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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Many Americans still don't get enough fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods.
If money and time are concerns, your favorite drive-through donut and coffee place in the morning and the closest fast-food chain for dinner might seem to better fit your schedule and budget, even if you know these foods aren't nutritious. You may feel it's just too hard to get the suggested five or more servings of fruits and veggies every day, and maybe you've even given up trying. In either case, results of a large global study should encourage you to reboot your efforts to eat healthier.
The study examined eating patterns of people across 18 countries and how fruits, vegetables and legumes (beans, dried peas and lentils) affected mortality and heart health. Results confirmed that eating these healthy foods lowers the risk for heart disease, heart attacks and early death. They also showed you can get such benefits with just three or four daily servings. Now, this isn't to say that you should cut back if you're getting more, but people who are getting little to none can aim to meet this more modest goal.
The studies offered other surprising findings. One is that eating more fruits, seeds and beans can be as good for you as eating more vegetables -- that's good news for those who just can't wrap their taste buds around broccoli and kale. And when you do have veggies, it's better to eat most of them raw to get the most nutrients from them. The exceptions are foods rich in lycopene (like tomatoes) and beta carotene (like sweet potatoes and carrots), for which cooking seems to enhance the "bioavailability" of these nutrients, or the amount of which can be absorbed by the body and used.
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二、主题句(topic sentence):可出现在段首、段中或段末;但一般来说都是在段首。
Advertisement can be a service to people(主题句). First (firstly), it is informative, and can help people buy and sell goods. Second (secondly), it can widen peoples knowledge, and make people more experienced. Lastly (thirdly), people can enjoy themselves through those programs which advertisements have been put into.
Some advertisements, however(转), are not very useful to people, sometimes even harmful(主题句). An advertisement like this, for example(举例), may put thousands of women and girls into trouble. "Disillusioned with life, love, marriage? You need help. Phone me." And the Savior gives his phone number to his sheep.
In modern times, many advertisements are subjective rather than objective, persuasive rather than informative. The only purpose of these advertisements is to persuade people to buy their poorly made products. Therefore(合), it is wise for people to make sure the advertisements are telling the truth."
1. "启"常用词语:用来引导主题句或在主题句后面,引导展开句。
first, firstly, at first, first of all,
in the beginning, in the first place, to begin with, to start with,
now, at present, presently
lately, recently, currently
generally speaking, it goes without saying that,
2. "承"常用词语:用来承接主题句或第一个展开句。
second, secondly, third, thirdly,
at the same time , meanwhile, by this time, from now on,
for example, for instance, for this purpose,
besides, in addition (to), furthermore, what's more, moreover
in the same manner, similarly, unlike
after, after a few days, after awhile,
certainly, of course
in fact, indeed
particularly, in particular
no doubt, obviously,
in other words, incidentally, also, so, soon, still then, truly, consequently, etc.
3. "转"常用词语:用来表示不同或相反语气
but, however, anyway, yet, otherwise, whereas
despite, in spite of, nevertheless, notwithstanding
luckily, fortunately, unfortunately
at the same time , by this time
after all(毕竟), all the same(仍然), especially, in particular
in other words, on the other hand
likewise , unlike
on the contrary , conversely
no doubt, perhaps
4. "合"常用词语:引导结尾句或最后一个推展句,表段落结束。
at last, finally, above all, at length, eventually
by and large(大体上,基本上), on the whole
in brief, briefly, in sum, in summary, to sum up, to summarize
thus, hence, therefore, consequently, accordingly
as a result, as a consequence
to speak frankly, as has been noted, as I have said, by doing so

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Cold pressed collaboration: Taiyo succeeds in chia oil shelf-life extension
11 Apr 2018 --- Taiyo, an expert manufacturer of functional ingredients, offers Xia Oil, a premium chia oil, that remains stable for up to two years. Using a novel process, XIA PURE Ox Blocker technology, the taste and smell of the oil stay fresh and its nutraceutical properties remain intact.
With a content of more than 60 percent alpha-Linolenic acid, Xia Oil from Chilean chia seeds is the richest natural source of vegetarian omega 3 fatty acids on the market, making it an ideal dietary supplement for vegetarians and vegans. A regular intake has a positive effect on heart health, blood circulation and cortisol levels.
Healthy oils are usually very sensitive to oxidation and perish quickly. To counteract this problem, Taiyo has collaborated with Benexia, one of the leading cultivators and processors of chia seed ingredients for the nutritional, food and beverage industries. Working closely together, the two companies have successfully developed XIA PURE Ox Blocker technology.
The patented technique provides improved oxidative stability and a longer shelf-life for the high quality, 100 percent natural seed oil. Benexia is responsible for the entire supply chain of the oil in Chile, thus ensuring its quality from cultivation to harvesting and processing.
By cold pressing of the chia seeds without using chemical solvents or thickening agents, the oil retains its natural tocopherols. It can be kept for up to two years at normal ambient temperatures, during which time the antioxidant ORAC-level remains constant. Xia Oil is almost colorless and tasteless, with a slightly nutty note. As such, it can be used in powder form, added to juices, smoothies and mueslis, or utilized as a rapeseed or olive oil substitute in dressings.
"Chia Oil is the richest vegetarian source of omega 3 fatty acids in nature. It consists of 60 percent alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a polyunsaturated omega 3 fatty acid that has, among other benefits, a positive effect on the immune system, metabolism and blood pressure. Also containing polysaccharides, which inhibit carbohydrate breakdown in the gut, it can also contribute to gastrointestinal well-being and a healthy diet as well. In addition, Xia Oil has an anti-inflammatory effect and is rich in valuable nutrients and trace elements," says Stefan Siebrecht, Managing Director of Taiyo GmbH and micronutrient expert.
To ensure the safety of its nutraceutical products, Taiyo's chia ingredients are sterilized using an approved Log-5 reduction technology. Apart from Xia Oil, the company offers food grade white or black chia seeds, as well as micronized chia protein and fiber with standardized particle sizes.
"Chia oil meets the requirement of the market as a sustainable and vegan source for omega 3," Siebrecht tells NutritionInsight. "As it is extremely high in the omega 3 ALA it can help to achieve the target consumption of O6:O3 of 4:1. Actually, humans in the civilized countries consume O6:O3 in a ratio of 20:1 to 50:1 which causes chronic inflammation which is the cause of many diseases in the civilized countries such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, rheumatism, allergies, asthma and many more."
Siebrecht claims that since chia oils taste much better than other omega 3 rich oils it can be included in many new food applications such as oils, mayonnaises but also drinks, dairy products, protein shakes, beverages such as Latte, cold coffee or cold tea beverages, weight management products. "The biggest potential of chia oil is the incorporation of chia oil into new applications such as vegan Latte beverages, cold coffee and cold tea beverages," he adds.
Siebrecht notes that at the moment they are developing a lot of different products such as:
- Certain beverages with Chia oil such as Vegan Chia Latte.
- Protein shakes for athletes or weight management.
- Powder versions of Chia Oil.
- Chia oil blends with other oils.
- O3-D3- Products Chia Oil with vegan Vitamin D3.
"We also work on the legalization of Chia protein and Chia Fiber for functional foods such as bakery products or protein shakes," he adds.
Taiyo also works on powdered Xia Oil that is sprayed on Sunfiber, a water-soluble dietary bean fiber, for this as ALA-powder in powder shakes and food products. These ingredients allow the high-quality nutrition of chia to be added to a broader range of formulations, such as capsules, beverages, various powder blends and healthy fats blends. All products are certified gluten-free, halal, kosher and vegan.
Taiyo exclusively offers Chia products from BENEXIA (Chile) which is fully vertically integrated (plant cultivation, production, extraction and concentration processes, ingredients development), from chia agricultural production plant towards the final ingredients and solutions. BENEXIA guarantees traceability from the fields, and certified quality (GAP, GMP-HACCP and FSC 22000), Halal and Kosher.
In a recent interview with NutritionInsight, Taiyo's Technical Sales Director Derek Timm Ph.D., RDN, speaks about the company's soluble fiber ingredient; Sunfiber, which it touts as providing all the benefits of a dietary fiber, without the negatives. Although Sunfiber has mainly been featured in medical and beverage applications, Taiyo plans to broaden this scope by combining the ingredient with other bioactives to target health concerns that go beyond digestion, the gut and regularity. For example, Taiyo's entry into the "mood food" space is signified by its range of products targeting the "gut-brain axis."
Taiyo GmbH is a pioneer in the research and manufacture of functional ingredients for the food, beverage, medical food and pharmaceutical industry. Taiyo focuses on the development of innovative ingredients derived from natural sources to support health. Since its foundation in 1946, Taiyo has established itself as a leader in the development and production of emulsifiers, stabilizers, egg and tea-based ingredients, and highly functional ingredients for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Today, Taiyo manufactures more than 2,000 food formulations, processed eggs, fruit preparations, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers and functional ingredients at various manufacturing facilities around the world. With its own "Research and Application Competence Centre (Taiyo RACE)," Taiyo GmbH is able to create new and innovative formulations based on their most recent studies.
By Robin Wyers
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Concussion (2015)
Concussion Full Movie On Watch32: Will Smith stars in Concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known. Omalu's emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful institutions in the world.
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Cast: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks
Released Date: 25 December 2015 (USA)
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I am 20 years old and I am studying Civil Engineering at Palestine Polytechnical University. I love reading poetry and learning about everything, because I am naturally curious. When I finish my studies, I would like my own project to work on and to travel to Turkey. I like to spend time with older and younger people because I love the innocence of children and the wisdom of older people.
I recently watched a film called "I am not Cinderella" and I have been reflecting on it. I know I am not Cinderella. This is because Cinderella allowed her kindness and generosity to provide opportunities for her family to humiliate her. She didn't try to change her reality. She waited for the Fairy Godmother to change her destiny and the Prince to save her. I won't wait for that. I don't want a happy ending, I want a happy life. - Abrar Zahdeh
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The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a tandem (two-seat), twin-engined, all-weather, long-range jet interceptor fighter/fighter-bomber originally developed for the United States Navy by McDonnell Aircraft. It first entered service in 1960 with the U.S. Navy. Proving highly adaptable, it was also adopted by the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force, and by the mid-1960s had become a major part of their respective air wings.
The F-4 is only mentioned in Top Gun as the plane used by Maverick's father when he was shot down on the wrong side of enemy lines near Vietnam. However it does appear in the video game Top Gun Combat Zones as a bonus plane for beating the game & in Top Gun: Hard Lock as a drone during flashback missions.
Yeah, he did it right... Is that why you fly the way you do? Trying to prove something? Yeah, your old man did it right. What I'm about to tell you is classified. It could end my career. We were in the worst dogfight I ever dreamed of. There were bogeys like fireflies all over the sky. His F-4 was hit, and he was wounded, but he could've made it back. He stayed in it, saved three planes before he bought it.


