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Is a Krill Oil Supplement Effective?
Krill oil supplementation's effectiveness is still not proven. This is due in part to the small number of studies conducted and heterogeneity of study designs. Initial evidence indicates that krill oils may outperform fish oil when there is an increase in blood levels of EPA or DHA. Increases in blood levels may translate to improved cardiovascular outcomes, although further studies are needed to investigate whether krill oil has similar benefits.
Recent research has shown that taking krill oil supplements can reduce cholesterol by approximately six percent. In addition to reducing cholesterol, krill oil supplementation may reduce other lipid levels, such as phosphatidylserine and LDL cholesterol. This study was published in the journal Nutrients. However, the study's results are preliminary, and further studies are needed to determine the exact doses for which the supplements are effective.
Although fish oil supplements are the most popular and widely consumed form of omega-3 fatty acids, there are also several disadvantages to krill oil. Although fish oil is more widely consumed, its large capsules and poor tolerability make it less desirable for many consumers. Krill oil supplementation is the solution. We'll be discussing the advantages of krill oil supplementation as an alternative to fish oil, and the possible risks and benefits.
High-quality krill oil is extracted from pristine waters in the Antarctic Ocean and contains highly absorbable omega-3 fatty acids. It is known to have antioxidants called astaxanthin, which can help improve brain health and cardiovascular health. Krill oil absorbs more quickly than fish oil. Krill oil is a popular choice because of this. It's easier to absorb than fish oil, which can make the supplements more effective for a longer period of time.
Megared Omega-3 is one of the most effective krill oil supplement. Megared Omega-3 is three times more pure than regular krill oil. Megared Omega 3 Krill Oil is packaged in the USA, so they are easier to locate than other supplements. A typical capsule contains approximately 166 mg of EPA and DHA. EPA Supplements are among the best sources of omega-3 fatty acid. It's worthwhile to compare a variety of products before you make a decision.
Studies on people have also shown that EPA can be a vital nutrient in the cardiovascular system. After an overnight fast, studies comparing DHA and EPA supplements showed that DHA and EPA significantly increased blood levels. There was however no difference in the levels of DHA or PPA between the groups. These are the most popular types of omega-3 fatty acid.
Krill oil is a popular natural source for omega-3 fatty acid. It is claimed to do everything fish oil can, and more. Krill oil is obtained from tiny shrimp-like crustaceans, which feed whales. The word krill means "whale food." These tiny crustaceans are found in the waters around Antarctica. Krill oil is often found in blends with fish oil.
Krill oil is often used as a supplement to increase their DHA level. However, there are other advantages that krill oils have beyond the omega-3 content. The unique ability of this nutrient to regulate skin hydration, elasticity and other aspects is remarkable. Additionally, krill oil is rich in phospholipids, which allow it to integrate more easily into blood cell membranes. This ensures that the nutrient reaches the heart and brain.
Although studies are lacking, preliminary results suggest that krill oil can reduce triglycerides and improve cardiovascular health. In a recent study of overweight and obese individuals, a 3 g daily dose of krill oil was associated with a 6% reduction in triglyceride levels, and a 5 to 10% drop in total cholesterol. However, the results were not statistically significant. Additional research is needed to confirm this effect.
Norway has the highest levels of DHA/EPA in krill oils. Scientists took a sample from a Norwegian product, and then compared it with the same amount of krill. That sample contained 600 mg of fish oil, 288 mg of EPA + DHA, and 330 mg of omega-3 PUFAs. Krill oil had 63% less fish oil than the sample, which makes it an ideal supplement for a healthy diet.
A recent study has shown that a combination of krill oil and fish oil may be better for treating certain conditions. In a study of 70 women, a higher dose of krill oil reduced the risk of dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome. Another study that involved 54 women found that krill oil significantly reduced the use of painkillers and emotional irritability. The results also suggested that krill oil is better for the treatment of inflammatory conditions.
The effects of krill oil's choline on muscle function have been shown to be beneficial, particularly for endurance-sports athletes. The results showed that this supplement significantly increased the amount of choline in plasma. In this study, researchers measured levels of betaine, dimethylglycine, and trimethylamine N-oxide in the subjects. However, it is not yet clear whether this supplement improves circulating levels of choline. However, it may be beneficial for athletes who do not consume enough dietary choline during endurance activities.
This type of omega-3 fatty acid has many benefits. It also increases the HS-Omega-3 Index. The index determines the amount of EPA or DHA found in red blood cells membranes. This supplement is particularly useful in addressing oxidative stress after intense power training, such as CrossFit. Research suggests that 82% of CrossFit athletes had an Omega-3 index lower than recommended. Krill oil also has many other health benefits.
The phospholipids in krill oil are an excellent source of choline. High-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-ESM) analysis was used to identify choline-containing phospholipid classes. This suggests that krill oils may provide a great source of choline to supplement human nutrition. It isn't clear if krill oils are suitable for human consumption.
Krill oil may raise the level of choline, but it's not clear if it will increase athletic performance. There is a need to study how much krill oil improves endurance and cognitive function in athletes. These results will allow for further research to be conducted on the effects of krill oil on endurance sports. All raw data will become available for free. So, if you are looking for a supplement, it is best to take the krill oil capsules.
Apart from being a great source of omega-3s, krill oil also contains choline. Choline in the form of PC is naturally found in krill oil and regulates many vital functions in the body. These include the heart, joints, skin, and cognitive functions. Additionally, krill oil is beneficial for liver health, eye dryness, and overall well-being. So, it is definitely worth checking out if krill oil is right for you.
Friend-of-the-Sea-certified sustainable krill oil
If you're looking for a krill oil supplement that's certified by the Friends of the Sea, you've come to the right place. Friends of the Sea has certified dailyNutra's krill oil. All of their products can be found with the Friends of the Sea eco label. The krill oils supplements have been tested by clinical scientists and come from reputable firms. DailyNutra's Neptune Krill Oil is a tablet that contains pure Antarctic Krill Oil. These supplements contain a rich source of omega-3s.
MSC-certified krill oil products are produced with a commitment to sustainability. The MSC monitors and regulates the fishing industry, including fisheries and the supplements they make. To promote sustainable seafood, the organization collaborates closely with consumers, fisheries suppliers and retailers. This certification is especially important for fish oil supplements as many products do not meet the standards.
Kirkland Signature Krill Oil Supplements are an excellent way to obtain the highest levels of omega-3 Fatty Acids and other nutrients from this krill. Kirkland Signature only uses sustainably harvested krill from Antarctica and it is made according to strict GMP guidelines. The company also sources krill from a Friends-of-the-Sea-certified supplier.
Enzymotec's K*REAL is another krill oil supplement. It is made from sustainable Antarctic krill. To preserve the natural composition and omega-3 fatty acid in the krill oil, the company uses the Multi-Stage Oil Extraction process (MSO). This ensures that the product is fresh and retains its natural Omega-3 fatty acid content.
When shopping for a krill oil supplement, look for one with the Friends-of-the-Sea seal. It should be clear on the label whether sustainable harvesting methods are used by the company. It should state whether the product has been subject to third-party testing for heavy and other contaminants. If the product contains these factors, then it's probably worth the extra cost.


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Cast away into the field,
I lay here decaying,
My life expectancy long past,
Yielding my flesh to Natures grasp.
Stripped away of my newness,
That my old owner so adored,
I knew my usefulness wouldn't last,
And now, as predicted,
I lay here dying under duress from the wind and sun.
Here my grave shall be,
Perhaps I'll be lucky and house a moll or three,
Before I see my last day on Earth,
Returning, as dust to replenish,
Mother Earth and her cherished children.

