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Thank you to our community for honoring our veterans in such a meaningful way.
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We absolutely love having a fireplace in the winter. Even though we're now in LA our fireplace gets put to good use. It doesn't give off much heat but it really makes the living room cozy and adds a pleasant element to the small space.
The fireplace has a gas burning element which we keep covered with faux tinder and logs (found on Craigslist) but we could burn logs if we wanted.
Here are some steps we need to take to make our fireplace more efficient and give off more heat.
1. Get rid of the screen and add doors – Fireplace doors reduce the amount of air that would otherwise be siphoned up the chimney. Depending on the type of glass in the doors, some heat still radiates through the doors into the house.
2. Replace the damper – The damper is located just above the fire and is a metal plate that regulates airflow through the chimney. Some dampers fit snug when they're new, but frequently warp within a year or two, producing a loose fit and allowing air to leak past them. Chimney cap dampers close the entire top of the chimney.
3. Install a fireback – A fireback is a cast iron sheet of metal located just behind the fire. It serves to protect the brick and masonry in the back of the fireplace and also reflects heat back into the room.
4. Install a grate heater or radiator – These units aren't as large as complete fireplace inserts, but capture a significant amount of heat from the fire and force it into the house.

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The 10 most active cities in the US
A recent study by online real estate listing site Trulia revealed the most sinful cities in America.
Included in the list were cities deemed the least lazy — or most active — in the US.
Trulia determined the ranking by looking at the country's 150 largest metro areas and creating a "sloth index", which used Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data on the proportion of residents who reported not having exercised at least once in the past 30 days. The cities with the lowest percentages were deemed America's most active.
Half of the cities on the list are located on the West Coast, while the top two are in Colorado.
Check out the rest of the ranking below. Trulia also included the median price per square foot for a home in each market.
10. Lincoln, NebraskaFacebook/University of Nebraska Lincoln
Adults reporting no exercise: 15.9%
Median price per square foot: $130
9. Orange County, CaliforniaFacebook/Pirate Coast Paddle Boarding
Adults reporting no exercise: 15.7%
Median price per square foot: $379
8. Sacramento, CaliforniaShutterstock
Adults reporting no exercise: 15.6%
Median price per square foot: $198
7. Seattle, WashingtonFlickr/John Duffy
Adults reporting no exercise: 15.5%
Median price per square foot: $210
6. Portland, OregonFlickr/Robert Ashworth
Adults reporting no exercise: 15.5%
Median price per square foot: $170
5. Burlington, VermontShutterstock
Adults reporting no exercise: 14.9%
Median price per square foot: $156
4. Provo-Orem, UtahFacebook/BYU
Adults reporting no exercise: 14.5%
Median price per square foot: $103
3. Eugene, OregonWikimedia Commons
Adults reporting no exercise: 14.4%
Median price per square foot: $152
2. Fort Collins, ColoradoFlickr/Oleg
Adults reporting no exercise: 12.4%
Median price per square foot: $156
1. Boulder, ColoradoFlickr/Boemski
Adults reporting no exercise: 9.2%
Median price per square foot: $201
See Also:
- How China's food factories feed 1.4 billion people
- This $34 million waterfront Miami home has a two-story water slide
- Saudi Arabia's 3,000-foot-tall skyscraper will have the world's highest observation deck
SEE ALSO: An exercise scientist reveals the fastest, most significant way to lose weight with minimal effort
AND: 12 'healthy habits' you're better off giving up


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The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, also known as MMCA, is Korea's symbolic cultural space that has followed the traces of Korean modern and contemporary art. This year, MMCA celebrated its 50th anniversary. Today, we will hear from MMCA director Youn Bum-mo speak about the Museum's history and its upcoming transformation.
Youn Bum-mo has devoted himself to the art circles in Korea as an art critic, curator, and professor. Appointed as the MMCA director in last February, he declared his goal of transforming MMCA as the friendly and open art museum.
In particular, this year is highlighted with his global activities. He is planning to showcase Korean artworks to the world through the exhibition at the 58th La Biennale di Venezia. Also, the inter-Korean exchange and cooperation project in the field of art is attracting attention as one of the MMCA's main projects.
We shall gain an insight into the present and future of MMCA, an art museum that is opening up to, and collaborating with the world, with director Youn Bum-mo.


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Addendum #1 for the referenced project is below:
The Bid Tab in Excel format is below:
Addendum #1 for the referenced project is below:
The Bid Tab in Excel format is below:
Please see the Pre-Bid Meeting Attendee List
We plan to issue an addendum later today to address the scrap metal at the old railroad line (this is the property of Liberty Recyling angd they will move it prior to construction) and also how to address the Railroad Insurance/Permits.
We apologize for the delay with this information; our internet and phone have been down since Sunday night. We do check the voicemail often so please leave a message if you need something.
The City of Tuscaloosa will receive bids for the Elm Street Drainage Project – Phase III on Thursday, May 26, 2011 until 2:00 pm. Bids will be opened in the Council Chambers.
A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 2:00 pm in the conference room of the Office of City Engineer.
Please refer to Bid documents for all official information (Bid Documents take precedence over any information posted here).
Plans will be available on or after Monday, May 16 at our office (903 1/2 Main Avenue, Northport, Alabama 205-345-0746 – please call before you come by to make sure someone is here) and at the University Blvd. location of Tuscablue.
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Whenever I change settings which require restart of the usb service, I get a new sd-idle process, and the old ones are still running.
I think this is caused by the following check in stop_usb() in router/rc/usb.c
260 if (nvram_get_int("idle_enable") == 0) {
261 killall("sd-idle", SIGTERM);
262 }
It seems to me the check should be
if (nvram_get_int("idle_enable") == 1)
or perhaps, the check should be removed altogether.
I see no harm in killing nonexistent processes, but I am probably missing something.
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Message from Ms Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO on the occasion of the World Book and Copyright Day
World Book and Copyright Day 2017
World Book and Copyright Day is an opportunity to highlight the power of books to promote our vision of knowledge societies that are inclusive, pluralistic, equitable, open and participatory for all citizens.
It is said that how a society treats its most vulnerable is a measure of its humanity. When we apply this measure to the availability of books to those with visual impairments and those with learning or physical disabilities (with different causes), we are confronted with what can only be described as a 'book famine'.
According to the World Blind Union approximately one in every 200 people on Earth—39 million of us—cannot see. Another 246 million have severely reduced vision. These 'visually impaired persons' or 'persons with a print disability' can access an estimated 10% of all written information and literary works that sighted people can read.
Poorly designed or inaccessible books also limit reading and comprehension of those who have learning disabilities. According to the International Dyslexia Association, 3-5 percent of the school population requires special accommodations and support.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Sustainable Development Goals mark a paradigm shift in recognizing the right of disabled people to access books, knowledge and cultural life on an equal basis as others.
With the framework of the convention, UNESCO is working to promote a better understanding of issues related to disability and to mobilize support for the recognition of the dignity, rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities and of the benefits of their integration in society.
This is the spirit guiding Conakry, Guinea, which has been designated World Book Capital 2017, in recognition of its programme to promote reading among youth and underprivileged sections of the population.
With Conarky, and our international partners, the International Publishers Association and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, let us join together to celebrate books as the desire to share ideas and knowledge, to inspire understanding, tolerance and inclusive societies.
Ms Irina Bokova,
Director-General of UNESCO


