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Lori Elizabeth (Godich) Bievenour is a native of Muskego, Wisconsin and takes pride in being a Cheesehead and a Green Bay Packers fan. She graduated from Butler University in 2000, having completed majors in Religious Studies and English as well as a Creative Writing minor. While at Butler, Lori participated in the Butler Summer Institute and began research for her honors thesis, "The Africanization of Christianity: Roman Catholic and Presbyterian Worship in Krobo-Odumase, Ghana." Her research was completed during a semester abroad in Ghana with the School for International Training. The experience proved to be pivotal in her life.
Upon her return from Ghana, and at the recommendation of Dr. Paul Valliere, Lori applied to seminaries and graduate schools, hoping to obtain a Master of Divinity, but stating quite intentionally that she did not intend to become a pastor. She also swore that she'd never return to Indiana. Both plans failed. Following three years of study at Boston University School of Theology, Lori answered her call to ordained ministry, which had been inspired in Ghana and nurtured, sometimes unknowingly, by countless people at Butler. While in Boston Lori also realized that she truly missed Indianapolis… and that was before a friend from Butler introduced Lori to her future husband who lived in New York but was a Hoosier and had grown up in the church that Lori would eventually serve. (A story for another day.)
Since July 2003, Lori has served as the Associate Pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Carmel. Committed to outreach and justice, as well as encouraging curiosity and exploration in one's personal journey, St. Peter's UCC is an unique and growing congregation that Lori is honored to serve. Lori lives in the Nora area with her husband, Torrey, an electrical engineer. They are dedicated to home improvement projects, scuba diving, travel, theatre, and cooking experiments.


