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Right, it was Tom Raper in Richmond. I thought the caps were made by Leer, can't remember now.
Right, it was Tom Raper in Richmond. I thought the caps were made by Leer, can't remember now.
Well, I called Tom Raper in Richmond and sure enough, he has them for $99. But, they don't fit the 1999 or newer Chevy trucks, which is what I just bought. [img]/forums/images/icons/frown.gif[/img]
I went to the Leer web site though, and they have what they call the 500 series hard tonneau, which they claim is priced more like the soft tonneaus. There are no actual prices on the web site though. I'll call the nearest dealer to me and find out.
I have one of these on my '99 Chevy Pace Edwards Roll-top I put it on the truck the day after it was "home." I had the truck ordered and had everything pre-ordered that I wanted to go on it. Haven't had a problem with it. Keeps out about 95% of all water and moisture. If you are moving it'll keep all moisture out. Just don't use your truck as a tool box w/ a tool box during the rainy season.....Wouldn't know why some of my tools are rusted would ya? [img]/forums/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
My wife lost her keys a couple of weeks ago. This included the key to the tonneau cover. We've been down to just my key. I've had all new house/car keys made but no one (well of the few places I went) had a blank for it. While I had the link up for Mosey I saw Pace Edwards had a customer support number. I called it. Called it. Real friendly folks. They are sending me out 2 new key blanks at no charge. Didn't ask for receipt, date of purchase, or anything. Was pleasantly surprised that a company will take care of a customer in a day & age when not many companies do. [img]/forums/images/icons/cool.gif[/img]
"How about a large plastic container that can be locked and securely fastened down. Might take a little looking but I'm sure they are out there.
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I looked into this idea and couldn't find anything big enough. The biggest I can find are about 18"-20" for the width and height, so full size suitcases (which mine measure 22" tall) won't quite stand up or lay down in one. They're long enough, but not tall enough or wide enough.
I did find some "deck storage containers" at Target that are big enough, but they're not lockable and they just snap together, so even if I put a lock on the lid, it would be easy for someone to pop them apart again, so I wouldn't dare leave anything valuable in them and let the truck out of my sight for very long.

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it would be easy for someone to pop them apart again,
Wouldn't a soft cover present the same opportunity?
"Wouldn't a soft cover present the same opportunity?
Yeah, which is why I'm not interested in a soft tonneau. I might get a hard (fiberglass) tonneau. I can either get the one I mentioned earlier that's unpainted for $350 (plus shipping, which I don't know the cost of yet), or I found a place not far from me that has painted (to match any color) ones for $625. I'm still trying to decide.
Have you tried checking the local scrap yard?
I did call a couple scrap yards, but my chances of one having one to fit my truck is pretty slim, so no luck yet.
I found out the shipping is $175 for the unpainted one for $350, so that's a total of $525. I can get a Leer 500 series one for $625 + tax, = $662.50, which would be painted and installed for that price.
Basically $100.00 to paint and install it? Boy, it's a tough call. I guess it depends on how good you can paint and how bad you want to save the $$$. I would expect even a scrap yard one would run several hundred.
Tried eBay?


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The Predator-class was a class of warship utilized by the Kazon Collective during the 2370s. They were originally designed by the Trabe and later commandeered by the Kazon and used as a massive warship. This class of vessel was much clumsier in battle at lower speeds than at warp speed and could be easily out maneuvered by an agile craft.

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Our Intro to Hand Sewing Workshop includes discussion of the physics of sewing, reverse appliqué, and an overview of garment construction and other techniques from The School of Making. This workshop is suited to beginners and experienced sewers alike. Work with The School of Making team to create a hand-sewn project from a selection of custom kits. After the workshop, join us in The Factory Café for lunch.
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You may have noticed that we are in the middle of a General Election campaign.
But this one feels a bit different - not just because it is taking place in autumn/winter but because of the context in which it is taking place. And I am not talking about the fractious political debate over our future relationship with the European Union.
The headlines from every news bulletin from the past week demonstrate that we are in the middle of climate and ecological emergency.
As the terrible floods in northern England, the Midlands and Venice, and fires in California and Australia make abundantly clear, the crisis facing our planet is no longer the stuff of prediction but of the daily news cycle, and while public and political perception of these problems is growing, the window of opportunity to address them is closing fast.
This message was reinforced by the IPBES report earlier in the year highlighting the risk of a million species going extinct unless we transform our economies. The latest State of Nature report highlighted the parlous state of nature on our bit of the planet - the UK and our 14 overseas territories.
That's why we need politicians to compete for the best (funded) plan to tackle the emergency, to prevent climate breakdown, halt nature's decline and put it on a path to recovery.
Turtle dove: our most rapidly declining migratory bird (Ben Andrew, rspb-images.com)
Earlier this year the Westminster Parliament declared an environment and climate emergency – now we need to see new laws that reflect the urgency of this situation. We need more than warm words. We need firm legislative commitments backed by appropriate funding for the long term.
So, through the General Election campaign, we are calling on politicians to commit to urgent action in five key areas:
For our full Manifesto for Nature – a comprehensive programme of urgent actions to tackle the environment and climate emergency – please read here.
And if you want to help, please visit our general election pages here.
Good to see the inclusion of reforming trade and consumption patterns in the Manifesto. We need to remember that about half of UK's apparent emissions reduction since 1990 is actually due to 'exporting our emissions' to other parts of the globe.
We spend 90% of net income on conservation, public education and advocacy
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_ The 22nd Annual Kiwanis-Herald Sesame Place Classic:
This year's Sesame Place Classic will be the 22nd running of this ever-popular event.
Sponsored by the Levittown Bristol Kiwanis Club and the Bucks County Herald, the Classic is back with all the usual fun, namely a featured 5K, a one-mile fun run/walk and a kids' sprint races event.
The race includes a free, one-day admission ticket to Sesame Place for all who register. Also returning are last year's "finisher's medals,'' which proved to be quite popular for the 21st anniversary Classic.
Proceeds from the race go to the Dick Dougherty Scholarship Fund, named for the late sports editor of the Bucks County Courier Times. Since the race's inception in 1999, $500,000 has been raised to assist college-bound scholar-athletes from 18 Bucks County high schools.
The Kiwanis-Herald SESAME PLACE Classic 2020 will start at the entrance to the park on North Bucks Town road, Middletown Township, PA 19047. It will follow a USATF-certified (#PA15001LMB) 5k out-and-back course around Oxford Valley Mall. For details of the course, please scroll down.
On Sunday, May 17, 2020 beginning at 7 a.m. in Middletown Township.
1-mile @ 7 a.m | 5K @ 8 a.m. | Sprint @ 8:45 a.m.
Both the 5K and the 1 mile will be officially timed with medals for the top winners.
How Much?
The entry fee for the 5K and 1-mile fun run is $35 ($25 for the Sprint) until May 1st.
Registration after May 1st for the 5K and 1-mile fun run is $40 ($30 for the Sprint).
Registration will be available on race day for $45.
Teams of 20 runners or more get $5 per runner cashback.
Groups of 20 runners or more are eligible to sign up as a team and are eligible for $5 per runner cash back.
But wait, there's more!
Register early to guarantee a cool Sesame Place Classic T-shirt.
Everybody is welcome to run – pick your distance and pick your pace. We expect over 800 runners, so this should be fun!
This said, we suggest:
The sprint is for budding athletes aged 10 or younger.
The one miler is a good distance at any age.
The 5K is recommended for big kids aged 9 to 99. Any runners under 10 must run with an adult. The course is pretty straightforward, but we wouldn't want any wayward children.
As long as they are safe to race, wheelchairs prams or pushchairs are welcome.
The Course - See below for course map
With course marshals and pace bikes, the course is wide, flat and very safe. The course starts at the Sesame Park entrance and heads along North Buckstown Road towards Oxford Valley Mall. The course then follows the Oxford Valley Mall ring-road counter-clockwise from approx 1 O'clock to 5 O'clock on the ring-road. Here the course doubles back for a smooth 2.5K return.
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Title: Flash Point
Series: Kilgore Fire Series #2
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Book Description:
Masen Crisfield fell in love with Booth Jones when she was sixteen years old. Booth was the love of her life. The rock she needed to get her through the day. Then she rips his heart out while he's deployed, leaving him wondering just what he'd done to warrant something so severe as a breakup that neither of them wanted.
Stubbornness is their middle name, and ten long years pass before either one of them try to breach the gap.
Circumstances force Booth to come home, and within an hour of him being back in his hometown, there she is. Right back in the forefront of his mind where he knows she shouldn't be.
The day he starts his first civilian job at Kilgore Fire Department, his worst fear of seeing Masen is realized. And not only does he see her, but he sees her with another man. A fellow firefighter that he has to trust with his life.
It soon becomes apparent that they are both still just as much in love with each other now as they were the moment they met. But there's a problem. Booth's married, and Masen's in a committed relationship.
They fight the pull with everything they have, but they're both about to learn the true meaning of flash point as the two of their lives crash together. Their love consuming everything in its path.
My Review:
Ok I will openly admit as much as I love Lani Lynn Vales books, I think this book might have been the one that I was least excited for. Which is surprising because I'm always excited for Mrs. Vales books. I'm not sure if it was the description or something was going on with me that just didn't make me excited about it. I also held off on reading this one also. But as soon as I read it I was really glad I did.
Look I thought Masen and Booth worked really well together. I thought they belonged together. But they of course have a past together and have some issues to work on.
I liked Masen. She was sweet, caring, independent. She was obviously very young and was going through a lot when she broke up with Booth.
Booth, oh Booth. What can I say about Booth? At first I wasn't quite sure what I thought of him. He was quiet, moody, and kind of a arsehole. But once you kind of got to know him he was still quiet, but was sweet and caring.
Like I said above as soon as I started reading this book I really started getting into it. In typical Lani Lynn Vale fashion there were some twists and some drama. But the drama didn't come from where I expected.
I'm giving this book 4 stars out of 5!!!!
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The wood chips created from the brush usually make high quality, organic mulch that are great for mulching and landscaping your trees and flower beds.
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In order to send mailings from Informz, you have to have an active email block. This is your prepaid credits you use to send mailings with. Think of it as the gasoline for your email marketing engine!
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The status of current email blocks can be found on your account dashboard in the Prepaid Blocks section. The original quantity of emails is displayed along with the date of purchase, the expiration date of the email block and the amount of remaining emails in the account.
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They've conquered the strategy genre with Clash of Clans and Clash Royale. Now, mobile gaming giants Supercell tackle the hero shooter in Brawl Stars, now available globally on iPhone, iPad, and Android.
It's got the familiar polish and smoothness you'd expect from mobile's premier studio. But is it going to be another modern classic?