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Calgary Vein & Laser offers laser and facial peels to help rejuvenate and revitalize the skin. We can customize a facial peel to meet your exact needs.
Calgary Vein & Laser offers custom peels to treat pigment, acne, acne scarring, uneven texture, wrinkles and loss of firmness. Choose from a variety of lunchtime peels with no down time: Glycolic, Lactic acid peels and PHA peels to deeper, more corrective peels like Jessners, Salicylic acid and TCA peels. You do not have to "peel" to benefit from a peel. Peels do not have to be painful to be effective. We also offer Diamond peels, also known as Microdermabrasion.
Try Cutera® Laser Genesis skin therapy at Calgary Vein & Laser. This treatment is a great way to combat wrinkles, large pores, redness, and aging lines.
If you would like more details about Laser Genesis, don't hesitate to contact us. The doctors at Calgary Vein & Laser can help you decide if Laser Genesis is the right skin treatment for you.
Laser Genesis skin therapy is an innovative technologically-advanced way to promote vibrant and healthy looking skin in men and women. Now you can have a more youthful appearance by treating those conditions that are typically associated with premature signs of aging and sun damage, such as excessive redness, large pores, uneven texture, and fine line wrinkles. The Laser Genesis procedure has been scientifically proven to produce new collagen.
The Laser Genesis Difference
The Laser Genesis procedure utilizes non-invasive laser technology to safely, discretely, and effectively treat fine line wrinkles, large pores, uneven skin texture, and diffuse redness and scars. You can expect to see subtle yet consistent results after each treatment, without unwanted side effects such as bruising or excessive skin irritation. Treatments can be performed in a relaxed, comfortable manner without the use of topical anaesthetics or gel.
What Areas Can Be Treated?
Laser Genesis patients report excellent results over their entire faces and necks. Additionally, practitioners may suggest this therapy to diminish recent scars on other parts of the body.
What Is Diffuse Redness?
Diffuse redness is a general appearance of facial redness, such as rosy cheeks. This condition is caused by dilated capillaries, resulting in an appearance of general redness, not well-defined vessels. The most commonly affected areas are the nose, forehead, and cheeks.
Diffuse redness is often associated with a condition called rosacea and it can be hereditary. Laser Genesis will help your appearance by gently treating and reducing this condition.
What Does the Procedure Feel Like?
Patients often describe the treatment as relaxing and therapeutic. You will experience a gentle warming of your skin's surface during the procedure as the laser handpiece is moved back and forth about ½ inch above your skin. You can immediately return to normal activities, utilizing sunscreen if participating in outdoor activities.
How Does Laser Genesis Work?
By gently heating the upper dermis well below your skin's surface, Laser Genesis stimulates collagen regrowth. Additional heat is generated in dilated capillaries to reduce redness.
How Do I Prepare for the Treatment?
You will not need gel, anaesthetic cream, or ice prior to treatment. Before the actual Laser Genesis treatment, you will be asked to remove your makeup or moisturizers and, in some cases, you may be asked to shave the area to be treated. Your physician will review and assist with all pre-treatment requirements.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
The treatment results are often subtle. On average, you may require 4 to 6 treatments in order to achieve optimal results. Every patient's condition and needs vary. For more information about your expected results or the number of treatments necessary, consult your physician.
What Are the Possible Side Effects?
Although most patients report few if any side effects, the most common is a slight redness that disappears within a few hours of treatment. Consult your physician for complete information about the benefits and risks of treatment.
What Kind of Textural Improvements Can You Expect with Laser Genesis Skin Therapy?
Over the course of 4 to 5 treatments, Laser Genesis can help restore the skin's youthful glow and appearance by smoothing out uneven textures caused by aging, sun damage, or scars. You will see a creamier, healthier complexion as large pores are reduced in size and minor imperfections are diminished. The individual treatment results are subtle, but the overall effect of multiple treatments can be quite dramatic.


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The Perthshire Scottish Highland village of Kinloch Rannoch lies on the River Tummel, at the eastern end of Loch Rannoch in the Breadalbane country of beautiful and historic Highland Perthshire. The river flows eastwards through Dunalastair reservoir, which is part of the Tummel Garry hydro-electric scheme, while power-houses are situated at the far western end of the loch, and also at Tummel Bridge. To the south-east of Kinloch Rannoch, is Dalchosnie, where English invaders are said to have fought Robert the Bruce in 1306, and farther south extends Glen Sassunn, beyond which rise the peaks of the extensive 3,000 ft Carn Mairg group of mountains.
Rannoch was devastated by government troops after the 1745 rebellion. The Atholl Brigade, the fighting men from Tummelside suffered the greatest number of casuaties at Culloden. The government knew that the Jacobite flame burned fiercely in this area, and they intended to put it out for good. The fugitive Jacobites hiding in the hills and forests could only watch from the crags above as their homes were destroyed. Near the point where the roads meet, a mansion, known as The Barracks, was erected for the troops after the 1745 rebellion.
Loch Rannoch has well-wooded roads on both north and south shores, these roads converging some five miles east of the remote Rannoch Station, which lies almost on the Argyll border. The desolate expanse of Rannoch Moor stretches westwards from the railway station, and contains Loch Laidon and Loch Ba. Beyond the ridge of the Black Corries are the large Blackwater Reservoir and the small Lochan a Chlaidheimh, the latter associated with a sword thrown into its waters by a 15th century Earl of Atholl in connection with a land claim against the Camerons.
The Moor of Rannoch can be a terrifying wilderness for the walker when it is shrouded in mist or lashed by driving rain or snow. In good weather, however, it is a place of bird-haunted waters and unique views. It floors a huge cauldron, or basin, at 1000ft above sea level.


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Most journalists hunt as a pack. This truth was marvellously captured in Evelyn Waugh's Scoop, where the correspondents assigned to the African republic of Ishmaelia depart from the capital in a motorised convoy, leaving Boot, the nature columnist mistakenly sent by The Beast, to get a world exclusive. Like most human beings, journalists are driven by fear more than by ambition. The ideal is to dig out your own story, but only after ensuring you haven't missed the one your rivals have. Journalists fear going out on a limb in their interpretation of public events and missing the "best" angle. You can see this if you watch specialist reporters after a speech or press conference going into a huddle to decide "the line".
So Tony Blair, in his speech at Reuters news agency last week, may have been offensive when he called the media "a feral beast", but he was right to accuse journalists of hunting together. And the biggest pack comprises the political correspondents in the Westminster lobby. It is the last closed shop. If you are not a member (and not an editor), it is difficult to speak directly to ministers and their aides (other than spin doctors), particularly if you are from outside the mainstream media. Passes for non-lobby journalists - to cover select committee hearings, for example - are hard to come by. Perhaps most important, the political editorships usually require an apprenticeship as a lowlier political reporter.
Editors will sometimes assign to, say, education or health a journalist with no previous knowledge of the subject, arguing that established specialists tend to go native. That will rarely happen with the top lobby job, which needs familiarity with the language and conventions of political reporting, in which ministers "signal" their intentions rather than stating them and things are "believed" to be happening rather than known to be happening. The BBC has many excellent reporters, but it recruited each of its last four political editors from outside the corporation, three of them from newspapers, because a track record in lobby journalism was paramount.
The lobby has changed greatly over the past 20 years and, as Blair said, New Labour has made it less secretive. But much of what was said in the 1980s by analysts such as Michael Cockerell, Peter Hennessy and David Walker still holds true. Lobby members - who have desks at Westminster and rarely visit their newspapers' offices - tend to take a collegiate view of what constitutes news. That view is heavily influenced by politicians and their entourages, with whom they work closely. If the media see conspiracies where none exist, focus on personality and process rather than policy, and always see hidden meanings in ministers' words, they are only reflecting the common chatter of politicians. Go into Westminster bars, and you won't hear talk of what Tony Benn calls "the ishoos". It's about who's a crook and who's a mere bastard.
This gives governments an easier ride than they deserve. First, the political correspondents tend to give politicians the benefit of the doubt. As the truth about the Iraq war and the use of intelligence dribbled out, they took a harsher view of Blair but maintained a largely benign view of his motives. It took a non-lobby specialist, the defence correspondent Andrew Gilligan, to suggest the government was lying. Second, the focus on personalities, trivia and scandal suits governments. A scandal-ridden minister can be speedily dispatched; a failed policy is much harder to reverse.
Third, and crucially, governments control the news agenda. By this, I don't just mean that most political stories are based on information from government sources or that ministers can neuter hostile journalists by denying them information. I also mean that most policy stories go first, often through selective leaks, to people who won't ask crucial questions. Political reporters are specialists in power and its relationships, not in education, health or crime. Often, they don't even spot that the same policy has been announced before with a different spin on it. They cannot tell you what an NHS reorganisation means for doctors or patients, only whether it's an old or new Labour idea or whether it will enrage or pacify backbenchers.
If the media are now harsher on new Labour than they should be, it may partly be because the policy weaknesses were not given an earlier airing. The limitations and downsides of parent or patient choice, for instance, now strike with the force of revelation, though they were evident to the well-informed from the beginning.
The lobby system makes the press a poor watchdog over government. Contrary to Blair, I would argue that too much attention is paid to Parliament, where almost nothing of importance is decided, and too little to what happens in Whitehall departments, quangos, NHS trusts and so on. But in the same generous spirit as the prime minister, I don't blame anyone. Political correspondents are fine men and women, as are ministers. That's "the line" we can all agree on.
Little to report, but at least it's real life
Madeleine McCann was back on the Mirror front page last week, after a letter was sent to a Dutch newspaper purporting to show where the missing four-year-old is buried. As predicted, press coverage was scaled down after the first month, during which the Sun had a front page story about the case every day and the Mirror, at one stage, had it as the splash in nine consecutive issues. Yet the McCanns' plight is still prominent on inside pages and the Mirror has not dropped the "pray for Madeleine" strapline from its masthead.
The problem is that the coverage could become counter-productive: the police may receive more false sightings and hoax calls, and the abductor take greater steps to cover his or her tracks. But those who denounce the redtops for giving so much space to a single story should take a look at the alternatives: drunk Coronation Street stars, more on Big Brother, or the latest on Britney Spears. There may not be much genuine news in the McCann case but at least it isn't trivial and it's about real life.
Fortunes of the financial press may have lessons for us all
Newspapers should watch closely the fortunes of the Financial Times and Wall Street Journal following their cover price increases of 30p and 50 cents (25p) respectively. Both will lose circulation, but if they keep their core readerships, revenue from sales will stay buoyant and advertisers happy. The FT and WSJ have information and analysis that some will pay highly for. Outside financial affairs, no daily paper has pulled off the same trick. The Times once had an aura of indispensability but then Rupert Murdoch decided, in his words, that the price should be a sum "of no consequence" to the reader. I'm convinced the future for newspapers, particularly upmarket ones, lies in becoming premium products. That means less entertainment, and more information and authoritative commentary. It also means flattering readers rather than patronising them.


