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12 ORIGINAL single sheet KIRIGAMI WORKS inspired by SETS & SCENES FROM STAR WARS
2015 saw Marc return with his second solo exhibition – Cut Scene. During the 3 years since Horrorgami Marc learned to engineer a single sheet of paper into even more complex designs than previously and as a life long fan of Star Wars had no doubts about the subject for his next collection.
The Cut Scene campaign launched on May 4th 2015 with the exclusive ran by the BFI. Within a few days news soon spread virally being published on a host of respected news, arts and cultural sites such as WIRED, CNN, Shortlist.com, CreativeBloQ, LaughingSquid, MSN and a whole host of others. Within 16 days the project was 100% backed. A second wave of press emerged in the week leading up to the opening with TV coverage on BBC World News and London Live, and reviews in ShortList Magazine, GQ, Londonist, The Mirror and Mashable.
Cut Scene was exhibited at 5th Base Gallery, London from 8th -16th August 2015.
From Star Wars IV:
A New Hope
1. The Message
2. Cantina Bar
3. Obi Wan & The Tractor Beam Generator
4. Millennium Falcon in docking bay 327
5. Death Star Trench Run
From Star Wars V:
The Empire Strikes Back
6. War on Hoth
7. Carbonite Freezing Chamber
8. Slave 1 on the East Platform
9. Cloud City Reactor Core
From Star Wars VI:
Return of the Jedi
10. Jabba's Sail Barge
11. Endor Sheild Generator Bunker
12. The Emperors Throne Room
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1. What is it?
Telemedicine, aka Telehealth is formally defined by the American Telemedicine Association as "the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communication to improve a patient's clinical health status."
2. How common is telemedicine?
Telemedicine is more common than you may think. According to the Wall Street Journal, More than 15 million Americans received some kind of medical care remotely last year, and this number is expected to grow by 30% this year!
Telemedicine is most commonly associated with doctors conducting patient visits via phone, email, and webcam. But it doesn't strictly apply to doctor-patient visits: The Wall Street Journal reports that doctors also consult with each other electronically, "sometimes to make split-second decisions on heart attacks and strokes." Patients are also now using high-tech devices that relay vital signs of their existing conditions to their doctors, making it possible to manage chronic conditions at home.
3. What are Pros and Cons of telemedicine?
According to Harris Poll Online, of 2,033 adults surveyed about telemedicine, the top two concerns of the practice were that insurance would not cover the service, and that personal data would not be secure. These two concerns are certainly realistic drawbacks to telemedicine, especially in these early stages of the practice.
In the same study, the top 2 benefits of telemedicine were thought to be convenience and potential cost savings. Being able to have a visit with your doctor from the comfort of your own home, while saving money? This is definitely one of the most appealing things about telemedicine as far as patients are concerned.
4. Is telemedicine the future of healthcare?
This may certainly be true, but despite the rapid growth of telemedicine, there are real challenges it faces. For one, each state has different rules and regulations regarding telemedicine. Also, the scope of care thought to be appropriate for telemedicine varies across all physicians. One of the more serious challenges is the potential of lower quality of visits when compared to in-person doctor visits.
5. Is telemedicine Safe?
With a practice still relatively new to the world of healthcare, you might be wondering if it's safe. Fortunately organizations such as the American Telemedicine Association have standards, guidelines, and best practices in place that serve to regulate the responsible practice of telemedicine by healthcare providers. You can read more about them here.

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Baywood Village Update-Palm Harbor, FL
Baywood Village in Palm Harbor, FL is an active waterfront community. Here is an update on activities in Baywood Village for the month of April.
Easter Saturday is an Easter egg hunt at the community clubhouse for the kids. This is always a family friendly event and a big it with the kids. After the Easter egg hunt, the guest of honor, the Easter Bunny will make an appearance for photos with the kids. Then everyone can have lunch with hot dogs and sodas.
Then the Baywood Village annual fishing tourney gets underway the same day. Boats leave in the morning and end the day with laughter and a meal in the evening.
The board of directors has arranged for a hazardous materials disposal for April 28. Bring your hazmat stuff to the Baywood Village clubhouse and Pinellas County will pick up these hazardous materials for disposal, at no cost.
Finally, in March, the Women's Club collected over 360 items of food to donate to the local F.E.A.S.T. The people who live here give back to the community of Palm Harbor. Baywood Village is a great place to live. As a waterfront community, there are real benefits, like being able to go fishing at a moment's notice, grill dinner on your deck overlooking the canal that leads to the Gulf of Mexico in just minutes. Those who live here enjoy the life, and also give back to their community.


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From the March 2014 issue of UCLA Health's Healthy Years (HY)
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Don't Try with Properties in First MeetMarch 26, 2015 16:56
Most of the couples are trying out their love in bed with different properties like tie, rope, hand cuffs, eye mask, chairs, whip, etc as shown in the erotic movie Fifty Shades of Grey. Having variety is absolutely suggested but trying the extreme form of usage leads to damage of the genital parts and may show side effects on the private parts of both the inmates.
Especially the message is for newly wedded couple, who just started participation in intercourse, first try to understand the sexual pleasure levels with fore play and other basic actions in the early days. If your partner accepts for the extreme form of wild actions on bed and floor, you can begin the gaming with fullest strength and power. But, remember not to act like a sadist or a rapist. Behaving like sadist may break your relationship permanently and even the physical damage cannot be repaired.
It is suggested to all the potential players to meet frequently to stay fit and healthy, but do not damage your body or genital parts.


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(Pictures aren't the greatest; I just snapped them on my phone real quick.)
(makes enough for two)
-2 handfuls of kale
-1 avacado
-juice of 1 lemon (I only use half, but if you like your smoothies on the more sour side - go for it!)
-1 cup of COLD water
After that, you can drink it, or you can pretty much add whatever fruit you have the hankering for. The past two mornings I have used frozen strawberries and pineapple, and a tiny bit of honey.
This smoothie is great because you get servings of vegetables, fats/oils (from the avocado), and fruit.
To balance it out and add protein you can eat some almonds, or I added a soy protein to is this morning (something like lactose-free kefir, you might say).
Either way, you'll feel great (like an Olympian;) and you'll stay energized through most of the day! So, man-up and try some;)
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The decades-old No. 1 Granary in Taipei's Songshan District (松山), which was built under the Japanese colonial administration toward the end of World War II, could be given a new life, thanks to a scheme to revive culturally significant properties launched by the Taipei City Government's Department of Cultural Affairs in August.
The program aims to revitalize idle or abandoned historical buildings by inviting private corporations and individuals from the cultural innovation sector to repair the properties and put them to use.
Once renovated, most of these buildings would be used by the cultural industry. They cannot be used as private homes.
Hidden away in an alley near the Breeze Center on Fuxing S Road, the 200 ping (660m2) brick and cypress-beam granary was constructed to serve as the primary wartime emergency grain storage facility in the city.
Construction of the granary seemed imperative at the time, particularly when Taipei could be at risk of food shortages in the event of US military strikes on Taipei Bridge, a vital link between Taipei and what is now known as New Taipei City (新北市).
The granary was outfitted with three doorways emblazoned with the word "No Fireworks" and was built with a high ceiling and a number of small windows to facilitate ventilation and ward off mildew.
Designated by the Department of Cultural Affairs as a cultural heritage site in February last year, the granary still bears the scars of World War II, as evidenced by the many shrapnel and bullet holes left by the US military during air raids.
While the exterior has suffered greatly over the years, the interior has been preserved in good condition.
"There are not many old buildings left in the city that share a similar architectural design with the No. 1 Granary," the department said.
Former granary administrator Yao Mu-sen (姚木森), who served in the Taipei Administration of the Taiwan Provincial Government's Food Bureau — the predecessor of the Council of Agriculture's Agriculture and Food Agency — before being transferred to a managerial post at the granary in 1957, praised the effort to find new uses for historic buildings.
"While I support the city government's cultural revitalization plan for old houses, it would be better if repair and renovation works could focus mainly on the interior and not make major changes to the building itself," Yao said, adding that the granary was later used to store burlap grain sacks.


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WICHITA FALLS – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will provide two days of educational meetings during the Wichita Falls Ranch and Farm Expo March 9-10 in the J.S. Bridwell Ag Center, 111 N. Burnett St. in Wichita Falls.
Educational activities each day will provide three Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units for private pesticide applicators, according to David Graf, AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agent for Wichita County.
Registration is $10 for the sessions that include continuing education. Three CEUs will be offered on March 9, one each in laws and regulations, integrated pest management and general. An additional three will be offered on March 10 in the same areas.
U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry, District 13, will be a highlight of the two-day event at a free breakfast at 7 a.m. March 9. He will hold a brief question and answer session on key topics for this area. Following, the Wichita Ag Committee will present the Young Ag Farmer, Veteran Farmer and Friend of Ag awards.
The topic and speaker lineup for March 9 is:
– Near and long term weather forecasting, Bryan Rupp, KFDX-TV3 meteorologist, Wichita Falls.
