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Colleges for a 22 ACT
The ACT is a standardized test that measures your academic proficiency in a number of subjects. A 22 on the ACT demonstrates that you answered more than half of the exam's questions correctly and is solidly over the national average score of 20.8 (more often rounded to 21).
Is a Score of 22 Good?
The ACT is scored on a scale of 1 to 36 with a 36 being the highest score. A score of 22 places you in the 63rd percentile, meaning that it's a higher score than the majority of test takers receive. At this level, scores begin to become competitive for admission to mildly selective institutions. Since one of the main purposes for taking the ACT is to improve your college acceptance odds, a 22 can be helpful in accomplishing that goal.
I Want to Go to College, What Do I Do?
A 22 is a decent score and it isn't going to hinder your college application unless you're applying to selective or very selective institutions, such as those in the Ivy League. If none of those are on your radar, the primary reason to consider retaking the ACT would be to increase merit aid. If you're a junior, you typically have some time to take it again if you want to. Your score comes with a subject-by-subject breakdown of how you did in each section of the exam: science, English, reading, and mathematics. Take a look at the subjects that need improvement and concentrate your studies in those areas. Other methods to improve include picking up a book of practice ACT exams or downloading practice tests, as well as signing up for a test prep class through your high school or district. Be sure to time yourself to get used to testing conditions on the day of the retake.
As for seniors, do research to determine the ACT range for accepted students at a given college or university. If the college you want to attend has a history of admitting students with a 22 on the ACT, make sure that the other parts of your application are as strong as possible. Devote enough study time to all classes to ensure that your GPA is up to par. You should also consult with your college counselor as you write your essay to make it effective and persuasive. If you ultimately decide you want to retake it, there are typically dates throughout the fall semester that would get you results in time for the latter half of the college application season (January through March). Whatever you decide to do, though, remember that your ACT score is just a component of your application.
What Colleges Can I Apply to With an ACT Score of 22?
Many colleges and universities are happy to review applicants with an ACT score of 22. While no standardized test score guarantees admission, all of these schools have a history of admitting students with a 22 ACT that complements good academic performance.


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What Are the Effects of a Bad Oxygen Sensor?by Tom Streissguth
The oxygen sensor in your car or truck monitors the level of oxygen in your vehicle's exhaust. The sensor is linked to the on-board computer, which adjusts the fuel mixture and engine timing to compensate for any changes in the oxygen level and optimize the fuel/air mixture. If the oxygen sensor is impaired or damaged, it can affect the operation of the engine, whether idling, accelerating or decelerating.
Poor Timing
A bad sensor can disrupt the combustion cycle that is controlled by the vehicle's computer, and it cause your engine to run rough or "miss" while idling or running at relatively low RPMs. The faulty sensor can also cause the engine to knock and ping as the combustion of the fuel in the chambers of the engine is thrown out of its normal timing sequence.
Poor Mileage
If the engine ignition system is disrupted, the system for delivering fuel to the combustion chambers can also become faulty, causing too much fuel to be pumped into the engine. It can also result in a loss of engine power and lower gas mileage.
Faulty oxygen sensors disrupting engine timing and fuel/air mixture can raise the emission of pollutants into the atmosphere. This, in turn, can cause the car to fail emissions inspections
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I've woken with a sore back. Again. It's my hip- it's out. Again.
Fortunately I have a good chiropractor. I have to- I have a scoliosis in my back- my spine isn't straight and needs good support to stay upright. I'm suffering at the moment from a few months of laziness and lack of routine last year where I didn't train as I should have, and completely neglected any work on my core. I'm attempting to remedy that now- I need to in order to stay upright.
At the risk of heading into too much information territory, my ankles are also hyper flexible- it's the ligaments. It's sometimes as if my feet are floating at the end of my ankles. It's possibly a little appropriate given the extent of my Neptunitis. In any case, they need support as well.
In the body, Saturn rules the bones, the skeleton and the connective tissue ie ligaments. It also rules the hair, nails and other parts of the body that bring structure, form and boundaries.
In my chart, Saturn is in the 1st house, and it's weak. The 1st house represents the body. You work it out. The way this has manifested in my body is textbook perfect.
It possibly wouldn't be this way if I had more planets in earth signs. But I have only Uranus and Pluto- the generational planets…and these, in my mind, don't really count…well, maybe just a little. To be honest, in the face of the amount of water that is in my chart, most Earth is washed away.
Earth is the stuff that the real world comes from. It's physical- we can touch it. It has substance- we can hold it. It has a structure and it provides structure.
Earth is the building block of life. Food is grown in it, it provides a base for us to stand, materials to give us shelter and foundations for our homes and places of work.
When the element of Earth is balanced evenly in the chart, we are practical and stable, in touch with reality, have a mature and strong sense of responsibility…and our physical and metaphorical boundaries are in good shape.
It is, however, heavy, dense and unyielding in it's nature and requires other elements to provide movement, to shape it. So when we have excess Earth in the chart, it isn't necessarily a good thing.
The body might by stocky in shape, heavy in build and sluggish in nature. You may not be inclined to exercise, you may be prone to melancholy or depression and you may be insensitive to the feelings of others. Relatively speaking, of course.
Excess Earth is also associated with stubbornness, a resistance to stray from existing habits (good or bad), and over concern with material things (money, possessions, titles) and you may be slower to perceive new ideas. Again, relatively speaking.
All is not lost.
To balance an excess of Earth, you need to bring in some Fire. You need to move. Exercise of any type will help- a lot- as will spices in your foods and the colours of fire around you. Wear or live with orange, red, yellow and you can't help but stimulate your appetite for life and brighten your outlook.
Too little Earth and you might be like me- unstable (both physically and metaphorically), as if your feet aren't on the ground and as if you're not in touch with your body. You may live in your head, are idealistic, yet unable to manifest your full potential. There is so much that you could do if you could only set your goals, stick to routines, and not ignore your own needs.
Again, all is not lost.
Any activity that brings you back in touch with your body will help- massage, aromatherapy or other bodywork. Any outdoor activity or hobby that uses all your senses will bring you into an awareness of the physical.
Whole grains, food from the earth, green leafy vegetables…the colour green…these will all help bring Earth into your life.
Above all, routine is paramount. Set a routine (and that includes mealtimes) and stick to it. Flying by the seat of your pants might be fun and exciting, but ultimately won't get you to wear you need to go.
Oh, and take the time to enjoy life's pleasures…now, that's one remedy I'm happy to try!
What about you? Do you find that you are unconsciously doing some of this remedial work? If you have an Earth based chart, have you surrounded yourself with Fire or Air types? What about if you're lacking Earth? Have you brought Earth people into your life?
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Cinema program "Nellys Abenteuer" in Warszawa
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Original title: Nellys Abenteuer
Runtime: 97 min.
Production: Niemcy , 2016
Category: adventure / family
Release Date: 1 June 2018
Distribution: Nowe Horyzonty
Directed by: Dominik Wessely
Cast: Flora Thiemann, Julia Richter, Kai Lentrodt
A unique adventure film, combining the story of a difficult art of openness to other cultures with an extremely current sensational thread. The viewer, together with the characters of the film, is looking for the answer to the question of what is the most important value in life.
The director of the film combines many threads in the modern world in a neat way. In addition to the dilemmas associated with the change of place of residence due to taking up a new job, the viewer gets to know in practice the definition of the term "culture shock", as well as observes what leads to unbridled ambition, egoism and self-interest. In a world unknown to her, thirteen-year-old Nelly, after a quarrel with her parents, tries to escape the kidnappers, while learning respect for the modestly living inhabitants of the Romanian village near Sibiu. Crossing the wilderness with Tibia, a 14-year-old helping her, she meets Romania full of colors, amazing nature and sensitive, helpful people. The film surprises the behavior of adults who are mostly negative or ridiculously inept characters. Resourcefulness is shown to children who learn to understand the world from each other.
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Someone out there is in control of your employment future. You don't know them yet, but I promise you, despite your concerns, they are human.
They too have had sleepless nights worried about an interview, sweaty palms while waiting in some nondescript lobby and walked out thinking they "blew it" more than once.
At some point they nailed it, and now they are the gatekeeper to your dream job. So how do you impress this better known as a hiring manager? Learn to think like they do.
Skill vs. Will
As a News Director, my boss, the General Manager, used to tell me often that the most important part of my job was hiring a great staff.
I had come up the ranks as a producer, writer and editor, so I had literally no experience in hiring. He taught me this simple matrix that has stuck with me throughout my career, and it asks a simple question, what is more important….skill or will?
- 10% of the people you interview over your entire career will have both a high skill level and a high will to succeed, when you find these people hire them immediately.
- 10% of the people you interview will have both low skill and low will, those people you move on from immediately.
- 80% of the people you interview will fit into the two remaining categories – high will/low skill or high skill/low will – so which do you hire?
He didn't tell me his belief, he wanted me to figure it out for myself. I naturally gravitated towards people with high will, yes they had to have a level of competence in our industry, but with the right attitude anything can be taught. This one foundational belief has served me very well when hiring.
Thinking Like a Hiring Manager: Aim for the top category with the right attitude and a high level of skill… but most importantly have the right attitude, it will take you far. Be open to learning, take on challenges, help other employees, avoid gossip and do your job to your best. Good things will come.How to Get a Job by Thinking Like a Hiring Manager #entertainmentjobs Click To Tweet
Self-Analyze and Be Honest
Ever seen the movie 8 Mile? (yes, I'm referencing an Eminem movie) In it, our hero is about to engage in a rap battle with local legend Papa Doc (stick with me here, I have a point) when he starts his freestyle rap he answers every insult that Papa Doc could possibly come up with so when it is Papa Doc's turn he is left speechless, without any material to battle on.
Eminem's character owns who he is and basically says "so what?" (I'm not going to link to it since it's beyond vulgar, but you can find it on YouTube if you really want to see it.)
The point is, you have shortcomings, don't hide from them, address them. Understanding your flaws and presenting them honestly with a vision of how you can improve on them, shows maturity and a level of analysis most people are not willing to undertake.
"Claiming that your biggest weakness is perfectionism and you work too hard is disingenuous. It looks like you're avoiding the question" says US News & World Report Ask a Manager columnist Alison Green. "Candidates who can't or won't come up with a realistic assessment of areas where they could improve make me think they're lacking in insight and self-awareness."
Thinking Like a Hiring Manager: Study the job description, know what is required for the job and be ready to address why certain parts are your strengths and others may not be. A job description is always a "dream scenario", if you have the majority of the competencies, show enthusiasm and can really discuss your weaknesses with a plan to overcome, you're going to have a real good chance.
Every Moment Counts
I had this trick I used to do in order to find out what interview subjects were really like.
As a hiring manager you get bored reading the same basic resume over and over, laden with complex adjectives that all say "I work hard". And you get bored during the interview when you hear for the tenth time that day, "I just want a chance to come in and learn everything there is to learn". Yawn.
To break from the cliches, I would take the interview subject out into the newsroom and then I'd have something "come up" where I had to step away. Then I'd sit back and observe for 10 minutes. Some people would watch TV or play on their phone, some would engage with employees, some were a wallflower and others became the life of the party.
This let me see who they really were and if they would be a cultural fit. Often, I learned more from the 10 minute "break" than I did during a 2 hour interview.
Thinking Like a Hiring Manager: When you are in the building every moment counts, you are always being evaluated, so don't let your guard down. Do not pull out your phone and start texting the second you think eyes are off of you, for that day focus only on the goal in front of you, making the right impression to get hired.
Enthusiasm Never Gets Old
I'll make this really simple; enthusiasm, passion and soft skills are an important part of the hiring puzzle.
"The world is full of moaners and the last thing a hiring manager wants is another stinker on their team" says former recruiter Jorgen Sundberg. "If you are able to lift the moods of your intervierwers by way of charisma, humor or any other magic, you stand a lot better chance of being considered for the next round."
Thinking Like a Hiring Manager: Don't confuse passion with desperation, we're talking about spirit, zest, excitement…give off the vibe that this isn't just a job it's a career that you'll be excited to contribute to.
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| 8.2°C Belfast
Leicester begin the defence of their Aviva Premiership crown against Worcester on Sunday nursing a deep sense of injustice fuelled by director of rugby Richard Cockerill.
Cockerill has reinforced the Tigers' siege mentality before the season has even started, raging against his ban for swearing, the British and Irish Lions for returning Ben Youngs and Manu Tuilagi injured, a high tackle on his captain Toby Flood and the trialling of new scrum laws.
The former England hooker has been denied matchday involvement with the Tigers for nine games until October 9 after swearing at an official in May's Premiership final, but refuses to alter his outlook too radically.
"I probably won't temper what I do much in the future. My language maybe, but it depends how politically correct you want to be," he said.
"It depends how the Rugby Football Union want to drive it, but they've set the agenda and benchmark with that punishment for me and you'd expect them to draw the same line for everyone.
"The suspension is frustrating for me, but Paul Burke, Geordan Murphy and Richard Blaze are very capable assistant coaches.
"We have a strong squad with some big leaders, so it's unlikely to affect us, although it will affect me for sure.
"That's the idea of it - it's a punishment for me, I have to take it on the chin and crack on."
Leicester won their first Premiership title since 2010 when they defeated Northampton at Twickenham in May, but Cockerill denies their status makes them a more prized scalp than usual.
"It was great to win it, but every season it starts again. We want to build on it, but we give the trophy back and you start the season again," Cockerill said.
"We're the champions, but every time we go anywhere people are expecting us to win anyway. We're their biggest game of the season and we're always under that pressure.
"Nothing has changed for us, it's just another season. We'll battle as hard as we can and see if we can win it again."
Leicester half-backs David Mele and Ryan Lamb make their debuts with Youngs and Tuilagi on the bench despite having shoulder problems.
Flood is out on medical advice after being knocked out against Ulster last weekend, so Louis Deacon leads the team.
Worcester give debuts to summer signings flanker Jonathan Thomas, fly-half Ignacio Mieres, scrum-half Jeremy Su'a, lock Mike Williams and prop Jeremy Becasseau.