text: Working with colleagues at the Karolinska Institute we've shown that the risk of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders is raised in refugees to Sweden by up to 3 times that of the Swedish-born population. This risk, was on average, 66% higher than the risk in other (non-refugee) migrants from the same regions of origin. These findings suggest that the additional psychosocial adversities faced by refugee groups may be important in the aetiology of psychosis. You can see a video abstract highlighting the work here, or read the full article published in the BMJ. This work was jointly conducted by our group at UCL and the Department of Public Health Sciences at the Karolinska Institute.


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Thu, 20 November 2014
Today we're continuing our Storytelling 101 series by talking about the most popular — and most misunderstood — story that marketers tell: the customer success story. To learn more about content marketing, please visit our website at resonancecontent.com.
Direct download: 20141120-CMP-097-HowNotToWriteACustomerSuccessStory_FINAL.mp3
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Build an Effective Card Portfolio
NEW CONTENT! As market and consumer needs continue to change, so must our efforts to build and manage our card portfolios. Peter Hall recently updated this two-day course with the latest market research and best practices from card programs across the world. This is a unique chance to see some of the most creative campaigns from various Issuers. The course update also covers the impacts of digital, card-not-present, new players in the industry, as well as changing regulations. You will also explore the key components of issuing and acquiring as well as cost drivers, revenue models, and managing fraud risk. This course will help you understand the impact of cards on retail banking and how to set up a card program for long-term success.
2-day workshop.
Day 1 Topics
• Payments in Financial Services
• Cards & Consumer Banking
• Issuing Fundamentals
• Acquiring Fundamentals
• Business Model & Transaction Life Cycle
Day 2 Topics
• Profitability
• Credit Risk
• Fraud Risk
• The Changing Payments Landscape
• Summary
Who Should Attend
Middle and senior management personnel involved in strategy and business planning, marketing, risk management, systems and operations
Related Courses
Consider taking this course in the same week as Strategies for Driving Card Portfolio Growth.
Pricing Note
The price for sessions in London does not include the 20% VAT.
Course Details:
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Monthly Antitrust Update Program for In-House Counsel
The Corporate Counseling Committee will host its Monthly Antitrust Update Program for In-House Counsel on Friday, February 15, from 12:00-1:00 PM ET. This session continues the Committee's popular monthly series of programs in which antitrust practitioners provide unique insights on the most recent developments around the world at the antitrust agencies and in the courts. This program will cover key antitrust developments during January 2019. Written materials will be distributed the day before the program.
FREE: Antitrust Section Members, Government, Non-profit Employees, Students, and $25.00 Other Non-Members.
Explore Section benefits or call 1-800-285-2221 to join. Or explore more at: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/antitrust_law/
The ABA is not seeking CLE credit for this program.
Audio Archive: Provided all releases are obtained, MP3 recordings of this program will be available to Section members on the Committee Program Audio page.


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Dapchi - Osinbajo Re-Assures of Leah Sharibu's Safe Return
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VICE President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday in Lagos raised hope of that Leah Sharibu, the Christian girl still in the custody of Boko Haram terrorists, after the release of 105 other students of Government Girls Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe State, earlier abducted by the terrorists group, would soon be set free. Osinbajo, spoke while addressing participants at a "Cross Concert 2018", organised by Christ Reaching Out To Save Souls, in commemoration of the Easter Celebration, convened by Rev You Kasali, in Lagos. The VP, while describing the Cross, on which Jesus Christ was nailed as a symbol of "victory" for those who believed in Lord Jesus, said victory was always assured in every challenge. According to him, "As I understand the Cross, I believe that what happened was so unique. Apart from the death, there was a trial before victory. Christ was accused of many crimes and given a death sentence. What Christ went through was beyond dying. He had already taken the pain that is why we can proudly say that the Cross is an evident of our own victory. "Leah has stood up to stand by her faith and truth. O! I am certain on my mind the Cross is able to deliver her. I am excited that we Christians are praying for Leah who is still being held captive by insisting she will stand by the Cross of the Lord Jesus Christ. The most exciting thing that a man can have is the knowledge here on earth that we are Victor and in Heaven we will be counted among those that will reign with Christ in Heaven. There is nothing better than that. It is a win-win situation." Earlier, Kasali called on Christian leaders and Christians across the nation to embark on aggressive prayer for the safe release of Leah, saying "We should remember Leah in our prayers. She has earned my respect and boosted our faith by standing for Jesus Christ. I am happy to be a Christian because of her. My heart yearns for the release of 15 years old Leah." However, Pastors and men of God at the event went into prayer session, joining hands, as a symbol of unity and prayed for the safe release of Leah, praying for the power of resurrection of Christ to do the miraculous at the end of the day. Among the Pastor s in attendance include: Wale Adefarasin, Dapo Bioudun , Ben Akabueze, Tunde Fowler, and others, while various notable gospel artists rendered praise and worship songs.
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A Talk With Philip James From Lot18
The Kraine Theater (85 E. 4th St., Manhattan)
$5 in advance
Wakefield's monthly speaker series, The Electric Locomotive, is back. Join Wakefield's own editor and resident gymnast, Guy Cimbalo, as he interviews Philip James, founder of Lot18 on stage at the Kraine Theater, below the KGB Bar.
Philip's company has changed the way people buy and discover wine – and is one of the fastest growing companies in food and wine.
But what about the rest? What about the incident on Everest, and the year in Nepal? What about leaving a banking career?
We'll hear it all. Or at least an hour's worth.
You've been to talks before, sure. But ever been to one under the bar that used to harbor Ukrainian Socialists trying to skirt overzealous McCarthyists?
Join us.
Come early for a drink at KGB. Stay late for a drink at KGB.
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St. Paul police are investigating after a young man threw eggs at former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman's house.
Coleman told police he heard thumping on his Crocus Hill door about 9:20 p.m. Tuesday — the day after a three-judge panel ruled Al Franken had won last year's Senate race — and went outside to look, police spokesman Peter Panos said Thursday.
"He (the man) said something, some little obscenity, and then he threw another one," Coleman said Wednesday. "I kind of ducked. A George Bush move. … I ran after him but I didn't get him." Coleman was referring to the former president dodging shoes thrown by an Iraqi journalist in December.
The egg thrower, who was on a bicycle, looked to be in his late teens or early 20s and didn't say much, "other than foul things," Coleman said. The culprit uttered something to the effect of, "I (expletive) can't stand what you represent," Coleman said.
A police report recorded the incident in the 600 block of Osceola Avenue as misdemeanor criminal damage to property.
The number of eggs thrown wasn't in the report, Panos said. The egg thrower wasn't caught, he said.
After the 2002 election, Coleman said, someone threw eggs at his house. And an October graffiti incident at Coleman's home remains unsolved, Panos said.
Two weeks before Election Day, the homes of Coleman, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Reps. John Kline, Michele Bachmann, Jim Ramstad and Keith Ellison were vandalized with spray-painted messages.
"Scum," the messages on the officials' homes, driveways and garages each repeated. "Psalm 2," they read. The messages all told the members to resign — and some were more threatening.
Coleman, a Republican, remains in a battle over the outcome of the November election.
A recount resulted in a 225-vote lead for Franken, a Democrat. Coleman challenged that lead and after a seven-week trial, Franken's total grew to 312 votes. Coleman has said he will appeal the court's ruling.


