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Acupuncture and Fertility
Exploring the Relationship Between Acupuncture and Fertility
For those who are familiar with Chinese traditional medicine, you would agree that there is a close relationship between acupuncture and fertility. It simply cannot be ignored for those of you who have been doing some study on the benefits of Chinese medicine and traditional approach to this subject. It is a method that has been practiced by the Chinese since hundreds of years ago and is still one of the best natural ways to boost ovulation, fertility, and conception.
In our modern world, acupuncture treatments are used to help the body prepare for conception, providing an optimum environment for the egg, sperm, and successful implantation.
The Chinese views acupuncture as a stimulation of qi and blood, also yin and yang. Building up your yin and blood helps follicle development, and the tonified yin and blood would increase blood circulation to the ovaries and uterus. Moving your qi would promote strong ovulation and when the yang is tonified, it would promote implantation.
If you are unsure of the meaning of the Chinese terms in relation to the female reproductive system, it can be described as; Blood – blood, with emphasis on its moving and nourishing functions, Jing – reproductive essence, also pre-natal inheritance and genetic make-up, Qi – life force, energy and activating spark, Yang – the body's functions related to movement, transformation and heating and is the complementary opposite of yin, Yin - the body's functions related to nourishment, moistening and cooling and is the complementary opposite of yang.
10 Benefits of Acupuncture for Fertility
Here are the 10 benefits of acupuncture for conception and fertility :
1. Promotes strong ovulation and facilitate the smooth release of an egg;
2. Helps to build more follicles in the ovaries that are not responding well to the stimulation by the pituitary hormones.
3. Reduces uterine spasms which will help implantation phase.
4. Improves sperm count, motility, quality and density in men.
5. Helps to regulate menstruation and ovulation, corrects subtle imbalances by influencing hormonal pathways to stimulate hormone production.
6. Eliminates underlying inflammation that may harm fertility.
7. Increases blood flow to the ovaries, improving their function and nourishing the developing follicles thus helping them grow which is critical as we age, because blood flow to the ovaries declines naturally as we grow older.
8. Regulates the immune system which can disrupt fertility if they are overactive.
9. Increases blood flow to the uterus, thus improving the quality of the uterine lining (thickens the endometrium), suitable for implantation.
10. Relieves stress and indirectly clamps down the stress hormones which otherwise would impede fertility.
Acupuncture as a Modern Fertility Treatment
With these 10 benefits of acupuncture for conception and fertility, it is no wonder that many doctors and modern medical experts have started to explore or partner up with Chinese traditional medicine experts in recommending acupuncture as the better option to get pregnant the natural way. Acupuncture and fertility is gaining popularity in the modern world and probably is here to stay.


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Yes, Keith Bracy, DDS is a best dentist in 10011 for all ceramic crowns. Visit our Chelsea dental office today to see if you are a candidate for an all ceramic or porcelain crown. Yes, you have a choice in restorative materials for your new dental crown. There are several types of crowns used in dentistry throughout the years.
First, what is a crown in dentistry? A crown, sometimes called a "cap", refers to a full coverage restoration. In other words, it's a cap or a covering for your tooth. The crown covers the remaining tooth structure, adding protection and stability to a compromised tooth. Your tooth might need a crown if your tooth has a large cavity, failed filling, or fracture. At our 10011 dental office, we usually do the crown procedure in 2 visits. The first visit, Keith Bracy, DDS will prepare your tooth to certain dimensions and digital scan will be taken. The scan is sent to a lab, where a crown will be designed digitally and made by a computer milling machine. This technology offers highly precise, beautiful dental crowns that fit well. Dr. Bracy finds that the digitally scanned crowns have less problems compared to those made with a traditional putty material. The turnaround time is also very quick! We get most crowns back from the lab within 3-5 days. During the lab fabrication time, you will wear a temporary crown fabricated by Dr. Bracy.
So what are your choices for crown materials? Most patients rarely ask what kind of crown, Dr. Bracy will fabricate, but it is important to know that you do have options in our West Village dental office.
Today, most patients have high esthetic demands and do not want to see any metal. Thus, metal-free crowns, often referred to as all porcelain or all ceramic crowns are increasingly popular. Two of the most popular "metal-free" crowns are called Emax crowns and Zirconia crowns. An Emax crown is made from lithium disilicate and is a very cosmetic looking restoration. This material bonds relatively well to tooth structure, so it might be a good solution for someone who has crowns that come off a lot. The Emax material is very strong, but not as strong as the all Zirconia option. Zirconia crowns, often referred to by the brand name "Bruxzir" are made from a crystalline zirconia oxide and offer relatively more strength. These crowns offer an excellent choice for a patient that grinds their teeth or has a history of breaking dental restorations. Zirconia crowns have become more esthetic and cosmetic looking, however, many claim the Emax crowns have higher translucency and esthetics. Bonding a Zirconia crown to your tooth is a very sensitive process, and the bond may be less predictable than an Emax crown if certain protocols are not followed.
A more traditional type of dental crown if referred to as a "PFM". "PFM" stands for "porcelain fused to metal". This type of crown has a proven track record in dentistry, with hundreds of thousands in service over several decades. This type of crown offers the strength and fit of metal (the inside of the crown) with the esthetics and beauty of porcelain (the outside of the crown). The one cosmetic problem with these crowns is that in certain situations, the metal can show through at the gum line. Have you ever noticed a person with some purple or metal colored discoloration at their gum line around a tooth? Chances are you are seeing the thin margin of metal that can show through from a PFM crown. For this reason alone, many patients and dentists have started to abandon this type of crown.
Want to show some dental bling or flare in Chelsea? If so, perhaps an all gold crown is the choice for you! Gold is one of the best dental materials, even in 2019! It is anti-bacterial and offers an excellent fitting crown with a good seal if done properly. Gold crowns can look very pretty, shiny, and nice in the eyes of the right beholder. Other patients find gold crowns to be rather ugly, but Dr. Bracy is a fan! The one downside of gold crowns is that they can be expensive with the rising price of gold, but it is still an excellent investment in your oral health.
Obviously, we don't know which the best type of crown is for you until you come in for a dental consult in our West Village office! Dr. Bracy will be happy to provide you with an exam and explain the best dental crown material type for you!
Yes, we preform root canal therapy in our West Village dental office. Root canal therapy, sometimes referred to as "endo", are procedures within the field of Endodontics. During a root canal the nervous tissue of the tooth is cleaned out and the canals of the tooth are cleaned and shaped. A final filling material is placed within the canals to seal them and keep bacteria out. Keith Bracy, DDS performs many types of root canal procedures. However, some teeth may require the skills of a root canal specialist, called an "endodontist". The teeth that require a root canal specialist are many molar teeth and those with extra canals or unique canal systems. Don't worry if you need an endodontist! We can coordinate one to come to our West Village dental office or can refer you to one in the neighborhood if needed.
