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Bittersweet DreamsLarge Print - 2016
Mayfair Cummings is a beautiful, gifted teenager. But her intelligence makes her the outcast at both home and school. When she catches the eye of both a popular senior and her handsome English teacher, not even her brilliant mind can help her navigate the explosive new relationships she is forming, or a scandal that is brewing.
Publisher: Thorndike, Maine :, Center Point Large Print,, 2016.
Edition: Large print edition.
Copyright Date: ©2015
Characteristics: 398 pages (large print) ; 23 cm.
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I just finished reading this book and lets just say I wasnt too thrilled about it. Pedophile teachers getting away with their crimes is NOT cool. Main character in book is too weak. Drove me nuts.
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it was okay dragging throughout the book
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Re-use. Recycle. Repurpose. That's the message to be taken from the Australia and New Zealand winners of the coveted Woolmark Prize announced this week.
Melbourne-based designer Blair Archibald took home the menswear spot with a look that placed utilitarian wearability and sustainability centre stage, while New Zealand label Harman Grubiša took home womenswear.
A former New Zealander himself, Archibald presented a look that, while emphasising the importance of recycling in an industry that's become synonymous with excess, maintained a polished finish that you'd expect from Savile Row.
Eco, but cool
"My angle or philosophy really came through, I think, in the sustainable part of the competition," says Archibald.
"I wanted to reconfigure the way we see wool because it's such a renewable textile and part of that was to showcase sustainability in a refined, fresh, modern and clean way, rather than the stereotypical idea of it being a bit naff and all 'eco'."
Archibald's piece de resistance was a coat made from a combination of repurposed wool military blankets, recycled wool fibre and plastic bottles – compressed into a yarn so fine that the final product had a cashmere-like softness.
The judge's call
Stuart McCullough from the Woolmark Company says business savvy was just as important as creativity when deciding the winners.
"We select a really diverse panel of judges who critique according to their discipline, but for me a solid sense of business acumen is really important." he explains.
"These designers start small but they have to be prepared to move on to bigger things, with orders coming in from huge, international stores."
Supporting local industry
But it's not just the designers who gain from these awards. Australian farmers and woolgrowers reap the benefits of both local and international coverage that comes from the competition.
"These awards are incredibly important for the farmers," says McCullough.
"About 90 per cent of the world's wool apparel comes from Australian wool growers. These awards help boost the profile of farmers, and the value of their product and build a strong profile in the northern hemisphere. As marketing strategies go, you couldn't ask for a better one."
Slow fashion in the fast lane
For Archibald – a strong believer in slow fashion and small batch – it's a challenge to make changes at ground level.
"The conversation, really, will be about why these companies will be interested in purchasing my product to begin with," offers Archibald.
"You can't be pulled into a brand because of the sustainable philosophy it has and then go and expect it to produce all these units on a scale that contradicts the vision in the first place. I think these stockists will be more interested in the philosophy than just how they look on the website."
Next stop, Florence
For both Archibald and Grubiša, the next step is to create a complete capsule collection made using merino wool, which will then be unveiled at the final event held in Florence.
"We haven't had an Aussie or a New Zealander win yet," rues McCullough.
"But we've had some really hot candidates such as Dion Lee represent. I think this year, it could be very interesting."


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U.S. immigration agents continue to arrest immigrants in New Jersey courthouses despite a high-ranking judge's request that they stop.
New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner asked the Homeland Security Department last month to add courthouses to a list of "sensitive locations" immigration enforcement agents avoid. Otherwise, Rabner said, immigrants due in court but afraid of deportation won't show up, posing a safety risk to everyone.
Middlesex County Sheriff Mildred Scott tells WNYC radio Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested an immigrant in a courthouse last week. The person was in the U.S. without legal documentation.
Rabner declined to comment on federal officials ignoring his request.
Republished with permission of The Associated Press.


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Anger impacts each person in different ways.
Does Anger Control You or Do You Control Anger
1. When someone (boss, spouse, friend, stranger) makes a statement to you or towards you how do you respond.
- How do you respond back to a negative statement.
- Does the tone of their voice impact you as the recipient.
- In what way does it impact you.
- Anger Is A Common Emotion
- Most people encounter angry feelings of varying intensity everyday, many times a day.
- To respond to another person's anger effectively, we need to take various factors into account.
Some thoughts that the family may be facing. If your family is facing these challenges it may be time to seek out help.
- Some people are not able to talk about anything without becoming angry.
- They have a very low tolerance frustration and experience more emotional arousal than most people when they are frustrated.
- They may not have learned how to express themselves.
- They may be shy or afraid that others won't like them or accept them, or will criticize them and think they are stupid.
- Some family members learn not to talk about sensitive issues because such discussions lead to quarreling or a fight.
- When you are punished or ridiculed when they tell the truth, they learn to make up stories or to tell others what they think they want to hear.
- You perceive more life situations as annoying and anger producing.
- They get angry more often than most people.
- They are more likely to express verbal and physical aggression when provoked.
- They have higher general anxiety, and make less effort at constructive coping.
- Angry people describe their family environments as they were growing up as; significantly less cohesive, less emotional expressive, less tolerant of self-expression, and having more conflict and being more disorganized than those of less angry people.
- In families where the expression of anger is a way of life, the children have a greater possibility of carrying that lifestyle into their dating, marriage and family relationships.


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To all my New Jersey friends, or anybody who doesn't mind taking a little ride - here is some information about this Saturday's fare at the Collingswood Farmers' Market -
What's in season?
Sugar snap peas appeared last week. You will see more snaps, snow peas and english shellin' varieties in weeks ahead. Pea season is short, enjoy now!
Strawberries and asparagus. Woo hoo!
DanLynn Farms will bring certified organic: Arugula. Bok Choy ("adult" and baby). Collards. Kale. Romaine, Red Leaf, Bib, Curly Green, Curly Red and variagated Lettuces, and mixed bags. Italian Parsley.
Lamb, beef, pork, and chicken are well-stocked at Hillacres Pride's table. New: Whole chicken breast (bone-in) and Chive Cream Cheese. Swing by to check out fromage flavors of the week.
Hillacres Pride: Pasture-raised Ground Beef stock-up sale: 5 packs (1 pound each) for $20.00. Pre-ordering suggested. Featured cheese: Hickory Smoked Cheddar, 50¢ off per lb. this Saturday.
Kinda like quiche. But better -
Springdale Farms is now baking BOTH 6" and 8" versions of their savory Spinach-cheese, Broccoli-cheese, and Asparagus-cheese pies.
Springdale still carries Griggstown Quail Farm's Pot Pies, made in N.J. with Griggstown's free-range birds, own-make pastry dough and natural ingredients.
These pies sounds tasty. I would like to get to this place on Saturday. I'll keep you posted.


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Basic Bible Principles (Bible Inserts)
|These are a series of summaries of important Bible doctrines in the form of Bible inserts. They are listed below in alphabetical order, just click on the subject to get the sheet which you can read online or download for free.
An Essential Tool
|To browse the Bible Basics leaflets, the Acrobat Reader software needs to be installed on your computer.While you may find this is already installed on your computer, you can download the Acrobat Reader free of charge if necessary
|Mortality and immortalityThe New Covenant
The priesthood of Jesus Christ
Remembering Christ in Bread and wine
The resurrection of Jesus Christ
The Second Coming of Jesus Christ
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Part of owning a successful business, or even a growing business is networking. Yes, a lot can be said for advertising and word of mouth-referrals are even great, but most of your business (my business anyway) comes from serious networking. Not everyone wants to walk into a room full of strangers and introduce themselves, … Continue reading Networking 101-How To Take Networking To The Next Level
Feeling Out Of Joint? Try Deskercising!
So, I've talked about how working from home can be hazardous to your health on so many levels, but did you know that working from your desk, regardless of where that desk is located can also be detrimental to your health? We all know to look away from the monitor every 20 minutes to give … Continue reading Feeling Out Of Joint? Try Deskercising!
Working From Home Can Be Hazardous To Your Health!
Working from home can be a great solution for solo-preneurs, telecommuters, and those who have small children who would rather work with them than without them, but many don't realize a home workplace can intensify problems rather than alleviate them. Make your home-office a healthy environment by creating physical and mental boundaries. For example, … Continue reading Working From Home Can Be Hazardous To Your Health!
Delegating Is The New Delegating: What You Should And Shouldn't Be Doing For Your Business
As women, it's easy to say, "Oh, I'll just do it" or "I'll take care of it" and frankly, there are quite a few men out there that do that too; "Oh, it will take too long to teach you all the nuances of the business, so I'll just take care of it myself." But … Continue reading Delegating Is The New Delegating: What You Should And Shouldn't Be Doing For Your Business
How To Find Your Dream Business
I had a lot of dreams when I was little. I thought I was going to be all kinds of things. As I grew, I started to define myself and let the stars glaze over my eyes, not really allowing myself to tap into what I really should become-opting to climb the ladder of fame … Continue reading How To Find Your Dream Business
Creating Your Marketing Plan for 2013
So, I've resisted writing a blog for a few years now...perhaps it's because I feel I could devote my energy and time to my clients instead. However, one of my clients pointed out that "I could learn more about you and what I need from your type of company without having to bombard you with … Continue reading Creating Your Marketing Plan for 2013