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Salon offers full-service grooming and bathing on all breeds. All grooming
is by appointment, but manicures and pedicures are always available on a
walk in basis.
Here are the answers to some popular questions...
- What is included?
- With every visit to the groomer, your dog will be
bathed, brushed, have their nails clipped, ears
cleaned/plucked, given a sanitary trim, in addition to
their groom.
- What time do I drop off my dog, and how long will
it take?
-Usually a grooming session takes less than two
hours. Sometimes, if the dog has not been groomed
for a long time, the appointment might take longer. To
avoid your pet being stressed I prefer to make the
salon less crowded and decrease the time your dog
spends here. To achieve that, I ask you to call to make
an appointment, and help me to determine the
appropriate pick-up time. I do my best to
accommodate everyone and work with your schedule.
- How much will the visit cost?
- Prices vary depending on your dog's
breed and condition. On most
occasions, we are able to quote a price
range for your dog, and are able to be
more specific with the price when you
arrive on the date of your appointment.
It is difficult to make an exact price
quote over the phone, so feel free to
stop by with any and all questions!
- What other services are available in
addition to basic bathing and grooming?
- Salon also offers the following spa
-Nail Grinding
-Flea & Tick Funerals
-Enzymatic Teeth Brushing
-Deep Scaling Teeth Cleaning
-De-shedding conditioning treatments
-Anal gland expression
- What products do you use?
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shampoo. I'm using natural lines that
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Cardinal O'Malley pushes for law to protect pain-capable unborn
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WASHINGTON D.C. (CNA) -- Days before the U.S. House passed the Pain Capable Unborn Protection Act June 18, Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley called on federal legislators to support the bill that would ban late-term abortions after unborn children are able to feel pain.
"(O)ur citizens were deeply shaken by the revelations of Dr. Kermit Gosnell's actions that led to his being convicted of murder and other crimes committed in the course of providing abortions," Cardinal O'Malley said in a June 14 letter to U.S. representatives.
"This tragic circumstance led many Americans to realize that our permissive laws and attitudes have allowed the abortion industry to undertake these procedures. All decent and humane people are repulsed by the callous and barbarous treatment of women and children in Gosnell's clinic, and in other clinics that abort children after 20 weeks."
Gosnell, an abortionist in Philadelphia, drew media attention when he was recently convicted of murdering several babies who survived his abortions. The trial unveiled a filthy clinic with numerous health code violations and poor treatment of women.
The trial prompted a renewed push among pro-life activists to fight against late-term abortions, which are performed on unborn children the same age as the babies murdered by Gosnell.
Speaking as chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee for Pro-Life Activities, Cardinal O'Malley urged the passage of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.
The legislation would ban abortions 20 weeks into a pregnancy or later on the ground that unborn children are capable of feeling pain by this point.
Cardinal O'Malley said eyewitnesses of the children killed at Gosnell's clinic saw them born alive and "crying or screaming in pain, until their lives were intentionally and deliberately ended."
He said late-term abortions also pose "serious dangers" to women, several of whom have died or suffered serious complications from the procedures.
The cardinal also countered arguments that "mainstream" abortion clinics should handle the procedures instead.
"This misses the point," he said. "Many women were sent to Gosnell by those very clinics, because they wanted nothing to do with abortions performed at such a late stage in the child's development. What does it say about us as a nation, if we will not act against abortions that even full-time abortionists find abhorrent?"
Cardinal O'Malley explained that Catholic teaching recognizes that "every child, at every moment of existence, deserves love and the protection of the law."
"We do not believe any person or government has the right to take the life of an innocent human being and we hold that the real problems that lead women to consider abortion should be addressed with solutions that support both mother and child," he said.


