout. Then for eight summers, she studied the Balanchine Technique and Style with Balanchine muse and repetiteur Jillana, while on The Jillana School teaching
staff. Jillana is one of a handful of artists worldwide authorized by the George Balanchine Trust to stage the master's pieces. In addition to her many engagements as a rehearsal mistress, McDonnell has been in demand as a teacher for schools and academies including School of Ballet Arizona, Nevada Dance Theatre Academy, and Ballet Arts in Tucson, AZ.
Miss McDonnell's career has been consistently marked by success, and her rise to Artistic Director is no exception. After a tenure as associate production assistant with AZDance Group, McDonnell accepted the position of Artistic Director for the newlyformed non-profit West Valley Conservatory of Ballet, which attracted 20 students during its first year. She now directs productions for WVCB that combine theater, ballet, tap, and jazz.
During the inaugural 2011-2012 season, McDonnell's production of Peter and the Wolf met with resounding success. She followed this with an invitation to California as a guest teacher and choreographer for Tracy Dee Academy of Dance's Summer Intensive Program 2012. Miss McDonnell regularly conducts Master Classes, and is looking forward to working with the talented dancers at Studio R School of Ballet in Mesa, AZ.


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So much depends on the type of IBS you have. If you lean more toward Diarrhea, you might find that a serving of white rice doesn't bother you, although nutritionally, brown rice is always better. If you tend toward C, white rice may prove to be a problem. In some cases, like mine, even brown rice can be an issue because it bulks the stool so effectively that people with chronic C and motility issues can have difficulty moving things out.
While certain foods are always "bad" for us (fast food, highly processed food), most can be eaten if you combine them properly, eat them in proper portions and at certain times of the day. If you eat carb rich foods in the morning (oats, rice) you may find it grounds you for the whole day and is easier to digest and process than if you eat a carb heavy evening meal. When you do eat something like rice, it is a good idea to combine it with something that has a high water or fat content like meats and greens (collards, chards, mustards).
Having IBS forces people to learn to cook for themselves. Since I've been cooking professionally all my life, it was not difficult for me to make the transition from heavily sauced and carb and fat laden foods to a more natural diet. But I really feel for people who have never cooked or who don't have time to devote to food prep.
You might think about setting time aside on your weekend to cook larger quantities of healthy meals that you can eat throughout the week. A big pot of soup made with nutrient rich greens could certainly last the work week. Roasting a small turkey breast or a few chicken breasts can provide plenty of sandwiches made on hearty breads. Fiber rich root veggies like butternut squash, yams, turnips, fennel, and parsnips can be diced, tossed in some flax or olive oil, salt and pepper, and roasted at a high temp in your oven. You can prepare enough of these to have snacks all week long.
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Date night. It's important that married folks still make the time to date each other. My husband and I like to occasionally go see a movie. I like to dress up a bit and wear something that I feel pretty in. My husband on the other hand is fine with wearing sweats and I usually have to make him change. Guess he's a simple kind of guy.
But since I want to look nice for our date, this calls for a little shopping. As if I need a reason. I headed to Walmart to grab everything I need for a quick and easy make up look.
Maybelline Brow Precise in Deep Brown to help tame my eyebrows and give them more shape.
4. Lastly, apply your favorite shade of lipstick. Above, I'm wearing Maybelline Deepest Cherry Lipstick. A simple swipe of color on your lips will transform your whole look.


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Toyota Previa 2.4 Estima Welcab
Vehicle Description
NOW SOLD Toyota Estima Previa Welcab 7 seater. Mobility power seat, velour trim, captain seats.
The Estima has established itself as the benchmark other people movers are measured against. Roomy inside for up to 8 adults and having the 2.4l chain drive engine means low maintenance costs. The engine is now in the front for ease of servicing and they now have twin sliding rear doors.
Very practical with loads of space. 8 seater models feature swivel seats in the middle row. The seats on both 7 and 8 seaters are on rails and can be moved to create extra legroom or more luggage space.
Ultra reliable 2.4 litre chain driven engine delivers the perfect compromise between fuel economy and power. The upright seating position, great vision and smooth automatic transmission makes this an easy car to drive.
This model features:
Power Mobility seat in the second row (see pictures), 7 seats, parking sensors, Front and rear air conditioning, electric windows, abs etc. Great spec, very low mileage and comes complete with an AA-BIMTA certificate GUARANTEEING the mileage which is essential on all Japanese imports. 25798
Call for full details.
