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For more on natural beauty remedies, see our article Play with Your Food.
You've heard it before, but the basics bear repeating. Good habits create a virtuous cycle in health and beauty. And since our bodies have a remarkable capacity for renewal, it's never too late to start making smart choices.
"It's important to change your diet from within," says Susan Ciminelli, holistic aesthetician and author of "The Ciminelli Solution: A 7-Day Plan for Radiant Skin." Like Ciminelli, many experts agree that one of the first steps toward healthy beauty is to eat antioxidant-rich foods that fight free-radical damage. To get the essential fatty acids that keep skin moist, choose superfoods like walnuts, flaxseed, and avocado. You'll also want to fortify with calcium found in foods like tofu and kale: Without enough, skin loses its suppleness and gets the crinkly, brittle look of premature aging, says Ciminelli. And stay regular by eating plenty of fiber. Since the skin (a major organ of elimination) has to handle waste the colon can't, toxins generated by constipation can cause a dull, sallow look.
"Gentle" is the operative word here. Intense scrubbing and harsh chemicals can strip natural oils, resulting in prematurely aged skin. Choose a moisturizing creamy cleanser (never soap -- it's too drying even for oily skin) followed by a warm water rinse, which opens pores and increases blood flow. Pat your skin until damp, not fully dry.
Our Picks
Normal: Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Cream, $24, drhauschka.com
Dry: The Organic Pharmacy Carrot Butter Cleanser, $60, newlondonpharmacy.com
Oily: Jurlique Face Wash Cream, $24, saffronrouge.com
The sun's ultraviolet rays are public enemy No.1. They break down skin's structural tissues (collagen and elastin) and cause wrinkles, brown spots, and rough patches. Protect yourself with physical sunblocks formulated with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which reflect light. Studies in European medical journals suggest some chemical sunblocks that use avobenzone and octyl methoxycinnamate can become unstable in sunlight and cause oxidative damage or hormone disruption.
Our Picks
-Eminence Sun Defense Minerals SPF 30 face powder, $58, skin-one.com
-Soleo Organics Sunscreen, $25, saffronrouge.com
-Jason Natural Cosmetics Chemical-Free Sunblock, $14, drugstore.com
While your mind rests, your skin works overtime. At night, microcirculation -- an oxygenating and waste-removal process that takes place in the skin's capillaries and lymphs -- increases as cells renew. Without time for these cleanup and renewal processes, the skin becomes less effective at protecting itself from sun and pollutants during the day. "Skin has its own circadian rhythms," says dermatologist Dr. Jeannette Graf, author of "Stop Aging, Start Living." "If you don't sleep enough, it can't do what it needs to."
With the basics down, it's time to expand your horizons and try something new. Who knows? One of these techniques might make the difference between pretty and gorgeous.
Massage Your Face
This is a great way to loosen muscles scrunched into habitual expressions. "This brings blood to the surface, clears out puffiness, and reduces fatigue in the skin," says Chris Haas, owner of Ra Organic Spa in Burbank, California. Don't have time for an appointment? At home, all you need is a customized facial serum. Barbara Close, founder of Naturopathica, recommends a base of evening primrose and avocado oils with rose geranium, lavender, and German chamomile essential oils for dry skin, or apricot kernel oil with juniper, lemon, and rosemary oils for oily skin. Starting at the chin, move your hands in small circles and continue to the cheeks, around the eyes, and to the forehead. By doing this, you're stimulating circulation and bringing more nutrients to the skin. Follow with a warm compress to increase the absorption of the serum.
Try It At
-Natural Face Lift, Ra Organic Spa, Burbank, California, $45, raorganicspa.com
-Carita Pro-Lifting Facial, Bella Sante, Boston, $185, bellasante.com
Brighten Up
Last year, the FDA proposed a ban on synthetic hydroquinone, a common ingredient in skin lighteners, citing it as a potential carcinogen. But natural options abound for evening out your complexion. According to dermatologist Dr. Susan Taylor, lighteners work by inhibiting tyrosinase, an enzyme that causes the production of melanin (excessive amounts cause dark spots). Look for arbutin (found in cranberries, mulberries, and bearberry leaves), licorice extract, kojic acid (from mushrooms), resveratrol (common in mulberries and red grape skins), and rosehip oil. The most effective formulations include one or several of these lightening agents coupled with the use of an acid (like glycolic) to help skin slough dead cells.
Our Picks
-Naturopathica Botanical Skin Brightener, $68, naturopathica.com
-Caudalie Contour Cream Eyes and Lips, $52, caudalie.com
If you're up for something completely different, these remedies deliver results without surgery or exotic lab concoctions. The beauty boost they provide just might surprise you.
It's one of the most powerful ways to get your systems back on track-and your skin glowing. "A detox is not about fasting or deprivation, but about giving your body a rest and holiday. By ridding your body of inflammations, your skin looks clearer, brighter, and less puffy," says functional medicine physician Dr. Mark Hyman, author of the new detox manual "The Ultrasimple Diet." In the book, Hyman eases you in with a prep week that eliminates processed food, refined sugar, caffeine, and alcohol. A weeklong detox follows, built around greens, lean protein, and skin boosters like flaxseed, a natural laxative containing essential fatty acids as well as vitamins and minerals.
Look to the Farm
They may seem like unusual beauty picks, but goat's milk and ghee are skin-friendly and extremely emollient. Goat's milk has more calcium, vitamins, and triglycerides (fats) than cow's milk-and its short-strand protein structure means it's particularly suited to skin absorption. The milk's lactic acid makes it a spa favorite for buttery-soft skin. Ghee, or clarified butter, is an Ayurvedic staple used to moisturize and purify the body. It's also a great digestive and detox aid because it stimulates the liver to secrete bile. Rogers Badgett, owner of the Raj, an Ayurveda health retreat in Vedic City, Iowa, suggests ingesting a quarter teaspoon of ghee in the morning and night (this is not recommended for overweight people or those who have weak digestion). Some centers also use it in Netra Basti, a purification treatment said to balance the pitta dosha and bring luster to the eyes. It's not for the squeamish: In a reclining prone position, you slowly blink as a skilled technician gently applies warm ghee to your eyes. Afterward, your closed eyes are wiped gently and the residual oils moisturize skin and soften lines.
Our Goat's Milk Picks
-Dr. Alkaitis Organic Universal Mask, $45, alkaitis.com
-Steppin' Out Ayurvedic Foot Cream, $38, lippmancollection.com
-Canus Goat's Milk Moisturizing Lotion, $7, walgreens.com
Try It At
-Warm Goat Milk Manicure and Pedicure, the Carneros Inn, Napa, California, $60 per manicure, $80 per pedicure, thecarnerosinn.com
-Kate Somerville's Signature Facial, at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Hawaii, $195, fourseasons.com
-Virgin Gorda Goat Milk and Honey Wrap, Little Dix Bay, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, $140, rosewoodhotels.com
Our Ghee Pick
-Pratima Ayurvedic Rejuvenating Oil, $26, pratimaskincare.com
Try Ghee At
-The Raj, Vedic City, Iowa, $2,186 for three days, all-inclusive, theraj.com
-Life in Balance Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Center, Seattle, $80, ayurvedaseattle.com
Soak It Up
If the words "extraction" or "microdermabrasion" cause you to wince, take heart. Holistic spas now use hydrofacial treatment, a delicate but effective treatment that uses water-based suction for exfoliation. A wand with an angled plastic tip glides over skin, paring off dead skin and then delivering serums into opened pores. The gentle suction stimulates blood flow and works out clogged sebum around sensitive areas like the nose, says Sarah Becker, an aesthetic supervisor at Sen Spa in San Francisco. Afterward, skin appears bright, clear, and velvety soft.
Try It At
-Sen Spa, San Francisco, $195, senspa.com
-Mind and Body Day Spa, Atlanta, $179, mindandbodydayspa.com
-Aziz Salon, Day Spa & Skin Wellness, Austin, Texas, $195, azizsalon.com
Get to the Point
Although needles in the face sounds intense, an acupuncture facelift is safer than its surgical counterpart, and adherents claim it can counter some of aging's toughest problems: crow's feet, eyebrow creases, nasolabial folds, and jowls. As in traditional acupuncture, the practitioner inserts 10 to 20 wire-thin needles along body meridians and into facial acupuncture points to balance chi, or energy. "When you're treated with acupuncture, you're adjusting things internally," says New York-based acupuncturist Shellie Goldstein. "You're relaxing too-tight muscles to get rid of wrinkles, and you're stimulating and strengthening too-loose muscles that cause drooping and sagging." This isn't a one-time fix, though; most clients will need monthly maintenance. And don't expect the tight, sculpted look of cosmetic surgery, says Goldstein. "We lift and tone cheek muscles and relax forehead muscles and creases to give a really healthy, open look."
Try It At
-Sea Change New York Wellness Center, New York City, $195, seachangeny.com
-Shellie Goldstein, New York City or Amagansett, New York City, $140, hamptonsacupuncture.com
-Newport Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Middletown, Rhode Island, $200 for an initial consultation, $125 for follow-up, newportacupuncture.com


