text:
CHULA VISTA!!!! Yup I was transferred to the Rio Otay Mesa branch and my new companion is Sister Muir! She's great...really quiet but nice. Chula Vista is FREEZING compared to San Tee ha ha.. I miss San Tee and the hot weather! but Chula is cool because there are three awesome views. One of TJ (Tijuana), one of the ocean and then one of down town San Diego. When your up on top of a hill you can see all of them. It's so pretty, nice cool ocean breeze even though I'm not right on the beach.....I'm about 15 min away from the border. Everyone goes to TJ over the weekends so we can't get ANYONE to church, as far as investigators.... The branch is great...It's so weird though because they are a lot more responsible in their callings and everything is nicer... Santee was a little poorer area. I miss it though so much and my old companions, but I love CHULA!
It's weird not being in a trio anymore.. I like it though, it feels easier to teach. We have 8 missionaries in our branch which is a lot ...there is the two of us and two other sisters...one of them being sister Thomas my old comp :-). Our apartment is cool. The kitchens ghetto but that's ok we're never there anyway ha ha.
BTW...anyone is welcome to send packages! Not too many, but since I'm in the states so it's easier and I don't have to pay for customs! Popcorn, hot chocolate, goodies, chocolate, whatever :-) haha. Halloween/ any holiday packages are always welcome too.
One thing I've discovered is that I'm TERRIBLE at contacting. Just walking up and starting a conversation and then relating it to the gospel of course...just like, making it flow smoothly without being awkward, but I'm working on it. There's a new technique that we're using with the Book of Mormon. We've been finding it to work really well, only with Hispanics though. We teach them how the Book of Mormon was written by their ancestors and how they wrote it for them today to know of their lives, a knowledge of Christ, communication with God and then we invite them to read and pray about it. They really pay attention because Hispanics are always nuts about their family and ancestors! It works well.
We have more meal appointments! Dinner is always crazy, haha Because they dish the food up for you and you don't have a say in how much you want, so they pile it on! oy! One night we have "seviche" it's seafood like shrimp mixed in with this salsa stuff and put on a tostada....it wasn't my favorite because I hate cold shrimp....but I ate it anyway. OH!!! another thing. I discovered what "CHICHARON" is!! It's what was in empanadas the last week I ate those in Santee.... It's fried pig skin!!!!! AHHHHH!!! (hooeeeehhh!) I tried it at a ward party the other night and it was SICK! Ick...nasty consistency.....but there was a yummy Honduran dish at that party!!! Brenna and Brent! The second counselor is Honduran and made what's called Baleadas. It's so yummy I don't know how to explain it but I asked for the recipe.
Our area....We are pretty much finding new investigators because they split our area and the other sisters were supposed to get the new area, but since they are on bike they got ours!! Because it was closer to them and we have the new area now... and pretty much everyone is white. It's hard to find more of the Hispanics but we're trying... so the work is really slow right now. I'm kinda stressed, so I'm breaking out and finding more grey hair! oy vey! We switched one night with our roomies though....they have a different branch and are on bike too and they needed our car so we biked for the last 3 hours of the night and BOY am I OUT OF SHAPE!!! I don't like these California hills!! haha oy vey I can't believe they do that all day, all the time. my skirt got caught in the breaks too! and ripped! only a little at the bottom but I sewed it back up....you can't really notice it though. I haven't been sleeping very well as it's just a new area that I'm getting used to. Which brings me to "This weeks Assignment" for all of you:
Yes, I'm tired...but I'm so energetic at times which doesn't make any sense because I'm so tired. The mission Rocks though. Sometimes I feel like I'm in a dream and then I realize..."WHOA!!! I'm a MISSIONARY!" It's cool. EVERY girl should go on a mission. You learn SO MUCH. You learn about other people, about yourself, (I found out how selfish I can be) and find more out about our Heavenly Father and the way he works and his love for us.
We went to a family last night that are less active and I absolutely LOVE them!!! They have 3 kids 13 down to 3 and they are adorable.... The lady is super nice, it felt like home and she gave me a real hug!!!! Like a big squeezing one! haha the ones I love! I loved it..felt like home. Their family is so sweet!
Well I'm pretty much out of things to say other than for everyone! STUDY PREACH MY GOSPEL!!!!!! It's SO awesome and has everything right there! It explains things simply and clearly. It's for you guys too, not just us missionaries! Study it everyday!!!! Seriously you will learn the basics ...the most important stuff from it that we teach and need to understand everyday.
It has good scripture references all the time to go into more depth. So please do that everyone!
Letters are always welcome even though I might not respond right away. pictures too. I'll try and send pictures this week or next.
I love you all! I love being a missionary and I love my mission! San Diego is heaven on earth!
Oh haha my district leader was in Spring Valley last transfer and remembers seeing Uncle Mike! haha "you know, he was tall and kind of intimidating looking?, oh yeah I'm pretty sure I know who that was!" ha ha yup that was cool.
Love you!
Hermana Dunn
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
I got transferred to......
Posted by Tawny Dunn at 7:33 AM No comments:
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Transfers! 9/14/10
Buenos Dias Mi Familia!!!
Como han estados? How have you been? Les amo muchisimos! I love you all so much!
Well Transfers are tomorrow and we get a call today to see who needs to start packing to go to a new area tomorrow and so on. We haven't gotten a call yet but we are all very nervous/ excited/ sad to be split up because we're all so close. Hopefully they will call before I finish this letter! ahhh! ha ha.
Well, this last week was tough because being Senior companion, (to see how it all works) is tough and hard! You are in charge of everything in your companionship and it's kinda stressful. You have to be on your toes and doing everything right and being completely in tune with the spirit to know where Heavenly Father wants us to go what to do and what to teach. It's amazing though, because after you pray and sit and just listen for where He wants you to go you just get a thought in your head and or a feeling in your heart and you know where you should go whether it's to see that specific person or someone that you could find on the way there, to that original person. It's crazy how the Lord works. It's really interesting to see and do it.
Well Transfers are tomorrow and we get a call today to see who needs to start packing to go to a new area tomorrow and so on. We haven't gotten a call yet but we are all very nervous/ excited/ sad to be split up because we're all so close. Hopefully they will call before I finish this letter! ahhh! ha ha.
Well, this last week was tough because being Senior companion, (to see how it all works) is tough and hard! You are in charge of everything in your companionship and it's kinda stressful. You have to be on your toes and doing everything right and being completely in tune with the spirit to know where Heavenly Father wants us to go what to do and what to teach. It's amazing though, because after you pray and sit and just listen for where He wants you to go you just get a thought in your head and or a feeling in your heart and you know where you should go whether it's to see that specific person or someone that you could find on the way there, to that original person. It's crazy how the Lord works. It's really interesting to see and do it.
It's also amazing but frustrating to see this other thing.....As a newbie in the mission field I'm learning what to do and what not to do and how to do things. There are several times where I think I did really good or awesome but then it turns out that I totally bombed at whatever I did. But then other times I think I did terrible and my trainer says, "no you did good!!!" or whatever. So it's very unexpected what will happen next. Always up and down and up and down emotionally. It's tough at times, but then other times it just rocks.
Last p-day, we as a district, went down to the Mexican border to "Las Americas" to go shopping. They are these outlet malls....ha ha and they are RIGHT next to the huge fence that separates Mexico and the US. So we took some pics in the parking lot right next to the fence. ha ha It was fun. ....and of course I hate shopping so that part for me was boring, but it was just fun to be with everyone. Hopefully I'll be able to send some pics next week but I dunno.... lots of stuff to do.
Ok....so here's something that just came to me the other night as I was studying. I had to just grab a pencil before I forgot everything, so it might not make sense but take from it what you will. It's just about everything gospel related and I dunno maybe someone needs to hear something from it. I don't have time now to categorize/ organize it though. here it goes
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Jesus Christ said, "come unto me all ye that are heavy laden and I will give you rest." (Matthew 10???) Through the atonement Jesus Christ will lift our burdens for us in life because he knows EXACTLY what we're going through... whether we are sad or depressed or angry or confused, in the dark or sick WHATEVER. He loves us, He loves YOU, unconditionally and wants happiness and love for us. He has provided a way to do that through the gospel and atonement of Jesus Christ. We have to be willing to put in our part too though, be willing to act and do what he wants. Through the Atonement we not only receive remission for our sins, but we are blessed with the Grace of God when we have faith in him. "Come unto me all ye that are heavy laden and I will give you rest." *** "Love inspires us to make the right choices" (me, ha ha, inspiration from my Patriarchal blessing). It inspires us to do the right things. We serve others and serve God because we love them. Learn to love like a little child. No matter what someone does wrong, love them still. Just like a little child does. Have this same love for the Lord and His teachings and commandments. No matter what hard times we have in our lives, love Him still and KNOW that He does these things to help you become stronger and grow. So, overcome them! Press on and work through it and your Heavenly Father will bless you greatly and strengthen you. When we see that life's challenges are for the better and embrace them, we make life better. Open your minds, hearts, eyes, and ears to the ways of the Lord and you will learn more. You will be strengthened, you will have happiness, you will love and have love in your life and you will gain a testimony of the Lords gospel and his promises as you see the blessings He gives you when you follow his teachings. He has set a way for us to gain these things along with the promise of eternal life. To live with our Heavenly Father in heaven and our families, and that way is through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Heavenly Father has restored it once again here on the earth today, specifically for our day. He along with the prophets of the Americas saw this day and knew the world would be a crazy place. He knew Satan would work his hardest these days to tare apart the family and try and make our lives hard and miserable with the crazy things of the world. That's why Heavenly Father gave us the restoration of the gospel along with the Book of Mormon. So that we could find hope, and peace still in this world, through His teachings. So we would have hope of a better life to come after this life, as long as we are willing to set our pride aside and follow Him and truly come to know that we are all sons and daughters of God..... Through the Gospel we can truly find and learn who we really are.
I love you all! I love my mission!
Hermana Dunn
"Come unto me all ye that are heavy laden and I will give you rest."
Posted by Tawny Dunn at 8:27 AM No comments:
Week of 9/7/10
This weekend we were home alone. We live with members, in their basement and they left for the weekend so we took care of the house. It was fun, not that we did anything different, but I felt at home Saturday morning as I told her that I would water her plants outside and water the lawn and take care of the dog. ha ha Felt like home! Their dog, Jetta, is an Akita... I think that's what it's called....like a big snow dog. He's old but sweet. We noticed he wasn't anywhere to be found... I was worried that he crawled under the deck to go die or something cause he's super old....but we were worried because he was gone!!! The gates were shut and all. We were calling his name and we finally heard a whimper and it sounded like it was coming from the neighbors yard. We looked through the fence and he was trapped inside their pool area with the gate shut. We have no idea how he got there. So we knocked on the door and no one was home so we just went in the back and got him because who knows how long he was there in the heat!!! and he has THICK black fur. He went straight to the water though to drink when we got him back. Then the next day we came home and he was sitting on the front porch!!! So we called the Hawkins AGAIN to tell them and they said there had to be a whole somewhere, so we checked and there was a loose board sure enough. haha. So that was exciting.
Love you all! And...Keep studying the scriptures everyday!
Love Hermana Dunn
Posted by Tawny Dunn at 8:22 AM No comments:
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)


