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Can serrapeptase be a problem if blood platelets count is very low?
Can I use serrapeptase for Interstitial Cystitis?
I have been told that this should not be used if takeing fish oil. Is this correct?
I used Serrapeptase to dissolve the protective protein coating around a lung cancer several years ago. Then my immune system was able to completely destroy the cancer as proven by x-ray evidence.
Having recently learned that my old high school tennis doubles partner is well along in the development of Alzheimer's, it occurred to me that Serrapeptase (Sarah is peppy and tastes good) might well do for Jimmy's brain what it did for my lungs–get rid of the unwanted protein, in this case plaque. Do you know if it can cross the blood/brain barrier to do that extremely important job? Thanks for your help.
For many years, I have read an excellent monthly magazine published by Life Extension Foundation (lef.org), so I am unsure exactly where I read it, but I remember coming across a tiny bit of information to the effect that all cancerous tumors encase themselves in a protein coating in order to gain protection from successful attack by the body's immune system. Information of this importance should be common knowledge among oncologists. This tidbit of information made an enormous impression on my mind because I had been reading about Serrapeptase and had also just been diagnosed by x-ray with lung cancer. The more I thought about it, the more certain I became that a normal degree of immune function combined with generous amounts of Serrapeptase should take care of any tumorous cancer problem with ease (I am 76 years young, so my immune system is worn down a bit by aging but still clearly adequate for the task). I started taking 9 capsules a day in divided doses and the tumor dissolved painlessly and inexpensively within 6 weeks. My doctor was flabbergasted when he saw the absolutely clean chest x-rays.
If, indeed, Serrapeptase does rid our brains of amaloid plaque, then it must be able to penetrate the blood/brain barrier to do so. If you have any references (scientific or anecdotal) to prove or strongly indicate this, I would like to have access to them before I suggest massive doses of Serrapeptase (and anything else of which you may have knowledge that would help him deal with Alzheimer's) to my old friend. Thanks for your kind and generous help.
I've read all these testimonials and instructions here. I see no one has asked a question I would like to know. Is this enzyme able to pass the blood-brain barrier? I have a meningioma in my brain as well as one in my spinal column. It sounds like this will possibly dissolve them but can it reach the brain. I have refused to allow them to cut me open as I'm not having any symptoms but I sure would love to go get my next MRI and show them that there is no problem. I have been praying and searching for an answer and this seems to be at least part of it. Can you let me know if this is indeed the case. Thank you.
I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Does anyone have any information on the effect of Sarrapeptase on this condition? I am taking it now for a swollen prostate that stands a remote chance of being cancerous. Will let you know how things turn out.
Sandra, it could not hurt to use Serrapeptase on your cancer, but I would also contact Dr. Tulio Simoncini in Rome (cancerfungus.com) about his amazingly effective cancer protocol. I believe there is a cancer clinic in Oklahoma (Camelot ?) and one in Arizona or New Mexico that use his approach with success.
Actually, there are quite a few inexpensive ways people claim get rid of cancer these days…..cooking down a type of marihuana juice; cooking honey mixed with pure baking soda; the ph cure; the core heat cure; etc. There are many ways to kill the cancer fungus without killing the victim. Some work better than others, of course. May God guide you in your search for a cure.
For awhile I have been thinking about how Serrapeptase and other enzymes actually work to kill cancer cells. I have read where enzymes "de-shield/dissolve the protective protein cancer coating" surrounding cancer cells to allow the immune system to kill cancer cells.
I had a problem with this theory. I have also read that up until about 8 weeks the fetus also has a protective protein coating to protect it. Simply dissolving the coating is not the key.
Based on a recent study published (see link below), doctors discovered an anaerobic enzyme (clostridida) that "fed-off" anaerobic cancer cells. The clostridia enzyme killed only the cancer cells in the patients. Imo, serrapeptase, trypsin, chymotryspin and other enzymes must have similar properties. They dissolve anaerobic cells.
This explains why enzymes will kill cancer cells but not a fetus which also has this protein coating. Also, the enzymes dissolve the anaerobic tissue creating amino acids as a byproduct that are recycled in the body. The protective coating is irrelevant, it is because
the cancer cells are anaerobic.
That is also why the cancerous tumors are not just killed, but also dissolved. Otherwise someone with a malignant tumor that is treated would still have a non-malignant mass.
In the 50′s Dr. Gerson used fresh, hand-pressed (masticated) carrot juice to kill cancer. When he used a high-speed juice machine to juice the carrots his success rate dropped. As the story goes a physicist finally told him the juice machine blades created an electrical charge that killed some of the enzymes.
In 1968 Dr. Kelley recommended pancreatic enzymes, as well as dietary changes to kill cancer. In Texas around 1981 I met one of his patients successfully treated.
To summarize, enzymes eat and dissolve anaerobic substances, whether cancer, fungus, bacteria or viruses, calcium plaque, or any other anaerobic substances. Btw, not all fungi, bacteria and viruses are considered anaerobic.
I am not a doctor and this is my opinion only and should not be considered any medical advice.
Best regards,
Below is the link to the enzyme discovery.
Anyone tried Serrapeptase for Multiple Sclerosis???
I had a brain tumor for 25 years which was asymptomatic until 2007 (that is not a joke, I am a really weird slow-growing anomalous case), but I had it "killed" by alternative methods after surgery couldnt get everything out. That was 5 years ago and the mass is still dead, but not dissolved. Something that looked like either scar tissue did come up a few years after surgery but that hasnt grown in 2 years either. Anyways, I would feel a lot more comfortable if the dead tumor tissue and scar tissue would just go away as I know they can also cause problems, and I'm getting daily anxiety attacks over this. Can Serrapeptase help?
Is there any recorded information of using Serrapeptase in treatment of CRVO ?