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I feel like a lot of the previous reviews are on the original version of this BB cream since it used to come in one shade. Now, however, there is a Medium shade of this BB cream which is more golden in color and is not pale. I personally love this product. I used a sample of it and will most likely order the full size since my combo/oily skin drank this thing up. I cannot use any BB cream during the summer months since everything slides off my face or breaks me out due to thickness and too much moisture. This product, however, I found to be absolutely perfect for my skin type since it did not slide off and kept me oil free for 6 hours (which is unheard of). My suggestion would be buy a couple of samples on ebay and try it. You may love it, you may hate it but at least you didn't spend $135 without trying it first.
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I was very disappointed with this product. I'd read many good reviews, and had previously enjoyed using Omorovicza's thermal cleansing balm and a few other samples, so I thought it would be a fairly risk free online purchase. Seemingly, it had all the criteria I was looking for - 'foundation, moisturiser, sunscreen & anti-aging cream in one', sounds perfect right. Firstly, colour wise, I have light skin with neutral undertones and this cream was far too ashy and pink for me (I ordered light as this was the only available option at the time - and is still the colour I would have opted for had the medium been available). Secondly, it is not moisturising at all, in fact I would go as far as to say it is somewhat drying. I looked like a worse version of myself whilst wearing this - it was chalky, clammy, and it seems to sit on top of the skin. I was aware that I had something on my face throughout the day, something that did not enhance my skin in any way, shape or form. It does include spf, in a natural formulation, so this was a bonus, theoretically speaking. In terms of anti-aging effect, I did not use it long enough to be able to comment on efficacy. The bottle and packaging are undoubtedly beautiful, but that's about the only positive thing I can say about this incredibly expensive yet sadly ineffective product.
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You know when you are lemming something for what feels like forever because it feels like it will answer every single skincare woe, finally get your hands on it & realize that it's the polar opposite in every single way?
That's how I feel about this BB cream (I purchased the original version, which I guess is light). Honestly I can't think of a positive thing to say about it. It's not moisturizing, impossible to apply the correct amount to get the SPF protection, zero glow - in fact, even applying a small amount drains all colour from my N20 face, gets into every crevice & pore... The few times I wore this, when I saw my mom she asked if I was feeling well as I looked "drawn and pale." As a result my under eye circles looked aggravated & my hyperpigmentation was more evident, so I had to apply MORE concealer to help even things out... The end result was that it took more time for me to get ready than if I just used my usual layering of products.
When I wrote to CS asking for application tips (thinking it's my butter fingers, not the product), they recommended buying the CC cream to apply underneath - another $$$$ product, are you kidding me? For this price, it should iron my clothes as well as make my skin look great.
I brought this as a bday treat for myself, rationalising that because I travel a lot, this would save a lot of space in my luggage. Well thank goodness for Sephora's wonderful return policy because this was an expensive mistake. As for travel, I get that glass makes for a "luxury" experience but this is just heavy & unwieldy.
I will be the first to say that I got caught up in the blogger hype over this product. I don't know if they had "free sample" goggles on or how anyone over NC10-15 can make this work... Yes, maybe I could use it as a foundation but why bother for this price when there are products better suited for that purpose?
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OMG this is eye-weepingly EXPENSIVE for a BB cream but I put this at the top of my list for BB creams/primers.
I bought this BB cream in the light version. I am about NC15-20. The coverage is like that of a tinted moisturiser, pretty good and very neutral in colour. It has that characteristic Omorovicza mineral scent that I like. I like that this is a BB cream without silicones and includes hyaluronic acid and vit C. I have pretty dry skin and am still able to get away with using this as my moisturiser/primer underneath my regular makeup. It has an effect on my skin of refining my skin-tone (similar to the blurring effect of the Hourglass ambient lighting powders). My skin looks better long-term when I use this. I get tempted to find an alternative product that is cheaper but I think this is the ONE.
Hungarian Thermal Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Squalane, Stearyl Heptanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Octyldodecanol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Corundum, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Saccharomyces (Hungarian Thermal Water) Ferment Extract, Sucrose Palmitate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Linoleate, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Tocopherol Acidate, Galactoarabinan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Geraniol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Citronellol, Fragrance, Xanthan Gum, Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment, Pectin, Phospholipids, Linalool, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77492/CI 77491/CI 77499 (Iron Oxides).
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I had wanted to try this for more than a little while but £82 was a little on the steep side, and unswatched (too far away from any stockists) it seemed frankly foolish. However after some careful research and a discount code I purchased.
The colour in the bottle is quite dark, a sort of putty colour with a bit of a tan, but bizarrely on the skin it lightens considerable. My skin tone is a myriad of shades, I have hyperpigmentation around my eyes and on the sides of my face, my freckles have all merged into a bit of a splodge on my cheeks, I have reddened cheeks, and blackheads and open pores and a top of the milk coloured neck - I am pale but one shade down from the palest, a sort of ruddy porcelain as someone on MUA succintly put it.
The texture is a gel/serum and I was amazed at the level of coverage, more than sufficient, and longevity, all day - ie from 6.30am to 6.00pm, I could use it up and around the eyes and add an extra layer around my nose and chin.
I have used this in all seasons, and whilst generally there are not huge extremes of temperature in UK we are currently in a bit of a heatwave with several days of more than 28 degrees and wall to wall sunshine. This has not budged even after a frantic morning trying to clean the house ready for my son's 21st birthday, it didn't sweat off and I didn't look sweaty, just a little more glowy and I have oily skin.
Would I buy this again? In a heartbeat, it is like coming home.
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I only got two samples of this from an online purchase, so no comments on long term performance. But I am not impressed by this, and I would certainly feel cheated had I paid full price (couldnt believe it when I found it).
It suits my winter skintone just fine (about NW20), a little on the light side, but ok. But it settles into my dry patches and makes them super visible. Maybe its the sunscreen, I don't know, it looks terrible and I will not even use my second sample. Doesn't feel very hydrating either...
Sorry. So much for hype. No like.
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I had wanted this BB cream for so long, having read all the glowing reviews and product description on various websites. This would be my first BB cream ever but I held off buying it because it was only available in one shade - light. And then I saw that Neiman Marcus had in stock another shade - medium. I figured being between NC-35 to 40, medium would work. So I ordered and I got it today. I was so excited.
What a major letdown :( First, when I opened the parcel, the box containing the product was half-opened, not sealed or encased in plastic. The product did not come with a cap or cover, just the twist pump. To add to the confusion, nothing on the product or the box indicated the shade and to me, it looked pale, not medium.
And then I tried it, consistency is a lot thicker, heavier than I expected and then as I tried the product, spreading it down my cheek toward my chin to check the shade, it felt heavy, chalky, pasty even. It feels like I'm wearing a mask, I could feel the product just sitting on my skin, I can even see it, it makes my pores seem bigger than they actually are. And then there's the smell - like makeup gone bad.
I'm disappointed, of course, but I'm also really confused. All the reviews I read about this are unanimous in their praise. So it is possible I was sold a lemon by Neiman Marcus, from the packaging to the product itself, Nieman Marcus let me down today :(
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I am quite torn over this product, which is my first foray into the BB cream world. What sold me initially was the ingredients. It is silicone-free and does not use chemical suncreens, and is free of most other unpleasant ingredients.
The pros first: the hygenic, easy-to-use packaging; the way my skin feels after wearing it; and, as mentioned above, the mineral suncreens and the lack of silicones. (Also, their extremely fast shipping and loyalty points, if that can count!)
Now, the cons. I find the shade leans slightly towards the pink side (I am the palest of olive) and is a touch too dark for me (funnily enough, it is a seamless match with my neck in photos). That said, those are issues unique to my skin tone. As for application, it can be quite streaky at first. It really takes some good blending to get it even. Also, if my skin is not tops, it accentuates the flaws: flakes, pores, etc. As mentioned in another review below, it does not last a long time. However, I personally do not mind all that much. I am Rosemary Swift's camp on this topic: long-lasting products contain "scary" things in order to be so. Another huge detractor is the price. I cannot say that what I have experienced merits it.
It is lightly, and pleasantly, fragranced (reminds me of a foundation my mother used when I was a child), and provides what I would say solid medium coverage, concealing uneveness well. (I had it on to wear around the house the other day and my husband asked why I was made up to go out somewhere fancy.) But the bonus for me is really in how my skin feels when I remove the cream: it is noticeably softer and smoother, as though I have just done a great mask. So I will use the rest of the bottle and see where I land on it once it is done. At the moment, I cannot say that I would buy it again.
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I have mature skin but it is in really good shape, I've always taken care of it. I only need a foundation to even out my skintone a little bit. I never can seem to find the right color - I'm not yellow and I'm not pink. I'm neutral with an olive cast, normal skintone for my Hungarian heritage. So it was natural I would try to find a foundation made in my parents' native land. I heard about Omorovicza but was surprised when I found out there was only one color! Lo and behold it is MY color...not pink and not yellow...not too light or too dark...MY color! Enough said! SOLD!
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This is the best everyday foundation I've used so far, and I own about 15 different high end foundations-BB creams. Some reviewers mentioned that it doesn't last all day. They probably have combo/oily skin like I do. I wonder if they ever used the foundation that honestly lasts all day on this skin type. Because I am still looking for the one that wouldn't get shine by the end of the day on me!
Anyway, this BB cream lasts longest on me. I apply it at 6 am, and it only really starts to get shiny by 3 pm, which is excellent longevity in my book. I then blot with blotting paper it easily go shine-free untill 6 pm. This is incredible!
I have to admit it does melt by the end of the day, exposing skin underneath and it does settle into lines in the outer corners of my eyes. By I don't have major inperfections and I can smooth it across the lines with my finger when I blot my face anyway.
I have been using this BB for 3 months and I definetely feel benefits to my skin. It is very soothing, and perfecting. Skin is in excellent condition when I take it off. It doesn't condition dry patches though, and tends to accentuate them by the end of the day. So I wouldn't recommend it for severely dry skin.
The shade is way too light for my skin tone, but I mix it with matte bronzer before application and get the perfect match every time, so it is not a problem for me.
I wouldn't be using it for photos, because it has SPF and not a full coverage that I need for the flawless look, but it is the BEST foundation to have every day at the office. I will gladly repurchase.


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God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
(with Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite")
Tchaikovsky/arr. Shackley
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The sounds of Christmas abound in this unique and festive anthem for choirs! The traditional carol God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen sparkles with the addition of Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" as the 4-hand piano accompaniment. The result is a jubilant and exciting choral that is truly one of a kind! A musical Christmas gift for choir and congregation!


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Jackson Pollock once famously splattered anarchic dollops of paint across a canvas and swiftly became an icon of American art. Now, following in that famously volatile painter's footsteps comes youthful designer Alexander Wang, who's asking $85 for T-shirts that look as if he spilled coffee on them.
It's slightly more complicated than that, of course, … but only slightly.
Wang is one of a small handful of designers to team up with coffeehouse mega-chain Starbucks to help celebrate the ubiquitous brand's 40th birthday. Tasked with creating a limited-edition garment for the anniversary, Wang told InStyle magazine that his inspiration was "what everyone tries to avoid – spilled coffee on a T-shirt." Wang's stylish spill also features the signature Starbucks' mermaid subtly concealed within the fake stain.
For those interested, Wang's whoopsy-daisy work can be procured for $85 at both StarbucksStore.com and at Nordstrom.
Of course, you could always save yourself some money, buy a Venti Americano and just spill it on yourself.
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Cause of Tree-Killing Fungus Uncovered: Extra Genes
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- Family log of spring's arrival helps predict climate-driven change
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- Suspended soils maintain rainforest ecosystems, says researcher
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text: If you find yourself faced with filmmaking self doubt, you're not alone. The important part is that you at least get a picture of what you want that is very specific. Then you should take time to work backwards. And who knows, maybe a decade from now we will be working on movie projects together.