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JR Pinto began his career as a filmmaker. After receiving a degree in Philosophy and Creative Writing from George Washington University, he wrote and directed the feature film, When I'm Thirty-Five, which was screened at the Director's Guild of America as part of the OUTFEST series. He then spent several unremarkable years in Los Angeles working in the television industry before returning east to get his MFA in Creative Writing from Fairleigh Dickinson University. An inveterate traveler, he now teaches Travel Writing at FDU, which also colors his fiction. Wolf Mountain is his first published novel.
JR Pinto teaches College Writing Workshop (ENGW 1101) and Research Writing Workshop (ENGW 1102) with sections on Dracula and Travel Writing.
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How can I learn to be content and at peace?
I recently broke up with my boyfriend After being together for over 4 years. I truly believe I did the right thing, but omehow being single now has made me very needy and unsure of myself.
I am seeing someone casually and I am losing my mind with anxiety about how he feels about me and this need for validation.
How can I learn to be content and at peace with myself regardless of my career, relationship status, etc?
Possibly you haven't completed your phase of mourning the recently passed relationship and lifestyle which surrounded it.
Relationship breakups mean a person's entire life goes through an adjustment since the relationship impacted all areas of your life.
Give yourself some patience to restore yourself from the old relationship.
When you feel whole again then more than likely you will lose some of the anxiety wondering what your new casual partner feels about you.
And instead of wondering, you may simply decide to ask the person your question!
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Easington Community Science College is part of the first wave of BSF Schools for Durham County Council and is located in the East Durham former mining town of Easington.
Construction was completed in a series of phases throughout 2010 and 2011. The challenge of the scheme was to revitalise an existing school constructed in the 1970s and 1990s set on a difficult sloping site comprising several separate building blocks on different levels.
The scheme was one of three sample schools and was to set the benchmark for new build/remodel/refurbishment design for similar schemes rolling out in the BSF programme.