UK compliant. Original speedometer reading retained.
Follow us at facebook.commagnummotor. UK Registered Company and Partners. Same address and company name for the past 30 years. We regularly have a selection of MPVs in stock including several Estimas, call for details or visit our website.
Toyota Previa 2.4 Estima Welcab
- Body Type: MPV
- Gearbox: Automatic
- Interior: Grey velour
- Registered: 2001
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Mileage: 53000
- Engine Size: 2362
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- Colour Coded Bumpers
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110 E. 200 North
Logan, UT 84321
Bridgerland Dental Care practices the highest infection control standards to protect our patients and ourselves. In the Logan, UT area, Dr. Gary Foster and his staff strictly observe all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. All instruments are cleaned, disinfected and routinely sterilized as recommended by the American Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control. Whenever possible, disposable, single-use items are used to ensure your safety.
At Bridgerland Dental Care, we offer quality, personalized care. Serving the Logan, UT area, we're happy to discuss the variety of treatment options available to you. If you're interested in sedation or sleep dentistry options, please schedule an appointment with Gary Foster, D.D.S., and we can provide you with all the information you need.
If you are missing one or more teeth, you'll want to talk with Logan area dental implant dentist Dr. Gary Foster about replacements that look and feel as natural as your own teeth. If dentures are causing you problems, you may consider dental implants. Unlike dentures, which can be removed, Dr. Foster offers dental implants that are permanently anchored into the jaw itself.
Here at Bridgerland Dental Care, your comfort is our number one priority. We will do our utmost to put you at ease and keep you feeling relaxed and secure. Under the experienced leadership of Dr. Gary Foster, our dedicated team of professionals is at your service to explain your treatment thoroughly and answer any questions you may have.
With oral conscious sedation, Logan area sedation dentist Gary Foster, D.D.S. is medically able to attend to your dental needs for a longer period of time. This means you can combine all or many of your dental appointments into one. If you are in need of extensive dental work or multiple treatments are necessary, oral sedation dentistry may be the most efficient and hassle-free option for you to consider.
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Many patients face their dental appointment with a degree of anxiety. Research has shown that the largest cause of this fear is the fear of pain ... the fear that at some time during their dental care treatment they are going to be hurt.
Sedation dentists have information available about a variety of drugs known as local anesthetics, which are the safest and most effective drugs in all of medicine. Local anesthetics are a resource used in anxiety-free dentistry for the prevention and management of dental anxiety resulting from dental and surgical procedures, not to put the patient to sleep.
Local anesthetics, commonly called Novocain by patients (Novocain is no longer used, having been replaced by newer, safer, and more effective drugs), are drugs which, when injected near a nerve, prevent stimulation from reaching the brain where it would be interpreted by a person as pain. Sedation dentists interested in practicing anxiety-free dentistry know these also work very well as temporary relief of a tooth ache.
The injectable local anesthetics, used today by sedation dentists provide complete relief about 100% of the time. The duration of the numbness varies from drug to drug -- some providing short durations, while others remain effective for up to 12 hours. A doctor will select a drug for a patient that is appropriate for the type of dental care procedure they are having done.
In order to be effective during dental treatment, local anesthetics usually need to be injected. For many people, this is the most uncomfortable part of the entire dental appointment.
Local anesthetics can be administered quite comfortably. Sedation dentists and dental hygienists take pride in their ability to administer local anesthesia easily and comfortably.
The following are some of the procedures sedation dentists practicing anxiety-free dentistry might use to make this procedure more comfortable:
If an individual is fearful of receiving a local anesthetic injection, they should tell the assistant or the sedation dentist BEFORE the procedure starts. The use of conscious sedation such as laughing gas, as part of anxiety-free dentistry, can work wonders to make this procedure more comfortable for the patient.
By Stanley F. Malamed, DDS
Most people are well aware of the value of dental care, but cannot bring themselves to get into their dentist's office and climb into the chair. The reason: fear.
Dental anxiety, unfortunately, is sometimes a shared family experience. Whether it's just a bout of sweaty palms or acute anxiety, the fears and attitudes of parents can easily be passed along to children unintentionally. Perhaps you grew up without the technical advantages available today. Your unpleasant memories can be fierce enough to interfere with family dental education - and health.