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Full day Elephant Experience including the Trail of Falls (FDE)
8:30 am – 9:00 am: Depart your Hotel. Pick up by our English speaking guide
Arrival at the Elephant Village Camp: Welcome greeting by our camp manager and participate in short briefing about elephants
Ride the Elephant: From the Elephant Camp, cross the Nam Khan River and ride along local village gardens, teak plantations and natural forest to the Elephant jungle camp (approximately 5 km). Ride on the howdah (elephant seat) or on your elephant's neck
Lunch: Your lunch will be provided at the Elephant Village Restaurant (Buffet lunch served with Coffee or Tea and drinking water)
Short trekking along the Trail of Falls: Enjoy a mild trek (approximately 3 km) along a natural, crystal clear stream flowing down from the mountains which feeds the Tad Sae Waterfall. The water cascades over multilevel limestone formations forming pools surrounded by unique tropical vegetation (prepare to get wet: bring a towel, sandals, shorts and/or swimsuit)
Visit the Tad Sae Waterfall: Walking down the Trail of Falls you eventually arrive at the Tad Sae Waterfall. The perfect place for relaxing, before heading back to the Elephant Camp.
Short boat trip: Traverse the Nam Khan river in a traditional Lao long boat from the waterfall back to the Elephant Camp (approximately 10 min)
Depart: Transfer back to your Hotel approximately between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Note: Elephant Village reserves the right to break larger groups into smaller groups and/or operate tour activities in a different order than published above if the conditions of the day require it.
Price Info:
Round trip transfer, English speaking guide, elephant ride, boat trip from the waterfall, waterfall entrance fee, picnic lunch, drinking water, trekking along The Trail of Falls

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Principal Artists
"Chamber Music All-Stars"
Omega Ensemble are one of Australia's foremost professional chamber music groups. Founded in 2005 by clarinettist David Rowden, the Ensemble have fast became a powerful musical force in Sydney, hailed as 'first-rate musicians' (the Daily Telegraph) and 'one of the best chamber music outfits in town' (Sydney Morning Herald).
The Ensemble present some of Australia's most outstanding talents, as well as international guest artists, in a powerful chamber music setting. In addition to their work with the Ensemble, many of Omega's core musicians also hold principal roles in professional orchestras, including Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Opera Australia Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, USA.
The Ensemble's artistic programs are diverse and provocative, presenting music from the late-Baroque to 20th Century, as well as frequent World and Australian premieres. Omega have to date commissioned over 40 works from leading composers, including Elena Kats-Chernin, Andrew Ford, Matthew Hindson, George Palmer and most recently American composer Nico Muhly.
Omega Ensemble perform regularly in Sydney and Melbourne, as well as frequent touring to regional areas and appearances at national music festivals. In addition to performances at home, Omega has also toured to China, with sellout performances and masterclasses at the Beijing Central Conservatory, Chang Chun's JiLin College of Arts and Dalian University.
In addition to concert performances, Omega also maintains a growing On Demand catalogue of live concert videos, available online as well as broadcast on Australia's national airline, Qantas, In-flight Entertainment. The Ensemble's live performances regularly air on radio, including ABC Classic FM and the Ensemble's debut studio album was released on ABC Classics in 2016. In 2018 the Ensemble launched the Omega Classics label for independent release of new studio recordings, and an expansive back catalogue of live recordings.


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Cotton Candy
Norwegian Company FXI Technologies has started taking pre-orders for their tiny Cotton Candy PCStick.
This miniature PC has a 1.2GHz ARM Cortex A9, Quad Core Graphics Processing Unit, 1GB DRAM and a micro SD slot giving up to 64Gb storage. It also packs in USB.0, Wi-fi, Bluetooth and a HDMI output.
The stick will run with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich or Ubuntu Linux. To control the computer you can use a smartphone or a bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Or, you can slot the device into a laptop and use its screen, keyboard and touchpad.
"The world is anxiously awaiting Cotton Candy's release," said Borgar Ljosland, CEO and founder of FXI. "We've had interest in the any screen computer for everything from portable set top box gaming and entertainment to mobile any screen computing, in addition to a host of specialized medical, automotive and other applications. The size, raw horsepower and combined HDMI, USB and MicroUSB connectivity bring unprecedented flexibility to the portable market. "
The stick is priced at £139. Pre-order here
Raspberry Pi
British company Raspberry Pi has recently released their mini-micro PC, measuring just 85mm by 54mm. Although not as small or as powerful as the Cotton Candy, it will retail for the miniature price of £22. Initially marketed as a PC for kids, Raspberry Pi is a very tempting device for geeks and technology enthusiasts. So much so the Raspberry Pi shop collapsed on the day of release due to an over whelming demand.
The reduced spec means the device is not as quick as the Cotton Candy, but makers hope to improve on this as its popularity grows.
- Broadcom 700MHz ARM processor
- GPU provides Open GL ES 2.0 GPU is capable of 1Gpixel/s
- Boots from SD card, running the Fedora version of Linux
- HDMI socket
- USB 2.0 socket
- RCA video socket
- SD card socket
- Powered from microUSB socket
- 3.5mm audio out jack
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A Beginner's Guide To Fintech PR
If you are an upcoming FinTech start-up ready to take action, then it is important how you position your company, brand and personal profile. Our team at SelectPR have the privilege of supporting various FinTech businesses as they rise to stardom. This article provides information on the best techniques to begin this successful journey.
1. Creating Fintech Content As Business Fuel
To become an authoritative figure in your industry, your company must be aware that the business is a long-term commitment and not a simple campaign. Evidence has found that approximately 78% of customers will trust a brand if they offer more customized content on their websites.
The first step to creating customized content is by performing extensive research; you need to know what you are writing about. The more consistent the research, the more effective the final piece of content will be. Consider what the purpose of the content is – for example, are you B2C or B2B? Also, what message are you attempting to share with your content? These are the types of questions you should ask yourself when developing content for your website. It is also important to create content relevant to the brand voice.
Finally, develop a hook that engages with the potential reader. A title and a unique writing style will ensure that the website content stands out of the crowd. What also makes good digital content is optimized content. It is recommended that you consider search engine optimization to ensure maximum content distribution.
2. Creating A Cultivated Community For Distribution for Better Fintech Marketing
When content is carefully developed, you can take it to the next step sharing the information with your community. It is important to become actively involved in the various sectors in which you work as this allows you to establish a community with an online presence; thereby, providing real-time interactions. An active community will add fuel to PR campaigns, social media platforms, events, and much more. To become noticed, it is recommended that you use a multi-level approach influencing what people view on the website, read in the papers, and see on their social media channels.
By using these approaches, you will be able to grow your business and ensure the availability of consistent audience engagement. Within all communities there are leaders, and it is essential to engage with other companies instead of always talking about oneself. This will promote your company and build your presence in the community.
3. Becoming A Fintech Industry Spokesperson
Content can assist you in becoming an industry spokesperson for FinTech. This is significant because it shows you have an opinion and can offer comments regarding trade and industry. it will also provide you with a voice of authority and position you as an authoritative figure in your online space.
Always remember that the FinTech industry is constantly changing, so you need to consider speaking at seminars, roundtables, and industry events. This is not only a method of sharing your knowledge, but also a means of gaining insight from other companies and staying updated on industry trends.
Next week's FinTech event in FinTech Connect Live is a beneficial event to attend, particularly if you are interested in boosting your profile. It is important to have a clear agenda for the content you will share at events as this allows you to effective promote your company's direction, goals, and values.
4. Have Originality
Finance is considered a "dry" topic that is skimmed over when raised at any dinner table, and marketing will follow suit. Taking this into account, it would be best to stick to traditional distribution methods, such as whitepapers and broadsheet coverage. However, creativity can be useful when developing content and PR campaigns that utilize various types of distribution channels.
For example, Transferwise is using an ongoing campaign to fight hidden bank charges. This combines flash mobs of people wearing temporary Transferwise tattoos with hard-hitting facts. This type of strategy is not typically associated with the finance niche; therefore, it helps with brand attention based on its originality.
If you need help with Fintech marketing, we're here to help you out.