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BELLINGHAM, Wash. — May 15, 2013 — Haggen, Inc. is unveiling Lake Tapps Haggen Northwest Fresh, a former TOP Food & Drug store and the newest location for its Haggen Northwest Fresh concept stores. Located at 1406 Lake Tapps Parkway East in Auburn, Washington, the store will officially reopen on Wednesday, May 22, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and other festivities.
"Lake Tapps has been a great store since we opened this TOP location in 2002. We're excited to now invite the community to Haggen Northwest Fresh, which provides a grocery experience that is unique to this region," said Clement Stevens, Senior Vice President of Merchandising at Haggen, Inc.
"Northwest Fresh is our promise to deliver homegrown quality and delightful experiences while supporting a connected community and sustainable local food economy. We are excited to bring this experience to the Auburn community."
Haggen, one of the Pacific Northwest's leading grocery chains, launched its Haggen Northwest Fresh brand and concept store model in 2011. Northwest Fresh blossomed from the company's 80-year history of supporting Northwest farms, ranches, fisheries and other businesses as well as its commitment to creating a lasting and sustainable local food economy in Washington and Oregon.
As a Haggen Northwest Fresh store, the Lake Tapps location will feature an even greater number of local and regional products. There will also be an increased focus on the customer experience and the store's community involvement.
Also new to the location is the Haggen Happy Kids drop-in childcare center for shoppers. This free, fun and safe center distinguishes itself from other in-store childcare centers with its enriched, interactive environment for kids, similar to that found in quality preschool classrooms. The staff is trained in early childhood education or has extensive childcare experience. Children ages two through seven are welcome and can participate in art projects and dramatic play, or explore the reading and music library.
Haggen Happy Kids Lake Tapps will be open Mondays through Fridays, 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am to 6 pm.
The Lake Tapps store marks the eleventh Haggen/TOP store to be remodeled into the Haggen Northwest Fresh format.
Reopening Festivities Feature Local Farmers and Food Artisans
The Grand Reopening festivities will take place on Wednesday, May 22 from 10 am to 4 pm. At 11 am, there will be a ceremonial ribbon cutting with Rick Haggen and Lake Tapps store manager Darryl Johnson. Guests can sample Washington's bounty through the Northwest Fresh Food Fare, which features numerous Washington state farmers and producers, including Northwest Wild Foods (Burlington), Ostrom's Mushrooms (Olympia), Remlinger Farms (Carnation), Halfpops (Woodinville), Lulu's Essential Granola (Ferndale), Sisters Baking Company (Edmonds) and Greek Gods Yogurt (Seattle).
Additional reopening activities include a kid's scavenger hunt, prize wheel, grocery giveaway and cake and coffee reception.
The Northwest Fresh Food Fare continues on Friday and Saturday, May 24-25, with more local vendors, including Hempler's (Ferndale), Rub with Love (Seattle), TwinBrook Creamery (Lynden), Garlic Jim's Gluten-Free Pizza (Mill Creek), Seattle Chocolates (Seattle) and San Juan Salsa (Arlington).
"Our incredible local farmers and vendors are at the heart of Haggen Northwest Fresh, and we are thrilled to feature them as the centerpiece of our Grand Reopening celebrations," said Stevens.
About Haggen
Founded in 1933, Haggen, Inc. is one of the Pacific Northwest's leading family owned-grocery chains. The Bellingham, Washington-based company operates 26 stores in Washington and Oregon under the Haggen Northwest Fresh and TOP Food & Drug names and is the state's sixth-largest private company.
Haggen is dedicated to providing its guests with the best of the Northwest. For almost 80 years, it has supported regional farms, ranches, fisheries and other businesses, creating a lasting and sustainable local food economy. Haggen is also deeply rooted in the communities it serves, providing support to local events and other partnerships. Haggen guests are not just customers; they're neighbors. Haggen is not just a grocery store; it's a gathering place and a fresh experience.

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Robert L. "Bob" Nogle, 93, Plainfield, a retired longtime Tri-County High School teacher, died Saturday, May 10, 2014.
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Mr. Nogle was born Aug. 28, 1920, in Buffalo County, a son of the late Lewis S. and Amalia (Rasmus) Nogle. He was educated in Eau Claire.
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You might say that Jeff Walden is a 21st Century Renaissance man, at least in the hybrid world of day camp instruction and the best sports ever created — surfing and skiing. Couple that to a passion to educate and improve his sports, and the Renaissance tag is probably right on target.
Walden, a native of Wildwood Crest, N.J., has been surfing since he was 11, developing an early and abiding love for the sport. And who can blame him? And, who can blame him for transferring those skills to skiing?
Walden took to skiing like a Norwegian to, well… skiing. Describe as a "second-found passion" Walden became so proficient that he ran a ski school and race program for seven years, taking regular jaunts to the Austrian Alps to share his craft.
He soon returned to his native New Jersey and started a surf camp there about five years ago in conjunction with his surf shop and cafe, Ocean Outfitters.
"It was something I had already done, and was already familiar with as an administrator and director. Utilizing the things I learned in my background from running ski programs into the surf program was pretty easy to do," says Walden.
Easier said than done, though, as Walden says the greatest challenge — as it with camps of all shapes, styles and sizes across North America — is finding the right staff. But Walden has a good system that makes it easier.
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"More important than patience is empathy. If an instructor has empathy for their student, they'll care so much about how they're doing, that they'll keep on diving in until they make it happen. I look for those people; the ones who obviously care a lot. It's the main ingredient in the best instructors. I'd rather have a person with that quality than someone who can surf really well," says Walden.
To find who's got the right stuff to be a surf instructor/counselor, Walden does a one-week training session at Cape Hatteras, N.C. It's a one-week certification try-out where instructors hone their skills at CPR, First Aid and general instruction.