Parents can begin to allay phobias - and keep from spreading them around - by examining the source of apprehension. Dental phobia generally hinges on fear of pain, choking, or loss of control. The dental environment might feel overwhelming. Invasion of personal privacy - the mouth - can be frightening. When you schedule an appointment, how do you feel about it? Do you find yourself cancelling appointments at the last minute? Do certain pieces of equipment make you uneasy? A little soul-searching can help pinpoint your fears.
You need to speak frankly with your dentist. Chances are, he'll understand. He'll take time with you to describe new techniques - and there are many - to overcome fear. His dental staff will take special care to respect your feelings and dispel any misgivings.
With some effort, nearly everyone can learn to overcome dental anxiety and relax. The direct benefits - you'll feel more comfortable when you visit, and, if you or your family have been avoiding the dentist altogether, your dental health will begin to improve. Indirectly, you'll offer a positive role model for your family. Take this step for yourself, and the family will follow. Call your dentist today to find out how he can help.


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Dovima Crepe Midi Dress
An update of Spring/Summer's bestselling Sophia dress, the Dovima dress uses the same cut, length and fit to enhance the figure whilst still being comfortable. The wool crepe provides the perfect drape on the skirt with concealed pockets adding utility. Dovima's removable, fringed cape means that you can update your outfit in seconds, making it the perfect multi-event dress: for work, dinner or a party, the Dovima dress is ultra-chic and sophisticated.
Made in England.
Was £275
50s black
Round neck
Three-quarter length sleeves
Removable mini cape with covered button
Medium-weight crepe
Concealed zip
Full skirt
Fully lined body
Midi length
Model wears size 8 and is 5ft 9
Fits true to size
Length from shoulder to hem: 125cm
Made in England
100% polyester crepe
Dry clean only
Standard delivery UK & worldwide: free
Express UK delivery: £6.00
London Zones 1-2 same day delivery (before 2pm GMT): £15.00
Express worldwide delivery: £10.00
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Happy Sunday everybody!
I have really enjoyed blogging, and the personal development that has come with it. But, as with anything, there's always a downside to something we enjoy (it's usually what keeps us motivated to keep trying to be better) and that's what today's blog challenge is looking at. The challenge is:
What I Find Hard About Blogging & Why
When I started my blog, I didn't expect anything out of it. I just knew that I had to find a release for all these feelings and words I've been dying to get out of my system for a really long time. I knew of friends who had unsuccessfully tried blogging and thought I would probably get nowhere after a week or two and give it up. But, to my genuine shock, surprise (and slight confusion) – it has taken off, and I've been welcomed into this beautiful community with open arms.
Now that I've been at it for a month, I've seen the highs and lows – and as much as there are very little lows, I will share what these have been in my experience:
Juggling Life & Blogging
I really love being able to spend a lazy day focusing on blogging, engaging with people and putting some love and time into my content. I love finding new blogs, seeing what my blogging friends have been up to and just spreading some love on their behalf.
But, as I work full-time, these opportunities are few and far between. I try to put up a blog post everyday, which is why this challenge came about, and it's been really hard firing them out on time. I understand now why people start to minimise how often they post content as posting good content is better than posting any content.
I'm quite lucky in the sense that my job is really flexible, so I can take the odd day off to work from home here and there and that gives me a really good opportunity to put some time in on an evening, as I won't be waking up early the next morning – and spend some of the day dipping in and out of the blog and Twitter. But it is really hard to juggle and keep on top of content.
I realise now that a lot of keeping relevant is re-sharing content already posted. Just because it's old(er), doesn't mean it isn't still current or applicable. So, I'm trying to share more of my old stuff whilst also promoting the new, just to keep up my presence on social media and keep engaging with people. Which leads me on to…
Engaging is a full time role
I love meeting new bloggers and followers – it's so important to me as a newbie on the block to feel I am making good connections and keeping up to date with what is out there. The community is beautiful, positive and uplifting. I prefer my blog Twitter to any of my personal social media platforms – simply because I don't feel like it's a chore to open. I enjoy reading what my fellow bloggers and readers are up to and what amazing content comes up everyday.
