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American cheese is actually a processed version that might or might not contain other types of cheese. It often consists of a host of processed ingredients. Choosing the best American cheese depends largely on checking the label and assessing the ingredients. Of course, your individual taste preferences will also dictate which cheese is best.
Generally, the product known as American cheese is not 100 percent cheese but rather is made from milk, dried milk powder, and milk fat. Many manufacturers also include milk protein concentrate, whey, and salt. While the ingredients in most American cheeses might be similar, the tastes and textures vary widely.
The quickest way to determine the best American cheese is to check the packaging. If the label reads that the cheese is a "pasteurized cheese food," it means that it must contain at least 51 percent American cheese along with a certain minimal percentage of milk fat. Of course, it can still contain other processed ingredients, including dried milk solids and milk protein concentrate, but generally it will have the smooth, creamy taste and texture you might expect from American cheese. On the downside, though, this type of cheese tends to have a higher melting point, and that might cause some frustration if you are using it to make grilled cheese, cheeseburgers, and other foods that require a cheese that melts easily.
On the other hand, if the label declares that the product is a "pasteurized cheese product" it likely contains less than 51 percent American cheese and doesn't meet the minimal percentage for milk fat. These cheeses have higher amounts of processed ingredients and will likely have flavors to match. On the upside, these products generally have lower melting temperatures, so if you are looking for a cheese for burgers or sandwiches that quickly yields a gooey melted texture, this type might constitute the best choice for you.
Many brands, especially those that are prepackaged or identify themselves a "cheese product," use added flavors, preservatives, and high amounts of sodium to improve the taste and keep the cheese fresher longer. Unfortunately, this sometimes gives the cheese an unnatural taste and texture that some describe as tangy, bitter, or rubbery. Also, too much sodium can make the cheese taste overly salty and gritty. If you are looking for a cheese with a more natural, creamy taste, opt for those sold at the deli counter rather than the prepackaged variety because deli cheese is often less processed and contains fewer preservatives.
You might notice that American cheese also comes in two primary colors, namely, white and yellow. Some brands have such a deep yellow color that they appear orange. The color comes from certain additives called annatto and apocarotenal. These additives don't generally add much taste, but when used in larger quantities, such as in the darker, more orange cheeses, some people can detect a slightly spicy or bitter flavor. To be on the safe side, if you prefer a more natural flavor, opt for the white cheeses over the yellow variety.
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I don't know if there's much science to it, but my mother always swore that the best tasting American cheese was the type that wasn't divided by plastic into individual slices. Getting the slices separated could be a bit troublesome, but mom believed it was worth the effort.
I do know that those slices tend to be a bit thicker, but whether they taste better as mom claimed is a matter up for dispute. Still, it couldn't hurt to try some of that cheese and see if mom was right, could it?
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American cheese is a great way to get a kid that hates milk to get a decent amount of calcium. Some brands of American cheese have an increased calcium content and the companies that make those love to brag about that fact when labeling the product. Those "extra calcium" varieties may be exactly what you want when looking for American cheese.
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Journal on Education in Emergencies [info]
- Contributions sought for inaugural issue of this new journal; submission deadline is 15 July 2014.
Act to Protect: Guidance Note on Attacks against Schools and Hospitals (Special Representative of the Secretary-General
for Children and Armed Conflict, May 2014) [text via ReliefWeb]
"Adult Refugee Learners with Limited Literacy: Needs and Effective Responses," Refuge, vol. 30, no. 1 (2014) [open access]
Celebrating 10 Years of the INEE Minimum Standards (INEE, 2014) [access]
- Follow link for series of blog post reflections.
Hear It from the Children: Why Education in Emergencies is Critical (NRC & Save the Children, May 2014) [text via ReliefWeb]
A Lost Generation? Education Opportunities for Syrian Refugee Children in Lebanon, Oxford, 19 May 2014 [access]
- Follow link for podcast.
Meeting the Learning Needs of Refugees and Migrants in Tertiary Blended ESOL Courses, Unitec ePress Occasional and Discussion Paper, no. 2 (Unitec ePress, 2014) [text]
MOOCs in Fragile Contexts, Presentation at European MOOCS Stakeholders Summit, Lausanne, 10-12 Feb. 2014 [text]
- Scroll to p. 114. Note: MOOCS = Massive Open Online Courses.
Reading in the Mobile Era (UNESCO, April 2014) [text via ReliefWeb]
A Ready-Made Library for Humanitarian Crisis Victims (PSFK, April 2014) [text]
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Eating together is an enthusiastically pursued mitzvah at Or Shalom. The Or Shalom kitchen and facilities are all dairy/pesceterian (for kosher fish – typically salmon and tuna), and in that sense, kosher. We prefer products which bear a Kosher seal, and we ask you to ensure that anything you bring does not contain ingredients from or derived from mammals, poultry or shellfish. Please ensure you read the ingredients of any purchased food you plan to bring.
If you are still not clear about what to bring to an Or Shalom potluck, remember that fresh fruit and vegetables are always a welcome addition.
The Or Shalom kitchen is pescetarian, but not certified Kosher. We have a large supply of plates and cutlery, and believe that part of Eco-Kashrut means avoiding using disposables that would end up in landfill. If additional plates and utensils are required, we prefer the use of compostables, even if that is a slightly higher cost.
Or Shalom composts all food waste in accordance with Vancouver city by-laws and ask everyone to clear their own plate into compost before putting them, cups and cutlery into the bins for washing.
If the food you prepare or bring is certifiably nut-free, or gluten-free, we ask that you mark it as such or use one of the signs available from the kitchen. Some participants at Or Shalom have serious food allergies and we want to accommodate their needs by specially marking those foods as suitable for restricted diets. We ask if you do not need to limit yourself to restricted foods, that you leave them for those who may be.
The Or Shalom Kiddush Pledge
If you attend Or Shalom Shabbat services, we'd like you to consider taking this Shabbat Kiddush pledge:
As a guest of the Or Shalom Shabbat Kiddush I promise to:
- bring food for potluck events, or if unable to, make a donation to Or Shalom to support Kiddush
- take only what I can eat, so no uneaten food is left on my plate
- take small sized helpings so that the people behind me can have similar size helpings, knowing that there may be seconds if everyone has firsts first
- scrape my plate of any food into the compost bin, ensuring it goes into the bag
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Update (Thursday, 12:17 p.m.):
Deputy Coroner Charles Newton said Thursday that the cause of death for Larry Anthony was determined to be blunt force chest trauma.
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A man died Tuesday morning in a vehicle crash on Warm Springs Road after the driver hit a power pole near Psalmond Road, according to a Columbus Police Department report.
Police responded to the scene at about 2:20 a.m. after receiving reports of a crash near Psalmond Road and Midland Middle School. The driver, 30-year-old Jennifer Baker, told police that she was traveling northeast when a deer crossed her path and she swerved. She told police that she also "may have blacked out."
After swerving, the car hit a 7-foot wide power pole. The collision caused extensive damage to the vehicle.
Investigators noted that the vehicle's exit from the roadway was not consistent with the driver's statements.
Larry Anthony, 50, who was a passenger in the vehicle, allegedly got out of the car and ran a short distance before collapsing after the car struck the power pole, according to the report.
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Ephrata's Witmer breaks own indoor 400 meter record
Ephrata's Mary Witmer competed at Penn State University this past weekend at the PTFCA Indoor State Track & Field Championships.
Witmer's day started in the 60 meter hurdles where there were a total of 28 athletes entered. Not having her best start, Witmer finished the race in 9.65 seconds, a mere 0.16 seconds off moving on to the semifinals and 0.07 seconds off her own school record.
"She flinched just before the starters gun went off," said her hurdle coach Todd Ream, "that was probably two-tenth's of a second right there. She ran a very good technically sound race after that, but it was just enough at the start to nip off some precious seconds, and in a race like this one, every little bit is critical."
Witmer bounced back an hour later to compete in the 400 meter dash where she was competing against 30 other competitors, six (including her) in her heat. The race was tightly contested pretty much all the way through the two laps. Witmer had gotten boxed in, however she fought through some traffic and moved to the outside coming down the home stretch, narrowly missing winning her heat.
Her time of 59.05 seconds re-set her own school record in that event and was good enough to place 16th in the State.
"Mary's first lap put her behind a bit," said Head Coach John Keller. "She had some traffic to navigate and even got slightly cut off, but that is the indoor 400. Once she got herself to the outside and could open up, she moved past the pack pretty quickly. Had the race been another five meters, she would've won her heat. All that said, it was a great experience for her and I was very proud. She has done some amazing things in the three years she has competed on the winter track team."
Witmer, who is headed to Division One Liberty University in the fall, closes out her indoor season and career at Ephrata with four individual school records and two more as part of a relay. That ties her with Betsy Sensenig as the only two athletes with six total school records in the EHS winter track & field program.
For Witmer, she will now try and pull something off that has never happened at Ephrata, lead the girls to a second-consecutive Section Two championship this spring.
"It will be a challenge," remarked the coach. "I have already spoken to the girls' team about this and am very excited to get the spring season started."