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Brad DeLong and Stephen Moore: Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Walter E. Hoadley Annual Economic Forecast
This event is underwritten by Bank of America/Merrill Lynch
With changes to taxes, trade wars with China and other countries, health care in flux, housing prices continuing to rise, continued governmental gridlock as well as international challenges to the United States, what does all of this mean for your business, your investments and the overall economy for 2019?
As deputy assistant secretary for economic policy at the U.S. Treasury from 1993 to 1995, Brad DeLong worked in conjunction with Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers on the Clinton administration's budget, the North American Free Trade Agreement, macroeconomic policy and health care reform. In addition to serving as a professor of economics at UC Berkeley, DeLong is a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research, a weblogger at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth and a fellow of the Institute for New Economic Thinking. He previously taught economics at Harvard University, where he received his doctorate in economics, as well as well as at Boston University and MIT.
Stephen Moore served as senior economic adviser to Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign, where he focused on tax reform, regulatory reform and energy policy. With more than 30 years of experience as an economist, Moore focuses on the impact of government on business and analyzes shifts in the global economy. In addition to his role at Heritage, Moore serves as senior economic analyst at CNN. Previously, he served as a senior economist at the United States Congress Joint Economic Committee and as a senior economics fellow at the Cato Institute. He advised the National Economic Commission in 1987 and served as a research director for President Reagan's Commission on Privatization.
Join us for a lively discussion on where the United States and global economies are headed and what should be done to keep them on track.
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Colorado Events With Crazy Traditions You Won't Want to Miss
Colorado.com Staff Writer
When it comes to cultivating traditions, Colorado's got it locked down. What may seem zany or oddball to some — ahem, we prefer "unforgettable" — is all in good fun for both participants and spectators. Check out these annual events and customs for a memorable experience stamped with Colorado's special brand of quirk.
Mike the Headless Chicken Festival in Fruita
A weekend dedicated to a headless chicken, you say? Now in its 21th year, this event celebrates the spirit of a fowl that narrowly escaped the dinner table back in 1945. Despite literally getting the ax, most of his brain stem was retained and, with the help of getting water and grain via eyedropper, Mike continued on with his life for another 18 months. During the first weekend of June, activities like a disc golf tournament, rooster-calling contest and poultry show keep his story alive. June 4–5, 2021
Madam Lou Bunch Day's brass bed races in Central City
The story goes that during the town's gold-mining boom, a madam named Lou Bunch was running houses on Pine Street. But when an epidemic broke out, she turned her places of business into makeshift hospitals, where she and the girls nursed miners back to health. Forty-plus years ago it was decided to commemorate Madam Lou and this local history with a day of festivities, including brass bed races. Teams of three zoom down Main Street on a bed on wheels, all while showing off their best attire from the 1800s. June TBA, 2021
Unconventional entertainment at the Denver County Fair
County fairs are a classic American tradition, but this isn't your average carnival. Founded in 2011, the Denver County Fair is relatively new to the state but has already made a big impression with its assortment of silly events and blue-ribbon competitions. From the ultra-popular Animal Pavilion, to the Miss Denver County Fair Drag Queen Pageant and spur-of-the-moment challenges like speed sewing and a diaper derby, the fair definitely lives up to its crazy reputation. July TBA, 2021
Leadville Boom Days International Pack Burro Race in Leadville
A key component to Leadville Boom Days, the burro race goes down on the Sunday of this jubilee for all things Old West, occurring on the first full weekend of August for more than 60 years. For the 21-mile race, humans lead — or rather, plead with — their notoriously stubborn partners to reach the finish line after traveling from downtown Leadville to the top of Mosquito Pass and back. Cheer on the contestants when they set off at 11am, then check out the gun fighters and skits that take place throughout the day. Aug. TBA, 2021
Men in Heels Race in Grand Junction
Rather than walking a mile in someone's shoes, the 20 male teams in this relay-style race pound the pavement of Colorado Avenue in pumps and stilettos, all for a good cause. The annual Men in Heels Race may be an amusing spectacle, but it addresses the serious issues of domestic violence and sexual assault by raising awareness and funds for Hilltop's Latimer House, as well as demonstrating the community's support for those affected. Sept. TBA, 2020 (no spectators, will be broadcasted)
Ceremonial burning of skis in Telluride
Though Telluride and the surrounding San Juan Mountains, where the town is nestled in southwestern Colorado, are no strangers to snow, ski junkies don't like to take chances with their wintery bounty. So began the annual Ullr's Ceremonial Ski Burn: In order to favor the Norse god Ullr, the patron saint of skiers, old skis are stacked up and set ablaze in a ritual with the hopes of bringing plenty of powder to the slopes. The event accompanies the Ski Tree lighting in early December to kick off the holidays, but other burns are hosted throughout the ski season, depending on conditions. Even director Quentin Tarantino got in on the action while filming "The Hateful Eight" in 2015. Dec. TBA, 2020
Fruitcake Toss in Manitou Springs
Admit it, you don't really enjoy the obligatory fruitcake that becomes commonplace around the holidays. That's what some residents of Manitou Springs also concluded, so in 1995 they started an old-fashioned tossing of the much-maligned dessert. In January each year people come together for tests of distance, accuracy and speed, often using mechanical devices to launch them. Prizes are awarded, and there are also costumes and a bake-off involved. Jan. TBA, 2021
Mail a valentine from Loveland
Loveland is known as the Sweetheart City, but you don't have to be there to drop a special valentine in the mail. Thanks to the Valentine Re-mailing Program, more than 130,000 cards are sent out on behalf of romantic individuals from across the globe. You enclose your special pre-addressed valentine in a larger envelope and send it to Loveland, where volunteers gather before Feb. 14 to lovingly hand-stamp and re-mail the messages.
Frozen Dead Guy Days in Nederland
File this one under truly peculiar, because Frozen Dead Guy Days pays homage to a Norwegian man who was cryogenically frozen after his death in 1989 — and remains that way in a storage shed in the hills near Nederland. In March, the offbeat party marks winter coming to an end with outrageous hijinks like coffin races, a costumed polar plunge, brain-freeze contest and other frosty fun. March TBA, 2021
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Things That Raise HDL
A waxy substance found in animal foods and produced by your liver, cholesterol in itself isn't your enemy. However, high levels of "bad" cholesterol and low levels of "good" cholesterol can put you at risk for atherosclerosis and heart disease. High-density lipoprotein is the "good" cholesterol that helps transport artery-clogging low-density lipoprotein to the liver so it can be broken down and eliminated. In blood screenings, a high HDL number – ideally, above 60 milligrams per deciliter – improves your cholesterol profile. If your HDL is too low, certain foods and lifestyle measures can help raise the number.
Healthy Fats
A diet heavy in saturated and trans fats from animal products, fast foods and fried fare will keep your LDL number high and HDL low. To reverse your numbers and boost HDL, keep your daily fat intake to 25 to 35 percent of total calories. Choose healthy monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids more often. Avocados, olive oil, peanut butter and nuts supply monounsaturated fats, while heart-healthy omega-3s are found in salmon, sardines and other cold-water fish; seeds such as flax and chia; and walnuts.
Weight Loss
A study published in the "Journal of Lipid Research" found that losing weight over the course of just three weeks helped boost participants' HDL by 12.5 percent. To shed pounds safely and for the long term, try filling half your plate with vegetables and salad greens and taking smaller portions of meat. Choose low-fat dairy and cut back on processed foods, which can be high in sugar. Opt for fresh, whole foods that you prepare at home. Replace sugary beverages with pure filtered water to cut out empty calories. Enjoy a piece of fruit when you have a sweet craving instead of cookies, cakes or candy.
If you want both to lose weight and raise your HDL, get moving. A review by researchers at the University of New Mexico found that men who exercised three times a week for 12 weeks at or above 75 percent of their maximum heart rate – defined as "moderate-intensity exercise" – decreased their HDL levels significantly. The same review showed that, for women, both moderate exercise such as walking and more strenuous endurance training performed over the course of months raised HDL levels. For women more than men, the amount of exercise appears to be more important than the intensity, according to the review.
Smoking Cessation
Another factor that affects your HDL levels is smoking. If you smoke and your HDL number is in the low range, it may be time to quit. A review of the cholesterol levels of more than 4,000 participants in the Framingham Offspring Study showed that cigarette smoking lowered HDL by 4 milligrams per deciliter in men and 6 in women. In addition, even secondhand smoke may reduce HDL levels, according to a study on children living in smoking and non-smoking households, published in the journal "Circulation."
- American Heart Association: Good vs. Bad Cholesterol
- Mayo Clinic: How to Boost Your "Good" Cholesterol
- American Heart Association: Monounsaturated Fats
- Journal of Lipid Research: Relative Effects of Weight Loss and Dietary Fat Modification on Serum Lipid Levels in the Dietary Treatment of Obesity
- University of New Mexico: A Review of the Impact of Exercise on Cholesterol Levels
- Atherosclerosis: Cigarette Smoking and HDL Cholesterol: The Framingham Offspring Study
- Circulation: Passive Cigarette Smoking and Reduced HDL Cholesterol Levels in Children With High-Risk Lipid Profiles
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One of Bapu's (MK Gandhi) favorite Raga's " ustad bismillah khan..raghu pati raghav raja ram..shenai" Share us...Read More
We begin day 3 of the tour with an early breakfast at the hotel, and drive back to Mumbai. From Mumbai's domestic airport we will board a flight to Porbandar, a port city on India's west coast, and the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. On arrival, the group will be met and transferred to Hotel Harmony to freshen up following which we will visit Kirti Mandir, Gandhi's ancestral home. On October 2, 1869, the Gandhi household was blessed with a baby born to Karamchand Gandhi and his wife Putli bai. They named him Mohandas, and he went on to become the Father of the Nation. Therefore, the ancestral complex of the Gandhis was converted into a temple, to commemorate and reflect...Read More
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, the group will drive to Dandi and Valsad by bus. Stopping at Matvad the group will walk the last 5 kilometers (3 miles) to Dandi retracing the footsteps of Bapu and the 80 handpicked satygrahis who accompanied him from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi on the epic 241 mile Salt March Satyagraha. Then from Dandi drive to Dharasana and visit the site of the raid on the Government Salt Depto. Dandi is a small village in the Jalalpore district, Gujarat, India. It is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea near the city of Navsari. It shot into worldwide prominence in 1930 when Mahatma Gandhi selected it to be the place for the Salt Satyagraha....Read More
Sixty years after his death a portion of Gandhiji's ashes, stashed away by Madalsa and Shriman Narayan, the daughter and son-in-law of Jamnalal Bajaj, will be immersed at Chowpati Beach in Mumbai. Although I will be thousands of miles away in the United States the memories of sixty years ago will be refreshed and the day will be as poignant as January 30, 1948. In 1969 when the world celebrated Gandhiji's 100th birth anniversary many of us who had lived in Sewagram Ashram, Wardha, with Gandhiji were invited for a reunion. The person who organized this event was Shriman Narayanji who was then the Governor of Gujarat. He shared with us a story of his experience with...Read More