text: 18 September.--Just off train to London. The arrival of Van Helsing's telegram filled me with dismay. A whole night lost, and I know by bitter experience what may happen in a night. Of course it is possible that all may be well, but what may have happened? Surely there is some horrible doom hanging over us that every possible accident should thwart us in all we try to do. I shall take this cylinder with me, and then I can complete my entry on Lucy's phonograph.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Sleep Apnea Affects Men And Women Differently
It has been estimated that more than 19 million individuals in the United States are affected by sleep apnea. It is a condition that affects both men and women, but the symptoms for each gender may be different. Both men and women can experience serious health consequences as a result of having sleep apnea.
Sleep Apnea
This is a common disorder affecting a person's breathing while they sleep. A person with this disorder will have one or more pauses in their breathing or take very shallow breaths when they sleep. These pauses can last up to a minute. It's possible for these pauses to happen over 29 times every hour. After a pause, a person's breathing will start again with a choking sound or loud snort. This will cause a person to go in and out of a deep sleep all during the night. They may only be able to have light sleep. This can cause a person to be tired during the day and experience excessive daytime sleepiness and more.
Health Problems
Many people who have high blood pressure will experience it becoming significantly worse when they also have sleep apnea. When a person wakes up often during the night, it will put stress on their system. This will cause their hormones to work harder. This will result in a negative effect on a person's blood pressure. Sleep apnea can cause a person's body to get lower levels of oxygen. Atrial fibrillation, as well as other heart conditions, are linked to people having sleep apnea. A disruption of a body's intake of oxygen also makes it more difficult for a person's brain to control the blood flow to their arteries. Sleep apnea is also a common condition among people who have type 2 diabetes. Over 79 percent or more of those who have type 2 diabetes also have sleep apnea.
Men And Women Sleep Different
Each gender has different sleep patterns. Experts believe much of this could be caused by hormonal differences. Woman are at a greater risk for experiencing depression, insomnia as well as daytime fatigue from having sleep apnea. Women get greater benefits from a deep sleep when compared to men. The circadian cycle for a woman is usually shorter than it is for a man. Women also seem to fall asleep earlier as well as wake up earlier than men. A woman's approach to dealing with sleep deprivation is different than how a man handles it. Researchers at Duke University found that women with poor sleep levels are often more overweight than men with sleep issues. Men and women have different sleep needs based on the different chemicals their bodies produce. There are also anatomical differences between men and women that add to having different sleep patterns. According to experts, women need to have more deep sleep than men.
There was a study conducted at UCLA concerning the different ways sleep apnea affects men and women. It showed that women have a lower chance of being diagnosed with sleep apnea. The study also showed that women who don't get adequate sleep are far more affected in the part of the brain that regulates decision and mood when compared to men. Both genders experience various symptoms. Men are often suddenly awakened by struggling to breathe or snorting. Women seem to have the symptoms such as anxiety, fatigue as well as depression. Many of the symptoms experienced by women are not as obvious as with men.
Woman's Health Issues
There are no standardized screening tools designed to identify if a woman has sleep apnea. Most of the tests are oriented toward males. Many physicians agree that with women it's essential to ask about their snoring as well as any pauses in breathing. A woman complaining of disturbed sleep at night, as well as fatigue, could have an increased chance of being diagnosed with sleep apnea. It is more challenging to recognize sleep apnea symptoms in women as many of their complaints imitate other conditions. Too many times, a woman may not tell their physicians about their lack of sleep. They often complain of palpitations, restless legs, hallucinations, and more. Women with sleep apnea may have mood disorders or dysfunctions with their thyroid. Women are also less likely to partake in things that make sleep apnea worse like excessive caffeine and alcohol.
Gender Neutral
There are certain things that impact both genders. Men and women both snore. This happens when their throat muscles are relaxed. Snoring results from a slight obstruction of the person's airways by the soft tissues. Simply snoring is not something that is considered unhealthy. The problem comes when snoring is loud and combined with snorting, choking as well as gasping sounds. Taking very shallow breaths when sleeping and having short interrupted sleep are all signs of sleep apnea in both men and women.
Jaw Surgery
The airways for both genders is confined by the upper and lower jaws. With surgery, it is possible to move the upper and lower jaw forward. Doing this can make the airways larger. In many cases, this is the most effective surgical procedures to treat sleep apnea. This is done with patients who have moderate to severe sleep apnea after other types of treatments have failed. This is also done with patients who have significant jaw deformities that result in them having sleep apnea. After the procedure, the jaws do not need to be wired as they are stabilized. A person's bite is able to be preserved. Speech and swallowing are not impacted by this procedure.
Many people who struggle with sleep apnea may experience pain. This can result from excessive wear on the joints of their jaw. This type of surgery will improve sleep and reduce pain as well as stress on the jaw. Individuals who have this type of surgery are able to chew and swallow better, which improves their quality of life. This type of surgery has resulted in people experiencing better nutrition, sleep as well as better overall health.
If you believe you could benefit from this surgery, make an appointment today to see Dr. Jamali. His office is located at 42 Broadway, Suite 1501, New York, NY 10004
Phone: 212-480-2777.