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Snowbird Resort, Utah, February 23, 2012: For a wounded warrior retiring from America's armed services, transition to civilian life is a series of challenges. Leaving behind their military support network, the veterans return to a nation that is appreciative of their efforts, but perhaps not fully understanding of the complex physical and emotional issues they face daily.
This Feb. 27-March 1, 15 disabled veterans will gather at Utah's Snowbird Resort for the Soldiers to the Summit at Snowbird event that will include skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. From non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports, the event is the follow-up to the organization's October, 2010 expedition to Nepal's Himalayan Mountains. Through working together as a team with experienced mountaineers, 11 wounded warriors successfully climbed 20,075-foot Lobuche East. This month's event will provide an opportunity for disabled veterans to experience winter sports, to connect with other veterans, and to enjoy life.
The Snowbird event includes veterans like Marine William Beard of Vicksburg, Miss., who was severely injured in March 2008 when his Humvee was hit by a rocket propelled grenade. The resulting explosion resulted in numerous injuries, including the loss of both index fingers. Amanda Brewer, a 21 year veteran from Cabot, Ark., was injured in the June, 1996 terrorist attack on the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia. Despite numerous injuries, she remained in the Air Force for another 14 years, including tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Ed "Koz" Kozlowski from Land O Lakes, Fla. toured the world during his 24 years in the Air Force. Currently working with a defense contractor, Kozlowski suffers from combat-related PTSD. Charles Register of Santa Ana, Calif., joined the Navy in 1963. Stationed on various naval vessels, he served during the war in Vietnam. He reports that his disabilities "stem from Agent Orange exposure while on the base at DaNang." He has had a kidney transplant, is legally blind and is a below the knee amputee.
Sponsored by Snowbird Resort, the Cliff Lodge at Snowbird, Wasatch Adaptive Sports and American Airlines, the Soldiers to the Summit at Snowbird event will provide these American heroes with an opportunity to learn and experience winter sporting activities. For some of the veterans, it will be their first time on snow. For all participants, their days at Snowbird Resort will allow them to create new, positive relationships with other veterans through teamwork and cooperation.
"At American Airlines, supporting U.S. service members, veterans, and their families is an extremely important, long-term commitment," said Captain Jim Palmersheim, Managing Director – Veterans Initiatives for American Airlines. "We are honored to provide air transportation through our partnership with Air Compassion for Veterans, an organization that our employees support through our fuel savings initiatives. On behalf of everyone at American and American Eagle, we are proud to contribute to this event, which will have a positive impact on the lives of our nation's heroes."
For more than 20 years, World T.E.A.M. Sports has used athletics to challenge disabled and non-disabled men, women and children to accomplish goals they never thought possible. At all our events – whether mountain climbing, biking, white water rafting or many other sports – four things always happen: (1) Disabled participants build self confidence and physical fitness; (2) The disabled provide a role model for other disabled citizens, encouraging them to take up athletic activities; (3) The disabled provide a moving inspiration to other participants and to spectators when they see disabled individuals can reach goals and meet challenges beyond anyone's imagination; (4) The disabled and non-disabled participants become a team, working together to overcome those challenges. Among the successful events is the annual Face of America bicycle ride in Maryland and this summer's Sea to Shining Sea cross-country ride. World T.E.A.M. Sports changes lives.


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Santa Monica Rugby Club is one of the long standing established powerhouse rugby clubs. It been a member of the old Super League as well as the Pacific Rugby Premiership and are once again competing for a shot at the USA Club 7s Championship. With the 7s season coming to a conclusion this coming weekend in Colorado we reached out the the boys of Santa Monica to learn more before this weekend's competition.
We spoke with Miles Cotton, President of Santa Monica Rugby Club about their 7s team. Below is our interview.
The Rugby Republic (RR): Santa Monica is back competing for National Club 7s title again! Do you consider your club a 7s power? Why/Why not?
Miles Cotton for Santa Monica Rugby Club (MC): While it feels good to be in the National Club 7's for a third year in a row, the level of competition in Southern California qualifying and at the National Club 7's tourney is always extremely high and we don't take anything for granted.
RR: Does Santa Monica run a separate program for 7s (that focuses specifically on 7s)?
MC: Yes, we have a separate 7's program, but it only runs during the Summer qualifying season. We do have a number of players who only play 7's as well as guys who are dual code athletes. The split is about 40/60 respectively,
RR: What are some of the keys to the success of your programs and club? Is it the players, location, sponsors, training program, culture, etc.?
MC: Our keys to success would be the dedication of players, excellent coaching, unbelievable training conditions (weather + geography) and an epic Canterbury kit! Let me break it down into four areas;
Our guys dedicate themselves to train, play and win at an extremely high level. It's not what everyone wants to do with their Summer. It is fun, of course, but also a huge commitment of time and energy.
We are extremely lucky to have a talented, knowledgeable and experienced 7's Coach in Marc Stcherbina. Marc represented Australia in 10 International Sevens Tournaments and has helped guide the Dolphins in the past 3 years.
After tough qualifying tournaments the coaches often take training sessions to the beach for lower impact, soft sand sessions followed by a dip in the mighty Pacific. Santa Monica is a great place to spend the Summer playing rugby!
Our sponsor, Canterbury USA, helped us make our flash 7's kit dreams come true. With a license from artist Adrian Chesterman, Canterbury used a colorful art work called "Dolphin Universe" to create visually stunning kit that inspires our team to play like Dolphins in space! (Yes, pun intended)
RR: How are the boys preparing for the up-coming Club 7s Nationals?
MC: Preparations consist of strategy work, skills and conditioning. Talent is never enough. We believe in hard work above all else.
RR: How have the southern California qualifiers and the tournaments you've played in this summer prepared you? Do you feel there were enough tournaments or too many? And was there one that really stood out for your team?
MC: We feel like the Southern California qualifying tournaments are good preparation for the National Club 7's, but you never know until you get there and stand across the line from your opponent. We feel like there were enough tournaments to evaluate players, test different personnel groups and establish chemistry. We hosted the last tournament and were able to lock up our qualification for Nationals, so that was both critical and special! The tournament was followed by a X-mas in July Pub Crawl on Santa Monica's Main Street which visiting teams really seemed to enjoy after a long day of rugby.
RR: Who are the player/players who have had the biggest impact on the team's success this summer?
MC: Both Sean Pypers and Allen Corruth have been great for us this Summer. Sean is a veteran player who brings leadership and focus to the team and Allen is a youngster with a nose for the line. These guys are a lot of fun to watch and both are real competitors.
RR: What is the biggest challenge facing the club in achieving its goal of winning the National Club 7s?
MC: The road to a championship is littered with little challenges and we need to overcome each of them to win a championship. If we focus on one game at a time and play to our potential, we're confident we can achieve our goal.
It interesting to see how having a formal 7s program (from coaching, kits and approach) can contribute to 7s success. The fact that for a third year in a row the Dolphins are competing for a national title could be attributed to a structured 7s specific program? Maybe something to consider for those who want a serious shot at a 7s title.
We wanted to thank the boys from Santa Monica Rugby for their help with this feature. They are one of three California teams in the men's side of the Club 7s Championship (Olympic Club and Belmont Shore are also in the mix). We wish Santa Monica the best of luck (in the end we just want the title to come to the golden state).