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Ways to use QR Codes in the Elementary Classroom and Using Google Docs to Create Them. "Traditional thinking is all about 'what is'.
Future thinking will also need to be about what 'can be'" By Edward de Bono Quick Response codes also known as QR codes are similar to barcodes. When you scan QR codes using apps such as i-nigma or scan with your smartphone, ipad and computer (if you have a web camera) it links information to you. 50 QR code resources for the classroom. QR Codes: 10 Mistakes To Avoid When Using Them. We are at about the 18 month mark where QR Codes have, and continue to be rapidly adopted as a genuine mobile marketing technology.
Still, despite the explosive uptake in the technology we are noticing that many are still not using it the best ways possible to optimize results. Here are the most common pitfalls and what not to do when implementing QR Codes into your mobile marketing mix: 1. Using QR Codes in your library. Twitter QR Code Bingo. Click Here to access my template.
You will need to make a copy of the spreadsheet to your Google account. This will create random bingo boards that will tweet out the question when scanned with a QR code reader. Have students then append something to the tweet. I used it by having participants at a conference submit a one sentence fact about themselves. As an ice breaker they went around and tried to find who the person was who fit that fact. Creating AUDIO QR codes. I wish we had an app which would allow us to record voice , host it, and automatically generate a QR CODE.
Well, TOKKERS does that for a price :(. As an educator in Brazil, I'm always looking for webtools and apps which are FREE so that they can be used to promote learning. All things considered, in order to make an audio qrcode, I end up having to use two different tools: one to record and host the audio and another to generate the code. QR Codes - the mystery solved. We see these little codes EVERYWHERE and many people still don't understand what they are for.
Meanwhile, several teachers have been sharing different qr code generators and interesting activities for the classroom. But first things first, if you're one of the many who don't really know how different they are from normal bar codes, FIRST, let's understand them and then see how they can be used in our classes. Let me tell you a secret , I was one of these people who didn't really see the beauty of QR codes until I came accross the following video.
Free Technology for Teachers: Decode QR Codes Without a Camera. Coolcatteacher: QR Code Classroom implemen... Web20classroom: Love how our Career Center... Revolutionize Vocabulary Word Walls with QR Codes. Mission: To create a more interactive and helpful word wall for my students.
Tech Edventure: More Fun And Resources With QR Codes. (So this is post #500. Thats pretty cool. Thanks for reading!) It's been a while since I last wrote about QR Codes. Last year (and somewhat this year) QR Codes were a hot topic in the classroom. QR Code Generator: QR Stuff Free Online QR Code Creator And Encoder For T-Shirts, Business Cards & Stickers.
Sharing with QR Codes. My students spent a few weeks on Gothic Literature a bit ago and I was very impressed with some of the stories the students created on their own.
I had always been frustrated in the past when I felt students did a great job, but had no way of really sharing what they did with the rest of the school. QR Codes have changed all of that. With an available display case and some QR Codes, I can share student work with anyone that walks past. I chose 8 student stories and turned their blog posts (where they store all written work for my class) into QR Codes.
I took the QR Code and paired it with the picture they based their story. 50 QR code resources for the classroom. As mobile learning and technology is more readily integrated within classroom settings, QR codes can be used as an interesting method to capture a student's attention and make lesson material more interactive.
Quick response codes, also known as 'QR' codes, are simple, scannable images that are a form of barcode. By scanning a QR code image through a mobile device, information can be accessed including text, links, bookmarks and email addresses. In the classroom, QR codes can be used in a variety of ways -- from conducting treasure hunts to creating modern CVs. Teacher Appreciation - Tip #6: Create a QR Code Scavenger Hunt. Get tips and ideas every day in May for Teacher Appreciation Month on how you can thank your favorite teachers -- and support them throughout the year!
Credit: Illustration by Walter C. Baumann. QR Code Quest Scavenger Hunt- Part Deux! I updated & improved my QR Code Quest Scavenger Hunt lesson I previously blogged about this year & used it again with my AWEsome ESOL kids & 6th graders.
I wanted to share those changes with you because it seems as if you like QR codes! Of my top 5 most viewed blog posts 3 have to do with QR codes (and yes, you know I'm barmy for 'em!) In fact, the first posting about this lesson has had, as of today, 17+K hits! WOWIE! How to set up a QR Code Treasure Hunt. 1. The Background For several lessons, the students had been slowly piecing together the Mystery of the Franklin Expedition in History lessons. Through pictures, snippets of evidence, and a roleplay exercise, the students formulated their own questions for investigation, framed provisional answers, and then reframed their assumptions as more evidence was progressively provided to them. This 'History Mystery' format is explained in more detail here and is designed to encourage students to help students find problems as well as to solve them.
At the end of the research phase, students were required to produce an essay introducing the mystery and answering the five key questions they settled upon as being the most important to solve. Siemens STEM - QR Codes in the STEM Classroom. QR Codes in the STEM Classroom Welcome to an amazing post that will have you using QR codes in your STEM classroom in no time! This post's author Melanie Wiscount, is an amazing educator from the state of Pennsylvania. She is also a past STEM Institute Fellow and is active across the state of Pennsylvania and the nation in advocating STEM, technology integration, and 21st century skills. Melanie has provided information that you will want to make part of your STEM program and share with other educators. QR-Code Generator. 46 Interesting Ways to Use QR Codes to Support Learning.


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That would be great if you could move the account over. Somehow, I got two accounts. Sigh. I need to stop signing up for things.
I didn't realize that you didn't have an entry box, I thought it was just Emily.
However, for you, the problem is that this graph is owned by your other Ryan account. Notice the picture for your account is you and the boy, but the owner of the graph is just you.
If you'd like, I can move the ownership of the graph to the other account so that it automatically starts working for you.
How can I be only a watcher on a Zealog that I started? And how do I become a member?
hmmm...that's weird. No entry box on the entries tab? I shall alert the big brain.
OK...there are 430 people who are cool in Willow Glen, except for some reason the Entries tab and comments tab only show comments. No way for me to update. Whassup, Zealog?


