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Hey, everybody, have you met my good friend "IFC Films" before?
*twitch, twitch*
We're reeeeeeeeal good friends…
See, IFC here are the guys who released all three Human Centipedes, as well as the classic Dead Snow, and ATM, Grabbers, and We Are What We Are, making it the proud producer of "Films I Hope To Review Once They End Up On Netflix Because I'm Too Lazy To Find Them Any Other Ways"!
And that's where today's film comes in, yet another of their opus: Maniac! A serial killer flick, starring Elijah Woods!
… Wait, Elijah Woods as a serial killer?
Today is going to be a very strange day.
After IFC proudly (?) paints it's logo over this, we open with a P.O.V shot, as someone watches two women exit a bar apparently filled with Marilyn Mansons according to their dialogue, and one of them gets in a cab. The other one does not, in accordance to the laws of "YOU HAVE NO SURVIVAL INSTINCT". Jesus christ, I'm surprised you made it this long on the hard streets of Rapetown, U.S.A.
Someone starts hassling her, and instead of tearing him in half with her bare hands, like I assume all twenty-somethings would in this situation, and she instead goes heading down the street. Our heavy breathing… protagonist, I guess, follows her down the street in a car, until he decides he take a detour through the credits.
After we're done with that, filled with shots of our P.O.V protagonist checking out literally every single fucking human being in this town, he makes it to the apartment of his bar hopping victim. He cuts the wires, and stalks her from behind in the dark, for a good five minutes. Lady, he sounds like a fucking air conditioner jacking off, how can you NOT notice him?
Finally, she turns around, and he commences the usual first date chat. You know how it is, he says she's beautiful, she screams, he slits her throat- aww, true love! He hallucinates a bit, before cutting off her scalp, and… good god, was that thing actually attached? He puts one cut in her forehead, and off goes the scalp, as if he just popped her seal of freshness.
The next morning, with a mug of coffee and his collection of creepy mannequins, he checks his online dating profile, and after sending the girl in question a picture, he arranges his next "date". Wait, did that sound creepy? No, I mean, he's actually setting up a date.
I mean, he's probably going to scalp her later, but that's strictly an after dinner thing!
At the date, Elijah and his date, Lucy, "hit it off" (by the standards of a serial killer, of course), but halfway through the conversation, suddenly everyone in the room starts staring at him, and blood starts pouring down Lucy's face. A common occurrence for Elijah Wood, I'm sure.
But he's just getting slightly loopy- well, loopier than normal- so he runs in to the bathroom and takes some "stop being a fucking serial killer" pills, and the date is on again! And it apparently goes so well, that she ignores the fact that he's a fucking serial killer and invites him up to her place for a little "recreational scalping", as they say in the biz. And, of course, this is after seeing that his car is adorned with dismembered mannequins.
… Well, on the bright side, Lucy, when he opens your skull and pulls out your brains, you won't even fucking notice it, huh.
At her apartment, Lucy puts on every possible sign for "shut up and boink me", while Elijah puts on every possible sign for "I use dead babies for condoms", until she steps out and slips in to bright pink lingerie. Heh, so I guess she was putting on something a little more comf-
"I thought I'd put on something a little more comfortable."
You're dead to me, movie.
I don't know who's being dumber here: Lucy, for not seeing that the only part of your body this guy is interested in is her scalp, or Elijah, because her scalp is the only part of her body you're interested in?! COME ON MAN!
Once she gets her top off, there's some rough foreplay for a bit, except that, or hey, Lucy, when the serial killer says he likes it rough, HE'S NOT BEING PLAYFUL.
She tosses him on to the bed and starts blowing him, while he stares in to the ceiling mirror, because… that's a thing people have right, until his serial killer part starts to win out over his horny part, and he strangles her mid-blowjob until he gets on top of her and starts choking the life out of her as he rides on top of her and she screams and moans and dies with a smile and-
Looks like this just got… DANGEROUSLY EROTIC.
Finally dead, Elijah starts beseeching… himself? His insanity? Mr. Hyde?
… The One Ring?
Anyway, he starts demanding that whoever it is leaves him just one, and in lieu of that, he knows just what will help here: SCALPING!
(That is also his solution to parking tickets, low cell reception, orcs, and erectile dysfunction.)


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It has been stated that the "woo hoo" was heard as far back as the 1982 Orange Bowl Game. That is a possibility but I don't really remember hearing it on my game DVD. Either way, it does not change the fact that it wasn't until recently (1998-'99) that it was heard with any significant volume in Clemson's "DEATH Valley". The perpetrators of this sissy yet apparently infectious chant were the members of the flag line of '98-'99 and for the people that continue this silliness there are a few things about the woo hoo that you should know It sounds sissy, pansy, however you want to say it. Either way, it is not very aggressive. This is not an opinion, it is a fact and anyone who disagrees is well…wrong. It makes for an easier atmosphere for opposing teams to play in because the fans do not sound intimidating, they sound a little light in the feet. It gives the Clemson fan base a bad name. It is NOT a Tradition. At Clemson there is pretty much a story or reason behind every tradition. For the woo hoo: the flag line was bored and started doing some nonsense chant
Declaration of Independence
This Declaration was taken from a post by "Spud" on The Tigernet. Collectively, we feel that the sissy-sounding squall that has recently come to be called the "woo hoo" should be banned from all Clemson University athletic, social, organizational, academic, and all other gatherings as deemed necessary by the undersigned. We must think of the students and now even alumni that were not fortunate enough to be privy to a life prior to the abhorrent "woo-hoo" imposed on each member of the Clemson Family. We must stand up for a life before "woo-hooing" pervaded the air and out-sung the melodic sounds of our own Tiger Rag. We must stand up for honesty and integrity by taking a firm stance against the thievery that is the "woo hoo". We must stand against the stereotyping of our dear University by not allowing the integration of a sound most likely to be heard on a farm. We must stand for the life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness that cannot continue unless this loathsome sound is removed from our present "tradition" and is replaced as a shameful part of our otherwise rich rich history. As a group of some of the most prominent individuals

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Claire McCaskill (D-MO) just had Ben & Jerry's ice cream with her daughters. If you actually cared about that kind of thing, then start a Twitter account because I hear the dilemma of tomorrow is tuna fish vs. ham sandwich. 117 members of our illustrious congress have joined Twitter since the site blew up in 2008. 79 Republicans and 38 Democrats.
Eric Cantor (R-VA) took the whole month of February off. Cantor did not eat, drink, or sleep during the month, nor did he attend any congressional meetings. If they didn't tweet it, it didn't happen. Barack Obama did too.
Other Twitters who tweet:
John Yarmuth
So who is going to be the first idiot to get screwed over by their own Twitter account? I'm looking at you, Eric Cantor. Let us know if you have any more to add to the list.
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PATA Honda has confirmed it will attempt to defend its World Supersport Championship crown after signing Kyle Smith to ride its single CBR600RR.
With champion Michael van der Mark moving onto World Superbikes and Lorenzo Zanetti switching to the MV Agusta WSS team, Ten Kate Racing had mulled withdrawing from Supersport to focus on its WSBK efforts.
However, it has opted to stay in the championship it has won on nine occasions with former Moto2 rider Smith, who steps up from the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for me - I've got the bike, I've got the team behind me, I've got support from Honda, so I think this is going to be a year for me to prove who I am," he said. "I like CBR machines and although there is a bunch of new tracks for me to learn this year, I've not had too many difficulties learning new circuits in the past.