"I get a good feeling out there because we put them in different situations. I can tell right away, and I can tell who I'm going to use for what kind of lessons they'll be responsible for and which kind of students I'll have them work with," says Walden.
"The kids need someone upbeat — kids aren't thinkers, they're doers. I have this one instructor who's awesome — Colleen — who says, 'Little steps and big celebrations.' That enthusiasm goes a long way with kids. Adults learn differently — some are much more cognitive — and need specific input, so it's a different type of instruction."
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New Jersey Surf Camps offers one- to five-day camps, and individual lessons. The camps run in the morning daily, with 20-45 students in each session, most of whom are children. Walden marries a step-by-step instructional approach, instructor enthusiasm, and ocean education seamlessly in each session.
The day begins with a warm-up and stretches. From there, instructors get oriented with the students' backgrounds — whether or not they've skated or snowboarded, their experience with surfing (such as their expectations based on what they've seen on television and other media) and other orientation tidbits.
Then, students are introduced to the ocean — conditions that day, currents, wave height and so forth — and to their equipment. Still on the beach, students are given instruction on the basics of the pop-up (lying on the board to standing) and how to fall safely, then they're taken out to the water.
"If they're not able to grab their board after the lesson or camp, take the board out, turn it around, guide it into a wave, stand up and ride it, all by themselves, you haven't accomplished anything," says Walden.
Walden says it's important to explain everything so they know what to expect and are more confident in real conditions when instructors guide them through the waves and turn them around as students try to line up and pop-up on their own.
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Got a couple projects on the horizon and need any advice that you all are willing to share.
Need to replace the O2 sensor and the ABS sensor on my '94 325is. Have never attempted either of these, and would love to know what I'm getting into.
Next project is going to be getting the 2nd gear synchronizer replaced. Took off down the road today and hammered it into 2nd gear and it got stuck. Bad news.... synchronizer is shot. Have to shift from 1st to 3rd if I wanna drive it now.
Gonna order the sensors from Bav Auto unless you all know of a better deal out there. The search is on for a good transmission repair shop that won't cost me my first born also.
As usual, thanks for the help Johnny!
I need to post a couple new pics. We mounted a new spoiler on the car a couple weeks ago. It looks great. Got a line on some really nice rims also. Hope to have them soon.
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Here are the top articles from the month of March.
Please comment below and let us know what you have liked so far from our blog, what you disliked, and suggest what you would like to see in the future on the Ottawa Rickshaws blog!
7 Drunkest Customers to Take a Rickshaw Ride in Ottawa: A Rickshaw Retrospective
Adam shares a wealth of funny stories involving the intoxicated customers we've encountered during our rickshaw tours in Ottawa. Here are 7!
Whose Pancakes Are Better? (Rickshaw Recipes)
It's Adam vs. Brian in this version of Rickshaw Recipes, as the two put their pancake recipes head to head.
The Rickshaw Retrospective: A Biker Gets What's Comin'
Rickshaw Stories in Ottawa: An obnoxious biker outside of Barrymore's gets what's coming to him– much to our amusement.
The Tulip Festival Narrowly Escapes the NCC's Stomping Boot
The Tulip Festival declared its departure from NCC's pricey parks. Why do Ottawa officials insist on over-charging Ottawa's beloved culture?
By Adam Slight
Sometimes pulling a rickshaw day-in and day-out just makes you a bit insane. In last week's Rickshaw Retrospective, I described a story in which we had to stand our ground against an angry biker in order to protect our right to do business. Obviously holding your ground and protecting your own rights is an important thing to do in life, but sometimes this can go a bit far.
Come August, rickshaw runners tend to have a lot less patience with the drunken masses during bar hours. After 3 busy months pandering to disrespectful customers, the same "How much for a ride to Kanata?" jokes, and countless free ride requests, it's quite understandable. I've succumbed to many passionate arguments with drunk people, just because I let frustration get a hold of me
Argument subjects include:
One night I went to extremes to protect my rights as a rickshaw runner and ensure that I would not get walked over. While in the end I won through, I think I stepped all over my own dignity on the road to victory.
It was a chilly August night in 2009, and I was working outside of Tila Tequila (there's my first mistake!) The night was quiet due to the weather and none of us were pulling in any particularly significant fares.
I was approached by a couple of girls who wanted a quick ride through the market, just for kicks. The ride was worth $10.
After the ride was over, I dropped them back off at Tila Tequila and let them out of the rickshaw. One of the girls said "Sorry, we don't have any money, but my boyfriend will pay you later."
This was my first year running a rickshaw. Had this happened now, I'd be pissed, but I'd let it slide and just keep working.
Not 2009 Adam!
I told her that I would be waiting outside of Tila Tequila for her boyfriend to bring me the $10 she owed to me. She assured me that he would bring me the money, and then she went into the club.
I continued to work outside of Tila Tequila, waiting by the curb for any business to approach me, or for this girl's boyfriend to bring me my $10. As I said before, business was slow that night, so this quickly became just me waiting to get my money.
After about half an hour, the girl came out to have a smoke outside the club. I approached her, and she seemed surprised to see me. I asked if her boyfriend was planning to bring me my $10. She said he would be out soon. She finished her cigarette and went back inside the club.
I soon became frustrated. I sat in my rickshaw (which is sort of the universal sign that I was closed for business), and waited longer for my money. The girl came out several times for more smokes, and assured me that her boyfriend would have my money for me soon (much to my disbelief). I was becoming less interested in my money, and more interested in justice.
By 1 am, it started to pour rain. The downpour was cold and miserable, collecting water on the canopy of my rickshaw, which would splash down around me as it overflowed. By this point all the other rickshaw runners had called it an evening and went home for the night.
I was not going to give up that easily.
