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I received an Impulse gift set for Christmas with the Very Pink body spray and this Hot Pink shower gel.
You cannot get an Impulse Hot Pink body spray so there is no spray to match the scent of this shower gel.
~ Price ~
You can buy the gift set on amazon.co.uk for £5.74. The body spray and shower gel come in a black make-up bag.
The shower gel on its own costs £2.99 for 250ml.
~ Bottle ~
It comes in a plastic bottle with a rounded top, the same shape as Radox's bottles and it sits on its flip cap lid. The front of the bottle has a large label on with, 'Impulse Hot Pink' written on it and a pink design of flowers and hearts.
~ In Use ~
The shower gel is a pearly pink colour.
It has quite a thin, runny consistency, but it isn't too thin and it still creates a nice, creamy lather. It feels creamy rather than soapy, but still feels very cleansing and makes my skin feel clean and soft. It isn't drying at all; it actually feels quite moisturising on my skin.
The scent is supposed to be floral blossom and citrus oils and it has a nice, exotic, fresh floral scent. It reminds me of Radox's Eastern Spirit shower gel and it is also the same colour. Since Radox and Impulse are both brands belonging to Unilever it probably is the same stuff and in the same bottle design as well.
I can't say I have noticed the scent lingering on my skin or even in my bathroom after I have used this shower gel, but I don't mind this as it is not something the product claims to do.
I like this shower gel. I have noticed that a lot of shower gels that have come out recently seem to be more of a jelly-like consistency, which I loved at first, but the novelty has worn off a bit as I find the shower gel just seems to slide off your hand and doesn't lather up at all. It is nice to be using a normal, liquid shower gel again as it makes me feel more clean.
I don't think this shower gel is anything too special. I like it, but I wouldn't rave about it or go out of my way to buy it in the future.
My four year old son is a 'runner' and never stops dashing around, it's far better for him to be in grippy trainers than anything else for the simple reason that he doesn't tend to trip so much in them. I like to buy him decent trainers but don't like to spend too much on them as he kicks the toes in and is pretty heavy on his footwear.
I bought him these Reebok Royals a year ago but he's only just started wearing them a couple of months ago as I'd found them at a good price and bought them despite the size being totally too big.
The trainers are leather look with mesh trim around the tongue, this makes them pretty much waterproof so perfect for the weather we're having at the moment!
They're a lovely shade of blue and look good with all kinds of clothes, obviously track suits and jeans look best with them but David has also worn them with smarter trousers and they look perfectly fine. The trainers fasten with Velcro so he can put them on and take them off himself, as a lazy male (ha!) he's not the most forward child when it comes to dressing himself so this method of fastening encourages independence.
He runs like Forrest Gump in them; from dining room to kitchen to bedroom to bathroom - the kid can't just WALK. These seem to be comfortable, or at least he's never suggested otherwise, and they fit perfectly in width and length - obviously his feet are growing all the time so they're not going to last forever but I'm confident they'll be outgrown rather than thrown away for any other reason.
I think I paid around £25 for them which is definitely a bargain for such a nice looking pair of trainers which are high quality too.
I've had my Garmin Nuvi 250 sat nav for a good few years now, while my partner prefers his Tom Tom I find that too complex for my needs so have never really been tempted to upgrade.
Using the Nuvi 250 is a piece of cake - there are several options for inputting your destination, I prefer to use the postcode and door number but have occasionally typed in the entire address if I'm unsure of the postcode or just don't have it. I don't tend to change the settings much, although do opt to 'avoid motorways' sometimes as this particular model of Garmin likes to get you on the motorway at every opportunity which is a bit silly sometimes (especially when getting me onto the motorway adds extra minutes to the journey!).
The screen is half decent but I've learned not to take too much notice of that and go by the voice directions instead, particularly when going around large multi-lane roundabouts as then you can't always tell where you should be going!
Like all other sat navs I've used this charges through the cigarette lighter, now it's getting so old the battery doesn't last long but in all honesty I use it for such short journeys that that doesn't make any difference to me - it gets on my partners nerves though as he makes cross country journeys regularly so needs a sat nav with a half decent battery.
Updates are available through the Garmin website, my sat nav stopped accepting the updates some time ago so now I'm stuck when new estates and roads spring up - where I live doesn't really change too much so that isn't an issue, but it has gotten me into a bit of a pickle sometimes with all the building work that is going on further afield!
It's fine for me and is all I need to get me from A to B as quickly and easily as possible.
If like me, you thought this particular brand was dated and many not keeping up with the competition then think again while I eat my words.
I received a lovely gift set as erm..a gift. Not really knowing too much about the brand since I don't know when... this was a surprise and a treat to get to know again.
The best thing about this website is that it is fresh, current and SPA like in the promotion of its products. It's a site I find myself growing way too long on.
The photography is beautiful, the layout is clear and the understanding of the products is refreshing no jargon or trying to sell you the product, it is described
so that it is straight to the point not hamming it up.
They are also an ethical company to boot and on the website they provide you with information and links to support what they say including the awards they have won by industry experts. And they are avid campaigners.
Get this:
The products are pricey, I sometimes tend to nip to EBAY but the service here is very good, they offer a much better and wider range and availability.
I felt the process was easy, smooth and would happily use this site again and again. I just don't think my bank manager would be pleased.
Head to NEALSYARDREMEDES.CO.UK for more information.
This is a newish site to me from the beginning of the year which I stumbled on whilst trying to find some ELEMIS products. This was highlighted in the search engine because of the deal that was on offer on the product I wanted.
They promote themselves as a PREMIUM ONLINE BEAUTY DESTINATION. They strive to build on three main aspects of their relationship between clients and customers.
With over 7000 products online, they believe they are the best to go to for the latest in beauty and have quite a few awards under their belt to actually prove it.
Personally, I have visited and signed up to many sites. Would another one hurt to sign up to? Could it provide anything different?
In my opinion, I'm no expert, but no.
But it's not a negative no. I wouldn't say this screamed out at me to return or I had to shop here or miss out.
The choice is amazing. From:
There are some products on here that are better priced than elsewhere, even EBAY!!
The site itself is very easy to navigate round and they have the following sections dedicated to the most hardcore followers of beauty:
Q and A with top experts.
They are social media friendly and are very up-to-date, although their website may seem a little dated. You can earn points when purchasing called PRETTY PENNIES which you can save up and use at a later date.
The ordering process is quick and easy, I can't vouch for the returns on this site as I haven't needed to use it maybe that's a plus!
Overall this is a good place to see if you can find something new, exclusive or at a great price.
The RRP was £20 but the price seems to have dropped slightly since then and it seems to be available for around £15
The watch is hung from a link bracelet which is opened and closed with a jewellery clasp, The watch face itself is shaped like a heart, with a silver casing and a pink face, the clock face doesn't have numbers on but it does have little diamante markers where the number would be making it easier to understand the time (my mum always moans if they don't have numbers or markers on!). Including the clock face, the watch has around ten little charms hanging from the bracelet which are mainly silver and any colouring they do is very neutral, which I think gives the watch a pretty look and means it wouldn't clash too much with any other outfits. The charms are really 'girly', consisting of flowers, pearls, glass effect shapes which all mainly have a heart theme and I do find that despite the low price, the attention to detail and quality is quite good. Over the years, none of these have come loose or fallen off.