"It starts at Phillip Island which everyone seems to like and I've watched loads of videos of races there, so I can't wait. Set-up is the big thing, of course, but, with the experience of the Pata Honda team behind me, I couldn't be in a better position. I always put pressure on myself and I always race to win. That's what I aim to be doing this season."


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Report NEP-HPE-2010-07-17This is the archive for NEP-HPE, a report on new working papers in the area of History & Philosophy of Economics. Erik Thomson issued this report. It is usually issued weekly.
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- Dalibor Stys & Miroslav Valcihova, 2010. "Georg de Buquoy - Founder of Mathematical Economy with South Bohemian Roots," Papers 1007.0472, arXiv.org.
- Fratini, Saverio M., 2010. "A remark on intensive differential rent and the labour theory of value in Ricardo," MPRA Paper 23842, University Library of Munich, Germany.
- Hugh Rockoff, 2010. "Parallel Journeys: Adam Smith and Milton Friedman on the Regulation of Banking," Departmental Working Papers 201004, Rutgers University, Department of Economics.
- Pei, Di, 2010. "Incomplete Contracts: Foundations and Applications," MPRA Paper 23650, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised 10 Jun 2010.
- Alpízar, Francisco & Martinsson, Peter, 2010. "Are They Watching You and Does It Matter? - Evidence from a Natural Field Experiment," Working Papers in Economics 456, University of Gothenburg, Department of Economics.
- Peter B. Dixon & Maureen T. Rimmer, 2010. "Johansen's contribution to CGE modelling: originator and guiding light for 50 years," Centre of Policy Studies/IMPACT Centre Working Papers g-203, Victoria University, Centre of Policy Studies/IMPACT Centre.
- Sergio Cesaratto, 2010. "Europe, German Mercantilism and the Current Crisis," Department of Economics University of Siena 595, Department of Economics, University of Siena.


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We all want power. We all want to watch tv at the tailgate and with that we have to have power. This usually means lugging a heavy, noisy, gas sucking generator out to the tailgate. That has never been my favorite thing to do, but now there is an easier way with what I call the Tesla of generators. The Jackery Explorer 240 is a solar powered generator ready to take your tailgate to a cleaner and greener level.
The Jackery Explorer 240 gives you outdoor portable power that can help power lights, phones, laptops, TVs, blenders and much more. It sports features such as surge protection, short circuit protection, temperature control and pure sine wave. To get started you simply charge the Explorer 240 up at home, as it is essentially a large power station that can store the power and then output it to a variety of energy thirsty products. There is a battery % indicator, along with Input Watts and Output Watts on the digital display panel. The Jackery Explorer 240 has 2 USB outputs and one AC output to push the power to your devices.
The Jackery Explorer 240 can power a TV for over three hours. What if a game lasts for longer than three hours? That could be a problem unless you have the optional Solar Panel that works in conjunction with the Explorer 240 to take the power of the sun and turn it into power for your electronics. The Solar Panel provides power to your devices, but it won't hold power in a bank. Essentially if the sun is out then the tv (or other device) is powered up,if the sun goes down the tv goes cuts off.
I did a live video (see below) using the Jackery Explorer 240 and used a high power blender in the testing of the product. The blender fired right up on low speed. Once I flipped it into high speed it cut off. Not sure if the huge surge in power was too much for this generator?
In all the other tests I've done with items that draw a constant charge I did not experience any problems.
A few things that I really love about the Jackery Explorer 240:
-It is extremely portable. It only weighs a few pounds and I can pick it up with 1 finger.
-Easy to use just charge it and then use it
-Solar Panel is easy to use and also very portable
-Digital display
My wish list for the Jackery Explorer 240:
-Wish it could run multiple applicances that use the AC plug (it only has 1)
-Wish the solar panel would store power for later use
Overall, this is an excellent product for tailgating and camping. The Jackery Explorer 240 is the most portable and easiest to use generator I have gotten my hands on to date. If you're ready to get rid of the gas guzzling, noisy, clunky generator you currently have then visit Jackery today.


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A England Dragon
Another beautiful polish from A England. From the Legends Collection, this is such a gorgeous green, it was hard to take my eyes off it. Even in regular light (bottom picture), the sparkle of the green and gold shimmer is … Continue reading
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What about Activision Blizzard, Inc.? 122 funds took stakes and 269 increased stakes. 663.95 million shares or 2.95% more from 644.93 million shares in 2018Q2 were reported.
Telos Cap Mngmt holds 0.74% or 27,797 shs. Jennison Assoc Ltd Co owns 14.71M shs. Goldman Sachs Group assumed coverage on Activision Blizzard in a report on Wednesday, January 30th. (NASDAQ:ATVI). Montrusco Bolton Investments holds 0.88% or 172,076 shs.
The Activision Blizzard, Inc. EPS is seen in a range of $0.36 to $0.64, against the $0.61 reported a year ago. Strs Ohio holds 0.16% or 451,153 shs. Zeke Limited Liability Corp stated it has 13,650 shs. (NASDAQ:ATVI). Amer Natl Ins Com Tx reported 0.38% of its capital in Activision Blizzard, Inc. Fincl Counselors has 36,519 shs. Needham thinks that ATVI is worth Buy rating.
Polar bears invade island town in Russian Federation , locals terrified and emergency declared
But the statement from the town says if there is no way to scare the bears away, killing them will be a last resort. A chain of remote Russian islands has declared a state of emergency after it was swarmed with hungry polar bears .
Destiny will be out of the equation because of Bungie's departure - which will reportedly cost Activision Blizzard $400 million in annual revenue might we add - meaning Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 to shore up earnings for its publishers; and could Blizzard finally be leaving Activision? Now the security holds 15 "strong buy" ratings, two "buys", five "holds", and not a single "sell". The positive are 50%.
According to Bloomberg, the layoff is, unsurprisingly, part of the videogame developer and publisher's effort to restructure the company. The stock has "Outperform" rating by Wedbush on Monday, October 1. The stock of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) has "Overweight" rating given by KeyBanc Capital Markets. On Thursday, December 6 the rating was upgraded by JP Morgan to "Overweight". On Friday, August 31 the company was downgraded by Bank of America.
Representatives for Activision Blizzard say that employees who were laid off are being given a "comprehensive severance package, continued medical insurance, career coaching, job placement assistance", and profit sharing bonuses for 2018 for the Blizzard employees who qualify. It increased, as 43 investors sold ATVI shares while 206 reduced holdings. The stock underperformed the S&P500 by 22.23%. (ATVI) have dropped -30.9% since the company's last earnings report. These measures are meant to soften potential impact on Activision Blizzard's stock price, but paints a negative picture when placed alongside the layoffs. WCM Investment Management LLC now owns 1,830,191 shares of the company's stock worth $85,232,000 after purchasing an additional 812,137 shares during the last quarter. The Company has a profit margin of 8.1% and an operating of 20.4%. The firm operates through three divisions: Activision Publishing, Inc.; Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.; and King Digital Entertainment.52.92 is the P/E ratio.
United Kingdom and Switzerland strike post-Brexit continuity agreement
But the request was rebuffed by the European Union which has said it will "not reopen the withdrawal agreement". The political wrangling will do little to reassure British business though.
"Over the last few years, many of our non-development teams expanded to support various needs", Blizzard president J. Allen Brack said in a note to staff that was obtained by Kotaku. The titles are as follows: "Activision Blizzard (ATVI) Q3 Earnings: What's in the Cards?"