– Converting crops to permanent pasture, Hugh Aljoe, Noble Foundation pasture and range consultant, Ardmore, Oklahoma.
– Economics of converting cropland to permanent pasture, Stan Bevers, AgriLife Extension economist, Vernon.
– Dealing with feral hogs, Dr. John Tomacek, AgriLife Extension wildlife specialist, San Angelo.
– Updates on laws and regulations, Henry Krusekoph, Texas Department of Agriculture, Wichita Falls.
The first day will conclude at 3 p.m. with an evaluation and presentation of CEUs.
The second day will be split between a focus on cattle and CEUs on ranges and weed control. The CEU portion of the program will be in the meeting area on the south side. The cattle portion will meet in the arena.
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. At 9 a.m., attendees will have a choice of hearing Dr. Ron Gill, AgriLife Extension animal science program leader from College Station, speak about cow/calf nutrition and herd health, or Gerald Hobson, Bayer CropScience range and pasture specialist from Peaster, speak on improving pastures through weed control
At 10 a.m., the concurrent session choices will be Bevers, economic indicator targets for cow/calf operations, or Dr. Emi Kimura, AgriLife Extension agronomist in Vernon, resistant weeds and control.
The 11 a.m. programs are Krusekoph discussing laws, regulations and labels, and James Henderson, Bradley 3 Ranch manager, Childress, who will speak on management practices to hit economic indicator targets.
Both sessions will adjourn at noon, and an annual production bull sale will begin at 1 p.m. in the arena.
More information is available at http://www.wichitafallsranchandfarmexpo.net/ or by contacting Graf at 940-716- 8610 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Roadmap for Device and Driver Installation
To install a device and driver in the Windows operating system, follow these steps:
Step 1: Learn the fundamentals of device and driver installation in Windows.
You must understand the fundamentals of device and driver installation in the Windows family of operating systems. This will help you to make appropriate design decisions and will allow you to streamline your development process. For more information, see Overview of Device and Driver Installations.
Step 2: Learn about driver packages and their components.
A driver package consists of all the components that you must supply to install your device and support it under Windows.
To install a device or a driver, you must have system-supplied and vendor-supplied components. The system provides generic installation software for all device classes. Vendors must supply one or more device-specific components within the driver package.
For more information, see Driver Packages.
Step 3: Learn about information (INF) files.
An INF file contains the information and device settings which the system-provided device installation components use to install your driver package, such as the driver for the device and any device-specific applications.
For more information, see INF Files.
Step 4: Create a driver package for your device and drivers.
Your driver package must provide an INF file, the device's driver files, as well as optionally provide additional software components. You may refer to the sample Toaster driver package to determine which components are needed for your driver package.
For more information about the components of a driver package, see Creating a Driver Package.
For more information about driver packages, see the Toaster Sample.
Step 5: Test-sign your driver package during development and testing.
Test-signing refers to using a test certificate to sign a prerelease version of a driver package for use on test computers. In particular, this allows developers to sign driver packages by using self-signed certificates, such as those the MakeCert tool generates. This capability allows developers to install and test driver packages in Windows with driver signature verification enabled.
For more information, see Signing Drivers during Development and Test.
Step 6: Release-sign your driver package for distribution.
After you have tested and verified your driver package, you should release-sign the driver package. Release-signing identifies the publisher of a driver package. While this step is optional, driver packages should be release-signed for the following reasons:
Ensure the authenticity, integrity, and reliability of driver packages. Windows uses digital signatures to verify the identity of the publisher and to verify that the driver has not been altered since it was published.
Provide the best user experience by facilitating automatic driver installation.
Run kernel-mode drivers on 64-bit versions of Windows Vista and later versions of Windows.
Playback certain types of next-generation premium content.
Driver packages are release-signed through either:
A WHQL Release Signature obtained through the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (for Windows 10), or the Windows Hardware Certification Program (for Windows 8/8.1 and older operating systems).
A release signature created through a Software Publisher Certificate (SPC).
For more information, see Signing Drivers for Public Release.
Step 7: Distribute your driver package.
The final step is to distribute the driver package. If your driver package meets the quality standards that are defined in the the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (for Windows 10), or the Windows Hardware Certification Program (for Windows 8/8.1 and older operating systems), you can distribute it through Microsoft Windows Update program. For more information, see Publishing a driver to Windows Update.
These are the basic steps. Additional steps might be necessary based on the installation needs of your individual device and driver.
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This privacy policy sets out how The Patio Black Spot Removal Company LTD uses and protects any information that you give The Patio Black Spot Removal Company LTD when you use this website.
The Patio Black Spot Removal Company LTD is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
The Patio Black Spot Removal Company LTD may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.
What we collect
We may collect the following information:
What we do with the information we gather
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
How we use cookies
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Controlling your personal information
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.
You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to us.
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
Patio Black Spot Company LTD privacy policy
Privacy policy
Protecting your personal details on our website.
Last updated: 29 August 2013
THE PATIO BLACK SPOT REMOVAL COMPANY LIMITED (registered number 7939914), whose registered office is at FLAT 2, 2 PARK VIEW, MILFORD ROAD, ELSTEAD, SURREY, GU8 6HP, knows that you care how information about you is used and shared and we appreciate your trust in us to do that carefully and sensibly. This notice describes our privacy policy and forms part of our website terms and conditions ('Website Terms').
By accepting our Website Terms or by visiting WWW.PATIOBLACKSPOTREMOVAL.COM ('the Website') you are accepting and consenting to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
The Website is brought to you by THE PATIO BLACK SPOT REMOVAL COMPANY LIMITED. THE PATIO BLACK SPOT REMOVAL COMPANY LIMITED believes it is important to protect your Personal Data (as defined in the Data Protection Act 1998) and we are committed to giving you a personalised service that meets your needs in a way that also protects your privacy. This policy explains how we may collect Personal Data about you. It also explains some of the security measures we take to protect your Personal Data, and tells you certain things we will do and not do. You should read this policy in conjunction with the Website Terms.
When we first obtain Personal Data from you, or when you take a new service or product from us, we will give you the opportunity to tell us if you do or do not want to receive information from us about other services or products (as applicable). You can normally do this by ticking a box on an application form or contract. You may change your mind at any time by emailing us at the address below.
Some of the Personal Data we hold about you may be 'sensitive personal data' within the meaning of the Data Protection Act 1998, for example, information about your health or ethnic origin.
1. Collecting Information
We may collect Personal Data about you from a number of sources, including the following:
1.1. From you when you agree to take a service or product from us, in which case this may include your contact details, date of birth, how you will pay for the product or service and your bank details.
1.2. From you when you contact us with an enquiry or in response to a communication from us, in which case, this may tell us something about how you use our services.
1.3. From documents that are available to the public, such as the electoral register.
2. Using Your Personal Information
2.1. Personal Data about our customers is an important part of our business and we shall only use your Personal Data for the following purposes and shall not keep such Personal Data longer than is necessary to fulfil these purposes:
2.1.1. To help us to identify you when you contact us.
2.1.2. To help us to identify accounts, services and/or products which you could have from us or selected partners from time to time. We may do this by automatic means using a scoring system, which uses the Personal Data you have provided and/or any information we hold about you and Personal Data from third party agencies (including credit reference agencies).
2.1.3. To help us to administer and to contact you about improved administration of any accounts, services and products we have provided before, do provide now or will or may provide in the future.
2.1.4. To allow us to carry out marketing analysis and customer profiling (including with transactional information), conduct research, including creating statistical and testing information.
2.1.5. To help to prevent and detect fraud or loss.
2.1.6. To allow us to contact you in any way (including mail, email, telephone, visit, text or multimedia messages) about products and services offered by us and selected partners unless you have previously asked us not to do so.
2.1.7. We may monitor and record communications with you (including phone conversations and emails) for quality assurance and compliance.
2.1.8. We may check your details with fraud prevention agencies. If you provide false or inaccurate information and we suspect fraud, we will record this.
2.2. We will not disclose your Personal Data to any third party except in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2.3. We may allow other people and organisations to use Personal Data we hold about you in the following circumstances:
2.3.1. If we, or substantially all of our assets, are acquired or are in the process of being acquired by a third party, in which case Personal Data held by us, about our customers, will be one of the transferred assets.
2.3.2. If we have been legitimately asked to provide information for legal or regulatory purposes or as part of legal proceedings or prospective legal proceedings.
2.3.3. We employ companies and individuals to perform functions on our behalf and we may disclose your Personal Data to these parties for the purposes set out in clause 2.1 or, for example, for fulfilling orders, delivering packages, sending postal mail and email, removing repetitive information from customer lists, analysing data, providing marketing assistance, providing search results and links (including paid listings and links) and providing customer service. Those parties are bound by strict contractual provisions with us and only have access to Personal Data needed to perform their functions, and may not use it for other purposes. Further, they must process the Personal Data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and as permitted by the Data Protection Act 1998. From time to time, these other people and organisations to whom we may pass your Personal Data may be outside the European Economic Area. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your Personal Data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and the Data Protection Act 1998.