I shivered in my short sleeves under the protection of my rickshaw canopy, with an enraged glare on my face, parked by the empty sidewalk of Tila Tequila as sheets of rain crashed down on the pavement. I would have my justice.
I waited an hour in the downpour, which was probably the hardest I've ever worked for $10. As the club emptied out, I kept a keen eye for this girl who owed me $10. Soon she emerged the club arm-in-arm with a man, and they ran down the sidewalk in hopes of escaping the rain. With all the crowds exiting the club, it was awkward for me to approach them with my rickshaw. I chased after them down the street as they hastily retreated to a parking garage. I finally caught up to them as they hid underneath its shelter.
"Hey!" I shouted, very sternly.
The couple turned to look at me approaching, drenched in the downpour.
"She owes me $10 for a ride, and she said you would pay for it." I boldly told the man. Justice.
He looked very surprised. It was then that I realized that he was likely not her boyfriend, and in fact she didn't have a boyfriend at all. This was some guy she picked up at the club.
Anyways, it doesn't matter. I was getting my money.
He kind of laughed at the pathetic feats I took to get such a measly sum. He silently tossed me a crumpled $10 bill, and without a word, they went into the parking garage.
It was mine.
I put the soggy bill in my otherwise fairly empty money pouch, and went home soaked.
There was no sweet justice that night. I just felt dead and empty inside. The justice was a lie.
By Holly Bruns
Not enough hours in the day for you to figure out what to drink with dinner tonight? Missing out on a little boozy bedtime reading? Tired of drinking the same old Merlot day after day after day? Alas, don't despair. There are answers out there for those of us who are having the wino doldrums. Ottawa happens to be home to some of the world's most renowned wine writers and there is no lack of advice for the budding oenophile. From historical texts to a fun-loving romp around the wine world, these local wine aficionados can teach you a thing or two about what you may, could, should, be putting in your wine glass.
First stop is Rod Phillips. He's the wine columnist at The Ottawa Citizen and a professor at Carleton University. His book, A Short History of Wine, is an excellent read, jam packed with information, and is even better the second or third time around. Check out his website to receive regular newsletters and tips on what's new and worthy of a pour at the LCBO. http://www.rodphillipsonwine.com/
Then there is Natalie MacLean. Natalie's been working tirelessly at decoding the complexities of the wine world through her free e-mail newsletter, through her numerous articles, and most recently through her books: Red White and Drunk All Over and Unquenchable. She's been named the world's best wine writer, and her website is full of current tasting notes on just about every wine you could imagine. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/
And who doesn't need advice for pairing wine and food? Angie MacRae & Stacey Metulynsky hosted the popular Food Network Show: This Food That Wine. Their book of the same name is a great reference text to keep handy in the kitchen.
For the intellect in you try Charles Hodgson's book: History of Wine Words: An Intoxicating Dictionary of Etymology and Word Histories of Wine, Vine, and Grape from the Vineyard, Glass, and Bottle. You'll be full of interesting wine descriptors at your next office cocktail party.
Vic Harradine is a long-time wine writer and educator. His free bi-weekly e-newsletter Wine Current is a great source for what's happening on the local wine shelves. He's also the co-author of The 500 Best-Value Wines in the LCBO. http://www.winecurrent.com/
Finally, but absolutely not least, there are plenty of blogs afloat that will give you the skinny on the local wine scene replete with LCBO Vintages picks, up-coming events, and tips such as what to drink with that buffalo steak, and how to gracefully open a bottle of sparkling wine.
Dave's Domaine –covers off- the-beaten-track wine picks, and an interesting assortment of up to date news on what's happening in the wine world. http://daveswinedomaine.blogspot.com/
FoodiePrints – Claire offers up a down to earth perspective on what to put in your glass. http://www.foodieprints.com/
Imbibery – Nita harvests her garden for cocktail fixings, writes about what to pair with your Friday night pizza, and records regular wine podcasts. http://imbibery.blogspot.com/
Second Ferment – Bethany is drinking her way through life and laughing along the way. She is always up on current wine events and you'll come back just for the writing. http://www.2ndferment.ca/
Sit.Sip.Savour. – Éva cruises the Vintages Release magazine every two weeks, in detail, for suggested picks. She writes about local restaurants, and every once and a while she raids her large wine cellar to bring you something interesting. http://sit-sip-savour.blogspot.com/
So, get reading Ottawa, and then get drinking!
Holly Bruns is an accredited sommelier with degrees from Algonquin College and the Wine Spirits & Education Trust. She lives in Ottawa and is the drinking force behind the successful blog: Wine Out Loud.
By Adam Slight
As the weather gets warmer, and the last of the snow and ice melts away, many of you might see this as an opportunity to pull out a camera and do some spring time photography in Ottawa. If not, then you might want to give it a try some weekend afternoon.
Here is my suggested list of prime springtime photography locations in Ottawa. Remember, photography is the people's art form, so snap your photos confidently. It doesn't matter how "good" you think the photos are as long as you're having fun.
While everyone has their own idea of what constitutes good photographic subject matter, I'll start with the obvious scenic locations. Major's Hill Park located downtown near the Byward Market is the former home of Ottawa's founding father, Colonel John By. The hill overlooks the Ottawa River, the Byward Market, The Parliament Buildings, the Notre Dame Basillica, The Chateau Laurier,Gatineau, and the National Art Gallery. What's more, it is dense with small trees that begin to blossom as spring arrives. There are usually young families strolling through the park as well—just remember to ask permission from the parents before photographing children.
(And if you get all the shots you need in the park, you might as well drop by the Byward Market to photograph all the colourful people and sights there as well.)
The Gatineau Hills is Ottawa's most accessible natural environment, available for all of your nature photography needs after a short car ride or a somewhat ambitious bike excursion. The Gatineau Hills have lots of paths for hiking and biking, as well as some great vistas if you like wide sweeping shots. Make sure to bring a snack and keep a sharp eye for wild animals, because you never know what you'll miss if you don't have a quick shutter finger.