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Andrew Gilman, President & CEO, CommCore Consulting Group
Will your crisis plans hold up in a real-life catastrophe? Find out in this fast-paced, dynamic simulation exercise. Andrew Gilman turns up the heat with CommCore's PressureTest™ Crisis Simulation, which uses role playing and real-life scenarios to put crisis planning to the test. In this session, you'll learn how to take a strategic approach to crisis, as well as the tactics necessary for optimal crisis planning, preparation and response. PressureTest is applicable to all types of organizations—corporate, non-profit, agency and associations. You'll find gaps in your existing plans and learn how to build teamwork to save time when a real crisis occurs.
Ensuring that "Transformation" Isn't a Crisis
Courtney Boone, Vice President of Global Communications, Westinghouse Electric Company
How do you communicate to employees during a $6.3 billion write-down of a global company…and continue those communications when filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy three months later? Courtney Boone shares how the world's premier nuclear energy company sustained and improved communications with employees during a nearly two-year period of crisis. This case study provides attendees with a comprehensive view of the communications strategy employed as the company faced extensive transformation efforts. Professional communicators need to understand the importance of increasing internal communications and touchpoints during these times in order to ensure consistent, safe delivery upon commitments.
How Toyota Transitioned from Recalls to Recovery: A Case Study
Curt McAllister, 2018 IABC Detroit Communicator of the Year; Midwest Public Relations Manager, Toyota North America
During the first half of 2010, the crisis facing Toyota dominated headlines around the world. With more than 8 million vehicles recalled globally, the world's largest automaker saw its sterling reputation diminish in a matter of weeks. A company known for quality and reliability was now relegated to punch-line status. Curt McAllister discusses how communications played a pivotal role in reaching out to vital internal and external audiences. He'll share how public relations helped assure the industry's most loyal customer base, and forge an even tighter bond between the automaker and its national dealer body.
Attorneys as Allies: Balancing Stakeholder Needs with Legal Concerns in a Crisis
Deb Hileman, SCMP, IABC Executive Board Member; President & CEO, Institute for Crisis Management
Public relations professionals and attorneys often seem to have opposing goals in crisis communications. While PR pros are focused on humanizing a crisis with transparency and protecting the organization's reputation in the court of public opinion, attorneys are concentrating on the court of law and minimizing the risk of adverse legal action. In this session, Deb Hileman explains how attendees can use preventive crisis management strategies and shared goals to help attorneys get comfortable with strategy and the initial statements that need to be made quickly when a crisis erupts.
Vulnerability in Today's Digital World: A Case Study
Tina Kozak, President, Franco
The 24-hour news cycle and the growth of social media has enormous potential to spread inaccuracies about an organization's ideas and its leaders. Tina Kozak shares a case study from the 2018 mid-term election in which the Michigan Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit opposing a ballot initiative. While the lawsuit sparked some attention, the negative print and social media campaign by a national advocacy group ignited opinions. This presentation looks at the Chamber's response in the face of inaccuracies and unethical practices by the advocacy group and how they worked with the media and law enforcement during the crisis.


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There is one fierce 9" bird belonging to a friend that I am interested in breeding from.... besides Apollo X.
This 9" bird maintained its top form throughout captivity until currently where it is molting. I am looking for such birds. Heard of them being mentioned before, but haven't encountered one yet. Fierce Shamas that maintained their form throughout captivity and looks more like seasoned birds rather than wild caught specimens. Isn't that a good trait to foster in captive breeding ;-)


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Aston Merrygold will be headlining this year's first Party in The Park. Aston Merrygold rose to fame on X Factor in 2008 as a member of the boy band JLS.
During his time in JLS, the band had a succession of chart hits including 'Beat Again' and 'Everybody in Love'. They also won numerous awards at the BRIT Awards and MOBO Awards.
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Plantations in Waimea more than good grinds
Joe Kali drove his family from Lihue to the Plantations BBQ &Bar Sunday in Waimea.
"We had friends visiting from California, and they had breakfast here," said Lisa Kali. "We didn't even know this place was open, so we're just checking it out because our friends said it was pretty good."
The Plantations BBQ &Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the building adjacent to the Waimea Plantation Cottages.
"It's hard to see a good place shut and not being used," said Mama Ane Kanahele, who dropped in for an after-church gathering with her family. "This is a good place where the family can gather."
The proceeds from Plantations BBQ &Bar go toward keeping Makanalani, a unique free camp available to youth.
Makanalani, translated from Hawaiian to mean "Heavenly Gift," is a 130-acre ranch on Kauai's North Shore where youth from Hawaii can experience nature, farm life, the love of God and the love of others.
Jim Smith, Plantations manager, said the Waimea eatery is a franchise of Chicken in a Barrel.
The partnership is unique because of the restaurant's proceeds supporting Makanalani.
Chicken in a Barrel BBQ started out as a Kauai community outreach in the 1990s, serving barrel-smoked meat at fundraisers and community events. Despite having two restaurants that have been voted "Best BBQ in Hawaii" for four years, Chicken in a Barrel BBQ is still known for giving away meals to those in need at special times like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and during natural disasters like the recent flooding.
This spirit of love and giving fits into the mission for Plantations BBQ &Bar, touted as the "west-most family restaurant in the United States," and its sister operation, JoJo's Shave Ice in downtown Waimea.
The main attraction is the barrel-smoked meat, pork, chicken, and fish done in special barrels outside the restaurant, its tantalizing aroma grabbing diners at the entrance to tease the tastebuds.
"I know about the smoked meat," said Chris Faye, director of the Kokee Museum and Hui o Laka. "But I like the wraps. They use the same meat, but have it done in wraps."
"The most popular request is the Sampler Plate," Smith said. "This gives diners a little taste of chicken, beef, pork, and a baby back rib."
There are separate entrees available for the Chicken in a Barrel plates: baby back ribs, beef or pork, as well as a salad offering that includes Hanalei mixed greens with a choice of dressing.
Grill items include 100 percent Kauai beef burgers, and the Mexi'Que offers tacos and burritos.
"I wanted the cinnamon roll," Lisa said. "But they were gone, already. I guess you need to get here early to get them."
The cinnamon roll is on the breakfast menu that includes the traditional eggs with choice of meat, pancakes, a loco moco, and more specialty items like the breakfast burrito, a veggie scramble and papaya yogurt granola.
The happy hour menu includes appetizers and a selection of popular brews. Draft selections are from the Maui Brewing Company, including the Big Swell IPA, Bikini Blonde Lager and a Coconut Porter.
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On the cardinality of power homogeneous Hausdorff spaces
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Fundamenta Mathematicae 192 (2006), 255-266 MSC: 54A25, 54B10. DOI: 10.4064/fm192-3-5
We prove that the cardinality of power homogeneous Hausdorff spaces $X$ is bounded by $d(X)^{\pi \chi (X)}$. This inequality improves many known results and it also solves a question by J. van Mill. We further introduce $\Delta $-power homogeneity, which leads to a new proof of van Douwen's theorem.


