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Tag Archive for: Mindfulness
Integrating New Wave Therapies and CBT/2 Comments/in Aaron T. Beck, Health and Mental Health Providers, Judith S. Beck /by Andrew Bartosh
In this video from a recent Beck Institute Workshop, Dr. Aaron Beck discusses how new wave therapies can be integrated into the cognitive therapy (CT) framework. Dr. Beck describes when it is helpful to utilize newer strategies that encompass for example, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and dialectical behavior therapy. Dr. Beck emphasizes the importance of using these strategies within the general theoretical model of CT and specific case formulation of the disorder in order to address patients' specific needs based on their individual case conceptualization.
For CBT resources, visit our website.
Validation for Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder/0 Comments/in Aaron T. Beck, Health and Mental Health Providers, Mindfulness, Personality Disorders /by Andrew Bartosh
During a recent Beck Institute Workshop, Dr. Aaron Beck explains that in recent years eastern philosophies and religions have had an increased influence on CBT and which have been incorporated into mindfulness based cognitive therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectic behavior therapy. In discussing DBT, he emphasizes the importance of validation with borderline personality disorder patients.
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Individual Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Improve Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Diabetes/1 Comment/in Depression, Health and Mental Health Providers, Medical Problems, Mindfulness /by Andrew Bartosh
Depression is a common comorbidity of diabetes, undesirably affecting patients' physical and mental functioning. Psychological interventions are effective treatments for depression in the general population as well as in patients with a chronic disease. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of individual mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and individual cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) in comparison with a waiting-list control condition for treating depressive symptoms in adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. In this randomized controlled trial, 94 outpatients with diabetes and comorbid depressive symptoms (i.e., Beck Depression Inventory-II [BDI-II] ?14) were randomized to MBCT (n = 31), CBT (n = 32), or waiting list (n = 31). All participants completed written questionnaires and interviews at pre- and postmeasurement (3 months later). Primary outcome measure was severity of depressive symptoms (BDI-II and Toronto Hamilton Depression Rating Scale). Anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7), well-being (Well-Being Index), diabetes-related distress (Problem Areas In Diabetes), and HbA1clevels were assessed as secondary outcomes. Results showed that participants receiving MBCT and CBT reported significantly greater reductions in depressive symptoms compared with patients in the waiting-list control condition (respectively, P = 0.004 and P < 0.001; d = 0.80 and 1.00; clinically relevant improvement 26% and 29% vs. 4%). Both interventions also had significant positive effects on anxiety, well-being, and diabetes-related distress. No significant effect was found on HbA1c values.
CONCLUSIONS: Both individual MBCT and CBT are effective in improving a range of psychological symptoms in individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Tovote, K. A., Fleer, J., Snippe, E., Peeters, A. C. T. M., Emmelkamp, P. M. G., Sanderman, R., … Schroevers, M. J. (2014). Individual Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for Treating Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Diabetes: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial. Diabetes Care, doi: 10.2337/dc13-2918 1935-5548.
Mindfulness Techniques Involving Focus/0 Comments/in Aaron T. Beck, Health and Mental Health Providers, Mindfulness /by Andrew Bartosh
In this video from a recent Beck Institute Workshop, Dr. Aaron Beck describes mindfulness techniques involving focus, which help clients distance themselves from ruminating thinking. Dr. Judith Beck notes that shifting focus can help clients modify their behavior to match their goals and values.
For CBT resources, visit our website.
The Utility of Mindfulness-Based CBT Techniques/0 Comments/in Aaron T. Beck, Health and Mental Health Providers, Mindfulness /by Andrew Bartosh
In this video from a recent Beck Institute Workshop, Dr. Aaron Beck discusses ways to integrate mindfulness-based CBT techniques into treatment. He provides an example to demonstrate how mindfulness techniques can often help bring about symptom relief, while other key CBT techniques, such as cognitive restructuring, target the underlying problem.
For CBT resources, visit our website.
CBT Relapse Prevention/2 Comments/in Aaron T. Beck, Health and Mental Health Providers /by Andrew Bartosh
In this video from a recent Beck Institute Workshop, Dr. Aaron Beck describes examples of the application of techniques such as mindfulness, acceptance, and validation. He also explains how these and other important techniques can be used to enhance relapse prevention.
For CBT resources, visit our website.
A Monthly Summary of Beck Institute Updates [June 2013]/0 Comments/in Health and Mental Health Providers /by Andrew Bartosh
In its efforts to encourage the growth and dissemination of CBT throughout the world, Beck Institute has expanded its online presence across social media and other platforms. To keep you (our readers) informed of our most recent updates, we've decided to implement a monthly summary including: blogs, CBT articles, CBT trainings, and other updates for our readers. We're very excited about some of the new developments at Beck Institute, including our new Core Curriculum. Please use the following links to go back and read what you may have missed from June 2013:
- CBT Training at Beck Institute
- June 3-5, 2013 – Teaching and Supervising CBT
- June 24-26 – CBT for Children and Adolescents
- Upcoming CBT Training at Beck Institute
- July 15-17 – Core 1 Workshop: CBT for Depression and Suicidality
- August 12-14 – 4th Annual Student Workshop
- August 26-28 – Advanced CBT for Children and Adolescents
- Upcoming Beck Diet Solution Workshops
- July 8-9, 2013 – CBT for Weight Loss and Maintenance
Click here for a complete schedule of Beck Institute workshops
- Beck Institute Newsletter
- Beck Institute Blog
- Beck Diet Solution Blog
- Beck Institute SoundCloud Audio Clips
- CBT Studies
- Positive effects of a cognitive-behavioral intervention program for family caregivers of demented elderly
- Comorbidity and treatment response in pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder: a pilot study of group cognitive-behavioral treatment
- Differential change in specific depressive symptoms during antidepressant medication or cognitive therapy
- The effects of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in patients with bipolar disorder: A controlled functional MRI investigation
- CBT Articles
See what you missed in May 2013
Systems of Psychotherapy (Part 3)/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Andrew Bartosh
In this video from Beck Institute's recent CBT Workshop for Students and Faculty, Dr. Aaron Beck first explains the fundamental methodology of meditation-based therapies, including acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based therapy. Dr. Beck explains that these therapies require patients to actively experience negative, dysfunctional thoughts and accept them without trying to change them. Through acceptance, patients are able to decenter themselves, gain greater distance, and greater objectivity. Next Dr. Beck delves into relationship-based therapies. Rooted in Rogerian therapy, the main tenets of relationship-based therapies include the therapist's total acceptance of the patient, genuine warmth, and accurate empathy. Dr. Beck describes these tenets as important qualities of every therapist.
Click here to view part 1 of this video on the Beck Institute YouTube channel.
Click here to view part 2 of this video on the Beck Institute YouTube channel.
Online Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Reduces Perceived Stress Levels/2 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Andrew Bartosh
There is evidence that Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) can be an effective intervention for a wide range of chronic health problems. Previous research suggests that mindfulness practices help alleviate stress. The authors of the current study sought to determine if online MBCT would also help decrease perceived stress levels among a self-referred sample. Participants (100) took part in a 6-week mindfulness based stress reduction and cognitive therapy intervention program. They completed the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) before the program, after the program, and at 1-month follow up. Results showed that online MBCT significantly reduced perceived stress levels; perceived stress levels remained stable at the 1-month follow up; and pre and post effect sizes were equivalent to levels found in other mindfulness and cognitive therapies delivered face-to-face. This study provides preliminary support for online based MBCT.
Krusche A., Cyhlarova E., King S., Williams J.M.G. Mindfulness online: A preliminary evaluation of the feasibility of web-based mindfulness courses and the impact on stress. BMJ Open 2012; 2: e000803 doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2011-000803
Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy is a leading international source for training, therapy, and resources in CBT.
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Is it cold out and suddenly you have no more running water? Are your drains blocked? You might be faced with a frozen pipe or drain. When water freezes in a pipe, if it expands enough to block the water from flowing.
If You Suspect a Frozen Pipe
If you open a faucet and no water comes out, don't take any chances. Call 5 Star Drain at 514-316-1043 and speak with a certified technician. If a water pipe bursts, turn off the water at the main shut-off valve (usually at the water meter or where the main line enters the house); leave the faucet(s) open until repairs are completed. Don't try to thaw a frozen pipe with an open flame; as this will damage the pipe and may even start a building fire. You might be able to thaw a pipe with a hand-held hair dryer. Slowly apply heat, starting close to the faucet end of the pipe, with the faucet open. Work toward the coldest section. Don't use electrical appliances while standing in water; you could get electrocuted.
For information about Frozen Pipe and Drain Prevention click here.
To save you time, money and headaches down the road, we collected our favorite tips and tricks for solving common household plumbing problems.
Kitchen sinks tend to block due to food or residue that are placed down the drain. Homes with garbage disposals increase the risk of a blocked drains. Drano is good for most of the PVC pipe, when they are not used often. We recommend that if your kitchen sink is completely blocked, without any signs of the water level dropping, DO NOT to use Drano. In most cases, if Drano is placed within a clogged pipe, the chemicals will burn the seals of your pipe causeing water damages.
The most common sign of a clogged main drain or stack will be water rising in the garage drain, basement shower drain or toilet.
In most of the cases, you will start to hear a gurgling sound coming from the drains.
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Power Soccer
Power Soccer is a truly dynamic development for power wheelchair users. This action packed team sport combines the skill of the wheelchair user with the speed and power of the chair itself. Power Soccer is the first competitive team sport designed and developed specifically for power wheelchair users. These participants include people with quadriplegia, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, head trauma, stroke and other disabilities.
The game is played in a gymnasium on a regulation basketball court. Attaching a plastic or metal footguard to their chair, two teams of four players each attack, defend, and spin-kick a 13-inch soccer ball in a skilled and challenging game similar to able-bodied soccer.
The benefits of power soccer are far-reaching. This is a competitive sport that combines strategy, power, speed and quick thinking. Participants also learn good sportsmanship, build cardiovascular endurance and upper-body strength, use different muscle groups and improve their mobility skills. More importantly, however, are the social benefits of competitive sports – inclusion, acceptance and empowerment!
The Northeast Passage Power Soccer program began in 2007 and has quickly grown in numbers and skill development. As the first community-based Power Soccer program in New England, Northeast Passage has helped grow the sport in the region creating training opportunities for athletes, coaches, and referees, and opportunities for competition as new teams are established.
The Northeast Passage PowerCats practice in the spring and fall seasons on Saturdays in Durham, NH and have several games scheduled versus other regional teams each season. Players must use their own power wheelchairs – Northeast Passage provides all other equipment and instruction.
Contact NEP for:
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TOP PLAYER: Cameron Rundles
THE SEMI-final line-up for the BBL Cup was completed on Sunday evening as the Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders joined the party.
The Riders enjoyed a comfortable passage into the semi-finals thanks to a 74-95 victory over the Cheshire Jets at the Northgate Arena and they will now play the Newcastle Eagles while the other match-up sees the Worcester Wolves battle the UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders to see who will contest the first piece of silverware at the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham in January.
A tight beginning to the game saw both teams tied at 24-24 at the end of the first quarter, but the Riders started to take control of the game in the second period as a 17-4 tear to end the first half, including eight points from Cameron Rundles, saw the visitors leading 38-52 at the half.
The Jets tried valiantly to get themselves back into the contest, but the Riders kept their hosts at bay and enjoyed their biggest lead of the game at 69-93 with 1:15 remaining in the contest as they held on for the impressive victory.
Meanwhile in the BBL Championship, the Rocks kept up their winning ways as they inflicted the third defeat of the campaign on the One Health Sharks Sheffield by a score of 82-64 at Kelvin Hall.
After both sides traded baskets for the majority of the first quarter, the Rocks took control of the game in the second thanks to a 17-8 burst to take the score out to 42-31 with three minutes remaining in the half.
Five points from Jimmy Langhurst helped the visitors close the deficit to seven points at 60-53 off the back of a 13-3 burst to end the third period, but the home side held off the Sharks advances in the final stanza to hold on for the all-important victory.