Ottawa always seems to have good festivals and events going on. While the popular ones like Tulip Fest, Jazz Fest, Rib Fest, and Blues Fest are well-known, there are always smaller, more obscure ones that you may not have heard of. For example, there is a Maple Sugar Festival going on tomorrow! These events are great opportunities for amateur and professional photographers alike, mainly because they attract large crowds, there is usually some form of culture on display, and you never know what could happen!
If you're stuck trying to find a good event to photograph, pay attention to our weekly "What's Happening in Ottawa This Week?" review (You might want to join the Ottawa Rickshaws Facebook fan page and follow us on Twitter too! This way our weekly review will just pop up in your newsfeed!)
Now I don't want to endorse any trespassing or dangerous night-time infiltrations, but let's face it: if you're more than a novice photographer, you sometimes need to bend the rules a bit and tempt fate to get the good shots. The Ottawa area is surprisingly littered with abandoned and forgotten buildings that could make for some haunting and interesting photographs. If you're looking to give your creativity a push after a cold and stifling winter, you might want to seek out these derelict locations.
(If this peaks your interest, here is a comprehensive list of abandoned buildings in the Ottawa area.)
Note: If you're a hipster, the iPhone has a "vintage" filter that when added to your abandoned building shots, will shoot your hipster cred straight through the roof.
Other Locations and Subjects of Interest:
There are photo opportunities everywhere! Look for interesting colours, lines, and shapes hidden in the world around you! People always make interesting subjects as well! You may want to ask permission before you take a portrait, however candid shots are also great too as long as you can avoid looking like a creeper.
Now get out there at take some great spring time photos! If you've shot a winner, share it on our Facebook page and celebrate spring time in Ottawa!
The weather is getting nice, and Ottawa residents have been flocking to the outdoors this week. I don't know about everyone else but I saw ten times more cyclists this week than last, and have constantly smelt barbeque in my neighbourhood.
But, we realize that not everyone in Ottawa is ready to anoint the early arrival of summer weather. The forecast certainly agrees with you, as it seems to be chilling again. Hence, this week's event calendar features indoor and outdoor events – perfect for the unpredictable Canadian climate.
Even if you're not a fan of theater, this event just sounds cool! Various local theaters will be given a topic and have 48 hours to prepare a script and short piece, competing with each other. Who will win the bragging rights? More information can be found here.
If you're a regular reader, you may have noticed that I like food. If you do as well, this film screening would definitely interest you. The short documentary, which will be entered in the upcoming Reel Food Film Festival, tells the story of Canadians "getting back to the land" and eating natural foods. More information can be found here.
Did our pancake recipes this week leave wanting more? Well you're in luck. The Annual Maple Sugar Festival is being held this week, where you can enjoy a pancake breakfast, shop for delicious local maple syrup and enjoy a vast array of family activities. More information can be found here.
What other events do you plan on attending this week?
By: Brian Clarke
Too often I hear people sarcastically state, "Oh, it's only Ottawa" with the unsaid, but clearly implied "I shouldn't try to have fun, because that's impossible in this boring city".
Ottawa does have this reputation of a bureaucratic town that works nine to five, goes to bed early and is not interested in anything exciting. But every time I hear this, it comes from the same type of person – the ones who assume that excitement can only happen after the sun goes down, and that the only "fun" thing to do is pack themselves in to a crowded dance club.
Last month, my business partner Adam wrote a brilliant article about people expecting Ottawa to be like New York or Paris. To paraphrase him, we judge Ottawa in relation to these larger cities. If you're expecting Ottawa clubs to compete with NYC clubs, then of course you'll have no fun in Ottawa! Yet, many people don't get that Ottawa has so much else to offer.
Unfortunately, these people still expect Ottawa to be a "fun" city in the NYC sense of the word. If you're one of these people, here are some helpful tips to continue being bored in Ottawa:
For the rest of us, we'll continue to relish Ottawa's uniqueness and not set ourselves up for boredom by expecting Ottawa to be something else. For these readers, I ask: what other fun things can be done in Ottawa that are commonly overlooked by those who claim this is a boring city? Do you have any other tips for people who don't want to have fun?
By Adam Slight
Murphy's Law:"What can go wrong, will go wrong."
For the unlucky, this is one piece of imaginary legislature that should be abided by with respect and humility.
For others nearby, it can make for great entertainment.
During the summer, there is always somewhere that a rickshaw runner can be to get business. On Sunday nights, Barrymore's and Babylon on Bank St. are hives of activity and prime locations for rickshaw running. On long weekends, these two establishments are the most bumping and happenin' places in Ottawa, and the stretch of Bank St. between MacLaren and Gilmour becomes congested with pedestrian traffic and taxi cabs.
One summer Sunday night in 2011 four of us brought our rickshaws to Barrymore's in hopes of grabbing some extra cash after an otherwise lucrative long weekend. The thing about working outside of Barrymore's and Babylon is that you make virtually no business until 1-2am. Until then you must bide your time by either conversing with strangers, eating over-priced pizza from across the street, or goofing off with one another.
We had parked in front of Barrymore's, tightly packed into a couple of street-side parking spaces between a limo and a motorcycle. After settling in and sitting down in our rickshaws, I pulled a Gameboy out and began playing some Zelda to pass the time.
I looked to the motorocycle to our right noticed its d-bag owner taking photos of some bar star posing on his sweet ride with his iPhone. He was a middle-aged biker wannabe with ripped Chopper sleeves, a particularly dirt-baggish soul patch, and a bandana on his head.
Cool, guy.
When he was done taking photos of his classy young friend he approached us in an immediately aggressive manner.
