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The Top RESEARCH-BACKED Weight Loss Tips You Can Start Today
By Kevin DiDonato MS, CES--Level 1 Certified Precision Nutrition and Cerified Personal Trainer
There are way too many myths in the fat loss industry.
Some you've probably fallen for, while others are simply too hard to believe.
Well, today we have FIVE of the top ways to burn fat, flatten your belly, and give you the body of your dreams in a few short months.
And the BEST part of these tips…
They are all backed – 100 percent – by research!
So, in order to start your New Year's resolutions off right, try including these FIVE tips today:
1. Use Coconut Oil (or even coconut milk)
Have you tried coconut oil for cooking yet? If you have yet to, you should probably start!
Over the last few years, coconut oil has made a breakthrough in nutrition circles as being one of the healthier fats around.
And for good reason! Coconut oil contains many different nutrients, all which help to improve your health.
But here is where coconut oil separates itself from all the other oils!
Coconut oil is full of fat – but an awesome fat for your health! You see, it contains medium-chain triglycerides, which are a type of fat your body utilizes differently than other fats.
The benefit to your fat loss: medium-chain triglycerides may burn as many as 120 calories in a day, which could lead to a flatter midsection at the end of three months.
2. Cut Out SUGAR
This is by far the simplest – yet hardest way – to lose the excess fat this year.
Sugar is a highly addictive substance, which could lead to intense food cravings, chronic diseases, and of course, excess fat gain.
Cutting out excess sugar may be the best way to boost your metabolism and shed those unwanted pounds.
You see, sugar spikes your insulin – and any excess sugar in your blood may eventually be stored as fat.
But, if you cut out the excess sugar – and replace it with fruits, vegetables ,and essential fats, then you may lower your insulin response.
And this could lead to a slender belly in a shorter amount of time.
3. Drink Plenty of Water
This is a very basic – yet highly effective – tip for shedding the excess belly fat.
Not only will drinking a lot more water help your digestion, studies show that it may also boost your metabolism by a whopping 24 to 30 percent!
Drinking water before a meal may also curb your appetite and fill your belly up, leaving less room for the excess food.
Result = greater fat loss!
4. Eat More SPICY Foods
There is a reason why spicy foods are on the list!
Spicy foods may contain one of the most powerful fat burners around – capsaicin.
Research shows that capsaicin has been shown to increase metabolism and thermogenesis.
Plus, capsaicin may also reduce appetite, therefore limiting the amount of food (and calories) you end up eating.
5. Chew Slowly
There is a new movement in the health, fitness, and nutrition industry.
It's called mindfulness! Basically, this is where you mindfully eat – focus on slowing down your chewing, chewing your food longer, and enjoying the taste of the foods.
Not only does this slow everything down (good for your hectic, fast-paced world), but it also allows your brain to catch up with your stomach.
The bottom line could result in less food eaten, the feeling of fullness, and less calories being consumed at dinner.
And this could be very, very good for giving you a flat belly this year!
Start Losing the Fat TODAY!
If you want to boost your fat loss – which is pretty much a given – then you need to follow the five tips from above.
They are backed by research and may be the easiest and most effective way to boost your fat loss and flatten your belly.
Although the list is not a complete list of the best ways to burn fat, they may be a great starting point for those looking to break through the flab and get a lean, toned, and fit body in the shortest time possible.
So, what are you waiting for, use these tips to start burning fat TODAY!


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DLCA Releases Survey Detailing Lowest Prices For Gasoline In The Territory
CHRISTIANSTED – The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs released its survey for the lowest prices for gasoline on St. Croix and St. Thomas on Friday.
On St. Croix, for self service regular, premium and diesel gasolines, Superior Service Station in Estate Mt. Pleasant West had the lowest price on island at $2.469 per gallon.
For full service regular gasoline, La Reine Service Station had the lowest price for regular at $3.259 per gallon and for full service premium gasoline Welco Service Station in Estate Welcome near Canegata Ballpark had the lowest price at $3.609 per gallon.
On St. Thomas, six gas stations were tied for the lowest price of self service regular gasoline at $2.779 per gallon: 1st Stop, Gas Works Bovoni, Giant Gas, Hometown, One Stop Sugar Estate and Race Track.
For premium self service, Gas Works Bovoni was the cheapest at $3.289 per gallon. Boyne's Trucking had the lowest price for diesel on the capital island at $3.359 per gallon and Gas Works Bovoni had the lowest price for blended self service gasoline at $3.289 per gallon.
Boyne's Trucking had the lowest price for full service regular and premium gasolines on St. Thomas at $2.799 and $3.359 per gallon respectively.
In all, DLCA surveyed 29 gas stations on St. Croix, most had their price pegged at $2.699 for regular, $3.059 for premium and $3.459 for diesel.
The Virgin Islands Free Press will publish the weekly findings of the DLCA gas survey as a consumer service to its readers.
If you would like a free copy of the DLCA highlighted report please email John McCarthy at firstname.lastname@example.com
If you have an Apple device, be sure to download the free Virgin Islands Free Press app in the Apple Store!
If you have an Android device, be sure to visit the Google Play Store to download the free Virgin Islands Free Press app!

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Romantic Era
Historical minifigs of LEGO Collection Series 12
It was revealed the first official pictures lining up the new minifigs of series 12.
I'm glad to find a few more historical characters, this time the collection seems to include a Mongol and female Greek warrior. It also seems to include a new Musketeer and a old western gold miner 😀
In overall the new collection is very attractive and it's probably related with the new Lego Minifigures online game.
Coauthor Sérgio Antunes
It's with great pleasure and satisfaction that I come to announce that History Bricks has a new author. Sérgio Antunes agreed to participate, and I have no doubt that his skills as an historian and his past as AFOL will be of great value in the growth and promotion of the blog.
The idea came up during a conversation while commenting his work in PLUG's event Brincka 2013 at Porto Salvo. He participated with an incredible Napoleonic Army.
Welcome to History Bricks, Sérgio. I look forward to read your posts 🙂
The British ultimatum
Cuahchic built an interesting historical moment of the meeting under a wild fig tree on the Lower Thukela Drift, Natal Province, on 11th December 1878, between the Zulu's king envoys and the British colony representatives. Present at this historic meeting was John Wesley Shepstone – Frere's representative – who read to the Zulus a British ultimatum. You may read more about it at the MOC's page.
The tree if the most notable detail were Cuahchic applied good techniques to get the volume effect of the tree leaves.
See more pictures here.
10214 Tower Bridge unveiled at Brickfair
The Brothers Brick had permission from LEGO to pre-announce the official release of the Tower Bridge and publish more and good information about the exclusive set:
10214 – Tower Bridge
Ages 16+. 4,287 pieces.
Price: US=239.99, UK=204.99, DE=219.99, CA=314.99
Build London's famous Tower Bridge!
Stretching over the River Thames since 1894, the famous Tower Bridge of London, England is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. Now you can add this timeless classic to your LEGO world buildings collection! Designed with advanced building techniques and rare colors and elements, the Tower Bridge is complete with its iconic paired towers and a drawbridge that really opens. Fun to build and display, it locks together solidly but can be taken apart in sections for easy transport. Includes 4 miniature vehicles; a black London taxi, a traditional red double-decker bus, a yellow truck and a green automobile. Completed model measures 40″ (102 cm) long, 17″ (45 cm) high and 10″ (26 cm) wide.
- Includes 4 miniature vehicles: a black London taxi, a yellow truck, green automobile and even a traditional red double-decker bus!
- Features the iconic paired towers and a drawbridge that really opens and closes!
- Includes unique printed shield!
- Features hundreds of 1×1 slopes in tan!
- Many useful arches, angular bricks in tan!
- Includes 4 blue base plates and over 80 windows!
- Tower Bridge is ideal for building and display – it can be taken apart in sections for easy transport!
- Add this amazing landmark to your LEGO world buildings collection!
- Completed model measures an impressive 40″ (102 cm) long, 17″ (45 cm) high and 10″ (26 cm) wide.
Here's a close-up of the mini-cars!
10214 – London Tower Bridge
Some users post in Eurobriks new pictures of the 10214 – Tower Bridge set. The set about this landmark is just awesome! The towers are well detailed and I loved the mini-cars (including the London bus) passing by.
Five starts to this set!
You may find more information on Eurobriks.
Eiffel Tower construction
Steven1980 made a nice MOC that shows the beginning of the Eiffel's Tower construction. The MOC is a recreation of an old photo of this event.
Bellow is the original photo so you may compare it with the Steven's MOC.
Zgreenz has made an incredible detailed palace. It appears to be a Neoclassical architectural style of the mid-18th century. It worth a closer look.
See more details at brickshelf.