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I was among the multitude of anti-DRM folks who were amazed and somewhat heartened today at Steve Jobs' breaching of the DRM taboo... and this evening, a song parody suddenly came to mind. After a couple of hours scattered between Google, TextEdit and Garageband, the linked file was created. With apologies to John Lennon.
Imagine there's no DRM.
It's easy if you try.
No restrictions on the files
that you or I can buy.
Imagine all the downloads
playing anywhere.
Imagine there's no cartels
like the RIAA,
nothing to sue or be sued for,
creative commons all the way.
Imagine all the downloads
playing anywhere.
You may say I'm a pirate.
But I'm not the only one.
Execs like Steve Jobs understand this.
The godly fight can still be won.
Imagine no more hardware lockin'.
I wonder if you could.
No need for player key decryption.
Your files are yours for good.
Imagine all the devices
playing all the files.
You may say I'm a pirate.
But I'm not the only one.
The labels might yet understand this.
The godly fight can still be won.
You can hear or download the song here.


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Scope of Practice & ACE Code of Ethics
Healthy Transitions Health Coaching, LLC
Partnering with you to grow and sustain healthy lifestyle choices.
Scope of Practice & ACE Code of Ethics
Scope of Practice
Health coaching is an emerging field. To clarify what a health coach is and is not, here is some additional information.
The goal of a health coach is to provide supportive services that facilitate a transition to healthy living. These can include, but are not limited to weight loss and increased physical activity. Unlike a traditional personal trainer, you will likely spend a good deal more time talking with a health coach to identify the specific nature of your goals and create a detailed plan on how to reach them. These goals could include specific information about a fitness program and broad guidelines for healthy eating. These goals could also include things like getting your blood sugar back down to near normal or normal levels, or planning to run your first 10k.
A health coach will regularly "check in" with your progress and help you navigate the challenges you are facing while trying to meet your goals. Health coaches can help you identify the cognitive road blocks (e.g., negative self-talk) and the subsequent counteractive behaviors (e.g., unhealthy eating habits) that are preventing you from reaching your goals. Health coaches have special assessments they can use to help you become more self-aware of your own good (and bad) habits as your proceed through your goal process (e.g., personality assessments, behavioral contracts, etc.).
A health coach can discuss dietary habits and make general recommendations about eating plans but is not a registered dietician that can prescribe specific diets. Health coaches can work in conjunction with registered dieticians or other medical professionals if you have special dietary restrictions (e.g., type II diabetes, hypertension, etc.). Furthermore, a health coach is not a substitute for a licensed clinical psychologist. If a health coach suspects you have a diagnosable eating disorder (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia, or binge eating disorder) or another clinical mental health issue (e.g., depression, chronic anxiety, etc.) he or she is required by ACE's Code of Ethics to refer you to a licensed specialist who can address the medical and psychological needs unique to these conditions. If you are already working with a licensed specialist to address these issues, a health coach can work collaboratively with that professional to create a plan that will best facilitate healthy living and meet your needs.
American Council on Exercise Code of Ethics
ACE-certified health coaches are guided by the following principles of conduct as they interact with clients, the public, and other medical and fitness professionals.
ACE-certified Professionals will endeavor to:
Provide safe and effective instruction
Provide equal and fair treatment to all clients/participants
Stay up-to-date on the latest health and fitness research and understand its practical application
Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and knowledge of first-aid services
Comply with all applicable business, employment, and intellectual property laws
Maintain the confidentiality of all client information
Refer clients to more qualified health or medical professionals when appropriate
Uphold and enhance public appreciation and trust for the health and fitness industry
Establish and maintain clear professional boundaries


text: Such a pleasure to talk to Bobby Torres, a scrappy yet meticulous up and comer in the indie comic book. We talk about his journey developing his incipient career while balancing family and two jobs (the second of which he took to pay for his comic book habit). All of us can learn a lot from this guy, and if you're anything like me, you can take away a little bit of inspiration as well.