2.4. Where you give us Personal Data on behalf of someone else, you confirm that you have provided them with the information set out in this Privacy Policy and that they have not objected to such use of their Personal Data.
2.5. In connection with any transaction which we enter into with you:
2.5.1. We, and other companies in our group, may carry out credit and fraud prevention checks with one or more licensed credit reference and fraud prevention agencies. We and they may keep a record of the search. Information held about you by these agencies may be linked to records relating to other people living at the same address with whom you are financially linked. These records will also be taken into account in credit and fraud prevention checks. Information from your application and payment details of your account will be recorded with one or more of these agencies and may be shared with other organisations to help make credit and insurance decisions about you and members of your household with whom you are financially linked and for debt collection and fraud prevention. This includes those who have moved house and who have missed payments.
2.5.2. If you provide false or inaccurate information to us and we suspect fraud, we will record this and may share it with other people and organisations. We, and other credit and insurance organisations, may also use technology to detect and prevent fraud.
2.5.3. If you need details of those credit agencies and fraud prevention agencies from which we obtain and with which we record information about you, please write to our Data Protection Manager at THE PATIO BLACK SPOT REMOVAL COMPANY LIMITED, FLAT 2, 2 PARK VIEW, MILFORD ROAD, ELSTEAD, SURREY, GU8 6HP.
3. Protecting Information
We have strict security measures to protect Personal Data.
3.1. We work to protect the security of your information during transmission by using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software, which encrypts information you input.
3.2. We reveal only the last five digits of your credit card numbers when confirming an order. Of course, we transmit the entire credit card number to the appropriate credit card company during order processing.
3.3. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards in connection with the collection, storage and disclosure of personally identifiable customer information. Our security procedures mean that we may occasionally request proof of identity before we disclose personal information to you.
3.4. It is important for you to protect against unauthorised access to your password and to your computer. Be sure to sign off when you finish using a shared computer.
4. The internet
4.1. If you communicate with us using the internet, we may occasionally email you about our services and products. When you first give us Personal Data through the Website, we will normally give you the opportunity to say whether you would prefer us not to contact you by email. You can also always send us an email (at the address set out below) at any time if you change your mind.
4.2. Please remember that communications over the internet, such as emails and webmails (messages sent through a website), are not secure unless they have been encrypted. Your communications may go through a number of countries before they are delivered - this is the nature of the internet. We cannot accept responsibility for any unauthorised access or loss of Personal Data that is beyond our control.
5. Cookies
When we provide services, we want to make them easy, useful and reliable. This sometimes involves placing small amounts of information on your computer. These are called 'cookies'.
These cookies cannot be used to identify you personally and are used to improve services for you, for example through:
- Letting you navigate between pages efficiently
- Enabling a service to recognise your computer so you don't have to give the same information during one task
- Recognising that you have already given a username and password so you don't need to enter it for every web page requested
- Measuring how many people are using services, so they can be made easier to use and that there is enough capacity to ensure they are fast
See allaboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.eu to learn more about cookies.
Visit www.google.co.uk/goodtoknow/data-on-the-web/cookies for a video about cookies.
Users typically have the opportunity to set their browser to accept all or some cookies, to notify them when a cookie is issued, or not to receive cookies at any time. The last of these options, of course, means that personalised services cannot be provided and the user may not be able to take full advantage of all of a website's features. Refer to your browser's Help section for specific guidance on how it allows you to manage cookies and how you may delete cookies you wish to remove from your computer.
Multiple cookies may be found in a single file depending on which browser you use.
The cookies used on this website have been categorised based on the categories found in the ICC UK Cookie guide, as follows:
Category 4: targeting cookies or advertising cookies
These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organisations such as advertisers. Quite often targeting or advertising cookies will be linked to site functionality provided by the other organisation.
The list below shows the cookies that we use, other than those that are strictly necessary to this service. If you have any queries about these, or would like more information, please contact our Data Protection Manager at THE PATIO BLACK SPOT REMOVAL COMPANY LIMITED, FLAT 2, 2 PARK VIEW, MILFORD ROAD, ELSTEAD, SURREY, GU8 6HP, or email us at email@example.com.
Cookie name
By using this website, you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your device.
6. Links
6.1. The Website may include third-party advertising and links to other websites. We do not provide any personally identifiable customer Personal Data to these advertisers or third-party websites.
6.3. We exclude all liability for loss that you may incur when using these third party websites.
7. Further Information
7.1. If you would like any more information or you have any comments about our Privacy Policy, please either write to us at Data Protection Manager, THE PATIO BLACK SPOT REMOVAL COMPANY LIMITED, FLAT 2, 2 PARK VIEW, MILFORD ROAD, ELSTEAD, SURREY, GU8 6HP, or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
7.2. We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time without notice to you, in which case, we will publish the amended version on the Website. You confirm that we shall not be liable to you or any third party for any change to this Privacy Policy from time to time. It is your responsibility to check regularly to determine whether this Privacy Policy has changed.
7.3. You can ask us for a copy of this Privacy Policy and of any amended Privacy Policy by writing to the above address or by emailing us at email@example.com. This Privacy Policy applies to Personal Data we hold about individuals. It does not apply to information we hold about companies and other organisations.
7.4. If you would like access to the Personal Data that we hold about you, you can do this by emailing us at email@example.com or writing to us at the address noted above. There may be a nominal charge of £10 to cover administrative costs.
7.5. We aim to keep the Personal Data we hold about you accurate and up to date. If you tell us that we are holding any inaccurate Personal Data about you, we will delete it or correct it promptly. Please email us at email@example.com or write to us at the address above to update your Personal Data.


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About Food and Strategic Reserve
The Department of Food and Strategic Reserve [FSR] is responsible for
Stabilizing the prices of food commodities and maintenance/management of National/Regional Strategic Food Reserve. It is also saddled with the responsibility of Constructing, Rehabilitating and Maintenance of Federal Government's food storage facilities and equipment. It presently has 33 Silo Complexes and 48 Warehouses with a combined storage capacity of 1.3 million MT.
The Department is structured as follows:
- Emergency Food Supply & Logistics Division
- Strategic Food Reserve Division
- Nutrition and Food Access Division
- School Feeding Programme Unit
- Price Stabilization Programme Unit.
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Alana and her family have travelled extensively with 6 food allergies plus non-Celiac gluten sensitivity and lactose intolerance. The Elliott family has been to the US, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, England, Bermuda, the West Indies and Costa Rica. Through careful planning, Alana believes that travel and eating out, including in your own community, is possible. These tips are meant to help you fully enjoy your life no matter what special diets you might have to cope with.
While eating out at restaurants can be stressful, there are many excellent establishments who have gone out of their way to accommodate special diets. And why not? Once trust has been built with an allergic customer, we tend to be very loyal. Some smart restaurants have discovered that their investment in staff training and foodsafe practices pays off by earning that loyalty.
But it goes both ways. Restaurants have also been highly frustrated by customers not letting them know about a food allergy before ordering and customers who say they are allergic who the server then sees eating off others' plates. Frustrated establishments often then choose not to go the extra mile. How we communicate our needs is incredibly important.
It also pays to be smart regarding the type of food establishment you choose. Ideally it makes sense to not purchase from street vendors or outlets where they do not actually cook/assemble the food on site unless it has been manufactured at a separate establishment where they've put a proper food label on it.
Take into consideration your particular allergy as well. Do you have Celiac Disease? Eating out at a bakery deli might not be the wisest choice. If you have a peanut allergy, Vietnamese restaurants often use peanuts as a garnish and avoiding peanuts would be extremely difficult.
There are different tools available online to help you with choosing a restaurant. One site called Gluten Free Registry is a searchable database of American restaurants/delis/coffee/fast food businesses that are recommended by Celiacs. Even if you don't have Celiac Disease, it is a good place to start as many of the establishments mentioned also accommodate other special diets.
One caveat in finding a great local restaurant that is part of a chain; unless it is fully company owned, each restaurant is franchised by different individuals. Don't assume that each restaurant in the chain handles their food allergy safety the same way.
Once you've chosen to eat out, here's what you can do to make it a success:
If you ever do have a reaction after you've left, tell the restaurant, not social media. If the establishment is really trying to be responsive to special diets, they will appreciate having the opportunity to fix the problem. They cannot do that proactively if you don't let them know about it directly.
Once you've been diagnosed with food allergies and intolerances, it will become very clear to you how much our society socializes around food. Whether it's friends or family, challenges are everywhere. Here are some points to consider:
After following all tips, you will still run into scepticism about food allergies and the inability of some to actually prepare a safe meal with your guidance. Just remember that your safety comes before anything else and saying no to an event may be needed.
Children's birthdays are very difficult for many food allergic children as they can be very isolating. Sometimes parents specifically choose not to invite food allergic children as they fear their inability to accommodate the special diet or they simply don't want to. Addressed are the 3 most common settings where children's birthday celebrations happen:
There are several different things that you need to consider when you're traveling, from working with your travel carrier to language barriers that you may face along the way. What you may need to address:
The most difficult trips for planning are those where you are moving daily and trying to catch meals on the fly. If you have tried to get a safe meal in an airport, you know the frustration of not having safe food at your fingertips.