text:
Chimney Cleaning & Inspection - Wood Stoves Fireplaces & Inserts - Spark Arrestors Installed - Dryer Vent Cleaning - Real Estate Escrow Inspections
The primary cause of chimney fires is creosote, the substance that develops inside chimneys through burning. It's brown or black in appearance and can be flaky or crusty, or tar like & drippy. This substance can have the same ignition temperature as a piece of paper. Sweeping a chimney removes this dangerous material so that it does not contain the fuel that could ignite. When chimney fires occur in masonry chimneys - whether the flues are an older, unlined type or are tile lined to meet current safety codes - the high temperatures at which they burn (around 2000' F) can "melt" mortar, crack tiles, cause liners to collapse & damage the outer masonry material. Most often, tiles crack and the mortar is displaced, which provides a pathway for flames to reach the combustible wood frame of a home.
Are you allowed to burn today? Valleyair.org
In newer homes, most factory (pre-fab) built fireplaces are tested and listed as decorative heating appliances and will not withstand the abuse often heaped on their masonry counterparts. Although they are tested to U.L. standards, severe over firing and chimney fires will often badly damage these units. Regular yearly maintenance, cleaning at generally 1/8" buildup, and careful monitoring can assure a safe enjoyable system. RC Chimney Cleaning featured: Visalia Times Delta Article
Chimney FAQ's
How often should my chimney be cleaned?
The National Fire Protection Association recommends an annual inspection with cleaning as required. The evaluation is necessary to ensure that the chimney has adequate draft, is free of debris, cracks, creosote build up and has no loose or missing mortar joints. In general terms a chimney should be sweept for every cord of wood burnt. A "cord" of wood is a stack 4 ft high by 4 ft wide by 8 ft long (128 cubic feet). A "face" cord is split wood stacked the same as a full cord but the log lengths are generally in the range of 16"-20" long (rather than 24" as in the case of a full cord).
What is Creosote?
Creosote in chimneys comes in several stages. In its flaky, soot form, it's easily brushed away leaving safe and clean flue walls. When it appears as hard, brittle deposits, our extra efforts in brushing will remove most of the buildup. The nasty glazed variety is truly the most dangerous form and the most difficult to remove. This glazed creosote is recognizable by its dense, shiny tar-like appearance. It's basically wood tar which has become baked onto the walls of the chimney or flue lining. If this glazed creosote catches fire it could result in a dangerous chimney fire. As professional chimney sweeps, we have the necessary Third Stage Creosote Remover products to dissolve the baked-on resins from masonry, metal and stainless steel surfaces by reducing the hard glazed substance to a loose, brushable soot.
What causes creosote build up?
Burning unseasoned firewood. Unseasoned firewood has the fresh clean look of new lumber at the local building supply store. Any wet wood is bad wood! When it's wet, it creates much less heat, and actually fails to burn up alot of the available fuel in the wood. The "smoke" of unseasoned wood is heavily laden with unburned creosote. The moisture content in the wood determines how much heat the fire puts out, and how much creosote will build up in your chimney. Be sure to use only properly dried seasoned wood that will provide you with pleasant, trouble free heat. If you split a piece of seasoned wood, it would be white on the inside. If split into quarters it has cracks running through each piece, and alot of little cracks on the inner rings. Tap the wood with a key or coin. Seasoned wood gives a sharp, resonant sound, like a baseball bat. Unseasoned (bad) wood sounds dull and is much heavier in weight than properly dried wood. *** Never burn trash, magazines, newspapers, plastics or other materials not designed to burn in fireplaces or stoves. Doing so is illegal and hazardous.
How to you clean a chimney?
We first check creosote build up in the chimney flue and smoke chamber. We then set up the vacuum, cover the fireplace opening, and start the dust control vacuum. Chimney is swept from above with special brushes, which are attached to flexible poles. We then brush up the smoke chamber & vacuum behind the damper. The firebox is cleaned by hand using wire brushes. Remaining soot and ash on firebox floor is vacuumed.
NOTE: The procedure varies for pre fabricated fireplaces, freestanding stoves and stove inserts. Emphasis is still on being thorough with the sweeping and evaluation, and keeping the area clean. Some chimney tops can be inaccessible either due to steep roofs or fragile tile.
All our equipment is laid out on clean tarps in front of your fireplace. The hose of our special vacuum collects the debris as we brush the chimney. We can only brush the chimney as fast as our vacuum collects the dust. The dirtier the chimney flue, the slower we brush.
Many people have questions about burning artificial logs. Convenience is their strong suit and in general they're fine when time is an issue and you want a quick fire without all the fuss of natural firewood. They should be burned only one at a time and only in an open fireplace. Be sure not to go about poking them and moving them around once they are burning since they may break up and the fire could get a bit out of control. Be sure to carefully read the directions on the package.
Use of a Chimney Sweeping Log is no substitute for a manual cleaning and inspection of a fireplace. The log itself notes the following: Regular chimney inspections are always recommended. The CSL will not tell you if your chimney is blocked or has any kind of structural damage. The Chimney Sweeping Log does not take the place of inspection and professional cleaning.
What are you looking for when you do the chimney inspection?
We check for code compliance as to construction and clearances to combustible materials. If you have an insert or freestanding stove we check for proper installation. An inspection includes: Checking the firebox for damaged brick and missing or crumbling mortar. Check the damper for cracks, pitting or rusted-out sections. Look for and remove debris that may restrict air flow. Check for broken or damaged bricks or flue liners. We also check to see if you already have a chimney cap. Any questionable conditions will be noted on our 21 point condition report and discussed with the homeowner.
Spark Arrestors/Chimney Caps
A spark arrestor prevents sparks escaping from the chimney and landing onto the roof or surrounding trees. It has the added benefit of preventing animals (birds, bats, cats) from falling into the chimney and getting stuck. Spark arrestors also prevent rain from getting into the chimney flue. Rain causes mortar joints to erode and metal parts of your fireplace to rust, causing damage to the inside of the chimney and the firebox.
Dryer Vent Fire Risk
The U.S. Product Safety Commission estimates that, in 1998,over 15,600 fires were associated with clothes dryers. Fires can occur when lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct. Lint can block the flow of air,cause excessive heat build up and result in a fire. You can usually tell if your dryer requires cleaning. If your clothes take longer than one cycle to dry, this is an indication that your dryer vent may require cleaning.
How do we clean dryer vents? Problem cleaning is performed when an individual dryer is not drying clothes fast enough. We disconnect and pull the dryer out, install a blower on the vent, and then blow, brush, vacuum and or dismantle - whatever it takes to get the vent clean. Commercial dryers in central laundry rooms are also cleaned this way. For large quantities of vents at apartments and condo's, we clean from the outside using a high pressure compressed air tool. It will normally turn 2 or 3 corners, cleaning the flexible hose behind the dryer. This tool shoots down the vent, blasting loose lint, debris and nests, sending it to the outside where we capture & dispose of it.
Fire damages home, destroys garage
Visalia Times Delta Article:
A fire that destroyed the attached garage of a south Visalia home Friday morning was close to spreading next door before firefighters knocked down the blaze.
Flames at the home in the 1800 block of West Sunnyside Avenue were first reported by the house's renters about 7 a.m., Visalia firefighters said. James Bauer said his 14-year-old daughter woke him and his wife when she saw smoke pouring into the kitchen from the garage.
Bauer's wife called 911 and the family, including two other children, quickly got out of the house.
"[The garage] was fully in flames coming off the roof," Bauer said. "It got going real fast."
Five engines, one truck and 25 firefighters responded to the blaze, which firefighters contained mostly to the garage, said Visalia Battalion Chief Brian Adney.
The garage's roof collapsed and flames singed the front half of a 1983 Chevrolet pickup parked in the driveway. Damages and losses to the house totaled $65,000, Visalia Fire Marshall Charlie Norman said.
Flames did reach the fence and exterior wall of a next-door home, Norman said, but caused only about $3,000 in damages.
An initial investigation pointed to a clothes dryer as the possible cause of the fire, Norman said.
For the Bauer family, a point of consolation beyond their own safety Friday morning was firefighters' rescue of six puppies from the living room, which had been quickly engulfed by smoke.
"They were pretty happy about that," Norman said.


text:
Opioids are NOT Required
By preventing first exposure to opioids (AKA narcotics), we hope to
reduce the number of patients who become addicted with devastating consequences.
Want to learn more?
Join our mailing list!
Opioids are NOT required for your surgery
About Narcotic Free Treatments
We care and so should you
Zero narcotics is a program that prioritizes excellent pain control after surgery without the use of narcotics (opioids). Each treatment plan is designed individually for patients. We discuss your goals, while also accounting for risks. Opioids have serious health effects as you can read below. Overall, if we can avoid or minimize exposure to narcotics, the chance of potential complications and addiction will decrease.
Nerve Blocks
Nerve blocks have 2 different varieties. We can do a one-time injection that can last ~48 hours with the latest long-lasting numbing medicines. We can also place a small micro catheter near the nerves to continuously drip numbing medicine for extended periods of time. Deciding between these 2 options will depends on your particular surgery and medical factors. Nerve blocks are usually performed while the patient is sedated and are well tolerated.
We perform these procedures so you will not feel pain during or after your procedure. Depending on the specific local anesthetic (numbing medicine) we use, the nerve block can last even longer ranging from hours to days. Patients who receive nerve blocks with surgery have less nausea, higher satisfaction scores, and recover more quickly after surgery. Dr. Shiraz is an expert in nerve block utilization.
The dangers of OPIOIDS
Why expose patients to the complications of opioids if it's not required?
Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illicit drug heroin as well as the legal prescription pain relievers oxycodone,hydrocodone, codeine,morphine, fentanyl and others.
Side effects of opioids: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, physical dependence, tolerance, dizziness, respiratory depression, and overdose are complications from opioid use. Less common side effects may include delayed stomach emptying, immune and hormonal dysfunction, and muscle rigidity.
In 2012, 259 million prescriptions were written for opioids, which is more than enough to give every American adult their own bottle of pills. In 2015, there were over 33,000 overdose deaths from opioid abuse. In 2015, 22.5 million people (1 in 20 americans) abused prescription opioids and 2.1 million people abused for the first time.
11.4% of young adults have used prescription drugs non-medically. Young adults (age 18-25) are the highest risk group.
What are zero narcotics?
Non addictive pain relief
Cutting edge technology
Pain management and control
Having SURGERY soon?
Find a doctor:
It's not easy to find a doctor who prioritizes non-narcotic pain control. Zeronarcotics offers a free service designed to match you with a doctor who embraces our goals. Let us help!
Dr. Shiraz
Dr Shiraz is a board certified anesthesiologist who specializes in innovative techniques designed to reduce pain without the use of narcotics. After completing his residency in anesthesiology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA in 2011, he completed a fellowship specialization in regional anesthesia (nerve blocks) and acute pain medicine at Columbia University in New York City. Dr Shiraz continues to use his training and experience to decrease the rate of exposure to narcotics in efforts to combat the national opioid crisis. He also serves on the Speakers Bearau for Halyard Heath, as well as the Advisory Board for Pacira Pharmaceuticals. He is frequently an instructor at NYSORA workshops.


text:
- Details
- Hits: 4758
NV-5600 Manual Transmission for Sale!
The NV5600 was originally standard behind the high output 5.9L Cummins engine. The early NV5600 version, which was produced from 1998 midway thru 2000 is known to have synchronizer problems and a weak input shaft. In 2001, the NV5600 received an upgraded clutch, input shaft, and improved synchro design. This was in response to many issues owners had regarding these components, especially while towing heavy loads. All of our NV5600 units are completely upgraded and are backed by a warranty depending on your needs.


