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Vaccines and Autism
It has been a solid few months since my last article. This is due to many things: increased research load, business growth, wedding planning, and also some deep research was required for this article. So while short in length, this article was months in the making.
Let me start with acknowledging that this is a sensitive topic to many people and I get that. For many people this will cut against the grain. But that is okay. That is how it should be. Finding the truth is not always comfortable.To continue on with comfort, this article was not very comfortable to write as researching it brought me quite far outside my comfort zone: neuropsychology and immunology are not my area of expertise and I had to pull out several text books to wrap my head around some of the concepts. Yes, I literally pulled out my old textbooks to comb through them for this article to ensure I knew enough to know how little I know. I am sure you all did better things with your Friday nights than I did while brushing up for this article.
As we begin I need to make a few disclaimers: 1) As stated above, I am not an immunologist or psychologist so this piece ought to be viewed as evidence based, investigational journalism, not a hard core science piece. I have done my best to be as scientific and rigorous as possible but I don't know what I don't know about immunology and psychology. 2) I am human and like all of us, I have my own biases. I went into this with the idea that the evidence regarding a link between vaccines and autism was sparse, but I also went in as objective as possible. Feel free to highlight my short comings and my biases and correct any errors, that is how progress is made
The World We Live in Versus the World We Don't.
All perspectives on a topic are shaped by one's lived experience.
Let me begin with a vignette and paint a picture for you so I can prime your intellectual pump.
Think back to your 18th birthday.
If you are a man below the age of ~60 you probably thought of it as a big milestone. You could go down the street and buy your first cigar, vote, buy questionable magazines, and do all the things an 18 year old "man" has the new found freedom to do. Signing up for selective service probably barely crossed your mind and it seemed like a formality, like paying your taxes, but you never really thought you would have to go to war. You never lived in a world where a World War was something you thought of as an actual thing, something you would have to go fight it.
If you are a woman below the age of ~60 you probably never really fully grasped the thought of your boyfriend/fiance/husband calling you and saying, "I was drafted, I ship out to basic in 6 weeks, chances are I won't come home".
You can't fully grasp what that is like (this includes me). It is, what I would guess, the same feeling you have when you become a parent. You can't explain to someone what its like to have a child until you have one (at least this is what all my parents and child rearing friends tell me).
This matters, your perspective about events and society are shaped by the world we live in.
The world we live in today is substantially different than the world people lived in 50 years ago. The simple fact of the matter is that independent of any potential link to autism, vaccines have given you the current world you live in. A world essentially free of diseases like smallpox, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, and pertussis. These images are important to contextualize this issue.
Let me paint another picture, this time with with numbers. In 1920 the overall population of the United states was approximately 106 million people and 469,924 measles cases were reported, and 7575 patients died. In 1998 the overall population of the United States was ~275 million people and measles reached a provisional record low number of 89 cases with no measles-associated deaths. This means that vaccines reduced the overall burden of disease from 0.4% of the entire population to 0.00003% percent and eliminated death events completely.
When a population is generations removed from an experience it is nigh impossible for them to understand the true nature of that experience. The simple fact that we have never experienced outbreaks of disease that are preventable makes it quite difficult for us to understand the gravity of situations like this.
The Origin Story
The vaccine-autism story is one that highlights the all too human aspect of science. Science is an error correcting methodology designed to arrive at the truth. However, science done by humans, which means there are flaws, and missteps along the way. Yet, due to the self-correcting nature, the flaws are usually ironed out; such is the case in this story
The origin of the vaccine-autism link began in 1998 when a paper titled, "Ileal-lymphoid-nodular hyperplasia, non-specific colitis, and pervasive developmental disorder in children" (cite) was published in the Lancet. The paper was a very small study of 12 children who presented with loss of acquired skill, language, and concurrent abdominal issues and diarrhea. The doctors took these 12 patients, gave them neuropsychiatric diagnosis and then essentially looked to see if there was any relation to the MMR vaccine. Some of the data in the paper suggests there may be a link; however, even the authors of this paper made the following statements in the original paper.
"We did not prove an association between measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine and the syndrome described. Virological studies are underway that may help to resolve this issue".
"If there is a causal link between measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine and this syndrome, a rising incidence might be anticipated after the introduction of this vaccine in the UK in 1988. Published evidence is inadequate to show whether there is a change in incidence or a link with measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine".
In 2010 the original paper by Wakefield and his colleagues was retracted by The Lancet (1) and "Wakefield et al. were held guilty of ethical violations (they had conducted invasive investigations on the children without obtaining the necessary ethical clearances) and scientific misrepresentation (they reported that their sampling was consecutive when, in fact, it was selective" (cite). In 2011 the story appeared much more nefarious and a series of articles and editorials were published in the British Medical Journal effectively demonstrating that the most likely interpretation of the original study is that the study was overtly fraudulent, erasing all potential credibility of the tenuous link the study reported (2, 3, 4).
We can summarize the origin story of the vaccine-autism link in a fairly succinct manner. First, the original study had substantial methodological issues (e.g. small sample size, no control group, and cross-sectional data) that prevented any robust conclusion about causation. Second, even the highly tenuous connections the hypothesis was held together buy were shown to be based on fraudulent data. The story of vaccines causing autism hits epistemological rock bottom from its very beginning.
The Deeper Dive
A hypothesis in science does not end with one experiment, scientists conduct multiple experiments to test their hypothesis from many angles. Therefore, we can not accept or dismiss the hypothesis solely based on the Wakefield study. For example, in my lab we are currently working on developing a biomarker for identifying a sub-type of people with diabetic kidney disease. Our initial work showed a positive signal for a specific protein in blood in a small group of ~135 patients (5). We are currently following this work up exploring this biomarker in larger samples with varying genetic and cultural backgrounds and at various stages of disease (the next paper shows a negative signal). The same approach applies to the vaccine and autism hypothesis. One study does not lead to robust conclusions.
On the heels of the Wakefield et al. paper there have been numerous studies studying the epidemiological data, the interventional data, and even experimental data.
Instead of going through each study paper by paper I decided to take the most relevant, peer-reviewed studies published in the last 10 years and put them in a table (see table at the end of the article, not inserted here as to keep reading flow going).
Out of the 16 epidemiology studies, 3 have shown no association and only 3 have shown an association. However, of those studies, 1 has been retracted and the author on the retracted paper is an author on the other 2 studies.
Thus on the surface it appears that the epidemiologic data, even the longitudinal data, does not support the hypothesis. This presents a substantial hurdle for anyone claiming that vaccines lead to autism to clear.
Improper Controls: A Potential Confounder
It would be very nice to wrap this article up in about 1,200 words and call it case closed; however, there is more to think about and more evidence to discuss before I can be fully satisfied that we have dug deep enough.
During my "research" for this article I reached out to several of my colleagues to get as wide a perspective on the issue as possible. Tim Sharpe does a lot of work on how potential environmental factors impact our health so I reached out to him and asked him for his insights into the issue. One of the biggest concerns he had with the research surrounding vaccine research is the problem with controls. "I find it interesting that the placebo in most vaccine trials is the exact same compound complete with adjuvants, it's simply missing the antigen. That's a pretty bad placebo" (Italics is my substitution of a word).
This is a valid point, very well controlled studies would require a non-vaccine control arm, an arm with vaccine with no adjuvant (e.g. aluminum or thimerosal), and vaccines containing these adjuvants. Much more controlled work ought to be done to improve our knowledge on this topic However there has been some work done on these compounds alone, in combination of vaccines, and vaccines without thimerosal and we can begin to get some glimpses of the truth from the literature on these topics.
Thimerosal is a mercury-containing organic compound. Since it is very well documented that mercury can be toxic and lead to changes in neurological function and behavior (6, 7). It has been strongly claimed that this mercury containing compound is the causal factor between vaccines (mainly the MMR vaccine) and autism. This is been studied in several large, retrospective studies of vaccination and autism rates, as well as ASD. There have also been studies that have looked at whether children with autism or ASD have higher levels of mercury or not.
In one of the more notable studies published in JAMA, there was no link between vaccination, with or without thimerosal, and autism or other autism-spectrum disorders (8). To quote directly from the paper,
"The risk of autism and other autistic-spectrum disorders did not differ significantly between children vaccinated with thimerosal-containing vaccine and children vaccinated with thimerosal-free vaccine (RR, 0.85 [95% confidence interval {CI}, 0.60-1.20] for autism; RR, 1.12 [95% CI, 0.88-1.43] for other autistic-spectrum disorders). Furthermore, we found no evidence of a dose-response association (increase in RR per 25 µg of ethylmercury, 0.98 [95% CI, 0.90-1.06] for autism and 1.03 [95% CI, 0.98-1.09] for other autistic-spectrum disorders)".
Currently, there is no compelling data to link mercury levels with autism and the clinical presentation of mercury poisoning does not quite support this idea (9). There is one study that shows that levels of mercury in the hair of children with autism is actually lower than children without autism (0.37 ppm in children with autism and 3.63 ppm in children without autism) (10) (Figures from paper are presented below). Notably, amongst the children with autism, the most severe cases had the lowest levels.
Here is a statement by the Immunization Safety Review Committee of the Institute of Medicine (name of the organization at the time).
"Although epidemiologic evidence has not supported the hypothesis of a causal relationship between thimerosal-containing vaccines and autism, concerns continue about pediatric exposure to mercury through vaccine administration. A statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the US Public Health Service in 1999 prompted the removal of thimerosal from many vaccines. In 2004, the Immunization Safety Review Committee of the Institute of Medicine rejected the hypothesis of a causal relationship between thimerosal-containing vaccines and autism."(11)
When we talk directly about thimerosal based adjuvants being a prime mechanisms of vaccine caused autism the data just doesn't support that hypothesis (12,13).
More on Heavy Metal Metabolism
We can probably dive deeper into the heavy metal metabolism and autism rabbit hole and spend a good 10-20,000 words there but I think based on the data we can make some conclusions, but before I do, let me set the stage with a story.
Back in 2014 I went to the Experimental Biology conference and attended a mini symposium called, "Stem Cells for Cardiac Repair". I remember it very vividly and even have the program from the session that I saved because it was so memorable.
There were three talks at this symposium, the first was talk was by Dr. Wu, a stem cell biologist study cardiac pathology at Stanford and he presented data on stem cells in the heart. At the end of his talk, during the question and answer session a guy who looks virtually identical to Ron Perlman stands up, walks to the microphone and states, "Sean, I don't believe your data and I do not believe those are stem cells". They proceeded to go back and forth over the data quite vigorously and then questioner returned to his seat. At the end of the question and answer session they introduced the next speaker, Dr. Sussman from San Diego State, and up walks the interlocutor from the Q&A session…. "this should be interesting" I thought to myself.
He walks to the to the microphone and begins his talk by very loudly proclaiming, "This field is a quagmire". His talk was one of the most detailed, interesting, compelling science talks I had seen at that point in my life. This guy was a good scientist, brutally honest, and called things what they were.
Why is it a quagmire? Well you have for one thing there is the previous data showing inverse associations (see above). There is the possibility of reverse causality where autism itself modifies heavy metal metabolism (14).
Much like Dr. Sussman's interpretation of cardiac stem cell biology in early 2014, heavy metal metabolism and autism area of research is best described as a quagmire. Currently, there are so many conflicting points of data, shoddy methodology, poor conclusions being drawn, and some substantial bias present. Anyone who says there is clear data supporting this notion is either a) ignorant of the data, b) lying, c) severely confused.
One thing we can be fairly confident of is that the heavy metal based adjuvants appear to be largely ineffective and probably are not necessary, although based on the data that may be a moot point.
The Issue with Spectra
"Heterogeneity is an illusion"
One of the more troubling issues with the claims made about vaccines causing autism lies in the more recent data discussing vaccines and autism spectrum disorder. Often times when we hear things like a disease occurs on a spectrum we think, "Ahhh, good point. Not all diseases manifest the same way and to the same degree". The issue is when one sys a disease occurs on a broad spectrum, like Autism, there is some much more fundamental beneath that saying. Something that presents an important aspect of the research to cogitate on.
The substantially diverse clinical manifestations of a condition or disease hint at separate, distinct underlying mechanisms for each unique manifestation along the spectrum. This is very well borne out in cancer biology where cancer can be thought of on a spectrum of neoplastic disorders in which each cancer has a unique underlying mechanism that makes it in and of itself its own disease and condition. We know that different cancers have different environmental triggers (e.g. smoking and asbestos result in very different types of lung cancer).
The idea that vaccines can cause autism were born out of a scientific study fraught with misconduct. It captured the publics imagination and was fueled by outrage, conspiracy theory, and an anti Big-Brother vibe. It was allowed to take root because we live in an era so removed from the devastating consequences of the destruction these viruses caused that generations of people largely do not understand their impact and importance.
Based on the current evidence there does not appear to be evidence to support the hypothesis that vaccines cause or even increase the risk of autism. The observational data does not fully support it, no mechanism has been demonstrated, and the vague clinical end-points of these investigations hamper our ability to establish a causal mechanism. As of this moment, based on our understanding, there is overwhelming evidence that the net benefit of vaccines outweigh any potential harms on an exponential scale.[embeddoc url="http://sciencedrivennutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Autism-Table.xlsx" download="all" viewer="microsoft"]