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Many people have dreams about their garden and how to make it totally unique to suit their needs and desires. These dreams are usually restricted by the budget available to be allocated for the garden but many see the garden as an extension of their home. To this end, they try to ensure the garden becomes part of their home. With an unlimited budget the sky is the limit, so if you a lottery winner, a director at one of our banks or an executive of one of many companies which shift their wealth abroad, you can fulfil your wildest dreams.
A while ago there was a Channel 4 garden series which helps the more modest gardeners making their dreams come true. The Mirror reported to this end that a couple, Keith Wiley and his wife, Ros, was met by the presenter of this garden show, Matthew Wilson, to see what could be done. To achieve their aims this determined couple lived in a glorified garden shed so they could see their gardening dream come true before their own eyes.
Matthew Wilson, who is an expert landscape garden designer, visited gardening projects throughout Britain that are rather more advanced than just a garden shed. Mr Wiley's project was transforming a four-acre field down in Dartmoor, so rather more than the average garden (lucky devil).
On the program, Mr Wiley explained that he wanted to create a garden which gives you a feeling in the pit of your stomach (I hope he means a good feeling) where you see wildflowers at their best. Wildflowers are great at adapting to the surroundings and by introducing these into his garden then he hoped for the very best of what nature can do
Mr Wiley was the former head gardener as well as a curator at the Garden House Trust down in Devon. During this project, he worked from his garden shed 8×6 throughout the day where he created a Mexican courtyard, a mass of wildflowers and interlinking ponds. 1st Choice Leisure Buildings have been involved in many garden projects and you can see examples of some of their work in their photo gallery.
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If you find yourself visiting your aging parents, grandparents, or other loved ones this holiday season, you may be paying closer attention to their health. Are they moving around as easily as they once were, or do you worry that a walker may be in the immediate future? Did your grandma forget your daughter?s name because she has dementia or was is just a senior moment? While you will spend quality time with your extended family and certainly enjoy the celebrations, it is normal to give a little extra attention to the seniors in your life.
But while you are noticing any physical or cognitive patterns, don?t forget to pay attention to their mental health as well.?According to the?Centers for Disease Control, older adults are often misdiagnosed and undertreated for mental health issues, specifically depression.
It can seem that depression is a normal part of the aging process. After all, friends and family members are passing away and health is sometimes failing. However, depression is NOT a normal part of aging and should be taken seriously so that the senior in your life can receive the treatment they need to have a higher quality of life.
Older adults are at an increased risk for depression, simply because of the higher incidence of chronic health conditions. But even with 80% of seniors noting at least one chronic health condition, documented cases of depression in seniors remain low ? 5% in seniors at home, 13.5% for seniors who require in-home assistance, and 11.5% in seniors who are in the hospital, as?per the CDC.
Wondering if the aging adult in your life may have depression? Check for any of these warning signs:
- Sleep pattern changes (insomnia, sleeping too much, etc.)
- Irritability or restlessness
- Forgetfulness
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness or hopelessness
- Appetite changes (eating too much or not enough)
- Persistent aches and pains that do not get better with treatment
Older adults who live with depression can benefit from a combination of psychotherapy and antidepressant medication. If you are concerned about your loved one, encourage a follow up appointment with a geriatrician.?If you need contact information for mental health professionals in the DuPage?County/Chicagoland?area, don?t forget to browse through our Get?Help?section.
Enjoy your holiday season, and pay close attention to your aging loved ones. You might be able to give them the encouragement they need to see a doctor and get relief from depression.?Please be sure to help them join in the festivities so they are not left alone during this special time of year.


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November 1, 2015
Happy Halloween everyone! I hope you all had loads of fun. Yesterday we had fun at our cafe meeting a bunch of people for our pop up event . We were both in costume for the day and were giving out candy as well. We didn't wear this thing for our costumes, though. It didn't really fit in.
Ah. So, yup, that's about all I can say for this blog post. I really don't know how to talk about this product any more, apart from my great confusion at how it came to market. The Japanese Inflatable Wild Swan: I mean, really – we didn't find this at some random shop. This was in Daiso, in lots of Daises, in fact, around Japan, and Daiso is pretty huge. I'm amazed that someone decided "you know what? This would be great to sell!" And not only that, someone actually came up with the idea as well. "Hey, why don't we use dry ice to inflate swan necks and stick them on to people's crotches. GREAT IDEA!" There was even a beta for this, I'm sure. And probably a Master-beta afterwards. GET IT?! MASTER BETA! HA! Ah. It was funnier when I said it out loud.
Ok, have fun with our bizarre video that we shamelessly shot in front of everyone, because – if you can't tell by now – we don't get embarrassed easily. Hopefully you won't get embarrassed watching this around your family. Good night everyone!
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Genomic analysis of respiratory syncytial virus infections in households and utility in inferring who infects the infant
Infants (under 1-year-old) are at most risk of life threatening respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease. RSV epidemiological data alone has been insufficient in defining who acquires infection from whom (WAIFW) within households. We investigated RSV genomic variation within and between infected individuals and assessed its potential utility in tracking transmission in households. Over an entire single RSV season in coastal Kenya, nasal swabs were collected from members of 20 households every 3–4 days regardless of symptom status and screened for RSV nucleic acid. Next generation sequencing was used to generate >90% RSV full-length genomes for 51.1% of positive samples (191/374). Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) observed during household infection outbreaks ranged from 0–21 (median: 3) while SNPs observed during single-host infection episodes ranged from 0–17 (median: 1). Using the viral genomic data alone there was insufficient resolution to fully reconstruct within-household transmission chains. For households with clear index cases, the most likely source of infant infection was via a toddler (aged 1 to <3 years-old) or school-aged (aged 6 to <12 years-old) co-occupant. However, for best resolution of WAIFW within households, we suggest an integrated analysis of RSV genomic and epidemiological data.
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Agoti, C.N. (Charles N.), Phan, M.V.T, Munywoki, P.K. (Patrick K.), Githinji, G. (George), Medley, G.F, Cane, P.A, … Nokes, D.J. (D. James). (2019). Genomic analysis of respiratory syncytial virus infections in households and utility in inferring who infects the infant. Scientific Reports, 9(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-019-46509-w


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Snezhana von Büdingen was shortlisted with her series "Khrushchevka" in the Professional Competition of the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards. Her series "Permer frost' was shortlisted in the 2018 ZEISS Photography Award.
Von Büdingen is originally from Perm (Russia), where she lived for twenty years before moving to Germany. After completing her studies in communication management, she came to study at the Fotoakademie Köln to pursue her interest in photography. Simultaneously, she taught German at a language school. That was the time when she came into contact with people from different cultures, who have different culture-specific views of life and characters.
"This encounter was very fascinating for me. Now I share my experiences, as well as the stories about different people I had a chance to meet, in the form of photography," Von Büdingen says.
Remind us about your successful series, ' Permer Frost' and 'Khrushchevka'. What did you hope to achieve with these works?
These two series were made in my hometown Perm. Both series are dedicated to the relationship between the city and a human. The series "Khrushchevka" was created in the district where I lived for 20 years. The life inside of these monotonous buildings is anything but their external appearance. The wide range of characters, fates, small but very individually furnished apartments contrast with the monotony of Soviet buildings. The series gives the viewer a glimpse behind the scenes.
My second series "Permer Frost" was inspired by a somewhat nostalgic mood of local society that I could feel when I visited my home city.
In the series, I portrayed one of the oldest traditions of "ice swimming" but also the city (Perm), which nowadays has both very modern traits, but also the remnants of the Soviet era. The urban landscapes paired with the ice swimmer portraits metaphorically represent the image of society, which in my eyes reflect the current mood in the country as well as the current state of the city's development.
What advice would you give to those thinking of entering their work into the Sony World Photography Awards, and competitions in general?
I find it important to express your personal genuine view of what you are "narrating" and to be able to present it in a visually appealing way. Even if a certain topic has already been widely covered in photography, there is still a different view on the matter, your own view. It could be perhaps new or previously unobserved aspects or perspectives of the theme. It can make the viewer look at things or events from a different angle. Personally, I find such series very intriguing. I think that such series catch the interest of the jury members, as well.
What made you focus on documentary and portrait photography?
These types of photography let me immerse in the life that I would never experience otherwise, to live it for a short time and to share it with others. I always feel deep gratitude to the people who let me into their lives and allowed me to portray them. There are so many
captivating stories that are worth telling -whether it's a series or a single portrait. A good portrait is always a revelation, an eye-opener, it is emotionally charged, it captivates, it makes you think and stimulates your imagination.
You enjoy exploring people, culture, and life. What are you currently working on?
At the moment I am working on a photo book about a girl with Down's syndrome named Sofie. For more than a year I've been meeting Sofie and taking photographs that give the insight into her life. First of all, I am trying to convey to the viewer the feel of her very nature, strikingly unique and beautiful, the best way I can do.