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PMW 2020-106 Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr.
In Revelation 17:9-10 John records a vision of a seven-headed Beast. In this vision we discover clear evidence that Revelation was written before the death of Nero (June 8, A. D. 68), well before the temple's destruction in August, A.D. 70:
Here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth. And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space.
Perhaps no point is more obvious in Revelation than this: Rome is here symbolized by the seven mountains. After all, Rome is the one city in history that is recognized for its seven hills: the Palatine, Aventine, Caelian, Esquiline, Viminal, Quirinal, and Capitoline hills. The Roman writers Suetonius and Plutarch refer to the first century festival in Rome called Septimontium, i.e. the feast of "the seven hilled city." The Coin of Vespasian (emperor A.D. 69-79) pictures the goddess Roma as a woman seated on seven hills. The famed seven hills of Rome are mentioned time and again by ancient pagan writers such as Ovid, Claudian, Statius, Pliny, Virgil, Horace, Propertius, Martial, and Cicero, as well as by Christian writers, such as Tertullian and Jerome. Indeed, "there is scarce a poet that speaks of Rome but observes it."
John wrote to be understood (Rev. 1:3) and specifically points out here that the wise one will understand (17:9). The recipients of Revelation lived under the rule of Rome, which was universally distinguished by its seven hills. How could the recipients, living in the seven historical churches of Asia Minor and under Roman imperial rule, understand anything else but this geographical feature?
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We learn further that the seven heads also represent a political situation in which five kings have fallen, the sixth is, and the seventh is yet to come and will remain but for a little while. It is surely no accident that Nero was the sixth emperor of Rome. Flavius Josephus, the Jewish contemporary of John, clearly points out that Julius Caesar was the first emperor of Rome and that he was followed in succession by Augustus, Tiberius, Caius, Claudius, and Nero (Antiquities 18; 19). We learn this also from other near contemporaries of John, including the Jewish 4 Ezra 11 and 12, and the Sibylline Oracles, books 5 and 8; the Christian Barnabas 4. The matter is confirmed just a little later from Roman historians Suetonius, Lives of the Twelve Caesars, and Dio Cassius, Roman History 5. The text of Revelation says that of the seven kings "five have fallen." These emperors are dead, when John writes.
But the verse goes on to say "one is." That is, the sixth one is then reigning even as John wrote. That would be Nero Caesar, who assumed imperial power upon the death of Claudius in October, A.D. 54, and remained emperor until his death in A.D. 68.
John continues: "The other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space." As the Roman Civil Wars broke out in rebellion against Nero, Nero committed suicide on June 8, A.D. 68. When John writes, the seventh king/emperor was "not yet come." That would be Galba, who assumed power in June, A.D. 68. But he was only to continue a "short space." His reign lasted but seven months, until January 15, A.D. 69.
Now some evangelical commentators, such as John Walvoord, would attempt to circumvent this political evidence by pointing out that: (1) It is taken from a highly figurative vision and (2) it is introduced by a call for "the mind which has wisdom," thereby indicating the difficulty of the interpretation. But this is twisting the text to say what it does not intend.
Upon seeing the symbolic vision itself, John was in fact perplexed: he "wondered with great wonder" (Rev. 17:1, 7a). But an interpretive angel appears with the promise that he would show John the proper understanding (Rev. 17:7): "Why do you wonder? I shall tell you the mystery." Revelation 17:9 and 10 is the explication of the vision. It is not given to make the matter more difficult! The inherent difficulty requiring wisdom lay in the fact that the seven heads had a double referent: geographical and political. The angel functions here much like the angel in Revelation 7:13, 14 — to interpret the revelational data, not to confound the already perplexed apostle.
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Thus, we see that while John wrote, Nero was still alive and Galba was looming in the near future. Revelation could not have been written after June, A.D. 68, according to the internal political evidence.
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Dunn-Benson Ford Motorsports Driver Will Be Earl Pearson Jr in 2015
Dunn-Benson Ford Motorsports welcomes back Earl Pearson Jr after Bobby Labonte Racing closes it's doors.
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Dunn-Benson Ford Motorsports is excited to announce the team will once again compete on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2015 with driver Earl Pearson, Jr., of Jacksonville, Florida, behind the wheel. Carlton and Kemp Lamm, owners of the Dunn-Benson Ford Dealership in Dunn, North Carolina, have decided to field a team on the national tour after an eight year hiatus from the sport as team owners. Earl Pearson, Jr. drove for the Dunn-Benson Ford Motorsports team from 1999 through 2006. Earl and the DBFM team won the 2006 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship and the prestigious 'World 100' at Eldora (OH) Speedway in their final year together.
After the 2006 season, the Lamm's decided to sell the team to NASCAR star Bobby Labonte – who formed his own Dirt Late Model racing team and hired Earl Pearson, Jr. as his driver. Pearson and Bobby Labonte Racing (BLR) captured a pair of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championships in 2007 and 2008. After eight seasons of following the LOLMDS full-time, Bobby Labonte Racing and Pearson will amicably split following the completion of the 2014 campaign – giving Earl the opportunity to reunite with his former car owners Carlton and Kemp Lamm.
"We are excited to start our team back up after being away from the sport for a while now. It just made perfect sense to team up with Earl again after all of the success that we had together for many years. We always considered Earl a part of our family – a great friend first and foremost – and stayed friends even after we sold the team to Bobby Labonte at the end of 2006. Earl has always been a class act and his entire family are great people. We feel refreshed and recharged to start a team again. Of course, we are very excited to a have Forrest Lucas backing the team once again and all of the great people at Lucas Oil Products," stated Kemp Lamm, General Manager of Dunn-Benson Ford.
Earl Pearson, Jr. is a four-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion, as he won the coveted title in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. Earl also won the 2004 Stacker 2 Xtreme DirtCar Series Championship driving for the Dunn-Benson Ford Motorsports team. The popular driver known as "The Hurricane" also has several marquee Dirt Late Model victories on his resume including the 2006 'World 100,' the 2006 'Hillbilly 100,' the 2009 'Colossal 100,' the 2009 'Jackson 100,' and the 2010 'Dirt Track World Championship.' Earl is ranked fourth all-time on the LOLMDS win list with 27 career tour victories. Along with five National Touring Series Championships to his credit, Earl has over 120 Super Late Model triumphs in his illustrious career.
"I am grateful for the opportunity Bobby Labonte gave me over the past eight years. We won two Championships and a lot of races together. Now that he has decided to allocate all of his resources towards the chassis business, I am thrilled to get a chance to reunite with Carlton and Kemp Lamm. They have always been great friends to me and my family over the years. It will be fun to drive for them again and have Lucas Oil on board. I am excited about 2015 and everything the Lamm's will be putting together, as we start a team again," commented Earl Pearson, Jr.
Earl Pearson, Jr. and the #1 Dunn-Benson Ford Motorsports team will have primary sponsorship from Lucas Oil Products for the 2015 season. Dunn-Benson Ford Motorsports hopes to announce additional sponsors, along with chassis and engine brands for the team in the near future. A new team website, along with social media pages, will be announced very soon as well.
The Dunn-Benson Ford Motorsports team and Earl Pearson, Jr. will compete for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship in 2015 and will enter many of the sport's marquee events. A full schedule of the team's plans will be released soon.
For more information about Dunn-Benson Ford, visit their company website at www.dunnbensonford.com.
For more information about Lucas Oil Products, visit their website at www.lucasoil.com.
For the latest breaking news about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, including the 2014 tour schedule, TV schedule, drivers, sponsors and all the information about the series, visit the official website at:www.lucasdirt.com.
Follow the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on the social media outlets at www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and https://twitter.com/lucasdirt.


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Wood Firing: Journeys and Techniques
For many potters, wood is more than just a source of heat for a kiln, it's a process and even a way of life. Wood firing provides a link for ceramic artists to their surroundings and to pottery's beginnings thousands of years ago. Wood Firing: Journeys and Techniques relates the experiences of individual potters who have sought to reconnect with a basic technology in our hi-tech society and who strive to explore and master all the possible variables this technique provides.
In this book, ceramic artists who fire with wood discuss the kilns they've built, the lessons they've learned and reveal some of the ups and downs of the lifestyle. Also included are discussions of studio layouts, various kiln designs and recipes for both clays and glazes. If you're considering wood firing, this book will provide an amazing amount of information and inspiration not available anywhere else.