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SEAGROVE — Lawrence Edward "Larry" Raino Jr., 64, of Seagrove passed away Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, at his home.
Mr. Raino was born in New Milford, Conn., on Sept. 21, 1953, to Lawrence Edward and Gloria Menti Raino. He was formerly employed with Chandler Concrete for 15 years, and he was employed with Daliah Plastics for the past 10 years.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by sister, Gloria Elizabeth O'Neill.
Larry loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a hard worker with a good sense of humor. Larry loved NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt Sr.
He is survived by wife, Terri Standish Raino; daughter, Jamie Lee Raino of Asheboro; sons, Thomas Lawrence Raino and wife Casey of Thomasville and Christopher Lawrence Raino and wife Andrea of Lexington; stepdaughter, Erin Smith of Salem, Ore.; stepson, Dylan Smith of Asheboro; grandchildren, Tommy Dale, Alyssa, Ava, Emilee and Zander; sister, Susan Chaney and husband Bill of Dunkirk, Md.; and special canine companion, Kelli.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 6-8 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Ave., Asheboro.
Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 2524, Asheboro, NC 27204.
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The Animatronics Workshop is an on-going experiment to have kids generate full robotic shows! In this site, you will uncover lots of information that will assist you generate your personal animatronic shows, or much better however, start out your personal animatronics program at your school.
The endoskeletons are a single of the driving points of the game as they are what gets the player killed – not the physical endoskeleton, per se, but the animatronics' confusion of it with the player. According to the guidelines of the establishment, an endoskeleton is not to be observed outside their suit, so the animatronics are programmed to forcefully stuff any exposed endoskeletons into a Freddy Fazbear suit. At evening, they will confuse the player for an endoskeleton and stuff them in a suit, which is filled with wires and crossbeams, as mentioned by Phone Guy, ultimately resulting in death, which the game over screen clearly shows.
I did finish my Horus costume for Easter 2009, had troubles with the flex sensors so switched to an old Computer analogue joystick mounted in the head with mouth/chin control. ?pid=5355459&l=3d1b1a886a&id=642109656 It didn't win any prizes, but it was well-known at the Swancon Masquerade. About a week later it practically got destroyed when a vehicle crashed into our home. My newest project was an flexing tongue for an additional costume using an Arduino, more affordable, smaller and much less power hungry. Thanks for a good Instructable.
If the day comes that some sort of glasses-free of charge holographic projection technology can depict ransacking pirates and bathing elephants with such unbelievable detail as to render animatronics unnecessary, why would Disney continue to use animatronics in their parks? That day isn't here but, nor is that day close at hand. But we are marching that direction.
On YouTube, a channel referred to as The Game Theorists attempted to piece collectively all the pieces of the lore. To date, the channel has nine videos focused totally on Five Nights at Freddy's. They are not the only ones either. A different channel, Smike , makes top ten lists devoted to facts and theories related to the games, particular characters or items, and clues to the complete lore. 8-Bit Gaming , Typhoon Cinema , and a lot of other smaller sized channels add to the lore. Off YouTube, there is discussion boards, Tumblr blogs, and an whole sub-Reddit dedicated to speaking about theories to what it all suggests. In spite of that, it's not adequate. Fans nonetheless want more.


