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Romain Gauthier is an exclusive high-end watch manufacture based in the Vallée de Joux, Switzerland.
In 2014 Gauthier invited Höfke to feature her artwork on one of his timepieces, a tribute to Rio de Janeiro. Her design was recreated using an intricate micro-marquetry made out of 352 unique, mirror-polished, miniature tiles of jade and agate, signed by Olivier Vaucher.
The result is the "Logical One Secret Kakau Höfke" which has recently been pre-selected as one of the top six watches in the Artistic Craft category of the 2015 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève.
In 2012, Kakau Höfke was invited by Macy's, the biggest department store in the United States, to illustrate part of their campaign "Brasil, A Magical Journey", a tribute launched on march 15th that lasted for 2 months.
Besides millions of shopping bags, Kakau's art also illustrated folders, invitations and posters at the launch party. Even the runway where models walked clothes and accessories created by brazilian stylists, carried her design.
Since the tribute happened in 300 stores, Kakau's art colored the streets of NY and other american cities, literally!
In 2013 a super modern and sophisticated stationery in Rio, called Papel Craft, known for its high level products and partnerships with artists, launched the line Paper Craft + Kakau Höfke.
The art of Kakau was seen coloring notebooks, diaries, photo albums and book markers in two versions, summer and winter.
The partnership between Kakau and BIBI SUCOS, the most traditional juice store in Rio, started in 2011. Kakau signs the new visual identity of the 14 stores of the chain.
From the same franchise as Paris Je T'aime and New York I Love You, Rio Eu Te Amo became a movement of love to Rio, one year before the movie was released.
#RioEuTeAmo consisted on artistic performances, city interventions and videos of artists from Rio, in a way to attract potential sponsors and the public in general. Kakau Höfke was invited to be part of this movement.
The video below was produced by Conspiração Filmes. Direction: Gabriel Ghidalevich | Journalist: Mateus Habib | Project manager: Mario Raposo | Producer: Nina Marques | Copywriter: Alice Requião | Sound technician: Tiago Gigliarano | Edition: Deborah Minohara
In 2015 Rio celebrated its 450th birthday. To honor her hometown, Kakau Höfke created this bracelet, inspired by her sculpture of light, where we can see Rio's main hills and the Copacabana sidewalk in silver.
In the summer of 2014 Kakau accepted the invitation of Bali Blue to sign a collection of sarongs. This time her colorful designs can be seen at the most traditional place in Rio, the beach.
Kakau created ottomans and pillows, which gave a touch of color to Ipanema sandal's booth, at the Fashion Rio 2012.
In 2015 Kakau Höfke licensed 2 images of Rio which were printed on posters, magnets, pens and pencils by the company 360˚. New products like mugs, notebooks and T-shirts are yet to come.
Kakau Höfke's prints and pillows decorated the Brazil House at the London 2012 Olympic Games. The space was intended to show the culture of the next country to host the Olympics.
Architect Myrna Gondim Porcaro
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A versatile rustic vegetarian dish where vitamin-packed kale takes center stage.
Serves 4-6
1 tbsp [15 ml] vegetable oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp [15 ml] finely grated fresh ginger
1 tsp [5 ml] ground cumin
1 tsp [5 ml] garam masala
½ tsp [2.5 ml] turmeric
½ tsp [2.5 ml] salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
8 cups [2 L] chopped kale (about 1 bunch)
4 potatoes
¼ cup [50 ml] butter, melted
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
In 8-inch [20 cm] nonstick ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic and ginger together for about 8 minutes or until onion is softened. Add cumin, garam masala, turmeric, salt and cayenne pepper and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add kale in big handfuls, stirring constantly and waiting until each batch is wilted before adding more (about 1 minute between each addition). Once all the kale has been added to the skillet, cook for about 3 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a bowl. Do not clean the skillet.
Peel potatoes. Using mandoline or sharp knife, cut into paper-thin slices. Spread one-third of the potato slices on the bottom of the skillet you used to cook the kale and spices mixture, overlapping each slice a bit to create a beautiful pattern. Sprinkle potatoes with a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Top with half of the kale mixture. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining potatoes, pressing well to evenly distribute. Pour melted butter over top.
Bake in 425°F [220°C] oven for about 50 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife. (Make-ahead: Let cool for 30 minutes; refrigerate in airtight container for up to 2 days.)
Serve this hearty vegetarian galette in larger portions with a simple green salad, or complement it with a protein: grilled sausages, fried eggs or curried kebabs are just some of the great matches to this flavorful dish.
Recipe Credit: Adapted from Canadian Living Magazine

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Homestead Medicine Cabinet: Flax jelly for sore throats
Its a beautiful sunny day today. It seems brighter with the sunlight reflected on the snow. The wind is blowing quite strongly and its blowing in freshness and life. Its been kind of dark since Solstice and I love to see the sunlight again. Lots of my friends are sick right now. Its cold and flu season around here and lack of sunlight is a huge factor in the weakening of our Canadian immune systems. I hope you are taking vitamin D3. I take 5 tablets a day, when I remember, which isn't every day.
When you do get sick, flax jelly is a great remedy for the cough, sore throat, and generally hackiness of flu season. Here's the recipe. You can print it out using the button at the bottom of the post and save it for when you need it.
Flax Jelly Recipe
Flax jelly is the oldest herbal remedy known. It has stood the test of time. It helps with chest congestion, cough and sore throat. Make it just before you consume it. It thickens as it cools.
2 tbsp. whole flax seed
1 cup of water
Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 min. Strain immediately and reserve the clear liquid. Mix in one tsp. honey and 1 tsp. lemon juice. Drink it down immediately, before it gets too thick.
Flax jelly
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 3 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Flax jelly is the oldest herbal remedy known. It has stood the test of time. It helps with chest congestion, cough and sore throat.
- 2 tbsp. whole flax seed
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- Bring water and flax seed to a boil and simmer for 5 min.
- Strain immediately and reserve the clear liquid.
- Mix in honey and lemon juice.
- Drink immediately, before it cools down and thickens
Make it just before you consume it. It thickens as it cools. If it cools too much the consistency is similar to egg whites, it is preferable to drink quite hot.
It is the consistency of snot, errr, I mean egg white. Not pleasant but it is medicine and it doesn't taste bad. And it does help with the symptoms of a sore throat, cough and chest congestion. Mr. Joybilee says, "You get used to it."
The actions of flax seed are: demulcent (soothes), anti-tussive (prevents coughing), laxative, emollient, and vulnerary(wound healing).
You can also use flax jelly without the honey and lemon, as an egg white substitute in baking, or as an aftershave lotion. Or take the jelly and seeds together in a cotton cloth and use it externally as a warm plaster over the chest, to reduce congestion.
Other herbs you can take for a cold or flu:
Willow Bark (for the aches and fever)
And don't forget the vitamin C and Vitamin D.
To find out more things you can do with flax check out these other posts:
Flax plasters, compresses, cold relief, and omega 3: The benefits of Flax
DIY moisturizing hand sanitizer from flax
Your Turn:
This isn't an exhaustive list. What's your favourite natural remedy for colds and flu? Share it in the comments.


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SACRAMENTO: The Air Resources Board today approved a staff report endorsing the effectiveness of the San Joaquin
Air District's regulatory programs while at the same time making a number of recommendations aimed at reaching
the federal ozone deadline by 2017.
Specifically, the Board recommended the following measures:
ARB will now submit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency the State Implementation Plan that designates the Valley in "extreme non-attainment" of the eight hour ozone standard, setting a legally enforceable attainment deadline of 2024. The Air Resources Board recently pledged to achieve a 90 percent compliance with the federal ozone standard by 2018; today's recommendations revisit and strengthen that projection.
"We should all praise the hard work and dedication shown by local activists, business members and the air district in trying to fill in this last piece of the puzzle toward cleaning the Valley's air," said ARB Chairman Mary Nichols. "Our work will not be done until we attain 100 percent compliance with the federal ozone standard. We'll do our part at the state on trucks and agricultural equipment, and we'll work closely with the district to fast track industrial innovations at the local level."