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A&E has got you covered this weekend.
Fatuma Mohamud sees the world through her camera lens
Mohamud has a knack for capturing special moments on the streets of Minneapolis.
Digging in: Minnesota Orchestra finds common ground between music and culinary arts
"They opened with an overture and then it was Beethoven and then they ended with a rap song," said University of Minnesota senior Amera Hassan. "That's what I think makes the Minnesota Orchestra really special. And then to combine it with food… it was just insane."
Digging in: El Taco Riendo is a tried-and-true community favorite
El Taco Riendo opened just over a decade ago. Owner Miguel Gomez's philosophy has been the same since the start: to serve inexpensive, efficient and fresh food.
Digging in: local brewers continue the kombucha craze
As it turns out, a caterpillar's transformation into a butterfly is a good metaphor for kombucha.
Digging in: Support for the formerly incarcerated, all squared into a grilled cheese
"People have assumptions about us until they come here and experience that we are regular people just trying to get our lives together like anyone else," said Nei'Yana Roby, a current fellow of the All Square Institute.
Digging in: Afro Deli joins cultures, communities and flavors
"Afro Deli's culture is rooted in the belief that good food has the power to bring people together," said Abdirahman Kahin, owner of local chain Afro Deli, during a testimony before the House committee in Washington last week on the positive contributions immigrants can bring to communities.
Digging in: Hai Hai wins over Northeast with bright colors and Southeast Asian flavors
"That wasn't really a goal," said chef Christina Nguyen. "It was just to make a space that people can enjoy themselves in … like, you know, pull a lot of personal experience, nostalgia into a spot and make it good."
Digging in: Fig + Farro makes food to fuel the climate change resistance
On a recent Saturday afternoon at Fig + Farro in Calhoun Square, customers conversed in the large dining area, with its contemporary, mismatched wooden tables and chairs, warm lighting fixtures, cozy booths and sprawling bar. Now a year-and-a-half old, the restaurant, which began as a vegetarian establishment, serves a vibrant and much-loved vegan menu. The switch is part of the restaurant's larger mission: fighting climate change.
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Aeschylus, often known as the father of tragedy, was the first to raise the drama of classical Athens to a high art. The Persians, his earliest surviving play, is unique in its depiction of contemporary events – the Battle of Salamis – rather than heroic myth.
Celebrate International Women's Day with the original Sisterhood classics - independent, irrepressible, unforgettable!
Acclaimed poet Richard Aldington based his first novel on his own experiences on the Western Front during World War I. It tells the story of George Winterbourne, who enlists in the British Army and is sent to France.
Poet and translator Steve Ellis completes his new version of Dante's Divine Comedy, the astonishing epic that has shaped art and culture since the 14th century
Depicting one man's horrifying journey into the depths of Hell, Inferno, the first part of Dante's Divine Comedy, is a soaring spiritual epic that continues to echo through the centuries with its moving portrayal of human sin and the tragedy of those condemned to eternal damnation.
This groundbreaking translation of a remarkable Arabic text—expertly abridged and annotated—offers a look at the world through the highly literary and impressively knowledgeable societies of the classical Islamic world. Meticulously arranged and delightfully eclectic, it is a compendium to be treasured—a true monument of erudition.
From the foremost Brazilian novelist of the twentieth century: an exotic tale of greed, madness, and seduction set in Brazil's lush, cocoa-growing forests.
Bakha is a young man, proud and strong; even attractive. He is also an Untouchable in India's caste system. Sweeper and toilet-cleaner, the lowest of the low, he must warn others on the street so that he will not pollute them with his presence.
With covers provided by textile design firm Wallace Sewell, these are must-have editions of European masterpieces, celebrating the warp and weft of a shared literary treasury.
The Pelican Shakespeare series incorporates more than thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the acclaimed original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967.


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The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Collaboration Systems According to Vlocity Chief Marketing and Alliance Officer, Rip Gerber
Success of AI and Enterprise Collaboration Tools Depends on Ecosystem.
Summary of article by Ericka Chickowski for TechTarget
The promise of artificial intelligence and machine learning for improving the way employees and departments collaborate with one another has tantalized forward-looking business leaders for a long time.
Now, organizations may finally be able to turn that promise into tangible results, thanks to recent advancements from major players like Microsoft, Salesforce and Oracle in folding AI into their enterprise collaboration tools.
But many experts on the front lines of tech deployments say that internal development of artificial intelligence by these major vendors is just part of the equation. They believe that for AI to truly take enterprise collaboration tools and business data to the next level, the true variable for success will be how well the big vendors continue to find ways to bring outside AI functionalities into their platform through an ecosystem approach that relies on solid integration and partnering strategies.
How will AI change the game?
The opportunity for companies to target their engagement with customers can potentially advance by leaps and bounds. For example, if an insurance company were able to pull together predictive weather intelligence with customer data, then it could potentially start sending automated notices to clients that could reduce weather claims. A system programmed to start sending customers text alerts to move their cars when there's a high probability for a hailstorm in their area could be beneficial for all parties.
"The alert shows my insured vehicle street-parked with a hailstorm 72% likely to hit ground in 45 minutes," said Rip Gerber, Chief Marketing and Alliance Officer at Vlocity Inc., a Salesforce independent software vendor focused on the insurance industry. "That's only one small example of the 'industry-specific AI' that will save consumers and companies billions over the next five years."