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Federal regulators approve Comcast's acquisition of NBC Universal, with asterisks
Some consumer groups said that the conditions on online video deals could help create first-time guidelines for the nascent but growing space. Cable subscriptions declined for the first time in the third quarter of 2010 as online video viewing boomed. Online streaming videos from Netflix account for 20 percent of all bandwidth consumption during peak Internet hours, according to Sandvine, an analytics firm.
The conditions appear to "provide the trigger for broader regulatory reform, while providing additional momentum for the development of the Internet as a platform for video competition," said Mark Cooper, a director at the Consumer Federation of America.
In the deal, Comcast agreed to share NBC channels to online video providers who strike deals for similar content with competitors. For example, if YouTube struck a deal with Viacom to carry streaming online reality shows from MTV, Comcast would be compelled to negotiate similar deals with YouTube for reality shows such as Bravo's "Real Housewives."
The FCC and Justice also demanded that Comcast relinquish its management stake in Hulu, the online joint venture NBC has with News Corp. and Walt Disney. But Comcast would be able to keep its financial stake in the Web site.
The list of conditions pleased some public interest groups but may rile some competing companies. Walt Disney and News Corp. warned FCC members last week against conditions that would insert the government into the online video market, saying that such mandates could harm their own business deals. In addition, a government order that NBC stations enter deals with nonprofit local news outlets could create more competition for profit-making news organizations in the same towns.
Comcast said the conditions were appropriate for its transaction.
"I think all the conditions are crafted in a way that enables us to operate our business in an effective way," said David Cohen, Comcast's executive vice president. "Whether based on experience that we have with these conditions that future regulatory or legislative activity is appropriate, I think we would have to visit that at the time."
Analysts said that if history is a guide, a similar merger between Time Warner and America Online showed the difficulties of melding businesses with too many disparate interests.
"There is a lot more evidence that this doesn't work than it does," said Craig Moffett, an analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein. "But everyone will watch to see if Comcast can achieve what no one else has, but it's not going to be easy."


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Your Host is me, Amfortas, and I hope you will find good cheer. Please leave swords at the door where our lovely 'Hat-Check Girl' will keep them safe. She will even sharpen them for you.
Renovations are in progress. We shall be open shortly. Meanwhile sit by the fire and I shall bring you a beer. Make it last !
As you can see, we have Dancing girls, singing and band music for your entertainment.


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This project developed in Lithuania country, total 226 square meters in build up this design. The river homes mostly build in the vacant space inside of river otherwise Eco surrounding. Fully Natural Surroundings in build this home so atmosphere such as very feeling comfortable.
Embedding the modern river house into the sloped surroundings made it easier to keep a constant temperature with such a great glass wall overlooking the panoramas. Geothermal heating and smart natural air supply systems optimize operation costs, while natural materials integrate the modern river house in its surroundings.
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Preparing for Natural Disasters
International Code Council members stand as the first line of defense in applying building codes to the construction of safe, sustainable, and more affordable and resilient structures. The entire month of May pays tribute to that distinguished service with the 37th annual Building Safety Month.
This installment of Codes Counts concentrates on the theme of week three of Building Safety Month: Manage the Damage – Preparing for Natural Disasters.
The topic is a broad one. We'll narrow the focus on a natural disaster that is on the rise across the U.S., with cities as diverse as Boston, New York City, Memphis, Charleston, S.C., Albuquerque, Newark, Atlanta, St. Louis, Tacoma, and Philadelphia vulnerable to its effects.
Oklahoma Too
We're talking about, of course, earthquakes. FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, reports average annual earthquake losses in the U.S. now add up to $4.4 billion, nearly equivalent to the losses from floods and hurricanes. Adding to the challenge is the spiking number of earthquakes in unexpected areas such as Oklahoma, Colorado, and Ohio. Last September, for example, the largest reported earthquake in Oklahoma state history rocked the region with a 5.6 magnitude quake. Fracking operations are believed to be the cause.
For code officials, enforcing codes that anticipate seismic activity has long been a way of life. This is especially true on the West Coast, with southern California leading the way with about 10,000 earthquakes each year (though only several hundred are actually felt).
Over the decades, the difficult lessons learned from Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California earthquakes have helped shape national code development. In observance of Manage the Damage week, it's appropriate to examine why a growing body of architects and owners are electing to manage the damage through mass timber construction.
There are approximately 400 million square feet of public school space in California. About 80 percent of this area is built with wood for good reason: "wood frame buildings are known to perform well in earthquakes,"(as the California Department of Government Services wrote in its 2002 report, Seismic Safety Inventory of California Public Schools) and were exempted in a legislated inventory and earthquake worthiness assessment of schools.
Today, owners and designers are applying the hard lessons learned at the 1971 San Leandro, 1989 Loma Prieta, and 1994 Northridge earthquakes — and many other worldwide — to apply code-compliant, mass timber construction techniques across nearly all property types, including office/mixed-use, public and institutional, multifamily, and even hospitality.
Enforcement Standards
The 2015 International Building Code (IBC) and American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural Engineering Institute Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7-10) represent codes and standards for seismic-resistive, wood-frame buildings. The 2015 IBC recognizes how ductile detailing, redundancy, and regularity contribute to mass timber's inherent seismic-resistance characteristics.
A useful adjunct to those standards is the National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction, an IBC-referenced design standard for lumber, glulam, structural composite lumber, and cross-laminated timber (CLT), including fire design, fasteners, and connections (a U.S. mass timber building cannot be designed without the NDS).
Reasons Why
Let's briefly look at why it's likely code officials will be asked to review more mass timber projects in their jurisdictions.
- Ductility. Ductility is the ability of a structure to sustain extreme outside forces, notably an earthquake, without collapse. Mass timber buildings rapidly dissipate seismic energy across numerous load paths when faced with an earthquake's sudden lateral stress.
- Redundancy. Typical mass timber construction is comprised of hundreds of structural elements and thousands of nail connections. When one load path fails, another one compensates, helping restore building integrity.
- Weight. Mass timber is a comparatively lightweight building material. Because of that, the foundation is typically a fraction of the weight of steel or concrete construction. For example, the walls used in insulated concrete form wall construction are many times as heavy as mass timber. Inertial forces are greater when the building material is heavier, so earthquake forces are more extreme in heavier structures.
- Connectivity. The unitized connection of the walls, floors, and roof framing to a solid foundation helps resist the racking forces of an earthquake.
- Strength/Stiffness. Wall stiffness can be modulated through mass timber panel thickness and the size/number of nails that hold it all together. Heavy braced shear walls resist lateral distortion.
Additional Insight
This combination of structural attributes presents architects and owners with a robust alternative to more traditional building methods. Today, a comprehensive array of testing is underway in university research centers to further improve mass timber seismic performance. For code officials seeking examples on how others are using mass timber construction to help mitigate seismic hazards and other natural perils, read "An Overview of CLT Research and Implementation in North America," a comprehensive paper released last summer in conjunction with the 2016 World Congress on Timber Engineering. This and other research is available online at the reThinkWood Research Library.
Earthquakes remain an elusive mystery, defying prediction. Armed with evolving codes that continually seek to lift best building practice, code officials remain one of the best ways to help the building industry "manage the damage" of inevitable earth movement.
During Building Safety Month, take the time to inform yourself of the projects your peers have reviewed in seismically challenged areas such as the West Coast. Improved understanding of mass timber construction means and methods will help you better uphold the highest standards of public safety, sustainability, and building performance.
For More Information
- reThink Wood Research Library
- Designing for Earthquakes
- Mass Timber in North America
- Designing Modern Wood Schools
- National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction
- Earthquakes: Risk and Insurance Issues
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the sponsor and do not necessarily reflect those of the International Code Council, or Hanley Wood.