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Eikesdalen has an idyllic location on the shore of Eikesdalsvatnet lake surrounded by mountains of more than 1,800 metres.This is a family-friendly walk in easy terrain with exciting stops en route. You will also see the famous Mardalsfossen waterfall.The trip can be combined with a guided walk along the Aursjøveien Road.Duration: 4-5 hours incl. lunch with a taste of wild reindeer Min. number of participants: 3Season: All yearPrice includes guide and simple lunch.NOK 690 per person. (NOK 360 for children under 15)Book in advance, every Sunday throughout summer and on request.Transport: May be arranged by Contrast Adventure.
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Roland Soong has translated the full text of an open letter to Sina.com (a Chinese portal and blog-hosting service) written by four Chinese lawyers. They are protesting the un-transparent, arbitrary, and unaccountable way in which Sina.com has been censoring blog posts by bloggers on its system. They write: "Unfortunately, while Sina.com's business has been growing, it lacks business ethics. While providing the space for our blogs, it has also seriously violated our freedom of speech."More here, including the full text of the complaint in English.
And in related news, the outspoken blogger Isaac Mao has written an "An Open Letter to Google Founders--- to save Google in China and save Internet in China." Snip:
Link to full text, and Isaac's photostream is here. (Thanks also to O'Reilly Radar's Brady Forrest, who posted about this here: Link.)Dear Larry and Sergey: I'm writing you the short letter on behalf of many Internet users in China to have some suggestions to resolve the current dilemma for Google in China, from both business and social perspectives.
During the National Day holiday week in 2002, when Google.com was blocked in China for the first time, Chinese Google users made an online protest spontaneously. They appealed to free the purer search engine wave by wave. Its seemed its also the first time grassroots power was demonstrated in China on Internet. You can imagine how eager they are to have a complete Internet instead of a shrunken one. At last, people won, Google backed. However, after 4 years, we started to question whether we should continue to support Google. Many users here were disappointed when they found Google.cn filtered many keywords. The compromise remarks by you in Davos made us more frustrated. Seems you are adopting self-censorship which hurts those loyal users a lot which also devalue your motto of "non-evil".
Google is ever regarded not only a leading Internet business, but a hope for many people around the world to open their thinking. Many bloggers in China still believes that in their everyday writings. We guess you were misled by incomplete information on how censorship is good to Chinese people. The fact is Google in the 130M-Internet-Users country is losing loyal users with loosing your principles. We understand its tough to anyone to make decisions. But it high time to change it back to the right track. Here we would like to propose 3 ideas to Google for its China strategy in a long term run, to survive, and live better...


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GGR in Chennai, India provide quality used and second hand containers, which are at the disposal of clients in a wide variety of sizes, predominately comprising of 10, 20, and 40 feet and more sizes. All second hand containers are professionally cleaned and tested prior to delivery by experienced members of staffs at GGR.Second hand containers are one of our most popular products, especially with schools, clubs and allotments .We can also fabricate a container to any length of our customers are not restricted to 10feet only. There is extensive video footage and detailed pictures provided to ensure all clients are completely satisfied with their choice of second hand containers.
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Container conversion is our passion. A container conversion in Chennai, India is one of our special services and includes all types of modifications. We have undertaken a wide variety of container conversion using basic shipping containers as the building blocks, fitting all kinds of doors and components.GGR in Chennai, India have extensive experience of container conversion projects and are well positioned to provide expert solutions to all your modified container needs. Previous projects include container conversion for offices, event housing, canteens, exhibition modules, generator housing, fuel tanks, water treatment units and much more.
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Hi. This is Jackie (Plan?). Welcome to Kitchen Bites. Today we're gonna make Guacamole and we're gonna make it in a bag. It's so easy. Okay. What we start out with the 2 ripe avocados and you have to remove the pit. So a simple way is to just take your knife and gently, although, it seems harsh, just gently push this through and you see it's gone and we're just gonna take a spoon and start scooping out the wonderful inside of the avocado and let's get it into a bag. Okay? Look at that. Oh, I love avocado. It's so good. I'm gonna toss some tomatoes into my bag and of course, you have to some cilantro, so cilantro is going in. A little bit of salt, lime juice which is really great, it's really important. So perfect when it comes to avocados and I actually like to put in some grated Parmesan cheese. A friend of mine thought me that and I really love the way it tastes. A little hot sauce, well devil to you I'm sure. When it comes to onions, chopped raw onions can be just a little too intense so I like to actually grate my onions. It's almost like a juice that goes into the bag and, and it just flavors the Guacamoles so perfectly. You don't get that raw kind of bite of a raw onion and then just work the ingredients, work them in, turn them around. Get this, you could like take to the beach, you could take to the park, you could take it out on the backyard. What you have here, some Guacamole. Just get the chips. Hi. I'm Jackie (Plan?) and thanks for watching Kitchen Bites.
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There was a story on NPR about hands-on children's museums and how they use technology. The whole piece was interesting but there was a mention how some children's museums are teaming with libraries.
A public library kiosk in Dinosphere lets kids from anywhere in Indiana check out library books and send them back through the state's interlibrary loan system.
There is an entire library branch housed in the Indianapolis Children's Museum. It is a part of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library system and is one of their busiest branches.