text:
What's Really Happening in the Small Business World?
For PEOs, it's hard to know what is really happening within any given small business.
It's possible to collect data from small businesses about their optimism, and conversely, pessimism, towards such things as new job creation or the ability to fill existing jobs, plans for capital outlays and increasing inventories, expansion, and the outlook for sales. Trends in these areas provide a broad context and can tell PEOs a lot about their clients and potential clients.
So too can data that aggregates information from small business owners about the challenges they face from industry and economic issues, product demand, tighter consumer credit, and laws and regulations. Such data provide insight into the environment in which clients and potential clients find themselves operating.
One of the most important statistics for PEOs is the state of small business employment. Tracking small business employment not only indicates how the economy is performing, but also takes the pulse of small business, because in a small company, employees are pretty much everything.
More telling than economic data and statistics, however, are narratives from real small business owners, revealing their every-day struggles and challenges, in their own words. This feature presents narratives from nine small businesses across the country, of different sizes and in different industries. These narratives can help PEOs interpret the economic data and statistics, and really see how it filters down to real life in the small business world.
January 1, 2016, will mark the first anniversary of the effective date of the Affordable Care Act's (ACA's) employer shared responsibility provisions, commonly referred to as the employer mandate. PEOs have expended a great deal of time and energy this year helping their clients meet their employer mandate requirements, and are crossing their fingers that 2016 comes and goes without clients receiving a dreaded notice from the IRS assessing an employer mandate penalty. However, given the newness of the employer mandate rules, there are many areas of uncertainty that are creating headaches for PEOs and their clients. Some of the most notable ones are discussed below.
On August 27, 2015, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) unveiled a new standard for determining whether two businesses are "joint employers" for purposes of collective bargaining and other National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) obligations. In the process, the NLRB reversed 30 years of precedent and significantly expanded the scope of potential joint employer status under the NLRA.
When searching for the right PEO to meet their specific needs, current and prospective clients have a vast amount of information at their fingertips, and many choices. To earn their business in today's competitive marketplace, you will need to learn as much as you can about your potential clients and craft messages that resonate.
I'm often asked what it takes to have a consistently high-performing sales team. I often find myself saying, "They will need this and they will need that… oh, and don't forget about…" However, there is not a simple answer this question. This question often causes introspective brainstorming sessions. This article does not claim to have all the answers, merely some in-depth thought as you plan for the success of your team, whether you are just starting your PEO or are expanding your existing sales team. There are many reasons why these strategies are provided herein. Unfortunately, editorial constraints control the number of words that can fit into an article for PEO Insider.®
As long as I have been involved in the PEO industry, a broad range of companies, business models, and, of course, management styles, has populated it. As the industry has matured and business operations within the PEO space have changed, there is now a great deal of distinction between the various business models and sizes of PEOs.
As I write this, I have just returned from the Arizona Biltmore and another terrific NAPEO Annual Conference & Marketplace. Odds are that if you're reading this that you were there, because turnout was spectacular, with about 700 people in attendance. For the week, we owned the historic hotel. Literally everyone who was there at the Biltmore was there for the NAPEO conference.
Before joining the PEO industry, you practiced commercial litigation, corporate law, and labor and employment law. What insights did this give you into the HR and compliance foundation of the PEO?
My legal education and experience were an excellent foundation for me to own a small business. In my brief career as a practicing attorney, I had an opportunity to work with businesses that ranged from very small entrepreneurial firms to publicly held companies. That exposed me to a wide swath of contract issues, as well as labor and employment matters. In defending the labor and employment matters that came up, I became acutely aware of the challenges that small and medium size businesses experience. It was that exposure that opened my eyes to how important HR and regulatory compliance is to small business and how valuable the PEO service is.
The 2015 state legislative session proved to be a success on many fronts for the PEO industry. In New Hampshire, legislators were able to come together to pass legislation that will finally allow PEO clients in that state to take advantage of the state's business enterprise tax credits. In Nevada, the governor signed a bill that will allow PEO clients to claim exemptions offered under the state's modified business tax. PEOs in Texas will now be able to take credit for SUTA wages paid by the client or on behalf of the client thanks to legislation signed by the governor that goes into effect for services rendered on or after January 1, 2016. This capped off a busy yet productive legislative session for the industry.
Q. Why is everyone talking about the Browning-Ferris Industries decision from the NLRB? Does this affect PEOs? What about OSHA, generally?
A. Here are the answers, respectively: It is important, maybe, and time will tell. The Browning-Ferris Industries issue revolved around a non-union temporary staffing agency that was supplying workers to a unionized company and examined who should be considered the employer for purposes of collective bargaining under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
PEOPLEASE truly does ease the burden of others by not only providing solution-minded services to our clients, but by also offering fun and philanthropic initiatives to our team members, within our community, and within the communities of the clients we serve.
The correlation between community and wellness program efforts manifests benefits in a host of ways, including parallels between community engagement and employee retention, productivity, and overall bottom-line benefits. In short, businesses that do good, do well.
In this article, I will share just a few ways PEOPLEASE is engaging in outreach with our communities and staff.
A great debate is heating up about what kind of an economy our nation will have and the level of individual freedoms and personal choices American citizens and businesses will enjoy. It will only intensify as the campaign for the presidency reaches a fever pitch in the coming months.


text:
Why Bush's Resort to Military Tribunals Rests on a Bad PrecedentNews at Home
There is a world of difference between the military tribunal created in 1942 and the tribunals authorized by President Bush. After the capture of eight Germans who arrived on two submarines in June 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a proclamation to create a military tribunal to try the men. Roosevelt therefore targeted eight specific individuals.
|The Bush military order covers a much larger universe: any individual who is"not a United States citizen" (about 18 million inside U.S. borders) who gave assistance to the September 11 terrorists. The president need only determine that there is"reason to believe" the person is or was a member of al Qaeda,"has engaged in, aided or abetted, or conspired to commit, acts of international terrorism," caused injury to U.S. national security, foreign policy, or the economy, or has"knowingly harbored" one of more individuals described in the Bush order. FDR looked backward at a handful of known saboteurs who had confessed. Bush looked prospectively to 18 million noncitizens and resident aliens who had yet to be apprehended or charged.
Under the Bush order, the threat of prosecution hangs over a huge population. The extent to which this group is at risk depends on presidential "determinations" and definitions of such phrases as "international terrorism" and "knowingly harbor." "Aiding or abetting" could involve innocently contributing money to a group that seemed to be a legitimate charitable or humanitarian organization, which later the administration concludes operates as a front by providing assistance to al Qaeda or other terrorist bodies.
Cheney's distinction between unlawful combatants and prisoners of war relies on Ex parte Quirin. The Supreme Court distinguished between "lawful combatants" (uniformed soldiers) and "unlawful combatants" (enemies who enter the country in civilian dress). The former, when captured, are detained as prisoners of war. The latter are subject to trial and punishment by military tribunals. The Court made it clear that a U.S. citizen who associates himself with the military arm of an enemy government and enters the United States for the purpose of committing hostile acts is an enemy belligerent subject to military tribunals.
This judicial decision has little to do with the Bush military order, which specifically exempts U.S. citizens from the jurisdiction of military tribunals. What of Bush's decision to designate Yasser Esam Hamdi and Jose Padilla as an "enemy combatant"? Is that covered by the Nazi saboteur case? There is little relationship. According to the Bush administration, whoever fits the category of enemy combatant is held but not charged, is denied the right to an attorney, and (according to the Justice Department) federal judges have no right to interfere with executive judgments.
Compare that to the eight German saboteurs, who were charged by the government, granted counsel, and tried by a military tribunal. They even filed a petition of habeas corpus in federal district court, eventually arguing their case before the Supreme Court over a two-day period, totaling nine hours of oral argument. In sharp contrast, Hamdi and Padilla are held in a naval brig, with no charges brought against them, no access to counsel, and no prospect of a trial, either civil or military.
Ex parte Quirin is far from an attractive precedent. The Justices were poorly prepared to hear the case. The briefs are dated the same day that oral argument began. There was only a cursory district court decision, issued the evening before, and no action yet by the D.C. Circuit. The Court handed down a short per curiam on July 31, but without any legal reasoning. Three months later the Court released a full opinion, but by that time six of the eight Germans had been electrocuted. The Court could hardly cast doubt on the legality or propriety of their executions, much less grant relief.
The conduct of the trial in 1942 so offended Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson that he intervened forcefully three years later, when Roosevelt established another tribunal to try two saboteurs who arrived by submarine from Germany. Unlike the military order of 1942, Roosevelt did not name the members of the tribunal or appoint the counsel for the prosecution and defense. Instead, he empowered the commanding generals, under the supervision of the secretary of war, to appoint the tribunal. Moreover, the trial record did not go to Roosevelt, as it did in 1942. The review was processed by professionals within the judge advocate general's office.
The 1942 process was badly crafted. Roosevelt created the tribunal, picked
generals (subordinate to him) to serve on the tribunal, appointed the prosecutors
and defense counsel (all subordinate to him), and when the tribunal completed
its work, the trial record went to Roosevelt for final review. Stimson thought
it made no sense for Attorney General Francis Biddle and Judge Advocate General
Myron Cramer to serve as prosecutors. Why should an attorney general spend a
month prosecuting eight saboteurs? Cramer should not have been co-prosecutor.
His function was to perform a reviewing role to assure fairness.
For the two saboteurs who arrived in late 1944, Stimson succeeded in removing Biddle and Cramer as prosecutors. Trained military professionals handled the prosecution in early 1945. Stimson also saw that the trial took place not in Washington, D.C., with the circus atmosphere of 1942, but at Governors Island, New York City. Justice Felix Frankfurter, a member of the 1942 Court, later said that "the Quirin experience was not a happy precedent."
Related Links
comments powered by Disqus
More Comments:
mark safranski - 10/10/2003
A lot of Supreme Court decisions may be poorly argued ( Roe v. Wade) or well-argued but politically disastrous and morally wrong( Dred Scott). It doesn't really matter because until they are overturned they remain operative and binding on lower courts.
FDR could also, at any time, have issued new executive orders regarding saboteurs so Quirin merely recognized the extent of the President's authority in wartime as commander-in-chief to deal with enemy combatants. It revised Ex Parte Milligan which was decided in the far murkier circumstances of a civil, not foreign, war.
Quirin was heard not only in a war atmosphere but during an actual war and the defendents, who had no complaint regarding due process, were swiftly executed and rightly so. In contrast, Mr. Hamdi who was captured fighting on a foreign battlefield with the enemy, has been treated with kid gloves. If anything Bush's executive order regarding war criminals fighting out of uniform is far, far milder than what the United States could apply under Quirin or mete out under the Geneva Convention.
In fact, if Bush wished to strictly apply those standards, most of the captives at Guantanamo would long-since be dead at the hands of a firing squad. Not all, but most.
- Boston Refused to Close Schools During the 1918 Flu. Then Children Began to Die
- Trump Won't Win by Doubling-Down on his Racist Appeals but the Right's Open Bigotry Comes at a Cost
- What to Stream: A Blazing Interview with Orson Welles By Richard Brody
- Trump's Attack on the Postal Service Is a Threat to Democracy—and to Rural America
- Kamala Harris and the Growing Political Power of Black Women


