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Natural disasters occur all over the world, and with the presence of 24-hour media, we often have a close-up view of the conditions following a disaster. These disasters can have significant environmental consequences, posing risks to human health and property, which need short- and long-term management approaches to addressing the varying situations through restoration and final repairs.
In the last few decades, significant practice changes have been made to disaster response to reduce the severity of impact following a natural disaster as well as to shorten the timeframe to recovery, including allocation of significant government resources to increase resources and the knowledge base regarding emergency response to these environmental disasters, and community and university-based courses, classes, and degrees in disaster management are now available across the country.
While disaster management has evolved considerably over the decades, the environmental issues following disasters linger and can be significant to address and mitigate. Further, allocations of liability are ever-present following these disasters, necessitating experts to identify, control, and mitigate the associated damages.
A disaster is defined in many ways, but the term generally characterizes a sudden event or accident that occurs when people are exposed to situations or hazards that have the potential to cause impact to human health. Disasters involve damage to property or common infrastructure and impact communities and the resources they rely on. Disasters come in many forms and can be natural or stem from human activity.
Environmental disasters that are human-related or include well-studied events such as:
These events have resulted in significant loss of life or injury, as well as loss of natural resources associated with significant pollution. Many of the environmental disasters listed above also have significant long-term damages to public health and the environment that continue to be studied.
Natural disasters include:
Sometimes, natural and human-made disasters can occur together. Consider the Fukushima nuclear disaster, where a devastating tsunami caused nuclear reactors to fail. Often, these types of disasters are particularly harmful because one problem exacerbates the other. What do all these events have in common? Whether human-made or naturally occurring, these disasters impact the environment and involve significant loss of life, loss of natural resources, and economic and infrastructure impact.
Some natural disasters with the highest number of fatalities include the Galveston Hurricane in 1900, San Ciriaco Hurricane in 1899, and, more recently, Hurricane Mitch in 1998 and Hurricane Maria in 2017. Natural disasters such as those detailed previously involve the loss of natural resources, which can include contamination of surface and drinking water sources, destruction of wetlands or loss of vegetation, as well as the contamination of lands and waters with the release of wastes (hazardous or solid wastes), and the loss of agriculture with disruption to the food supply.
These disasters also impact power generation and transmission across communities, which in turn can prevent water supply and the supply of other utilities. In addition to the loss of power generation and transmission, communication means are often lost, further impeding response, even when access to the impacted communities is otherwise available. Loss of transportation infrastructure and accompanying access to impacted communities can significantly delay emergency response and recovery efforts, emergency services and access to healthcare, and response by police and firefighters are also delayed. All these damages can impact the economy (local, state and federal) overall and have both short- and long-term impacts. While environmental disasters typically precipitate loss of employment, commerce, and production, there are some studies that indicate some positive impacts to the economy in the aftermath.
How well a business or community responds to an environmental disaster has its roots firmly planted in how prepared the community or business was for the disaster. Disaster preparedness begins months or years before the environmental disaster occurs, and includes planning, drills, testing of vulnerabilities, and resiliency to the disaster, as well as the re-evaluation of past responses (success and failures) to the other environmental disasters. Disaster preparedness also includes the continual updating of plans and associated roles and responsibilities of all of those involved in the response to the disaster.
Disaster preparedness also impacts the success of the emergency response efforts, which can last days or weeks, as these efforts clearly rely upon disaster management plans. The emergency response efforts for environmental disasters are designed to save lives, prevent further injury or property damage, and mitigate further damages. They can also include efforts directed at search and rescue; reestablishing security; and securing food, water, and utility supplies, including the provision of resources and housing for emergency response and restoration workers. These efforts involve provision of emergency relief through establishing supply chains to support response and recovery efforts following an environmental disaster, from providing supplies of boom to contain spills to providing skimming vessels to remove as much floating petroleum as possible from water.
The quicker the supply chain is reestablished, the quicker the recovery efforts take place following an environmental disaster. Recovery efforts, following an environmental disaster, can last many months and even years; New Orleans' response to Hurricane Katrina is a perfect example of recovery that occurs within a community well across the years and even a decade. Recovery efforts involve stabilizing the business or community, making long-term repairs to critical infrastructure or properties, and providing financial assistance.
Practically speaking, companies investing in preventative measures in order to reduce the impact of the next disaster, or, mitigate the effects of a disaster (and of potential liability, for that matter), should adopt three policies in order to make safety and disaster preparedness a priority:
Further, companies should develop policies requiring regular testing, updates, and upgrades to ensure emergency disaster preparedness. This means ensuring that critical safeguards, such as backup power, function as intended during extreme weather events, including hurricanes or floods. Mitigating these potential effects on the front end is an invaluable tool—where companies create intuitive, meaningful disaster preparedness policies and companies reap the benefit of, first, avoiding the impacts of disaster, and second, avoiding liability for playing a role in exacerbating an already devastating disaster.
Due to the nature and severity of environmental issues associated with disasters, government reports are critical to rely upon. This includes Centers for Disease Control (CDC) advisories that may detail concerns regarding health and may include recommendations for immunizations and for ensuring quality of health associated with access to the affected location(s). Following Katrina, the CDC provided recommendations regarding water quality, immunizations, illness outbreaks, and issued precautions for the areas impacted. Some were helpful, but not always appreciated. Agencies such as the CDC also provide important guidance following floods and other disasters, providing necessary response recommendations and guidance prior to and following access to a community or area.
Many times, access to areas is limited following an environmental disaster. This is to allow for first-tier emergency responders to have access to allow for security and stabilization. In Louisiana, many parishes have a tiered access system through the Office of Homeland Security to allow only necessary responders access at certain times. This provides government agencies access to address issues that may be associated with protection of public health and the environment, so that further government advisories, as well as resources, can be made available.
Agencies with needed access following environmental disasters include the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), to name a few. These agencies evaluate risk associated with environmental hazards to workers, public health, and the environment, as well as become involved in the root cause of the disaster, in order to determine whether there is risk of future accident or injury. With issues that involve environmental pollution or contamination, such as with oil spills in open water, the U.S. EPA generally is the lead federal agency addressing these issues. The agency that takes the lead in a disaster depends upon the disaster itself. Some disasters may have the Office of Homeland Security as the initial lead, and this depends upon the disaster and the disaster type.