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Best podcasting apps for Android: cast your eyes on these
To some extent podcasts owe their name to the iPod but of course you don't need an Apple-flavored piece of kit to listen to them — they're just as accessible on a multitude of other devices as well as your desktop or laptop. There are plenty of apps and services looking to help, too. Here are the best podcasting apps for Android.
On Android there's an impressive selection to work your way through as far as podcasting apps are concerned. They all offer a similar set of features but you will find some differences, so it's worth doing your research before you stick with one — and this list of the best options will provide some pointers.
Pocket Casts ($3.99)
Pocket Casts has been in the podcasting game for quite a while now and is widely regarded to be one of the best apps of its type on iOS and Android (it also recently launched a web portal too). One of the advantages of Pocket Casts is the way it syncs your listening over multiple devices and platforms.
The app includes a few clever tricks for speeding through podcasts (like speed adjustment and the ability to cut out silences) and the discovery tools are well put together too. It supports Android Wear and has been updated to Google's Material Design standards, so it's well worth a look.
BeyondPod ($6.99)
Like Pocket Casts, BeyondPod comes with a clean and enticing interface and syncs your content to the cloud so you can carry on listening from different devices as you go. Access to the app is a touch on the expensive side but there is the option of a 7-day free trial so you can see if you like it first.
One of the areas where BeyondPod excels is in managing your podcasts and letting you flick through them easily, and there's a widget available as well for quick home screen access. There's also smart playlist support if you want to group particular types of podcast together for listening on the go.
Podcast Republic (free)
The interface isn't quite as polished as some of the other options here, but Podcast Republic is packed with features and can meet just about all your podcasting needs with the minimum of fuss. You can use all of the features for free and put up with some ads or pay ($1.99) to remove them.
The app is well laid-out and intuitive, letting you navigate by category as well as quickly pulling up unplayed, favorite and recent podcasts. There's also the option to build up customized playlists too. There's a Dropbox-powered sync feature, plus an accompanying widget and a handy car mode view.
DoggCatcher ($2.99)
You're going to have to pay out for DoggCatcher but if you're serious about your podcasting then you might consider such an outlay well worth it. There are all kinds of useful features here, including an auto-delete mechanism that can free up some space by erasing podcasts once you've heard them.
The discovery aspects of the app are particularly well done and both audio and video can be cached to your device for offline listening. Like all of the other apps we've mentioned here, Chromecast support is included, and another feature we like is the sleep timer so you can drift off to a podcast.
Spotify (free)
Pocket Casts has been running for years but Spotify has only just dipped its toes into the podcasting waters. Even though it's very new to the podcast scene, everything else it brings to the table means it's immediately well up there on the list as far as the best podcasting apps for Android go.
The only problem is: The podcasting feature hasn't rolled out yet. It shouldn't be too long but there's no official date. Still, based on the quality of the Spotify app as it stands, we'd still recommend giving the podcasting features a whirl when they do finally make it to the Android app.