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In a world where just about everything is connected, design engineers are always looking for new ways to enable wireless technology without compromising range or performance. Many thermostats or heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) controllers have built-in wireless technology, enabling homeowners to communicate with their smart home by simply using their cellphone.
The same principle applies in the industrial space, where business owners or factory operators want the ability to continuously monitor the health and status of their HVAC and other connected systems. This can be achieved using a long-range wireless link rather than expensive and inflexible wired deployments. The 2.4 GHz band uses shorter waves and typically has a shorter transmission range unlike Sub-1 GHz technology.
Achieving long range
One way to extend range in a 2.4 GHz wireless application is to use a power amplifier (PA) to increase the power at which that the system is transmitting, which in return increases the application's total link budget. To put this in perspective, each +6-dBm increase in link budget doubles the total range of the system in free-space at ideal conditions.
The SimpleLink™ CC2652P microcontroller (MCU) provides an integrated +20-dBm PA, which approximately quadruples the range at 2.4 GHz compared to solutions currently available on the market without an integrated PA which makes it a good fit for industrial settings. This enables the deployment of sensors in remote locations and decreases the number of gateways/routers in your network.
Flexible design with wireless multiprotocol
Bluetooth-connected devices can extend their connectivity to communicate with and control the latest smart devices but may no longer be sufficient in this age. Many new applications like Thermostats now runs on multiple wireless protocol stacks concurrently to enable support to communicate with cellphones and various smart home devices at the same time.
The SimpleLink CC2652P MCU supports Bluetooth® 5.1 Low Energy, Zigbee, Thread, TI SimpleLink 15.4 (2.4 GHz) and additional simultaneous protocol combinations through a dynamic multiprotocol manager found in the SimpleLink™ CC13x2 and CC26x2 software development kit without the need for additional hardware. The ability to use various combinations of wireless technologies to address system needs can help eliminate wires and enable more flexible system deployments.
Low power is essential
Extending a battery-operated device like a wireless temperature and humidity sensor can be vital when you want to ensure years of operation versus just a few months. This example of battery-powered wireless sensor periodically samples and transmits data. A long battery life for such a sensor is especially important in cases where the battery is nonreplaceable or is located in an inaccessible location.
The CC2652P MCU is optimized to power off of a single coin-cell battery with a peak transmission current of 22 mA at +10 dBm. The CC2652P MCU also offers a low-power integrated PA capable of achieving up to +20-dBm output (Tx = 85 mA at 2.4 GHz). Additionally, the CC2652P consumes only 5 µA of current at 85°C for low-power industrial applications.
The CC2652P MCU ultra-low-power sensor controller engine is a programmable CPU to create smart sensing applications. The sensor controller engine consumes about 1 µA of system current for a 1-Hz analog-to-digital converter sampling application.
As you can see in Figure 1, all of these factors combine to enable you to meet power-consumption requirements without sacrificing performance across the industrial temperature range.
Figure 1: SimpleLink MCU diagram showing standby current consumption
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TSA Incident Response Reports Regarding Aditya Mukerjee
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A copy of any TSA Incident response reports as well as any communications with other agencies regarding the detention of Aditya Mukerjee, who was held for a number of hours on August 3, 2013 at JFK Airport, Terminal 5.
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Even as I go about my daily routine of working with the horses in the morning and applying for jobs every afternoon, I am still trying to determine just what path I want to follow. At the moment, the job market is not very promising and the alternative pathways are ever so much more interesting.
I've gone in and talked to the counselor at the JC about both the Equine Science degree and the Veterinary Technician program and am trying to get an appointment with the Department Head to formulate the best academic plan. In the meantime, I've been talking to my cousin Josh who has been a Veterinary Technician for over 10 years (I think). He has been sending me photo examples of the dog teeth he cleans on a regular basis, and I sent him my old post on horse dentistry to illustrate what "floating" a horse's teeth really looks like.
Here is some of the fine work Josh has done for his canine patients:
Big difference, eh? And I have to say, as weird as it may sound, I could totally get into that kind of a job.


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For this edition of Black and White Thursdays I am presenting an immortal picture of the power center of India, the Raisina Hill.
Formerly, about a hundred years ago, a village inhabited by Meo's stood at this hill and overlooked the Citadel of Old Fort (Purana Qila). But all that changed when at the Delhi Durbar of 1911 King George the Fifth declared that a new capital city would be constructed for the British Indian Empire and it would be called New Delhi. New Delhi is the eighth city to come up in the region of Delhi. The Britishers decided to construct the Secretariat buildings and the Viceroy's House(later Rashtrapati Bhawan)
In this picture we can see the North Block and South Block of the Central Secretariat (which houses the ministries of Home, Finance, Defence e.t.c.) the Rashtrapati Bhawan (in the middle) (the official residence - office of the President of India) and the Jaipur Column (an imposing structure with bas-relief made by sculptor Charles Jagger).
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Kiddin on.
A columnist in a recent article in the Scottish Daily Mail used a quote from myself to help him make the case that, despite arguing for independence and pointing out the ridiculous nature of Westminster, SNP MPs actually secretly love the place.
The quote from myself was from when I was first elected, and I said, "everyone's been so nice". For clarity, I was talking about my fellow SNP colleagues who were all being thrust into the wild world of Westminster at the same time. I was also talking about the staff of Westminster.
The reason I feel compelled to write about this topic, isn't that I particularly feel the need to defend the fact that I have total disdain for Westminster and the Westminster system. Anybody who has followed my work since 2015 knows that without a doubt.
READ MORE: Theresa May's Scottish conference speech has elephant in the room
And honestly, the odds are that I'm looking too much into it, but I do feel that there's an implication being made by use of my quote in this article, that the SNP's disdain for the processes of Westminster is either fake or takes the form of a complete, irrational, and unyielding hatred of everything and anything that has ever had anything to do with the place. That's not the case.
I have complete distaste for the way the place works (or rather, doesn't work). I have complete distaste for the outdated and irrational practices that are held up as great symbols of democracy, when all they do is impede the ability of MPs to effectively take part in the democracy.
It's little things, like having to bray like a donkey when you support an argument rather than clapping, or having to refer to people by the name of their constituency rather than by their own name.
But it's also bigger things, like the ability for any single Member of Parliament to talk out a Private Members Bill with the person who took the time crafting the Bill being completely unable to do anything to stop it.
It's having to take 20-odd minutes walking around a corridor in order to vote (the number of votes can sometimes get up to double digits in a single sitting day), and it's standing in an actual palace filled with pubs, with an actual solid gold throne, while listening to governments the Scottish people didn't vote for cheer each other on while they pass legislation that hits the pockets of the worst off in society.
That's where the problems in Westminster are. That's where the problems in the UK system stem from. There are of course many more problems with the UK system, from the London-centric attitude of the government and the media, to the deeply ingrained imperialist attitude of UK exceptionalism, but there simply aren't enough column inches in all the world to do a discussion on those issues any justice.
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The problems are not the Westminster staff. The hugely informed and helpful staff in the House of Common's Library who are able to compile briefings at the drop of a hat on very specific, detailed and obscure topics are a huge asset to the UK democratic system.
There are the door keepers, who are some of the kindest and welcoming people I've ever dealt with. There's the security and police staff who keep MPs and our staff safe.
Then there's the Table Office staff and the Clerks of the House who help MPs with tabling questions to Ministers and help us write motions, amendments and Bills. These people have unparalleled knowledge of the archaic processes of Westminster and do their best to assist MPs working within those processes. There are so many other departments in Westminster that do great work, and all MPs are lucky to work alongside them.
Not a single person in the SNP harbours any distaste or anger for these people.
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And that's not shameful and not hypocritical. These people do a hugely important job and any parliament in the world would be lucky to have them.
It's entirely possible to think that the UK system, where the second largest country in the Union's entire electorate can be completely ignored by the governing party and has no access to any recourse, has failed, without thinking that everybody in Westminster is bad.
It's that democratic deficit that has led to the growing support for Scottish independence. It's why there's a palpable excitement surging around the idea once again.
Scotland will soon have the choice to reject the Westminster system or keep it. I'm certain this time they're going to reject it and choose a more representative politics.
Anyway, thanks for coming to my TED Talk.
Kiddin on.