With technology has come significant advances in the tools available for us to assess damages that were not available a decade earlier. Technological advancements have given us the ability to evaluate environmental damages in areas with limited access. This allows for first-hand views of conditions, without the concerns of exposure and delays due to site accessibility. Technology that involves remote sensing, with the use of fly-overs, radar, drone use (with or without the use of thermal imagery), and aerial/satellite photography, all aid in quicker response efforts to environmental disasters.
These technologies allow, even at night, resources to be expended for life and safety efforts, as well as for evaluating impact to sensitive or inaccessible areas with the use of tools such as thermography. Thermography is also used to enhance emergency response efforts when tanks of chemicals are at risk for explosion, following natural or human-made disasters. When pairing these technologies with computerized air dispersion modeling, real-time decisions can be made to allow or prevent access or determine areas that can be worked in for debris removal and transmission of utilities. Such was the case following Hurricane Harvey in and around Houston.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) allow responders to evaluate damages by location, as well as determine the impact type. Use of government databases such as those provided through USGS, NOAA, and other agencies allow for quick determination of wind vs. flood surge impact to a large swath of properties, and permit adjusters and first responders to determine almost immediately when access to previously inaccessible areas due to flood waters can occur. Use of GIS also allows for the determination of resources in proximity to the damaged locations, in order to project whether vendors can respond timely with the necessary resources. While tools such as Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) have been in use for many, many years, other remote sensing tools are universally available to the government and the public to respond quickly to environmental disasters.
A variety of experts are utilized following environmental disasters, and they can include professionals with expertise as engineers, environmental scientists, industrial hygienists, wetlands specialists, and other specialists, but also responding to these environmental disasters are insurance adjusters, government scientists, lawyers, and other professionals. The type of environmental disaster determines the specialty needed in response efforts. For instance, with an oil spill to open water, wetlands specialists, oil spill response contractors, and environmental regulatory specialists may be the first to respond or the primary response expert, whereas a tornado impacting a medical facility might need chemists, radiation safety experts, and licensed mold assessors to be first responders and determine damage.
In an environmental disaster, the primary damage assessment focuses on determining fatalities and injuries, but also determined are the direct damages to infrastructure that prevent stabilization and recovery. Whether pollutants impact stabilization efforts, from radiation leaks or chemical spills to evaluation of hazards associated with asbestos fiber release, all should be considered by licensed, accredited, or experienced experts. Failure to address these hazards may ultimately end up with further injury and litigation, as in the emergency response efforts following the 9/11 attacks - where state and municipal workers clearing debris from the wreckage of the Twin Towers claimed permanent injury to their respiratory systems and health filed suit against the City of New York and its contractors, alleging negligence in monitoring the air and assuring appropriate safety in the workplace, particularly in not providing adequate respiratory equipment, and assuring proper use thereof.
Experts are also necessary in a variety of different response and stabilization efforts to environmental disasters. Where insurance issues prevail with damaged property, determining impacts to the property from different conditions such as those related to wind damage versus those related to flood damage is necessary, as different types of insurance coverage triggers may exist. Experts in these situations can also determine whether damage was caused by flooding from rising water due to excess rain or whether it occurred due to back up in a conveyance system, all of which may have some involvement in insurance coverage situations.
The presence of environmental pollutants may determine exclusion under some insurance policies versus coverage under others. How mold impact or the presence of asbestos is handled in a structure through insurance coverage following an environmental disaster may be different than how an insurance policy responds to pollutants released following a sinkhole, where property may be lost and groundwater contamination alleged. All of these situations require specific experts to address them and make recommendations. It is also important to note that states may have specific licensing laws requiring certifications specific to that expertise. For instance, states such as Florida, Texas, and New York have specific mold licensing laws, and unlicensed people cannot perform mold assessments. Many states also have asbestos and lead certifications, requiring people performing these inspections to hold specific licenses, without which they cannot opine on these specific subjects. Due to the possible presence of these environmental pollutants, the necessary assessments should be performed by appropriately licensed staff. Failure to do so may result in unnecessary exposure and can involve additional liability.
Secondary damage assessments of property impacted by disasters can include the evaluation of redevelopment or the economics of redevelopment of a business or enterprise in an area. This may trigger specific requirements associated with grants or insurance provisions, such as the relocation of Charity Hospital following Hurricane Katrina, where a 25% reduction in the monies provided to the State of Louisiana for redevelopment of the hospital occurred, as the hospital could not be redeveloped in its previous location. Again, this is a reminder of the importance of experts specific to their field and confirms the importance of the use of specialized contractors and consultants to evaluate conditions and regulatory code compliance.
There are five main types of natural disasters that may involve significant environmental impact. They include:
Each of these natural disasters necessitate significant time and effort to address the environmental impacts. Areas across the world are regularly impacted by floods. Whether by rainwater, rising tides, or backups in conveyance systems, floods can cause the release of environmental pollutants.
Further compounding the problem, contact between water and building substrates often produces mold, necessitating the need for mold assessment and remediation. Through the conveyance of rising waters that are unsanitary, flood waters also bring with them petroleum substances, pesticides, and herbicides. These can pose a risk to human health, occupants, or workers performing restoration, demolition, repair, and rebuild. Contaminates also impact raw products and machinery used in production processes. These contaminants should be addressed by licensed professionals.
For instance, determining the presence of chemicals in water that may have made contact with food contact surfaces/equipment is generally the province of environmental scientists or chemists. However, the cleaning efforts followed by a restoration contractor should also be tested by these specialized staff in order to ensure that contaminant residue has been removed. Where asbestos is present on drywall texture that was degraded in a flood, a licensed asbestos inspector and contractor supervisor may have to collect samples to determine the extent of an asbestos fiber release. In many states, asbestos abatement certification is needed to provide an asbestos abatement plan for the restoration and abatement cleaning of the impacted surfaces. Failure to include the correctly credentialed and licensed experts can result in additional liability.