text:
Earn points toward FREE PIZZA with Piece of the Pie Rewards
More About Domino's Near 78870
Destination? Delicious Pizza Near 78870
When you've got a hankering for a cheese-loaded slice of mouthwatering pizza, we know you're craving only the best pizza near 78870. You're looking for a flavorful pizza with a freshly made tomato sauce, perfectly sliced chunks of pepperoni, generous piles of mozzarella and parmesan, and a golden-brown crust that's both crispy and chewy. You want a pizza that makes your dinner dreams come true. You want Domino's!
At Domino's near 78870, we make it fast and easy to get the fresh pizza you're craving. Order your pizza over the phone or online, or visit a Domino's near you to place a carryout order.
Start by choosing from one of our handmade crusts, including a fluffy hand-tossed crust loaded with buttery flavor, a gluten-free crust, a crunchy thin crust, or a pan pizza crust that's loaded with two layers of melted cheese! Next, pick your sauce and start piling on your favorite toppings. Don't be shy! Choose as many as you want. Whether you're all about the veggies like green peppers, spinach, and onions, or you prefer the sweet and savory combination of ham and pineapple, your nearest Domino's has it all!
With over 34 million different ways to make a single Domino's pizza, you can be sure we've got a slice for any taste. Build your own pizza however you want or choose from one of our beloved specialty pizzas, like the ever popular Buffalo Chicken, Pacific Veggie, or Ultimate Pepperoni and have it delivered hot and fresh to your doorstep, fast!
Demand the Best Pizza Delivery Near 78870: Demand Domino's!
Order from Domino's near 78870 and you'll see—we're pretty serious folks when it comes to pizza delivery. In fact, we're so serious about it that we promise your pizza will arrive piping hot and freshly made, right from our oven to your door. Want to know what's happening with your order like, right now? Use our expertly engineered Domino's TrackerⓇ to follow along as your order is prepped, baked, checked for quality, and sent out our door for delivery... and try to keep your drool from falling onto your keyboard or phone in the meantime.
Get More Than Just Pizza Takeout Near 78870
We deliver pizza pretty darn fast, but we're also rockstars when it comes to lightning fast pizza takeout near 78870. Feel free to try something different or stick to your favorites from our pizza menu. Complete your meal with one of our oven-baked sandwiches, flavorful pastas, stuffed cheesy breads, savory chicken wing platters, garden fresh salads, and even dangerously decadent desserts. Add a cookie brownie, lava cake, or warm bunch of Cinna StixⓇ to your order and satisfy your sweet tooth.
With more than 12,000 stores around the world, we know customer service and quality. We think it's our calling to not only be the best pizza delivery company in Knippa, but also the world, and everything we do reflects this commitment. You'll witness it in the way our delivery drivers take care of your order and you'll taste it in every bite of pizza you eat. Call your local Domino's restaurant near 78870, order online, or use our free mobile phone app for fast and delicious pizza delivery and carryout today! We may be more than 56 years old, but we aren't just any old pizza restaurant. Domino's is your go-to pizza place near 78870!


text:
$5,500 per person, per trip (1:1)
$4,500 per person, per trip (2:1)
$7,700 for a parent-child 2:1 (children ages 25 and under)
Rates apply to both single animal and big game combination hunts.
Applications for the non-resident combination license via the general drawing must be received by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks prior to March 15. Costs for combination licenses range from $580(for a deer combo) to $976 (for the big game combo). The application can be found athttp://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/licenses/newDeadline/nonresidentApplyInfo.html. We are happy to assist with the application process.
When booking a hunt a 30% deposit is required to secure your trip.
A 10% to 15% gratuity is customary for services of this nature. Each member of our staff is committed to providing you with a high-quality, enjoyable experience. Please consider including a gratuity to thank them for their specialized skills and hard work.
With limited exceptions, all payments are considered non-refundable. Refunds may be made when cancellations can be filled.
Anyone interested in a trip will be asked to complete a Pre-Screening Health Questionnaire, and those who book a trip will be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Responsiblity and Assumption of Risk document,
as per Montana State Law.
Murphy History trip Aug 1-10 2018 with old pictures and stories. 100th year anniversary of Joe Murphy as an outfitter at his cabin site. Leisure with the Legends. Also we are offering a 5 day China Wall Trip. Cost is $325 per person per day, so book early (30% deposit to book) July 24-July 28


text:
Greatest Travel Blanket For Airplane
I do not want to spend one moment worrying about issues at home whereas I am on trip – not about the house, my dog, my plants, whether I left an equipment turned on that I should not have, or if a bill shall be late if not paid earlier than I get back. Till a couple years ago there were a lot of alternative boon-docking sites alongside that aspect the highway. Crystal Journey a journey agent in London UK the place you'll be able to book cheap airline tickets and examine. The middle partitions are a darkish grey tying them together with the newly upholstered gray sofa, darkish blue cabinets & blue rug. Nahwa Travel juga menyediakan berbagai paket rental mobil harian 12 jam/24jam maupun bulanan. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: USA – A highway journey essential for locating nice stuff!
Whereas I do not travel very often, I journey usually enough for it to be a headache for me to plan all of it out. You'll make your man blissful as he can use this on a regular basis if he's to travel constantly. It is on the ground in entrance of the left-hand nook of the Lake Macalania Travel Agency, when facing the entrance door. Close to actually hugging it which makes you look ridiculous, I do not know the way else to protect it so this travel cash bag will probably be just great for these valuables. The trainer is on the north rim, western aspect once you first enter Calm Lands; later she's close to Calm Lands Agency or the south rim, east aspect. Pack this wonderful pillow and blanket set in your keep on and you will by no means travel with out it once more.
There's a lot to be mentioned about a few of the older recreational autos like the Boles that had been manufactured at a time when RV journey was in its infancy. In case you are travelling overseas, relying on the place you are visiting, you might need to analyze if and the way ostomy conditions and circumstances are lined by travel insurance coverage. Lap pocket with zippered closure can be used to maintain monitor of small journey objects like earplugs, eye-shade or an iPod. I'd extra possible journey by automobile than by airplane, unfortunately, I live abroad and would have to fly earlier than to get to the place to begin of an exquisite journey. This little trailer harkens again to the Jellybean wanting trailers of a few years ago. Chances are you'll discover that data (if travel company is an issuer) on high right nook of your ticket above the passenger's title, whether or not it is a paper or digital ticket receipt.
From over 10 years of expertise within the air travel business, I can tell that 99% of the time your ticket can be modified and you don't have to lose money and throw ticket away in case you can't journey. I can't tell you how … Read More


text:
Yamina Nater's Profile
My Gender
A Little about Me
Hello, I am currently trying to figure out what the next step in my path is and I figure the best way to do so is to see as much of the world and become a part of the community I most identify myself with. I am very interested in sustainable living. I would like to eventually live off-grid.
My Friends
Why I Build Sustainably
It is a lifestyle I would like for myself. I think the idea of living off the grid and with purpose it beautiful. I am currently selling most of my belongings on ebay trying to shed the consumerist lifestyle. I would eventually like a tiny, sustainable home of my own.
Skills I would like to Work on or Share.
I am great with children, have excellent people skills, I'm good with languages, try to stay as active as possible (hiking, skating), I am a very fast learner and not a quitter.
My Life Philosophy
I am a vegetarian transitioning to vegan. I am also transitioning from store-bought goods to homemade. I am trying to live as purposefully and fully as possible. I have a lot to learn and I think that by meeting new people and seeing how they live I can learn more about myself and how I want to live.
I do not have experience but I am a fast learner and a hard worker.
My Building Qualifications
None I would be interested in eventually taking an Earthship course. First I would like to travel a bit though and see what it out there.
My Occupation
I currrently work with children on the autism spectrum and as much as I love the kids I am less enthusiastic about the approach taken to educating them. I am interested in learning about the environmental effects on children on the spectrum (food, skincare and medicine).
What I Read, Watch, and Listen to
My favorite movie is Wall-e, I like Wes Anderson films, Tim Burton, Michel Gondry, love terrible super hero flicks (obsessed with Avengers). My favorite author is Neil Gaiman ( I am a fan of all things whimsical), I like Chuck Pahluniuk. And my favorite tv show is Doctor Who though I find I can relate much better to the Mindy Project.
Building Styles I'm Interested in
Rammed Earth
Earthship/used tires
Straw Bale
Adobe/Mud Bricks
Reclaimed Materials
Local Materials (ie Sustainable Wood)
Stone/Flint walls
I would like to learn all about different types of sustainable living as see which I am better suited towards. It all fascinates me.
My Education
I majored in classical studies and did a post bac year in the same. I needed a break from school though and now I work in the ABA field (with children on the spectrum)
My Eating Habits
I have finally reached the point in my life where enough is enough, I have found that I no longer want the things society feels I should want (big house, family, ring on my finger) and I would much rather live a simple, easy life. I don't want a mortgage or massive credit cards bills. I want a tiny house on the beach or a cottage in the woods where I can live quietly. I would like to work in something I truly love, all natural skin care interests me as well as healthy eating. I want to escape the rat race and enjoy my life. Joining this community is a huge first step. As well as taking time off to travel and see the world.


text:
Stratford's comfy corner restaurant is located minutes away from the Festival Theatre on Ontario and Romeo Street. We are a family operated business with that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. From our local favourite Benny, to our savory chicken pot pie and our Ontario grass fed beef burgers, we are the perfect place to visit for a real home cooked meal.
Food is our passion, serving you is our pleasure.