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Grand Canyon North & East Rim Heli Tour
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- Cover the eastern portion of Grand Canyon, the Little Colorado confluence, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and the Dragon Corridor
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This tour features awe-inspiring views of the Eastern gorge of the Grand Canyon. With forward-facing seating and 180 degree field of view, enjoy unobstructed views of the widest and deepest region of the Canyon, only accessible from the air.
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Allison Bean, MD, PhD is a PGY-4 and Chief Resident in PM&R at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She has been an AAP member since 2016 and is now the Chair of the Resident/Fellow Council (RFC) and an Editor for AJPM&R's new Resident and Fellow Section. Allison is currently applying to Sports Medicine Fellowships, and plans to pursue a career in academic medicine combining clinical practice with research investigating novel approaches for musculoskeletal regenerative medicine. Learn more about her career – in her words!
I majored in bioengineering in college and worked in a lab where I got really excited about musculoskeletal tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. I also realized that I wanted to interact directly with those patients I was trying to help with my research. This led me to pursue a combined MD/PhD program at the University of Pittsburgh. Early in my PhD training, I worked in the lab with a physiatrist visiting from Brazil who introduced me to the specialty. While doing my dissertation research, I spent some time in clinic with amazing sports and spine physiatrists, and it was an easy decision after that! PM&R is the perfect specialty to combine my research interests and my desire for variety. The creativity that is often needed to solve the unique problems of our patients appeals strongly to the engineer in me. I can't imagine choosing a different specialty.
The AAP has played an incredibly important role in my early career development. My involvement with the RFC has been a game changer. I have gotten to know the leaders in academic physiatry, many of whom I now consider mentors. I've also met trainees from around the country, and several are now my closest friends. I have had the opportunity to sit on various AAP committees, which has allowed me to see how medical societies can influence the trajectory of a specialty. And last but not least, the AAP's RMSTP has helped me prepare for the transition from trainee to full-fledged clinician-scientist.
Great strides have been made in supporting women in medical training, as evidenced by the fact that more women are now enrolling in medical school than men. On the other hand, as I begin to prepare for the transition from trainee to faculty, I have found myself increasingly concerned about the persistent disparities that women face as they attempt to move up the academic ladder. While 41% of physiatrists are women, less than 30% of full professors and 15% of chairs are women. Women in medicine also continue to be underrepresented in society leadership and are less likely to receive awards and plenary speaker invitations—honors that frequently play a role in promotion committee decisions. These statistics are certainly daunting to me, but I am extremely optimistic. If men and women in leadership positions continue to acknowledge these disparities and work to ensure equal representation, these barriers can be eliminated. I hope that academic physiatry will lead the way!
Women trainees, don't be afraid to get out of your comfort zone! Place yourself in challenging situations and believe that you deserve to be there. As women, we sometimes talk ourselves out of asking for things or taking on leadership roles because we think we are unqualified or undeserving. The more you practice asking "why not me?" the easier it gets - and you will be surprised how far it will take you! Also, look for mentors and sponsors who will help you achieve your goals. There is nothing more valuable than having someone in your corner to give advice, ideas or simply be a cheerleader!
I encourage all trainees to submit articles to the new Resident and Fellow Section of the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AJPM&R)! The Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Walter Frontera, has created an incredible opportunity for in-training physiatrists to publish short articles. Data shows that women are underrepresented in journal publications, so let's bridge the gap. The call for papers will be open very soon, so keep your eyes peeled and start preparing your manuscripts.
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Private dispute resolution, sometimes called alternative dispute resolution, is a way for parties to a family law case to resolve their case without going through the full formal process in a California court. For purposes of family court private dispute resolution typically takes two forms: divorce mediation and arbitration. Divorce Mediation is voluntary and refers… read more


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The total number of teaching staff employed in the current session (2019/2020) is 77. A full staffing list by faculty follows but parents will appreciate that information about staff is subject to change since personnel and numbers will vary from year to year.
Parental contacts will normally be through one of the senior staff in school or through Guidance staff.
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Use Round Metal Beads to create a stunning new accessory! Free of nickel, these round metal beads feature a shiny finish and are perfect for stringing onto a handmade necklace, bracelet, or key chain. Coordinate them with other beads and charms to create a variety of stunning accessories to wear with all your favorite outfits!
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Why do women travel solo?
We all travel for different reasons. One of the joys of meeting other women who travel solo or travel in groups is that our motives for taking "away time" for ourselves vary. Some women travel for adventure, some women travel for peace, some women travel for health, some for cultural immersion, some for service and some for food and wine. I like that last reason a lot! You get the point.
I've traveled solo to several countries by myself, either meeting up with a group or exploring on my own: Jamaica, Canada, England, Spain, Italy, Holland and more.
Aside from wanting quiet time, rest and relaxation, my adventurous spirit emerges. On my own, I seek to do more than usual compared to when I'm traveling with my family. I'm more open to meeting new faces and trying out new things.
Having a family doesn't impede travel behavior but it also doesn't make it easy for most moms to travel often on their own. This doesn't mean that solo travel as a mother is impossible. I know several moms who travel solo for conferences or travel assignments.
Whatever the motivation for a woman traveling without her husband and kids, she has to have an "understanding" with her spouse.
The way we do it in my household is that he gets his trips and I get mine. And we try to take as many family trips as we do solo ones to balance the scale.
I've gotten a lot of questions from family and friends about why I travel so much by myself. Without them really knowing my circumstances or who I am at my core, it'll be hard for them to understand.
Why I travel (solo)
The post below previously appeared on the Findery Blog and was published on Huffington Post Travel.
It's been exactly one thousand one hundred and ninety three days since my 7-year-old was first diagnosed with leukemia. In June 2012 our lives took a dramatic turn, my role as a mother and a caregiver took on new meaning, and the reasons why I travel made a subtle shift.
Life's Challenges
For the first thirty days after my son's diagnosis, I stayed by his side, refusing to leave the hospital even for a short break. His bed was my bed. His diagnosis was my diagnosis. His bathroom was where I cried daily, wishing I could take the chemo for him to save his 4-year-old body from the violence it was enduring.
The induction period for a cancer patient is both physically and mentally grueling. For the parent of a pediatric patient, the pain manifests in a different way. It's hard to deal when you're helpless and have zero control.
When we finally moved back home, my husband and I agreed that I needed a little break. That first trip away revealed to me just how much continuing to travel was necessary for my well-being.
Traveling for Respite
In the first year of our leukemia journey, my soul, my mind, and my spirit desperately needed quiet time to find peace and re-charge. I confess to having a love-affair with the spa, however, my getaways weren't just about getting a deep tissue massage. I traveled to several destinations where I didn't give a single thought to laying in a treatment room. Don't get me wrong, I'm not one to turn down a spa day, but it really isn't my sole motivation for respite travel.
My mother used to say, "When you think you've got it bad, there's always someone who has it worse." When I travel on my own, I'm not only able to take a deep breath but I'm also able to gain perspective.
Travel teaches you to be Grateful
Motherhood has not been easy. However, when I travel, I'm constantly reminded that others have it much worse.
Every day I count my blessings.
I am thankful that my son has survived. I'm also grateful that I have the good fortune to travel. Many families facing mounting medical bills whether for cancer or autism are limited when it comes to long-distance or overseas trips.
During my travels, I've met people who've lost children. I've flown on planes with moms who looked like they needed a break. I've passed by locals selling items on the side of the road. And I've chatted with cab drivers yearning to travel the world.
I take note of each of these encounters. They're reminders to be grateful. Life might not always be pretty, but, through these little moments, I can appreciate what I have. And travel makes me happy. When I return home, I'm more centered, relaxed, and patient.
The challenges are still there. Those don't go away, but because I practice self-care travel it gives me an opportunity to fill up my cup for life's obstacles and the responsibilities of motherhood.
My new mission
I want to empower moms to view travel as a form of respite as well.
Traveling for respite doesn't preclude that you have personal circumstances as extreme as mine. I don't think you need a dramatic reason if you're a mom. The modern-day mom has so many pressures that the occupation alone is reason enough to take a time-out.
And for the mom who isn't interested in traveling solo, there's a growing number of us in the travel space creating travel communities for each other.
We're diverse, unapologetic, cultured, educated, and redefining the Supermom narrative by taking our breaks. And holding each other up while we take them.
"It takes a village to raise a child." And most of that village is made up of women.
Why do you travel solo? Do you have a favorite list of destinations you'd like to explore by yourself? Are you interested in traveling with a group of like-minded female travelers or do you prefer just one travel partner or none?
Sound off. I'd love to hear your thoughts below.