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Costa Rica Family Experience
San José to San José
9 days from €1,129 pp
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Travel Style: Family
Trips built for adventurers of all ages
Just because you've settled down and had kids doesn't mean your adventuring days are through. Family trips explore exciting locales — Tanzania, Thailand, the Galápagos, Europe and more — with age-appropriate activities and hotels that know how to cater to families on the move.
Service Level: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Physical Rating: 3 – Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 20, avg 10
Age requirement: 6+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Day 1: San José
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Amid the hustle and bustle of this busy capital, San José has beautiful parks, museums and an ornate National Theatre. Start your exploration of the city in the central plaza, a great place to people-watch. A mime, juggler, marimba band, magician, or storyteller may be performing for whatever is collected when the hat is passed. Artisan booths are common, creating a regular arts and crafts fair atmosphere.
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting:
A G Adventures representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to our joining point hotel. There are no planned activities so check into our hotel and enjoy the city.
Day 2: San José/La Fortuna
Set off from the capital and enjoy the countryside of the Central Valley. Stop for a tortilla-making lesson, along with a typical Tico lunch.
A three-hour van trip brings us to La Fortuna, near the base of the spectacular Arenal Volcano. La Fortuna is a great base for active adventures. Along the way, stop to meet Doña Mara and learn the art of making (and eating!) tortillas.
Once we arrive, there's time to relax in the hot springs that are heated by the volcano's lava.
During our stay in La Fortuna, there is a wide selection of activities sure to please every member of the family. From river rafting, to rappelling down waterfalls, to floating along the canals of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge in search of caiman, there is no excuse to be bored!
Private Vehicle:
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Local Living: Tortilla Making and Local Lunch:
Visit a local's home to learn the art of tortilla making. Grind the corn, mix the "masa" (dough) into balls, flatten into circles, and then cook them up on a wood-burning stove. Afterwards, dig into a tasty "casado" – a typical Costa Rican dish including black beans and plantains – complete with your own hand-made tortillas.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 3: La Fortuna
Take to the lake for a morning of stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking on Lake Arenal, before a free afternoon.
This morning there is an included kayak/SUP activity on Lake Arenal. Half the group will start by kayaking and switch to SUP mid-way through, and vice versa.
Hands-On: Stand Up Paddle (Lesson and Tour):
Grab a long wide board and show those surfer dudes how it's done without waves on Lake Arenal with the volcano looming above. Tour picks up from the hotel and includes a tour of the west-end of the Lake while you're getting the hang of the paddle board. Enjoy the amazing view, with chances to spot wild birds like Great Blue Herons or even Howler Monkeys. Learn more about the area while exploring the lake and snack on some tropical fruit before heading back to the hotel.
Hands-On: Kayak Lake Arenal:
Zip up your life jacket, grab a paddle and get ready to be wowed by beauty in every direction. Admire Arenal Volcano as you kayak the blue-green waters of Lake Arenal, Central America's second largest lake. Scan the shores for more than 300 species of birds, listen for howler monkeys and fish for sharp-toothed rainbow bass. Take time to float and soak in the stunning scenery of the rolling hills, secret coves and sky that stretches forever.
Free Time:
Free afternoon in La Fortuna. Experience the outdoor adventures and amazing wildlife and natural wonders in this area.
Meals included:
Day 4: La Fortuna/Monteverde
Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk:
Join a naturalist guide for a 1.5-2 hour tour in the cloud forest after dark. Learn more about the habits of the area's nocturnal wildlife including mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, and amphibians, and keep your eyes and ears open on this slow-paced walk. You never know what you might see – it depends on the day and your luck!
Meals included:
Day 5: Monteverde
Enjoy a free day in this lush cloud forest region. Opt to fly above the trees on a canopy zipline tour, go horseback riding in the hills or visit the butterfly garden.
Carte Blanche:
There's plenty to see and do in Monteverde, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like ziplining, visiting the hanging bridges, and horseback riding. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
Meals included:
Day 6: Monteverde/Manuel Antonio
Take a guided hike through the national park keeping an eye out for the wildlife that can be seen through the trees.
The white sand beaches and warm Pacific waters are the ideal atmosphere to relax at the end of your adventure. Manuel Antonio NP offers excellent hiking, spectacular views, and abundant wildlife viewing. An included hike goes deep into the park, to explore everything that can be found here.
Enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches and discover why the warm turquoise water is ideal for swimming, fishing, kayaking, boogie boarding, sailing or surfing – the perfect finale to an exciting family adventure!
Overnight in Manuel Antonio.
Private Vehicle:
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike:
Pack your sunscreen, camera, hiking shoes and bug repellent and prepare for a great day in Costa Rica's smallest yet biodiverse national park. Manual Antonio offers four white sand beaches, separated by jagged rock outcrops and tidal pools. Head to the shade of the nearby tropical forest in search of sloths, monkeys, armadillos and iguanas. Climb to the lookout to capture views of the pristine Pacific Ocean and the area's off-shore islands. Learn how the wildlife has adapted to their environment and enjoy your exotic experience.
Meals included:
Day 7: Manuel Antonio
Enjoy a free day for several optional activities like mangrove kayaking, surf lessons, a sunset catamaran tour, or take some time to relax on the beach.
Carte Blanche:
There's plenty to see and do in Manuel Antonio, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like visiting Manuel Antonio National Park, mangrove kayaking, and surfing. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
Meals included:
Day 8: Manuel Antonio/San José
Free morning to enjoy more time at the beach. Return to San José in the afternoon. Free evening in San José.
After one final morning to soak up the sun on the beach in Manuel Antonio, we return to San José, and have time to enjoy one final evening together with our group.
Private Vehicle:
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time:
Take advantage of your final hours in the capital and buy some last-minute souvenirs, sit in the park or just pack and relax.
Meals included:
Day 9: San José
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
What's Included:
- Local Living: Tortilla Making and Local Lunch, La Fortuna
- Hands-On: Stand Up Paddle (Lesson and Tour), Arenal
- Hands-On: Kayak Lake Arenal
- Arrival transfer
- Kayaking and paddle-boarding in La Fortuna
- Guided cloud forest night walk (Monteverde)
- Guided hike in Manuel Antonio NP
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Italian theologian, b. at Rome, 12 Jan., 1800; d. in London, June 1883. He entered the Society of Jesus on 14 Aug., 1815, taught literature at Reggio, and afterwards was engaged in preaching. He left the Society in 1853. He wrote two books: "Alcune ragioni del P. Pio Melia della C. di G." (Lucca, 1847), a defence of the Society of Jesus, and "Alcune affirmazioni del Sig. Antonio Rosmini-Serbati (Pisa, s. d.), an attack upon Rosmini. In his "Life of Rosmini", Fr. Lockhart merely declares that the latter work was written by certain Italian Jesuits; Father de Backer, in his "Dictionnaire des Antonymes", attributed it to Passaglia, but his "Bibliothèque de la Compagnie de Jésus", re-edited by Sommervogel, follows Beorchia, who attributes it to Melia. Melia, who attacked especially Rosmini's doctrine on original sin, was answered by Rosmini (Milan, 1841) and Pagani (Milan, 1842); then began a bitter controversy which had to be ended by a direct command of Pius IX.
Sommervogel, Bibl. de la C. de J., V (Brussels and Paris, 1894); Lockhart, Life of Rosmini (London, 1886).
APA citation. (1911). Pius Melia. In The Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10165c.htm
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Ecclesiastical approbation. Nihil Obstat. October 1, 1911. Remy Lafort, S.T.D., Censor. Imprimatur. +John Cardinal Farley, Archbishop of New York.
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Key Industry Clusters
In 2013, the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development commissioned an updated study of the region's economy, based on an initial analysis completed five years earlier. This study evaluated changes in five previously identified business clusters and marked the emergence of a group of businesses clustering around local food production.
These clusters—advanced manufacturing, creative economy, health care, life sciences, local food, tourism and recreation—are one lens through which we can view our regional economy and devise strategies for strengthening it.
The clusters have "soft edges" in that some companies are members of more than one cluster—a manufacturer may be active in the life sciences arena, for instance, or a restaurant a participant in both the local food and tourism & recreation clusters. As different as they are, they share one thing in common: theirs are the jobs of the future.