"You boys are gonna have to take this somewhere else." He declared, arrogance a-shining.
When you do independent business in the streets at night, you get used to standing up for yourself.
We told him it wasn't happening.
"I don't pay the bouncers here to watch my motorcycle for nothing. I'm not gonna let one of you guys knock over my $10 000 bike." He said, puffing up his chest and moving no more than a foot away from us.
We were persistent and said we weren't going to move. We would stay in our parking space which we were fully allowed to do. If we let this guy have his way and give up our prime real estate, we might as well have called it a night. Given that he jumped into a confrontation without politely asking us to be careful, he was only asking for resistance.
We could tell this guy was an asshole anyways, so we weren't giving him an inch.
Eventually our persistence won over, and the guy stormed back into Barrymore's. We spent about 10 minutes discussing how much of a jerk he was, and then forgot about him…
…until about half an hour later.
A fight broke out in the front doorway of Barrymore's and the bouncers flung the instigator of the fight out into the street.
And into the motorcycle.
The expensive motorcycle toppled over onto the hard asphalt. The man was sprawled awkwardly over the vehicle as it lay on the street. One concerned bystander pulled the battered man off of the motorcycle, while another quickly attempted to pull the motorcycle upright.
Then, in what can only be direct intervention from the irony gods themselves…
…the motorcycle fell onto its other side.
At this point we were laughing at this karmic swing as five people attempted to awkwardly straighten up the motorcycle and correct it on its stand, while the bloodied man lay sprawled on the sidewalk unattended beside the bike.
Such justice seemed too sweet to be possible.
We laughed about the incident, and joked about how he had what was coming to him. Again, this conversation laughed about 5-10 minutes, and then we lost interest in the topic…
…until about twenty more minutes later.
Now this may sound too good to be true, but I assure you, it is 100% truth.
A cab was pulling up to Barrymore's full of students who were likely trying to get into the bar for a few last minutes of fun. The cab approached the portion of the street adjacent to this biker's already desecrated pride and joy.
We didn't see it happen until it already happened, but we suddenly heard a horrible metal-on-metal screeching sound followed by a crash, and then some more scraping and screeching.
I guess one of the girls in the back of the cab got a little anxious to get into Barrymore's. As the cab was still rolling, she opened the passenger door of the cab. Unfortunately for everyone involved, the cab basically drove its passenger door right into the expensive bike, scratching it for a bit, knocking it over, and then dragging it on the ground slightly before stopping.
When everyone on Bank St. turned to see what had happened, their collective shock could be heard as a loud, unified "Ooooooooh!" Cars honked, people cheered. It was chaos.
We "Oooh'd" just as much as anyone else. Omar was freaking out. The funny thing is, the girls got out of the cab and just walked into the bar while the cabby sadly investigated the damage.
We left Barrymore's as fast as we possibly could. After all of our courage standing up to this big biker, we didn't want him to think we had anything to do with this expensive disaster. We initially stood our ground against the guy because we didn't want to miss out on a night of business. After this unlucky turn of events, we didn't care about the business. We just wanted to get out of there before a piano fell from the sky.
by: Brian Clarke and Adam Slight
Pancakes are wonderful Sunday brunch after a night of rickshaw running. They're cheap, filling, and if made with good ingredients, very healthy fuel for an active lifestyle. Pancakes are so good, and we've eaten them so much, that a few of us at Ottawa Rickshaws have developed our own pancake recipes. But which one tastes better? We'll leave that up to you to decide!
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Serve with syrup and fruit, and you've got yourself a derned good flapper-jack! YUUUM!
So, we ask you: Whose pancakes are better!? Vote above, and leave us a comment explaining why you chose a certain one.
By Adam Slight
I think it's common knowledge: Cancer sucks.
Cancer causes about 13% of deaths worldwide per year (which comes to about 8 million deaths!) making it one of the more despicable of the diseases. Nobody goes unaffected by this killer.
Thankfully, there is a world-wide struggle to fight cancer.
I found out that Ottawa will be hosting a cancer-fighting fundraiser that has particularly caught my attention. The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is putting on an event called "Bust-A-Move for Breast Health." Participants will almost literally kick cancer's ass.
The event takes place at the Ottawa Athletic Club on April 21st (that is a month from today). Participants will be lead by certified fitness instructors through six hours of intense (but satisfying) workout routines, including aerobics, yoga, zumba, and kickboxing (to name just a few).
Those who don't want to put themselves through these rigorous routines can just sit back, eat, and watch while they enjoy massages available on-site. This doesn't sound like a difficult decision…
It isn't too late to join in this cool, unique fundraiser. Just visit the event's website to sign up and get to work raising money! Participants are committed to raising $1000 for the event, however this shouldn't be difficult considering everyone is affected by cancer!
If you still aren't convinced, here is a list of reasons why you should become a participant:
That's it. There's nothing else to it. Why are you even still reading this?!!? Just sign up on their site, and raise some money to fight cancer! The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is aiming to raise $500 000 at this event. They can't do it without you.
By: Omar Elamam
Whether you took part in the Irish festivities or not, you're probably feeling kinda beat from the week that was. Especially if you were in the downtown core trying to keep up with Ottawa Rickshaws, who have made an annual appearance at the St. Patrick's day parade since 2009, and was busy shuttling party animals around in the Byward Market on Saturday. From tricks to stunts, we rickshaw runners aim to please and dazzle. Not short for the dramatics is good old Cody Wise, who for the 2nd straight year was seen dominating the streets during the parade with his uni-cycle. Not only does it take skill to master such stunt, but it requires plenty of balance and stability.
So what's the cure for your St. Patrick's Day weekend? Well, it's basically everything opposite to what you did during the last couple of days. Whether you're a heavy drinker or do not drink at all, the following tips can help you recover from a hectic chain of events that took place in what seemed like just a few hours. You may not have remembered what took place, but you will know and love the following tips to curing a hangover.