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There is hardly a person who has never had a rebound relationship in his or her life. Rebound relationships are very painful and very unfair for the rebound date. There are many ways to get over an ex, as Mary Coussons-Read, PhD, Professor of Psychology, University of Colorado, Denver tells about, and a rebound relationship is certainly the worst of them. Starting a rebound relationship to forget an ex is not only mean, but it also almost never works. This is why it is almost always best to end a rebound relationship as soon as possible. However, this is not always easy and there are some intricacies to consider.
What Should a Partner Do as a Rebound Date
When a partner is in a relationship he or she feels is a rebound relationship for the other party, the discovery could be a little painful. It is neither pleasant, nor fair for anybody to realize that he or she is in a relationship only because the other partner needs somebody to date in order to forget his or her ex.
One might be rightfully angry to be a rebound date and even though one partner could try to give the other partner some time to adapt, it is not very likely that the rebound relationship will evolve into a relationship of love and understanding. If the rebound date decides to give the other partner a chance, he or she should be prepared that the other partner might never get over his or her ex.
A delicate statement that the other partner needs more time before he or she starts a new relationship is the most graceful way for a rebound date to end the relationship.
How the One Who Started the Rebound Relationship Should Gracefully Quit It
The second case of ending a rebound relationship is when the party who started it wants a way out. One reason for that is a reunion with the ex. Another reason is the feeling that the rebound relationship is so unhappy that it makes no point to pursue further. In any case, it is not the fault of the rebound date that he or she is being dumped. That is why the whole situation should be handled as gracefully as possible.
There is hardly a graceful way to end a rebound relationship when the other party is not at fault, but still one should try to be as tactful as possible. One of the most important messages to communicate to the other partner is that they are a great person and it is my no means their fault that the relationship end. Many people won't care when a rebound relationship ends, but still it feels unfair to get dumped only because the other partner has managed to get over his or her ex and now doesn't need a fake relationship anymore.
In any case, no matter on which end of the rebound relationship a lover is, such a relationship is doomed from the beginning and it really makes no sense to keep it artificially alive. A rebound relationship should be ended as quickly as possible – preferably without seriously impacting both parties and before both lovers start making plans for the future they have together.


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Maggie Rogers' Heard It in a Past Life made it onto the list of Billboard's 40 Most Anticipated Albums of 2019. It was released on Friday, January 18 of this year. Originally a banjo player and folk singer from rural Maryland, Rogers fell in love with dance music when she studied abroad in France as an NYU student. This largely influenced her musical style transition from traditional folk (as heard in her two independently released albums The Echo and Blood Ballet) to the folk-pop blend that captivated the world when Rogers' song "Alaska" went viral. Following a master class with Pharrell at NYU, she began to draw the attention of major record labels, including Capitol Records, which she is currently signed to.
At first, this might sound like any other overnight success story, but the more people talk about how Maggie Rogers made it in the music industry by wowing a highly influential artist before she even graduated from University, the more her audience seems to grow exponentially. Maggie Rogers was in the right place at the right time, impressed the right person, and somehow became famous in a way that many other artists hope for but may never achieve.
It's easy to roll your eyes and say that Maggie Rogers is just another overhyped singer-songwriter. However, her viral song "Alaska" has proven people wrong. Rogers not only breathes authenticity into her work, she exudes it. She writes lyrics in a way that's reminiscent of the most impactful and legendary folk singer-songwriters of the 1960s and 1970s – think Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez – and yet she seamlessly weaves in her personal life journey as a millennial who's trying to rediscover herself. Overall, she aims to remain true to who she was "in a past life."
The album as a whole surpasses many other singer-songwriter albums because of the way she writes her lyrics – she's neither pretentious nor cliché. Not only are her lyrics succinct and poetic, they also weave in overarching themes that are highly relevant to millennials today:advocacy for social and political change, vulnerable introspection, self-discovery, and the meaning of love.
As a highly versatile, sharp, and self-aware lyricist, she excels at delivering resonant messages that explore what it means to be an idealistic millennial in an ever-changing world full of uncertainty, especially in her songs "Give a Little" and "Past Life."
Sonically, Maggie Rogers defies all generic expectations of what both pop music and indie music should sound like. She manages to create an eclectic blend of folk, dance pop, indie pop, R&B, classic rock, and even gospel sounds. However, not a track sounds jarring nor out of place. Unlike other artists signed to a major record label, it's evident that Maggie has creative control over her sound. With just the right amount of commercial appeal that complements, rather than detracts from, her soulful and organic style.
Maggie Rogers' Heard It in a Past Life is a solid debut album from a highly evocative lyricist and gifted musician who's both youthful and wise beyond her years. All in all, this idiosyncratic and unrivaled musical masterpiece will most definitely remain a classic for future generations.
Hear the full album below and comment to let us know what you think!
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Lacy Hatfield, a fourth-grade grade math and social studies teacher at Hodgenville Elementary School, is the recipient of LaRue County Schools' 2018-19 LG&E KU and WHAS-TV Excellence in Classroom and Educational eadership(ExCEL) Award.
"I am truly honored to be LaRue County's ExCEL teacher," said the 15-year teaching veteran.
She was named the ExCEL recipient at a dinner December 18 at the Woman's Club of Hodgenville and was honored at a ceremony February 6 at Hodgenville Elementary School.
Other finalists were Karlotta Cecil, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School; Tim Gross, LaRue County Middle School; and Misty Bivens, LaRue County High School.
Hatfield began her career as a sixth-grade teacher in LaRue County followed by nine years in Nelson County, after which she returned to LaRue where she has taught the last five years at HES.
She said it seems so cliché to say she teaches because she wants to make a difference, but explained, "I want to make a difference academically, but most importantly I want to make a difference in each child. I want them to reflect back on their elementary days and not only carry over content in which they learned in our classroom, but the motivation and assurance they received.
"I teach because I want students to know that someone truly believes in them and that they have a purpose. I teach because I want to see students succeed in every aspect of life."
She said LaRue County's students are very blessed to be enrolled in a school system whose employees care about students not only in the classrooms, but also at the bus garage, cafeteria, office, family resource, and board office.
"I could fill a page about how amazing my coworkers are at HES--how awesome all LaRue County School employees are," Hatfield shared. "Working with and around such caring, educated, and appreciative people helps make me a better person and teacher."