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|Congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt associated with heterotaxy and polysplenia.
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|PMID: 20069288 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
|BACKGROUND: Heterotaxy with polysplenia is associated with many cardiovascular anomalies including the occasional occurrence of congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunts (CEPS). Missing this anomaly can lead to inappropriate and ineffective therapy. OBJECTIVE: To emphasize the importance and associated anatomy of CEPS in conjunction with heterotaxy with polysplenia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Review of three young children who presented with cyanosis and pulmonary hypertension without a cardiac etiology. They were known (1) or discovered (2) to have heterotaxy with polysplenia. RESULTS: There was absence of the intrahepatic inferior vena cava (IVC) with azygos or hemiazygos continuation in all three cases. In spite of normal liver function, they were discovered to have large portosystemic shunts, splenorenal in location, along with diffuse peripheral pulmonary arterial dilatation suggestive of CEPS (Abernethy malformation) with hepatopulmonary or, more accurately, portopulmonary syndrome. All CEPS were ipsilateral to the spleens. Patency of the portal veins in these cases allowed for percutaneous shunt closure with resolution of cyanosis. CONCLUSION: CEPS is associated with heterotaxy with polysplenia and can be symptomatic because of pulmonary arteriovenous (AV) shunting. Portal and hepatic vein patency are critical for determining feasibility of CEPS closure.
|Beverley Newman; Jeffrey A Feinstein; Ronald A Cohen; Brian Feingold; Jacqueline Kreutzer; Hitendra Patel; Fandics P Chan
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Monday, September 29, 2008
busy weekend!
book club was thursday night. parents came home from mish on friday that was also gracie's birthday. and we were gone from the house ALL DAY that day. saturday was filled with a baby shower for the daughter of a friend of mine. WEIRD!!!! i've known her daughter since she was in young women's! OLD!!! me not her.
then we had a dinner before the rs broadcast on saturday night so i went straight from the baby shower (an hour away) to the chapel to help get that ready and then enjoy the broadcast. remember that we are on eastern time so it doesn't even start until 8pm. and all the while my dear husband was with the kids! he put in a full day that day. although i must confess that he was texting me while i was at the broadcast asking how to warm up the soup. gotta love that!
then a trip to get some food for sunday and monday after the broadcast! but it was with a friend so it was enjoyable. thanks for the invite sally!
then, of course, church sunday morning! and wouldn't ya know it our internet was sluggish and then non-existent after church when i finally had time to post!
but, alas i am all caught up with it now! wish i could say that for my paper scrapbooking! and the laundry too, but that is being done while i type! hey at least the dishes are done! well, better go since the kids will be home in about 20 min and then all you know what breaks out! and there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow so there will be no time to do this fun stuff. well, at least not without 3 crazy kids running around or hanging on me. it's a jewish holiday. the perks of living in south florida!
birthday fun!
then we went to daddy's work for "just a little bit". and anyone who knows about the shop knows that that is not how it ever ends up. 4 hours later we got out of there! but she was entertained with computer time, playing darts with mom and the big girls and rolling around in all the cool chairs.
the only thing that she wanted to do after seeing her grandparents was go to mcdonald's. so that's where we went to eat dinner. we stayed for a very long time since there is a nice play area in the one we went to. (the one our bishop owns.) and there are tons of big screen TVs so dad got to watch the debate and the girls played and mom started falling asleep in the big leather chairs by the tv. it was a great day for her!
once we have her big bash we'll post those pics too, but sarah's will be first since we haven't done her friend party yet and she turned 10 back in august!
welcome home!
we are glad they had the opportunity to serve the lord, but are also glad that they are home now and we can call them whenever we want. hee hee! we love you!
we love miss gina
Sunday, September 28, 2008
3. fav shoes
i live in south florida so the obvious choice is flip flops!
i think i have like 6 or 7 pairs! these are the ones of choice right now.
these are the ones of choice for church right now. as you can see they were on my feet while taking these pics.
but i had to take them off so you could see just how cute they really are. mauricio hates them because a) they make me taller than him, and b) he says they are 70's hippie gear! whatever!
4. what the kids are doing right now. i swear as i was taking the previous pictures they were all reading quietly and then they snuck onto the computer!!!
and yes, gracie is still wearing that dress from her bday. and she wore it to church today too. hey, doesn't bother me, less laundry to do! 5. the kitchen sink
no time for cleaning on the way out. besides it was still there when i got back. what happened to the maid? i think she needs to be fired, although it looks like she already was.
hey, what are sinks for if not for dirty dishes right?
6. the fridge
and mine is looking a bit bare in this picture. can we say grocery shopping anyone? hey there is a big pot of homemade chicken soup that will feed an army in there so don't think the kids are going to starve. and is that mickey d's i see up top?
7. the laundry room
not as big as i would like but a step up from our garage from the last house. and yes i do have a blue washer and dryer. love the colors!
a view of the other side.
8. the toilet
this is the guest/pool bathroom. what? did you think i was going to show you the horrifically messy kids bathroom? fat chance! that place is gross! whoever says that girls aren't messy never lived with my three messy monsters!
tuscany, italy
can i go right now please?10. self-portrait
sarah and i always do this face to each other. the other girls haven't quite mastered it yet but not for lack of trying.
hope that was fun for you. and now the lucky tagged winners are.........gina j., laura d., shauna h. and heidi (sorry heidi, but i knew you would play along, next one i swear i won't put you down.)
Saturday, September 27, 2008
hAppy bIrThdaY GraCie!!
gracie has been asking me everyday "am i five yet mommy?" and today, friday, sept 26th, i can finally say "yes! you are five!"
and then she said to me in the car "do i still have to stay home with you mommy?" and i said "why? are you ready to go to school?" and she said "yes!" too funny!
we had a really fun day and i will post that tomorrow since you can see that i am barely getting this one done. she was so excited about her new dress (the one she is wearing in the last picture). and when we got home, late i might add, from dinner she was waiting for more presents, so i wrapped up a couple of things i had for her and when mauricio and i came out of our room to give them to her she was sitting on the couch waiting soooooo patiently for us. too cute. i think she is still awake playing with the two toys she got.
so here's to being a whole hand! we love you gracie and are soooooo glad to be your parents. enjoy being 5!
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17 mo as dj gracie
18 mo (easter)
19 mo "ta-da"
22 mo she would always sit on the watermelon at my in-laws
23 mo (can you tell she loves hats?)
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IRS Contribution Limit Changes for 2015!
From my friends at Entrust... Good News!
The IRS reviews contribution limits each year. Increases and decreases are tied to inflation and cost-of-living calculations. In October the IRS announced it would be increasing employer contribution limits to SEP IRAs and Individual 401(k) plans for self-employed and small-business owners to $53,000 in 2015, up from $52,000. Additionally, those 50 and older will be able to make a "catch-up" deferral contribution of $6,000; a $500 increase from 2014. Deferral contributions to SIMPLE IRAs, which require employers to make a minimum contribution to participants' accounts, will increase to $12,500, up from $12,000.
The $500 boost was due to cost-of-living adjustments.
Contributions to Traditional IRAs, however, will remain unchanged in 2015, at a maximum of $5,500. IRA "catch-up" contributions for those 50 and older will remain $1,000.
Additional adjustments to retirement plans in 2015 include changes to the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) levels for Traditional IRA deduction and eligibility to make Roth contributions. In other words, these amounts are used to determine whether contributions are tax-deductible, and whether an individual is eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA. For more information regarding your situation, contract your tax advisor.
For Traditional IRAs, the deduction for taxpayers making contributions to a Traditional IRA will be phased out based an individual's tax filing status and MAGI level.
- For singles and head-of-household filers who are covered by a workplace retirement plan and have adjusted gross income between $61,000 and $71,000 (up from $60,000 and $70,000 in 2014).
- For married couples filing jointly, in which the spouse who makes the IRA contribution is covered by a workplace retirement plan, the income phase-out range will be between $98,000 and $118,000 (up from $96,000 to $116,000).
- An IRA contributor not covered by a workplace retirement plan, and is married to someone who is, will see a deduction phased out if the couple's income is between $183,000 and $193,000 (up from $181,000 and $191,000).
- The phase-out range does not change for married individuals who are covered by a work-sponsored plan and are filing a separate return. It remains $0 to $10,000.
For Roth IRAs, eligibility to make a Roth contribution will depend on the tax filing status and modified adjusted gross income of the individual.
- Married couples filing jointly will see a phase-out range between $183,000 to $193,000 (up from $181,000 to $191,000.
- Singles and heads of household will see a phase-out range between $116,000 to $131,000 (up from $114,000 to $129,000).
- Married individuals filing a separate return will not see a change. It remains $0 to $10,000.
For more information about changes to contribution limits, read the full IRS announcement.


text: While I was away in WA, helping my grandparents, Nick was busy working on finishing the back splash of our kitchen. After finishing most of the remodel we just could not make any decisions about back splash, so we didn't. This fall, I brought home every possible tile out there for back splash, and we finally asked around, got some advise, picked and purchased our tile. Nick used the time to finish. Thanks to a friend, Nick got for help with the cuts around the outlets. I came home to a terrific surprise and together we finished grouting and sealing the tile. We are pleased to be finished with remodeling for a while.