It is important to return general dental office after a root canal within 2 weeks to have a final restoration placed on the tooth. The root canal specialist will leave the tooth with a temporary filling. A final, stronger restoration must be placed on the tooth to keep it protected. In most cases, this is a crown. Keith Bracy, DDS is happy to evaluate your root canal treated tooth and let you know the best option for you. Call us at our West Village office at 212-390-8399.
Yes, we are excited to introduce our dental hygienist, Shirley Tam to our West Village, NYC dental practice. Shirley has years of experience in dental hygiene and is eager to meet all of our new and existing patients. Dental hygienists have at least 2 years of academic training the field of dental hygiene and specialize in dental cleanings, non-surgical periodontal treatments like "deep cleanings" (also known as quadrant scaling and root planning), oral hygiene instruction, and giving you overall dental advice such as how to lower your risk for dental cavities. Shirley also helps out with our in-office Kor whitening system! Shirley is currently available for Friday appointments. The other days of the week, Dr. Bracy is happy to perform your dental cleanings and take care of your dental hygiene needs.
Our philosophy on dental cleaning visits is patient-centered care. We believe dental hygiene is important and visits should not be rushed! We book at least 1 hour of time for any dental cleaning and want you to develop a trusted relationship with your hygienist. Keith Bracy, DDS, PLLC is located in the West Village, but also close to Chelsea, Flatiron and Union Square neighborhoods. You can book an appointment online or call us at 212-390-8399.
Our mission at Keith Bracy, DDS is to provide the highest quality oral healthcare with a focus on personalized care. This means we use the highest quality materials, dental labs, instruments and dental technologies. We allot ample time to maximize your time with your dental providers and develop a trusting relationship. Visits are never rushed and we encourage you to ask questions, and be in contact with us. We believe in focusing on your comfort and satisfaction and provide amenities to make your visit the most comfortable it can be.
Our West Village, NYC dental office was built in 2018 and has all new equipment, featuring a 3M digital scanner to replace putty impressions, Cliosoft digital imagining to reduce radiation exposure during x-rays, and the TurboVue illuminated scaler to give you the best dental cleaning.
We have two oral healthcare providers at our NYC practice. Dr. Bracy is owner and the sole general dentist and Shirley Tam, RDH is our dental hygienist. We believe in treating you like family, and are here to answer all your dental questions. If your care requires a specialist such as an endodontist (root canal specialist), we can often have the specialist come to our office instead of being referred out.
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I need didactic explanation
Need a detailed explanation on how this works, I know it does, but not sure how to explain it to some one else.
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public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent event) { int value = 0; if (event.getSource() == tryAgain) guess=0; else if (event.getSource() == one) value = 1; else if (event.getSource() == two) value = 2; else if (event.getSource() == three) value = 3; if(value > 0) { guess *= 10; guess += value; }
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Somewhere up in the code there are a few objects (hard to tell what they are from this code) that are named tryAgain, one, two, and three. Something is triggering an event on these that is calling actionPerformed.
I would "guess" that guess is defined as an int somewhere else. It looks like if the event came from tryAgain then you reset the guess. Otherwise you do the math as shown.
Does that make sense?
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Looking at that code, I would assume that the four objects, tryAgain, one, two, and three, all share the same action listener, and this method is the actionPerformed(ActionEvent) method within that class. When an event is triggered, this method is called.
Then, you check four things. First, you check if the object that triggered the event (event.getSource()) is the same object as tryAgain. You perform the same check three more times with different objects.
Note that == compares memory. The code works because when objects are passed into methods the value is not passed in, but a reference of the memory location.
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What is the best (cost and safety) to register a .cn domain name? We recently received 2 emails from companies (px-vps.org and one other) in China saying that another company was trying to steal/register our .com domain name in china (.cn). They then gave us a list of 15 domains from China to India that we should register through their company. Now they are saying we need to register for a 5 year minimum at $100 per domain. It's starting to sound like a $10,000 scam.
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Hofstra University is naming its law school after Maurice A. Deane, a former Endo Laboratories executive and law school graduate who made a $20 million donation, the university's biggest single gift.
Hofstra said it's renaming its roughly 40-year-old law school the Maurice A. Deane School of Law after the former pharmaceutical company executive, former Hofstra Law valedictorian and chairman emeritus of the university's board of trustees.
Deane recently made a $20 million commitment to the law school, where he and his wife Barbara already endowed a Distinguished Professorship in Constitutional Law and a law school scholarship. Their names also adorn the school's law library.
"I think it's going to be transformative for the law school. The law school's already on an upward trend in terms of student credentials and faculty," Hofsta University President Stuart Rabinowitz said. "This will be a big boost in terms of attracting the best law school students around the country."
Law School Dean Nora V. Demleitner said the donation will provide an ongoing stream of revenue, benefiting the school and students seeking to attend.
"We're planning on using the vast majority of the interest that comes out of the gift to enhance student services and scholarship funding," she said. "In the long term, it puts the law school in a much better position in terms of having a larger endowment."
Deane worked in the pharmaceuticals industry for many years before enrolling in Hofstra's law school at age 50.
He from 1951 to 1977 helped build Endo Laboratories into one of the largest privately-held pharmaceutical companies in the nation and facilitated its sale to E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
Deane was named president of the company, which operated as an independent subsidiary, until he retired eight years later and served on the board for several more years.
Endo's two best selling drugs are coumadint, an anti-coagulant, and percodan, an analgesic.
After leaving Endo, Deane enrolled in the Hofstra School of Law, where he graduated first in his class in 1981 and received awards for constitutional law and evidence.
"I remember him well. He was the only 50-year-old in the class. He was a presence even as a student," said Rabinowitz, who taught Deane. "He was a sort of den father to the rest of the students. Obviously, he was somebody of substance. He graduated first in his class. So everybody in the faculty knew him."
Rabinowitz said Deane has had many roles at the law school and the university over the years, before making the latest donation.
"He was a brilliant student, distinguished alumnus and valuable adviser, trustee and chair emeritus of the board of trustees," said Stuart Rabinowitz, who served as a professor and dean of the law school before taking the helm at the university.
Marilyn B. Monter, chairwoman of Hofstra's board of trustees, said Deane has long been a key supporter of the law school.
"Maurice has been among the strongest advocates for Hofstra and our law school," she said in a written statement. "It is a pleasure to be a part of this very special commemoration of all his contributions to our community."
Hofstra named its annual award for the law school valedictorian the Maurice A. Deane Award in his honor.
Deane was a member of Hofstra's board of trustees from 1982 to 2007, serving as chair from 1989-1991. He was named chairman emeritus in 2008.
The Deanes also donated money to the Mount Sinai Medical Center, where the Barbara and Maurice Deane Prostate Health and Research Center is named in their honor.
Deane also was a trustee of the North Shore University Hospital and served on the boards of the Hebrew Union College and Temple Beth El in Great Neck.
Barbara Deane is the vice chairwoman of the board at Bennington College and a former trustee and officer at the Nassau County Museum of Art.