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Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
What is Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)?
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a manufactured chemical that is part of a larger group of chemicals called perfluoroalkyls.
PFOA has been used in stain-resistant carpets and fabrics, nonstick cookware, and other products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water.
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Where is Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) found?
- Consumer products – production of nonstick cookware and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water
- Water – contaminated with PFOA
- Food – grown in soil or water contaminated with PFOA
How can I be exposed to Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)?
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) commonly enter(s) the body through:
Ingestion (swallowing)
- Swallowing water or food that contains PFOA
Skin contact
- Touching products made with PFOA
What happens when I am exposed to Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)?
PFOA can remain in the body for long periods of time.
Exposure to PFOA can cause:
- Increased cholesterol
- Harmful effects to a developing fetus or breastfeeding infant
- Low infant birth weights
- Effects on the immune system, liver, and thyroid
Who is at risk for exposure to Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)?
- Consumers
- Some consumer products, foods, and water contain PFOA.
- Pregnant women and infants
- PFOA can harm a developing fetus or breastfeeding infant.
Reduce your risk
If you think your health has been affected by exposure to PFOA, contact your health care professional.
Always wash your hands thoroughly after handling chemicals. For poisoning emergencies or questions about possible poisons, please contact your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
- Is your drinking water contaminated?
- Have your carpets or household fabrics been treated with PFOA?
- Do you use nonstick cookware?
- Use consumer products that do not contain PFOA.
- Routinely test your well water for PFOA.
- If your well water has high levels of PFOA, contact your local or state health agency or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for information on how to reduce your exposure.
- If your well water contains PFOA above EPA's drinking water advisory levels, choose bottled water for drinking and cooking or install an activated carbon water filters or reverse osmosis system.
- Use proper ventilation when buying or installing new carpets.
Keep children away from food, water, and products that may contain PFOA.
External links
National Library of Medicine Resources and Databases
Perfluorooctanoic Acid. Hazardous Substances Data Bank
Search results on perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) from a toxicology database that focuses on the toxicology of potentially hazardous chemicals.
Additional Resources
Factsheet: PFOA and PFOS Drinking Water Health Advisories
Environmental Protection Agency
A factsheet addressing 2016 lifetime health advisories of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), recommended actions for drinking water systems, information on non-drinking water exposure to PFOA and PFOS, and links for additional resources.
Emerging Contaminants - Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
A factsheet on perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), including information on their physical and chemical properties, environmental impacts and health effects, federal and state standards and guidelines, detection and site characterization methods, treatment technologies, and links to additional information.
Teflon and Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA). What are Teflon and PFOA? Where are they found?
American Cancer Society
Information on Teflon and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), including where these chemicals are found, associated health hazards, and links to additional resources from a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFOA and PFOS
Environmental Protection Agency
Information and links to resources on drinking water health advisories for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), chemical contaminants that are hazardous to human health.
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Factsheet
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Factsheet that explains how perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) exposure occurs, its effects on human health, levels found in the US population, and links to additional resources.
ToxGuide for Perfluoroalkyls
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Pocket guide on perfluoroalkyls, including chemical and physical information, sources of exposure, and associated health effects.