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My wife and I just returned from a two week vacation in eastern Canada where we visited Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick. This is our fifth visit to that region and our third time to stay at a wonderful cottage on the Bay of Fundy. For a week we relaxed and had coffee on the porch while watching the tide come in go out, making the little fishing boats in the cove rise and fall with the tide while the seabirds flew and squawked and entertained us. Who knew that it could be so relaxing just to watch water and nature?
We also explored the region, visiting places we had discovered on earlier trips to the area and finding new ones. One place we enjoy visiting is called Grand Pre, Nova Scotia. It is in the Annapolis Valley where they grow a tremendous amount of apples and grapes and where many wineries have popped up over the past few years. Grand Pre is also the home to the Acadian Visitor Centre where one can learn about the legacy and history of the Acadian people who came from France in the 1600s to settle the land and who were expelled by the British in 1755. Visiting the museum and seeing the dioramas that depict the events of the history of the Acadian people is informative and interesting but it is also a bit heartbreaking.
The Acadian people worked hard to improve land that was not livable by building a system of dykes and walls that drained the land of its water and they were able to make the land fertile to grow much to support their colony. They built villages and churches and schools and created a wonderful place in which to have children and live peaceably. Then, in the early 1700s, the British and French fought for control of this part of Canada and the British eventually won. They felt threatened by the Acadian people because of their ties to France and demanded that they sign a loyalty oath to the British government and the King. The Acadians obeyed and signed the oath even though some objected. That was not enough for the British military, however. They decided to make the Acadians leave the area so they confiscated their land and loaded them all on ships, as they watched the soldiers burn their villages and all they had created in that good land.
Families were often divided in the shuffle or boarding the ships. Some ships left to return the residents to France resulting in two shipwrecks that killed many of the Acadians. Other ships left to put them out in the British colonies, only to have the British citizens who lived there not accepting them so those Acadians began the long and dangerous journey to go to the only place on the North American continent still in firm control of the French--Louisiana! These brave people traveled by horse and wagon, walked, and even went by boat to go to the place where they thought they could feel accepted and free. When they reached Louisiana, they found others who spoke their language and who understood their plight. They found land and settled in the lowlands again, this time in hot and swampy lands rather than cold and marshy lands. These people eventually became Cajuns, a corruption of the word "Acadian" and today their descendants live in south Louisiana and are proud of their heritage.
I think about these brave Acadians each time we visit Nova Scotia and when we have gone to the deportation site on the beach on the Bay of Fundy, I can use my imagination to picture those poor souls who were forced to leave the land they had worked so hard to create. They became exiles as they watched their burning villages go up in smoke. They had no idea where they would land or where their new home would be. They were outcasts longing to find acceptance, peace, and home once again.
Exile comes to all of us during our lifetimes. Sometimes it is physical exile as we leave one address and move to another. At other times it is the exile of illness or job loss or death or a loved one or economic disaster or rejection by those whom we had trusted to be our friends. The exile we experience places us in a state of distress that leaves us confused and feeling alone. We may wonder if anyone truly understands us or what we are feeling as we go through these experiences.
Our scripture texts for this week describe three scenes of exile. Jeremiah writes to those exiles in Babylonian captivity encouraging them to have good lives, to marry and build houses and find meaning while they are away from the home they long to return to. Jesus ministers to 10 lepers, outcasts and exiles from society, and he brings healing to their lives. One leper returns to give thanks for his healing, and he is a Samaritan, an exile in the eyes of the Jews at that time. Paul writes to his friend Timothy, encouraging him to be a good pastor to those in the church where he serves, a house church that no doubt was feeling stress because of the persecution of Christians in their time. These secret worshipers were exiles in the Roman land in which they lived because they could not admit that they were Christians or they would face persecution and possible death.
God speaks and is revealed in these three passages as the God of the Exile, the one who cares for those whom others cannot care about. God is the God of those poor Jews who were forced from their homes by the Babylonians as they, much like the Acadians, watched their city being burned as they marched toward uncertainty. God is the God of those lepers and all who are ill, whose days are numbered, whose health is their stigma, and especially for those unaccepted by society who may also be ill. God is the God of those who are persecuted because of their faith tradition, regardless of what it may be. There is only one God who is God and Father of us all.
We will think about this God who accepts and heals and cares for the outcast this Sunday during worship. We will give thanks to the God who loves us and takes us in when no one else will. We will rejoice in God's love and grace and praise God's majesty. Will you join us on this Sunday in God's House?


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After learning that my car was, in fact, not ready to be picked up, I was told there was a problem with the battery leak detection circuit. The battery pack is hermetically sealed and it has sensors in it that activate if the battery leaks or if any external liquids enter the pack. In this case, neither of those conditions were occurring, but the car's computer could not communicate with the sensor. Unfortunately, a Honda dealership cannot simply replace a sensor, because they are not allowed to break the seal on the battery. The only way to repair this is to replace the entire battery pack.
Replacing the entire lithium titanate battery pack is a pretty big deal. Honda of America sends the dealership, which has two techs who have been trained to replace the pack, two crates. The first a "battery crate", which as you may have guessed contains the battery pack. The second crate is called the "special equipment crate" and contains all of the tools necessary to replace the battery pack. Honda rents the special equipment to the dealership, so they don't have to spend a large up-front cost to have equipment that they will rarely use. This is a good idea, and perhaps Chevy should have done this with the Volt.
Check out the gallery below of the massive 20 kWh battery pack and all of the equipment required to replace it. It's quite likely that this is the first battery replacement Honda has had to do on the 2013 Fit EVs.
While Honda had my Fit EV, they updated the software so I can now charge at defective Blink EVSE without having the connector overheat and having my charge session interrupted.
Of course, this was all covered under warranty and Honda gave me a loaner car for the time I was without my car. I was loaned a Kia Rio, which wasn't horrible, but really made me appreciate the torqueiness of the Fit EV.
Unfortunately, the ordeal doesn't end here. The day after I got my car back, I popped the hood to show another EV driver. I found a Torx screw in the engine compartment. I emailed a picture to my service advisor and he determined that it closed an access hatch for the main power connection under the hood. It could have been a more critical screw, but I never like to find screws left unconnected. I brought the car back and in 5 minutes it was ready to go again. About a week later, I noticed that my parking brake light wasn't turning on when the brake was engaged. I figured that since one of the main connections is under the center console (as described in the Emergency Response Guide) that they must have had to disconnect the parking brake during the battery replacement and forgot to reconnect it. Again, it's not a critical issue, but the lack of attention to detail disturbed me. I brought the car back to the dealership and it was another 5 minute repair.
Obviously this wasn't the smoothest repair. It took about a month and four trips to the dealership (30 minutes each way). Fortunately, the dealership realized this and to make up for the inconvenience, they are covering a months lease payment. I hope these issues don't keep coming up. After all, I leased a Honda, not a BMW ActiveE! If all goes well I won't be back to the dealership for another 3,000 miles, when it's time for my first service: a tire rotation and "safety inspection," which is included in the cost of the lease.


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FC: King Arthur
1: Merlin, the wizard came and took Arthur from Uther Pendragon.
2: King Uther Pendragon died of poison.
3: Athur was about 16 when they announced that they would have a new king if somebody would be able to pull out the sword from the stone.
4: When the word came out sir Kay went to London to joust to be king.