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Meaningfulness comes out of integration of experiences across a lifespan. When we look at a standalone image or an occurrance, we may not be able to comprehend the phenomenon. However, when we try to understand our experiences, in relation with what lies through the layers of time, it moves us towards insight and self-awareness. Through the representation of tree rings in the artwork, the artist has tried to convey, the significance of adopting an eclectic perspective to unravel these layers and perceive experiences in their entirety.


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"Driver Samsung" - Choosing the Samsung CLX-6200FX is something that you better do especially when you look for the best supporting device for your business. This fabulous equipment, which is so suitable for Windows OS, will definitely make you have the efficient performance at the workplace as it can publish, copy, scan, and fax your files.
|Samsung CLX-6200FX
So then, you can make your working time become so much more productive than before. Well, there are some great features of the Samsung CLX-6200FX that you can highlight. One of them is the 2400x600 dpi printing resolution which will make your printed files look so clear and vividat once.
Even better, the 4 different ink tanks applied on the machine can make the device create the attractive color gradation that pleases your eyes so well. So, it is no wonder that you will always get satisfied whenever you use this printing stuff.
Related Driver: Samsung CLX-3185 Driver Windows 7, 8, 10, Xp
Then, there is also the Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) added to the Samsung CLX-6200FX. This particular feature will definitely help you to handle the paper as well as possible while you are doing your works. In other words, it will allow you to print on both of the sides of the paper nicely. So then, you can still save some more papers instead of spending mush money for it.
Operating System Compatibility:
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Windows 10 (32-bit)
- Windows 8.1(64-bit)
- Windows 8.1(32-bit)
- Windows 8 (64-bit)
- Windows 8 (32-bit)
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- Windows XP, 2003, 2008, 2000, 2012
Operating System
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How to Install Driver for Samsung CLX-6200FX:
Manual Installation of Samsung CLX-6200FX Driver
For your printer to properly work, the driver for the printer must be set up first. You can follow the steps provided below on a computer running on Microsoft Windows.
- Once the download completes, you can begin the process of installing the Samsung CLX-6200FX driver on your computer. Find out where the downloaded file is stored. Once you find the file, click on it. Hint: A driver file's name typically ends with .exe.
- You can either double-click on the file or right-click on it then choose "Run as Administrator". Wait for some time while the Samsung CLX-6200FX driver file is being extracted. Once the extraction completes, you can move on to the next step.
- The installation process should commence at this
point,if you had followed all of the instructions given on the computer screen. You must follow all of the instructions to properly install the driver on your computer.
- Once the installation process completes, your Samsung CLX-6200FX is up and ready to use.
Manual Uninstallation of Samsung CLX-6200FX Driver
- Make sure that you follow all of the following steps in order that the Samsung CLX-6200FX driver can be uninstalled from your computer.
- Find the Start menu on your computer and click on it.
- Find the menu of Control Panel or look for an icon indicating it. You can also type "control panel" on the available search bar. Find the "Program" menu and select "Uninstall and Application".
- A list of applications installed on your computer should appear. Look for the Samsung CLX-6200FX driver. You can also type the name of the application on the available search bar.
- Double-click on the Samsung CLX-6200FX and select "Uninstall/Change" option. Further instructions will pop up on the screen for you to follow properly.
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Picture Perfect Beautiful Turks & Caicos
Whenever I see serene images of TAC I feel an immediate ahhh feeling. But until you're able to truly submerge yourself in the majesty of TAC, you will never truly appreciate and or understand just how perfect on point these images of the island truly are.
I found this great little resource courtesy of Caribya.com
Cottage Pond Beach: In actuality, Cottage Pond is a deep cave or sink hole that stretches to depths of at least 255 feet. The color of the water itself reflects the greenery that encircles the pond.
Beaches on Providenciales
Many of the most popular beaches on the Turks and Caicos Islands are situated on Providenciales, or as it's more commonly called, Provo. No matter where you stay on Provo, you'll be close to gorgeous white-sand beaches, but most of the hotels are located on the island's north shores. Beach front condominiums and luxury hotels dot the island's coastline. The shores of this 44-square-mile islet are lined with secluded beaches of soft coralline sand. In 2011, Provo's Grace Bay was voted as one of the "Top Ten Beaches We Love" by The Weather Channel.
One of the best things about Provo's beach-front property is that it's almost never crowded. Visiting the beaches on this island is like discovering a secret getaway spot of your very own, where you can tranquilly lounge on pristine powdery beaches. Keep in mind you may need a four-wheel drive vehicle to access some of Provo's more remote beach-front locations.
Check out Caribya's Caribbean resource - it's a great read!
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05.11.2015 14:07 Companies
Moody's hit embattled German automaker Volkswagen with a credit downgrade, saying the company's reputation and earnings were at risk from the growing emissions cheating scandal.
19.09.2015 15:16 Finance
Moody's cut France's sovereign debt rating one notch to Aa2, saying the country will struggle with slow growth and a high debt burden for the next five years.
25.02.2015 15:10 Companies
International ratings agency Moody's said it had downgraded all ratings for scandal-plagued Brazilian oil giant Petrobras.
21.02.2015 14:23 Finance
Moody's cut Russia's debt rating by one notch into 'junk' territory, saying the Ukraine crisis and the fall in oil prices and the ruble will further undermine Russia's economy.
11.02.2015 13:42 Markets
Low oil prices normally help grease the wheels of business and spur global economic growth, but Moody's said it would not revise its forecasts for the G20,.
07.02.2015 13:23 Finance
Moody's placed Greece's credit rating on review for a downgrade Friday, citing "high uncertainty" about the country's talks with creditors.
17.01.2015 13:02 Finance
Moody's cut Russia's credit rating to one step above junk level Friday and warned the country was under review for a further downgrade.
26.06.2013 09:36 Finance
According to the rating agency, GDP can be maintained at 5% in 2014, with the growth depending on the giant Kashagan oilfield expected to start commercial production later this year.
26.06.2013 08:19 Finance
The banking system outlook remains negative, experts believe, assigning the problem "to the high share of NPLs and weakened lending growth.
19.06.2013 17:54 Finance
International rating agency Moody's has confirmed Astana's investment rating at the level of Baa3 with Stable outlook.
23.02.2013 11:34 Finance
Moody's stripped Britain of its triple-A debt rating Friday, saying government debt was still mounting and that growth was too weak to reverse the trend before 2016.
21.11.2012 10:52 Finance
France came under fresh economic pressure as the international ratings agency Moody's cut the French government bond rating by one notch from the highest level to "Aa1".
20.11.2012 14:59 Finance
Rating agency Moody's warned Monday that Italy's banks face worsening conditions over the coming year with asset quality declining, low profitability, and poor access to markets for funds.
04.09.2012 18:01 Finance
Moody's on Monday lowered the European Union's long-term issuer rating outlook from stable to negative, saying the move reflected credit risks of the bloc's key budget contributors.
01.09.2012 10:30 Finance
Moody's said Thursday that it would hold its review of Spain's credit rating until late September as it waits for more clarity on the European Stability Mechanism and moves for a eurozone banking union.
28.08.2012 13:32 Finance
Ratings agency Moody's Investors Service Monday upgraded South Korea's sovereign credit rating, citing strong fiscal fundamentals and resilience to external economic shocks.
24.07.2012 18:30 Finance
Moody's took the first step toward stripping Germany of its coveted AAA credit rating on Monday, cutting the outlook for Europe's largest and most pivotal economy to "negative."
13.07.2012 15:22 Finance
The euro was under fresh selling pressure to fall below $1.22 in Asia trade on Friday after ratings agency Moody's on Friday downgraded Italy's government bond rating.
12.06.2012 13:20 Finance
Moody's International rating agency assigned Astana a positive issuer rating of Baa3 with stable outlook.
30.12.2011 14:01 Finance
Moody's will upgrade the credit rating of Kazakhstan if it improves diversification of the economy and enhance its banking regulation.