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My photographic trials and tribulations on walks and visits to birding sites near to home in Yorkshire and further afield.
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Of course there are links to blogs I follow and other bird photography sites, I hope you will find the links a useful resource. I will be adding more soon.
Below are a few more pictures from my session with the Mediterranean Gulls, they show an adult bird (first two shots) and a first winter (third and fourth pictures).
9 comments:
- John said...
Hi Mike,
Love the second shot of the adult! The Med gull is a stunner!
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- 22 February 2012 at 20:22
- Chris said...
Superb capture Mike and nice to update the blog time to time ;-)
- 22 February 2012 at 21:09
- Roy said...
Your blog is looking really nice now Mike.
Great shots of the Meds.
- 23 February 2012 at 00:17
- Linda Yarrow said...
Lovely pictures Mike, especially the one with the snow.
- 23 February 2012 at 19:40
- Liz said...
Wonderful gulls, Mike! Great captures
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Conveniently located at the Forbes and Walker Building down Navam Mawatha, Brew 1867 by Dilmah is a great place to grab a quick readymade breakfast or lunch.
Primarily a takeaway spot, Brew 1867 by Dilmah has a range of homemade salads, wraps, bagels, paninis, cakes and cookies in addition to a host of teas and coffees to pick from. All packaged conveniently for on the go indulgence. The process is straightforward and extremely convenient for us busy folks - you grab whatever you want from the refrigerator and present them at the counter. The only things you will have to wait for are the hot beverages that will be prepared as requested.
I grabbed three different bottles of ice tea and shakes from the refrigerator. Just Be Good To Me (Rs. 300) comprised ambarella, pomegranate juice with king coconut water, ginger, clove and honey. A healthy option, I loved the combination of ingredients. It was sweet enough that it allowed the flavours to shine. Simple, yet incredibly tasty. The Fruity Bubbles (Rs. 250), which was a concoction of sparkling peach & pear ice tea, was another drink I quite enjoyed. It's not often you find pear-based drinks in town, so I was pretty intrigued to try out this combination and was not disappointed. Both the peach and pear flavours were subtle, but married well. Sicily (Rs. 180) was an Almond tea shake. The richer option of the drinks I tried, the almond flavour did overpower that of the tea (no complaints though - I love the almond flavour), but the tea did hold its own.
They had a variety of items to pick from, and I tried the Cottage Pie Chicken Run (Rs. 320), the Chicken Tikka Sandwich (Rs. 250) and the Penne Arrabiata (Rs. 370). The cottage pie was topped with mashed potatoes over spicy chicken, mushroom, bell pepper and paprika. The mashed potato was a little bit bland, nothing a dash of salt couldn't help, but nevertheless, mashed potato is ALWAYS the hero of any dish (for me at least), and it was a pity that it was underwhelming. The filling wasn't spicy per se, but was a lot more flavourful than the mash. Nothing to write home about, though.
The Chicken Tikka Sandwich was a flavourful option that was also pretty tasty. There is an option of having the sandwich toasted, in which case you can hand it over to the counter and they will do it for you. My absolute favourite, however, was the Penne Arrabiata. The sauce was perfect, and for a vegetarian option, was pretty darn satisfying. I would definitely have it again!
Brew 1867 also has a range of desserts to pick from, and despite already being stuffed, I couldn't pass up on the Brownie, and I'm glad I didn't! Intensely fudgey and creamy on the inside and crisp on the outside, the brownie was by far my absolute favourite of all I sampled here.
The Brew 1867 by Dilmah caters primarily to the busy customer who wants to quickly grab their meals and leave. It's a convenient concept, and it works like a charm. You will only encounter employees at the cashier or if you've requested a hot drink or asked for your sandwich to be toasted. But when you do deal with them, they are friendly and helpful. So if you're hungry and are in the area, it's a great place to grab some yummy food. What's also great is that they do have a lot of healthy options and well as vegetarian options to pick from.
What we recommend: Just Be Good To Me, Penne Arrabiata and Brownie
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How Does Entry Into SAAV's Shelter Program Occur?
To qualify for SAAV's shelter program, victims must be receiving services through our local domestic abuse organization Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) in Dane County, Wisconsin. SAAV's shelter program for pets is available to victims receiving any services from DAIS -- it is not limited to victims staying in the DAIS shelter. Victims make their initial contact with us and complete the application process with the assistance of a DAIS case worker. The application process requires the completion of a variety of paperwork, including an intake application, pet personality profile, veterinary authorization, and waiver/liability release. If an animal is accepted into the SAAV's shelter program, SAAV typically provides shelter services by matching the animal to a confidential foster home through our network of foster volunteers. Precisely how SAAV animals are transferred in and out of shelter varies, depending on the circumstances of each individual case.
Do Animals In SAAV's Shelter Program Receive Veterinary Care?
SAAV animals receive some routine veterinary care from the Dane County Humane Society (DCHS), at no cost to the domestic abuse victims we serve. The routine veterinary care provided (some of which depends upon the species of the animal), includes: a physical examination, certain vaccinations, de-worming medication, flea medications/treatment, and spay/neuter surgery (if elected by the domestic abuse victim). Veterinary services (such as emergency veterinary care) above and beyond routine care items may be provided by SAAV in certain circumstances at no cost to the victim on a case by case basis, in our sole discretion, based on, among other things, the needs of the particular animal and the availability of funds. When victims are reunited with their pets, SAAV provides a FurEver Together basket to help survivors provide for the wellness of their animals after they are reunited. The FurEver Together basket includes food (compliments of Mounds Pet Food Warehouse) and six months of flea/tick preventative and heart worm medication and among other things.
Are All SAAV Animals Sheltered In A Foster Home?
It is SAAV's goal to place animals in a foster home setting. There are, however, situations where an animal is not appropriate for foster placement. SAAV animals are temperament tested by staff at DCHS to determine suitability for foster placement. Animals that DCHS and SAAV deem inappropriate for foster placement may still be admitted into SAAV's shelter program, in their discretion, however, the animal would then be sheltered in a confidential location, but not in a foster home setting. The same is true if SAAV accepts an animal, but cannot locate an appropriate foster home match for the animal.
Are There Eligibility Requirements For SAAV's Shelter Program?
Yes -- our mission is to serve both human and animal victims of domestic abuse. Although there are a wide variety of reasons why persons may need temporary shelter for their animals, such as homelessness or joblessness, we are unfortunately unable to help persons that are not currently victims of domestic abuse.
To qualify for SAAV's shelter program, the domestic abuse victim must reside in Dane County, Wisconsin, and must be receiving shelter or other services from Domestic Abuse Intervention Services. We accept animals based on a variety of factors, including, among other things, the availability of a foster home. We reserve the right to determine, in our sole discretion and in collaboration with DAIS and DCHS, which persons and animals we will (or will not) accept into SAAV's shelter program. On limited occasions, we have had to terminate participation, such as due to an animal's behavioral issues.
What Do You Mean When You Say That Participation In SAAV's Shelter Program is Confidential?
The identity of domestic abuse victims we serve is not released outside of SAAV, DCHS and DAIS without the written authorization of the domestic abuse victim or unless required by law. While participating in SAAV's shelter program, domestic abuse victims receive updates regarding their animals through their case worker at DAIS. However, for safety reasons, the victim and her animal do not have any contact during the shelter period and the identity of the victim and her matched foster family is never shared. Likewise, the victim does not have contact with the foster parent or other care provider for her animal. All communications with the victim regarding the well-being of her animal occurs through DAIS.
How Long Can An Animal Remain In Shelter?
The maximum shelter period is 90 days. The victims we serve must renew their participation at 30 days and again at 60 days. Thereafter, arrangements will be made to either release the animal back to the victim, or, if the victim chooses, to surrender the animal to DCHS. Due to resources, we cannot provide shelter for animals for more than 90 days. Therefore, the 90 day shelter period is strictly enforced to ensure that program resources are available to assist as many victims as possible.
Are The Victim And Animal Always Reunited?
Our goal is to reunite the domestic abuse survivor and her animal at the end of the shelter period. However, that is not always the end result. Sometimes a domestic abuse survivor chooses to relinquish her animal to DCHS, while another survivor may, for a variety of complicated reasons, return to living with her abuser. Research shows that on average it takes a domestic abuse victim seven attempts to leave her abuser before she is able to do so for good. Barriers to leaving an abusive relationship include, among other things, the emotional trauma of the abuse, lack of resources (both financial and other), and continued fear for her safety, the safety of children, and the safety of animals. Our ultimate goal is to remove a barrier to victims leaving by providing safe harbor for their animals and to hopefully facilitate the opportunity for permanent safety.
How Many Animals Has SAAV Helped?
We have provided confidential, temporary shelter to more than 300 animals (February 2018) affected by domestic abuse. These animals stayed in shelter while their human family was staying in a domestic abuse shelter or living with a relative or friend who could not also house the animal. We have provided shelter for a variety of beloved animals, including: dogs, cats, turkeys, mice, ferrets, turtles, birds, horses, goats, iguanas, snakes, bunnies, and more.


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The forests of Amazonia — the vast Amazon River basin and the Guiana Shield in South America — are rapidly vanishing. Nearly 6,000 square kilometers (3,600 square miles) of forests were lost in 2015 in the Brazilian Amazon alone. If this continues, humanity faces the irrevocable loss of one of the great harbors of biodiversity, fresh water and climate resilience: Forests alone provide 30 percent of the solution to climate change.
The next five years are critically important for Amazonia. Increasing global demand for resources risks further deforestation that places the region, its people and the world at risk. With this in mind, Conservation International (CI) and its partners is pursuing an ambitious strategy to sustain nature in Amazonia so it can continue to sustain us all.
In this map, Amazonia is divided into three "zones": Green, yellow and red.
Through 2020, CI will pursue a three-pronged approach to stop net deforestation in Amazonia.
How will we do it?


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Full planning + decoration
- 21.11.2015
In addition to planning, organising and coordinating your wedding, we will also take care of designing the decoration. We will put together a mood-board and create the best decorations so that everything looks breath-taking and you succeed in stunning your guests. Just like the full planning service, we will be there on the big day – we wouldn't miss it!


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Steamed whole fish Chinese-style
A whole fish flavoured with ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil looks quite spectacular yet is easy to prepare. It is the perfect meal to serve when entertaining, perhaps with steamed rice and a side dish of crisp Asian greens or mermaid's tresses
- 1 whole firm white fish, such as bream or snapper, cleaned, skin on
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons salt–reduced soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
- 1 long red chilli, seeded and thinly sliced
- 5 cm (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 4 spring onions (scallions), thinly sliced
- fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves, to garnish
- Clean and rinse the fish and pat dry with paper towels.
- Make three or four diagonal slashes down to the bone on each side of the fish and gently rub with the salt, inside and out.
- Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Stir the soy sauce and sesame oil together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Fill a steamer basket or wok with water so it is about 7.
- 5 cm (3 inches) deep and bring to the boil.
- If using a wok, place a trivet in the bottom.
- Rinse the salted fish under cold running water, then dry with paper towels.
- Place on a heatproof plate and lower into the steamer basket or wok; do not let the plate touch the water.
- Cover, reduce the heat to low and steam the fish gently for 15–20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat the peanut oil in a small frying pan and cook the chilli and ginger over high heat until softened.
- Transfer the fish to a warmed serving dish and sprinkle with the spring onion, ginger and chilli.
- Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil mixture over the top, garnish with coriander sprigs and serve immediately.
Serves 4
Preparation: 25 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes
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FMCSA Shuts Down Salem, Mass. Passenger Van Company for Disregarding Safety Regulations, Endangering the Traveling Public
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered Salem, Mass.-based passenger carrier D'Boston Transportation, LLC, USDOT No. 2456132, to immediately cease all passenger transportation services due to widespread and serious noncompliance with federal safety regulations that has endangered the lives of its drivers, passengers and the motoring public. A closely related company, D'Family Transportation, LLC, USDOT No. 2332595, ordered out-of-service in Dec. 2013, was also cited in today's federal shut-down order.