But as well as that, I've come to realise that engagement is as much a part of it as is writing the content. It's a full-time job in itself. For me, at the moment, in order to get a good number of content views, I've got to have been at Twitter pretty much all day pushing content, reading others' content and engaging with them, following other blogs and bloggers, sharing my content as well as others' blogs I am passionate about. And I really do love it – and those people do the exact same for me. It really is a team spirit and that's what keeps me coming back. I don't feel like I'm in a dead-end job working my ass off, I feel like it's a job I enjoy and I'm passionate about – but it is a job in itself and it is hard when you're starting out and learning how to make those connections and how to engage effectively.
Finding my niche
For those bloggers who want to fully submerse themselves into the community and the blogging world, it's important to think about your market and where your blog is going. I haven't yet figured this out entirely; I know what I like to write about and what I find passionate writing about. But, blogging is like any other industry. There are markets and you have to find your niche and where you fit in that market. Are you a beauty blogger, a parenting advice blogger, a travel blogger, lifestyle blogger, food blogger… etc.
For me right now, I blog about my life and experiences. I blog about what has happened and how I process that. I love writing about my life lessons, and enjoy passing these on to people in the hope people avoid the mistakes I made. But again, that is it's own market and I'm still figuring out where I fit in to that. So, it's been hard thinking about that and trying to work it out, but that's all part of the process and it's cool.
Trusting my brand
As explained above, blogging is a world of it's own. As well as finding the market you fit into, you've got to create a brand that represents you and your blog. I really loved creating my brand, I fully support what I have created and I'm still working on developing it. But part of putting yourself and your brand out there is about having trust in your brand and not being swayed by what you see around you. I've found quite a few blogs have the same layout, the logos look similar and you can tell which blog is for which market etc. But seeing that has sometimes caused me to stop and think about if my brand is as strong as others, and why mine looks different.
A big part of blogging is trusting in your brand and backing it 100%. I knew straight away what the name of my blog was going to be, which has turned out to be quite popular for bloggers in my market area – twenties lifestyle blogging. But, I've developed my own brand along the way. I created my own headers and logo, I'm still deciding on the theme of the blog as I keep swaying one way or another. But my brand – I fully support what I have created. It has been hard seeing it through this far, but because of how far the blog has come already, I've been able to love it even more than I did with no followers and I'm going to remain faithful to what I believe is unique to my blog, my content and my brand.


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(Pocket-lint) - Advancements in medical technology in the home are giving us greater access and control over how and where we are able to monitor our health.
Whether it's fitness trackers, connected scales, digital thermometers, or basic heart rate monitors, there's never been an easier time to track and monitor our health on the go.
But what if you need to go further than just keeping an eye on how many steps you've done today? What about monitoring your blood pressure for example?
There are plenty of reasons you might want to start measuring your blood pressure at home. It can be useful in diagnosing, preventing, and managing high blood pressure. By recording your blood pressure regularly, you can help build up an accurate picture of your health to either monitor yourself or share with your doctor.
The Omron EVOLV blood pressure monitor
The Omron EVOLV allows you to monitor your blood pressure wherever you are and then capture the measurements on your iPhone or Android device to record, monitor, and share with your doctor.
The latest in a long line of blood pressure monitors from Japanese health-tech company Omron, EVOLV has been designed to make taking your blood pressure fast, silent, accurate, and more importantly, effortless.
How does the EVOLV work?
With only two buttons (start/stop and connect), users, just as we found in the Pocket-lint office, can measure their blood pressure incredibly quickly.
The easy to use device requires you to simply wrap the monitor around your arm and press a button. Once key pressure data is captured it displays it on the device's clear HD black and white OLED screen as well as instantly sharing it with the accompanying Android or iPhone app on your phone.
Omron has been able to make it so simple because of its Intelli Wrap Cuff technology that ensures 360-degree accuracy that generates clinically-accurate readings in any position around your upper arm.
Once wrapped in place, it's easy enough to do it one handed, the company's Intellisense Technology quietly inflates the cuff automatically to what is ideal for your body. The device can also detect body movement during measurement to assure the accuracy of your readings and will also go as far as warning you if an irregular heartbeat has been detected.
The one-piece device comes with no tabletop unit, no tubes, no wires, and no manual pumping. It can take measurements in seconds rather than minutes allowing it to be easily used in the office, on a train, plane, at home, pretty much anywhere, especially given the fact that it works through thin shirts so you don't have to get undressed.
Blood pressure data, what next?