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When scheduling your messages in an AMC, you have several options.
- Send immediately. This setting does just that. It will send that message as soon as the person is added to this campaign. (*Be aware of this if you plan to use any of our integrations to add people to this campaign AND if you have overnight syncing turned on. Your messages could be sent overnight when we sync your accounts).
If you want a series of messages to be sent one after the other on the same day, you must wait at least 3 minutes in between each message for it to send correctly and in the correct order.
2. Send After. This setting allow you to choose how many days, hours, or minutes to "wait", after the person is added to this campaign, before sending the message.
You can choose how many days to wait, AND specify which day of the week and time you would like your message to be sent on.
- 0 = Send same week on _________
- 7 = Wait a whole week, then send on _________
- 14 = Wait 2 weeks, then send on _________
- 21 = Wait 3 weeks, then send on _________
It is important to understand that for each message you add to the campaign, the timing is going to be based on the previous message. So if you are wanting the message to be sent the very next Monday, tuesday, etc and there are no other Monday, tuesday, etc between the two messages, then always use "send after 0 days"
Each "send after x days" is waiting x days after the previous message was sent. So if message one is set to "send immediately", message 2 will be sent based on the days you choose to wait after message 1 was sent. message 3 will be sent x amount of days after message 2 was sent, etc
Here is the breakdown of which #of days to choose for your message: Let's pretend John Smith texts your keyword to your number on Sunday morning (January 6).
- After 0 means to send the same week (this will send the message on the VERY next day of the week you selected. In this example, John Smith would get message 1 on Tuesday (January 8). Then message 2 on the Friday after he visited (January 11).
- After 7 means to send the next week (This will wait a whole 7 days and then send on the VERY next day of the week you selected. In this example, John Smith would get Message 3 on Tuesday (January 22). If I wanted to send another message that same week, I would select "send after 0 days" and it will be sent on the next day of the week selected. So in this example, message 4 would be sent Thursday (January 24).
- After 14 means to send two weeks later on the day of the week chosen. So for the example, message 5 would be sent on Friday, February 8.
- After 21 means to send three weeks later on the day of the week chosen. So for the example, message 6 would be sent on Monday, March 4.
Some additional tips:
- If you choose "send after 1 day" and you use "send same day" it will send the next day
- If you choose "send after 0 days", on the first Thursday at 1pm, and that person is added on Thursday BEFORE 1pm, your message will send that SAME day. If they are added to the campaign Thursday AFTER 1pm, your message will send the FOLLOWING Thursday.
- If you want to send a message every week (repeating), for example, every saturday, choose "send after 1 day" on the first "Saturday" at (whatever time you choose)


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On October 2, the Richmond SPCA hosted our Eleventh Annual Fur Ball, a gala that raises money for our Cinderella Fund, which is a special pool of resources that provides care to sick, injured and underage homeless pets at our center. On Friday evening, we raised more than $416,000 – a truly remarkable feat. These funds will provide care to more than 2,000 pets in need of specialized medical care during the coming year. The success of this event is due to many generous individuals and corporations, and we are overwhelmed and grateful for this outpouring of support.
Once a year, on the first Friday of October, animal lovers communitywide come together to further the mission of the Richmond SPCA to treat every life as precious. They come to pledge their part to guaranteeing a future to orphaned dogs and cats in great need. These generous individuals and companies support the event, and our pets, by purchasing tickets to the Fur Ball, by bidding on items in our silent and live auctions, by sponsoring portions of the event, by purchasing raffle tickets, and by making cash donations. All of these contributions, no matter how big or how small, are vital to our lifesaving work. One raffle ticket costs $5. This may not seem like much, but when we sell thousands of $5 raffle tickets, the impact is staggering. Our raffle raised more than $15,000 this year. This amount will provide bottle feeding for 45 infant kittens for six weeks, and cover the cost of orthopedic surgery for three dogs, and provide six months of medication for three dogs with heart murmurs.
The Richmond SPCA holds many events throughout the year. Some, like the Fur Ball, are formal dinner events, while others, like the Dog Jog & 5K Run, are family-friendly outdoor gatherings. While they may be very different in size and scope, they all share the same purpose – to save the lives of homeless animals in our community. These events not only support our programs financially, they also help us to promote our free and low-cost programs and services and to share lifesaving messages with people throughout the community.
To fully achieve a no-kill community, we all must work together. Success depends upon the cooperation, understanding and action of community members. Purchasing a ticket to one of our Canine Café events or our Progressive Dinner may seem like a small contribution, but it is one that gives life to animals who depend upon us. We look forward to seeing you at an event this fall!


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The latest release of Genesis R&D Food — version 11.7 — includes subtle UI differences, database additions and updates, new DRIs for sodium and potassium, and an important feature to help you track bioengineered (BE) material (and other food characteristics) in order to comply with the new BE labeling law as well as voluntary claims or declarations. We also updated Canadian labels with dimensions stated in Health Canada's Compendium.
This blog will cover the highlights, and for an in-depth look at what's new in 11.7, watch this webinar.
An attribute is any property of a food item you want to track for any reason. Most likely, you will use Attributes to make the required BE declarations or voluntary declarations (vegan, gluten-free, etc.) easier to track at the Ingredients and Recipe (and therefore Label) levels. See this blog for detailed instructions on using the Attributes feature.
Canadian Labels
All Canadian labels are created with default dimensions that match Health Canada's Compendium of Templates for Nutrition Facts Tables. Dimensions appear on the label screen to give you reference.
UI Changes
- The Attributes button has been added to the Recipe ribbon
- Preferences is now labeled My Preferences
- Alternate Name and Alternate Text are now Ingredient Statement Name and Sub-ingredients.
- More Search has been renamed as "Advanced Search."
- The nutrient sets (Nutrients to View) have been renamed.
New DRIs
The latest DRIs were recently released for sodium and potassium, and the new values will be in this update. DRIs in Genesis R&D are used for comparing recipes totals to standards for a specific age group and do not affect the nutrition labels. (Reminder: Nutrition labels use %DV values.)
See the updated DRI table here.