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Type 2 Diabetes In Newly Diagnosed 'can Be Reversed'
Type 2 diabetes in newly diagnosed 'can be reversed' These are external links and will open in a new window Image caption Researchers found that blood sugar levels of all participants had returned to normal in one week. An extreme eight-week diet of 600 calories a day can reverse Type 2 diabetes in people newly diagnosed with the disease, says a Diabetologia study. Newcastle University researchers found the low-calorie diet reduced fat levels in the pancreas and liver, which helped insulin production return to normal. Seven out of 11 people studied were free of diabetes three months later, say findings published in the journal. More research is needed to see whether the reversal is permanent, say experts. Type 2 diabetes affects 2.5m people in the UK. It develops when not enough insulin is produced in the body or the insulin that is made by the body doesn't work properly. When this happens, glucose - a type of sugar - builds up in the blood instead of being broken down into energy or fuel which the body needs. The 11 participants in the study were all diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes within the previous four years. They cut their food intake drastically for two months, eating only liquid diet drinks and non-starchy vegetables. After one week of the diet, researchers found that the pre-breakfast blood sugar levels of all participants had returned to normal. MRI scans of their pancreases also revealed that the fat levels in the organ had decreased from around 8% - an elevated level - to a more normal 6%. Three months after the end of the diet, when participants had returned to eating normally and received advice on healthy eating and portion size, most no longer suffered from the condition. It offers great hope for many people with diabetes. Professor Roy Taylor, director Continue reading >>
Insulin Resistance
Tweet Insulin resistance is the name given to when cells of the body don't respond properly to the hormone insulin. Insulin resistance is the driving factor that leads to type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes and prediabetes. Insulin resistance is closely associated with obesity; however, it is possible to be insulin resistant without being overweight or obese. Modern research has shown that insulin resistance can be combatted by treatment methods that reduce how much insulin the body is producing or taking via insulin injections or insulin pumps. Reducing insulin resistance can be achieved by following low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets. What is insulin resistance? The role of insulin is to allow cells of the body to take in glucose to be used as fuel or stored as body fat. [282] It also means that glucose is more likely to build up in the blood and this can lead to too high blood sugar levels. When the body becomes resistant to insulin, it tries to cope by producing more insulin. People with insulin resistance are often producing too more insulin than healthy people. Producing too much insulin is known as hyperinsulinemia. Symptoms of insulin resistance Initially, insulin resistance presents no symptoms. The symptoms only start to appear once it leads to secondary effects such as higher blood sugar levels. When this happens, the symptoms may include: Lethargy (tiredness) Hunger Difficulty concentrating (brain fog) Other signs that often appear in people with insulin resistance include: Weight gain around the middle (belly fat) High blood pressure High cholesterol levels If insulin resistance develops into prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, the symptoms will include increased blood glucose levels and more of the classic symptoms of type 2 diabetes. Causes of insulin r Continue reading >>
Summary: It is important to look after diabetes for long-term health. Diabetes is a condition which, over time, may cause damage to the bodys organs, blood vessels and nerves. If diabetes is well managed and general health is taken care of, the risk of diabetes-related complications is reduced. This fact sheet provides information on diabetes-related complications including the most common diabetes-related complications and tips to maintain good health. Summary: This fact sheet provides general information and facts about type 1 and 2 diabetes, their common symptoms, causes and treatment. It also covers gestational diabetes. It includes frequently asked questions about diabetes and information about diabetes and travelling, diabetes and driving and diabetes complications and driving. Title: Understanding gestational diabetes DVD Summary: The DVD explains to women and their families how to manage their gestational diabetes and what to do when the baby is born. It features women who have had gestational diabetes sharing their experiences. It is intended to give viewers a better understanding of gestational diabetes as well as be a useful educational resource for health professionals working with women from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Summary: Type 1 diabetes affects about 10-15% of all people living with diabetes. It occurs when the pancreas cant produce insulin. This happens because the cells that make the insulin (beta cells) have been destroyed by the bodys own immune system. Summary: Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It affects 80-90% of all people living with diabetes. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas cant make enough insulin and the bodys cells cant respond properly to the insulin that is made. This leads to high bl Continue reading >>
Hemoglobin A1c Test (hba1c)
Hemoglobin A1c, often abbreviated HbA1c, is a form of hemoglobin (a blood pigment that carries oxygen) that is bound to glucose. The blood test for HbA1c level is routinely performed in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Blood HbA1c levels are reflective of how well diabetes is controlled. The normal range for level for hemoglobin A1c is less than 6%. HbA1c also is known as glycosylated, or glycated hemoglobin. HbA1c levels are reflective of blood glucose levels over the past six to eight weeks and do not reflect daily ups and downs of blood glucose. High HbA1c levels indicate poorer control of diabetes than levels in the normal range. HbA1c is typically measured to determine how well a type 1 or type 2 diabetes treatment plan (including medications, exercise, or dietary changes) is working. How Is Hemoglobin A1c Measured? The test for hemoglobin A1c depends on the chemical (electrical) charge on the molecule of HbA1c, which differs from the charges on the other components of hemoglobin. The molecule of HbA1c also differs in size from the other components. HbA1c may be separated by charge and size from the other hemoglobin A components in blood by a procedure called high pressure (or performance) liquid chromatography (HPLC). HPLC separates mixtures (for example, blood) into its various components by adding the mixtures to special liquids and passing them under pressure through columns filled with a material that separates the mixture into its different component molecules. HbA1c testing is done on a blood sample. Because HbA1c is not affected by short-term fluctuations in blood glucose concentrations, for example, due to meals, blood can be drawn for HbA1c testing without regard to when food was eaten. Fasting for the blood test is not necessary. What Are Continue reading >>
What Does Mg/dl Mean?
Mg/dL, or milligrams per deciliter, is a measurement that indicates the amount of a particular substance (such as glucose) in a specific amount of blood. SOURCES: American Diabetes Association. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. xylitol.org.News release, FDA. Reviewed by Michael Dansinger on January 20, 2017 SOURCES: American Diabetes Association. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. xylitol.org.News release, FDA. Reviewed by Michael Dansinger on January 20, 2017 When should you call a doctor or podiatrist about your diabetes-related skin issues? THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on to make decisions about your health. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have read on the WebMD Site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911. This tool does not provide medical advice. See additional information. Continue reading >>
Suboptimal Glycemic Control In Type 2 Diabetes: A Key Role For Anhedonia?
J Psychiatr Res. 2012 Apr;46(4):549-54. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2012.01.013. Epub 2012 Jan 28. Suboptimal glycemic control in type 2 diabetes: a key role for anhedonia? CoRPS-Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic Diseases, Department of Medical Psychology and Neuropsychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands. [email protected] Recent studies examining the relationship between depression and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA(1c)) concentrations in patients with type 2 diabetes have yielded mixed findings. One explanation may lie in the heterogeneity of depression. Therefore, we examined whether distinct features of depression were differentially associated with suboptimal glycemic control. Cross-sectional baseline data from a dynamic cohort study of primary care patients with type 2 diabetes from the Eindhoven region, The Netherlands, were analyzed. A total of 5772 individuals completed baseline measurements of demographic, clinical, lifestyle and psychological factors between 2005 and 2009. The Edinburgh Depression Scale was used to assess symptoms of depressed mood, anhedonia and anxiety. Suboptimal glycemic control was defined as HbA(1c) values 7%, with 29.8% of the sample (n=1718) scoring above this cut-off. In univariate logistic regression analyses, anhedonia was significantly associated with suboptimal glycemic control (OR 1.29, 95% CI 1.09-1.52), while both depressed mood (OR 1.04, 0.88-1.22) and anxiety (OR 0.99, 0.83-1.19) were not. The association between anhedonia and glycemic control remained after adjustment for the other depression measures (OR 1.33, 1.11-1.59). Alcohol consumption and physical activity met criteria for mediation, but did not attenuate the association between anhedonia and glycemic control by more than 5%. Although diabetes d Continue reading >>
- The effect of a low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet versus a low-glycemic index diet on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Association of Glycemic Variability in Type 1 Diabetes With Progression of Microvascular Outcomes in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial
- Glycemic Load: The Key to a Smarter Diabetes Diet
Diabetes Meaning In Urdu - Shakar Ki Ziadati Meaning, English To Urdu Dictionary
Diabetes Meaning in Urdu: Searching meanings in Urdu can be beneficial for understanding the context in an efficient manner. You can get more than one meaning for one word in Urdu. You have searched the English word "Diabetes" which means " " Shakar Ki Ziadati in Urdu. Diabetes meaning in Urdu has been searched 26918 (twenty-six thousand nine hundred and eighteen) times till 16 Apr, 2019. You can find translation in Urdu and Roman Urdu that is Shakar Ki Ziadati for the word Diabetes. The definitions of the word Diabetes has been described here with maximum details, and also fined different synonyms for the word Diabetes, like . You can listen to the pronunciation of the word Diabetes in clear voice from this page online through our voice dictionary a unique facility for dedicated users. You can find words like Diabetes from Hamariweb.com dictionary in multiple languages like Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Spanish, French and other languages. Hamariweb.com dictionary is not only popular among students but also popular among professionals; it is one of the best online dictionaries in Pakistan and Worldwide especially in "English to Urdu Meaning" & "Urdu to English Meaning" of thousands of daily use and typical words. Continue reading >>
- Sugar Ka Gharelo ilaj in Urdu ( Diabetes Home Remedies )
- American Diabetes Association® Releases 2018 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, with Notable New Recommendations for People with Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
- Leeds diabetes clinical champion raises awareness of gestational diabetes for World Diabetes Day
What Is Prediabetes?
When you have prediabetes that means your blood glucose (sugar) levels are higher than normal, but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis. Having prediabetes means that you face an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and other serious conditions. With prediabetes blood sugars are not normal, but they are not quite in the diabetes range. In this video, Steven Edelman, MD, director of Taking Control of Your Diabetes, explains why people should take a prediabetes diagnosis seriously. If your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, then you are likely "prediabetic." If you are prediabetic, you have a higher than normal chance of developing type 2 diabetes. However, research shows that you can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes by losing weight and exercising moderately. Even losing 10 to 15 pounds has been shown to be effective in controlling blood glucose levels. Most adults who are overweight, have high blood pressure, or have a family history of diabetes should be tested by their primary care physician during annual check-ups. Most people are familiar with the "fasting plasma glucose test" (FPG) to determine blood sugar levels. There is also the "oral glucose tolerance test" (OGTT) or the A1C test to detect prediabetes. Normal FPG is below 100 mg/dl. A person with prediabetes has a fasting blood glucose level between 100 and 125 mg/dl. If the fasting blood glucose level rises to 126 mg/dl or above, or if the A1C is 6.5% or greater a person has diabetes. Prediabetes is a state where the blood glucose is higher than normal, however not high enough to be classified as diabetes. It can be diagnosed with basic blood work that is typically monitored by your primary care physician. What it demons Continue reading >>
Diabetes Mellitus Urdu Meaning With Definition And Sentence(s)
1. Diabetes Mellitus , Dm : : (noun) diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria. When doctors say `diabetes' they usually mean `diabetes mellitus'. Diabetes - a polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood; any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst. Absolute : : something that is conceived or that exists independently and not in relation to other things; something that does not depend on anything else and is beyond human control; something that is not relative. "No mortal being can influence the absolute" Deficiency , Inadequacy , Insufficiency : : lack of an adequate quantity or number. "The inadequacy of unemployment benefits" Insulin : : hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells. Polyuria : : renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine; often associated with diabetes. Congenator , Congener , Congeneric , Relative : : an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus). Diabetic : : someone who has diabetes. Dextrocardia : : abnormal condition where the heart is located toward the right side of the chest. How this page explains Diabetes Mellitus ? It helps you understand the word Diabetes Mellitus with comprehensive detail, no other web page in our knowledge can explain Diabetes Mellitus better than this page. The page not only provides Urdu meaning of Diabetes Mellitus but also gives extensive definition in English language. The definition of Diabetes Mellitus is followed by practically usable example sentences which allow yo Continue reading >>
- Women in India with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Strategy (WINGS): Methodology and development of model of care for gestational diabetes mellitus (WINGS 4)
- Sugar Ka Gharelo ilaj in Urdu ( Diabetes Home Remedies )
- Olive oil in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies and intervention trials
Random Glucose Test
Random glucose test ({aka} random blood glucose) is a [blood sugar] test taken from a non-[fasting] subject. This test, also called capillary blood glucose (CBG), assumes a recent [meal] and therefore has higher reference values than the fasting glucose test. Reference values[edit] The reference values for a "normal" random glucose test in an average adult are 79–160 mg/dl (4.4–7.8 mmol/l), between 160–200 mg/dl is considered pre-diabetes, and > 200 mg/dl is considered diabetes according to ADA guidelines (you should visit your doctor or a clinic for additional tests however as a random glucose of > 200 mg/dl does not necessarily mean you are diabetic).[citation needed] See also[edit] Blood glucose Diabetes mellitus Hypoglycemia External links[edit] Glucose Tests @ Lab Tests Online ADA page that hints at random glucose levels Continue reading >>
Diabetes: The Differences Between Types 1 And 2
Diabetes, or diabetes mellitus (DM), is a metabolic disorder in which the body cannot properly store and use sugar. It affects the body's ability to use glucose, a type of sugar found in the blood, as fuel. This happens because the body does not produce enough insulin, or the cells do not correctly respond to insulin to use glucose as energy. Insulin is a type of hormone produced by the pancreas to regulate how blood sugar becomes energy. An imbalance of insulin or resistance to insulin causes diabetes. Diabetes is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, vision loss, neurological conditions, and damage to blood vessels and organs. There is type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. They have different causes and risk factors, and different lines of treatment. This article will compare the similarities and differences of types 1 and 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes occurs in pregnancy and typically resolves after childbirth. However, having gestational diabetes also increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes after pregnancy, so patients are often screened for type 2 diabetes at a later date. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 29.1 million people in the United States (U.S.) have diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is much more common than type 1. For every person with type 1 diabetes, 20 will have type 2. Type 2 can be hereditary, but excess weight, a lack of exercise and an unhealthy diet increase At least a third of people in the U.S. will develop type 2 diabetes in their lifetime. Both types can lead to heart attack, stroke, nerve damage, kidney damage, and possible amputation of limbs. Causes In type 1 diabetes, the immune system mistakenly attacks the insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells. These cells are destro Continue reading >>
Psychometric Properties Of The Diabetes Self-management Questionnaire (dsmq) In Urdu
Psychometric properties of the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ) in Urdu Numerous study tools on diabetes self-care have been introduced; however, most existing tools do not show expectable and meaningful correlations with patients glycaemic control. The Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ) was designed to appraise self-care activities which can predict glycaemic control outcomes. However, this tool has not been validated in Pakistan. Therefore, the aim of this study was to translate and examine the psychometric properties of the Urdu version of DSMQ among type 2 diabetes patients. Standard forward-backward translation was used to translate the DSMQ into Urdu language. A convenience sample of 130 patients with type 2 diabetes was collected to assess the Urdu versions psychometric properties. Reliability was assessed by Cronbachs coefficient and validity was assessed using confirmatory factor analysis and criterion-related correlations. High internal consistency was found for all DSMQ scales (Sum scale: =0.96, Glucose Management: 0.91; Dietary Control: 0.88; Physical Activity: 0.89; Health-Care Use: 0.73). The DSMQ subscales showed significant correlations with HbA1c (Glucose Management: 0.75; Dietary Control: 0.76; Physical Activity: 0.71; Health-Care Use: 0.64; Sum Scale: 0.78; all p<0.001). However, when associations with HbA1c were assessed in one multiple linear regression model, only Glucose Management and Dietary Control were significantly associated with lower HbA1c values (Beta=0.42, p=0.004 and Beta=0.30, p=0.028, respectively), while Physical Activity and Health-Care Use were not (p>0.05). Adequate fit to the data was achieved for single factor model after successively modelling all significant correlations between the items error terms, Continue reading >>
Diabetes Urdu Meaning With Definition And Sentence(s)
Polydipsia - excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction). Abnormally - - in an abnormal manner; "they were behaving abnormally". Any , Whatever , Whatsoever - - one or some or every or all without specification; "Whatsoever happens". Blood - - the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets; "The blood came out". Disease - - an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning. Disorder , Upset - - a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning; "I had an upset stomach". Excessive , Inordinate , Undue , Unreasonable - - beyond normal limits; "Excessive charges". High , High Gear - - a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed; "He drives slow in a high gear". Floor , Level , Storey , Story - - a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale; "what level is the office on?". Marked , Pronounced - - strongly marked; easily noticeable; "walked with a marked limp". Persistent , Relentless , Unrelenting - - never-ceasing; "the relentless beat of the drums". Respective , Several , Various - - considered individually; "the respective club members". Hunger , Hungriness , Thirst , Thirstiness - - strong desire for something (not food or drink); "a thirst for knowledge". Micturition , Urination - - the discharge of urine. Diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria. Dextrin Any of various polysaccharides obtained by hydrolysis of starch; a tasteless and odorless gummy substance that is used as a thickening agent and in adhesives and in dietary supplements. It helps you understand the word Diabetes wi Continue reading >>
What Is Prediabetes? Prediabetes is a "pre-diagnosis" of diabetes—you can think of it as a warning sign. It's when your blood glucose level (blood sugar level) is higher than normal, but it's not high enough to be considered diabetes. Prediabetes is an indication that you could develop type 2 diabetes if you don't make some lifestyle changes. But here's the good news: . Eating healthy food, losing weight and staying at a healthy weight, and being physically active can help you bring your blood glucose level back into the normal range. Diabetes develops very gradually, so when you're in the prediabetes stage—when your blood glucose level is higher than it should be—you may not have any symptoms at all. You may, however, notice that: you're hungrier than normal you're losing weight, despite eating more you're thirstier than normal you have to go to the bathroom more frequently you're more tired than usual All of those are typical symptoms associated with diabetes, so if you're in the early stages of diabetes, you may notice them. Prediabetes develops when your body begins to have trouble using the hormone insulin. Insulin is necessary to transport glucose—what your body uses for energy—into the cells via the bloodstream. In pre-diabetes, your body either doesn't make enough insulin or it doesn't use it well (that's called insulin resistance). If you don't have enough insulin or if you're insulin resistant, you can build up too much glucose in your blood, leading to a higher-than-normal blood glucose level and perhaps prediabetes. Researchers aren't sure what exactly causes the insulin process to go awry in some people. There are several risk factors, though, that make it more likely that you'll develop pre-diabetes. These are Continue reading >>
(pdf) Psychometric Properties Of The Urdu Version Of Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire
Allah Bukhsh1*, Shaun Wen Huey Lee1, Priyia Pusparajah2, Amer Hayat Khan3 1 School of Pharmacy, Monash University, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia, 2 Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia, 3 School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Objective: Patient education is a key element in the treatment of diabetes. Assessment of diabetes knowledge is important for optimum treatment. For the assessment of diabetes knowledge, validated tool is essential. None of such validated tool is available in Urdu language. Therefore, the aim of this study was to translate and examine the psy- chometric properties of the 24-item Urdu version of Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire Methods: Standard forwardbackward process was used to translate DKQ into Urdu language. Later, it was validated on a convenience sample of 130 patients with type 2 diabetes, between July and September 2016. Internal consistency was assessed by reliability analysis, one-way analysis of variance was applied for known group validity and multivariate linear logistic regression was applied for identifying signicant predictors for Results: Good internal consistency was observed for DKQ (Cronbachs = 0.702). The mean HbA1c of the patients was 8.55% (1.91). DKQ scores of patients with good glycemic control (14.222.4) were observed signicantly higher (P<0.05) than patients with poor glycemic control (12.562.75). Multiple linear regression revealed that patients HbA1c (OR 0.17, CI 1.111, 0.023) and patients education (OR 0.17, CI 0.032, 0.758) were signicant predictors for DKQ sum score. Conclusion: Urdu version of the DKQ is a valid and reliable instrument for adequate estimation of disease knowledge and its association with glycemic control in type 2 Keywor Continue reading >>