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India has lakhs of doctors who work tirelessly with patients to treat their illness, to support them in trying times, and to help them overcome social stigma. Sometimes, this empathy is derived from a past experience that has motivated them to make a real difference. One such example is Dr Ranu Bhandari Jain, a young paediatric dentist who was born with a cleft lip and palate, and now works with children with the same birth difference.
Ranu was born in Indore into a conservative family. At the time of her birth, her father was studying to be an oncologist, while her mother was a housewife. Like many children born with clefts, Ranu's early days were difficult. Her relatives called her a "rakshasi" (demoness) and constantly taunted her mother, blaming her for Ranu's condition. There was no emotional support from these family members either.
Luckily, Ranu's father was a doctor, and knew that clefts could be treated. He took Ranu to Mumbai for surgery. At the time, naseo-alveolar moulding (a non-surgical method of reshaping the gums, lips, and nostrils prior to cleft surgery) did not exist, and the surgery was not as successful as the family had hoped.
Growing up, Ranu faced speech impairment due to her cleft, and was laughed at by kids in school. Recalling those days, Ranu shares, "As I grew older, I realised the importance of willpower and started facing my bullies squarely. With time, the rest of my family also grew to become my biggest supporters. My father could afford not only my orthodontic treatment, but also a rhinoplasty surgery to correct my nose and a second surgery to repair my palate. The final results were excellent. I saw how orthodontics improved my smile and speech, and knew that I would go on to study this field."
Ranu excelled in academics and was a topper in her exams. Ranu visited Dr. Jaideep Singh Chauhan, a Smile Train partner surgeon in Indore, to seek his guidance on how she could help children with clefts while studying dentistry. He guided her to pursue paediatric dentistry so that she could learn and perfect the technique of Naso-Alveolar Moulding. While doing her research on which college she could study at, she came across another Smile Train partner, Indira Gandhi Medical College & Hospital in Shimla, where the head of department had experience with Naso-Alveolar Moulding. She moved to Shimla to pursue her studies, and in the process, treated several children who had been born with clefts.
With each year of experience that she gained, and each successful surgery that she saw, Ranu realised that there was a severe lack of knowledge about this technique even among the medical community, even though it has proven to be so important and effective. Ranu adds, "My family was privileged, and could afford the surgeries for comprehensive cleft treatment, but the resolve and effort I have seen in underprivileged families is amazing and has often brought me to tears. It has been extremely rewarding to have had the chance to use the latest techniques in free cleft surgeries provided to them."
Ranu has made it her mission to help as many children born with clefts as possible and goes above and beyond the call of her duty at many occasions. She also actively participates in awareness activities. One such effort was to produce a short movie that explains the technique of Naso-Alveolar Moulding and the on-ground impact it has had on the lives of children born with clefts in Himachal Pradesh.
For Ranu, if even one patient is positively impacted by the video, it would all be worth it. Watch it here — the knowledge you gain could transform a life.
As shared by Dr Ranu Bhandari Jain with the Smile Train India team. Dr Ranu is a paediatric dentist who is currently pursuing further studies in the USA.


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This is a recipe I have made countless times since I started my blog. I'm not sure why I've never written about it, but I think my reasons are that 1.) It is very personal, and 2.) It is never quite the same each time. I just make it from memory and vary certain ingredients depending on my mood or my pantry/fridge. It is personal because my dad made Shepherd's Pie a lot when I was a kid, and it's one of those recipes I make when I'm really missing him (he spends most of his time in far-away lands). It's reliable, inexpensive, I love making it, the leftovers are the best, and it is a real crowd-pleaser—everyone in my family loves it. To me, Shepherd's Pie is the essence of comfort food and true comfort cooking.
My dad often made it with beef, but sometimes with venison or lamb. Lamb is obviously traditional—shepherd's = those who herd sheep; lamb = baby sheep. I have made it with lamb, and love it, I've even used ground bison just for fun, but I usually use ground beef. You can use whatever ground meat you want, even turkey or chicken if that's your thing. I sometimes put a layer of frozen peas between the meat and potato layer, or serve peas on the side. My dad almost always served his with our home-canned green beans—we canned a zillion mason jars of them each summer, and ate them all winter. Somehow I never grew tired of them.
Here is my most recent version; I made it to take to my grandparents' house for dinner and, after dinner, my grandfather implored me to share it with you all. You can thank him later.
**6/6/2019 update** I decided to re-shoot the photos for this Shepherd's Pie recipe. I'm slowly making my way through my older posts, updating recipes, SEO, and all that jazz. I love the way these photos came out. Since I posted this, many things have changed. I wrote about both my father and my grandfather in this original post, and both of those wonderful men have passed away. My father on August 21, 2018, and my grandfather on September 18th, 2018.
Making these recipes is like some sort of full immersion therapy exercise. I called this "comfort cooking" in my original post, and it still is. I love the whole process from chopping the veggies to whipping the potatoes to shoving the whole thing in the oven. But now, as much as I love it, it makes my heart ache as it floods me with memories and emotion. Both my father and grandfather were subscribed to my blog, and I'd get the sweetest emails from them after I had posted something. After I posted this one my dad sent an email titled "happiness tears" from Afghanistan, in the body he wrote just one sweet sentence: "I just woke up and got your Shepherd's pie blog and it made me start weeping."
This was the relationship my dad and I had. I wouldn't say it revolved around food, but food, cooking, eating, planning meals, shopping for food together was just such a huge part of our relationship. We had a mutual love for all things food. I am so grateful to him for instilling that love in me, and I am so glad I cooked by his side from the time I could barely peek over the countertop until last summer. I watched him make Shepherd's Pie countless times and while it makes me incredibly sad knowing I will never watch him or help him make it again, I am so glad I learned this and so many other recipes from him.
A couple notes on the recipe that I left out the first time:
This can be just a two pan meal, meaning you'll assemble the Shepherd's Pie in the same dish you cook the meat mixture in. So your only other pan will be your potato pan. If you do this, just make sure you start out with a nice big skillet or dutch oven (my dad used a dutch oven a lot for his, rarely did he transfer to a casserole dish).
Something else my dad did was to sometimes add about a 1/2 cup of brewed coffee to the met mixture. It adds a richness in flavor and color, but it's totally optional. I use this trick in my Pot Roast too.
If wine isn't your thing, feel free to add beer. A nice dark stout would be great. Or, leave the alcohol out all together. I might add a splash of vinegar just for a touch of acidity, maybe two tablespoons and I'd probably choose red wine vinegar or malt vinegar.
Make this recipe your own. I know some people add corn and peas to their Shepherd's Pie; feel free to do that.
Shepherd's Pie
For the filling:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 medium yellow or white onion, finely minced
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1 large carrot, or two small/medium carrots, finely diced
- 1 or 2 bay leaves
- 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and finely minced
- 1 cup wine—red, white, rosé, marsala—whatever you have open
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee (optional)
- 3 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves removed and finely chopped (optional)
- a few springs fresh thyme, leaves removed and finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (if I'm out of tomato paste I just omit it. No big deal)
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- salt and pepper to taste (the salt will depend greatly on the saltiness of your broth, so just taste and adjust as needed)
- about 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
For the potatoes:
- 2 1/2 – 3 lbs (about 6) yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped into large chunks
- 1 stick butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 to 1 cup milk (you might not need the whole cup)
- 3 whole cloves of garlic, peeled
- 2 bay leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
For the topping (optional):
- 1 cup of grated, really sharp white cheddar
To Prepare:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
First, get your potatoes going. Add your peeled, chopped potatoes, whole peeled garlic cloves, and bay leaves to a large pot of generously salted water. Bring to a boil and simmer gently for about 30 minutes until very, very tender. (you can get the meat mixture cooking while you're waiting).
Once potatoes are tender, drain in a colander, remove bay leaves but leave the garlic, add potatoes back to pot and add butter and cream cheese. Let sit until the butter and cream cheese soften a bit.
Then, with a hand mixer or potato masher, mix or mash until all potatoes are mashed. My dad always used a hand mixer and made the creamiest mashed potatoes. Then, add milk in stages while mashing until you reach the desired consistency. You want a nice soft mash, but not so soupy you won't be able to scoop it out later. 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk should be plenty. Taste potatoes for salt, and add salt and pepper to taste. Usually a teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper are sufficient, but taste your food! It should taste the way you want it to taste!
Meat Filling:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until most of the pink is gone, about 10 minutes. Then, add carrot, celery, onion, garlic, rosemary, bay leaves, and season with a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook this mixture for about 10 minutes. If your beef is really fatty, scoop out excess fat. This is optional, and really depends on your meat choice.
Next, add tomato paste and stir to combine. Then sprinkle flour over meat mixture and stir until you don't see white anymore. Add wine and stock and coffee if using and cook for about 15-20 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently and scraping the bottom. The mixture will thicken. It should be a thick, gravy-like consistency.
Either assemble your Shepherd's Pie in the dish you've cooked your meat mixture in or spray a 2 quart casserole dish with non-stick spray. Transfer meat to baking dish and spread into an even layer. If using peas, add them now. Just an even layer on top will do.
Next, add potatoes. I place large spoonfuls all around the top of the meat mixture, then I use a rubber spatula to spread it out, almost like frosting a cake, making sure to seal the edges. Sometimes I make too many potatoes. If you have this "problem" just put them in a dish and refrigerate them for another time. Having too many mashed potatoes is never a problem in my book.
Now, if you really want to take it over the top, and if you have an uncontrollable passion for melted, bubbly cheese like I do, add a layer of cheese to the top. My dad did not do this.
Place casserole dish on a rimmed sheet tray in case it bubbles over, and place in preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns a bit. Should take about 20 minutes, but keep an eye on it. Take it out when it looks brown and bubbly.
Here are some other Dad-inspired and/or Dad-approved recipes:
Dad's Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Simple Pot Roast (I'll be re-shooting photos for this one too. It is one of my most popular recipes here on the blog and among my family and friends)