text: Previous Post Next Post Managing Arthritis Naturally During Winter Author: Tim Bireley Did you know that over 50 million adults in the United States suffer from arthritis? Older adults and seniors are among the hardest hit, and as the weather gets colder, pain from arthritis increases and natural ways to combat this disease are sought after.There are many prescription medications that can help ease the symptoms of arthritis, but many of them come with unpleasant side effects that can be tough to endure. These side effects include but aren't limited to, stomach upset, nausea, weight gain, swelling in feet and even bone loss.So, what's the good news? Well, there ARE natural answers to help ease arthritis pain! Read on.Managing Arthritis Naturally this WinterStay Active: While it might seem really hard to want to exercise or be active when every joint is hurting, there are other things you can do if getting out for a walk is too difficult. Consider chair yoga, stretching indoors, or even swimming to lighten the pressure on those stiff joints.Alternate Hot and Cold: Often, doctors recommend alternating a heating pad with an ice pack to bring swelling down and help bring relief. It's not appropriate for all arthritis pain, so be sure and ask your doctor it's a good idea in your case, or the senior family member you love.Keep Your Weight Under Control: Extra pounds naturally put pressure on joints and bones and can cause pain, especially in seniors. For each pound that is carried on the body, the knees have to carry about 5 pounds of pressure. Losing just a few pounds can bring BIG relief to arthritic knees!Eat a Healthy Diet: Foods have a huge impact on arthritis pain. There are foods that are known to cause inflammation and swelling such as sugar, carbs, and many processed foods. Avoiding a diet loaded with chemicals and sugars will surely help joints calm down and feel better. That doesn't mean you can't enjoy food—try dark berries, fish, grapes, nuts and green leafy veggies to fight swelling and inflammation!Drink Lots of Tea: Green tea, in particular, has wonderful benefits, not the least of which is its ability to fight off inflammation. It has been known to block chemicals in the body that lead to swelling, and green tea also does a lot for the immune system. Drinking green tea each day could be a great way to be healthier and feel better!Warm up joints: For seniors, it's important that the body and joints are warmed up slowly through a warm bath, heated swimming pool or even heating pads. Doing this can really help prevent pain or make that arthritis achiness much more tolerable. This is especially true during the winter months.If you or a senior loved one suffer from arthritis pain, ask your doctor about an aquatic exercise program. The ability to move and exercise without pain is so much better in the water, and in those cold months, getting in soothing warm water can be a wonderful time of relaxation.Contact us today for more tips and ideas on how seniors can manage winter arthritis pain better!Home Helpers of Greater Milwaukee is a locally-owned, trusted home health care agency and offers quality, compassionate senior in-home care services including home care assistance, 24-hour live-in care, personal care, companion care, respite care, Alzheimer's & dementia care, Parkinson's care as well as homemaker services in Mequon, Milwaukee, Fox Point, Bayside, River Hills, Whitefish Bay, Cedarburg, Germantown, Grafton, Menomonee Falls, Brown Deer, Port Washington, Wauwatosa, West Bend, Hartford, Sussex, West Allis, Butler, Colgate, Fredonia, Greendale, Hales Corners, Saukville, Slinger, Richfield, Jackson, Thiensville, and Hubertus, Wisconsin.Legal DisclaimerThis blog provides general information and discussions about medicine, health, and related subjects. The words and other content provided in this blog, and in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. If the reader or any other person has a medical concern, he or she should consult with an appropriately-licensed physician or other healthcare workers.Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.The views expressed on this blog and website have no relation to those of any academic, hospital, practice or other institution with which may have been mentioned or linked to in the article. Categories Senior Care Previous Post Next Post Making Life Easier® Your loved one is in the best hands with our team. Schedule Free Assessment Schedule Free Assessment


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This Microsoft Outlook training class builds on basic skills in Outlook and teaches students to work with some of the more advanced features of Outlook.
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This course is intended for students who have basic skills with Microsoft Outlook 2016 who want to learn higher level skills or students who want to learn the topics covered in this course in the 2016 interface.
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Work with tasks and notes.
Work with signatures and themes.
Manage the inbox including filtering, creating search folders, and archiving.
Work with multiple accounts.
- Introductory level Microsoft Outlook.
Module 1: Working with Tasks and Notes
This module explains how work with tasks and notes in Microsoft Outlook 2016.
- Create a Task
- Print a Task
- Update a Task
- Search for Tasks
- Assign a Task
- Reply to a Task Request
- Track Tasks
- Change Your Task View
- Exercise: Working with Tasks
- Work with Notes
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- Change the Task view.
- Create a task.
- Print a task.
- Update a task.
- Assign a task.
- Search for tasks.
- Reply to a task request.
- Track tasks.
- Work with notes.
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This module explains how to use signatures and themes in Microsoft Outlook 2016.
- Create Signatures and Themes
- Automatically Add a Signature to Messages
- Modify a Signature
- Format Outgoing Messages
- Create and Apply a Theme
- Exercise: Adding a Theme and Signature to Your Messages
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- Create a signature.
- Automatically add a signature to email messages.
- Modify a signature.
- Create and apply a theme.
Module 3: Managing Your Inbox
This module explains how to manage your inbox in Microsoft Outlook 2016.
- Search for Messages
- Create Search Folders
- Add New Local Folders
- Move Messages between Folders
- Group Your Mailbox Items
- Filter Messages
- Organize Messages
- Create and Manage Rules
- Exercise: Organizing Your Messages
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- Create search folders.
- Group your mailbox items.
- Filter messages.
- Organize messages.
- Manage your junk mail.
- Archive messages.
- Create an Outlook data file.
- Create a Quick Step to apply multiple actions to emails.
- Add protection to outgoing emails.
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This module explains how to work with multiple email acconts in Microsoft Outlook 2016.
- Setting Up Multiple Accounts in Outlook
- Send Emails from Different Accounts
- POP vs. IMAP Email Programs
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- Understand differences between POP and IMAP email programs.
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Enjoy mountain biking, rock-climbing, canoeing, kayaking, extended hikes and lots of camping. These are just a few of the adventures you can tackle in Scouting.
You'll enjoy your outdoor adventures as part of a team, working together with other young people to accomplish thrilling challenges.
Scouting gives every member a chance to be a leader. It might involve running an activity, organizing a camp, or participating with other young people across your province or Canada in a youth forum.
Our Troop plans for 6-8 weekend, and 1 week-long camp each year. We also endeavour to night hike at least once per month during our regular meeting time. Our outdoor adventures are many, varied and lots of fun.
There are a number of badges and awards that Scouts can earn while participating in our program as well as on their own at home. Each Scout can view requirements and track their progress of the Personal Achievement Badges and Outdoor Adventure Skills using the ScoutsTracker App.
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A toe-up sock in two sizes. The 6 row slip-stitch pattern in two colours resembles a row of saw teeth. Four skeins of this yarn will make two pairs of socks, one in each size. If you plan to make only one pair, you may made need more than two skeins for the larger size. The socks are knit toe-up using a Turkish cast-on, or Judy Becker's Magic Cast-on and is knit with a circular needle although practiced knitters can adapt the pattern to two circulars or four needles.