The bracelet itself is stainless steel and I've had the watch a couple of years now and it hasn't discoloured in anyway which I was quite surprised about as previous fashion watches I have owned have. The watch is advertised as being splash proof, there have been times that I have splashed the watch when either washing my hands or cleaning up and haven't experience any problems. I would say that the wash also does a good job at keeping the time, in the past I has had watches that I have to adjust every now and again but I never have with this one.
I do have quite chunky wrists which mean that normally, I struggle to wear any sort of bracelet which isn't longer than normal or that you can add links to however I actually find that this one fits just right. Having said that, anyone with thin wrists might find this a little on the big side, my mum is quite dainty and she can put on and remove without having to undo the clasp.
The biggest downside of the product for me is that I still cannot put on without assistance, so I find that I don't get to wear this as much as I would have liked.
Although I haven't worn this as much as I would have liked, I have still 'had my moneys worth' as such yet I would still say with the exception of a couple of scratches, the watch still looks like new. Overall, this really is a nice girly watch which I would recommend and give it 4 out of 5 stars.
I used to love Cadbury Cream eggs until they changed the recipe. So I have a good excuse to go out and try all the other little eggs around to see how nice they are. I found a pack of cute little Galaxy caramel eggs in Poundland and I thought they sounded yum. I like Galaxy so adding caramel has got to be gilding the lilly right?
These eggs are small, like the size of a real egg so they aren't the really mini easter eggs you can use to decorate all your Easter cakes. But they would be great for an egg hunt as each one is wrapped in foil to keep them nice and clean.
The chocolate from these eggs is really thick and chunky, especially at the ends. It tastes smooth and gorgeous, just like the Galaxy you get in the chocolate bars, which is good because some of the Easter eggs don't use the proper quality stuff. Inside the centre is stuffed full of caramel. It's like the caramel you get in the Mars bars, so not very runny or too chewy but just thick enough to be delicious.
The eggs are not as pretty as some because the wrapping is brown and yellow. It does look right for choc and caramel but it could have been a lot brighter. I bought three in a cardboard tray which would make a nice little Easter gift if the bigger eggs are too much. But you could buy just one to treat yourself to for about 60p in places like newsagents. I am definitely going to buy these again, and not just for Easter, as they taste seriously good. I recommend these if you like Galaxy and caramel, because they go great together.
For many years I just downloaded my photographs onto the computer but quite recently decided to trawl through them and print the best ones off and put them in albums. I have used various different photo papers and am not loyal to one brand but will just look round for the best price or recommendations. This Epsom Photo quality glossy paper was actually recommended to me by a colleague at work who is really into her photography and often takes photographs at events for people, so I thought I would give it a try.
The recommended retail price for this was £9.99 for 30 sheets which I wouldn't have paid but I shopped round and found a seller on ebay who was selling it for £4.49 with free delivery so I bought two packs as I had at least fifty photographs which I wanted to print of a recent family holiday so I knew that two packs would be plenty.
The sheets feel quite thick and firm to the touch but I found that they still fed through the printer easily and smoothly and I didn't have any problems with them sticking or jamming. These sheets measure 5" x 7" (130mm x 180mm) which is the size I wanted but they come in numerous other sizes up to a massive 11.7" x 16.5" which would be ideal for a larger family portrait or a photograph of your favourite view. The paper has a very high gloss finish to the one side and it is smudge proof and water resistant. The other side of the paper is a matte finish so you do need to check that you have put it in your printer the right way as this could be costly if you carry on printing on the wrong side. As with all photographs I am very careful when lifting them off the printer but this is really just an extra precaution and something which I have always done, as this paper does really seem to dry instantly.
The colours are extremely sharp and bright on this paper and they look very professional. The photographs are glossy without being overly shiny and they look sharp and clear from every angle that you are looking at them. Some of the photographs I printed off several times and gave them to my family and they all commented on how good they were and I know that several of them are now in frames on display, as I have also done.
I would definitely buy this paper again and I recommend it as a good quality paper as it produces very professional looking photographs. Obviously I would probably go to ebay first as this is the best price I found the last time but there are always different offers online if you shop round.
I don't wear eye shadow every day but will always wear it when I go out for a special occasion and I like to match it to what I am wearing wherever possible. I like Rimmel make up and have been buying it for many years now and have always found it to be good quality and suitable for my skin. I usually choose eye shadows like this one with four different colours as I find it a lot better value as you get four different shades for usually not much more than the price of one and also you can get fed up with colours sometimes so it is always nice to have a good selection to choose from.
I bought this Rimmel Glam Quad Eye Shadow Thrill Seeker from Boots when Rimmel had an offer for two products for £10 which makes it cheaper than the recommended retail price of £6.99. There were quite a few different ones to choose from with so many different colours that you would be hard pressed to not find a colour which you liked. I was after a silvery grey to match an outfit and as soon as I saw this one I knew it was perfect as there is a light silver shade and a deeper grey, along with a yellowy mustard colour and a medium green which all really complement each other. The colours are in small triangle shapes and look quite matte in the palette but when you wear them they do have a lovely shimmery sparkle which is subtle enough so that you could wear it both daytime and evening.
There is a small applicator inside the palette which is double ended so that you could keep each end for maybe two of the colours so that they don't mix. I have used this applicator but I have also used a make up brush which is how I usually apply eye shadow. On the back of the palette are suggestions how you can use the four colours and how to blend them together but I think that most people who wear make up have a good idea of how they wear their make up and the look they want to achieve, although I am sure that a lot of people (me included) haven't really changed the way I use my make up for a very long time!).
I find that this pressed powder eye shadow goes onto the applicator with just a few swipes and it goes onto my eyes smoothly and evenly. It is easy to apply and has good staying power and I would definitely buy another one in this range.
As a substance misuse worker I use a lot of hand sanitiser at work and in the past have bought it myself as I like to always make sure that I have got a bottle in my desk and a bottle to take out and about with me. I was quite surprised to find that the company had bought a huge box of this Purell Instant Hand Sanitiser recently which we now use in the office so hopefully I shouldn't need to buy it myself so often.
This bottle is a large 350ml so it wouldn't really be suitable for carrying around with you but for leaving in one place it is ideal. The bottle is a clear plastic with a pump action dispenser which you need to press down a couple of times when you first use it to get the gel going up the tube but after this just one press is sufficient for a single use and it does come out quickly and smoothly.