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19 April 2009
A Bike Trip to Röthenbach Valley
I set out to Halblech to ultimately go to "Flysch im Röthenbachtal" which is a series of rock formations in the Röthenbach Valley. The ride was pretty easy most of the way, and I rode pretty far into the Halblech Valley before I had to get off of the bike and walk. Then I had to hike up for like 30 minutes, which threw me because I was going to a valley! But it was on the other side of a large hill so it took about 45 minutes to get to. There were parts of the trail that still had snow on them, which was irritating because I had my summer sneakers on. I decided to just go anyway because I rode 14 km to get there. It was pretty cool and worth the ride. It would've been nicer in the summer because the path in the valley was covered in snow and I couldn't walk far.
I lingered for a little while, then set back with my wet shoes. It was a bit chillier on the way back and I was exhausted, but it was a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon. A nice little day trip.
On the ride there
Somebody stacked up all these rocks in little piles next to the river. Really strange.
Info: Flysch (swiss: float) is a special geological formation which was formed in the Cretaceous period. The formation was uncovered from the river Röthenbach near Halblech and has an age of about 85 million years. It shows in an outstanding manner the rhythmic recurrence of sediment cycles. Due to tectonic movements they have been folded and are now partially standing in an upright position.
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Having all this time to garden means doing more than the routine maintenance. No, new peaks must be scaled! Hence three projects, at least two of which will test my abilities.
The first is the expansion of the back corner, which was looking awfully bare after the forsythia was grubbed out a year or so ago. The current plan is to plant three oakleaf hydrangeas 'Alice' that should provide height and mass (plus three-season interest). (My sources claim they grow 10-15' in height and width, though their label claims only 8' - we'll see.) Then I'll underplant with hostas, spring bulbs, etc. Here is the project so far. And here are the plants waiting to be planted.
Second is a raised bed beside the cutting garden which will be a home to sun-loving annuals and vegetables. The very nice man at Home Depot assured me I could do this. Yes, but... Here is the lumber, and below is a picture of the raised bed frame, a bit cattywompus because I had to use screws and a drill instead of my sewing machine.
trellis, which I did today with a little help from Alison as to moving and placing everything. At its feet are the cardinal climber vines, eager to clamber up the trellis. (Or is it an arbor?)
And the fourth of the three projects is to get rid of the grass underneath the viburnums. Newspaper and mulch on their way!


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Zukeran, Patrick | Host of Evidence and Answers Broadcast
Is the US a nation in decline? Recent events and trends should have us concerned. Historians often attribute the collapse of a nation to economic, political, or social factors but these are only symptoms of a greater problem. Is there hope for renewal in our nation? Join Pat as he presents part two of his message titled "Decline of a Nation." Learn the stages of a nation's decline, the ultimate problem, but also the hope for renewal of a nation.


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Courtyard Lantern
One of my favorite pavilions in Epcot's World Showcase is Morocco. I've posted several photos from this particular courtyard in the past. It is supposed to be an example of a "typical" upper-class Moroccan home and it is beautiful. I've always dreamed of living in a home with an internal courtyard. Even without a courtyard home, at least I can still hang out in this one for some shade and a little rest and recovery time whenever I'm lucky enough to visit Epcot.
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The Good Exchange is a Not-for-Profit organisation wholly owned by a Registered Charity. In order to make The Good Exchange sustainable and increase its potential to further develop and grow the platform to bring greater benefit to its users, we have to charge a fee. The fee is placed on the charitable project amount sought and the platform automatically adds a 5% fee (+VAT) to every new charitable project registered on The Good Exchange. For example, if an applicant organisation is seeking £1,000 for a charitable project, the total amount sought will be displayed on their The Good Exchange page as £1,060 (the £60 is calculated as 5% of £1000 = £50 (the 5% fee) + 20% VAT on the £50 = £10).
The Good Exchange will take the 5% fee (+VAT) from each donation (including Gift Aid) and grant made through the site at the point The Good Exchange transacts the funds to the charitable project in accordance with our Terms & Conditions. This means that charitable causes receive their funding on an on-going basis and do not have to wait until the project has reached its fundraising target (or an agreement has been made to 'de-list' the project from the platform'). It also means that there is never a requirement to reimburse The Good Exchange to cover fees at the end of the fundraising project. The Good Exchange does not charge additional banking transaction costs to those giving money, these costs are absorbed within the 5%+VAT fee.
1. How is The Good Exchange 5% fee charged?
- You donate £10.00, with an option to add Gift Aid if eligible, and we take our 5% fee (+VAT) from your donation and pass all the rest to your charity or Not-for-Profit organisation's designated bank account
- If eligible, we reclaim the Gift Aid from the government (this adds 25% to your donation)
- Your charitable cause then receives the Grant/Donation plus Gift Aid (where eligible) minus the 5% fee (+VAT).For every £10.00 you give, the charity gets £11.79
- Unlike other charitable and crowdfunding platforms, The Good Exchange doesn't add the transaction costs to its fee which means more money for your charitable cause
- Also, we do not charge any subscription fees for using the service.
|Initial Donation
|Gift Aid Collected
|The Good Exchange Fee
|Bank Processing Charges
|Usage Cost per Month
|Set Up/registration Fee
|Net Donation – Amount Charity Receives:
* Included in The Good Exchange Fee
A key point to note is that the fee is added to the project as an extra amount to be raised. Whilst the platform takes the fee at the time of the transaction it could, alternatively, accrue 100% of funding and then take the £60.00 fee at the end of the project. If this method was used, projects would not receive their money until the end of the 'listing' on The Good Exchange which research has found is not is not what charitable organisations want for their fundraising projects.
2. How does Gift Aid work?
Gift Aid allows UK charities with eligible charitable projects listed on The Good Exchange, to claim back the basic rate of tax already paid on donations by an individual. Therefore, under current rules 25p from every £1 given can be claimed back from the government. This is because when a UK taxpayer provides a donation to a charity tax has already been paid on that money therefore this taxable amount is reclaimable from HMRC. Therefore, when making a donation, as per the example below, Gift Aid can enhance the amount of giving.
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3. How can donors or fundraisers make a complaint?
We, at The Good Exchange, endeavour to create a platform and experience that is easy to use and follow. However, we accept things sometimes can go wrong and when they do, we want to rectify the problem for you and importantly to learn from the issue to ensure others do not face the same problem. Therefore, it is important to us that you provide constructive feedback, so we can make the changes appropriate and necessary.
We understand that each person making a complaint is an individual and should be treated accordingly. Therefore, in order to ensure we deal with each complaint effectively we do ask that a support ticket is logged as this provides a record of your complaint and ensures each ticket is handled by the correct member of The Good Exchange team. Each newly logged ticket is automatically given a unique reference number to ensure that our team is notified and can manage it appropriately. Please follow the process below to ensure that your issue is handled satisfactorily:
- Raise a support ticket here.
- You will receive an automated confirmation but lease allow 3 business days for us to respond with an answer or next steps
- If the problem is complex or requires longer to provide an answer we will let you know within 3 business days but we will aim to respond to your complaint within 15 calendar days. If there is a delay, we will keep you updated on our progress
- If you are not happy with the answer provided, then we will arrange for it to be reviewed by a manager who will advise as to whether they agree or disagree with outcome provided.
If you are not satisfied with our final response then you are entitled to discuss your complaint with the Fundraising Regulator or the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
4. What is your policy on refunds?
As per our Terms & Conditions, a donation you have made on the website cannot be refunded to you unless there has been a technical error caused by The Good Exchange and you have contacted us as soon as possible to report the error. We will also consider a refund where, in limited circumstances, the fundraising organisation to which a donation has been made contacts us and has asked us to make the refund. These requests are treated as exceptions and requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Any costs incurred may, at our sole discretion, be passed onto you.
Unless there is a technical error as stated above, please speak with the Applicant Organisation before contacting us. Please contact us by e-mail at: email@example.com or raise a support ticket here.
Where we believe there is a conflict of interest between a donor and the charitable organisation which has not been legitimately declared or we consider there to be illegality in the donation being made, we reserve the right to return the funds to you. We will contact you before this happens.
5. How are Donations protected against fraud and how can donors be sure their contribution is being used for its intended purpose?
The Good Exchange endeavours to ensure every organisation fundraising for a project on the platform is a legitimate organisation; we do not allow individuals to fundraise for themselves and use a private bank account. We check details provided on registration/application against Companies House and the Charities Commission as well as asking for bank statements and bank details to ensure the bank account is not registered to an individual but to the organisation in question. We also ask that the project costs are itemised, ideally supported by 3rd party evidence, before we make a project 'live' (visible on the platform and able to take donations and grants). Only The Good Exchange can make a registered organisation and its fundraising project 'live'. Beyond these checks, The Good Exchange may not be able to verify the authenticity of the cause and payments made through The Good Exchange for The Good Exchange to disperse on your behalf are at your own risk.
In accordance with our Terms & Conditions, it is the responsibility of you, the donor, to ensure you are supporting the correct project/fundraiser. Further, whilst we endeavour to undertake appropriate checks on all organisations listed, we cannot warrant that the information on the platform is correct, up to date, nor that fundraisers and organisations seeking fundraising have the appropriate authority, licenses, registrations or permissions required to fundraise or publicise. We do state that it is your sole responsibility to ensure you have undertaken your own due diligence on the organisation/fundraiser seeking funding before making a donation.
We encourage and advise all fundraising organisations/fundraisers to keep their projects up to date especially where they begin to utilise the funds being raised. However, we cannot warrant that this will happen nor that your donations will be used for the particular purpose stated on the platform.
5.1 How do I know my money is safe to be paid through The Good Exchange?
The Good Exchange is 'Registered' with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (FRN: 797421) for the provision of payment services (PSD2). This means that the FCA has assessed those that run our business as being fit and proper to carry out a regulated financial service and that we must comply with certain regulatory obligations such as the requirement to detect and deter money laundering, protect our clients' data and treat our customers fairly and to the same high standard that they can expect from any authorised payment service provider, such as a bank.
Before using a charitable payment, fundraising or crowdfunding platform for fundraising or for making a donation, you should always check that it is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (FRN: 797421) for the provision of payment services.
5.2 What will The Good Exchange do if it suspects fraudulent activity?
The Good Exchange employs preventative controls to minimise the opportunity for fraudulent occurrences. Regular checks identify anomalies which are then subject to detective controls to investigate any suspected irregularities fully. Any such irregularities are treated very seriously and investigated and reported to senior management and Board. Reactive controls are implemented to minimise the risk of future occurrences.
5.3 What happens to donations in the event that the money is retained or recovered by The Good Exchange due to fraudulent activity?
Upon suspicion of fraudulent activity, all related funds are quarantined pending full investigation. Where appropriate, third party advisors are used to determine the legal position and subsequent movement of quarantined funds.
5.4 What is your policy on donations to private bank accounts
The Good Exchange requires that all charitable causes fundraising on the platform have a bank account designated to the organisation and it does not pay money into not any individuals' bank accounts. See also 5. Above.
5.6 Where do the donations and funds paid through The Good Exchange go?
All monies raised through The Good Exchange go into a Client Account which is separate to The Good Exchange's own business bank account. This minimises the financial risk to the funds being raised for charitable purposes. The Good Exchange currently disperses funds raised on a minimum of a monthly basis to the fundraising charity or good cause. Grants are dispersed in accordance with the grant-maker's payment instructions.
6. What happens to any interest that may be accumulated on the donation whilst it is held?
Due to the frequency of payments being made by The Good Exchange to the charitable projects, interest is not being accumulated.
7. Is there a minimum or maximum amount that can be donated?
The minimum amount that can be paid through The Good Exchange is £2.00 due to the bank processing fees imposed by the bank on The Good Exchange. We strongly suggest that for amounts over £1,000.00 a BACS payment is made to The Good Exchange. To find out how to do this, please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or call us on: 01635 500800 and our support team will quickly take you through the process. We recommend a BACS payment because of the differential in bank processing costs.
8. Is there a cap on the maximum total amount a fundraising project can raise?
Yes. The Good Exchange differs to many other fundraising platforms because the charitable causes with projects seeking funding on The Good Exchange are fundraising for a specific amount. The total amount sought is backed up with supporting evidence demonstrating all the costs. Therefore, once the total the total required for that project has been reached, the platform will not allow 'over-funding' through more grants or donations. For example, if it is your intention to give £100.00 to a project but only £40.00 is required to reach 100% of the project's target, only £40.00 will be taken from your donation.
9. What is the Fundraising Regulator's advice and guidance for the public with regards to online fundraising or setting up a fundraising appeal?
We advise you visit the Fundraising Regulator's own website to read their wording on The Code of Fundraising Practice.
You can also read their advice and guidance for members of the public who are online fundraising here.