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Those who follow closely my posts on facebook won't contradict the fact that french quatuor CHAOS ECHOES is one my fave bands of the past months (and for a long time to come...). Their amazing debut 'Tone of Things to Come' (reviewed here some months ago) is an absolute must-have for fans of blackened death/doom, my fave french release of 2012 with the stunning 'winter' from Northwinds and you all know that this last year there has been an exceptionnal amount of contenders in the heaviest genres of Metal that concern us here (Huata, Crown, Wheelfall...) !
Not just their experimental edge provide them from any limiting old-school label, not just their ominous creativity and blackened edge remind the grandeur of Necros Christos, CHAOS ECHOES is more than that : intricate, malignant, visceral, dissonant, twisted, droning and shredding, CHAOS ECHOES musical style is all that, alternatively or at the same time, of course it certainly has limits but nobody knows them until now (especially not their inventive creators themselves) !!!
Already propeled among the most interesting underground Metal bands of the European scene, CHAOS ECHOES owes nothing to anyone, they also worked hard to release by themselves the album on physical format - for a very professional and personalized result; but now it's also good to know that their development will be supported by the solid Debemur Morti Productions in the future. Here's a long interview with Kalevi Uibo (guit/voc), a nice and resolute guy... watch out for CHAOS ECHOES, there's lots more to expect from them in the future !
Not just their experimental edge provide them from any limiting old-school label, not just their ominous creativity and blackened edge remind the grandeur of Necros Christos, CHAOS ECHOES is more than that : intricate, malignant, visceral, dissonant, twisted, droning and shredding, CHAOS ECHOES musical style is all that, alternatively or at the same time, of course it certainly has limits but nobody knows them until now (especially not their inventive creators themselves) !!!
Already propeled among the most interesting underground Metal bands of the European scene, CHAOS ECHOES owes nothing to anyone, they also worked hard to release by themselves the album on physical format - for a very professional and personalized result; but now it's also good to know that their development will be supported by the solid Debemur Morti Productions in the future. Here's a long interview with Kalevi Uibo (guit/voc), a nice and resolute guy... watch out for CHAOS ECHOES, there's lots more to expect from them in the future !
Hi Kalevi, thanx for accepting to answer the following questions ! First, from when and how did concretely mature the idea of forming CHAOS ECHOES ? Not too long after Bloody Sign's split-up in any case… How did you react personally to the end of this long adventure, with a certain fatality or rather more with relief in the end ?
Chaos Echoes was born the day Bloody Sign ended. Then it took months to make things concrete, to think about different concepts we wanted to delve into.
Actually the idea is always in evolution, and should be for the forthcoming years.
The end of Bloody Sign didn't really affect me, the music goes on, it's just the burial of a name. Maybe my experience in music makes that I don't have a sad feeling, I knew the end of Bloody Sign would be the birth of a new refreshing band, so I was quite excited. Still nowadays, I don't feel any pain about that split.
Despite the geographical distances between you guys (Tétar lives in the north of France, Stefan near Paris, you and your brother in the East of France) was it the best line-up you could imagine for this new project ?
Actually I'm the only one living in the east, Tétar and my brother are north residents. I cannot know if this is the best line up, but this is a hell of a line up for sure. There's a lot of respect between all of us, we enjoy a lot all our rehearsals, we feel in a good process, we speak a lot, we play a lot.
Tone of Things to Come has received many positive reviews over the past months, it seems that you're even a bit surprised by the proportions of this good feedback… ?
Definitely! Maybe it is because things were quite hard with Bloody Sign and it was always a kind of fight (and a pain considering how hard it can be to make your own promotion as a band) to be considered and to spread our music. So yes, I'm really amazed how easy things are going for now. Still we have to be careful.
Do lessons from the past encourage you to act this way for C.E., I mean record in a very short time a mini-album as 1st attempt rather than an album, release it by yourselves first… ?
To release it by ourselves was important, as we were a new band and we knew how we wanted to introduce our music to people. As we were our own master, we arranged everything as we wanted, from time schedule, recording session... to the artwork and manufacture, digisleeve, obi strip… a lot of things that most of labels won't be able to understand and pay for , as they would consider it too arty (which means "useless" in their mind, most of the time) and expensive for the first record of a new band. We had a small budget, but we tried to be clever by finding solutions to make it happen the way we wanted.
It's a reality that CHAOS ECHŒS black shapes of experimentation really offer something different from what is displayed in the DM scene for a (too) long time but don't you feel a bit embarrassed by all this sudden flood of compliments when you guys have been playing death metal for about 15 years? Do you think that it's this way of experimenting that made a major difference in people's mind or it's more a question of periods ?
Yes, I feel a bit embarrassed, and I really don't know why. Of course, this experimenting process can open the gates to new listeners, and I think all underground scenes have more correlations than in the past. Thus, people are more open to listen to that. I also tend to feel that we have a good band name – which makes a difference –, and we are into a process which is beyond/above music. I mean Chaos Echœs is not only music: visual art is also important, ideas and concepts are also important. This has to be a kind of total Art which encompasses everything.
Before entering the studio, you guys had rehearsed all together just once, the time of a week-end about three months before… did some exchange of ideas/demos happen in between or did you arrive in studio with just this unique common practice and then things were left to improvisation for a great part, how did it happen exactly?
I had recorded a lot of the ideas and basics of the songs. All the improvisations are not chaotic stuff and absolutely not a "hey, let's smoke a joint and jam!" kind of thing. All those parts are ideas and intents at first. Ideas you have to follow to get this kind of vibe and freedom.
And we had to be really focused!... That's how it has to work with such a short practice!
About vocals it's not that easy for the listener to discern who sings exactly when, so could you please help us in describing the shared vocal duties ?
Actually everybody is singing a bit on this record. Ilmar & Stefan are singing on "R i s e". I'm singing most of the raw death/black vocals on "The Innermost Depths of Knowledge" and "Black Mantra". Stefan is singing at the beginning of "The Innermost Depths of Knowledge" and the last part of "Black Mantra". And Ilmar is singing the haunting polyphonic vocal part in the middle of "The Innermost Depths of Knowledge", with some other vocal noises. Tétar is more into backing vocals.
A priori one could think differently about the shared soloing (Tétar's style being for the genre certainly groovier than your tone which is rather more filled with morbid DeMentia) but maybe things are not so obvious in reality… How do you see this? On the songs "The Innermost Depths of Knowledge" and "Black Mantra" it seems that you guys are really transcended by this dual of soloing. Is it something you felt when recording and/or afterwards ?
I really enjoy this kind of guitar dialogues, on "Innermost…", this is more a guitar battle ; on "Black Mantra", this is more like sharing melodies and a kind of epic thing. This is quite important that each musician gives what he is, it would be stupid to make guitar solo battles if both musicians play the same way. And I guess we both know we have to emphasize a bit this side to really show two sides of things.
Occult or not, I'm pretty much miseducated in terms of symbolism, so what does represent the drawing on the left part of the inner cover of the album? And this abyss represented on the front cover, does it lead to the unknown or to the inevitable loss of humanity?
The drawings of the inner cover represent the affinities of sounds and harmonics, the law of octaves, the idea that all sounds reach unity through diversity and their relation between each others. This is what you are all about as body and soul, and this is what universe is also about, galaxies, planets, beings, atoms…
The cover art is just a kind of environment. It is an intention, a direction. Combined to our music, each one's mind and feelings will give to the visual its own meaning. It's a trip to each one's unknown. Something between attraction and disgust...
You and your brother are coming from l'Alsace which has also revealed another mighty band in 2012 with CROWN, do you know them and enjoy their music? There's also Jizzlober, Six in Line, The Pledge of Cain, Bull Terrier, not forgetting Nathaniel Colas (ex Résistance) who shouldn't remain inactive a second year in a row ;) … Do you know those ones too and see a chance of playing some local show(s) with any of them in the future ?
Yes, except the guys from Pledge of Cain, I know all those bands, and Nataniel is one of my best friend (actually you're right, as he just started a new project with an ex-member from… Pledge of Cain). Playing with them would be really great, and we already spoke a bit with Stéphane from Crown about possible shows/tours together in the future.
By the way this reminds me that I met you briefly last year at the Grass Company in Tilburg while I was having a breakfast/lunch with Stéphane Azam from Crown ! this leads me to ask you which bands did you enjoy the most seing live at last year's Roadburn ? Will you be there next month ?
Yes, I remember our short meeting. This year, it won't be possible for me, also the first announcements didn't really convince me. Last year… well, I really liked Voïvod, Yob, Om, Dusk among many others.
Chaos Echoes first live appearances took place in very special circumstances at the Kill-Town Deathfest last year with just you and Ilmar playing as a duo for a serie of 3 live sets during the week-end… a lot of improvisation there but was any of them including the songs from the album ? how different was each set from the others ?
All the shows were all different and all improvised. Actually we played 3 live sets per day, most of the time with our friend Marcello Aguirre from Evil Spirit on vocals. 20 minutes before each show, we just tried to think about the ideas we wanted to reach, the frame. We didn't play any of the songs from "Tone…". One month before the festival, we've recorded improvisations at Le Bon Home Studio for two days, as a kind of training, and also to feel on the same level. Some of those ideas were developed at Killtown Death fest. And a CD from those improvisations is on the way to be released on Chaos Echœs Products as well.
Next festival scheduled is the Hell's Pleasure 2013 edition with a stunning line-up including Portal, Satan, Electric Wizard…. I guess you feel particularly honoured to share the stage with the aussie maniacs but also with the English HM legends ?
I feel honored to play at this festival with only one recording. We played there with Bloody Sign years ago, and it was an amazing experience. I really enjoyed the people out there. I'm quite crazy about Portal since "The End Mills" EP, and it's been a lot of years I'm waiting to see them at Hell's Pleasure, which is, in my opinion, the best festival they could end. So I'm honored to be among all those bands.
Is there any other gigs planed yet? Due to your other activities and other various reasons, playing live is maybe not a priority for you, how do you consider the propositions that you get ?
Live is very important for us, but we have to be patient. We made a lot of mistakes with Bloody Sign, especially when it comes to perform live and tours ; we don't want to loose too much money anymore, and as we live quite far from each others, just the gasoline makes it already expensive!
You recently rehearsed, was it to work and finalize some songs for next album? Did the excellent reception given to "Tone…" consolidate your vision of C.E.'s actual and future sound ?
We try to rehearse each month on a 3-day schedule. Right now, it works quite well ; and yes, we're into next album songs. This is always a kind of pain and passion, but this is the same for almost all bands I guess. Sometimes you come with great ideas that just don't work, and sometimes you come with a very simple thing you don't really believe in, and it makes a fucking great tune. The good reception given to "Tone…" puts us under pressure, so it's not that easy to channel this feeling. But it's a great feeling you have to control.
You signed on Debemur Morti quickly after having released the CD by yourselves but I know they're going to make a new edition of it, could you please give details about that ? Will it be enriched with lyrics, more artwork, etc… ?
Debemur Morti Productions will release "Tone…" on vinyl in the forthcoming months. And we're excited to put our hands on the final product, because we think DMP is among the few labels to understand what we mean when we're talking about total Art. So the idea behind this release is to put out some kind of a digisleeve edition replica, with only slight differences, but not an expended version with new artwork or extra stuff.
This is the first step of our collaboration with DMP. We'll hopefully work on something totally new with them for our next album – which should be recorded this summer.
Chaos Echoes is basically attached to the DM scene but can also certainly appeal to Doom and Black Metal fans, I'm sure even some Sludge filthy-heads can join the ranks too… Do you feel a special sensibility for any of those styles in particular? What do you think about the more and more frequent hybridization of those genres?
As a fan of music, I listen to these genres as well. Actually I'm quite afraid when I read about hybridization, as I think it's already too intellectual. One shouldn't need to think about hybridization. Let it flows, let the sound speaks through your body, and listen to what it is telling you. If all those styles are deeply in you, then, there's no hybrid stuff coming out there! It's only your own view, your own feeling, your own entity.
I know you guys have very eclectic tastes and play in very different kind of musical projects, does Chaos Echoes materialize in some way the most extreme and darker side of you as individuals ? Do people working with you on those other projects easily imagine you in such extreme conditions as in C.E. ?
I don't know, and this is something I don't think about... and I don't want.
Maybe this is a useless answer from a useless question, but… Actually I find it very good! I don't know, maybe your dressing code sucks as well! ;) (well-done dude !)
And thanks a lot for the interview!