The pattern was named after my parents - Tom and Ethel Pottle, because the saw-tooth patten and the yarn colour I used reminded me of the buck-saw they used to saw wood for the winter firewood supply in my home town of Buchans, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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Marius Amalrich
Marius Amalrich was a Marshal in the Black Templars Chapter.[1]
Commanding the Cruxis Crusade, he came to the aid of Imperial defenders on Cadia during the 13th Black Crusade. During the final actions of the battle for the Cadian System, Amalrich was among those seeking to protect Belisarius Cawl's artifact from the Black Legion. This team of defenders, including Saint Celestine and Inquisitor Greyfax, were ultimately saved by Eldar and guided into the Webway on Kalisus.[1]
Amalrich was distrustful of his new Eldar "allies" but nonetheless was forced to accompany them to Macragge, where he aided in the fight to resurrect Roboute Guilliman in the Ultramar Campaign. Amalrich was the sole survivor of his Crusade after the battle at the Fortress of Hera, and took up the Black Sword in the aftermath. Later during the Terran Crusade Amalrich was captured by Chaos forces along with the rest of the Imperial expedition, but freed by Cypher and his Harlequin allies. The escapees came under renewed Chaos assault, and Amalrich gave his life to impale Skarbrand through the chest with the black sword. Guilliman was later able to exploit this wound to defeat the Bloodthirster.[2]
It is unknown if he is the same Amalrich that took part in the Third War of Armageddon or if they are different characters.[3]
- 1: Gathering Storm: Fall of Cadia, Chapter 3
- 2: Gathering Storm: Rise of the Primarch, Part 2
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A developer broke ground Wednesday on a new upscale apartment building in downtown Boise. If it feels like you've seen a lot of these lately, you're not imagining things. Ada County is in the middle of an unprecedented apartment building boom.
Consider a spot in southwest Boise where workers are putting siding on one of several buildings in a new apartment complex called the Asheville. They're bundled up because the temperature is hovering right at freezing. But it's blessedly warm inside one of the units that's already finished.
Andy Propst, president of Park Place Property Management shows it off.
"These are great two bedroom, two bathroom layouts," Propst says. "They come with granite counter tops, hardwood floors. "
He goes on for a while about this apartment: high end appliances including washer and dryer, two-tone paint in shades of light gray, which he says is the "in" thing right now.
And he should know. Propst's company began managing four brand new complexes last year.
"I would definitely characterize it as a boom or a massive leap in growth," he says.
In 2015 in Ada County 1,153 permits were issued to build apartment units in projects large and small.
There are a bunch of possible explanations for this boom. The Treasure Valley is growing, Probst says most of those renting his new apartments are moving in from out of state. Some experts say people are more leery of home ownership than before the recession. And the Boise area has way fewer apartments to begin with than most cities its size.
So far demand is keeping up with the building boom. Vacancy rates remain at all-time lows. Probst says his company will manage even more new complexes in 2016. And he's confident he'll have renters to fill them.
"If you would have asked me last year, if we would be in the same situation we're in this year I'd say, 'I would assume it would slow down.' But it's not," Propst says. "Literally we have zero availability in our company right now."
The lack of available apartments means rent continues to climb. Apartments at the Ashville, for instance, will go for $895 a month.
Kathryn Hartman lives in Meridian with a couple of roommates. But she's entering her mid-twenties and wants her own place. As she flips through listings for new apartments on her lunch break, she dismisses the Asheville.
"To pay $895 and have granite countertops seems fine and great if that's what you want but I could have, at this price, purchased a home and probably had my own granite countertops."
Hartman does want to own a home someday but she's not ready yet. She looks at an artist's rendering of a new complex in Meridian that has one-bedroom apartments. It shows a pool and flowering trees.
"That looks very beautiful," she says. "But this says rent, $795 to $1,100. I mean I could pay that but then I'd have to eat ramen noodles forever."
Or give up some of her hobbies like skiing she says, and that's a lifestyle change she doesn't want to make. Hartman isn't considered low income – she has a good job in agricultural insurance. But the sticker shock of rent prices is holding her back.
"But I have noticed that there are some apartment complexes being built," Hartman says. "And so I'm hopeful that that will create more supply and that rent prices will go down."
Moe Therrien with Valbridge Property Advisors Mountain States Appraisal and Consulting doesn't think rents will go down but he's predicting those in the middle of the price spectrum will stabilize soon. Therrien researches the Boise area rental market. Some of his data is just for clients. Some data he makes public, and cities, government agencies and non-profits rely on it. He thinks the highest rents are going to continue to go up. Same for the other end.
"At the lowest end of the rental spectrum, I think those rents will continue to increase," Therrian says. "Because that demand is so high by that lowest tier – the low and moderate income tenant."
A recent study commissioned by the City of Boise says there's plenty of housing for Kathryn Hartman if she spends a third of her income on it. That's the maximum recommended amount. Any more than that experts say, and people become too financially burdened.
But the study says there's a huge housing deficit for people who make 50 percent or less of the median household income. That's one in five Boise residents. So if you're single and make $21,000 a year or your family of four makes $30,000 and you're looking for a place to live, you may have trouble.
Therrian says next to nothing is being built or even planned right now for those who need it most. Here's what he says is being built in Ada County.
"Garden style apartments in the suburbs with a compliment of swimming pool and clubhouse, forced air heat and central air and covered parking," he says. "There is a moderate amount of new apartment construction on the fringe of the downtown core in Boise seeking the highest rents in the market."
Plus, he says there is a lot of new apartment buildings near Boise State University aimed at students.
Julie Marple, vice president for development with Northwest Real Estate Capital says it's just too hard to make a profit building for low or moderate income tenants.
"In order to make a project pencil and get whoever is investing in it the return they seek, you need to have rents high enough to allow that," Marple says. "And that's one of the reasons we don't see as many affordable projects built. They don't pencil well. You need something like tax credits to get it done."
Marple's company is a nonprofit. It was involved in one of the only recent low-income developments in this area, the Trailwinds in Garden City. She says it wouldn't have happened if not for federal tax credits, money from the city and a charitable contribution.
The number one recommendation from that housing study Boise paid for is to increase use of tax credit. But that's not easy.
Northwest operates in eight states. Marple doesn't want to say it's more difficult to build for low-income people in Idaho, but she notes other places they build have state tax credits or building grant programs that Idaho doesn't have.
"If I had the funding today we would be out there building everything that's needed," Marple says. "I just don't have the funding. Where does the capital come from?"
In the meantime 2016 is shaping up to be another good year for Ada County property managers, apartment developers and investors. Moe Therrien thinks they can maintain the current rate of apartment building for a couple more years without oversupplying the market and causing a big dip in rents.
Property manager Andy Propst is excited for 2016 but he is concerned about the lack of low and moderate-income housing. However, he doesn't know what should be done about it.
"If people are willing to pay $900 a month for [higher end] property, capitalists that we are, we have to provide the supply at the rate of the demand," Propst says.
As for apartment seeker Kathryn Hartman, if she can't find anything at a price she's willing to pay in Meridian, she'll look to Nampa or Caldwell. Maybe Parma - it's a bit of a commute she says, but that's where her family is and she likes it.
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Awesome high-definition footage of Marine UH-1Y "Huey's" conducting close air support battle drills in Yuma, Arizona. The Marine pilots and crews hone their combat skills during a recent seven-week training event.
Pilots and crews with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), conduct close air support training is a stunning high definition video recently released by the Department of Defense. The impressive video mashup highlights the capabilities of the aircraft and its crews.
Releasing a statement with the video the DoD said, "UH-1Ys with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One conducted close air support battle drills as part of Weapons and tactics Instructor Course 2-18 in Yuma, Ariz., March 13."
"WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force and provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics."
The video demonstrates this critical training and development with brilliant high-def clarity – taking the viewers inside the aircraft as they fly, maneuver, and destroy targets in the desolate Arizona desert.
With a lineage of nearly a half-century, the Bell UH-1Y Venom, AKA "Super Huey" is the latest incarnation of a venerable US military icon. Hosting the latest avionics, weapons, and airframe technologies, the UH-1Y is set to be a staple of the Marine Corp's Air Ground Task Force for generations to come.