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Great Hearts is committed to an individualized approach to college counseling that focuses on finding the right fit for each student. The emphasis of the program is on helping students discover who they are as learners and emerging adults. Throughout their years at Chandler Prep, our students learn to be comfortable in the worlds of both ideas and practicality, understanding the relationship between the two. This serves our students particularly well when selecting a college experience.
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All freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors have a Naviance Student account.
Naviance allows students to search and research colleges all over the world, keep a running college list, view list of college information sessions, research scholarships and summer enrichment programs, complete and analyze results from a personality assessment and career interest inventory, build a resume and research careers.
Critical Links for Students and Families:
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- There are a variety of test prep options and costs available to Great Hearts students through Varsity Tutors. Available to all Chandler Prep students is access to free self-study test prep "eBooks". You can find these free books at the link above. Varsity Tutors then offers packages starting at $225 for six hours of personalized one-on-one sessions.
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SAT Subject Tests:
SAT Subject Tests are college admission exams on specific subjects. These are the only national admission tests where you choose the tests that best showcase your strengths and interests.
The Basics
- There are 20 SAT Subject Tests in five general subject areas: English, history, languages, mathematics and science. See the subjects.
- Each Subject Test is an hour long. They are all multiple-choice and scored on a 200–800 scale.
- Subject Tests test you on your knowledge of subjects on a high school level. The best way to prepare is to take the relevant courses and work hard in them.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP):
CLEP exams are created and administered by College Board. You may receive college credit for what you already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course. You can prepare for and take the exams on your own time, whether you're getting a head start on college or working to finish your degree.
- Save money. A CLEP exam costs $87.
- Earn college credit. A passing score on a CLEP exam can earn you three or more college credits.
- Save time. With CLEP exams you can place out of introductory courses and move more quickly towards your major or other areas of study.
Scholarships and Financial Aid:
- US Department of Educaton – FAFSA Tips
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- MONEY Article – Three Mistakes Parents Make When Paying for College
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College Board Big Future
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Google "wacky/weird" scholarships
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Diwali is one of the greatest auspicious festival of India. It is festival of lights and prosperity. All over India, People celebrate it with joy and happiness. On such auspicious occasion, every house and street is decorated with lights and lamps. On Diwali, People meet each other and exchange wishes and sweets! Here we are bringing some of the best and latest Happy Diwali Wishes 2018 for your Friends and Family!
Express your happiness and joy to your loved ones using these some best and latest Happy Diwali Wishes, Greetings & Quotes 2018!
Happy Diwali Wishes 2018 For Friends And Family
- Your dreams are beautiful, may all of them be fulfilled this Diwali. Happy Diwali 2018!
- Let's make this Diwali joyous and bright, Let's celebrate in true sense this festival of light. Happy Diwali 2018
- With shine of Diyas and the Echo of Chants, May prosperity and happiness fill your life! Wishing you a very happy and prosperous happy Diwali!
- Let this Diwali burn all your bad times and enter you in good times.
- You are so far, fresh Mithai just can't reach you but fresh wishes can - Happy Diwali 2018
- May this Diwali be bright for you and your family. May god fulfill all your wishes this Diwali. Happy Diwali 2018!
- Rejoice on this blessed occasion by spreading joy with your friends and beloved ones. Happy Diwali!
- May the goddess of wealth and the god of knowledge bless you with their choicest blessings. On this Diwali and always!
- May your home and life sparkle with peace and prosperity today and always. Happy Diwali
- May your Diwali be a rangoli of lights brightening up your home with happiness and prosperity. Happy Diwali 2018!
- Warm Diwali wish for you and your family. May this day fill your life with happiness and bring you joy and prosperity
- May the divine light of Diwali bring into your life peace, prosperity, happiness and good health. Happy Diwali
- Life with you is like Diwali, so lets promise to be together like this forever. Wish you a very Happy Diwali!
- Another year will be over, another year will come. I hope and pray that the lights of Diwali illuminate the new chapter of your life. Happy Diwali!
- Today I feel gifted and blessed that my Diwali is full of affection, love and happiness. May god always bless us
Share Happy Diwali Wishes 2018 with your Friends and Family on Whatsapp, Facebook and Instagram and let them know how much you love them!