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7 Things About Wakfu
Monde De La Guerre Métier
The unfortunately-named Dofus is the biggest MMO you've (probably) never heard of, and Wakfu is the highly-anticipated sequel you've (probably) never heard of. Why haven't you heard of it? Because it exists in a meta-universe made of pure psychic energy that only the next evolution of humankind can even sense the existence of. Also, because it's French. Wakfu's English version also launched a few days ago – I know that because I've just been playing it for a few hours. Here's what I discovered.
POINT THE FIRST: It's a real-time overworld with turn-based fights, in the Final Fantasy Tactics vein. It's not exactly X-COM (the battles I've been in so far have been non-taxing, bloodless affairs) but there is a degree of tactical thinking, in terms of combining abilities and planning for what you can actually achieve in a given turn, as opposed to the traditional MMO button-spamming. My character, who looks like a cute version of Swamp Thing, can summon plant-based Dolls to fight for him, and has the option to spend his points on attacking enemies directly or growing different types of seeds. It's thoughtful rather than manic, though, that said, even though I already have more abilities than can fit onto a single toolbar, it already feels highly repetitive.
POINT THE SECOND: It looks lovely. Really lovely. Between this and Rayman: Origins, France seems to be the go-to place for mad 2D art in games at the moment. It inclines towards the cheesy-kiddy-cute end of the spectrum and that is a turn off at times, but it's certainly not languishing in the blandly toonish styles of, say, Free Realms. It's got a look of its own, vaguely anime esque but with a distinctly Gallic oddness mixed in. When it's showing a custom scene, as opposed to the standard 'lots of people and respawning mini-monsters running around', it's almost indistinguishable from a cartoon. See:
Once you're out of the tutorial zone, you even get to pick what world you want to continue your adventures in. There's gloomy underground, coastal, medieval and rural to choose from, and while those are relatively tropetastic that choice is a neat way to further tailor your experience to your own preferences.
POINT THE THIRD: It's surprisingly elaborate for a game that seems, from afar, to be aimed at nippers. Biffing monsters (well, I say monsters, but so far it's mostly been cats, sheep and rabbits. I feel a bit guilty about that) is just a part of it. There's also an Ecology system whereby you, in certain areas, need to refill areas you've coldly murdered the entire animal population of with new life for someone else to come along and coldly murder. Given this is a game that steers as well-clear as it possibly can of any adult content, there's no sheep-fluffing or enforced cat-breeding involved. Instead, every species can be harvested for 'seed.' Yes. They picked that word for it. Then you scatter your seed onto the ground and… Well, that particular and perhaps ill-considered metaphor tells itself.
Point is there are zone-wide bonuses for all players to be had from replenishing the ever-diminished mobs, which means there is scope to pursue a more pacifistic career (albeit alongside the beast-slaying necessary to level up) and to affect something larger than your own avatar-sized corner of the world. There's also a raft of crafting in there, though I haven't look at that side of things yet, and everyone gets a transparent goo-pet which follow them around, and whose appearance can be tailored as you pick up various items for it. Mine has three eyes, just like my cat. Point being, while the combat is what I would describe as 'tactical grind' and does get a bit tiresome, there seems to be plenty to see and do as a break from it.
POINT THE FOURTH: Spells level up as you use them, like in Dungeon Siege, and unlock more powerful spells as they do. So, to some extent, you build your own skillset, though ultimately you will be aiming to unlock everything. Especially as an elemental combat system (i.e. fire is good against water creatures, water is lousy against water creatures) means you'd probably be an idiothole to entirely ignore certain spell-trees.
POINT THE FIFTH: It's [edit – semi-]free to play, and without microtransactions [edit – in what I'd seen so far; apparently they do show up later]. What witchcraft is this? What it does is provide you with the basic structure of the game, but lock off certain stuff such as item trading and grouping [edit – and higher level content] until you subscribe. It seems perfectly plausible to experience much of the game without doing this, though I got the impression I'd hit a brick wall in terms of picking up new and better gear before too long. The pestering so far is minimal, only arising when you try to do something that's ringfenced into the pay version.
POINT THE SIXTH: It's intermittently funny, in a semi-lost in translation sort of way. It's not taking things seriously, despite a faintly bewildering backstory built up across years of Dofus and its spin-off cartoons and comics, and emits a palpable cheeriness.
POINT THE SEVENTH: I'm not sure I'd go back to it, primarily due to the grindy combat, but based on what I've experienced so far I'd rather play this than SWTOR. It's a happy, surprising place to wander around.


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During my most recent trip to the beer store, I decided to pick up a bottle of this seasonal release from Salt Spring Island Brewery.There were three reasons for the purchase, the most obvious being that it is a perfect example of a winter ale, name and all. The second is the fact that I can remember sampling this beer many years back, and couldn't for the life of me recall if I gave it a review or not. And so I decided that for the latest review in this holiday segment, to take a second run at this seasonal brew.
Yes, I could remember sampling it many years back, back when it came in a wide-bottom bottle with a stopper, and not the sleek 650 ml bottle it comes in today (see what I mean?) However, the style and flavor of the beer is just as I remembered it. Much like their other ales, this beer is fashioned with organic barley and spring water, and contains a malty profile that is clean, slightly sweet, and has a dry finish that is reminiscent of cider, as well as their seasonal Gruits. But above all, what one gets from this beer is a dark, syrupy ale that is fruity and slightly spicy.
Appearance: Dark ruby, clear, good foam retention and carbonation
Nose: Tart, fruity malts, orchard fruit, cider-like
Taste: Slightly sweet, viscous malts, mild tang, notes of apricot, peaches
Aftertaste: Lingering malts and hints of spice and dry finish
Overall: 8/10
Only a few more days to go, and many more beers to try! Hope it's finding everyone safe, warm, dry, and with plenty of good cheer. If not, winter beer has been known to help with all that!


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Telugu cinema is always known for its commercial aspects in movies. We are good at it! But, not to forget Telugu cinema has also got its share of off-beat or alternate cinema. We haven't seen many films in Telugu based on true events, but recently you could notice the increasing demand in audiences for such films. Do you know that these featured films which are made in TFI are actually based on real-life incidents.
Set in the 13th century, Rudhramadevi is a Telugu 3D historical movie directed by Gunashekar. It depicts the life and circumstances faced by Queen Rudhramadevi and Kakatiya Dynasty during her reign. It garnered good response majorly because it is a true life incident.
Naa Bangaaru Talli
Naa Bangaaru Talli is one realistic movie that released in 2014. It touched many hearts with terrific performances and direction exploring true effects of sex-trafficking and exposure of trust among human relations. Based on real life story of Dr. Sunitha Krishnan, this won many national and International awards recently.
Released in 2011 and staring Naga Chaitanya, Bezavada is an action-revenge movie from RGV productions. Here RGV once again attempted to make a movie on real-life incidents which were rumored gang wars between Devineni and Vangaveeti families in the city of Vijayawada during the 80s and 90s.
Rakta Charitra I and II
Released in 2010, its a two-part movie based on gang wars and politics between Paritala Ravindra and Maddela Cheruvu Suri in Rayalaseema region. RGV has shown a lot of guts making this film in a bold style, though it was surrounded by a lot of controversies.
Starring Bharath and Sandhya, Premisthe is a 2004 romantic drama based on true events. While Ace director S.Shankar was traveling in a train a co-passenger told him, which he later produced and made into a movie. Though in Tamil, these kind of stories are quite common, it was one dubbed movie that got a great response in Telugu too.
Dheerga Sumangali Bhava
Released in 1998, this is a family drama starring Rajashekar and Ramya Krishna. S.V. Krishna Reddy, the director of this movie received several letters from a woman named Vani to make a movie about circumstances occurred in her life.
Let us know what you think about these movies and how often our directors should attempt to make such Films.