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GHHS Healthcare was established in 2001 as a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, as Malaysia's FIRST dedicated preventive health screening center, to advocate the philosophy of "Prevention is better than cure".
As this idea gained momentum and followers over the last decade, GHHS Healthcare evolved its business to respond to the need and interest from our customers on Preventive Healthcare. Thus, GHHS Healthcare today provides a wide range of health screening services and specialist clinics.
At GHHS Healthcare, our team of professional and dedicated healthcare personnel believes that early detection saves life and saves money. We focus not only on holistic approaches to health, but also strive to provide you with the best of services. We thank our customers who have to date, given us excellent approvals of over 98% in their testimonials.
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Kratom products undergo several steps before they are available at online vendors. Thus, how are kratom products came to be? Find out here!
Mitragynaspeciosa (kratom) is an evergreen tree belong native to Southeast Asia. It grows in warm and humid climates and in rain forests where there is fertile soil. The tree can grow up to 80 inches tall with large, shiny, dark green leaves. Kratom grows all year round.
The evergreen plant is popular for its analgesic properties. It is used as an alternative remedy year back and even now by old folks in Southeast Asia. It is an effective medication for chronic pain and opium withdrawal.
Over the years, kratom's popularity reached a global scale. With the uncertainty of the legal status of cannabis, many have turned their hopes on this plant. Today, Kratom products are sold through online vendors. Many came to rely on its pain-relieving properties, as well as its stimulant and sedative effects.
Currently, the legal status of kratom is under debate in many countries. Some are questioning the real impact of the plant, including its possible side effects. Studies are still ongoing regarding its medicinal properties and effect on human health. As of now, kratom products are sold only for medicinal purposes through online vendors.
Kratom Cultivation
There are several ways to consume kratom. The traditional way of taking kratom is by chewing its leaves. Another is to dry the leaves and turn them into powder. The powdered kratom is manufactured into capsules or sold as one.
Before it is sold in the market in any form of product, kratom is cultivated with utmost care to prevent losing its quality and potency. Farmers cultivate the plant once it reaches maturity that is roughly 20 inches in height.
The best time to pick kratom leaves is when they are matured. However, it also depends on the kratom strain involved. Red vein kratom must be harvested when matured. On the other hand, white and green strains came from younger leaves.
How it is Processed
After the kratom leaves are harvested, they undergo a drying process. Traditionally, kratom leaves are dried by leaving them under the sun. But with the growth of technology, many kratom manufacturers use modernized drying methods. They use drying machines and other specialized methods to preserve the quality of specialty variants.
The length of the drying process depends on the strain the manufacturer wants to produce. Typically, kratom begins as a red strain. When it is exposed for long hours, either under the sun or in UV light, the kratom changes its color and variety.
The fermentation process also determines the variant. This phase alters the leaf's color and alkaloid profile.
The production usually ends in the fermentation stage. However, online suppliers added another step to preserve and protect the plant's quality and effectiveness. Many manufacturers use pasteurization to reduce microbial loads and make it safe for consumption.
After the pasteurization process, suppliers ask for assistance from a third-party testing facility that will test the safety and effectiveness of the product. These third-party facilities provide certificates of analysis proving the safety and authenticity of the product.
Kratom Products
The most popular kratom products are powdered leaves and capsules. These are easy to consume. But for those who stand the taste of the powdered kratom prefers adding it to beverages to mask its taste. Likewise, powdered kratom can be added to pastries or turn into edibles, as well as protein shakes.
Although there are no reports about serious cases of kratom side-effects, it is essential to be careful when consuming the product. Beginners should consult a doctor before taking any kratom product. Likewise, those with low tolerance are advised to follow micro-dosing to avoid side effects and dependency. You can read this buyer's guide for more info.


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Comedian Chris Lilley has broken character to reveal that Liberal Democrats Senator David Leyonhjelm is in fact played by the comedian himself dressing up in bald face. "It started as a joke I thought you know I'd run for Senate… Read More ›
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Sky News has issued an apology to its viewer over disparaging remarks made by Senator Leyonhjelm on its Outsiders program concerning fellow Senator Sarah Hanson Young. "Senator Leyonhjelm's remarks where out of line. I tell you he entered into Mark… Read More ›
Bert Newton And Barry Hall Sack David Leyonhjelm As Speech Writer
Following a disastrous Logies speech and equally dismal radio performance Australian TV legend Bert Newton and Footballer Barry Hall have announced that they've sacked their speech writer Liberal Democrat Senator David Leyonhjelm. "David came highly recommended to me by Mark… Read More ›
Greens Declare Milkshake & Hamburger Tax Cut Offensive To Vegans
The Greens have come out on the attack over Scott Morrison's Budget with their anger directed at the Treasurer's $10 a week tax cut or the milkshake and a hamburger tax cut as it's being called, as the party feels… Read More ›
George Christensen Not Coping With Mum And Dad Fighting
Nationals MP George Christensen is not coping with the fallout from his Leader Barnaby Joyce's affair and is said to be acting out. With reports that he has threatened other children with his toy gun. "We see it quite often… Read More ›
Greens Karaoke Night Ends In A Fight Over Lee Rhiannon's Song Choice
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When it comes to World War movies, Sony-Columbia's World War II movie Fury can't compare with World War Z — except that they both starred Brad Pitt. The critically well-received Fury came in below analysts' expectations with just $23.5 million, according to studio estimates. By contrast, World War Z opened last year with $66 million. And Quentin Tarantino's take on WWII, Inglourious Basterds, which also starred Pitt, opened in 2009 with $38 million. Fury did, however, end Gone Girl's two-week hold on the top spot at the box office. The thriller starring Ben Affleck took in $17.8 million, down a modest 32 percent from last week, which nevertheless was more than analysts believed it would fall. It barely edged out the animated The Book of Life, which came in third with around $17 million — also somewhat below most pundits' predictions on Friday. The Steve Carrell-Jennifer Garner family film Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day slipped 35 percent to $12 million for fourth place, while the latest Nicholas Sparks tearjerker The Best of Me proved to be the worst result for a Sparks book-to-movie. It finished fifth with $10.2 million.
The top ten films for the weekend, according to studio estimates compiled by Rentrak:
1. Fury, $23.5 million; 2. Gone Girl, $17.8 million; 3. The Book of Life, $17 million; 4. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, $12 million; 5. The Best of Me, $10.2 million); 6. Dracula Untold, $9.9 million; 7. The Judge, $7.94 million; 8. Annabelle, $7.92 million; 9. The Equalizer, $5.4 million); 10. The Maze Runner, ($4.5 million).


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China has moved a step ahead of military strategy and capacity training in which will make the rest of the world blur by experiment the civilian and commercial ships to train as military means. This experiment will enhance Chinese military and capacity, but has raised the concerns over the law of sea. This training was conducted earlier of this month in the purpose of strengthening its national defense purpose. The ideas were initiated since 2016 by at that time China allowed the private companies who design the vessels for shipping and transportation to ensure that its can be used as military in the case of serious conflict. The new designed ships will be able to use as the helicopter bases.
The training was also taken place amid the South China Sea tensions has reached its dangerous level. It should be noted that China need to be a great naval powerful nation to unify Taiwan and safeguard its national security. while U.S is increasing its military might in the Indo-Pacific, in which its aircraft carriers, bombers, and warships are in the South China Sea, China has to strengthen its might to counter-US navies.
If the training is so successful, China will be able to utilize its civilian ships as the military purposes, and its naval power will growth very fast. The civilian ships are also cheap. However, U.S also has developed the concept of using the civilians ships as the multiple purposes including the military for several years.


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Rodham tested that friendship on Prescott's behalf in 1997, when he arranged a White House meeting for Yuri Luzhkov, the mayor of Moscow, to help to smooth the way for a plan to introduce "smart" credit and debit cards to Russia. "I just called the Russia desk at the White House, as anybody in this country can do," said Rodham, although it is possible that being the first lady's brother helped to get the call put through to the right person. Luzhkov's name rang alarm bells in the Clinton entourage. He had been accused of having links to Russian mobsters and had been involved in a dispute with an American businessman who was subsequently found murdered in Moscow.
Murdered is the wrong word there. Assassinated.
Knew the bloke, vaguely. But he and his assassin (not the shooter, the guy who paid at least by all sensible accounts) were customers.
There was a joint venture which owned a hotel and there was an argument over who really, really owned it. The Russian courts said the local, the arbitration one in Stockholm the American. A terminal solution was found….. not particularly Luzhkov involved, even as he would clearly and obviously known the shooter and probably done business in other realms with him.


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Cover Reveal: BENEATH THE STARS by A.L. Jackson
A Friends-to-Lovers Rockstar Romance from A.L. Jackson
A Falling Stars STAND-ALONE NOVEL from NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author, A.L. Jackson . . .
A single mother.
An up-and-coming drummer with a sordid past.
Their paths never should have crossed.
But when a senseless crime rocks Mia West's entire world, she agrees to spend the summer hiding out at her rock-star brother's mansion in Savannah until the storm blows over.
What she never expected was the gorgeous, brooding drummer living in the guest house.
His darkness a lure.
His gaze a trap.
She knows better than to go after what will hurt her most.
Leif Godwin has two focuses in his life: his band, Carolina George, and seeking retribution for what was stolen from him.
Mia was never supposed to be a part of the equation.
Her eyes an appeal.
Her body a temptation.
Touching her is nothing but a sin.
But will loving her destroy them all . . .
From New York Times best-selling author A.L. Jackson, an exquisite new romance available in audio-first!
Sometimes trying to catch a star will light your whole world on fire....
Emily's entire existence is wrapped up in touring with her up-and-coming country rock band Carolina George and trying to build them into a music legend. Her passionate night with a gorgeous, tattooed bad boy was the result of too much time on the road, too much tequila and combustible physical chemistry. It was never supposed to follow her into the light of day, much less threaten everything she and the band have worked so hard to create.
Royce's night with the lead singer of Carolina George was the worst mistake of his life. He needs the band to sign on to his record label or his family will pay the price. But will his irresistible attraction to Emily destroy his carefully laid plans?
Royce's past is littered with mistakes and heartache - will his love for Emily be just one more tragedy?
He knows better than going back. But it's his younger sister's wedding, and there's no way he can say no to that.
He should have known she would be there, invading his senses and making him thirst and hunger for what he wants most.
Violet Marin hates him for what he's done. He left her emptyhanded with their wreckage strewn all around. She's picked up the pieces and is living her life the best way that she can.
But their connection is fierce.
Their attraction unending.
It only takes one glance for their worlds to collide.
One touch to set them on fire.
But she doesn't know the dark secrets he keeps. If he had understood the true price of fame, he would have known he'd sold his soul and this debt is something he cannot repay.
Letting her go is impossible, but will loving her cost it all?
A sensuous, captivating contemporary stand-alone romance in the Falling Stars series from NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author, A.L. Jackson . . .