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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — City leaders in Independence believe its time to get tough on gun-based crimes.
Independence Mayor Eileen Weir told city council members Tuesday, hoping to update city ordinances to make it harder for teenagers to acquire guns.
Weir said she want to raise the legal age for gun possession to 18 from the present age of 17. Weir explained this is the city's effort to cut down on growing incidents of violent crime. Independence has had Safe Streets Regulations on the books since 1995, but Weir wants to update them, and to ensure they mirror those in neighboring Kansas City.
"We see individuals as young as 13, 14 and 15 are having access to deadly weapons," Weir said.
The mayor said giving teenagers easy access to guns is driving up crime numbers, which indicate since last December, the Independence Police Department's Street Crimes Unit has confiscated 86 illegal firearms. According to Weir, officers have investigated 175 gun-related crimes thus far in 2019. Weir emphasized this isn't a focus on legal gun owners, and there will be a concentration on felons who've gotten their hands on weapons.
"Enforcement of our laws is the crux of this. Making sure and working with our court system that when we file a case against someone that the court will take that case. That`s a big part of this — that they`re going to accept and prosecute these cases," Weir said on Tuesday.
Count Travis Robbins, who manages a convenience store on 23rd Street, among those who don't believe changing laws will make a difference. Robbins said he's worked in retail for four years. In the past year, his store was robbed at gunpoint, and Robbins said he was shot at in a separate incident.
"The same as what`s going on right now with the gun laws, a lot of people just don't give a damn," Robbins said. "We value our employees lives more than anything. Everything else in the store, we could care less about. As long as our employees are OK, we're fine."
"I think it`s important for the community to know these laws do exist, and that we`re going to work to enforce them," Weir added.
Weir said under the proposed ordinance change, there will also be penalties placed on the parents and guardians who allow people below age 18 to use dangerous weapons. She realizes enforcement of this potential change could prove to be a challenge for police.
The proposed ordinance changes also include explosives and certain kinds of blades and knives. A city spokesperson told FOX4 the proposed changes will be heard by the city council on September 16, and council members will vote on them on October 7.
Independence's mayor also praised the police department, which recently established its first-ever Gun Squad. That new five-member team is assigned to track illegal gun use in an additional effort to curb illegal weapon use. Weir said the IPD Gun Squad started earlier this summer.
"What we're trying to identify is how do we get tougher on people who are illegally acquiring and using deadly weapons," Weir said.


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Martha Kress and Bucky Geter will provide special music at the Standing Stone Community Vespers Church on Sunday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m.
Martha has always enjoyed music and was born to sing. She sings at weddings, funerals, senior citizen buildings, churches, and benefits throughout the Northeast of Pennsylvania and New York. She not only sings, she plays the guitar and the piano.
Martha and Dale have been married for 49 years and live in Fassett, Pa. They have two sons, Dan and Dale, Jr. and two grandchildren. Martha retired seven years ago from the Correctional Facility in Elmira, N.Y. She has sung with the Southern Tier Reconciliation Choir whose Director was Bucky Geter.
Bucky will be with her at the service as her accompanist. He can make those ivory keys melt into your body and be joyful. Martha has recorded two CD's and is working on her third one.
In her spare time she loves to bake, sew, knit, and crochet.
Faith Jaynes is organist, Carol O'Brien is pianist, and Rev. Terry Parks will open the service. Martha will have the service.
The church is located on River Road in Wysox.


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"Pietra Ligure inFiore", the countdown to Europe's largest infiorata begins
A jubilation of art, cultures, perfumes, colours and emotions: "Pietra Ligure inFiore", International Exhibition of Artistic Flowers, now in its sixth edition and to be held on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May in the streets and squares of Pietra Ligure, is preparing to be the event of the most important and largest sector in Europe. 42 delegations from all over Italy and many European countries will be involved: Portugal, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Hungary, Poland and Lithuania will be the guests of honour of the great flower show that has become an international reference point, an exceptional showcase for the tourist and cultural image of the city and the whole of Liguria and for one of its most peculiar traditions.
After the thousands of visitors and the critical success of the previous edition, the city is once again ready to transform itself into a real open-air museum, welcoming the art and creativity of over 800 master flowerers who, from dawn on Saturday, May 11 until the evening of the following day, will animate the streets and squares with their extraordinary works of art, creating a real mix of cultures and expressive originality.
The importance of "Pietra Ligure inFiore" is also confirmed by the participation of cities that boast a long and prestigious tradition in the history of artistic infiorate as Genzano di Roma, Bolsena, Gerano, Fabriano and many others. And this year the event will also be enriched by the extraordinary participation of the Spanish cities of Ponteareas and Castropol and the Portuguese Vila do Conde, among the oldest and most prestigious flowerbeds of the Iberian Peninsula.
The exhibition will represent an important moment of cultural exchange between many European countries and will also be an opportunity to discuss about the possibility of obtaining by the ephemeral art of the infiorata of the prestigious recognition of intangible heritage of humanity UNESCO. "During the two days of the event there will be a meeting between delegations to develop common strategies to achieve this special goal, which would also lead to Pietra Ligure an exceptional return in terms of tourism visibility," they say from the municipal administration.
Suggestive concerts, scenic settings and intense cultural moments, which will be unveiled in the coming weeks, will surround the event, which promises to be one of the initiatives of the year 2019 most significant, attractive and important of Liguria.
"Pietra Ligure inFiore" is organized by the Municipality of Pietra Ligure; the artistic and operational heart of the event is the Circolo Giovane Ranzi, whose tradition of master flowerers has its roots in the early 800s with the famous "Stella di Ranzi", which every year on the occasion of the feast of Corpus Christi animates the small village of Pietra Ligure.
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Doctor of Medicine
- CRICOS Code: 071304G
The experience
As a Doctor of Medicine student, you will be embarking on a career that suits those with a love of science and a genuine interest in people and what makes them work, physically, psychologically and emotionally.
More than that, graduating with a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Melbourne allows you to choose a path that helps people overcome disease and stay healthy – be that by working in community clinics, large hospitals, research teams or a combination of all.
As one of the world's leading medical schools, the Melbourne Medical School attracts the highest achieving staff and students. You will learn collaboratively with like-minded peers and be mentored by world-class clinician researchers.
Day-to-day experience
The four-year Doctor of Medicine course offers unparalleled variety.
Clinical learning means that you will gain most of your knowledge 'at the bedside', with every patient having a unique story to tell. You'll spend time in community clinics where most healthcare is delivered, and come to understand the principles of promoting healthy lifestyles, rather than just treating disease. Being immersed in clinical settings – including opportunities to work in rural and remote Australia – maximises your learning.
Melbourne Medical School is committed to the health and wellbeing of its students, so you'll be encouraged to look after yourself as well. Healthy doctors are better doctors.
The School is also committed to scholarship in medicine, so the Doctor of Medicine includes a full semester of research to make it a professional Master degree, giving you skills not just in using research findings, but also in generating your own.
Learning mode
Good doctors never stop learning, so the Doctor of Medicine course will provide you with a solid foundation on which to build a lifetime of professional skills. More than just knowing the answer to a patient's problem, you'll be taught to understand why it's happening and what it means to them. What you learn in lectures and tutorials comes alive when you spend time with patients.
Melbourne's clinical school structure means that, after one year learning how to interact with patients and understanding the mechanisms behind their illnesses, you will spend the remainder of the course closely engaged with your colleagues in your hospital-based clinical school. This is where you will learn many aspects of medicine, such as talking with patients, examining them and contributing to their care – all with the support of excellent, passionate clinical teachers.
The University of Melbourne's Doctor of Medicine degree is highly regarded around the world. It's your entry ticket to an endlessly fascinating and meaningful career, be that leading an international research team or caring for patients in a remote corner of Australia. You're in demand.
The course is structured to allow you choices in the path you wish to follow, such as pursuing a specific research topic with a committed supervisor and exploring the clinical discipline in which you are most interested.
Most importantly, you will be given the opportunity to become part of the medical profession, being recognised from the first day of the course as someone with a commitment to high quality healthcare.
Hear what our students have to say about their experience in the Doctor of Medicine:
Ruby Loschiavo, Doctor of Medicine, 1st Year (2017)
What do you like most about the Doctor of Medicine?
The main aspects of the course that I have enjoyed so far are the interactive and clinical based approaches used to help us learn the basic foundations of medicine. I have also thoroughly enjoyed making friends with like-minded peers and engaging with others to help develop my understanding as well as sharing my passion for clinical science with others.
What would you like to do after graduating?
I would like to work as a health care professional in areas of the healthcare system that I believe require more attention and better facilities, I would like to work in public health to contribute to what I believe is a worthy cause and imperative to the continuing health care in Australia.
Joshua Murray, Doctor of Medicine, 1st Year (2017)
"I applied under Access Melbourne as a rural student. Being able to study at the University of Melbourne was never something I thought was possible growing up as a kid from the country. The program has given me the opportunity to learn at one of the world's best universities."
Haiying Chen, Doctor of Medicine, 4th Year (2017)
"It is fascinating to see the science of medicine collide with the art of medicine, at bedsides, clinics, skill labs, and operating theatres."
Emma is inspired by patients. "Their generosity and resilience motivate me to keep questioning, keep improving and keep working hard. Clinicians who have taught me and mentored me are my role models for their utmost dedication to patient care and continuing pursuit of excellence."
What have you enjoyed most about the Doctor of Medicine?
I am very fortunate to have worked with the many talented and inspiring researchers at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Vanderbilt University in the United States, and Centre for Eye Research Australia. I have gained confidence in interacting with people from various backgrounds. Keep an open mind, embrace uncertainties and seize every opportunity.