I probably do not need to remind you to hydrate, since your body will let you know quickly how it feels. Water comprises of 45 to 60% of the adult body. In fact, muscle comprises of 80% water compared to fat which is merely made up of 20% water. These stats alone tell you that we as human beings cannot function for long with the absence of water. So keep a bottle next to your bed the next time you decide to 'Own the town'.
What's the deal with all that sweat? Sweating is the mechanism our body uses to regulate our body temperature. Alcohol, on the other hand, has been proven to lower the body temperature ranging from three quarters of a degree to 3 degrees. Although only for short periods of time, alcohol disrupts the temperature of the body. Sweating can thus re-regulate the body and bring you back to your old self; with the feeling of neglect and shame…
The only time that you should be indulging in a sugar overdose is times like these. Sugar aids in diluting alcohol from your system in quick manner. Consume fruit drinks that are rich in fructose as opposed to the diluted drinks. When handling these sugar high products, make sure you consume them in a cage as you may experience a surging sugar rush, which could endanger those around you.
Tea or coffee are great ways to get you up and running again. Caffeine constricts the blood vessels and improves concentration and short-term memory. Although it has many short-term benefits, it can quickly dehydrate your body. So consume it in small doses and stay safe when grinding those beans.
Fruits, such as bananas, or peanut butter sandwiches are great foods to a quick recovery. Dense foods can quickly absorb the alcohol and are lighter on the stomach compared to a large meal. Be sure to avoid any sort of condiments or spices as they can cause nausea or increase headache pains.
These helpful tips should get you back up and functioning to nearly 100% of your normal self. The best remedy is being safe and wise with your decisions. Remember that you are in control of your body, which is the greatest blessing given to you.
Omar Elamam is a black belt instructor and personal trainer at Winning Circle Martial Arts and Wellness Center, and has been a rickshaw runner since 2008. He enjoys martial arts, running, nutrition and personal fitness. You can find Omar on Twitter.


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""Unfortunately, the nameplate capacity trumpeted in the media is a drastically misleading measure of the electricity added to the grid. While wind and solar nameplate capacity represented 84 percent of Germany's average electric power generation of 70.4 GW, it ultimately generated only 11.9 percent of total electricity (up from 11.2 percent in 2011). There are simple reasons for that discrepancy: night, cloud, and calm. The output of wind and solar generators varies wildly with weather and the time of day; during most hours they produce a small fraction of their nameplate power—or nothing at all.""
Green Energy Bust In Germany
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It's old but points out wrong info from Green media on Germany's status. Doubtful any big change in just a year. Pump it up so others can see the divergence of facts.
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Know | July 24, 2012 | By Cory Leahy
From Austin, to north Texas, to Long Beach, Calif., and across the Pacific Ocean to Hong Kong and mainland China. Introductory operations management class spends five weeks tracking products from Target shelves in Austin to the factory floor in China.
This story is a featured student experience in Know 2012 Retrospective: Looking Back on a Historic Year.
Garrett Hopper, undergraduate SCM major, is one of 10 students awarded a 2012 R. Gene Richter Scholarship. This award is the largest nationally recognized scholarship program in the field of supply chain management. Read more about Garrett and this prestigious scholarship.
TEXAS ENTERPRISE | February 15, 2012 | By Rob Heidrick
Rotten Apple? Domestic companies like Apple, Nike and Hershey have come under fire for working with foreign suppliers that commit human rights and environmental abuses. Read more at Texas Enterprise.
TEXAS ENTERPRISE | November 4, 2011 | By Robert Benny, Advanced Micro Devices with Chris Hoban, Accenture and DeeDee Yelverton, AMD
Companies have used the recent economic downturn to streamline operations and increase efficiency. Many are investing in technology, capital, and infrastructure, while other have sought to lure talent from less fortunate companies. Read more at Texas Enterprise.
The Chronicle of Higher Education | July 10, 2011 | By Katherine Mangan
For 6 weeks this summer, 28 students traveled backward through a supply chain to learn how 3 products made their way from China to a Target store in Texas. Read the full article.
McCOMBS TODAY | June 10, 2011
In the latest ranking of supply chain management programs from Gartner, McCombs' undergraduate SCM program earned a number 6 ranking and the graduate program ranked 15th. Read more at McCombs Today.
Gartner Research announced its latest ranking at the 2011 Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Scottsdale, AZ. For more on the methodology and ranking, view the conference presentation.
SupplyChainBrain Today | February 17, 2011
Check out this interview with Dr. Michael Hasler from the SCOPE West 2010 annual conference.
TEXAS ENTERPRISE | February 3, 2011 | By Robert Benny and Michael Massetti, Advanced Micro Devices
As an innovator dedicated to collaboration with our network of vendors and customers, AMD considers our supply chain to be a key component to our success and one of our most important competitive assets. Read more at Texas Enterprise.
McCOMBS TODAY | January 18, 2011
SCMC and the Center for Customer Insight and Marketing Solutions (CCIMS) formed a partnership with the Center for Advancing Retail Technologies (CART) to provide faculty and students with access to data about retail technologies, consumer behaviors and other areas of study. Read more at McCombs Today.
McCOMBS TODAY | December 7, 2010
Thirteen teams of students from Michael Hasler's Procurement and Supplier Management class participated in a case competition designed and sponsored by Target. Read more at McCombs Today.
McCOMBS TODAY | November 23, 2010 | By Daniel Harrison, MBA '10, Business Analyst, Energy Alloys
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McCOMBS TODAY | November 3, 2010 | By Hillary Berquist Funk
Supply chain class travels from Austin Target store to Chinese factory to trace product life cycles in person. Read more at McCombs Today.