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I'm in the process, with L, of devising the form and ritual script for the Court of Brigid practical magic working. I'll post these notes and reflections on the effort in hopes that they might be interesting to others who are developing new occult work. This will also serve as pre-pre-briefing for those few readers who might actually attend the working.
Once again, I'm in deep water. Sez my love to me, "What can we do next" meaning what's the next step in all this spirit-arte stuff. More specifically "What can we do as a festival rite," she asks. Well, the next step after convocation rites and gaining allies is to begin to use them in practical work. "Well, let's do that!" OK…
So I'm designing a rite intended to let a medium-sized group of people (say 20 – 40) participate in the summoning and charging of a small group of spirits, for a set of disparate personal goals. No Prob! Yeah right…
Now, my personal practical work with the spirits has turned out mainly to be non-ritual in nature. While I make the pact-offerings at my shrine in (fairly) regular observances, when I need a service I've been addressing my allies internally and informally, usually using a mental voice, occasionally aloud. That doesn't translate to interesting and engaging festival ritual, So I needed… a gimmick! A hook!
Unsurprisingly, I settled on a kind of talismanic work, sort of. How about a devotional shrine for Brigid? OK, but that doesn't get us to practical work or spellbinding, and my own talismanic work over the years has often been more about 'energies' than about the spirits. This remains experimental. So the physical object that we'll be using isn't so much a 'vehicle for the force it represents' as they say, but rather a shrine to the spirits that the rite will ask to accomplish the work.
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The Return of the uncompromising, strong CONDUCTOR
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The uncompromising, performance-focused, aesthetic design of Conductor PRO-X is a testimony to strength and power. Its simple, efficient body form resembles the lean body of a top athlete; this form converts the power overflowing from within into the energy taking the ball farther than ever. This is the reason behind its simple beauty.
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How to use the CSS important trick?
Sometimes you need to manually override the theme's CSS declarations to make your edits "win" and show on your website after saving.
What does CSS Hero generate?
For those Hero users who don't know, a CSS !important rule looks like this:
.site-description { font-size: 36px !important; color: #ff1919 !important; }
The Site Description class (typically the website tagline) will be shown with a red color and with a font-size of 36px. The !important rule overrides other clashing style rules.
Please watch this How to Video that shows how to achieve with CSS Hero the CSS important action:
Cons: Even though this is a quick solution, it is likely to be difficult for other people to work in the future with your code on your website , so please, don't use this !important tool unless you have no other option! Generally, it can be better to use the quick configurator tool to add a specific ID or CLASS for the element you want to style.


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Corkcicle Stemless - Gloss Finish
One of Oprah's Favorite Things!
Crafted from stainless steel, this triple insulate, vacuum-sealed stemless cup keeps beverages cold for over 9 hours and hot for up to 3 hours. Perfect for drinking on the go.
Stainless steel, triple insulated, shatter proof.
With removable lid.
9 hours cold, 2 hours hot.
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Inspired by the GAA county colours of blue and red, our New York poster is beautifully screen printed by hand on Free Life Velum cream 215gsm recycled paper. It is then stamped, blind embossed and individually packaged in branded tubes.
Size: 50 x 70cm
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Alternatively you can order furniture and choose to collect in our Foxford Co. Mayo store free of charge.
Any orders can be collected from Foxford Woollen Mills, Providence Rd, Foxford, Co. Mayo within our opening hours: MON - SAT 10:00 - 5.30, SUN 12:00 - 5:30.
With items which are in stock in our warehouse, you can collect immediately once the notification has been sent. With sofas and orders from suppliers, the usual delivery times apply.
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The Michigan Lottery is launching its first $30 instant game, which has top prizes of $2 million and more than $80 million in total prizes available.
Tickets for the "$2,000,000 Cash" game go on sale statewide Tuesday. Each ticket will offer players 30 chances to win. Players also have a 1-in-25 chance of winning $200.
The lottery says introduction of the game reflects strong player interest in $10 and $20 instant game tickets, such as the Hot Millions and Diamond Payout games. Both of those games offer top prizes of $1 million. The lottery introduced $20 instant games in 2001.


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I miss you.
For years, I never appreciated you. Yes, it's true, we had our ups and downs. Mainly issues with PCOS and all of the wonderful things that come with it {like bouts of depression}. But you and me? We did alright.
Now? Well, this new postpartum body is waging a war against us. Not a battle, a full on war.
It started with some major postpartum pain in a place that no one should ever have to feel {that much} pain months after they've given birth. Then, the dry scalp set in and our face-wash quit working. Apparently, we've developed psoriasis all over our body. On our face, back, head and well dammit it's just everywhere. And it itches!
Let's do a little math shall we?
postpartum body issues + the typical stresses of life = a postpartum depressed me
Honestly? Not being able to look into the mirror at myself and feel good is the leading cause of this new realization. It's not the weight, not this time. It's really the psoriasis that's been the final straw. Oh, and the doctors? Yeah, they're not doing much to make me feel any better.
I've never been one to turn to medication to treat depression. In the past, I've stared depression in the face and beat it on my own. This is something I'm proud of and always will be. But this time around I just cannot pull myself out of depression alone. That's why last week, I went to the doctor for some help. The medication he prescribed me? Yeah, it was going to cost me $50 a month! That sure as hell isn't in our current budget. So now, we've got a new prescription {which costs a decent amount} sitting on our bedside table.
I'm sorry I never appreciated you, pre-postpartum body.
Hopefully I'll see some semblance of you again soon!
Hugs & Kisses,
Postpartum Self


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The Guest
The Guest is a gleefully psychotic B-movie of a film that you should check out immediately, as it probably won't last much longer in the cinemas over here in the UK. Dan Stevens plays a soldier who has looked up his fallen comrades loved ones and gradually inserts himself into lives of the entire family, with occasionally murderous consequences. The film really revels in it's genre defined craziness and gets more ludicrous as the film romps towards its conclusion.
It really is a brilliantly fun film and i'd happily recommend to anyone. In reality it should really only get a 3/5 for its quality, but for just being utterly ridiculously fun its getting a 4/5.


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August 26, 2011
Farwell's Clare Compassion Center owner Chris Swaffer said the center for distribution of Medical Marijuana has been closed. "Clare Prosecutor Michelle Ambrozaitis notified us today (Thursday) that we must cease and desist business."
"I'm here to answer questions. People are calling and coming in asking, 'What can I do?'"
Swaffer said there are at least 1,000 compassion centers in the state. "They have employees and help the economy," he said, "I have six employees I will have to lay off."
"All this will do is drive the medical marijuana operations back underground again," he added, "Lawmakers need to remember that 63 percent of voters were in favor of the law."
He said there will be a protest September 7 in Lansing.
Janiese Darnell is the sole proprietor of the Harrison Compassion Clinic. She said she had also received a notice from Prosecutor Michelle Ambrozaitis Thursday morning asking that "we cease and desist operations immediately and that failure to do so will result in legal action."
"We are all certified patients and caregivers," she said. "We do not sell marijuana. We do donations under the State law and comply with all Michigan Medical Marijuana Act regulations."
"We run a safe and caring environment for patients and caregivers. They are taking that away."
Darnell said the action will mean two layoffs at the clinic including a Certified Nursing Assistant that is on site three days a week.
She said she plans to be at the protest in Lansing September 7. "I think it is a disgrace to medical marijuana patients. How are they supposed to get their medicine now?


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Mayfield and Easthouses Community Council has suggested a new name for the under construction Newbattle High School and community facilities.
The move follows a survey carried out on the group's Facebook page. The recommendation being put forward for the £32 million building currently known as Newbattle Centre is Newbattle Community Campus. It is due to open in August 2018. Other local community councils will be asked for their opinion.