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Updates! FUTURES VOL 4! CSD and More!
By Robyn Raymond
Hey Everyone!
The crew at Inner Ocean Records have been super busy this summer and have all kinds of awesome things happening. This blog is one of them! Keep checking back here often, as we'll have new info for you on the regular.
This week is a big one! Not only are we taking over the space at Rosso in Inglewood, here in Calgary on Friday (1402 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB), but we're also dropping a new fresh FUTURES tape! This is Volume 4 of this killer set, and in recognition of that, we're having a little giveaway! Check our Facebook this Friday (the 13th) for all the contest details! And keep your devices close that night, because at 7pm MST we'll be live streaming our show from Rosso. Taking your questions, slinging sweet tapes and giving you a sneak peek of FUTURES VOL 4 as well.
Don't sleep on this one fam! Here's the track list for FUTURES VOL 4! Get hype!
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Thanks to inner ocean for putting this out. I've been enjoying the futures 4 tape all weekend. This is such beautiful music!


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On August 12, the USDA issued the August WASDE report which confirmed suspicions of the fourth straight year of bumper crops in the United States for corn, soybeans and wheat. In my latest article for Seeking Alpha, I explain why hidden in all of the good news for consumers is a dire warning that demand is growing fast and the next time crop yields fall short there could be huge problems with which to contend.
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I can't believe what I can see
A human? An alien? Something in between?
Strapped down screams, a white room red
Ripping flesh, her final breath
Chaos, fear, transfixed in place
Emerging form now taking shape
Trapped inside this deadly space
Death is here...
Is this a force of nature? Can I relate to it for...
I need your mind to guide me
I need your strength inside me
How could I be so blind?
Fear is sending me blind
I can't breathe inside
An infant's mind but so much more
Is reaching out to all
Horror, hatred, deep in shock
All thoughts are known to me
Can't comprehend what I've done wrong
Death I fear...
This is no force of nature, I can relate to it for...
I want your mind to guide me
I want your strength inside me
How can fear be kind?
Join with me and you will see
The key to human destiny
Release the pain and suffering
Transforming bland society
Evolving form, evolving mind
I'll show you what you're meant to be
Beyond the realm of stagnant life
I offer you infinity!
Dripping blood the only sound
Silent stares from all around
Rising up the creature smiles
Its purpose realised
Reach within unknowing minds
Steal knowledge, strength, all life it finds
The final human chapter told
Now death is here!
There is contempt of nature, There's no relation here, cause...
I have your mind to guide me
And I have your strength inside me
I have your minds inside me
Leaving human life behind me
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Turn Your Crafts Into Cash
This story appears in the November 2002 issue of Teen Startups. Subscribe »
(YoungBiz.com) - When he was 13, Kenny Kirkpatrick made an impulse purchase that lead to a thriving business for the now 20-year-old. "I saw an ad in a woodworking catalog for kits to make pens," he explains. "I just tried it for fun and then got really involved."
Kirkpatrick, who is from Wood River, Nebraska, was already well on his way to a career when he ordered the kit, having taken woodworking as part of a local 4-H program. Within two years of the fateful purchase, he had earned $1,000 in profits from pen sales and expanded his line to include wooden tree ornaments, key chains, magnifying glasses and letter openers.
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The holiday season is an especially good time for those who have, or want to start, their own craft business. Shoppers are always looking for handmade wares to make their gift-giving a little more personal. Just ask Kelly Roach, the 13-year-old owner of Beadie Buddies in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Roach started the business when she was 9, crafting small animals made of colorful beads that her customers use as decorations.
It started as a onetime money-making venture. "I wanted to make some money to buy my mom a birthday present," she explains. But after about a year in business, Kelly expanded her line to tackle the holiday market by selling Christmas ornaments.
For the same reason, Kirkpatrick hit upon the idea of personalizing his pens. Customers can request birthstone pen tips or metal pocket clips that have a variety of sports, medical or musical symbols. He can also engrave the pens.
After Kirkpatrick and Roach hit upon successful ideas, they had to find some crafty ways to market their products. Roach initially found that word-of-mouth helped a lot; classmates, relatives from other states, as well as her friends from around the world were all enlisted to help spread the news. The orders came pouring in, so much so that Roach recruited friends to help her make Beadie Buddies for a share of the profits.
Not satisfied with word-of-mouth sales, Roach pounded the pavement and struck a deal with Sylvan Learning Center. "They have a store where you can buy things with tokens," she says of the agreement. "I sell Beadie Buddies for 25 tokens and I get to keep the tokens and buy other things."
She also sells her creations to her local F&M Bank, which they use as prizes for the members of Moolah Moolah, their savings club for kids.
Kirkpatrick tried a couple different marketing strategies before he hit on one that worked for him. "At first I tried to sell my pens at craft shows," he says, "but that was the wrong market. I had to get into it deeper to find the real market."
After some searching, Kirkpatrick discovered Grow Nebraska, an organization that helps promote small business in the state. While participating in one of their trade shows, Kirkpatrick was able to network with wholesalers from Hallmark stores, as well as from gift stores specializing in Nebraska products. "They were more my market," he says.
At the same time, a sales representative contacted Kirkpatrick about selling his products for him. She wanted 20 percent commission on each sale, which he thought was a good deal since she could travel farther and make more sales calls than he could. Having someone else do the selling also gave Kirkpatrick more time to concentrate on manufacturing and filling orders.
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If you, like Kirkpatrick and Roach, have a flair for creating, but aren't quite sure how to market your product, here are some ideas.
1. Independent sales representatives. While larger companies employ their own sales reps, smaller manufacturers, like Kirkpatrick, usually can't afford the salaries and commissions these reps typically command. Independent sales reps, however, are self-employed, work for several small manufacturers and work on a commission-only basis. If you think an independent sales rep is right for you, you can often find them at trade shows catering to wholesalers as well as retailers. Or contact the United Association of Manufacturers' Representatives at (949) 240-4966 or the Bureau of Wholesale Sales Representatives at (800) 877-1808.
2. Consignment agreements. This is similar to the method Roach used to sell her products. Gift stores, boutiques and other small shops often like to carry products made by local craftspeople, so pack up some samples and offer to split the profits with them on a commission basis.
3. Craft shows. Watch your local paper for notices or ask your local Chamber of Commerce about upcoming shows. Pay careful attention to how much booth rental fees are and stick to the ones that are $25 or less. Ask a friend, parent or sibling to help out in case you get really busy.
4. Flea markets. Similar to craft shows, flea markets have an advantage because they are typically open year-round, tables or booths are pretty inexpensive, and it's the easiest way for a young craftsperson to have a permanent location. You may have to sign a contract, and, if so, you may need your parents to co-sign.
5. Individual sales. Door-to-door selling may not sound very exciting, but it can be a good way to garner good word of mouth about your product. Before you embark, consider these tips:
- Create some nifty business cards and leave them everywhere you visit.