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2012 Palos Verdes homes sales for the Eastview RPV neighborhood decreased from 2011 – 42 single family homes sold in 2012 compared to 56 in 2011. Price per square foot for Eastview RPV houses that sold in 2012 increased 1.5% to $358 compared from $353 in 2011. Average sales price for Eastview RPV homes sold in 2012 was $650,883 compared to $653,225 in 2011. The most expensive home sold for $880,000 and the lowest priced home sold for $426,000.
Currently, the Eastview RPV neighborhood has 6 active Palos Verdes homes for sale. There is one condo/townhome for $629,000 with 2 bedroom/2 bath, 1,156 square foot home, and 5 single family homes ranging from $599,900 for a 3 bedroom/2 bath, 1,409 square foot home to $925,000 for a 5 bedroom/3 bath, 2.522 square foot home.
For background and history on Eastview RPV Multiple Listing Area 177, please click here to read my prior article on this neighborhood.
To view current Palos Verdes real estate statistics for the entire Peninsula click here or on the Statistics tab above.
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Laparoscopic versus open sigmoidectomy for elective management of diverticular disease: Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Author(s): Mirza A.; Pannu A.; Arumugam D.; Hajibandeh S.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques; 2017; vol. 31
Publication Date: 2017
Publication Type(s): Conference Abstract
Abstract:Introduction: The evidence from observational studies suggests improved postoperative outcomes associated with laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease. Our objective was to conduct the first meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCT's) to compare the outcomes of laparoscopic and open sigmoidectomy in patients with diverticular disease. Methods: In accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement standards, we conducted a systematic search of electronic information sources, includingMEDLINE;EMBASE; CINAHL; CENTRAL; TheWorld Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry; ClinicalTrials.gov; ISRCTN Register, and bibliographic reference lists. We applied a combination of free text and controlled vocabulary search adapted to thesaurus headings, search operators and limits in each of the above databases. The overall morbidity, mortality, and postoperative complications were defined as the primary outcome parameters. Long-term complications and length of hospital stay were secondary outcomes. The combined overall effect sizes were calculated using fixed-effect or random-effects models. Results: We identified 3 RCT's comparing outcomes of elective laparoscopic and open sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease. Our pooled analysis of 360 patients demonstrated that laparoscopic sigmoidectomy does not significantly reduce risk of overall morbidity (Odd ratio (OR):0.91, 95% CI 0.69-1.21, p=0.53), anastomotic leak (OR: 0.74, 95% CI 0.28-1.93, p=0.54), intra-abdominal abscess (OR: 0.71, 95% CI 0.16-3.15, p=0.65), wound infection (OR:0.86, 95% CI 0.52-1.43, p=0.57), and mortality (OR:0.24, 95% CI 0.03-2.07, p=0.19) when compared to open approach. Moreover, no significant differences existed in the long-term complications such as incisional hernia (OR:1.06, 95% CI 0.40-2.82, p=0.90) and bowel obstruction (OR:0.51, 95% CI 0.14-1.87, p=0.31) between both groups. Low between-study heterogeneity existed in all analysis. The available data did not allow appropriate analysis of length of hospital stay. Conclusions: Unlike previous meta-analysis on observational studies, our analysis of RCTs did not find any improved short-term and long-term outcomes associated with laparoscopic sigmoidectomy compared to open approach in patients with diverticular disease. Undoubtedly, future high quality RCT's are required to provide stronger evidence as there is a limited number of high level studies with sufficient sample size.
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I Am Team GB returns on August Bank Holiday
PUBLISHED: 13:00 15 August 2019
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Team GB and Toyota excited by return of I Am Team GB this August Bank Holiday weekend.
I Am Team GB returns this August Bank Holiday, once again providing opportunities for the nation to get moving and take part in some form of sporting or recreational activities across the country.
With the support of Toyota and several leading British Olympic athletes, including four-time Olympic gold medalist Laura Kenny, I Am Team GB will look to build on its previous success as excitement mounts ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
The August Bank Holiday weekend will see a host of community led activities with a variety of opportunities for people of all ages and abilities as part of 'The Nation's Biggest Sports Day'. All activities can be found at www.IAmTeamGB.com and will range from a stroll in the countryside to one of our hero events.
At 10.30am on Saturday August 24 there are diving taster sessions for children and adults (diving from a board) as well as family-fun water-based races. This will all take place at the London Aquatics Centre, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, where GB Olympic diver Tonia Couch will be on hand to provide expertise and encouragement.
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Building on the unprecedented success of the volunteers at London in 2012, the Games Makers will return for I Am Team GB in 2019 organising events within their community to get people active.
I Am Team GB was originally launched in 2016 when the award-winning campaign harnessed the power of the Olympic sporting network and almost one million people across the UK took part, which celebrated the success of Britain's Olympians returning from Rio 2016.
The aim is to inspire people to take part in sport and physical activity for at least one day, whether interested in sport or not. The event will connect people with community-led opportunities to be active on an ongoing basis and continue to celebrate people making a difference in their communities.
Toyota ambassador and Olympic legend Kenny, said: "We have seen just what an impact the Olympics has in terms of generating interest, enthusiasm and participation in sport.
"It's vital that sport takes advantage of this excitement and interest, and with just over a year to go until the Tokyo Games, this is the perfect time to be re-launching I Am Team GB and I am looking forward to seeing the fantastic range of events that people throughout the country get involved in."
You can learn more about events in your area and get involved at IAmTeamGB.com or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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A peculiar assortment of radicals descended on Washington, D.C. to disrupt the inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump. His platform of "America First" reforms appeals to a large segment of Americans forgotten over the last eight years: those who believe in free markets, meritocracy, the rule of law, American exceptionalism, a strong national defense, a foreign policy that advances American interests, and border security. In short, those who love their country and wish to restore its constitutional limits on power and protections for individual freedom of choice are increasingly a minority, a minority embraced by Donald Trump.
Those anathema to America's patriots form a diverse array of protestors who aim to tear down business and government or seek government ownership of and control over all things private, silence all with whom they disagree favoring censorship over freedom of speech, and obtain special privileges and government handouts at the expense of those who earn a living. Those protestors were well represented at the inauguration but well contained to minimize their propensity for violence and destruction.
In the end, the protests staged by the radicals have a greater effect on their opponents than on those who sympathize with their cause. For the forgotten Americans remembered by Trump, the radical protestors are proof of the necessity of the President's reforms, of the unwise deviation of the Obama years which gave license to these radicals and increased their number and influence. For others, they are a stern reminder of how low American can devolve into an abyss of mediocrity when it departs from its constitutional moorings and embraces European style governments, administrative rule, and managed economies. Very few thinking Americans find inarticulate rants and random acts of violence laudable or persuasive.
Among the groups protesting President Trump were anarchists who aim to destroy private property, bring down government, and create mayhem for no apparent reason beyond mindless discontent. Then there are Nihilists who eschew all morality and religion, apparently believing that loud complaints and tantrums from a spoiled generation can beget the same response from government that came from their doting parents: acquisition of property without the need to pay for it, misbehavior without the need to take responsibility for it. Then there are the new racists, the Black Lives Matter protestors and those of like ilk, who believe racism exists in everyone, even in Blacks who pledge allegiance to the United States, and who think everyone and every institution in our society a product of racism and irredeemable.
Unlike Martin Luther King who had a dream of interracial harmony, they have a dream of racial separatism, much like the early Malcom X, wherein they endorse attacks on public and private institutions, from the police to retail establishments. Communists and socialists also partake in the protests.
Unlike the anarchists, nihilists, and racists, they seek to use government to gain ever greater control over markets and to redistribute the wealth of the successful to those who are not, thus establishing universal mediocrity.
They, like Obama, are apologists for America, who believe the nation an oppressor, who believe America's enemies and those who wish to do the nation harm need to be embraced, trusted, and invited to live among us, and who shed far more tears for those they mistakenly think America has "oppressed" than they do for the brave men and women who serve our country and defend it against evil every day: law enforcement, the military, and the intelligence services.
The anarchists, nihilists, racists, communists, and fellow travelers harbor a perennial pessimism that has failed throughout history to win out against the positivism and uplifting power of freedom and free enterprise. They are here to condemn but offer no workable alternatives. They are here to protest what they do not like about America, not to celebrate American achievements.
They repulse even those with whom they more closely associate because negativity and contempt are the elements of defeatism, not the building blocks of success and persuasion. They drive away; they do not attract. And yet it is these losers in society who cannot lead that the present Democratic Party has embraced and reflects. Consequently, during the confirmation hearings liberal Democrats who reflect this discontent and lack the ability to articulate a competing vision of success relied on all manner of scurrilous attacks, innuendo, and insinuations to call into question people of great talent, achievement, and intelligence—but to no avail.
In a narrow escape from the corruption and decline into the trash heap of history that Hillary Clinton would have brought with her to the White House, less than a majority of voters nationwide but a majority of the electoral college rose to save the nation for one more day, rejecting continuation of the failed Obama presidency.
President Trump is fast making good on his pledges to bring back American greatness by restoring a vibrant free enterprise economy, reducing individual and corporate taxes, revitalizing America's military, re-establishing strong ties with Israel and our allies, abrogating Obama's unilateral ties to, fawning over, and cowing to Iran and our enemies, attacking Radical Islamic terrorism around the world, building new defenses against invasion of America by Radical Islamists, and restoring respect for law enforcement. We are indeed fortunate. Those of us who love our country should be very grateful but on our guard with an eye toward achieving even greater gains in the 2018 mid-term elections.
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Peter is a highly motivated lawyer and joined the firm in November 2013. Peter was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta.
Peter has volunteered with the Calgary Legal Guidance Homeless Outreach Program and the University of Manchester Legal Advice Centre. During law school, he traveled to East Africa to provide community legal education clinics and interviewed prisoners and children in remand. He has also served in numerous volunteer positions in the community.
Peter served as co-chair of the Canadian Bar Association Personal Injury subsection for 2015-17. Peter also serves on the Editorial Board of the Barrister magazine, a publication of the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyer's Association (2015-present).
Peter is married to Katherine and has 3 sons.