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Eritrea: Sawa Festival and the Welfare States
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Gissen, Germany, Bans PFDJ Festival
Following the example of the belated decision by the Italian city of Bologna to ban Eritrean government sponsored festivals, Giessen, Germany, has now decided to ban Eritrean government sponsored festivals. Until last year, Giessen hosted such festivals every summer. For many years, Eritreans from Germany and other parts of Europe …Read More »
Eritrean Resistance Forces Declare Victory in Bologna
For the last three days, the Italian city of Bologna has been a battleground for a showdown between the supporters of the Eritrean regime and its resistance forces. Hundreds of supporters of the regime travelled from all of Europe to attend the festival that was sponsored and organized by the …Read More »
A UN Human Rights Inquiry Commission For Eritrea
Resolution A/HRC/26/L.6 which was tabled by Somalia at the 2014 Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Eritrea was adopted by the UNHR in Geneva. Mr. Yusuf Mohamed Ismail, the head of the Somali delegation who made the introduction to the session stated that, "Since the tabling of the draft resolution, a …Read More »
Eritrean Exodus: Reversing The Trail Of Moses
In an act of complete desperation, a mainly-Eritrean crowd of refugees in Israel has decided to march to the Sahara this Friday morning. About one thousand refugees left the barbed wire protected Holot detention camp on their way to the Sahara to protest their mistreatment by Israeli authorities. Eritreans have …Read More »
Eritrean Mining: China's Wanbao Withdraws
Recently, Wanbao, China's largest state owned mining firm announced its withdrawal from Eritrea and that it would no longer seek a stake in the cash strapped Canadian mining company Sunridge Gold. The company [Sunridge] which has been involved in the exploration of precious metals in Eritrea since 2003 was unable …Read More »
Eritrea: Demographic and Environmental Crisis
UN Special Rapporteur on human rights situation in Eritrea disclosed that 4,000 Eritreans are fleeing their country each month. Thousands more are unaccounted for since they are not registered with UNHCR or other agencies that tracks new arrivals. Many Eritrean refugees leave their country and melt away in the neighboring …Read More »


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Come together with other new moms and their babies to share support, ideas and resources at the Sharon Community Center (219 Massapoag Avenue) in Sharon on Tuesdays, October 13-November 24 from 12-1:30pm. Class covers topics such as soothing your baby, infant sleep patterns, tummy time, new roles and relationships, and includes interactive activities such as infant massage, finger plays and songs. Geared for moms with babies ages 0-3 months. Cost is $180. Register at www.bostonjcc.org/NewParents. For more information, contact 617-558-6485 or email@example.com.
Event Location: Sharon Community Center
219 Massapoag Avenue, Sharon, Massachusetts, 02067
Until Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 1:30 pm
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All that is beautiful,
deer in the world
and meadows, too.
There was a bird
who flew only once
and then no more.
Winds that sweep
through the channel—
the same winds
that keep birds airborne—
winds which form sandstone
sculptures. I know of these
winds which form sandstone,
that keep birds airborne.
The same winds
through the channel—
winds that sweep,
and then no more.
Who flew only once?
There was a bird
and meadows, too.
Deer in the world—
all that is beautiful.
Carol Louise is a Northern California poet published in many regional poetry journals including SACRAMENTO VOICES, and also in Ohio and Missouri poetry society anthologies, as well as PEEKING CAT issues and anthologies. She is a regular contributor to Medusa's Kitchen. When not composing poetry she is busy doing Simulated Client Acting work for several local universities.


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Chicken pate with eggs is one of my favourite dishes. I like everything about it. It's easy to make, it has soft juicy texture and sweet meaty taste, it's good for you and the by-product of chicken fillet cooking is delicious chicken stock. Finally, chicken pate is very versatile product with many uses.
- 3 chicken skinless maryland fillets
- 2 medium onions
- 4 medium carrots
- 200 g finely sliced white cabbage
- 4 hard boiled eggs
- 15-20 g unsalted butter (replaced by cold pressed olive oil in Paleo version)
- 1 table spoon red chili pepper and garlic paste (my own easy to make fermented product)
- 20-50 ml of chicken stock from cooking chicken maryland fillets
- salt and pepper to season
- carrot, celery stick and 1/4 of onion for cooking chicken fillets
- cook chicken fillets in a pot with 1.5 l of water, carrot, celery, onion and seasoning, on low heat for 30 min
- in a deep pan lightly cook chopped onions and carrots in butter until onions are translucent
- add cabbage and seasoning, stir, cover with lid and cook for 5-6 min until cabbage is soft, if dry add chicken stock
- leave vegetables to cool
- boil eggs for 10-12 min, after that put them in cold water
- cut cooked chicken fillets in smaller pieces, put chicken and vegetables into food processor
- add chili and garlic paste, make coarse pate, adding chicken stock to have consistency of wet risotto
- grate hard boiled eggs, add them to pate and mix everything together
Chicken and vegetable pate with hard-boiled eggs is nutritionally well balanced dish. It has easily digestible protein, has substantially lower level of fat, compared to regular pate. It has a sweet taste from carrots and onions, and juiciness from cabbage. I am sure, that even kids who adore fast food chicken taste, will like this pate and would not mind the amount of vegetables in it. It is good food for elderly and frail – tasty, not much to chew, good nourishment. It is excellent in sandwiches and good for lunch boxes with gluten free bread.
Pate can be used as a source of protein in rice paper rolls with any crunchy julienned vegetables – carrots, red and yellow capsicum, cucumbers, celery, or fresh herbs (coriander).
And my absolute favourite – crepe parcels with chicken pate. It probably sounds strange and hard to believe, but I find crepes made with gluten free plain flour mixes (I tried 2 from Orgran and Well and Good) better compared to regular wheat flour. They have tender texture, very pleasant to bite in. without being difficult to make.
I am very grateful to my friends, who treated me with presents of wonderful linens and ceramics from Latvia. I am afraid these beautiful objects overshine chicken pate sandwiches on crusty gluten free bread.


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City of Sioux City websiteHome Menu
Terminal Info
The Airport opens at 4:00am and closes after the arrival of the final flight.
The Airport's main terminal provides free wi-fi, work stations, telephone service, computer ports, and Internet access.
Marna's Blue Sky Café and Gift Shop offers breakfast, lunch, beer, wine and spirits along with a variety of great Fly SUX items, books, magazines, toiletries and other items you may need for your trip.