- Use a briefcase or portfolio to carry one sample of each of your products, and take orders for delivery at a later time. This will not only keep you from having to lug around tons of stuff, but you won't have to carry lots of cash either.
- For safety reasons, stick to offices and neighborhoods you are familiar with, and have a parent or friend go with you.
- Make a note of holiday and gift-buying seasons and start selling early. For the Christmas season, starting right after Halloween would not be too soon.
- Dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes!


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Dispatches from Beefhaus Gallery at 8:30 p.m. Saturday night are sure to be strange. Randall Garrett converts this artist-run space in Expo Park into a discotheque that houses his solo exhibition, Reach Inside to See the Stars. Part visual art, part performance art, he describes the experience of the space as similar to a seedy night off Plaza Garibaldi in Mexico City. Not familiar? Think the Slip Inn, but sexier.
"It will be very atmospheric,very dark," Garrett explains. "With evocative low lights that add color. I've also been composing a soundtrack that will lend to the overall ambiance of the space."
For Garrett, the milieu of the exhibition is the art, as much as any sculptural or collage work in the show. And of course, the performance art.
"There's always a performance aspect to my shows because it's very direct and unmediated," Garrett says. "You're there in the space with the viewers and you don't have any barriers. When you make a painting or sculpture, it's a mediated experience from what happens in the studio to the viewer seeing it. But I like the risk and the vulnerability performance entails."
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At 8:30 p.m. Garrett will crawl out of Beefhaus' safe room, creating a fully immersive experience, in which the audience is face to face with the artist as he ventures on a journey in front of them. The exhibition title emphasizes the idea of perception and the ways in which our subjectivity affects art that seems otherwise straightforward. Similarly, each visitor is sure to interact with both Garret's performance and the exhibit's reflective surfaces individually. One suggestion from Garrett? Selfies in the mirrored surfaces.
The show's title refers back to his first solo exhibition in Dallas at 500x Gallery in 1992, Seeing Stars. At the time, 500x was one of the only artist-run spaces in the city. So doing a show at one of the several experimental spaces more than 20 years later, Garrett brings with him a positive perspective on the city's artistic growth.
"This is a completely different scene then it was 10 years ago in Dallas. In 2000 there really was maybe one or two artist run spaces in the city," he says. "Over the last two to three years I've seen quite a few pop up, like BeefHaus, which brings vitality the scene here. It gives artists the freedom to experiment, which is exactly what I'm doing in my show."
The opening reception starts at 7 p.m., with the performance to start at 8:30 p.m. Entry is free. Beefhaus Gallery is located at 833 Exposition Ave.


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U.S. crude oil futures fell on Thursday, finishing a volatile open outcry session lower as traders weighed the effect of lower demand and the direction of the dollar, causing seesaw trading.
On the New York Mercantile Exchange, May crudefell $1.00, or 0.95 percent, to settle at $103.83 a barrel, trading from $103.21 to $106.44.
London Brent crude also declined.
The losses came in choppy trading after U.S. data showed jobless claims the highest since 2005, stoking fears of a significant economic slowdown.
U.S. oil demand so far this year is lagging last year's consumption as soaring prices add pressure to consumers already hobbled by a credit crunch and housing slump.
"With the U.S. apparently sliding into a recession, oil market rallies will probably not derive as much strength from gasoline this year," Jan Stuart, economist with UBS, said in a research note.
Thursday's losses were tempered by weakness in the U.S. dollar, which has underpinned a boom across all commodities denominated in the currency in recent months.
Earlier Thursday, U.S. crude fell as low as $103.21.
A report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration released Wednesday showed nationwide crude stockpiles rose sharply last week, while slow production from domestic refineries cut into fuels like gasoline and diesel.
The data also showed average implied oil demand in the United States over the first 13 weeks of the year down more than 479,000 barrels per day (bpd) compared to a year ago.
Some analysts said demand was expected to remain weak as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday conceded for the first time that the U.S. economy may fall into recession in the first half of 2008.
In Nigeria, a fire at the country's major oil export pipeline kept burning for a fifth day.
The operator, a Royal Dutch Shell venture, said output and exports were unaffected.
Similar pipeline fires at Shell's pipeline last year led to partial losses of supplies from Africa's largest oil exporter.


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Find out the suggestions used by Professional Roofer near Auburn Alabama
The telephone sounded at 2:00 in the morning. When the telephone rings at this time, it generally indicates trouble, this time, it was exception. The frenzied voice at the other end was claiming that his home ceiling was falling – literally. All the rain that had actually succumbed to the last two days had actually turned a small roof leakage into a water fall. The customer was asking for emergency situation roof services, at 02:00 AM, to stop in the middle of a rainy morning. He was not delighted when I explained that it would not be safe to deal with the roof in the darkness. The lesson in here is "do not wait for rain to fix your roof leakage!"
Typical Places Leaks Occur in Roofing
This article will give the required understanding to locate a roof leakage It will likewise tell you the best way to get your roof repaired. Portions of the roof vulnerable to leak are the joints in between the roof and the roof mounted structures, such as the chimney. The joint in between the roof and a vertical wall; and the joint between two slopping areas – valleys.
While roof leakages are common in numerous houses, the standard locations are the skylights, ice dams, wall step flashings, missing shingles, pipes vent flashing, chimneys, fields of shingles, and heater or B-vent flashings. As typical areas, many house owners battle to find the specific area when it concerns roof repairs.
Leaks can occur anywhere on the roof and for any variety of factors. Serious weather condition which brings rain, snow, wind and hail are tough on the roofings. Some roofings leak due to the fact that they appear worn.
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Tips to discover the source of the roof leak.
Individuals usually observe the roof leakage after the water begins to drip through the ceiling. Nevertheless, the source of the leakage is hardly ever straight above the water stain. These pointers will assist you locate the sources of a roof leakage:
In the attic, start above the ceiling leakage and follow the water spots on the deck to the possible source. Watch for a ray of sunlight to indicate a nail hole.
Have a buddy hose pipe down the roof while you watch the leakage from the within the attic.
If you find a hole, mark the place by using a wire hanger through the hole. Make certain your good friend is able to locate the wire wall mount on the top of the roof.
When you search for leak on asphalt shingles, start by trying to find broken shingles with dark spots in them. This shows loss of surface area granules. Look also for curled and harmed shingles.
Look likewise for damaged or missing shingles.
For those in Auburn, on a roof with a valley, clean out all debris built up in the valley. Look for damaged or missing flashing product.
Ways to determine leak spots and Their Places
A recognizable stain is the mold or moisture around the vents, chimneys, and skylights. These are the crossways in which water links. After finding the dripping areas, it is essential to move perishable products such as electronics, furnishings, and other home appliances as well as catching the leak in a container. We have actually seen the movies where containers lie every other foot in the house; do not let this occur to your roof. Identifying the discolorations and locations are the initial steps to saving your house from harmed items by simple leakages. Your roofer will explain the essential requirements to ensure your belongings are safe while checking the condition of the ceiling before repair.