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We look at food as a pivotal way, if not the primary way to heal our planet and all who inhabit it.
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Digestive Health: Probiotic vs. Prebiotic
Bacteria are everywhere and that's a good thing because they help us to stay alive. In an ideal world we would have an abundance of bacteria covering our skin, inside our mouths, in our nasal tracts, our respiratory system, eyes, and throughout our entire GI tract. We have evolved to live in a harmonious symbiotic dance with these microscopic creatures, as we keep them alive as much as they keep us alive. Let's talk about all these little specimens that keep us alive and thriving.
Our microbiome is a whole world unto itself, which is essential for the health of our gut lining; our immune system, proper digestion, and neurological health and overall wellbeing. The microbiome (meaning the world of bacteria and other organisms that live in your digestive system) are often known as the beneficial gut flora. This gut flora can weigh up to 2 kilos in weight, which just goes to show the enormity of this microbial community.
Bacteria act as important guardians for our bodies, as they coat the entire digestive tract from where food enters to where food exits. The GI tract tube is still essentially outside of your body, (despite running through it) as the outside world is still present here in the form of food, toxins, chemicals, or even foreign objects accidentally ingested etc etc. It is the function of the GI tract to determine what should pass through the gut lining and what should be excreted as waste, as once particles cross the gut lining then they have technically entered your bodily system proper. If harmful particles pass into your system, then cellular damage can be done and problems or disease can manifest. Think of your GI tract as your guardian and best friend, it really deserves to be treated well, as damage to the GI tract can cause the defenses to go down and the gut lining barrier can be breached.
Lines of Defense
The bacteria and other organisms in the microbiome form a protective layer all along the GI tract, which help to act as a line of defense. Not only does it coat the GI tract with protective bacteria that can neutralize invaders, this layer also helps to nourish and feed cells in your gut, keeping them healthy and alive. The cells lining your gut shed and reproduce every 3 days, ensuring an optimum performing gut lining teaming with healthy, functioning cells. This means that they need a healthy food supply in order to regenerate rapidly, and the gut bacteria help to provide this.
According to Dr Natasha Campbell McBride who developed the GAPS protocol (gut & psychology syndrome), gut bacteria help to protect the GI tract lining in 3 distinct ways:
They kill unwanted bacteria by producing anti-viral, anti-fungal and antibiotic like substances
They make the pH close to the gut wall very acidic which makes it a very hostile environment for non-beneficial bacteria and other pathogens.
They absorb and neutralize carcinogenic substances, meaning they are essential for preventing cancer.
Opportunistic Flora
The gut lining is not only home to a huge amount of beneficial gut bacteria but it is also home to what is known as opportunistic flora which can cause sickness or other health issues if there numbers grow too large. It is normal to have the non beneficial flora living in your gut but the key is to have an abundance of the good stuff in order to keep the not so nice stuff in check.
So if your beneficial bacteria become depleted, for whatever reason, then this provides a window of opportunity for your opportunistic gut flora to flourish and essentially run amok. This can lead to IBS symptoms, yeast overgrowth, constipation or diarrhea, skin conditions, and even emotional or psychological imbalances (this is because your gut and brain are directly connected by the vagus nerve, and whatever is going on in your gut can impact on your brain).
A lack of healthy flora can basically lead to inflammation of the digestive system, which can then lead onto system wide inflammation.
Different Types of Beneficial Bacteria
1. Probiotics - these are pro life bacteria that help to populate your gut lining and GI tract in general with some of the most well recognized and researched bacteria out there. A probiotic is usually a supplement containing freeze dried bacteria, which can be taken daily. There are lots of different types of probiotics on the market aimed at targeting different issues, so it's often worth talking to a professional who can guide you to buying the best one for you. Most health food shops have someone who can guide you on this also.
As the gut contains a huge variety of species of bacteria it's important to get a probiotic that has a decent variation of types, and in quantities that can have an impact.
A good broad spectrum probiotic should contain bacteria from the Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria species as well as soil based bacteria. Soil based bacteria act like the bacteria we would ingest if eating food found in an organic environment in nature e.g. picked straight from the ground. As very few people have direct contact with food plucked straight from nature these days, most people are lacking the microorganisms that we would ingest in these circumstances, which are also extremely beneficial to our microbial flora.
A decent daily probiotic dose should contain about 8
15-20 billion CFU (colony forming units) or more bacteria and ideally come in a capsule that can withstand stomach acid, only dissolving once in the intestines.
2. Prebiotics - these are components in edible foods that we can't fully digest but your gut bacteria can. Your gut flora needs to eat also and certain indigestible prebiotics are able to act as a food source for them. Prebiotics can be just as essential as probiotics as there is no point taking loads of probiotic supplements to populate your gut with bacteria, if the bacteria then suffer from lack of appropriate nourishment. Easy to access foods containing prebiotics are plantains (which are high in resistant starch), dandelion leaves, onions and raw garlic. If you eat a variety of seasonal fruit and vegetables, you most likely are getting some good prebiotics.
Resistant Starch is a great prebiotic that especially targets the colon. It's such a great food for the gut that we wrote a whole article dedicated to its benefits here.
So What Can We Do?
A general gut health diet to start with is ideal, one that is anti inflammatory and helps to feed digestive tract. The food we serve at our Tulum restaurant, for us, is a prime example of a gut friendly diet, as we specifically chose foods such as bone broth, liver pate, coconut oil, plantain, fermented coconut yogurt and all the veggies, as they are known to help nourish and soothe the GI tract. The menu is free from gut irritating foods such as grains, gluten, dairy and refined sugars in order to provide a place where people can eat well and feel well. However, on top of eating a gut nourishing diet we would also recommend the following options.
1. Start introducing, or increase, your intake of fermented foods. Fermented foods have been an integral part of most traditional people's diets for centuries. Fermented foods perhaps started out as a way for people to preserve and store food, allowing them a food source during less abundant months, or whilst travelling. However, they turned out to play a enormously important role in gut health as they help to populate the digestive tract with ample sources of beneficial flora.
2. Make your own fermented foods such as sauerkraut, pickles, fermented salsas, kimchi, coconut milk yogurt.
3. Drink fermented drinks. All sodas and fizzy drinks started off as being naturally fermented beverages, back in the day before industrial food production took off. The fizziness was naturally produced carbon dioxide which came from having fermented the lemonade or gingerade over a period of days or weeks. This helped to reduce the sugar content in the drink whilst also lacing it with beneficial bacteria. Experiment with making your own homemade, naturally fermented lemonades or gingerades.
4. Alternatively experiment with kombucha which is a delicious fermented tea which is very easy to make.
5. Take specific supplements such as a pre and probiotic.
6. Eat prebiotic foods such as plantains, dandelion leaves, onions and raw garlic.
7. Reduce your sugar intake as sugar is known to help feed opportunistic gut flora and yeasts.
Resistant Starch
Resistant Starch
Resistant starch is something that we have become interested in over the years due to its positive effects on gut health. A healthy digestive tract requires a healthy microbiome, which are the life sustaining bacteria and organisms that live inside your gut. This bacteria helps with your body function properly. It benefits your digestion; immunity; production of neurotransmitters (feel-good hormones); vitamin synthesis; energy synthesis and much much more. We rely completely on healthy gut bacteria for our well-being, and if our diet worsen, our microbiome suffers and ill health runs rampant. You have probably heard about probiotics, but prebiotics are just as important. Prebiotics feed the bacteria (probiotic organisms), and that's where resistant starch gets interesting.
Resistant starch plays an essential role in supporting our colonic health by acting as a prebiotic for some seriously important bacteria. We have touched upon this in other articles but we feel it needs a little extra attention in order to really discuss its merits and worth.