EVOLV's internal memory can store up to 100 readings, but you can easily share the readings via Bluetooth to the accompanying app on your Android smartphone or iPhone for you to track and monitor over time.
The Omron connect app wirelessly syncs readings with your smartphone at the end of each reading without you having to do anything and you can view, manage, and store an unlimited number of readings to track your progress "quantified self"-style.
That's perfect if you are collecting data for your doctor over a period of time in-between appointments for example.
You can even share your results by email, Message or WhatsApp, or sync them automatically to any other compatible app, including Apple Health, perhaps saving you from a visit to the doctor altogether.
You can visit www.omron-healthcare.com/en-gb/evolv for more info. Omron EVOLV is available now in the UK in Boots, JBC, Amazon (UK), Argos, and White Medicals.


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If you've been following along since late last year, then you know there is nothing about the current action, economic climate or Fed policy that is unexpected. Therefore, it's very important to note that this is still just the initial rally of 2019. There will always be pullbacks and mini-corrections but this is going to be a very good year for us so you must remain patient and engaged.
I suppose that I don't have to post this link again but I will just in case there are a few of you who missed it. This post was written on Thursday the 10th and posted on Monday the 14th. Like the "GAN2017" and the "Three Themes of 2018", this was meant to serve as your roadmap for the months ahead.
So here we are. As discussed in yesterday's podcast, Fed policy is changing precisely as we expected it to and now we are on course for future rate cuts and even a resumption of QE. Your key money shot from Powell's press conference? See below:
POWELL: (when) "the need for balance sheet growth comes again, there's room to do substantially more".— TF Metals Report (@TFMetals) January 30, 2019
That's QE4 he's talking about.
Anyway, there's no sense in rehashing the events of yesterday when there's so much going on today. Thus, let's dig in...
Today's economic data was poor again. Jobless claims soared but that was due to the US government shutdown. More important was the steep drop in the Chicago Purchasing Managers Index. And don't be fooled by new home sales. This number only rose because prices fell dramatically. https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-01-31/chicago-pmi-plunges-2-year-lows
The WGC is out with their annual gold demand report. You can read it here:
@TFMetals you might be interested in the findings of our latest #GoldDemandTrends report, which saw annual gold demand gain 4% on the back of the highest central bank buying in 50 years. Download here: https://t.co/fFn0UrQCzD pic.twitter.com/7uEItLghL6— World Gold Council (@GOLDCOUNCIL) January 31, 2019
The key takeaway? Global central banks added the more gold to their reserves in 2018 than they had in over 50 years! See this: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gold-wgc/central-banks-bought-more-go... Again and as we repeatedly state, if sovereign nations are actively converting dollar reserves into physical gold, shouldn't YOU be doing the same?!?
As far as prices go, everything is following through nicely today...BUT...we are getting very near our initial rally price goals first laid out for you back in November. We expected a run in CDG to $1310-1330 and I have a high today of $1330.15. We expected CDS to move through $15, head toward the 200-day, move next to $16 and then finally to $16.40. I have a high today of $16.20 so we're getting close there, too.
Nothing would make me happier than to simply continue higher day after day but we all know that that's NOT how the Comex gold and silver markets operate. Additionally, if you're attempting to trade, NEVER forget this tried and true TFMR adage: "Always be prepared to sell some when things looks rosiest and but some when things look dismal". Tomorrow brings the BLSBS and it would be terrific if we could continue along and close the week above these levels. HOWEVER, if the BLSBS exceeds expectations by even a little, it will serve as an excuse for some Spec washing and a drop back to at least $1320. So, don't get complacent. (Of course, if you're simply stacking and holding as I am, mini-corrections in 2019 will simply serve as a prime opportunity to buy the dip.)
As mentioned above, Comex Digital Gold is now right at the top of the price target range that we first laid out over two months ago. As we discussed in yesterday's podcast, though an extra extension to $1337 would seem to make sense, this may be as far as we go for a little while.
As for Comex Digital Silver, I still think we get all the way to the 200-week and the 2016 downtrend line before The Banks attempt to slam the door. It will likely need the momentum of the coming mid-February bullish cross to break through in a few weeks.
It has gotten really late as I've been dealing with a bunch of MamaFerg details before and during the construction of this post. I'd better cut this short and stop here so that we can get this posted asap. However, be sure to check back later for your daily podcast summary and review as there are many more details we need to discuss regarding the metals and the shares.