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Ninja Foodi taco pasta is so delicious! Creamy cheesy noodles packed with sausage and diced tomatoes. One pot comfort food adults and kids will love.
If you love tacos and creamy pasta you'll love our Ninja Foodi taco pasta casserole! If you use a roll of spicy ground sausage it really takes this meal over the top with tons of flavor. Even the kids said this was a winner winner pressure cooker dinner. Find this and more on my long list of easy Ninja Foodi recipes. (affiliate links present)
Here are a few resources to start with:
- This is the Ninja Cooking system we got
- You can grab a free recipe book too here. ?
- Pick up MY cookbook too!
- You'll find more Ninja Foodi air fryer recipes here too.
- Join my Ninja Foodi EASY Recipes Facebook group for more recipes.
The first step is to set your pot to saute and add your sausage, onions and a bit of olive oil.
Of course you don't have to include onions but they will soften and the kids won't be the wiser. You could also add some diced bell peppers if you wanted at this point.
- We're going to cook our meat until the outsides are no longer pink. Yes you could substitute for ground beef or turkey if you'd like. However, I HIGHLY recommend ground spicy sausage because then you really don't need any other seasonings. It's packed with tons of flavor as is.
We used this style of noodles. Honestly, I did so because that was what was in the pantry. I have used bowtie and even elbow macaroni too. It really doesn't matter as long as they're small/medium sized pasta.
This Ninja Foodi taco pasta is really a dump and go one pot meal here.
Here are all the ingredients you will need to get going on your Ninja Foodi casserole:
- Ground sausage – spicy is great, or use half regular, half spicy
- or ground beef / ground turkey
- this is how to thaw ground beef in a pressure cooker
- Noodles – we used these
- Onion
- Olive oil
- Diced tomatoes – I like petite
- Beef broth
- Sour Cream
- Cheese
- Taco seasoning
- or make homemade taco seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Diced chives are optional
And yes, you're going to pile on the cheese for this one. Not only is it stirred into the meal but more is melted on top. It's similar to our Instant Pot cheesy taco pasta but this goes a yummy step further. but Of course you can stop at the first step but that is why this pressure cooker and air fryer is so nice. You can do both!
- We did just that with out cheesy Ninja Foodi spaghetti and that has been a real hit. We also have a ton of other pressure cooker pasta recipes you can try after you thoroughly enjoy this one. And if you weren't aware, you can use just about any Instant Pot recipe in your Foodi as well. It works the same way with the pressure cook function anyway.
So let's be clear. We aren't counting calories on this recipe. Just enjoy it will ya'.
What if you need a dairy free taco pasta?
- What is a good replacement for sour cream?
- Buttermilk and sour milk are the next best options to swap for sour cream.
- They are not quite as thick so adding some softened butter can improve the texture.
- If you are baking, use 3/4 cup buttermilk plus 1/3 cup of softened unsalted butter.
- They are not quite as thick so adding some softened butter can improve the texture.
- Buttermilk and sour milk are the next best options to swap for sour cream.
- Use dairy free cheese on the market. Daiya brand offers one type.
Some call this Million dollar cheesy taco pasta because it's just over the top good.
Other Ninja Foodi recipes you should try once you find that this one is the bomb are:
- Our pressure cooker turkey breast and air fryer corn are healthy options.
- Ninja Foodi hot dogs – or make 'em into chili dogs
- Pressure cooker chicken taco bowls are the bomb
- This is the creamiest Ninja Foodi macaroni and cheese you will try
If you have a Crockpot Express or Mealthy this recipe will work too, as well as making this into Instant Pot taco pasta. All brands will work, you just won't be able to melt the cheese on top unless you have this pressure cooker air fryer lid.
Ninja Foodi Taco Pasta
- 1/2 lb ground sausage spicy sausage is best, or use ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 c onion diced
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz.
- 1/2 tsp chili powder or more if you want spicier
- 1.5 c noodles uncooked, we used penne
- 1 c beef broth
- 1/2 c sour cream or more if you want to put a dollop on top too
- 1 c cheese shredded, sharp cheddar is best
- Turn machine to saute and add your olive oil, diced onion, ground sausage, seasoned salt and taco seasoning. Cook until sausage is broken up into smaller pieces and no longer pink. Then press stop.
- Add can of diced tomatoes and chili powder, stir and spread meat out on to the bottom of the pot.
- Sprinkle your uncooked noodles over the top of this layer, then pour the beef broth over the top of everything, do not stir.
- Close your pressure cooker lid (one that isn't attached) and steam valve. Press the pressure button for 4 minutes.
- Do a quick release, lift lid, stir and set to saute once again.
- Stir in sour cream and 3/4 c of cheese until cheese is melted and taco pasta starts to bubble and thicken a bit. Cook until noodles are as tender as you'd like them to be. Then press stop.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/4 c. cheese on top and close air fryer lid. Press air crisp 400 degrees for 3 minutes until lightly browned and melted. Lift and serve!!Can add another dollop of sour cream on top of each serving and/or diced chives too.


text: Hey I put this up on the other board but just in case folks missed it Friday and Saturday night my wife is playing at Stoney Nakoda Resort and Casino. No cover charge and they bumped her up to the main stage area from the Sideline Lounge. Looking forward to seeing the response! Wish I could be up there but hey it's all good. Stoney Nakoda is about 30 minutes west of the ski jumps.


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If you have been charged with a drug crime and you have heard the word 'smuggling' being used, you might wonder: Can smuggling and Trafficking be used interchangeably? The answer is 'yes,' they are both used to describe the same crime: the act of transporting drugs from one area to another. Drug trafficking laws deal… Read More
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What You Need to Know About Synthetic Marijuana
Every year, many people are hospitalized for using something known as "synthetic marijuana," which sometimes causes users to act erratically and experience respiratory issues. Synthetic Marijuana is sold under such names as "K2" and "Spice" but is essentially just a bunch of industrial chemicals that are sprayed onto dried leaves and sold under various company… Read More
California Marijuana Laws and Possession of Drugs
When it comes to possessing drugs in any state, you may run into some trouble with the courts. There are two broad categories regarding possession of drugs, which are simple possession and possession with intent to sell. There are many drugs that fall under the Health and Safety Code in California, including PCP and methamphetamine…. Read More
Who Qualifies for Diversion in California?
In California, Penal Code 1000 governs diversion, also known as deferred entry of judegment (DEJ). When a defendant is offered diversion, or deferred entry of judgement, he or she can perform community service, pay a fine, and/or participate in a drug treatment program to have a criminal charge or charges dismissed. Successful completion of a… Read More
Padilla v. Commonwealth of Kentucky
In 2010, the Supreme Court concluded, after hearing the case of Padilla v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, it is proper for criminal defense attorneys to warn clients whom are not United States citizens that a guilty plea accompanies a high risk of deportation. In other words, a defense attorney must tell non-citizen clients that they most… Read More
Possession for Sale of Marijuana in California
Introduction on the possession for sale of marijuana: California was the first state to legalize marijuana for medical purposes, with the passage of the Compassionate us Act in 1996. This has allowed more individuals to legally possess marijuana than could in the past. However, state law remains firm regarding the possession of marijuana with intent… Read More
Possession for Sale of Marijuana Laws in California
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Winter Sewage Blockages Caused by Excessive Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG)
With all the work going into improving the water infrastructure in the Village, this seems like timely advice!
The holidays are here, and that means good, home cooked holiday feasts. However, along with those feasts and rich foods comes an excessive amount of oils and grease. Sewage releases can still occur in the winter without rainfall or snowmelt due to blockages in sewer lines from FOG. When cleaning up after meals, don't dump any FOG down the drain. Running hot water and soap while fats, oils, and grease are poured down drains does not dissolve or break up the grease. The water will eventually cool and the FOG will stick to the insides of pipes, building up even more debris until there is an inevitable blockage and sewage release.
Some simple methods to clean up FOG after meals include:
- DO pour cooled FOG into a can with a lid and throw the can in the trash
- DO wipe down greasy pots and pans with a paper towel and throw the paper towel in the trash
- DO dispose of large amounts of FOG at recycling centers that take FOG (if available)
- DON'T pour FOG down the drain with hot water


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Product details
Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Rupa Publication India (2018)
Language: English
Package Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.6 x 2.6 cm
What is this book all about?
It is the story of a middle-class Bengali boy whose impatience became the reason for his success. Bikram reveals his beliefs, ideas influences, failures and successes in a roller coaster journey of over thirty years, exemplified by a single-minded, near obsessive determination to move ahead in life, despite debacles.
The title of the book caught my attention and this book is a very interesting read. The language is very simple and the author used good choice of words in the book. I personally loved the part where he used his business tactics to expand the business and also become the number one PC manufacturer in the market. Shiv Nadar's valuable lessons to Bikram impressed and inspired me a lot. He faced a major set back in terms of his entrepreneurship however came up big despite fiasco. The only thing what I disliked in this book was that it was little dragging and rest all things were absolutely fine.
It is what you read when you dont have to that determines what you will be when you cant help it.
-Oscar Wilde
This book is recommended to people who wants to become a entrepreneur and make it big in their journey. Not to forget an apt book for the book lovers who love memoirs.
Rating: 4/5*
PS: Thank you Rupa Publications for this review copy.