Environmental damages following tornadoes can be different from those that occur during a flood. For example, there may be enough advance warning to relocate susceptible items in advance of a flood, but not a tornado. When an F-5 tornado hit Joplin, Missouri, there was not enough warning to evacuate all of the helicopters from the city's hospital. While one helicopter had enough time to evacuate, the rotors of the other helicopter struck into emergency systems that impacted the ability of the hospital to operate, shutting off power to life sustaining systems, impacting patient care, pharmaceuticals, and other biological hazards that were located in the building. Without power, patient care was drastically impacted. The facility lost climate control, conditions deteriorated, and ultimately the decision was made to demolish what remained of the structure. Considerable expense was made to address pollutants found in the hospital, as well as those pollutants that impacted equipment and instrumentation necessary for patient care in an interim field hospital. Further, debris cleanup and removal efforts were delayed in order to ensure they did not impact the health of recovery workers. Increased disposal costs to destroy these pollutants were also incurred.
Disaster-related debris from windfall and flooding consists of construction materials, damaged buildings, sediments, green waste, and personal property, in addition to the downed trees and limbs, which obstruct roads and disable electric power and communication systems. Clearing roads and public areas is a top priority, as these debris become a safety concern for local communities.
FEMA manages the federal response and recovery efforts following an incident of national significance. FEMA also works with state and local emergency managers, manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration, trains first responders, and initiates mitigation activities to reduce the risk of loss in future disasters. The FEMA Public Assistance (PA) program reimburses 100% of debris cleanup in public places such as roadways for 60 days from the date of declaration. After 60 days, FEMA will reimburse 75% of the cost while state/local governments share the remaining 25%. State and local governments apply for PA reimbursement, as well as certain private-non-profit groups.
The large volume of debris generated from Hurricane Katrina presented state and local governments with a huge challenge to collect, remove, and dispose of the unwanted debris. FEMA covered the cost of debris removal after Katrina, which generated more than 100 million CY of disaster debris, with an estimated 55-million CY of debris in the New Orleans area alone. In comparison, the previous largest disaster-related debris removal occurred when Hurricane Andrew struck Florida in 1992, when 43-million CY of debris were removed.
In the Katrina debris, segregation of wastes, as well as the volume of wastes and burden on disposal facilities were significant. Proper handling and disposal were paramount to protect public health and the environment. To better ensure protection of public health and the environment, and prevent the creation of future Superfund site, the EPA updated its 1995 guidance on managing disaster debris disposal in 2008. This guidance can assist communities with handling and resolving the issues associated with wastes and their emergency debris management decisions following disasters.
Any time that pollutants are released, their release may have some reporting requirement or follow-up documentation to ensure proper handling has occurred for restoration efforts. Whether these conditions require oversight or reporting to FEMA for documentation of environmental damage to contents, or for supporting recommendations for repair versus replacement, or for supporting relocation of the entire business operation in another space, reporting conditions may be necessary. For hospitals, this may include necessary documentation that environmental hazards have been resolved in documents that can be provided as part of the accreditation process with the Joint Commission on Healthcare Accreditation (JC). For disposal of pollutants, this may involve documentation of handling, transportation, and disposal to state or federal environmental regulatory agencies. While failure to handle wastes properly may result in fines, disposal of waste in compliance with state and U.S. laws can still result in liability down the road, such as with disposal sites that have become Superfund sites, where documentation of disposal receipts have been used to determine Potentially Responsible Parties.
Is there anything that can be done to lessen the damage following environmental disasters, whether human-made or natural? As discussed previously, disaster management planning is the tool to lessen the severity of damage and reduce the time for stabilization and recovery. This begins prior to the disaster and includes determining the weakest link in a business or system for a business. Whether this is related to critical vendors and their ability to respond following and environmental disaster, the ability for staff to populate a business during or following a disaster, such as the U.S. Coast Guard office during Hurricane Harvey or a simple lack of preparedness or lack of redundancy in planning. All of these items should be evaluated in advance of a disaster, planned for, and response actions addressed. This includes annual drills, updating plans and roles and responsibilities, as well as performing triage and look-backs following response efforts to previous disasters. Successful businesses are ones that learn from the previous disasters, plan for them, and continually update their plans and response efforts.
Additionally, a business's post-disaster response is equally important. As far as litigation is concerned, a strategic and sometimes creative approach will limit potential liability and will help to end litigation in a reasonable amount of time.
Disasters, be they human-made or natural, are a pervasive and unavoidable part of life for every facet of society, from government agencies charged with post-disaster cleanup, to contractors' compliance with environmental regulations, to private businesses engaging in potentially dangerous industry, and to private citizens seeking to avoid further injury to their property. Every disaster not only imposes an economic cost, but also an environmental cost as well. The long-term effects of environmental damage frequently linger long after the economic consequences have faded from view. From contamination of soil and groundwater to lifelong health problems suffered by first responders, a comprehensive environmental response is a requirement for disaster management. Those contractors, owners, governments, and entities that ignore these issues often spend years in court paying for their mistakes.
What does comprehensive environmental disaster response entail? First, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Careful planning by communities, contractors, and governments (local, state, and federal) to ensure awareness of local conditions and mitigation of potential environmental problems before a natural disaster strikes can save countless dollars and lives. From flooding of contaminated landfills to airborne pollutants released by a hurricane, tornado, or fire, proper preparation and planning can make a significant difference, especially in the first few critical hours following a disaster.
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Abstract: This paper reviews the evolution of manufacturing energy use in eight industrialized nations: West Germany, Denmark, France, Japan, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Manufacturing energy use fell in these nations by 16% between 1973 and 1988 while manufacturing value-added increased by 41%. Reduced energy intensities in six industry groups -- paper and pulp; chemicals; stone, clay and glass; iron and steel; nonferrous metals; and other manufacturing -- were the primary source of this apparent decoupling of energy use and output. Between 1973 and 1988, intensity reductions would have driven down sectoral energy use by 32% if the level and composition of output had remained constant. Structural change, or shifts in the product mi, would have reduced energy use by 11% if the total level of output and the energy intensities of each industry group had remained constant.