To use I squeeze a small amount of gel onto my hand which is all you need and after rubbing it round the front and back of my hands and also through my fingers I will usually rub my pen to make sure that any germs are destroyed as I do find that I often share my pen with my clients. I find that one squirt is enough to clean my hands and my pen, in the past I have put a larger amount but find this feels a bit sticky until it has soaked in and it prevents me touching anything while it is drying. I find that one squirt will dry very quickly and has disappeared by the time I have finished rubbing my hands together. The smell is quite fresh and slightly medicated but by the time it has dried this more or less disappears. I have been using this particular gel now for about a month and have not found it makes my hands dry at all as I have found with some other brands.
I wouldn't do without with my hand sanitiser as I know that I am getting rid of most of the germs I come into contact with which soap and water just wouldn't give me the confidence that my hands were really clean. This Purell sanitiser claims to kill 99.99% of common germs and it has antimicrobial efficacy and clinically proven maintenance of skin health. As I say the ones we have at work at the large size and cost from £8 to £12 but you can get it in a variety of sizes from a small 60ml size which will cost you around £2. Highly recommended if you need that extra clean feeling.
My four year old has a nasty bug at the moment, it keeps coming and going but the main irritation for him is the blocked up nose he's had for the past few weeks. I'm allergic to Vicks so can't apply it to his chest, we're using Olbas Oil but it's not really doing much other than make him cough more - the pharmacist in our local chemist recommended these saline drops made by Calpol.
They're suitable from birth to five years, I remember using unbranded drops when the kids were babies but haven't bought them since - and to be honest I won't buy them again as they're pretty useless!
The drops are sold as being a safe and natural product, I'm not disputing that but they're not effective in the slightest for older kiddies like David - I know from experience they can soothe the blocked nose of a newborn but he needs more as the discomfort of having drops shoved up your nose isn't worth the 'benefit' of slightly less snot for five minutes.
The drops come in a small glass bottle with pipette top, annoyingly even this is irritating as the bulb doesn't draw more than a few drops of saline into the pipette and even that feels like hard work - I think David's dose needs to be more than that so the pipette creates the added problem of having to guess on a second dose. Bit of a nightmare really.
The cost of this ineffective and awkward saline solution is £4, which is ridiculous considering you can buy generic unbranded saline nasal drops for a quarter of the price!
Bose. I have always been fascinated by the Bose wave system - those tame and unassuming, modest adverts in the likes of airline in-flight magazines or the AA magazine; the idea of their unbelievable sound has always played on my mind. Well boom, here I am the proud owner of a Bose 3-2-1 home DVD system. At only about 4x13x10 inches the sound IS staggering, where is it coming from is the mystery. There is just the machine, two small speakers and the "Acoustimass module", ie the massive 10Kg, 14x9x19 inch boom box behind the sofa. The number of holes in the back of the machine is a bit alarming but I have only plugged in the audio signals from our free-to-air box for the telly and taken an S-video wire out to the TV to watch DVD's. There are almost enough holes in the back to wire in all the neighbours audio requirements. It is expensive but considering this is our first audio system since my student days of my Trio tuner, JVC amp, Micro Seiki record deck, Sanyo reel-to-reel tape deck and couple of Wharfedale speakers, I can convince myself it is money well spent. The children have there own small CD/Tape/Radio systems which are great quality in their bedrooms but I wanted one; bigger and better of course. Critics would say this is isn't a proper surround system, you need at least a five speaker system for that but you have to trail wires all round the room, unless you can lay them before the carpet, also the price goes up and anyway I wanted a DVD and radio whilst I was at it. The only wires for this system are power to the Acoustimass, wire to the mediacentre, wire to the speakers, wire to TV and an FM aerial. The sound from this system gives a startlingly good surround sound impression, more than good enough for me. It will play any format of CD and DVD, re-written ones or whatever; there is also a simple software fix so it will play any region DVD. Quality CD's of an
y style of music sound unbelievably well, I am honestly staggered by the clarity of every sound, instrument and voice. The bass really does appear to come from the two tiny but heavy speakers (about 3x8x5 inches) and absolutely no impression of being misplaced or emerging from somewhere else, despite being hidden behind the sofa. Many of the sounds are not even produced on the other CD players in the house or in the car. CD's of re-mastered older music are again fabulous, the only comment is that you can become critical of the recordings themselves. Real DVD's, by that I mean films that are made for DVD's are of amazing quality, the picture is so clear, steady, colour depth, brightness and the sound is faultless with real cinema sound effect. The s-video connection to the TV makes a real difference. TV. I have put the audio signals from our Thomson set top free-to-air box (see my review) through our new toy and again this improves the enjoyment of TV one hundred fold. I never realised the audio quality of TV programs that must have been pumped out over the years but have never even heard it before. Sounds bit sad, but even watching a news report from some far flung country, you hear every background sound, whether it is the wind or trees swaying, water lapping, the cameraman coughing or whatever. The enjoyment of purpose made TV documentaries and the like are really improved. Our TV is a new Panasonic 28in 100Hz model (see review) and is proving to be a great part of our new audio-visual set up. Radio, again, quality faultless and you hear every click and error in the transmission. Free-to-view TV now also transmits radio programs 1 to 5 so we use that, no need to turn the TV on as I take the audio signal from the free-to-view box. The remote is sturdy and easy on the hand and does everything except put a disc in for you. One thing that still impresses me, and I know that's not difficult having jus
t been catapulted into this new audio visual age, is however high the volume there is absolutely no noise or hiss. This really adds to the realism of any CD, DVD or TV program you really find yourself hearing that voice, ring, noise anything coming from behind you or from the side. Lost count of the number of times jumping up to answer a phone that I could have sworn rang in our hall behind us but was on the telly in front. This surround sound effect is weird. Something, also that Bose advertise and is definitely true, is however low or high you turn the volume the bass effects are exactly the same. It still booms where it should and at high volume, you can easily shake the floorboards but there is no hint of distortion in the mid and treble ranges whatever the type of music. It certainly has lived up to my expectations. Pricey I know but hopefully should last me many few years. The price is the same wherever you buy it, so we bought it from our favourite shop, John Lewis. The only extra I've bought is a pair of pricey Bose speaker stands. These bring them the two small speakers up to the recommended height, ie ear level and level with top of the television. They do make a huge difference, the sound balance is perfect and you cannot locate the source, particularly for DVD and TV where you are totally fooled that voices come from the screen and other sounds come from all around the room. Weird but wonderful. It is worth playing with different positions for the boom box as, depending on the size of your room and the amount of furnishing; the amount of bass will be affected. I have had no particular need to adjust treble and bass settings, though it is worth playing with them if you are listening to speech only on the TV or radio. Techies, I wont attempt to impress you with my lack of knowledge, but everything is on the Bose website at http://www.bose.co.uk/home_audio/uk_pdf/og_321.pdf
This phone is absolutely great! Recently, I decided that I needed a step up from the Samsung Galaxy ace. This lead me to research many different phones and so I decided upon this. It really is extremely good value for money!
I have always preferred Android to Apple's iOS, and I truly believe that this phone brings out the best in it. There is a huge range of apps, music and games to choose from, and more than plenty enough storage for it to go. Apps are also installed incredibly quickly and so you can very easily and quickly personalize your phone.