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The facility includes a 3G Evolution playing surface with integral sports fencing and floodlighting. Jointly funded by the school, the Football Foundation and the FA.
The facility was officially opened by former premiership footballer Alan Shearer OBE, who played as a striker in the top level of English league football.
We are now taking bookings for the facility and you can view the available slots on the timetable a little further down this page.
What to expect
A 3G pitch is made up of longer synthetic grass which offers a better grip, a smoother playing surface and a more weather proofed surface than a regular grass pitch. One of the key reasons for this is the black rubber pellets or rubber crumbs, which are spread into the artificial grass creating a great playing surface with shock absorbing underlay, believed to create a playing surface that is less likely to cause impact injuries.
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I love nail varnish. I own far too many but I just can't help myself. I recently got these two beauty's in The Glamour Beauty Power List box and just knew I'd have to review them! You can see what I got in the box here - The Glamour Beauty Power List Box
I've heard some great things about both ranges and own many products from both but a girl can never have too many and I've been dying to get my paws on the new Nailkale Superfood Base Coat!
I'll start the with the Nails Inc Nailkale Superfood Base Coat.
First up I adore the packaging. It's a lovely shape and so easy to use!
NailKale is the first superfood nail range made with Kale for stronger, healthier nails. Nails Inc say it's dermatologically tests and also contains aloe vera, ginseng, pomegranate, grape and lemon. It's also enriched with vitamins and together it's meant help protect your nails against breaking and splitting.
Sounds great doesn't it?
I was a bit wary with just how green this nail varnish is. It's not the most pleasant shade of green but I am very pleased to say it doesn't dry with a hint of green! It simply leaves your nails looking shiny and healthy! I've only used this once so far so I'm not sure if the formula gets a full thumbs up from me but it's definitely made my nail varnish last longer and it dries super quickly.
It would be perfect if you work in an environment you can't have painted nails but want to protect them. I'm looking forward to using this product more and I'll keep you updated with my results!
Everyone's heard of the Rimmel 60 second Rita Ora range by now haven't they? I already have a few and I love how quick drying the range is, which has made it a repurchase for me!
In the beauty box I receieved the shade 270 Sweet Retreat which is a gorgeous pink, that almost has a vintage tone to it.
I'm not usually one for pink nails but I do like to mix it up now and then so I wasn't upset to get this shade! However this is where the problems started for me. I know from experience I get the best coverage with two coats of polish however I have three on and it's still a bit patchy. I have darker patches of pink and some where it looks like it hasn't stuck to my nail, in all honesty it could probably do with at least another coat.
Please excuse the painted fingers, I wanted to take a photo before the natural sunlight disappeared!
I'm not sure this one will be a firm favourite and it's a bit of a shame it takes so many coats to get a lovely true colour but I will still repurchase polish from the 60 second range in future, I'll probably just stick to the dark colours!
Have you tried either of the ranges? I'd love to know your thoughts!
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What We Believe
Any statement of beliefs can go on-and-on. For us, these are the basic truths that our ministries hinge on:
GOD – God is the creator and sustainer of all things who exists eternally in Three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. – Matthew 28:19
THE BIBLE – The Bible is God's divinely inspired, authoritative Word and is made up of the Old and New Testaments. The Holy Spirit preserves God's Word and through it speaks God's eternal truth, which we seek to apply to our lives today. – 2 Timothy 3: 16-17
HUMANKIND – Human beings are created in the image of God. We are also created to be in relationship with God, but we are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God, called sin. This attitude separates humans from the relationship with God that we were intended to enjoy. We are offered a right relationship with God through personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
JESUS CHRIST – Jesus is God's eternal Son, born of the Virgin Mary, who was sent into this world to save humanity from its sin & brokenness. Jesus lived a perfect life, suffered & died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, and rose from the dead on the third day. He is now seated in glory at the right hand of God the Father. Philippians 2:5-11
SALVATION – We are saved and put into a right relationship (justified) with God by God's grace. Each person must accept this gift of grace for themselves by personally trusting in Jesus as their Savior and Lord. – Romans 3:21-26
HOLY SPIRIT – When we open up our lives to the work of the Holy Spirit, God enables us to begin to live like Jesus–truly loving God and others with our whole hearts.
For more information about the United Methodist Church beliefs, visit www.umc.org.
1. We value God's Word… it transforms us.
2. We value lost people… they matter to God and to us.
3. We value worship… we were made to give Him glory.
4. We value small groups… this is how we shepherd one another.
5. We value gifts… and seek to use our talents for God.
6. We value ministry… and seek to unleash the laity in service.
7. We value maturity… the norm should be that we all grow up in Christ.
1. We value authenticity… we seek to live "what you see is what you get" lives.
2. We value excellence… because it honors God and inspires people.
3. We value innovation… we are made in the image of a creative God.
4. We value flexibility… and resolve to keep spirit over structure.
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It had been raining for a week and the kids were going a wee bit crazy. Arguments and bickering were on the rise, with mom and dad's patience on the decline.
One particular Sunday afternoon I found myself with two distinct choices:
1. Completely lose my cool, ground the kids to their rooms for the rest of the day even though we'd just barely finished lunch, and spend the rest of the afternoon feeling guilty for losing said cool.
2. Come up with some creative way to counter the problem.
Friends, I'm ashamed to say that most days, I tend to default to option number 1. Oh, I want to be that mom with all the really cool ideas for keeping the peace in our home and our children happy and well rounded, but those moments come few and far between.
However on this particular Sunday, I whispered a desperate prayer that went something like this:
Dear God, please help me not kill my kids.
Suddenly, an idea popped into my head. The main thing our kiddos had been struggling with was being bossy with one another, and throwing fits when things didn't go their own way. From out of nowhere (of course, we know the where....or I should say who) I had the idea for a project.
I called the kids into the room and said that I had a very important project for them to work on. However, if this project was going to work, they had to all work together with no one person being the boss, and they had to listen to one another. Here is the project:
I need the three of you to work together to decide which of your bedrooms to use, and then come up with a plan to build a blanket fort big enough for the three of you to all sleep in tonight.
Friends, their eyes got as big as saucers and grins spread across their faces as they realized that I was, indeed, serious. Mad chaos ensued as they dashed about collecting every available blanket in the house. I surprised them by providing sheets from the closet and even a tablecloth from my special stash.
Of course, they did need some guidance and a little bit of refereeing during the process, but they took a big step towards learning how to work together with others who have differing ideas from theirs, and who might have stronger or quieter personalities to their own.
I'm going to let you in on a little secret, gals: It was really hard for me not to engineer and design the entire fort. I did provide some direction and ideas when they got stuck, but for the most part I sat back and let them work. And you know what? They did!
Summer's coming, friends, and we will soon have some kiddos with too much time on their hands - and for many of us, too many technological options on which to rely. We live in an apartment in the middle of a large European city. There's no green space nearby for us to just send the kids to "go out and play" or "have a water balloon fight." It is up to me to help them see creative options for when tension run high and their own creative juices run low.
Maybe you don't have space enough for a blanket fort, but you do have a million pounds of craft supplies for all those homemade projects you've pinned...but will never do. Give the kids a theme and a time frame and let them create.
Set up a dance party in the kitchen.
Or some water games in the bathroom.
There is for sure a time and place for redirecting, correcting, and disciplining. However, I'm finding most of the time all my kids need are a couple of ideas and permission to create.
If you're like me, you only have these genius ideas maybe once a year. Let's help one another with this, too! Leave some of your out-of-the-blue-curb-the-chaos boredom busters in the comments! Then we can all have a working list of ideas to pull from when our own creative juices are lacking!!
In order to help get the creative juices flowing, I am excited to offer you a FREE song download perfect for a Blanket Fort Dance Party! Simply follow the link, click "buy now" and in the price area enter 0.00. If you like the song, perhaps come back and buy the rest of the Playtime album - it's only $5! There are no affiliate links, but I always love to take the chance to support independent artists!
Love, blessings and dance parties,
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In preparation for the Valentines Day school party, my oldest and I decided to do a DIY t-shirt. Our Valentine's Day included quite a few DIYs! Did you check out the Backyard photo shoot I did with the girls?
Back to the t-shirt! I had seen a fairly easy tutorial on Pinterest. So, after looking over the instructions, we headed to Hobby Lobby for some supplies! And bought a Gildan brand Youth Small Short Sleeve T-Shirt and a Pink Fabric Creations Soft Fabric Ink.