Easy Emergency Repairs to Decrease Leakage for homes in Auburn AL
Taking preventive measures will save you cash in costly roofing repairs. Consider checking and repairing basic issues if your roofer notices leak from your shingles, fractures in your chimney, or degraded flashings. Fix roof leakages right away. It is not suggested that you do the roof repair yourself due to its complexity and the required understanding of its repairs – besides, it threatens. Call a certified and insured roofer who will provide the best insight of taking care of your roof as well as explain the treatments that are utilized to eliminate leaks and protect your financial investment.
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If you are not scared of heights and come in handy with tools, you can do some short-term roof repairs. A little bit of tar, couple of roofing nails, and some flashing can get rid of little frustrating leakages. Some cases such as the one pointed out below is a simple, easy-to-do repair you can finish to remove stubborn leakages.
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Take a little crowbar to get rid of the shingle in question then layer a thick tip of tar throughout the location. Nail the shingle back down then cover the whole shingle in tar. If you can not use the very same nail holes, location tar within and on top of the holes to avoid leakage through the deck. Prior to you are done, location another thin layer of tar on the underside of the shingles just for safe-keeping. You ought to see a change in the area and the leakage ought to end after the tar is used properly.
Basic Ways to Limit the Damage
Roofing repairs can be a pricey investment for any homeowner. You can restrict the damage to your home by acting early. If you feel that your house requires an evaluation from a roofing professional, put in the time to speak with somebody who understands the experiences. A simple call to your local roofing contractors can land you in the right position to determine future problems. House improvements consisting of changed shingles, flashings, and decks can complicate the process. If you are not a roofing professional, do not aim to attempt complex projects on your own. Be safe. Let an expert take a look, supply a quote, and get the job done right with quality products. Consider this investment a long-lasting contract for a delighted house.
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Healthy Snacks for Camp
It's every child's favorite time of year: summer! No school, no homework, and most importantly, it's time for camp! Make sure you send your kids off to their favorite day camps with the nutrition they'll need to fuel all of their daytime activities. Healthy snacks that are high in protein and have a good balance of healthy fat and carbohydrates will give your kids the boost of energy they need to keep on playing all day long. Of course, some fruits and vegetables thrown in for some added vitamins and nutrients never hurt either! Below are some of our favorite kid and camp-friendly snacks- what others can you think of?
1. Fruit and Cheese Kabobs
Fruit and cheese are a classic combination, and making them into a kabob turns them into a fun snack for kids! The natural sugars in the fruit will give a burst of energy, while the protein in the cheese will help sustain that energy throughout the day. You and your kids can even make these together the night before and discover your favorite fruit and cheese combinations.
2. Hummus and Vegetable Slices
The perfect go-to summertime snack, hummus, is cool, protein-packed, and delicious. And with so many recipe options, even the pickiest of eaters will find one they love! Pair any hummus with carrots, celery, cucumbers, peppers or whichever vegetables you want for the perfect camp snack!
3. Homemade Popcorn
There are little snacks as fun as popcorn! The sugars in the corn will perk up any sluggish camper, and it's super easy to pack up. Want to spice things up? Create different blends of spices and seasonings to flavor up the popcorn. Get your kids' input and have them help come up with combinations until you find your perfect blend!
4. Meat and Cheese Rollups
Talk about a protein punch! When your kids need an energy boost that will last all day, this should be their go-to snack. Simply have them pick out their favorite lunchmeat and sliced cheese and roll them up- you can even add in a leaf of spinach if you want to sneak in some greens! Then pop in a pretzel stick to hold everything in place. Juice Plus+ tip: We recommend getting your lunchmeat and cheese sliced fresh from the deli section of the grocery store. It has far less sodium than the pre-packaged brands, and far more natural ingredients.
5. Apples and Peanut Butter
For a quick and easy snack, you can never go wrong with apples and peanut butter. (Squeezing some lemon juice on the sliced apples will help them from turning brown throughout the day). You can even use a different nut if you prefer, or make your own peanut butter at home. The sugars in the apple will give an immediate burst of energy and the protein from the peanut butter will keep your kids fueled all day long.
6. Juice Plus+ Complete Nutrition Bars
Made from wholesome ingredients, you can trust that by giving your kids Juice Plus+ Complete nutrition bars, you're providing them whole food nutrition. Packed with protein and fiber, these bars are not only delicious, but are made with the nutrients necessary to keep your kids playing all day long. Plus, the convenient on-the-go packaging makes it the perfect summer camp snack.
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I'm uninspired today so I'm going back to my list of suggestions from a few days ago.
I'm going to skip the suggestion "Why I have the Best Husband" for now and use Marta's suggestion: Favorite 100 Yen Treasures.
(Oh, and Thank you Marta for the compliment. I also love my little yellow tea pot. If only I drank tea it would be PERFECT!)
So let me tell you a little about the 100 Yen Store. They're sorta like Dollar Stores. Only much MUCH better. The one we like is called "The". Well, it's "The" and then something in Kanji. So we call it "The." Anyway, it's really cool.
Now, not EVERYTHING in them is 100 Yen. But most things are and we've gotten some real treasures. Here's a list of everything I can think of off the top of my head;
(If you can blow up this picture, read the second to last bullet.)
battery operated bullet train toys
A fly swatter
Plastic containers perfect for organizing cupboards
more stationary
Sushi Erasers
Plastic Samurai Swords and Shields
Small Plants
wooden toys
swim goggles
mouse pad
The 100 Yen store has a veritable plethora of treasures (Yes. I WOULD say plethora) and if we ever have visitors, we'll take them shopping there first. In the mean time, let me know if you want me to pick something up for you.
I'll take any excuse I can get to go again!


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The original Neusu underbed storage bag, and still the most popular, is this 80 Litre version. It's made from the same quality 600D polyester as our larger underbed bags, but only features a single handle where the larger bags have four, and can handle a duvet. If you want to store more in a single bag, then please consider the Extra Large Underbed Storage Bag or Jumbo Underbed Storage Bag, which are unique to Neusu's range.
While the bag is one of the smaller underbed bags we produce, it does mean that you can fit multiple bags under the same bed, and some people prefer to buy multiple bags in this size to a single larger bag if this suits your purpose better.
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There's a mesh pocket inside for any small extras you might need to keep safe or to put a pot pourri or desiccant sachet in, and then on the back of the bag there is a small document pouch in which you can put a label so that you know what's inside each bag.
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with Brodie Merrill, 2x All-American defenseman at Georgetown University, Schmeisser Award as defensive player of the year as a senior.
As a pro - first player taken in the 2005 draft and was named Rookie of the
Year and Defensive Player of the Year in his first year; he was named Defenseman
of the year for four consecutive years; the all-time ground ball leader in the
MLL; also a professional Canadian Box player. In 2006 he was a member of the
World Lacrosse Championship where he was named Best Defender and earned
All-World honors.