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20 Best Canadian Bike Tours to Ride Before Winter
Canada is famed for its diversity, not only that of its people but also that of its landscapes. There are several ways to see this country's stunning natural beauty but there's nothing quite like a bike ride to make you fall in love with Canada all over again. Think about it: on a bike, you feel the sun on your skin and the wind in your hair. You get to smell the fresh air and stop anywhere you like to get a closer look at the fauna and flora. On top of it all, you get to explore without leaving much of a carbon footprint behind.
The only question is where to ride your bike. Luckily we have the answer: here are the 20 best Canadian bike tours (long and short) to ride before winter. Many of them form part of The Great Trail, a network of car-free, multi-use trails that spans 24,000 km and passes through each of Canada's provinces and territories. It is the world's longest recreational trail.
The Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, Ontario: 3000 kmThe Great Lakes Waterfront Trail is an epic adventure that takes you along the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River, along the north shore of Lake Ontario, down to the Niagara Falls, along the north shore of Lake Erie and up to Lake Huron, where it follows the lake's east and north shore all the way to Gros Cap.
Most of the route is paved although some sections consist of unpaved paths or gravel roads. There are some 140 communities along the route, including big cities like Toronto. You'll also pass through farming and wine regions, parks and conservation areas and get to make a pitstop at any of the 169 beaches along the way.
Niagara River Recreation Trail, Ontario: 56 kmOne of the most amazing Canadian getaways for under $1000 is to travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls by train and then exploring the region by bike. Biking the Niagara River Recreation Trail is a leisurely way to see the region's highlights, since the route follows the Niagara River. It takes you from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Fort Erie, past vineyards and orchards and, of course, the Niagara Falls. It's an easy route too, covering mostly flatland, so you don't have to exert yourself too much.
Rideau Canal, Ontario: 6.5 kmThe Rideau Canal is one of Canada's most famous winter playgrounds. However, just because you can't skate on the canal in the warmer months doesn't mean this isn't a great place to take the kids for a day out. If you love biking but have small children who can't bike long distances, the Rideau Canal Pathway from the Plaza Bridge to the Dows Lake Pavilion is perfect. It's a short route over flat terrain with parks, museums, shops and restaurants along the way.
At the Dows Lake Pavilion you can choose to continue further along the pathway or you can swap the bikes for pedalling of a different kind: paddleboats.
Route Verte, Quebec: 5300 kmQuebec's Route Verte is widely considered one of the world's best cycling routes. It's actually a network of shorter trails that are connected to cover 5300 km across Quebec and link more than 320 municipalities along the way. These include routes along the banks of the Saint Lawrence River and all the way to the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, where you might see humpback whales frolicking in the water, as well as routes more inland across mountains and around lakes.
The trails are a mix of disused railway tracks, bike paths, secondary roads and stretches of highway.
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Lachine Canal, Quebec: 13.5 kmMontreal is one of the best cities in Canada to visit during summer. One reason is the many festivals hosted here during the warmer months. Another reason is that Montreal is simply gorgeous this time of year.
The Lachine Canal's bike path offers lots of green space with picnic spots, restrooms and drinking fountains along the way and is an easy route across flat terrain. You can traverse small bridges and watch the canal's locks in action. The route stretches from the Bonaventure Expressway to Chemin du Musée, where you'll find the Musée de Lachine with its heritage buildings and one of Canada's largest sculpture gardens.
Fundy Trail Parkway, New Brunswick: 16 kmThe Fundy Trail Parkway is a network of hiking and biking trails along the Fundy coastline, with spectacular views of the Bay of Fundy and its famous high tides. The route also offers side trips to lovely waterfalls and beaches. There are lots of lookouts and observation decks along the way, which you can use as an excuse to catch your breath.
Biking the Fundy Trail Parkway isn't for beginners since it features very steep hills. The scenery more than makes up for the tough going, though.
Confederation Trail, Prince Edward Island: 470 kmWhen the railways left Prince Edward Island, the Confederation Trail was born. The trail is a network of hiking and biking paths following the old railway tracks across the island. The main trail starts at Tignish near Prince Edward Island's northern tip and ends 273 km further at Elmira, near the easternmost tip of the island.
There are branches to Charlottetown — one of the best places to visit in September — as well as other communities in the south and to the Confederation Bridge too. The Confederation Trail will take you over gentle hills through gorgeous rustic scenery and past the odd beach.
Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia: 113 kmBiking the route between Digby and Margaretsville combines views of the Bay of Fundy with a trip though wine country. Along the way you'll find historic sites like Fort Anne and quaint villages like Bear River with its buildings on stilts. You can include side trips to seaside communities and the three-centuries-old road between Annapolis Royal and the Port Royal National Historic Site.
The route varies between flat terrain in the valley itself and some steep climbs when you venture into the mountainous parts. Most of the route is along regular roads, so watch out for traffic.
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Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia: 300 kmDriving the Cabot Trail is one of the best Canadian trips for solo travellers but why drive it when you can bike it? Looping around Cape Breton with some stretches through the Cape Breton Highlands, the Cabot Trail offers a mix of flat terrain and some serious climbs, making it perfect for the more adventurous biker. Along the way you can visit coastal communities, replenish your energy with mouth-wateringly fresh seafood, enjoy spectacular views and some whale-spotting and see some wildlife in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Crow Wing Trail, Manitoba: 193 kmThe Crow Wing Trail makes up Manitoba's longest section of The Great Trail and connects Winnipeg to Emerson on the border with the United States. The trail follows an old oxcart route from the 1800s, which connected the Red River Settlement to Crow River on the banks of the Mississippi in Minnesota, where there was a trading post.
It's not a very difficult trail but surfaces vary from paved road to dirt and gravel roads. After heavy rains you may have to ride on the grass on either side of the trail. You'll pass through forest and prairie, get to visit small communities like the Roseau River First Nation and maybe even cross a suspension bridge or two.
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Viking Trail, Newfoundland and Labrador: 450 kmThe Viking Trail takes you from Deer Lake along Newfoundland's rugged coast and through Gros Morne National Park – one of Canada's best national parks to visit this summer – on to the island's northern tip, where you'll find the remains of a Viking settlement at L'Anse Aux Meadows.
Biking the Viking Trail isn't for the faint of heart: there are a few seriously steep climbs involved. However, you'll be rewarded with views of a dramatic coastline and maybe even some icebergs and whales. You'll also pass through quaint fishing villages along the way.
Battleford Trails, Saskatchewan: 40 kmThe Battlefords region, which includes the town of Battleford and the city of North Battleford, contains some 40 kms worth of trails. Some of these are more suited to hiking and cross-country skiing but others are perfect for biking.
A paved 12.5 km trail takes you from Battleford, along the North Saskatchewan River and across the bridge to North Battleford, and forms part of The Great Trail (it's a great adventure every Canadian must try). Another fun trail runs along the north shore of the North Saskatchewan River, covering some 25 km. The Battleford Trails are easy, running over flat terrain. Trail surfaces are mostly dirt and grass.
Southern Lakes Loop, Yukon: 395 kmOne of the best things about cycling in the Yukon during the warmer months is that you don't have to worry about getting to your destination before dark. it's not quite the Midnight Sun but summer days here are very long indeed.
The Southern Lakes Loop is a circular route that takes you from Whitehorse to the wilderness and lakes to the south of the city. In Carcross you can see the world's smallest desert and give your legs a rest by hopping on the scenic White Pass and Yukon Route Railway, one of the best train trips in Canada. The Southern Lakes Loop includes some climbs due to the mountainous terrain but you'll be riding on highways and paved roads most of the way.