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Catching fish with electricity is a relatively easy, humane way of fishing or collecting sample populations of a particular species in the water. Scientists prefer this method to live baiting because it simply stuns the fish as opposed to killing it outright, allowing the expert to analyze their sample before releasing it back into the wild. Electrofishing for recreational purposes is a new method of catching fish for eating, allowing fishermen to harvest their catch with minimal hassle and preparation.
Look for fish jumping or other kinds of activity that indicates where there is a significant population of fish. An ideal spot is a small pond or river, where the fish are isolated from larger bodies of water. Enclosed aquatic areas make it easy to surprise the animal in its natural habitat without them swimming out of grasp.
Turn on the backpack generator and wade into the water. Whoever is wearing the backpack should place the anode pole attached to the backpack generator in the water. The second person should be prepared to scoop up fish swimming to the surface.
When the DC current is generated with the pole in the water, the surrounding fish start to convulse and actually swim toward the source of the electricity in the water. As they swim closer to the current, the fish become stunned by the electricity. At this point, scoop up the stunned fish at the surface and keep them out of the water so they can asphyxiate.
- Always be careful to avoid electric shock when electrofishing. It is not recommended you build your own generator; buy one from a certified source instead.
- Electrofishing is particularly effective for catfishing due to how they habitate deep in the water.
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If you're a newly diagnosed allergy mom, my heart goes out to you. Just over a year ago, my son was diagnosed with multiple life threatening allergies. I felt so overwhelmed with all I needed to learn + all I needed to do to keep my baby safe. An enormous amount of new responsibility was placed on me with the weight of my son's multiple food allergy diagnosis, he was only 15 months old, so I needed to care for his allergies. His allergies were completely out of his control + purely my responsibility. Kids often seem to be diagnosed with allergies as babies + toddlers, so the responsibility placed on the new allergy mom is incredibly high. I completely understand + hope to help you.
Here are 10 tips for the new allergy mom:
1. An EpiPen case or bag
EpiPens need to go with you and/or your child wherever you go. They are a lifesaving device + emergencies are unexpected, so the EpiPens always need to go with you + your little one, even if it's just a quick trip to the park down the street. You just never know. The EpiPens are also heat + cold sensitive, so having the EpiPens in a specific bag helps to easily bring them with you when you leave the house + then, hang them on the same hook by the door every time you come back home. It also helps to hang the EpiPen bag up high so the little ones don't accidentally get into the EpiPen bag. It helps to always use the same bag + hook so other caregivers always know where to get and replace the EpiPen bag.
We just got this new EpiPen case at Target. It is so fun + cute. I'm the one carrying it, so it's fun for me. This week these Oh Joy! cases are free at Target with the purchase of 3 first aid items. Hey, we needed more band-aids anyway.
2. An action plan + informational sheets to hang on the inside of your pantry door or cabinet door in your kitchen
It is so helpful to have information printed out about food allergies that are easily visible in your kitchen. Your kitchen is the primary place your child will be eating. So, reactions are most likely to occur in our own kitchens. If an emergency does happen, it's helpful to have all the information readily available. Also, we never know when we might have a babysitter + it's so helpful to have all the necessary information available to go over with them + for them to check if needed.
An Action Plan for Anaphylaxis
Be Food Allergy Aware 6 That Save Lives
Facts about Food Allergies, listing mild symptoms, severe symptoms + ways a child would describe a reaction
3. A backpack
The days of just running out of the house with a cell phone + keys quickly faded. So, I decided that I wanted to carry a backpack with the kids + my necessary items. It's helpful to put your EpiPen bag right in the backpack with your safe snacks, water bottles, diapers, keys, wallet, cell phone, etc. One additional thing that helped me decide that I'd rather carry a backpack over a purse or diaper bag was that I could just wear it over my shoulders + it wasn't as cumbersome or worrisome as having a diaper bag that I'd set down + maybe need to leave somewhere as I chased my little ones around the park or museum.
4. A water bottle with a covered mouth piece
Let's just say kids put their mouths and hands on everything. There will be times when other kids reach their hands into your stroller or backpack even + having a covered mouthpiece on your little one's water bottle is so helpful in preventing them from exposure to different allergens.
5. Allergy awareness stickers
Personally, I think allergy awareness is key. If others don't know about the peanut or dairy or sesame allergy, how can they help? How can they be proactive if they don't know that a severe reaction is possible? I personally love the stickers from Minted. They are adorable while spreading awareness.
6. The Complete Peanut Allergy Handbook by, Scott H. Sicherer, M.D., + Terry Malloy
This book was such a helpful resource in the early days of our peanut allergy diagnosis. I highly recommend this book, as it is very comprehensive in managing food allergies. Also, if peanut is not one of your allergens, you can just substitute peanut for dairy or fish or wheat, etc. as you read, because the principles outlined in this book really can apply to all types of food allergies. The book includes five parts: An Introduction to Peanut Allergy, Getting Help for Your Peanut Allergy, How Peanut Allergy is Treated, Living with a Peanut Allergy + Looking to the Future. This book was so helpful, I hope you are able to read it soon. Also, if you have friends or family that are interested in learning about the allergy + supporting you + your child, it may also be a great idea to send them a copy so they can help support you + your little one.
7. SunButter
SunButter is free from the top 8 food allergens. It is such a great alternative to peanut butter + other nut butters. Plus, it is not made from a legume like soy or pea that can often cross-react with peanut. An allergy to sunflower is possible, just as it is possible to have an allergy to any food. So, if sunflowers are safe for you, I highly recommend! Not only is SunButter a great allergy friendly choice, but so nutritious as well. SunButter has the same amount of protein as peanut butter, double the zinc, 1/3 less saturated fat, twice as much fiber + nearly triple the amount of iron. Knowing that SunButter is so nutritious helps to make eating SunCups even more fun!
8. Journal
A journal dedicated to food allergies has been very helpful for me. It still is. An allergy journal was especially helpful in the early days when my little guy had reactions to foods that were not top 8 allergens (peanut, tree nuts, dairy, egg, soy, fish, shellfish + wheat). So, things were surely more confusing. It's been helpful to have a page with the diagnosed food allergies + the skin + blood results so I can compare over time. I've also kept a page with suspected allergens. It's also been useful to have a page with safe foods listed, they surely can change at anytime, but it is so helpful to come back to when feeling like so many foods have been ruled out.
9. Extra supplies in your EpiPen bag
Your EpiPens will go with you wherever you go + your child go, so it's best to be fully prepared. I personally feel best treating allergies in a proactive way, rather than a reactive way. In that, I'd rather prevent or avoid reactions as much as possible. Here are some things I carry in my EpiPen bag:
1. Wipes (check the ingredients, some wipes can contain seed oils)
2. Hand Spray (Buy one with safe ingredients or make your own: water + hand soap in a spray bottle)
3. Happy band-aids (not necessarily allergy related, but you will surely need them at some point)
4. Inhaler (if one is prescribed)
5. Note from your child's allergist listing the allergies
6. Allergy action plan
7. Pre-measured Benadryl
8. Anti-itch cream/topical Benadryl
10. SnackSafely.com
Did you know that the current U.S. food labeling laws make it very difficult to know if a packaged food is free from allergens by the label alone? Snacksafely.com works with companies to verify that the products listed in the guide are free from specific allergens, including peanut. This website is a great place to start if you feel overwhelmed with finding safe food for your little one.
I hope these 10 tips will help you to manage your new food allergy diagnosis a little easier. I was there before + I know all the feelings + difficulties you are likely facing too. Lives surely can change with a diagnosis. I completely understand that + have lived it. Up to 15 million Americans have food allergies. Food allergies can be very isolating, yet many people live with them. Keep reaching out, earning about food allergy management, new studies + treatments on the horizon. I promise it does get easier as time goes on.