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Purpose Tour
Sunday night, I went to Justin Bieber's second concert in Miami, and I must say it was an amazing night. I love concerts because I like to see talent up front, and my passion for music is just as big as my passion for fashion. During his concert, he played the drums, the guitar, danced, […]Read More


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BMW brings at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show a special edition of the current M6 – named BMW M6 Coupé Competition Edition, it seeks to provide customers with a personality coupe. At the BMW stand in Frankfurt will get acquainted with new models of the new indicative carrier already announced by BMW. In addition it will place a special edition BMW ...Read More »
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Prior Design: Radical Change for BMW M6 Coupe
Prior Design, the famous German tuning company reveals the dark side of the high performance Bavarian model, BMW M6 Coupe. Unveiled in early 2012 , the latest generation of the BMW M6 found its place instantly in the heart of fast cars enthusiasts, impressing especially because its V8 twin-turbo engine, able to render not less than 560 horsepower. Let's not ...Read More »


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During my last trip to Japan (last July) I needed to see a dentist because of a pretty nasty toothache. I can communicate in Japanese at a conversational level, but to see a dentist I required an interpreter that could assist me with asking and answering questions. My 12-year old son is proficient in both languages and so I asked him to come along. Not being able to communicate clearly and relying on my child made me feel rather helpless. Yet, that's exactly how many refugees must feel in Australia. Without the necessary English skills, many depend on their children to get daily chores done. I would have preferred not to drag my son to the dentist, but this experience really helped me better empathize with the struggles that refugees might encounter in an affluent country such Australia. That dentist incident in Japan also made me (much more) realize how privileged I am in Australia. I'm now thinking about developing a research project that explores the lives of refugees in the Illawarra region. The aim of the project would be to narrate the stories (and to foreground the voices) of people who were forced to leave their home country. The study would definitely increase awareness of the challenges that refugees typically face, but it may also lead to recommendations that could be used to improve the lives of the marginalized in our communities. I have an idea about a particular research focus, and so stay tuned for another blog post in the near future!
I am a Senior Lecturer in TESOL at the University of Wollongong in Australia. This blog is a reflection of my journey as a researcher, L2 teacher educator, and language teacher.
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Quay Australia X Finders Keepers Women's All Night Sunglasses - Red/Brown
Quay Australia is the go-to brand for cool, casual and highly protective eyewear. Kick it ALL NIGHT. Your retro Euro vacay moment awaits in these flirty cat eyes. Designed in collaboration with Finders Keepers, these sunnies feature a pronounced upper frame, mid sized lenses, and a bold matte red frame for a look that will turn heads wherever you go,
- Quay Australia X Finders Keepers sunglasses
- For women
- Style: All Night
- Model no.: QW-000423
- Frame colour: Red
- Lens colour: Brown
- Lens type: Gradient
- Category lens rating: 3
- Comes with an exclusive transparent PVC case and a cherry print lens cloth
- Provides high protection against sunglare
- Cat-eye silhouette
- Bold matte red frame
- Adjustable silicone nose pads
- Materials:
- Frame: Combination (metal, stainless steel, plastic)
- Lens: Polycarbonate
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In modern homes, drains have a way of remaining innocuous. Unless the toilet's overflowing or the bath spigot is filling the tub with blood, plumbers and exorcists aren't usually on our minds. Thanks to the simple push of a lever, waste remains out of sight and out of mind. Not in this article. We're going to your backyard, to the greenest patch of grass, to dive headlong into your septic system.
About one-third of Americans have a septic system treating the waste in their homes [source: American Ground Water Trust]. By design, these systems are fairly simple. All drains in the home converge to a single pipe that leads to the septic tank buried outside. When the waste water from your toilet, shower, sinks and washing machine leave your house, it's combined. When it hits the septic tank, however, it begins to separate. The heaviest particulate matter in the waste, called sludge, sinks to the bottom. At the top of the tank, fats, oils and proteins form the floating scum layer. In the middle is the comparatively clear liquid layer called effluent or gray water. Combined, these components are called septage.
Septic systems are designed so that only the effluent is discharged from the tank into the drain field (also called the leach field). This is simply a set of pipes with holes drilled into them that release the effluent below ground (but above the water table). The effluent is degraded enough to be well-filtered by good soil. There's plenty of organic material left in the effluent, though, which acts as fertilizer. This is why the drain field usually boasts the healthiest segment of the yard above it.
Simple as their design may be, septic systems require the homeowner to monitor them before problems arise. Usually, once a problem becomes obvious, it's too late for any simple solution [source: Dymski]. Fixing big septic problems often requires thousands of dollars worth of parts and labor. Fortunately, a little maintenance can go a long way in avoiding problems. Read the next page to find out how often a septic tank should be pumped out.
Pumping Your Septic Tank: A Good Idea
Even with a healthy microbial ecosystem breaking down the septage, a well-functioning septic system and good drain field, the sludge and scum layers in your tank will build up over time. The sludge and scum should be pumped out periodically -- generally when the bottom of the floating scum layer is within 6 inches (15.2 centimeters) of the outlet pipe or the top of the sunken sludge layer is within 12 inches (30.4 centimeters) of it [source: EPA]. Without a well-developed power of extrasensory perception, it's impossible to tell when your waste has reached these levels.
This is why it's recommended that people with a septic tank have their system checked every year [source: Seattle-King County Public Health Department]. Having your system inspected includes getting your sludge and scum levels measured, checking the system's pipes and mechanisms and inspecting the drain field to make sure it's percolating the effluent properly. The average septic tank system usually requires pumping every one to three years [source: EPA].
There are some products on the market that are meant to prolong periods between pumping. These products contain chemicals designed to hasten the process of breaking down the sludge in your tank by acting like tiny Pac-Men chomping magic pellets. At the least, products such as these may be superfluous: The additives are simply joining the microbial party already in full swing below your lawn. In the worst case, the chemicals can throw the primordial ecosystem that's developed over time in your septic tank thoroughly out of whack and disrupt the natural enzymes' ability to properly break down the waste sent to it. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that septic tank users play it safe and not substitute these products for regular septic tank inspections and pumping [source: EPA].
Without regular pumping of the septic tank, the system can overflow. Sometimes overflow can lead back to the house, where toilets and drains belch forth what's supposed to be in the septic tank. Overflow can also lead to a sudden deluge of unprocessed waste flooding the drain field. When this happens, water can seep above ground, which leads to a flooded yard and run-off into nearby water bodies like creeks and rivers. Below ground, this flood can cause further damage, tainting groundwater. Together, these intrusions of waste can contaminate the water people use and drink. The waste introduced into the water supply can carry harmful bacteria and diseases like hepatitis [source: EPA].
But even after it's taken from your backyard, your septic tank's contents still pose a hazard. So what happens to it? Read the next page to find out.
Disposing of Septage: From Yuck to Eureka!
Wherever there's a lot of people operating their homes' waste systems on septic tanks, you can bet you'll find plenty of local businesses that specialize in removing the scum and sludge that accumulate over time in the tank. This is an important service; if too much sludge builds up over time, it can lead to overflow, which is bad for everybody.
Generally, commercial septic pumping involves a pump truck removing the sludge, effluent and scum in the tank and leaving the tank empty and ready to be filled again. Once the waste is removed, there are only so many things that can be done with it. Prior to federal laws that restrict septic sludge dumping, waste companies could simply bury it in dump sites. As it became clear that sites like these were a health hazard, they were outlawed. These sites remain, though many are in the process of remediation (clean-up).
These days, federal and state laws govern the final destination of the contents of your septic tank. In some cases, the septic contents are taken to waste treatment plants and added to the stew piped in from a municipal sewer system or delivered to independent, for-profit companies specializing in the treatment of septage. Septage may be treated in cesspools, which hold the waste while chemical or biological materials break it down into effluent [source: National Small Flows Clearinghouse]. Septage may also be dumped in approved landfills. The guidelines concerning septage dumping are strict and sites can be few and far between, however.
Because of the dilemma posed by disposing of your septic tank's contents, septage is often used in another way: to grow your food. Unless there's a "USDA Organic" label on it, it's possible the food on your table was grown using the sludge that used to be in your septic tank as fertilizer [source: USDA].
This use of septage can be a controversial one. Proponents, including many commercial farmers, say it's a win-win situation, since municipalities don't have to worry what to do with the waste, and farmers get cheap fertilizer for their crops. If applied correctly to cropland with good soil and a low water table, the soil should act as a filter in the same way a drain field does in the backyard of a home with a septic tank [source: Prax].
There's another, more cutting-edge way septage is being used these days -- generating electricity to power homes. It's long been known that the methane produced as a waste product in the breakdown of sewage could be used to generate electricity. While methane is a simple fuel, it can also be broken down and used to generate electricity using fuel cells located on-site at treatment plants. The electricity produced doesn't combust, so there's little or no pollution generated. What's more, it packs a punch. One system built outside Seattle, Wash., in 2004 can produce enough electricity to provide power for 1,000 homes [source: MSNBC]. Who knew your fecal matter could prove so useful?
For more information on waste treatment, visit the next page.
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- Dymski, Gary. "Septic tank advice shouldn't go to waste." Newsday. February 13, 2003. http://www.newsday.com/features/home/nyp-hsdr-021303,0,5700301.column
- Llanos, Miguel. "Poop power? Sewage turned into electricity." MSNBC. July 19, 2004. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5335635
- Prax, Valerie. "Septage: What is it and where does yours go?" University of Minnesota. March 26, 2007. http://www.extension.umn.edu/extensionnews/2005/septage07.html
- "A homeowner's guide to septic systems." U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. http://www.epa.gov/owm/septic/pubs/homeowner_guide_long.pdf
- "How a septic system works." Seattle and King County Public Health Department. December 14, 2003. http://www.metrokc.gov/Health/wastewater/owners/works.htm
- "Organic production and handling standards." USDA. April 2008. http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELDEV3004445&acct=nopgeninfo
- "Septage management." National Small Flows Clearinghouse. 1998. http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/pdf/WW/publications/eti/Septage_gen.pdf
- "Septic systems for waste water disposal." American Ground Water Trust. 2006.http://www.agwt.org/info/septicsystems.htm
- "'The Recycler,' a 'green' pump truck." New Jersey Septic Management Group. http://www.nj-septic.com/new/recycler.asp