For your travel days, pack your own snacks but remember to make sure that they meet security rules so that they won't be removed from your carry on.
If you require special medication (such as an epi-pen) as you move through Customs in other countries, have your doctor provide you with a letter regarding the need to have the medication on your person. It's usually not needed but it is a lifesaver should you have any issues.
If you are traveling where you don't speak the first language, it is imperative that you have a way to communicate your special diet needs in the local language. Consider purchasing translation cards. You can either purchase them from several websites or download an app to keep on your phone.
At least 6 weeks ahead get your doctor's note regarding your medication translated into the language of the company you are visiting. If your doctor is willing, have them put this translation on their letterhead so you have one in English and one in the language of the country you are visiting.
Whether in a hotel or sending a child for sleepover, some basic ground rules should be followed and taught to allergic children to follow if their parent is not present but allergic adults should follow them too:


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Unicorn joy by rie
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notthing really to say..
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August 24th, 2007
I love this!
What kind of colors do you use?
August 11th, 2006
I think it is the best Unicorn picture I have seen.
March 1st, 2006
I love art but this one isnt comparied to any art paintings I ve seen plus i must add I am a unicorn lover and this painting speaks for itself and I honestly love it the movement of the artwork in this piece is really captavating along with the emotions tied to this painting. You truly are a great artist!!
June 11th, 2005
well!do i really need to post a comment!great colours!but why acrylic and not oil?anyway its good!
October 14th, 2004
I love unicorns and this is beautiful, you are such an inspiration!!! Very beautiful!!!
January 20th, 2004
i luv it, the only thing that you might want to enhance is the mane. It needs to stand out more.
December 19th, 2003
I love paintings where you can actually see the brush strokes - lovely sense of movement in this
December 6th, 2003
This is lovely --very nicely composed. I especially like the trail of butterflies and all their various colors and flying positions. I can just seem them fluttering about...!
December 4th, 2003
If you don't have to say anything, I'll: Gorgeous work! Very nice mood. I like the dynamic angle of the unicorn and your choice of colour. Lew.
December 3rd, 2003
Amazing! Simple. I like the composition, and the execution.
November 29th, 2003
I love the motion in this picture especially. Nice work.
November 11th, 2003
Nice unicorn. Just thought id return the compliment, since u found my balrog scary. Maybe i'll try to do something as nice as yours one day, instead of just trying to terrify people all the time...
November 2nd, 2003
this is absolutely beautiful, so romantic and magical. I love the texture of the paint in the background.
October 28th, 2003
Hi Linnea! Thx for your comment on my gallery
You are amazingly talented ! this is really a beautiful and original work. You have style! I adore the cute look in the Unicorn's eyes. Great composition in the movement also.
My compliments ^_^
October 24th, 2003
Hej Rie Hvor er den smuk, meget eventyrlig! Jeg er helt vild med alle sommerfuglene!
October 24th, 2003
How did I miss this one?!! The joy is there shining out for all to see. What a beautiful painting!


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10 Uses for Shellac
10 Uses for Shellac
This old-fashioned finish is made from a resin secreted by an insect—but don't let that bug you. TOH reader Michelle Roseburrough told us how she puts it to work.
This old-fashioned finish is made from a resin secreted by an insect—but don't let that bug you. TOH reader Michelle Roseburrough told us how she puts it to work.
Dip cheesecloth into a solution of 1 part premixed shellac and 1 part denatured alcohol. Wring out and let dry till sticky, then wipe onto walls to remove dust.
Apply shellac thinned 1-to-1 with alcohol to make fibrous or brittle wood easier to shave, plane, or sand.
After removing dirt and paint drips from hinges, knobs, and pulls, seal the pieces with clear shellac—it will keep brasses from tarnishing too.
Prime pine or other soft wood with a layer of shellac to help it absorb stain evenly. Use a waxless version, sold premixed as SealCoat, if you plan to apply a polyurethane finish, which won't adhere to wax.
Coat metal tools with a layer of shellac to keep out moisture and dirt.
Before repainting, brush shellac onto stains, burn marks, or residue to prevent these blemishes from bleeding through fresh coats.
Apply a few coats of shellac to stains on your driveway before adding new asphalt or sealer. It will keep the oil or gas from dissolving the patching material.
One of the oldest and easiest-to-repair finishes for wood furniture: Wipe waxless shellac onto furniture with a pad made of cheesecloth wrapped tightly in a scrap of an old lint-free cotton sheet. Lubricate the pad with mineral oil as needed to keep it from sticking as you work.
Where mildew or pet accidents have been a problem: Remove the carpet, clean the floor or subfloor, then create an odor barrier over the affected areas by applying a coat or two of shellac before replacing the carpet.
When drying or storing green lumber, brush shellac over the open grain to prevent the ends from splitting.


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Epic IGDA Finland November Gathering with Supercell!/
On November 8th something historical happened. IGDA Finland Gathering was organized together with Supercell and if something is hot in Finnish game industry, it's gotta be Supercell! What was historical was the record audience! Supercell attracted nearly 300 partygoers to Cuba bar and made us to consider whether we should be moving to a bigger place! Thumbs up! Evening started with IGDA Finland Presentations session at MJK Auditorium just around the corner. Ilkka Paanenen, CEO of Supercell, gave a presentation of the company, Gunshine.net and company's upcoming titles. Session was quickly fully booked and the rest had to wait until Cuba bar to hear what's going on at Supercell. The bar was packed throughout the night. Mikko Kodisoja, Creative Director of Supercell, gave a presentation of their upcoming titles. What I heard, people would have loved to spend several seconds more per project. Impressive art! Clearly lots of quality titles in the pipeline. Supercell also announced their upcoming game Pets vs Orcs. To celebrate that they offered pink and green snaps to the brave ones who took their photo in front of Supercell logo wall. Supercell was generous enough to offer drink coupons also for those who didn't take part in the photo shoot. IGDA Finland November Gathering together with Supercell was relaxed, record breaking and super fun night. One of those epic IGDA Finland nights that will be remembered for sure.


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Choosing Resolution Size on a Canon EOS Rebel T3 Series Camera
To decide upon a Quality setting (or photo resolution size) for your Canon Rebel T3 or T3i, the first decision you need to make is how many pixels you want your image to contain. Pixels are the little square tiles from which all digital images are made; pixel is short for picture element. If your photo viewer has a zoom tool that enables you to greatly magnify an image, you can inspect the pixels in your own photos.
The number of pixels in an image is referred to as its resolution. Your camera offers five resolution levels, which are assigned the generic labels Large, Medium, and Small (1-3) and are represented on the list of Quality settings by the initials L, M, and S (1-3). The table shows you the pixel count that results from each option. (If you select Raw as your Quality setting, images are always captured at the Large resolution value.)
|Pixel Count
|5184 x 3456 (18 MP)
|3456 x 2304 (8 MP)
|Small 1
|2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP)
|Small 2
|1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP)
|Small 3
|720 x 480 (0.35 MP)
In the table, the first pair of numbers shown for each setting in the Pixel Count column represents the image pixel dimensions — that is, the number of horizontal pixels and the number of vertical pixels. The values in parentheses indicate the total resolution, which you get by multiplying the horizontal and vertical pixel values. This number is usually stated in megapixels, or MP for short. The camera displays the resolution value using only one letter M, however. Either way, 1 MP equals 1 million pixels.
To choose the right setting, you need to understand the three ways that pixel count affects your pictures:
Print size: Pixel count determines the size at which you can produce a high-quality print. How many pixels you need depends on your photo printer, but a good minimum threshold is 200 pixels per linear inch, or ppi, of the print. To produce an 8 x 10 print at 200 ppi, for example, you need a pixel count of 1600 x 2000, or just less than 2 MP. For professional publication, you may be required to submit photos at a higher ppi.
Screen display size: Resolution doesn't affect the quality of images viewed on a monitor, television, or other screen device the way it does for printed photos. Instead, resolution determines the size at which the image appears. Just know that you need way fewer pixels for onscreen photos than you do for printed photos. In fact, the smallest resolution setting available on your camera, 720 x 480 pixels (S3), is plenty for e-mail sharing.
File size: Every additional pixel increases the amount of data required to create a digital picture file. So a higher-resolution image has a larger file size than a low-resolution image.
As you can see, resolution is a bit of a sticky wicket. What if you aren't sure how large you want to print your images? What if you want to print your photos and share them online? Here's some advice, to keep you better safe than sorry:
Always shoot at a resolution suitable for print. You then can create a low-resolution copy of the image for use online. In fact, your camera has a built-in Resize tool that can do the job for you.
For everyday images, Medium is a good choice. Keep in mind that even at the Medium setting, your pixel count (3456 x 2304) is far more than you need to produce an 8 x 10" print at 200 ppi, and almost exactly what you need for an 8 x 10" print at 300 ppi.
Choose Large for an image that you plan to crop, print very large, or both. The benefit of maxing out resolution is that you have the flexibility to crop your photo and still generate a decent-sized print of the remaining image.