More later,
p.s. Due to the circumstances, I thought we'd make this a public post as an example of what we do here every day. Membership at TFMR is just $12/month or 40¢/day and a subscription in 2019 has never been more valuable. Therefore and for a limited time, all new subscribers have an opportunity to receive half off their first month subscription. Simply visit this page: www.tfmetalsreport.com/subscribe and then enter the coupon code MAXOUT2019 at checkout. Now's the time to join us at TFMR. 2019 and 2020 are going to be terrific years for precious metal investors. Don't miss out on the fun!


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Red blood cell
Red blood cells (also known as RBCs, red blood corpuscles or erythrocytes) are cells in the blood which transport oxygen.[1][2] Red blood cells are very large in number; in women, there are 4.8 million red blood cells per microliter of blood. In men, there are 5.4 million red blood cells per microliter of blood.[3] Red blood cells are red because they have haemoglobin in them.
The most important function of red blood cells is the transport of oxygen. The haemoglobin absorbs oxygen in the lungs, travels through blood vessels and brings oxygen to all other cells via the heart. Since the blood cells go through both the lungs (to collect oxygen), through the heart (to be pumped around the rest of the body to give all cells oxygen) and back to the heart to be re-pumped to the lungs (to again collect oxygen), it is said that the blood in your body travels in a double circuit, going through your heart twice before it completes one full of the body.
A fact which makes mammalian red blood cells different to all other cells is that, when they are mature, red blood cells do not have a nucleus. All other vertebrates have red cells with nuclei.
Red blood cells are doughnut-shaped, but without the hole. This shape is called a bi-concave disc. However, hereditary diseases such as sickle-cell disease can cause them to change shapes and stop blood flow in capillaries and veins. Plasma is got from whole blood. To prevent clotting, an anticoagulant (such as citrate) is added to the blood immediately after it is taken.
Mammalian RBCs are unique among vertebrates as they are non-nucleated cells in their mature form. These cells have nuclei during development, but push them out as they mature. This gives more space for haemoglobin. Mammalian RBCs also lose all other cellular organelles such as their mitochondria, Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum.
As a result of not having mitochondria, the cells use none of the oxygen they carry. Instead they produce the energy carrier ATP. Because of the lack of nuclei and organelles, mature red blood cells do not contain DNA and cannot synthesize any RNA. They cannot divide, and have limited repair capabilities.[4] This also makes sure no virus can target mammalian red blood cells.[5]
- ↑ Bradfield, Phil; Potter, Steve (2009). Edexcel IGCSE Biology Student Book. Pearson Education. .
- ↑ Liang, Barbara. "General Anatomy & Physiology: Red Blood Cells". Wisc-Online. http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ap14604. Retrieved 2011-03-22.
- ↑ http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/complete-blood-count-cbc?page=3
- ↑ Kabanova S. et al 2009. "Gene expression analysis of human red blood cells". International Journal of Medical Sciences 6 (4): 156–9. . . http://www.medsci.org/v06p0156.htm.
- ↑ Zimmer, Carl (2007-03-27). "Scientists explore ways to lure viruses to their death". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/27/science/27viral.html. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
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THROUGHOUT Celtic's history there have been results have and performances that have etched themselves into the club's folklore.
Lisbon '67 and beating Barcelona in 2012 are two of them but domestically, there are two which Celtic fans probably cherish more than most. One was the 7-1 victory over Rangers in the League Cup Final of 1957; the other was the league decider of season '78/79 when 10-man Celtic came from behind to beat their oldest rivals 4-2 to win the title.
A Celtic fan who was just 13 on May 21, 1979, has never forgotten the events of that night and has just finished writing a book on the incredible season that climaxed in an unlikely but cherished triumph.
Stephen Murray, a civil servant from Renfrew, spent two years of his spare time working on 'Ten Men Won The League' with the help of recollections from players on both teams and from supporters who were there to witness the match.
He explained why he felt compelled to write the story of that season:It's a game that everyone of my age will never forget and it has taken on mythical status," he said. "One of the reasons for that, apart from the incredible circumstances that saw them win the game with 10 men, was that it wasn't televised.
"The Lions triumph in '67 is available for everyone to see but this match isn't.
"People are under the misapprehension that the cameramen went on strike but what actually happened was that there was a wildcat strike by progamme directors and you can't have an outside broadcast without a director.