text:
The nights are getting colder, the rain showers more frequent, and the sun is dropping just that little bit sooner every day. Sorry to paint such a gloomy picture, but we're realists at Apache. It's also why we stock the best in AW17 outerwear from some of Britain's top brands. These outerwear items are mostly lightweight, ideal for September thru November when temperatures are still on the mild side. But you can always use these as an extra layer when the serious winter cold hits. We're also whacking on a 10% discount on all coats, jackets and knitwear. Just use the offer code OUTER17 at the online checkout for a great deal on all our AW17 outerwear.
Over Head Anorak by Lyle and Scott (JK606V) — £90
There's a novel "front pouch" on this Lyle and Scott jacket, sealed by a button and large enough for a paperback book or phablet. The showerproof and super-lightweight, this is more of an all-year-round garment that comes into its own during the colder, wetter months. The design forgoes a fleece lining for a netted material, much like a technical raincoat. You can even tighten the hood and waistband for when the elements turn nasty. Already one of our best selling pieces of AW17 outerwear.
Classic Crew Neck Knitwear by Fred Perry (K7211) — £90
We love our Merino wool knitwear at Apache, and for good reason. The legendary fabric is found only in a particular breed of sheep in Australia, making it a highly sought-after material. Not only does Merino boast a remarkably light weight due its fine gauge, but it keeps you warmer than any man-made fabric. Never one to cut corners, Fred Perry use 100% Merino wool for their stunning AW17 jumpers, available at Apache in four popular colours: Mahogany Marl (pictured), Dark Carbon, Graphite Marl, and Dark Chocolate. This garment is a perennial favourite of our customers (who rave about how well it washes) year after year.
Otley Fur Collar Jacket by Farah (F4RF6011) — £140
Farah's acclaimed Otley jacket makes a return for AW17, with its signature detachable "Sherpa" fleece collar looking as swish as ever. The Melton wool mix fabric has a distinctive feel, ensuring lightness and warmth in equal measure — as well as toughness and durability. There's also a thin wadded lining to give a touch more comfort without being too bulky. Expect this jacket to be your best friend as you brave the elements this Autumn/Winter.
Brentham Jacket by Fred Perry (J2505) — £120
Our returning customers just cant get enough of Fred Perry's Brentham jacket. We've been running it for years — in fact, its probably our most popular bit of outerwear. All the basics are covered in style, with a lightweight fleece lining, twin tipped knitted collar, showerproof Polyamide shell, two zip pockets, and a classic funnel neck for added protection against wind and rain. The plain design means you can match the jacket with almost anything, be it a pair of dark jeans or smart chino trousers. Available in Carbon Blue (pictured) and Black. We hope you like the look of our AW17 outerwear. Don't forget to use the offer code OUTER17 for a 10% discount at online checkout!


text:
Industry Certification Photoshop
Prerequisite: Digital Information Technology
Course Description:
This course covers fundamental principles of designing a game or a simulation application, rules and strategies of play, conditional branching, design and development constraints, use of sound and animation, design tools, and implementation issues. The content includes market research, product design documentation, storyboarding, proposal development, and presentation of a project report. Emphasis is placed on the techniques needed to develop well-documented, structured game or simulation programs. Extensive use is made of evaluating and analyzing existing games or simulations.
Hands-on activities using an entry-level game development tool should be integrated into the curriculum. Regardless of topic sequencing, the culminating activity is the creation and presentation of a playable game with design documentation.
Every student will participate in lessons to reinforce skills needed for the SAT, ACT, and Florida State Standards for college and work readiness. This class will help the students refine their reading, writing and proofreading skills, develop recordkeeping skills, learn about ethics, employability skills and how to use software such as, Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, the Internet, and other software associated with the Game Industry.
If you do not want your student to be able to access the Internet, they will need to provide a signed written statement from you to be turned in within the first 30 days of school.
Game Design students will be encouraged to be an active member of FBLA for the 2019 – 2020 school year. This is a co-curricular organization and participation in FBLA is highly encouraged. Further information regarding FBLA dues and membership responsibility will be sent home in the near future.
Materials Needed
- There is a $5.00 lab fee to help pay for paper and ink that the student will use throughout the school year. Due by September 11, 2020. If you are making out a check, please make it out to Dunnellon High School. if a student does not pay the required fee, they will be put on the debt list.
- Students will need a 1-inch binder to be used for class work.
- Paper, pens and pencils, highlighters. (Blue or black ink only)
- Homework 10%
- Classwork/Quizzes 35%
- Tests /Projects 55%
- All assignments are posted on my school web page. If you are absent, you should check there for what you have missed and when it is due.
- Make up work will be handled in accordance with the MCSS policy listed in the Student Handbook.
Tiger Paw Time
Productive Academic Work or P.A.W. Time is a 35-minute period on Thursdays and Fridays. The time is set aside for students to work on academic issues, make up tests/quizzes, enrichment, study hall, and reading and writing skills. This time will also be used for guidance appointments, pep rallies, college visits, etc.
This is not a social time. Students are expected to have something to work on. If they don't, teachers will be providing something academically for them to do. Students are required to fill out completely the log book for PAW time when they leave or enter my room.
The expectation of P.A.W. time will be: The student must come see me Monday-Wednesday AND NO LATER than Thursday morning to retrieve a P.A.W. Pass. If the P.A.W. Pass is not planned ahead of time the student will not be permitted to leave their P.A.W. teacher's classroom to come to my room on that Thursday or Friday. THIS MUST BE PLANNED AHEAD OF TIME.
How the P.A.W. PASS WORKS: The student will show the P.A.W. Pass to their P.A.W. Time teacher and will then be released to report to my classroom for tutoring/make-up work. When the student reports to my class I will then collect their P.A.W. Pass & keep for safe record keeping as well as the student will sign in on the log sheet for documentation purposes.
It is the responsibility of the student to utilize P.A.W. Time.
- Homework is expected to be turned in on time.
- Late assignments may have points deducted. Any assignment more than 1 week late will not be accepted unless prior arrangements are made with the teacher.
- Printing a copy of your work for another student.
- Using a USB drive or any other portable device to save your work for another student to print and turn in as theirs.
- Emailing answers to another student.
- Sharing answers with another student on any assignment, quiz, or test.
- Plagiarism
Cheating is unacceptable and students will receive a zero on each assignment that they have cheated on and they will be referred to the dean of discipline. (See student handbook concerning cheating).
The teacher only allows students in designated programs. Any student who enters a program without the permission of the instructor will be referred to the dean of discipline.
- Each student is assigned a workstation; they are responsible to clean up their assigned areas and return all borrowed materials to their proper places.
- The computer systems (includes CPU, monitor, keyboard, and mouse) are not to be altered in any way. This includes, but is not limited to adding, removing or changing icons on the desktop, defacing the desk or textbook, any part of the computer system, adding or deleting any programs.
- All thumb drives or portable storage devices must be checked by the teacher for viruses before a student plugs them into a computer system.
- No cell phones or other devices are allowed to be plugged into any outlet or computer in this lab.
- Parents are responsible for any damage to all equipment and textbooks that the student damages.
- Be on time for class, in your seat with all your necessary supplies, ready to start, when the bell rings.
- Cell phones must be turned off and out of sight and no other electronic devices are allowed in class.
- No USB drives unless approved by the teacher. Students' have a "One" drive to save their work to so that that they can work from home as needed.
- Do not download any programs to your school computer. Refer to the Student's Code of Conduct.
- Do not plug in any electronic devices into the computer or plugs in the room.
- Earbuds or headphones should be out of sight, unless needed to complete an assignment.
- Come to class with your necessary supplies.
- No food, gum, candy, or drink allowed in the classroom.
- Work from bell to bell.
- Respect yourself and others.
- Adhere to all classroom, school, and district policies.
- Put your book bags in the designated area.
- No profanity, vulgar jesters, perfume, hair spray, hand lotions, or grooming.
- Being absent the day before an announced quiz or test, does not excuse the student from taking it on the assigned day.
- No passes during the first 10 minutes and the last 10 minutes of class will be allowed. Students must correctly sign out in the Restroom log book under their name. Each student has 10 restroom passes for the nine weeks.
- Do not lean back in the chairs.
- Cleanup after yourself.
- The teacher dismisses you, not the bell.


text:
Do you REALLY think red wine is good for you?
Let's talk this through… red wine is said to be "good" for you because it contains resveratrol. The recommended daily dosage of resveratrol is 100mg to 300mg per day.
The question becomes; who much wine do we have to drink to get to the recommended dosage of resveratrol?


text:
Western Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (WAIMOS)
Marine environments of northern and western Australia are strongly influenced by oceanic boundary currents off the coast. The longest and most unique of these is the Leeuwin Current that originates from the northern region of Australia influencing more than 2/3 of the continental slope and shelf regions of Australia as far as Tasmania.
The response of the equatorial Pacific to El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Interdecadal Pacific Oscillation is transmitted from the western Pacific Ocean to the northern and then western Australian coast via the equatorial and coastal waveguides, so that the Western Australian marine environments are very sensitive to climate variability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Over the past 6 years, the Western Australian IMOS (WAIMOS) Node has been implemented to observe, monitor, simulate, and understand climate impacts through the variability of the oceanic boundary currents of northern and western Australia, and their influences on the continental shelf and coastal environments, marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
At this stage the key science-questions are concerned with:
- Multi-decadal variation, it's regional structure, mechanisms, impact on the Leeuwin Current and ecosystems
- Interannual climate variation and weather extremes (such as Ningaloo Niño), local versus remote forcing of the marine environment and ecosystems and regional feedback-dynamics, if it exists
- Dynamical studies of the Leeuwin Current, its relationship to El Niño Southern Oscillation, its eddy-field and connectivity to inter-basin flows (Indonesian Throughflow and the Indo-Pacific supergyre)
- Continental shelf and coastal processes, the relationship of shelf waters to offshore circulation (Holloway Current, Ningaloo Current, Capes Current, continental shelf waves and tides)
- Ecosystem studies focussed on key species linked to exotic higher trophic level biota (e.g. krill in Perth canyon linked to Blue whales; small prey near Abrolhos Islands linked to nesting birds; larvae in the Leeuwin Current linked to juvenile bluefin tuna), drivers of water quality and benthic ecology, and their impacts of iconic fisheries and ecosystems
Dr Nicole Jones
Associate Professor
Oceans Graduate School and UWA Oceans Institute
The University of Western Australia
Western Australia
+61 8 6488 3074
Ming Feng
Principal Research Scientist
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Flagship
Western Australia
+61 8 9333 6512
David Antoine
School of Science
Curtin University
Western Australia
+618 92663572
- CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Flagship
- Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)
- West Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI)
- Curtin University
- Murdoch University
- Edith Cowan University (ECU)
- Department of Environment and Conservation Western Australia (DECWA)
- Department of Fisheries Western Australia
- Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)
- Department of Transport Western Australia
- West Australian Global Ocean Observation System (waGOOS)
- Northern Territory Government