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Reschio sits in one of the world's most important artistic regions and the rich heritage of Umbria and Tuscany is found throughout the estate from the ancient carvings and medieval frescoes that have been discovered here during restoration-work, to the beautiful Etruscan bronze figurine unearthed in one of Reschio's olive groves.
The estate has also recently served as inspiration for artist Nic Fiddian-Green, one of the most important sculptors working in Britain today, whose Horse at Water stands 35ft tall at London's Marble Arch. After a chance meeting with Count Antonio in London, he came to Reschio and made a life-size bust of one of the stud's Andalusian stallions, Punto. The design has since been enlarged to stand at Wellington College.
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Joe & Remy's Story - "Go and Step Ahead"
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Joe Pessah was born in Cairo, Egypt in 1945. He was born into a family whose Egyptian roots went back multiple generations. Remy Pessah (Née Raymonde Gazzar) was born in Cairo, Egypt in 1947.
Joe and Remy's first encounter with one another was in 1960, when they were in their teens. They were part of an after school program which was dedicated to teaching Hebrew — Remy was the student, Joe was her tutor.
After finishing primary school, Joe made the decision to study electrical engineering at the University of Cairo. A few years later, Remy enrolled at the American University of Cairo, to study Chemistry and Physics.
Through the years, Joe and Remy's love for each other grew stronger and in 1966 they became engaged. The pair was making plans to marry in 1968. However, everything changed in June of 1967, during the outbreak of the Six-Day-War — a war in which Egypt, along with other Arab Nations declared war on Israel. Although it was unexpected, Israel emerged from the war victorious. Following Egypt's defeat, the government sought to take revenge — turning their anger on Jewish citizens within their own country.
The Egyptian government began a systematic campaign of oppression against Jewish citizens — by rounding up Jewish men between the ages of 18 through 55, and placed them in detention camps. Joe was imprisoned, subjected to torture, and had no contact with any of his loved ones for numerous months.
Remy endured months of uncertainty, not having any knowledge of Joe's condition — whether he was even alive, or if she would ever see him again. Eventually, Remy received word from Joe, and was finally allowed to visit him — but only for a few minutes, each month. For the next couple years, Remy continued to visit Joe any time she was allowed.
In June of 1970, after a total of three years in the detention camp, the Egyptian government released Joe and the other prisoners, after receiving outside pressure to do so. Upon release, the Egyptian government annulled the prisoners citizenship and expelled them from Egypt.
Joe fled from Cairo, with only the clothes on his back. He traveled to France, where Remy planned to meet up with him in a few days. The pair stayed in France for six months, and then moved to the United States.
After arriving in the United States the pair made their home in California. Remy enrolled in San Jose State University, where she would earn a Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry. Joe and Remy went on to have two sons, David and Jacob. David currently lives in Israel, and Jacob remains in California.
Despite the oppression and cruelty Joe and Remy have experienced in their lives, they have chosen not to live in the past. Realizing that anger will only hold them back, they choose to move forward.
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The Radicalization of Fiona Scott Morton
A Yale professor's transformation from sober academic to antitrust crusader
David Dayen is the author of Chain of Title: How Three Ordinary Americans Uncovered Wall Street's Great Foreclosure Fraud.
A Yale professor's transformation from sober academic to antitrust crusader
Facebook, Amazon, Apple, and Google are fighting for unbroken control of American life.
Politically influential companies have been avoiding criminal prosecution since long before Trump became president.
The freshman congresswoman was right: The pro-Israel lobby uses financial muscle to influence Congress. That shouldn't be a controversial statement.
The House of Representatives' first oversight hearing of 2019 wasn't about Trump. It was about skyrocketing drug prices.
Janitors, security guards, and other contractors deserve back pay after the shutdown ends, just like federal employees do.
The Democratic leader wants to resurrect a House rule that will hinder progressive legislation.
The Trump task force's recommendations would undermine the agency's mission to bind the country together.
The single most important vote of the 116th Congress will be on trade: specifically, the NAFTA replacement. We have absolutely no idea where the new legislators stand on it.
The Wisconsin governor's disastrous deal with Foxconn cost him his seat in Tuesday's midterm elections.
The potential 2020 candidates are often portrayed as identical progressives. A closer look proves otherwise.
He could have been banished for securities fraud, but the government feared the consequences for Tesla's shareholders.
Timothy Geithner's refusal to obey his boss has had long-term political and economic consequences.
The economy continues to grow, yet wages remain flat. Corporate concentration may be to blame.
Senator Elizabeth Warren has a simple idea for keeping big business accountable to the American public, not just shareholders.
The influential congressman is among a wave of Democrats running for attorney general to take on Trump directly.
Why was Representative Chris Collins allowed to serve on the board of a pharmaceutical company?
Trump once supported more forgiving loans, but Betsy DeVos has other ideas. Meanwhile, Democrats are uniting around debt-free college.
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Peonies are voluptuous, hardy perennials that bear colorful, fragrant flowers each spring. By planting different varieties the blooming period can be extended well into the summer, allowing gardeners to enjoy the heady fragrance for several months rather than several weeks. The color of the peony blooms range from pure white to sunny yellow, from pale pink and mauve to brilliant red, ensuring there is at least one variety that will enhance the appearance of your garden. The oversized flowers are costly, in terms of resources- if you want big blossoms, you'll have to feed your peonies on a regular basis.
Work two tablespoons of granular fertilizer into the top layer of soil surrounding each plant. Peony roots are shallow, so it isn't necessary to do more than scratch the surface of the surrounding soil to ensure the fertilizer will be effective. Choose a formula that is higher in phosphate and potassium that it is in nitrogen (nitrogen is the first number of the formula) and apply it in the early spring and again in the fall.
Place well-rotted manure or compost around the base of each plant, if you'd prefer a more natural approach to feeding. As it decomposes, the organic chemical compounds will be released and will enrich and improve the structure of the soil. This will enable the peony to draw essential elements for growth and development up through the roots.
Save the ashes from your fireplace, if you have one, and you can feed your peonies without spending a dime. Potash contains potassium, which encourages root growth, assists in photosynthesis and decreases the dehydration which leads to wilting. Combine two cups of ashes with two cups of bone meal and work it into the soil around the base of each plant in the early spring.
Apply a liquid fertilizer, if you'd rather not get your hands dirty. Liquids are absorbed through the plants exterior, so there is no need to mix them into the soil. Mix one ounce of fish or seaweed fertilizer into one gallon of water and sprinkle the solution directly onto the foliage every two to three weeks
Things You Will Need
- Granular fertilizer
- Manure or compost
- Ashes
- Bone meal
- Fish fertilizer
- Water
- Choose only one method of fertilization as overfeeding a peony can be just as harmful as underfeeding it and can lead to a reduction in both flowers and growth.
- Do not allow granular fertilizer or compost to come into direct contact with the plant's main stems or roots as this can cause a chemical burn which can injure or even ruin your peony.
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You know how to show images, how to create them, how to show them on a page, and how to style them (with the box model).
Let's talk about your eMe. Remember, that's the site you'll use to promote your personal brand to employers and/or clients.
You need to know what your eMe will say about you. We talked a little about this before.
If you're like many people, you're not sure about this. You might even be uncomfortable about calling yourself a "brand."
I was thinking that.
I'm not a…, well, a washing detergent.
Let me ask you this. What is a brand?
Ah, it's…, um, a thing for advertising. Isn't it?
Not really. It's a set of beliefs that people attach to something.
Advertisers care about this. When you think "Google," the Google people want certain beliefs to jump into your mind. Same with "Burger King" (yum!), "Apple," and "Pontiac."
I'm not like those things!
You are in one sense. When an employer or client thinks about you, you want certain beliefs to pop into their heads. Is that right?
But beliefs will pop into their heads. People are just wired that way.
Well, I guess. That's what I learned in Psych 101.
So it's a question of what beliefs. How about "resentful," "dull," and "angry?"
I'm none of those things!
I know. But when someone doesn't know you, beliefs can come from anywhere.
Use your eMe to say positive things about yourself. Things that are true. Simply point out the good things about you. That you are playful, for example.
That's what personal branding is about. Pick some attributes of yourself that you want to highlight. Then create consistent messages about those attributes.
People in the business call it "personal branding." You can call it something else if you like.
One thing. Never lie on an eMe. Never stretch the truth. Advertisers do it all the time. They encourage consumers to form inaccurate beliefs, without telling direct lies. Well, not usually.
This is where branding gets a bad name. But just because advertisers sometimes mislead, doesn't mean that you should. You can create an eMe with honesty and integrity.
Feel any better about it?
Yes, I suppose. But promoting myself still feels kind of weird.
I get that. Many people are taught not to be too proud. But talk about yourself honestly, and you'll be OK.
By the way, do you know how you want to promote yourself yet?
Not really.
Keep thinking about it.
Your brand will probably include things like "professional," "easy to work with," and "fun" (maybe in there, maybe not). You'll need some photos of yourself. Here are some you should have.
Make a directory on your server. Upload photo files there. You might not use all of them immediately. But they'll come in handy one day.


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Red ombre "air head" stick- original hand decorated stick with Medusae air plant
Hollow top white root "air head" stick hand decorated with cotton yarn in colors of ombre red shades. Atop is a gorgeous, medium sized, Medusae air plant pre bloom. Bright, and colorful this original piece is inspired by the beauty of the natural root and traditions of weaving across the continents.
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The series is called "air head" sticks because in my day to day I call air plants "air heads" and when presented in the hollow opening of the white root, as shown, they do resemble leafy green "air heads". These "air head" sticks are an ideal environment for your air plant specimens, letting enough light and air circulate around each plant, keeping moisture levels under control, and providing a cheery and mobile home for your plants no matter where and how you decide to display them! Your maintenance is as easy as placing them somewhere bright and misting them with water every other day.
Each "air head" stick is hand decorated by me and each one is unique and one of a kind, please understand as you place your order be for a single stick or a grouping the beauty in making these is that they are fragile, odd shaped, and various in length. Average length of each stick is between 3.5" to 6" if you order groupings I try my best to give you various heights so you have more options to play with.