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Today was nicknamed puppy and black dog day! Representing the puppies was: Mojo, Baily, Sam, Lucy, Cosi, Shadow (in the picture) andKinnick. Representing the black dogs was: Bear, Koda, Brandy, Blazer, Mojo (also a puppy) and Jasper! All the dogs had a great time today!
Speaking of Jasper who is our foster dog from Pet Haven. He is still available for adoption. He is one of the sweetest dogs and loves personal attention. Jasper does great with all the dogs and loves to run and play. He also LOVES belly rubs! For more information on Jasper and to read his story, you can click here.


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Welcome to my faculty web page. A listing of schools and courses is of interest, I suspect, only to the person who attended those institutions and taught those classes, so I'd like to share a little about the list-maker herself.
I grew up in southeastern Iowa, in an old railroad town on the Mississippi about 120 miles north of Hannibal, Missouri. Yes, that's the boyhood home of Mark Twain and my parents took us to visit that house (and its famous fence) every summer. My love of language and literature took me to the University of Iowa, where, the saying goes "you can't throw a brick without hitting a writer."
Flash forward a few years to the job transfer that brought my family to central Nebraska. Missing the classroom, I enrolled in graduate courses in the English department of what was then Kearney State College. With the support and encouragement of the terrific faculty here, I finished my MAEd and began the commuting regimen to Lincoln to do doctoral work. When I graduated, KSC was now UNK and I was fortunate to have the opportunity to return to the English Department. My children (Brian Kruse and Bonnie Kruse, 2003) are UNK graduates, so we're a real Loper family.
My teaching responsibilities usually include courses in writing, grammar/linguistics, and children's literature. Having taught high school in Iowa and Nebraska, I am also interested in education and teacher training. I am currently researching the depiction of displaced female pioneers, especially mothers, in children's literature of the westward expansion and have begun a book-length project over depictions of the trans-Mississippi migration in children's/young adult literature.
I try to read a new book every week, so if you come across a must-read title in composition, grammar/linguistics, or children's/young adult literature, please let me know. And feel free to contact me via email if you have any questions about the courses I teach. I look forward to hearing from you!


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Part dessert, part breakfast, this shake will give your skin a glow and your brain a boost! Recipe from Radiance 4 Life - my 3rd cookbook that's all about honoring nutrient-dense superfoods.
▪2 frozen bananas, very ripe
▪1 1/4 cups cooked pumpkin, very cold
▪1 cup cold nondairy milk
▪3 tablespoons maple syrup, cold
▪1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
▪½teaspoon vanilla
In a blender, combine all of the ingredients until thoroughly smooth and emulsified. Serve immediately, you pumpkin lover you.
Serves 2
GF/SF/Blue/HR/F (according to the health guidelines in my cookbooks)


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Book 15 Chapter 8 of Tom Jones.
This is part of an ongoing project in which I will record and post one chapter per week of Henry Fielding's Tom Jones over the course of four years.
In this chapter, Nightingale escapes from his uncle due to a fortuitous circumstance and marries Nancy. Short and sweet.


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The issue of whether or not Hammurabi's laws were fair is entirely subjective and different people may have very different opinions about those laws. Hammurabi's laws were known as "Hammurabi's Code," and it was believed that a person proven guilty should suffer according to the code's punishment system.
The punishment system for Hammurabi's Code featured different punishments based on the offender's economic status and crime. The code was complex and listed specific punishments for specific crimes, such as stealing herding animals. One of the most common ways to determine whether or not someone was guilty involved placing the culprit into the river and seeing whether or not they would live. If the person drowned they were considered guilty and if they survived then they were considered innocent.


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The Apprentice
Module 7: Elements as tools
Although module seven was originally going to be about the Inner Tem- ples, it became clear as I was writing the last module that at this stage you need to work a bit more intensively with the elements, which in turn would build upon the last module.
So far you have learned about the root magical tools, about beings, places, etc, and you have begun to practise the basics of working with the ele- ments, both in a simple alchemical way (water) and by simple communion with their deeper consciousness. Now it is time to expand upon those experi- ences and learn how to work with the elements directly in different ways so that you can apply these techniques in your magical practice.
In truth, the natural elements are the strongest magical tools you can work with in magic, as they have the full force of nature and creation within them, and in a balanced way. But as in all magic, you need to learn both ends of the spectrum in order to produce balanced magic that actually achieves something. As you go through your training, you will work with dif- ferent and deeper layers of the elements. By the time you finish your adept- level training, you will have a full understanding of all octaves of the ele- ments, both in nature and in magic.
In this module, we will look at the 'classical Western' four elements of air, fire, water, and earth. We will also look at time as an element. When you work with time, substance, and consciousness, you create a magical har- monic that is powerful and lasting.
The elements do not exist in clear individual units; rather they are all of each other, and each of the four elements can be reached and found in a single element. In magic we tend to organise them into clean, easy to under- stand single units in directions and with a list of colours and attributes—the usual trap for a magician. In truth, the elements are far more mutable and dynamic, and are a part of a much larger harmonic that includes lots of other forces and dynamics.
The separating out of the elements is a useful tool for apprentices, as is an understanding of the four-directional 'homes' of the elements. But as your learning progresses, you will begin to understand the subtleness and complexity of these forces and how they shift around, blend, and entwine with each other.
Course Study Information
Read before you start the course
1) Pace yourself. Some modules can be done together, some cannot. You will quickly realise which ones are weekly exercises that are ongoing, and which ones you need to focus on exclusively. Work out a rota of study/experimentation that works for you. There is no clock ticking, and it is not a race.
2) Keep paper and online notes. This is very important. Get an exercise book for each module. Clearly mark which lesson the notes refer to and when you finish that module, put the notebook away. It is important that you work on paper as well as computer. Do your essays and written tasks on computer and store them on a USB stick so they are safe.
If you wish to be mentored through the Initiate and Adept training, these online and paper written notes will be a part of your application. Without them, you cannot be mentored
3) Learn to be flexible and adaptable. If you come across something in the course you are not sure how to do or do not fully understand, take a step back and think about it. It is important to learn how to adapt, experiment and move forward without having every step re explained many times over – if you get stuck, work it out for yourself!
4) Do not skim through the lessons. You simply will not learn and you will not properly develop. Slow down, take your time.