Today's announcement comes on the heels of the efforts of a San Joaquin Valley Task Force comprised of ARB staff, Board members, community activists, business leaders and air district staff. Through a series of meetings throughout the Valley, the task force was able to identify an additional 78 tons of emissions reductions.
The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards.


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A Counterspeech Lab held in Paris in November 2016 resulted in three video campaigns, including one that uses people's public tweets to challenge the narrative that French society must help homeless people before refugees.
The campaign argues that as neither refugees nor homeless people chose to be in the situation they are in, French citizens should not choose between who should get support.
Want to learn more? Check out the OCCI Facebook page.
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Hack for Good campaigns have been executed in 2015 in partnership with LICRA, and in 2016 in partnership with CIMADE. LICRA's video campaign, #NoLikesForRacism, reached 15 million people - more than 50% of all people in Facebook on France.
Facebook's 2015 Hack for Good event in Paris showed the power a well-executed social media campaign can have in countering hate speech. The #NoLikesForRacism video from LICRA was seen nearly 3 million times in the first 24 hours it was online. The innovative film - posted upside down so people could click 'dislike' - was viewed by over half of all people using Facebook in France. 81% of those who saw it say they will now report racist content they see on Facebook.
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The goal of this campaign was to challenge stereotypes and prejudices that people hold about one another by having them share the things they are rooted to - their interests, values, ideals, principles, and places - with each other. The team behind #Rooted2 created an online photo campaign, in which they asked people to post pictures of their feet with the caption "You are 6 steps away from anyone in the world", and then tag three friends and challenge them to do the same. By playing off of the idea that we are all only 6 degrees of separation away from one another, people were encouraged to discuss the ways they were connected to people from different backgrounds.
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This campaign used positive messages to educate people about recruitment tactics used by extremist organizations, including how to recognize signs exhibited by young adults who have been targeted.
Want to learn more? Check out the Prevenir Facebook page.
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The Information Guide on Counterspeech Labs aims to explain the methodology and structure of the OCCI Counterspeech Labs. The guide contains condensed information and content from the YouthCAN Innovation Lab Report (2016), a document produced and published by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue.
This information pack aims to give beginning steps and practical advice for NGOs and civil society activists who are looking to challenge and counter hate speech and extremism online.
In October 2015, Demos published a report, supported by Facebook, which examined the activity of counter-speech and populist right-wing groups on Facebook and made recommendations for how counter-speech groups could more effectively diffuse their messages. This report sets out the summary findings of phase II of this project, examining how speech which challenges extreme Islamist narratives is produced and shared in different parts of the world. This comparative study looks includes data from France, the UK, Morocco, Tunisia, Indonesia and India.
If you have questions about our counterspeech initiatives and resources, or would like to tell us about counterspeech you created on Facebook, please reach out to start the conversation using the form below. All fields are required.


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Dear Woo-Woo Debbi,
Is it possible to reconnect with the departed loved ones?
Shankar S.,
Dear Shankar,
Absolutely! I really like your term "departed ones" because it conjures the idea of a journey, and that's exactly what "death" is: a movement from one state to another. When someone we know moves to another state (or province or region) in a geographic sense, we may not ever physically see them again in this lifetime. But maybe we'll keep in touch over the phone or Skype or email. We might even hop on an airplane, train or vehicle and visit them in their new abode.
It's not all that different when people "die" and move to another state of consciousness beyond the physical. Communication of various types is still possible. It's just a matter of whether or not it's desired by one or both parties.
In many cases, the departed one moves on. Meaning, their focus is no longer centered on Earth life. They are expanding and growing, experiencing different realms of consciousness in other dimensions. They are on a very personal journey, as is true for everyone. So if the departed ones don't prioritize talking to us, we shouldn't take it personally!
Sometimes, a departed one really does want to communicate with us. They may be doing so already, but if the communication is subtle it can go unnoticed. It depends on the departed one's style and their ability to bridge the gap between dimensions (not always an easy task). Some discarnates make their presence boldly known by manipulating physical objects or electrical circuits and appliances, for example. Some are even mischievous. But contrary to what Hollywood would have you believe, ill intent in interactions is quite rare.
Limiting Beliefs about reality keep us "stuck," even in death
When a person "dies" but stays close to the Earth plane for a prolonged period of time (in our perspective of time), it is their limiting beliefs that keep them "stuck." For example, the person may have firmly believed that death is truly an ending and that life is extinguished after the body dies. So once they "die" and find themselves still very much alive, their beliefs don't know what to do with that. It keeps them stuck in a pseudo-physical reality, clinging to the only thing they know and believe in, which is physical Earth life. If we encounter such persons in spirit form, we do them a favor by encouraging them to move on and expand ("go to the light!"). There are professionals who come in and "clear" spirits from a house, but I say anyone who has a strong desire to work with the spirit realm can cultivate that ability. I've done it myself with minimal training.
The vast majority of people will voluntarily move on, beyond the Earth plane, after "dying." Where they go next is a wide world of wonder to discuss and ponder—too much for a simple blog post! (If you're interested, there's much more here.) But let me convey a few basic things to keep in mind:
If a person has had a particularly difficult end-of-(Earth)life experience—for instance, involving a lot of pain or trauma or drug-induced altered states—then they are probably recuperating for a while. But linear time is not experienced "there" the way we experience it "here." From your standpoint, 6 months could transpire after the death and you're wondering why you haven't heard from them. From their point of view, that could feel like a mere 6 seconds. Maybe they held a vague intention to get back in touch with you, but weren't quite ready yet.
On the other hand, some people quickly progress to their next adventure. While you experience a week gone by after their departure, they may have already moved on in some major way, perhaps even shedding the personality construct / name / identity that you know them by!
The reality that the departed ones now find themselves in seems far more "real" to them than their Earthly experience. Earth was very much like a dream. Analogously, here on Earth when we wake up and re-inhabit our physical bodies fully each morning, the dream life seems hazy. We don't remember a lot of it. Maybe we think about it for a bit, but generally we move on and put our attention on our current reality. We're not doing harm to someone in the dream by not going back and communicating with them.
If you have a burning desire to hear from them, I would encourage you to go within and ask yourself "Why do I want or need this?" If you just want to know that they are okay, can you trust that they are on a very personal journey, and that each gets what s/he needs? Can you be at peace with it by deciding that it's okay for them to have their own journey—even though its timing differs from yours? This is unconditional love: allowing others to do whatever they need to do, free of interference or judgment, as you love and support them. It's that classic saying: "if you love something, set it free."
If you have things to say that were left unsaid, say them or write them. Transmit your message telepathically. Get it off your chest. Let go of unloving thoughts and feelings toward yourself or the other.
If you're still really wanting to hear from departed ones but do not detect any communication, I suggest that you communicate to them first. Instead of making statements such as "I never hear from so-and-so," ask and invite. Get into a quiet meditative state and focus on that person's energy—what you love and appreciate about them. Visualize if it appeals to you, or just conjure a happy memory. Say (silently or aloud), "So-and-so, I would love to hear from you. Please communicate with me," or ask a specific question, then stay open to answers that may come when you're least expecting it. Regular meditation is a great way to get into a receptive state.
Communication from discarnates can come in a variety of creative ways, just like communication from spirit-guides (and in some cases, discarnates who were in our lives become spirit-guides for us after they leave). Signs and symbols, dreams, overheard conversations, unusual things occurring that are meaningful to you and the departed one, even mysterious emails or faxes!, visions, voices, overheard conversations. . . all manner of methods. To open yourself up to communication from departed ones, take the same advice I give to people for opening up to their inner/higher guidance: don't assume it has to come in any particular way or at any particular time, and don't insist it has to make perfect sense (initially). Just practice the Art of Allowing, and combine that with the habit of asking questions. Relax, stay calm and receptive, and you'll get a response.