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Gen. George Patton Museum and Center of Leadership
In 2013, the Gen. George Patton Museum and Center of Leadership reopened to the public after undergoing an extensive three-year, $5 million renovation.
The museum's cavalry and armor exhibits were relocated to Fort Benning, Georgia, in 2010, but the entire Patton collection, including the iconic ivory handle pistols, remained at Fort Knox as the centerpiece of the new museum.
The museum's mission has evolved to tell the stories of Army leadership from 1775 to the present. Patton's personal legacy and accomplishments are now woven throughout the museum to teach these important lessons while showcasing his personal effects and memorabilia.
Other exhibits examine examples of Army leadership. Examples include: Meuse-Argonne (1918), the Kasserine Pass (1943) and even the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon.
Through the use of a visitor's smartphone or Wi-Fi enabled device, exhibits come alive with the aid of the museum's augmented reality technology. By scanning a QR label found on most artifacts, the user will have access to audio, video and photos pertaining to the object. These features, coupled with the museum's new focus and design, make it the ideal tool to teach ROTC cadets training at Fort Knox important leadership lessons they will use throughout their careers in the U.S. Army.
Those wishing to visit the museum should enter through the Chaffee (Main) Gate and follow the directional signs. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. It is closed on federal holidays. The museum is free and open to the general public. Group tours are available with reservations.
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Scalia and Storytime in the SenateBy AllardK
Filed Under Latest News on Feb 17
With the passing of this giant figure in American politics, there will be deep changes in the political landscape. Of course, we have to wait until November to finally get rid of Harry Reid. And who will undoubtedly take his place? Chuck Schumer of course. As minority leader. Or possibly as majority leader.
Speaking of Chuck, there of course is a true giant of the judicial landscape – and the intellectual landscape – whose unexpected passing has left behind a Supreme Court with a vacancy. So when Schumer warns with outrageous indignation that the GOP cannot possibly use the tactics he outlined in 2007, in a speech to attendees at the American Constitution Society's convention. Tactics? Nay. Schumer surely plunged deep into the philosophy of the constitution and why Bush 43 should not have been allowed to appoint any justices with barely-a-year-and-then-some left in his second and final mandate.
Is there anyone more ostentatiously and angrily partisan than Schumer on the hill? Playing tag team with Reid, he is busily denouncing the GOP for showing some restraint and taking their time. Yes, it's a tactic. Of course it is. But it's far more than that. To rush through a late Obama appointment because there was a window of opportunity for the Democrats is not just tactically stupid, but a challenge to the balance of powers.
The Supreme Court is an elite institution. How could it be anything else? It's members are insiders – usually long-serving judges with outstanding academic and judicial records. It's selection process is limited – it's an insider's game played between the White House and the Hill's upper chamber. And the justice system, of course. Voters don't get to choose justices. They only get to elect an Administration, and a Senator or two every cycle, and then watch the game being played out – should they even be interested.
The constitution's Advice & Consent role handed to the Senate is open to debate, especially in moments like this. Left-leaning commentators seem to be out in force demanding that any Obama nominee be voted up or down based on his, or her, merits. Ideology should have no place, nor should party-centered partisanship. The glee is barely held back that any Obama nominee will be rather to the left of GOP voter values, so it's up to the majority party to vote the still unknown, but surely wonderfully capable appointee, who is likely to be announced sometime in the near future. Up or down.
If they did, and they voted the almost-inevitable down, then Hillary has a story to tell for the rest of the nomination and general election. Assuming it's Hillary. Bernie would also tell a story, though perhaps a less partisan, and more ideological one.
So now the story is how the Senate will fail it's advice & consent role. But the real story is how the Senate is avoiding giving the Democrats the story they want to take with them to the polls.