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Its really nice to have a few finishes to show, this table quilt I made some time ago..... a long time ago actually...... I took it on the Tamborine retreat to quilt and I'm happy its finally finished, doesn't look too bad even if I say so myself.
"Simple Stars"
Here is my lovely g/daughter Corinne wearing her quilt, I had this one machine quilted and Corinne was tickled pink with it.
" Sparkling Gemstones"
I also had this one quilted at the same time as it has come out a treat too, both quilts are from a book called "Jelly Roll Quilts".
"Twin Stars"
Keep watching this space as I have a few more things I need to show and add to my OPAM list.


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The latest contribution to the Linux productivity space, CodeWeavers CrossOver Office 1.2.0, may tempt those using Linux on the desktop. Like other Linux desktop productivity alternatives (most notably Sun's StarOffice), the target audience for CrossOver is Linux power users with a need to create and view the standard documents used by others in the company.
Theoretically, CrossOver gives Linux users the ability to run critical Windows application inside Linux. Officially, CrossOver supports only Lotus Notes, Office 2000, Office XP, Quicken, and Visio 2000. CrossOver uses WINE, a free implementation of the Windows API for Linux. Hence CrossOver differs from other Microsoft Officecompatible Linux applications in that it actually lets you run Microsoft Office itself on Linux. There is no need to learn a new application.
In our testing, some of the applications worked great and some not so well. On the plus side, the way CrossOver handles Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is truly impressive, offering users the full suite of features in these applications with no noticeable incompatibilities.
Unfortunately, running Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer led to some problems. We experienced a number of crashes when trying to load pages in Microsoft Internet Explorer and when using mail. The product does not currently support Microsoft Access.
CrossOver is definitely a work in progress. We were not able to use Word XP, which would be a deal breaker for many office users. We also had some problems with installing CrossOver when logged in as "root," a common scenario for many Linux users. Fortunately, technical support helped us solve this problem.
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My Olive is a fetching mixed-breed, "junkyard dog". Of the dogs I've loved, she reigns as queen of scent.
She invites the eye to witness nostrils' draw, a primal sift of molecules suspended in air. Head steered by nose, body pulled by head, closer still in the carefully timed advance. A joyous pounce on prey in the playful dance of death.
Squirrel, mouse, or bird acts its part. Feigning death to bargain final escape, the prostrate prey is under a watchful eye.
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I found a pattern from 1981 in my stash a few days ago. This was before rotary cutting and strip-piecing took over, I am guessing..? It calls for over 2,500 tiny pieces (mostly 1.5" sq.) that are then hand-pieced. I find that, once in awhile, I just have to do one the "old way". Well, not the hand-piecing part, as that is not a strong suit for me! But without the strip piecing, and other quick methods. The pattern is what I have seen called "Burgoyne Surrounded" and each block has like 90-some pieces. There are 20 of these in the quilt.
I like to do one old school(somewhat), once a year, just to feel in touch with all the quilters that have kept it alive. Kinda nerdy, my kids tell me, but if it was good enough for the ones that started it ... then why not keep something of it going from time to time? Besides, the skills needed to do it the old ways are valuable, even nowadays. What about ya'll? Anyone ever go back to the true basics from time to time, just because?


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In an era in which the best boxers often avoid fighting each other, the sport is treating fans to a second matchup between two of the finest fighters of their generation when Canelo Álvarez meets Gennady Golovkin on Saturday in Las Vegas.
What, when and where?
Álvarez will fight Golovkin at T-Mobile Arena. On the line will be Golovkin's World Boxing Association, World Boxing Council and International Boxing Organization middleweight belts.
How to watch: The fight coverage on pay-per-view will begin at 8 p.m. Eastern. The suggested price is $85. The main event will certainly not begin before 9 p.m.
What happened in the first fight?
Last September, the two men faced off in the same arena in a highly anticipated contest. Unfortunately, the result was something of an anticlimax. The fighters slugged it out brutally for 12 rounds, but neither could knock down the other or gain a decisive edge.
Although most observers felt Golovkin was superior, the fight was ruled a draw, with one judge going for each fighter and one calling it even. A judge who scored the close contest, 118-110, for Álvarez came in for particularly withering criticism.
What has happened since?
Calls for a rematch began immediately, and one was scheduled for May. But Álvarez tested positive for clenbuterol in February and pulled out of the fight. Clenbuterol is used by some athletes to drop weight. Álvarez said that the result came because he had eaten tainted meat in Mexico, where clenbuterol is sometimes given to animals.
Golovkin instead fought a less heralded fighter, Vanes Martirosyan, and knocked him out in two rounds.
Álvarez-Golovkin II was eventually rescheduled for this weekend.
How do they stack up?
Álvarez, 28, is a longtime sports hero, especially to Mexicans and Mexican-Americans. Over a career that dates to 2005, he has just one loss, to Floyd Mayweather Jr. by a majority decision in 2013. His victims include Julio César Chávez Jr., Amir Khan, Miguel Cotto and Shane Mosley.
Golovkin, 36, remains undefeated through 39 bouts, including 34 knockouts, many of them ferocious. He is an inch and a half taller than Álvarez. Golovkin is ranked the No. 1 boxer in the world pound for pound by The Ring magazine. Álvarez has recently been ranked from fourth and sixth, although he is out of the top 10 because of his positive drug tests and inactivity.
What are their styles?
It should be a battle of strength versus speed. Golovkin's willingness to fight all comers and his hard-hitting knockouts have made him a sensation among fight aficionados. He should be the aggressor and will look to stand and trade punches.
Álvarez is more subtle. He also may have a speed and maneuverability edge. He will dart in and out and try to avoid the big punch from the more straightforward Golovkin. His defense against Golovkin's aggression should be the key to the fight.
Was there any excitement at the weigh-in?
Álvarez checked in at 159.4 pounds and Golovkin at 159.6, under the 160-pound limit.
At the fighters' face-off, sidemen jumped in to separate the combatants, but their intervention seemed rather pro forma.
"He's like clown," Golovkin said. "He's a showman, not a true guy."
"I'm grateful for the support," Álvarez said through an interpreter. "I don't like to talk. Tomorrow I will show you instead of words."
What else have the fighters been saying?
"This time, Golovkin won't have any excuses regarding the judges because I'm coming to knock him out," Álvarez said.
"I won the first fight and left the ring as world champion wearing all the belts. And I am going to win the second fight," Golovkin said.
The positive drug test and delays in the fight have caused some bad blood between them.
"He could have been a real man," Golovkin told Sports Illustrated. "Said, 'I made a mistake.' But he didn't do that. He still wanted to make a fool out of people. Nobody believes him."
"I'm bothered by this, all the stupid things they've been saying, and I've been using it in my training," Álvarez told The Los Angeles Times. "I'm going to use it to my favor."
Who's going to win?
That's hard to say. In the betting, Golovkin is a slight favorite. The betting also skews toward a decision, rather than a knockout by either fighter.
Experts surveyed by The Ring leaned to Golovkin, 13-12.
"I think Canelo wins; he will box intelligently, and he will win a decision," the lightweight champion Mikey Garcia told ESPN Deportes.
"I'm going with G.G.G. because he's bigger and he has power, and he's consistent and he's strong and fearless and he goes in there and he fights," Mosley told The Mayweather Boxing Channel.
What's on the undercard?
The most notable fight is a light-middleweight championship bout between the champion, Jaime Munguia of Mexico, the heavy favorite, and Brandon Cook of Canada. A middleweight bout between the Canadian David Lemieux and the Irishman Gary O'Sullivan, both former titleholders, should be closer.