Mediumship is a useful option
Lastly, you can always enlist the help of a Medium. (And anyone who's sufficiently motivated can develop mediumship too. There are schools that teach this ability.) When people ask me to recommend a medium, I usually direct them to the Spiritualist Church. I'm not a member of it myself (nor am I a member of any group or religion) but I find them to be of high integrity. Their church is founded entirely on the function of mediumship and their simple mission is to ease humanity's suffering by proving that life continues after "death."
Another great resource, for those keenly interested in directly exploring alternative dimensions of consciousness, is the Monroe Institute. They utilize sound technology to synchronize both hemispheres of your brain, and this enables you to easily enter alternate states of consciousness. In particular, their Lifelines program focuses on connecting with those who have left the Earth plane, helping you "travel" to the dimensional "places" where discarnates hang out and have conversations and shared experiences with them. It's fascinating stuff! (Wanna learn more? Click here.)
When you, yourself, exit this mortal coil you will likely feel the ecstasy of being freed up from physical restrictions, and you will look back on this wondrous Earth-Life dream with amazement and appreciation. And those who are near and dear to your heart will certainly reappear in your experience in some form or another, in some "place" and at some "time." And it will feel as if you've never really been apart. After all, Time is but an illusion for us to enjoy while we're playing the Earth Game!
With Love & Support,
a.k.a. Woo-Woo Debbi
Take a vicarious journey.
Adventures in Consciousness is a mini-memoir of Debbianne's initial experiences at the Monroe Institute: travel to other dimensions, communication with "dead" loved ones, healing, personal growth and so much more!


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Your wedding day is probably one of the most important events of your entire lifetime. That's precisely the reason it can be so hard and stressful to select the ideal wedding dress. Options in wedding dresses are more than abundant these days. The choices can almost drive any upcoming bride crazy. If you find the right Houston bridal shop, however, your search for a terrific dress may become a lot easier. People who want to make rock-solid wedding dress purchase decisions need to take a handful of vital factors into consideration.
Set Up A.M. Wedding Dress Sessions
If you want your wedding dress sessions to be a hit, you should make sure you set them up for earlier periods of the day. The last thing you want is to have to communicate with shop team members who are exhausted and who aren't giving you a lot of attention and care. If your sessions are bright and early in the A.M., you will most likely get service that is a lot livelier and more detail-oriented. Don't be lazy and sell yourself short. Your wedding dress deserves this effort.
Understand the Ins and Outs of Your Specific Wedding
All weddings are different. Some take place inside of rustic countryside manors. Others take place on the picturesque beach. Some even take place inside of castles. If you want to select a wedding dress that is optimal for your big day, you need to be aware of everything in advance. If you are preparing for a casual beach affair, you may want to go for a gown that matches the overall vibe. If you are preparing for a formal wedding inside of a contemporary and high-end hotel, on the other hand, you may want to go for something a bit more luxurious in feel.
Create a Dress Budget
Wedding dress costs can sometimes get out of hand. If you want your wedding dress purchasing process to go smoothly, you need to create a budget in advance. Be sure to notify the sales representative you are working with of this budget, too. You don't want to waste time looking at dresses that, simply put, are out of your price range. This can waste the sales representative's time as well. If you don't even look at gowns that are excessively pricey, you won't feel tempted to give in to pressure and buy anything that is honestly too expensive for you.
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Wedding dresses in this day and age are made in a number of different basic styles. If you want to be able to smartly select a gown, it can help substantially to comprehend the many style classifications that are out there. This can streamline communications between you and sales representatives as well. If you want to rule out a certain kind of dress, you should alert your sales representative to that fact. Some people just aren't too keen on mermaid and empire options.


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This is your travelling song
So here's one for the road,
The highway in the cold
This is your travelling song
And I won't ask you to stay
'Cause life don't work that way
Well I can try and fit inside your suitcase
But my feet would stick out of the end
– Passenger –
Majorca also known as a classic Mediterranean postcard is the largest island in the Balearic archipelago off the coast of Spain.
Mallorca is a hotspot for tourists seeking an unforgettable Mediterranean vacation and a major destination for European tourists looking to enjoy the sun and sand. Mallorca is divided into three sections with the west coast located by the Serra de Tramuntana mountain chain, the east coast marked by the Serra de Llevant mountains, and the islands center described as "es plas".Mallorca lets you enjoy more than 340 miles of coastline and the many sun-kissed beaches. Once the sun sets, u can choose to head inland to enjoy some of the wonderful restaurants and wine bars the island has to offer or dance the night away one of Mallorcas many nightclubs. Whether you choose to party, relax or explore Mallorca won't disappoint you.
The island experiences a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and hot, sunny summers. The perfect time to travel Mallorca should visit between May and September when the days are warm, and the evenings just warm enough to make nighttime adventures easy and enjoyable.
During my recent trip to this iconic Island I went on a roadtrip starting off in a town called Cala Ratjada, located at the north east of the Island and known for its harbour and the long promenade that stretches from Playa Son Moll to the south to Cala Gat on the peninsula.
I than made my way inland to a place called Artà, where heritage, tradition, modernity, nature and tourism make this corner of the island a must see place if you want to return for some moments to the true Mallorca.
My roadtrip than led me to some of the most beautiful places Mallorca hast to offer with its spectacular scenery on its western side – from the southwest of Mallorca all the way along the jaw-dropping west coast, all the way through some gorgeous old fishing towns and my favorite place in the island called Fornalutx.
The village is located between two mountains high above the town of Soller, offering a taste of traditional Mallorcan life. Expect saffron-coloured cottages and gorgeous streets surrounded by lush orange groves and beautiful mountain views.
With the cafes huge breakfast range, you'll have no issue finding the perfect breakfast fix for you. The menu includes an american, french, italian and house breakfast offer, as well as a variety of healthy fruit, yoghurt and oats dishes on an affordable price range paired with a breathtaking view over the Mediterranean Sea.
Don't forget to also stop by at Noahs for their amazing lunch and dinner options and delicious cocktails.
Delicious vege tapas plates and fresh made smoothies for your quick lunch stop.
Tapas Bar Llagost Cala Ratjada
This famous tapas bar offers a huge selection of over 50 different tapas plates to choose from for only 1,50 Euro each to suit all tastes, located on the main road from the port to Cala Agulla.
Restaurante Del Mar Cala Ratjada
A beautiful restaurant with a zenlike atmosphere and lovely chill music offering a variety of seriously delicious dishes and the best seafood there is to find in Cala Ratjada. Lovely staff, great food, high standard but still rustic and unpretencious. In the evening you have a gorgeous sunset and while you digest the lovely dinner you can enjoy the view of the ocean and Cala Ratjadas stunning sunset.
Fancy some cocktails or looking for a place to enjoy a glass of some of Spains favorite wines? Don't look any further and head right over to the Royal. Located in the center of Cala Ratjada all along with a nice view over the harbor and and amazing chill-out vibe, the Royal is the place to be to enjoy your nights out.
With all of Mallorcas amazing little boutiques, that offer something nice for everyone I found one gorgeous place that I wouldn't dare to withhold from you.
Freiheit La Tiendita Cala Ratjada
A small beautiful store that you just cannot ignore with an amazing collection of fashionable clothing for hot summer day and beautiful accessoires.
Located at c/Leonor Servera 72 (Cala Ratjada)
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Study of Donepezil in Female Breast Cancer Survivors With Cognitive Dysfunction
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01466270
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : November 7, 2011
Results First Posted : January 9, 2015
Last Update Posted : August 9, 2018
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RATIONALE: Donepezil hydrochloride may help lessen cognitive dysfunction caused by chemotherapy.
PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying donepezil hydrochloride in treating cognitive dysfunction after chemotherapy in female breast cancer survivors.
|Condition or disease
|Anxiety Disorder Breast Cancer Cognition Disorders Depression Fatigue Sleep Disorders
|Drug: donepezil hydrochloride Drug: Placebo
|Phase 2
- Determine the feasibility of conducting a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial for cognitive symptoms in female breast cancer survivors.