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Did you purchase a new Sony VAIO in between May 2007 and July 2008? If so then you may have a malfunctioning system. Earlier today, Sony Japan had issued a recall for all its VAIO TZ series notebooks sold between the above mentioned date.
The problem this time, is not in the battery, rather its related to something in the power supply and the LCD connections. According to Sony:
"..there's a risk of overheating leading to abnormal heat deformation of the enclosure and may result in injury…"
Even though the problem is currently reported in Japan, it may spread to other countries pretty much like the 2006 battery issue. VAIO are high-end notebook series produced by the consumer electronic giant Sony, the makers of BRAVIA and PlayStation. While usually these kinds of problems don't occur in all of the produced items, Sony's history has proved otherwise.
I will update this post as more news is revealed. In the meantime If you are one of those souls who had purchased one, then its best to ask the representatives on your area that if you are subject recall.
UPDATE: According to Chicago Tribune, about 440,000 notebooks have been recalled worldwide. This includes 19 different models of the VAIO TZ series produced between May 2007 and July 2008.


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Think you're too old to try yoga?
These senior practitioners might make you reconsider.
Instructor Lori Hauck-Ruffner of East Berlin teaches Hatha Yoga at Windy Hill on the Campus in Spring Grove. Courses are offered twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays for seniors.
Hauck-Ruffner said she was first introduced to yoga at age 19 and has been teaching the courses for Windy Hill since they opened at their new location in the Spring Grove Area School District.
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Working within Talent Acquisition, your mission will be to attract new talent and launch people in roles that let them shine. Our Sourcing Team is responsible for executing tactical and strategic hiring across stores, headquarters and global pyramids. In partnership with recruiters, talent acquisition leaders and hiring managers, works closely to meet hiring needs and develop proactive sourcing strategies to build a bench of talent for future openings that creates a diverse and inclusive culture at Target.
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I grew up in a loving Christian family and have always identified as a Christian. It wasn't until my late college years where the Christian life became much more meaningful and clearer to me. After Alison and I got married we started attending Grace Bible Church where I began learning doctrine, which ultimately fueled a stronger relationship with God and a pursuit of Christlikeness. In addition to my elder responsibilities I oversee the Men's Ministry and lead a growth group.


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Lainey McQueen
January 29, 2019
Lainey spends most of her free time either working, cheering, running, or playing with animals, but one thing that most people do not know about her is she is a race car driver.
She races down a ⅛ mile track in Havana, Illinois. Lainey started racing cars when she was thirteen years old. Her parents love that she races because it runs in the family; her dad supports her the most because he also used to race in his youth. "Family is really important to me because they do so much for me and I know that I wouldn't be who I am today without them," Lainey admitted. Lainey specifically spoke of her admiration of her godmother, Carrie. She explained that Carrie always stays positive, even though she has been through a lot and had to overcome it, which has inspired Lainey to be a good person and always encourage other people.
Lainey's favorite thing about Franklin is the size of the town and the school. She likes that she knows everyone in her class and feels she can become closer to her peers because of the small size of the school. After she graduates, Lainey wants to go to college to become an anesthesiologist assistant; in addition to this, after graduating college, she wants to continue racing but with a bigger and faster car.
Lainey's friends are also in admiration of her character. They described her as a good-type-of-loud and a great person to be around. She's very sweet to everyone that she meets and passionate about race car driving. While they admitted she can be shy in front of strangers, they didn't hesitate to add that she has a lot of energy, can be goofy, and always tries to make others feel better when they are feeling down.