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A two year family vision has officially become reality with the opening of new restaurant Lily, on Brisbane's Southside.
The restaurant is the creation of Brian and Cathy Fitzgibbons, owners of iconic Brisbane venues, the Osbourne Hotel in Fortitude Valley and The Glen Hotel at Eight Mile Plains.
Lily sits alongside The Glen, in Gaskell Street, Eight Mile Plains.
As the third generation in a family of successful hoteliers, the Fitzgibbons' have paid homage to their ancestry, naming the new restaurant after Brian's grandmother, Lily, who ran the Dining Room at The Daniell Hotel on Brisbane CBD's Adelaide Street, in the mid 1900's.
SheSociety was invited to a special evening at Lily, where we were spoilt with a three course dining experience, as we trialled dishes on Lily's new menu.
Throughout the night, Head Chef Brad Casey, explained each dish (and his love for putting flowers on the plate) which made the food even more tantalising.
Brad has carefully curated a seasonal culinary menu using only the highest quality Australian produce combined with elements straight from the onsite vegetable and herb garden.
His passion for food was evident with his creations always having an extra layer just when you thought you had explored it all. This was shown when even the garnish on top were cooked in spice.
Overall, the food was amazing. The flavours balanced with each other to create exotic pairings, and the meals definitely did not leave you hungry with good sized portions served.
I'm a sweet tooth, so there is no surprise that dessert was my favourite, and when the double chocolate brownie landed in front of me I was in heaven. Paired with an in house made pistachio ice cream, it'll be hard to find a brownie that beats this one.
With the atmosphere just as good as the food, Lily is a welcome addition to Brisbane's Southside, and will be greatly loved amongst those who don't want to travel to the inner city.
And of course, a visit wouldn't be complete without indulging in one of Lily's signature cocktails; the Lily Blossom or the Gypsy Queen. Both are sure to impress the girls, on your next gal night!
Lily truly is bringing inner city dining to the suburbs, as a local of this area myself it is definitely one I am going to be hitting up again.
Address: 24 Gaskell Street, Eight Mile Plains, QLD 4113.
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What can you do with leftover soda bread? Bake an Irish bread pudding! Bread pudding is always a favorite with children. Irish bread pudding may remind you of the British bread and butter pudding minus the butter.
8 sli bread (stale, about 1/3 loaf, in coarse crumbs)
8 egg
1 c sugar
1 T lemon zest (grated)
4 c milk
1 T butter (to dot the top)
- Preheat the oven to 375° F (180° C).
- Break the bread up into bite size portions. Place them into a 9 x 9 x 2 inches pan.
- Beat the eggs and sugar together. Add the zest and cold milk and pour over the bread.
- Dot with butter then bake in a 375°F oven until the mix is custard set, about 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with the lemon juice, cherries and strawberries, if used.
Lemon juice, cherries, strawberries, raisins, nutmeg and brown sugar to sweeten are optional.
Ireland is not the only European country to boast of a recipe for bread pudding, but it might be the one to serve it with caramel and whiskey, or a butterscotch sauce. For children, try to serve Irish bread pudding with with your favorite fruit preserve, chocolate sauce or ice cream.
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Blue Bottle Coffee Sangenjaya is a minimal interior located in Tokyo, Japan, designed by Schemata Architects. This 50-year old low-rise building stands at the end of the dead-end road between the two buildings located at a 3-minute walking distance from Sangenjaya station. Standing in front of the building, one looks up to find a wide-open sky above the city, feeling the luxury of "vacancy" in the urban density. This building had been a residence and a clinic of the original owner, who was the client's grandfather, and it was also used as a place for his artistic activities including painting in his later years. Considering the location of the site, it was feasible to build a new commercial building or an apartment building here. Yet, we decided to keep this building to create a place loved by the community residents and generate new activities for the community, out of respect for the client and his family's love and reverence for the grandfather, rather than simply focusing on business profits.
This long dead-end street extends from the busy shopping street to the quiet residential neighborhood in the backside, and terminates in the garden at the end of the road, a luxurious space in this central location. This shop is designed in such a way that customers will experience the continuation of this deep spatial sequence. Upon entry, customers go to the register at the far end of the dead-end road; stop by the drip-bar; walk around the seating area; and go outside to find a peaceful sight of the tranquil garden that makes them forget about the urban bustle they had just passed through. Then, they walk along the building and finally reach the gallery entrance. Precast concrete floors are laid out along this circulation route, connecting inside and outside and establishing a new relationship between the building and the shopping street.
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At a meeting held on April 27, 2017, the Government of the Russian Federation approved the draft federal law "On the Adoption of Protocol Amending the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of the Intellectual Property Rights" and decided to submit it to the State Duma in accordance with the established procedure.
The Protocol suggests amending the Agreement with the provisions that define an expanded application of a mechanism allowing World Trade Organization (WTO) members to issue compulsory licenses for manufacturing generic pharmaceuticals for export and to use, where necessary, the exemption to prevent their actions from being challenged by other WTO members. The adoption of the Protocol by Russia will in particular allow Russian manufacturers to produce generic pharmaceuticals by using a foreign patent of original medicinal product in order to help other countries.
The draft law was reviewed and approved on April 24, 2017 at a meeting of the Legislative Drafting Commission of the Russian Government.