The phone looks very nice aswell. The case is sleek and very thin, with an extremely large screen and a good hand held size. However, this design seems to have caused the phone to be very brittle and fragile. I simply dropped it off the end of my bed and now I find myself having to pay for a cracked screen repair. If you do decide to get this phone, make sure you get a suitable case for it.
The performance of the phone is extremely good due to its dual-core processor and it seems to control many different screens at a time, flawlessly. Its ability to flick between windows flawlessly is also second to none.
Overall I would highly recommend this phone, especially since it is such a small investment! I use it mainly for social media (facebook, instagram) and the phone can juggle between these easily!
The Dr. Hauschka Lip Balm is available for GBP 10.25.
The lip balm comes in a jar with a white screw-cap. On it are the product name and the product information. The jar contains 4.5 ml.
The lip balm is described as follows. "Intensive soothing care for dry, chapped lips, this rich balm promotes skin renewal as it moisturises and softens. Lip Balm provides a translucent shine and helps visibly reduce fine lines around the mouth. Calendula and St. John's wort extracts encourage repair and renewal. Silk and anthyllis strengthen delicate lip tissue to give the lips a velvety feel and a longlasting warm, floral scent. This intensive care results in beautiful, soft lips."
The ingredients are Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Beeswax (Cera Alba), Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Anthyllis Vulneraria Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf Extract, Silk (Serica) Powder, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Bran Extract, Lecithin, Fragrance (Parfum), Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Eugenol, Benzyl Alcohol and Benzyl Salicylate.
Lip balms are perfect for traveling, as they apply easily and therefore are very practical. To use the lip balm from the crucible, one must first unscrew the lid every time. Then I take her finger at me a bit of greasy lip balm and spread them on the lips. The application is very easy and enjoyable. Even after regular use of lip balm, you can tie a change in the lips. The lips are nice and soft and tender and will not soon be brittle in winter when it's cold and drought.
I can recommend the Dr. Hauschka Lip Balm, as the lip balm cares for dry and chapped lips. The lip balm leaves a pleasant feeling on the lips.
In the RADIO TIMES, they sometimes put in small catalogue of online stores and promotions.
I'd never heard of this store before and absolutely fell in love with the design and look of their unique products.
This website sells a collection of classic pieces such as:
They most certainly are a little different from other website, yes slightly old fashioned but beautiful and stylish and if there is someone that you are struggling to buy for because they have it all this is such a gorgeous site to look through and find something quirky.
Working alongside MUSEUMS and GALLERIES they aim to bring the past to life through items you might wear and use on a daily basis. For instance, they use the WILLIAM MORRIS design on a number of items.
They sections include:
They also have two sister websites [elderberry direct.co.uk- to help aid an active lifestyle and culturevulturedirect.co.uk- an electric site of differents items]
I would highly recommend you check these out for yourselves, although the downside is that you might want everything and find hours have gone by looking around online at the stunning pieces especially on MUSEUMCOLLECTION.
The site is pricey but for the quality it's worth paying more. The site offers free gifts and discount, a great delivery service and choice.
This is a great little gem of a website with a unique style in an overwhelmed online market service that can seem repetitive.
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A guide to the favorite signs of spring
WILLMAR -- Now that the calendar officially proclaims it is spring, we asked some of the region's outdoor enthusiasts and naturalists what they consider their favorite sign of spring.
As they make abundantly clear, there is a lot to look forward to:
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Very beautiful colors and place, nice capture! Like
Greetings from Sweden, Agneta
Eliseo.mc - Many thanks for your visit and comment – Best regards from Athens
Igen tak for dine venlige kommentarer Venlig hilsen Erling
Thank you very much for your comments. Erling from Copenhagen
Amazing beauty, very well captured, my friend!
Beautiful shot and wonderful place. Hello from Athens.
Very nice frame & successful shot. Hello from Athens.
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Beautiful pano with nice colors. Green phantastic! Compliments. LK e Fav.
Greetings Finn,iusfin
krásná chvíle! Like
Pozdravuji, Laci


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Ribbon-cutting ceremonies have been presented for well over a century.
What Is the Purpose of a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony?
Ribbon-cutting ceremonies are a symbolic part of many grand opening events. They are not limited to only business grand openings, but also are held at such places as museums, churches, public offices and private associations.
The purpose of the ceremony is to attract visitors to the location or business. It is a promotional event.
The details of the actual ribbon-cutting ceremony vary by location. Often food and games are provided, tours of the facility are conducted, and speeches are presented.
Cutting the Ribbon
When the ribbon-cutting ceremony is ready to begin, the company owner or president or an authorized representative is accompanied by other people (sometimes employees, celebrities or public officials) in front of the public in attendance. After a speech is made, ceremonial scissors are used to cut a large ribbon. Often journalists are present to photograph, film and publicize the event.
When the ribbon is present in front of the entrance to the business, it symbolizes that the business is closed. When the ribbon has been cut and the two sections fall to the ground, it symbolizes that the business is now open and the public can enter its doors.
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"That's true, and in Omaha, you have a special reason to celebrate that – because Ted Sorenson – who wrote most of it was born in Lincoln, grew up in Nebraska, and always wrote really warmly about the state."
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Oak Hill le invita a experimentar lo mejor Western Carolina del Norte, de su amplia gama de actividades al aire libre Biltmore Estate de Asheville y las pintorescas tiendas locales y restaurantes. Esta casa solariega, construida en 1898, se asienta sobre una colina cubierta roble, con vistas a la pintoresca ciudad de Waynesville y las montañas circundantes. ¡ Disfruta de excelente servicio y amenidades en un entorno tranquilo, que se siente tan cómodo como sus Favoritos vaqueros!
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5 en marzo 24, 2015
We chose Oak Hill B&B as a special place to celebrate my husband Loyd's birthday. Shell and Deb made us feel welcome and pampered. Our room was beautiful and the bed very comfortable. Shell was helpful with restaurant suggestions for dinner and sharing information about Waynesville. They even left a nice card along with a surprise birthday dessert in our room! Breakfast was delicious and a real treat. Thank you so much, Deb and Shell! Ann & Loyd
5 en febrero 02, 2015
This was our first "bed and breakfast" experience and our wedding anniversary weekend. The inn was quiet, comfortable, and stylish. Our hosts were hospitable, friendly, welcoming, and helpful on every front. Staying at OAK HILL on LOVE LANE contributed significantly to the memories created on our special occasion weekend.
5 en enero 25, 2015
We thoroughly enjoyed our anniversary stay. Our expectations were exceeded in every way with the service, quality of rooms, and friendliness of the hosts. My husband and I will definitely visit again.