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Kid Print began in September 2001 when Sam (guitar) and Mel (bass) started to write songs and formulate an idea for a group. We expanded to a three piece with the addition of Graham (drums) in December 2001 and then to our present line up with the arrival of Jonny (vocals) in March 2002. Presently we have played gigs at the University of Sunderland Students Union and have also supported Mavis and Spraydog. In May 2002 we recorded a five track demo, which may or may not be titled 'Help Me, I'm Trapped'.
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Some people just can't help feeling. Some bands hate to feel. The best bands feel everything. Feelers are Nirvana, Joy Division and Prince (up to Sign O' The times). Unfeelers are The Black Crowes, Mike Love from The Beach Boys and general cynical marketing campaign-led bands. Kid Print feel, and for white kids with guitars, strangely it isn't all love. If Kid Print were a Western, they'd be The Wild Bunch. If they were a gangster movie they'd be Goodfellas and if they were a love story they'd be Romeo & Juliet. Anger, hate, love and the way that a body blow can feel like a kiss are the important things to know and believe. Kid Print believe not only in themselves but also in the power of human emotions. That's not to say that they're backpack-carrying emo simpletons; they have too many arse-kicking rock albums in their collection to need to bother with the likes of Jets to Brazil. Listening to Kid Print invokes the following: spectres of being dumpee a! nd dumper; audio psychosis; sheer love and, well, hope, which nobody can live without. All this is a sum of the parts:
Sam - nice haircut, fuzzy guitar, Kid Print's head honcho understands that sloppy is an art and that not every song has to be drenched in twenty-two gallons of distortion.
Mel - classically trained pianist, switched on to bass guitar. Angelic voice but a demonic hunger for rock not seen since Keith Richards.
Jonny - the man who's gonna take ginger love to the masses. Expect a Smash Hits centre spread for the uncouth young man singing such lovely songs.
Graham - the glue that binds them. A titan that holds the world up on its axis. Peacemaker, beer guzzler, and totally Zen. Any more laidback he'd be still in bed.
This band will be heard, no matter how many obstacles stand in their way. No garage-rock wannabes here, come the revolution these chameleons will be standing at the sidelines with Molotov cocktails while Strokes-copyists and nouveau-Hives shiver and strain at their impending demise at the hands of fashion's fickle tastes.


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Minereapers Genesis
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Minereapers Genesis is a server that focuses on the players. Genesis is a custom modpack with over 220 mods that were hand picked by our players and is updated by our admins on a weekly basis. The pack is always a work in progress as the players make suggestions both mod and config wise and the pack is adjusted accordingly. The server has a very active admin and one that cares about the players and plays with the players.
What does Minereapers have to offer?
The server offers a community driven server where the players are what matters. If there are mods you don't like and the server community agrees we can remove them. Minereapers also has a website for suggestions and bug reports and our admim is very active and will look into all bug and suggestion.
How do I join the Minereapers Community?
Simply visit the Minereapers website at http://www.minereapers.com/ and click the GetWhitelisted! link in the main menu and join our great community. We have numerous server you can use from a tech-only based server to a more hardcore server to a large pack of 220 mods.
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Sony 16mm Fisheye Conversion Lens for FE 28mm f/2
Sony 16mm Fisheye Conversion Lens for FE 28mm f/2 increases the angle of view of the Sony FE 28mm f/2 Lens (rentable separately) from 75º to a full 180º, or from 28mm to a 16mm fisheye. While designed to pair with the Sony FE 28mm lens on a full frame FE mount camera, such as the a7 series, this combo can also be used on an APS-C sensor E mount camera, such as the NEX series. With that setup the angle of view becomes 105º (from 54º) and a 24mm focal length (from 42mm). Please note that the use of this conversion lens will drop the max f/stop of your 28mm from f/2 to f/3.5 but also reduces the focusing distance from 11.42" to just 8.8". This is a small and convenient add-on for that lens, giving you some extra viewing angle while on the road without the bother of switching out between two different lenses.


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From director Luc Besson ( The Fifth Element ) comes this "wild and irresistible" ( New YorkPost ) thriller about a vicious street punk turned sexy, sophisticated and lethally dangerous assassin. Starring Anne Parillaud, Jeanne Moreau and Jean Reno, La Femme Nikita is "slick, stylish and tremendously entertaining" ( The New York Times )! Rescued from death row by a top-secret agency, Nikita (Anne Parillaud) is slowly transformed from a cop-killing junkie into a cold-blooded bombshell with a license to kill. But when she begins the deadliest mission of her careeronly to fall for a man who knows nothing of her true identityNikita discovers that in the dark and ruthless world of espionage, the greatest casualty of all...is true love.
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Have you ever tried an old recipe from your grandma's collection and scratched your head at some of the instructions, or maybe even balked at the ingredients? Sure, we all prepare and enjoy food differently, but some things are almost beyond belief! Here's a list of some of the strangest food practices throughout history. Are you brave enough to try any of them?
Live Frogs In Milk
Before the days of refrigerators, Finns and Russians used to put live frogs in their milk to keep it fresh. There's actually some science to back this up. Apparently, some frogs have peptides on their skin, which helps to kill bacteria. Let's just say that we're happy to keep our fridge. However, it's nice to know there are options.
Ambergris is just about the most unappetizing thing we can think of… it's a big ball of waxy junk that a whale throws up every once in a while. Pretty gross in and of itself. Back in the 17th century, ambergris was a highly sought-after commodity and considered a delicacy. Those who could afford it often used it as an ingredient to make cakes, pies, and certain egg dishes.