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In medicine, red eye is a non-specific term to describe an eye that appears red due to illness or injury. The term usually refers to injection and prominence of the superficial blood vessels of the conjunctiva, or sclera, which may be caused by disorders of these or adjacent structures. Conjunctivitis and subconjunctival hemorrhage are two of the less serious but more common causes.
Management includes assessing whether emergency action (including referral) is needed, or whether treatment can be accomplished without additional resources.
Slit lamp examination is invaluable in diagnosis but initial assessment can be performed using a careful history, testing vision (visual acuity), and carrying out a penlight examination.
Of the many causes, conjunctivitis is the most common.[1] Others include:
Usually nonurgent
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Particular signs and symptoms[1] may indicate that the cause is serious and requires immediate attention.
Six such signs are:
Visual acuity
A reduction in visual acuity in a 'red eye' is indicative of serious ocular disease,[11] such as keratitis, iridocyclitis, and glaucoma, and never occurs in simple conjunctivitis without accompanying corneal involvement.
Ciliary flush
Ciliary flush is usually present in eyes with corneal inflammation, iridocyclitis or acute glaucoma, though not simple conjunctivitis. A ciliary flush is a ring of red or violet spreading out from around the cornea of the eye.
Corneal abnormalities
The cornea requires to be transparent to transmit light to the retina. Because of injury, infection or inflammation, an area of opacity may develop which can be seen with a penlight or ophthalmoscope. In rare instances, this opacity is congenital.[12] In some, there is a family history of corneal growth disorders which may be progressive with age. Much more commonly, misuse of contact lenses may be a precipitating factor. Whichever, it is always potentially serious and sometimes necessitates urgent treatment and corneal opacities are the fourth leading cause of blindness. Opacities may be keratic, that is, due to the deposition of inflammatory cells, hazy, usually from corneal edema, or they may be localized in the case of corneal ulcer or keratitis.
Corneal epithelial disruptions may be detected with fluorescein staining of the eye, and careful observation with cobalt-blue light. Corneal epithelial disruptions would stain green, which represents some injury of the corneal epithelium. These types of disruptions may be due to corneal inflammations or physical trauma to the cornea, such as a foreign body.
Pupillary abnormalities
In an eye with iridocyclitis, (inflammation of both the iris and ciliary body), the involved pupil will be smaller than the uninvolved, due to reflex muscle spasm of the sphincter muscle of the iris. Generally, conjunctivitis does not affect the pupils. With acute angle-closure glaucoma, the pupil is generally fixed in mid-position, oval, and responds sluggishly to light, if at all.
Shallow anterior chamber depth may indicate a predisposition to one form of glaucoma (narrow angle) but requires slit-lamp examination or other special techniques to determine it. In the presence of a "red eye", a shallow anterior chamber may indicate acute glaucoma, which requires immediate attention.
Abnormal intraocular pressure
Intraocular pressure should be measured as part of the routine eye examination. It is usually only elevated by iridocyclitis or acute-closure glaucoma, but not by relatively benign conditions. In iritis and traumatic perforating ocular injuries, the intraocular pressure is usually low.
Three symptoms in particular require prompt and careful attention:
Blurry vision
Blurry vision often indicates serious ocular disease. However, if the blurriness improves with blinking, it suggests ocular surface discharge of some variety. Coloured halos are an indication of corneal edema, and are a warning that acute glaucoma may be present.
Severe pain
Those with conjunctivitis may report mild irritation or scratchiness, but never extreme pain, which is an indicator of more serious disease such as keratitis, corneal ulceration, iridocyclitis, or acute glaucoma.
Photophobia (intolerance to light) is most characteristic of iritis and injury to the cornea, but may also be present in acute glaucoma (angle closure type).


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Steven Schier, the Dorothy H. and Edward C. Congdon Professor of Political Science, told the Princeton Union Eagle on Dec. 16 that Minnesota U.S. Representative and Republication presidential hopeful Michelle Bachmann fits the profile of previous national political figures from Minnesota. "I think she's a Minnesota product," he said. He noted that Bachmann fits the mold of other flamboyant Minnesota politicians such as Paul Wellstone, Jesse Ventura, Rudy Perpich, and others. "There's not a short list," he said of colorful Minnesota political personalities.
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So, apparently my dad didn't tell me that my trip to Oregon wasn't going to be two and a half weeks long after all... I am SO mad at him. Allow me to explain:
I'm about to go leave on that two-and-a-half-week-long trip I've been talking about for the past few days...
Waaah! This is going to be my last visit to Oasis for two and a half weeks! *sniffles*
If everybody doesn't miss me while I'm gone, I'm going to beat the crap out of them when I get back. :p
Just kidding! :D
But seriously, YOU HAD ALL BETTER MISS ME!
Bye... *sniff*
The girl who was harrassing me and my friends last week got punished for it. (I wrote about this in my last journal entry, if you want to know the full story.) She got ISS, which stands for in-school suspension. Basically, instead of going to class and getting to talk to her friends, she had to stay in some room and do boring things. Yay!
So, on Friday I'm going to leave on a trip with my lesbian grandmothers. I'm going to go to Oregon, which is right above California, and since I live on the East Coast of the United States, that's going to be a loooooong plane flight. The trip's going to last for two and a half weeks. I'm kind of scared...


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Together Everyone Achieves More. I read that a few years ago and it stuck with me. There is great wisdom in the word "TEAM" because it represents the secret behind Greystone. For so many other programs – from attending a college on your own to being part of a military academy prep school – without a team, it is guaranteed that the performance of the individual will not be as great! In this highly competitive environment where the prize is a $400,000 academy experience, there is little to no room for anything less than the very best performance across the board. Whether you are thinking about performance in the classroom, on the athletic field or as a leader, team is essential to the level of excellence achieved. If you are incapable of achieving excellence, you should consider another career opportunity!
Greystone is all about TEAM – and it begins on Day 1. When students arrive at Greystone and complete the check-in process, they are assigned to a work detail. It could be the "Clean Team" or the "Paint Team" or the "Moving Team" – everyone is assigned to a job and a team. The intent is to force "interaction" within each team – the Greystone students all begin talking to each other while they work. Keep in mind, most, if not all, have never met before check-in! As they work, they talk, they then begin to work together – first within the team and then between teams – they must if they are to complete their tasks on time. Once completed, all teams have been around the entire Greystone dorm, they have talked with everyone and they have begun the bonding process – an essential element of team building.
From Day 1 thru the final day, the team building process continues. Bonding between teammates never ends and as need arises for assistance, those within the team are readily there to elevate their team member in need so that the end result is that the individual grows and so too does the team! At one time prior to Greystone, they were alone with no one to turn to for help or assistance, and now they have a team of friends that share a common bond. The bond is a function of the team and individual goal – it is what brought them together in the beginning! Each member of the Greystone team seeks to do their very best to EARN their academy appointment. They understand that they must become better than they were or the result will most likely be the same – rejection. Therefore, it is imperative that they all improve and there is no better way of achieving success than as a team. Together everyone accomplishes more – and that is what is needed if they are to succeed, Success at Greystone can be seen in their mission – 100%...they leave no one behind!
From the first day to the Labor Day Weekend camping trip to the MO Ranch Challenge Course – Greystone students function as a close-knit team that shares everything and is there for each other. Team is the reason for academic success, athletic accomplishment and leadership development. By working together in support of one another success is achievable. The problem with most programs is that they fail to understand how to form a team and then to work the team to ensure success – that takes a special kind of leadership – leadership based upon proven experience. Just because someone claims to be a leader based on their rank or experience does not necessarily make them the right leader for you. This year of prep will require that you perform like never before and as such, you need to be in a program that knows how to maximize your needs and inspire you toward excellence. Look past the "uniform" and see who is leading your program. What have they done and what is their experience – are they team players or leaders. You trust them with your future and your academy success – make sure your trust is properly placed!