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Friday, October 27, 2006
As a result of an earlier post of mine about Japan's only male keppatsu-shi (geisha hairdresser), ever since the Memoirs of a Geisha movie came out I've been getting many hits a day from all over the world searching for "geisha hair," "geisha hairstyles," "geisha combs," "geisha makeup," "geisha hair tools" and all geisha beauty permutations, though nothing about how to become a geisha, the nature of geisha, geisha clothing etc.
The searches seem to relate only to hair and makeup, and seem to be increasing lately for some reason, though the movie came out a year ago and the book some years before that. I don't hear much about either in the media anymore, but apparently a growing number of women out there want to look like a geisha in some way or other, though the only such women I've seen are actual geisha.
Though geisha do put on their own makeup, they don't do their own hair; clearly, that would be impossible with such an awesomely complex tonsorial architecture, involving all its highly specialized tools, materials and accessories. Maiko (apprentice geisha) have hairdressers to do their hair once a week, and sleep on hard, high-rise pillows so as not to mess up their hair between visits to the stylist. After they become geisha they generally wear katsura (wigs).
As to geisha hair accessories, on my strolls through Tokyo's back alleys in the early 70s one of my favorite stops was a tiny shop run by a then very elderly man and his wife, who sold geisha combs and kanzashi (hairpins) of every description, the walls of their small space comprising drawers filled with tsubaki (camellia) oil in which rested all the combs the couple made painstakingly by hand, seated right there on the floor: big, small, long-handled and long-tailed combs, and in a glass case the hand-carved and decorated combs and hairpins. When you bought a comb it was oiled for life. Those items were way too expensive for poor traveler me, but I loved to look at them and talk to the makers, ask them questions. Here is a good site for decorative combs in the traditional manner.
But as yet I see in the media no signs of geisha hair, makeup or accessories in Paris, New York, London, Rio. Wonder what's going on, and who among the modern Western young would want to have to learn to sleep on a geisha pillow every night, so as not to mess their hair? That takes lifelong dedication of an ancient sort...
Posted by Robert Brady on Friday, October 27, 2006
3 comments:
- Tabor said...
Here in the states we have a little national costume party coming up...could that be the reason?
I really enjoyed the movie; though I would need someone such as yourself to enlighten me on the validity of the entire film. I always enjoy reading the information you provide such as in this entry. Thank you...
- Joy Des Jardins said...
Ow, ow, ow...that geisha pillow looks more painful than those horrid brush rollers we teenagers of the 60's use to tolerate for those "beautiful" bouffant hairdos....oy, what were we thinking?
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Matthew's mom contacted me for an impromptu Senior Portrait Session because Matthew had been sent home with his cap and gown several days before his Tate High Graduation. It worked out wonderfully! Mom had a bunch of ideas and we ended up with some great portraits that really showed the world who her son really is!
One of the 1st things I said to Matthew upon meeting him was that as soon as I got home I was going to show my husband that men really CAN smile with their teeth showing! This young man had one of the best and most genuine smiles I've ever been lucky enough to be graced with!
I'm a tall gal. I've never had to use a ladder or step stool like many other female photographers. But, Matthew was tall - 6'6"! I actually had to stand on top of a picnic table to get the cap & gown shot on the right!
Though Matthew has a smile that I'm sure will steal a few hearts over the years, he also had a great "mean mug." This ended up being one of my favorite shots of the day! Go Tate "Aggies!"
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Religon is the center of our curriculum and it is vital in our identity as a Catholic school. The objective of religion instruction is to teach our children the basic doctrine and traditions of our Catholic Faith.
Each school day begins with prayer, students attend Mass once a week, and study of our Faith is an integrated part of our school day. The Diocesan couse of study serves as the guideline for the religious curriculum.
Our students participate directly in the Liturgy of the Mass, and pray at different times throughout the school day. Most importantly, they partake of the Sacraments which allows them to experience the beautiful mystery of the Divine.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation takes place in the second grade and First Communion takes place in Third Grade. Preparation for these sacraments is integrated in to the curriculum.
Students are encourage to practice their faith by receiving the sacraments, attending Mass regularly, praying the Rosary and participating in community service. Our teachers employ creative ideas to make certain aspects of our Faith more accessible to the children; such as the middle school moving reenactment of the Passion during Lent, and the All Saints' Mass where Kindergartenrs are dress as their favorite patron Saint.
When you walk through the hallways of our school, you will bear witness to the testament to our Faith in: the nurturing encouragement from our teachers, the positive exchange of ideas taking place in our classrooms, the sacred images of Christ, Our Lady and the saints on our campus, and the living manifestation of Christ Himself as reflected in the smiling faces of our students.
Each child nourishes a unique, very personal relationship with God and experiences the depth and beauty of spirtual life within the St. Luke Community through participation in:


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The calluses are excess skin dead formed in various areas of the foot, especially the heel, and on the sides of the big toe or small feet. First, they start with a small discomfort that can then be a painful pain if the right treatment and care is not given.
Here we share 10 products that you can use from the comfort of your home to eliminate them and enjoy soft and healthy feet again.
Top 10 Foot Callus Removers
What is a callus remover?
Calluses can be caused by excessive pressure and friction from daily activities, exercise and the use of uncomfortable shoes. They can be unsightly, uncomfortable and even painful.
If the skin is exposed to friction and permanent pressure, for example when using shoes that constantly hurt, it reacts by building a layer of calloused skin on the surface. (See also: Instant help for dry and callused skin ).
If the pressure persists especially in a specific area, the callused skin can form a true callus with a rigid core that affects the deeper and more sensitive skin layers, causing pain and discomfort. This nucleus is commonly called the "root" of the callus.
The appearance of calluses can be white-grayish, or yellow-brown, depending on the type of skin. Symptoms include pain and swelling around the callus and discomfort when receiving direct pressure when walking.
Calluses often appear on the tops of the toes and on the outside of the little toe, which are usually the areas that receive the most pressure with the shoes. The most painful type of callus is one that "intertwines" with the nerves of the skin.
Calluses can also appear on the sole of the foot, as well as so-called soft calluses between the toes, where the skin is wet from sweat or from not drying the feet properly after bathing.
What types of calluses are there?
Hard callus. They are those that typically appear on the phalanges of the fingers. Normally in the second, third and also in the fifth finger, the little one, being at the end and in direct contact with the shoe.
Soft corns. They appear between the fingers and are commonly known as chicken eye, the eye of a rooster or partridge eye. The eye of chicken or eye of cock has a pass, but call them the eye of the partridge, which is a kind of ring art decó that I'm sure my husband will be good to give me someday, I do not forgive. In any case and to avoid painful confusions, there is a very fine name to define soft calluses: heloma molle.
This type of callus has a whitish and milky appearance when in such humid hiding places. It is important to follow some basic rules to avoid excessive sweating in these mushroom-friendly areas and thus avoid the possible infection of these calluses.
Vascular or neuro-vascular corns. As with cellulite, this type of undesirable alterations in the skin can become strong and have a life of its own, counting in its interior with blood vessels and nerve endings. In this case, the calluses become very painful and it is necessary to remove them.
Why are calluses on the feet?
Every day our feet tire a lot. The use of heels, socks, lack of moisture, lack of exfoliation, shoes too tight and worn for many hours, perspiration … are factors that can cause calluses.
Calluses or calluses are formed in various areas of the feet, especially on the heels, on the side of the big or small finger, on the toes or on the sole of the foot. First, they are annoying and then, not receiving the attention that corresponds, they become increasingly painful.
If you have ever had calluses on your feet then you know they are unbearable, they do not allow you to put on any shoes, you are uncomfortable all day and that shows in your mood, your productivity and even in your way of being.
If you have never had calluses it is important that you take some preventive measures. For example, use moisturizer for feet every time you leave the bathroom.
Once a week, perform massages with a few drops of olive oil, Vaseline or a mash of bananas. Check also that your shoes are comfortable, that they are not too tight or too loose. If they are new, place a dressing where you know you will get blisters or calluses and do not use them many hours in a row.
It is also good that when you return from work or come to your home you take off your shoes and socks and insert your feet in a container with warm water and herbs, such as chamomile. This way they will be more rested (and the aroma of the herbs will make you feel better in general).
If you already have calluses, become friends with the well-known pumice stone, but remember to use it with caution and a lot of respect so that it does not hurt you. Always try to use it when you leave the bathroom, as the skin is softer and more malleable. You can also use a file to remove the roughness of the heels, the plant, and the fingers.
Do not repeat this for more than three minutes in a row and at the end always apply a moisturizer. Remember to wear comfortable shoes from now on and pay close attention to the symptoms of discomfort or pain that may appear.
The best way to prevent a callus is to always keep your feet in good condition and wear the right shoes.
However, pain points, calluses, and callused skin are a common problem and tend to appear more frequently over the years.