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Working Day and Night
|"Working Day and Night"
|Song by Michael Jackson
|from the album Off the Wall
|August 10, 1979
|December 1978 – April 1979
|Michael Jackson
|Music video
|"Working Day and Night (Audio)" on YouTube
"Working Day and Night" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It is the third track from his fifth studio album, Off the Wall (1979). The song was written and produced by Jackson. Despite not being released as a single, it has been played often on the radio and in films, becoming one of Jackson's most popular songs. He also performed the song live. It is also featured on the video game Michael Jackson: The Experience. The song has been sampled by several artists. It was remixed and released on the remix/soundtrack album, Immortal, in 2011. In 2014, producer Timbaland sampled percussion and breaths from the song in the duet version of "Love Never Felt So Good" (with Justin Timberlake); the duet was released as a single from Xscape.
"Working Day and Night" was written by Michael Jackson and recorded for his studio album Off the Wall issued in August 1979.[1] The song was not released as a single, but as the B-side for "Rock with You" in the USA, and B-side for "Off the Wall" in the UK.[2] The song has a tempo of 128 beats per minute, making it one of Jackson's fastest songs.[3]
Live performances[edit]
"Working Day and Night" was performed by both of The Jacksons' tours, and two of Michael Jackson's first two world concert series tours as a solo artist.
The song was performed by The Jacksons' Triumph Tour in 1981 and Victory Tour in 1984. In Michael Jackson's solo tours, the song was performed live on the Bad World Tour from 1987-1989, and the first two legs of Dangerous World Tour in 1992.
A live version, recorded at one of The Jacksons' 1981 Madison Square Garden concerts, was released as a track for a live album, The Jacksons Live!. In 2001, the original demo recording of the song was released as a bonus track on the expanded, special edition of Off the Wall. The live performance video at Jackson's Dangerous World Tour in Bucharest, Romania on October 1, 1992, was featured on the DVD in his box set The Ultimate Collection in 2004,[2] and a live concert DVD, Live in Bucharest: The Dangerous Tour, in 2005. In 2012, a live audio and video version of the song performed during the Bad World Tour was released on the deluxe edition of Bad 25 and the concert DVD Live at Wembley July 16, 1988. The song was remixed and released on the soundtrack to Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour, Immortal, in 2011.[4]
- Written and composed by Michael Jackson[1]
- Produced by Quincy Jones
- Co-produced by Michael Jackson
- Lead and background vocals: Michael Jackson
- Bass: Louis Johnson
- Drums: John Robinson
- Guitar: David Williams and Phil Upchurch
- Electric piano and synthesizer: Greg Phillinganes
- Synthesizer programming: Michael Boddicker
- Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa, John Robinson and Michael Jackson
- Horns arranged by Jerry Hey and performed by The Seawind Horns:
- Trumpet and flugelhorn: Jerry Hey
- Tenor, alto saxophones and flute: Larry Williams
- Baritone, tenor saxophones and flute: Kim Hutchcroft
- Trombone: William Reichenbach
- Trumpet: Gary Grant
- Rhythm and vocal arrangements by Greg Phillinganes and Michael Jackson
- Vocal and percussion arrangements by Michael Jackson
Official versions[edit]
- "Album Version" - 5:12
- "Original Demo from 1978" - 4:10
- "Immortal Version" - 3:36
- "Live at Triumph Tour" by The Jacksons - 6:53
- "Live at Wembley July 16, 1988" from the Bad World Tour, available in the deluxe edition of Bad 25 - 5:55
Covers and samples[edit]
- In 1983, George Duke sampled this song for the "Overture" of the album Guardian of the Light.[5]
- In 1999, Will Smith sampled this song on his track "Can You Feel Me" for his album Willennium.[6]
- In 1989, Richie Rich sampled this song for his single "Salsa House",[7] from the album I Can Make You Dance.
- In 2009, Michael's sister Janet Jackson sampled this song for her single "Make Me" from her greatest hits album Number Ones.
- In 2014, Timbaland sampled percussion and breaths from the song for the duet version of Jackson's posthumous song "Love Never Felt So Good", which features American recording artist Justin Timberlake for the record Xscape
- ^ a b Off the Wall (Special Edition) (Liner notes). Michael Jackson. Epic Records. 2001.CS1 maint: others (link)
- ^ a b Halstead, Craig; Cadman, Chris (2007). Michael Jackson: For The Record. Bedfordshire: Authors OnLine Ltd. pp. 366–367. ISBN 0-7552-0267-8.
- ^ The Complete Michael Jackson, International Music Publications Ltd, 1997, ISBN 1859094473, p103
- ^ "Immortal: Michael Jackson". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-02-14.
- ^ "Richie Rich's Salsa House sample of Michael Jackson's Workin' Day and Night". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2012-02-14.
- ^ "Will Smith feat. Eve's Can You Feel Me? sample of Michael Jackson's Workin' Day and Night". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2012-02-14.
- ^ "Richie Rich's Salsa House sample of Michael Jackson's Working' Day and Night". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2012-02-14.


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Torn between two destinies?
Claire is having the perfect sixteenth birthday. Her pool party is a big success, and gorgeous Matthew keeps chatting and flirting with her as if she's the only girl there. But that night, she discovers something that takes away all sense of normalcy: she's a werewolf.
As Claire is initiated into the pack of female werewolves, she must deal not only with her changing identity, but also with a rogue werewolf who is putting everyone she knows in danger. Claire's new life threatens her blossoming romance with Matthew, whose father is leading the werewolf hunt. Now burdened with a dark secret and pushing the boundaries of forbidden love, Claire is struggling to feel comfortable in either skin. With her lupine loyalty at odds with her human heart, she will make a choice that will change her forever? (Source:Goodreads)
My Review:
There are a lot of werewolf debuts this year, and of the ones I've read so far I'd rate this one somewhere in the middle of the pack.
The character development left something to be desired for me. I did appreciate Claire's mom: I loved the fact that she had such an obstinate personality, it came off as very real. Most of the other characters never came to life for me: they remained firmly on the page. Also, the dialogue between the various characters was often awkward. That is not to say I didn't like the characters, I think there is real possibility for them in future books ("them" being Claire and Matthew).
The plot was good. There was a solid mystery and I loved the female werewolves only twist…very original. I think the world Christine Johnson has created here has some definite potential for a great series. I definitely plan on checking out the next book that will be released!