5 en enero 07, 2015
Our recent stay was so enjoyable! What a great place to bring in the New Year! This was our second stay at this beautiful B&B. Oak Hill on Love Lane offers a relaxing setting, beautiful décor and a great place to unwind, as well as a fun get away to explore the many convenient attractions. Our room was comfortable and elegant. The entire home is filled with style and charm and was beautifully decorated for the holidays. Guest gather at a shared breakfast in a wonderfully furnished Dining Room. The hosts, Shell and Deb prepare a variety of inspiring, breakfast dishes that are served with gracious style. Guest rooms are meticulously clean and there is so much attention to details! My husband and I feel fortunate on our happenstance in finding Oak Hill, and have enjoyed coming back. Oak Hill is truly a gem and the owners, Shell and Deb, our both a wonderful couple and excellent hosts! We look forward to going back!
4,8 en diciembre 29, 2014
We knew there was something special about Oak Hill when upon booking the reservation, we received a call from Shell to confirm and find out more about our requirements. The Inn is beautifully decorated, staying true to the era while incorporating modern conveniences. The breakfast was delicious and the extras like the take away muffin were a nice touch. The attention to detail and the personalized service separate this B&B from many others we have visited. We highly recommend it and appreciate the dedication of Shell and Deb to delivering a quality experience.
4,8 en diciembre 23, 2014
Every detail is thought of during your stay. There is a butler's pantry in the dining room. It has both sweet and savory snacks available. Also, there is a nice selection of cocoa and hot tea. They even keep a Keurig with coffee available at all times. Each day a new freshly made sweet snack is available here. A genuine effort is made to not repeat breakfasts and in fact they tend to have a sweet then savory rotation. The owners act as your concierge for the local area and will happily make phone calls to make reservations and the like. They are friendly and at the same time not intrusive in the least.
5 en diciembre 22, 2014
I am a bit hesitant to post my review as sometimes when one finds something extraordinary - one almost is reluctant to share it with the fear that it may not be available when needing it again in the future! But I will share with the hopes that there will always be room at the inn for my husband and me. Deb & Shell treated us like family the minute we arrived right up until the hugs when saying goodbye's. Breakfast was a time of celebration around the table with great conversation, 5 star breakfast, and even a little bag of goodies to take with us for the day! We had a wonderful relaxing weekend and will definitely be back for more!
5 en diciembre 17, 2014
Inn owners Deb and Shell do everything possible to make your stay perfect. And the breakfasts are sublime.
5 en diciembre 15, 2014
This was a beautiful bed and breakfast with wonderful owners that treat you like family. The food was delicious and the attention to detail was wonderful. I am looking at the calendar for 2015 to see when we can go back.
4,8 en diciembre 01, 2014
My wife and I stopped through on a whim to see the ginger bread house competition at the Grove Park Inn. It was short notice during Thanksgiving weekend, so the prices were off the chart at most other establishments. We gave the Oak Hill B&B a try and were so glad we did! Shell and Deb were the most delightful hosts and the food she prepared was prepared with love! It was delicious and quite satisfying! They work as a team and are very attentive and helpful. We are looking forward to our return in the spring!
Margaret Lawrence Ray and Mary Virginia Ray were the youngest of 12 children born to Clyde and Ella Davis-Ray. As the babies of the family, the two girls occupied this room from birth through adolescence. Mary Virginia, who inherited her mother's beauty, was named Miss Haywood County. •Bedroom, En-Suite Bathroom (second floor) •Standing Tile Shower •King Bed •Bay Windows •South & East Mountain Views (morning sunrise!) •Approximately 325 Square Feet
Clyde Ray Sr. Suite - This suite can be combined with the Bess Ray-Howell Room for a two bedroom suite. Clyde Ray Senior was the original owner of the home. He designed and built it for his wife and 12 children. Ray was a prominent merchant, banker and 14 year mayor of Waynesville. It took Ray two years to complete the home and he took great pride in utilizing only the finest materials available at the time. •Bedroom, Private Parlor And En-Suite Bathroom (first floor) •Two-Person Jacuzzi Tub •King Bed •North & West Mountain Views •Approximately 510 Square Feet •May be combined with Bess Ray Howell Room to create a two bedroom suite
Bess Ray-Howell Room - Features a four-poster queen size bed with en-suite bath that includes a claw foot tub. Bess Haywood Ray was the 6th of 12 children born to Clyde and Ella Ray. She eventually married Captain Howell of the confederate army who rode with Stonewall Jackson in the Civil War. After the death of Captain Howell, Bess moved back into the family home to live out her days in Waynesville. •Bedroom, En-Suite Bathroom (first floor) •Queen Bed •Claw Foot Tub •South & West Mountain Views •Approximately 325 Square Feet •May be combined with Clyde Ray Senior Suite to create a two bedroom suite
Bobby Breese Suite - This suite includes a four-poster queen bed, private parlor and en-suite bath. Robert Hume Breese is the son of Jennie Elmina Ray-Breese, the 5th of 12 children born to Clyde and Ella Ray, and the eldest daughter. As the home passed thru the second generation, Robert and his family occupied the house for a number of years. Most of his family, including Ron Breese a prominent local realtor who represented the house, reside in Waynesville to this day and are very much connected to the original homestead. •Bedroom, Private Parlor and En-Suite Bathroom (second floor) •Standard Tub/Shower •Queen Four-Poster Bed •South & West Mountain Views •Approximately 430 Square Feet
Ella Davis-Ray, the matriarch of the Ray family, was a strong-willed and beautiful woman accustomed to all the luxuries of the time. Clyde, after much cajoling (and the advent of the railroad), convinced Ella to move to the budding town of Waynesville to raise their family. The story has it that after the birth of her 12 children, Ella, in an effort to insure her privacy, moved up to the guest room and promptly had a lock installed on the door! Needless to say, there were no more children after that. •Bedroom, En-Suite Bathroom (second floor) •Standard Tub/Shower •King Bed •Bay Windows •South & East Mountain Views •Approximately 340 Square Feet
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FROM KNOXVILLE: Tome la I-40 este hasta la salida del Valle de Maggie (autopista 276). DESDE ATLANTA (a través de Franklin, NC) Take-85 este al norte de Estados Unidos-985 hacia Gainesville, Georgia. Combinar en US23/441 hacia Clayton, GA y continúe a través de Franklin, NC. Continuar en US23/441 a US23/74 a Sylva. FROM ASHEVILLE: Tomar-40 hacia el oeste hasta la salida 27, siga US23/74 a la salida de Waynesville 102 y gire a la derecha.
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Ambos shell de deb y han tenido carreras productivos en la industria de la hospitalidad. Shell como director de restauración y servicio y deb como el gerente de servicio de catering/Convenio. Ambos gozan el aspecto más personal de propiedad de B & B.
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Tuscan Wine Supper - Friday 6th March 2015
We are delighted to welcome Edoardo Amadi to Danesfield House at the beginning of March to host our first Tuscan Wine Supper. One of the country's most highly regarded Italian wine experts, Edoardo is also currently Wine Director for Clos Maggiore, Big Easy Maiden Lane & Big Easy, London.