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I am looking for a good well recommended high risk Dr one preferably that works with older women. I am over 40 an new to the area and just found out i am pregnant. I have had a miscarriage in the past and i am a over weight. So i have a lot of factors working against me. I don't have a regular dr. yet to get any recommendations from so if anyone can suggest a High risk dr that would be wonderful. I live in Plano. Also any input about the hospitals around her would be great as well. Thank you so much for you help.
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J.L. answers from Dallas on April 19, 2009
I was 43 when I delivered my singleton and 47 when I delivered twins. My OB was great. Her name is Julie Hagood. She is with Walnut Hill OB/GYN. It might be a slight drive, but so worth it. I delivered at Plano Dallas. My friend who had quads delivered there too. The experience was great!!! Good luck
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I use Dr. Ehmer but I've heard all the drs in the practice are great. I'm very overweight and I know others that go there, alot of them are high risk also. Hope this helps and CONGRATS!
V.H. answers from Dallas on April 17, 2009
Hi S.,
Congrats on your pregnancy. I would highly recommend my OB GYN. His name is Dr.Clark Griffith and he works out of Presby of Dallas. I'm not sure if he's classified as a "high risk" doctor but I'm sure he would provide you with all of the important care you need for your pregnancy. I'm only 25 but he's delivered all of my babies and is a brilliant doctor. Give him a call and go have a consultation with him. I'm always very happy with the care I get from him and his staff.
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S.T. answers from Dallas on April 18, 2009
S., congratulations on your pregnancy!
If you want to drive a little south from Plano, I highly recommend Dr. Gregory Chapman at Health Central Ob-Gyn, which is at Presby Dallas. His number is ###-###-####. He hasn't delivered a baby for me, but three of my friends who had multiple pregnancy losses (miscarriages and stillbirths) with other doctors have gone on to have living children with Dr. Chapman. He's very thorough, very attentive, and takes your concerns seriously.
Best of luck to you and your baby!
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L.T. answers from Dallas on April 17, 2009
I'm a high risk patient as well and there are two perinatologists that I would highly recommend. Dr. Weiss is very smart and has great bedside manners. He is located in Medical City of Dallas off of 75 & Forrest. I'm seeing him right now as I am pg with my third baby. My OB is Dr. Oliveira and she is an absolute doll. My OB sends me to him for certain tests. Both are great. If you would rather go to Presby Plano look up Dr. Koster, she's another amazing perinatologist. I used her for with my first baby...didn't go back b/c Plano Presby is too far for me.
Good luck!
T.B. answers from Dallas on April 18, 2009
I see Dr. Christopher Riegal over at Presby Plano. I love him and his staff. I had my son a year ago and was very high risk. He was great. He watched me like a hawk and I had ultrasounds with each office visit. During my entire pregnancy I felt confident I was getting the best care I could get. If we have another one he's who I want to see again.
Also I am older mom as well and he nor his staff never made me feel bad for being an older mom either.
Good luck with your pregnancy. What a little blessing you are carrying.
K.G. answers from Dallas on April 18, 2009
I had 2 of my three at Presby Plano...I did go to see Dr. Thomas Albert for level 2 sonos with my last two and he seemed nice. I don't know if a regular ob is in your options as well but I delivered with Garrett Garner (he's in the practice Northlake OBGYN) at Presby Plano and any of the doctors there I'd be fine going to. Hope that helps!


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Many people aren't accustomed to the limited mobility that accompanies a knee or ankle operation, and they look for ways to speed up their recovery process. Sometimes people actually create more problems for themselves by putting too much strain on the injury in the immediate days following an operation. We created a list of ways to ensure you get off on the right foot when it comes to rehabbing your injury post-op.
8 Steps to Recovery
- Follow the doctor's orders- It may seem like a no-brainer, but it is very important to follow your doctor's instructions about how to care for your injury post-op. Doctors usually recommend long periods of elevation immediately after an operation, as it reduces swelling and limits the amount of weight placed on the foot, which is in its weakest state right after the operation.
- Change your dressing- Change your dressing according to your doctor's orders or if the bandage becomes damp or wet. Keeping your dressing dry will aide in tissue recovery and limit the likelihood of infection.
- Rest- Rest plays a crucial role in the recovery process. Not only are you limiting the strain on your foot while you're resting, but sleep is a restorative process that gives the body time to heal. Do not underestimate the power of sleep following an operation.
- Eat healthy- Just because you're off your feet doesn't mean you should feast on ice cream and potato chips. You won't be able to burn off as many calories in the weeks after surgery, so proper nutrition can go a long way in providing your recovering body with all the essential vitamins and minerals.
- Limit weight bearing- Depending on your surgery, you may be required to keep weight off your foot for days or even weeks. Follow your doctor's instructions regarding weight bearing, but also consider using a cane or walker to help keep pressure off your injured foot.
- Follow physical therapy instructions- Your foot or ankle will be in a weakened state after surgery, so you'll need to work to rebuild strength. Once your doctor says you are able to bear weight, begin physical therapy exercises. We created some exercise videos that you can do in your spare time to aid in your rehabilitation.
- Be aware of warning signs- Some people experience complications following surgery, so it's important to understand the warning signs so you can prevent a small problem from becoming a larger one. If you notice redness, increased swelling, stiffness, chills or persistent pain, contact your doctor immediately.
- Focus on mental health- Many active people have a tough time dealing with their limited mobility following a major operation. Sometimes people become frustrated and mentality fatigued when they can't actively participate in their daily routine. Take time to relax and mentally challenge yourself post-op. Whether through meditation or crossword puzzles, mental health is just as important as physical health when it comes to recovering from surgery.
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Abbie Stands Unsigned Musician joins B Hive Radio
We found Abbie Stands on IndieHeaven while searching for new unsigned musicians and we instantly become captivated by her beautiful voice. What inspired us more was the message she shares within her written songs.
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From Columbus, Ohio, Abbie Stands is more then your typical unsigned musician and singer. It easily becomes clear her purpose in sharing her music throughout the United States and beyond. Abbie Stands brings a refreshing inspirational and soulful sound to inspirational and classical- crossover music. Deriving inspiration from artists like Josh Groban, Sandi Patty, Barbra Streisand, Lara Fabian, and Eva Cassidy, Abbie has created a distinctive sound combining vintage and classical influences with current sensibilities.
Abbie Stands' new CD "Hope Comes Running"
"Hope Comes Running" is Abbie Stands first album, capturing the beauty of her voice and more important, her message of hope! Abbie is about reaching out to other with her music in many ways, including her live performances that can be found on her Website. Released in February of 2013, she is already receiving rave reviews from so many piers in the music industry. Here are some samples;
"Abbie Stands is a natural talent! Her voice really amazed us in the studio, and she showed a perfect combination of traditional vocal power and contemporary silkiness. We know she will do great things for the Kingdom!" – Eric Copeland, President, Creative Soul, Nashville, TN
"Abbie has a beautiful voice and great songs."* – Keith Wilson, Founder of Praise His Name radio
"Abbie has the voice of an Angel which captivates your very soul in a way that expresses unconditional acceptance!" Ernie Meyer, owner and creator of B Hive Radio, Littleton, Colorado
Abbie Stands is Drawn back to her Faith!
Like so many of us in life, our path or direction is lost when pressures, temptations, and outside influences cloud our lives. We see today, Abbie Stands as a woman of strength, a rock hard to beat down, however, that was not always the case.
Abbie's musical training began when she was still a child and continued into college where she majored in vocal performance, it was not until after college that Abbie felt the Lord drawing her to use her music for Him. Abbie says,
"After college I found myself lost, because I had strayed from my relationship with God and I did not know where my life was going. As my life was falling apart the Lord drew me to Him and I realized that every hope I have and will have stems from the Lord.
It was not until my Grandfather was diagnosed with cancer that I truly felt the Lord drawing me to use my music and voice to bring hope to the hopeless, to uplift the hearts of His children, and above all to bring glory to our Lord Jesus Christ. Since then I have been striving to do all those things with my music and ministry."
Ever since the unexpected death of my own grandson have I felt the same in wanting to become closer to the Lord in my own way. I envy Abbie is a positive way in which she was able allow herself to be drawn closer to the Lord where as, I and still in a struggle mode. I personally do not think I found Abbie when searching for new unsigned musicians. She found me! Not by searching for lost souls like me but by making her music available to those whose hearts run heavy.
Thanks you Abbie Stands for touching the lives of others. You are helping me, and when you have helped just one, you become a total success!
Visit Abbie Stands on IndieHeaven for her music and more!
In addition to hearing her beautiful music on our Christian channel, I know you will want to know how to have her music in your collection.
Visit Abbie Stands here, the same place I found her!