Ridge Road Heritage Trail, Yukon: 33 kmThe Ridge Road Heritage Trail runs along the first territorial road in the Yukon, built in the days of the Klondike Gold Rush. The trail is located just outside Dawson City, one of Canada's hidden gems. Even though the trail is quite short, it features some scary descents so it's more suited to experienced bikers. Along the way you'll go through forests and pass by historic sites dating from the area's Gold Rush heyday.
Dempster Highway, Yukon and Northwest Territories: 740 kmFor a bike ride very much off the beaten path you can't go wrong with the Dempster Highway between Dawson City, Yukon and Inuvik, Northwest Territories, on the shores of the Arctic Ocean. There are some hills but also long, flat stretches through wide open spaces where bears, foxes and wolves roam.
The best times to bike this route are in summer or fall, since the unpaved road may still be frozen in spring. It's also advisable to have a support vehicle, because weather conditions can change very quickly in the mountain passes and you'll be camping most of the time.
Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail, Alberta: 26.8 kmThe Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail is made up of the Banff Legacy Trail that stretches from the Bow Valley Parkway outside of the town of Banff to the Banff Park East Gate, with an additional stretch to Canmore, one of Canada's most underrated towns.
It's a multi-use trail that you'll be sharing with hikers and people on horseback and most of it passes through the glorious scenery of Banff National Park. The route is a combination of paved trail and parkway and sine it mostly follows the river valleys, it's not particularly difficult to ride.
Icefields Parkway, Alberta: 232 kmThe Icefields Parkway is one of those Canadian road trips you need to take at least once. If you want to up the ante a little, get out of your car and onto your bike.
The route links Jasper and Lake Louise, taking you through three national parks: Jasper, Yoho and Banff. You'll travel through mountain passes and past incredible waterfalls, icefields and mountain scenery. Be on the lookout for wildlife and beware of traffic: you'll be sharing the road with motorists who might get distracted by the views.
Kettle Valley Rail Trail, British Columbia: 650 kmOne of British Columbia's most famous cycling routes is the Kettle Valley Rail Trail, which is a series of connected trails between Hope and Castlegar. You'll past through farmland and vineyards surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. A fun stretch along the route is Myra Canyon near Kelowna, which features eighteen trestles and two tunnels. Before you venture out onto this trail, however, be sure to check the fire warnings for the area.
Galloping Goose Regional Trail, British Columbia: 55 kmThe Galloping Goose Regional Trail is another of Canada's many recreational trails that used to be railway lines. It runs from Victoria to just north of Sooke, where the trail ends at the ghost town of Leechtown.
Tranquil coves, forests, farmland, waterways and marshland are some of the scenes you can enjoy on the trail. You'll also travel along quiet city streets. A reminder of just how close to the city you are is the fact that not everyone uses the Galloping Goose Regional Trail for recreation: many people commute along this route.
Stanley Park Seawall, British Columbia: 9.4 kmThe Stanley Park Seawall in Vancouver probably wouldn't count as one of those secret places in Canada that locals don't want you to know about. After all, it's one of the most famous locations in Canada. It's also one of the best urban bike trails, running along the waterfront and offering spectacular views.
The terrain is flat, so the most challenging part of the route is to avoid other cyclists, skaters and pedestrians on what can be a very busy trail. If you want to keep on biking, you can extend your route all the way to Spanish Banks too.
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Charter email woes
Something weird happened with my emails on the MacBook Pro. One day emails were working fine, the next day emails were being sent from my other email accounts. Oddly, in the server settings, things had been jumbled up. Gmail was using charter. Fastmail was using iCloud. Weird.
I couldn't delete them without going to internet accts. Same thing happened. Apple support said to turn off keychain on both the iMac and the MacBook Pro, then delete the email accounts on both machines and then recreate them... on both machines.
Got a good visual of my happy face?
But I created them all (except one) and so far, so good.
Except Charter. I loathe charter. But it's an acct where some email still goes (house hunting from Zillow etc).Spammy stuff goes there, too. It's the email I give marketers, mostly. And I'd still like to access it via Apple Mail.
But the directions on Spectrum/Charter's site doesn't work and their customer support is their usual less than helpful selves.
Long story short, could anyone with a Charter acct tell me what you have set for incoming/outgoing? mobile.charter.net doesn't work (their support page). Is there a weird trick? Throw guava seeds at raccoons by the full moon? Dance the watusi while wearing a burlap sack and simultaneously eat a ham sandwich?
I don't have Charter. I have Comcast and i setup Gmail to grab the Email from Comcast many years ago before Comcast added support for IMAP. I works well for me.
I don't send any Email from Comcast. So I am still able to grab Email but don't have to worry about one more Email account. (Note: I have around 20 or so Email accounts and Email forwarding addresses)
After much gnashing of teeth, I logged in to the account via browser, turned forwarding on and had it sent to [email protected], created a rule in my paid provider to push all that mail to a folder called Charter.
What's better is that I also set it to delete anything in that folder older than 90 days.
That way, I don't even have to see it in my inbox since it's 99.99% crap anyway, and after 90 days, it's deleted.
Problem solved. Thanks, guys!


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"I don't get it," Evangeline said, watching Kevin closely. All night, a secret smile played at the corners of his mouth. She tried to get him to spill, but he'd only shrug and his smile would deepen. "Why are we coming to the Palace?"
"To get a drink," he said. "I happen to know for a fact that they have the best stocked bar in Llanview."
He parked the car and moved with confidence to open her door. As if they'd practiced this for years, he took her hand and helped her from the car. The valet appeared, took Kevin's keys and gave him a claim ticket. The grip on her hand tightened for a brief moment as he smiled and said, "Shall we?"
"Why do I get the feeling that you're up to something?"
He laughed as they stepped inside. "Are you always so suspicious? Tonight is your night. I can't remember a better Woman of the Year ceremony or a person more worthy. The Banner will quote your speech word for word. I'll see to that myself."
The heat of a blush crept up her neck and flooded her cheeks. "You do flattery very well, Mr. Buchanan."
"I'm only telling the truth, Ms. Williamson."
As they neared the bar, he released her and pressed his hand to the small of her back. She expected them to head toward the small dark alcove of the bar. Instead, he steered her toward the restaurant.
"I thought we were getting a drink."
He smiled a mega-watt smile that made her knees quake. "All in due time. Let's see what they have in there."
He laughed. "Very funny. Come on."
A split second before they entered the restaurant, Evangeline inhaled a sharp breath. Obviously, he planned a surprise for her. She couldn't fathom what it could be.
Then, they were inside. Friends and family greeted her with a loud cheer.
"What in the world?" Sudden tears of joy filled her eyes. She tried to blink them away as she turned on Kevin. "You did this."
He beamed. "Guilty as charge."
"Why?" she asked. From the corner of her eye, she saw her mother, uncle and cousin approach. They had attended the Woman of Year ceremony. They were in on the surprise, too. The outpouring of love brought fresh tears to her eyes. A couple rolled down her cheek.
Kevin gently brushed the tears away. "Because you deserve this. I told you before. Tonight is yours."
"I don't know what to say."
"Don't say anything." His dark eyes stared at her as if there was no one else in the world. "Just enjoy yourself. I'll be right back with our drinks."
Before she could stop him, he was gone. Her mother swept her into a warm hug. Uncle Clay and her cousin Henry quickly followed suit. She returned their embraces and basked in their approval.
"I like him," her mother said.
"Who?" Evangeline asked, still feeling a little overwhelmed by the night and the surprise party.