The evening will comprise of a Champagne Reception followed by 4 courses with hand-picked Tuscan Wines to compliment a specially designed menu created by Billy Reid, Executive Chef.
Scallops, Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Olive Oil 7 Basil
Tagliatelle, Wild Boar Ragu, Regianno Parmesan
Venison, Dauphinoise, Spinach, Morel Mushrooms, Chianti Jus
Pinenut & Raspberry Tart, Whipped Mascapone Raspberry Puree
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£199.00 per person including dinner, overnight stay & full English breakfast.
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A Southern California cop stole the life savings of his own father, prosecutors say.
The Irwindale officer, 47-year-old Dennis Alva, pleaded not guilty to grand theft, second-degree burglary and elder abuse today, the L.A. County District Attorney's office announced:
Prosecutors say the 89-year-old father reported to cops in January that $250,000 in cash -- a life's savings he had stashed away in a detached garage at his Azusa house -- vanished.
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by William Yates, M.D. in Brain Posts
Early positive parental-infant attachment provides a key developmental advantage.The maternal-infant dyad has received the most research attention. However, fathers also can play an important role in infant development. An increasing number of studies focus on the biology of fatherhood and infant care behavior.Ilanit Gordon along with colleagues in Israel and the United States examined the role of two central neuropeptides in paternal behavior during the first six months of infancy.In their stud........ Read more »
Gordon I, Zagoory-Sharon O, Leckman JF, & Feldman R. (2010) Prolactin, Oxytocin, and the development of paternal behavior across the first six months of fatherhood. Hormones and behavior, 58(3), 513-8. PMID: 20399783
Mascaro JS, Hackett PD, Gouzoules H, Lori A, & Rilling JK. (2014) Behavioral and genetic correlates of the neural response to infant crying among human fathers. Social cognitive and affective neuroscience, 9(11), 1704-12. PMID: 24336349
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The structure of the family in the United States and other countries is changing. This change has occurred over a relatively brief period of time. Data noted in the study I am reviewing today shows that between 1970 and 2013 in the U.S.:Percentage of children living with two parents dropped 24%Percentage of children living with a single mother increased to 23.7%Percentage of children living with a single father quadrupled to 4.1%Percentage of children living with a grandparent doubled to 6......... Read more »
Krueger PM, Jutte DP, Franzini L, Elo I, & Hayward MD. (2015) Family structure and multiple domains of child well-being in the United States: a cross-sectional study. Population health metrics, 6. PMID: 25729332
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Child brain development benefits from a positive parenting style and environment.The mechanism for this positive effect is unclear but moderation of the stress response in the growing child is an area of research interest.Haroon Sheikh and colleagues from the University of Ontario in Canada recently published results on a study of parenting and brain development in children.In their study, a cohort of 46 six year old girls underwent brain imaging using a technique known as diffusion tensor imagi........ Read more »
Sheikh HI, Joanisse MF, Mackrell SM, Kryski KR, Smith HJ, Singh SM, & Hayden EP. (2014) Links between white matter microstructure and cortisol reactivity to stress in early childhood: evidence for moderation by parenting. NeuroImage. Clinical, 77-85. PMID: 25379418
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Genetic and environmental risk factors contribute to the risk for anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders.Known risk factors for anorexia nervosa include female gender, young age, family member with anorexia nervosa, weight loss, and participation in weight sensitive sports or activities, i.e. gymnastics, dancing.There has also been evidence that anorexia nervosa is more common in higher socioeconomic classes. This finding has made it one of the few brain disorders more common with this cate........ Read more »
Goodman A, Heshmati A, & Koupil I. (2014) Family history of education predicts eating disorders across multiple generations among 2 million Swedish males and females. PloS one, 9(8). PMID: 25162402
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Smoking during pregnancy produces significant and diverse effects on prenatal development.These adverse effects include dysfunction in prenatal and early childhood brain development.Hanan El Marroun and colleagues from the Netherlands recently published an important childhood brain imaging study of smoking during pregnancy.One hundred and thirteen children exposed to tobacco during pregnancy were compared to a control group of unexposed children.Both groups of children between 6 and 8 years of a........ Read more »
El Marroun H, Schmidt MN, Franken IH, Jaddoe VW, Hofman A, van der Lugt A, Verhulst FC, Tiemeier H, & White T. (2014) Prenatal tobacco exposure and brain morphology: a prospective study in young children. Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 39(4), 792-800. PMID: 24096296
by William Yates, M.D. in Brain Posts
There are a variety of methods to study the effects on exercise on brain function. Brain imaging techniques such as fMRI provides a new tool to search for regional effects of acute and chronic exercise.Another tool that has received less attention is the electroencephalogram or EEG. One EEG measure of brain function is the individual alpha peak frequency or iAPF.The iAPF is positively correlated with arousal, attention and speed of information processing. Higher iAPF is linked to faster spe........ Read more »
Gutmann B, Mierau A, Hülsdünker T, Hildebrand C, Przyklenk A, Hollmann W, & Strüder HK. (2015) Effects of physical exercise on individual resting state EEG alpha peak frequency. Neural plasticity, 717312. PMID: 25759762
by William Yates, M.D. in Brain Posts
A series of seven guidelines for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease (AD) has recently been published.These guidelines resulted from a conference of experts in nutrition and the brain.The guidelines included a recommendation for 40 minutes of aerobic exercise three times a week.Support for this exercise recommendation by experts was linked to 2 areas of research:Observational studies show lower rates of AD in regular exercise groups compared to sedentary groupsA single clinical trial found red........ Read more »
Barnard ND, Bush AI, Ceccarelli A, Cooper J, de Jager CA, Erickson KI, Fraser G, Kesler S, Levin SM, Lucey B.... (2014) Dietary and lifestyle guidelines for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease. Neurobiology of aging. PMID: 24913896
by William Yates, M.D. in Brain Posts
Exercise promotes cognitive function in children, adults and elderly individuals.The mechanism for this effect is unclear. Some of the effect may be due to a general improvement in vascular function and health.Another potential mechanism is via increased neuroplasticity mediated by neurotrophic factors.Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BNDF) is a known contributor to brain neuroplasticity. Levels of BNDF can be determined with serum assays.RL Leckie and colleagues recently found support for BND........ Read more »
Leckie RL, Oberlin LE, Voss MW, Prakash RS, Szabo-Reed A, Chaddock-Heyman L, Phillips SM, Gothe NP, Mailey E, Vieira-Potter VJ.... (2014) BDNF mediates improvements in executive function following a 1-year exercise intervention. Frontiers in human neuroscience, 985. PMID: 25566019
by William Yates, M.D. in Brain Posts
Growing evidence links physical activity to improved cognitive outcome in elderly individuals.Few studies have examined effects of exercise on those at highest risk for Alzheimer's disease.J Carson Smith and colleagues recently published a prospective study of a cohort of older adults using structural magnetic resonance imaging.The key elements of the design of their study included the following elements:Participants: 97 adults between the ages of 65 and 89Physical activity level: Frequency and ........ Read more »
Smith JC, Nielson KA, Woodard JL, Seidenberg M, Durgerian S, Hazlett KE, Figueroa CM, Kandah CC, Kay CD, Matthews MA.... (2014) Physical activity reduces hippocampal atrophy in elders at genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease. Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 61. PMID: 24795624
by William Yates, M.D. in Brain Posts