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New Deathloop Trailer Reveals How Careful Planning Is Your Greatest Power
During the September 2020 PS5 Showcase, Sony revealed a new gameplay trailer for Deathloop. The end of the trailer narrowed down the release window for the recently delayed game–it's coming to PS5 and PC in Q2 2021.
In the trailer, protagonist Colt is struggling to find enough time within a time loop to kill both scientist Egor Serling and party host Aleksis Dorsey. In order to kill two birds with one stone, Colt decides to disrupt Egor's day so that he'll go to Aleksis' party–allowing Colt to attack both targets in the same place.
In Deathloop, Colt is trapped within a time loop where he's the entertainment–the prey that everyone else gets to hunt. The only way he escapes is by killing off eight specific targets. No one else recognizes the time loop save for Julianna, an agent who's working to maintain the time loop by killing Colt over and over again. Deathloop supports online multiplayer, allowing you to be invaded by a player-controlled Julianna as opposed to the standard computer-controlled one.
During the showcase, Sony also revealed the official pricing and release date for the PS5. The Standard Edition will cost $500 USD and the Digital Edition will cost $400 USD. Both editions will release on November 12.
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Distinctive red markings on the forehead, thighs and leading edge of the wings give this fairly large and stocky, but nonetheless attractive, parrot its common name. The rest of the body is largely green, although the flight feathers and short, squarish tail feathers are brownish black and the feathers of the back and wings are dark, with greenish edges, giving a scalloped appearance (2) (5). The face and chin are also slightly darker, but the rump and uppertail-coverts are a lighter yellowish-green. The upper mandible of the beak is grey, tipped black, and the lower mandible is black. The legs are dark grey to black, and the eye is surrounded by a bare ring of pinkish-white skin (3) (5). Both sexes are similar in appearance (5), though females may have an orange-brown, rather than a reddish-orange, iris (2). Juveniles are paler in colour and lack the distinctive red markings of the adult (2) (5). Red-fronted parrots are fairly noisy birds, emitting high-pitched, harsh calls in flight and while perched. Quieter whistling calls are used when feeding, and individuals kept as pets may learn to mimic (3) (5).
Three subspecies of red-fronted parrot are recognised: Poicephalus gulielmi gulielmi, Poicephalus gulielmi fantiensis and Poicephalus gulielmi massaicus. P. g. fantiensis is slightly smaller than P. g. gulielmi, with orange rather than red markings, and sometimes paler green underparts, while P. g. massaicus is paler green with a smaller beak, and red markings that are restricted to the forehead (2) (3) (5).
Red-fronted parrots are generally found in groups of up to ten birds, though larger flocks may form at feeding and roosting sites. The diet consists of a variety of seeds, fruits, flowers and insects, and includes the fruits of the oil palm, Elaeis guineensis (2) (3) (5), and in some areas the red-fronted parrot may possibly make lengthy daily foraging trips of up to 60 kilometres (3) (5).
The red-fronted parrot nests between November and January in Tanzania, March and November in Kenya, and around September in the Congo Basin (3). Nests are usually located in tree cavities, up to 12 metres above the ground (2) (5). Between 2 and 4 glossy white eggs are laid, and hatch after an incubation period of around 28 days, the young parrots fledging 10 to 11 weeks later. Red-fronted parrots have been known to live up to 30 years in captivity (2) (3) (5).
The red-fronted parrot appears to have several distinct distributions (5). P. g. fantiensis occurs from Liberia east to Ghana, P. g. gulielmi from southeast Nigeria and southern Cameroon, south to Cabinda (northern Angola) and east to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, and P. g. massaicus in the highlands of parts of Kenya and Tanzania (2) (3) (5).
Lowland rainforest, and primary montane forest in Kenya and Tanzania, up to an altitude of 3,250 metres. Red-fronted parrots are also found in secondary forest and occasionally in coffee plantations in some areas (2) (3) (5).
Keeping the red-fronted parrot as a pet has risen steadily in popularity in recent years (6), and as a result the species has been heavily traded on the wild bird market (3) (7). Trapping for this trade may pose a significant threat to the species (8), particularly the population around Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, where it could lead to local extinction. The red-fronted parrot is also at risk from deforestation in parts of its range (2) (5). However, the species still occurs over a wide area and is not currently considered globally threatened, although global population trends have yet to be quantified (7).
The red-fronted parrot is found in several protected areas, including Lopé-Okanda National Park in Gabon, a World Heritage Site (9), and in Korup National Park in Cameroon and Bia National Park in Ghana (2) (5). The species is listed on Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), meaning that international trade in red-fronted parrots should be carefully controlled (4). However, a key problem in many areas is the lack of appropriate legislation, and the lack of enforcement of legislation where it does exist (8). Wild trade in this bird and destruction of its forest habitat may need better monitoring to ensure that red-fronted parrot populations do not suffer future declines.
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Election Tribunal Sacks Senate's Spokesman, Declares PDP Candidate WinnerFeatured, Latest News, News Wednesday, September 11th, 2019
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Ado Ekiti, on Tuesday, nullified the election that produced the Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Sen. Dayo Adeyeye, as the winner of the National Assembly election in Ekiti South Senatorial District.
Consequently, the tribunal in a unanimous verdict, declared the former Minority Leader and the candidate of the People's Democratic Party, Senator Biodun Olujimi, the winner of the senatorial poll.
Olujimi had approached the tribunal, praying that she be declared the actual winner of the election arguing that she scored the highest number of lawful votes cast during the keenly contested poll.
In the alternative, Olujimi prayed the tribunal to nullify Adeyeye's victory outright and order supplementary election accordingly in the district.
In her written address, the petitioner claimed that the election was not conducted in substantial compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Acts, having been allegedly fraught with all manner of irregularities.
She prayed the tribunal to annul votes in areas that were found to be incredibly marred by irregularities; over voting, multiple thumb printing, ballot paper snatching, ballot paper stuffing and improper vote counting should be cancelled, to know the actual winner of the poll.
The petitioner also accused the INEC of dereliction of duties, saying that most of the documents used for the conduct of the election were not duly signed by agents.
However, the respondents countered the submission, saying that INEC did what was right and constitutional by declaring the candidate of the APC the winner, having found to have scored the highest number of lawful votes.
Delivering the judgement, the three -man tribunal led by Justice D.D. Adeck, nullified elections in some polling units, to declare Olujimi the authentic winner of the polls.
Eventually, Olujimi polled a total of 54,894 to emerge victorious over Adeyeye, who polled 52,243.
Adeck added that apart from the nullification in some units, the outcome of the tribunal's verdict was predicated on the recount of the ballots by the contending forces, as granted by the court.
He said for the petitioner to be so declared, she must prove those cases of criminal allegations of non compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Acts and other corrupt practices raised in her petition, beyond reasonable doubts, which he said, she did.
The tribunal said that in Ikere, Gbonyin and Emure Local governments, the petitioner was able to prove cases of over voting and votes in those units were expunged from the ballots.
On the voting patterns, the tribunal said: "it is not tenable to say that marked ballot papers were not properly deposited in the boxes, because when this happens, then it will lead to over voting and will affect counting at every level of collation.
"To avoid this pitfall, those elections must be expunged in order not to vitiate the electoral process. Therefore, after those votes were deducted, the PDP was left with 54, 894 while the respondent polled 52, 243.
"The petitioner, having polled the highest number of lawful votes, should be declared the winner of the election.
"We hereby declare the petitioner the winner and she is hereby returned elected.
"We hereby direct INEC to withdraw the certificate of return from the respondent and issue same to the petitioner."
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Knight Frank Predict Rise in Student Investment
Anyone who has picked up a newspaper, logged in to an online media website or turned on the television of late, would be forgiven for thinking that the property market is in utter turmoil and ready to implode at any minute. Brexit fears, mayoral elections and general uncertainty has led to journalists up and down the country doing what they do best – scaremongering.
However, when you consult the actual experts and speak to those who are really involved in property investment, the response that you receive can often be quite different. Take the new report from Knight Frank as a prime example. The results found in their examination of the commercial property industry show that the forecast for the future of British property investing is anything but downbeat. In fact, for asset classes such as student property, the future looks decidedly rosy.
Specialist property sectors set to increase
While it may be true that some areas of the property market are not currently performing as well as they have done in the past, being a canny investor is all about looking forward, not back. Transferring from one investment vehicle to another and pivoting when needs must is key to maintaining a buoyant portfolio, and the specialist property sector looks set to continue to offer investors a viable alternative to other, less secure opportunities.
The report states that the specialist sectors investigated – healthcare, student property, automotive and hotels – will see a 10 per cent increase in total investment this year when compared to 2015. This will take the specialist sector market to an incredible £14.3 billion by the end of the year.
Overseas investment will continue to be noteworthy, with money expected to come from Asia Pacific investors and North American funds amongst others. This proves the point that the momentum in this market is growing and that professional investors are viewing the UK's specialist property market as a good option to bring stability to their overall investment portfolios.
Student property attracting significant attention
One area of the specialist property market that is gathering pace is the student property market. For quite some time now, student property has outperformed other parts of the British property market, and we are currently seeing more and more investors cottoning on to what is viewed as one of the most secure and balanced investments available.
Both international and institutional investment looks set to rise over the coming months and the amount of student property real estate investment trusts will also increase. Knight Frank also predict that there will be a consolidation of assets and a rental uplift that will hit 3.5 per cent during 2016.
Student property also exceeded both its five and 10 year averages in 2015, and the trend looks as though it will carry on as we move ever closer to the second half of 2016. So, for those looking to bring a more defensive asset into their investment portfolio, student property could well be the answer they have been searching for.
Has this inspired you? Then you may also be interested in Everything You Need to Know About Student Investment in the UK.
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Newsletter - February 21, 2017
Dear St. Francis School Families,
Thank You!
2017 Minion Madness Carnival
Thank you to everyone who helped to make our Carnival a great day for the children! I was truly amazed with all of the committee members and volunteers because it takes the cooperation of our entire school community in order to pull it off successfully! I am so grateful to everyone who helped make this day happen from our committee co-chairs, committee members, school staff, parents, students, and families, who worked during the carnival, area businesses, members of our parish, those who sold raffle tickets, and those who came to enjoy the day! May God bless each of you for the work you have done.
Anne Matzek ~ Home and School President
The following prizes were made possible by the donations of many local businesses! Please take a look at the list of donors here.
Grand Raffle Prizes:
CUSTOM MADE EZGO RXC GOLF CART – Won by Dave Murphy
$1000 Cash – Won by Chad Conroy
iRobot Roomba 620 Robotic Vacuum – Won by Kris Biscoe
Apple iWatch – Won by Amy Pieper
$100 Cash – Won by Cudd Lawncare
$100 Cash - Won by Donnie Engel
$100 Cash - Won by Raynee Farrell
Top Traditional Raffle Prizes:
Xbox One S – Minecraft Bundle – Won by Larry Wakefield
$250 Wilderness Resort, WI Dells Gift Cert. – Won by Kathy Kulpa
Go-Pro HERO Camera System – Won by Dave Jalinski
BIG SHOT 2 player Basketball Game – Won by Dominic Harris
$100 Cash Prize – Won by Brian Kemmerer
Boys Bike – Donated by: Todd and Angie Olson and Mayo
Girls Bike – Donated by: Brenners Overhead Doors and Mayo
Both were won by the Holst family: John & Adriana
Top Selling Raffle Family - $50 Shopko Gift Card – Won by Jared, Anne, Noah and Reese Matzek who sold: $3,940 (39 Grand Raffles, 8 Books of Traditional Raffles)
There was a drawing for those who sold 2 Grand and 5 books of Traditional Raffle Tickets- $50 Target Gift Cert – Won by Ashley, Mark, Hunter and Marley Halverson
30 school families were eligible for this drawing.
The Carnival's Proceeds will be announced during Thursday night's Home and School Association meeting at 6 PM. Please join us for the big announcement!
GR. 5 FAMILIES: Grade 6 Registration Forms were due on Fri., Feb. 20 and they were taken to the Middle School. If you have not turned in your forms please take them directly to the Middle School. If you have any questions, please contact the Middle School at 715-273-3908
RECONCILIATION - GR. 3-5: Due to a schedule change, Father Eric will offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation to our fourth and fifth grade students on Wed. Feb 22. Our third grade students received on Tues., Feb. 14.
HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION MEETING: Our next meeting is this Thursday, Feb. 23rd at 6 PM. All parents or guardians are encouraged to attend. The classroom that has the most parents attend will choose a prize: Mine For Fossils or Break Open Real Geodes. Please see the enclosed agenda. Take this opportunity to get to know other parents. We will have a "Getting to Know You" activity for our program.
All Carnival committee members are asked to attend the wrap up meeting after the H&S Meeting,
beginning around 7 PM on Feb. 23rd.
SPRING BREAK - MAR. 6-10: Students will not have classes during the week of March 6-10 due to Spring
GR. 2 - FIRST COMMUNION LEARNING CENTERS - MAR. 15 OR MAR. 29: Second grade families are reminded of the two nights that the First Communion Learning Centers will be available: Wed., Mar. 15 or Wed., Mar. 29. The centers will be available from 3 - 6 p.m. on both dates.
EASTER VACATION SCHEDULE: There are no classes on Good Friday, April 14 or Easter Monday,
April 17. Thursday, April 13th is a school day, as it is the first snow make-up day from January 17.
COKE REWARDS, BOX TOPS, AND UPC LABELS: Unfortunately, the Coke Rewards program will be
ending soon. Please send any Coke Rewards you have to school by Friday, February 24th. Thank you! We will continue to collect Our Family UPC labels, General Mills Box Tops, and Village/Country Hearth UPC labels. Remember, these are opportunities to help our school with products you have already purchased!
Have an awesome week! Please call or e-mail if you have questions: 715-273-4391
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Garden City is my third book with author John Mark Comer. It's about purpose and how the work we do matters to the the human story. I designed the cover to hint at the journey from an Edenic garden to a beautiful city in the future.
We continued with the minimalist motif, employing only 2 colors, classic typography and straight lines to be a pleasure to read, evoke emotion and to illustrate the abstract ideas.
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Pumpkin is subbed for butter in this lowfat treat! Cranberries and almonds add flavor and nutrition!Submitted by CMWELLS83
So very moist and NO ADDED eggs or oil (aside from the ones in the mayo)! Moistest cake ever. The family loves it. For real decadence frost with Sander's Frosting. YUM!Submitted by DAKOTATURTLE
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This lighter Southern favorite dessert tastes just as good as its more fattening counterpart and is refreshing on a hot day. Serve with mint iced tea for a refreshing summer treat, or with hot cocoa on a cold, winter day. So good and so light, you might want a second slice!Submitted by KKS5369
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Note headline; here is the only time this Reuters article refers to the "parliament was slipping into the Thames" issue:
[Professor John Burland of Imperial College London] dismissed concern in the media that parliament was slipping into the Thames, while the commission's spokesman denied the walls around the palace were suffering from a particularly bad subsidence problem causing Big Ben to lean. –via London's Big Ben is leaning, parliament sinking: reports.
A Reuters spokesperson dismissed concerns in academia that exaggerated headlines designed to generate more clickthroughs are causing journalistic integrity to suffer.