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The Schism Between the Scotch & York Rites
by Charles Laffon de Ladébat
In 1850, everything changed for Louisiana Freemasons. Gone was the European style of Freemasonry as practiced by the Grand Lodge of Louisiana since its creation. By force, Louisiana was made to conform to the style of Masonry used by the rest of the U.S. Grand Lodges. This 1853 publication by Charles Laffon de Ladebat shows the emotion, frustration, confusion and pain experienced by the Creole New Orleans Masons as a result of the Masonic "war" that was inflicted upon them. Part of the Cornerstone Scottish Rite Education Series


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You probably saw the Channel 4 Dispatches programme by Liam Halligan into HS2 and how much it is costing and overrunning the government – and us as taxpayers!
We, locally are affected by this and it's time to #WAKEUP! As a resident of northwest Middlesex, HS2 impacts many of our local areas and some of which you may be surprised are quite close to home.
Works are on-going in Ruislip; by West Ruislip station – the Fairway Golf Club, as well as precious areas of the Colne Valley, River Colne and the area of land around Moorhall Road, the Grand Union canal as well as south-easterly over in Harefield, Harvil Road. More work will soon start in Eastcote. Nearly all this work will involve long term road closures, much HGV traffic, noise, pollution and disruption.
The Harvil Road site has a major stake in the HS2 project. There are a
number of sites along Harvil Road used by HS2. It has heavy, visible and what I would describe at times as intimidating looking security staff.
Right here, at this place in London, we are about to witness the wiping
out of 3 nature reserves, a site of scientific and special interest, and
the last remnant of wet woodland (highly protected in UK/European law) in London; 370 acres of woodland in total, 60 acres of wetland, all home to an amazing 2400 species (12 species of bat, otter, water vole, eels, glow worms, barn owls, tawny owls, kestrel, hobby, even osprey!). We are about to witness the desecration of the natural aquifer that freely cleans and provides 22% of London's drinking water. We are about to witness the crumbling of the last village in London.
Green Party campaigner Sarah Green has made a stand for us all at the
Harvil Road site to protect our drinking water against the HS2
HS2 contractors plan to pile drive into the Chalk Aquifer in Hillingdon
in multiple places, one of which is New Year's Green Bourne, off Harvil
Rd, Harefield, which is a known pollution pathway from a contaminated
Without adequate protections this will contaminate the water which
supplies 22% of London's drinking water, negatively impact on the
natural filter of the chalk aquifer and reduce the volume of water.
Pollution is already so high in this area, Ickenham pumping station had to be permanently closed as a public water supply. Affinity Water warned HS2 in 2014, in their petition to the Houses of Parliament, that planned activities could entirely jeopardise public drinking water in our area.
Nature protectors, Sarah Green and Lora Hughes, stand accused of obstructing this 'legal' work. They challenge the charge on the grounds
that the planned work is not legal. HS2 have failed to demonstrate that
they have any protective provisions in place which they are required to do by law.
Already, lack of planning that is a direct product of the hybrid bill process is throwing up mistakes after mistake and vast unforeseen costs. Our environment is being experimented on aimlessly by people who have never set foot here.
Locals are losing their homes, losing businesses, being bankrupted and suffering immeasurable stress for a project being driven by the most blunder-ridden minister ever seen in British Government.
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Your support is urgently needed. Join the call for environmental
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Drop-in to visit the Harvil Road camp, you'll be made very welcome for a chat and a cuppa. The camp is on Harvil Rd, near the Harefield Dog's Trust. Easiest by public transport, U9 (15 min journey every 20 min most of day) from Uxbridge tube.
"HS2 is government taking on the mantle of corporation, HS2 is a
complete dismantling of democracy and all the protections that should
afford us, and HS2's hopeless lack of planning and forethought can only carry a narrative of blunder after blunder and utter desecration of so much that we all hold dear, and all for so little if any gain at all"
Mark Keir, Hillingdon Green Party
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Memory impairment conditions are becoming increasingly prevalent in the United States. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, "About 40% of people aged 65 or older have age-associated memory impairment—in the United States, about 16 million people."
With the growing number of older adults experiencing memory impairment, there is an increased need for recognition and treatment of the condition. Whether your loved one already has a diagnosis, or they are starting to exhibit the symptoms of memory impairment, it is essential to closely monitor them to ensure they are receiving the care they need.
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Each cognitive impairment condition is unique in the symptoms they exhibit. Because they all are related to memory and the brain, some of the symptoms can be similar, but what causes the symptoms can be entirely different. For example, vascular dementia and Alzheimer's have similar symptoms, but vascular dementia is caused by a lack of blood flow to a portion of the brain, while Alzheimer's is not.
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The hood has canted reeded front corners with brass inlay, side windows, shallow arched glazed door, and small cresting with 3 brass finials. The 34″ long square topped trunk door has a fine shaped moulding around the edge. The base has an applied panel moulding and is set on a shallow shaped plinth. This clock has a good 4 pillar eight day bell striking movement with large brass pendulum bob and brass cased weights.
The 11″ shallow arched painted dial has its original hands and is signed in the arch. Note: This type of shallow arched dial was mainly used for precision regulators and is rarely found in domestic clocks.
Charles Haley used this dial shape for some of his regulators and also to very good effect on the present clock. Charles Haley, a famous and inventive clock and chronometer maker was apprenticed in 1762 and worked for Brockbank. He was free of the clockmakers company from 1781-1825 and worked from premises in Wigmore St, Cavendish Square. In 1793 he was appointed to be one of the experts to the select committee of the House of Commons to report on Mudges chronometers.
Height: With / without finials: 85 1/2 / 81 1/2 " (217 / 207cms)


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Ladies sterling silver amethyst filigree ring. Bezel set in the center is one round faceted amethyst measuring approximately 19.50mm in diameter. The amethyst is considered to be dark violetish purple in hue. The bezel surrounding the amethyst has been plated in rose gold. This is definitely a statement ring…one that will capture everyone's attention! Ring Size: 8 can be sized.
Dorothy Gallun founded Dorothy Gallun Jewelry in Wisconsin in 1950. Dorothy's daughter, Patty, now continues on with the business her mother loved. Patty is a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America where she earned her graduate gemologist degree in residency.