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International Women's Day: Who Runs the World? Well maybe not quite yet…
A post in celebration of International Women's Day. Before you stop reading, thinking I'm not interested in Women's Issues, I beg you, even if it's just for these 5 minutes on this one day, please just humour me, who knows you might learn something. In exchange I promise you, the next post will be an adventure-filled Post complete with police chases, rides in old WW2 airplanes, and visits to remote communities far-off in the savannah.
Today, March 8th is International Women's Day. It's a day to celebrate all that is feminine. But as much as I love being a woman and cherish all the wonderful women in my life, as much as it should be a day of celebration, a day to rejoice in how far we've come; I can't help but focus on how far we still have to go.
We held a Women's Day panel discussion at ONIC yesterday, and it was empowering to hear a panel of all-women Indigenous Authorities addressing the crowd. But as an introduction, our Consejero Mayor (president of ONIC) started his speech with; I won't talk too much today because today and tomorrow we should listen to the women's voices. And as well-meaning as that statement was, I couldn't help but think to myself the sad reality is that even within a human rights organization – sometimes that's about as far as it goes; they'll listen to us today and tomorrow, and then get on with their show.
That may not be all of your experiences but having visited more than 50 countries and having lived in 8, I can tell you that discrimination against women is the one constant I have observed in every single society I've visited in this world. Well ok, along with Coca-Cola and soccer. So inequality of women, Coca-Cola and soccer are the constants I've observed.
Some of you are probably thinking to yourselves, that is so passé, that was our mothers' and our grandmothers'' Cause-Celeb, but that just isn't the case. As far as they got us, the work just isn't done. Although Canadian society did its best to hide this fact from us during our childhoods. The summer after graduation it hit me like a ton of bricks. Working as an around-the-clock caretaker for adults with physical and mental disabilities I was making what worked out to less than 2$/hour while half the guys from my high school were standing on the road with a Stop sign in a construction hat making their first year's tuition in a few weeks. Well that was your choice you say, you could work in construction too, it's hard work standing in the beating sun all day. Of course it is, but so is changing adult diapers, so is giving constant love to people who just scream at you and physically assault you with no comprehension of what they are doing, so is being present when they have to call in a priest to read the last rights to someone you've been caring for around the clock (And yes, I realize that some caretakers are men). The real question isn't the difficulty of each task; the question is how we value "Women's work" or jobs that are traditionally held by women in general.
I never planned to work with "Women's issues", it just kind of happened. As a child the answer to "what I wanted to be when I grow up" changed every year, but the constant theme was that I wanted to work for justice. Except maybe the year I wanted to be the first woman to play in the major leagues, but my myopia put an end to that. Or the year I wanted to be a Supermodel, where do I start…let's just say my height put an end to that. But I didn't want to work in women's rights – Boring, I thought. I wanted to Save the Rhinos, or the Manatees, or be the next Diane Fossey. But the truth is that as I began to travel and volunteer, and well, just live, I no longer had a choice. This is the one injustice that hit me over and over again, regardless of where I was in this world.
And if you say you don't see it you're either incredibly lucky or have your eyes closed to what is really going on around you.
No one wants to talk about it, but it's not just girls being sold into prostitution rings at the age of 10 or women having acid thrown in their faces in far-off countries (Article on "Saving Face", Academy Award Winner 2012) . It's treating girls differently (and not different but equal) than boys, date rape, and spousal abuse and not being paid the same for our work, and companies not being able to figure out a structure that works for maternity leaves and joking at work about women and "their babies". It affects the poor and the rich alike, it's women all around you who have been sexually abused by their partners and girls from the most well-off families that were abused by their parents' friends throughout their childhoods, it's partners at law firms who put their hands on female articling students' thighs and no one doing a thing about it.
These are the stories of girls and women that I have worked with all over the world.
It's sitting around a table at work in a "human rights" organization where even there, you're the only woman at the table and the men are discussing who should go on the next work trip, choosing the men by abilities, the women on their looks. Even living in Switzerland, the international headquarters of Human Rights, we learned the last Canton in that country didn't allow women to vote until 1991 (UN (Committee on Women's Issues (CEDAW) Report). You read that right, 1991. And even being in an LL.M. programme specialized in International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law, one professor had no idea that International Women's Day existed. It seems like even though people have now come around to talking about Human Rights (and we have come a long way, I was considered a "hippie" in undergrad when I tried to tell people about this government called "the Taliban"). Well it's the same thing with Aboriginal rights, no one wants to talk about that either, but my experience this year is that even if you can get people to talk about Aboriginal Rights, mention more than a word about Aboriginal Women's Rights – and then they turn and run (Oh, and a tip, if you want Girls' rights to be noticed you better use the term "Children's Rights" because the second it's "girl", we're out of here).
Sadly I could give you examples for the next two weeks, but I won't, because I'll lose half of you as readers, maybe I already have.
You might say it's the same for men, but take my word for it, after visiting, and really listening to people, in more than 50 societies, I can promise you that it's not. In literally every situation I've worked in I've seen it, whether it's victims of the armed conflict whose most immediate worry was not only the use of rape as a tool of war, but the constant physical abuse from their frustrated companeros, to friends telling you of personal experiences they've faced, to showing up month after month to act as Duty Counsel in our own courts to find that 80% of those who can't afford a lawyer are women, and that although they maybe there as a result of a landlord-tenant dispute, once you dig a little deeper, that landlord dispute is often as a result of them having to flee an abusive husband and not being able to pay their rent.
These are the stories I've heard first hand, from women all over the world. Now, in our lifetimes.
Many women and men I know don't want to talk about women's "issues", it is somehow still taboo. But it's not some taboo topic that has nothing to do with you, it's your mother, your sisters, your friends, it's you. And some of you may say, well that's not true, none of my friends or acquaintances have told me things like that, well maybe think about why they haven't told you. The latest number from the UN is that 1 out of 3 women in the world will face gender-based violence by the time they are adults. That is not someone else's problem. It is all of our problem. (I am having trouble opening up the UN WomenWatch Stats Page this a.m. for the reference but that's the latest stat I've read, also mentioned in this talk given by Sheyrl wuDunn one of the authors of Half the Sky).
A former colleague once said to me, well I don't have children so it's never been an issue for me. All I can say again is, you're either extremely lucky or walking around with your eyes closed. And if you are that lucky why not use your position to help all of the other women who aren't as lucky as you, or at very least, be conscious of it and not shut down the topic when others bring it up. Even if you have no interest in personally working on Women's' Issues, at least help create a positive space so that others may do so. People will say, but look at her and her, she's made partner or she has her own business. Although they are wonderful role models for girls, that's not the end of the story, it's only the beginning. The rest of the story is making it as possible for girls to get there as for boys. What it takes for a woman to get there is often a completely different story, many of these Wonderwomen juggle several jobs, mother, partner, house-manager, volunteer and you wonder when they're going to collapse (or where you can get a prescription for that) and others are women who had to act like men to get there. Including those who whether knowingly or not, stepped on other women along the way, said best by Madeleine Albright in one of my favourite quotes of all time There is a special place in hell for women who don't help each other (See Madeleine Albright on Being a Woman and a Diplomat at minute 12:30).
You may say, but it's not like that, or that hasn't been my experience. And that's fine, you don't have to agree with me, but this has been my experience.
You may think by now that I hate men, but that's not the case at all, I have many wonderful men in my life whose eyes are wide open to this, including a supportive fiance who thought to wish me a Happy Women's Day this morning and my brother, who was in fact, the only person to realize I was purposely making a "feminist" statement by wearing huge hoop earrings and bright red lipstick on my first day as a litigator. I am so tired of hearing people, saying a woman-friendly statement only to follow it up with but I'm not a Feminist. The word "Feminist" means wanting equality for men and women but sadly the old radical-feminist image is what comes to mind and people still refuse to use it. But all it means is that you believe that men and women are equal, that men and women, boys and girls, should have an equal status in our society.
That's not being a radical feminist, that's being a decent Human Being.
So on this Women's Day I challenge you to two things (and then I promise to stop preaching);
1. To not just listen to women's voices today and tomorrow but to start listening to them. Full Stop.
2. To openly call yourself a Feminist, even if you're a man, and if anyone flinches when you say it, just say it means that I believe men and women are equal and should hold an equal place in our world.
Thank you for reading.
p.s. Although sadly, I'm sure by this point I've lost many readers, I promise the following post will be a light and exciting tale of my recent travels through the remote savannah of South-Eastern Colombia.