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Bathroom Reading
Hey we didn't invent "Bathroom Reading." Heck, you can even buy toilet paper stands with built in book racks. The fact is, many enjoy these moments of solitude with a good read. However not all titles are suitable. Trying to finish War and Peace, for example, might take some time. As such, our Editors recommend the following bathroom buddies. And don't forget; always wash your hands!
Famous Quotations
Dave Mckay | Youth
Over the years many people have said many wonderful things... some of them funny, some wise, and some to make us think. Here's a book that you'll need to read slowly, and repeatedly until these sink in.
Art of War
Sun Tzu | Self Teaching
As ruler of the throne, there are no better places from which to strategize your next attack!
Interesting Facts
Unknown | Miscellaneous
A classic collection of over 300 Did-you-knows. Fascinating & Mind bogglingg!
365 Affirmations to Absolutely Gurantee a Record-Breaking Year
John Di Lemme | Self-Improvement
An easy way to incorporate these daily affirmations which might just change your life!
Just a Bunch of Crazy Ideas
Pardu Ponnapalli | General Non Fiction
Ideas range from how to modify the game of chess to pursuing space exploration in a way that captures the imagination of the public. New and innovative viewpoints on practical methods to building a space elevator, designing a method to cope with cat litter and some simple ways to conserve energy are presented.
Colonel's Book of Jokes and Trivia
Alok Kumar | Humor
Don't worry; no one will think anything of it if they hear you cracking up from the bathroom.
Incredible & Crazy Stories From History
David Barrow | History
Hundreds of Incredible and Crazy Stories from History are retold here in an amusing and entertaining way.
The Big Book of Tips
Max Diamond | General Non Fiction
A 'packed' encyclopedia full of useful tips about most anything! If you have ever needed some quick pointers and advice on a range of subjects, this is the book for you!
A Short Story Collection
Peter Stone | Short Stories
A collection of historical, sci-fi, and other short stories. All quick reads you can easily go through in one sitting.
Stories of the Supernatural
Mary Wilkins | Horror Classics
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AliveCor - a device for use with smartphones to record electrocardiograms and, employing algorithms, identify normal sinus rhythm, atrial fibrillation or other arrhythmias that warrant further investigation.
GaitSmart - digital sensor technology that measures gait kinematics. Test results generate a targeted exercise programme for the individual and are given at regular intervals to monitor changes and provide personal motivation.


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It involves organisation of whole enterprises by each department, each activity and each person at every level.
For an organisation to be truly effective, every single part of it must work together as a team, because every person and every activity affects and in turn is affected by others. TQM sets out the requirement.
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Iran's parliament strongly endorsed President Hassan Rouhani's diplomatic bid to dispel mistrust at the United Nations last week during a visit which ended with an historic phone call with President Barack Obama, Iranian media said.
The backing from the assembly, controlled by political factions deeply loyal to Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is a further sign that Rouhani has the support of the Iranian establishment, though there are some rumblings from hardliners.
Khamenei, the most powerful figure in Iran, has yet to publicly comment on Rouhani's trip.
Rouhani briefed parliamentarians on his trip, including discussions on Iran's nuclear dispute with the West and regional relations, the student news agency ISNA said late on Tuesday.
A group of 230 parliamentarians, out of the total of 290, signed a statement expressing their support of Rouhani for presenting the image of a "powerful and peace-seeking Iran which seeks talks and interaction for the settlement of regional and international issues", Fars news agency said.
While Rouhani's visit to New York has boosted hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in talks to resolve the 10-year-old dispute over Iran's nuclear programme, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed it on Tuesday as a ruse concocted by a "wolf in sheep's clothing".
The United States, Israel and other countries accuse Iran of using its nuclear programme as a veil for efforts to try to develop the capability to produce weapons. Iran says the programme is for peaceful energy purposes only.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Netanyahu and "the Zionist lobby" were trying to hinder negotiations.
"We will not let Netanyahu determine the future of our talks," Zarif wrote on his Facebook page.
The next round of nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers is set to take place in Geneva in two weeks.
Rouhani told the U.N. General Assembly last week that Iran was willing to engage immediately in "time-bound" talks on the nuclear issue.
Inside Iran, even as conservatives fall in line behind Rouhani who secured a landslide election win in June with promises of moderation in foreign policy, there were signs that some feared the president was going too fast, too soon.
Parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani praised Rouhani's address to the U.N. General Assembly, ISNA said. But Larijani, a champion of the conservative establishment, made no specific mention of Rouhani's phone call with Obama.
The head of the powerful Revolutionary Guards said on Monday the call had been premature, a signal of unease and the possible beginning of resistance to the relative moderate Rouhani from Iranian hardliners.
The Guards chief and other hardliners have argued the United States must now take concrete steps such as easing the stringent sanctions that have driven inflation above 40 percent and led to a sharp fall in the value of the Iranian rial.
"Either America takes a big step by breaking up sanctions, and that is the result of the success of the heroic flexibility of the supreme leader, or it continues with its unreasonable and illogical claims which will make apparent American lies," Fars quoted hardline member of parliament Alireza Zakani as saying.
Others have presented Obama's statement that the United States was not seeking 'regime change' in Iran as a sign of the strength of the Islamic Republic.
"They have understood this truth that the Islamic Republic is unbreakable and it is better to accept interaction based on appropriate and just rules, instead of confrontation," Fars quoted deputy Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami as saying.
(Reporting by Marcus George; Writing by Jon Hemming; Editing by Giles Elgood)
SOURCE: Reuters, 02 October 2013: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/10/02/iran-rouhani-idINDEE99103D20131002


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cybersecurity and students
categories: Digital literacy, information technology
You've Been Hacked! Explaining Cybersecurity to Students in an Interconnected Era
By Jacob Batchelor 06/01/17
Here's an easy way to explain IoT hacks to students:
- A hacker accesses a device, like a webcam, through its internet connection. Devices with weak security or easy-to-guess passwords make easy targets.
- The hacker can then infect the device with malware, a type of computer virus that takes control of a device.
- The hacker now has a number of options. He or she can use the device to spy, infect other devices or attack a target like the servers (centralized computers that store network data) targeted in the October 2016 attack.
- Research the manufacturer. Are they reputable? Have they previously been hacked? Big, established companies based in developed countries are usually the safest.
- Read up on security features. Is the device password-protected? Can you set your own password? If so, make it a strong password that uses numbers, letters and symbols — avoid common words or phrases.
- Regularly check for updates. Good companies will regularly update the software on their devices to protect against vulnerabilities.
- Ask yourself — do you need it? Make sure internet-connectivity is something you really need on the device you're using. In many cases, internet-connectivity is not necessary for the device to function properly.
a few tips that students can use to protect their privacy while using smartphones:
- Research apps before signing up for them. Is it from a reputable developer? Has it had security issues in the past? Use the same approach as when researching IoT devices.
- Look over the terms of service. What information does it require? Does it track or store your data? Can the developer sell your information? All of these questions are important to consider.
- Be careful when linking apps to your social media accounts. Giving apps access to your social media accounts makes them vulnerable to hacking. Is there a good reason for the accounts to be linked? Can you sign up without linking to a social media account?
- Use two-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication requires authorization beyond a password when using unrecognized devices such as entering a code sent to your cellphone. As apps allow, be sure to use two-factor authentication which will make it more difficult for hackers to access the information stored in your apps.
more on hackers in this IMS blog