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Describe the various effects on a ship behavior, which can be expected as a result ofWhen there is limited UKC the restriction in the velocity of the water flow which causes a drop
entering shallow water.
entering shallow water.
in pressure. This reduces the buoyancy force of the v/l. since the weight of the ship unchanged
the v/l will tend to sink further thereby increasing draught in order to resolve equilibrium.
There is also likely to be a change in trim because the LCB is likely to change thereby creating
a trimming moment.
1. Vessels take longer to answer helm.
2. Response to engine movements becomes sluggish.
3. Vibrations will be set up.
4. Extremely difficult to correct a sheer.
5. When a ship is nearing an extreme shallow depth of water such as shoal. She is likely to
take a sudden sheer, first towards it and then away.
6. The bow waves and astern waves of ship increase in height.
7. The trough which normally exist the quarter become deeper and the after of the ship drawn
downwards towards the bottom.
8. Increase of time due to squat.
9. The increase in the propeller speed, increase efficiency of the rudder but will not increase
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10.Transverse thrust of the propeller will change.
11.Minimum RPM to maintain steerage is more than normal.
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Divine Source
Who art in consciousness
Hallowed be thy name-and-form
Empire come where will is One
On Earth as it is in space
Thank you for granting our daily wishes
And for overlooking our awkward trespasses
Lead us unto liberation, and point the way
To avoid all that is unskillful
Virgin Maryām [Note 1], blessed bodhisattva [lord] full of grace,
Was cultivating the perfection of wisdom
When she perceived that all Five Heaps are impersonal.
She thereby overcame all suffering [and exclaimed]:
"O, Wise One, form does not differ from the impersonal [the empty],
The impersonal does not differ from form.
Whatever is form, that is impersonal,
Whatever impersonal, that is form.
The same is true of feelings,
Perceptions, mental formations, and consciousness."
The immaculate heart of Mary (campus.udayton.edu)
"Herein, all phenomena bear the universal mark of the impersonal.
They are neither produced nor stopped,
Neither defiled nor immaculate,
Neither deficient nor complete [but are beyond all duality].
"Therefore, O Wise One, in the impersonal
There is neither form, nor feeling, nor perception,
nor formation, nor consciousness;
"No eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, mind [sense apparatuses];
No forms, sounds, smells, tastes, tangibles,
nor objects of mind [sense impressions];
No sight-organ element [sensitive material in the eye],
and so forth, until we come to:
No mind-consciousness element [heart base];
"There is no ignorance, no extinction of ignorance,
and so forth, until we come to:
There is no decay and death, no extinction of decay and death.
There is no suffering, no origination, no stopping, no path.
There is no cognition, no attainment, and no lack of attainment.
"Therefore, O Wise One, it is because of one's non-attaining
That a bodhisattva, through having cultivated the perfection
of wisdom [prajna-paramitta],
Dwells without conceiving.
In the absence of conceiving, one is free of trembling,
Having overcome all that can upset
and in the end attains to nirvana [2].
"All who appear as fully awakened teachers
in the past, present, and future
Fully awake to the utmost, supreme and perfect illumination,
Because they have cultivated the perfection of wisdom.
"Therefore one should recognize the perfection
of wisdom as the great blessing,
The blessing of great knowledge, the utmost blessing,
the unequalled blessing,
Allayer of all suffering, in truth -- for what could go wrong?
"The perfection of wisdom has brought it about:
"This completes the heart [pithy essence] of perfect wisdom."
- A different take on the Heart Sutra (BuddhaNet.net)
- Great Mahayana sutras (www4.BayArea.net)
- Mariology: the study of Mary
1. Avalokiteshvara, "the lord who hears the cries of the world," came to be called Kwan Yin, who also takes the form of the Virg Yin, popularly known in the West and in Islam as Mother Mary. Originally an Indian male, the figure metamorphosed in the popular imagination into a Chinese female and then a goddess (devi). So it is not a stretch to reconcile them: They embody and represent the same thing in the marriage of wisdom and compassion.
2. An alternative phrasing might run: "There is no wisdom, and there is no attaining whatsoever. Because there is nothing to be attained, the bodhisattva pursuing the perfection of wisdom has no obstruction of mind. Because there is no obstruction, one has no fear, and one passes far beyond confused imagining and ultimately experiences nirvana.


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The Resurrectionist
We buried you on a Friday. It was the summer solstice. Your mom rubbed circles on my back as they lowered your simple wooden box into the ground. Your dad spoke to no one, his clothing ripped on the right side. Everyone grabbed a handful of dirt and dropped it on your coffin. Tears ran down my cheeks and splashed onto my hands, but not because you were dead — you weren't — I cried because of the thumbtacks I'd slipped into the straps of my cork wedges. Every step pushed the pin into a new inch of flesh. How else could I grieve for you, Tavi? You weren't dead. You promised.
Hundreds of people turned out for your burial. At the end, your family friends from Temple formed two lines, facing each other, and recited, "Hamakom y'nachem etchem b'toch sh'ar availai tziyon ee yerushalayim," as your parents made their way to their car.
Your mom told me later, while she sat Shiva, that it was a traditional condolence. "Those are words for the living."
When Leib jumped into her lap and pushed his head against her hand, I almost let slip that he'd been our best experiment. Leib was one life down from nine, but we'd brought him back, and now he'd never die. We'd breathed life into his body three days after suffocating him in the basement.


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Have you seen this article? It offers interesting thoughts about interviewing, the value of creativity, and hiring trends. It also reinforces what NDNU MBA Program Director Jordan Holtzman described in a presentation last year about the importance of emphasizing creativity in business programs. If you are interested, be sure to check with your advisor about taking our very own "Creativity and Work" course, which is an upper division elective designed with these relevant trends in mind.
Our thanks to alums Genna Armanini and Jeff Day for forwarding this to share.
Google's Odd Interview Questions? They're "A Complete Waste of Time"
Excerpted from an article by John Zappe, TLNT
Another of Bock's frank admissions is that college grades and test scores have almost no correlation to future job performance. No longer does Google ask for college transcripts, except for brand new college grads. For everyone else, Bock told The Times, "We found that they don't predict anything." A haven for PhDs, Google these days is hiring workers who have no college degree at all. What happened to change Google's hiring methods is its "big data" analysis of employee performance and the criteria used in choosing candidates. A study comparing tens of thousands of interview scores against the selected candidates' job performance found "zero relationship." What did correlate, Bock reported, is the behavioral interview. "What works well are structured behavioral interviews, where you have a consistent rubric for how you assess people, " he said, explaining:
The interesting thing about the behavioral interview is that when you ask somebody to speak to their own experience, and you drill into that, you get two kinds of information. One is you get to see how they actually interacted in a real-world situation, and the valuable "meta" information you get about the candidate is a sense of what they consider to be difficult.
Hiring managers don't make hiring decisions
This isn't the first time Bock has talked about the hiring and leadership selection process at Google. A few months ago, at The Economist's Ideas Economy: Innovation Forum, he said the key determiner in deciding among candidates is "capability and learning ability." "We actually would rather hire smart, curious people than people who are deep deep experts in one area or another," he told the forum audience. Why? Because experts tend to come up with answers that replicate what they know, rather strike off in new, potentially better, directions. Plus, he said, Google takes its time selecting candidates and all hiring decisions are collaborative. "We don't let hiring managers make a hiring decision."
************ The full article, by John Zappe, can be found here at the TLNT The Business of HR blog. Nick Summers, of TNW, wrote a companion article with similar reflections.


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Iraqi lawmakers reject PM's defense, interior minister picks
Iraqi lawmakers have rejected the Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's nominees to fill the two remaining cabinet posts of defense and interior minister.
On Tuesday, al-Abadi proposed Sunni lawmaker, Jaber al-Jabberi, as his candidate for defense minister and Shia lawmaker, Riyad Ghareeb, as his pick for interior minister.
Sources say the parliament rejected the two nominees in a vote shortly after their nomination with lawmakers voting 118-117 against Ghareeb, and 131-108 against al-Jabberi.
Ahead of the vote, two lawmakers, Hussein al-Maliki and Mohammed Saadoun, said some MPs mostly from the Badr Brigade, opposed Ghareeb's selection. Ghareeb is a Shia lawmaker from Abadi's own State of the Law Coalition.
Another prominent lawmakers said the gap between the Iraqi political groups were still huge.
"The failure of the parliament to agree on the candidates to fill the posts of interior and defense ministers shows clearly that the gap among and inside political groups are still huge and that each bloc is pursuing its own ambitions," media outlets quoted lawmaker, Mutashar al-Samarie, as saying.
On September 8, the Iraqi parliament approved the cabinet proposed by Prime Minister al-Abadi except for his defense and interior minister choices.
The developments come as the Takfiri ISIL terrorists currently control parts of Iraq's northern and western regions. The militants have committed heinous crimes and threatened all communities, including Shias, Sunnis, Kurds, Christians and Izadi Kurds, during their advances in Iraq.