Elva permalinkMarch 8, 2012 8:35 pm
Hi Allison, saw this quote in The Daily Gleaner "Feminism is the radical notion that women are people' Cheris Kramarae and Paula Treichler, sad but true. Keep up the good work, xo Mum
Lindsay permalinkMarch 8, 2012 8:44 pm
Thanks for this Al. xoxo Lindsay
Sarah Corey permalinkMarch 19, 2012 5:52 pm
You are awesome, and I am right there behind you, I held an International Women's Day event here in ole Freddy Beach and I had over 200 women attend and participate in the day…..
email@example.com permalinkApril 5, 2012 8:29 pm
Alison -just got around to reading this article. It says it all, what great read, we all
should be proud to stand up and say we are feminist. Keep up the good work,
we are so proud of you — Love you Pauline and Daryl


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If human breastmilk came stamped with an ingredients label, it might read something like this: 4 percent fat, vitamins A, C, E and K, lactose, essential minerals, growth hormones, proteins, enzymes and antibodies. In a healthy woman, it contains 100 percent of virtually everything a baby needs to survive, plus an assortment of extras to help ward off a lifetime of diseases like diabetes and cancer. Breast milk helps disarm salmonella and E. coli. Its unique recipe of fatty acids boosts brain growth. Nursing babies suffer from fewer infections, hospitalizations and cases of sudden infant death syndrome.
But not all breastmilk was created equal. Do you really understand what is in yours?
Before I scare the life out of you, please note that I am NOT a medical professional or scientific type expert on ANY of this. I have reviewed several sources and am passing along some information as food for thought. The good news…your breastmilk is less toxic than you probably think. The bad news…well…there are some things to be aware of that you might not be!
One property of breastmilk is that its high fat and protein content attracts heavy metals and other contaminants. Pollutants that are of most concern are pesticides, organic mercury, and lead. DDT and dieldrin are apparently unavoidable, and can also be detected in infant formulas. Because breastfeeding mothers have probably been and are being exposed to varying levels of these toxic substances, technically, breastfed babies are being exposed to paint thinners, dry-cleaning fluids, wood preservatives, toilet deodorizers, cosmetic additives, gasoline byproducts, rocket fuel, termite poisons, fungicides and flame retardants. There is much debate and speculation about the concentration of toxics in breastmilk. Most experts will agree that there are detectable levels but nothing concerning enough to suggest that mothers stop breastfeeding. The best thing a woman can do to protect her breastfed baby from these and other toxic substances is to embark upon a cleanse before getting pregnant. Discussing options with your doctor and getting your system as pristine as possible before pregnancy and breastfeeding is an important thing to do. Already breastfeeding? Don't panic! Ridding your immediate environment of toxic chemicals will reduce the amount that gets into your system and in turn ends up in your breastmilk. Consider switching the natural cleaners, using ladybugs and other ecofriendly methods of pest control, using natural bug repellents, and using ecofriendly paints, etc…
What about passing along certain illnesses in breastmilk? Are there any that can be considered dangerous?
It's safe to breastfeed your baby during common infectious illnesses such as colds and flu. Such illnesses are not passed through breastmilk and in fact, your breastmilk responds to these illnesses by sending protective antibodies to your baby. Even mastitis (an infection in the breast) does not pose any risk to your baby. There are a few situations, however, in which breastfeeding is not advised. The following recommendations apply in the United States. Recommendations are often different in developing countries, where the risk of infant mortality is higher if the baby does not breastfeed.
- HIV infection or HTLV-1: The most recent recommendations with respect to breastfeeding and HIV from the WHO actually advise HIV positive mothers to breastfeed exclusively for 6 months, introduce complimentary foods, then continue breastfeeding until at least 12 months.
- Infectious (contagious) tuberculosis: Breastfeeding is safe after the mother has undergone treatment and is no longer contagious.
- Hepatitis A: Breastfeeding is safe after the mother receives a dose of gamma globulin.
- Hepatitis B: Breastfeeding is safe after the baby receives a dose of Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG). The baby should also be started on the first of three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine.
- Herpes simplex: Breastfeeding is safe if there are no lesions on the breast.
- Chicken pox: Breastfeeding is safe as soon as the mother is noninfectious, meaning all spots are crusted over.
- Lyme disease: Breastfeeding is safe as soon as the mother initiates treatment.
How safe are cleanses and detoxification while breastfeeding? What about natural methods of healing an imbalanced gut through the consumption of kefir, kombucha, and fermented foods?
I have reviewed studies and information about this extensively after embarking upon a nutritional lifestyle that includes the consumption of healing foods including bone broths, probiotic tonics and beverages, and fermented foods. What I discovered did cause some concern but also empowered me to continue my quest towards eating foods and consuming beverages that would aid my body in reversing years' worth of less than ideal eating habits. In a nutshell, embarking upon any sort of cleanse or eating any foods that will encourage detoxification will absolutely have an effect on your breastmilk. The toxins released as a result of eating healing foods have to go somewhere and aside from urination, defecation, sweating, breaking out with acne, and other similar modes, breastmilk will receive some of these toxins. Babies who are exclusively breastfed and NOT eating any solids (or are eating very few solids) are at a greater risk of receiving these toxins and having a negative reaction to them. Toddlers and older breastfed children are at less of a risk both in terms of the amount of breastmilk they consume and the fact that their body mass is greater and can deal with the toxins more efficiently. The best approach when embarking on any sort of cleanse or detoxification is to start extremely slow…ridiculously slow…especially if you are breastfeeding a child under one year of age. If it is suggested that you drink 8 ounces of kombucha a day, start with 1 ounce and gradually increase it by one ounce every three days once you know your breastfed baby is not being negatively impacted. Remember, it is not so much an issue with WHAT you are consuming versus the effects of what you are consuming. Which leads me to…
A small percentage of breastfeeding mothers notice an obvious difference in their baby's behavior and/or health when they eat certain foods. Cow's milk products are the most common problem foods and the only foods conclusively linked by research to fussiness/gassiness in babies, but some babies do react to other foods. Citrus, soy, gluten containing foods, cruciferous vegetables, nuts (peanuts and walnuts specifically), and caffeine containing foods and beverages are notable "foods of concern."
Food sensitivities in breastfed babies are not nearly as common as many breastfeeding mothers have been led to think, however. The severity of a food reaction is generally related to the degree of baby's sensitivity and to the amount of the problem food that mom ate—the more food eaten and the greater baby's sensitivity, the more severe the reaction. Food reactions may occur within minutes, but symptoms in breastfed babies more commonly show up 4-24 hours after exposure. If baby has an acute reaction to a new food, or to a food that mom ate a large amount of, then he or she will probably be back to normal within a couple of hours. If baby is sensitive to a food that mom eats frequently, symptoms may be ongoing.
Which leads us to herbs!
I know from experience that herbs can cause all sorts of issues in the breastfed baby, particularly during the first 9 months to a year. Keep in mind that most herbal treatments have not been thoroughly researched, particularly in regard to lactation. "Natural" substances are not automatically safe! Herbs are drugs, so it is necessary to use caution when using them. I could inundate you with all kinds of information about herbs but instead, download this FREE ebook which will answer ALL of your questions and assist you in learning more about individual herbs and their effects on a breastfed baby/toddler.
How safe is your hormonal birth control?
It's a well-established fact that birth control options containing the synthetic hormone, estrogen, can result in a diminished milk supply, sometimes quite rapidly. While most women can use the progesterone-only contraceptives, caution should be used when choosing this birth control option as well. No hormonal birth control should be started before the 6th-8th week postpartum. This allows the body plenty of time to fully establish a milk supply before any hormones are introduced that could compromise this process. Also, the baby's liver is too immature before this time to adequately metabolize the hormones in the contraceptive. After the 6th-8th week, if a hormonal birth control is desired, begin with a progesterone pill (mini-pill). This way you can quickly stop taking it if you notice a drop in milk supply. Most lactation experts advise avoiding the Depo-Provera injection while breastfeeding since it lasts three months and thus cannot be stopped if a drop in milk supply is noted. Estrogen-containing contraceptives should be avoided till at least after the 6th month and once the baby is well-established on solid foods.
What about X-rays and scans?
Regular X-rays such as a chest X-ray or dental X-rays do not affect the milk or the baby and the mother may nurse without concern. Mammograms are harder to read when the mother is lactating, but can be done and the mother should not stop breastfeeding just to get this done. There are other ways of investigating a breast lump. Newer imaging methods such as CT scan and MRI scans are of no concern, even if contrast is used. And special X-rays using contrast media? As long as no radioactive isotope is used there is no concern and the mother should not stop even for one feed. Herein are included studies such as intravenous pyelogram, lymphangiogram, venogram, arteriogram, myelogram etc. What about studies using radioactive nucleotides (bone scans, lung scans, etc.)? The baby will get a little radioactive nucleotide. However, as we often do these very same tests on children, even small babies, and the potential loss of benefits if the mother stops breastfeeding are considerable, the mother should continue breastfeeding. The exception is the thyroid scan. This test must be avoided in breastfeeding mothers. There are many ways of evaluating the thyroid, and only very occasionally does a thyroid scan truly have to be done. Check first before taking the radioactive iodine—the test can wait until you know for sure. In many cases where the scan must be done, it can be put off for several months.
How safe is breastmilk after a mother receives immunizations (tetanus, rubella, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, etc.)?
There is no risk for the baby although my thoughts on vaccinations are a whole other post. The rare exception is the baby who has an immune deficiency. In that case the mother should not receive an immunization with a weakened live virus (e.g. oral, but not injectable polio, or measles, mumps, rubella) even if the baby is being fed artificially.