Resistant starch is a type of complex sugar molecule that in essence, resists digestion. It passes through the small intestine undigested until it reaches the large intestine where it gets greeted by hungry, perhaps even starving, gut bacteria. These bacteria are able to use it for food, which then causes a chain reaction fermentation process involving different types of bacteria that feed and eliminate different molecules. One of the end products, which is actually a waste product from one type of bacteria, is something called butyrate acid (a short chain fatty acid). However, butyrate acid is not actually a waste product as it gets used often by your body.
Butyrate acid molecules can absorb straight into the lining of the large intestine, and this helps improve and maintain a strong blood flow into the intestines. The cells can live entirely on butyrate acid as an energy source. If there is enough acid being produced by the bacteria of the large intestine, then this will ensure a healthy intestinal lining.
The intestinal lining is extremely efficient at regenerating itself, and sheds its cells every 3 days in order to ensure that all the gut cells are the most healthy they can be. This is because they do such an important job and your body takes no chances by having tired old cells coating the gut, that aren't up to the serious task of digestion.
The constant synthesis of new cells and regeneration of the gut lining requires energy and nutrients to do this effectively. Your gut cells need as much available energy and nutrition as possible in order to keep regenerating. Many gut issues can be caused by the cells not being able to regenerate fast enough which causes the cell renewal process to slow down and cellular death or mutation can take place.
The bacteria in your gut forms a thick band along the gut wall, which protects it from unwanted invaders and also feeds the gut cells, keeping them nourished. If the gut bacteria is starved, they will become depleted and then your intestinal cells will become exposed to pathogens, viruses, and any harmful bacteria. A colony of healthy bacteria that have an abundant supply of food for them to feed on are essential for the survival of your intestinal wall.
4 Types of Resistant Starch:
RS1 - starch that is found in plant cell walls that can't be broken down by digestion e.g. grains, pulses, legumes and seeds.
RS2 - starch that can't be digested in its raw state due to its molecular structure and needs to be cooked in order for it to become digestible. These foods are best eaten cooked to get the most benefit e.g. potatoes, green bananas, raw plantain, cassava root.
RS3 - this is a form of resistant starch that forms once a starchy food has been cooked and then cooled down and is also known as retrograded starch e.g. cooked potatoes, grains, rice and beans.
RS4 - a man made resistant starch, that isn't found in nature.
Other Health Benefits:
Resistant starch has also been linked to other health benefits such as reduced blood sugar levels after eating it, due to improved insulin sensitivity (so better able to balance blood sugar). It also seems to keep blood sugar levels balanced during fasting periods, or periods in between eating, which helps to keep your energy levels stable and inhibit constant snacking.
Normal starch or carbohydrates is digested in the small intestine and then turned into energy. They are often digested very quickly and can result in a spike in blood sugar levels. Resistant starch can offer you a carbohydrate option, which keeps your blood sugar levels balanced, satiated, and helps to keep your large intestine and colon healthy.
Luckily you can find resistant starch in lots of our food as we use plantain flour at the restaurant in our house bread, macho pancakes and plantain cookies. The resistant starch from the plantain flour in the cookies may also help to balance out any effects of the coconut sugar as even though we like to use coconut sugar as a better choice of sugar, it is still a sugar, and may have some impact on your blood sugar levels, albeit less than a refined sugar would. The resistant starch in the cookies help balance your blood sugar levels and you feel fuller longer.
Introducing foods high in resistant starch can cause some bloating, perhaps due to the fermentation process being kicked off in your large intestine by the bacteria suddenly having access to a food source. This could happen when introducing any type of resistant starch but we like to feed it to ourselves in a whole food form with whole plantains, plantain flour, yucca and malanga (a Mexican tuber). We believe it is important to get resistant starch in this whole food form as opposed to an isolated form, such as potato starch.
This is because our digestive tracts have evolved to deal with whole foods and in the case of resistant starch, the benefits are most experienced when combined with fiber from different foods. This helps the starch to move further along the large intestine where it can feed more bacteria and cover a larger surface area for producing butyrate acid. You can introduce these foods slowly into your diet and see how your body reacts, and if you are fine you can keep increasing but it is generally recommended to have around 15-30g a day for a substantial effect.
Whole foods contain many healing properties, which is why it's best to receive nutrition from a whole food as opposed to a supplement or an isolated part of a food. You can find plenty of sources of resistant starch on our menus in the form of the macho pancakes; plantain bread; plantain cookies; yucca fries; malanga fries; hemp bolitos.
Why Grain Free?
Understanding 'Dairy Free'...
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Why Grain Free?
It was a bit of a surprise to some that we made the restaurant menu grain free (alongside gluten, dairy and refined sugar free), but to many it turned out to be a godsend. It could have proven controversial as we had also adopted a plant based eating foundation (to which you can add ethically sourced animal products), so when you remove grains and pulses, where do plant based eaters get there grounding and more carb based foods from. But it was an important point for us and something we strongly believed in and a challenge we were willing to meet. Thankfully, it's proven worthwhile, according to a lot of our guests at least.
Is Healthy Always Wholesome?
There is no denying that wellness is a serious business right now. There seems to have been a mass movement in the collective consciousness towards delving deeper into health and wellbeing. Old beliefs and paradigms are shifting and it looks like people are wanting more. More health, more balance, more joy, more meaning, more life…
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Fat Soluble Vitamins
"I began experimenting with plantain flour at The Real Coconut in Tulum when developing a pancake recipe for the restaurant's breakfast menu, which then led to loads of other baked goodies, including cookies. The cookies have been so beloved by guests, and plantain flour is incredible from both a nutritional and environmental standpoint, that I had to find a way to bring them to the U.S.," offers Daniella Hunter of The Real Coconut.
Grass Fed vs Grain Fed
Due to increasingly unrealistic and unsustainable demands for cheap meat and dairy, something had to give. In order to supply a portion of the market with cheap meat, certain agricultural institutions started to modify the feeding and rearing practices of animals to make them more effective meat and dairy producers. Some animals are now fed on a processed feed which is high in grain, especially corn and soya, as it means that the cows can be fattened up quickly and cheaply. Grain breaks down into glucose which causes the animal to quickly gain weight. For dairy cows it also means that they have sufficient nutrients to keep producing milk throughout the Winter months when grass is lacking.
Nutrition Tips - Some Basics
Why We Love Coconut Oil!
Coconut oil was an essential part of the discussion while we were dreaming up the concept and menu in the initial stages of The Real Coconut. Back in the days where the plan was a simple one: a cosy beach front cafe where you could get healthy, tasty nibbles for all the family. Little did we know it would become so much more and we see now how coconut oil was such a vital part of its success.
Body Talk: Happy Bowels!
We need to talk about constipation because blocked bowels generally mean something's not right. It's very important that the bowels stay moving and fluid in order to maintain total body-health as the gut is where all your nutrition comes in and waste material leaves, so this needs to be a quick and efficient process. The good news is that there is a lot that you can do to bring movement and fluidity back into your body.
New Year is a often time when people make a grisly decision to use January to get healthy and get clean. Many decide to give up booze, or sugar, or chocolate in an attempt to feel better after all the excesses of Christmas. A time to become the you that you always wanted to be. Ready for a new year and a new chance to do your life right.
What is Digestive Health?
You could talk about what constitutes good digestive health for hours due to the complexity of all the different components that contribute to the vast machine that is the GI tract. However, to keep things simple and short, I will summarise that good digestive health basically means that you and your gut feel good at all times (or most of the time), especially, during and after eating.