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31 Ways to Tell Houston Transplants and Locals Apart
Cool story: Houston is expected to take over Chicago as the third-largest city by 2025. As such, America's fastest-growing city has a steady influx of people who have moved here solely to ruin your morning commute. And while everyone is pretty welcoming in spite of that traffic and a super-cool melting pot culture has been created, it's still incredibly easy to pick out a transplant to make fun of in a crowd. Here are 31 ways to spot 'em:
Transplants: Enjoy donuts with their coffee.
Locals: Enjoy kolache with theirs.
Transplants: Love all of the new construction changing their neighborhood.
Locals: Are ready to stage a coup d'etat of the city council to eliminate it.
Transplants: Didn't give a crap when Blue Bell was temporarily shut down.
Locals: Still have PTSD from the devastation.
Transplants: Aimlessly wander the streets of Downtown looking for a spot for lunch.
Locals: Are down in the tunnels eating Treebeards.
Transplants: Whine about the humidity roughly 75% of the year.
Locals: Know better than to whine even though they're sweating balls May through August.
Transplants: Like two hot sauces -- Sriracha and Frank's RedHot.
Locals: Have 10 different kinds in their pantry.
Transplants: Say "Humble" and don't even try to pronounce Kuykendahl.
Locals: Drop the "H" and laugh at your butchery of the other (it's Kirk-en-doll).
Transplants: Consider eating McDonald's a guilty pleasure.
Locals: Feel exactly zero guilt about their thrice-weekly Whataburger runs.
Transplants: Think low gas prices are a good thing.
Locals: Think high gas prices are a good thing.
Transplants: Hear "The Breakfast Club" and think of an '80s movie starring Molly Ringwald.
Locals: Hear "The Breakfast Klub" and think of fried chicken & waffles and catfish & grits.
Transplants: Shop at whatever grocery store is closest.
Locals: Will go out of their way to get to Fiesta or HEB.
Transplants: Might think a jalapeño was hot as hell.
Locals: Might think a jalapeño was hotter than usual, but will only admit it over their dead bodies.
Transplants: Want a Coke when they ask for a Coke.
Locals: Can be referring to any kind of soda, but most likely want Dr Pepper.
Transplants: Grew up going to multiple sweet sixteens.
Locals: Grew up going to multiple quinceañeras.
Transplants: Believe there are four seasons.
Locals: Know there are only two.
Transplants: Snack on chips and salsa.
Locals: Snack on chips and two kinds of salsa with a vat of queso.
Transplants: Are still unsure about crawfish.
Locals: Can take down 5lbs in the time it takes transplants to get through one.
Transplants: Try to use a credit card at Lankford's.
Locals: Brought exact change.
Transplants: Are freaking out about that hurricane warning.
Locals: Are still prepared from the last one.
Transplants: Think this is the year the Astros take the World Series.
Locals: Know better.
Transplants: Instagram photos of their pastries at Common Bond.
Locals: Won't tell you where their favorite pasteleria is unless you're in their circle of trust.
Transplants: Think "chopped & screwed" sounds like a type of brunch drink.
Locals: Still mourn the loss of DJ Screw.
Transplants: Complain about the lack of a mass transit system.
Locals: Complain about the city trying to build a mass transit system.
Transplants: Are surprised by a 3pm torrential downpour on a sunny day.
Locals: Know the weather forecast means NOTHING.
Transplants: Have a favorite bagel shop.
Locals: Have a favorite breakfast taco shop, plus three to five backups in case the favorite is closed.
Transplants: Think the streets are lined with glitter.
Locals: Know that "glitter" is shattered car windows.
Transplants: Mistakenly wait until Sunday morning to buy beer for their tailgate.
Locals: Bought theirs the night before.
Transplants: Ask for their brisket with barbecue sauce.
Locals: Know good brisket doesn't need any.
Transplants: Ask where the "actual city" is.
Locals: Are all about that urban sprawl life.
Transplants: Find Houston to be ugly.
Locals: Find beauty in its eccentricities.
Transplants: Believe Austin is the coolest city in Texas.
Locals: Know that Houston is.
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Program Features That Move the Needle in ELA Instruction
High-Quality Literature
The Great Books Middle School program features outstanding literature by award-winning authors. Stories are selected for their engaging, vivid writing and for their ability to support multiple interpretations and thought-provoking discussions, as well as for their diversity of settings, genres, and writing styles.
In-Depth Reading, Critical Thinking, and Writing Activities
The sequence of Shared Inquiry activities encourages students to develop habits of effective readers and thinkers: to read closely, to think critically and write thoughtfully about what they have read, and to listen and respond to their classmates.
Students read along as a story is read aloud, ask questions about the story, and then reread and respond to the story with questions and notes about what they have read—all fundamental reading comprehension strategies. Then through a Shared Inquiry discussion, students practice three essential elements of critical thinking:
- Idea—Students develop and clarify ideas about a story's meaning
- Evidence—Students support these ideas with evidence found in the story
- Response—Students listen to and consider the ideas of others
After the discussion, students continue their explanation of the story through expository writing, a creative response to the reading, cross-text activity, or a cross-curricular project.
Differentiated Instruction
Instructions for core activities are accompanied by support and challenge options to help leaders achieve the learning objectives with students of varying reading, critical thinking, and discussion levels. The instructions provided by these options are tied to a student learning spectrum, which presents the range of behaviors a teacher might expect to see in their students during the activities.
Linked to each student learning spectrum are modifications to aid the teacher in tailoring the activity to suit the learning needs of all students.
Striving readers and ELL students benefit from Great Books' strong oral component and its focus on interpretation. Support options to accompany the Shared Inquiry sequence of activities are included with each Teacher's Edition.
Teacher Support
The Teacher's Editions contain a range of support materials including:
- Activities organized in stages that build understanding and mastery of language arts skills and concepts
- Activities at each stage that include student learning objectives, answers to common leader questions, and blackline masters for recording and organizing thinking
- Reading comprehension strategies
- Vocabulary and fluency activities and strategies to reinforce and supplement students' reading comprehension
- Discussion troubleshooting, tips, and handouts
- Suggested cross-curricular activities to encourage transference of critical thinking skills
- Customizable program materials
- Planning and implementation suggestions
Assessment and Reflection
Included with Great Books Middle School programs are a variety of assessment and reflection options for both students and teachers.
- Student learning objectives and learning spectrums to provide a simple framework for ongoing informal assessment
- A suite of formative assessment options, including multiple choice comprehension tests, essays and portfolios, a critical thinking rubric, activity scoring instructions, and portfolio assessment guide all keyed to major language arts learning goals
- Reflection forms for students and teachers to make goal setting simple and benchmarks for improvement more concrete
Professional Development
The Great Books Foundation offers professional development courses, on-site consultation days, video coaching, webinars, and planning sessions to introduce teachers to Shared Inquiry and to provide continuing assistance. Learning Forward has cited the Great Books Foundation's professional development courses as effective in improving students' learning results.