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The Hubbard Family 2012 Top Personal/Academic Achievement Award Recipient.
Ms. Monique Lynch
In Honor of Your Academic Achievement and Leadership Ability, The Hubbard Family presents this award in recognition of your acceptance into Newman University with honors, and a grant of $20,000.00 from the Newman University. In recognition of Monique's leadership ability, Monique was elected as Student Council President and Co-Captain of the Cheerleader Team during her senior year.
To be a Hubbard challenges us to be successful in life. To be a Hubbard orders us to properly prepare for life. To be a Hubbard requires that we have love in our hearts and live a life of peace and unity. Finally, to be a
Hubbard means we shall never, ever forget from where the Lord has brought us.
The Hubbard Family is very proud of you and encourages you to keep up the good work
Mr. Jordan Franklin
Hubbard Family Circle 2010 Top Academic/Personal Achievement Award Recipient.
Mr. Jordan Franklin
In Honor of His Academic Achievement and Leadership Ability. Jordan Received the Sudbrook Soaring Eagle Award in Appreciation for Superior Artistic Performance, Service to the Community and Service to the School. Your Acceptance into the General Fine Arts Magnet Program at George Washington Carver Art & Technology High School in Towson, Maryland. Last but not last,…Your Drawing that was on Display at the Walter's Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland on March 2
through March 7
2010. The Hubbard Family is Very Proud of you and encourages you to keep up the excellent work.
God Bless You!
Congratulations Jordan! Keep up the excellent work.
The Hubbard Family is Behind you 100%.
An example of Mr. Jordan Franklin Art Work That was On Display at Walters Art Museum In Baltimore.
Ms. Cynthia Hunter
The Hubbard Family 2009 Top Personal/Academic Achievement Award Recipient.
Ms. Cynthia Hunter
In Honor of Cynthia's Academic Achievement and Leadership Ability. Her nomination to attend the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. Obtaining the Third Quarter Scholar Award at Western School of Technology and Environmental Science. Last, but not least,...her selection and honor as Student of the Month. The Hubbard Family is so very proud of you and encourage you to keep up the excellent work.
God Bless You!
Congratulations Cynthia! Keep up the excellent work.
The Hubbard Family is Behind You 100%
Deacon & Deaconess Charles & Linda Swain
Chuck and Linda Swain has been ordained as Deacon and Deaconess at the New Psalmist Baptist Church, 4501 ½ Old Frederick Road, Baltimore, MD 21229.
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I am one of those cray cray moms who loves to plan a birthday party, Pinterest style.
It probably all started when my mom made my birthday a very big deal as a child, and now I am so excited to be the mom! However, this year with Snowmageddon, I had to cancel my baby's first birthday party. Poor babe. So I decided to institute some new family traditions and continue some others that I started when my four year old was born too. Here are some of my traditions I wanted to share….and you might want to try!
Write a letter to your future grown up child
I try really hard to do this once in awhile for both my daughters. I write a letter to them which I plan to give it to them when they are older. I am not sure what age I will give them to my girls, but I have heard of parents giving them to their kids when they are 18 or 16, or when they become a mom themselves. Sometimes it is a short and simple paragraph that describes what they are up to or into…..and sometimes it is like a diary entry. I try to both explain who they are at the current moment, while also sharing what it is like being their mom. I prefer not to sugarcoat it too…..so that when I have to pump at work, or they are struggling to be a mom themselves, they can read this and it will be real. One friend told me she set up an email account and sends emails to her child. I used to hand write them and now I do it in Google drive and print them to put in a book.
Wake up to Something Special
Sneak into your child's room and put some balloons or flowers up. Any decorations will work, but again, I like to create and paint, so I like to make a number painting and hang it in my daughter's rooms. It was so amazing to see my daughter's face when her "3" turned into a "4" that morning, like magic!
Make a special birthday card
I love to draw so I like to draw a few of my girl's favorite things on the cover and then write a special message inside. My mother-in-law likes to decorate the girl's envelopes with stickers of their favorite things that show what they love. We have kept these and it has now become a tradition that we enjoy looking at together. It is fun to see how the girl's interests have changed as they grow older. We will keep these and it will be a tradition to look and see how they have changed.
Interview Your Child
You can go on Pinterest and find an interview easily, mostly for New Years Eve. Ask your children if they can answer questions about their favorite foods, their favorite friends, and activities. Your baby can't talk yet? Fill it out for them….my baby's favorite thing to do is to play with her sister's headbands and it cracks us up. My guess is it will be fun for her to see that later too!
Eat from a special plate
My sister-in-law's family did this, and I think it is so cute! Whenever you are proud of your children, or it is their birthday, they can use the "special plate." I know you can buy them here but you can also make one at a paint-your-own pottery place.
What are your family traditions around birthdays?