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Maintain the proper relative humidity of a room or house can be quite the challenge. Both under- and over-humid conditions can cause a wide range of problems, such as deteriorating health, allergic reactions, and mold growth. However, during certain times of the year, the largest problem most households have is too low a relative humidity level – i.e. below 40%. The best tool to combat low humidity levels is with a humidifier.
In this article, we're going to take a look at the Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier produced by Everlasting Comfort. This is one of the more popular humidifier models currently available due to its massive water tank and convenience of use. Let's take a closer look at what this Everlasting Comfort humidifier has to offer.
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Tank and Spray Rate
Not having to sit around and babysit the humidifier is something that everybody should look for when shopping for one. The Ultra Cool Mist Humidifier sports a massive 6-liter. It also sprays mist at a rate of 270 ml/hour and offers anywhere between 22 and 50 hours of usage on a single tank. It's quite clear that this tool is the right choice if you're looking for a super-convenient humidifier for your home.
Square Footage Capacity
It's important that you find a humidifier that sprays just the right amount of mist relative to the area of the room. Too small a room and you'll end up creating an over-humid setting. This Everlasting Comfort humidifier is best used in rooms with a maximum area of 400 square feet, which is about the size of a single floor in the average home.
Rotating Nozzle
The best way to ensure that a room is properly humidified from ceiling to floor is with a rotating nozzle on a humidifier. This model comes with a 360° rotating nozzle which spins automatically when the appliance is activated. Furthermore, the user can adjust the width and rate of the spray to suit their room's needs.
One of the only ways a dehumidifier will break down is if the motor continues running while the water tank is completely dry. This humidifier eliminates this problem with its auto-shutoff feature. When refilling the tank, be sure to cover the bottom portion of the tank with a cloth to prevent water droplets from falling onto your floor.
Low-Noise Ultrasonic Technology
If you've ever used a humidifier before, then one of the biggest complaints you may have had was regarding the constant droning. It may be a source of comfort for some, but for others, it's just plain annoying. Luckily, if you get this humidifier model, you won't be awakened in the middle of the night, thanks to the ultrasonic technology that keeps noises to a minimum. On its highest setting, this model generates only around 43 decibels of noise. If you snore, then you'll be drowning out the sounds of this humidifier.
Blue Nightlight
It's not only the noises generated from a humidifier that can keep you up all night but also the bright nightlight. Many humidifiers come with large LED lights that shrine enough light to pierce through your eyelids, preventing a good night's sleep. This humidifier doesn't have that; instead, it has a blue LED light that glows softly in the dark. If you don't like it, simply press the nightlight button to turn it off.
Aromatic Oils Tray
This tool doesn't just release water vapor into the air, but it can also be used as a diffuser to perfume the jets of mist to give it some aroma. This humidifier comes with an essential oils tray. While you keep your sinuses properly moistened, you can also treat your senses to the smell of your favorite aromatic oils.
Filterless Operation
Most ultrasonic humidifiers require the use of filters to prevent the water's mineral content from destroying the tool's atomizer and leaving a white, chalky residue on the surface of where the tool is placed. Typically, filters need to be replaced every couple of months which adds up over time.
This humidifier is unique in the sense that it doesn't use filters, but this also means that you need to be careful with what type of water you place in the tank. Water straight from the tap is chock-full of the aforementioned minerals, so it's advised that you only use distilled water (which can also add up in the long run).
The Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier from Everlasting Comfort has to be one of the most best humidifiers ever. One of the best features is its huge 6-liter tank that can provide your room with up to 50 hours of use between refills. Another thing that we and numerous other customers love is that it works as a diffuser to add a fragrant smell to the smooth blasts of misty vapor. If you need to keep a 400-square-foot room properly humid, this is hands down one of the best humidifiers you'll find.
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Remember the Tower Hamlets Neighbourhoods? As an experiment in political devolution they only lasted from 1986 to 1994, so you could be forgiven for having forgotten about them. Building a sense of neighbourhood identity was an essential element of the scheme and on a crisp and cold morning in January 2017, I went on a walk around Tower Hamlets to see what remained visually of the Neighbourhoods. Given that they had been abandoned 23 years earlier, I wasn't hopeful of finding much…
I'll come on to the walk and what I found in the next post, but first a recap on the Neighbourhoods. There is a whole history to be written about local politics in Tower Hamlets and it is well beyond my means to attempt such a thing, so please excuse the crude summary of this part of the story.
Tower Hamlets and its predecessor authorities (Poplar, Stepney and Bethnal Green), were traditionally solid working class Labour areas. In his excellent book Rebel Footprints (1), David Rosenberg brings to life the rich political history of the area and its central place in the growth of municipal socialism and the Labour movement.
In the early 1980s, when Labour's new urban left assumed power in many Inner London Town Halls (and in County Hall), the Tower Hamlets Labour group remained on the right of the party. There had been no Lambeth-style revolution within the local Labour Group, so the job of filling the radical void was largely left to others. The "others", in this case, were a highly organised "Liberal Focus" group.
Tower Hamlets in the 1970s and 80s faced many interlinked issues including severe deprivation, a deteriorating housing stock, the decline of the area's traditional industries, the closure of the docks and rising racial tensions. Added to the mix in the eighties was a controversial interloper in the form of the London Docklands Development Corporation which took over strategic control of the regeneration of a large part of the Borough.
These factors (especially housing) appear to have created a fertile environment for the Liberals. The Liberal strength grew slowly with seven elected members from 1978-82 and 19 (out of a possible 50) from 1982-86.
And then, in 1986, the Liberals took control of the Borough, with a one vote majority. Their manifesto "Power to the Hamlets" proposed a radical new form of decentralised local government. Seven Neighbourhoods were to be created: Bethnal Green, Bow, Globe Town, Isle of Dogs, Poplar, Stepney and Wapping. Each would be run by an autonomous local committee. Each would be given its own Chief Executive and almost all services, and a number of "back office" functions would be devolved down to Neighbourhood level. The change was immediate and by the end of July 1986 (following the May election) many of the structures required to give effect to the Neighbourhoods plan were in place.
The detail of how the Neighbourhoods operated and their effectiveness are covered superbly by Janice Morphet (2) and Vivien Lowndes and Gerry Stoker (3). What follows in the next section is based on their analysis.
The Neighbourhoods in action
The Liberal-controlled centre (through its Borough-wide Policy and Resources Committee) allocated annual budgets to the Neighbourhoods but thereafter it was up to the Neighbourhoods to control expenditure. One obvious point in respect of the devolved political structure is that it did not deliver complete local control to the Liberals. In fact, they only controlled four of the newly established neighbourhood committees in 1986, with Labour in the majority for the other three. Thus Labour found itself with more power than an opposition party might expect, but under a structure it didn't agree with.
In the 1990 elections, the newly constituted Liberal Democrats consolidated their power, winning 29 of the Borough's 50 seats. Unsurprisingly, they attributed their success to Neighbourhood scheme. As Lowndes and Stoker record, Labour admitted a degree of complacency on their part, perhaps assuming that they would automatically return to power in what was their natural heartland.
So, at the time of Lowndes and Stoker's 1992 evaluation, the Liberal Democrats' experiment in devolution was in full swing. How was it doing? The academics considered the perspectives of a number of stakeholders with particular focus on the operation of the Globe Town Neighbourhood (which, they noted, with a population of just 15,000 had become "one of the smallest but most powerful units of local government in the UK"). It really isn't fair to summarise their comprehensive study in a few short paragraphs, so I apologise to the authors for attempting to do so.
They found that Globe Town's impressively high levels of service-user satisfaction were not matched by those of other Neighbourhoods which remained below the norms for inner city authorities. Globe Town had used decentralisation as a platform for promoting customer-centric policies.
Their study suggested that citizen involvement in local democracy had been enhanced by the new structures, with an opening up of decision-making processes and high levels of participation observed. They concluded that an already strong sense of East End identity had been nurtured by the new structures. On the other hand, the primary citizen identity was that of "tenant" with other forms of community identity and organisation much weaker.
The evaluation found that Council staff experience was far more mixed. Although the Liberals had promised no compulsory redundancies in 1986, a large number of senior officers chose to leave of their own accord, to be replaced by a younger staff base attracted to the decentralisation model. The curate's egg was further revealed in a staff survey conducted by the authors in which 50% described the management style of the Globe Town Neighbourhood as "boldly experimental but with a tendency not to consolidate gains", with a further third describing it as "crisis management in an environment of chaos". Yet only 12% felt that "bureaucratic management stifled good ideas", which was surely low for a public sector institution.
As for Councillors, Lowndes and Stoker wryly noted that Globe Town's Liberal councillors "found Neighbourhood political structures more to their liking than the sole Labour councillor".
Crucially, the authors concluded that the simplicity of the decentralisation vision had a number of weaknesses. In focusing on the Neighbourhoods, the role of the centre had been undercooked and opportunities to share best practice between Neighbourhoods were lost as a result. And on a related point, they found that some decentralised functions could have been far more effective if they had been left alone and kept at the centre (e.g. libraries and archives).
The end of the Neighbourhoods
Whatever the academic conclusion on effectiveness (and it was far from clear cut), it was ultimately public opinion and the ballot box that killed off the Neighbourhoods. Despite the Liberal Democrats' 1990 victory in the Council elections, public opinion was shifting. One much mentioned gripe centred on the difficulty in Council tenants moving home between Neighbourhoods – one former employee suggested to me that it was easier to move out of the Borough than within it. As the Independent (4) reported:
"An elderly resident living at one end of Salmon Lane in Poplar requiring the support of a relative that lives at the other end of Salmon Lane in Stepney would be unable to move under the old [Neighbourhood] system."
The most controversial aspect of the whole story (one might be tempted to say "sorry saga" by 1993) related to the actions of local Liberal Democrat activists and allegations of racist leafleting. By making a series of claims that Labour-controlled Neighbourhoods disadvantaged the local white population in housing allocations, the Liberal Democrats ignited a race row that many linked to the 1993 by-election victory of the British National Party on the Isle of Dogs. Paddy Ashdown, then party leader, ordered an inquiry which went on to recommend the expulsion of certain party members and criticised various levels of the party structure for failing to address issues that it concluded had been known about for some time.
Embroiled in scandal, unloved by the national Liberal Democrat party and finally thrown out by the electorate (the Lib Dems won just 7 of the Council's 50 seats in 1994), the Neighbourhood experiment was over. The incoming Labour administration quickly moved back to a more traditional local authority structure and the Neighbourhoods were no more.
In the next post, a journey round the Borough to explore the visual remains of this experiment…
This post was substantially revised in May 2021 to include more narrative on the academic studies of the Council's effectiveness.
(1) David Rosenberg: Rebel Footprints: A Guide to Uncovering London's Radical History, Pluto Press (2015)
(2) Janice Morphet: Local Authority Decentralisation – Tower Hamlets goes all the way, Policy and Politics Vol 15.2 (1987)
(3) Vivien Lowndes and Gerry Stoker: An Evaluation of Neighbourhood Decentralisation: Part 1 Customer and citizen perspectives, Policy and Politics Vol 20.1 (1992); and Part 2 Staff and councillor perspectives, ibid Vol 20.2
(4) Matthew Brace: Neighbourhoods abolished: In Tower Hamlets the new Labour council has destroyed a discredited scheme, The Independent newspaper (24 May 1994)