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Stroke rehabilitation at Encompass Health is different. Many of our hospitals have achieved stroke-specific certification from The Joint Commission's Disease-Specific Care Certification. Through our history and expertise in developing and monitoring treatment plans, we've discovered one thing -- success lies in our ability to inspire the confidence needed to move forward after a stroke. We exist to deliver the best care for our patients and we're committed to raising the bar for what it means to be a leader in stroke rehabilitation.


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A church's beliefs and values are important
When you walk into a church, you probably find it nice to know what that church preaches and teaches. Here are some basic guidelines that will help you know where Crossroad Church stands, so that you can decide whether our core beliefs align with yours.
What we believe
God is the creator and ruler of the universe. He has existed eternally.
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross and being raised into heaven.
The Holy Spirit is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation.
The Bible is God's Word to us. It was written by human authors under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by sin.
We can never make up for our sin by our good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can we be saved from sin's penalty.
What we value
We value the belief that every person needs Jesus as their Savior and His Biblical moral compass to guide them through life.
We value the Biblical truth that every believer has unique gifts to be discovered, developed, and used to strengthen the work of the church.
We value the non-negotiable necessity that every believer has the purpose of fulfilling the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.
We value children and youth and believe they have a special place in the heart of God.
We value ministry decisions made by those closest to the front line of a ministry area guided by the purpose and value statements of Crossroads Church.
Baptism – an expression of faith
In ancient days, God's people circumcised their infant boys. This was an outward sign of an inward faith and covenant ... they would be God's people, and He would be their God.
Centuries later, Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River. This was a new outward expression, as well as a new covenant: Believe in Jesus as Lord, and you will not perish but have eternal life.
Baptism is an outward expression of the inward faith that Jesus is Lord. For infants, we promise to raise the child in faith. For adults, baptized individuals acknowledge this faith for themselves.
Communion – Christ's gift
to the church
On the night in which he was betrayed, Jesus took bread, gave thanks, broke it, and shared it with his disciples. "This is my body that is for you," he said. "Do this in remembrance of me." He also took a cup of wine and said, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this as often as you drink it in remembrance of me."
Following Jesus' example and instruction, when the church celebrates the Lord's Supper we receive gifts of bread and juice; we give thanks to God; we break the bread and pour the wine; we share the food and drink with each other. The Lord's Supper is a means by which Christ continually nourishes, strengthens and comforts us.
What happens during communion?
Through our prayers and the sharing of bread and wine, we are joined to Christ and through Christ to each other. During Communion we remember what God has done for us. The past event of our Lord's death, resurrection and ascension comes into the present so that its power once again touches us, changes us, and heals us. We gather at the table with joy, eating and drinking to celebrate our risen Lord.
If you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you are welcome to join us.
Questions? Please contact us ... we're happy to help
Give us a call at (515) 287-8580, or click "Ask a Question" below
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what's Nolvadex?
This drug is considered to be one of the maximum famous medicines which might be used today within the fight in opposition to this pathological circumstance like breast most cancers.
It additionally known as the "gold trendy" on the subject of the prevention of breast cancer in ladies who've had fine receptors as to progesterone, and estrogen.
exactly how powerful this medicinal drug?
experts controlled to establish that the cells of malignant tumors is pretty regularly marked by proteins, which generally tend to enter into courting with the woman intercourse hormones, as a result causing extended increase of tumor cells.
via Nolvadex is possible to dam these protein additives, and, consequently, to prevent the similarly spread of malignant neoplasms.
the way to determine the sensitivity to this drug?
To determine the sensitivity to the prescription drugs, it is endorsed to pass a unique evaluation of the malignant neoplasms, so that it will decide the receptors as to progesterone, and estrogen.
within the first path of treatment with this remedy it's miles possible the emergence of "signs of pathology". Such capabilities can be categorised as hot flashes, and trendy weak point and ache inside the bones or on the chest. In maximum instances the severity of these symptoms steadily disappearing.
a completely massive variety of patients perceive this phenomenon as a very strong negative response to the drug, which in turn encourages them to refusal of his software.
It isn't necessary to do hasty conclusions. For a start, seek advice from a expert who can verify or refute Your suspicions.
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Nolvadex may be taken both before and during and after meals, whilst consuming tablets of this medicinal drug with a small quantity of liquid.
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At Neikirk, Mahoney & Smith, our ability to assist in estate planning exceeds the typical breadth of service performed by other professional because three of our partners actively practice law in addition to fulfilling their roles with our firm. We feel that this provides us with a unique advantage over other accounting firms, as we are able to work in the same office as the drafting attorney to really customize each estate plan to meet the particular needs of each client.
We have the expertise to work within the entire gamut of estate planning vehicles, from the traditional married couple's inter vivos trusts or probate estates, to irrevocable life insurance trusts, qualified personal residence trusts, and family limited partnerships. We have worked with attorneys, charities, and clients in setting up charitable remainder trusts and implementing other charitable giving techniques. Additionally, we bring extensive experience and insight to the area of postmortem tax planning; from dealing with interrelated income tax / estate tax issues and elections, to analyzing the funding of various trusts. Please click on the links below for more information:
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CoEnzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is widely known for its skincare benefits in topical creams but not many are familiar with oral supplements such as our tasty apple flavoured help: revitalise my skin gel sticks. Taken orally CoEnzyme Q10 can be more beneficial to the rejuvenation of skin cells than topical lotions alone.
What Is CoEnzyme Q10?
CoEnzyme Q10 benefits include it's status as an antioxidant, which is a type of compound that protects the cells in your body from damage.
The level of CoEnzyme Q10 within the skin rises from childhood to adulthood, peaks at 20 to 30 years of age and then gradually diminishes with age.
Within the skin, CoEnzyme Q10 is localized primarily to the most superficial layer of your skin and functions to protect the deeper layers of your skin from damage caused by harmful free radicals, one of the major causes of ageing.
The lack of CoEnzyme Q10 results in the skin's inability to produce collagen, which gives skin firmness, and elasticity which results in sagging and wrinkles.
Oral vs Topical – the scientific research!
According to Italian researchers, the simultaneous utilization of oral CoEnzyme Q10 supplements and topical preparations may produce higher levels of CoEnzyme Q10 within the skin than just the use of topical preparations.
The study, published in 2003 in "Biofactors," demonstrated that the simultaneous administration of oral supplements containing CoEnzyme Q10, vitamin E and selenium along with a topical CoEnzyme Q10 preparation effectively increases the levels of CoEnzyme Q10 in the stratum corneum.
Application of the topical preparation alone raised the level of CoEnzyme Q10 in the sebum only, an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands in your skin. This study suggests that oral CoEnzyme Q10 supplements may be more effective at increasing the level of CoEnzyme Q10 in the skin itself than topical preparations.
Here's the skincare benefits of CoEnzyme Q10…
- It energizes your skin. Young skin has ample amounts of CoQ10 and so has lots of energy – energy needed to repair damage and make sure the skin cells are healthy.
- It protects against photo-ageing – that means premature aging due to over exposing the skin to the sun. The sun is the fastest skin ager. If you don't believe me, just compare the skin on your behind (that is hardly ever exposed to the sun) to the skin on your face. Enough said!
- It rejuvenates skin by stimulating skin cell activity. Active skin cells get rid of toxins easily and can make better use of nutrients. When your skin ages, all these processes slow down, causing dull and sallow, wrinkled skin. Boost your skin cell activity for younger looking skin with CoQ10.
- It stimulates collagen production. Collagen is the protein that decreases as we age, leading to wrinkles and leathery skin. Helping you make more collagen, CoQ10 is a skin saving essential.
- It is a potent anti-oxidant that acts against oxidative damage. This damage is done by, for example: UV rays of the sun, pollution, toxins, stress. And this damage all leads to one thing: premature aging that shows up on the skin. Anti-oxidants like CoQ10 are the answer and have a critical role to play in both the body and the skin.
There you go! CoEnzyme Q10, is a life saver; without it our cells would not function properly and we would get old a lot quicker. Make sure you supplement your skin with help: revitalise my skin (contains the recommended daily dose of 60mg CoQ10) so you can look and feel younger for longer.