- Estimate the variability of the clinical outcomes (FACT-Cognition Perceived Cognitive Impairment subscale, neurocognitive battery, FACIT-Fatigue, FACT Cog Total Score, PROMIS Fatigue, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and RAND Short Form-36).
- Estimate the within patient correlation over time of the clinical outcomes.
- Obtain preliminary estimates of the effect of donepezil on the primary and secondary outcome variables.
- Correlate the reports of fatigue, sleep disturbance, and mood with measures of cognitive symptoms and neurocognitive test performance.
- Document the severity of cognitive symptoms and functional impairment in female breast cancer survivors who enroll on this pilot study.
- Correlate cognitive symptoms with cognitive test performance.
- Document the toxicities associated with donepezil hydrochloride use.
OUTLINE: This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study. Patients are stratified according to menopausal status (pre- vs peri-/post-menopausal) and time since end of chemotherapy (12-36 months vs 36.01-60 months).
Arm I: Patients receive donepezil hydrochloride orally (PO) once daily (QD).
Arm II: Patients receive placebo PO QD.
In both arms treatment continues for 24 weeks.
Patients complete the entire battery of neurocognitive tests and questionnaires (FACT-Cognition Perceived Cognitive Impairment subscale, neurocognitive battery, FACIT-Fatigue, FACT Cog Total Score, PROMIS Fatigue, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and RAND Short Form-36) at baseline (pre-treatment), 24 weeks (end of medication), and 36 weeks (end of wash-out).
After completion of therapy, patients are followed at 12 weeks.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|62 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Feasibility Study of Donepezil in Female Breast Cancer Survivors With Self-Reported Cognitive Dysfunction Following Chemotherapy
|Study Start Date :
|April 2012
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|October 2013
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|October 2013
Experimental: Arm I
Patients receive donepezil hydrochloride PO QD.
Drug: donepezil hydrochloride
Given PO
Other Name: Donepezil
Placebo Comparator: Arm II
Patients receive placebo PO QD.
Drug: Placebo
Given PO
- Retention [ Time Frame: 24 Weeks ]Retention is the percentage of participants who stay in the study for 24 weeks.
- Compliance [ Time Frame: 24 weeks ]Compliance is the percentage of pills taken while on study (based on returned diaries)
- HVLT-IR [ Time Frame: 24 weeks ]Hopkins verbal learning test - immediate recall is the number of words (of 12) than can be remembers during three tries. The total score ranges from 0 to 36. Higher is better.
- Fatigue [ Time Frame: 24 weeks ]Fatigue is quantified by the FACIT-Fatigue scale. It consists of 13 questions answered on a 0 to 4 point scale. The fatigue score is the sum of the responses (some reverse scored) so that higher values represent less fatigue.
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
- Adults >18 years old.
- Female with history of invasive breast cancer
- Must have completed adjuvant chemotherapy between 1 and 5 years prior to registration
- Received at least 4 cycles of cytotoxic chemotherapy
- Documentation of prior chemotherapy
- Patients receiving ongoing hormonal therapy for breast cancer must be on the same hormonal agent for at least 3 months prior to study registration and continue for the duration of the study (9 months)
- Karnofsky Performance Status must be > 60 or ECOG 0-2.
- Use of psychotropic medications (anti-depressants, anxiolytics, sleeping aids, narcotics) is permitted. Patient will be asked to list any that have been taken within the last 3 days on the recent medication sheet.
- Patients must be able to give informed consent to participate in the study, including signing the consent form.
- Self-reported cognitive disruption (FACT-Cog Version 3 Perceived Cognitive Impairments sub-score of < 63)
- Negative serum pregnancy test within 10 days prior to registration for women of child-bearing potential.
- Evidence or suspected recurrent or metastatic disease
- History of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, multi-infarct dementia or CVA (history of transient ischemic attack (TIA is allowed)
- Current use of donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine, tacrine, memantine, methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, or any other specific cognition enhancing drugs.are not allowed. For patients who have used these medications they must not have used them within 4 weeks prior to registration.
Patients may not currently be taking Ketoconazole or Quinidine
- Hypersensitivity to donepezil.
- Use of investigational medications within the last 30 days.
- Prior brain metastasis
- Traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis or recent myocardial infarction
- History of schizophrenia, psychosis or substance abuse
- Untreated current severe depression. (Currently treated depression is permitted if treatment is stable.)
- Acute severe fatigue, chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia.
- History of hepatic or renal dysfunction or disease
- Pregnant women are excluded from this study. The effects of donepezil on the developing human fetus at the recommended therapeutic dose are unknown. For this reason and because donepezil is known to be teratogenic, women of child-bearing potential must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her study physician immediately.
- It is unknown whether donepezil is excreted in breast milk, for this reason women who are currently breast-feeding are not eligible for this study.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01466270
|Principal Investigator:
|Julia A. Lawrence
|Wake Forest University Health Sciences
|Responsible Party:
|Wake Forest University Health Sciences
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01466270 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
U10CA081851 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
REBACCCWFU 97211 ( Other Identifier: NCI )
|First Posted:
|November 7, 2011 Key Record Dates
|Results First Posted:
|January 9, 2015
|Last Update Posted:
|August 9, 2018
|Last Verified:
|July 2018
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sleep disorders
anxiety disorder
cognitive/functional effects
breast cancer
cancer survivor
Breast Neoplasms
Sleep Wake Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Cognitive Dysfunction
Cognition Disorders
Pathologic Processes
Neoplasms by Site
Breast Diseases
Skin Diseases
Behavioral Symptoms
Mental Disorders
Signs and Symptoms
Nervous System Diseases
Neurologic Manifestations
Neurocognitive Disorders
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Cholinergic Agents
Neurotransmitter Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Nootropic Agents


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I'm using this part of my blog to document the transformation of our cottage over the last 3 years.
Meadows End Cottage, dating back to 1763.
We fell in love with this tumble down small holding in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales back in 2012.
After 2 years of uncertainty, renting and waiting, it finally happened and we commenced on this huge and slightly scary renovation project in September 2014- with 2 year old in tow and another baby on the way....I know, it's the typical Grand Designs sinario!
We fell in love with the charm and quirkiness of it. Lots of levels, stairs in strange places, lots of brick and stone and huge amounts of character.


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You will be fascinated by seeing the options available for Malaysia sports betting online. We all know how much Malaysians love football, and this has given the underground sports and football gambling market a big hit. With the development of online betting, it has become easier for the gamblers out there to avoid local authorities by getting enrolled with online betting.
You first have to register your account with the online casino company you are approaching, and after that, you will need to deposit funds to get started with the betting game. You will be provided options to deposit funds and to do transactions. Choose according to your ease. The authorities involved in the sports betting in Malaysia are extremely dedicated to both your account safety and the prevention of any online crime.
This is why a credible company will request documentation before you request to withdraw your funds. This is done simply to confirm that you are the same person who you claim to be and that you are the one playing live from where you say you live.
GD2one work hard to maintain the online casino security system, assuring that you can play all the games that the company offers without any worry. We have invested a lot and keep doing that to make sure our customers play the secure and safe game. Combine with our expertise and our huge online casino rewards from Malaysia sports betting; we let you enjoy a thrilling casino experience.
Whether you are new to the online casino, or a veteran online betting player, we have a plenty of fun to offer you. If you have any query or issue regarding our games, you can speak to our customer care executives, and they will make you feel like home, addressing all your issue to make your online casino experience one of a kind.
We have been providing quality sports betting games to many platforms around Malaysia, and we hope to grow more in this domain. Our Malaysia sports betting games are designed to allow the players make big winnings. You can join us now as a new player or VIP, and began with the fun of our online sports betting games.


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Host of the Ryder Cup in 2014 and the recent Solheim Cup in 2019, the prestigious Gleneagles Resort offers five star luxury set in magnificent grounds in the heart of Scotland.