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Mat Weitman releases his debut album, 'Grief Museum', under his Hotels on Mars moniker and as the title suggests, it's informed by the power of loss. Following a break-up and sudden death of a friend at the start of the pandemic, Mat processed his anxiety and dark thoughts in a quickfire recording session that forms the basis of these 10 raw and poignant songs.
Opening with the rather aptly titled 'The Worst Year on Record' (none of us are going to forget 2020 for a while…), Mat recalls how 'The city was devoid of people, they were locked up in ther houses. In this way, the city seemed to reflect my state of being' before talking about how this lack of interaction made him want to chew on both the walls and 'the President's fat neck while he laid down in bed'. The pacy bluegrass country feel of 'Indiana' follows with more self-depreciating tones ('I started to break down') as Mat talks about finding somewhere where he feels comfortable: 'Indiana, where I can rest my bones. Indiana, where I can be alone'. This feeling of wanting some form of community continues through 'All I Want is a Picture of Your Favourite Bar', a one-way conversational plea to a loved one to show him their favourite tavern: 'I don't need to see you in it, I just want to imagine the place you go to drink'. We were reminded of Willy Mason, especially when Mat flips the song's theme and anguishes over his own pain when the subject goes out drinking without him.
There are visceral and visual lyrics throughout 'Catalina Pigtail Pork-rind' – think Craig Finn from The Hold Steady fronting My Morning Jacket – as Mat talks about getting close to a tornado before revealing how he thinks of someone close to him first as a secretary and then as a therapist who helps him deal with his anxiety: 'I stop to think how strange life it as I'm swept away'. 'Grief Museum Rag' is a dubbed-out instrumental interlude, while the Nick Drake-esque '(I Don't Want to) Hurt Myself' is a deeply honest account of his innermost thoughts and feelings of emptiness: 'Lately it seems as though all the things I do just cause me pain and not only that but all the things I touch oddly feel the same. I picked a flower the other day and it ided before I could get it into a vase'; 'Tell me it's too late to take back a joke I made about drinking myself to death'. This subdued tone follows through the album's 6-minute instrumental centrepiece '13 Mimosas' before turning into something altogethr more dreamy and floaty on 'For Dee'.
The penultimate 'Chernobyl' has a sound and fragility in Mat's voice that brings to mind a lo-fi Flaming Lips ('The look in your face when I start to equate mass tragedies to my own fate') while 'Untitled No. 4' closes the album with Mat revealing the pain the romantic break-up has caused him – and how it's changed his future plans – against a backdrop of emotion-led slide guitar: 'Now, you know I've got nothing left to do. All my love was saved up for you. Now you're gone, I've got nothing left to do except drink myself to death because all my later years were gonna be spent with you'.
While Hotels on Mars may be full of heartbreak, it's definitely one you'll want to stay with for a while.