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From the artist: "funk/soul group Souls in Rhythm release their 80's retro video for their new single Electric Lover. It's a fun, quasi-reverse take on the 80's teen film Weird Science. With a very human and sincere charm, the video shows a young talented robotics expert who builds a series of robots and takes them out into the world for a series of misadventures. Enjoy! "
Calgary-based Souls in Rhythm (a.k.a. SiR) unveil their super rad 80's tinged video for their latest single, the incredible funky, Electric Lover.
The video follows the misadventures of a young robotics expert who makes a series of robots and takes them out into the world. It's a fun bit of a homage (with a reverse twist) to the classic teen movie Weird Science.
Filmed by rising indie production house Numera Films, the video was shot in a roller-cade, ice cream shop and also has a cameo by a stunning '59 Cadillac.
The song itself, is a wild ride with twists and turns through funk, soul and rock. Peaking with a blistering rock guitar solo (Vincent Bundick), the song's lead vocals (Scott Henderson) are layered with talk-box (ala Roger Troutman), the bass (Caleb Roddick – brother of Purity Ring's Corin Roddick) is very Rick James-esque, the synths (also Henderson) are reminiscent of Morris Day & The Time, and the groove is framed with a beat (drummer Spencer Cheyne) that would make Prince squeal and spin.
Produced by the band themselves, the mix was handled by their drummer Spencer Cheyne, who was the producer and mix engineer behind all of Jocelyn Alice's hits (including her smash, Jackpot).
Souls in Rhythm has a storied history in Canada with many accolades for their songwriting and live show. They've toured much of the nation and have opened for several prominent artists such as American hip-hop icon Common, and R&B super-group Boyz II Men, to name just a couple.
SiR takes the fundamentals of classic funk and soul, and blends them with modern R&B. Rather than being impressionists of master/classic artists of the genre, SiR has a modern sound and seeks to innovate and modernize a musical form they love. Canadian Musician Magazine elaborates; "smooth, soulful grooves, melody lines that stay in your head and polished vocals", SiR's music proudly pays tribute to tradition, while at the same time expanding boundaries.
Having spent the last two years writing and recording, SiR has a wealth of new material teed up for release. They are beyond excited to release several new funk and soul songs beginning with Electric Lover! You can find their music on all digital platforms and keep up with them on all social media or at soulsinrhythm.com


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'The majority' of GPs are spending hours collecting evidence above and beyond the 50 CPD credits they are required to record to pass revalidation, the RCGP has said.
RCGP revalidation lead Dr Susi Caesar told GPonline that she had seen GPs who had collected over 400 CPD credits – eight times the amount they are required to collect – in a year.
GPs feeling like they have to document everything they learn is a 'very common problem', she added, with many GP 'hugely overcomplicating' the process.
Cutting workload associated with revalidation could help ease pressure on GPs – who cited excessive regulation among the top five factors pushing them towards early retirement in a BMA poll last year that found one in three could quit within five years.
GP revalidation
'It's about quality, not quantity,' said Dr Caesar. 'It takes 50 hours a year to keep up to date – in my experience, most GPs spend 200. They don't need to write down detailed notes about all 200, they should pick the best examples.'
She added: 'I have seen somebody with over 400 credits.'
Her comments came as the RCGP released guidance on revalidation intended to streamline and clarify what the process requires from GPs.
The new recommendations emphasise that GPs should claim one CPD credit for each hour of learning they undertake, and should stop recording this once they hit the required 50 credits.
With GPs recording hundreds more credits than needed – and 50 credits at one credit per hour amounting to over six eight-hour working days – the numbers suggest many GPs could free up days and weeks' worth of time currently spent compiling evidence and reflecting on their learning.
GP workload
Dr Caesar said GPs were spending much longer than they needed to on revalidation. 'GPs are people who got A* at A Level, and they want to be perfect,' she said. 'In my experience as an appraiser, the vast majority of GPs do too much. Because they don't know when to stop, they don't know when good enough is good enough to prove your status as fit to practise.
'Some people literally do try and write down what they learned from every single patient they see. I want one or two high quality examples of your reflective practice that helps me see whether you are the type of person who thinks about the patient in front of you and changes things if you've learned something new.
'But I don't want you wasting your time which should be spent with your patients or relaxing with your family and friends – I don't want you to spend your time writing down everything you do.'
The current problems with revalidation are 'all in the implementation', she said. 'The principles laid down by the GMC are fine, the problem is individuals over-interpreting the guidance.'


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text: Curate Cares teams up with Rosie's Place The Curate Cares team spent the evening lending a helping hand at Rosie's Place in South Boston. Rosie's Place was founded 1974 as the first women's shelter in the United States. Their humble organization's mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment to help women in need. We teamed up with the incredible staff at Rosie's Place to provide a delicious, nutritional meal for local women and children. From soup to nuts, our team was able to feed over 75 guests all in one night. At Curate Partners, one of our Cure8 values is "to whom much is given, much is expected", which means our team members strive to continuously serve our community and find new ways to give back to those in need. We were honored to be a part of the ongoing efforts Rosie's Places offers to make their neighborhood a better place!


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Tolkien's little place in Oxford
In November 1918, J.R.R. Tolkien was 27 and had just returned to Oxford from active service in the First World War. He had landed a job as an assistant lexicographer at the Oxford English Dictionary and needed rooms nearby to rent for himself, his wife and his baby son. Number 50 St John Street, a few minutes' walk from his old college, Exeter, fitted the bill. [More]Posted in Old Main News on February 20, 2003 by xoanon