The rate of cognitive decline with aging is quite variable. Identifying important components of this process is needed for developing interventions to reduce the burden of Alzheimer's and other dementias.Excess inflammation has been linked to obesity as well as aging-related cognitive decline.Archana Singh-Manoux and colleagues recently published a study of the association between blood markers of inflammation and cognitive decline.This study used data from the U.K. Whitehall II cohort, a g........ Read more »
Singh-Manoux A, Dugravot A, Brunner E, Kumari M, Shipley M, Elbaz A, & Kivimaki M. (2014) Interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein as predictors of cognitive decline in late midlife. Neurology, 83(6), 486-93. PMID: 24991031
by William Yates, M.D. in Brain Posts
There is a growing research body of evidence to support beneficial effects of a Mediterranean diet on brain health.In previous posts I have reviewed research on the Mediterranean diet and:Cognitive DeclineAlzheimer's Disease PreventionA recent study adds an important element in potential mechanisms for the beneficial effects of the Mediterranean diet.Marta Crous-Bou and colleauges from Harvard University and the University of Washington published a study of the Mediterranean diet and chromosome ........ Read more »
Crous-Bou M, Fung TT, Prescott J, Julin B, Du M, Sun Q, Rexrode KM, Hu FB, & De Vivo I. (2014) Mediterranean diet and telomere length in Nurses' Health Study: population based cohort study. BMJ (Clinical research ed.). PMID: 25467028
by William Yates, M.D. in Brain Posts
Brain inflammation produces a variety of emotional, behavior and cognitive symptoms.I remember clearly a patient I cared for with central nervous system lupus erythrematosis (SLE). With SLE flairs she developed flagrant psychotic symptoms including hallucinations requiring inpatient psychiatric care.Between flares she had no significant psychiatric symptoms.Nicole Castanon and two colleagues from France have published a review of the role of obesity-associated inflammation and brain dysfunction......... Read more »
Castanon N, Lasselin J, & Capuron L. (2014) Neuropsychiatric comorbidity in obesity: role of inflammatory processes. Frontiers in endocrinology, 74. PMID: 24860551
by William Yates, M.D. in Brain Posts
Dietary intake of whole grains and fiber shows consistent beneficial effects on a variety of health and mortality measures.In a post in 2011, I reviewed study results from the NIH-AARP cohort. That study reported reduced cardiovascular disease but not cancer in men and women with the highest fiber intake.A recent Harvard University study examined mortality risk in a group of U.S. health professionals grouped by level of whole grain intake.Participants in this study were over 118,000 men and wome........ Read more »
Wu H, Flint AJ, Qi Q, van Dam RM, Sampson LA, Rimm EB, Holmes MD, Willett WC, Hu FB, & Sun Q. (2015) Association Between Dietary Whole Grain Intake and Risk of Mortality: Two Large Prospective Studies in US Men and Women. JAMA internal medicine. PMID: 25559238
by William Yates, M.D. in Brain Posts
My research training is in psychiatric epidemiology. Alcohol and drug dependence have been two of my topic areas of research.So I found a recent novel study of the epidemiology of illicit drug use in Europe intriguing.Typical methods of looking for the prevalence of drug use in populations are direct diagnostic interviews and studies of emergency room attendees or autopsy cases with medical complications of drug use.However, Christopher Ort from Switzerland along with a host of European col........ Read more »
Ort C, van Nuijs AL, Berset JD, Bijlsma L, Castiglioni S, Covaci A, de Voogt P, Emke E, Fatta-Kassinos D, Griffiths P.... (2014) Spatial differences and temporal changes in illicit drug use in Europe quantified by wastewater analysis. Addiction (Abingdon, England), 109(8), 1338-52. PMID: 24861844
by William Yates, M.D. in Brain Posts
Prescription opiate abuse is a significant problem in the United States.I have previously written about this issue in several previous posts.One important factor for clinicians and patients is the need to identify high-risk populations that may be more vulnerable to opiate abuse and dependence.One obvious group would be those with alcohol or another non-opiate abuse diagnosis. Additionally, some psychiatric disorders are associated with increased risk for substance abuse including opiate abuse.G........ Read more »
Hackman DT, Greene MS, Fernandes TJ, Brown AM, Wright ER, & Chambers RA. (2014) Prescription drug monitoring program inquiry in psychiatric assessment: detection of high rates of opioid prescribing to a dual diagnosis population. The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 75(7), 750-6. PMID: 25093472
by William Yates, M.D. in Brain Posts
Relapse rates are high in treatment samples of adults with cocaine dependence.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common standard of care for cocaine dependence.A recent clinical trial from Switzerland examined the use of financial prize incentives to augment standard CBT in the treatment of cocaine dependence.Sixty subjects participated in this trial with the following inclusion criteria: least 18 years of age, had a DSM-IV diagnosis of cocaine dependence with at least one po........ Read more »
Petitjean SA, Dürsteler-MacFarland KM, Krokar MC, Strasser J, Mueller SE, Degen B, Trombini MV, Vogel M, Walter M, Wiesbeck GA.... (2014) A randomized, controlled trial of combined cognitive-behavioral therapy plus prize-based contingency management for cocaine dependence. Drug and alcohol dependence, 94-100. PMID: 25456571
by William Yates, M.D. in Brain Posts
Finding a specific genes linked to specific neuropsychiatric disorders has been a key research strategy.However, this strategy has not been entirely successful.One problem with this unitary approach is the diagnostic overlap and comorbidity common to neuropsychiatric disorders such as mood disorders and autism.A promising alternative strategy is to focus on genes that share risk with more than one neuropsychiatric condition.Amit Lotan from Israel along with colleagues from the Netherlands, Germa........ Read more »
Lotan A, Fenckova M, Bralten J, Alttoa A, Dixson L, Williams RW, & van der Voet M. (2014) Neuroinformatic analyses of common and distinct genetic components associated with major neuropsychiatric disorders. Frontiers in neuroscience, 331. PMID: 25414627
by William Yates, M.D. in Brain Posts
Clinicians treating patients with eating disorders find the challenge great with many treatment-resistant cases.To some extent, this is true of any clinical disorder. Outpatient treatment rolls and inpatient samples are over-represented by those failing to respond to initial interventions.A medical example is helpful here. Endocrinologists specializing in diabetes see more complicated cases where glucose control is difficult and diabetic complications are common.Diabetics with easy glucose contr........ Read more »
Halmi, K. (2013) Perplexities of treatment resistence in eating disorders. BMC Psychiatry, 13(1), 292. DOI: 10.1186/1471-244X-13-292
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The recent revision of the American Psychiatric Associations Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) altered several eating disorder diagnostic criteria.Some have expressed concern that these revisions are overly broad and may result in over diagnosis in some clinical populations. One clinical population where this is a concern is obesity.A research study has been recently published addressing this issue.Jennifer Thomas and colleagues at Harvard University a........ Read more »
Thomas JJ, Koh KA, Eddy KT, Hartmann AS, Murray HB, Gorman MJ, Sogg S, & Becker AE. (2014) Do DSM-5 eating disorder criteria overpathologize normative eating patterns among individuals with obesity?. Journal of obesity, 320803. PMID: 25057413
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Binge eating is defined as the recurrent rapid consumption of high calorie meals accompanied by a feeling that eating is out of control.Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating paired with a purging behavior such as self-induced vomiting.Binge eating without purging is receiving increased clinical and research attention.Binge eating is a relative common component in elevated body mass index and obesity. Successful behavior and drug treatment for obesity often includes ........ Read more »
Peat CM, Huang L, Thornton LM, Von Holle AF, Trace SE, Lichtenstein P, Pedersen NL, Overby DW, & Bulik CM. (2013) Binge eating, body mass index, and gastrointestinal symptoms. Journal of psychosomatic research, 75(5), 456-61. PMID: 24182635
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After several weeks of construction, McDonald's in Russell has reopened with a fresh, modern look.