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Complicated topic, but love the real life example! And an interesting point about patterns…
Dressing Room: Copyright Protection When It Comes to Clothing Design
In honor of New York fashion week I thought it appropriate to discuss the issue of copying designs. We see it happen, seriously, all the time. And we ask ourselves, "How is that possible?" It's a sticky subject, and is filled with many intricate legal nuances.
Recently, I was reading an article that brought to my attention that even, arguably, the most famous dress of this century is not exempt from a little legal fray. Yes, ma'am, the Duchess of Cambridge's dress came under a great deal of legal scrutiny because of copycat allegations. So, in a nutshell, here is what allegedly took place. A designer, who owns a small studio submitted designs to the Duchess in 2010. Receipt of these designs were acknowledged by the Duchess, and the designer was told that she would be contacted if the royal wanted to see more designs. Fast forward to that day in late April, when we all waited to see what "the dress" would look like. Alexander McQueen, it was suspected by many would be credited with the design. Indeed, that turned out to be the case. However, according to Christine Kendall, "the dress" was a copycat of the designs she submitted to the Duchess. Of course, Sarah Burton, who designs for Alexander McQueen, denied seeing the sketches, know the other designer, or copying her designs. So the big question is, who is right? (Let me just say, before we go any further, that this is playing out across the pond, so the laws of that country apply. However, similar scenarios arise countless time here in the US, where our laws would govern.) So again, who would be right if this happened over here?
Well, it's complicated. After first hearing the recount of this situation, I found myself having more questions than answers. The general rule in copyright law is that clothing, along with lots of other products, is known as a utilitarian object or useful thing. That may seem obvious, however in legal terms that means that because of its usefulness there is nothing original or unique enough that the design could be protected. However, as is true with just about every bit of the law I know, there are exceptions to the general rule. Here are a few to consider.
- Components of designs may be able to achieve copyright protection, without the entire garment being worthy of protection. The rule states specifically-features that can be identified separately from, and are capable of existing independently of, the utilitarian aspects of clothing can be protected by copyright. If the item can be removed from the garment and maintains an element of conceptual separability apart from its usefulness, then it can be protected. I know, what in the world does that mean! It's tricky; sometimes, judges aren't even sure. Alas, it is one of the rules.
- Another exception to the general rule is that clothing may receive protection under trademark or patent law rather than copyright law. These are three very distinct and some what different bodies of law that fall under the same large umbrella of intellectual property.
- Finally, patterns on a useful thing may receive copyright protection. So when you think about designing something that is very close to Lilly Pulitzer, think again. All of those fabulous patterns are protected by copyright law even if the style or cut of the garment is not.
So going back to the big wedding…What do you think? Can you see elements that would be protectable? Are all wedding dresses created equal? I would love to hear what you think!
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The bottom line is that it does work, but you need to take an adequate dosage for it to work.
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Is it make-or-break time for Scott Laughton?
TAMPA — Scott Laughton is back with the Flyers after an eight-game stint with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
Although it wasn't a conditioning stint, that's kind of how he's treating it.
Laughton, 22, has played games in parts of four NHL seasons after dressing Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning in part of the Sean Couturier by-committed replacement.
Couturier out at least a month, Flyers recall Laughton
He left last year's playoffs on a stretcher after suffering from a concussion and went down in the preseason with a knee injury that kept him from making the final roster.
"It's tough when you're injured all that time and you can't really show what you can do in games and stuff like that," Laughton said. "At the same time I went down there and took it like I did two years ago where I thought I played at a high level and got called back up. Definitely unfortunate for Coots, but it opens the door for me to try to come in and prove that I can play in this league and I know I can."
In training camp the Flyers thought Laughton was better suited as a left wing than at center, his natural position. In his stint with the Phantoms he played exclusively in the middle and feels comfortable there so that's where Dave Hakstol put him.
"It's just a matter of circumstances," Hakstol said. "He's played, since Day 1, up the middle at Lehigh Valley and he's done a good job there and that's part of the reason I want to start him at center. He's done a very good job there and it sounds like he's in a good rhythm there."
He had two goals and six assists in those eight games with the Phantoms, and put up seven goals and 14 assists in 71 games for the Flyers last year. In his first game this season at the NHL level he played a team-low 8:31 with two shots in the Flyers' 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. There's a big difference between the American Hockey League and NHL and Laughton is still trying to prove he belongs in the latter.
A first-round pick in 2012, it feels like Laughton has been around longer than he really has in part because he played five games in the NHL before being sent back to his junior team, the Oshawa Generals, in his draft year.
General manager Ron Hextall doesn't have the expectations of Laughton like he's been in the league for four years. Being drafted in the first round works against him, in the general manager's eyes.
"I do," Hextall said with a nod. "It's funny because there's been a few years where kids are drafted in the second round and I say, 'You know what, kid? That may be the best thing that ever happened to you.' Just because a kid is a first-round pick, everybody has this expectation of this and it's not fair."
So…those comparisons to Mike Richards on the first day of development camp didn't make it any easier of a road to success in the NHL for Laughton.
"I hate comparisons like that," Hextall said. "It's not fair to put those types of expectations on a young kid at 18 years old? No friggin way. Unfair."
Laughton will get an opportunity past Wednesday night's game to prove that he belongs in the NHL and he'll get it at center ice, his natural position. He's on the fourth line and first-round picks in that spot can look like busts.
The verdict is still out on Laughton.
"I definitely think I can play in this league," Laughton said. "I believe in myself, believe in my abilities. I want to prove that I can play in this league and prove that I can play at a high level and help this team win. That's the biggest thing. I missed these guys up here. I'm pretty close with them. I'm excited to get back and start."
And if he feels like he has to a lot at the start of this latest stint, the Flyers disagree.
"We're not frustrated with him," Hextall said. "Some guys just take a little bit longer to come into their own. I'm not one of those guys that likes to move them and then watch them somewhere else come into their own. Sometimes you've got to give a young player time and sometimes you've got to start at the bottom of the lineup and work your way up. I like the opportunity for Scotty."
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Hello! Olga is here. I want to share with you my winter card with Winter Chickadee set and Chickadee Greetings.
I stamped the birds on beige cardstock using Light Onyx, Smoky Quartz and Warm Hazelnut Dyes. Then I cut it.
I stamped the branch from Holly Branch and colored it with watercolor pencils.
I stamped the branch from Winter Chickadee set with Found Topaz, Warm Hazelnut, Valentine Red and Lipstick red Dyes. Then I toned the background with Warm Hazelnut Dye and stamped the title using Noir Dye.
Have a nice day!


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Amoudi and Armeni village Santorini
Amoudi is a tiny charming port that I visited after I had gone to Oia to look at the sunset. A local told me to go down the stairs that led to it and at first I wasn' so thrilled about doing it since the steps were more than 220. After a while I understood that these weren' the tiring kind of steps since they were large and wide and as I was descending I was convinced that I made the right decision going on foot rather than by car. The view was magnificent, the port seemed amazing and the colors of the sea, the sky and the red rocks created an unbelievable scenery. Donkeys with their owners or tourist on their backs kept coming up and down.
Amoudi has a very small beach with clear blue green waters which get deeper after a few steps and several tavernas with fresh fish.
Armeni Santorini
A descending path from Old Oia will lead you to Armeni, the small cove that was used as an anchorage for different vessels till the 19th century.
Nearby you will also find Armenaki, an even more secluded cove which can also be reached by sea taxi.
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It has been a while since I wrote on here. My life has moved forward in many ways which is positive because anytime you move forward it is amazing. BUT, during this time I found myself overwhelmed and sometimes if I am being honest very fearful. Even though I knew my calling and that I had heard from God I still found myself falling back into the motion of doing it on my own. Every time I found myself falling into that I would see my momentum come to a screeching halt.
You see I am one of those people that will work unending hours to prove I can do something and then watch every other part of my life fall apart around me while I am proving myself. I had seen this happen so many times before. You would think working more would rectify the problem but nope my work load just seemed to grow and grow and grow. I guess the problem is I had asked God to take the wheel of my vehicle (life). When we started this journey He was driving and things were going smoothly. Then as soon as I thought the process wasn't moving fast enough I took the wheel back from God. Now we are lost, I got a speeding ticket and we are almost out of Gas.
What do I do? I call for HELP!!!! I am so thankful that I have a God that will come get me when I am in the middle of nowhere with a flat tire and empty tank of gas in the middle of a snowstorm When he shows up again he doesn't say Renee' I told you this would happen. Or What were you thinking trying to drive yourself. He says how about you me put this can of gas in your tank, fix your flat tire and If you want I can drive you home during the storm so you can relax.
As I sit here with tears in my eyes thankful for everything he has done for me and all that he is in my life I remember the verse in God's word that says this:
I will lead the blind by ways they have not known,
along unfamiliar paths I will guide them;
I will turn the darkness into light before them
and make the rough places smooth.
These are the things I will do;
I will not forsake them. Isaiah 42:16
He will always lead and guide me. He will never leave me alone. He will help me when I call on him. I just need to cry out for help.
If you are struggling today because you have taken the wheel back from God. Cry out HELP!!!….he is just a call away.


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Any and Matt said I do in the radiant Rainbow Room in the The Palace Hotel in New York City. The entire vendor team came together beautifully to make Amy and Matt's dreams come true.
This gorgeous wedding was featured in Sophisticated Wedding. Our Silver Fanfare Chair featured in their ceremony went swimmingly with the decorated table tops. Here you can read all about the two love bird's special day. Their rabbi read delicate love letters during the wedding ceremony, their friends choreographed a dance, and their sisters sang a sweet melody!
We were honored to have been a part of this special day!
Guest Seating: Chameleon Chair Collection | Wedding Planner: Amy Katz Events | Photography: Brian Marcus for Fred Marcus Studio | Cinematography: Frank Ahn Films | Venue: The Rainbow Room | Hotel: The Palace, New York | Florist: Dejuan Stroud | Cake: Ron Ben-Israel Cakes | Bride's Dress: Anne Barge from Kleinfeld | DJ & Band: Michael Hart with Hank Lane | Invitations: Fancy That NYC


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For some time here, I thought the "Blood of Gondor" had failed and was spent and forgotten. But finally, months after fortunate GenCon attendees were able to get their hands on the latest adventure pack of the "Against the Shadow" cycle, I've finally got my chance to take on the mysterious Black Númenorean and his malevolent band of ally-hating Orc Ambushers!
More importantly for readers of this blog, however, I've finally had an intact AP box with which to demonstrate how I've made the encounter card dividers for the storage box I featured in my player card binder article. Take a look at my short video below, then help yourself to this Dropbox folder with the custom divider art that I created for the core set, saga and deluxe expansions, and print-on-demand scenarios which did not come in the same type of packaging.
Here are a couple images of the custom dividers that I made on Photoshop. Again, you can find the rest on my Facebook page or in this Dropbox folder. You can also download this large JPEG file with all seven images on an A3 page for easy printing. Now if I could just get the nightmare decks and "The Black Riders", the collection would be complete!