What if you have to have surgery and it requires anesthesia (general or local)?
Anesthetic drugs are administered for a short period of nearly always less than two hours. The total doses of these drugs ingested by an infant is negligible (and even less so for an older baby or toddler), and intestinal absorption of these drugs by an infant is also negligible, which is why the advice of all experts is simply to continue breastfeeding after any operation. If a woman feels she is capable of breastfeeding her baby after an operation, she may do so in full knowledge that any in her blood will not affect her child.
And of course there is the issue of prescription drugs.
Based on EVERYTHING I have read, most medications (prescription and over the counter) are safe and compatible with breastfeeding especially if taken immediately after a baby has breastfed. Even though most medication will pass into a mother's milk, it is usually in very small quantities. But because every situation is unique, it is important to gather information about a medication and work closely with your health care provider, particularly if there is any uncertainty about a medication's suitability for you or your breastfed baby. Many health care providers may err on the side of caution when prescribing a medication for a breastfeeding mother. Some use resources such as The Physicians' Desk Reference, which takes a rather conservative view regarding safety, as the majority of the information is provided by drug companies that are concerned about lawsuits. If your doctor says the medication he/she is prescribing isn't compatible with breastfeeding and that you need to wean, it is worthwhile asking which resources he or she is using. Fortunately, there is information available that provides a more objective view on medications and breastfeeding. For example, Dr. Thomas Hale's Medications and Mothers' Milk is a professional book that contains reviews of the scientific literature regarding a vast range of medications (categorized by safety), and provides alternatives if there are known concerns regarding a particular drug.
One area of concern for certain medications is the possibility of it leading to a low milk supply. All of the following have been associated with lowering milk supply: antihistamines and some decongestants, some weight loss medications or appetite suppressants, very high doses of vitamin B-6, diuretics, etc.
Looking for information about a particular drug? Check out the links over at the La Leche League and KellyMom.
One question I always get asked is "how in the world have you managed to avoid alcohol for over two years?"
First, I haven't. Second, I am not a big drinker anyway so it is not big deal to steer clear of alcohol. However, I have had the occasional drink starting with a champagne toast 5 days after Tiny was born.
The American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Drugs classifies alcohol (ethanol) as a "Maternal Medication Usually Compatible With Breastfeeding" yet he American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding notes: "Breastfeeding mothers should avoid the use of alcoholic beverages, because alcohol is concentrated in breast milk and its use can inhibit milk production. An occasional celebratory single, small alcoholic drink is acceptable, but breastfeeding should be avoided for 2 hours after the drink." Clearly there is a difference of opinion on this issue even within the same professional organization.
Here is what I have unearthed regarding alcohol and breastfeeding:
- Current research says that occasional use of alcohol (1-2 drinks) does not appear to be harmful to the nursing baby.
- Per Dr. Hale (above references), "mothers who ingest alcohol in moderate amounts can generally return to breastfeeding as soon as they feel neurologically normal."
- There is no need to pump & dump milk after drinking alcohol, other than for mom's comfort — pumping & dumping does not speed the elimination of alcohol from the milk.
- Alcohol does not increase milk production, and has been shown to inhibit let-down and decrease milk production. In fact, babies nurse more frequently but take in less milk in the 3-4 hours after mom has had a drink, and one study showed a 23% decrease in milk volume with one drink. 2+ drinks may inhibit letdown.
- One big risk – daily consumption of alcohol has been shown in the research to increase the risk for slow weight gain in the infant.
In general, if you are sober enough to drive, you are sober enough to breastfeed. Less than 2% of the alcohol consumed by the mother reaches her blood and milk. Alcohol peaks in mom's blood and milk approximately 1/2-1 hour after drinking (but there is considerable variation from person to person, depending upon how much food was eaten in the same time period, mom's body weight and percentage of body fat, etc.). Alcohol does not accumulate in breastmilk, but leaves the milk as it leaves the blood; so when your blood alcohol levels are back down, so are your milk alcohol levels. Always keep in mind the baby's age when considering the effect of alcohol. A newborn has a very immature liver, so minute amounts of alcohol would be more of a burden. Up until around 3 months of age, infants detoxify alcohol at around half the rate of an adult. An older baby or toddler can metabolize the alcohol more quickly.
Smoking and "illegal drug" use – this is where you need to get seriously concerned!
Let's start with smoking. This topic can get pretty controversial and my personal stance is to NEVER smoke if you are breastfeeding however, many professionals are adamant that the benefits of breastfeeding, even while smoking up to 20 cigarettes a day, far outweigh the risks associated with the chemicals that enter breastmilk after smoking. The more cigarettes a mother smokes, the more dangerous it is for both mother and baby no matter how the baby is fed.
The current recommendation for breastfeeding mothers who smoke cigarettes is to continue to breastfeed and cut down on the amount smoked and do NOT expose babies to second-hand smoke. Nicotine levels in the breastfeeding mother's blood and milk first increase and then decrease over time. It takes is 95 minutes for half of the nicotine to be eliminated from the body, otherwise known as half-life. Breastfeeding mothers should avoid smoking just before nursing and should never smoke while feeding her baby.
Risks of breastfeeding and smoking are as follows:
- Heavy smoking can reduce milk supply. A study done on breastfeeding and smoking states that cigarette smoking significantly reduces breast milk production.
- On rare occasions cigarette smoke has caused symptoms in the breastfeeding baby such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.
- Smoking can stop or inhibit the milk let-down reflex.
- Smoking has been linked to early weaning and poor weight gain.
- Smoking can cause fussiness and colic.
Finally, we have come to a VERY loaded topic. Illegal drug use and breastfeeding. Here we go!
All illegal drug-use, including amphetamines, cocaine, heroin, PCP or angel dust, and marijuana, pose serious risks to a breastfed baby/toddler. Marijuana is in a different category from cocaine, heroin, and PCP which put babies in extreme danger of serious side effects, addiction, and even death. Mothers who use cocaine, heroine or PCP should not breastfeed AT ALL. EVER. END OF STORY. In fact, in California, a mother has been charged with second degree murder for breastfeeding her baby while taking methamphetamines.
Now…about marijuana…
Marijuana is categorized by the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Drugs as a drug that is contraindicated for breastfeeding mothers. The American Academy of Pediatrics published an article providing data on drugs including marijuana and breastfeeding.
While the use of marijuana can decrease milk supply, and produce sedation and growth delays when used in large doses, there have not been reports of health problems in babies that were caused solely by use of marijuana and breastfeeding. Due to inconclusive reports, the current recommendations for mothers who smoke marijuana are very similar to those regarding smoking cigarettes – continue to breastfeed and cut down on the amount smoked and do NOT expose babies to second-hand smoke.
Marijuana can cause lowered milk production by lowering levels of the hormone, prolactin, in a woman's body. Marijuana and breastfeeding leads to babies who show signs of sedation, weakness and poor feeding patterns. The combination of decreased milk supply and a weak, lethargic baby are cause for concern on behalf of the well-being and growth of the baby. Beyond the health risk of the actual drug for the baby, mothers who smoke marijuana enter a hallucinogenic state, impairing her ability to care for her baby. After the high wears off, deep sleep may further prevent the mother from caring for her baby.
Other issues :
- Babies exposed to second-hand smoke, and marijuana in breast milk, are at a higher risk of SIDS or Cot Death.
- Babies exposed to marijuana through breast milk will test positive in urine tests for two to three weeks.
- Breastfeeding and marijuana use often ends in double exposure for the baby – through second-hand smoke AND in the breast milk.
- The effects of marijuana may damage brain cells and genetic material, (DNA and RNA).
- Marijuana and other street drugs are often impure, and may be laced with other drugs or substances that can also be damaging to babies.
The analysis of breast milk in habitual heavy marijuana users shows an eightfold buildup in breast milk. The active ingredient of marijuana, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or THC is fat soluble and is quickly circulated into brain and fatty tissue. Breastfeeding babies of mothers who use pot absorb and metabolize THC at a critical time of major brain growth and one of the fears is that marijuana alters brain cells.
A number of studies have been done on marijuana and breastfeeding. One study showed that babies who were exposed to marijuana via breast milk at one month of age had delayed motor development at 12 months of age. The same study showed structural changes in the brain cells of newborn animals exposed to marijuana through their mother's milk. Alterations to DNA and RNA were also observed. Though the long-term effects of early exposure to marijuana, especially on brain are still unknown, results observed in humans suggest serious and long lasting effects.
My thoughts on this subject? Smoking marijuana in any amount is not worth the risk to your baby. Period.
I hope that you have found this information helpful. There is so much more I could discuss but I will save that for another time!
Stay healthy and keep that breastmilk safe!
Sources consulted for this post include the La Leche League, KellyMom, Dr. Jack Newman, Dr. Thomas Hale, Becky Flora IBCLC and RLC, the Weston A. Price Foundation, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.


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Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, our representative meets you for a transfer to your pre-booked hotel. Cape Town is one of the most popular long haul destinations in the world. Due to its unique topography, it is also one of the easiest places in which to orientate oneself as long as you remember that with Table Mountain behind you and Robben Island before you; you are facing north, looking across Table Bay and up the west coast of Africa.
Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast leave on a half-day Mother City tour. You will go for a scenic coastal drive through Clifton & Sea Point & later tour passes the Houses of Parliament, the Castle, the SA Museum, and a few other historical sights – District Six, Bo-Kaap, Slave Lodge & ending at the bustling Greenmarket Square. A cable car ride, takes you up the Table Mountain (weather permitting otherwise Signal Hill) for a breathtaking view over the city (entrance is included) Return to your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
Breakfast is taken at the hotel. Depart on a full day Peninsula tour. This comprehensive tour shows you the best of the spectacular Cape Peninsula and why it is it's called the Fairest Cape. Travel past Sea Point and Camps Bay, past the famous beaches of Clifton and Llandudno towards Hout Bay. Drive along the Atlantic Seaboard. Pass through Noordhoek and Scarborough. Later you will take to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Enjoy the funicular ride aboard the "Flying Dutchman" and enjoy the unforgettable spectacular views. Later get the photo opportunity to take some pictures at the second southern most tip of the African continent. Visit the beautiful Boulders Beach, and have the option to sit among the famous colony of Jackass Penguins. Thereafter we enjoy a short stop at the naval port of Simon's Town and know about the legend of "Able Seaman Just Nuisance" the Great Dane Dog that was inducted in Royal Navy. Return to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast leave for Oudtshoorn. It is known as the 'Feather Capital of the World' thanks to its huge ostrich industry. Visit a working Ostrich farm and take pictures on board an Ostrich.On way you will visit a crocodile Park where you have opportunity to take pictures with Cheetah. In Oudtshoorn you go underground to marvel at the icy formations in the Cango Caves, regarded as one of South Africa's most spectacular natural wonders. Check into hotel and spend rest of evening in the comfort of your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast you leave for Knysna. Arrive in Knysna, later you will go on a cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon. Enjoy an amazing view of the imposing sandstone 'Heads' which guard the sea entrance to Knysna's huge tidal lagoon, and the forests, marshes and pristine beaches surrounding it. After lunch (own account) spend the rest of the day discovering the joys of the town's many art galleries, craft shops and coffee bars. Afternoon, you check into the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast leave for George for a flight to Johannesburg. On arrivalyou are met by representative for a transfer to Sun City. The Sun City complex is surrounded by two championship golf courses, numerous swimming pools and a huge man made lake offering various water sports. Optional activities include Hot Air Ballooning. Enjoy lunch at the Raj Indian Restaurant (own account). Then you could relax at the Valley of the Waves, or take a walk through the gardens of the Lost City. This magical city knows no limits – you have the chance to win a fortune at the Casino and Entertainment Centre, there are lavish extravaganzas and a multitude of restaurants to cater for every taste.
Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast you will enjoy your day at leisure. Enjoy an optional Game Drive in The Pilanesberg Nature Reserve for a Big 5 experience.
Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast transfer to Johannesburg. On arrival you will leave for a Gold Reef City tour (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) Where you will see reconstruction of Johannesburg during the Gold Rush era, built around a mine. Activities include a Victorian fun fair, miners' houses, brewery, pubs, restaurants and stock exchange. You can watch molten gold being poured and take a trip down an old mine shaft. Tribal dancing adds to the fun. After the tour you check in the hotel.
Overnight at hotel
After breakfast you will enjoy your day free. Optional visit to Sandton City Shopping Mall, the largest shopping mall in Southern hemisphere.
Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast, transfer to OR Tambo International for flight back home
• 3 nights at Garden Court De Waal/Southern Sun Cape Sun hotel– Cape Town
• 1 night at ProteaRiempies/Queens Hotel – Oudtshoorn
• 1 night at Knysna River Club/Knysna Log Inn or Point Hotel – Knysna
• 2 nights at The Cabanas/Sun City Main Hotel – Sun City
• 2 nights at Garden Court Sandton/Holiday Inn Sandton – Johannesburg
• Return Economy Class Airfare with Taxes
• Meet and Greet Representation at the Airport
• Full day "Cape Peninsula" & a half-day "Mother City" Tour in Cape Town. On private basis for 04 paxs& SIC basis for 02 paxs.
• Accommodation in standard rooms in above or similar on bed & breakfast basis.
• All transfers & sightseeing is on private basis in an air conditioned luxury vehicle.
• Day visit to Cango Caves and Wildlife Ranch, Ostrich Farm and a cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon.
• All entrance fees as per the itinerary with Table Mountain Cable car ride.
• A guided tour to Gold Reef City with a qualified English guide.
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The upcoming task of cleaning, eliminating, and decluttering my room/life has me quite antsy. Not in a bad way but I'm anxious, excited, and looking forward to a clean living space. I have one month left in the softball season and school semester which means that I come home with no time or energy to deal with the mess. However, I do have some minutes throughout the day where I take a break from the hectic and start some planning for a life of minimalism.
The first plan that I could tackle was the clothing plan, specifically my undergarments, socks, and workout clothes since I have a very clear picture of what I own in that department. I have read that people shoot for one week's worth of clothes, plus a few items here and there. Well, I am a very sweaty person and I try to work out every day which means I usually go through two to three outfits a day, depending on the activities I do later in the day. So from the get-go, I decided 14-15 items of each undergarment were probably a necessity.
The other day as I was putting away my laundry and stuffing my socks into an overflowing drawer, I decided "hey, I have a few minutes, it won't take me long to clean out this dresser". I wasn't wrong, but I also wasn't quite right. First, I took my bra and underwear drawer and dumped it on my bed. Because of my habits and my job, 14-15 sports bras are easily a necessity. Surprisingly, that part was easy because I only had to toss four old sports bras. I also discovered I didn't have nearly as many sports bras as I thought I did. Second, I only have one regular bra I can wear (I am super particular about fit and comfort) and I had two strapless bras. I couldn't remember which one I hated and which one I liked so I decided to keep both until I had a chance to wear one again and determine which one was my favorite. The underwear sorting was also very easy. I ended up with about 20 pairs, because I feel like everyone has those pairs they wear during their time of the month.
Here comes my hiccup: the sock drawer. I dumped about 20 pairs rather easily. They were old (like, 7+ years old) that I kept for getting dirty out on the softball field or when I would run trails in Ohio in the mud. After seeing a pile of another 40 pairs of socks, I knew I was going to have a hard time parting with some. But why did I have such an attachment to socks? They ranged from a few pairs with cat faces and graphics, some fuzzy socks for lounging, calf socks for those summer days where I wear workout shorts in public, old surgery socks, some Doctor Who socks my mom got me for Christmas one year, and then about 12 pairs that I regularly wear regardless of the activity I'm doing.
A little stressed at the pile, I made a choice to grab 10 pairs without even thinking or looking back and toss them. Then I sorted: regular rotation socks, graphic socks, calf socks, 2 pairs for flats. I grabbed the 12 regular rotation socks and the flats socks and just put them back in the drawer. Then I stared at the graphic socks and calf socks and my heart broke. I can't part with these just yet, they are so comfortable. So I ended up putting them all back in the drawer with the statement: "I am getting rid of 10 more pairs when I come back to this in May". I've also already decided to toss my fuzzy socks when I get back home because I never wear them anyway.
Honestly, I wanted to keep going, especially to clean the floor around that dresser. But alas, I choose to keep everything in a mess so I can embarrass myself later when I show you all the disaster. I also want to do it so I can have a "before and after" view so even if I don't get rid of everything in one pass, I can at least see the progress. What are some things you want me to talk about as I get closer to my cleaning day? Or are there things you want me to cover while I do my Instagram stories about that day? What about some other suggestions you have? I'd love to hear from you!


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Selling Your Practice? Beware of This Scam
Selling Your Practice? Beware of This Scam
Amy Wood, ACS Technologies
I can't believe I have to write this, but I've been told of this scam by several dentists as well as practice transition consultants.
The scam is this: A local doctor comes in looking to expand their patient database by purchasing your practice. Seems legit, right? They then ask for access to your computer or server to get an idea of your patient pool, or to run a report in your practice management program. This is when they install a spyware program to secretly take your patient information to directly market to them.
Seriously? As if we don't have enough security threats to worry about, now we have to worry about your fellow dentists?
You can easily protect yourself by adhering to this simple rule: NO ONE gets access to your computers, server or network unless they are your staff or one of your HIPAA Business Associates. If a potential buyer needs reports or information, you provide it to them. This applies to consultants too. They are not staff and they are not hired to interact with, create, receive, maintain or transmit Protected Health Information on your behalf, so they don't get access to your systems.
Amy Wood is a HIPAA Data Breach Mitigator specializing in making dental practices compliant and secure. She is president of ACS Technologies, LLC, a Northern California HIPAA Compliance & IT firm. Amy has written many articles for various dental publications and spoken at dental associations, study clubs and private practices. She runs ACS with her husband, Scott and lives in Santa Rosa, CA with their three daughters.
Amy can be reached at email@example.com