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First of all – I am one wife and two cats the richer! Rachel managed to haul the fat fuzz dumplings a full 22 hours, past such alluring attractions as the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and Ohio's Camp Washington Chili. Well, technically she stopped at Camp Washington, but she got it to go.
It's now official. For the next 4 and half months or so, the Pants family are Ann Arborites. Ann Arborists? Ann Arboreals? Whatever. We're making a tiny nest right at the edge of Canada so if you need anything try speaking a bit more nasally. We're in to that now.
But enough about us. On to some food!
Yesterday, after a busy morning of scouting hospitals, I was in search of a quick and unsucky lunch. I've been enjoying SE Michigan's booming sandwich culture so I thought that might be a promising option to pursue.
A quick look at a couple of my nerdy iPhone food apps and I was surprised to see I wasn't far at all from a place that was getting off the charts feedback and reviews. Skeptical but curious, I headed up the road towards Ernie's Market.
The neighborhood wasn't particularly promising. Let's just say it didn't seem like it was zoned for food service. As I got close to the supposed destination I was starting to think that Google maps had screwed me yet again and sent me off into the urban hinterlands.
But sure enough, as I rolled up to the appointed intersection I spotted a modest red brick building clearly sporting Ernie's name. The sun-faded signs in the window weren't touting anything sandwich or even lunch related. With no other options though I parked the Charger (hell yeah I push a Charger. General Lee style in the Motor City!) and headed in.
"Yeah baby!" greeted me as I entered the sparsely stocked little grocery. A line six deep stood waiting at a back deli counter as an older gentleman furiously worked a slicer and rattled off an energetic monologue.
"This is the LOVE baby! I am hooking you up! Yeah baby! Get ready for the best sandwich in the world!"
I was sold before I even made it all the way back to even get in line.
I deferred to Ernie's choice of sandwich. In the course of making it he probably called me baby 15 or 20 times, he surprised me with a little misdirection that ended with me holding a half dozen Hersey kisses, and he never stopped smiling. The man is old-fashioned Prozac.
The sandwich itself it a towering exercise in deli engineering. The soft onion roll is stuffed with a variety of meats, cheeses, vegetables and condiments and as Ernie himself says, "It's ok- if you don't like something you'll never taste it with all the other stuff. I mean look at that thing!"
He's got a point.
Ernie also sells a variety of locally produced favorites like Better Made potato chips and Faygo pop. Yes, I say pop now. It's kind of a rule.
At $5 a sandwich you get a really good lunch and an even better show. You also get an excellent reason to tell Subway and their cadre of chorus-line crap monkeys to shove it up their wah-hoos.
Thanks Ernie! It was a real pleasure. It's guys like you that make neighborhoods great. I hope to get back soon.
Ernie's Market8500 Capital St
Oak Park, MI 48237
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Only 10 days after climbing Navaho Peak, I returned with two friends, Rena and Randy, to tackle its sister peak to the southeast. Freedom Peak (or Little Navaho as it's sometimes called) isn't particularly technical. Some off-trail navigation and ice ax skills are helpful. Otherwise this is a mellow adventure in the Teanaway area of Washington.
In May, the first part of the off-trail travel is mostly snow free. It just takes time and endurance to work your way up the steep slopes.
At the saddle between Navaho and Freedom Peak, we finally found consistent snow. It was solid, and just soft enough for step-kicking. Goldilocks would approve. From here we could look back and get our first view of Navaho, too.
The summit shot when you have Stewart in the background is always a good one!


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Data's not exactly "sexy," is it? However, you might be interested in getting more clients significantly more efficiently and at as cost effective a price as possible. That sounds pretty good, doesn't it?
Well, getting clients as efficiently as possible doesn't come from guesswork. It comes from tracking your marketing, ranging from newspaper advertisements for your practice to the performance of your website, so that you can spend every dollar as efficiently as possible.
You will indeed need to get started somewhere with spending your money on marketing first to start getting data. But once the data starts coming in, you need to put it to use.
What kind of data should you track? How should you apply it to your law practice's marketing? Can data actually be fun?
All the answers you need and more are shared in the video below. (By the way, if you are interested in getting access to high-performing ad samples, you can get those and more with a free two-month trial membership with Great Legal Marketing.)


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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it is that time of year: the air is chilled and pumpkins are emerging and before too long we'll have hordes of pesky teenagers getting up to all their usual shenanigans. But we are here to talk about the opposite of that: virginity.
Propriety keeps me from giving my full thoughts on the subject, so we'll move on to the point: a fantastic event hosted by none other than your favorite film discussion podcast in the world: Movie Meltdown, presenting Meltdown Macabre, a super-special double feature.
It starts with a screening of Chastity Bites, a new film whose only screening in Louisville will be at this very event. At a modern-day high school, a beautiful and charismatic woman appears to lead the girls in the Virginity Action Group, a trendy abstinence-only program. Turns out she is centuries old and relies on the blood of virgins to keep her young. Who can stop her devious plan??
This will be followed by the cult classic Mama Dracula, starring Oscar winner Louise Fletcher (Nurse Ratched from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest). The year is 1980 and Fletcher is the title character, a vampire who relies on the blood of virgins to stay alive. However, being the end of the '70s and the beginning of the 80s, there are not many virgins around, which presents a problem for our heroine.
Finally, to cap it all off, the Meltdown crew will be conducting a live episode recording with a discussion of Mama Dracula.
It all happens tomorrow, Saturday, at 7:00 at the Alley Theater, located at 1205 E. Washington Street. Admission is only $10. Complete details can be found at the Facebook event page.
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May 25, 2019
Want to help our Free the Vote Movement? Send a letter of support from your organization today!
What is the Free the Vote Movement?
Assembly Constitutional Amendment ACA 6 and AB 646, the "Free the Vote Act," would restore voting rights to every person on parole in California. This will require passing these bills to put voting rights on the 2020 ballot.
How many people would these bills impact?
Nearly 50,000 people on parole in California are working, paying taxes, and positively contributing to their communities, yet they are unable to vote at any level of government. This system operates as "taxation without representation," which is antithetical to the founding of this country.
Contrary to common belief, people on parole want to vote. A recent report by Initiate Justice, Democracy Needs Everyone: The Urgency of Ending Felony Disenfranchisement in California, showed that in a survey of over 1,000 people in prison and on parole in California:
- Only 37% said they voted before they were incarcerated, but 98% said they would vote now if they could.
- 76% of people on parole, who are already reintegrating into their communities, said they believe voting would help them stay out of jail.
- One of the top reasons why people in prison and on parole said they want to vote is to have a voice in society on issues like education and their elected leaders.
What are other states doing?
Notably, Florida restored voting rights to approximately 1.4 million formerly incarcerated people by passing Amendment 4 last November. Also in 2018, Louisiana restored voting rights to approximately 43,000 people and New York restored voting rights to approximately 35,000 people on parole. In 2017, Alabama re-enfranchised about 76,000 on parole, and the year before Virginia restored voting rights to 173,000 people released from prison.
The League of Women Voters of California has been fighting for voting rights for 100 years. We are co-sponsoring ACA 6 because the fight is not over. Mass incarceration disproportionately impacts black and brown Californians -- resulting in a less representative electorate. Extending suffrage to 50,000 Californians on parole, who are living and working in our communities right now, is a moral imperative, sound public policy, and essential to achieving an inclusive democracy.
It's time for California to join the growing movement to give people who are rebuilding their lives after finishing a prison sentence a voice in our collective democracy and to end a racist practice that locks people out of the polling place. It's time to free the vote for people on parole.
What can you do to support the Free the Vote Movement?
Tell your elected officials to vote YES on ACA 6 and join our coalition today: initiatejustice.org
These bills are sponsored by the Free the Vote Coalition, led by Initiate Justice, ACLU of Northern California, Anti-Recidivism Coalition All of Us or None, Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB), California Secretary of State Alex Padilla, League of Women Voters of California Legal Services for Prisoners with Children People over Profits-SD Vote Allies, and White People 4 Black Lives / SURJ Affiliate Los Angeles.


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Brownwood, TX 76801
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Mike Hall - State Farm is open Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:30PM and Saturdays by appointment.
The Mike Hall Agency is a captive State Farm Insurance office specializing in Insurance and Financial Services. Helping people manage the risks of every day is what can offer you. Call us 325-646-8600
We are located in Downtown Brownwood across the street from Howard Payne University at 807 Center Avenue, Brownwood, TX 76801


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This staircase is a perfect example of our design capabilities. Our initial site visits and consultations directly with the Architect and Client outlined a nautical theme and their specification for this staircase.
Our designers went away and came up with this eye-catching and original design. The design renders wowed the architects and clients and through further design development the final results are on this page.
A curve shaped inner metal balustrade makes this staircase almost a sculpture in its own right. The fanning European oak slatted treads help to boost this staircase' appeal, with plain round bar softening into a glass balustrade. You really are drawn up the stairs and into the space above, as the balustrade changes media presenting you will the floor to ceiling glass wall on the first floor.


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The Arms race in the Caribbean is heating up faster than a peg-legged sprint through a termite mound. Seen here the British are drilling their bombardiers for accuracy, speed and fashion.
Not to be out gunned or under dressed the French and Dutch are sporting their own ship shattering mortars this season.


text: Spirelli Spiralizer 5 "Fabulous for small quantities & if you have limited strength" Mrs Howard 10 May 2016 This is so simple to use! I can't work a large spiralizer as I have very limited arm strength. I find this really easy. Finally I can have lovely courgette (and with a bit more effort) carrot 'spaghetti'! For extra leverage and to save my fingernails a the end!), i use a fork jabbed in the end of the vegetable rather than the provided plastic bit so can't comment on that bits efficacy. However This little dream of a tool does much much better than my various julienne tools (although the they have their very useful place in my kitchen too). Well done Lakeland; another perfect product.