text: 50 Beautiful Quotes For Her That She'll Treasure Forever By Norbert Juma Editor at Everyday Power. Published on May 5, 2019 7:15 AM EST Words are powerful, and this collection of beautiful quotes for her will lift her spirit and make her feel appreciated at the same time.Having a special woman in your life is a gift. A loving woman has the power to boost your self-esteem, encourage you to fulfill your dreams and feel your life with meaning.If you have a special woman in your life, you ought to make her feel loved and genuinely appreciated. You need to give her positive attention, show her that you love her and let her know that you don't take her for granted.A simple way to celebrate your woman and make her feel special is by sharing sweet words, sayings, quotes and messages with her. Love can be hard to put to words, but these beautiful quotes for her will make it a whole lot easier to express how you feel about her.Simple words expressing what your woman means to you can make a world of difference to her. In that regard, below is our collection of sweet, inspirational, and beautiful love quotes for her, collected from a variety of sources over the years.Don't forget to also read our collection of love quotes for her that will shoot straight for your woman's heart.Beautiful Quotes For Her That She'll Treasure Forever1. "If I had to dream up the perfect woman, she wouldn't even come close to you." – Boy Meets World2. "I love how she makes me feel like anything is possible, or like life is worth it." – Tom HansenREAD MORE: 210 Quotes by Famous People About Life, Love and Success3. "A hundred hearts would be too few to carry all my love for you." – Henry Wadsworth4. "You are the finest, loveliest, tenderest, and most beautiful person I have ever known—and even that is an understatement." — F. Scott Fitzgerald5. "If I know what love is, it is because of you." — Herman Hesse6. "You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on." – Pride and Prejudice7. "I love you, not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you." – Roy Croft8. "When they ask me what I liked the best, I'll tell them, it was you." – City of Angels9. "I wished for nothing beyond her smile, and to walk with her thus, hand in hand, along a sun-warmed, flower-bordered path." ― Andre Gide10. "Whenever I'm alone with you, you make me feel like I am home again. Whenever I'm alone with you, you make me feel like I am whole again." –The CureBeautiful quotes for her to remind her that she is the perfect one for you11. "And in her smile I see something more beautiful than the stars." — Beth Revis12. "I cannot exist without you—I am forgetful of everything but seeing you again—my Life seems to stop there—I see no further. You have absorb'd me." — John Keats13. "I want you today, tomorrow, next week and for the rest of my life." — I.A. DiceREAD MORE: 50 Letterkenny Quotes That Will Make You Want to Pack Up and Move to Canada14. "I love you, and I will love you until I die, and if there's a life after that, I'll love you then." – Cassandra Clare15. "I loved her against reason, against promise, against peace, against hope, against happiness, against all discouragement that could be." – Charles Dickens16. "I still haven't figured out how to sit across from you, and not be madly in love with everything you do." — William C. Hannon17. "If I had a flower for every time I thought of you… I could walk through my garden forever." – Alfred Tennyson18. "My love for you overflows like a stream of the waterfall. You may make mistakes and we may fight but I will always love you unconditionally, just as you are." — Tanisha Lakes19. "Never love anyone who treats you like you're ordinary." – Oscar Wilde20. "I want you. All of you. Your flaws. Your mistakes. Your imperfections. I want you, and only you." – John LegendBeautiful quotes to remind her that you are thinking about her21. "will never be perfect for you, but I will always imperfectly try to be." – Atticus22. "Whatever happens tomorrow, or for the rest of my life, I'm happy now…because I love you." – Groundhog Day23. "For you see, each day I love you more, today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow." – Rosemonde Gerard24. "The real lover is the man who can thrill you by kissing your forehead or smiling into your eyes or just staring into space." – Marilyn MonroeREAD MORE: 30 Game of Throne Quotes Celebrating The Final Season25. "My wife is my soulmate. I can't imagine being without her." – Matt Damon26. "You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." – Dr. Seuss27. "No matter where I went, I always knew my way back to you. You are my compass star." — Diana Peterfreund28. "The Queen rarely loses her temper, but when she does, she brooks no argument." – Ingrid Seward29. "When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too." – Paulo Coelho30. "If you remember me, then I don't care if everyone else forgets." ― Haruki MurakamiBeautiful quotes for her to make her feel special31. "No matter what has happened. No matter what you've done. No matter what you will do. I will always love you. I swear it." — C.J. Redwine32. "I saw that you were perfect, and so I loved you. Then I saw that you were not perfect and I loved you even more." – Angelita Lim33. "Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit." – Khalil Gibran34. "If I were to live a thousand years, I would belong to you for all of them. If we were to live a thousand lives, I would want to make you mine in each one." ― Michelle Hodkin35. "It's only through sheer force and luck that she's yet to take over the world." ― Julia QuinnREAD MORE: 40 Girlfriend Quotes Every Guy Should Read36. "Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage." ― Lao Tzu37. "I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride; so I love you because I know no other way." – Pablo Neruda38. "A woman is like a tea bag – you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water." – Eleanor Roosevelt39. "I knew the second I met you that there was something about you I needed. Turns out it wasn't something about you at all. It was just you."— Jamie McGuire40. "My love for you is past the mind, beyond my heart, and into my soul." — Boris KodjoeBeautiful quotes to show her how you feel41. "You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, love like you'll never be hurt, sing like there's nobody listening, and live like it's heaven on earth." – William W. Purkey42. "If you can't Respect her, you don't Deserve Her!" ― Udayveer Singh43. "Love lets you find those hidden places in another person, even the ones they didn't know were there, even the ones they wouldn't have thought to call beautiful themselves."— Hilary T. Smith44. "I love you the way a drowning man loves air. And it would destroy me to have you just a little." — Rae Carson45. "I would rather spend one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone." – J.R.R. TolkienREAD MORE: Catchy Thinking Outside the Box Quotes About Creativity46. "She's a queen with young eyes, a vintage heart, and a beautiful mind …" ― Imran Shaikh47. "A virtuous woman is not moved by big names and flamboyance, but only men of profound wisdom and integrity move her." ― Michael Bassey Johnson48. "I don't care how hard being together is, nothing is worse than being apart." — Josephine Angelini49. "I swear I couldn't love you more than I do right now, and yet I know I will tomorrow." – Leo Christopher50. "All, everything that I understand, I only understand because I love." — Leo TolstoyWhich of these beautiful quotes for her is your favorite?If you have a special woman in your life, you should always share that feeling of love with her. She will be happy and smile all day when she reads those beautiful words.That special woman is waiting for you to remind her that you are thinking about her and that she means a lot to you. Hopefully, the above quotes will help you express how much you love her, show your appreciation and make her feel special.Did you enjoy these beautiful quotes for her? Which of the quotes was your favorite? 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Lovely poetic tributes to your equine friend. Made me tear up and hold tight to what is important in life.ReplyDelete
THAT'S great blogging - great friendship: to share, to touch,
to give
of yourself.
And you do.
My life is richer
because I can visit
Skoog Farm.
Mahalo & Aloha from Waikiki;
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It must be very sad to lose a horse that you have cared for especially as they are all family to you. You have my sympathy.ReplyDelete
37 degrees and pouring rain tonight. Brrr.ReplyDelete
That Abbe is a looker even in a fly mask! Today on my way to yoga I saw a dog poking it's head out of a car window in front of me -- looked just like Phoebe. I swear. I did a double take. I thought you were in California for a minute.ReplyDelete
Thanks for posting my poem on your blog - and I'm glad you feel I captured a bit of him.