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When we first decided to visit Bali, one of the first things that I researched was the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud. Everything I read about it made it seem more and more fascinating. Technically, the forest is a nature reserve which contains a Hindu temple, yet it is also a hugely popular tourist attraction- and I can definitely see why!
On arriving and paying 20,000 Indonesian Rupiah (about £1.25) per person I didn't have the highest of expectations. I have heard a lot of negative press surrounding animal-based tourist attractions, particularly in Asia, and was worried that this may be just another place where the animals are locked in cages and treated with a low standard of care.
However, I was entirely wrong. I have learnt a great deal about the Hindu religion over the past 10 days or so and it seems to be a beautifully peaceful religion. The Sanctuary states that it adheres to the Hindu principles which the temple in the forest is built around- one of them being to maintain harmonious relationships between humans and the natural environment.
As a result of this, the forest is completely unspoilt and the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful with masses of bright green trees, a natural flowing river and lovely little man-made walkways and bridges to provide easy access for visitors.
Of course the forest was stunning in itself, but when you add the adorable little monkeys into the equation, it was like strolling through the Garden of Eden. There are six different types/families of monkey in the forest and over 600 monkeys currently live there, they are entirely free to roam the huge forest and there are no gates or high fences holding them prisoner at all.
As a result of this, the monkeys are brilliant as they act completely natural in their own home comfort. For less than a pound, you can buy a bunch of bananas, which I would highly recommend doing- the monkeys come flocking the minute you hold one out! I even had one monkey stay sitting on my head to eat his whole banana, which would have been great if he didn't smell so horrendous.
It's important to note that I'm the first person to freak out at anything that may be 'dangerous' and I have heard tales of the monkeys acting viciously towards tourists, something which did slightly concern me. However, the countless signs which warn of the possibility of aggressive behaviour, also point out that the monkeys only act in this way if they feel threatened. If you follow the basic guidelines, as we did, you will leave feeling as if you've just made 600 of the cutest new friends ever. A good tip is to also come after 2pm as the monkeys have been fed so are much calmer and less likely to dive on you- although that was definitely part of the fun for me.
I would 100% recommend visiting the Monkey Forest if you are in Ubud. The place has outstanding natural beauty and some of the most adorable little (and large) monkeys you could imagine. The sacred Hindu temple just adds to the sense of true harmony as the worlds of the locals and the monkeys cohabit the space in such a lovely way. There's something about the place that leaves you feeling very at one with nature (not to sound too spiritual/deep) but the place has a certain magic about it that is completely unique and special and therefore makes it well worth a visit.