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Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE:STNG) (Scorpio Tankers) announced on Monday that as part of its previously announced program to install exhaust gas cleaning systems across its fleet, it has entered into an agreement with third parties to purchase exhaust gas cleanings systems for 42 of its vessels in 2019 and for 10 of its vessels in 2020.
The total value of these agreements is estimated to be $79.6 million. The systems that are being fitted are of 'hybrid ready' design, which allows them to be upgraded to a 'closed loop' configuration at a future date.
As part of the above-mentioned agreement, Scorpio Tankers also has an option to purchase exhaust gas cleaning systems for up to 28 additional vessels in 2020.
Scorpio Tankers is a provider of marine transportation of petroleum products worldwide. The Company currently owns or finance leases 109 product tankers (38 LR2 tankers, 12 LR1 tankers, 45 MR tankers and 14 Handymax tankers) with an average age of 3.3 years and time or bareboat charters‐in 13 product tankers (one LR2 tanker, five MR tankers and seven Handymax tankers).
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This is the official King of the Alps webstore. We hope you find something just right, for you.
… have fun shopping!
Level Six is a Canadian company born on the Whitewater Slalom World Cup circuit by two friends with the vision to redesign and rethink how paddling gear is made.
Level Six started from very humble beginnings in the back of a van selling shorts and t-shirts to paddlers along World Cup circuit stops. Since those early days, we have grown to be the leader in watersports apparel and equipment.
We do our part to contribute to waterway conservation across the globe in order to keep waterways clean and open to people who enjoy the water now, and in the future. We always strive to help build and support communities everywhere to spread the joy that life on the water brings us.
Our mission is to provide all people who love the water with a passion and confidence in the gear they are using. Thanks to our design team, Level Six is always evolving and improving upon products to reflect the needs of people who are drawn to the water.
After 20 years, that vision those two friends had to build a brand for people who love the water has grown into a phenomenon that speaks to people all over the world.
See you on the water.
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text: Removing the Fork – Q50 Disclaimer: The technical support below for information purposes only. 1st-line Equipment, LLC is not responsible for any injury or damages resulting from such information. Please note that parts are available for purchase from 1st-line Equipment. These parts do not include any technical support. If you're not familiar with the technical aspects of repairing equipment, please order a diagnosis on our website. By continuing to read further, you agree to abide by all the terms and conditions on this web site. If you do not agree, please stop here.The portafilter fork can accomodate most portafilters. The clearance from the fork to the funnel is approximately 2.625 inches.The fork can be removed if you need to grind into a large container. There are 2 Phillips screws that hold the fork in place.The clearance from the grinds catch basin to the funnel is approximately 5 inches. Please note the above information is subject to copyright. It cannot be published in any means without the expressed written consent of 1st-line Equipment, LLC.


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The concept of IVU Patron was originated in the 1982 constitution, but the status was changed by the 1999 constitution and bylaws.
from the Articles of Association S.2.3:
Individuals may become IVU Supporters on payment of an annual or life contribution or by volunteering their time to work on any appropriate project.
from the Bylaws:
Patrons shall make a minimum donation to IVU, of such amount as shall be from time to time decided by the International Council. They shall be classed as lifetime supporters for the purposes of Section 2.3 of the Articles of Association.
IVU currently has more than 60 Patrons, mostly individuals but a few organisations have also paid for 'life', some individuals have stated that they do not wish to have their names appear on the website, others are listed below (more coming as they request inclusion):
The International Vegetarian Union welcomes organizations as new members. Membership terms are for one year each and begin on the date of purchase.


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If you have had anything to do with the Internet and search engines, you should already be familiar with the acronym SEO. It stands for search engine optimization, which means making sure you have all the features on your own site that search engines use to determine where your website will feature in the list of results that are returned when someone enters a search query. The higher to the top you are, the more visitors your site is likely to get. That means you get more business, assuming your offer is one people will want. The further down the list you are, the less likely it is that anyone will find you, which is not what you want. The question is, can you optimize your small business site yourself, or is it better to get an expert service to do it for you?
You versus the experts
The complexities of how search engine algorithms work are hard to follow and to keep track of, which means you could spend ages working on your website for little reward. You need to balance the cost of employing optimization experts against what you would lose in terms of the value of your time and the reduced likelihood that you will know enough to make a significant impact. Remember, your time is highly valuable to your business and you should be focusing on the bigger picture, so it may well work out to be more economical to outsource this task.
The fundamentals of doing it yourself
Having said that expert services may be more cost-effective, it's still possible, and indeed advisable, to at least look at the basics of SEO for your website. First, you need a good quality website, well-constructed, easy to navigate, with valuable information and engaging design. It must be fully functional and should be regularly updated with new and interesting content. This can take the form of articles, news items, blog posts; whatever is most appropriate for your type of business. You should link to other sites that offer relevant, high-quality information to your visitors, and try to build up your own backlinks, where other web pages have a link to your site. There are some great tools to help make this task easier, for example, the backlink checker that lists all the pages that link back to your site. Many of these tools are available for free, or at a very modest cost, which makes them ideal for smaller businesses and freelancers.
Dos and don'ts
If you search for SEO information online, you'll find a vast number of how-to guides, tips and tricks. Some will be very helpful, others less so – always check when a guide was published to make sure it conforms to the most recent algorithm updates. You should avoid any so-called "black-hat" SEO, which basically means trying to trick the search engines into placing you higher up the rankings. It may work initially, but the chances are they will catch up with you, and then your site could be suspended altogether. You must also make sure that once you've implemented your basic SEO strategy, you check the site metrics to see if the actions are having any effect.
SEO is an important part of your marketing effort, so it is worth taking it seriously and doing the best job you can on it.


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Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. Arteries carry oxygenated blood throughout the body including to the heart muscle. Over time, plaque can build up in the arteries, which harden and constrict blood flow to the heart. When the heart does not get enough blood, the body's response is angina. Angina is experienced as a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest that can also radiate out to the neck, jaw, back, or shoulders. Women may also experience nausea, shortness of breath, or fatigue. Angina can be exercise-induced or caused by other symptoms of heart disease.
"Any time the heart's demand for oxygen is greater than the supply, there is a chance for angina," said Dr. Jamalah Munir, a cardiologist at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. "Angina most commonly occurs during physical exertion, such as walking quickly up a hill or flights of stairs." Increases in blood pressure or stress, abnormally fast heart rhythms, severe illness, or anemia can also raise the risk of experiencing angina, she added.
Preventing coronary artery disease is the goal, Munir said. This means eating a whole-food, plant based diet with minimal animal products, as well as exercising regularly, sleeping well, reducing stress, and refraining from smoking.
Even with these preventive measures, exercise can induce angina even in presumably healthy individuals. "When you exercise, your heart needs more oxygen and nutrients," said Munir. "If the demand outstrips the supply, the result is angina."
Someone with angina would experience a dull sensation rather than a sharp pain, which typically comes on gradually during exercise and can improve with rest, she added. Nitroglycerin, a medication that relaxes the arteries and increases blood flow, can alleviate chest tightness and pressure.
"Should you experience persistent angina while at rest or at lower levels of activity, seek medical care immediately for a possible heart attack," Munir cautioned.
The temptation might be to think that if exercise induces angina, the safest course of action would be to remain on the couch. Munir disagrees, stating that when it comes to daily exercise, it doesn't have to be intense or done all at once. "Some people complain that they can't make it to the gym for a full workout, but if they walk for 10 minutes after each meal, that adds up to 30 minutes a day." Moderate exercise combined with strength training, stretching, meditation, or yoga practice is all important to cardiovascular health, she added.
A physician can test for indicators of coronary artery disease – high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythm, or high cholesterol – that contribute to angina. Medications can stabilize or reduce these symptoms when combined with other healthy habits such as regular exercise.
"If the combination of medication and lifestyle changes isn't effective, invasive procedures such as coronary stents and open heart bypass surgery are options to consider," said Munir.
To protect health, especially the heart, "dietary and lifestyle modification are the cornerstone of prevention and treatment of coronary artery disease," she added. "Incorporating small changes into your lifestyle can make a big difference."
Healthy teeth are essential to a medically ready warfighter
Heart health is key to a medically ready military force; the Military Health System looks at this subject through the Total Force Fitness framework
Eye exams are more than just reading a chart
Dress for success (a healthy heart) Friday Feb. 7
A monthly publication of the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch. This issue of the peer-reviewed journal contains the following articles: Update: Malaria, U.S. Armed Forces, 2019; Diabetes mellitus and gestational diabetes, active and reserve component service members and dependents, 2008–2018; Increased risk for stress fractures and delayed healing with NSAID receipt, U.S. Armed Forces, 2014–2018; Brief report: Diagnoses of scarlet fever in Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries under 17 years of age across the MHS and in England, 2013–2018; Images in health surveillance: Skin rashes in children due to infectious causes
The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical supply chain teamed with Department of Defense partners to provide 3.4 million doses of the influenza vaccine to service members, dependents and retirees.
Despite reports of increased flu activity in the U.S., the Military Health System remains vigilant
HPV shot protects against a host of diseases in men, women
On a weekly basis, USTRANSCOM moves up to 40 patients from overseas to CONUS
2020 focus on factors making service members, families "resilient"
Djibouti hosts the largest U.S. American military base on the African continent
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Good sleep habits are closely related to overall health and performance
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This is another unusual example of a highly sought-after philodendron. Not only is it rare, but it is remarkably beautiful.
Philodendron Narrow Ring of Fire is feverishly collected for its colour. Each shiny leaf has a default of dark green, gently flecked with yellow, but the salmon pink immature leaves open to reveal a variety of colour and pattern which range harlequin-like from bright red, to yellow, cream and dark green. Each leaf is a surprise: sometimes a well-defined division of cream and green, sometime solid red, sometimes piebald.
This Philodendron also grows at an unhurried pace. The shiny leaves (currently about 30cm long without stalk) will eventually reach 60cm in length. Intriguingly, even as the immature leaves unfurl, they have the remarkable deep 'saw-tooth' serration.
Philodendron is an enormous family of climbing plants that was originally found in the South American rain forest in the seventeenth century. The visual drama of P. Narrow Ring of Fire reflects this tropical pedigree but, surprisingly, it is an undemanding house plant that will settle happily into a normally warm house with indirrect light.
Philodendons are aesthetically pleasing, and therefore boost our mood as well as purifying the air by removing formaldehyde, a known carcinogenic commonly found in paper products, carpeting, paint and particle board.
Please note, the variegation on the leaves will vary greatly from plant to plant.
We regret, due to limited availability, this plant is generally only available for in-store purchase, but please email email@example.com if you would like to discuss a mail order.
Dimensions: H: 50cm, W:25cm
Care: Keep soil moist but not too wet, do not allow to dry out. Avoid bright sunlight and protect from temperatures below 15 degrees. Apply a light fertilizer every fortnight in the summer. Repot every few years. Prefers humidity so regularly mist leaves.