Incredible photos you have a very good eye. It is always fun to share your life with the ones you love. BReplyDelete


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President Donald Trump and his reality star assistant Omarosa Manigault Newman were the perfect dynamic duo, that is, until Omarosa was forced to part ways with the White House.
She made sure to leave with a bang. Although a spiteful rivalry between two vicious persons of power would be reality TV worthy, it all just feels like a cry for help in my eyes.
President Trump, weaponized her ethnicity to paint over his blatant racism. Omarosa played into her role miraculously, but at what cost? It's no secret that Trump has done and said things throughout his career that question his credibility as a businessman and now the president of the United States.
Omarosa's book, "Unhinged", which covers uncanny details of the White House and since has come out with audio recordings that exposed Trump for using the "N-" word on "The Apprentice", seems to have been planned for the perfect execution.
Trump grew her into the life of fame and fortune and now it is time for his sidekick to rebrand herself and keep her status intact, but did she have to pull out the black card to come out on top? No.
As a Director of Communications for the Office of Public Liaison in the White House, she did not take advantage of changing the view on racial divides created by Trump.
Whether her standpoints were out of fear or pure negligence, we will never know for sure, but she admitted to having a blind spot for Trump after all these years. I commend her for owning up to dimming in the light of a very powerful man.
That is not enough to combat all the lost time she spent standing up for someone who is never shy about showing his true colors.
She should have resigned or spoken up about injustices a long time ago.
For example, after the turmoil of Trump's viewpoint on Charlottesville about White Supremacists and African American parties being collectively wrong about an event that was clearly one sided and violently racist, Omarosa chose to remain silent.
She cannot expect the public to hear her cries to expose Trump, especially when she has no audio recordings of her ever giving voice to those who are ignored, specifically people of color.
In a perfect world, Omarosa resigning from office and releasing her book deal at the same time would have absolutely won my respect.
The blowback for standing up to someone whose actions prove to be morally corrupt, would not have been as damaging. She is in a web political madness as she fails to explain her support of President Trump. That is not an image I want to see for an independent black woman.
I will recognize that her seat off the throne only amplifies her real position in office, which is being a "garden rail" as she describes in her book.
The White House pretends to share diversity, with poise, when in actuality her role as assistant to Trump was one big fat trolling endeavor. The White House, that is predominantly white, will never give power to someone of her vernacular.
The fact that there is not one African American person who has a strong position in Trump's cabinet raises far more concerns than her audio recordings and allegations against Trump ever will.
Maybe in light of her poor taste, we will come to see that the lack of people of color in The Trump administration, right now, means that so many problems are being unheard and underrepresented. Communities will continue to go without a voice for as long as the White House pretends to care about diversity.
Was she ever given a chance to represent people of color? No.
The media should focus on an administration that is stuck in the 1960s, not the tapes or the allegations.
I would like to see Omarosa rise from the dead. Is she redeemable? I'm sure we will find out.


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MUMBAI: "Don't underestimate the power of the common man," said superstar Shah Rukh Khan in "Chennai Express". Bollywood seems to have taken the line seriously. The "aam aadmi" is indeed the hero of the Hindi silver screen, with the larger-than-life hero slowly fading out.
It is an important change in trend, and it has been happening over the recent past. The Bollywood hero is now in the mood to be human. He is still an important ingredient of a film -- but he is as important as any other character in a script. Even hero-centric projects have by and large stopped treating the heroine as nothing but an object of glamour.
The scenario has spawned of a breed of Bollywood heroes. They are the disruptors in the game. Ayushmann Khurrana, Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal and Rajkummar Rao are actors who chose to move away from the conventional hero's image and yet have struck a balance between thriving critically and commercially.
Barring Ranveer Singh, the common factor defining all of the above is that they have never banked on machismo for hits. And though Ranveer is not hesitant to strut the six-pack on the odd occasion, he, like all of the others mentioned above, is an actor who primarily banks on unconventional roles to woo the crowds.
Ayushmann made his Bollywood debut in 2012 with "Vicky Donor" and has managed to play the average Indian guy since through out has portrayed that which has not only earned him awards but a place in every Indian's heart. Not just films, he has not shied away from experimenting with looks and characters. His experimental streak within the commercial set-up continues with his latest, "Dream Girl",
Similarly, Rajkummar Rao has played a myriad of characters that are as different as chalk and cheese. Be it the dominating Vijay from "Queen", the rookie election clerk Nutan Kumar in "Newton", Shaurya in "Trapped" or the flaky Keshav in "JudgeMentall Hai Kya", Rajkummar has never failed to surprise the audience. He has carved a niche for himself in just eight years in Hindi filmdom and has never shied away from saying that he enjoys being an "unconventional hero" in Bollywood.
In an interview to IANS last year, he had said: "What's the fun in doing conventional things? I would rather be known as someone who is unconventional. I like being unconventional. I like doing things which are different. That's what I like... It gives me a boost as an actor."
The point to note is not that actors like Ayushmann or Rajkummar -- or Vicky Kaushal -- are experimenting. The point to note is their experimental roles are working at the box-office.
The super-talented Vicky Kaushal's performance as Deepak in the critically acclaimed "Masaan" and Kamli in "Sanju" struck the chords with the audience. He has been scoring with films like "Raazi", "Manmarziyaan" and the career-defining blockbuster "Uri: The Surgical Strike".
IANS had asked him if he feels pressure with so many hopes riding on him, Vicky had then said: "It is a pressure that I am craving for and I have been wanting."
Actor Ranveer Singh, the new superstar in town, has made it clear that he means only business when it comes to entertaining the audience. From the rawness of a typical Indian boy Bittoo in his debut film "Band Baaja Baaraat" to the vicious Alauddin Khilji from "Padmaavat" has changed the gameplan of the Hindi cinema. Over his nine year run, Ranveer just has faced only one failure in recent times with the romantic drama "Befikre".
Clearly, the realistic actor is the new superstar, and this is a fact that even the superstars are realising. The one to have cashed in on the trend better than others among the established superstars has to be Akshay Kumar.