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Windows Agent service does not start when Wise Package Studio Pro 4.62 is installed
Article:TECH108889 | | | Created: 2004-01-02 | | | Updated: 2004-01-12 | | | Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH108889 |
After installing Wise Package Studio Pro in client-server mode from a network installation on a file share, the CCM agent fails to load on the next restart with the keyboard and mouse locked. The situation does usually not happen on later restarts.
Wise Package Studio Pro installs a registry entry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\AppInit_DLLs="HookDLL.DLL"
The HookDLL.DLL file is part of the SmartMonitor feature of Wise Package Studio. SmartMonitor is a form of application capture which does not use snapshots, but rather tries to determine which files to include in an installation package by recording which resources an application accesses while it is run.
HookDLL.DLL uses an .INI file, wisehook.ini, to determine what other DLL files to load. In most cases the .INI file is similar to the following content:
Edit the INI file associated with wisehook.ini, removing the paths to the DLL files on the server share, or temporarily disable the mentioned registry key . This allows the ON Command CCM Agent to start. Once the agent is started, you can read add the values to the registry or the INI file without any ill effects.
A workaround for this issue is to install the Wise Package Studio client with an MSI transform applied to the installation package. The transform should remove the Wisehook.ini file from the installation.
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The president would be able to accomplish everything on his political agenda if only that pesky US Constitution didn't keep getting in the way.
For me, the words "papers and effects" from the 4th Amendment in today's digital age would include computers, cell phones, etc.
Here's the thing: 99.9% of Americans haven't got a clue what Congress does or what their Congress rep does except ask for money.
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So now the Boy Scouts have become a controversial organization? Is this really what we've come to?
Dems were against The Patriot Act when it was enacted, the bill's author says it's now been taken MUCH further than intended, and now Libs say no big deal? Libs are walking contradictions.
What scares me is that NOTHING really matters. Corruption has and will always be a part of politics. It is nice to see it come to light more quickly than before public and social media!
Dogs and children, neither walk in a straight line.
I have been told by my boss in a government job tell staff that calling in sick to take a "mental health" day is OK. So I guess I can call in sick and go play golf, go shopping, get the car fixed or lay around drinking beer?
A California husband accidentally sold his wife's $23,000 diamond wedding ring for $10 at a garage sale on June 1. Anyone else smell a divorce coming?
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quote:The Charlotte Bobcats are in the process of changing their name back to "Hornets," a source with knowledge of the situation told CBSSports.com's Will Brinson, including arranging digital assets that would allow a return to their original nickname. There is no timetable for the switch though NBA commissioner to be Adam Silver told Bobcats season ticket holders in April that such a change would take at least 18 months to implement. Moreover, the change is not unexpected and would likely be popular with the North Carolina fan base.
quote:Silver told season ticket holders re-acquiring the name "Hornets" would not be an issue, stating that the NBA and not the Pelicans owned the moniker.
quote:frick Utah
quote:a lot of culture
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quote:So much culture surronding a Hornet in relationship to Charlotte....right..
quote:The Hornets nickname in Charlotte dates back to the Revolutionary War, when British General Charles Cornwallis compared the resistance in Charlotte to a hornet's nest. It has been used in sports by a minor league baseball team (1901-73), an upstart football league team (1974-75) and the city's first NBA franchise.
quote:Nobody said there isn't tradition in the name.
quote: stating that the NBA and not the Pelicans owned the moniker.
quote:whoa, not sure if true, Benson bought the Hornets then rebranded. If Silver says is true then the NBA owns all names.