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A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface, restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.
Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth colored crown) are the most popular. They are highly durable and will last many years, but like most dental restorations, they may eventually need to be replaced. Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color of your teeth, giving you a long-lasting, beautiful smile.
Reasons for crowns:
A crown procedure usually requires two appointments. Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate molds (or impressions) that will be used to create your custom crown. A mold will also be used to create a temporary crown which will stay on your tooth for approximately two weeks until your new crown is fabricated by a dental laboratory.
While the tooth is numb, the dentist will prepare the tooth by removing any decay and shaping the surface to properly fit the crown. Once these details are accomplished, your temporary crown will be placed with temporary cement and your bite will be checked to ensure you are biting properly.
At your second appointment, your temporary crown will be removed, the tooth will be cleaned, and your new crown will be carefully placed to ensure the spacing and bite are accurate.
You will be given care instructions and encouraged to have regular dental visits to check your new crown.
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Airwars assessment
Local sources said that civilians were killed or injured after 37 alleged Coalition airstrikes targeted Mosul club yard and the surrounding buildings, as well as Al-Shafaa neighborhood, at the right side of Mosul.
Majid Hamid Alhvozi died in the raids, according to Swalif Maslawyia (Facebook). His brothers Mustafa and Abdul Rahman were reportedly injured.
The incident occured around dusk.
- Majid Hamid Alhvozi Adult male killed
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Reports of the incident mention that Mosul Football Club stadium and its surrounding buildings in the Bab Sinjar neighbourhood were targeted, as well as the neighbourhood of Shifa. The coordinates for the stadium are: 36.341129, 43.115472. The generic coordinates for the neighbourhood of Bab Sinjar are: 36.347347, 43.1225932. The generic coordinates for the neighbourhood of Shifa are: 36.3534304, 43.1174326.
US-led Coalition Assessment:
Civilian casualty statements
Sep 27, 2018
After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike
Original strike reports
For February 11th-12th the Coalition publicly noted: "Near Mosul, five strikes engaged two ISIL tactical units; destroyed 13 watercraft, three mortar systems, two front-end loaders, two supply caches, two ISIL-held buildings, two pieces of engineering equipment, and a tank; damaged three supply routes; and suppressed two mortar teams."


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What's your core strength?
What can help you reduce body fat, increase lean muscle mass and burn more calories? Strengthen your core with core-strength training.
Your core is more than just your abdominals. It also includes your pelvic, mid-back, lower-back and hip muscles, which work together, forming a stabilizing muscular corset that supports your spine and skull. These core muscles form a bridge between your upper and lower body, allowing fluidity of movement from head to toe.
Strengthening your core will build more than just your muscles. It will also help develop strong bones. By stressing the bones, it increases bone density and reduces your risk of osteoporosis.
Strength training can also help you control your weight. Muscle burns calories more efficiently than fat. So, the more toned your muscles are, the more calories they burn.
Strength training can also boost your stamina by improving your balance and endurance level. People with weak core muscles are more prone to back injuries. Poor muscle support may allow the vertebrae or discs to more easily slip out of position and pinch surrounding nerves.
Strength training can also help you manage chronic health conditions, including: back pain, obesity, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and some breathing challenges.
Recent research suggests that regular strength training can improve your ability to focus mentally, especially as you age.
Improving your core strength will also improve your performance in sports, including: running, kicking, throwing, swinging and/or jumping.
Even everyday tasks become easier and safer with increased core strength. Improved balance and muscle controls makes you less prone to injury when trying to keep your balance on slippery surfaces, carrying packages, jumping in and out of your rig, walking up and down stairs, etc.
Building core strength is different than following other strength-training programs, which target a single muscle group. Core strength exercises challenge a broad range of interconnected muscles at the same time to produce coordinated, integrated movements that engage the entire body from head to toe.
Effective strength training can be done with little or no special equipment, making it very convenient for when you are on the road. Using nothing more than the resistance of your own body weight, you can build your strength doing push-ups, pull-ups, abdominal crunches and/or leg squats.
Isometric core exercises are also effective. For isometric exercises, you hold your body in a stationary position for a period of time, rather than contracting your muscles through a range of movement as with most exercise programs.
Two common isometric exercises are a 'plank' and a 'bridge'. To do a plank, you hold your body at the top of a push-up position for as long as you can while maintaining your back in a straight line. (Start with 60 seconds). The next time you do a plank, try to hold it a little longer.
To do a bridge, lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Hold your back in a neutral position – not arched and not pressed against the floor. Slowly lift your hips off the floor without tilting them, while tightening your abdominal muscles.
Raise your hips until they are even with your knees and shoulders. Hold this position for as long as you can without breaking your form. (Start with 60 seconds). As your strength increases, increase the duration of the exercise.
As well, many Yoga and Pilates programs can be done with no equipment. Take a look online or in the DVD section to find a suitable program that matches your fitness level.
For variety, you may consider packing some simple exercise equipment in your bag. Resistance tubing can be picked up in most sports departments. It is effective, yet inexpensive, lightweight, and very transportable. Free weights, such as small barbells also travel well.
When using weights or resistance equipment, choose a weight or resistance level that is heavy enough to tire your muscles after 12 repetitions. Gradually increase this level as your strength increases, but maintain a 12-repetition limit, so that you just have enough strength to complete the twelfth repetition.
As an alternative, why not pack your bathing suit in case there is a pool where you are laying over? Swimming is a refreshingly different way to build core strength.
If you prefer exercising with others, public fitness centres and organizations offer drop-in programs with free weights, weight machines, and classes, such as: spinning, kick boxing, karate, etc. You don't need to invest a lot of time to benefit from strength training. Two or three sessions a week that take between 20 and 30 minutes are all that most people need.
After just a few weeks, your strength and stamina should noticeably improve and continue to improve while you continue to train.
Try it. You'll look better, feel better and move better.
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Straight to the Point
We love the moka pot. For about $50, it's a great stovetop espresso alternative.
These days, I'm trying to find joy in the little things in life. And above all, that means starting my day with a good, strong cup of coffee from my newly (re)discovered moka pot.
See, back when the Serious Eats team worked out of an office, my work days were somewhat ritualistic. After getting settled at my desk, I'd pour myself a nice cold glass of Grady's cold brew (truly the best stuff around) with a splash of almond milk. It was the perfect companion to my morning apples and almond butter, and it gave me just enough energy to get through part of the day, until I'd give in to another deliciously cold glass around 3 p.m.
But for the last six weeks or so, I've been working remotely from my parents' house, and the coffee from their auto-drip coffee maker just doesn't cut it. It takes me at least two cups to even feel a slight buzz (I may or may not have been told by a few fellow staffers that I have a caffeine addiction). I've been longing for the boost I got from my weekday cold brew or the pep-in-my-step that the weekend lattes from my local coffee shop gave me.
Enter the moka pot, a small coffee brewer that delivers big flavor (and comes with an interesting history).
What Is a Moka Pot?
Bialetti Moka Express Espresso Maker, 3-Cup
I first encountered a moka pot when visiting a friend who was studying abroad in Florence. He made me coffee on his stove in a little silver pot, and the result was pure bliss, a shot of coffee so smooth and fresh that you could taste the care that went into making it. The whole process felt very European—a method requiring a level of patience that feels quite contrary to the instant gratification Americans seek in their daily lives.
I've since learned that the moka pot is a simple but ingenious percolating device. One of our resident coffee experts, Erin Meister, explains that it allows "hot water to pass upward, through coffee grounds, and rise up out of a tube—meaning brewed coffee does not have to pass through any additional coffee filters, as the grounds stay below the final extraction."
I was thinking wistfully about that cup when I suddenly remembered that my parents had one stored somewhere in the depths of their kitchen cabinets. A quick search led me to the silver treasure I sought, gleaming behind other forgotten appliances.
How to Use a Moka Pot
Using a moka pot is quite simple and, to me, very therapeutic. The type of coffee you use depends on your tastes—I like to use a dark espresso (and thankfully, my parents are prepared for any kind of emergency, even the caffeine-related ones), but you can purchase any roast you like. Whether you're grinding the beans yourself or buying them pre-ground, you'll want to make sure they're ground finer than you'd need for a drip coffee maker, but coarser than what you'd use in a regular espresso machine.
You start off by filling the bottom chamber with hot water just until it reaches the line in the bottom of the brewer. (Using cold water in the chamber and then bringing it to a boil on the stove will cause the grounds to overheat and give off a burnt, metallic, and bitter taste, so it's best to boil water beforehand and have it ready.) Then you insert the filter basket into the bottom chamber and fill it with the grounds, leveling it with a spoon or your fingers, but making sure not to tamp it down. Be sure to brush off any loose grounds from the edge of the basket so that the top compartment screws on correctly. Since the bottom chamber is now filled with hot water, you'll want to grab hold of it with a towel before screwing on the top.
And now for my favorite part—watching the coffee come to life (what the common folk refer to as "brewing"). Place the moka pot on the stove on medium heat, just enough so the flame is covering the bottom, and leave the lid open. When the water in the bottom chamber starts to boil, the pressure will push the coffee up into the top chamber and through the spout in a slow, steady stream. If the brew starts to spurt, that's usually an indication that the water is too hot. You'll know the brew is finished when the coffee gets lighter in color and starts to sputter out. At this point, I like to follow the advice from the folks at Stumptown Coffee, taking the pot off the heat and running the bottom chamber under cold water, carefully tilting it so the coffee doesn't spill out. According to Stumptown, this helps it cool, stopping the extraction process and preventing the coffee from acquiring a metallic taste.
With the coffee brewed, I take it a step further and go full-out barista. I warm some milk in the microwave, then use my nifty handheld IKEA milk frother (not nearly as nice as the Serious Eats–recommended frothers, alas), to whirl it until a layer of teeny tiny bubbles has formed on its surface. Then, I pour the milk over my coffee and scoop the foam over the top.
Voilà, a near-replica of a cappuccino.
So Is the Moka Pot an Espresso Machine or Not?
While this homemade cappuccino doesn't bring with it the familiarity of office life or the comfort of a cozy coffee shop, it's a good compromise given current circumstances. However, it's important to note that even if you use espresso grounds, you're not technically making a true espresso. (And if you want to read about our favorite home espresso machines, you can head this way.) According to this study on steam pressure coffee extraction, the pressure that takes place in the moka pot (about one to two bars) is nowhere near as strong as that of a standardized espresso machine (nine bars). Instead, you're making a concentrated shot of coffee; you can read more about the difference between coffee and espresso here.
I have a similar disclaimer about the milk frother: the foam structure it creates is different from what you'd get using the steam wand on an espresso machine. The latter has more of a dry texture, while the former tends to be more thick and silky. Nevertheless, these tools make for good stand-in espresso and frothed milk at home, especially if you don't have the time or money to invest in the real-deal equipment.
While I'm ashamed to say that I've only just recently discovered this miracle coffee maker, I'm just a few weeks into this thing and it's already become a daily ritual that I very much look forward to. Not only do I feel accomplished that I'm able to replicate something I normally pay upwards of $6 for at a coffee shop, but I also enjoy the time it takes to make it. For five minutes every day, I'm forced to practice patience and focus on putting care into what's in front of me. And now more than ever, I actually have the time to do so. That first sip is heavenly, leaving me in good spirits for a majority of the day. And thanks to its strength, my second afternoon cup is a thing of the past.
How do you clean a moka pot?
Though you should never put it in the dishwasher nor scrub with harsh abrasives, cleaning a moka pot is really quite simple. For day-to-day use, just give the filter basket a good rinse and dry thorough after disposing of the spent coffee grounds. Wipe away any stray grounds or drips with a paper towel, and make sure your entire moka pot is always nice and dry before storing it away.
What's the best coffee for a moka pot?
You can use any coffee you like in a moka pot—the coarseness of grind matters more here than the roast. The grounds should be coarser than is necessary for an espresso machine, but finer than you'd use in a drip coffee maker. A "fine" or "medium-fine" grind will do the trick if you're using a burr grinder.
Does a moka pot work with an induction cooktop?
Unfortunately for induction cooktop users, a standard moka pot is not compatible. You can, however, purchase a modern version of the moka pot that is specially designed for use with an induction cooktop.
What's the best Moka pot?
We haven't formally reviewed Moka pots (yet!), but the Bialetti is a tried-and-true editor favorite.