Bollywood's very own "Khiladi" star Akshay, who started as an out-and-out actioners, and later dabbled with comedy in like "Hera Pheri", "Bhagam Bhaag", "Welcome", "Singh Is Kinng" and "Housefull", is, today a National Award-winning actor who balances well between substance and success.
The 51-year-old superstar branched out to play the common Indian man in movies such as "PadMan", "Special 26", "Jolly LLB 2", "Holiday", "Baby", "Airlift" and "Rustom". The last-named won him a National Award.
Bollywood seems to be taking the uncommon topic of the house of "commons" to take it forward from here. The industry has entered its age of the disruptors. The unconventional hero is here to stay.
Source: IANS


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Sean Walters - Exec Director of the IMCA - Investment Management Consultants Assoc
For the last thirty plus years the IMCA has served the Investment Management world with education, certifications, events, etc. Partnering with the Wharton School to offer the CIMA designation (Certified Investment Management Analyst) IMCA educates investment analysts and managers on portfolio management for institutions and individuals. Their annual conference for 2017 will be April 30 to May 3rd at the San Diego Convention Center and Sean tells about the opportunities for attendees. With the myriad of challenges facing the Advisor community today this is a way to get and stay on top of one's game. Strategic Investor Radio will be in attendance and we look forward to seeing many of our listeners there.


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Create More.
At first, I was going to call this blog "Craft More." Because I loooove crafts. Especially with friends. But then I realized creativity goes beyond crafts.
It's the extra flair in wrapping Christmas gifts. Or the tabletop details at a dinner party or a baby shower. Or the thoughtfulness of making a friend's birthday card. Or the creativity it takes to solve problems at work. Or passion for starting a family.
So my new year's resolution this year is to "Create More." And I think you should, too. A primary way I plan to do that is by bringing back Craft Club with the girls (Our first meeting of the new year will be screen printed Craft Club T-shirts—watch out). I also plan to create an art calendar to give as gifts next Christmas, so I'm going to design and print a calendar month each month (That's 12 printing projects, so I better not get behind). By creating tangibly, I hope that I can create more friendship, love and passion.
And because we could all "Create More," I've started this blog.
There are so many times I wish I've had a venue for sharing my craft projects, invitations, party themes, gift wrap, Pinterest copy-cats, holiday decor, craft how-tos and more. I also plan to tap the brains of several of my creative and talented friends to write guests posts. So you just might get to learn a little more about cooking, photography, storytelling and knitting—in addition to other hands on projects, entertaining and paper crafts. There are ways we can create every day.
So I hope you'll join me in making a resolution, and "Create More" today!


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Bash Shell On Windows 10 is one of the new features of Windows 10 that was launched in the latest Anniversary update of Windows 10 it's a move towards Linux.
We all have been waiting for Windows 10 Anniversary update and now it's finally available on all leading devices you must have already installed those updates.There are many new features that were launched with this update one of the important parts of the update is the step towards Linux and that is Bash Shell.
There was news hovering around from some months that Microsoft has partnered with Canonical (A company behind Ubuntu Linux) to bring the Linux-based system into Microsoft Windows environment.
Bash Shell On Windows 10
It's just the first step towards Linux,Microsoft is keen to bring more updates related to Linux based environment into Windows.With the help of Canonical now you can run bash shell on Windows 10 it's just a toolset but not a complete Linux OS.
This bash shell command will run on one of the Microsoft's project Astoria which was used to run Android-based applications on Windows.This feature will help you to run the Linux commands on your Windows 10 you can also run bash shell scripts.
All the command line utilities are almost similar like Linux user environment it's still in beta stage so everything will not work.
Enable Bash Shell On Windows 10
You need to have Windows 10 64 bit edition to run bash shell it will not work on 32-bit version if you are using 64-bit version then follow these steps.
- Select the Settings from the start menu.
- Click on Update & Security select the Developer mode a confirmation window will open select yes to continue.
- Now go to Program & Features from Control Panel and select Windows features on or off.
- Tick the Windows subsystem for Linux and click OK.
- Click on the restart and after restart type Bash on the start menu and click to run it.
Using Bash Shell On Windows
By default, you will have administrator access to the system so you can run Linux commands most of the Linux commands will work here and you can use them in line.
- sudo apt-get update: It will display the updated information and will download the repositories from the package list.
- sudo apt-get install packagename: It will install an application package.
- sudo apt-get remove packagename: It will uninstall a package.
- sudo apt-cache search word: It will search for application package with given word.
- sudo apt-get upgrade: It will upgrade installed package to the latest version.


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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday highlighted some of the issues the Nigerian government needs to address if it is to sustain growth in the country's economy.
Speaking at the 2019 World Economic Outlook Press Conference in Washington, Economic Counselor and Director of the Research Department in the Fund, Gita Gopinath, said in view of the high dependence of Nigerian on oil exports, the growth of the economy would be influenced by oil prices and market prospects.
Mr Gopinath reportedly noted the continued weakness as a result unstable prices and supply, saying the government must ensure the structural reforms were sustained to boost a weakening per capita growth
Although he said there was a slight upward revision for growth this year, mostly from strong agricultural production early in the year, he said the growth was not high enough to lift ‑‑ to turn the country's per capita growth into positive territory.
"For some time now, we have been emphasising the need for a comprehensive package to lift growth. One element of that will have to be stronger non‑oil revenue mobilisation.
"Nigeria has one of the lowest rates of revenue in the world, which was hit hard by the drop in oil prices. That is essential for the country to be able to spend more on priorities, such as social safety net and infrastructure.
"Other areas are the need for tight monetary policy and a simpler unified exchange rate system. Foreign exchange restrictions have also been distorting public and private sector decisions and holding back investment.
"More generally, strengthening the banking system's resilience and continued stronger structural reforms, especially in infrastructure and the power sector and broader governance, are critical.
"A comprehensive package of measures—whose design and implementation will require close coordination within the economic team and the newly-appointed Economic Advisory Council—is urgently needed to reduce vulnerabilities and raise growth."
Last week, the Fund in its end-of-mission following its visit to Nigeria recommended that the Central Bank of Nigeria should adopt a more ambitious revenue-based fiscal consolidation to build on the initiatives laid out in the Strategic Revenue Growth Initiative.