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Martina Topley Bird returns
Former Tricky collaborator Martina Topley Bird is set to make her London live return with an intimate pub gig.
The singer, who has also worked with Gorillaz and The Gutter Twins, will play her first London gig in over four years at the Star Of Bethnal Green on April 2.
The performance precedes her new Danger Mouse-produced album 'The Blue God', which is out on May 12.
White Denim will also play the night. The show is part of a new weekly club night with Cage The Elephant (April 9) and Bombay Bicycle Club (16) set to feature in coming weeks.
See Myspace.com/scruffybird for more details.
Before that, Topley Bird plays Bristol Louisiana on March 31.


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Studio Sessions are one-hour masterclasses with artists working across a mix of genres and techniques.
These small group sessions are an opportunity to get close-up insight into the production processes and creative thinking of the host artist. The sessions will be freeform, a show-and-tell allowing the artist to show their music, deconstruct their process and walk you through some of the creative steps that they take in the process of making their music.
Bring along your own thoughts on music making, your questions for the artists, and maybe even some of your own music too.


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Letters to the Editor
W just too classy
President Barack Obama gleefully condemns Donald Trump as unsuited for the presidency.
In 2008, President George W. Bush had similar opportunities to offer his opinion on candidate Obama, but he was too much of a gentlemen to say what he felt.
That's the difference between a person with class and one without.
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The FCA has warned consumers that a scam firm has been pretending to be Jupiter Asset Management.
The clone firm, has been operating under the name of "Jupiter Fund Management" but is not related to the real Jupiter.
According to the FCA, fraudsters are using the details to convince people they are an authorised firm.
Jupiter Fund Management is the parent company under which Jupiter AM operates.
The FCA warns that scammers may give out other false details or mix these with correct details of the authorised firm.
On its website the regulator has noted the correct details for Jupiter AM and given instructions on what people need to do when reporting a scam.
The FCA says: "This firm is not authorised or registered by us but has been targeting people in the UK, claiming to be an authorised firm. This is what we call a 'clone firm'; and fraudsters usually use this tactic when contacting people out of the blue, so you should be especially wary if you have been cold-called. They may use the name of the genuine firm, the 'firm reference number' we have given the authorised firm or other details."
A number of other fund and wealth management brands have been cloned and reported by the FCA over the part few months, including Rathbones, Liontrust, Amundi, Vanguard and UBS.


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Introverts Unite!
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Sadly, Mrs Bookstooge works for an evil retail company, so she is working until 1am tonight and then going in on Thanksgiving at 4pm. We're planning to celebrate Thanksgiving Friday evening. A friend from church heard about it and invited me over to his inlaws for dinner.
I want to go and I don't want to go. He hasn't emailed me the address yet and I'm not pushing for it. I figure if he gives me the address, then I go. If he doesn't, then I don't go. Sometimes being an introvert is weird.


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LifeCare Medical Center Paramedic
LifeCare Medical Center, the employer of choice, has a dynamic opportunity for the right individual as a Paramedic. This position is the front line, close connection to our patients. This part-time position responds to requests for ambulance services.
Essential Function
- Perform pre-hospital emergency assessment, monitor patient status, initiate treatment protocols and implement appropriate invasive and non-invasive patient therapies
- Respond to ambulance calls in a timely and safe manner as identified by local ambulance service policy
- Safe and timely transport of patients to medical treatment facility.
- Assist hospital staff as needed in stabilization and management of patients until relieved by the acting medical authority.
- Thoroughly document all patient activities including vital signs, history, assessment, treatments, and administration of medications. Including IV'S, the observation of blood administration, disposition and other data as indicated by policy
- Assume responsibility for narcotics.
- Render appropriate medical judgments and decisions
- Assist various facility departments including, but not limited to, assist nursing patient transfers and providing assistance in the emergency room.
Required Experience
- Success completion of NREMT-P
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- Current ACLS and PALS training.
- PHTLS or BTLS
- Emergency driving course approved by ambulance
- Possesses a valid driver's
- Completes duties under the guidelines of the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board
as laid out under State law and allowable per current licensure with the State of Minnesota.
- A 24-hour Refresher Course is required every two years for re-licensure.


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Created in the Image of the ALL-Mighty, we have been given the GIFT of Free Will that we can only use with the Power of DISCERNMENT.
Ultimately we must make the CHOICE between the Extreme Options whereby we can Know that the only ONE is WITHIN.
With The Choice we can let Creation come forth through the microcosm that holds the Soul, which is temporarily enshrouded by the flesh.
Our Being was most precisely designed to Live the absolute and eternal Onelaw of Creation.
As a Human we are able to CHANGE the outer into the inner and the inner into the outer.
We are a Miracle and can create miracles too.
The greatest miracle of Creation is WORLD PEACE, to be realized by the ALL-Being who is within each one of us.
Change, however, is created by Contrast.
Thus by contrast the Observer can Know itself by the Reflection of the Mirror that He made.
The mirror is not of who we truly Are.
This Illusion has Divided Humanity and is like the shadow that will disappear when the Light is lit from Within.
The Dilemma is created when we identify our self by the Mirror, that we then try to own and defend with the laws of "mine and yours", "right and wrong".
When we cannot own the mirror, we then try to destroy it and as such the real enemy remains hidden, within.
And, since these dualistic laws were created by us…we must enforce them also.
This is the very origin of all wars.
Each one claiming its laws to be superior over another's.
We have to create the fixation or anti- Change within our self, first in order to get fixed into the Mirror.
The inner and the outer are not different.
Only in concept or by the illusion.
The time has arrived to be disillusioned and this goes along with the Last Question: "to BE or not to BE?"
Want to have PEACE?
Then Practice the Onelaw in Daily Life..
Everything else will merely empower the Illusion, of which its constant has a beginning and end.
That's why ultimately there is self-destruction, war to confirm the truth of the dualistic laws we follow, that they are Finite.
The One Law, CHANGE, is Self-enforcing and no army can stop it.
In contrast, the army we need to make "war for peace" is stopped when it runs out of ammunition and the energy to keep the flesh moving.
Sleep-walking has brought us to the edge of the cliff, despite the shouts of "peace"
Who do we want to intimidate?
There is no need for it, when we Know that The Authority is WITHIN.
The ALL-Mighty is WITHIN, so, be silent and listen to the Heart.
Stop making inner-war.
Stop polluting inner-Creation with "Coca Cola and McDonalds"…and be ABLE to Change War into Peace.


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Join us on Family Day, February 12 at City Centre Community Centre for a wide variety of all ages activities.
Classical Kids: Stories and Strings
Register now for this fun and interactive event!
3 Ways to Register:
- Online at richmond.ca/register (24hrs/day. Contact the Registration Call Centre for Client ID and PIN).
- Call Centre 604-276-4300 (Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:30pm)
- In person during facility hours (Sun-Thur, 6:00am – 11:00pm or Fri-Sat. 6:00am-12:00am)
Family Day at City Centre
Drop-in for a variety of free, all ages activities. Registration not required.
Please direct any questions to our front desk at 604-204-8588. Paid parking is in effect off of Firbridge and in parkade. Limited free two hour parking is available on Ackroyd Rd.


text: Clearly, I don't have enough information to know whether Texas Tech's decision to fire Mike Leach was a smart one. But I do have enough information to know that what Craig James did for his son was correct. It's not OK to bully coaches at any level to get your child more playing time or a position change or something like that. But it is a parent's duty to protect the safety of his children, even when "supervised" by a college coach. I don't know if Leach endangered the health of any of his players, but if a parent felt that was the case, then he should indeed act. Big-time college coaches get paid millions to win games, not protect players. That's a parent's job. -- Stuart Korfhage


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Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Jill McDill
I have been teaching and coaching for the past 20 years. This will be my third year in Sunnyvale ISD. I will be teaching Speech here at the high school. I am also the Assistant Athletic Director and the Varsity girls basketball coach. I am also the girls and boys Cross Country coach.
I have been married to Paul for 22 years. He is a co-pastor at Community Life Church. We have 4 children: Caleb (11th grade), Noah (7th grade), Joshua (3rd grade), and Julia (3-years-old). We have been living in Sunnyvale for the past eight years, and we love it here!


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Get Strong/
My thoughts forever.. We are moving to a generation that judges on performance. Something that is not subjective. "Skinny/fat/bulky/muscly/veiny/flabby" are all subjective terms.. So drop all of them and get strong. Fck skinny.
Today's WOD
A.) clean and Jerk
Work up to a heavy single
+ 3x1@85% of make
B.) "Elizabeth"
Cleans 135/95
Ring dips
We will work on ring tech during warmups. If you can readily do a strict set of 5 dips, tackle the RX. Otherwise hit up box dips to get a worthwhile workout in.


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Act One, Inc., a Los Angeles-based training program for writers and other film industry professionals, presents the Act One Screenwriting Weekend, a conference for professional and aspiring screenwriters. The workshop, slated for October 14-15, 2005 at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, is an intense, practical overview of screenwriting basics and the current film market.
Participants will study the craft of screenwritingfrom story
development and structure to character, dialogue and screenplay format –
with two accomplished Hollywood professionals. Barbara Nicolosi is a
screenwriter ("The Work," "Select Society"), columnist, and Executive Director of the Act One programs. She will be joined by Sheryl Anderson, a TV
writer and former development executive, whose credits include "Parker
Lewis Can't Lose," "Dave's World," "Charmed," and "For the People."
The Hollywood conference is one of several workshops scheduled around the
country in the coming year. I can't think of a better place to host a
weekend like this than the film capital of the world, says Conference
Coordinator Lauri Evans Deason. And were thrilled to provide new
inspiration and community for local writers who share our common goals of
excellence, artistry, professionalism, and spirituality.
The seminar begins with a 7 p.m. Friday evening session and continues
Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. The registration fee (which includes study
materials and breakfast and lunch on Saturday) is $175 for students and
early registrants. After October 1st, the cost to attend is $195. Online
registration is available through the Act One website at www.actoneprogram.com. Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged. For more information, call the Act One offices at 323-464-0815.