"Kevin Buchanan," Uncle Clay said. "He has a lot going for him."
She pressed a hand to her temple. "Please, don't go there."
"Uncle Clay has a point," Henry said. "He had a limo waiting for us at the airport and would have booked us a suite upstairs if we didn't already have one."
"The party was all his idea. He said he wanted you to fully enjoy your night because you deserve it," her mother added. "I like a man who's not afraid to show his true intentions."
Evangeline frowned. "Mama, please."
Lisa looked at the other two men. "Would you excuse us for a moment?"
Uncle Clay looked ready to protest, but Henry grabbed his arm. "We'll be right over there."
After they left, Lisa pulled Evangeline onto the patio where they could have some privacy. "I didn't want to say this in front of them."
"I wish you wouldn't say anything at all."
Evangeline knew where her mother was going with this conversation. The run-in with John at her apartment and later at the ceremony had left her mother on the warpath. She regretted ever confiding to her mother about John's inability to say the three most important words in a committed relationship almost as much as she regretted John's inability.
"The way Kevin is treating you is the way a man is supposed to treat a woman," Lisa said without preamble. "He's attentive. My God, I don't think he's looked at anyone else all night. Every time I glanced at him, his eyes were on you."
"He's being nice. We're friends."
"There could be more."
Evangeline's mouth dropped. "Who says I want more? John and I broke up only a few days ago. Mama, I'm not ready for more. Kevin knows that and respects it. I wish you would. Please, don't fill Uncle Clay and Henry's heads with visions of matrimony with Buchanan Enterprises. Please."
"I won't," Lisa said. "I just want you to be happy."
"Then give me time to heal." Evangeline swallowed a deep breath. "I can't do this overnight. I know you don't approve of John, but I love him. Still."
"The first step to getting over him is wanting to," her mother said. "Here comes Kevin. I'll leave you alone."
She breezed past Kevin who looked from mother to daughter. "Are you okay?"
"Don't worry. She likes you. I'm not sure if she's fond of me right now."
He gave her a half smile. "Mothers usually love us no matter what. Here's your martini, dirty with three olives."
"Just the way I like it."
He pulled out a chair. After she sat, he moved onto a seat beside her. "It's a nice night to sit outside."
"You don't have to sugarcoat it," she said. "I appreciate this recovery time. My mother can be very persistent and extremely opinionated."
He reached out and patted her hand. "You look a little shell shocked. I probably should have warned you."
"Then it wouldn't have been a surprise." Her gaze was drawn to their hands. He hadn't removed his and she surprisingly didn't want him to. "I'm enjoying this. You make a good last minute escort."
"I aim to please," he said with a shrug.
"How did you know who to invite? Did you swipe my address book?"
"You have a great assistant. She was more than helpful." He lightly ran his thumb along the back of her hand. "I hope you don't mind my enlisting her help."
Tingles rippled through her from his tiny caresses. She ignored the immediate physical response. There was no way she was ready to move ahead this fast. He probably wasn't even aware of what he was doing. If she moved her hand, she'd look like an idiot.
"No, I just can't believe the effort." She chewed on an olive. "You did a lot in a short amount of time."
"I was strongly motivated." He leaned forward as if he wanted to say more, but then he grew still and stared. His eyes narrowed. "Do you know that girl?"
"Where?" She shifted to look over her shoulder. The subtle movement separated their hands. She immediately felt the loss of his touch. "Who?"
"The one in the black dress," he said. "She keeps looking out here. Should I invite her to join us?"
Evangeline admired the graceful ease that propelled Kevin through the crowd and straight to the young woman. The girl seemed surprised but relaxed as Kevin kept talking to her. As she turned and fully faced Evangeline, the young woman reminded Evangeline of someone but she couldn't remember exactly who.
After a swift maneuver through the crowd, Kevin brought the girl to their table. He hovered at the entryway. His presence was reassuring.
"Hi, I'm Evangeline Williamson." She smiled up at the stranger. "It's nice to meet you. What's your name?"
The young woman clutched the back of the chair. Her eyes were bright with unreadable emotions. "I'm Layla Williamson."
"Wow, imagine that," Evangeline said. "I wonder if we're related."
"We are," Layla said, her face evolving into a mask of smug satisfaction. "I'm the sister you never knew about. So, Woman of the Year, are you gonna welcome me to the family, or what?"


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AIMS Genetics, 2019, 6(3): 36-45. doi: 10.3934/genet.2019.3.36.
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The epigenetics of diabetes, obesity, overweight and cardiovascular disease
Department of Biology, Faculty of science and health, Koya University Koya KOY45, Kurdistan Region-F.R. Iraq
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Keywords: chromatin; DNA methylation; microRNAs; transcription factor; olfactory receptors; biomarkers
Citation: Harem Othman Smail. The epigenetics of diabetes, obesity, overweight and cardiovascular disease. AIMS Genetics, 2019, 6(3): 36-45. doi: 10.3934/genet.2019.3.36
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What you need to prepare your individual tax return. In order for us to complete your Individual tax return in a timely manner we need you to provide (where possible) everything required when you meet with us. The items required will be for the financial year in question which will run from the 1st July of the previous year to the 30th June of the current financial year. We have compiled a list of the items that may be required to complete your individual tax return, it is unlikely that you will need all of the items listed, this list is intended to be used as a guide for items that you may need.
Items that may be required to complete your Individual Tax Return
- Bring all 'PAYG Summary(s)' or 'Income Statement(s)' provided by your employer(s) .
- Obtain and bring details of any 'Bank Interest' that may have been credited to your bank accounts during the financial year.
- Bring any 'Dividend Statements' for dividends paid on shares held by you during the financial year (normally 2 dividends are paid each year). If you do not have copies of Dividend Statements bring your SRN/HIN number and the names of all shares that you hold.
- Details of any 'Motor Vehicle expenses' incurred by yourself along with a log book outlining your business usage, or a notebook containing dates, details and work kilometers travelled.
- Details of any 'work related travel expenses' along with a travel diary if required.
- Details of costs for any 'work related protective clothing, compulsory wear uniforms or corporate wardrobe'.
- Cost details for any 'self education' related to your current employment.
- Cost details of any 'other work related deductions' (eg. Union Fees, Subscriptions, Professional Associarions etc)
- Loan statements for any loans and other costs relating to any 'income producing investments'.
- Details of any 'other costs' that may be tax deductible (eg. Income Protection Insurance, Donations to Political Paries etc)
- Copy of 'Annual Health Insurance Statement' for each person if you hold private hospital insurance.
Rental Property Costs - Bring these items to Appointment
- Monthly rent statements issued by real estate agent
- Annual statement issued by real estate agent
- Copies of loan statements showing interest and account fees for the entire financial year
- Rates Notices
- Water Rates Notices if property is in an area that issues water charges separately from rates
- Insurance invoice for the relevant year, of if paid monthly a list of the monthly payments made
- Invoices for any repairs carried out
- Invoice for any pest control
- Invoice for any fittings purchased for the property (eg. hot water system, ceiling fans etc)
- Details of any 'Motor Vehicle Costs and Kilometers traveled' if you have used your car for rental property travel (eg. inspections, repairs, cleaning etc)
- Details of any 'travel' if you property is not local. We will need details of the days that you were away and the days that you were engaged in rental activities while you were away.
- If new peoperty you may need a 'Building Depreciation Report' from a Quantity Surveyoe, please contact us to clarify if you are unsure about this
- If new property we will need details of finance/borrowing costs as these costs are usually written off over a five year period