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Oilman, former Texas governor candidate Williams dies at 88
DALLAS (AP) — Clayton Williams, a colorful Texas oilman whose 1990 run for governor was derailed by making a joke about rape and saying he didn't pay income taxes one year, has died. He was 88. A relative says Williams died Friday at his home in Midland after struggling with pneumonia. Williams' nephew, Clay Pollard, said Williams "had just a huge personality." Williams was known for his cowboy image and colorful phrases in addition to his generosity, including his support to his alma mater, Texas A&M University. Williams, a Republican, lost the 1990 gubernatorial race to liberal Democrat Ann Richards.
Louisiana smash-and-grab jewelry heist; 4 Texas men accused
HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Four Texas men are accused of smashing display cases with a sledgehammer and stealing $69,000 worth of jewelry from a Louisiana store, and Texas police are reportedly investigating similar heists. Hammond's director of administration says police in Houston and other Texas jurisdictions have been in touch with city police. Lacy Landrum says the men were arrested on Interstate 12 in Baton Rouge about 45 minutes after the robbery was reported Thursday evening. Three are from Houston and one is from a suburb.
Houston blast prompts safety debate in city with no zoning
HOUSTON (AP) — Last month's explosion at a Houston metal fabricating and manufacturing company that killed two workers and damaged hundreds of structures has renewed debate over the city's lack of zoning. But experts say it's highly unlikely the city is going to now adopt such development rules, which have resulted in having homes located near petrochemical facilities and businesses that handle hazardous materials. City leaders say they're focused on possible changes to local rules on how often such businesses are inspected and more reporting of what chemicals and other hazardous substances they handle. But any local changes could get pushback from state officials, who have fought such proposals.
AP Exclusive: Agency memo contradicts Greyhound on bus raids
SEATTLE (AP) — A Customs and Border Protection memo obtained by The Associated Press confirms that bus companies such as Greyhound do not have to allow Border Patrol agents on board to conduct routine checks for immigrants living in the country illegally. That's contrary to Greyhound's long insistence that it has no choice but to let the agents on board. Immigrant rights activists say the memo gives them additional leverage as they pressure Greyhound to stop allowing sweeps. Greyhound told the AP it appreciated the Border Patrol "clarifying" its policy. It declined to say whether it would prohibit agents from boarding its buses.
Former priest convicted in 1960 Texas slaying dies at 87
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Prison officials say a former Texas priest who was sentenced to life in prison for the 1960 killing of a schoolteacher has died. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice says 87-year-old John Bernard Feit died Thursday afternoon at Huntsville Hospital. The department says his preliminary cause of death is cardiac arrest. Feit was convicted in 2017 for the killing of 25-year-old Irene Garza in 1960. Authorities say Garza had come to Feit's church in McAllen, Texas, for confession when she disappeared and was later found dead. After leaving Texas, he worked at a center in New Mexico where he was responsible for clearing priests for assignments and later at a charity in Phoenix.
US to fly home Americans stuck on quarantined ship in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. says Americans aboard a quarantined ship will be flown back home on a chartered flight Sunday, but that they will face another two-week quarantine. About 380 Americans are aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which has docked at Yokohama, southwest of Tokyo. So far, 285 people from the ship have tested positive for a new virus. The passengers have been quarantined on the ship since Feb. 5. That 14-day quarantine is due to end Wednesday. The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo says the aircraft will arrive in Japan late Sunday. After arriving in the U.S., all will need to go through another two weeks of quarantine at Air Force bases in California or Texas.
Sheriff: Texas man accused of hanging puppy `out of boredom'
MONTE ALTO, Texas (AP) — A 21-year-old Texas man is accused of hanging a small puppy by the neck from a tree and posting a video of the deed on Facebook. Deputies say Claudio Gomez of Monte Alto, Texas, told them he was "acting out of boredom." He's booked in the Hidalgo County Jail, charged with torturing a non-livestock animal. The third-degree felony is punishable by two to 10 years in prison. Sheriff's Sgt. Frank Medrano says deputies traced the video to Gomez. Medrano says Gomez admitted to hanging the dog.
Man convicted in case tied to disgraced ex-cop exonerated
HOUSTON (AP) — A judge has formally exonerated a second person convicted based on testimony by a disgraced Houston ex-police officer. Steven Mallet had pleaded guilty in 2009 to a drug charge. His brother Otis was also convicted. State District Judge Kelli Johnson declared Steven Mallet innocent Thursday days after his brother was declared innocent. Prosecutors say both men were convicted based on testimony by Gerald Goines. His cases are now being reviewed after he was accused of lying in a search warrant that led to a drug raid that killed a two people.
US border agents to pursue migrants in 'sanctuary' cities
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is deploying agents from the border to "sanctuary" cities that are hindering stepped up immigration enforcement. Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Matthew Albence announced the use of Customs and Border Patrol agents in the interior of the country on Friday. Albence said the move is necessary because sanctuary cities are refusing to cooperate with ICE in the capture of immigrants. He says border agents will "supplement" ICE. Albence did not disclose the cities. But an official speaking on condition of anonymity said they include San Francisco, Boston, Chicago and New York.
Police: Houston-area ex-pastor killed wife, son and himself
SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — Police are trying to determine why a former pastor from the Houston area fatally shot his wife and 11-year-old son, strangled his daughter then killed himself. Authorities say 53-year-old Richard Logan of Sugar Land killed 48-year-old Diana Logan and their son Aaron on Tuesday at their home in Sugar Land. He then drove 160 miles to San Marcos where he attempted to strangle his adult daughter before shooting himself to death. Sugar Land police spokesman Doug Adolph says a motive hasn't yet been identified and an investigation is ongoing. Logan founded the community nonprofit Attack Poverty.


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Bonney Lake Chamber
I ran my first (and only) marathon eight years ago through the Wasatch Mountains of the Cache Valley into downtown Logan, Utah. I will never forget the feelings of elation and accomplishment upon completing the race that I trained so long and so hard for. Those feelings trumped all of the pain I went through to get there, including continuous blisters, shin splints and the weekly long runs that wiped me out for the entire day. As I reminisce about that time in my life, those good memories and feelings come up to the surface and I remember how much I loved to run.
My race of choice however, was the trail runs through rugged mountains that left me sore, tired, wounded and bloody. I always wanted to do a triathlon and started training for it just before I moved to Washington when my running days came to a screeching halt – but that's another story.
When chamber board President Jim Bouchard came to me last year with his idea of having the chamber host a triathlon, I immediately supported his idea. Having been an avid runner at one time, I knew the kind of impact a good race can have on a community. Some of my favorite places on earth are places where I have run. I believe this is our opportunity to make Bonney Lake one of the favorite places on earth for everyone who participates.
This event will take place Sept. 5, on Labor Day weekend and we are fittingly calling it the Bonney Lake "Labor of Love" Triathlon. Triathletes have the opportunity to enjoy either a Sprint or an Olympic distance race in beautiful Bonney Lake. Sprinters will swim 750 meters (.47 miles), bike 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) and run 5 kilometers (3.1 miles). Olympic distance triathletes will swim 1.5 km (0.93 miles), bike 40 km (24.8 miles) and run 10 km (6.2 miles).
Bask in the waters of Lake Tapps for the swim portion, pedal the back roads of Pierce County through rich farmlands and run in the foothills all while enjoying breathtaking views of Lake Tapps and majestic Mount Rainier. Along the way here you will have traveled state Route 410, a gateway to Crystal Mountain and Sunrise in Mount Rainier National Park. Enjoy Allan Yorke Park, race central, with its baseball diamonds, snack shack and skate park. While here, folks will see local historic sites, or golf at one of the most picturesque and challenging 9-hole golf courses at Lake Tapps. Bonney Lake is a triathlete's dream race and reward for your years of labor.
If you have ever thought about running a triathlon, this is your opportunity and I encourage you to attend one of our free seminars for the first-time triathlete, as well as those hoping to complete the Olympic distance event. Mark your calendar for May 9, the date we have scheduled our first seminar. Training programs, gear needed and general course questions will each be covered at this seminar. If you are interested in attending, contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more details or to sign up.
For a course map and links to registration, visit the Chamber's Web site.
Lora Butterfield is the executive director of the Bonney Lake Chamber of Commerce and can be reached at 253-222-5945 or email@example.com. The chamber's Web site is www.bonneylake.com.
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text: Welcome to the Website 16. November 2015 Katie (0) Two years ago I started to have a vision for our team. At the time I was a Gold Leader on the cusp of being Diamond and I realized our team was growing and growing fast. The snowball was about ready to take off down the mountain and have a life of it's own. To be able to support that snowball and keep it on track I needed a way to reach more and more people and have a central location that our team could go to. A one stop shop for everything and anything that someone needed during their journey. During the past few years we've had different variations of the vision but I just couldn't get it quite the way I wanted to. After much searching the vision has materialized and I would like to welcome you all to that vision. I know that it will continue to grow as we grow as a team, but I want this to be the one place that you need to go and you need to send people to so they have the tools they need in their journey. Please enjoy this site and use it as a tool to attract people to your business and grow your business in a way you never though possible. Thank you all for being beautiful and for the hard work you have done to help make this happen. Love and Hugs, Katie


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Getting a job, and a stripper?
by, 07-30-2013 at 05:46 PM (333 Views)
The dream started with me trying to get a job. There were two places I liked. One place called "Suzuki diner" (reference below) and another place called "Big burgers & bucks". I don't get it either.
Anyways, I applied for the Suzuki place, and walked up and down the hill I live on. I'm not sure why, but it was a nice day so I guess I was just enjoying it. After doing that a couple times I walked back down to the place, expecting it to be done. I accidentally walked into the wrong place.
In that place there was a guy holding a guitar. He looked to be 30-ish, he had a beard... actually. Come to think of it, he looks like Steve again! Why do I dream of him so much? Anyways, he said "Oh great! Your here! Come, we're going to do a hand-eye coordination test." He led me to a paper with two thumb-shaped holes in it. I excused myself, because this was not the place I was going to.
Weirdly enough, I walked up my hill again instead of going to the place I meant to go.
And now, it starts getting weird.
I walk up and there's this 40-ish year old lady doing a stripper dance on a telephone pole. I started walking a little faster. She started to strip down her clothes and then I started to run. My house was only a couple blocks away, and I do NOT want to get involved with that.
Now since this was my dream, and I didn't want her to go near me, she started to drift off. Luckily I was far enough away when she finished stripping down. I got home, and I was about to tell my brother about what happened when,
I woke up.
"Suzuki" Is a name for a violin book. I was interested in violin a year ago, and I recently went to a garage sale to look at one. So I guess I was thinking of that?
Or, its always an option that its just completely random.