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Orlando Brown wants to play left tackle and only left tackle. That's a problem for the Baltimore Ravens, who plan to put him back at right tackle once Ronnie Stanley returns from his ankle injury.
Apparently Brown feels strongly enough about it to demand a trade, per Ian Rapoport at NFL Network.
Sources: #Ravens OT Orlando Brown wants to be traded. After tweeting his desire to only play left tackle – he filled in there for Ronnie Stanley and shined this season – Brown will only play for a team that will play him at his preferred spot. Baltimore would need a major haul.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 10, 2021
A major haul is putting it mildly.
It's not often a 24-year old offensive tackle the size of a house becomes available.
Brown (6-foot-8, 344 pounds) is one of the league's most powerul offensive linemen and has been a major factor in Baltimore's incredible success running the ball these last few years. He's also a monster in pass protection. In three seasons, he's only allowed six sacks.
For what it's worth, Pro Football Focus gave Brown a 76.4 grade for the 2020 season, only a little bit higher than Russell Okung's 73.0. Even if their level of play was that close (it's not), Okung's age (32 years) and health history should disqualify him from serious consideration for a new contract.
Carolina's other options are relatively limited, though.
The only free agent left tackle worth a real push this year is Trent Williams of the 49ers, who could cost $20 million a year. Brown isn't quite as good as Williams (nobody is), but he's eight years younger and his ceiling is as high as any team could reasonably ask for.
General manager Scott Fitterer told the media in his first presser that his team would be in on every deal. If that's the case, then the Panthers definitely have to at least call the Ravens to see what it would take.
The potential fly in the ointment is Brown's contract situation. His current deal only has one year left, with a cap number of $3.6 million in 2021. So, acquiring Brown would not only require a ton of draft capital, but also a massive contract extension within a year. Given this organization's other needs (most notably quarterback) and the general state of the roster that's a hard sell.
Carolina should at least kick the tires here, but drafting a left tackle early is still the best choice.


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Together, Spectrum Labs and Social Media Matters, an Indian non-profit working for social change, have built the world's first anti-caste discrimination solution.
Beena J. Pallical is the General Secretary of Economic and Educational Rights for the National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR). Beena gives us a background on caste discrimination — where it comes from and what it looks like in online.
Amitabh Kumar, the founder of Social Media Matters, has dedicated years to working for positive social change. Here, he shares an update on his organization's efforts to help Dalits.
Katie Zigelman, Head of Solutions Architecture at Spectrum Labs, discusses the many aspects of building our anti-caste discrimination model, like data labeling, character-based models, platform integration, and the unique challenge of detection across multiple languages.


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Oneupweb Reviews: Alice.com, an E-Commerce Site for Discount Brand Name Goods
Buying bulk never appealed to me. Who has the room to store that extra 50 gallons of laundry detergent or that huge box of 4 individually-wrapped 12-packs of toilet paper? More importantly, it's such a hassle dragging these individual items into your car and then into your home.
Alice.com may solve my need to penny-pinch without having to physically haul bulk purchases.
Brian Wiegand and Mark McGuire, founders of the social search engine Jellyfish, created Alice.com for brands to directly sell to consumers. The public beta version of Alice.com launched yesterday.
Registering with Alice.com allows consumers to budget and plan their purchases of detergent, lipstick, body wash and much more. It puts the kibosh on impulsive buying and gives consumers useful price and budget comparison tools.
Helping consumers manage household item purchases through budgeting tools while providing reminders that help them never run out and instant coupons makes shopping more convenient and organized.
Free shipping is just one more reason for me to skip the drive to my local bulk store – not paying the exorbitant gas prices to travel to buy my favorite brand-name goods always makes me happy.
Cutting out the middleman makes it easier for brands to deliver quality goods that compete on price. As a detergent snob, I like that Alice.com shows Tide is competitively priced and may even offer additional savings through an automatically applied coupon that I didn't have to find.
A minor hindrance to convenience is that I can't order only my Tide detergent. Consumers must place orders of six or more items. The idea is to better plan purchases to prevent more expensive emergency runs to the store.
Consumers may also feel put out by having to type in their password multiple times. Be sure to have your password ready every time you click on the checkout link.
Overall, this site is well designed and extremely useful for consumers looking for popular name brands at discount prices. Manufacturers of Consumer Packaged Goods have options to partner with Alice.com and list products on the site.
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A NEW HOUSING CONCEPT, PREPARED FOR THE NEXT GENERATION Located in Marvila, Prateato is immersed in and inspired by the beauty of the warehouses and factories of this former industrial area of Lisbon, with romantic views over the Tagus River. Silver comes to bring new life to Marvila. Leveraging the creativity, art and innovation that now reside there, allowing its residents to enjoy contemporary domestic technologies and daily experience the inspiring river views and a new natural landscape. This brings a new housing concept. Here, the key notions are open and ample areas, futuristic design, noble materials and sobriety.CREATIVENESS THAT INSPIRES LIVINGComposed of 47 units, the development offers a wide range of typology possibilities that vary between Loft and Loft Duplex, T1, T2, T3 – all also in duplex – and also T3 and T5 Tetraplex, and areas between 45 m2 and 376 m2. Also due to its uniqueness, the Silver features the concepts Green, Terrace, Villa, Hybrid and Classic, each with particular characteristics that distinguish them. Most have at least one parking space and storage. Starting from the Classic concept, which encompasses almost all types, the Green and Terrace, as the names reveal, encompass gardens and terraces, respectively. The Hybrid and Villa are true homes, with larger areas, a parking box, garden and terraces, but the divisions on the first are divided into 4 floors, with a private elevator, and the second on two floors. A YOUNG COMMUNITY Located on the banks of the Tagus River, Marvila is surrounded by Parque das Nações, Olivais, Alvalade, Areeiro and Beato, being a parish in rapid growth and renewal and one of the most typical areas in the eastern part of Lisbon. The various manufacturing units and warehouses, which were located there, were transformed into cultural centers, cowork spaces, showrooms or art galleries. For all these reasons, Marvila is a lively, dynamic, young and creative neighborhood where several new projects have been born, full of restaurants, bars and trendy shops. Marvila is also close to transport links, such as Santa Apolónia and Oriente.