"They walked out at 5.30pm and the guys from the old Celtic Film Club discovered this and they managed to take footage from the TV gantry above the Jungle with an old video camera. It's good to have something but there's no commentary and when Celtic score all you see is the sky because the gantry is going mad and they can't hold the camera steady!
"They filmed the whole game and somebody, somewhere will probably have it."
There might be little footage, but now, thanks to Stephen, there is a book to commemorate the victory.
"One of the things all the players were delighted with was that someone was finally writing a book on their achievement," he said. "Maybe the story had become a little bit lost over the years and I tried to bring it back into the light.
"I set out originally to write a book about the game in isolation but it became obvious that I couldn't only do that. The game had to be put into context by telling the story of the full season.
"Celtic were struggling until Christmas and what saved them was a really bad winter. There was no undersoil heating then, so for 10 Saturdays in a row, Celtic didn't have a game. The players describe it as having another pre-season and when they got back into it, they were playing game after game, winning, and building up momentum.
"During that terrible winter, manager Billy McNeill took the team to Portugal to train in warm weather and they played a game against Estoril. That's where they stayed in 1967 and the club took the players to the Estadio Nacional, where the European Cup was won. That was the first time many of them had been there and they admitted they were hugely inspired by the experience. That's when they realised the magnitude of being a Celtic player.
"They all said they went out to Portugal as a bunch of individuals - a lot of them were in their first season - and they came back a team."
Stephen was brought up in the Rangers heartland of Govan and vividly remembers the night the league was won.
He said: "I was 13 at the time and stood behind the goal at the Celtic End that night. "I went in a supporters' bus from Govan that night - an old red double decker, one of those that was open at the back with a pole. It was an interesting experience!
"A couple of years ago I took my son to the Barcelona game and I tried to explain to him that he might never see anything like that again. I instinctively felt the same way as I made my way home after beating Rangers that night.
"We realised we'd seen something special.
"Rangers really only needed a draw and went 1-0 up. They had two games left and would have won them, I'm sure.
"When Johnny Doyle was sent off, we all felt it was gone but the spirit the team showed was remarkable.
"It was a great experience talking to the players. Davie Provan and Mike Conroy, in particular, had fantastic recollections of that season. Some players remember things generally but those two guys' memories of that season are razor sharp.
"It was fascinating to get the Rangers perspective on that night and I spoke to Gordon Smith, who was very helpful.
"Rangers played 10 games more than Celtic that season and were out on their feet by the time that match came around. They were in the Scottish Cup Final which went to three games against Hibs and they had a great run in Europe, which even Celtic fans acknowledged was impressive.
"They beat PSV Eindhoven and Juventus and were unlucky against Cologne in the quarter finals of the European Cup. Malmo got to the final that year and Gordon reckons that Rangers were capable of doing the same, and it was a big regret for the players of that generation that they didn't get as far as they might have done.
"But Celtic defied the odds to beat them and I hope my story does the team justice.
"It took me two years and the best part of the whole thing was the personal recollections of the fans and the players.
"This was my first book. I self-published it and it has been a bit of a thrill to see it finished. "
• Ten Men Won The League...The Story of Celtic's 1978/79 League Title Win, written by Stephen Murray, is available now on Amazon.
Take a trip down memory lane with these pictures of Celtic's history.
Plus, find out 15 things you need to know about Celtic and Rangers ahead of historic League Cup clash
Then check out our other great sporting galleries with Unseen Scotland: The rare images our greatest sporting moments.


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WNEP-TV reports that a school bus caught on fire in Carroll Township without anyone onboard suffering injuries on Sunday morning, May 15. According to the article, the bus was on its way towards Gettysburg with 45 students and adults from the Jim Thorpe area school district in Carbon County when the incident occurred.
At about 10:19 a.m., the bus began to smoke and lose power. The driver pulled off to the side of the road on Route 15 near Dillsburg, south of Harrisburg, and was able to evacuate all of the occupants of the bus before it caught fire. No injuries were reported. When emergency personnel arrived at the scene, the bus was fully engulfed in flames. All of the students' belongings onboard the bus were destroyed. The bus is owned by Kuhn Transportation in Schuylkill County, and the owner of the company says the fire chief told him a faulty fuel pump was the reason for the fire.