The hotel offers 232 luxurious and individually designed rooms with guests experiencing a quality of service unsurpassed by other resorts. For those looking for fine dining there are no shortage of options, for an exclusive dining experience, Gleneagles offers the only two Michelin star restaurant in Scotland, in Andrew Fairlie, one of the country's most celebrated chef offers a meal that will live long in the memory.
For the traditional golfer, Gleneagles is the pinnacle, with three championship courses, including the Jack Nicklaus designed PGA Centenary Course which recently oversaw Europe's victory in the 2014 Ryder Cup. There are a wealth of activities to enjoy for golfers and non-golfers alike, including falconry, fishing, shooting, horse riding and a fully equipped luxury spa.
24 hour reception, 3 x 18 hole Championship courses on site, Archery, Bar, Billiards, Business Centre, Falconry, Fishing, Free Parking, Games room, Gardens, Restaurant, Sauna, Shops, Spa, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Terrace, Wi-Fi
Concierge service, Direct dial telephone (extra), Each bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Heating, Room service, Toiletries, Wi-Fi in rooms


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Janice Chaka is constantly on the move, traveling to different countries (she's an expat, what can we say?), and designing ways to work with her clients how and when they need her.
Her company, JC Global Services, staffs a team of experienced individuals coming together to work for both large and small companies anywhere in the world. They help those who don't need, or can't afford, full-time HR experts, or those looking for help on a specific project. HR is more than just recruiting, and JC Global knows that any growing business needs a skilled, reliable, and adept resource to guide them through HR issues. Janice is a globally certified HR professional and is always working to be up to date on the latest HR trends she also writes HR articles for Jump Start HK and Casino Life Magazines. Why virtual, you ask? We're trying to be green, and to help our clients be green, too. Overall, though, it's so we can easily and efficiently reach you from anywhere in the world at any time.


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S.Con.Res.13 - A concurrent resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving in, or have served in, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn.112th Congress (2011-2012)
Concurrent ResolutionHide Overview
|Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] (Introduced 04/14/2011)
|Senate - Armed Services | House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs
|Latest Action:
|House - 06/24/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
This bill has the status Agreed to in Senate
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Agreed to in Senate
Subject — Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
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Cosponsors: S.Con.Res.13 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)All Information (Except Text)
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] | Cosponsor statistics: 99 current - includes 9 original
* = Original cosponsor
|Date Cosponsored
|Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]*
|Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]


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Kelly steers Tyrone
Tyrone 4-26 Longford 1-8
Tyrone booked their place in the final with a 27-point win over Longford at Healy Park.
Justin Kelly led the way with 2-9 as the Red Hands ran riot, completing their five-game programme with a four wins and a draw. Longford raised the green flag through Johnny Casey in the opening minute.
Kelly responded with a fifth-minute goal and Cathal McErlean netted twice in the first half for Tyrone, who held a 3-14 to 1-5 lead at half-time.
Kelly got his second goal after smashing a 20-metre free to the net 10 minutes from the end. Aidan Kelly, Gary Fox and McErlean also hit the target.
The Red Hands will meet South Down in the league decider next month.
Man of the match: J Kelly (Tyrone)
SCORERS -- Tyrone: J Kelly 2-9 (1-4f), C McErlean 2-2, A Kelly 0-6 (2 '65), G Fox 0-5, S O'Hagan 0-2, S McLoughney, M Grogan 0-1 each. Longford: J Casey 1-0, E Donnellan 0-7 (4f), E Daly 0-1 (f).
Tyrone -- N Gallagher 4; R O'Neill 6, D Maguire 7, J Patton 7; M O'Gorman 6, S Donnelly 7, M Grogan 7; T Hughes 7, A Kelly 8; G Fox 8, J Kelly 9, P O'Connor 6; C McErlean 7; R O'Neill 6, S O'Hagan 6. Subs: Jason Kelly 5 for Gallagher, S McLoughney 6 for O'Hagan, M Quigg 5 for O'Connor, R Winters 6 for O'Gorman, P Corr 5 for Patton.
Longford -- P Cullen 6; J Devine 6, F Daly 7, J Carroll 7; K Murray 7, S Browne 8, R Donnellan 7; M Coyle 7, J Newman 7; E Donnellan 8, M Morrissey 7, J Casey 7; E Daly 7, J Minnock 6, H O'Kane 6. Sub: A Kelly 5 for Morrissey.
Ref -- O Elliot (Antrim)
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Hello friends. We have the return today of one of the more buzzworthy Washington wineries going these days: Jeff Lindsay-Thorsen's WT Vintners.
As I mentioned in our debut offer of Jeff's wines last April, WT wines turn up on many of the most competitive restaurant lists in Seattle: Canlis. The Herbfarm. Wild Ginger. The Metropolitan Grill. Wineries beg, plead, cajole and give up significant margin to distributors in order to make inroads in places like these. So how did a self-distributed newbie make it into those accounts? The answer: because Jeff Lindsay-Thorsen has years of experience buying and selling wine for some of Seattle's finest restaurants, and he's now applying his formidable palate to WT Vintners.
By evening (and probably a good chunk of day), Jeff is the Wine Director at RN74 in Seattle, which means he basically tastes every important wine that comes into Seattle. That gig came after previous stints at Cascadia, Wild Ginger, and Café Juanita. He has a wickedly sharp palate, and a clear point of view, honed from tasting thousands of wines for his various restaurant gigs. To wit, here is an excerpt from Jeff's winemaking philosophy:
From our inception I strive to be the conduit from which our vineyards speak. Minimal additions are made in the winery beyond yeast and the occasional racking off solids. I avoid the use of new oak in favor of used barrels, which add a bit of texture and little else. Foremost, I want our wines to serve as the champions of Washington's extraordinary terroir. By utilizing whole clusters, versus just the berries, during fermentation I attempt to coax both greater structure and more savory flavors and aromas in our Syrah. With each vineyard we work closely with the vineyard's manager and owner to reduce crop loads and find the optimal time to harvest, which is often weeks before our neighbors. By picking early I ensure the vineyard's voice is heard and not lost to high alcohols and overtly fruity wines. Ultimately, I am attempting to make the wines I want to drink, wines of place, wines that complement a meal and wines that tell a story. I want them to be delicious as they are interesting.
Right now, the wines are sold almost exclusively through restaurant channels (check out their list; we'll be happy to sidle on up next to our esteemed colleagues at McCarthy & Schiering as the only retailers listed). Stephen Tanzer has written positive press in the past, but WT remains a winery flying well under the mainstream radar. Not for much longer, I suspect.
You didn't think one of our resident sommeliers was going to make a buttery Chardonnay did you? Jeff has zeroed in on probably the most exciting place in Washington for white wines: the Columbia Gorge (yes, Ancient Lakes can make a compelling argument too). Gruner Veltliner grown on the southern slopes of the extinct volcano Underwood Mountain is one of the hidden treasures of the northwest. Syncline and Savage Grace are the only other Washington wineries I've seen to vinify these grapes.
Here's what JLT has to say: Drawing inspiration from Gruner's homeland, the Wachau region of Austria, we divide the fermentation between stainless steel and a small amount of neutral oak barrels to coax the austere mineral and spicy elements from the steel and a weightier mid-palate from the permeable oak. Bursting with aromas of just ripe peach, melon, green pineapple, spicy arugula, lemon balm, & wet stone. Flavors of peach, honeydew melon, pineapple, white pepper, & struck flint complement the wine's brisk acidity. Food Pairings: Dungeness crab tagliatelle, mussels steamed in white wine & garlic, sautéed asparagus.
His note – and especially the parts about green pineapple and spicy arugula – fights the good fight of trying to convey Gruner's unique savory charms through the written word. It ain't easy. My descriptor has notes like "hay" and "sweet pea." Whatever it is, it's this green, vegetal-in-the-best-way subtlety that is really rare among white wines, and deeply attractive to those of us who love it. This clocks in at 12.9% listed alc and is bright, nervy, and terrifically vibrant. Some lees contact has plumped up the mid-palate, but ultimately this is a laser-beam wine, beautiful for its purity and its complex mix of stone fruits and savory greenies.