text:
Usually I don't get into emotional fluff or "hero-worship" type stuff… but this one's an oldie but a goodie. I didn't write it, I don't know who did… but as I sit here with my beautiful Gkemtb at my side and my kitty on the other side, I wax poetic…
Maybe it's the beer?
When God made paramedics, He was into His sixth day of overtime. An angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one." God said, "Have you read the specs on this order? A Paramedic has to be able to carry an injured person up a wet, grassy hill in the dark, dodge stray bullets to reach a dying child unarmed, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform."
"He has to be able to lift three times his own weight. Crawl into wrecked cars with barely enough room to move, and console a grieving mother as he is doing CPR on a baby he knows will never breathe again." "He has to be in top mental condition at all times, running on no sleep, black coffee and half eaten meals, and he has to have six pairs of hands."
The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands…no way."
"It's not the hands that are causing me problems," God replied. "It's the three pairs of eyes a medic has to have."
"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.
God nodded. "One pair that sees open sores as he's drawing blood, always wondering if the patient is HIV positive." (When he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job)
"Another pair here in the side of his head for his partner's safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, "You'll be alright ma'am when he knows it isn't so."
"Lord," said the angel, touching His sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."
"I can't," God replied. "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk out from behind a steering wheel without incident and feed a family of five on a private service paycheck."
The angel circled the model of the Paramedic very slowly. "Can it think?" she asked.
"You bet", God said. "It can tell you the symptoms of 100 illnesses; recite drug calculations in it's sleep; intubate, defibrillate, medicate, and continue CPR nonstop over terrain that any doctor would fear… and it still keeps it's sense of humor." "This medic also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with a multi-victim trauma, coax a frightened elderly person to unlock their door, comfort a murder victim's family, and then read in the daily paper how Paramedics were unable to locate a house quickly enough, allowing the person to die. A house that had no street sign, no house numbers, no phone to call back."
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Paramedic. "There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told You that You were trying to put too much into this model."
"That's not a leak," God replied, "It's a tear."
"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.
"It's for bottled up emotions, for patients they've tried in vain to save, for commitment to that hope that they will make a difference in a person's chance to survive, for life."
"You're a genius!" said the angel. God looked somber, stiffened, and said "I did not put it there".
– Author Unknown
For more on this emotional, fluffy crap read:
"Enough to Make an Old Medic Melt" and,
"Splashed Sadness, a look at Negative Emotions in EMS"


text:
Shaw vows to work on fitness after LVG criticism
Luke Shaw has agreed with Louis van Gaal's assessment of his fitness.
The former Southampton full-back, who became football's most expensive teenager following his £27 million ($56.8m) transfer, has been training on his own to boost his fitness levels to match what is required by the Manchester United boss.
Van Gaal had said earlier that Shaw was not fit enough to perform in his new 3-5-2 system.
Apart from agreeing with the Dutchman's criticism, the 19-year-old defender also admitted that he did not expect the step up to join the 20-time English league champions would be as demanding.
When asked about van Gaal's comments after United's penalty shootout win over Inter Milan, Shaw said: "Obviously I have seen that, and it's something I totally agree with.
"To play in this formation you have to be really fit. I am fit but I am not at the high level he demands.
"I have got to get fitter to get up and down (the wing). It's something I have got to work on."
Keeping it up
While Patrice Evra's departure to Juventus has all but gifted him the left-back spot with the Red Devils, Shaw has vowed to keep on working hard to get his fitness right in time for the new season.
He said: "I didn't come into United thinking it would be much harder. That's something that I think I made a mistake on.
"I thought it was just going to be the same but it's the biggest club in the world and there is world-class players in training.
"I wasn't meant to play (against Inter) so I trained on Tuesday morning...but I came on and played 45 minutes. I felt great. I could have played another 45 so that's something that shows there is a progression there after the last game."
He said the focus is now to get fitter and fitter and to be flying by the start of season.
Source: PA Sport
Get The New Paper on your phone with the free TNP app. Download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store now


text:
Pets have accidents, many of which you don't notice until they've become set-in. These stains can affect your carpet and flooring, drywall and trim, and your furniture. It's important to address them before you list your house because buyers will notice -- and perhaps smell -- the stains immediately. If there are stains in your carpet, a simple spot treatment will rarely do the trick. It's best to replace stained areas with new patches of carpet and, if necessary, carpet pad. Stains on laminate or vinyl floors should be replaced, as well.
If you have stains on your walls or trim, it's ideal to replace those, too. If that's not in your budget, you can try the very best odor-free primer you can find. A good primer should properly seal the stain -- and the pet odor -- and neither should return.


text:
A zm1 file extension is related to ZSNES a multi-platform emulator of SNES video gaming console. A zm1 file contains recorded movie from emulating game.
There is one other file type using
the ZM1 file extension!
.zm1 - ZoneAlarm Mailsafe renamed MDA file
Software that open zm1 file
ZM1 file extension - ZSNES movie #1
What is zm1 file? How to open zm1 files?
File type specification:
The zm1 file extension is associated with the ZSNES emulator of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System video gaming console that was popular in 1990's.
The zm1 file stores movie recorded from an emulating game.
The default software associated to open zm1 file:
Company or developer:
ZSNES Development Team
A free open source SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System) emulator. ZSNES supports various Nintendo image file formats, such as SMC, SFC, SWC, FIG, MGD, MGH, UFO, bin, GD3, GD7, DX2, USA, EUR, JAP, AUS, ST, BS, 048, 058, 078 etc.
List of software applications associated to the .zm1 file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open zm1 file, edit zm1 file, convert zm1 file, view zm1 file, play zm1 file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting zm1 files.
zm1 file player - programs that play zm1 file - ZSNES movie #1
Programs supporting the exension zm1 on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about ZSNES for play zm1 file action.


text:
Well this is exciting..
I've been involved in the production of a music video for Art Vs Science directed by Peter Lowey and its now online!! Here have a look.
Peter Lowey is an animator based in Melbourne. He did Sidewalk Scribble and won the Annecy You Tube award, 2011.
It was really great working with him and Glenn Hatton in this project.


text:
Langfield Two Seater Sofa
Product Description
The seat cushions are reversible and as standard, the sofa comes on shepherd casters and of course, the full Vale Bridgecraft 25 year frame and spring manufacturers guarantee. The back cushions are fixed in place and have double seamed backs which give great support to the back on the sofa. Marrying traditional comfort and modern lines with standard or gents sizes, the neatly tailored and exceptionally comfortable Langfield is complimented with Erringden, a range featuring Queen Anne legs. Available in a huge choice of different fabrics, this range is also available in leather.
- Double vent adds a modern touch whilst also creating an additional level of lumbar support
- Signature double wrap arms for a sumptuous look and added comfort
- 25-year manufacturers guarantee
Width: 166cm
Height: 98cm
Depth: 95cm
DeliveryWe offer a free delivery on all orders over £150 in a 50 mile radius. There are certain products we can send further (due to our suppliers doing a direct home delivery service) and on large orders we can discuss whether it would be possible for us to do. All our own deliveries are by our trusted team, and where possible and practical all items are unpacked and inspected in our warehouse prior to delivery.
Available (allow 6 weeks for delivery)
Call to order
Call us now for the best price on 01205 362300.
You may also like...
You can also...ask a question print this page add to wish list write a review bookmark and share


text:
A faboulous Trollbead in silver and gold of mother and baby.
"Mother and baby are playing together and enjoying themselves in a simple and sweet ritual sacred since the beginning of motherhood."
Made from Sterling Silver & 18ct Gold.
Weight 3.68g.
All jewellery comes with official Trollbeads packaging.
Free UK Delivery on All Orders. Free UK Next Day Delivery on orders over £95.*
You can return an item to us for either exchange or refund within 21 days of receiving it.
Please see our Delivery & Returns page for more details.
*Subject to stock availability.