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Below is a list of the types of life form that can exist in my view. Can anybody expand on this please :-
It is obvious that the multi-verse is teaming with life. For my own clarification I have split such life forms into various groups (see below) :-
1) MORTAL BIOLOGICAL LIFE FORMS - Tied to a single planet with Low-Tech skills.
2) MORTAL BIOLOGICAL LIFE FORMS - Physically tied to a single planet with Low-Tech skills but having advanced metaphysical skills enabling some interaction with types 3-4 & 5 below.
3) IMMORTAL BIOLOGICAL LIFE FORMS - Having Hi-tech skills enabling inter-galactic travel, physical immortality etc.
4) MECHANICAL LIFE FORMS - Machines created by type 3 life forms that have become self aware and operate independently from those who built them.
5) MULTI-DIMENSIONAL LIFE FORMS - Those residing in eternal space-time who's existence is no longer dependent on matter to sustain them.
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Don't know where to start? The keto diet is everywhere! Health blogs, cookbooks, and more are raving about the powers of the ketogenic lifestyle and the potential transformation it can have on the body.
- 1 A Brief Overview of Keto Principles
- 2 Meat
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- 4 Fruit
- 5 Vegetables
- 6 Dairy
- 7 Nuts & Seeds
- 8 Oils
- 9 Eggs
- 10 Drinks
- 11 Closing Thoughts
You read the claimed benefits of this magical diet and you have decided to give it a whirl to see if it works for you. However, there is one problem standing in front of you. You are clueless of which foods to buy to practice the keto diet and experience all its wonders.
If the above scenario describes you, then have no worries. The complete guide for your keto shopping experience awaits.
A Brief Overview of Keto Principles
Before we dive into our keto shopping list, let's review the basic components of what you should be looking for in the foods you buy. The keto diet is a predominantly fat diet and it nearly 100 percent eliminates carbs from your daily diet.
Protein should be kept to a moderate level, but you must avoid meats with added sugars. Overall, your macronutrient intake should be approximately 75 percent fat, 20 percent protein, and 5 percent carbohydrates.
5 percent? Yes, you read that right! The keto diet eliminates nearly all carbohydrates and replaces them with almost exclusively fat. Cutting out carbohydrates from your diet diminishes your body's need to rely on glucose for energy. Glucose is the favorite energy source of the muscles and the brain, but it is easy to consume carbs in excess and experience numerous health conditions.
The keto diet forces your body to adapt and find a new source of energy to get through the day. That source of energy is fat.
You may be confused since fats have likely been labeled the culprit of poor dietary habits throughout your life. However, fats can have wonderful health benefits when the right ones are chosen.
Therefore, when strolling down the aisles of your favorite grocery store, make sure you know which foods are optimal for the keto diet.
For the first food category, we will scratch off protein. If you love meat and cannot get enough, then you will have a love/hate relationship with the keto diet. While most cuts are acceptable on the keto diet, they must be eaten in moderation.
Unprocessed and grass-fed meats are the way to go when practicing the keto diet. Processed meats will contain added carbohydrates which is a detriment to keeping your body in a state of ketosis.
Eating grass-fed meats will help you avoid nasty chemicals and antibiotics animals might consume in their own diet. If you can find a meat that is rich in fat, then that is an even better choice.
Meats to add to your keto shopping list include:
- Steak
- Veal
- Ground Beef
- Chicken
- Duck
- Turkey
- Pork chops
- Ham
- Bacon (low-carb)
- Lamb
- Wild Game
- Venison
Remember, any meat is fair game on the keto diet as long as it contains a low amount of carbohydrates or none at all. Do not go overboard with your meat selection at the grocery store. You likely will not need to eat meat with every meal going keto.
Seafood is highly beneficial for the keto dieter and you can add a variety of foods from under the sea to your plate. Many selections of fish will give you an ample number of vitamins and minerals without the carbs. Fish that are high fat, such as salmon, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids which can provide you extra health benefits.
Shellfish can be trickier with some types containing a higher number of carbs than others. That is not saying you must scratch them off your shopping list, but they might have to be eaten in lower quantities. Octopus, oysters, clams, and mussels all contain at least 4 grams of carbs per 100-gram serving.
Add these varieties of fish & shellfish to your seafood keto delicacies:
- Salmon
- Shrimp
- Mackerel
- Tuna
- Lobster
- Mussel
- Oyster
- Crab
- Trout
- Clams
- Octopus
- Catfish
- Flounder
- Cod
- Scallops
- Snapper
Your seafood options are extremely flexible with the keto diet. Do not be afraid to do some extra research and mix up your seafood recipes. All your fish and shellfish selections are going to be low in carbs but select the fattiest fish for the best keto results.
Unfortunately, many fruit selections are going to be scratched off your shopping list once you start the keto diet. Fruits are excellent sources vital nutrients your body needs, but those same sweet fruits contain carbs. They may be complex carbs that are healthier for you than processed carbs, but they must still be avoided.
Luckily, there are still some fruit selections you can enjoy for a quality keto friendly snack.
Fruits that get a thumbs up for the keto diet:
- Avocados
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Lemons
- Limes
It may come as a surprise to learn that an avocado is a fruit, but avocados are by far the best selection of any fruit for the keto diet. Avocados have the lowest amount of carbs of any fruit and they are loaded with healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
If there is one food you definitely want to stockpile when shopping keto, then avocados would be the one to choose.
The health benefits of avocados include improved heart health, higher quality digestive tract, prevent insulin resistance, and stimulate weight loss. Make sure you buy avocados whenever you can get them for a good price when you go shopping.
The other fruits listed must be eaten with caution since they do contain higher amounts of carbs than avocados. You will notice that all the other fruits that are acceptable to eat on the keto diet consist of berries and citrus. Berries provide many antioxidants to fight inflammation and disease such as cancer, and your available citrus foods provide vitamin C.
A small serving of berries or the listed citrus will surely provide great health benefits for your keto diet, but the main purpose is to cut carbs whenever possible. Proceed with caution with all the provided fruits except for avocados.
Fortunately, you have a wider range of options on your shopping list when it comes to vegetables. There are many vegetables you can eat or add to your home-cooked recipes that have limited amount of carbs. Three distinct types of vegetables come to mind when shopping for keto friendly varieties. Those three are your allium vegetables, cruciferous vegetables, and leafy-green vegetables.
Allium vegetables are an excellent source of antioxidants and can assist in fighting cancer. Cruciferous vegetables can have similar health benefits by giving you a boost of cancer fighting phytochemicals. Leafy-green vegetables are loaded with many vitamins and minerals to help you fight diseases such as cardiovascular disease.
There are other fantastic vegetable options you have at your disposal when attempting to stick to your keto principles.
The list of vegetables you can throw into your shopping cart include:
- Onions
- Garlic
- Scallions
- Chives
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Brussel
- Sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Kale
- Spinach
- Mushrooms
- Green Bell Peppers
- Green Beans
- Lettuce
- Turnip Greens
- Collard Greens
- Artichoke
- Celery
- Eggplant
- Zucchini
- Cucumber
- Radishes
- Asparagus
- Tomato
- Okra
- Bok Choi
- Leeks
- Olives
There is an abundance of delicious vegetables you can eat individually or throw into a creative dish you are trying to whip up for dinner. If someone ever told you that the keto diet does not offer a wide range of versatile food options, then make sure to show them the dozens of vegetables that are keto friendly.
Just because you are going keto does not mean you have to be dairy free. However, you must wear your carb detectors and pay close attention when attempting to buy dairy products. Many dairy products contain a substantial amount of added carbs which can make you creep up to your daily carb limit quickly if not you are not careful.
When browsing in the dairy aisle, try your best to find organic options that avoid having excess sugar added to them. Always check the nutrition label and select the fattiest options and avoid those fat-free advertisements. You want to consume fat on the keto diet.
Dairy items which are okay on the keto diet include:
- Mayonnaise
- Cream Cheese
- Swiss Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Cheddar Cheese
- Greek Yogurt
- Whipping Cream
- Cottage Cheese
- Cream Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Butter
You will notice that lots of cheeses and creams are acceptable on the keto diet. If one of the acceptable dairy items makes your mouth water, then you can add it to one of your keto dishes to add some extra flavor to your meal.
Be weary if you want to add milk to your diet as many varieties of milk have a tremendous amount of sugar per serving.
Nuts & Seeds
Think of nuts and seeds as the ultimate keto snack to help power you through the day. They contain tons of healthy fats, limited amount of carbs, and lower your risk of disease. The varieties of nuts and seeds you can toss in your bookbag when on the move will provide you lots of fiber so your hunger will be satisfied faster.
Add these nuts and seeds to your shopping list:
- Macadamia Nuts
- Pecans
- Hazelnuts
- Pine Nuts
- Brazil Nuts
- Almonds
- Walnuts
- Chia Seeds
- Sunflower Seeds
- Flaxseed
- Pumpkin Seeds
When deciding on what type of nuts or seeds you want to crunch on for a snack, it is important to know that some will contain more carbs per serving than others. If you enjoy snacking on a nut or seed variety that has higher amount of carbs, then limit the serving size of your snack.
A healthy dose of oils to your meals can add a new dynamic of flavor to your keto recipes. When consuming the right kind of oils, your diet will give you fantastic health benefits and extra fat to keep your body in ketosis. Choose wisely when looking at your selections of oils at the grocery store. The wrong selection can make or break your keto diet.
These oils should be at the top of your list:
- Olive Oil
- Coconut Oil
- Avocado Oil
- Peanut Oil
- Fish Oil
- Almond Oil
- Walnut Oil
- Sesame Oil
- Sunflower Oil
- Flaxseed Oil
The key thing is to know what type of fats you receive from each type of oil since some fats are much healthier than others. When practicing the keto diet, aim to consume naturally occurring saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats. Avoid processed polyunsaturated and trans fats at all costs. Always check the nutrition label to identify the type of fats contained in the oil.
Eggs are an extremely important food source and they can be enjoyed with any meal of the day. Not only are they low in carbs and the reference protein out of all foods, eggs are full of antioxidants and can stabilize cholesterol. You cannot go wrong always having eggs in your refrigerator when on the keto diet.
When it comes to beverages on the keto diet, nothing is better for you than water. The keto diet can make you extremely dehydrated, especially in the beginning stages of the diet. It is possible to need upwards of twice the amount of daily water consumption compared to someone not on the keto diet.
Other drinks are acceptable on the keto diet in moderation, but they must be low in carbs or you can drink your way out of ketosis. We have added the most ideal alcoholic beverages you can drink so you are well prepared for any social gatherings.
Add these beverages to your shopping list to go with your meals:
- Water
- Tea
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Red & white wine
- Light beer
For tea and coffee, you want to avoid adding sweeteners or anything high in carbs used to flavor the drink. Hard liquor drinks such as vodka, whiskey, or rum contain zero carbs and are keto friendly. You will have some carbs with wine and light beer so it is best to drink them in moderation to avoid going over your daily carb limit.
Closing Thoughts
We hope you now are confident that you have everything you need to get started on your keto diet. Using this expansive keto shopping list, take note of everything that makes your taste buds dance and create many savoy dishes that will make any keto dieter a happy camper.


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Topic: End (02/13/06)
TITLE: The End of Amy | Previous Challenge Entry
By Lynda Lee Schab
"Just open your stupid mouth," Bill said, obviously frustrated.
Amy felt the cold, wet cereal hit her lips and she opened her mouth as far as she could, which was barely enough to get a taste. The cereal oozed onto her chin and Bill harshly scooped it off with the spoon. It was humiliating but she didn't have a choice.
She was trapped in her own body like an animal. Amy remembered bits and pieces of the accident but had no concept of how long ago it had happened. It took awhile but she finally learned to accept the life she'd been spared. Not that she didn't constantly pray for a miracle. A miracle was at the top of her list every day.
Amy dreamed of walking again instead of being confined to her wheelchair, slouched over and unable to hold up her head for more than a moment at a time. She longed be normal, to pull her two daughters close, hold them tight and never let them go. Amy knew how difficult it must be for them to see her in that state. Their visits were always filled with emotion, confusion and lots of tears.
She desired her husband more than ever and wished that just once more he would touch his lips to hers. It seemed like forever since he'd kissed her at all, probably repulsed at the thought of getting her slobber on his mouth. Amy remembered when he used to be gentle and loving with her. But lately it seemed to be too much for him. He'd become irritable and detatched.
Everyone thought she was practically brain dead; a vegetable. They talked about her like she wasn't there. And although she could hear them loud and clear, her brain wouldn't allow her mouth to tell them. When she tried, what came out were deep, pitiful, moaning sounds that caused them to look away, embarrassed, unsure of how to respond to her cries.
Bill was just dipping the spoon into the cereal again when music started playing from his chest. Startled, Amy's head jerked involuntarily then fell forward again. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Bill reach into his shirt pocket and pull out his cell phone. He stood and walked away, his back to her.
"Hey Babe," he said quietly, yet loud enough for Amy to hear. "Nah. She doesn't understand anyway."
Doesn't understand? I understand every word you're saying, Bill!
"I'm fine," he was saying. "Don't worry about me. The doctor will be here at nine tomorrow morning. The sooner we get this over with, the easier it will be to move on with our lives. The girls and I can't live in limbo like this forever."
Get this over with? Easier to move on? What are you talking about?
Bill shot a brief look in her direction. He lowered his voice even more and Amy strained to hear.
"All I can say is thank God for that judge. He was smart enough to see that this is for the best. One shot and it'll be over. Totally painless - like putting a dog to sleep."
The shock of his statement was overwhelming. You're going to kill me? Put me "to sleep" so your life will be easier? What about my life?
Everything in her wanted to jump out of her chair and wrap her hands around her husband's throat. But despite her efforts, her legs and arms remained limp.
There were days she actually longed for death - to be free again in her Savior's arms. But the thought of not being around to see her girls grow up was unimaginable. And to think she was such a burden on her husband that he wanted her dead... Did Bill honestly think he could play God by choosing when to end her life?
So Amy did the only thing she could: she wept. She wept for the man her husband had become. She wept for her girls. She wept for the life she was going to lose.
And her silent cries turned into deep, pitiful moans that echoed through the hospital halls.
She watched, helplessly, as Bill shot her a disgusted look and walked out, leaving Amy alone with the knowledge that tomorrow would be the end of the life she was spared.
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The effect of 17-B estradiol therapy on bone mineral density and structure of alveolar bone in the ovariectomized rat model of postmenopausal osteoporosis
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The ovariectomized (OVX) rat, a preclinical model for studying postmenopausal bone loss, may also be used to study differences in alveolar bone (AB). The objectives of this study were to quantify the differences in AB following estrogen replacement therapy (ERT), and to investigate the relationship between AB structure and density, and trabecular bone at the femoral neck (FN) and third lumbar vertebral body (LB3). Estrogen treated rats had a higher bone volume fraction (BV/TV) at the AB region (9.8% P < 0.0001), FN (12% P < 0.0001), and LB3 (11.5% P < 0.0001) compared to the OVX group. BV/TV of the AB was positively correlated with the BV/TV at the FN (r = 0.69 P < 0.0001) and the LB3 (r = 0.75 P < 0.0001). The trabecular number (Tb.N), trabecular separation (Tb.Sp), and structure model index (SMI) were also positively correlated (P < 0.05) between the AB and FN (r = 0.42, 0.49, and 0.73, respectfully) and between the AB and LB3 (r = 0.44, 0.63, and 0.69, respectfully). Given the capacity of AB to respond to ERT, future preclinical drug/nutritional intervention studies aimed at improving skeletal health should include the AB as a region of interest (ROI).