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The γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) type A receptor is a target for several anesthetics, anticonvulsants, anxiolytics, and sedatives. Neurosteroids, barbiturates, and etomidate both potentiate responses to GABA and allosterically activate the receptor. We examined the ability of a benzodiazepine, diazepam, to potentiate responses to allosteric agonists.
The GABA type A receptors were expressed in human embryonic kidney 293 cells and studied using whole-cell and single-channel patch clamp. The receptors were activated by the orthosteric agonist GABA and allosteric agonists pentobarbital, etomidate, and alfaxalone.
Diazepam is equally potent at enhancing responses to orthosteric and allosteric agonists. Diazepam EC50s were 25 ± 4, 26 ± 6, 33 ± 6, and 26 ± 3 nm for receptors activated by GABA, pentobarbital, etomidate, and alfaxalone, respectively (mean ± SD, 5–6 cells at each condition). Mutations to the benzodiazepine-binding site (α1(H101C), γ2(R144C), γ2(R197C)) reduced or removed potentiation for all agonists, and an inverse agonist at the benzodiazepine site reduced responses to all agonists. Single-channel data elicited by GABA demonstrate that in the presence of 1 μm diazepam the prevalence of the longest open-time component is increased from 13 ± 7 (mean ± SD, n = 5 patches) to 27 ± 8% (n = 3 patches) and the rate of channel closing is decreased from 129 ± 28 s−1 to 47 ± 6 s−1 (mean±SD)
We conclude that benzodiazepines do not act by enhancing affinity of the orthosteric site for GABA but rather by increasing channel gating efficacy. The results also demonstrate the presence of interactions between allosteric activators and potentiators, raising a possibility of effects on dosage requirements or changes in side effects.
Benzodiazepines act in the nervous system by potentiating the function of the γ-aminobutyric acid type A receptor. The authors present novel data that demonstrate that the benzodiazepine diazepam acts by increasing the channel gating efficacy.
Whether benzodiazepines potentiate responses to allosteric agonists of the γ-aminobutyric acid type A receptor, an important target for anesthetic drugs, is unclear
By using in vitro methods, the benzodiazepines did not act by enhancing affinity of the orthosteric site for γ-aminobutyric acid but rather by increasing channel gating efficacy; the results suggest that interactions between allosteric activators and potentiators may influence dosage requirements or secondary drug effects
Ping Li, Megan M. Eaton, Joe Henry Steinbach, Gustav Akk; The Benzodiazepine Diazepam Potentiates Responses of α1β2γ2L γ-Aminobutyric Acid Type A Receptors Activated by either γ-Aminobutyric Acid or Allosteric Agonists. Anesthesiology 2013;118(6):1417-1425. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318289bcd3.
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One-to-One Newborn Photography Training Courses
Invest in your business with a personalised training day. Whether you are a newborn photographer who is wanting to take their posing and business skills to the next level, or a photographer looking to add newborn photography to an existing business, this course is just for you.
The 1-1 training I offer is £650 for a day (10am-5pm) and is held at my dedicated newborn studio near Louth, Lincolnshire. Lunch, snacks and refreshments are included. A two day course is also available for just £950, this has been designed for those that would like to lead a session with minimal support on the second day, or those who would like more extended time to go over topics in more depth.
I really encourage hands on learning and rather than focusing on portfolio shots, I aim to equip you with the skills to go and replicate the poses and images yourself. If you have shot newborn sessions before, I offer to go through some of your images with you so we can look at your posing, angles and lighting to what direction we need to focus on to improve your work.
Mentoring can be custom tailored to your specific needs and content covered can include the following:
- Preparing parents for the session & client handling
- Setting up equipment and styling for the session
- Sleep patterns and newborn sleep cycle
- Soothing techniques
- Wrapping and swaddling
- Baby safety including composites
- Beanbag flow posing and transitions
- Prop posing and safe usage
- Lighting techniques to achieve well exposed and beautifully lit images
- Camera settings and shooting angles
- Editing in Lightroom and Photoshop
- Building your brand
- Identifying your target market and marketing strategies
- Business documentation
- Presenting galleries
- Sales techniques, including in-person
The following blog posts feature various newborn training sessions so you can have a little look behind the scenes and help decide how you would like own to be.
The mentoring sessions are as hands on as possible, with interactive teaching methods so you can leave armed with real techniques and skills that you can apply to your own business.
My newborn studio has been specifically designed for teaching purposes, with separate shooting areas, a large viewing and ordering lounge to demonstrate sales techniques and a well equipped office including a Wacom Cintiq for editing.
If you would like to book your training or have any questions, please contact me here, or drop me a line on 07908 248532 / 01507 481 048 and together we can design the perfect day for you.
'Thank you again for our fab mentoring session. So glad we focused on being hands on rather than grabbing portfolio shots because it has helped me so, so much. Had the best shoot ever today and all thanks to you. You gave me the confidence to handle the baby much more which meant I got a huge variety of poses, blankets and props, and the parents are over the moon!'
Becky Williams, Becky Williams Newborn Photography
'I've attended Elli's 1-1 at her fabulous studio and can highly recommend it. I learnt lots of new tricks and editing tips, and she's lovely to work with. I came away felling it was money well spent. Elli's workshop is one of the few that let you actually handle the baby, which in itself is very important. Even if you have children of your own, posing them for photography is quite different and takes practise. I can highly recommend training with Elli.'
Alexandra Lord, Alexandra Lord Photography
'I've just had a £1200 sale on baby art, and wanted to say thanks again for all you taught us.'
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'I had a fantastic day training with you and with two very different and gorgeous girls, one sleepy, one wide awake, a great experience for me. I can't believe how much we managed to cover in one day, I loved my time with you. Thank you'
Michelle Winstanley, Michelle Winstanley Photography
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It seems that I spoke to quickly about Taylor Phinney no longer being in the Giro D'Italia. While he did get a ride in the ambulance he still crossed the line. He said he was a little jumbled during the crash and after the fact, but in the ambulance his head cleared up. He seems to have no broken bones and he is very thankful that today is a rest day. At this point it looks like he will ride on in the Giro. He is still in possession of the Maglia Rosa and is ahead of Geraint Thomas by 9 seconds. It's great that he did not get knocked out of the competition by Roberto Ferrarri's poor judgement. Robert Ferrari got put in last place for his actions. If you don't know what I am talking about visit my post here, and watch the video of the crash.
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Giro D'Italia Crash
Unbelievable ending to today's stage in the Giro D'Italia. Mark Cavendish got his front wheel taken out by a crazy move by Roberto Ferrari. Going down with Cavendish was the pink jersey wearing Taylor Phinney. Cavendish finished the race by walking across the finish line; he seems to be okay. On the flip side Phinney was rushed away in an ambulance for his ankle and didn't cross the finish line. This means that now Phinney is out of the Giro altogether. This was a very poor ending to the stage taking out the overall leader and the fastest sprinter in the field. Made for an exciting race none the less.


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At Pownall Hall School, we strongly believe in the benefit of learning a Foreign Language and we aim to lay the foundations for a positive attitude to learning languages as well as building up cultural awareness and tolerance. French is fully included in the curriculum from Nursery all the way up to Year 6.
From Year 4, German is taught alongside French to ensure a secure preparation for further study at senior school. Both languages are taught by a fully qualified MFL teacher and native French speaker who is ideally placed to offer an insight into French culture.
Teaching is planned according to an enhanced curriculum of study for languages using a scheme of work that maps out linguistic progress for all children.
In the early stages, the focus is on listening and speaking skills, with reading and writing being introduced from Year 2. An early introduction to grammar helps them to understand the structure not only of foreign languages, but of their own too.
Children are actively involved in their language learning through games, story-telling, role plays and the use of real life props. We use interactive software to embed learning but the acid test comes from Skype calls with pupils in French and German schools. These are always a highlight, and this practical experience fosters confidence in speaking.


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IBG Models - 1:35 Scale WWII Chevrolet C60S Petrol Tank #35036
The Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) truck was a class of military truck - of various forms - made in large numbers in Canada during world War II to British Army specifications for use in the armies of the British Commonwealth allies. Most CMP trucks were manufactured by the Chevrolet division of General Motors of Canada Ltd. and by Ford Motor Company of Canada. Just over 500,000 CMP trucks were manufactured in Canada, accounting for roughly two-thirds of the 815,729 military vehicles made in Canada during World War II. CMP truck production in Canada exceeded the total military truck production of Nazi Germany.
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I hadn't had Pizzaburgers since High School I think! Found this old recipe that my Mom use to make. I whipped it up last week for supper. Boy they tasted so good! Give it a try if you like. Memories....
1 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. oregano
1 tbsp. parsley flakes
1 can (10 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
8 oz. Shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp. sage
Mix all together. Spoon on bun halves and place on cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes at 425' or until cheese melts. This should do
a dozen buns. I use hamburger buns. I also sprinkle extra Shredded
cheddar cheese on each top before baking.