text:
Welcome to the April Control Freaks Blog Tour! This month we're showcasing projects featuring stamps, fabric and paper from the "Summer Smooches" promotion from Stampin' Up! If you're following the blog tour lineup, you've just come from Connie Babbert's inspiring blog.
I have two cards to share with you this month, as well as a tutorial on how to make a dish towel with a fabric topper made out of SU!'s Summer Smooches fabric.
PROJECT #1 Happy Birthday Tulips Card
I made this card for my niece who turns 10 next month. When I think of her, I think of pretty, spring colors and Calypso Coral and Daffodil Delight came to my mind immediately. 🙂 After completing this card, I started listing the supplies and realized the flower punch I used is retired! My apologies for the inadvertent mistake — the Boho Blossoms Punch or the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack could be used instead.
Stamps: Bright Blossoms, Happiest Birthday Wishes
Paper: Calypso Coral (Textured and Smooth), Daffodil Delight, Summer Smooches DSP, Whisper White
Ink: Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive
Accessories: Daffodil Delight 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch
PROJECT #2 – You're the Best! Card
Don't you just love to hear someone tell you "You're the BEST!" 🙂 I could listen to that all day long and not get tired of it. 🙂 The new Bright Blossoms stamp set looks so "summery" to me so I used some really bright colors on this card. The red layer behind the main image is actually a piece of the Summer Smooches DSP, carefully trimmed so that the white polka dots framed the image. The sentiment was stamped in VersaMark ink and embossed with Whisper White embossing powder.
Stamps: Bright Blossoms, Perfect Words
Paper: Whisper White, Not Quite Navy, Daffodil Delight, Summer Smooches DSP
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Real Red, VersaMark
Accessories: 1/2″ Circle Punch, 1/4″ Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Bold Brights Brads, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Whisper White Embossing Powder
PROJECT #3 – Summer Smooches Dish Towel with Tutorial!
My final project is a dish towel with a decorative topper made out of SU!'s Summer Smooches fabric. I scoured the internet for inspiration and my dish towel/topper is a compilation of several ideas. There are ties at the top that allow you to attach the towel to a refrigerator door, cabinet knob or stove handle. I will admit that one of my pet peeves is finding a dish towel on the floor because it will not stay on the stove handle!!! Never again will this happen!!! 🙂 The topper is very simple to make and doesn't take much time at all to put together. I found a set of two waffle-weave dish towels at Walmart for only $3.44.
After washing, drying, and ironing your fabric and dish towels, prepare the pieces as follows:
1. Cut one dish towel in half.
2. Cut two rectangles of fabric measuring 6 inches by 7 inches. Cut one strip of fabric measuring 2 inches by 26 inches.
3. Hem each end of the 26-inch strip by folding the ends over 1/4 of an inch and then stitch.
4. Fold this long piece in half lengthwise and press. Fold one long edge toward the center crease (seam will measure one half-inch) and press. Fold the remaining long edge toward the center crease and press (this seam will also measure 1/2 inch). Fold the entire piece in half lengthwise and press one more time. Sew the long edges together, sewing close to the edge. Cut this piece in half (width-wise) to create two straps that measure 13 inches long.
5. Place the two rectangles of fabric together with right sides together. Find the center of the rectangles at 3 inches — now measure out from the center 1-1/4 inch to the left and mark with a fabric pencil. Measure out from the center 1-1/4 inch to the right and mark.
6. Cut the two rectangles starting from the bottom left corner up to the mark you just made at the top on the left side. Repeat this step on the right side.
7. Pin the two straps in between the two triangle pieces (fabric should be right sides together). Also make sure to place the unfinished edges of the straps at the top of the triangle. Pin the three edges of the triangle (top, left and right sides) and sew. Do not sew the bottom edge.
8. Fold bottom edge of triangle up 1/2 inch as shown and press.
9. Turn the topper so that right sides are out and press.
10. Sew a basting stitch along the cut edge of the dish towel and gather until you can fit the towel into the topper.
11. Pin the towel inside the topper as shown.
12. Sew the towel and topper together using a 1/4 inch seam. I began at the bottom right corner and made my way around the entire topper, creating a top stitch.
13. Voila! 🙂
Stamps: None
Paper: None
Ink: None
Accessories: Summer Smooches Designer Fabric, Waffle-Weave Dish Towel, Sewing Machine and Thread, Quilting Mat, Quilting Ruler, Rotary Cutter
To see the next blog, please click the link below. Jason Casper's blog is next! Thanks so much for taking the tour!


text:
World economies I get: currency, trading, deficits, surpluses... World politics is another story. I follow what happens: summits, policy changes, elections: but what does it mean for energy markets, potential threats, actual relations between countries? These situations define our future - financial and otherwise.
Today I'm sending you a piece from STRATFOR on the relationship between Iran and Brazil - and what it means for energy, trade, U.S. sanctions, and this rising power in the South. STRATFOR is my go-to source for all things geopolitical. The great thing about it is that it's not just available to government agencies, Fortune 500 corporations and financial advisers such as myself. Rather, you too can access their content.


text:
** This post also contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.**
Costco, the largest membership warehouse club chain in the United States has unveiled an all-new military program. Via this Exclusive Offer, join Costco as a new member and receive over $60 in savings. This offer is available for all Members of the United States Armed Forces, Veterans, and their families.
Ok, let's be honest. Who doesn't love a trip to Costco? There are always new things to look at and the samples are always on par. They definitely do their job of convincing you to purchase way more than the few items that you originally went to purchase.
While the samples are delicious, I wanted to let you in on another reason Costco is awesome. Costco wants to thank all Military Service Members through offering an exclusive discount, with over $60 in savings for becoming a member. Memberships start at only $60, so that's like getting an annual membership at Costco for well, free.
This is a military discount that's been around for a little while, but Costco doesn't spend money on advertising (have you noticed you never see a Costco ad on tv?). So it's up to us in the military community to get the word out about this great offer.
Membership can be verified online using a simplified and streamlined process. Begin by simply validating your status below.
Sign me up HERE
You must validate your status online in order to access and redeem this special offer to join Costco.
What's on your shopping list for your next trip to Costco?
Program Benefits
Join Costco as a new member and receive over $60 in savings and three free products below:
- Free Kirkland Signature™ Steak Strips
- Free Kirkland Signature ENV Hand Dish Soap, 135oz
- Free Kirkland Signature Bagels 12 Ct (2 Sleeves of 6)
How to Become a Member
Purchase Costco Membership Activation Certificates to join Costco as a new member and enjoy everything Costco has to offer for your home and family.
To join the Costco National Membership Program for Military Personnel, click HERE.
We hope you enjoy this new offer and please feel free to share this great offer with your fellow service member. Thanks!


text:
| |
My Account
Shopping Cart
Cannot access this performance because it occurred in the past: 1/8/12 4:00 PM.
The selected performance is NOT available for sale.
Please Select Tickets
You have selected:
Arts & Leisure Weekend 2012 - Clive Davis
Sunday, January 8, 2012
The TimesCenter
242 West 41st Street
New York,
The 4-time Grammy Award-winning producer, chief creative officer of Sony Music Entertainment, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member discusses his career and the music business. Interviewed by Stephen Holden.
No refunds. Sales tax and service fees apply. Seating is limited and on a first-come-first-served basis. Programs and speakers are subject to change.
If you need assistance placing your order, call OvationTix customer service toll-free: 866-811-4111. Do not exit your Web browser.
Customer service hours: 9am - 9pm M-F / 10am - 9pm Sat + Sun (Eastern Time)
Server Executed in 26ms


text:
I'm a little bit tardy with this post, but I've been a bit lazy in the kitchen of late. Yesterday was Anzac Day, which is kind of like the Australian version of Veteran's Day here, and since I will take any excuse I can get to make Anzac biscuits, I figured I'd share them with all of you, as well.
Anzac biscuits are kind of funny. They have a little bit of a mad scientist quirk, they're "healthy" (because they're made of oats, of course), and don't call for eggs at all, which makes them a cinch to modify for vegans. During World War I, when these biscuits were first made, eggs were difficult to come by, so people had to find something else to bind their baked goods. It turns out that golden syrup does the trick. Golden syrup, for those of you who haven't tried it, is sweet, buttery, golden (duh), and delicious cane syrup, and really should be in your kitchen if it isn't already. It's finally available in the international section of most supermarkets, so it really isn't hard to find. I use it in a lot of my cookie recipes, just because the flavor is that much better.
The thing I can't quite figure out about this (or any) Anzac biscuit recipe is the mad scientist bit I mentioned before. One key step involves dumping the baking soda in a bit of boiling water. When you do this, you get a tame little explosion of carbon dioxide, resulting from the interaction between the sodium bicarbonate and the hot water. As I understand it, this leaves you with sodium carbonate, which will once again break down into carbon dioxide and water provided you have sufficient heat (~1000°C, according to Wikipedia!). It seems like any further leavening really won't happen in the oven. So what exactly is the point? Anyone have an idea? It seems to be fairly standard in any Anzac biscuit recipe I've come across…
Anzac Biscuits
Makes ~2-1/2 dozen.
This recipe is from The Gourmet Cookbook, which in turn credits the Lodge Country House, in Seppeltsfield, South Australia. The biscuits (not cookies!) are a bit crumbly, but after the first bite, you really won't care. I promise you, these are that good.
- 1 c. (4-1/2 oz.) all-purpose flour. I imagine you could use oat flour instead, though I haven't tried it myself.
- 1 c. rolled oats
- 1 c. sugar
- 3/4 c. unsweetened flaked coconut. The original recipe calls for sweetened flaked coconut, but I think it'd be far too much with the extra sugar.
- 3/4 t. salt
- 1-1/4 sticks (10 T.) butter. If you want to make a vegan version, replace with Earth Balance.
- 1 T. golden syrup
- 1-1/2 t. baking soda
- 2 T. boiling water
Preheat oven to 300°F.
Sift flour and salt into a large bowl. Add oats, coconut, and sugar, and stir until the oats are evenly distributed throughout the dry mix.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, melt the butter in a microwave (or use a small saucepan on the stovetop), and then add the golden syrup. Stir until the golden syrup has dissolved into the butter.
Add the baking soda to the boiling water, and stir. Pour into the butter mix, stir, and then pour the butter mix into the dry mix. Stir until the dry mix is evenly moistened. Don't expect the dough to stick together; this biscuit is quite crumbly.
On two or three parchment-lined baking sheets, distribute packed tablespoons of dough ~2 inches apart. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown. When you take them out of the oven, they're incredibly delicate (just touch one and see — it'll recoil like a pillow under your finger). Give them five minutes to cool, and then transfer them carefully to a wire rack. They should harden as they cool.
You can keep these for about a week in an airtight container, but I really don't think they'll last that long.