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ATLANTA — As Terry Collins told it, the first thing Matt Harvey said after an encouraging bullpen session with pitching coach Dan Warthen the other day was, "I'm back."
"He was very, very excited the way he threw," Collins said Friday night before Harvey faced the Braves at Turner Field. "His first words were, 'I'm back.' So we'll see. Tonight will be a good indication."
Harvey's effort in the Mets' 6-3 victory indeed was a good indication — that he still has some work to do.
Harvey battled command issues and needed 101 pitches to get through five innings. He left with a 5-2 lead — Curtis Granderson hit a grand slam and a solo homer — but it would have been closer if Yoenis Cespedes had not thrown out a runner at the plate to end Harvey's evening.
Harvey (1-3) allowed seven hits, walked one, hit a batter and struck out five. Still, he picked up his first victory of the season and lowered his ERA to 5.24 in a game that included a 56-minute rain delay before the bottom of the eighth.
When the game resumed, Juan Lagares replaced Cespedes in centerfield. When he slid awkwardly into second base on an RBI double that made it 6-2 in the seventh, Cespedes re-injured the right leg bruise he suffered while jumping into the stands at Citi Field on April 13.
"Right now it hurts," Cespedes, who was limping after the game, said through a translator. "I hope to be ready tomorrow, but right now it hurts."
As far as Harvey, he probably expected more against a rebuilding Braves team after working with Warthen on what the Mets are calling mechanical issues.
"It's still a work in progress," Harvey said. "Parts of the game obviously felt better and felt like I was releasing the ball the way I should, and other times it was not that way. Still working, and I think there's more positives than negatives out of this game."
Instead of the dominating Dark Knight, the Mets got a pitcher who was not in command from pitch to pitch.
The Mets gave Harvey a 4-0 lead in the second inning thanks to Granderson's grand slam off Bud Norris (1-3). It was Granderson's sixth career grand slam and first as a Met.
But Harvey gave up two runs in the bottom of the second. The first three Braves — the not-so imposing 4-5-6 of Adonis Garcia, A.J. Pierzynski and Kelly Johnson — each singled to produce a run. One out later, Mallex Smith dumped an RBI double inside the leftfield line to make it 4-2.
Harvey helped himself by retiring Norris on a close play at first on a bunt, with neither runner moving, and striking out Nick Markakis.
"Obviously, giving up those runs in that inning was not ideal," Harvey said. "But for the most part, I felt like was working in the right direction."
Granderson made it 5-2 in the fourth with his second homer of the night. That blast to right gave the Mets a franchise-best 21 homers in a seven-game span, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The previous high was 20 in the same span in 2004.
Harvey pitched scoreless ball for his final three innings. But it was not without adventure.
In the fourth, Harvey hit Smith with a 1-and-2 pitch to put two runners on with two outs. Pinch hitter Jace Peterson ended the inning with a fly to right.
With two on and two out in the fifth, Pierzynski lined Harvey's final pitch to center for a single. Cespedes threw the ball home on the fly and Travis d'Arnaud tagged out Markakis to end the inning.


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Synthetic marijuana, aka 'K2,' confirmed as cause of New Haven overdoses
NEW HAVEN — The drug that caused as many as 71 overdoses in New Haven since Tuesday night was K2, or synthetic marijuana, according to an Emergency Department physician at Yale New Haven Hospital and the city's emergency management director.
But there was conflicting information about whether or not it was laced with fentanyl, or whether perhaps some samples on the street were and others weren't.
Dr. Kathryn Hawk, an Emergency Department physician with Yale New Haven Hospital, said that the drug that caused the overdoses was K2 laced with fentanyl.
The Drug Enforcement Administration "was actually in the Emergency Department today … and confirmed the presence of fentanyl," said Hawk.
But city Office of Emergency Management Director Rick Fontana said the DEA office in New York confirmed that what was in a joint taken from one victim was K2 that was not laced with any opioid.
According to Hawk, "Most patients got naloxone by EMS (emergency medical services) and some in the Emergency Department and so far no one has died thanks to the availability of naloxone and our EMS effort."
She said one way fentanyl was confirmed was by a toxidrome, which is "what a person looks like rather than what they think they took."
Hawk said the K2, also known as spice, is "likely linked to one batch or one part of the supply but it's also part of a larger systemic issue. … You never know what you're going to get."
Hawk is also an addiction researcher who is studying how, after an unanticipated event, "we can use that opportunity to link that person to treatment. Our Emergency Department is actually working with EDs across the country in disseminating this model," which tries to get the patient on a course of methadone or Suboxone, a drug that contains naloxone and buprenorphine, and which helps prevent withdrawal symptoms.
"When people come into the Emergency Department the most important thing is having an open-door policy, so when they come in you meet them where they are," Hawk said. The goal is to get the patient into treatment within three days.
Another effort is to distribute naloxone into the community, so that family, friends and acquaintances have it in case someone overdoses. "The shorter period of time that the brain is without oxygen, the better it is for everybody," Hawk said.
"There's no evidence to support that it increases risky drug use but there is evidence that it saves lives," she said.
Dr. Sten Vermund, dean of the Yale School of Public Health, said that by calling K2 "synthetic marijuana," "in some ways you're doing a disservice to marijuana, because it's not nearly as potent."
"The generic term is synthetic marijuana compounds, but I find that to be misleading," he said. The synthetic compounds "have potential for a wide variety of side effects," he said. He called K2 "a big potpourri" of potentially dangerous drugs.
"There's so much garbage that's being sold and you can call it whatever you want to call it. Even the drug dealers don't know."
Vermund said the opioid epidemic "has been fueling a lot of this. … People who are opioid addicted — they need to get high. Sometimes they're not even wanting to get high. They just want to avoid going into withdrawal.
"We've seen the overdoses in the heroin-using community … by the thousands," Vermund said, with opioid addiction rising from 400,000 in the late 1970s to 2.6 million now.
"We're in a new normal. This is a very serious time," he said. "It's a very serious crisis."
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A judge has handed a Surrey drug dealer a stiffer sentence than what the Crown and defence asked for, noting that drug dealing-related violence in Surrey is "out of control."
Jagdeep Singh Cheema has been sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and firearms-related crimes after the presiding judge rejected a five-year joint submission presented by the Crown and defence.
Justice Catherine Murray, who sentenced Cheema in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster, noted that "drug dealing is at the heart of the violence plaguing our country. In Surrey, the problem is out of control."
The judge said Cheema "was obviously ready and willing to engage in gun warfare" and had used his family's home as the hub of his drug operation.