Although it noted the improvement in the banking sector prudential ratios, the IMF criticised the new regulations by the apex bank requiring banks to avail 65 per cent of the cash reserve for lending should be carefully assessed.
The Fund suggested the policy might need to be revisited in view of the potential unintended consequences on banks' asset quality, maturity structure, prudential buffers and the inflation target.
"Structural reforms, particularly on governance and corruption and in implementing the much-delayed power sector recovery plan, remain essential to boosting prospects for higher and more inclusive growth," it added.


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Laboratory Testing
Pre-Anesthetic Tests:
As in human medicine, the anesthetics available for our pets is extremely safe. As a result, the risk to a "healthy" pet under anesthesia is greatly minimized. However, if your pet is not healthy, complications can occur.
An animals instinct is to protect themselves, often times sick animals will "hide" their illness. Therefore, their appearance may be misleading. For example, a pet can loose 75% of kidney function prior to showing any signs of illness. Only blood tests would pick up this information.
- Blood chemistry tests provide an inside look at your pets vital organs. By testing blood chemistries, we can evaluate the status of your pets major organs. The kidney and liver function are especially important, because these organs process and rid the body of medications used for anesthesia.
- Hematology tests provide a look at the blood itself. Red Blood Cells (RBC) are responsible for carrying oxygen. White Blood Cells (WBC) are the body's primary means of fighting infection. Platelets play an important role in clotting and are critical in helping the body stop bleeding. These tests can detect anemia, infection, and clotting disorders.
- Electrolyte balance is crucial to maintaining life. Certain disease or conditions may result in electrolyte imbalances that could compromise a pets health.
- Urine provides important information about the functioning capacity of the kidneys. This can be the first indication of decreased kidney function even before the blood tests revel kidney disease. Urine also contains by-products from many organs and abnormal levels of these products can indicate diseases, such as liver disease or diabetes.
- ECG (Electrocardiogram) detects heart rate and rhythm. Certain abnormal rhythms can be deleterious to animals undergoing anesthesia.
Depending on the results of these tests, we may adjust the dose or type of anesthesia used, or we may advise delaying the surgery.
General Health Profiles:
General Health Profiles look at the functions of all the organs in the body. If abnormal levels are detected, further diagnostic work may be needed. The following tests are performed in each of our profiles.
- Albumin
- Alanine Aminotransferase
- Alkaline Phosphatase
- Amylase
- Calcium
- Cholesterol
- Creatinine
- Glucose
- Phosphorus
- Total Bilirubin
- Total Protein
- Electrolytes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride
- Hematology: Hematocrit, Complete Blood Count.
Hypothyroidism is a disease caused by insufficient levels or a body's abnormal use of thyroid hormone. The condition rarely appears in pets under 2 years of age; middle or older pets are usually affected. Signs include: reduced stamina, increased sleeping, dry coat and skin, hair loss, slow hair growth, recurrent skin infections, and the appearance of dark pigmented skin. Hypothyroidism commonly occurs in dogs, but rarely in cats.
Important Points in Treatment:
- Blood tests are necessary to diagnose the condition and monitor treatment.
- Hypothyroidism is controlled rather than cured, and lifetime therapy is necessary.
- Activity may increase after therapy has begun.
- Medication must be given twice daily, EVERYDAY.
- After medication has been administered for 4-6 weeks, we must check your pet for thyroid levels. Your pet may have a change in the amount of medication needing to be given, depending on the testresults.
- Once your pet has established normal levels on the medication, we recommend testing yearly.
- Thyroid levels are tested 4-6 hours post pill.
Hyperthyroidism is a disease caused by increased levels or a body's abnormal use of thyroid hormone. The condition rarely appears in pets under 2 years of age; middle or older pets are usually affected. Hyperthyroidism is common in cats, and extremely uncommon in dogs. Symptoms in cats include weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, and increased water intake.
Important Points in Treatment:
- Blood tests are necessary to diagnose the condition and monitor treatment.
- Hyperthyroidism can be controlled with medication, surgery can be performed to remove the thyroid gland, or radioiodine treatment may be administered at specialty practices.
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2399 Saturn Circle Las Cruces, NM 88012
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Album Release | Gareth Emery - Northern Lights
From 'Exposure,' his DJ Mag Top 10 ranking and infamous Garouda parties to a first rate performance at Electric Zoo and now FINALLY!!! Gareth Emery has released his debut artist album!!
With a tour schedule included over 30 nations in just the second half of 2010, it's clear the artist and his new tunes are in high demand. 'Northern Lights' has been described as mutated, unusual, interesting, imaginative and of course, uplifting. Clearly it has brought charge to synapses of critics everywhere!!
We've posted a taste of Gareth Emery's new release, 'Northern Lights,' below.


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Nat King Cole had it right, love is certainly more than just a game for two, and never is that more true than on Valentine's Day. Love it or loathe it, V day is just around the corner, and I always think it's a great day to celebrate the love in your life, be it for a partner, a friend, a parent or a sibling. Here are a few of my seasonally befitting picks for you, in case you are on the look out for a gift, or just something to get you in the mood...
|Boux Avenue, Tori satin and lace chemise
|Hotel Chocolat, Lovely Hearts Milk
|Lily-Flame, Candle in a Tin, Blush (via John Lewis)
|philosophy, falling in love shampoo, bath & shower gel
|Pack Of Five Message Beanstalk Seeds by Beecycle (via notonthehighstreet.com)
Happy Valentine's, one and all, and for now, bonne nuit!
pp x


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As you might have guessed...I'm on a mission to educate as many who will listen...about Celiac Disease and the ever-increasing number of Americans (and worldwide citizens) who are newly diagnosed, or yet to be. And, as most of you already know, 1 out of every 133 Americans has Celiac Disease!
Therefore, I created a new group on Facebook for any and all to join and learn more about the fight for awareness and one day, a cure! If you are a Facebook member or want to become one, please do join my new group: Gluten-free Bowl of Soul
The more the merrier...the greater the awareness!
Cheers and thanks for joining.