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At the surface, Hong Kong may seem like a modern metropolis but when you explore its heart, you will realize that the fascinating city has still kept the traditions of the yesteryears alive. When you look beyond the tall skyscrapers and the shimmering maze of roads, you will find ancient monasteries, bustling markets, and medieval architecture adorning the landscape. Here are some of the ways in which you can witness the traditional side of Hong Kong at close quarters and can experience its diverse and colorful culture.
Visit Historic Temples
Be it the stunning sculptures that embellish the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery or the majestic red and gold architecture of the Wong Tai Sin Temple, the temples of Hong Kong are the best places to admire the craftsmanship of the locals and to immerse in a peaceful and surreal atmosphere. The smoke and the fragrance of the incense sticks create a mystical environment at the Man Mo Temple while the colorful adornments of the Pak Tai Temple add to the beauty of the Cheung Chau Island. A visit to all these ancient temples is a must to understand better the intriguing traditions of the locals.
Have Breakfast At A Dai Pai Dong
There is no better way to comprehend the local culture than to dine like the locals. Head over to a Dai Pai Dong early in the morning for a traditional breakfast. Dai Pai Dongs are alfresco eateries where you can find authentic local dishes such as steaming Dim Sums, spicy fried rice, and juicy sandwiches. The best part about eating at a Dai Pai Dong is that you will get to share a table with the locals as well as other travelers, which will allow you to observe the local lifestyle and to interact with others to learn more about the culture of the region.
Visit Lantau Island And See The Big Buddha
Head over to the Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island to admire one of the largest sculptures of the seated Buddha in the world. Known as the Big Buddha or the Tian Tan Buddha, this magnificent bronze statue is 34 meters tall and weighs more than 250 metric tons. Surrounding the statue are 6 smaller sculptures, collectively known as "The Offering of the Six Devas". These statues symbolize the virtues needed for enlightenment and hold offerings for the central statue of Lord Buddha. There are also three floors beneath the sculpture, one of which is believed to hold the remains of Gautam Buddha.
Pamper Yourself At A Traditional Spa
Catch a glimpse of ancient Chinese medicine in action at a traditional spa where you can enjoy a relaxing massage. The traditional Hong Kong massage therapy is believed to restore a balanced flow of energy through the body and is also known to cure various ailments. A session at a local spa will help you get rid of any accumulated stress in your body and will leave you feeling thoroughly refreshed and rejuvenated. This is the best way to pamper yourself after a long day of exploration.
These are some of the activities that will allow you to experience the traditional aspects of Hong Kong and to immerse in the rustic culture of the region. So if you want to explore the historical heritage of this enchanting city then make sure to add these items to your list!