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) reports that about 2,210 bus or school bus fires were reported, on average, every year between 1999 and 2003 (the most recent years statistics are available). These fires caused an estimated yearly average of three fatalities and 30 people injured. Overall, during this time period, bus or school fires accounted for about one percent of the total reported vehicle fires, one percent of vehicle fire fatalities, and two percent of vehicle fire injuries. On average, every day six bus or school bus fires were reported during this time period.
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The full-time faculty of the Gallatin School of Individualized Study has passed a vote of no confidence in NYU President John Sexton. Based on the statement below, 23 voted in favor, 21 voted against and 6 abstained.
"We, the full-time faculty at The Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University, are deeply concerned about the direction our university has taken under the leadership of President John Sexton with the support of the Board of Trustees.
As a faculty, we are committed to fulfilling the longstanding mission of New York University, best expressed in our motto, "a private university in the public service." Central to this mission is the imperative to create a rich and vibrant intellectual community of research and teaching that serves to educate a diverse student body while also being committed to thoughtful, engaged citizenship in the city of New York and the world beyond it.
However, we are gravely concerned that this mission is in jeopardy. The university now seems committed to maximizing its expansion, both globally and locally, at the expense of its core values. Its path of expansion has sacrificed academic integrity by devaluing faculty oversight and fair employment conditions for all faculty, has sacrificed student diversity by choosing growth rather than increased financial aid, and has sacrificed good citizenship by foregoing collaborative relations with both faculty and neighbors.
The fundamental reason that the university has been able to take this direction, we believe, is that a top-down management structure and style discounted the voice of the faculty in setting priorities and making decisions. A lack of transparency in decision-making, and a failure to communicate, has compounded this fundamental problem of governance, and the result is an alienated faculty, large sectors of which are angry and demoralized. Rather than a community jointly engaged in resolving differences constructively, the university's leadership has produced polarization and rancor.
We are committed to this university and believe that this moment of crisis is an opportunity for the university community to critically reflect on our path, and to renew our historic mission to serve the public interest. This requires a more robust system of governance involving greater faculty involvement in setting priorities, a stronger commitment to student diversity through affordable education, fairer employment practices for all who work here, and more respectful university engagement both locally and globally.
A no-confidence vote is a serious matter and we do not take this step lightly. But we have no confidence in the current leadership of New York University to lead it out of this crisis and to guide it in a better direction."
In response to this vote, NYU spokesman John Beckman issued the following statement:
"While the resolution passed, the majority of faculty did not vote to support the measure. Higher education is undergoing enormous change and John Sexton is an innovator – this can elicit division in any community, and certainly has at NYU.
Regardless of whether the votes are positive, such as the Law School's, or negative, such as today's, John Sexton – who enjoys the trustees full and unequivocal backing — will stay focused on supporting NYU's research and teaching missions, on sustaining NYU's extraordinary academic trajectory, and on continuing to take steps to enhance faculty consultation and involvement in University decision-making."
Chair of the Board of Trustees Martin Lipton also issued a statement in response to the second passed no-confidence vote:
"The Board of Trustees fully supports John Sexton, and has full confidence in his leadership.
NYU's great story is its transformation from a regional university into one of the world's great institutions of higher learning. That has accelerated during John's tenure, and we look forward to the University's continued progress under his stewardship. In recent weeks, I and some of my fellow Trustees have been meeting with faculty groups and other constituencies. It is clear from our dialogue that the innovative steps taken to move the University have not always been easy, and more could have been done to communicate with faculty and involve them in the decision-making affecting the University's strategic direction. But we think important steps have already been taken, and additional improvements to our governance systems that emerge out these series of meetings will go a long way towards addressing faculty concerns.
We want the faculty of the Gallatin School, which has just completed its vote, to know why we view John's leadership with such confidence. Since John became President of NYU in 2002, the University has thrived by almost any measure. Undergraduate applications are up 45 percent, freshman SAT scores have climbed, and financial aid has increased by 134%. NYU has moved upwards in national and international rankings, faculty recruitment and retention have been strong and successful, and initiatives have been started in new fields of study. The university's finances are stronger, fundraising has set records, long-range planning has been set in place, and important new investments have been made in academic facilities. And, uniquely among its peers, NYU has been redefining what a university is through the creation of its global network, which has allowed for unprecedented new educational and academic activities around the world for students and faculty alike."