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So I haven't done this in forever, but I'm feeling in the mood for something light and fun, so here we go. Drumroll, please!
Skiing? Snowboarding? What did the masses choose? . . .
Total votes: 13
Snowboarding: 5 votes; 38%
Skiing: 8 votes; 62%
I voted skiing because I have never been snowboarding, but I'm kindof curious to try it. And at the same time, maybe not interested enough to give up my skis. Because I'm pretty good on skis. So why give up proficiency to learn something new, right? Okay, not right, but there we are.
How about you? If given the chance, would you try something new, or go with the tried and true? Gee, maybe that should be the next This vs. That! (Except I have a better one . . .)


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When: Sun., Oct. 30 2011
I have to admit, every year around Halloween I get less enamored with the phrase "trick or treat." The tricks are never pleasant (smashed pumpkins, car eggings and such), and the treats just make jeans tighter around the belly. This year, however, I'm heading to the Halloween Bash at Fit Body and Pole (5531 Powers Center Point, fitbodyandpole.com), where I'll have a chance to learn some nifty chair and pole tricks and, in the process, burn some calories from any treats I may sample while there. The female-only festivities begin at 5 p.m., cost $15 (and a snack to share), and include fun photos of you in your sexy costume, whether vampire, witch or Snooki. — Kirsten Akens


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The Hague Convention: theory vs. reality
Many left-behind parents are told that the Hague Convention will bring about the return of their abducted children. Some authorities say that if your child is abducted, you should follow procedures outlined by the Hague, but we don't agree.
Until 1980, there was no international system in place to help parents recover abducted children who had been taken to other nations. The Hague Convention attempted to create one, but it doesn't work. If you take the time to read the well-intentioned text of the Hague, you'll see its many flaws.
In our opinion, it's not worth the large amounts of money, time and trouble to hire an attorney in the U.S. to try using the Hague Convention to get your child back. You aren't likely to get him or her back — and even worse, the abducting parent could be "legitimized" by the courts in another nation.
Under the Hague Convention, a case must be filed in the country where the abductor has taken the child. The courts of that country tend to render their decisions in favor of their countrymen, as the Hague Convention focuses on residency, not citizenship. There is little concern for the fact that the child is a citizen of the country from which he or she was abducted, or for the possible detrimental effect on the child.
Even if the child was born in the United States, if that child is found to be a "habitual resident" by the courts in another country, the child may be ordered to be returned to that country.
This underscores the need to act quickly, and contact Delta International now.
Few, if any, of the Hague signatory countries are going to send anyone out to physically recover your child for you. U.S. Embassy officials may check on the child's welfare, if it is known where the child is and if the abducting parent lets them.
As soon as abducting parents are aware that that they've been located, they'll usually disappear with the children again.
And about hiring lawyers…
You need to be aware that a great amount of money has been spent on U.S. lawyers in foreign abduction cases. The unfortunate fact is that they, most often, can't practice in the foreign courts and are required to hire associate lawyers in the foreign country.
More money…
Even if the U.S. lawyer is able to get a warrant in a U.S. court, in the foreign country it is often looked upon as "just another piece of paper." Is the U.S. lawyer going to personally go to the foreign country and take custody of the abducted child?
Equally bad is the fact that the foreign court will usually rule in favor of its own citizens, if it even acknowledges your case at all.
The Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
An international treaty, ratified by the U.S. in 1988, that governs the return of abducted children to their custodial parents, commonly known as the Hague Convention.


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Finance Manager
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- Location
- England, Lincolnshire, Grimsby
- Salary
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- Sector
- Utilities
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- Hours
- Full Time
This Grimsby based role of Finance Manager has the key role of maintaining financial controls across all activities within the business. Furthermore, the Finance Manager is also responsible for providing high quality and efficient financial information to the team.
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My client is a 4th generation family run Logistics business who have recently received Private Equity backing, they are at a pivotal point within their business journey and are thus looking to expand their finance team. The business have aims to double their turnover in the next 5 years and are continuously performing well.
- Accurate coverage of accounting functions, including reporting, producing monthly business accounts and periodic sales budgets and forecasts.
- Daily management of the company's cash flow.
- Producing and consolidating forecasts in order to provide clarity on expected financial performance for site managers.
- Preparing and distributing KPI reports for the key contracts.
- Summarising and communicating the management accounts from multiple sites and communicating this analysis with various finance and non-finance managers.
- Regular balance reconciliations for key accounts.
- Use relevant financial information to enhance performance across the business.
- Performance will be monitored based on the timely delivery of key financial information, the improvement of processes and procedures and finally on the enhanced standards of reporting to non-financial managers.
- Big 4 training/ accounting services background
- At least 2 years post qualified
- Audit experience is preferred but not essential
- ACAACA/ACCAACCA qualified
- Strong system and excel skills
- Experience using an ERPERP system
- Strong communicator with a solutions-focused approach to things
- Experience people manager
- Experience of developing and implementing a lean culture
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Goals from MacKenzie Taylor and Sean Dickie was enough for Elite to win at home against Ellon Meadows, as the business end of the season reaches its climax. It was a fine day for football at the Garioch Centre, Inverurie.
Both sides played some exciting football in this contest with Elite being the more clinical side in front of goal. Jackson Sweeney almost opened the scoring for the hosts with an effort which crashed off the crossbar.
Sweeney then had a cross into the box which deflected off an Ellon defender towards goal however Cameron Montgomery in the visiting goal denied the talented midfielder who had a good game for the hosts.
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Author(s): Alexander McCall Smith
Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi have always relied on the advice of the classic guide to their trade, The Principles of Private Detection. But who is the eminent author, Mr Clovis Andersen, and what if he were to come to Botswana? That seems a very unlikely possibility, and yet ...When Mr Andersen visits Botswana on holiday, he is delighted and intrigued to stumble across a roadside sign that reveals the existence of the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Professional courtesy suggests that he call and announce himself. Meanwhile, Mma Makutsi and Phuti Radiphuti are embarking on married life and building a new house - a tricky business under any circumstances but especially hazardous when the name of the contractor is the Joy and Light Building Company.
Mma Ramotswe's thirteenth adventure; now in Little, Brown hardback
Following a distinguished career as a Professor of Medical Law, Alexander McCall Smith has turned to writing full-time. He is the author of over sixty books on a wide array of subjects, and his books have been translated into forty-six languages. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife.


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One larger and three smaller islands east of Madagascar in the western Indian Ocean. One of these, Rodrigues Island, is 500 km to the east of the others. Mauritius also claims the Chagos archipelago, including Diego
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Population: 1,294,569 Annual Growth: 0.70%
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Urbanites: 42.6%
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Largest Religion: Hinduism
Rodrigues Islanders, numbering around 38,000, are largely Creole, largely Catholic, and tend to be poor and isolated. There is a small presence of other faiths (Hindu and Muslim) and other denominations (Anglican, Pentecostal, SdA) on this semi-autonomous island. Christians are active in education with five schools under their care, but faith tends to be nominal, blending biblical teachings with ungodly traditional beliefs. Pray for Gods Spirit to work anew among the Creole.
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