Last year's 2012 Dalliance from WT was extremely popular with our list members. This is the new vintage, but due to the threat of a trademark lawsuit (a plague in the wine trade), Jeff is just naming this by its vineyard sourcing going forward.
And what a vineyard! Stoney Vine is a terrific Dusted Valley-farmed site in the Rocks, and here is JLT on this particular patch of terroir: In 2012, W.T. Vintners formed a new partnership in one of the world's most unique vineyard areas, the Walla Walla Valley's sub-region known as "The Rocks." Unlike the dominant soils of Washington's flood affected vine growing areas, "The Rocks" are an ancient alluvial fan of river tumbled basalt cobblestones formed by the Walla Walla river. "The Rocks" area shares its soil structure with only a couple very rare and special regions, evoking visions of Chateauneuf-du-Pape in France's Southern Rhone Valley or New Zealand's Hawkes Bay sub-region known as the "Gimblett Gravels." While Chateauneuf's famous "galet roulés" are just surface stones, the Walla Walla Rocks are deep; well over 200 feet deep in some spots. The lower hanging fruit benefits from the radiant heat being absorbed by the cobblestones throughout the sunny days. More importantly, the heat that is absorbed by day continues warming the root system and assisting in ripening well into the night. The resulting flavors from the region are decidedly very different from anywhere else in Washington. Flavors and aromas of wild game, earth and deep heady fruits pervade the wines made from fruit grown in this small area, regardless of varietal. It is truly a special place and worthy of the critical honors the region's wines continue to garner each year.
The 2013 is a blend of 53% Grenache, 37% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre, aged for 18 months in neutral barrels. "Definitely rocks," begins my note, which goes on to a nose of great green Cerignola olives and smoky bacon nuance on a core of layered fruit: blueberries, cherries, and loads of stone fruits like peach and nectarine. Threads of smoke wind their way through the lovely palate, which is fruity and meaty and briny in turn. What a delicious swirling stew of Rocks goodness!
Jeff again: Explosive aromas of black cherry, wild strawberry, marionberry, raw steak, black pepper, smoke, espresso & tilled earth. Silky tannins envelop flavors of smoked game, bold Walla Walla "Rocks" minerality, star anise, white pepper, mocha & violets. Food Pairings: Cassoulet, BBQ ribs, Venison Loin with huckleberries.
As someone who divides the year into "summer" and "cassoulet season," I heartily approve of that list of food pairings.
First come first served up to 24 bottles total (mix and match as you like), and the wines should arrive in the next few weeks, at which point they will be ready for pickup or shipping during the next temperature-appropriate shipping window.


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In this video, I am using a very affordable AHP Tig Welder to weld a bunch of parts on a turntable.
Whenever I get a bunch of round parts to weld, if possible, I use my positioner turntable.
Welding Turntables are not cheap, but I got mine off eBay several years ago and have used it so much that it has paid for itself many times over.
Welding round parts on a turntable is much easier, its faster, and the welds usually look much better due to not having stops and starts.
One end of these parts was done walking the cup at about 180 amps,
the other end was done using pulse settings of 1pps, 50% pulse time, and 50% background current...using around 170-180 amps
Both ends were done using only the torch mounted switch with no foot pedal connected. Once I got the amps dialed in, not having to fool with a foot pedal proved to be easy.
I am guessing that if you are reading this, at least one of the next few statements describes you.
"I learn by getting my hands dirty."
"Just show me how and then let me try it."
"I have slight issues with authority and dont like a lot of rules."
(All three are true about me)
Another thing I am guessing about you is that you want to improve your skills.
Otherwise , why you you even be here reading this?
Well, you are in the right place because I am all about improving welding skills....Including my own.
That is one of the things I like about welding is that there is always something new to learn.....Always.
...and Videos are a very valuable tool for learning...I even learn from watching my own videos because while I am editing a video, I usually see something I didnt even notice while welding and shooting the video.
miss a few things when I have my arms wrapped around a camera, but when
I watch later, I see new details...and its instructive for me too.
One thing I have learned after teaching people to weld for 20 years is...
We Welders are a different breed.
We typically learn by watching and by doing. Not just by reading.
In fact, you cannot learn to weld by just reading.
You have to get in there and do it.
And when it comes to welding, the best learning often happens just by looking over someones shoulder and then trying it yourself. Especially when the someone showing you is explaining things to you in plain talk.
Video often works even better than looking over someones shoulder.
Because with a Welding DVD, you can replay key scenes as many times as you want.
when I was in welding school, I was lucky to get one or two hands on demonstrations per week. The instructors were spread pretty thin back then and still are today.
I would have loved having a video to watch over and over to get me past those sticking points.
What is the one thing that makes all the difference in a good welding video?
Is it awesome graphics? A deep radio voice on the narration?
I have purchased several welding DVD's for myself and none of that stuff ever impressed me.
How about clear shots of the welding puddle and arc along with plain talk explaining what is going on?
If I can see a good arc shot along with an explanation and some basic machine settings, thats all I need.
I talked with a welding instructor recently who ordered several hundred dollars worth of welding training videos from an educational website.
The videos were horrible...He was so disappointed when he first watched them because of the college professors monotone narration and lousy arc shots. His students hated them too so he put them in a drawer.
You wont have that problem with this Welding DVD.
I am no College Professor...No PhD here
I am a welder.
I dont use fancy terms, and I hate overly complicated explanations of anything.
So whats on these 4 Discs?
scroll down and check it all out.
Disc 1 - TIG
1. TIG Steel - Pedal Pulse
2. Open Butt Root Tips
3. 2F Lap Joint Carbon Steel
4. Tips for 2F Tee Joints
5. Machine Shop Weld Repairs
6. Gravy Job: Carbon Steel w/ Positioner
7. Gravy Job: Flange Weld w/ Positioner
8. TIG Welding Thin Aluminum
9. Aluminum with Argon Helium Mix
10. Aluminum with Argon Helium Mix
Disc 2 - TIG
1. Thick Aluminum using DC and Helium
2. Lincoln PowerMig 210MP
3. Tack Welding Thin Aluminum without Filler
4. TIG Welding Aluminum Lap Joints
5. Filler Wire Size, Furick 12 Cup
6. 1" Aluminum 175 amp, Argon Helium Mix
7. Rods, Storage, Arc Shots
8. Stainless: Walking the Cup vs Tig Finger
9. Stainless to Carbon to A572 w/ 309 Filler
10. Distortion: Tips for Keeping it Square
11. Shaft Keyway and Carbide Precipitation
Disc 3 - MIG & Stick
1. Problems MIG Welding Downhill
2. Downhill MIG Welding Part 2
3. MIG on Saturday: Gases & Weld Symbols
4. MIG Aluminum w/ Spool Gun
5. MIG: Wire Speed & Penetration
6. Quick Tips: MIG Uphill
7. MIG: 3G Vertical Open Root Plate Test
8. MIG w/ CO2 - Lincoln PowerMig 210mp
9. Stick: 7018 Flat & Horizontal
10. Stick: 7018 2G Plate Test
11. Stick: Vertical 7018
12. Stick: 4G Overhead Weld Test
13. Stick: 7018 Multi Pass
14. Stick: 7018 Overhead, Vertical, Horizontal
Disc 4 - Projects
1. TIG Welding Batman
2. TIG Aluminum Expansion Tanks
3. Lift Arc TIG Socket Welds
4. 7018 Stick, Silicon Bronze TIG - Industrial Lamp
5. TIG 6061 T6 Aluminum w/ 4643 Rod
6. TIG Pulse Comparison: Motorcycle Part
7. TIG Rod Rack, Pulse Settings, Speed Tacking…
8. Stainless TIG Build Up, Shaft Repair
9. Welding Cart Project 1
10. Welding Cart Project 2
11. Welding Cart Project 3
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Today I was panning on sharing a delicious recipe for grain-free gingerbread-red velvet cupcakes with cashew frosting. Yes, they sound as good as they taste. Sinfully good! But before I get you too excited, you should know why I am not sharing this recipe today. See my puppy Stella agreed that those cupcakes were good. So good that she snuck onto the counter when nobody was around and ate every last one of them! Ahhh I was so mad because I only had tasted each individual component of the cupcakes and was waiting for a friend to come over to dig in. Very upsetting.