Gone are the days when you can throw an un-skilled, un-athletic player back on defense because he can't play offense. The defenseman plays a critical role in lacrosse and requires skill and athleticism.
Brodie Merrill draws upon his experience in both box and field lacrosse to present this lacrosse DVD on the most important defensive skills needed to be successful in the game today. This DVD shows players and coaches how to build a solid individual defensive foundation. By developing three foundational skills: footwork, body positioning and hand positioning, you will lay the ground work for future growth as a defenseman.
Through individual drills and one-on-one demonstration, Merrill provides meaningful examples and practical methods that can be easily applied to any level of play. These basic skills are introduced with simple explanations followed by on-field demonstrations. Each basic skill is built upon larger defensive concepts such as transition and team defensive techniques.
Merrill explains the subtle differences required of a defender versus an offensive player when performing the same actions. Ground balls, successful transitioning through the use of basic dodges and the key points of defending from behind the net and from the top is shown.
Correct stick checking is where the defensive player can make significant contributions and become a play maker from the defensive side of the ball. Merrill shows how to correctly execute a stick check without over-committing and suggests which stick checks are best used in specific situations. Each check is explained carefully and demonstrated at game speed. The philosophy of each check is also covered in terms of its best application as well as when and where it presents the best option.
In addition to the more traditional and basic stick checks, advanced stick checks that require increased discipline and careful execution are also explained. Where other instructional DVD's have chosen to leave these examples out because of their difficulty to execute, Merrill is able to bring his considerable experience to bear upon correctly teaching this skill set.
The basic strategies of team defense for box lacrosse are covered including strategic strengths and weaknesses. Though shown in the indoor setting, these techniques can certainly be applied to field lacrosse as well. Topside help and sliding options are covered. Merrill reveals which slide packages are best for each situation. In this way the benefits of sliding adjacent or sliding from the crease are presented.
Players and coaches can apply Brodie Merrill's defensive concepts and instruction into their daily routine. Merrill's work ethic and his dedication and commitment to always improve and work harder will inspire you to elevate your game.
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SOMERSWORTH — Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact police at (603) 692-3131 or leave an anonymous tip on the Somersworth Police Crimeline at (603) 692-3111, if you have seen this posted and have information about an incident, the Somersworth Police Department encourages you to call.
For 15 years the Somersworth Police Department has been using its Crimeline program to facilitate neighborhood safety and security by providing an anonymous, safe way to report suspected crimes.
According to Capt. Russell Timmons, the Crimeline has been beneficial.
"For a long time now this system has put to good use, " Timmons said Thursday. "The larger part of the population wants to help in a certain situation, but they do not want to be identified."
The Crimeline allows the public to do just that. Timmons said officers have strategically placed Crimeline signs in areas of high visibility, such as laundromats.
Sgt. Mike Dumont and Lt. Tim McLin could be seen at Emerald City Laundry, Thursday, posting these signs.
"People congregate at laundry facilities, this is where they will be noticed and people will no where to call" McLin said.
Pam Casey, manager at Emerald City Laundry, said there has been vandalism in the area and she hopes the signs will help.
"Officers can't be everywhere at once. I believe this will help our neighborhood," Casey said.
According to McLin, the department is always making an effort to get out into the community and patrol rough areas that generate criminal behavior, such as the playground in ward 5 and the woods behind Emerald City Laundry.
"We are always brainstorming ideas to keep our city safe. This will be a tool and a deterrent," McLin said.
Additionally, this summer, officers have been educating participants of the afterschool program, Somersworth Youth Connection, about the harms of synthetic drugs before they reach the high school level.
"SYC is an efficient tool for our city," McLin said. " Any education from Internet safety to bullying, will make a difference."


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Travel PR and marketing agency, China Travel Outbound (CTO), has recruited senior digital specialist, Ed Lamb, to head up its client services division.
Lamb has nearly two decades' experience on agency management teams and joins CTO from the award-winning Brighton digital agency, Propellernet, where he worked for 9 years, leading pitch wins with new blue-chip clients such as Marks and Spencer, Waitrose and McArthurGlen. Prior to that Lamb played a key role within TMW's management team, developing their digital offering as TMW (now TMW Unlimited) successfully evolved from an offline DM model to an online focused approach, with digital revenues quadrupling in his 3 years there.
Lamb's appointment comes at an exciting time for the Chinese specialist as they enter their sixth year of trading, now working with over 20 clients in the tourism industry within the UK and Europe, and experiencing double digit annual growth.
CTO has recently added Visit Copenhagen to its list of clients, and Lamb will play a key role in further international expansion and in developing new products to serve the needs of the agency's customers.
Helena Beard, Founder and Managing Director of China Travel Outbound, said,
"I am thrilled to be working with Ed. He comes to us with a great track record in building successful agencies and his digital experience will be invaluable in our future plans."
Ed Lamb said, "It's a fantastic time to get involved with China Travel Outbound given the excellent base that has been put in place. I can't wait to work with Helena and the rest of the team to build on that and deliver the next phase of growth, increasing Chinese tourism revenues for all our clients."
For more information about China Travel Outbound, please visit www.chinatraveloutbound.com
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China Travel Outbound is a specialist travel PR and Marketing agency with offices in Brighton and Beijing. The agency's clients include VisitBrighton, Royal Museums Greenwich, English Heritage, LNER and City Cruises. For more information, please contact Helena Beard at [email protected]


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Become a part of Canada's premier environmental and restoration related programs. Check out BCIT's Fish, Wildlife and Recreation Diploma and Ecological Restoration Degree, the first of its kind in Canada.
BCIT invites you to join one of the most unique educational models in Canada. In the time it takes to do a typical university degree, you can get two academic credentials; a Diploma in Fish, Wildlife and Recreation (FWR) and a Bachelor's Degree in Ecological Restoration.
The two-year FWR Diploma provides you with hands-on training in managing fisheries, wildlife, and parks and recreational lands. Then, if you wish to continue, add world-class applied training to complete a Bachelor's Degree focusing on restoring the numerous damaged ecosystems that exist across British Columbia, Canada, and around the world.
These programs, in partnership with the newly established Rivers Institute at BCIT, are widely renowned locally and internationally for their "field-oriented" learning and applied research. The Rivers Institute plays a leadership role in the protection and restoration of rivers and provides support and mentoring to the next generation of river stewards.
Working with our many diverse partners on a wide range of applied research projects, students gain experience tackling some of the many environmental challenges facing local, regional, provincial and international communities.
BCIT's Fish, Wildlife and Recreation program is for people seeking a unique educational experience and who want to make a positive difference in the world today. Since 1969, the FWR program has been preparing students for rewarding careers in the conservation and management of fish, wildlife, parks, and outdoor recreation. The program is designed to give you a broad range of applied skills, experiences, and knowledge. A significant amount of your time is spent outside where you will learn to identify, inventory, and monitor BC's fish and wildlife species and the habitats they use. You will learn how parks and protected areas are established, designed, and managed. Upon completion of the FWR program, you will be ready to work in the dynamic and diverse field of resource management.