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I use 124gr/+P HST and I routinely press-check my P30SK (~650rds), and it doesn't/hang do that. OAL the HST/JHP is 1.097 vs. 1.105 FMJ, .008 difference is negligible between SD/range ammo.
When you press-check, allow the slide to snap forward (don't help it back).
What is your lube?
Some are reported to gunk up (Froglube). The chamber is polished, run it dry/clean with a patch through it.


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Sandra and Barry Smorgan generously hosted WIZO Rachel's breathtaking event last night. The evening was a feast of the senses with a delicious buffet of canapes and sunset cocktails. The function was held in honour of Bertha and Harold Milner's nephew, Private Greg Sher z'l, who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2009. Greg would have turned 39 on the 3rd December. Guest speaker Lt Gen Gillespie delivered a poignant and touching talk in commemoration of the centenary of the Battle of Be'er Sheva.
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The Classic Rolls-Royce Photos of InstagramBy Product Expert | Posted in Bentley, Rolls-Royce on Friday, January 20th, 2017 at 2:31 pm
There was a time, long before the McLarens and Bugattis of the world entered the general consciousness, when the lap of luxury occurred in one car and in one car only: the Rolls-Royce. Highlighted by its legendary Spirit of Ecstasy emblem and models such as the Ghost and Phantom, Rolls-Royce is certainly alive and well to this day. However, its history is just as interesting, and the photos of Instagram bear this out. Let's check out some great shots of some classic Rolls-Royce rides, shall we?


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Family Travel in Egypt
We have just returned from an amazing two weeks in Egypt. A true eye opener for all of us and very worthwhile. Byron summed it up one day …. "Mummy, I know why you are taking us to all these places. We are so lucky we have what we have, aren't we!"
We had booked a tour through a company and were so grateful we did. They picked us up and took us to all the amazing sights. The guides were all just lovely, with incredible knowledge of Egyptology (years and years of study) and were able to give us a fabulous insight into past and present Egyptian culture. The loveliest people. So very kind with the boys and so appreciative of tourists. They took such great care of us.
We woke up on the first morning, opened the curtains and there were three pyramids! The pyramids of Giza are such phenomenal structures. I have always been fascinated by them from looking at books and photos. But to stand near them, their immense size and the fact that they were built 1000's and 1000's of years ago is amazing. I don't believe any of our architectural feats of today display such skill, nor will stand the test of time like these ancient structures have.
Hawkers were everywhere, which was new for the boys. It was difficult for Byron not to stop and touch everything! The tunnels and chamber in the large pyramid at Giza are incredible. The precision in cutting the stones to fit so perfectly, mind-blowing, especially since it was all hand made with very basic tools.
We were so lucky on our first day in Cairo in the fact that we had some visibility. It was freezing and raining, which the boys found a bit funny as they thought Egypt was a "desert"! We visited the Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara and went on a camel ride (even though Myles was somewhat unsure of that experience!). They are still finding treasures buried beneath the city. A farmer recently ploughed up the most massive, stunning sculpture of Ramses II and many other artefacts in a field.
The Cairo museum holds many of the stunning treasures of the Pharaonic period. I found it interesting that today we still use so many of the ancient designs in clothing, furniture and jewellery.
I am not sure what I expected and was somewhat overwhelmed by what our experience offered. I was very fortunate as a child to have been exposed to many different cultures, to have travelled and seen many different parts of the world, but I still found parts of our trip very confronting.
We found Cairo to be an exceedingly dirty, chaotic city, housing a population larger than Australia in the one city. It appears not to have fully recovered from the revolution in 2011, with buildings remaining ruined or in disrepair. The air is acrid and the smog oppressive. Recycling appears non-existent since the revolution and rubbish is thrown in the streets or canals. Extreme poverty is very evident and subsistence living is a way of life for many. Driving here to a foreigner would appear crazy. No obvious road rules or lanes, and lots of honking, but it seems to work. There are many donkeys or horse and carts on the street moving produce or wares.
From Cairo, we visited the Aswan High Dam that stops the annual flooding of the Nile. It was interesting to learn that sixty years on, Egypt is now suffering from its construction. The fertile silt that used to be brought with the floods no longer exists, the soil is losing fertility and now needs irrigation and fertiliser to produce crops, and the river is silting up, causing all different issues. It is such a catch twenty-two dilemma.
The quarry where the Ancient Egyptians excavated granite for statues and obelisks was very interesting. To understand how they hand made these impressive monuments, cutting them out of the rock faces and floating them down the Nile is phenomenal. The round, diorite stones they used as grinding and polishing tools still lay strewn on the ground. To hold them in your hand and image who had held them in ancient times was impressive. The Philae temple opposite the Nubian village was also impressive.
The cruise down the Nile for four days, stopping at sites was very relaxing. Watching the scenery pass, the farming land, subsistence living and towns. We visited temples at Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor. Incredible structures that were all once coloured with vivid colours.
We were very fortunate the weather permitted us to take an exciting Hot Air Balloon ride in Luxor over the Valley of the Kings and the Hatshepsut Temple. We got to experience stunning views of the super green Nile plains and the desert, and had a rough landing which was a highlight for the boys.
From Luxor, we drove through many villages and the desert to Hurghada on the Red Sea, a town that has been built purely for tourism. The resort was predominantly full of Europeans – Russians and Germans escaping the cold winter for sunshine and warmth. It's interesting how different nationalities act and are perceived on mass. It made me contemplate how Australians must often be thought of in Asia and at the Oktoberfest in Munich!
Byron loved snorkelling off the boat and did a super job for his first time. The afternoon was spent playing in the sand at Paradise, a beautiful beach on a remote island.
After Hurghada, we flew back to Cairo to visit the Alabaster Mosque and wander through the Khan El Khalili bazaar. So many beautiful lamps and artworks that, unfortunately, would not fit into our suitcases!
So appreciative of the people that we met, their generosity and hospitality. What is happening in the world at present is having such a negative impact on tourism to this region, which subsequently affects the lives of so many innocent people, trying to make an income to survive.
We never once felt unsafe and were treated so well, learnt so much about Ancient and Modern Egyptian life and different cultures and religions. This trip reminded us how fortunate we are in Australia.