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|By Roger Strukhoff
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|March 6, 2017 06:00 AM EST
As we enter the final week before the 19th International Cloud Expo | @ThingsExpo in Santa Clara, CA, it's time for me to reflect on six big topics that will be important during the show.
Hybrid Cloud
This general-purpose term seems to provide a comfort zone for many enterprise IT managers. It sounds reassuring to be able to work with one of the major public-cloud providers like AWS or Microsoft Azure while still maintaining an on-site presence.
But this is a complicated topic, not a simple one. The larger issue is to avoid creating new, discrete silos of information as an enterprise develops some apps on AWS, a PoC on-premises, and tries to deploy across hybrid and multiple clouds. I look forward to conversations with Cloud Expo attendees that touch on the seemingly infinite variety of hybrid cloud approaches and options available today.
Containers and Microservices
This topic is on everyone's lips, even as they try to wrap their minds around what it really means. We have an entire program (on Track 2 and Track 6) on this topic, as companies must decide if containers and microservices are a good, general approach or something that they need to use for specific apps and services only.
Retro Cloud
VMware was one of the cloud-computing pioneers, redefining virtualization to include all computing resources and driving an initial surge into cloud computing. It lost some of its shine in recent years with the rise of containers, but now the company is back with its new alliance with AWS. It will be fascinating to see what impact this deal has, and whether any impact will be with existing VMware customers or whether it will open up a new era of migration to the cloud.
IoT Devices
The massive DDOS attacks this week that employed hundreds of thousands of poorly secured IoT devices has sharpened the focus on what's being created here. Devices are generating a few million petabytes of new, unstructured data, producing an enormous challenge for enterprise IT to process, manage, analyze, and act upon all of it. Having to secure it - or demanding that manufacturers secure it - generates a new, very difficult issue. Is there a new standards organization waiting to be created?
The API Economy
This topic will continue to be of critical importance, as technology providers and deployers alike realize the benefit of stitching things together through APIs. Generations of traditional middleware will someday look antiquated (even as it continues to be used). Remember mashups? The API era takes things to a new level, as companies learn how best to use all that can be found in the vast toolbox of development and operations tools available today.
DevOps Persists
As developers and operations continue to look more like one another, the need to develop and deploy quickly and accurately continues to arise. DevOps reminds me in a way of taking care of one's health - you can do it now, or do it later, but you're going to have to do it sometime or you'll be very sick. I'm looking forward, as always, to discussions with our DevOps Chair Andi Mann (an executive with Splunk) on the critical need to build DevOps culture into the modern enterprise.
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All major researchers estimate there will be tens of billions devices - computers, smartphones, tablets, and sensors - connected to the Internet by 2020. This number will continue to grow at a rapid pace for the next several decades.
With major technology companies and startups seriously embracing Cloud strategies, now is the perfect time to attend @CloudExpo | @ThingsExpo, June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY and October 31 - November 2, 2017, Santa Clara Convention Center, CA. Learn what is going on, contribute to the discussions, and ensure that your enterprise is on the right path to Digital Transformation.
Track 1. FinTech
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Track 7. APIs | Cloud Security
Track 8. AI | ML | DL | Cognitive Computing
Delegates to Cloud Expo / @ThingsExpo will be able to attend 8 simultaneous, information-packed education tracks.
There are over 120 breakout sessions in all, with Keynotes, General Sessions, and Power Panels adding to three days of incredibly rich presentations and content.
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Financial Technology - or FinTech - Is Now Part of the @CloudExpo Program!
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Financial enterprises in New York City, London, Singapore, and other world financial capitals are embracing a new generation of smart, automated FinTech that eliminates many cumbersome, slow, and expensive intermediate processes from their businesses.
FinTech brings efficiency as well as the ability to deliver new services and a much improved customer experience throughout the global financial services industry. FinTech is a natural fit with cloud computing, as new services are quickly developed, deployed, and scaled on public, private, and hybrid clouds.
More than US$20 billion in venture capital is being invested in FinTech this year. @CloudExpo is pleased to bring you the latest FinTech developments as an integral part of our program, starting at the 20th International Cloud Expo June 6-8, 2017 in New York City and October 31 - November 2, 2017 in Silicon Valley.
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I have and will always stand for all things aesthetically appealing; for words and writing that evoke and erect the deepest emotions and for all things African. I am in love with my heritage! In my land, festivities ooze with bright colors; fabrics so delicate and sheer (tobe) you felt utmost femininity in wearing them; Materials, mind-blowingly intricate, portraying breath-taking designs that command attention – pulling you in. You see, before I even knew it, I've always been the "creative type". I assumed that's just how everyone saw the world – at awe and completely taken back by the visuals and dominated by creative words – finding it music to their soul … aching to consume it and to produce it simultaneously. Eventually, I've learned that's not the case.
My love for styling slapped me in the face during my undergraduate studies. I never knew how much I liked dressing up. By now I knew I was the creative type due to a strong affinity and passion for other arts: interior decorating, cooking, hair styling – but fashion?!? Not until I went away from home … no parental wondering eyes or advice/guidance towards an impulsive vintage shopping habit that was springing. Lots of parties, events, function to turn into runaways – this required dressing up often! It all started with clothes, and then jewelry and then shoes and then EVERYTHING!!! Styling came so natural, it poured out as though it were caged for years, begging for freedom.
It helped to receive overwhelming compliments on my ensembles. Folks noted I had an eye for colors, mixing textures and prints; coordinating and styling. Friends would ask me to help them dress or "approve" an outfit, "Does this look good Sana?"
Dubbed as "The queen of thrifting", named "Fashionista" or even labeled bold in my taste of fashion, "Only sana can pull that off"… I humbly accepted these new titles. I slowly started to embrace my inner creativity – allowing for it to flourish. Opening up to unleash the closet fashionista within me.
I never stopped playing Barbie in a sense. I simply became my real-life Barbie, hence my blog's slogan " Play dress-up, be your own Barbie". I ENJOY dressing me. I enjoy trying new things, breaking the so-called "fashion rules" etc – It's my fashion, my rules! If I wanna curve a fork and wear it as a necklace, well … I'll do that, hehe…
Mixup Fixup is a place for folks who do not define and/or limit their fashion sense to trends or seasons only. They have their own style! They mixup and fixup their looks as they choose, from high-end, department store, random stores, other people's closet(s) to low-end and in between retailers. They are never/hardly concerned with extravagant pieces only, brands or what's "in", rather they are occupied with the thought of the master creation they can create using any and all things!
For now, I'm taking my first steps, join me as I report on the ins and outs of my personal life, air out my thoughts and give styling tips along the way! Follow me in my self discovery period of my roaring twenties:one shoes, dress, event, occurrence, lipstick, enlightening moment at a time….
P.S speaking of mixing & fixing, the necklace in the picture below is actually some old-school belt I found at a thrift store 😉 Let the MIX-FIX commence!


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The January 2013 fire that destroyed Youell's also took the honey bee colonies housed on the roof of the restaurant. Amazingly, while sifting through the debris a week after the fire, a cluster of bees were found clinging to a charred bee hive. Despite fire, smoke, water and single digit temperatures, these bees survived. Over the next summer season, this colony was split, and swarmed twice, to result in four colonies of bees and a good crop of honey. The foundation of the new Youell's apiary.
Benefits of Honey
Our honey is produced by a traditional method that beekeepers have been using for generations. Honey has long been known for its antimicrobial properties, and contains many minerals and enzymes. Throughout history, honey has been recognized for its health benefits. The bees collect the nectar of flowering plants and trees from each of our locations in Allentown, Pennsylvania and Peaks Island, Maine. We refer to our honey as "multi-floral", because the nectar is gathered from a wide variety of plants which bloom for varying lengths of time throughout the seasons. Some of the predominant contributors are Black Locust, Tulip Poplar and Linden trees, Honeysuckle, Clovers, Sumac, Raspberry, Thistle, Milkweed, Goldenrod and Asters.
Youell's Honey
Of course, honey bees are most often observed in the garden. The nectar gathered from Lavender, Thyme, and other flowering garden and meadow plants add their own unique characteristics. Honey is generally lighter in color early in the season and darker in the late summer and fall. Our honey tends to be a golden color due to the variety sources throughout the seasons. Most honey will granulate over time. Referred to as "creamed" honey, this version is how most honey is consumed in other parts of the world. Gently warming a jar of granulated honey in a pan of water will return it to a liquid state.
We also operate an Apiary in the Casco Bay region of Maine near Portland. Nectar and pollen sources include the blooming fruits, such as blueberries, apples, raspberries, as well as beach roses and milkweed. Peaks Island Honey is available at our seasonal stand at Evergreen beach, or contact us for more information and availability: firstname.lastname@example.com Our honey is different than most that is purchased supermarkets. It completely natural and raw. We do not filter or heat it. We do not use any chemicals or drugs on our bees. Please contact us for additional information or to purchase our products.
Life of a Honeybee
A honeybee visits between 50 and 100 flowers during each flight. The nectar collected is deposited in a cell within the hive and is fanned by the wings of worker bees to reduce the moisture content of the nectar and turn it into honey. A colony of honeybees must fly 55,000 miles to produce one pound of honey, and each hive produces over to 200 pounds – for the bees and the beekeeper. The average honeybee produces only 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime. During peak season, a colony may contain upwards of 50,000 bees, and the queen may lay 2000 eggs per day. Although the sole queen bee may live several years, individual honeybees have a relatively short life of several weeks. In addition to producing honey, bees pollinate 80% of the fruits, vegetable and seed crops in the United States. This translates into a 14.6 billion dollar annual value.
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SCF Faculty/Staff Development Day on Friday, Oct. 25
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) will host Faculty/Staff Development Day on Friday, Oct. 25, and no classes or academic support labs will be held at SCF Bradenton, SCF Venice and SCF Lakewood Ranch, and all other locations prior to 4 p.m. Classes scheduled 4 p.m. and later will meet as usual.
Throughout the weekend, academic resource center, the library and the dental hygiene clinic will be open and Corporate and Community Development courses and activities will be held as scheduled.
Web registration begins Monday, Oct. 28, for all transfer, transient and readmit students and all others not previously registered for Spring term 2014 classes. New student Web registration is arranged through new student orientations by appointment. View scf.edu/ClassSchedules.
Prospective students and their families are invited to learn more about SCF's programs and services at an Admission Express event at 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, and Tuesday, Dec. 3, at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W., Student Services, building 1; SCF Lakewood Ranch, 7131 Professional Pkwy. E., Medical Technology and Simulation Center lobby; and SCF Venice, 8000 S. Tamiami Trail, building 100.
SCF offers degrees with courses available at SCF campuses and online for students who intend to begin their careers immediately after graduation, transfer to university programs or continue at SCF in select baccalaureate programs. Visit scf.edu for more information about SCF's associate and baccalaureate programs.