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Below are some topics that should be considered when designing flow experiments.
Fluorescent dyes: Multi-parameter flow cytometry is made possible because there are dyes that are excited at different wavelengths or emit light at different wavelengths. This information about dyes is described by their excitation and emission spectra. Knowledge of these spectra is useful when designing staining panels and is useful for understanding the potential interactions between reagents.
There are several useful web resources that display spectra.
Becton Dickinson offers this spectral viewer: http://www.bdbiosciences.com/research/multicolor/spectrum_viewer/index.jsp
Invitrogen offers this spectral viewer: http://www.lifetechnologies.com/us/en/home/life-science/cell-analysis/labeling-chemistry/fluorescence-spectraviewer.html
Choice of reagents: Typically, monoclonal antibodies are used to identify cell markers and these must be either conjugated to a fluorochrome (often referred to as a dye) or to biotin, which is then detected by a fluorochrome-conjugated streptavidin. Often the same monoclonal antibody is conjugated to several different dyes and therefore there are multiple options to choose from when designing a staining panel. The choice of reagent to use in any particular panel can be determined by a combination of theoretical and empirical considerations. Based on our experience, we can provide guidance in choosing reagents. In addition, we can provide samples of reagents that we have in our large inventory.
Some antibody-dye conjugates are not available commercially. In particular, quantum dots are currently only available as streptavidin conjugates or as kits for in-laboratory conjugation. We have considerable experience with conjugations and can provide guidance. We can also provide small samples of these conjugates for testing.
Cell surface marker expression: In our laboratory, we focus on examination of T cell subsets, and multiple markers can be used to precisely define numerous cellular subpopulations. When determining which combination of markers to use in any individual staining panel, we start by choosing markers that identify the major lineage. In our panels these are CD3, CD4 and CD8. Then we add any other markers of interest.
Intracellular surface marker expression: Markers expressed inside the cell can be labeled by permeabilizing cells before staining. There are several different protocols for fixation and permeabilization. Intracellular staining is often used to identify cytokine-producing cells following a period of in vitro stimulation with various stimulants. This assay is often referred to as intracellular cytokine staining (ICS). We have had considerable experience using ICS to detect vaccine-induced responses. We recently validated an 8-color assay and this is described in the Journal of Immunological Methods paper referenced below.
Other functional FACS assays: FACS has the advantage of examining cells at the single cell level as opposed to in bulk. As indicated above, ICS is a method of determining cytokine production. There are several other functional FACS assays. CFSE staining examines proliferation. CD107 examines degranulation, which may be a correlate of cytotoxic potential. Other functional assays have been described in the literature. Many of the reagents used for these assays are sold by Molecular Probes/Invitrogen and the Molecular Probes Handbook is a useful resource for information about these assays and reagents. http://probes.invitrogen.com/handbook/
Sorting: The experiments referred to above analyze cells but do not sort cells. Some FACS instruments can also sort cells. The more advanced cell sorters, such as the BD Aria can sort based on multiple parameters (8 to 12). For specific technical information concerning sorting capabilities, contact one of the local flow cytometry shared facilities.
Fluorescence compensation: This is an advanced topic, but a minimal amount of knowledge is needed especially for experiments using 5 or more colors. There are several useful resources for learning more about compensation. Mario Roederer, a leading FACS expert, has written about this topic (see references below) and has useful information on a website. http://www.drmr.com/
Protocols: Note that these are protocols used by the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) for the specific assays and procedures developed by the HVTN. The HVTN protocols would need to be modified for other applications.
The HVTN-general-ICS-SOP.pdf describes the ICS procedure, but does not include any of the details that are specific for the particular HVTN trial. The general ICS SOP is used in conjunction with a study specific procedure that includes specifics of the natibody reagents and stimulation reagents. The HVTN-ICS-study-specific.pdf is an example of what can be used to include the details of the particular HVTN trial and is used in conjunction with the general ICS.
The HVTN-LSRII-SOP.pdf is the procedure used for collection of the samples using the Becton Dickinson High Throughput Sampler (HTS) and the LSRII. This procedure makes use of a predefined LSRII collection template within the DiVa software. This template is not described and is only relevant for the plate layout used by the HVTN.
The HVTN-Thawing-PBMC-Samples-SOP.pdf is the procedure used for thawing cryopreserved peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC).
The HVTN-Reagent-Titration-SOP.pdf is the procedure for titrating new lots of fluorochrome-conjugated antibody reagents and the cell viability marker for the use in the ICS assay.
The CFSE Proliferation Assay SOP.pdf describes the procedure for running the CFSE proliferation assay.
Selected presentations:
Flow Cytometry Workshop (6/27/2007) PDF
Introduction to Flow Cytometry (4/20/2015) PDF
Flow Cytometry Workshop - Titrations (4/20/2015) PDF
Flow Cytometry Workshop - Instrument Set Up (4/27/2015) PDF
Flow Cytometry Workshop - ICS Positivity (4/27/2015) PDF
Flow Cytometry Workshop - Compensation (4/27/2015) PDF
Flow Cytometry Workshop Knowledge Assessment (4/20/2015) PDF
Flow Cytometry Workshop Knowledge Assessment (4/27/2015) PDF
The following are links to local flow cytometry shared facilities:
The flow facility at the Fred Hutch http://sharedresources.fhcrc.org/core-facilities/flow-cytometry
University of Washington Department of Immunology Cell Analysis Facility http://depts.washington.edu/flowlab/
Other useful links:
Purdue University Cytometry Laboratories, host of the popular cytometry email list
The following two references are particularly useful as educational tools concerning advanced flow cytometry technology:
Multicolor flow cytometry reference including the description of the fluorescence-minus-one (FMO) control
Baumgarth, N. and Roederer, M. (2000) A practical approach to multicolor flow cytometry for immunophenotyping. J Immunol Methods 243, 77-97.
Practical and theoretical discussion of compensation
Roederer, M. (2001) Spectral compensation for flow cytometry: visualization artifacts, limitations, and caveats. Cytometry 45, 194-205.
Several chapters in the "Handbook of experimental immunology" provide general information on several topics related to multicolor flow. Those authored by members of the Herzenberg laboratory at Stanford University are available at this website: http://www.herzenberglab.com/Publications/publications.html
Relevant references from our group:
Multicolor flow described in "new technology" section with focus on naive/memory identification
De Rosa, S.C., Brenchley, J.M. and Roederer, M. (2003) Beyond six colors: a new era in flow cytometry. Nat Med 9, 112-7.
A discussion of usefulness of >6-color flow cytometry
Roederer, M., Brenchley, J.M., Betts, M.R. and De Rosa, S.C. (2004) Flow cytometric analysis of vaccine responses: how many colors are enough? Clin Immunol 110, 199-205.
A discussion of choice of reagents and planning multicolor experiments:
De Rosa, S.C. (2004) Multicolor Immunophenotyping: Human Mature Immune System. In: Z. Darzynkiewicz, M. Roederer and H.J. Tanke (Eds), Methods in Cell Biology, Vol. 75. Elsevier Academic Press, London, p. 577-594.
Available as a reprint from the core director
Quantum dots used in multicolor flow
Chattopadhyay, P.K., Price, D.A., Harper, T.F., Betts, M.R., Yu, J., Gostick, E., Perfetto, S.P., Goepfert, P., Koup, R.A., De Rosa, S.C., Bruchez, M.P. and Roederer, M. (2006) Quantum dot semiconductor nanocrystals for immunophenotyping by polychromatic flow cytometry. Nat Med 12, 972-7.
Validation of an ICS assay for vaccine evaluation
Horton, H., Thomas, E.P., Stucky, J.A., Frank, I., Moodie, Z., Huang, Y., Chiu, Y.L., McElrath, M.J. and De Rosa, S.C. (2007) Optimization and validation of an 8-color intracellular cytokine staining (ICS) assay to quantify antigen-specific T cells induced by vaccination. J Immunol Methods 323, 39-54.


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Discovery of Novel Biomarkers
Genes, genomic DNA sequences, DNA methylation status, and gene expression levels are all important indicators of normal and pathological processes. These biomarkers are valuable tools to determine the efficacy of therapeutic agents, to identify patient subpopulations that may experience the greatest benefits of a treatment, and to establish the presence or severity of a disease. Profiling strategies that identify diagnostic, prognostic, or screening markers can include genomic, transcriptomic, or proteomic profiling approaches. Often combinatorial studies will interrogate multiple biomolecule types to best understand the bioactivities associated with a disease and/or treatment1-5. Subsequent confirmation studies are critical to accurately identify reliable biomarkers that overcome the inherent variability between patients.
ORB has supported initiatives to establish markers in the neurology, oncology, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal disease areas. ORB's wet lab and in silico analysis services are designed to reduce attrition and accelerate the drug discovery and development process. Because the implementation of biomarker driven strategies do not stop in the lab, ORB also provides support for patent and FDA applications as well as publications for each project. Client records are maintained with strict confidentiality.
ORB Platforms to Enable Biomarker Discovery
ORB scientists are highly experienced with the identification of markers using a variety of platforms including Illumina sequencing, microarray, and immunoassays. ORB's biomarker discovery workflow is optimized and validated with non-invasive sample types such as biofluids as well as FFPE tissues due to their ideal storage parameters. Repeatedly, ORB has demonstrated the detection and confirmation of microRNA, proteins, and exosomal RNA. Genomic and epigenetic analyses can also be utilized to identify germane oncogenes or genetic variants in cancer research as well as the analysis of methylation patterns using cell-free DNA bisulfite sequencing. After candidate selection, ORB provides GLP microRNA or analyte confirmation with real-time qPCR or single-plex protein assays.
In addition to standard statistical analyses, ORB provides predictive modeling services, which employ advanced statistical learning techniques such as logistic regression analyses, support vector machines, and K-nearest neighbors, to accurately identify an actionable candidate multivariate marker set.
Biofluid Profiling
ORB offers analysis of 6 biomolecules from biological fluids: mRNA, long non-coding RNA, small RNA, oncogenes, methylated cfDNA, and proteins. For most biofluid studies, starting materials are often extremely limited, therefore ORB incorporates pilot studies wherever possible to optimize the sample dilution and promote judicious use of biofluid samples. ORB scientists are highly experienced with a wide variety of circulatory, excreted, and secreted biofluids.
FFPE tissue
ORB's small RNA sequencing and microRNA microarray services are optimized for degraded RNA in order to provide researchers tools to identify biomolecular markers formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues.
To facilitate the identification of circulating exosomal RNA biomarkers, ORB offers long and small RNA extraction from biofluid-based exosomes as well as the analysis of these molecules and their respective roles in cell-to-cell communication using RNA sequencing and microarray technologies .
RNA Sequencing
ORB's RNA sequencing enables predictive modeling analyses to identify potential genetic biomarkers, e.g. mRNA, long non-coding RNA, and small RNA molecules, using the Illumina NextSeq 500, HiSeq 2500 and HiSeq 4000 instruments. ORB workflows are optimized for ultra-low and degraded input to facilitate analysis for studies with limited starting material.
ORB offers microRNA microarray services using Affymetrix industry standard arrays and miRBase 19 high sensitivity microarrays which are proprietary to ORB. ORB's mirBase 19 microarray process is optimized for low input biofluid samples and is available at the lowest price in the industry.
A complete service for the accurate and sensitive quantification of proteins in a wide variety of samples including plasma, serum, cerebrospinal fluid, urine, and breast milk. Custom panels can be designed to evaluate up to 60 analytes in parallel, and markers are available for numerous disease areas including oncology, cardiology, diabetes, obesity, and autoimmune disorders.
Cell-free DNA Bisulfite Sequencing
Characterize methylome patterns in circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) to identify biomarkers from blood-based biofluids.
Investigate the mutational status of cancer patients, using either liquid biopsies or tumor samples for isolation of cfDNA or cellular DNA respectively. ORB offers ultra-high coverage sequencing of gene panels available from Swift Biosciences, Illumina, and other manufacturers. ORB provides library preparation, sequencing on the NextSeq 500, and a full analysis of genetic variation to enable the detection of known variants as well as discovery of novel variants in patient samples.
Predictive Modeling
ORB's well-researched algorithms are designed to search for predictive biomarkers that are clinically relevant for diverse purposes.
Real-Time qPCR Assays
Real-time qPCR assays provide precise discrimination and quantitation of genes and mature microRNAs. This method provides the ultimate customization to support confirmation studies that follow broader examinations using RNA sequencing or microarray assays. ORB can provide GLP ABI Taqman assays upon request to support the development of your therapeutic and/or companion diagnostic.
Acceptable Sample Types
Scientists at ORB are experienced with the isolation of RNA, DNA, and protein from a variety of biofluid, cellular, and tissue biopsy samples.
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Disease Areas
Biomarkers are widely utilized in most disease areas to assess the presence or severity of pathologies, to determine the optimal treatment course based a patient's genetic composition, and to monitor the efficacy of a drug therapy. Common disease areas or conditions where biomarkers are frequently employed for screening, prognostic or diagnostic purposes are listed below:
- Oncology
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Biomarker Utility in Drug Discovery and Development Process
Potential biomarkers with demonstrated reproducible association with a disease can be used to support drug discovery and development programs from the initial identification of a candidate through the production of FDA applications. Established uses of biomarkers include:
- Efficacy testing
- Differentiation of drugs within a structural or functional class
- Examining toxicity
- Disease screening prior to trial commencement
- Patient stratification
- Identification of non-responders
- Prognostic markers to encourage behavior modification or preventative therapies
Companion Diagnostics
Companion diagnostics are designed to advance personalized medicine programs and establish treatment-specific biomarkers. These assays are often run in conjunction with the administration of a particular drug therapy in order to determine appropriate dosages and treatment effectiveness. ORB is an experienced service provided of the open-ended transcriptomic, genomic, and protein investigations often employed when developing a companion diagnostic assay.See more details on these applications
Click on the links above to explore ORB's biomarker discovery capabilities.
- Resl, M., M. Clodi, G. Vila, A. Luger, S. Neuhold, R. Wurm, C. Adlbrecht et al. "Targeted multiple biomarker approach in predicting cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes." Heart 102, no. 24 (2016): 1963-1968.
- Chen, Xueping, Yongping Chen, Qianqian Wei, Ruwei Ou, Bei Cao, Bi Zhao, and Hui-Fang Shang. "Assessment of a multiple biomarker panel for diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis." BMC neurology 16, no. 1 (2016): 173.
- Somlo, George, Sean K. Lau, Paul Frankel, H. Ben Hsieh, Xiaohe Liu, Lixin Yang, Robert Krivacic, and Richard H. Bruce. "Multiple biomarker expression on circulating tumor cells in comparison to tumor tissues from primary and metastatic sites in patients with locally advanced/inflammatory, and stage IV breast cancer, using a novel detection technology." Breast cancer research and treatment 128, no. 1 (2011): 155-163.
- Scher, Howard I., Glenn Heller, Arturo Molina, Gerhardt Attard, Daniel C. Danila, Xiaoyu Jia, Weimin Peng et al. "Circulating tumor cell biomarker panel as an individual-level surrogate for survival in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer." Journal of Clinical Oncology 33, no. 12 (2015): 1348-1355.
- Weber, Georg F. "The cancer biomarker osteopontin: combination with other markers." Cancer Genomics- Proteomics 8, no. 6 (2011): 263-288.