Anyway, there is no use crying over spilt milk when I found the silver lining in the situation by creating this fabulous recipe for maple cinnamon roasted chickpeas. I was left empty handed with a serious sweet tooth craving (and a very sick puppy), so I got to work on making another sweet treat. Only this time I decided to go easy on the richness factor because I know I'm going to be eating my fair share of treats over the next few weeks.
Full of protein and fiber while low in calories and sugar, these roasted chick peas are the perfect way to snack smart this holiday season. They are crunchy, salty, and just the right amount of sweet and spicy without any refined sugar in site. Another plus about these little guys is they are satisfying and filling. Everything you could possibly want in one little crispy bean! I grabbed a can of chickpeas from my cabinet to make these because it was an emergency snack (usually I soak and cook my own beans). What I'm getting at is you can make these with very little prep or work at all. I'm actually planning on making these to give out as Christmas gifts because I think everyone can use a little more healthy this holiday season! Hopefully these will tide you over until I re-make the gingerbread cupcakes…:)
Maple Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas
1 15oz can chick peas (or about 2 cups soaked and cooked chickpeas)
1/2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 Tbsp pure maple syrup, room temperature
1/8 tsp vanilla extract
1/2-3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp salt
*All the measurements for the spices are an estimate as I just sprinkled them on top of the roasted beans. Feel free to add more as desired, to taste.
**This makes about a cup of roasted beans. I highly recommend doubling or tripling the recipe so you can snack on them for a few days!
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Drain and rinse the beans. Pour them on a dishtowel and gently pat them dry. Lay on the prepared pan in one layer and cook for about 45 minutes, or until crispy. Stir every 10 minutes or so.
3. While the chickpeas are cooking, whisk together the coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.
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Fast forward ten years. I am now happily married (he has always been very supportive). Four years into our marriage the urge to become a mother over took me. Cody and I knew we would never be able to afford surrogacy (which has a price tag of $80,000-$120,000). But that's when our (miracle) surrogate came forward. Cody's mother offered to carry our baby...(my mother in law!!!!) although she had joked about if for several years (we never took her seriously until then. ) I definitely won the jack pot in the mother in law category.
We had a heartbreaking failed transfer early in 2017, but we will be transferring again 4/27/2017 (which is during NIAW, hopefully that's good luck!).
I grew up thinking this would never be a possibility for me. We have made it this far and I am not giving up now. Some days I wonder why God has placed us on this path, but I must be still and know that he has me exactly where he needs me to be.
All of our journeys are different; but we are in this together. 1:8 of us struggle with infertility and many of us struggle silently. I stayed silent for many years because I felt, for a long time, that being infertile made me less of a "woman." Being infertile does not make us any less valuable and I have finally overcome that feeling. Infertility is HELL, but we will be stronger from it.
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8:15 am
Low-cost massage
Massage therapy with Anwar I work with many health issues and I always try my best to help every individual. What I love about my job is seeing a client walk into my room with pain, sad facial expressions and worry but leave the room smiling, with more energy and improved movement. I am a […]Find out more »
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Low-cost massage (Sports, Thai, Aroma and Lymph)
Massage therapy with Anwar In 2005, I qualified with a diploma in Aromatherapy. In 2010 I graduated with a BSc Hons in Complementary Health and joined Wellspring as a massage practitioner. I work with many health issues and I always try my best to help every individual. What I love about my job is seeing […]Find out more »
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Mothers for Mothers
Post natal depression peer support. Call Wellspring Reception on 0117 304 1400 for more information or contact Mothers for Mothers directly on 0117 2397 398.Find out more »
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Community Allotment
Come along and muck in at our community allotment at Strawberry Lane in St George. We meet regularly at the allotment garden in St George every week. There is no membership, no cost and you don't have to commit to anything, just come when you feel like it. We are a sociable group, stop for tea […]Find out more »
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Somali women one-to one support
We offer help and support with Employment, Benefits, Immigration, language, Debt, Health issues, Housing & Domestic violence and abuse. Koox ka shaqaysa daryeelka iyo badhaadhaha ayaa u diyaar ah dadka Soomaalida ah ee raba caawimo iyo kaalmo si ay ula tacaalaan diiqada, walaaca iyo walwalka ay sabaabaan dibaatooyinka dhinaca bulshada sida shaqo la'aanta, guryaha, caydha […]Find out more »
Low-cost acupuncture
Acupuncture treatment with Bea Bea has been with the Wellspring Clinic since 2012. She is experienced in both complementary health and conventional medicine, having worked for more than 25 years in nursing. She has done a 3 year degree course in acupuncture and is a member of the British Acupuncture Council. Bea is a practitioner […]Find out more »
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Gentle exercise class
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The Greater Cleveland Congregations, a group of churches from all over Northeast Ohio, presented four main reform ideas to city, federal and county official Tuesday night.
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On May 8, 2013, National Brain Tumor Society hosted the Advancing Research to Treatments (ART) for Brain Tumors conference in Washington, DC. At this inaugural event, we brought together over 100 brain tumor researchers, biotechnology and pharmaceutical executives, venture capital (VC) investors, and brain tumor patients to discuss the challenges surrounding therapeutic development and patient access. More specifically, the conference attendees and panelists gathered to better understand why a lack of brain tumor treatments exists despite tremendous gains in today's research.
"The biggest thing you have to do is get people together, get the energy going, and get the connections started."
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Panel: Venture capitalists share their perspectives on determining whether to license, invest in, or spin out a company from an academic asset or drug candidate
- Michael Nathanson, JD, LLM: Chairman, CEO, & President, The Colony Group (moderator)
- Louis Beardell, Jr., JD: Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
- Neil Exter: Partner, Third Rock
- Brian Gallagher, PhD: Partner, SROne
- Michael Gutch, PhD, MBA: Managing Director, MedImmune Ventures
Panel 2: Key executives from the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries discuss primary criteria for determining whether to license an academic brain tumor asset or drug candidate
- Michael Nathanson, JD, LLM: Chairman, CEO, & President, The Colony Group (moderator)
- Lauren Abrey, MD: Global Development Team Lead, Genentech/Roche
- Skip Irving, MBA: Partner and Managing Director, Health Advances
- Joanne Smith-Farrell, PhD: Head of Strategic Transactions, Pfizer
- Andrew Whitney, JD: Associate, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
Panel 3: Federal government employees from the National Institute for Neurological Diseases and Stroke (NINDS) outline the resources available for brain tumor researchers to obtain advice and funding for translational research
- Rich Bendis: President & CEO, BioHealth Innovation (moderator)
- Stephanie Fertig, MBA: Research Project Manager, NINDS
- Jane Fountain, PhD: Program Director, Extramural Research Program, NINDS
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Overview of Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM)
A landscape analysis of GBM including an overview of the treatment paradigm, market sizing, and unmet needs
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Pharmacology exam was strange. STRANGE i tell you! i miss Amna tutoring me.
The photo i took of her was published with an article on Awesome Arab Women in "Arabian Woman" Magazine. She's the cute one in the abaya and palestinian scarf.
Ran amok the ward looking for a case. Patients can't fake sleep if their lives depended on it. Ended up with a very sweet inflammatory myopathy patient, has been in the hospital for the last two years. Two whole years.
Adila told Dr. Khezindar that his calm manner scares her. She's so honest masha'allah.
Was Pharmacology Day! a whole day dedicated to nothing other than pharmacology! oh joy! They told me they didnt receive my logo for it, and when i got there it was everywhere!
Had a wonderful brunch with H!