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Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Your skills have widened and your experience has grown. As a graduate, you are ready to work in this dynamic and diverse industry.
Graduates of the program are eligible to register for the professional designation of a Registered Biology Technologist or RB Tech with the College of Applied Biology of British Columbia.
The job opportunities for graduates in Fish, Wildlife and Recreation are in both government agencies (local, regional, provincial, and federal) and in the private sector, primarily with environmental consultants.
The Burnaby Lake System Project (BLSP) is an initiative of the Fish, Wildlife and Recreation (FWR) program. The project was initiated in 1993 to protect, inventory, monitor, and enhance the natural resources of the Brunette River Watershed. The BLSP initiates and supports a variety of community projects including riparian planting, fish and wildlife inventories, stream and terrestrial habitat mapping, monitoring and invasive species control programs, education and awareness programs, and local community events.
The BLSP provides opportunities for project staff, BCIT students, and volunteers to contribute to the community and gain valuable "hands-on" experience. The BLSP is supported by a community partnership that includes BCIT, the City of Burnaby, GVRD, Ministry of Environment, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, community organizations, stewardship groups, and local business.
The Fish, Wildlife and Recreation program has actively participated in a wide range of projects over the years. Recent projects are listed below and many projects have an associated web page or report. Click on the icons below to follow links to project website.
The FWR program works with various partner groups and individuals on conservation and awareness initiatives. Students and staff all benefit from these projects as the experience, contacts, and context for course material and study is provided in these projects and their respective issues and processes.
The Rivers Institute at BCIT will be a leader in the protection and restoration of waterways in British Columbia and beyond by initiating public awareness activities, conducting applied research, developing best practices in river management, and mentoring the next generation of river stewards. The Rivers Institute supports and is supported by the Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation and the Ecological Restoration Degree programs at BCIT. The Rivers Institute is led by Mark Angelo, C.M., O.B.C - the inaugural Rudy North Chair in River Ecology. The Rivers Institute at BCIT is involved in a variety of projects and initiatives, including:
The Heart of the Fraser initiative is focused on conserving, protecting and restoring key portions of the lower Fraser River between Hope and Mission. The plan for protection calls on government, first nations, and the private sector to work together to protect this extremely valuable lowland ecosystem from unchecked development. To accomplish this goal, key private lands can be purchased for conservation purchases and governments can help to protect and manage key crown lands within the Heart of the Fraser.
Still Creek Restoration Initiative. Over the last twenty years, the Fish, Wildlife and Recreation program has been extensively involved in restoration efforts along Still Creek which flows through both the City of Vancouver and the City of Burnaby. In addition to ongoing restoration initiatives, the FWR program has recently embarked on an extensive, state of the art monitoring program in conjunction with Burnaby which will document how this system is changing over time.
Guichon Creek Restoration & Enhancement Project. Over the past 25 years, the FWR program has been working to restore Guichon Creek, which runs through the southeast corner of campus. As a result of channelization and vegetative clearing, this stream was severely damaged in the early 1960's. However, FWR staff and students have worked to restore this waterway through efforts to re-establish streamside vegetation and improve water quality. Recently, the program also undertook a major initiative to enhance instream habitat thanks to the generous support of both Blue Planet Links and Electronic Arts. As a result, Guichon Creek is fast becoming a great example of urban stream restoration. This coming spring, cutthroat trout will be released back into the creek and additional restoration projects will continue to unfold in the years ahead.
In 2002, Danny embarked on a 6 month journey through regions of Asia, Africa & Europe. His journey, Catt Trax, was an initiative to raise awareness of global sustainability issues and how one can use modern technology to communicate and raise awareness of the issues that we all face, whether we are in Canada or the heart of Africa.
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Colorado lawmakers defer new misconduct policy to 2019
Associated Press
DENVER — Colorado lawmakers passed 432 bills during their just-concluded 2018 session. But despite the tumult over a spate of sexual misconduct cases, they decided to let next year's leaders adopt updates to a harassment policy that could provide stricter ground rules for deterring bad behavior, punishing it and letting voters know about it.
Leaders of the House and Senate decided to appoint an interim committee to hash out recommendations made by a Denver-based human resources firm this summer. Parsing confidentiality issues, training, hiring human resources professionals and separating politics from investigations couldn't be done amid the onslaught of legislative business, they agreed.
It's a conundrum faced by U.S. state lawmakers across the country, despite momentum from the #MeToo movement that accelerated after the scandal involving Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein last fall and permeated statehouses from coast to coast. Some legislatures, including Kansas and New Mexico, did update their policies.
In Colorado, sexual misconduct allegations against five lawmakers — one of whom was expelled — and partisan frustration over the handling of harassment claims against a state senator left a bitter taste for many when the session ended last week.
In March, the Democrat-led House voted overwhelmingly to expel Democratic Rep. Steve Lebsock after an independent investigator found credible claims that he harassed five women, including a Democratic colleague. Lebsock, representing a suburban Denver district, denied the allegations.
In contrast, Republican Senate President Kevin Grantham resisted Democratic demands that an expulsion vote be held for GOP Sen. Randy Baumgartner, a northwestern Colorado lawmaker accused of groping a former legislative aide in 2016. An independent investigator found the claims were credible; Baumgardner denied it.
An April expulsion vote failed.
Subsequent revelations by KUNC-FM that Baumgardner also had been accused by eight people of creating a hostile work environment — and that two additional investigations found the claims to be credible — further angered minority Democrats, who called for another expulsion vote.
Instead, Grantham stripped Baumgardner of several committee posts.
Both outcomes for Lebsock and Baumgardner met the requirements of the Legislature's current workplace harassment policy, which leaves it to leaders of each chamber to decide appropriate punishment, if any.
"This legislative session has been intense from the very beginning," said Democratic House Speaker Crisanta Duran, who is term-limited. "And that's because we wanted to make sure that it was a priority to address the issues of harassment head-on, while at the same time working on all the other issues that we have dealt with this legislative session."
"When it comes to individuals (cases), I think that was a product of unclear policy and unclear directives on how things are supposed to move," said Grantham, who also is term-limited.
Lawmakers commissioned a report on the Capitol's workplace culture and harassment policies. Among the recommendations by the Investigations Law Group:
— Create standing committees in each chamber to decide on remedial or disciplinary action for offending lawmakers;
— Start compiling data on harassment claims and outcomes, and release limited summaries annually to the public without identifying accusers or accused, except in the case of legislators with confirmed misconduct;
— Consider waiving lawmakers' immunity from liability.
Only three legislators showed up when Duran, Grantham and other top leaders convened an early morning meeting May 3 for all lawmakers to hear and ask questions about a draft harassment policy. Most legislators had worked late the night before, and a full agenda awaited that day as the session wound down.