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30 in 15: Goal prevention tops Canadiens' storylinesby Arpon Basu
NHL.com continues its preview of the 2013-14 season, which will include in-depth looks at all 30 teams throughout September.
The overriding question facing the Montreal Canadiens as they enter the new season is whether their second-place finish in the Eastern Conference in 2012-13 is a true indicator of their quality as a team.
The Canadiens had seven regulation losses in their first 35 games last season, then had seven over their final 13 of the regular season before losing four of five games against the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
"We changed a lot of things, especially the mentality of our group. I think that's important," defenseman Josh Gorges said. "But the big picture is that each year we come in with the same goal of winning the Stanley Cup, and all 30 teams have the same goal. If you don't have that as the main goal, you shouldn't bother. I'm sure every team would say the same thing. So if you don't succeed in the playoffs, it's a failure."
So why did they fail and what will prevent it this season?
There are many facets to that answer, but here are three areas they'll have to address:
1. Can the defense and goaltending keep pucks out of the net? -- Goaltender Carey Price and the defense in front of him had a very difficult finish to the season, a leading cause of Montreal's late-season slump.
With 31 goals allowed in their final eight regular-season games, the Canadiens went from a being a team with a tight defensive system to one that allowed numerous high-quality scoring chances every game. While the play of the forwards had something to do with that, the defense and goaltending were the leading causes.
The Canadiens attempted to address the goaltending situation by getting a new coach for Price, hiring Stéphane Waite away from the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks.
But on defense, the problems that plagued that group remain largely because Montreal will be without Alexei Emelin for at least the first two months of the season. His injury April 6 exposed a lack of depth on the blue line, and Therrien will attempt to plug the hole left by Emelin by pushing Raphael Diaz into a top-four spot playing alongside Andrei Markov.
"I want to give them some time," Therrien said of his second defense pairing. "I believe in stability whether it's with the defensemen or with the forwards as long as the results are there. When the results aren't there, that's when we have to try other experiments. But I want to give them at least the opportunity to get to know each other."
2. Can Daniel Briere turn things around? -- When Briere was bought out by the Philadelphia Flyers, he was approached by about half the teams in the League. He ultimately considered three offers before deciding to sign with his childhood team in Montreal.
While there was a certain degree of nostalgia attached to the decision, Briere was also influenced by the role he would play.
Last season in Philadelphia, Briere was not on the team's first power play unit, but he will be featured prominently on Montreal's power play on a line with Max Pacioretty and David Desharnais.
"It's always been my role everywhere I've been before last year," Briere said. "Even when I started in Phoenix, I barely played and I spent a lot of time in a fourth-line role, but I was always on the first unit going out on the power play. It was a little weird. So last year was definitely tougher, but it was a bit of my fault too. I put myself in that position with the injuries and having some bad games here and there. I want to make sure I take advantage of this chance."
But Briere's opportunity to play on Montreal's top power-play unit this season could help him do just that.
3. How will the Canadiens benefit from the lessons of last season? -- The Canadiens did not have a full training camp last season under Therrien, meaning a lot of the learning they did of the new coach's system was done on the fly. That didn't stop the Canadiens from getting off to a 6-2-0 start, paving the way for their turnaround season.
This time around, Montreal not only had a full training camp, but they had very little turnover from last season and a system that was already in place.
"Last year was a real change. We went to a completely different style to what we were used to," Gorges said. "Now, coming in this year with most of the guys returning, it's about fine tuning those things. We know what to expect, we know what we want to do, not a lot has changed. So now how do we go from being good at what we did to being great at what we're going to do?
"We're used to this system, we're used to what we're supposed to do on the ice. Now it's time to take it to that next level."


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Citrus fruit is a big industry in my part of Florida. I have several friends who have lemon, lime, or orange trees in their yards, and who are willing to share their bounty!
One friend gave me six limes, which I used to make Lime Curd. Lemon curd is typically served during English tea, but I love limes even more than lemons. I used a lemon curd recipe, swapping out the lemon juice and zest for lime juice and zest. As always when I experiment, I hope for the best (delicious food), but am prepared to try again if the results don't match expectations.
This turned out to be as tasty as I had hoped, and I used the lime curd to make Lime Curd Mousse tarts. For today, we'll focus on the lime curd itself. It's easy, but labor intensive. This is one thing you can't walk away from, but the results are well worth it!
Lime Curd
Makes about 2 cups
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 3 1/2 hours (includes time for lime curd to chill)
1 1/2 T lime zest
1 1/3 C sugar
5 egg yolks, beaten lightly
2/3 C butter, cubed
Combine zest, juice, and sugar in a large heavy, non-aluminum saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat just until boiling. Remove from heat, and temper egg yolks by gradually adding in hot juice/sugar mixture, one ladleful at a time, whisking constantly. When you've incorporated about 1/4 of the hot mixture, pour the egg/juice/sugar mixture into the pan with the rest of the hot juice/sugar mixture, whisking constantly.
Place the saucepan over medium heat, and cook, whisking constantly, at least 10 minutes, or until mixture becomes pudding-like in consistency.
Add butter, in batches, whisking constantly until butter melts and is well-incorporated before adding more butter. Remove from heat once all the butter is melted and mixed in, and strain through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl. Place plastic wrap directly on top of warm curd, to prevent a skin from forming. Chill at least 3 hours.
This curd can be eaten with scones and clotted cream, or used as an ingredient to make lime curd mousse. Any way you eat it, there is a nice balance of sweet and tart!
Pictured above are Lime Curd Mousse Tarts, made using Lime Curd.