Saw the inflammatory myopathy patient again. Then ended up with a paralysis patient. Even his respiratory muscles were paralyzed. Why do i keep finding the saddest patients in both the male and female medical wards this week?
Dr. Razina calls me "Tree" such a sweet lady, really.
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Week 8 - October 12, 2014/
Sunday, October 19
Just a quick FYI... the Game Day meal for the week is Zoe's Kitchen! $8.00 a piece. Here's the order form! As always, the order form and money is due in the band hall no later than 9 am Wednesday morning, October 22.
October 17, 2014
Thanks to all the little "elves" that stopped by the band hall overnight. It looks great!
We still need some help this weekend.
Tonight: We need 3 more people to help sell our Car Raffle Tickets. This is the last night we will have to sell at a home game, and we have quite a few tickets to move. Here's the link....
Tomorrow: We have several spots that have to be filled. For the people who are avoiding signing up for the warm up areas -because they are in the parking lot - NOT TO WORRY! Our band is the last band to come through! Your duty will be complete before our band takes the field... You will have plenty of time to get back to the stands before the show! Here's the link....
October 12, 2014
Wow! So that was quite a day!
Congratulations to the Dragon Band for their performance at Westlake Marching Competition.
Outstanding Percussion
Outstanding Music
First Place Prelims - Round Rock High School 91.70
First Place - Finals - Round Rock High School 89.45.
With this momentum, I can't wait to see the final performance - (hopefully November 4!) Keep up the good work!
Hopefully, everyone had the chance to stop by the tailgate for some food and fellowship! Excellent job by Kathy and her team - and everyone who brought food to share!
And if you did not have a chance to stop by the parking lot - it was quite a show of teamwork and support. Thanks to the pit crew, prop crew and podium teams that helped to get everything out on the field.
It's Here! UIL Region Marching competition THIS Saturday!
Round Rock Band has a great reputation of hosting marching competitions, and the bar is set high! We need to be sure all our spots are filled. Please confirm your shift on the Signup Genius, and if you see an issue, please let us know ASAP. Click here for the link.
We have attempted to send reminders - but some email addresses are bouncing. We need to be sure we have all our spots filled.
We still need individuals to fill the following spots:
- Band Escorts function as the host for a band and will stay with that band during its competition. Assist the band director in getting his band to Warm-up Area, to Band Entrance for performance, off the field after performance, to Water Station after performance, and back to the buses. Great opportunity to meet and visit with other bands! (1 still needed)
- Warm Up and Gate Monitors - help control access to various places throughout Kelly Reeves. They help the Band Escorts move the bands to/from Warm-up Areas at appropriate times; help the bands enter/exit the field before and after the performance; assist with gate opening to allow buses to exit after competition (8 still needed).
- Parking Directors help get the various trucks and buses in their proper areas. (3 still needed).
Attn. All Volunteers: Please be sure you are arriving at least 15 minutes before your shift to allow for time to park, sign in and get to where you need to be. You will have a volunteer name tag that is also your admission.
Spectator admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students. There is no parking fee; spectator parking is the South (Visitor) lot.
Car Raffle Ticket Sales - are drawing to a close
THIS Friday night is our last big chance to sell tickets at the football game. This is a GREAT opportunity, and we NEED a few people who are willing to SELL. We need some real "carnival barkers" out there this Friday night... a minimum of two volunteers are needed to help. This is our one big chance – can you help? Your efforts will be greatly appreciated! Click here to sign up!
Prop Crew
- Thanks to everyone who came out to help load, unload, assemble, store, load and put away the props this weekend. Every single person who came out to help was valuable – and needed! We are going to need this type of help again for the next several competitions. Some help is needed Friday night, but we need a lot of flexibility – and help Saturday night. Please consider signing up to help with the props after your shift with UIL Region Marching Competition!
Concession signups are looking pretty good this week, but we do still have a few open spots on the visitor side. Seeing as this week's game is vs. Cedar Ridge, and a fight for first place... we are anticipating a very heavy crowd. We need all our concession spots filled! Additionally, we still need over 35 spots filled for our Halloween/Homecoming Game. Click here to sign up
No Game Day Meal Orders This Week - Pizza for all the students!
This week there will not be a game day meal option. It is middle school night and pizza is being served to all the bands. This should be a fun time for the younger kids to get a taste of what High School band is like and will give them more time with our kids than they have had in previous years.
Volunteer Opportunities
Click on this link for all the current signups -Signupgenius.com (or go to Signupgenius.com and look for all available signups posted by firstname.lastname@example.com.)
Raffle Ticket Turn-in
If you have tickets left, now's the time for a final push for sales. We're in the home stretch and the raffle drawing is right around the corner! Remember, if we exceed $20,000 in profit, all excess will be added to our trip fund to be divided equally to all band students.
Please note the date change - Our FINAL turn in date for raffle ticket stubs and money is Tuesday, October 28th from 6:00 to 7:15pm. This will be the last time tickets are collected, so ALL ticket stubs, money, and unsold tickets need to be turned in at this time to ensure that all stubs are in the drawing for a chance to win! I will be collecting in one of the practice rooms in the hallway adjacent to the band hall. Signs will be posted to help you find your way.
Tickets/money may also be turned in at the game this Friday, October 17.
If you need extra tickets, now is the time to ask! Many of our parents have needed just a few extras to be able to sell a 6 for $100 deal…that's totally fine! We can give you 1 extra, or 10, or more…just let us know!
Reminder - Tickets are $20 each or 6/$100. Drawing will be held after the homecoming game at Dragon Stadium on 10/31/14. You can contact Alison Shoepe, email@example.com, 512-573-6252 (call or text), for more tickets!
Thank you to all of our parents for helping to make this fundraiser a success.
Alison Shoepe, Vice President Fundraising
Columbus Day Sale……pshhh……..
Dragon Family, are you ready????
Marvelous Monday Tailgate Sale!!!!!!
Buy one get one free…..coffee mugs....
Buy $20 or more and register for a chance to win a spirit wear basket
Compression Shorts 25% Off
and more!!!!
Drive to remaining competitions and away games in Dragon swag....get your car flags Monday night!!!!
Prices good only Monday, October 13th - 6p.m. – 7:15p.m. No pre-orders.
Purchase $50 or more and receive a 10% coupon off
Dragon Band Commemorative Spirit Wear items coming soon.
Homecoming News
Exciting news about Homecoming! This year there will be a Community pep rally on Wednesday evening. The parade is also moving to Wednesday. This is great news for our kids because they won't be missing out. The calendar will be updated soon. See the attached press release for more information.
Tournament of Roses Parade Tickets - If you still need to order your Tournament of Roses Parade tickets, you have until October 15 to get your orders in! **Remember** if you have ordered any of the Fan Packages offered by MTC, the package includes your Rose Parade ticket. If you wish to just purchase a parade ticket, please visit the booster club website for ordering instructions.
On a final note, the boosters have sent off our check to Music Travel which should be applied to each student's individual travel account within the next two weeks!
Upcoming Events...
October 17 - Football v. Cedar Ridge@ Dragon (Band Performs AFTER the game)
8th Grade Night @ Dragon
October 18 - UIL Region Marching Competition - Round Rock High School - Hosts - (all day)
UIL Region Marching - RRHHS -performs 9:15
October 24 - Football Game v. Hendrickson @ Hawk Stadium
October 25 - UIL Area Marching - San Antonio - TBD
October 28 - FINAL DATE TO TURN IN CAR RAFFLE TICKET STUBS/MONEY
October 29- Homecoming Parade through Round Rock West and Community Homecoming Pep Rally - Dragon Stadium
October 31 - BOA - San Antonio - Prelims Performance
October 31 - RRHS v. Westwood Football Game @ Dragon - Homecoming
October 31 Car Raffle Drawing - to be drawn by Ed Stein - former director of Round Rock Dragon Band - immediately following the football game
November 1 - RRHS - BOA - Prelims Announcements and Finals Round
November 4 - 2014 Goal: Perform at UIL State Marching Competition - San Antonio
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