McCOMBS TODAY | February 1, 2010
Toyota, the most venerable manufacturing corporation in the world, appears to have stumbled. Is this a simple misstep or is this a systematic failure? Read more at McCombs Today.
McCOMBS TODAY | November 13, 2009 | By Lamar Johnson
Tight credit, global supplier risk, escalating energy costs, declining consumer confidence, unprecedented earnings pressure, high unemployment...oh my! The result is a perfect storm for reducing the number of opportunities for college graduates in typical career paths. It might be time to consider a new direction. Read more at McCombs Today.
McCOMBS TODAY | February 27, 2009
SCMC hosted a day of activities that enabled direct interaction between McCombs students and SCMC corporate sponsors, promoted McCombs' supply chain program, and honored SCMC's Founding Sponsors and 2008-09 scholarship recipients. Read more at McCombs Today.
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The Origins of Preppy: John Meyer of Norwich
On view through Sept. 8., Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St., Waterbury, mattatuckmuseum.org
Imagine that you have taken LSD and suddenly find yourself inside the Bush family manse in Kennebunkport or the Kennedy compound in Hyannis, trapped inside a paisley and madras and monogrammed nightmare. That's the feeling you get from The Origins of Preppy: John Meyer of Norwich, an exhibition at Waterbury's Mattatuck Museum on view until Sept. 8. It's all here: raccoon coats, plaid shirts, plaid Bermuda shorts, plaid handbags, madras ("the bleeding plaid") slacks, madras hats, madras belts, penny loafers, monogrammed crew sweaters, Lacoste shirts, bow ties, checked Oxford shirts, khaki hip huggers, sweaters casually draped around the shoulders (never actually worn!), Ivy League college pennants: every single item of apparel and accessory a semaphore of social class.
Happily, the exhibition contains only two rooms of this material and it comes with some historical context, so the acid trip is short, albeit instructive and maybe even cautionary.
Preppy style, we are informed, began at Harvard, Yale and Princeton in the 1920s, a "classic and collegiate" look that mixed "athleticism and elegance." Rooted in the Ivy League, it attracted a wider audience through that peculiar American notion that clothes make the man (i.e., dress the part and you are the part). F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise is cited as a preppy bible but perhaps The Great Gatsby is more to the point, especially the scene where Daisy weeps at the sight of all of Gatsby's "beautiful shirts."
One photograph in the exhibition captures the way the world felt before Elvis, the Beatles and Stones rescued us: Four Ivy League gents standing in a circle, each decked out in garb that signifies their status, each trying to look more worldly, smug and superior than the next. They are the pinnacle of entitlement, born on third base yet believing they hit triples. Why anyone outside this clubbish little circle would want to model a fashion sense on a worldview that excludes them — or, rather, renders them invisible — is one for the sociologists. And The Origins of Preppy gives it the old, ahem, college try.
Some of the answers are no doubt found in Paul Fussell's brilliant book Class, his take-down of American manners. Fussell gets to the nub of it, documenting how jealousy and envy are the fuels that drive the engine of commerce, especially in matters of style. But Fussell is not quoted here. Rather, the expert most cited is Lisa Birnbach, author of The Official Preppy Handbook, which made the world safe for snobbery during the Reagan years: "In a true democracy," says Birnbach, "everyone can be upper class and live in Connecticut."
John Meyer, a clothing manufacturer in Norwich, Conn., serves as a window into the creating of these styles. A leading early purveyor and even inventor of preppy's "classic look," the Meyer family history is the most interesting part of the exhibition. The Meyers were Jewish immigrants from Russia and Germany who fled to the U.S. in the late 19th century to escape the pogroms. They arrived penniless, without prospects, yet they flourished in New York's garment trade. Isaac Meyer moved to Norwich in 1937 and established G&M Manufacturing Co., creating only men's trousers. His son John took over in 1949. More cultivated than his father, having gone to UConn and the Sorbonne, John pushed the company to aim at "more upscale university clientele" and sold mostly to New England college-town clothiers. After he married the designer Arlene Hochman, the company was the first to provide preppy clothing for women.
Ultimately, people like Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren co-opted the preppy thunder and shipped all the manufacturing to unventilated decrepit factories in Indonesia, Bangladesh and China and made billions upon billions marketing the preppy look to everyone, including the hip-hop crowd. One thing to admire in this story is that John Meyer of Norwich Inc. made the clothing at its own factory in Norwich, took care of its employees and provided a high quality product. In a world of predatory capitalism and globalization, this sort of dedication was doomed. The irony, however, was delicious: Downtrodden and destitute people came to America to create the clothes that defined style for the rich and the pampered.
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GridLength Structure
Represents the length of elements that explicitly support Star unit types.
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|Initializes a new instance of the GridLength structure using the specified absolute value in pixels.
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|Gets a value that indicates whether the GridLength holds a value that is expressed as a weighted proportion of available space.
|Gets a Double that represents the value of the GridLength.
|Determines whether the specified GridLength is equal to the current GridLength.
|Determines whether the specified object is equal to the current GridLength instance. (Overrides ValueType.Equals(Object).)
|Gets a hash code for the GridLength. (Overrides ValueType.GetHashCode().)
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|Returns a String representation of the GridLength. (Overrides ValueType.ToString().)
|Compares two GridLength structures for equality.
|Compares two GridLength structures to determine if they are not equal.
Elements such as ColumnDefinition and RowDefinition use this type to describe width and height in order to support variable distribution of available space.
The following example shows how to create and use an instance of GridLengthConverter. The example defines a custom method called changeCol, which passes the ListBoxItem to a GridLengthConverter that converts the Content of a ListBoxItem to an instance of GridLength. The converted value is then passed back as the value of the Width property of the ColumnDefinition element.
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Note that a separate Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML) file defines the contents of a ListBoxItem.
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