"We had a draft policy in place, and I really didn't get it until the day before we were supposed to have the policy voted on. So there was a total lack of communication there," grumbled GOP Rep. Patrick Neville, the House minority leader.
One of those who did attend but left early, visibly frustrated, was Democratic Sen. Kerry Donovan, whose district includes five counties on Colorado's Western Slope.
"They ended up discussing a report I hadn't even seen," Donovan said. But she said she hoped that, even in an election year, the interim committee could carefully develop a policy that addresses the Capitol's culture as well as its harassment procedures without the distractions of legislative business.
Making it easier for those who are wronged to file complaints without retribution is paramount for lawmakers.
So, too, is some form of public accountability.
"We need to carefully parse this out," Donovan said. "But once you decide to run for office, you make significant decisions about how you are going to be treated and how your privacy is going to be treated from now on."
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Keeping your beverages cold or perishable food fresh while car camping isn't really all that difficult at all. You simply throw all of the things you need into a cooler, pack it with ice, and head out to your campsite. But what if you're actually hiking further into the backcountry, where lugging a heavy chest simply isn't an option? That's where IceMule Coolers come in handy. These softsided, insulated backpacks, bags, and containers are specifically designed for use on the go, giving us the ability to conveniently carry our favorite foods and drinks with us just about anywhere.
We first told you about IceMule back in the spring of 2015, when the products were relatively new to the marketplace. But more recently we managed to get our hands on one of the coolers, and put it to the test. Curious to see if it could live up to the hype, we took our IceMule on a few excursions both around town and on the trail, and the results were surprisingly great. Considering the fact that IceMule promises the "portability of a backpack and the perofrmance of a hard cooler" that's saying something.
The IceMule product that was used in our testing was the size medium Classic. This particular cooler somewhat resembles a drybag used by paddlers and is designed to hold 12 – 12 ounce cans, or 5 bottles of wine, with enough room left over for ice as well. Depending on the size of your group, or the length of your outing, that ought to be enough to keep you well lubricated for awhile. If not however, you can always jump up to the larger version of the Classic, which is spacious enough to carry six additional cans.
As with other soft coolers, IceMule uses thick fabrics and a layer of insulation to help keep the interior of the cooler as cold as possible. In this case, those fabrics include the proprietary MuleSkinEV, which is used on both the interior and exterior to add durability and a level of protection to the contents of the bag. Sandwiched in between those layers of fabric is the PolarLayer insulator, which is said to keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours. I can't attest to that level of performance, but I can tell you that when the TriFold DriTop lid is closed properly, this cooler had absolutely no problem keeping my beverages well chilled for as long as 12-13 hours, at which time I ran out of drinks rather than ice.
Additionally, the IceMule Classic also features a valve that allows air to be added or removed to the insulation layer to help keep the interior colder over longer periods of time. The more air that is injected into that layer, the longer it can maintain a colder temperature. Of course, if you have the interior of the cooler extremely full, the amount of air that can be pumped in will be somewhat limited. The beauty of the valve though is that you can add air throughout the day as the coole empties, in a sense incresing your insulation over time.
Speaking of filling up this cooler, I have to point out that it takes a bit of practice to learn exactly how to pack it properly, and learn how much ice it can actually hold. On more than one occasion I found myself removing excess ice in order to close the all-important lid completely. After using the Classic a time or two, this wasn't as much of a problem however, but it is something to be aware of in the beginning.
Put to the test in the field, the IceMule Classic more than lived up to my expectations. It is extremely lightweight, but still incredibly durable, and its interior can hold quite a bit of cargo. Additionally, its shoulder strap makes it very easy to carry, even when completely filled to the brim. And at the end of the day, the entire back flattens out nicely, making it far easier to store than a traditional hard-sided cooler.
For $59.95, I found the Classic to be a great option for carrying a few cold drinks or fresh foods with you on a camping trip. Going beyond that, it also works well for use at festivals, concerts, and athletic events too, making it extremely convenient to carry chilled food and beverags with you everywhere you go. I really appreciated the versatility that this product afforded me, and chances are you will be too.
Durable enough for the backcountry, but easy to use just about anywhere else, this is an affordable, fun product that any outdoor enthusiast is sure to love.
Learn more about this cooler and the entire line of IceMule products at IceMuleCooler.com.


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Hopefully we've all had a few moments of berry bliss already this summer, when you pop a perfect berry into your mouth and are overcome by the sweet flavor of summer. But what goes into developing these moments? For the plant breeder, that berry may have been years in the making.
In an article in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Food Editor Hsiao-Ching Chou (recently resigned) profiles Patrick Moore, plant breeder at Washington State University who specializes in strawberries and raspberries. What Moore does is not genetic modification, but crossbreeding to develop certain traits in the berries. "I think you can make adequate progress using the traditional method," he says.
There's a lot to take into consideration:
Strawberry perfection suffers multiple definitions.
A grower may desire firmness, because the firmer the fruit the easier it is to harvest and the more likely it will survive the conveyor belt. … Processors may not be concerned about fruit that lacks intense aroma or flavor, because sugar is added during the packing process. … A chef, on the other hand, may prize strawberries that exude the telltale aroma, possess flesh that is solid crimson, and drip sweetness balanced by enough acidity to keep it from being cloying. … Consumers who demand strawberries in winter usually are satisfied by the plump California berries, which are seasonless and mildly flavored.
Moore weighs all these factors, trying to maximize the features of different berries. It's a process that takes some time. According to the article, "Inventing strawberries is not a task for the impatient: It takes about 10 research years after a cross is made before a cultivar is released for commercial use. Raspberries take an average of 14 years."
But that bliss moment, it's worth waiting for.


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The first album to really demonstrate how C64 tunes could sound played live, and the first to feature demo music. Here's a sampler of the album:
Reyn Ouwehand is an ex-member of the famed "Maniacs of Noise", a C64 composer himself and a successful record producer.
His considerable musical skill is showcased here. It was also demonstrated live in 2003 for Stuck in D'80s, his CD arrangements forming the bedrock of their repertoire.
Highlights of this CD include the awe-inspiring C64-Oriental-tune medley "Asian Legends", and his definitive rock cover of Ben Daglish's crowd-pleaser "Deflektor".
- LN3 Intro (Reyn Ouwehand)
- Shape (Johannes Bjerregaard)
- DMC Part IV (Johannes Bjerregaard)
- Enlightenment: Druid II (David Hanlon)
- Flimbo's Quest (Reyn Ouwehand)
- Dutch Breeze: Flip the Flop (Reyn Ouwehand)
- Deflektor (Ben Daglish)
- Special Agent (Johannes Bjerregaard)
- Blue Meanies Part I (Steve Barrett)
- Asian Legends (Various)
- Aztec Challenge (Paul Norman)
- Bombo (Ben Daglish)
- Thanatos (Julian Breeze)
- Pimple Squeezer (Johannes Bjerregaard)
- Tiger Mission (Johannes Bjerregaard)