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Upon publishment in the newspaper, a new resolution to issue special water use permits to Russell residents and business owners will go into effect as the Russell City Council approved the measure Tuesday night.
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A half-cent sales tax that has been in place for 10 years and funds Russell County economic development projects is up for renewal this year, and Russell County Commissioners said Monday the tax is a good thing to keep going.
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Belarusian Dream is an autobiographical account of one young man's experience of growing up under the brutal regime of Belarusian leader Alexander Lukoshenko, often called 'Europe's last dictator'. Election fraud, brutal repression and the economic crisis are the backdrop to the growing mood for change, in what is often termed the most 'stable' post-Soviet country. The anonymous narrator - something of an 'everyman' voice of young Belarusian's seeking change - takes us through the recent history of his lifetime through to the 2010 elections and the grim repression that followed, and ending with the dreams of change that strengthened after the 2011 revolutions around the world. It is an insider's voice, witness to the fears and terrors as well as hopes and dreams of a new generation, set against a tapestry of archive film, music and images of the country's brutal modern history.
By Ekaterina Kibalchich
Belarus. It used to be a small, quiet country where nothing significant happened. Now it is a country where people are detained on the street for clapping their hands, where phone conversations are monitored and where journalist's cameras are confiscated.
In November 2010, I came to Minsk as a journalist from a Russian TV station to cover the elections in Belarus. What was happening made such an impression on me that I decided I had to make a documentary film about it. It was very important that I presented an independent point of view, so I did it alone, without the backing of my TV channel or another TV company. That is how Belarusian Dream came to life.
Belarusian Dream is my directorial debut. We shot the film carefully, trying to avoid any state attention. Our cameramen's flats got searched several times after the elections, and so friends hid the cassettes in their flats. In order to be able to film we often pretended to be journalists from Belarusian state TV, or reporters from Europe, or employees of advertising agencies.
I walked around in a wig and went under an assumed name. We sometimes felt as though we were special agents behind enemy lines. When talking on the phone, we called the cassette a book, money – sweets, and instead of saying that 'we'll film today', we said 'let's go for a beer this evening'.
We even pretended that we were wedding photographers. In the film you will see several scenes of Belarus' capital – Minsk. Even filming such a neutral scene was potentially risky. So we dressed two people up as a bride and a groom and took them around the city, pretending that we were filming a wedding, and not simply empty streets. This way, we avoided having our documents checked by militia.
Perhaps we were being paranoid. But most importantly, we managed to make the film. Now I look back on it as an adventure. But then I was really frightened.
We worked on the film for a year. I collected and reviewed video material for at least six months. Sometimes it seemed that it would simply remain an archive and that I would not have the strength to finish the film. As events kept unfolding – such as the currency crisis and the Minsk metro bombing - we had to add several new storylines to the script. And suddenly I had an idea of how to bring all these events together and wrote the script over several days and nights.
It was edited in Moscow. In Minsk it would have been too dangerous.
I believe that Belarusian Dream is popular because it is an honest film. This film shows an independent view on life in Belarus, but at the same time it is a subjective point of view. Because here I was not only a director, but also took part in the events. For me it is a sincere story, which talks about my life and my dreams.
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The Defense Department is facing significant challenges and changes in the coming months and years, and with a mandate to streamline and cut spending, acquisition is emerging as a critical area.
DOD officials expect to see big changes in acquisition, whether they involve reforming how the military buys its weapons, IT, services and other goods; improving the workforce in charge of purchasing; or handing off certain responsibilities.
"Our intent is to ensure that people approach the problem of how to do a specific acquisition with an open mind and try to do the best approach for that particular product," said Frank Kendall, undersecretary of Defense for acquisition, technology and logistics. "It struck me how incredibly complicated it was, how difficult it was for program managers to just make their way through that maze."
During a conference hosted by Credit Suisse and organized by McAleese and Associates on Feb. 25, Kendall outlined some tentative plans to streamline acquisition rules, ideally before the fiscal 2015 defense funding bill. At least some of the work is being carried out in conjunction with Capitol Hill lawmakers, including Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas).
"I don't know that it'll catch [the fiscal 2015 defense authorization act], except for maybe low-hanging fruit, simply because of the processes in going through the legislative and approval processes," Kendall said. "But we'll try to get low-hanging fruit."
One example: Any business system that costs more than $1 million across the five-year defense spending plan has to be certified by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Kendall said.
"That's insane," he said. "It turns it into a rubber stamp. There are thousands of these things." He added that reforms to the Defense Acquisition Regulations System, a more complicated effort, can also be expected in the near term.
"What happens is that people keep adding statutory requirements year over year over year, all trying to improve things," he said. "But what happens is that you start with something very clean -- [the Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act], for example, is a good act that has a lot of really good things in it -- but people keep adding and adding, and it just makes the burden on program managers huge. So the idea is to simplify so that we have a coherent body of law."
Lt. Gen. Charles Davis, military deputy in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, said IT acquisition is an especially complex area that needs particular attention.
"I've got programs that deal with buying additional servers from [the Defense Information Systems Agency]," Davis said. "I've got programs that are trying to revolutionize personnel and pay and accounting systems. We have programs out there that are trying to protect the Air Force network from cyber threats. So IT can go a long way, and each one is a little bit of a different issue...and each one of those areas requires specific acquisition techniques. You just can't lump them together as IT."
In some cases, such as business IT systems and DOD's much-maligned enterprise resource planning programs, it might be better to hand off whatever is not within the department's areas of core competencies, Davis added.
"I have long said that I don't think that DOD collectively should be in business information systems," he said. "I don't think that we should be doing business enterprise systems. I don't think we grow the talent or workforce to do that."
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