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A Certain Grace: Photography from Bandung is an exhibition that will run from 23 Aug to 30 Sept 2012 at the Esplanade Tunnel Singapore. The show features works by Deden Hendan Durahman, Henrycus Napit Sunargo and Sari Asih.
In conjunction with the exhibition, IPA Gallery hosted a public talk on the evening of 23 Aug 2012 for the featured artists.
This is the original curatorial essay that I have written for the exhibition.
A Certain Grace: Photography from Bandung
Today, grace appears to be in short supply, as instances of intolerance and violence reach us, often unverified and at breakneck speed, via the Internet. And yet, grace is commonplace, like the way our mothers would starch our school uniform. Even in depravity, there is grace, taking the form of sacrifice for the weaker members of society, or the burning desire to live with dignity.
For artists, depravity can mean the lack of opportunities and exposure. However, even under the most restrictive conditions, people around the world continue to create—photographs continue to be taken, songs continue to be sung, poems continue to be written. It is just that, sometimes, artists and dictators do not see these efforts as Art.
It is an exaggeration to claim that the artists working with photography in Bandung, West Java, do so in depravity. They are connected within the ecologies and economies of Indonesian art. And yet, any discussion on Indonesian photography tends to exclude them. Instead, it centres on the photojournalists of Jakarta or the contemporary photographers of MES 56 at Yogyakarta, Central Java.
Maybe some of the works made by Bandung photographers do not fit into the hazy labels of journalism or contemporary photography. But the artists persist. And that requires wit and grace, for it is easier to become nihilistic in this situation.
Instead, there is an inclination among some of them to document or explore the notions of family and belonging in their works. Examples include Dicky Juwono's Your Home is Where You Are Happy (2003- ) and Sandi Jaya Saputra's Where the Magic Happens (2008- ).
However, the most consummate archivist of domestic life has to be Henrycus Napit Sunargo, with Afterimage (2000-2010) an obvious reference point for the previous photographers. In some pictures, he looks for the dramatic and the surreal at home. In other photographs, Sunargo crosses his documentation with "performance", placing himself within the same photographic frame as his mother, telling us that he feels closest to her. The way he frames images of his father also evokes his "absence" within the household. Nevertheless, Afterimage is his way of saying grace for the family.
For other artists like Adhya S. Ranadireksa and Deden Hendan Durahman, their photo-based practices have been guided by the desire to imbue the ordinary with wonderment.
In CORPUS; Up & Down (2007), Durahman accentuates the beauty of the human body with a wide-angle lens, urging us to rediscover our intrinsic grace that has become masked by desire and fashion.
Sari Asih's The Orchestra (2011- ) straddles the works of Durahman and Sunargo. The colours and sense of motion in her panoramic photographs invite us to re-examine the improvised cityscape of Indonesia. As a woman who struggles to unpack her personal life, photographing the streets is the only way for Asih to find a graceful stance between her roles as a mother, a wife, a graphic designer, an artist and a nomad.
These three bodies of work are characterized by their "small, personal narratives", a feature of Indonesian art that has surfaced since the millennium when some artists choose to "remove" themselves from the social and political chaos of Indonesia, turning inwards to build their private worlds, says art historian Aminudin TH Siregar (b. 1973). There is historical precedence in this development when painters like S. Sudjojono and Hendra Gunawan, faced with a sense of uselessness, "retreated" into their own worlds during the national revolution (1945-50).[i]
In the present era, what sets Asih, Durahman and Sunargo apart is their belief in personal practices that have not succumbed to cynicism or boredom—attributes common among some of the photo works produced in Indonesia over the last decade. Of course, even in these "personal narratives", they still have to deal with the realities of society. However, the private worlds that they created have, no doubt, given them the distance to work with poise and grace.
[i] Aminudin TH Siregar, "The Fountain of Lamneth: An Art Project," in The Fountain of Lamneth, exh. cat. (Singapore: Gajah Gallery, 2012), 18.
A slightly different version has been used in the exhibition leaflet.
A selection of the featured works:
CORPUS; Up & Down (2007) / Deden Hendan Durahman
Afterimage (2000-2010) / Henrycus Napit Sunargo
The Orchestra (2011- ) / Sari Asih
Photographs of the exhibition at Esplanade Tunnel:
Documentation of the public talk at IPA Gallery
Courtesy of Kevin Lee / IPA


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Here are some good ways to keep kids busy that won't cost the earth
Organising an Easter egg hunt one is simply and cheap and fun for everyone. Photograph: iStock
Easter is almost upon us, bringing with it the promise of egg-shaped chocolates, slightly less miserable weather and – for many parents with children of school-going age – two weeks of free time to fill. As with most holidays, this free time is rarely free, so we thought we'd have a look for ways to keep kids busy that don't cost the earth.
The hunt is on
When Pricewatch was young, there was no such thing as an Easter Egg hunt. That's all changed. In fact, last week in the UK, such hunts were at the centre of a row between the Church of England and Cadbury and the National Trust after the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, accused the chocolate giant of "spitting on the grave" of its religious founder by removing references to Christianity's most sacred festival from the spring event it runs nationwide with the conservation charity. The National Trust was slated for "airbrushing" Christianity out of its chocolate egg hunt, after a rebrand led to the renaming of the Easter Egg Trail as the Great British Egg Hunt.
Religious rows aside, organising an Easter egg hunt one is simply and cheap and fun for everyone. Buy some small chocolate eggs in your local supermarket (they even come in packs now), give your kids a small plastic pail, go to a local park or your garden, hide the eggs and away you go. If you have a range of ages, the trick is to colour-code the eggs . The preschoolers might be sent out to look for green eggs, the four- to six-year-olds can hunt for blue ones and so on. This increases the little ones' chances of finding a few treats, which will reduce the chances of tears and keep their interest up.
Religious rows aside, organising an Easter egg hunt one is simply and cheap and fun for everyone
If you want to make it a really big deal, you could even give the kids maps and clues and turn it more into an Easter egg treasure hunt. Although that is not easy, unlike going to a hunt organised by others.
Brigit's Garden in Galway is promising every child a prize of mini-eggs and a home-made Easter cookie. It also has a longer treasure hunt around its nature trail for older children, and the Easter Bunny is likely to show up. The Easter Bunny is also appealing to all children to bring their explorer and detective skills to the Irish National Heritage Park for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, while over the weekend Glenroe Farm is hosting egg races and children's entertainment, face painting, and the Easter Bunny. If you want to find an event near you, check out schooldays.iefor details.
Have your first picnic of 2017
We are conditioned to think we can only have picnics when it is sweltering. Nonsense. Picnics in April are just as much fun as picnics in July – you just need to wear more clothes and bring flasks full of soup and hot chocolate. Find a bit of green space and you're all set. An average lunch for a family of two adults and two children will cost about €40 in a restaurant. A picnic will cost a tenner.
Art attack
When it comes to giving out about the high cost of things, Pricewatch is rarely found wanting. But we are well-served by free attractions too. The National Gallery of Ireland is always among the most popular tourist attraction in Ireland, and more than 600,000 people walk through its doors every year without having to pay a penny. Then there is the Dead Zoo, or the National Museum of Ireland: Archaeology, to give it its stuffy real name. Throw in a trip to Farmleigh and the Science Gallery at Trinity College Dublin and you'll have three free days out.
Garden air
The National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin is another national treasure that is absolutely free for all. It is beautiful on a spring day. You might have to pay a nominal sum for parking, but it is money well spent. Ever since they connected the gardens with Glasnevin Cemetery, it has become even more attractive. A visit to a cemetery might sound like a strange idea for kids, but Glasnevin is really special and they will love it. It is full of history, and the recreation of Pearse's oration at the tomb of O'Donovan Rossa will have them transfixed. The small paths are also great for perfecting scooting, heelying or even cycling.
A visit to a cemetery might sound like a strange idea for kids, but Glasnevin is really special and they will love it
Animal magnetism
Dublin Zoo is great. It is not, however, cheap. The price of admission for an adult is €17.50, while a children's ticket costs €13; a family ticket covering two adults and two children will set you back €49. A better idea, particularly if you live within striking distance of the place, is to buy an annual family pass, which costs €180 and gives you unlimited access for 12 months. The pass holder and three adults can visit, or the pass holder and two adults and two children, or the pass holder and six children. If you go to the zoo with your family once every three months, the pass will save you money. And with the pass you will find you go more often than that and you are never under pressure to see everything.
Over the Easter weekend the zoo has teamed up with the Irish Fairy Door Company, so children can go on a "fun, imaginative adventure" following "magical clues on the fairy trail". Apparently there will be lots of enchanting fairy-themed activities including storytelling in the fairy ring, as well as fairy-themed games and face-painting. And if fairies aren't your thing, there is a new arrival to see. Last month a female Asian elephant calf was born to Bernhardine (Dina) the herd's matriarch, following a 22-month gestation period. The calf was 1m tall and weighed about 80kg.
Great outdoors
There is a grand stretch in evening so there is. Take advantage of it. Bring them to the local park or set out for pastures new. Or, in the words of Coillte, "Come and join us for a unique, exhilarating and fun-filled day out at one of our spectacular 260 recreation sites around Ireland. From remote, off-the-beaten-track treasures like Wild Nephin in Mayo, to action-packed adventure spots like Lough Key Forest Park in Roscommon, we have somewhere to suit whatever outdoor activity you are looking for". It has info on walking, cycling, orienteering, camping, ziplining, nature-watching, fishing, orienteering, horse-riding, boating and much more besides. Check out coillteoutdoors.ie for inspiration.
Sites to see
Become a tourist in your own country. Go visit the Phoenix Park with its maze and magic tree and its great playground. Plan trips around Airfield Estate, Ardgillan Castle, the Flaggy Shore in Kinvara, the woods in Barna, Coole Park, Avondale, Glendalough, the Sugar Loaf, Howth Head, the National Stud and Japanese Gardens, Ben Bulben and the Waterford Greenway. Admittedly you'll not be able to do them all, but it is good sometimes ask yourself why tourists come here in such numbers – and then follow in their footsteps.
The big screen
The magic of the big screen rarely fails to work its charm, and a number of family-friendly movies in cinemas happily coincide with the holidays, including The Boss Baby, Smurfs: The Lost Village and Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience. Book your tickets online and bring your own snacks – kids don't really care where the jellies or the popcorn comes from.