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The 2009 Cote Rotie La Mouline possesses off-the-charts richness. Like all the vintages, it comes from the Cote Blonde and is co-fermented with 11% Viognier. Its 13.5% alcohol is one of the highest in all the La Moulines made to date, which shows you that these wines are never that powerful. Extraordinary layers of concentration offer up notes of roasted coffee, sweet black cherries, black raspberries, blackberries, licorice and hints of spring flowers as well as lychee nuts (no doubt attributable to the floral/honeysuckle character of Viognier). With its full-bodied, extravagant richness, the 2009 La Mouline should be relatively approachable in 1-2 years, and last for two decades or more. (12/ 2012)
Dense and grippy now, with roasted alder, bittersweet ganache and freshly roasted espresso notes leading the way, though theres a very dense core of crushed plum, black currant and blackberry fruit in reserve. A gorgeous charcoal stitching takes over on the finish. Theres loads of muscle, but also terrific cut and drive through the finish. Best from 2015 through 2040. (8/ 2013)
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Natural deep eutectic solvents as new potential media for green technology.
Summary of "Natural deep eutectic solvents as new potential media for green technology."
Developing new green solvents is one of the key subjects in Green Chemistry. Ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents, thus, have been paid great attention to replace current harsh organic solvents and have been applied to many chemical processing such as extraction and synthesis. However, current ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents have still limitations to be applied to a real chemical industry due to toxicity against human and environment and high cost of ILs and solid state of most deep eutectic solvents at room temperature. Recently we discovered that many plant abundant primary metabolites changed their state from solid to liquid when they were mixed in proper ratio. This finding made us hypothesize that natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) play a role as alternative media to water in living organisms and tested a wide range of natural products, which resulted in discovery of over 100 NADES from nature. In order to prove deep eutectic feature the interaction between the molecules was investigated by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. All the tested NADES show clear hydrogen bonding between components. As next step physical properties of NADES such as water activity, density, viscosity, polarity and thermal properties were measured as well as the effect of water on the physical properties. In the last stage the novel NADES were applied to the solubilization of wide range of biomolecules such as non-water soluble bioactive natural products, gluten, starch, and DNA. In most cases the solubility of the biomolecules evaluated in this study was greatly higher than water. Based on the results the novel NADES may be expected as potential green solvents at room temperature in diverse fields of chemistry.
Natural Products Laboratory, Institute of Biology, Leiden University, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands.
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This article was published in the following journal.
Name: Analytica chimica acta
Pages: 61-8
- PubMed Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23427801
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aca.2012.12.019
PubMed Articles
Deep eutectic solvents, as a new type of eco-friendly solvent, have attracted increasing attention in chemistry for the extraction and separation of target compounds from various samples. To summarize...
Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Mixtures: Sustainable Solvents for Extraction Processes.
In recent years, ionic liquids and deep eutectic mixtures have demonstrated great potential in extraction processes relevant to several scientific and technological activities. This review focuses on ...
Cycloisomerisation of γ-alkynoic acids into cyclic enol-lactones was conveniently performed, for the first time, in the eutectic mixture 1ChCl/2Urea under standard bench experimental conditions (at r...
Despite their enormous synthetic relevance, the use of polar organolithium and Grignard reagents is greatly limited by their requirements of low temperatures in order to control their reactivity as we...
We describe here a simple electrodeposition process of forming thin films of noble metallic nanoparticles such as Au, Ag and Pd in deep eutectic solvents (DES). The method consists of anodic dissoluti...
Clinical Trials
Eutectic Mixture for Hemorrhoidectomy Postoperative
Assess the efficacy and safety of the topic use of an eutectic mixture of local anesthetics for postoperative pain control of patients submitted to hemorrhoidectomy. Patients will be opera...
Green Tea Anticancer Mechanisms in Smokers
The purpose of this study is to determine whether green tea may lower the risk of certain cancers.
A Pilot Trial to Assess the Effects of Green Tea in the Prevention of Therapy-Induced Mucositis
This is a clinical research study that is designed to determine if there is a potential benefit of green tea to help treat and prevent therapy induced mucositis, which is mouth sores cause...
Cardioprotective Effects of Green Tea Versus Maté Intake
The investigators aim to study the effects of green tea and maté consumption on lipid and inflammatory profiles in dyslipidemic and overweight subjects.
Sequential vs. Monophasic Media Impact Trial (SuMMIT)
To evaluate the impact of two FDA approved culture media on potential of human embryos resulting from IVF (sequential & monophasic media). Half of each patient's embryos will be randomly ...
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Culture Media
Any liquid or solid preparation made specifically for the growth, storage, or transport of microorganisms or other types of cells. The variety of media that exist allow for the culturing of specific microorganisms and cell types, such as differential media, selective media, test media, and defined media. Solid media consist of liquid media that have been solidified with an agent such as AGAR or GELATIN.
Confined Spaces
A space which has limited openings for entry and exit combined with unfavorable natural ventilation such as caves, refrigerators, deep tunnels, pipelines, sewers, silos, tanks, vats, mines, deep trenches or pits, vaults, manholes, chimneys, etc.
Algae, Green
Algae of the division Chlorophyta, in which the green pigment of CHLOROPHYLL is not masked by other pigments. Green algae have over 7000 species and live in a variety of primarily aquatic habitats. Only about ten percent are marine species, most live in freshwater. They are more closely related to the green vascular land PLANTS than any other group of algae.
Culture Media, Conditioned
Culture media containing biologically active components obtained from previously cultured cells or tissues that have released into the media substances affecting certain cell functions (e.g., growth, lysis).
Communications Media
The means of interchanging or transmitting and receiving information. Historically the media were written: books, journals, newspapers, and other publications; in the modern age the media include, in addition, radio, television, computers, and information networks.


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Brobible ripped off your Romney story. Came up like a half hour after you blogged it with a basically identical story.
Sue them and split the money with me.
Viva la Stool
I just had to post this because it's so comical. For lack of better words Brobible is a site that is basically just a giant rip off on what we do. They've copied almost everything we've ever done at one time or another. But this one was just so blatant I had to post it….
This is my blog from 5:47 yesterday. This picture was on no other blog on the planet that I'm aware of.
The Real Reason Mitt Romney Demolished Obama Last Night
So everybody and their grandmother is looking for excuses on why or how Mitt Romney whitewashed Obama last night. Why Obama was half asleep while he was getting beaten over the head with a sledgehammer by Romney. Al Gore said it was the altitude in Denver. (He really said that) Mo said it's because Obama forgot how to talk. But clearly I have the real answer. It had nothing to do with Obama. Mitt Romney channeled his inner Coach Taylor. Clear Eyes. Full Hearts. Can't Lose. Game, set, match…Romney.
Precisely 32 minutes Later Brobible posted this;
I know it shouldn't bother me. I know I shouldn't acknowledge them. But if somebody made a business out of constantly taking every idea, every thought, every blog you ever had and passing it of as their own because they aren't good enough to come up with anything original themselves it would probably piss you off too. End of rant.